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Item · January 29, 1890
Part of Life, Events, and Players in the North-West

Place: Saltcoats, N.W.T.

From: Alf [Thomas A. Patrick]

To: Miss Marion Griffith, Byron, Middlesex, Ont[ario]

Delivery: Canada Post, postmarked

Details: 8 pp + envelope; note on envelope “No. 260”

Notes: In a letter to his fiance, Marion Griffith, Alf [Dr. T.A. Patrick] describes traveling across open prairie in winter to reach sick patients. Alf, Mr. Paulger, and Mr. Boake (liveryman) traveled more than eight hours to reach the ill Mrs. Paulger. Upon returning to Saltcoats, Alf found a telegram calling him to Kinbrae to treat the wife of Mr. William Rowland. After spending a mere six hours in Saltcoats, Alf and Mr. Boake set out at midnight to reach Mrs. Rowland. After more than seven hours they reached Churchbridge, where they rested their team of horses and ate breakfast. They finally reached Mrs. Rowland at 4 p.m. to find her suffering from typhoid fever. Returning to Saltcoats took less time as Mr. Rowland was able to set the men on a more direct route to Churchbridge. Alf chose to take the Friday freight train from Churchbridge back to Saltcoats. Along the way, the train stopped and waited as Alf treated the child of the section foreman at Bredenbury.

Much of the rest of the letter concerns financial matters, including an explanation of fines applied to wood cut illegally from government lands.

Writing at a later time, Alf acknowledges receiving Marion's letter in which she describes her grandfather's worsening health.

Writing a day later, Alf is in receipt of the mourning envelope containing news of Marion's grandfather's death. He expresses his condolences before approving of Marion's suggestion that she and her sister Annie begin their journey to Saltcoats on February 28. Alf then worries further about financial matters, "For I feel sorry that in asking you to marry me I ask you to marry a man whose future is mortgaged." But he looks forward to their marriage, writing, "Do not hope or expect any near approach to perfection in this future husband of yours, Marion. He has many faults but it can truthfully be said that he is always very much better when his Marion influences him."

Patrick, Thomas Alfred
Item · November 5, 1897
Part of Life, Events, and Players in the North-West

Place: Regina, N.W.T.

From: T.A. Patrick

To: Mrs. T.A. Patrick, Yorkton, N.W.T.

Delivery: Canada Post, postmarked

Details: 2 pp on North West Territories Legislative Assembly letterhead + envelope

Notes: T.A Patrick writes one of his frequent letters to his wife, stating how busy he has been in the last week due to the extra work created by his select committee on the Manitoba and North Western Railway. He was invited to a ball at the Governor's and bought a new pea jacket of good quality. He mentions sending 140 copies of the Regina Leader through the constituency (of Yorkton). Writes of needing to work on a Health Ordinance that night and his interview with the district engineer about public works the next day.

Patrick, Thomas Alfred
Item · December 2, 1897
Part of Life, Events, and Players in the North-West

Place: Regina, N.W.T.

From: T.A. Patrick

To: Mrs. [Marion] Patrick, Yorkton

Delivery: Canada Post, postmarked

Details: 1 pp on North West Territories Legislative Assembly letterhead, watermarked, & an envelope

Notes: T.A. Patrick writes on of his frequent letters to his wife, Marion, from the Assembly informing her that he had just got his Manitoba and North Western Railway resolution passed. He ends stating"the Windsor Ball tonight."

Patrick, Thomas Alfred
Item · March 2, 1900
Part of Life, Events, and Players in the North-West

Place: Regina [N.W.T.]

From: T.A. Patrick

To: Mrs. T.A. Patrick, Yorkton, N.W.T.

Delivery: Canada Post, postmarked Regina April 2.

Details: 1 pp on North West Territories lined letterhead, watermarked, & an envelope

Notes: Patrick writes while sitting in the Legislative chamber. He tells his wife, Marion, that he introduced the petition to incorporate Yorkton this day. He also reports that there is no election in the immediate future, as the present Legislature will live out its full term.

Patrick, Thomas Alfred
Item · April 11, 1900
Part of Life, Events, and Players in the North-West

Place: Regina [N.W.T.]

From: T.A. Patrick

To: Mrs. T.A. Patrick, Yorkton, N.W.T.

Delivery: Canada Post, postmarked

Details: 1 pp on North West Territories lined letterhead, watermarked, & an envelope

Notes: T.A. Patrick writes his wife a business letter, stating that he has enclosed within the letter:
"1. Dominion Express Co.'s order for $12

  1. Authority for Mr. Patrick - that is Jack [T.A. Patrick's brother] - to make entry for Dominion Lands on behalf of Auton Georg Flegel
  2. Auton George Flegel's answers to certain questions and declaration as to their truth
  3. Edward Fitzgerald's letter to me of 3rd instant."

He then instructs his wife to cash the Express order and to give Jack $10 to go to the Land Office with the enclosed documents in order to "make entry for this land as soon as he can." Jack was to send the "interim homestead receipt to Mr. Fitzgerald."

Patrick, Thomas Alfred
Item · April 20, 1900
Part of Life, Events, and Players in the North-West

Place: Regina [N.W.T.]

From: T.A. Patrick

To: Mrs. T.A. Patrick, Yorkton, N.W.T.

Delivery: Canada Post, postmarked

Details: 1 pp on lined North West Territories letterhead & an envelope

Notes: T. A. Patrick informs his wife that he is enclosing information for his brother George regarding their Brome seed along with a cheque for $264.56. He then asks his wife to cash the cheque and give his brother $139.56, stating the "he and I will straighten out the matter on my return." He also asks his wife to pay part of this money onto accounts, particularly that of Barney Pallom.

Patrick, Thomas Alfred
Item · May 1, 1900
Part of Life, Events, and Players in the North-West

Place: Regina [N.W.T.]

From: T.A. Patrick

To: Mrs. T.A. Patrick, Yorkton, N.W.T.

Delivery: Canada Post, postmarked

Details: 2 pp on paper watermarked with crown, crest, and “Antique Parchment Note Paper;” & an envelope

Notes: T.A. writes a very short letter to his wife. He apologizes for some difficulties that have arisen over a steer. He also writes that "happily bill passed last night" and that the House will wind up its business in a week.

Patrick, Thomas Alfred
Item · November 2, 1903
Part of Life, Events, and Players in the North-West

Place: Regina [N.W.T.]

From: T.A. Patrick

To: Mrs. Marion G. Patrick, Devizes, Lucan, Middlesex Co., Ont[ario]

Delivery: Canada Post, postmarked

Details: 1pp on paper watermarked with crest and “Eamscliffe, Linen Bond;” and an envelope.

Notes: T.A. Patrick writes a very short letter to his wife while she is away in Ontario. He writes that he "spent most of the day in bed yesterday and part of today the same. At night Jack [his brother] and [Patrick] went to the Methodist Church with Jena Burke and Lily Christie." He updates Marion that "today eve have the debate on the address, but I shall only listen."

Patrick, Thomas Alfred
Item · November 16, 1903
Part of Life, Events, and Players in the North-West

Place: Regina [N.W.T.]

From: Alf [T.A. Patrick]

To: Mrs. Marion G. Patrick, Byron, Middlesex Co., Ont[ario]

Delivery: Canada Post, postmarked

Details: 1 pp on lined North West Territories letterhead and envelope.

Notes: T.A. Patrick writes a letter to his wife, Marion, while she is away in Ontario. He writes that it is "more like January than November. The walk up to the buildings was very cold and uncomfortable and this Assembly Chamber is almost too cold to sit in. This is our first real cold snap, but November is half gone, and this is not in the banana belt." He tells Marion of his and Jack's [his brother's] visit to their friends the Hunters where Mrs. Rogers had stopped by to visit her sister. He explains that "Mr. Hunter has been in the Land Titles Office for some years but has resigned to open a law office in Regina. As Secretary of the Hospital he gets $250 per year and the same as Secretary of the Agricultural Society so he should be able to make enough to keep the pot boiling."

Patrick, Thomas Alfred
Item · December 1, 1903
Part of Life, Events, and Players in the North-West

Place: Lethbridge, Alberta [district within N.W.T.]

From: T.A. Patrick

To: Mrs. Marion G. Patrick, Byron, Middlesex Co., Ont[ario]

Delivery: Canada Post, postmarked

Details: 2 pp on Hotel Lethbridge letterhead, watermarked with the pound note symbol (£) and the words “Extra Fine.” Envelope is printed with the words “Hotel Lethbridge, W. Henderson, Proprietor, Lethbridge, Alta., Canada” in black ink.

Notes: T.A. Patrick writes to his wife while he is in Alberta and she is away in Ontario stating, "I played over Sunday in Calgary and came here yesterday by way of MacLeod to see the country." He then advises his wife that she "had better spend Christmas with the folk," while he pays his "obligations to [his] constituency as soon as possible after [his] return." He writes that he lent his brother Jack "another $100.00 to square him up at Regina." He continues, "I presume you have received the last cheque I sent you, and you surely know that I am no judge of women's coats. I did not say petticoats. Whatever suits you will suit me though I certainly don't care much for imitations."

He finishes his letter writing, "my health is some better but not well yet. My love to the bairns the folk and your dear little self."

Patrick, Thomas Alfred
Item · December 7, 1903
Part of Life, Events, and Players in the North-West

Place: Winnipeg

From: Alf [T.A. Patrick]

To: Mrs. Marion G. Patrick, Byron, Middlesex Co., Ont[ario]

Delivery: Canada Post, postmarked

Details: 2 pp on Hotel Leland letterhead. Envelope is printed with the words “Hotel Leland, Winnipeg” in black ink.

Notes: T.A. Patrick writes to his wife from Winnipeg while she is away in Ontario stating, "I arrived in Winnipeg yesterday, and Jack [his brother] arrived today having been detained by a banquet given in his honour at Regina on Saturday night. We both leave for Yorkton tomorrow." He continues, "yesterday I got your letter and was sorry to learn of your Aunt Lou's serious illness. I hope this may find her better. Yesterday I heard Rev. Marsh G. Pearse in the Afternoon." He changes the topic back to Jack: "Jack and I have been looking up office equipment for his new office in Yorkton. He will have the best equipped office in Yorkton both in respect of books and filing cabinets. Dick [another brother] and I are giving him the necessary financial backing. Am pleased he got such a pleasant send off and nice address from his Regina friends who included the Deputy Commissioner of Education and the Editor of the Leader and the Law students."

Patrick then changes the subject stating, "I think an other collar would not look well. It looks out of place on a small man, and in my opinion is a [sic] far more becoming to people who are above the average in size, but I am not a good judge. I hope you will get a jacket of the best quality." He then ends his letter with some brief news on a few of his patients.

Patrick, Thomas Alfred
FC 3213 L55 002.001 · Item · March 12, 1889
Part of Life, Events, and Players in the North-West

Typed letter dated in Ottawa, March 12, 1889. It is a submission to the Honourable Minister providing documents for consideration in connection with the “liquor question” in the North West Territories. It is signed by Comptroller "F.H."

The memo outlines the documents attached:

  • “Extract from the report of the Commissioner of the N.W. Mounted Police for 1888, as received at Ottawa with marginal notes showing the portions which have been printed and submitted to Parliament. / The attention of the Minister is particularly called to the paragraphs not printed.” (see 2011.002.002)
  • “Extracts from the Annual Report of the Commissioner and other Officers as printed and submitted to Parliament.” (see 2011.002.003)
  • “Copies of Police reports of inspection of Saloons at Calgary on 29th December and 9th January last, by which the Minister will see how impossible it is, under the existing permit system, to exercise efficient control over the sale of liquor.” (see 2011.002.004-006)
FC 3213 L55 002.004 · Item · December 29, 1888
Part of Life, Events, and Players in the North-West

Two page mimeographed copy of a letter written to the Commissioner of the NWMP in Regina by J.H. McIllree Supt. Commanding “E” Division.
The letter contains extracts from a police report written by Corporal Walker. Corporal Walker conducted an inspection of Pullman Saloon which is “normally kept by J. McNeil” but is actually kept by a local man known as “Smithey” who is described as “the most notorious of the whiskey men in Calgary.” All kinds of whiskey and intoxicants were found on the property, covered by permits largely made out to “Smithey” under variations of his own name, the name of “a woman he keeps” and a bartender.
Sgd. McIllree claims his recommendation that permits not be issued to these individuals “has been over-ruled . . . by the personal exertions of the Judge of the Supreme Court and the members of the legislative assembly for this District.”

McIlree, John Henry
FC 3213 L55 002.014 · Item · June 23, 1888
Part of Life, Events, and Players in the North-West

Two clippings from the Toronto Mail, “North-West Drinks” June 23, 1888 and “The Whiskey Trader” July 5, 1888. Both are stapled to a sheet of paper. Typed on the reverse in red ink “File D42, 1888: LIQUOR LAW N.W.T. – ARTICLE IN TORONTO MAIL by ‘G’ re.”

Both articles are written by someone identifying themselves as 'G' and are reprinted from the New York Evening Post.

“North-West Drinks. / How the Liquor Law Works on the Prairies. / Prohibition in the North-West Territories – Substitutes for Liquor – The North-West Mounted Police and Their Work – Hunting Whiskey Traders – A Bootless Chase.”
“ ‘G’ writes as follows to the New York Evening Post from Fort McLeod, N.W.T.:”

“The Whiskey Trader. / How He Pursues His Calling In the Territories. / Looked Upon as a Desperate Character – How He Looks at the Law – His Methods – A Capture and an Escape – A Race for Freedom.”
“The following is ‘G.’s’ second letter to the New York Evening Post from Fort MacLeod, N.W.T.:”

Item · 1885-1965
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

Collection of black and white [B&W] photographs and postcards depicting the daily life of William Stanger and family.

Subjects include individual and family portraits, posed and candid shots of children and adults, wedding photographs, men in military uniforms, agricultural work, pets and livestock (horses and chickens), canoes, exterior shots of houses, and landscapes. Some letters accompanying photographs are also present.

The final sleeve contains 3 envelopes of photographic negatives.

Stanger, William
Item · May 1931
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

Student magazine published by the Vancouver Chinese High School and University Students' Association in May 1931.

Contents:
Officers of the Forward; Officers of the Association; Preface [Fred H. Yew Pon]; "China Is Canada's Potential Richest Market" [Hsiki Chow]; Pacific Area Students' Conference; The Chinese Playground [donated by the Chinese Benevolent Association]; "The Duties of the Chinese Students Abroad" [Philip Y. Chu]; "Is Friendship Necessary to Mankind?" [Andrew Lam]; "A Plea For a Modification of Canada's Most Unfair Chinese Immigration Restrictions" [Quene Yip]; "Impressions of a Doctor" [Wong Tai Wai]; Chinese Students at the University of British Columbia; "China Among the Nations" [Thelma Y. Chong]; "My Gratitude" [Andrew Lam]; "A Study of Marriage" [Dick C. Woo]; "Evening On English Bay" [A. M. Stephen]; "Chinese Music - A Cultural Problem" [S. C. Zia]; Our Athletic Club; "The Student Movement in China" [Buck S. Chong]; Our Chinese Library; "What of the Future?" [Hilda Hellaby]; "Chinese Students and Sports" [Thomas H. Wong]; "Immigration and Civilization" [Fred H. Yew Pon]; "Soccer as Played by the Chinese in Vancouver" [Tong Louie]; "Trade Between Canada and the Orient" [Thomas H. Wong]; "Reverie In Autumn" [Lee Po]; "My Reflections of Life" [Andrew Lam]; "Girl Guides" [Mary G. Lam].

Photographs:
"Members who took part in the Play, held in the Avenue Theatre last December, under the auspices of our Association to raise funds for the publishing of this magazine" [group photograph - additionally captioned with Chinese characters]; "Members of the Chinese Student concert in aid of the U.B.C. Stadium Fund, Feb. 20 1931" [group photograph - additionally captioned with Chinese characters]; "Hsiki Chow" [portrait].

Additionally includes 2 print advertisements for Chinese businesses in Vancouver.

Vancouver Chinese High School and University Students' Association
Item · July 1980
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

An issue of a trade publication serving the construction, petroleum, mining, forestry, and related industries in Western Canada. This particular issue was published in accordance with Alberta's 75th anniversary in 1980. Includes a series of articles addressing Alberta's development as a province as well as 66 "Flashbacks" [short snippets of information about important figures and events in Alberta's history, found in black boxes at the bottom of pages 4-7; 10-19; 22-25; 28-37; 40-43; 46-59; 62-69; 72-73; 76-81; 84-87].

Contents:
"A pessimistic premier - Struggling over energy and the constitution";
"Hot, cold and scorching - Alberta's economic history is a case of extremes";
"The importance of being Ernest - Brown's efforts to save Alberta's past";
"A genuine hero - Bob Edwards: critic and wit";
"The Persons Case - Five women fight Ottawa - and win";
"Guardians of the West - The RCMP in Alberta";
"Edmonton: The First 75";
"Blatchford flying high - The story of an airport";
"Alberta's first premier - Architect of a province - and more";
"Alberta's other great rivalry - Little Chicago, Little New York";
"From RCMP camp to thriving city - Calgary's story";
"Phone calls at the Fort and Fibre optics";
"Edmonton Chamber of Commerce - A history of involvement";
"Oil in Alberta - A story 104 years old";
"From 1907 to 1978 - The creation of a park";
"Alberta's pioneer bush pilots - A very special breed";
"A powerful utility - Electrical production over the years";
"Make your own plate?";
"Medicine Hat - Prosperous past, promising future";
"The famous Winnipeg Stampede?";
"A 71 year history - AAMDC and rural Albertans";
"Rich oil sands endowment - ... and Province leads world in recovery technology";
"A City with all the advantages - Calgary booms ahead";
"World scale petrochemicals - Alberta now in the big league";
"Room at the inn - Over a century of Edmonton hospitality";
"Province's potential in coal - Among the world's richest deposits";
"Tourism is big business - The leisure factor in an industrial environment";
"Flexibility not rigidity - Manning urges negotiation";
"Grande Prairie - the real potential";
"Agriculture - the fundamentals - The part it has played, and still plays, in Alberta's development story";
"A crock for our birthday - Exhibition of Medalta pottery";
"Not the fastest draw in the West - But maybe the best";
"Collection triggers project - Edmonton company finds right arm";
"A gift to Canada - Anniversary project fills vacuum";
"A living museum - Experiencing history"
"A taste of Fort Edmonton";
Index of Advertisers.

Also contains several print advertisements for various Canadian and Alberta-based businesses.

In-Site
Item · November 17, 1946
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

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.

Stewart, Clayborne
Item · February 3, 1947
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

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.

Stewart, Clayborne
Item · April 6, 1947
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

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.

Stewart, Clayborne
Item · February 26, 1948
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection
  • Message summoning Clayborne Stewart to a meeting of the Red Deer Lodge No. 12 Freemasons, to be held on March 9, 1948 in the Masonic Hall, Red Deer. Lists order of business for meeting. Describes a trip planned for Lodge members to pass on the Travelling Square to Kitchener No. 95 Rimbey on March 2, 1948. Lists officers of the lodge.

  • Pamphlet describing the Boys’ Farm Incorporated initiative. Describes a plan to establish a farm in Southern Alberta where “Wayward Boys” who “fall foul of the law” could be taken, with the consent of the government, rather than to jail. There they would be taught vocational training and animal husbandry, and receive “a suitable program of sports and entertainment, good food and reasonable hours of employment,” all aimed at their reformation as citizens. Proposes a location for the farm and outlines required buildings, costs, possible returns and financing.

Red Deer Lodge No. 12
Item · April 12, 1953
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

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.

Stewart, Clayborne
Item · April 9, 1953
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

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).

Stewart, Clayborne