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Item · October 17, 1946
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

Handwritten letter from Clayborne Stewart, at the Buffalo Hotel in Red Deer AB, to Louise Taylor of Calgary. Describes an evening on the town with his friend Hank, involving drinking beer, going bowling and sampling coffee at different cafes.

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Item · January 7, 1947
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Letter from Clayborne Stewart, at the Buffalo Hotel in Red Deer AB, to Louise Taylor of Calgary. Replies to her letters, reflecting with humour on the complaints that come with his age. Describes possible plans for her to visit for a party in Red Deer.

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Item · January 21, 1947
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Letter from Clayborne Stewart, at the Buffalo Hotel in Red Deer AB, to Louise Taylor of Calgary. Mentions having received the insurance papers for her wedding ring. States that she made a good impression at the party the weekend prior and jokes about the rowdiness.

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Item · March 3, 1947
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Letter from Clayborne Stewart, at the Buffalo Hotel in Red Deer AB, to Louise Taylor of Calgary. States that he will not be able to see her for three weeks due to a busy time at work, but that he loves and misses her. Mentions having changed rooms at the hotel.

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Item · April 30, 1947
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Letter from Clayborne Stewart, at the Buffalo Hotel in Red Deer AB, to Louise Taylor of Calgary. Mentions planning to get his blood test done in preparation for their wedding, and urges her to do the same. States that his holidays begin on Monday, at which point he will make his way to Calgary in order to finalize arrangements for the wedding. “Make the best of your last few days of freedom.”

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Item · 1948
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Christmas card with letter written on it from Louise (Zenobia) Stewart’s mother in Vancouver BC. Card is signed “with Love, from Ruthi and mama Lyon (and Emil).” Letter within apologizes for not having written since moving to BC. Mentions growing slow due to age. States that Emil is staying with her, as the loggers are unable to work due to snow. A Swedish man and a young couple are also rooming with her. Mentions high unemployment in Vancouver. States that she is currently working in a café.

Item · December 2, 1946
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Handwritten letter from Clayborne Stewart, at the Buffalo Hotel in Red Deer AB, to Louise Taylor of Calgary. Urges her not to dwell on his past life but for both of them to start anew as partners, with reference to a conversation they had the night before.

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Item · January 28, 1947
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Letter from Clayborne Stewart, at the Buffalo Hotel in Red Deer AB, to Louise Taylor of Calgary. Anticipates a busy week at work, with several banquets planned. Apologizes and expresses embarrassment after some unspecified events that occurred on the weekend.

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Item · April 4, 1947
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Letter from Clayborne Stewart, at the Buffalo Hotel in Red Deer AB, to Louise Taylor of Calgary. Mentions having gone to a movie. States that he wants to say some things that have been on his mind, namely how he trusts that they will be able to overcome obstacles together, and how he has been pondering a taxi driver’s words to him that he was lucky to have a girlfriend who looks after him as she did when he was sick in the car.

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Item · April 20, 1947
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Letter from Clayborne Stewart, at the Buffalo Hotel in Red Deer AB, to Louise Taylor of Calgary. Mentions playing cribbage and buying a radio and a new pair of shoes. Describes visiting the dentist, who said he was recovering well from his dental problems. Sends well-wishes to acquaintances.

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Item · May 21, 1947
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Letter from Clayborne Stewart, at the Buffalo Hotel in Red Deer AB, to his newly-wedded wife Louise in Calgary. Describes looking for a home for them to share in Red Deer, mentioning a particular possibility which did not pan out. “Well dear, I don’t know what to write or say. I guess the last two weeks has spoiled me … so dear this is short and sweet like me.”

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Item · February 8, 1953
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Letter from Clayborne Stewart, at Camp Borden Ontario, to his wife Louise Stewart in Red Deer. Describes beginning the course he is taking at the camp. Mentions a planned trip to Toronto, where they will tour Canada Bread Co., Canada Packers, and a large dairy operation. Mentions plans to visit his family. States that some of the men in the mess are Freemasons like himself, which has helped him in getting acquainted. Asks to be sent the Sports Week and Red Deer Advocate.

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File · 1910s-1950s
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

Documents relating mostly to the later life of Clayborne Stewart, who lived in Red Deer, Alberta. Includes a collection of letters and cards documenting his 1946-7 courtship and subsequent marriage with his second wife, Louise (legal name Zenobia) nee Taylor. The two exchanged letters while Louise was living in Calgary and Clayborne in Red Deer; many of Clayborne's letters to Louise and other correspondence are collected here. Stewart worked as an army cook in Red Deer, and attended an army cook training course at Camp Borden in Ontario in 1953; the file also includes letters written from Clayborne to Louise during this time.

Item · December 23, 1946
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Letter from Clayborne Stewart, at the Buffalo Hotel in Red Deer AB, to Louise Taylor of Calgary. Describes gifts he’s received in the mail. Expresses regret for not being able to see her on Christmas eve, but hopes that the two will share a home come next Christmas. Reflects on the unexpected happiness he’s found in their relationship, and his hopes for their marriage. Wishes a merry Christmas.

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Item · December 25, 1946
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Letter from Clayborne Stewart, at the Buffalo Hotel in Red Deer AB, to Louise Taylor of Calgary. Expresses gratitude for having received an unexpected Christmas phone call from his mother, father and two sisters. Expresses wishes for his and Louise’s future happiness.

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Item · March 1, 1953
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Letter from Clayborne Stewart, at Camp Borden, Ontario, to his wife Louise Stewart in Red Deer, Alberta. Mentions an enclosed bank order and an error in his pay that is being sorted out. Describes cooking classes and exams that he is taking.

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Item · December 7, 1947
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Christmas card with letter for Clayborne and Louise Stewart, from the Gables in Ewell, West Surrey in England, signed “Your English Mother.” Extends thanks for their previous letter. Describes the shortages and rationing of food, clothing and gasoline in England. Provides family updates. States that all are okay and in good health, despite the difficult times.

Item · November 17, 1946
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Letter from Clayborne Stewart, at the Buffalo Hotel in Red Deer AB, to Louise Taylor of Calgary. Describes how much he looks forward to his visits to Calgary to see her, and looks forward to a time when they will be able to see each other every day. Mentions the beginning of winter weather.

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Item · February 3, 1947
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Letter from Clayborne Stewart, at the Buffalo Hotel in Red Deer AB, to Louise Taylor of Calgary. Describes how much he enjoyed their restful weekend together. Mentions having received mail from his mother which included photographs of family and a letter from friends in England.

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Item · March 10, 1947
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Letter from Clayborne Stewart, at the Buffalo Hotel in Red Deer AB, to Louise Taylor of Calgary. Replies to her letter in a joking tone; makes a comment about approaching the “insane asylum” in Ponoka. Mentions a dental problem.

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Item · April 6, 1947
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Letter from Clayborne Stewart, at the Buffalo Hotel in Red Deer AB, to Louise Taylor of Calgary. Mentions having written to his mother, who is unwell, and his sister, who is having vision problems. Describes a quiet Easter weekend, involving working, going to the movies and listening to a hockey match on the radio. Mentions submitting his income tax papers and expecting a return of $63.49. Reflects on times when they looked after each other when sick due to overconsumption of alcohol.

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Item · April 12, 1953
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Letter from Clayborne Stewart, at Camp Borden Ontario, to his wife Louise Stewart in Red Deer. Describes doing errands on his day off. Mentions an enjoyable evening at a Sergeant’s house, celebrating his wedding anniversary. Describes missing home.

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Item · April 9, 1953
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Letter from Clayborne Stewart, at Camp Borden Ontario, to his wife Louise Stewart in Red Deer, Alberta. Mentions spending Easter with his family. Mentions sending money, describes his pay and expenses. Mentions receiving an Easter bunny from her (Louise).

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Item · [1940s-1950s]
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

St. Patrick’s day card from Clayborne Stewart to his wife Louise. Includes a comical verse remarking on the quality of the card and wishing luck on St. Patrick’s day. Unfolds vertically and horizontally to reveal the end of the verse and the inscription which reads “Just a note on a large piece of paper. So good luck, Love, Clay.”

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