Series 0287.07 - Pioneers of the Peace

The series consists of records relating to the production of the "Pioneers of the Peace" book in 1975 through the stages of planning, writing and proofreading, and finances and sales .

The "Correspondence" file includes correspondence with the printer and Alberta Culture, a 1974 Alberta government news release for the Retional History Award, planning documents relating to the photographs and artwork appearing in the book, a 1975 statement of books sold, handwritten financial statement from January 1976, and 1976 invoices from the Order of the Royal Purple for banquet expenses and for the society's incorporation fee.

The "Planning documents" file includes a document from a History Book Workshop, correspondence soliciting submissions, a handwritten submission for Truman and Hubert Manning, planning notes, notes on sources, lists of names of pioneers arriving in various years, an sample proof page, and a document outlining Suggestions re. Proof Reading.

The "Financial records" files include bank statements, returned cheques, advice to customer forms, and deposit slips for the Old Timers' Book Fund, and a book sales book.

The "Copy" files include a copy of the book with proofreading marks.