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Hargrave family fonds

  • MED med-119
  • Fonds
  • [ca. 1878]-1987

See Series List for complete contents of the collection.

Hargrave (family)

Hope Johnson fonds

  • MED med-129
  • Fonds
  • 1907-1982

The fonds consists of: the following topographic maps: Halsbury, AB (1963, 1975), Buffalo, AB (2) (1961), Bindloss, AB-SK (2) (1961), Brooks, AB (2) (1951), Jenner (2) (1947), Middle Sand Hills (1953), Middle Sand Hills, AB-SK (1951), Tilley, AB (1955), Alderson (1950), Watching Hill (2) (1950), Hilda, AB-SK (1960), Suffield, AB (1975), Many Island Lake, AB-SK (2) (1960), Bow Island, AB(1975), Manyberries, AB (1967), Thelma Creek, AB-SK (1967, 1976), Foremost, AB (1940, 1975), Gleichen, AB (1963), Legend, AB (1975), Oyen, AB (1967), Taber, AB (1940), Cripple Creek, AB-SK (1976), Prelate, SK (1964), Cypress Hills (1964), Regina, SK (1935). Assorted papers from the Brenner Garage-Alderson, including: election material (1931-1949), cancelled cheques from the Alderson Store (7) (1919-1923); book of names and localities in "90 Years at Elkwater"; scrapbooks of Flora of Southeast Alberta, written and illustrated by Hope Johnson (2) (1962); "One Hundred Years of Alberta Women" by various authors for the Alberta Historical Resources Foundation (1982); paper entitled "Red Rock Coulee-A Preserved Natural Area" by Hope Johnson (6 pgs) (1977); booklets (2) entitled "About the Dinosaurs at Dinosaur Provincial Park, near Patricia, Alberta" (11 pgs) and "Dinosaurs-In the Southwest Prairie Area" (11 pgs) by Hope Johnson (1977); (undated); various papers on palaeontology by Hope Johnson (various dates); biography of Hope Johnson (author unknown) (1974); sketch and note books (6) of topographical features, botanical specimens, landscapes, fossils etc. done by Hope Johnson (19 pgs) (M2001.3.1-.6); copied sketch of Bearpaw Marine Fossils and art show listing and press release for Canadan Nature Art 74 exhibition (1973-75) (M2001.3.7); loose sketch titled Badland topography - Oldman formation (undated) (M2001.3.8); file of assorted correspondence (1966-1992) (M2001.3.9); newspaper "The Standard"of London, England (June 21, 1897) (M2001.3.10); publication titled About Dinosaurs at the Dinosaur Provincial (World Heritage) Park, near Patricia, Alberta by Hope Johnson . The material was compiled (with illustrations) for children of MHSD #76 and District #4 (1977) (M2001.3.11); notes listing dinosaurs which were present in SE Alberta, compiled by Hope Johnson (undated) (M2001.2.12); article (with illustrations) titled Red Rock Coulee - A Preserved Natural Area by Hope Johnson (undated) (M2001.3.13); The Blue Jay -Journal of Natural History and conservation for Saskatchewan, March 1969 with article by Hope, "A Paleontological Holiday: A Visit to the Hunter Quarry Near Eastend" ([ca. 1969]); images of first nations groups, paleontologists and the Jenner ferry.

Johnson, Hope

Hawthorne family fonds

  • MED med-140
  • Fonds
  • [ca. 1880]-1974

The fonds consists of: a booklet entitled "Prize List for Medicine Hat Exhibition and Stampede" (1917); promotional pamphlet "What was found under the Hat" compiled for Medicine Board of Trade (1903); history of Hawthorne's Men's Wear* (undated); advertising card ([ca. 1904]); souvenir programs for Medicine Hat Amateur Operatic Society "Chimes of Normandy" (1915), and "The Toreador" (1922); 12th Annual Report of Medicine Hat General Hospital (1901); invoice and promissory note for A.C. Hawthorne's store from F.A. Martin (1900); invitation card to Medicine Hat Bicycle Club ball made out to A.C. Hawthorne and Ladies (1897); receipt from A.C. Hawthorne Clothing Store (1901); W.C. Yuill file re: loans to Cypress Club members for building club (1907); receipt, certificate and letter to A.C. Hawthorne re: automobile license (1907); receipt for life membership in Cypress Club made out to A.C. Hawthorne (1913); letter to H. Baker (City Clerk) from H.W. Gibbon Stocken re: origin of Medicine Hat's name (1915); Medicine Hat Stampede envelope (1917); Medicine Hat money "Confederate Dollar" (1917); newsclipping re: A.C. Hawthorne's retirement (undated); images of various views in and around Medicine Hat, including indian camps and the Hawthorne family.

Hawthorne (family)

LaFramboise family fonds

  • MED med-143
  • Fonds
  • [ca. 1878]-1978

The fonds consists of: an interview transcript and summary with Paddy LaFramboise (15 pgs) (1978); correspondence re: dates of LaFramboise deaths at Maple Creek (1977); newspaper obituary of John LaFramboise ([ca. 1944]); posted reward notice of "Mexican Pete"-Isadore LaFramboise (undated); images of family, Louis Riel, and Cree Chief Big Bear; 1 audio cassette interview with Patrick LaFramboise (1978).

LaFramboise (family)

Anderson, Sanderson family fonds

  • MED med-155
  • Fonds
  • [ca. 1880]-2001

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.

Anderson (family)

Earl J. Gillett fonds

  • MED med-169
  • Fonds
  • [ca. 1948]

The fonds consists of: O.S. handwritten legends (3) entitled "Ever to be Remembered-the First Stampede-1870-Which Gave Birth to the Name of the City of Medicine Hat" by Earl Gillett (also commonly referred to as the "Gillett Legend"), one of many "original" accounts which relates the history of the naming of the City of Medicine Hat ([ca. 1948]).

Gillett, Earl J.

Medicine Hat Museum and Art Gallery collection

  • MED med-199
  • Collection
  • 1885-1999

The collection consists of: telephone directories (2) for Medicine Hat and district (1968, 1970); historic titles searches (4) for Lots 33-34, Block 5, Plan 833m (1894-1983), Plan 23560, Block "B", Lots 1 & 2 (1900-1984), Plan 23593, Block "B", Lots 1 & 2 (1903-1986), and Old St. Patrick's Church location Plan 1491, Block 16, Lots 11 & 12 (1908-1985); Heritage Calendars (2) (1984); Medicine Hat Exhibition and Stampede posters (2) (1986); Woolfrey House research papers (1892-1906); Medicine Hat Tigers Hockey Calendar (1986-87); promotional posters for Medicine Hat (3) (ca. 1989); election posters for MP candidates Bob Porter, Peter Hansen and Wally Regehr (3) (1989); O.S. map entitled "Map Shewing [sic] Mounted Police Stations and Patrols 1888", reprinted to commemorate R.C.M.P. Centennial 1873-1973 (1973); O.S. posters for the movie "The Canadians" (12) (1961); exhibitors Campaign Manual from "The Canadians" (1961); Chautauqua pamphlets (2) (1930); squatters statement of claim for the following individuals: F.A. Mountain, W.P. Leacock, H. Pearse, H. Jordan, A. Mallot, L.S. Fox, W.B. Butler, C. Flint, J.Y. Terry, G.H. Presswell, G. Anderton, G.F. Pim, J. Madden, H.B. Collier, L.A. Smallwood, F. Slaymaker, M. Sutherland, S. Porter, Count M. DeBosdari, J. Jackson, W. Logan, J. Logan, J. McLean (1884); Metis scrip documents (36 pgs) issued to the descendants of Edward McKay (1885-1886); a dry mounted lithograph? depicting "Steamers at Medicine Hat Loading Ammunition and Stores", as initially published in the Illustrated London News (1885); personal letters (54) addressed to Phyllis Becker (1916-1933, undated); 10 En Avant newsletters from Alexandra High School (1937-1939); lithographic view of Medicine Hat (1887); geneological publication entitled "A Beveridge-McLeish Family History" (1992); municipal election material (ie. posters, campaign pamphlets and handouts, lapel buttons) from the civic elections for City Council and Public and Separate School Board Trustees from the elections of 1989, 1992, 1995 and 1998 (note that not all candidates are represented in this collection which was gathered by Archives staff) (1989-1998); ownership map of landholders, lease holders, electoral boundries, county lines (range and township numbered roadways), federal lands, parklands, raillines, canals etc for the year 1999 (June 1999); map showing disposition of lands in Alberta and BC (1915); desktop calendar titled "On The Trail" with photos by Kim Taylor of Maple Creek (1999); Empress Theatre cheque book (stubs only) indicating payments made (Nov. 1920-Apr.1921); premium catalogues for Nabob and Blue Ribbon coupon holders. Pictures merchandise redeemable for coupons alone, or coupons and cash (1963-64, n/d); copy of Medalta Potteries Conservation Study, March 1993, prepared by Simpson, Roberts and Wappel assessing the historical significance, resource inventory and a conservation strategy for site development (March 1993) (M2001.12.1); 551 photographs of various events that occurred in Medicine Hat, various views in and around Medicine Hat, and Medicine Hat's citizens (1883-[ca.1990]); 2 audio cassettes documenting the official opening of the Medicine Hat Museum (1967), and the official opening of the National Exhibition Centre (1978); 2 videotape cassette featuring the opening of the renovated museum and art gallery (1988), and the spring opening and awards presentation (1989). Chronology of area history, handwritten family histories, early correspondence to society (1950).

Medicine Hat Museum and Art Gallery

Edward McKay family fonds

  • MED med-224
  • Fonds
  • 1884-1886

The fonds consists of: Report re: "Medicine Hat Squatters" a copy of statements of claim for lands surrounding Medicine Hat (early squatters) for F.A. Mountain, W.P. Leacock, H. Pearse, H. Jordan, A. Malott, L.S. Fox, W.B. Butler, C. Flint, J.Y. Terry, G.H. Presswell, G. Anderton, G.F. Pim, J. Madden, H.B. Collier, L.A. Smallwood, F. Slaymaker, M. Sutherland, S. Porter, Count M. DeBosdari, J. Jackson, W. Logan, J. Logan, J. McLean; copied letters, documents and certificates (36 pgs) related to the issue of scrip to Caroline (widow), Alexander (son), Samuel (son), Maria (daughter), Jemima (daughter), Rachel (daughter), Emma (daughter), William Edward (son) and Arthur McKay, all decendants of Edward McKay (see history above); and an image of an early midwife.

McKay, Edward

Alex Oliver collection

  • MED med-251
  • Collection
  • [ca. 1887]-1926

The fonds consists of: a booklet entitled "Early History of the Medicine Hat Country" by J.W. Morrow (1923); O.S. share certificates (2) issued to Alexander Oliver for the Medicine Hat Petroleum Co. Ltd. (1926); poem re: Alex Oliver (undated); biography of Chief Crowfoot with attached envelope addressed to Mr. Oliver (undated); images of first nations peoples and artifacts.

Oliver, Alex

Public Archives of Canada collection

  • MED med-274
  • Collection
  • 1880

The fonds consists of: maps (2), showing Professor Macoun's route through the Northwest Territory, and enlargement of Cypress Hills area (1880); images of various views of early Medicine Hat and surrounding area, ranch life (1882-1944).

Public Archives of Canada

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