Showing 43 results

The fonds consists of images of the members of the Cayenne and Aaker family.

Consists of family photographs of various descendants of Charles William Hogg, including the Hogg and Watson branches.

Fonds consists of: numerous subject and biography files containing transcripts, articles and historical documents on numerous individuals, institutions, industries, and events relevant to southeast Alberta and Southwest Saskatchewan; correspondence and other administrative records related to his participation with author Ed Gould in the writing of “All Hell for a Basement”; notebooks related to thoughts, interviews, and observances on various subjects; various brochures and small publications on this region; notes etc. of speeches and talks; personal papers related to Mr. Barrie’s artistic endeavours as well as his time working for Eaton’s; notebooks and other documents regarding his involvement with the Medicine Hat Art Club; administrative records regarding the Medicine Hat Museum and Art Gallery of which he served as curator; area maps of the region, dating from the 1880s to the 1980s; and approximately 500 photographs taken by, or gathered by Mr. Barrie in the conducting of numerous research projects, including scrapbooks and a photo album created by Charles Anderson (previously Charles Kraus) highlighting Medicine Hat’s contributions during the First World War.

The fonds consists of: 32 oral history audio cassettes, research notes, articles, portions of copied publications, census and homestead records for Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Montana, historical reports, reminiscences and historical accounts (including copies of diaries), source notes and bibliographic data, illustrations, and maps.

The fonds consists of: a history of the Medicine Hat Court House, by Edward Mills (1976); programs and syllabae (32) from the Medicine Hat Rotary Music Festival (1956-1984), incomplete; program for the Stars of the Festival Concert, 24th Annual Rotary Music Festival (1979); program for the Provincial Festival of the Alberta Music Festival Association (1983); petition from squatters living in Medicine Hat Coulee (1882); list of CPR Townsite owners (1885-1897); petition protesting policies of John Niblock (1894); correspondence protesting the policies of John Niblock (1894), and covering letter to Roy Wilson (1983); excerpts from Lewis B. Cochran diary (1902-1941); biography of Colin Cochran (undated); correspondence concerning Michael Leonard, from Roy Wilson (1984); personal research papers (5) entitled "Community in Crisis-Medicine Hat 1891-1898" (undated), "Dear Old Golden Rule Days" (undated), "The Cultural Life of a Prairie Community-Medicine Hat 1883-1903" (undated), "Medicine Hat, the Sporting Town 1883-1905" (undated), "Medicine Hat 1882-1889 Beginnings of a Prairie Community" (1985); student research papers (6) entitled "St. John's Presbyterian Church in Medicine Hat: The Role of the Church in Early HIstory", by Larry Boswell (undated), "A Study of Chinese in Medicine Hat", by Neil Ward (1980), "St. Theresa's Academy: The Death of an Institution", by Bob Derval (1982), "An Introduction to the History of Bow Island", by Sheila Stearns (1982), "A Decade of Law Enforcement, The NWMP 1883-1983", by Sherri Robinson (undated), "History of Policing in the Community of Medicine Hat 1899-1925", by Erica Seitz (undated); index to events as recorded in the Medicine Hat Times & News 1885-1905, by Roy Wilson (undated); binder containing student essays (8) entitled "34 SFTS", by Rob Lerner (1984), "The Forgotten People", by Patricia Anhorn (undated), "The Two Sided Triangle", by Brent Schorr (1984), "Too Many, Too Soon", by Doug Trieber (1984), "The History of the Empress Theatre", by Shari English (undated), "The Commercial and Structural Growth of Swift Current from Railroad Hamlet to City 1882-1914", by Tom Waters (1984), "Zion United Church", by Dave Mikuliak (undated), "Irvine - Some Special Citizens Views of it's Growth and Development", by Bonnie Sanders (undated); duo-tang folder of student essays (5) entitled "Social Statistics, Family Housing and Settlement in selected areas of the S.E. Hill 1903-1925", by Trudi Henderson (1985), "The Effect of the Spanish Influenza", by Toni Maier (1985), "Dontianen: The Tom Sukanen Story", by Rob Poole (1985), "The Bohnet Family-In Search of a New Start", by Rocky Bohnet (1985), "Blissful Ignorance: The POW [Prisoner of War] Camp 132, Medicine Hat", by Carol Sommer Eng (1985); article entitled "Through Memories Windows" as told to Mary Sophia Desmarais by her uncle George William Sanderson (undated); written report on the "State of Affairs in the Northwest" by Edward McKay (1873); one stock binder from Domglass (1944); binder of biographical notes of early Medicine Hat residents (undated); collected CPR research materials (1992); image of Dr. Roy Wilson; 1 audio cassette interview with Dr. Roy Wilson (1984); ; Trophy Book for the Rotary Music Festival (1968-1981); information for the "Stars of the Festival" pamphlet (1975).

The fonds consists of: Report re: "Medicine Hat Squatters" a copy of statements of claim for lands surrounding Medicine Hat (early squatters) for F.A. Mountain, W.P. Leacock, H. Pearse, H. Jordan, A. Malott, L.S. Fox, W.B. Butler, C. Flint, J.Y. Terry, G.H. Presswell, G. Anderton, G.F. Pim, J. Madden, H.B. Collier, L.A. Smallwood, F. Slaymaker, M. Sutherland, S. Porter, Count M. DeBosdari, J. Jackson, W. Logan, J. Logan, J. McLean; copied letters, documents and certificates (36 pgs) related to the issue of scrip to Caroline (widow), Alexander (son), Samuel (son), Maria (daughter), Jemima (daughter), Rachel (daughter), Emma (daughter), William Edward (son) and Arthur McKay, all decendants of Edward McKay (see history above); and an image of an early midwife.

The fonds consists of images primarily of various Moodie family members, wildflowers, First Nations, ranching, Banff views and of the NWMP.

The fonds consists of: the following topographic maps: Halsbury, AB (1963, 1975), Buffalo, AB (2) (1961), Bindloss, AB-SK (2) (1961), Brooks, AB (2) (1951), Jenner (2) (1947), Middle Sand Hills (1953), Middle Sand Hills, AB-SK (1951), Tilley, AB (1955), Alderson (1950), Watching Hill (2) (1950), Hilda, AB-SK (1960), Suffield, AB (1975), Many Island Lake, AB-SK (2) (1960), Bow Island, AB(1975), Manyberries, AB (1967), Thelma Creek, AB-SK (1967, 1976), Foremost, AB (1940, 1975), Gleichen, AB (1963), Legend, AB (1975), Oyen, AB (1967), Taber, AB (1940), Cripple Creek, AB-SK (1976), Prelate, SK (1964), Cypress Hills (1964), Regina, SK (1935). Assorted papers from the Brenner Garage-Alderson, including: election material (1931-1949), cancelled cheques from the Alderson Store (7) (1919-1923); book of names and localities in "90 Years at Elkwater"; scrapbooks of Flora of Southeast Alberta, written and illustrated by Hope Johnson (2) (1962); "One Hundred Years of Alberta Women" by various authors for the Alberta Historical Resources Foundation (1982); paper entitled "Red Rock Coulee-A Preserved Natural Area" by Hope Johnson (6 pgs) (1977); booklets (2) entitled "About the Dinosaurs at Dinosaur Provincial Park, near Patricia, Alberta" (11 pgs) and "Dinosaurs-In the Southwest Prairie Area" (11 pgs) by Hope Johnson (1977); (undated); various papers on palaeontology by Hope Johnson (various dates); biography of Hope Johnson (author unknown) (1974); sketch and note books (6) of topographical features, botanical specimens, landscapes, fossils etc. done by Hope Johnson (19 pgs); copied sketch of Bearpaw Marine Fossils and art show listing and press release for Canadan Nature Art 74 exhibition (1973-75); loose sketch titled Badland topography - Oldman formation (undated); file of assorted correspondence (1966-1992); newspaper "The Standard"of London, England (June 21, 1897); publication titled About Dinosaurs at the Dinosaur Provincial (World Heritage) Park, near Patricia, Alberta by Hope Johnson . The material was compiled (with illustrations) for children of MHSD #76 and District #4 (1977) (M2001.3.11); notes listing dinosaurs which were present in SE Alberta, compiled by Hope Johnson (undated) (M2001.2.12); article (with illustrations) titled Red Rock Coulee - A Preserved Natural Area by Hope Johnson (undated) (M2001.3.13); The Blue Jay -Journal of Natural History and conservation for Saskatchewan, March 1969 with article by Hope, "A Paleontological Holiday: A Visit to the Hunter Quarry Near Eastend" ([ca. 1969]); images of first nations groups, paleontologists and the Jenner ferry.

First World War materials including letters from Department of Defence and Prime Minister’s office in response to recruiting a Medicine Hat legion; Medicine Hat Hospital annual reports (1901 and 1902); 1917 Medicine Ha Stampede souvenirs; theatre programs for Medicine Hat Amateur Operatic Society; biographical write-ups and articles about A.C. Hawthorne, natural gas etc.; copy of letter regarding possible name change for Medicine Hat; A.C. Hawthorne business papers including advertising, invoices, and receipts; Medicine Hat Bicycle Club invitation; 1352 photographs of late 19th century to mid 20th century Medicine Hat as well as members of the Hawthorne family and friends.

The fonds consists of: a collection of pre-publication draft copies, a computer disk, newspaper clippings, maps and graphs for the publication "Dinosaurs to Defense" (1981, 1987); images of various scenes at Suffield and surrounding area.