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Stephan G. Stephansson Icelandic Society fonds
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- Textual record
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1.246 m of textual records
18 videocassettes : VHS, mini-cassette
6 objects
2 film reels
1 optical disc : CD-R
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Administrative history
The Stephan G. Stephansson Icelandic Society was formed in 1974 to preserve the Icelandic culture and heritage of the Markerville, Alberta area. The Society is affiliated with the Icelandic National League of Canada and sponsors cultural activities in the Markerville area. In 1985, the Society undertook the restoration of the Markerville Creamery, the economic mainstay of the area from 1899-1972. It is also involved with the restoration of the Stephansson House Provincial Historic Site
Custodial history
Records were transferred in 10 accessions in 1974, 1975, 1982, 1989, 1991, 2000, 2001, 2008, 2010, and 2017.
Scope and content
Fonds consists administrative, financial, operational, and advertisements created, accumulated, and used by the Stephan G. Stephansson Icelandic Society in its activities as a cultural society.
The types of records included are minutes, correspondence, payroll, tax forms, bills, pamphlets, conference notes, grant applications, newsletters, cheques, receipts, bylaws, attendance reports, and cemetery logs. Records often include Markerville Creamery related information.
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Physical condition
Records are predominantly in good condition.
Immediate source of acquisition
Arrangement
Arrangement imposed by archivist, likely at first processing in 2007.
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Some restrictions on Tindastoll Cemetery registers
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File list is available.
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No further accruals are expected
General note
Record No. MG 42<br><br>
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- Stephan G. Stephansson Icelandic Society (Subject)
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