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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.

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.

A souvenir book commemorating the 27th Annual Convention of Trades and Labour Congress in Canada. The convention was held in Calgary, Alberta, in September 1911. The book includes various portraits and short biographies of members of the council. The book also includes group photographs of various labourer groups and short reports about each group, as well as various advertisements for local businesses. The book was published by the Calgary Trades and Labour Council and printed by the Typographical Union Label company in Calgary, Alberta.

Fractional script certificate for four/eighths of one share of Castle Oil & Gas, Limited stock (formerly known Castle-Leduc Petroleums LTD.).

Certificate number 13739 of Lethbridge Petroleum and Refineries Limited, certifying that E. J. B. Plotke is the owner of 200 shares "without nominal or par value." Dated December 2, 1937.

Two certificates for oil company shares belonging to J. J. McRobbie. The first certificate is No. 757 from the Alberta Pacific Oil Company Limited and the registered office location is listed as Calgary, Alberta. The certificate indicates that McRobbie purchased 20 one-dollar share. The certificate was signed on June 1, 1914, by the secretary and the president of the company. On the back of the certificate is a confirmation section for the number of shares purchased, and a blank transfer of shares notice. The second certificate is No. 8930 from the Prudential Oil and Gas Company and the head office location is listed as Calgary, Alberta. The certificate indicates that McRobbie purchased 25 one-dollar shares in the company. This certificate was signed on June 4, 1914, by the secretary and the president of the company. The back of this certificate is identical to the back of the other.

Certificate No. 21238 from Beaver Oils Limited and the head office location is listed as Calgary, Alberta. The certificate indicates that C. A. [Knechtel] purchased 100 shares at 25 cents each, numbered 2617754 to 2617853. The certificate was signed on May 6, 1915, by the secretary and president of the company.

General Correspondence – Personal letters, re: various matters; includes a letter from Sam’s mother-in-law; two letters from Z.I. Wood, Assistant Commissioner of the NWMP; and letters from former colleagues, including E. Dudley. Handwritten; Typewritten.

General Correspondence – Personal letters, re: various matters; includes several letters from C.A. Harwood concerning business and financial matters,; includes a letter from Mrs. Strickland thanking SBS for his letter of sympathy on the death of her husband,etc. Handwritten; Typewritten.

Handwritten letter from Flora in Montreal to her fathe r[in Winnipeg]. Flora writes about how she would like to live at home in Calgary, and hopes to be home for Christmas or New Year's. 4 pp.

Handwritten letter and envelope from Flora Steele in Calgary to her father in Winnipeg. Flora writes about general topics, and asks her father to please write all he can remember of his own family, so Flora can include it in the memoir she is writing of her life. 3 pp.

Handwritten letter with envelope from Flora in Calgary to her father in Winnipeg. Flora tells her father that her mother is ill, and goes on to request further information about Sam's descendents for her planned memoir. 2 pp.

Handwritten letter from Flora in Calgary to her father in Winnipeg. Flora writes about her activities in Calgary, books and movies she had read and seen, and discusses further her interest in the Steele family, etc. 2 pp.

Handwritten letter with envelope from Flora in Calgary to her father in Winnipeg. Flora quotes clippings that mention Sam Steele, writes about her activities, people she has heard from, and asks her father further questions about his family and experiences for her planned memoir. 2 pp.

Handwritten letter from Flora in Calgary to her father in Winnipeg. Flora has further questions about her father's ancestors, and also asks Sam to recount any of the songs he sang to her and her siblings when they were young; includes general information about her life in Calgary. 2 pp.

Handwritten letter from Harwood in Calgary to SBS at Fort Osborne; letter includes a sketch by HS; 1 sheet.

Business card for Symens & Meyer, Barristers, Solicitors, Notaries (Calgary, Alberta)

Nominal roll of 'E' Division, NWMP, Calgary; black leather note book with covering explanatory note written by Harwood Steele (ca. 1969). Includes a roll of horses of 'E' Division.

Attached letter to SBS from A.D. (Mrs. Charles) Wood, dated June 20, 1909

Handwritten letter from Flora attending St. Urban's Academy in Montreal to her parents in Calgary; 4 pp. and envelope.

Handwritten letter with envelope written from Flora Steele in Montreal to her parents in Calgary. She describes her Easter holidays spent with family in Montreal, and her shopping and outings. 4 pp.

Handwritten letter with envelope from Flora Steele at St. Urban's Academy in Montreal to her parents in Calgary. She writes about a school tea and a eucher competition in an evening. 2pp.

Handwritten letter with envelope from Flora Steele at St. Urban's Academy in Montreal sent to her parents in Calgary. She expresses her joy at soon coming home for the sumer holidays, and discusses the wardrobe she will bring, etc.

Handwritten letter with envelope from Flora Steele at St. Urban's Academy in Montreal to her parents in Calgary. Flora writes about attending her uncle's wedding, and describes the ceremony in great detail. 4 pp.

Handwritten letter with envelope from Flora in Montreal to her mother in Calgary. Flora writes about her time away from school in Montreal while at her Uncle Frank Harwood's home, visiting friends, and also discusses her father's travel back to Alberta. 3 pp.

Handwritten letter from Marie in Montreal to Minnie in Lethbridge; Marie shares family news and her preparations for moving to Calgary. The letter is dated August 18th, 1907.

Handwritten letter to Marie in Calgary from her mother in Montreal sharing family news including the probelms Frank is having in his marriage to Esther; the letter is dated May 12th, 1909.

Photograph sent to Marie from SBS, with caption on back of photo. A view of a military marching band.

Attatched pamphlet on "Villa-Maria", (a school for young ladies)

Includes an attached letter to SBS from cousin, Catherine Moon, dated August 5, 1907

Attached letter from Hugh Davidson, re: Medicine Hat's suitability for barracks location, etc., dated August 5, 1907