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Prairie Ephemera Collection

  • FC 3234.2 P732
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  • 1800s and 1900s

The Prairie Ephemera collection consists of a wide range of photographic and manuscript materials related to the social, economic, and cultural development of the Prairie Provinces. The photographic collection – which consists of both individual images and albums – is highly varied. Scenes of farm and urban life are both well represented. The textual materials are equally diverse, including letters, diaries, meeting minutes, political campaign materials, song books, stock certificates, performance programs and advertisements, among other things. These materials include first hand accounts from homesteaders and visitors to the region discussing the nature of Prairie life in the pioneer period and through the 20th Century.

PE000462 - Posters as “Warning to Minors” with sections of the Saskatchewan Liquor Act

Two posters on orange cardstock with the words “Warning to Minors” in bold followed by excerpts from the Saskatchewan Liquor Act. It was issued by the Hotels Association of Saskatchewan and Approved by Saskatchewan Liquor Board. Printed by Davidson Leader Print. Since the text infers that serving beer is legal, but serving women is not, it must have been printed sometime between 1935 and 1960. PE000462

PE000559 - Letter from "Edna" No.7

Three page letter to Irma Lyons from “Edna” inquiring about Irma’s life as a newlywed, announcing that she has a new love and wondering over the end of the war. Edmonton, AB.

Williams, Edna

PE000790 - Long shot of street in Innisfail, AB

B&W photograph depicting a long shot of several residential and commercial buildings in Innisfail, Alberta. The photograph depicts the unpaved road, the sidewalk, and a few wagons. The street is empty, but two human figures are visible in the background. The photograph has a very grainy finish, which facilitates appreciation for the brick and other details found in the buildings, as well as wheel marks on the road.

PE000823 - Orvis Kennedy documents

1. Documents pertaining to Orvis Kennedy:

A) undated newspaper clipping of a 22.5 x 13 cm photograph of Orvis Kennedy standing at a podium behind a ballot counter. The caption reads "Tense Moment Between Ballots."

B) undated Edmonton Journal clipping; headline reads "Tough, folksy ‘backroom boy’ retains role with Socreds." Story written by Bob Bell; it describes then league president Mr. Kennedy’s changing role with the Social Credit Party. Story includes an uncredited photograph of the subject.

C) undated newspaper clipping; headline reads "Hustling Party Organizer in Cross-Country Race." Story describes Mr. Kennedy’s core role with the Social Credit Party; includes a portrait of the subject with the caption "Man in a Hurry."

D) holiday greeting card with a green cover that opens to a colour portrait of Orvis and Gladys Kennedy. Two notes handwritten in blue read "Eph 3:20" and "Loving by, Orvis & Gladys."

E) holiday greeting card with a colour photograph of Orvis and Mary Kennedy on the cover. Handwritten message inside the card reads "Very best wishes to you both; Orvis and Mary."

F) newspaper clipping [Edmonton Journal] dated Thursday, February 7, 1997; headline reads "South Side Merchant Social Credit Nominee." Story outlines food merchants win at the Social Credit nomination for the federal constituency of Edmonton-Strathcona and includes a photograph of Mr. Kennedy (national organizer and president of the Alberta Social Credit League) congratulating Sydney H. Thompson.

G) Edmonton Journal newsprint cover page dated Sept 6, 1972. Includes story on Orvis Kennedy’s retirement and a portrait of the subject.

H) obituary for Gladys Kennedy (1919-Nov 23 1995).

I) obituary for Orvis Kennedy (1908-1997).

J) undated Edmonton Journal column on the death and legacy of Orvis Kennedy. Includes a photograph of the subject with the caption "Kennedy was the organizational czar of the party from 1940 to the 1960s."

PE000823 - Documents regarding the Manning family

  1. Documents Pertaining to Ernest Manning and his family:

A) Two (2) 15 x 10cm pamphlets containing stanzas extolling the virtues of E.C. Manning. The cover contains the title "A Tribute to Hon. E. C. Manning," for his 50th birthday party to take place on Sept 30, 1958 at the Northern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium; credit given to Hon. A.J. Hooke. One copy has had the back cover partially ripped off while the second copy has had it completely removed and the cover is detached.

B) Edmonton Journal newsprint page dated Sept 27, 1968, p.85; headline- "New era beginning as premier retires." Fragile condition; ripped top.

C) Edmonton Journal newsprint front page dated Sept 27, 1968. Headline - "Manning Resigns." Includes large photograph of the subject at caucus. Fragile condition, several cut outs throughout the document.

D) Edmonton Journal newsprint dated Feb 25, 1996; A7; headline - "Alberta’s Master builder: Premier Ernest Manning presided over rebuilding of the province." A handwritten note on the top left corner contains funeral information. Commentary is a tribute to Mr. Manning and includes two photographs of him.

E) Duplicate of item D without the handwritten note.

F) Edmonton Journal cut out with a handwritten date as May 28, 1998; headline- "Moshing Manning: Preston’s Son is an alternative rocker." Includes a photograph of David Manning on stage and one of Preston Manning jamming with his son and nephew.

G) Edmonton Journal newsprint cut-out dated Sept 28, 1968; headline: "Manning hints retirement may bring new role solving social problems." Story includes a photograph of Preston Manning with a caption questioning whether he will follow his father’s footprints.

H) Newpaper clipping; headline: "Ernest Manning mourned;" colour photograph below headline depicts Preston Manning and mother Muriel following a service for Ernest Manning in Calgary’s First Alliance Church. Credit for the photograph is given to The Canadian Press. A handwritten note on the top right corner dates the clipping on Feb 24, 1996.

I) Edmonton Journal cut-out dated May 7, 1996; editorial headline- "Manning shows real leadership." Story outlines Preston Manning’s decision-making within the Reform Party.

J) Edmonton Journal cut-out, undated; headline- "The father of modern Alberta." Story outlines the subject’s prolific political career and impact on the province of Alberta; includes a large medium shot of the subject.

K) Edmonton Journal cut-out; undated; headline- "Socred caucus speaking with a younger voice." A photograph with the caption "Premier Manning with Dr. D.D. Bouvier…newly-elected Socred for Lac La Biche." Story elaborates on speculation regarding Preston Manning’s political role.

L) Edmonton Journal newsprint cut-out dated Oct 3, 1968, p18; headline- "She’d do it all over again, but dreams of the future." Includes a large portrait of Mrs. Manning with the following caption: "Mrs. Manning looks forward to retirement…husband’s announcement was happiest moment of her life."

M) Newspaper cut-out; undated; headline- "Suddenly, Social Credit was king: there was new hope in the land," author: Mark Lisak; Canadian Press. Story traces the origins and rise of the Social Credit Party in Alberta and includes a large photograph with the following caption: "Sen. Ernest Manning honors William Aberhart, 1976…in 1935 the whole world wondered at events in Alberta."

N) Edmonton Journal newsprint page dated Feb 20, 1996; A3; section headline- "Manning Remembered." Page contains fragments various columns and information about the late premier.

O) Edmonton Journal clipping; headline: "Ernest Manning mourned." Colour photograph below headline depicts Preston Manning and mother Muriel following a service for Ernest Manning in Calgary’s First Alliance Church. Credit for the photograph is given to The Canadian Press. A handwritten note on the top right corner dates the clipping on Feb 24, 1996.

P) Edmonton Journal clipping dated Oct 26, 1963; headline- "Premier, Mrs. Manning Impressed with Israel’s Great Progress." Includes a portrait of Mrs. Manning and a separate one of Ernest Manning. A handwritten note on the top left corner reads "Nice Picture of Mrs. Manning eh."

Q) 28.5 x 34.5 cm Edmonton Sun full newsprint page dated Feb 24, 1996; headline: "Manning laid to rest." B&W photograph below headline depicts family members, including Muriel Manning and son, Preston Manning, attending the funeral of Ernest Manning at Calgary’s First Alliance Church. Credit for the photograph is given to the Calgary Sun. Article below this is titled: "Tributes flow in for ex-premier," and contains a b&w photograph to the left of the caption showing 6 pallbearers carrying the casket of Ernest Manning.

R) 12 X 18 cm B&W photograph of Preston Manning, credited to the Canadian Press, with the caption: R"eform Leader Preston Manning laughs in response to a comment by Reform MP Deborah Grey during opening speeches Thursday morning." There is a handwritten note dating the picture to June 7, 1996.

S) 14 X 13.5 b&w photograph of Mrs. Manning and Mrs. M. S. Parker credited to Goertz Studios, with the caption: "Another Bouquet-The triumphant victory at the polls, Thursday, when the Social Credit government again swept back to power in Alberta was shared by the wife of Premier Ernest C. Manning. Mrs. Manning, left, is pictured as she received a sheaf of red roses from Mrs. M. S. Parker, secretary of the Alberta Social Credit League at the Social Credit headquarters."

T) 31.5 X 13 cm clipping with the headline: "Manning embodied conservative streak in Canadian character." Article written by Mark Lisac, and concerns the effect Ernest Manning had on Alberta.

U) Two related clippings taken from the Edmonton Journal dated May 29, 1997. One is 30.5 x 10 cm, the other is 19 x 11.2 cm. Headline is: "A stroll down memory lane," and the first clipping contains a photo of Preston and Sandra Manning walking along the High Level bridge in Edmonton. Photo credited to Ian Scott of The Journal.

V) 30.5 x 11.2 cm article from Southam Newspapers in the Calgary Herald titled: "Hundreds pay tribute to Manning." Contains a b&w photograph of Ernest Manning from 1980, credited as a File photo.

W) 7.8 x 10.5 cm clipping titled: "Keith Manning dies in hospital." There is a handwritten note dating the clipping to the summer of 1986.

X) 11.5 x 9.5 cm B&W photograph newspaper clipping depicting Ernest Manning, credited to File photo. Caption reads: "The late Ernest Manning, former Alberta premier, pictured in 1971."

Y) Full-page newspaper article, 10 x 58 cm, from the Edmonton Journal, dated Sept. 28, 1968, titled: "Premier remembers day when $100 bill was rare." Includes two b&w photographs of Premier Manning, one from 1968 and one from the 1940’s. Articles below it contain statements from various politicians regarding Premier Manning, and include two b&w photographs, one of Premier Thatcher with the handwritten note of Murdered his wife, and one of Mike Maccagno.

Z) 12.6x10 cm invitation from The Social Credit Women’s Auxiliaries for a reception in honor of Mrs. Ernest C. Manning.

PE000823 - Social Credit Elections featured in various articles

12. Various articles pertaining to Social Credit Elections:

A) 30 x 60 cm full size newspaper article from the Edmonton Journal dating Dec 4, 1968, titled: "Socreds Set to Decide: Who will be the man to follow these giants?" There are two b&w portraits on both sides of the title, one of Premier Manning on the top left, and one of William Aberhart on the top right. The bottom center of the page contains a photo captioned: "The ‘hot seat’ that six men want, and depicts Premier Manning’s former office." The inside left page contains two b&w pictures of Dr. Walter Buck and Edgar Gerhart, along with their profiles and platforms. The inside right page contains two b&w photos of Alfred J. Hooke and Ray Reierson, along with their profiles and platforms. The back page contains two b&w photos of Harry Strom and Gordon Taylor, along with their profiles and platforms. The paper has been folded twice in the middle, and while it shows some wear and tear around the ages, is in generally good condition;

B) 30 x 60 cm full size newspaper article from the Edmonton Journal dating Dec 4, 1968, titled "Socred D-Day: Strom Still man they must beat," taken from the front page of the paper. Article is one of many on the page, and concerns the upcoming election after Premier Manning’s retirement. Article continues on back portion of the page. Front page contains b&w photo on top left side of 5 people with their faces obstructed by political posters of 5 candidates captioned: "Five of the Six Candidates…Mr. Hooke has no campaign literature." Paper has been folded once in the middle, and then twice more, but is in relatively good condition;

C) 20 x 33 cm newspaper clipping titled "Women Behind Each Candidate for Election," taken from the Edmonton Journal, dated March 12, 1963. Article concerns the work of women during the election campaigns, and their effect on those campaigns. Contains two b&w photos: one on the top right of a woman at a table writing notes on a notepad captioned: "Keeps track of thousands - Mrs. Arksey, secretary to Orivs [sic] Kennedy, Social Credit candidate, makes contact with more than 13,000 members of the Alberta Social Credit League, in preparation for the April federal election." The second photo is on the bottom right of the page, showing a woman painting a man’s face, captioned: "A Final Touch - Don Brinton, Liberal candidate for East Edmonton has a touch-up job by Mrs. Michael Powers, a tireless worker in the party’s committee rooms. Mr. Brinton’s larger-than-life size portrait graces the committee rooms’ main window." Clipping is folded once on the bottom, and is in good condition;

D) 18.5 x 24 cm newspaper clipping titled: "Election Forum." Article concerns the opinions of "Glen Cumming, a Social Credit candidate for Calgary-South." An additional article on the page is titled "4 Candidates In Drumheller," and is concerning the speaking of 4 candidates at a meeting in Drumheller. Clipping contains two b&w photos: one in the bottom left corner depicting a man in a suit with glasses, captioned: "Glen Cumming." The other is located on the top right side of the page, depicting two men shown at a table drinking. This is captioned: "Social Credit Leader Robert Thompson has his right hand bandaged at an election luncheon in Victoria. He injured it in car door while campaigning on Vancouver Island. With him is Dr. Charles Ennals, president of the National Young Social Credit Association." Clipping has a tear up the middle, but is otherwise in good condition;

E) 12.5 x 17 cm clipping titled: "16th Alberta Legislative Assembly," and details the number of candidates elected from each party, as well as the names, constituencies, and political affiliation of candidates who were elected to the Legislative Assembly of Alberta after the May 23, 1967 election. Clipping appears to have been taken from a magazine of some type, as it is printed on glossy paper. Clipping is in good condition.

PE000823 - Social Credit candidate Harry Strom’s political campaign poster

  1. Social Credit candidate Harry Strom’s political campaign poster. The poster prominently features a colour portrait of Harry Strom, where the subject is surrounded by presumably identifiably Canadian imagery such as the Alberta seal, hockey players, grain elevators and other farm items, cattle, the wild rose, bison, and a representation of an Aboriginal figure as well as one of an RCMP official. The caption below it reads "Harry Strom; A New Kind of Leader." On the back side there are 6 black/white photographs of Strom in various settings: with his family, horseback riding, partaking in a meeting, with his wife and children, walking, and a shot of a supporting crowd. The captions provide a background narrative to the images. There is a handwritten note on top right corner that reads "A doctor son of Harry Strom operated on Graydon Arksey at the Royal Alex Hopital (sic) Edmonton May 1976." Published by the Alberta Social Credit League.

PE000823 - Social Credit members in various articles

  1. Various articles pertaining to Social Credit members:

A) 11.5 x 21.3 cm article from the Edmonton Journal, dated September 22, 1988, titled: "Social Credit Leader resigns." Contains one b&w photograph of Martin Hattersley.

B) 4.7 x 23.5 cm article titled: "Edmonton Ma Admitted To Bar." Contains one b&W photograph of J. M. Hattersley.

C) 8.7 x 10.5 cm clipping titled: "Solon Low Leaving Politics, Classroom." Contains one b&w photograph of Solon Low.

D) 12.4 x 37.7 cm article from Southam Newspapers in the Calgary Herald titled: "Reform MP juggles farm life, politics." Article is concerning Reform MP Ray Speaker. Contains one b&w photograph of Ray Speaker and a herd of cows. Photo credited to The Calgary Herald. A handwritten note at the top dates the article to February 26, 1996.

E) 22.3 x 12 cm article titled: "Book review doesn’t do Aberhart justice." Article is regarding a book review done by Dr. Kenneth Munro for the book: "Bible Bill: A Biography of William Aberhart by David Elliot and Iris Miller."

F) 31.5 x 25 cm article from the Edmonton Journal, dated May 3, 1998, titled: "At least 'Bible Bill’ cared about people." Contains two b&w photographs: one is a portrait of a man, the writer, located at the top of the article and captioned "Alan Kellogg." The other, located on the right side, contains a photo of William Aberhart, captioned "'Bible Bill' Alberhart on the hustings." Photo courtesy of The Glenbow Archives.

G) 11.5 x 14 cm newspaper article from The Edmonton Journal titled: "Old Guard keeps faith in Social Credit Theory." Article concerns Clover Bar MLA Floyd Baker. Written by Mike Sadava.

H) 21.5 x 28 cm resume for Euan R. A. Temple. Page is very thin and in poor condition, with a rip at the bottom, and several folds along the edges. Page is very yellowed. Very fragile. A handwritten note on the top left says: "Mr. Temple on SC board. Great friend of mom’s."

I) 14.3 x 17.2 cm newspaper article titled: "To travel, will teach in Nigeria." Features a b&w photograph of a woman, captioned: "Miss Ruth Hattersley." Photo credited to Goertz Studio.

J) 31.5 x 17.4 cm newspaper article from the Edmonton Journal, titled: "Greatest Albertan isn’t anyone you might expect." Article contains one small color photograph of the author, David Staples, on the top left, as well as 7 small color photographs in a circle on the right. These photographs include: "Pat Burns, Wayne Gretzky, K. D. Lang, Peter Loughheed, Ernest Manning, Emily Murphy, and Douglas Cardinal."

K) 26.2 x 36.4 cm newspaper article from the Edmonton Journal titled: "Finding a new captain for the sinking Socred ship." Article written by Patrick O’Callaghan.

L) 15.5 x 52.4 cm newspaper article titled: "Social Crediter, 85, Never Misses Rally." Features a large b&w photograph at the top of the page showing two women in conversation. Captioned: "Mrs. F. H. Soper, above left, in her 85th year journeyed to Calgary from Athabasca to attend the convention of the Alberta Social Credit League. She has been present at every convention of the Social Credit party since they commenced 21 years ago. Mrs. Soper is pictured chatting with Mrs. C. M. Hattersley, widow of the late Mr. Hattersley who was author of the widely publicised book 'This Age of Plenty.' Now on the staff of the Canadian Social Creditor, editing the women’s page, Mrs. Hattersley is also vice-president of the Edmonton SC Constituency Association. She was interested in Social Credit even before Mrs. Soper, for she was a student of Major Douglas in England. At the time of this death Mr. Hattersley, a lawyer, was working on the revision of Alberta Statutes, and had been in Edmonton only a few years." Photograph is credited to Jack De Lorne. Above the picture is a line that states: "Attends 21 Consecutive Conventions."

M) 11.5 x 13.7 cm newspaper article from the Edmonton Journal titled: "Old guard keeps faith in Social Credit theory." Written by Mike Sadava.

PE000823 - Frank Parker and Mary S. Parker documents

  1. Documents pertaining to Frank Parker and Mary S. Parker:

A) Invitation cards for the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Alberta for the following events:

  • Opening Ceremony (1957, 1960, 1961, 1962),
  • Speaker’s Gallery (1957), and
  • Reception (1957, 1961).
    Invitation cards are 12.7 x 10 cm and have the Alberta seal centred at the top. The guests’ names are filled in using cursive handwriting. Documents are in good condition but have yellowed overall and the ink has slightly faded.

B) Letter sized document presented to Mr. Frank Parker acknowledging the last social function held in the Social Credit Hall prior to the erection of new headquarters. Document has the Alberta Social Credit League seal prominently displayed on the top centre, with the captions “Security with Freedom,” “Alberta Leads the Way,” and contact information for the head office. It is folded halfway down the middle, then into a triptych. Document is in good condition but has yellowed with time.

PE000823 - Event Pamphlet - Edmonton Social Credit Women

  1. Event Pamphlet - Edmonton Social Credit Women. Document presents an event titled “Stars in Time” and is dated October 17th, 1966. Cover explains that this is a pantomime to commemorate the 50th anniversary of women’s vote in Alberta, and the publication credit appears to be given to The Edmonton Social Credit Women. The patronesses listed are Mrs. E.C. Manning, Hon. Ethel Wilson, and Mrs. Wilkinson. The program is listed inside the document, along with the names of the committee heads, and a list of Alberta’s five famous women and women M.L.As from 1916-1966. 

PE000823 - Social Credit Conventions newspaper articles

  1. Newspaper articles regarding the Social Credit Conventions:

A) 14 x 27.8 cm clipping from the Calgary Herald, dated November 23, 1959 and titled: "Socreds Expect 300 At League Meeting." Article contains one b&w photograph at the top of the page depicting two men and two women around a table. It is captioned: "Social Credit Delegates Register. The first of an expected 300 delegates to the 25th annual convention of the Alberta Social Credit League were registering in the Palliser Hotel today. The main convention meets Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, while the women’s auxiliary is in session today. Young Social Crediters met Saturday. Above, party organizer Orvis Kennedy, standing at rear, supervises registration."

B) 14.8 x 27 cm article titled: "Social Credit League Opens Three-Day Convention Here." Contains one b&w photograph at the top of the page depicting two men being handed a paper by a woman across a table. The caption reads: "Socreds Meet - Delegates registered Tuesday for the annual three-day Alberta Social Credit League convention in the Macdonald. Shown are D. A. Fraser of Bow Island and O. M. Reber of Burdett. Mrs. G. Arksey is registration clerk." Copy of this item is located in F-8-1-0-15.

C) 14.8 x 15.5 cm newspaper article from the Edmonton Journal titled: "Socred convention turning auditorium upside down." A handwritten note on the right side dates the article to December, 1968.

PE000823 - Articles reprinted as “An Alberta Paper Speaks on Social Credit”

  1. Articles reprinted as “An Alberta Paper Speaks on Social Credit:”
    A) 10.2 x 54.8 cm newspaper article subtitled: “Should Treasury Branches Be Abolished?” Reprinted with permission from The Calgary Albertan June 1st, 1955, and published by the Alberta Social Credit League. Folded multiple times.
    B) 10 x 37 cm newspaper article subtitled: “Who Can Prove He Is Honest?” Reprinted with permission from The Calgary Albertan June 2nd, 1955, and published by the Alberta Social Credit League. Folded multiple times.
    C) 10 x 43 cm newspaper article subtitled: “Is This What the People Want?” Reprinted with permission from The Calgary Albertan June 3rd, 1955, and published by the Alberta Social Credit League. Folded multiple times.
    D) 10.2 x 43 cm newspaper article subtitled: “Integrity Belongs to All Parties.” Reprinted with permission from The Calgary Albertan June 9th, 1955, and published by the Alberta Social Credit League. Folded multiple times.

PE000823 - Photograph Album of Social Credit members

  1. Alberta Government Photograph - Social Credit Table.
    25.5 x 14 cm black/white photograph
    Depicts government officials sitting around an oval table.
    Caption on the back reads:
    Right- Harry Strom (Med Hat) Premier; Dr. J. Donovan Ross (Scona), Ernest C. Manning;  Alf J. Hooke (RM House), Ted Hinman (moved to coast), Ray Reierson, Fred Colborne (Calgary) Art Dixon; Gordon Taylor- Minister-Highways (then Federal member), Dr. Ross died 1954, Harry Strom- (later Premier) died Oct 2, 1984.
    Left of Picture- Gordon Taylor (Highways)(Drumheller) (Later became MP for Drumheller);  Ambrose Holowach (Edmonton East); Norman Willmore (Edson)(killed in auto accident); Anders J. Aalborg (Alexandra), Russell Patrick (Lacombe); Ethel S. Wilson (Edmonton-North). A stamp on the bottom right corner reads: "Please Credit: Alberta Government Photograph; Department of Industry & Development; Edmonton, Alta; This photograph may not be used for direct advertising."

  2. Toddler - Edward Swann. 
    10 x 10 cm colour photograph of toddler surrounded by Christmas decorations.
    Caption on the back reads: Edward Swann; 21 mos/ Adopted; Swanns visited us while he was doing research on SoCredit for his university. We took he + his wife out for supper (Elisa ‘was with us’).

  3. Local Social Credit Convention. 
    12.8 x 14.5 cm black/white photograph on a white frame.
    Photograph is a diagonal medium shot of two men and two women (presumably Social Credit members) interacting with Social Credit convention organizers, who are sitting behind a desk with paperwork and a typewriter. The handwritten caption on the bottom reads "Overland." The handwritten caption on the back reads “local SC convention.” A reproduction of this photograph published in a newspaper contains a caption that reads: "Socreds Meet- Delegates registered Tuesday for the annual three-day Alberta Social Credit League convention in the Macdonald. Shown are D.A. Fraser of Bow Island and O.M. Reber of Burdett. Mrs. G. Arksey is registration clerk."   
          

  4. 25th Annual Alberta Social Credit League Convention. 
    10 x 12.8 cm black/white photograph
    Shows a celebratory dinner commemorating the 25th Annual Convention of the Alberta Social Credit League. Shot shows an ornate room decorated with chandeliers and a portrait of Queen Elizabeth II at the centre of the photo. There are two perpendicular tables; the head table is placed against the British and Alberta flags and the guests sit facing the rest of the room. Ernest Manning and Orvis Kennedy sit at the far centre. A multilevel cake stands at the centre with the number 25 at its height, and a visible table in the foreground. Caption on the back reads "25th Annual Convention; Alta. Social Credit League; MacDonald Hotel Banquet Room; Some at head table- Mrs. Ian F. Smith; Premier Manning; Orvis Kennedy; Mrs. Muriel Manning; Mrs. Kennedy; Table at front- Mrs. Mary Parker; Edith Arksey; Grace Hunter."

  5. 25th Annual Alberta Social Credit League Convention Banquet. 
    12.8 x 10 cm black/white photograph
    Shows the celebratory dinner commemorating the 25th Annual Convention of the Alberta Social Credit League. This is the same event as depicted in item 4; in this shot, Ernest Manning and Orvis Kennedy stand at the podium as the crowd gazes at them. 

  6. 25th Annual Alberta Social Credit League Convention Banquet. 
    12.8 x 10 cm black/white photograph
    Shows the celebratory dinner commemorating the 25th Annual Convention of the Alberta Social Credit League. This is the same event as depicted in item 4; in this shot, a speaker stands at the podium addressing the crowd. Caption on the back reads: "At head table; left to right; Mrs. Art (Beulah) Davies, Professor + Author John Irving, Premier Ernest Manning, Speaker- Marion Smith, Mrs. Manning, Ian F. Smith, Mom-sitting on the right near podium + cake."

  7. 25th Annual Alberta Social Credit League Convention Banquet. 
    12.8 x 10 cm black/white photograph
    Shows the celebratory dinner commemorating the 25th Annual Convention of the Alberta Social Credit League. This is the same event as depicted in item 4; in this diagonal shot, guests look to the head table as the honorary guests stand.

  8. 25th Annual Alberta Social Credit League Convention Banquet. 
    12.8 x 10 cm black/white photograph
    Shows the celebratory dinner commemorating the 25th Annual Convention of the Alberta Social Credit League. This is the same event as depicted in item 4; this shot depicts a somewhat distanced view of the crowd turning in the opposite direction, towards the head table. The caption on the back reads: "ASC League Annual Convention Banquet, Macdonald Hotel- Edmonton (Head Table Guests-Standing)."

  9. Five Men Gathered at the 25th Annual Alberta Social Credit League Convention Banquet. 
    12.5 x 10.2 cm black/white photograph.
    It shows a medium shot of five men posing at a seemingly formal affair, judging by the men’s suits. The man at the centre is holding a book titled “The Social Credit Movement in Alberta.” The caption on the back of the photograph reads: "Ian F. Smith; J. Arthur Davies; Ernest C. Manning; Orvis A. Kennedy; Francis C. Porter; with Prof. John Irving’s Book." The caption handwritten below the photograph on the photo album reads "–Ian Smith; -Art Davies;- Orvis A. Kennedy;- Francis Porter (Drumheller)."

  10. Ernest Manning Wearing Christmas Decoration
    16.5 x 11.7 cm black/white photograph mounted on a 22.8 x 30 cm mat
    Depicting Ernest Manning with a celebratory floral arrangement around his neck, being helped by a woman (based on captions on related photographs, she is likely Grace Hunter). Another woman looks on in amusement (based on caption on related photos, she might be Edith Arksey). There is a wheelchair next to Manning with two crutches on top of it. The bottom right contains a logo that reads "Ernst of Goertz; Edmonton."

  11. Woman Standing- 1961 Ottawa Social Credit Convention. 
    7.8 x 7.8 cm tinted photograph
    Depicts a woman standing in front of an establishment that reads "Credit Convention, July 5 6 7." The caption reads: "1964; July 5, 6, 7; Cecil Clyma New York." Cecil Clyma is presumably the woman standing in the photograph.

  12. Women Standing- 1961 Ottawa Social Credit Convention.
    7.8 x 7.8 cm colour photograph
    Depicts two women, dressed in visitor’s attire. The caption on the photo album reads “Mary Parker-“and the caption on the back reads “Mom + Cecil Clyma From Yonkers- N.Y. at 1969 Convention in Ottawa."

  13. Cecil Clyma & George Whittingback- 1961 Ottawa Social Credit Convention 
    7.8 x 7.8 cm colour photograph
    Photograph of a woman and a man (presumably Cecil Clyma and George Whittingback). They stand in front of a large concrete building. The caption on the bottom reads "Jul. 61." The caption on the back of the photograph reads: "1961 Ottawa S.C. Convention; George Whittingback; Cecil Clyma." The caption below the photograph reads "Cecil Clyma New York; Columbia University; Geo Whittingback."

  14. Frank Parker & Muriel Stewart
    7.8 x 7.8 cm black/white medium shot
    Photograph of Frank Parker and Muriel Stewart. The background is unclear but appears to include a sign that reads "Simpsons." Caption on the back reads "Dad Parker + S.C. Friend from England- Muriel Stewart (Friend of the Hattersley’s (sic)." There is a stamp with the date "25 1952" recorded.

  15. Women Looking at Camera- 1961 Ottawa Social Credit Convention. 
    5 x 8 cm colour photograph
    Depicts two women turning to the camera; they appear to be crossing a busy street and surrounded by large buildings and several vehicles. The caption on the back reads "Mom + Mrs." and includes a Kodacolor print stamp with the date July 1961. The caption next to the photograph reads "Cecil Clyma’s Mother."

  16. Women Looking at Camera- 1961 Ottawa Social Credit Convention. 
    Duplicate of item 7; caption on the back reads "Mom Parker + Mrs Cecile Clyma’s Mother at Social Credit National Convention; July 1961- Ottawa." There is also a Kodacolor stamp with the date July 1961.

  17. Portrait - Orvis Kennedy.
    5.5 x 8.5 cm black/white photograph
    Portrait of Orvis Kennedy. The handwritten caption on the back of the photograph reads the subject’s name.

  18. Group at Dinner
    7.8 x 7.8 cm colour photograph
    Group of people dining in a restaurant. The shot depicts eight people sitting around a rectangular table glancing at the camera. The caption on the side of the photograph reads "Jan. 61." The caption beside the photograph written on the photo album reads "Board- At the 'Steak Loft' for Lunch." The back of the photograph has a manufacturer stamp that reads "Made right in Alberta by Film Services LTD. Edmonton" and includes a square frame with the word "Superior" inside. This photograph, while taken in colour, has a warm tint throughout, perhaps the result of persistent exposure to light.

  19. Holiday greeting card
    18 x 9.5 cm holiday greetings card.
    There is a 10.5 x 7 cm colour photograph of an establishing shot of a Christmas-lit house. Beside it are the words “Holiday Greetings; From our house to yours” along with small decorative houses. The handwritten caption reads "Kennedys (sic) house; 149 St; Orvis and Gladys Kennedy."

  20. Dinner at "The Lotus Gardens"
    7.8 x 7.8 cm black/white photograph
    Depicting two men, two women, and one unidentifiable person whose only visible body part is an arm. They are having a meal in a diner. The caption on the left frame reads "Sep. 58." The red handwritten caption on the back of the photograph reads: "Downstairs from League Office in 'The Lotus Gardens' Restaurant- Run by George Mow + Elsie Mow (His wife); Graydon Arksey; Olga Machula; Mr. + Mrs. Frank Parker.; (Mary Parker- [Sect’y Treavs] of the League."

  21. Farewell Tea for Olga Machula
    7.8 x 7.8 cm black/white photograph
    Five women posing in front of a front porch. The caption on the left frame reads "Aug 59." The handwritten caption on the back of the photograph reads “Farewell tea at Mom’s for Olga Machula (League Office); Olga, Mom, Grace Hunter, Edith, Jean Dorrington; Aug. 1959."

  22. Photograph of Olga Machula
    7.8 x 7.8 cm black/white photograph
    A woman standing in front of a front porch (same porch as in item 15). Based on the caption on item 15, the woman appears to be Olga Machula.

  23. Group having coffee
    7.8 x 7.8 cm colour photograph
    Five people having coffee at a rectangular table. On the right side there is a man and two women, and sitting across are a man and a woman. Based on captions from other photographs, the man and woman on the left side are likely to be Frank and Mary Parker, and the man and woman on the right are likely George Whittingback and Olga Machula. This photograph has embrowned somewhat, primarily at the top edges.

  24. Convention Banquet at the Macdonald Hotel
    7.8 x 7.8 cm colour photograph
    A woman posing at a formal event, judging by the clothing. A few men talking can be seen in the background, and a colour lamp resembling a disco ball is also visible. The handwritten caption on the back reads "At Convention Banquet; Macdonald Hotel."

  25. Working in an Office
    7.8 x 7.8 cm B&W photograph
    Depicting an office and six people doing various things. There are two men and four women. Based on captions from other photos, the following identifications of the people in the foreground can be appreciated: the man at the centre staring at the camera is likely Frank Parker, the woman sitting on the right is Mary Parker, and the woman sitting with her feet up on the desk is Grace Hunter. The caption on the right frame reads "Jan. 63."

  26. League Office Downstairs in Edmonton
    7.8 x 7.8 cm B&W photograph
    Depicts the same office room as item 20. The people in it are the also the same, save for the addition of Garnet Peterson in place of Grace Hunter, who is likely the photographer. The red, handwritten caption on the back of the photograph reads: "When the boss is away; League Office Downstairs- 9944 Jasper Ave Edmonton; Back; Jean Durrington (at mailing table); Glen Cumming (young people’s president), (Leaning on Orvis’ door Edith Arksey (sic), H.E. Nichols- (with coffee cup), Mary S. Parker with book ) (sic), Grace Hunter (front desk)." The caption on the right frame reads "Jan. 63."

  27. Holiday greeting card
    17.8 x 9.0 cm holiday greeting card.
    It features an 11.8 x 8 cm colour photograph depicting a family portrait. On the left there is a handwritten caption that reads "The Petersons" above the card’s colorful festive boot illustration. The handwritten cursive caption reads "Best Wishes from Garnet + Bunie [?]; Jim, Shelly, Bill, Brenda, Jan, Dave + Beth." A caption next to the photograph handwritten on the photo album reads "Garnet (office)."

  28. Grace Hunter at her desk
    7.8 x 7.8 cm colour photograph
    A woman sitting at a desk and talking on the telephone. The caption below the photograph on the photo album reads "Grace Hunter." Her first name is also visible on the name plate on her desk. The date on the left side of the frame reads "Jan.61." 

  29. Group with Social Credit poster
    12.8 x 9.0 cm B&W photograph
    Depicting two men and two boys holding a poster that reads "All Governments Should Serve YOU! (the individual); Social Credit." The background suggests that this photograph was taken in a rural area. The caption on the back reads:  "Mr. Phipps, David and our two boys Alan & Paul. Young Clive took the photo. Sticking up posters!!"

  30. Photograph of Violet Grey   
    12.8 x 9.0 cm B&W photograph
    Depicting a woman sitting amongst trees and bushes. The caption on the back reads "Violet Grey; Violet Grey S.C. Friend; Australia Brisbane; I corresponded with them for several years." This item is related to item 24, as the captions suggest they were sent together by Violet Grey, the recipient’s pen pal. There is a handwritten caption on the photo album, below the photographs, that reads "The Greys- Brisbane, Australia."

  31. Francis Porter, Mayor of Drumheller
    8.0 x 10.5 cm black/white photograph
    Depicting the portrait of a man in a suit. There is no caption on the back of the photograph, but the caption handwritten on the photo album reads "Francis Porter (Drumheller Mayor)."

  32.    Duplicate of item 20, without the handwritten caption.

  33. Group in "The Lotus Gardens" restaurant
    7.8 x 7.8 cm B&W photograph
    Depicting two men and two women sitting in a restaurant. Photograph was taken at a diagonal angle; the caption on the back identifies the subjects as “Orvis Kennedy; George Mow, Elsie Mow, Irene Gibson (A.J. Hooke’s Secretary) in Lotus Gardens; downstairs 9444- Jasper Ave under S.C. office.”

  34. Photograph of Vera Hattersley
    12 x 17.3 cm black/white portrait
    Photograph of a woman wearing a white shirt. There is a caption below the photograph handwritten on the photo album that reads "Vera Hattersley."

  35. Vera Hattersley reading the newspaper
    9 x 9 cm colour photograph
    Depicting a woman leaning on a table to read the newspaper. The caption on the right frame reads "Jan 18." The back of the photograph has a manufacturer stamp that reads "Made right in Alberta by Film Services LTD. Edmonton" and includes a square frame with the word "Superior" inside. Based on the caption for item 30, the woman appears to be Vera Hattersley. 

  36. Holiday greeting card
    16 x 24 cm season’s greetings card
    From “The Executive and Staff of The Alberta Social Credit League; Edmonton.” Inside the card there is a customized thank you note and a tinted photograph of an Alberta Social Credit office member; the caption reads “Remembering our 23rd annual convention.” Document has yellowed considerably and shows scattered rips and tears.

  37. Photograph of Orvis Kennedy
    11.6 x 17.9 cm b&w photograph
    Orvis Kennedy, dressed in a suit and tie. Photograph shows evidence of folding, and there are pin-hole marks at the top. 

PE000823 - Edith Arksey documents

  1. Documents pertaining to Edith Arksey:

A) Two-page draft of the Edith Arksey’s curriculum vitae; includes a number of handwritten notes throughout.

B) undated, 36 x 21.5cm, two-page document titled Resolutions. The purpose of the document is presumably to encourage the allocation of time to “the consideration of resolutions,” and it includes guidelines for their drafting. A handwritten note on the top right corner reads "For W.A. [illegible]; - By Edith Arksey Sec Treas SC League."

C) two-page letter-sized photocopy of biographical draft for H.E. Nichols. Document has a number of notations throughout.

D) Compilation of six letters from Cecil Clyma to Edith Arksey from 1961 to 1965. Contents include personal and professional discussions.

D) Single letter exchange between Jack McIntosh and Edith Arksey where they discuss and solve a payment discrepancy (April-May 1958) Envelope enclosed.

E) Christmas card to Edith Arksey from Jack McIntosh with handwritten personal message.

PE000823 - Obituaries for members of the Social Credit Party

  1. Obituaries: Newspaper clippings of obituaries pertaining to following members of the Social Credit Party. Additional clippings are identified as appropriate:
  • Joseph Unwin (1892-1987),
  • Floyd Milton Baker (1891-1986),
  • Clinton Keith French (1907-1987) (brief journal column),
  • Lou W. Heard (1909-1987),
  • Arthur J. Davies,
  • James Joseph Rafferty,
  • Robin Daniel Jorgenson (1905-1987),
  • Percy Griffith Davies (1913-1992) (a handwritten note reads Art’s brother),
  • Sylvester (Sal) Holowach (1921- 1992) (handwritten note reads Sal worked with Olaf Johanson, was at Lorna + Ole’s wedding anniversary)
  • Gustave Querengesser (1900-1986),
  • Cornelea Railey Wood (1892-1985) (short journal column),
  • Edgar Gerhart (1923-1992),
  • Alf Hooke (1905-1992) (short journal column),
  • Ray Thomas (short journal column),
  • Ambrose Holowach (1914-1993)(handwritten note reads "Edith ran his committee room"),
  • Eric George Lingnau (d. 1986) (funeral pamphlets),
  • William Ure (1913-2001),
  • Margaret Frieda Gerhart,
  • Partick Russell (1919-1995),
  • Lucien Maynard (1908-1996) (opinion column, and brief column written by Maynard),
  • John Hook Campbell (d.1969) (handwritten note reads "John used to work with us on the Socred registration table. Great friend of Mom’s-used to come for lunch at Geo and Elsie Mow’s ‘Lotus Gardens’. Used to tease Irene Gibsen (Mr. Hooke’s secretary)"),
  • Ethel Hattersley (d. 1962),
  • duplicate obituary for Ethel Hattersley,
  • Mike Maccagno (1914-2000).

PE000823 - Ernest Manning biography written by Tony Cashman

  1. Biography of Ernest Manning, written by Tony Cashman. The cover shows a heavy-lined, sketched portrait of the subject; the credit is given to Garry LaRue and the date ‘58 is recorded with the artist’s name. The biography narrates Manning’s early life and his ascension to premier in 1935. This narrative also provides a perspective on Manning’s personality, lifestyle, and ideology. Booklet includes four black/white photographs of Manning in his leisure time. The biography is typed in green fonts; the back cover advises readers to contact the Alberta Social Credit League for additional copies. 

PE000823 - Tourism Alberta flyer

  1. Flyer - Tourism Alberta. Single letter-sized sheet promoting tourism to Alberta. There is a portrait of Hon. Ernest C. Manning on the top right corner, and below it a message extolling the virtues of an Albertan lifestyle. The context of this message is the province’s golden jubilee; the Alberta seal is printed on the bottom left area of the document. The back of the sheet contains a photograph depicting two women in ranch attire talking to a young man with a horse, under a sign that reads "Alberta Guest Ranch." Below, there is a photograph of a herd of cattle walking through a river or lake. On the bottom of the front page, there is a red handwritten note that reads "1905-1955 50th Anniversary as a province." 

PE000823 - Various newspaper pictures regarding the Social Credit party

15. Various newspaper pictures regarding the Social Credit party:

A) 16.7 x 21.9 cm picture dated January, 1969, titled: "Hon. H. E. Strom Sworn In As Alberta’s New Premier." Picture below the title is in b&w and depicts 5 men with clearly visible faces, and several others in the background. It appears to have been taken from a magazine, as the paper is glossy. Caption reads: "Hon. Dr. J. W. Grant MacEwan, Lieutenant Governor for the Province of Alberta, officiated at the swearing in of the Hon. Harry E. Strom as Premier of Alberta. Mr. Strom succeeds the Hon. Ernest C. Manning who retired after 25 years as Premier and 33 years as member of the Alberta Legislature. The Hon. Mr. Strom joined the government in 1955 and was appointed Minister of Agriculture in 1962. He subsequently held the portfolio of Minister of Municipal Affairs and was chairman of the Human Resources Development Authority. Attending the swearing in were members of the executive council, seen in the background. Minor changes in the departmental responsibilities were made by the new premier, with additional changes in portfolios planned later."

B) 22.3 x 25.2 cm newspaper photograph in b&w taken from the Edmonton Journal, dated December 6. Picture shows a multitude of people holding political campaign posters. Caption reads: "Poster Jungle at Jubilee…last minute drive before voting."

C) 10.7 x 13.4 cm b&w newspaper picture of a woman wearing a white shirt. Captioned: "E. V. Hattersley-Joint Editor-'Focus.'" Picture has some slight tears in it.

D) 14 x 11.6 cm b&w newspaper picture from The Edmonton Journal, dated November 29, 1955, depicting three men and one woman standing together. Captioned: "SC Officers Confer - Plans for the provincial convention of the Alberta Social Credit League, which opens in Calgary Wednesday, were discussed when officers met in Edmonton Friday. Left to right, are Orvis A. Kennedy, league president and national organizer, Solon E. LOW, MP, national leader, Mrs. M. S. Parker, league secretary, and J. Arthur Davies, of Edmonton, chairman of the resolutions committee." Picture has some slight tearing at the top.

E) 4.5 x 13.6 cm newspaper picture in b&w depicting a man in a suit. The caption reads: "J. Arthur Davies. A long-time Social Crediter, J. Arthur Davies, is among the community leaders assisting the $25,000,000 fund raising campaign of Alberta’s three universities. Chairman of finance for the Alberta Social Credit League, Mr. Davies is president of Callow-Beare’s Western Ltd. He is a member of the special names division of the fund campaign."

F) 9.1 x 13 cm b&w newspaper picture of a woman at a desk. The caption reads: "Keeps Track of Thousands - Mrs. Arksey, secretary to Orvis Kennedy, Social Credit candidate, makes contact with more than 13,000 members of the Alberta Social Credit League, in preparation for the April federal election." A handwritten note at the top dates the picture to March 12, 1963.

G) 4.4 x 14.5 cm b&w newspaper picture of a man in a suit wearing glasses. Above the picture it reads: "Hear Glen Cumming." Below the picture it reads: "Social Credit Candidate Calgary South CKXL 4 p.m. Today, March 29th Vote for Cumming Glen X. Inserted by Social Credit League of Calgary."

H) 5.3 x 5.9 cm b&w picture of a man in a suit. The caption below the picture reads: "For All Your Insurance Needs Phone 424-7311. Sorenson." Two handwritten notes of "Sig" are on the picture. Photograph appears to have been taken from a magazine, as it is on glossy paper.

I) 5 x 8 cm b&w newspaper picture of a man in a suit. The caption below the picture reads: "Hon. J. Hartley - An Opening."

J) 4.5 x 8.4 cm b&w newspaper picture of a man in a suit wearing glasses. The caption below the picture reads: "Hon. L. C. Halmrast…keynot [sic] speaker."

K) 10.7 x 8.1 cm b&w newspaper photo of a man wearing a suit, making a speech. In the background are the words "Social Credit."

L) 12.5 x 11 cm b&W newspaper photograph depicting three men in discussion wearing business attire. Above the picture is reads "Journal," presumably because the photo was taken from the Edmonton Journal. Below the picture the caption reads: "Former Journal editor Don MacDougall is flanked by former staff members of the newspaper Tom Mansell (left) and Homer Ramage." A handwritten note reads: "Often in our office. I knew his son." The name of Tom Mansell has been underlined.

M) 15 x 13.8 cm b&w newspaper photograph depicting two men standing at a table being handed paper by a woman sitting at the table. The caption reads: "Delegates registered Tuesday for the annual three-day Alberta Social Credit League convention in the Macdonald. Shown are D. A. Fraser of Bow Island and O. M. Reber of Burdett. Mrs. G. Arksey is registration clerk." Duplicate of the photograph found in article ‘B’ in the Social Credit convention section F-8-1-0-14.

N) 14.3 x 12.9 cm b&w newspaper photograph depicting 5 men standing behind two seated women. Photograph title reads: "Social Credit District Heads At Annual Conference." Caption below the photograph reads: "With Hon. R. D. Jorgenson, minister of Public welfare, as chairman, the annual conference of presidents of Social Credit Constituency associations opened at the Macdonald at 10 a.m. Monday. Some delegates are showing studying the program. In front are Mrs. Mabel A. Freek, left, president of the Lethbridge SC association, and Mrs. Elsie D. Fieldhouse, president of Olds constituency. Back row, left to right, shows Mr. Jorgenson, J. Miller, vice-president of the Clover Bar association, F. C. Bullen, president in Grouard, E. R. A. Temple, Calgary president, and Edward Root, president of the Little Bow SC organization."

O) 10 x 15 cm b&w newspaper picture depicting a woman surrounded by books. Caption below the picture reads: "Pocketful of ‘Commonsense’ for Joe Socred. Joe Socred gets his ammunition to read, think, speak and act, as Mrs. Bette Alexanderson, at Social Credit National Headquarters, fills the pocket of a special mailing envelope with 'Commonsense for Canadians,' by National Leader Robert N. Thompson. Though Joe Socred is busy with Fall work, he’s putting an hour a night towards preparation for democracy’s great safeguard, the choice of government."

P) 9.8 x 12.3 cm b&W newspaper photograph depicting an older woman holding a child. Caption reads: "The Littlest Socred - The youngest star of the Social Credit birthday party at the Jubilee auditorium was 4-year-old Bonnie Fleck, who won a hug from Mrs. Ernest Manning after presenting the premier’s wife with a bouquet of red roses." Credited to Colin Fletcher Photo.

Q) 10.3 x 9.2 cm b&w newspaper photograph depicting an elderly couple. Caption reads: "Sig & Selma Sorenson - Congratulations on your 40th wedding anniversary - November 25, 1990 - With love & best wishes - Your children: Betty, Bob & Sharon - Your Grandchildren: Tara, Jeff, Darren, Sidney & Rodney-and your Great-Granddaughter: Ashlee."

R) 14.8 x 24 cm b&w newspaper photograph taken from The Canadian Social Crediter, dated September 1965, depicting a crowd of people watching something from a projector. The caption reads: "Family Affair at Socred Anniversary. It was a family affair and the premier of Alberta fed slides into a projector as his wife related 30 years of political history to some 700 Social Crediters crowded into a Jubilee auditorium room in Calgary. They were celebrating the anniversary of the election of William Aberhart and Social Credit in the Alberta provincial election of 1935. With the Premier are, from the left, Miss Carrie Esveld, former private secretary to Mr. Manning; Mrs. James Popowich of Jubilee Women’s Auxiliary and Mr. and Mrs. H. Esveld, all of Calgary."

S) 7.5 x 10 cm b&w photograph depicting a man in a suit. Caption found in photo album states: "Robert Thompson, once worked in Africa. Was minister of Education."

T) 18.5 x 14.4 cm article depicting a b&w photograph of 7 men standing and 4 women sitting, all dressed in business attire. Small article below it details the first session of the Social Credit Board. Article is from the Edmonton Journal, dated Thursday, January 5, 1956.

U) 14.2 x 12 cm article containing a b&w photograph of three men and a woman standing around conversing, all dressed in business dress. Caption below is missing a large part in the middle, making it difficult to discern the content.

V) 12.3 x 11.1 cm article containing a b&w photograph of 3 men and 1 woman smiling at the camera, taken from the Edmonton Journal, dated Saturday, January ? (The rest of the date has been cut off). Caption below the picture notes the officers of the national executive of the Social Credit Association meet, however, the rest of the caption is cut off, making it difficult to discern the rest of the story.

PE000823 - Miscellaneous Newspaper Clippings

17.    Miscellaneous:
A) Full page newspaper spread containing 4 pages taken from the Edmonton Journal, dated March 12, 1957. Contains multiple headings, one on the first page titled: “Hinman Says Dividend No Inflation Threat,” which concern’s the Social Credit government’s decision to issue dividends to citizens. The second page contains a few headings pertaining to the SC party, including letters to the editor complaining about the government’s dividend decision.

B) 10.5 x 16 cm newspaper article without a title. Features a b&w photograph of a man wearing glasses, captioned: “Charles Yuill.” Article is regarding campaign promotion and the platform of Charles Yuill.

C) 34.5 x 12.3 cm newspaper article from the Edmonton Journal, dated December 27, 1985, titled: “History books closing on Alberta’s Socreds.” Article contains one b&w photograph on the right side of a man talking, captioned: “Leader Martin Hattersly...Socreds merge with WCC.”

D) 4.9 x 13.7 cm newspaper article titled: “New SC Board Meeting in City.”

E) 15.5 x 58.2 cm newspaper article from The Albertan Editorial Page, dated March 11, 1957. Titled: “One Good Turn Deserves Another.” Article is regarding the payment of dividends to citizens.

F) 19.2 x 28.5 cm newspaper article titled: “’Funny-Money Days Here Now’ See Opportunity For Social Credit.” Article contains one b&W photograph depicting four women wearing hats. The caption is missing parts in the middle, but the photograph is credited to Goertz Studios. Article is in poor condition, with a large section ripped from the middle of the article.

G) 43.4 x 27.8 cm double-sided article taken from a magazine. One side is titled: “Crowd Overflowed ‘Alberta Hall’” and contains four b&W photographs bordered in red. Caption states: “Scenes here show some of the principals in the night’s ceremonies. 1. Hon. A. J. Hooke, senior cabinet member, reminisced of earlier years in the provincial government. 2. A part of the audience which overflowed the hall. 3. Mrs. Marian Smith, president S.C. Women’s Auxiliaries, outlined action plans. 4. Premier Manning saw in the new headquarters the ‘tools’ to aid in the task of carrying Social Credit’s plans and ideals to broader fields.” Photos credited to Laddie Ponich Studios. The opposite side contains an article titled: “New Milestone Passed In League’s Anniversary Year.” Features a b&w photograph in the bottom right corner depicting Premier Manning and his wife in the new league office. Article also contains a smaller article on the Bank of Canada.

H) 17.5 x 15 cm article titled: “Banking system needs to change to end fractional reserve system.” Contains one b&w cartoon drawing of a seated man, arm outstretched, with a ring through his nose attached to a string being pulled by a disembodied hand through a note of currency. Article is concerning a recent decision by the court in favor of Principal Trust and its effect on John and Sylvia Malik. Article was written by F. Peter Young, director MIDAS Reform of Alberta, Sherwood Park.

I) 22.5x10.3 cm newspaper article from the Edmonton Journal titled: “Made-in-Alta. Medicare suggested.” Written by Dene Creswell. Has a handwritten note on the top right giving a date of May 30, 1984.

J) 37.2 x 18.2 cm newspaper article from the Edmonton Journal, dated October 4, 1968, titled: “Cancer Institute Opened.” Contains a large b&W photograph on the left side of three seated men and one man standing, reading from a large sheet of paper. Caption states: “Dr. J. Donovan Ross Pays Tribute…to Dr. W. W. Cross, right, at institute opening.” Article written by Bob Bell. A handwritten note on the top left dates the article to 1968 as well.

K) 40.1 x 59.6 cm newspaper article from The Albertan, dated December 1, 1955. Full-page spread taken from the front page. Contains multiple articles. Main heading states: “Social Credit Session Urges Direct Individual Dividends.” Article continues on back side of page. Article is heavily damaged and missing parts of text.

PE001006 - Tour of Northern Hudson's Bay Company Posts

Unidentified photographer. Judging by the number of aerial photographs, those of bush planes, and the large number of Hudson’s Bay Company buildings and posts, this collection may document a tour of northern Hudson’s Bay Company posts in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Ontario by someone linked with the HBC. Photographs of people usually show them holding fox furs. At least half of the photographs were taken during winter. Nearly all photographs are captioned on the back in pencil, and some are also numbered.
Places photographed include Fort McMurray (AB), Fort Chipewyan (AB), Embarras Portage (AB), Fort Vermilion (AB), Stony Rapids (SK), Moosonee (ON), Moose Factory (ON), Albany (ON), and Attawapiskat (ON).
A guide to the identified places is interleaved within the album.
In the group photograph, 42 adults stand on the steps of a building and smile for the camera. This photograph seems unrelated to the rest of the album.

PE004692 - Wide-angle photograph of men on a pump car in Grandview, MB

A B&W photograph of four (4) men and four (4) boys posed on and around a pump car. They all wear long trousers, buttoned jackets, and caps. They are in Grandview, Manitoba, as identified by the name on the train station behind them and the name painted on the hotel down the road behind them. Also visible is a grain elevator across the tracks from the train station. The grain elevator has “Ogilvie’s” painted on its side, but the number is too distorted to make out. This photograph was taken with a wide-angle lens giving a dramatic distortion to the landscape.

PE004755 - Old Boys’ 39th Battery Banquet and Reunion Program and News Clipping

Program for "39th Battery, C. F. A. 1915-19 Old Boys’ Banquet and Reunion, Marquis Hotel, Saturday, October 11th, 1952, Lethbridge, Alberta." Program is bi-fold, with the interior containing a menu and program of events for the night. The back page is blank, but was intended for autographs.

Clipping titled "Old Boys’ of 39th Battery Enjoy Reunion." Clipping contains three (3) b&w photographs of various members of the 39th battery, as well as captions below the photograph identifying the individuals. Photo credited to Herald Engraving.

PE000925 - Programs for the Edmonton “Pops” Orchestra “Pop” Concert

Three (3) programs for the Edmonton “Pops” Orchestra “Pop” Concert. All printed by Co-op Press Limited, Edmonton, AB. 

  • "Edmonton 'Pops' Orchestra First 'Pop' Concert." Cover is printed in green ink with a small green border topped by a solid brush-like design, sitting on top of a solid green ‘ground’ with stars. Below the title, more information is given: "Lee Hepner - Conductor - Presented by Edmonton Recreation Commission - in co-operation with Edmonton Musicians’ Protective Association - May 21st - Sales Pavilion - 8:30." The back cover contains an advertisement. The interior of the program contains biographies of the soloists, along with small photographs of them, advertisements, list of works to be performed, and a list of the instrumentalists.
  • "Edmonton 'Pops' Orchestra Second 'Pop' Concert." Cover design is printed in blue ink, and consists of a small blue border topped by a solid brush-like design, sitting on top of a solid blue ‘ground’ with stars. Below the title, more information is given: "Lee Hepner - Conductor - Presented by Edmonton Recreation Commission - in co-operation with Edmonton Musicians’ Protective Association - June 12th - Sales Pavilion - 8:30." The back cover contains an advertisement. The interior of the program contains biographies of the soloists, along with small photographs of them, advertisements, list of works to be performed, and a list of the instrumentalists. There is a hand-written remark in blue pencil on the front cover dating the program to 1952.;
  • "Edmonton 'Pops' Orchestra Eighth 'Pop' Concert." Cover design is printed in green ink, and consists of a small green border topped by a solid brush-like design, sitting on top of a solid green ‘ground’ with stars. Below the title, more information is given: "Lee Hepner - Conductor - Presented by Edmonton Recreation Commission - in co-operation with Edmonton Musicians’ Protective Association - Sept. 3rd - Sales Pavilion - 8:30." The back cover contains two advertisements. The interior of the programme contains small photographs of the soloists, advertisements, list of works to be performed, and a list of the instrumentalists.

PE000930 - Program for the operetta “Hansel and Gretel”

Program for the operetta “Hansel and Gretel.” Front cover contains a hand-drawn picture of a gingerbread house surrounded by trees, with two gingerbread figures on either side of the house. Front cover reads: "Hansel and Gretel - AN Operetta - Music by: E. Humperdinck, Composer - Berta Elsmith, Author - Presented by - The 'McDougall Singing Club' - McDougall School Auditorium - 107 St. 109 Ave. 8:00 PM. May 4 & 5 1950 - By permission of Publishers C.C.Birchard &Co.-Boston, U.S.A." Interior of the program contains the information on the acts, the actors, the characters, and the stage crew. The back of the program contains a thank you note from the McDougall Singing Club to its contributors. Took place in Edmonton, AB.

PE004738 - Program for the City of Calgary’s Commemoration Services on the occasion of Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation.  

The program for the City of Calgary’s Commemoration Services on the occasion of Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation.  Held in Victoria Park, Calgary, AB on June 2, 1953.  Printed in Canada by John D. McAra of Calgary.  The program’s front cover features a photograph of Queen Elizabeth II printed in purple ink.  The back cover features the City of Calgary’s coat of arms, also printed in purple.  The program consisted of events held at 12:30pm and later at 8pm, with speeches, music, dances, prayer, and fireworks.

PE000979 - 1925 Program for the Northern Alberta Old Timers' Banquet and Dance

A program for the "Northern Alberta Old Timers Banquet and Dance at the MacDonald Hotel Wednesday, December 16th, 1925 at 7 p.m." Front cover also contains a long b&w photograph depicting a train of wagons pulled by oxen, with old wooden buildings in the background. A figure sits in the lead wagon. This picture is folded down over the top of the program, and covers the top 1/3 of both the back and front covers. The back cover contains a poem by Frank C. Steele titled: "The Pioneer Dead." The interior contains the program and menu for the banquet. Printing attributed to Douglas Printing.

PE004735 - Program for the University of Alberta Commerce Club’s 1949 Dividend Day party

Grey paper program for the University of Alberta Commerce Club’s Dividend Day party held at the Macdonald Hotel in Edmonton, AB on Wednesday, March 30, 1949.  This program certifies that R. Beere is the holder of five ten shares of the Preferred Stock of the club.  The club declared a dividend of one-fifth of one evening’s enjoyment per share.  The evening included grace, dinner, “The King,” Toast to Graduates by club president Mr. J. D. Campbell, reply by D. M. Wilson, speech by Chairman of the Provincial Board of Public Utility Commissioners Mr. G. M. Blackstock, which was then followed by dancing. 

PE000779 - Program for the Seventh Annual Freemasonry Reunion at Moose Jaw Lodge of Perfection

Program for the seventh annual Freemasonry reunion at the Moose Jaw Lodge of Perfection. It is bound in a blue/purple cover with copper-coloured lettering indicating the title of the event and the organization’s logo. The program includes details of the event and a list of members and candidates. Each page is framed by an ornate blue margin around the content.

PE000901 - Canadian Postmasters Association (B.C. and Yukon Branch) Twenty-Seventh Annual Conference.

Title reads: "Canadian Postmasters Association (B.C. and Yukon Branch) Twenty-Seventh Annual Conference." Below this is a pixelated picture of a hotel set next to a roadway. Below the picture it reads: "Leon Hotel, Port Moody, B.C. June 4th, 5th, 6th, 1962. Souvenir Programme." The back cover is blank. The interior is printed on regular paper stock, and details the day to day itinerary of the conference. Also includes various advertisements for sponsors of the conference, as well as a President’s Message on the second page.

PE000981 - Souvenir programme for the Saskatchewan Motorcade to Vancouver’s Golden Jubilee 1936

Program titled: "Welcome Saskatchewan, Saskatchewan Motorcade and Souvenir Picnic Programme, Souvenir Program, 1886 Vancouver’s Golden Jubilee 1936." Front cover contains an elaborate drawing depicting cars along a route in the prairies to Vancouver, and another drawing depicting those same cars entering Vancouver. Drawing has been done in green ink. Back cover is blank. Interior contains advertisements for various activities and services in Vancouver, a welcome address by the mayor of Vancouver, and a programme and daily schedule of events from July 11-19th.

PE001148 - 19th Annual Maritime Provinces Banquet Program and Menu

Menu and program for the 19th Annual Maritime Provinces Banquet, held at the MacDonald hotel in Edmonton. The booklet additionally contains a list Maritime Provinces Association executives, sponsors, and, on the back cover, information and sponsors for a scholarship award to Jean Keeley of Edmonton in 1947. The front cover features an illustration of a lighthouse on the coast.

PE001167 - Wesley College 34th Annual Dinner Program

Both booklet and cover comprise the program for the Wesley College’s 34th Annual Dinner Program, held at the Fort Garry Hotel. The cover contains a blank space for autographs – partially filled with handwritten names – and the text of three yells / chants. The booklet contains a menu, events program, and a list of graduating students. The events program is interspersed with the lyrics and text of various songs and chants.

PE001168 - University of Manitoba Engineering Society Annual Banquet Program

Program for the University of Manitoba Engineering Society Annual Banquet, held at the Fort Garry Hotel. The booklet includes a list of the graduating students, cartoons, a menu, the events program, personal messages attributed to staff and students, and a blank space for autographs, which has been filled in partially with handwritten names. The front cover bears an illustration of a graduating student in front of a meal.

PE001257 - Hudson’s Bay Company Royal Visit Program

Information booklet & program for the royal visit to Old Fort Garry, in Winnipeg, Manitoba on May 24, 1939. In addition to the events program, the booklet provides some background on the purpose of the event – namely, the ceremonial fulfillment of the obligation found in the Hudson’s Bay Company charter to provide two Elk and two black beavers to the crown upon any visit to HBC lands.

PE001669 - Booklet for Highland Gathering at Banff

Describes the sporting, dance and music events occurring at the 1932 Highland Gathering and Scottish Music Festival at the Banff Springs Hotel, Banff AB, August 27-30, 1931. Provides schedules and related interpretive information, with black and white photographs throughout.

Canadian Pacific

PE002283 - Macdonald Hotel dance programme hosted by the RCMP

A programme and dance card for the evening of Thursday, January 23rd, 1930 at the Macdonald Hotel in Edmonton, Alberta, which is another name for the present-day Hotel Macdonald. The dance event is sponsored by the RCMP “G Division.” The dance event time is 10:00 pm to 1:00 am and 16 dances are listed with their accompanying song. Types of dances listed include the waltz, the fox trot, and the two-step.

Royal Canadian Mounted Police

PE002438 - Canada "The Playground of the Empire" - A Travelogue

A souvenir program offered by the Junior Training Hall, Leicester, regarding a Canadian travelogue by Mr. E. C. F. R. Mackenzie. The travelogue opens with a section titled "1927. Canada's Year" which recommends visiting Canada in 1927 as it is the 60th anniversary of Confederation and Diamond Jubilee celebrations will take place across the country.

Includes the following sections:
A New Class of Ocean Travel - advertisement for the "Tourist Third Cabin" class of Canadian Pacific ocean liners.
Holidays in Canada - gives advice on 3-, 6-, and 7-week long tours of Canada.
Bungalow Camps in Canada - advertising "small log cabins providing sleeping quarters for two or three persons in, and a central Club-house for meals and social intercourse".
Canada for the Sportsman - hunting and fishing, big and small game.
Trail Riding in Canada - horseback riding and camping.
Canadian Pacific Steamships and Canadian Pacific Railway - information regarding routes for each.
Canadian Pacific Hotels - information on hotels owned and operated by Canadian Pacific.
Canadian Pacific Cruises [Around the World, Mediterranean, South African, and South American] - cruises offered by Canadian Pacific.
Independent Tours - could be arranged by Canadian Pacific to "suit individual tastes and requirements", but must be completed within two years.

Also includes 20 reproductions of photographs which show Canadian buildings and hotels, scenery, wildlife, sport, boats, and railways. 2 additional reproductions of photographs show scenery from other locations: Calcutta [Kolkata], India, and Kobe, Japan.

PE002512 - Program for Thanksgiving service celebrating the first anniversary of the Social Credit Party victory

A program for the Thanksgiving service in celebration of the first anniversary of the Social Credit Party victory. The service was held on August 23rd, 1936 in Victory Park, Calgary. The program outlines the order of service which includes several hymns, prayers, and anthems. Several of the songs and their lyrics are listed on the other page. On the back of the program, there are four portrait photographs of Calgary Social Credit M.L.A.s. The program was published by Albertan Publishers Limited.

Albertan Publishers Limited

PE002577 - Program for the United Services Concert sponsored by the Sons of England Benefit Society

A program for the United Services Concert which was under the sponsorship of the Sons of England Benefit Society at the Winnipeg Lodges. The concert was scheduled for April 26, 1941, in the auditorium of the Winnipeg Lodges. The proceeds from the concert went to the Queen’s Canadian Fund for Air Raid Victims. The program lists the order of events of the concert. The performances were done by various branches of United Services such as the army, the police, the navy, and the air force.

Sons of England Benefit Society

PE002687 - A Night o' Guid Cheer

Menu and program of events for a festive Scottish event held in Winnipeg on 4 Dec. 1931. The program is written in the Scots language.

Includes Menu, Toast List [Roamin' in the Gloamin'; Winnipeg Scottish, R.F.C. - proposed by Dod Barclay and responded to by Jimmy Caldwell; Scotland Forever - proposed by Alistair Stewart and responded to by Jack Smith], and Songs [Jack Smith]. Also includes "Songs and Festivity".

"From Scenes like this, Auld Scotia's Grandeur Springs."

PE002760 - It Could Be Any One of Us by Alan Ayckbourn [Vertigo Theatre Production]

Program for a 2012 performance of playwright Alan Ayckbourn's satirical mystery play It Could Be Any One of Us.

Includes:
A Note from Craig Hall [Artistic Director]; Director's Notes; The Cast; Creative Team; Time and Place; Special Thanks; Playwright's Bio; Cast Biographies; Creative Team Biographies; A Closer Look [about the history of the play]; Vertigo Theatre: Who Are We?; Vertigo Theatre Society [Board of Directors; Staff]; Vertigo Theatre Gratefully Acknowledges the Support of Our Members and Donors; 2012-2013 Sponsors and Government Funders; upcoming plays at Vertigo Theatre; and various advertisements.

Vertigo Theatre

PE002838 - Programme for the Manitoba Historical Society Annual Meeting, 1962

A programme for the Manitoba Historical Society Annual Meeting and commemoration of the 150th anniversary of the Selkirk settlement. The meeting was held on June 26, 1962, at 6:30 pm at Lower Fort Garry. The image on the front of the programme depicts a painting by Charles Sheldon “representing the arrival of the second party of Selkirk Settlers at Point Douglas.” The illustration on the inside depicts Fort Douglas in 1817, and the photograph print depicts Point Douglas in 1962. The programme outlines the events for the evening which include greetings, and various reports from board members.

Manitoba Historical Society

PE002881 - Annual Convention of the Alberta Prohibition Association [1926]

Program of events for the Annual Convention of the Alberta Prohibition Association, held in the First Baptist Church, Edmonton, Alberta, on 17-18 February 1926.

Contents:
Programme [Wednesday, Feb. 17th; Thursday, Feb. 18th]; Convention Songs [lyrics] ["Stand Up! Stand Up For Jesus!"; "Forward, Christian Comrades"; "Rescue the Perishing"; "Hold the Fort for Prohibition"; "Organize"; "The Fight Is On"; "Memorial Hymn - Over the Top With Jesus"]; Constitution of the Alberta Prohibition Association [Head Office; Name; Object; Membership; Officers; Executive; Sub-Executive; Finances; Convention Expenses]; Information ["32% Of All Commitments to Alberta Jails Due to Liquor"; "89 Women in the Beer Halls"; "1512 Convictions For Being Drunk"].

Alberta Prohibition Association

PE002969 - Program for the 21st birthday celebration of the Edmonton Art Club and two art prints

A program for the 21st birthday celebration of the Edmonton Art Club at the Hudson’s Bay Empire Lunch Room on November 6, 1941, in Edmonton, Alberta. The program includes a menu for the celebration, the lyrics for the Edmonton Art Club theme song, and several notes about the celebration. Inside the program are two art prints, one depicting a snow-covered valley and trees, and the other depicting a buck standing in front of a lake.

Edmonton Art Club

PE003009 - Edmonton Cricket League - Smoking Concert - Souvenir Programme

Souvenir program from the Edmonton Cricket League's Smoking Concert held on 27 November 1912. Largely consists of brief reports on the previous cricket season by various cricket clubs in the league, and short articles about the sport by cricket league figures and sports writers.

Contents:
"Edmonton, a Four Square Community" [August Wolf, Secretary Citizens' League, of Edmonton]; "Hudson's Bay Cricket Club [A. P. Turner, Hon. Secretary]; "Strathcona Cricket Club"; "The North Edmonton Cricket Club, Late the Swift-Canadian Cricket Club, Edmonton, Alta." [H. E. Braley, Hon. Sec. and Treasurer]; "Caledonian Cricket Club"; "Edmonton Cricket Club" [T. H. Clark, Hon. Sec.]; "A" Squadron, 19th Alberta Dragoons Cricket Club"; "Behavior on the Field of Play [R. H. Darke]; "Royal Society of St. George"; "Ideas" [Charles E. Gradwell, Sports Editor, Daily Capital]; "Cricket in the United States" [F. F. Kelly]; "Polo in Edmonton" [Contributed by Lieut.-Col. F. C. Jamieson, President Edmonton Polo Club]; "The Triangular Tournament" [J. N. Pentelow, Editor of "Cricket: A Weekly Record of the Game"]; "Cricket in Western Canada" [Arthur R. Morrison, Sec. Winnipeg Western Canada and Canadian Cricket Association].

Illustrations:
"Frank H. Gasson, First Secretary-Treasurer Edmonton Cricket League. Vice-President Alberta Cricket Association"; "Cliff Parker Captain H.B.Co's Eleven and one of Alberta's keenest sportsmen"; "Jas. Martin the active and genial Vice-President of the Hudson's Bay C.C."; "Strathcona XI" [team photograph]; "An XI of the North Edmonton C.C." [team photograph]; "Some of the Members of the Edmonton Cricket Club"; "Group Picture of the four teams who took part in the Western Canada Tournament last August at Calgary, the teams being Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta and Calgary"; "Mr. Chas. E. Gradwell"; "M. R. Cobb and F. F. Kelly, who officiated as Captain and Vice-Captain in the match All New York vs. Australians, Oct. 1912"; "R. St. George Walker, President New York and New Jersey Cricket Association and Staten Island"; uncaptioned portrait of Lieutenant-Colonel F. C. Jamieson; uncaptioned portrait of Arthur R. Morrison.

Edmonton Cricket League

PE003012 - Amateur Production by the Pythian Dramatic Club of the Historic Melo-drama "Damon and Pythias" - Souvenir Programme

Souvenir program produced by Edmonton's Pythian Dramatic Club for their 1907 production of "Damon and Pythias", a play by Richard Edwards based on the Greek legend about friendship. Includes the program of events for the production as well as information about the cast and the Pythian Dramatic Club's members.

Contents:
C. M. R. Orchestra - Leader Mr. J. T. Richardson - Programme [song list includes "Sounds from the Orient"; "Songs of Scotland"; "Enchantress"; "Peerless King"; Euphonium Solo by Mr. W. Green; "Moonlight"; "Dixie Blossoms"]; "Cast" and list of other involved personnel [Actors; Master of Properties and Stage Manager; Costumes; Special Scenery; Electrical Effects]; Act I ["A Street Scene in Syracuse"]; Act II [Scene 1 - A Chamber in Arria's House; Scene 2 - The Senate House of Syracuse; Scene 3 - A Chamber in Arria's House; Scene 4 - A Dungeon]; Act III [Scene 1 - A Street; Scene 2 - Another Street; Scene 3 - A Dungeon]; Act IV [Scene 1 - Garden at Damon's Residence, Syracuse; Scene 2 - Exterior of Damon's Villa, near Syracuse]; Act V ["Public Place of Execution in Syracuse"]; Pythian Dramatic Club [list of members].

Additionally contains several print advertisements for various local businesses.

Pythian Dramatic Club

PE000759 - The Alberta Homestead Journal

The Alberta Homestead Journal. 12-page journal printed in Edmonton, AB, described as a journal for the farmer and his family. It features stories on agriculture, farmer conventions, farm equipment sales advertisements and opinion columns.

PE004752 - Northwest Uprising covered in Frank Leslie’s Illustrated Newspaper

Frank Leslie’s Illustrated Newspaper, printed in New York, No. 1,544, vol. LX. Front cover contains a large b&w ink drawing of four figures, three on snowshoes with one carrying a child, in a winter landscape. Caption reads: "Canada - The Uprising in the Northwest - White Inhabitants of the Saskatchewan Region Leaving a Settlement, After an Indian Raid." Remainder of the paper contains news from around the world, including Canada and the Riel Rebellion.

PE001273 - "Calgary: Alberta's Capital"

Vol. 49, No. 13,550 (July 29, 1893) of the Saturday Globe. The feature article “Calgary: Alberta’s Capital” provides, despite its title, a broad overview of the province of Alberta, including Edmonton, and small towns such as Olds. Accompanying photographs depict various scenes from the province, including prairie landscape shots, agriculture, and town buildings.

In addition to the feature article, a number of brief miscellaneous articles and stories are carried on the last page of the newspaper. A number of advertisements for products and businesses are also present.

PE002313 - "The Lethbridge Daily Herald" newspaper; June 21, 1924

Front page title reads "Macleod - Jubilee, Anniversary of the Arrival of the Northwest Mounted Police"
Extensive promotion of the Jubilee celebration commemorating the 50th anniversary of the entry of the N. W. M. Police into Western Canada. Article topics include the early days of Fort Macleod, an exploration of the Waterton Park area, stories of pioneer women on the frontier, and other historical narratives.

PE002626 - Lethbridge Herald Fourth Annual Publicity Number 1912

Promotional booklet published by the Lethbridge Daily Herald largely about the city of Lethbridge, including its schools, banks, homes of prominent citizens, agricultural and industrial opportunities, hotels, energy products [coal, natural gas] and farming and ranching opportunities [wheat production, livestock raising]. Shorter segments on other Southern Alberta municipalities [Warner, Stirling, Taber, Magrath, Cardston, Raymond, Carmangay, New Dayton, and Medicine Hat] featured as well.

'Why I Love the West" by J. D. Higinbotham [poem]; "Southern Alberta - Past and Present" by E. N. Barker, Cardston; "Lethbridge Coal Fields - Among Largest and Richest in the World"; "Lethbridge City Council, 1912"; "Canadian Board of Control - Executive and Committeemen of the Seventh International Dry-Farming Congress"; "Mayors of Southern Alberta Towns"; "Our Fine Schools - Lethbridge has Buildings and Equipment equal to the Best"; "Our Civic Progress - Gratifying Story of Municipal Development"; "Transportation - Lethbridge, Strategically Situated, will be Important Railway Centre"; "Lethbridge Exposition - Story of Growth as told by the Secretary"; "Lethbridge Parks and Boulevards" by H. J. Goode, Chairman Parks and Boulevards Committee, of City Council, 1911; "Industrial Lethbridge - Splendid Vantage Point for Manufacturers"; "Lethbridge in Summer Time"; "Southern Alberta - An Agricultural Paradise"; "The Lost Mounted Policeman" by J. D. Higinbotham [poem]; "Our Natural Resources - Their Conservation an Imperative Patriotic Duty"; "Farm Woman's Problems - What the New Movement Means to the Farmer's Home"; "Women as Farm Owners" by Clinton M. Shultz; "The Dry-Farming Congress - What it Means to the Future of Southern Alberta"; "Southern Alberta - Land of 12 Hours a Day Sunshine"; "Lethbridge in 1911 - Essay by Lethbridge School Boy which won premier honors in Board of Trade Contest"; "Warner - A Town that Keeps Growing"; "Stirling - A Town With a Future"; "Thriving Taber - One of the coming big places of the South"; "Magrath - The Garden City"; "Cardston - Situated in one of the richest belts in Alberta"; "Raymond - The Home of Opportunity"; "Carmangay - Leading Centre of a Populous District"; "New Dayton - One of the Garden Spots of the South"; "Will Transform Vast Country - South Alberta Land Company"; "Medicine Hat, Alta. - The Industrial Centre of the Great North West, and the Centre of the Largest Field of Natural Gas in the World"; "Woman's Activities - Lethbridge Ladies do much for advancement of the City"; and "Story of Progress - Told by Statistics".

Also includes approximately 170 black and white [B&W] photographs, portraits, and illustrations.

Lethbridge Herald

PE004758 - 1924 Canadian Pacific Railway Dining Car Service Luncheon and Beverages menu intended for “The British Association for the Advancement of Science, Ninety-Fourth Year”

Front cover features a B&W photograph of the Banff Springs Hotel and Bow River Valley, captioned as such.  Interior printed with the Luncheon and Beverages menu of the Canadian Pacific Railway Dining Car Service intended for “The British Association for the Advancement of Science, Ninety-Fourth Year” on the occasion of their “Transcontinental Tour, Toronto-Vancouver And Return, August 17 - September 4, 1924.”  Beverages menu includes prices and a selection of cigars and cigarettes.  Back cover is printed with an oval B&W photograph of Lake Louise and the Chateau, labelled as such, and a smaller photograph of a figure canoeing.  A blurb describes features of the “Canadian Pacific Rockies,” including the Canadian Pacific Hotels and bungalow camps located there.

PE001138 - Jasper Park Lodge Dinner Menu cards

Four menu cards from the Jasper Park Lodge, owned by the Canadian National System. The menus correspond to June 20, 22, 29, and Sept. 11, for the year 1946. Each menu features a color photograph or illustration of location or landscape, with the text of the dinner menu underneath.

PE001142 - 1946 Chateau Lake Louise Dinner Menu

Dinner menu for the Chateau Lake Louise. In addition to the menu items, the booklet also carries a notice detailing the requirements of government rationing regulations, as well as information about available activities and entertainment. The front cover features a photograph of a couple on a walk, with the Rocky Mountains in the background; the back cover lists the hotels that comprise the Canadian Pacific Hotel chain.

PE001143 - 1926 Chateau Lake Louise Dinner Menu

Dinner menu for the Chateau Lake Louise; the additional enclosed sheet contains the ‘Table D’Hote Dinner’ menu, for the same date as the larger booklet. The front cover of the booklet features an illustration of two diners, overlooking a mountain scene; the back cover carries a list of Canadian Pacific Hotels. The smaller sheet likewise features a listing on its reverse, with numbered accompanying black and white photographs of the hotels.

PE001144 - 1939 The MacDonald Hotel Dinner Menu

Dinner menu for the MacDonald Hotel in Edmonton, Alberta, operated by Canadian National Railways. Menu items are divided into three categories: ‘Table d’hote’, ‘dinner de lure’, and ‘dinner a la carte’. The front cover of the booklet features an illustration of the royal train carrying George VI and Queen Elizabeth, and the back cover carries text that provides further background on that subject.

PE004677 - Commercial Café Menu in Edmonton, AB

Commercial Café paper menu in original plastic-window cover, edged in burgundy with three of the four gold corners intact.  Windows have dried spills.  Front of the menu includes advertisements for Barrett & Olson Men’s Wear and Bates Electric as well as the Commercial Café name and address (10333 – 82 AVE) in South Edmonton.  Menu prices are often obscured by black marker with new prices handwritten beside.  A typewritten page dated Sunday, April 25th shows specials and lists desserts such as “Flapper Pudding.”  Back page has four advertisements for Hollywood Coldwaves, McBeth Agencies, Self’s Meat Market, and Capitol Cleaners and Laundry Limited.

PE004688 - Wine List and Cocktail Menu for the Calgary Elks Club

A menu in the shape of a tasseled fez hat.  Burn marks and drink stains on the front cover.  This menu is the Wine List and Cocktail Menu for the Calgary Elks Club located in the Elks Building in Calgary, AB.  It is bound with two staples.  Inside the front cover is a B&W photographic collage of the inside of the Elks Club, while the collage inside the back cover features photographs of teepees, city skyline, a dinosaur sculpture and the Banff Springs Hotel.  The menu is eight (8) pages of alcoholic drinks.  Printed by Foothill Printers Limited.

PE001125 - Silver Inn Restaurant Menu

Menu for the Silver Inn Restaurant, located in Calgary, Alberta. In addition to menu offerings, the item also includes the restaurant’s phone number, address, and opening hours. Menu is chiefly composed of Chinese cuisine.

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