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The fonds consists of: an extensive collection of individual portraiture, family and group sittings, wedding parties, commercial advertising for local businesses, as well as a random photographic record of community events, disasters etc. 4 audio cassettes with interviews giving oral histories of Gainsboro Studios (1986).

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: framed O.S. crest (1944); correspondence to and from Mr. Walter King re: duties (1942-1944); correspondence to Mr. Walter King from Y.M.C.A. National War Services Committee (1942-1946); information about the Y.M.C.A. War Services Committee and Walter King's duties compiled by Dr. E. King-Shaw (1942-1945); programs (10) of various plays and revues performed on the base (1942-1944); dance invitations (5) (1943-1944); Christmas dinner menu (1942); New Year's Eve dinner menu (1943); programs (7) for record recitals held by the Medicine Hat Music Appreciation Group (1944); programs (21) of various plays presented at #34 SFTS by the Prairie Players, Mad Hatters and others including: "New School of Wives", "The Singapore Spider", "Distinguished Gathering", "The Mad Hatters Revue", " Spring Meeting", "Babes in the Wood", "Night Must Fall", "French Leave", "Lets Go!!", "A Murder Has Been Announced", "The Valiant", "Take it Easy" (2), "Hay Fever", "Dripstream", "B for Bertie", "Dickery Dickory Doc" (1943, 1944); logo entitled "Out West" (undated); history of No. 34 SFTS, by Ralph Palmer (undated); Minutes of the SFTS Association (1979); information and program of the first reunion of No. 34 SFTS (1979-1980); SFTS pass book ([ca. 1944]); research paper entitled "History Study of No. 34 Service Flying Training School" compiled by Mr. Gordon Elmer (1994); 3 aerial photographs over Medicine Hat taken by Rex Dawson (1943-1944). photos related to Frank Grier, and inspection by Prince George, Duke of Kent; photos related to everyday life at SFTS [1943?]; 15 copy negatives documenting everyday life (1941-1942); Black and HWite photograph of the No.34 Service Flying Training School, R.A.F. Medicine Hat, ALberta, Canada, Maintenance Wing (1941-1942).

The collection consists of numerous pamphlets relating to irrigation and other agriculture primarily in southern Alberta, but also Saskatchewan and Manitoba. This fonds consists of two series: early agriculture and irrigation & Oldman River Basin.

The fonds consists of: Vera Bracken’s writings including: "Cinders in Your Hair? A Description of Railroaders" (fiction, 1965), and "Real and Romantic Reminiscences of the Early Years by the Daughter of a Pioneer" (fiction); a reminiscence titled "The Rural School Teacher”; biographical information contained in speeches, family history papers, interviews, will and obituary, and newspaper clippings; documents relating to her teaching career including letters of recognition and awards; materials relating to the Vera Bracken Library, especially those Vera received as it was named for her during her lifetime; folders and books of Vera’s poetry and prose as well as writings by others Ms. Bracken collected; letters; rain and snowfall records; various documents and articles related to members of her family; a school souvenir and a hymn book; 61 images of Vera Bracken, students, schools, family, and a photo of the Medicine Hat Monarchs senior baseball team.

The fonds consists of reprinted newspaper articles, a list of electors for 1938 and 1958, a few unidentified photocopied pictures and 10 photographs; also the booklet "Memoirs of the Official Opening of the Amber Valley Community Centre, June 28, 1975". The photos include: W.G. and Alice Cromwell, Columbus Bowen, Bob Jamerson, and Williams and Kinamore families. The booklet "Rural Women in Focus" was printed by the Amber Valley Community Association to celebrate the United Nations 1975 International Women's Year. Included is information on Lydia Williams, Marjorie Logan, Nancy Appleby, Amber Valley pioneer women, Athabasca Art Club, Martha Edwards and Palma Lennie. Two photographs from the Athabasca Archives collection include: Georgia Toles and an unknown woman. The map is a hand drawn Amber Valley Heritage Map, 1987, showing the present and former land owners in Township 66, Range 20, W4M. As well as the names of farm families, the map locates two stores, two post offices, the school and the cemetery. Records also include Friends of Obadiah Place documents pertaining to the historical designation of the site and letters of solicitation and support for the project. 20.27: correspondence, documents, digital photos and videos concerning reinstalling a Park Canada Historic Sites and Monuments plaque originally located on Hwy 55 and now relocated at the Amber Valley Cultural Centre.

The fonds consists of incorporation documents and bylaws (1956-1990); minutes (1979-1990); membership reports (1963-1964, 1976-1989); financial records (1978-1990); project proposals (1979-1991); awards albums (1953-1962, 1970-1972, 1978-1990); Pot O' Gold records (1978-1991); Outstanding Young Farmers records, including posters and extensive photographs and slides (1980-1990); projects files (1977-1990); conventions records (1980-1992); and newsletters (1980-1988).

The fonds includes bylaws (1899-1947), minutes (1899-1927), annual reports (1899-2007), lists of shareholders, financial records, plans and construction records for buildings and grounds, and the General Manager's correspondence (1897-ca. 1967). Includes records of The Stampede (rodeo events): entry forms, financial records, score sheets, results, correspondence of the Stampede Manager or Arena Director (1919-1950). Includes records of livestock shows and sales, including records of several livestock breeders' associations: Alberta Livestock Associations (1901-1929), Alberta Cattle Breeders' Association (1900-1985), Alberta Horse Breeders' Association (1900-1917), Alberta Sheep Breeders' Association (1902-1928), Alberta Swine Breeders' Association (1903-1917), Hunters' Improvement Association (1909-1921), and Canadian French Coach Horse Breeders' Association (1910-1924). The Alberta associations used the geographical designation "Territorial" in their names prior to 1905. Includes horse racing programs, score cards, results, financial records, and correspondence (1905-1955). Includes records of the Victoria Athletic Club (1922-1924) and Western Canada Hockey League (1932-1938), and correspondence with the Calgary Tigers hockey club. Includes records of the Canadian tours of the Coldstream Guards Band (1926) and Royal Air Force Band (1928). Includes some personal papers of long-time General Manager E. L. Richardson (1908-1915). Includes historical and statistical information, programs, prize lists, guides, exhibit catalogues, promotional brochures, invitations, menus, stickers, tickets, bulletins, stationery, and posters. Includes photographs of Calgary Exhibition and Stampede events, buildings, grounds, contestants, guests, and other personalities. RECORDS RELATED TO THE FOLLOWING SUBJECTS ARE ALSO IN THIS FONDS. SEE INVENTORY FOR DETAILS: Alberta Farm Co., Alberta Kennel Club, Alberta Society of Artists, Alberta Stampede Co., Alberta Stampede Managers' Association, Charles Beil, Jack Bullough, R. J. Burns, Burns & Dutton, CFAC (radio station), Calgary Turf Club, Canadian National Exhibition, Canadian Petroleum Association, E. J. Chambers, Chinook Jockey Club, Dick Cosgrave, James W. Davidson, Jack Dillon, Dutton Bros., Edmonton Exhibition, Maurice Hartnett, Industrial Exhibition Association of Toronto, Fred Kennedy, George MacKenzie, F. P. McOye, National Hockey League, Pacific Coast Hockey League, C. W. Peterson, O. W. Powell, Prairie Thoroughbred Breeders and Racing Association, Provincial Exhibition of Manitoba, R. James Speers Corporation, C. M. Richardson, Tiger Hockey Club, Lloyd Turner, R. A. Wallace, Guy Weadick, Western Canada Fairs Association, Western Canada Association of Exhibitions, J. Charles Yule.

The fonds consists of photographs of the Thumb Hill Ranch; Dorothy Stampede; and a blizzard at the Jones ranch.

The collection consists of photographs of people and scenes along Burnt Lake trail.