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Marie Henning fonds

  • CA GPR 0176
  • Fonds
  • 1939-1958

The fonds consists of copies of news articles related to family members, clubs that Marie was involved in, sports news, and news of the local boys during WWII, the obituary and copy of the tribute at her funeral; and photographs and booklets related to her involvement in the Stagette Club.

Henning, Marie

Emily Murphy fonds

  • CA EDM MS-2
  • Fonds
  • 1903 - 1960

The fonds consists of a series of scrapbooks compiled by Emily Murphy covering all aspects of her varied career and dating from 1906 to 1933. The records include correspondence, reports and other material relating to her work as a magistrate as well as manuscripts of some of her many articles. Some of the material relating to Mrs. Murphy was collected by her daughter, Evelyn Gowan Murphy, after Mrs. Murphy died. Scrapbooks include clippings concerning the death of Arthur Murphy and the lives of Evelyn and her sister, Emily Kenwood.
The photographs include 2 of Emily Murphy and 2 of dust jackets from her books “Janey Canuck In The West” and “Open Trails”.
The material was arranged as follows:

  • Police Magistrate Correspondence
  • Social and Legal Problems
  • Personal Papers
  • Manuscript Articles
  • Published Articles
  • Miscellaneous Papers
  • Emily Murphy Memorial Fund
  • Notebooks
  • Scrapbooks

Murphy, Emily

Jenny Macgregor Morris fonds

  • PPCLI Fonds 126, C10-4.3, C10-8.1, C40-1.1 to C40-4.5, C40-5.1, C40-6.1, C60-5.1
  • Fonds
  • 1907-1960

The fonds consists of photo albums from the First World War, the Second World War, Jenny Macgregor Morris's visit to Canada (1938), and her visit to Germany (1957). Includes images of her family and friends, and of her funeral. Includes a scrapbook and travel diary (with illuminated title page and signatures of attendees of receptions) of her 1938 trip to Canada.

Morris, Jenny Macgregor

Irene Bellagente fonds

  • CA MED 786
  • Fonds
  • [ca.1952-1960]

Fonds consists of: 23 images relating to Irene Bellagente's activities with the Women of the Moose (WOTM). These record the activities of the Medicine Hat Chapter, Irene's role as Senior Regent, and her role as Deputy Grand Regent for Alberta, including her representation of the province at the 1958 North America-wide convention; Scrapbook recording Irene's time as Senior Regent (1952-1953). The scrapbook contains photos and clippings;Numerous newspaper clippings;Correspondence, information, and invites from the head office of the WOTM, Illinois, as well as the local organization;Program for the Moose Memorial Service, July 7, 1957;Floor plan for the Medicine Hat Moose Lodge, demolished ca. 2008.

Bellagente, Irene

Gust Family fonds

  • CA MED 817
  • Fonds
  • (1900-1960)

Scrapbook contents regarding the accomplishments of Lillian Gust as well as the Gust grocery stores. Two pages of biographical information regarding Samuel and Lillian Gust, written by daughter, Frances Woywitka (nee Gust). A report drafted by Lillian Gust to the Quota Club, after her attendance at a conference in Victoria as a delegate. Newspaper Clipping: "Ald. Gust Discusses Govt. Career Women". Student paper: "Women of the Medicine Hat City Council". A framed Medicine Hat Chapter Imperial Order Daughters of the Empire certificate made out to Frances Gust.

Gust (family)

Magee Family fonds

  • CA EDM MS-439
  • Fonds
  • [ca. 1882]-1961

The fonds consists of textual and photographic records of some of the Magee family members, mostly those who settled in Alberta, and predominantly Hannah Magee.

The records have been arranged into the following series:
Series 1: Sophia Jamieson Magee
Series 2: Jenny Magee
Series 3: William Magee
Series 4: Mary Magee
Series 5: James Magee
Series 6: Hannah Magee
Series 7: Henrietta Magee Haigler

Magee Family

Alpha Iota Sorority, Calgary fonds

  • GLEN glen-3892
  • Fonds
  • [ca. 1949-1962]

The fonds consists of minutes, annual reports and correspondence.

Alpha Iota Sorority, Calgary

Annie Robertson Harrison fonds

  • CA EDM MS-601
  • Fonds
  • [ca. 1910], [ca. 1962]

The fonds consists of a manuscript “Memoirs of Anna Laura” written by Annie Robertson Harrison recounting her life in Edmonton at the end of the 19th century and one photograph of Annie.

The memoir mentions Annie’s family – parents (W. Scott and Harriet Robertson), siblings (Harry, Nell, Carrie, Fred, Robert, Grace), husband (Dr. John Darely Harrison), as well as her children and grandchildren. It also covers family activities and buildings including her father’s Cooking Lake residence, Spruce Lodge, and her father’s opera house, Robertson Hall, including the night the hall burned down.

It also includes references to various events and people: the 1885 Rebellion, 1897 Klondike Gold Rush, construction of the CPR and EY&P railroads, Strathcona, Fort Edmonton, Long Lake, St. Albert, Herschel Island, Athabasca Landing, Eggies Halfway House, Louis Daniels, Grasshopper, Mrs. Grey, Mary Bobsleigh, Kenny McLeod, Colonel Jamieson, Dr. and Mrs. McKay, Casey family, and Muchias,

The memoir describes a number of "firsts" in Edmonton, such as the first: public school (McKay Avenue School), sheriff, women's hockey team, theatrical hall, and piano. There are also references to many original settler families, such as, the Olivers, Walters, Macauleys, Griesbachs, Mckays and McDougalls.

There is also a photocopy of a newspaper article about Annie Robertson Harrison and her memoir, "'It Was Wonderful To Be Young In Edmonton'... As Mrs. Harrison Recalls Settlement 72 Years Ago", by Ruth Bowen, Edmonton Journal, September 1, 1955.

Harrison, Annie Laurie Robertson

Maude and Harold Riley fonds

  • GLEN glen-3320
  • Fonds
  • 1880-1962

The fonds consists of Maude's personal papers, records as president of the Alberta Council on Child and Family Welfare, and records of the many organizations in which she was involved. The fonds also consists of Harold's personal papers, records as secretary of the Southern Alberta Pioneers' and Old Timers' Association, and his speeches, radio broadcasts, writings and photographs related to the history of southern Alberta.

Riley (family)

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