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The fonds consists of Art’s personal material from his hockey career, and military service in World War Two. This includes scrapbooks about his hockey and military careers, correspondence with his Father Cecil and other family members and friends during his various tours overseas and in Calgary, and photographs of various hockey teams including the Elmwood Millionaires, Winnipeg Monarchs, Calgary Stampeders, and Victoria Army hockey Team.

The fonds consists of Arthur's notebooks and diaries (1900-1919), correspondence, war papers, memberships and memoirs of his homesteading and war experiences; Florence's certificates and papers re United church activities; newspaper clippings about the family; and photographs of homesteading, the Munson area, Calgary businesses, and the military. Includes photos of the Griffith Parry and Thomas Pierce families of Morrin, and the Henry Barrett family of Beddington. Also includes some documents related to their brother-in-law Walter Smith (who was born in England in 1856 and died in Calgary in 1944).

The collection consists predominantly of autographs of British military and naval leaders, statesmen, nobility, and other famous people. Many of the autographs are accompanied by portraits. It also includes a collection of British military documents from the Napoleonic Wars: recruiting instructions issued by the commanders of two regiments; an oath of allegiance; a notice of reward for apprehension of a deserter; proceedings of a court-martial; a circular letter from the War Office regarding payment of men; and a pay sheet for officers. Includes photographs of the South African War and the First World War, including some depicting Winston Churchill as a young officer.

The fonds consists of Barry Davidson's scrapbook containing newsclippings about his wartime experiences and postwar reunions, the telegrams received by his parents informing them of his disappearance and capture, and copies of the British birth certificates of his maternal grandparents, William Vicary and Miss Burrage. Includes photographs of Barry Davidson in a prison camp, William Vicary as stationmaster, and the Canadian Pacific Railway Ogden Yards.

The fonds consists of a family portrait of George and Ruth Barter with their three oldest children (ca. 1927); a letter from George Jr., stationed in London, to Allister (1942); and a letter from Stanley, stationed overseas, to his mother (1944). Includes explanatory comments by Elizabeth Barter.

The fonds consists of photographs of personalities and views at the Calgary Aero Club, No. 5 Elementary Flight Training School, and Father Ehinenny with aircraft.

The fonds consists of correspondence from Aubrey Bell and Raymond Bell to family members during the First World War; correspondence from other relatives and family friends; correspondence concerning Aubrey’s disappearance in action; wartime souvenirs, photographs, and newsclippings; Marion’s history of Millerfield, written as an elementary school project; and Raymond’s photographs of the Wintering Hills ranch, the Hand Hills Stampede, and the Calgary Stampede.

The fonds consists of photographs of military service of Michael and Hugh Bennett; and musical papers of Trevor Bennett.

The fonds consists of correspondence, certificates, transcript of interview, articles, addresses, and reports, pertaining to his naval and oil engineer careers. Includes study of the Trans Alaska Pipeline System.

The fonds consists of correspondence and legal records regarding William and Sarah's homestead (1908-1943); financial records (1906-1975); personal papers; and miscellany. Includes Richard's homestead patent records (1903-1908), and Canadian Cyclist Corps Battalion Association newsletters (1956-1966). Also includes photographs of Berrington family and homesteads, Crown Lumber Co. Ltd. yards (1914-1920s), and Canadian Cyclist Corps.