Finding Aid
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This fonds consists of records created or accumulated by Alf Hales in his capacity as a Member of Parliament, a local politician, a Kiwanis Club President and member, and a Guelph business owner. The records document the federal elections in which Alf was a candidate, the financial and promotional activities of the Hales Meat Market, and various social functions that he participated in with the Guelph Kiwanis Club. A large part of the fonds is comprised of scrapbooks assembled by, or on behalf of, Alf Hales that contain newspaper clippings, correspondence, and photographs.
The fonds has been arranged into five series.
Duplicate records have been culled from this fonds.
The photographs and business records were donated to the Guelph Public Library archives by Alf Hales in 1988. In 2001, the Guelph Public Library archives received a donation of Alf Hales' papers, photographs and scrapbooks from Mary Hales (wife of Alf Hales). In 2010, the Guelph Public Library archives received a donation of one scrapbook from David Hales (son of Alf Hales).
Subsequent accruals were received in 2010 from the following accession, 2010-04.
Before transfer to the Guelph Public Library these records were held continuously by Alf Hales. On Alf Hales' death in 1998, his wife Mary assumed custody of the records until the remaining records were transferred to the Guelph Public Library archives in 2001.
The photographs in series F15-1, F15-0-3, F15-0-4, and F15-0-5 are available electronically. See series descriptions for more details.
The original photographs in series F15-0-1, F15-0-3, and F15-0-4 are restricted. See series description for more details. There are no other restrictions on access.
Donor-held copyright in these records has been transferred to the Guelph Public Library. Permission of the Guelph Public Library is required for publication.
To view these records, please consult the series listings for greater details and information on how to access these records.
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This series primarily consists of ten scrapbooks compiled by, or on behalf of, Alf Hales that document the six Federal elections in which he was involved as a candidate. The scrapbooks contain newspaper clippings; correspondence with friends and colleagues including such notable politicians as John Diefenbaker, George Drew, and George Hees; political advertisements; and photographs documenting Hales' political campaigns and Conservative party leadership conventions.
No further accruals of records are expected.
The photographs from this series have been digitized.
Access to original photographs in this series is restricted for conservation reasons. Permission to access these records is at the discretion of the Guelph Public Library Archivist. There are no other restrictions to access in this series.
Donor-held copyright in these records has been transferred to the Guelph Public Library. Permission of the Guelph Public Library is required for publication.
To access textual records in this series, consult File List F15-0-1 to narrow down your search. Order the desired boxes from the Guelph Public Library Archivist. A listing is also available for the majority of photographs in this series. Consult this listing first to locate desired images. If you do not find the images you are looking for, contact the archivist.
The scrapbooks in this series contained several pages of loose correspondence and photographic records. For conservation reasons, these records have been pulled and physically stored elsewhere. They retain the same file number as the scrapbooks in which they were initially placed.
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This photograph shows Alf Hales with a group of bowlers.
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This photograph shows Alf and Mary Hales with Louis and Bill Cutter at the opening of parliament.
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This photograph shows Alf Hales on the night of his election victory in 1957.
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This photograph shows Alf Hales as judge of the College Royal Queen competition.
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This photograph shows Alf Hales in Guelph City Hall with local politicians
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This photograph shows the Guelph and suburban planning board. On the far right is Guelph's Mayor Ralph Smith. The original photograph contains all the names on back.
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This photograph shows a P.C. rally in front of the former City Hall building with Mr Stanfield addressing the crowd.
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This photograph shows Mr. Stanfield and Mr. Hales (in back of the car) driving to the City Hall in Guelph.
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This photograph shows Alf Hales surrounded by family delivering his election victory speech.
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This photograph shows the Hales family, Alf and his wife Mary Graham, with their four children, David and Donald (age 11 twins) and Alfred Jr. and Beverly (age 18 twins).
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This photograph shows Alf Hales (back centre) with a group of supporters in Erin , Ont.
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This photograph shows Alf Hales' election headquarters on election night, October 30, 1972.
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This photograph shows Alf Hales on election night receiving a gift from an unidentified couple. This photo was probably taken at his election headquarters.
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This photograph shows Alf Hales and his wife (on the right) posing with an unidentified couple on election night. This photograph was probably taken at his election headquarters.
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This photograph shows Alf Hales (right) with his campaign manager Bud Kemp (left) standing beside their campaign car. Hales was re-elected, winning by 2074 votes.
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This photograph shows Donald McFadgin (?) and his wife Grace (left) conceding victory to Alf Hales and his wife Mary (right) in the P.C. Committee room.
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This photograph shows John Diefenbaker giving a speech at Guelph Collegiate Vocational Institute on John Diefenbaker Night. There were over 1800 people in attendance.
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This photograph shows Alf Hales being congratulated by his wife and daughter Mary and Beverly after his election victory in 1962. The reception was held at the Royal Hotel in Guelph.
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This photograph shows Alf Hales shaking hands with P.M. John Diefenbaker shortly after the P.C. party's 1962 election victory.
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This photograph shows the meeting of the P.C. Party in Ottawa to elect party president. John Diefenbaker (P.M.) spoke at this meeting.
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This photograph shows a meeting of the P.C. Party in Ottawa to elect party president. John Diefenbaker (P.M.) spoke at this meeting.
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This photograph shows a meeting of the P.C. Party in Ottawa to elect party president. John Diefenbaker (P.M.) spoke at this meeting.
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This photograph shows a meeting of the P.C. Party in Ottawa to elect party president. John Diefenbaker (P.M.) spoke at this meeting.
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This photograph shows Alf Hales and his wife Mary watching election returns at their campaign headquarters.
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This photograph shows Alf Hales putting on slippers at his election headquarters on election night.
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This photograph shows Alf Hales in the Royal Hotel in Guelph during a provincial election.
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This series consists of one bound, published volume of Alf Hales personal memoirs, entitled Memoirs: A Personal History. The autobiography was written and published in 1994.
No further accruals of records are expected.
There are no restrictions on access.
Donor-held copyright in these records has been transferred to the Guelph Public Library. Permission of the Guelph Public Library is required for publication.
To view these records, please order F15, Alf Hales fonds, Box 2 from the Guelph Public Library Archivist.
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This series consists of financial records and advertisements created by the Hales' Meat Market. It also contains one file documenting the Meat Market's involvement in meat rationing during World War II. There are significant gaps in the records.
No further accruals of records are expected.
Some of the photographs from this series have been digitized.
Access to original photographs in this series is restricted for conservation reasons. Permission to access these records is at the discretion of the Guelph Public Library Archivist. There are no restrictions on access to the other records of this series.
Donor-held copyright in these records has been transferred to the Guelph Public Library. Permission of the Guelph Public Library is required for publication.
To access the textual records in this series, please consult the File List F15-0-3 to narrow down your search and to identify specific boxes for retrieval. Order the desired boxes from the Guelph Public Library Archivist. A listing is available for the majority of photographs in this series. Consult this listing first to locate desired images. If you do not find the images you are looking for, contact the archivist.
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This photograph shows an exhibit of lamb at the Royal Winter Fair.
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This photograph shows the interior of Hales meat market with staff.
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This photograph shows a display of meats and flowers.
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This photograph shows the refrigeration unit underneath Hales Meat Market.
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This photograph shows the interior of the Winter's Fair Building during the Fat Stock Show.
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This photograph shows the staff of Hales Meat Market the day the Hales family took over the business. The names of all the employees are on the back of the original photograph. The store was located at 8 Wyndham St.
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This photograph shows the Christmas display in Hales Meat Market.
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This photograph shows Hales Meat Market at 8 Wyndham St. decorated for its Christmas sale.
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This photograph shows the Christmas display in Hales Meat Market.
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This photograph shows the workers of Goldie's Mill outside of the mill.
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This photograph shows Alf Hales with the grand champion steer at the 4H Club show and sale.
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This photograph shows Alf Hales presenting the E.A. Hales Memorial Cup to Donald Banks of Elmwood Ont.
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This photograph shows Alf Hales Junior unveiling a portrait of Alf Hales Senior, founder of Hales Meat Market. Ernest Hales is also watching the unveiling.
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This photograph shows a party at Hales Meat Market possibly at the grand opening of the new store.
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This photograph shows Alfred Hales Sr. with his prize winning steer "Jumbo" at the Guelph winter fair. The photograph was taken behind the City Hall.
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This photograph shows the Borden Club of south Wellington officers and executives. The names of these members are written on the photograph.
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This series consists of one file of promotional material, correspondence, convention records, memoranda, newspaper clippings, meeting agendas, and correspondence accumulated or created by Alf Hales in his capacity as Kiwanis Club of Guelph president and as a Kiwanis member.
No further accruals of records are expected.
The photographs from this series have been digitized.
Access to original photographs in this series is restricted for conservation reasons. Permission to access these records is at the discretion of the Guelph Public Library Archivist. There are no restrictions on access to the other records of this series.
Donor-held copyright in these records has been transferred to the Guelph Public Library. Permission of the Guelph Public Library is required for publication.
To access textual and moving image records in this series, please order Box 3, Alf Hales fonds from the Guelph Public Library Archivist.
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This photograph shows Clarence Keith, Jack Davidson, Albert Bond and George Loken of the Kiwanis.
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This photograph shows the Kiwanis Club of Guelph at the airport in Ottawa. Alf Hales can be seen in the back centre of the photograph.
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This photograph shows the Guelph Kiwanis Club with Alf Hales (M.P.) at Parliament Hill in Ottawa.
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This photograph shows the Guelph Kiwanis Club, guest of M.P. Alf Hales on Parliament Hill in Ottawa.
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This photograph shows the Kiwanis Club on Parliament Hill in Ottawa as guests of Alf Hales (M.P.).
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This photograph shows Alf Hales with his wife Mary and Bell Maedel during the deferred election of 1957.
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This series consists of one scrapbook compiled by Alf Hales. Included in the scrapbook are letters, newspaper clippings, speeches, and ephemera like material primarily related to his retirement as a member of parliament. This series also contains two loose photographs. One photograph documents his activities with the YMCA. A second photograph is of a train wreak near Guelph which includes Alf Hales and his uncle observing the wreckage.
No further accruals of records are expected.
The photographs from this series have been digitized.
Access to original photographs in this series is restricted for conservation reasons. Permission to access these records is at the discretion of the Guelph Public Library Archivist. There are no other restrictions to access in this series.
Donor-held copyright in these records has been transferred to the Guelph Public Library. Permission of the Guelph Public Library is required for publication.
To access this scrapbook please speak with the Guelph Public Library Archivist. To access other records in this series, consult File List F15-0-5 to narrow down your search. Order the desired box(s) from the Guelph Public Library Archivist.
The scrapbook in this series contained several pages of loose correspondence and two photographs located at the beginning of the book. For conservation reasons, these records have been pulled and physically stored elsewhere. They retain the same file number as the scrapbooks in which they were initially placed.
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This picture shows the Board of Directors for the Guelph Boys' Fair, YMCA. Alf Hales can been seen in the back row, second from the right. Included are the names of those pictured.
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This picture depicts a train wreck near Guelph. Pictured is Alf Hales on the far left with his uncle (Jim Taylor) who's wearing a straw hat. Hand written notes appear on the reserve of this photograph.