Compiled [ca. 1950] (originally created 1900-1950)
The fonds consists of a partially autobiographical novel entitled "Chinook Medley" about life on a ranch on the Bow River in southern Alberta. Includes photographs of the Banister ranch and the "Grotto".
The fonds consists of: "Canadian Cattlemen" (1938-1976); Certificates of Regulation, permits and licenses for use of Rifles and Shotguns, driving, and liquor possession, medical examination for J.L. Anderson (1931-1956); gasoline licenses and ration books (4) (1943/44, 1944/45, undated); dance cards for University of Alberta dances (10) (1935-1938); booklets entitled "Four Year Diary-Senior Class '45" University of Alberta (1945); "S.A.R. Officer's Mess Rules and Regulations" (1951); "Individual and Team Bowling Record" (undated); various booklets re: dryland farming, country medicine, and veteran settlement (1929-1970); various dinner programs, military, medical University of Alberta (1903-1975); programs for Annual Meeting of Agricultural Institute of Canada (1947); letter to "Doc" Anderson from Jupp Kassel, former Prisoner of War (POW) (1947); letter to Royal Canadian Naval Volunteer Reserve re: Jack Anderson (1942); tissue and envelope imprinted with caricature of Hitler's face and words "Wipe Out Hitler" ([ca. 1940]); O.S. Notice of Public Auction for cattle, farm equipment and household effects of W.G. Anderson (1948); 1 collage of 39 portraits of the Moorhouse Scoundrels (1912) and images of agricultural scenes, family members and views of Granum.
The fonds consists of: Historical Society questionnaire completed by Arthur Anderson; along with a six page write-up of boyhood reminiscences by Arthur Anderson (1965); loose laser-printed copies of images, letters, certificates, clippings, and ephemera chronicling the life and career of Arthur Anderson (undated); short essay along with three pages of copied clippings giving the history of the Anderson - McCaig Families. Focus is on Lorne McCaig family (undated); images of the McCaig family; A scrapbook highlighting Arthur Anderson's education and career accomplishments as a Civil Engineer, as well as his family and personal life. Arthur Anderson's personalized matchbooks and cover sleeve. One mounted black and white print of S. Anderson and other members of the Western Division C.P.R. Protective Board (1910).
The fonds consists of: a family history entitled "The Anderson's, A Hudson Bay Co. Family" by Theresa Schenk, (60 pgs) ([ca. 1985]); "Notes on the John and Donald McKay Families", (12 pgs) (1986); Book 1, 2, & 3 of the Anderson Family Tree (1985); biographical articles re: Dr. James Owen Gresham Sanderson (1963-1964); images of the Anderson and Sanderson families, ranching scenes and general life at the turn of the century; audio cassettes: an interview with Duncan Sanderson (1954), an interview with Bertha Hogg (1989), and a recording of Howard Anderson's funeral service (2000); 1 videotape cassette featuring an interview with Jim & Howard Anderson, Nelson Hogg, and Dora Kirk (1989). 4 video cassettes recorded by family relation Jim Lavers interviewing: Howard & Winnie Anderson, Nelson & Sharon Hogg, Dora Kirk. Also old time music is performed by various family members. Typed summary of the above 4 videocassettes. Contains photos of various Hogg and Anderson and Sanderson family members playing music in their homes and at events. Two oral histories counducted by Nelson Hogg; one is with his mother Bertha Hogg, the other with his aunt Bella Anderson Sanderson. Winnie Anderson's handwritten account regarding a girl that went missing from Dunmore in 1895, Prairie Rattler news article- "Dunmore Mystery of the 1800s"(1972); 2 grand Ole Opry tickets.
The fonds consists of research materials relating to his writings including tar sands, Wiebo Ludwig, Port Radium, BSE (mad cow disease), feedlots, landowners disputes with oil companies, etc.
The fonds consists of Angelozzi / Battle family history, including family histories of the Di Deo, Sperandio, D'Orazio, Di Domenicantonio, and Marshall families (ca. 1980s); photograph of Gaetano and Felice Angelozzi (1917); and recorded interview with Wayne Battle by Tonia Fanella (1998).