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The fonds consists of receipts, invoices, and cancelled cheques belonging to William D. Latimer for the construction of two homes in the Delton neighbourhood in 1912.

The records reflect the local businesses involved in home construction in Edmonton at the time and, when reviewed chronologically, show the construction process and development of home building.

July 1912 McSporran & Co. Sash and Door Factory – lumber, sheets
Aug 1912 Alsip Brick & Supply Co. - brick
12 Aug 1912 Western Homebuilders Ltd - shingles
17 Aug 1912 cancelled cheque to E. Kephart – well
14 Sep 1912 C.F. Stone & Co. Hardware – gallons of stain
14 Sep 1912 cancelled cheque to C.F. Stone - stain
30 Sep 1912 Brake Bros. – varnish, shellac
7 Oct 1912 Alberta Lumber Co. – stair components
9 Oct 1912 C.F. Taylor Lumber - lumber
11 Oct 1912 City Park Lumber Yard – window sashes
14 Oct 1912 Harry Milne, General Tinsmithing – plumbing
15 Oct 1912 receipt from C.F. Stone & Co.
18 Oct 1912 receipt from W.E. Bean - plastering

The fonds consists of 2 photographs of L.J.A. Lambert, Imperial Stables.

The collection consists of newspapers and a booklet focusing on Edmonton and Athabasca Landing. There are also photographs of the Edmonton Meat Market, Chave & Co. in St. Albert and Athabasca Landing.
Item List:

• newspaper reproduction of The Edmonton Bulletin, Vol. 1., No. 15, March 14, 1881
• newspaper ‘The Northern Light’, Athabasca Landing, Vol. 1, No. 3, Dec 5, 1908
• booklet ‘Gateway to the Great North Country - The Town of Athabasca, formerly known as Athabasca Landing’, [Athabasca AB]: Athabasca Board of Trade, July 1, 1912

The fonds consists of records belonging to Samuel Williamson and his daughter Margaret Williamson Mann. They include the ceremonial pamphlet for the 1905 Inauguration of Alberta containing congratulatory messages from King Edward VII and Sir Alfred Lyttelton, British Colonial Secretary, as well as the speeches by Prime Minister Sir Wilfrid Laurier and Governor General Earl Grey. There is also a metal button for the Children’s Parade of the Inauguration Ceremonies.

The photographs include Samuel and Robert Williamson at the 3rd Annual Alberta-Saskatchewan Excursion to California in 1913.

The fonds consists of a booklet of photographs of Edmonton landmarks titled Post Folder Strathcona The University City of Alberta. Photographs are reproduced from photographs by Lewis Rice, Illustrator and Publisher, Moose Jaw, Canada.

The fonds consists of consists of tax notices for Lot 20, Block 84, Subdivision Parkdale in the City of Edmonton.

Fonds consists of 3 photographic postcards which belonged to Donna Brausen's grandmother and depict Battle River, Alberta, a Catholic convent in Edmonton, and a street view of Jasper Avenue. One postcard is addressed to Miss Kate [Prothers?].

The fonds consists of 3 photographs including Henry "Harry" Whitehouse in the fire department and the Whitehouse family on a C.N.R. observation car.

The fonds consists of day book receipts, cash books, stock lists, and account ledgers created during the operation of McLean & Company Hardware. Customer names and their purchases are collected in the day book receipts, with some customer accounts reflecting outstanding debits. An unused counter sales book has also been included with the records and bears custom printing with the McLean & Company Hardware name. The McLean & Company Current Ledger and Monthly Statements have been preserved in their original, custom bindings to reflect how the records were used and added to as needed.

The photographs include images of the McLean Family, the McLean house, landmarks around the McLean home, and of the hardware store. There are some notations on the backs of the images, though most are untitled.

This fonds contains meeting minutes from the Civic Service Association. In June of 1914, the Civic Service Club voted to become the Civic Service Association. The minutes detail activities and structure of the Association during the period of 1914 to 1916 including administration, social activities for members, and interactions with government.

File list:
File 1: Civic Service Association executive meeting minutes, June 1914 - April 1916
File 2: Civic Service Club / Association general meeting minutes, June 1914 - January 1916