- SCM-RG-0002-003-008
- File
- 1978 - 2005
File includes membership register.
Swift Current Royal Purple Lodge Number 93
File includes membership register.
Swift Current Royal Purple Lodge Number 93
Series consists of history of the 8th Recce Regiment. Much of the information in this series was used to compile a history of the regiment. This information came from official and unofficial military documents and correspondence received from former soldiers responding to a request for information. Also includes some records relating to the Legion and its members in Swift Current. Series contains eight files: Letters received - History of 8th Recce Regt., Letters 8th Recce., Battle history, VIII Cdn. Recce Regt., 14th Light Horse, Unit history, Award recommendations, and Legion & 8th Recce.
Part of Swift Current Museum fonds
The fonds, related to the Quota Club, were accumulated by the source. No other information was captured at the time of transfer to the Swift Current Museum for records not generated by the Museum.
The content has not been professionally appraised, arranged, or described. The following is a basic listing of the unprocessed contents:
-program, Charter night March 1936; “Guest Log” 1938 – 1956 (wooden covers); duotang “Quota Club International Incorporated District Eleven Roster Revised 1954", contains names, phone numbers and occupations of all members in all cities in District 11 (inc. Manitoba, Alberta, and Saskatchewan); scrapbook containing photos, newspaper clippings from 1936 - 1960, list of Charter members: Gladys Andrews; Margaret Andrews; Lily Brooksbank; Muriel Cameron; Isabel Carmichael; Mildred Grinder; Ruby Klingman; Alda Lamm; Flora Law; Ruby Martin; Effie Marlatt; Gwen May; Florence MacWilliam; Marguerite MacWilliam; Alice Wik; and Marie Young, printed brochures for Quota Club International, two badges for the H.M.C.S. Minesweeper Swift Current (one bearing an image of the bulldog, Winnie); Swift Current brochure c. 1950s, campaign material to get Genevieve Begg elected as President of Quota Club International, a copy of Golden Furrows, other Quota Club material.
Photo list:
Women in newspaper photograph or headline: Mrs. E.J. White, Nan McNie, Heather McIntosh, Anne Morrison, Mrs. A.B. Elloitt, Jean MacKay, Mrs. P.J. Dean, Mrs. Verda Towne, Marie Young, Genevieve Begg, Dorothy McWilliam, Grace Atkinson, Maude Elliott, Constance Stark, Florence Latimer, Florence Desjardines, Mae Davidson, Beatrice English, Alice Belbeck, Mrs. A.P. Mckenzie, Reta Moran, Dolores Crisp, G.E. Agnott, Donna Booker, Jacquie Baxter
Women in 1981.x.2
Top row: Florence MacWilliam, Alice Wik, Maude Elliott, Flora Law (later Puckett), Alda Lamm, Frieda McIntyre, Greta McWilliam (later Whiteside), centre row: Gwen May, Effie Marlatt (later Biro), Dorothy McWilliam, Ruby Scott, Lily Brooksbank, Alice Mitchell, Mildred Grinder (later McKenzie), front row: Gertrude Keyl, Marie Young, Jean Webster, Agnes McKay
Quota Club
File contains poems, speeches, and a history of the Swift Current Royal Purple Elks.
Swift Current Royal Purple Lodge Number 93
Precis on MT repairs in the German army
File consists of a summary of mechanical transport repairs in the German Army dated April 1, 1945.
Part of Swanson family fonds
Series consists of 14 photographs and 4 drawings of members of the Swanson family. Most photographs are labelled either on the photograph or had a paper label with it in the original photo album. Drawings are of, presumably, Christian Swanson's parents and Julia (Johanneson) Swanson's parents. Also includes photographs of the paternal and maternal grandparents' homes in Tännäs, Sweden.
The fonds, related to the Swift Current Arts And Heritage Committee, Hoffman James Powley, Swift Current Community Arts Council, Swift Current Overture Concert Association, Swift Current Tourism Committee, and the Horseshoe Tourism Region, were accumulated by the source.
Series consists of records relating to regimental events apart from reunions and the 50th anniversary. Series contains four files: Louvigny, Concerts, Event programs, and Cards and invitations.
The fonds, related to the Kiwanis Club of Swift Current, were accumulated by the source. No other information was captured at the time of transfer to the Swift Current Museum.
The content has not been professionally appraised, arranged, or described. The following is a basic listing of the unprocessed contents:
-booklet, 'Fifty Years of Building', 1921 - 1971 (2 copies)
-booklet, 'Thirty More Years of Building, 1971 - 2001'
-program, Charter Night, 1979
-program, Silver Jublilee Programme, 1949
-program, Charter Night, 1971 (50th Anniversary)
-yearly Officers and Committees pamphlets: 1942, 1943, 1944, 1945, 1946, 1947, 1948, 1949, 1950, 1951, 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1969-70, 1970-71, 1971-72, 1972-73, 1973-74, 1974-75, 1975-76, 1976-77, 1977-78, 1978-79; photocopies: 1953-1955.
-copy of Newsweek from August 28 1944, a nine page script stapled inside, written and performed by Kiwanis members.
-3 laminated newspaper clippings re: Victory Bond sales drive.
-folder re: Annual Kiwanis Road Race, c. 1960s, containing: newspaper clippings; and two copies of the Kiwanis Kronicle (August 12 & 13 1985)
-documents re: relationship with Malta, Montana; document and programs for a dedication ceremony of Peace Marker #29 on the International Border at Monchy, 1957; student exchange with Malta, Montana; documents re: Canada - United States Goodwill Week; document re: Kiwanis Club Cairns or Peace Marker, and their locations; program for the "Dedication of Commemoration Plaque August 24, 1958"; newspaper clippings re: student exchange with Malta and Peace Marker Ceremony; photos re: Malta exchange; article re: Nixon with some International Kiwanis members; photo of SC Kiwanis Club members in the Kiwanis Park by Harold Kemp's memorial plaque; photo of Malta exchange students from 1977; list of Malta exchange students from 1957 to 1971.
-book, Kiwanis History, 1922-1948, a handwritten history of the organization, includes entries from each year until 1948; newspaper clippings; programs for Kiwanis events; photos of a Kiwanis parade float; an invitation for a "Historical Buffalo Dinner" in 1923; pages are blank from 126 - 298.
-scrapbook, Kiwanis material from 1949 when Charles Warren was president, including typed agendas; typed weekly bulletins; newspaper clippings from 1949; President's Report from 1949.
-booklet, 'Swift Current Kiwanis Club Park Committee Annual Report 1944 Copy No. 3', includes a written report and several photographs of the park in 1939 ("then" photos) and 1944 ("now" photos).
-booklet, 'Swift Current Kiwanis Club Park Committee Annual Report 1944 Copy No. 1', includes a written report and several photographs of the park in 1939 ("then" photos) and 1944 ("now" photos).
-booklet, 'Swift Current Kiwanis Club Park Committee Annual Report 1943 Copy No. 3', includes a written report and several photographs of the park in 1943.
-booklet, 'Swift Current Kiwanis Club Park Committee Annual Report 1942', includes a written report and several photographs of the park in 1942.
-booklet, 'Swift Current Kiwanis Club Agriculture and Rural Relations Committee Annual Report 1941 Copy #3', includes a written report and several photographs of the park in 1941.
-booklet, 'Swift Current Kiwanis Club Agriculture and Rural Relations Committee Annual Report 1940 Copy #3', includes a written report and several photographs of the park in 1940.
-folder entitled 'Club History'; photo of unidentified men raising a flag (U.S. and a Red Ensign) in a city other than SC; a handwritten page of notes for '50 Years of Building' booklet; a list of titled individuals and a date, including 'The Rt. Hon. Vincent Massey Jan.24/52'; a picture of Dr. James Patterson Whyte.
-duotang; containing copy of an article re: Kiwanis donation to RCMP, a Crime Prevention Unit trailer in 1979; photos of the presentation ceremony; photos of the trailer.
-3 copies of a laminated excerpt from The Sun newspaper, September 1 1971, p. 11-14.
-scrapbook, "Southwest Booster Ad-Keep"; newspaper ads re: Kiwanis Club presidents; a photo of Charlie Warren and Carl Sundquist; photos and clippings re: visit of Kiwanis Governor of Western Canada, George Bush; The Sun newspaper excerpt from Kiwanis Festival of Stars in 1978; programs for Charter Night and Installation Night in 1979; miscellaneous newspaper clippings for Kiwanis activities in 1979; photo of I. Hansen, B. Washington, J. Donnelley & A. Longmore; photo of Charlie Warren talking on the telephone; orange felt flag that reads "Toronto Convention 1979 // Assistant Sergeant At Arms"; agenda for two meetings of the Kiwanis Club of Prairie Pioneers from 1979; document entitled "A Proclamation To All Citizens Of Saskatchewan Who Have Faith in God Almighty As Creator And Sustainer Of Life"; letter to Aleri Scott (SC president from 1978-79) from Kiwanis International re: award; decorated document entitled "I am proud to be a Canadian"; the remainder of the book is blank.
-envelope, containing last will and testament of Eva Kemp, in which $1000 is bequeathed to the SC Kiwanis Club park, and a letter from Eva Kemp's executors
-2 copies of a laminated excerpt from Southwest Booster, June 3 1996, pg. 7-10.
-laminated excerpt from The Sun newspaper, October 17 1957, p. 11-2 & 7-8, (boundary marker ceremony).
-blue felt pennant, reads "Cleveland - Ohio Kiwanis International 40th Anniversary 1915-1955"
-cassette tape, '1 Kiwanis Talent Festival 1975'
-cassette tape, '2 Kiwanis Talent Festival 1975'
-cassette tape, '3 Kiwanis Talent Festival 1975'
-cassette tape, 'Kiwanis Talent Festival '76 (Radio Rebroadcast, C.K.S.W.)'
-cassette tape, 'Kiwanis Talent Festival 1976-77 Regional Finals Part I'
-cassette tape, 'Kiwanis Talent Festival 1976-77 Regional Finals Part II'
Accrual - November 9 2010
In downstairs framed storage:
Plaque, Swift Current Kiwanis Club – Vocational Agricultural Proficiency Award
Plaque, presented by Kiwanis International to KC of SC, Honorable Mention Club – Diamond Section Multiple Service Award, 1993 – 1994
Plaque, presented by Kiwanis International to KC of SC, Honorable Mention Club – Diamond Section Multiple Service Award, 1991 – 1992
Plaque, presented by Kiwanis International to KC of SC, Honorable Mention In The Silver Section Club Achievement Award, 1968
Plaque, Certificate of Appreciation presented to Kiwanis Club, for Ability Bowl IX, 1997
Framed certificate, Southwest Crisis Services thanks Swift Current Kiwanis, In appreciation of your donation to Duck Derby 1994
Plaque, presented by Kiwanis International to KC of SC, Honorable Mention In The Diamond Section Multiple Service Award, 1985 – 1986
Framed certificate, Salvation Army thanking KC of SC, 1990
Plaque, from Kiwanis Club of Midlands, ON to the KC of SC, 1969
Framed certificate, from Air Cadet League of Canada, presented to KC of SC, in appreciation of services rendered to 605 ‘Tarry’ Squadron
Framed certificate, from the KC of SC, certifying that Leonard B. Corrigan is an Honorary member of the club
Plaque, presented by Kiwanis International to KC of SC, Diamond Section Single Service Award, 1994 – 1995
Plaque, presented by Kiwanis International to KC of SC, Diamond Section Multiple Service Award, 1995 – 1996
Plaque, presented by Kiwanis International to KC of SC, Honor Club in The Diamond Section Single Service Award, 1986 – 87
Plaque, presented by Kiwanis International to KC of SC, Honor Club Diamond Section Multiple Service Award, 1988 – 1989
Plaque, presented by Kiwanis International to KC of SC, Honor Mention Diamond Section Multiple Service Award, 1989 – 1990
Plaque, presented by Kiwanis Club of Prairie Pioneers to KC of SC, on the occasion of their 60th anniversary
Plaque, presented by Kiwanis International, to KC of SC, Honorable Mention Diamond Section Multiple Service Award, 1990 – 1991
Plaque, from Kiwanis Club of Wascana, to KC of SC, in recognition of 75 years of Community Service
Trophy, Swift Current Kiwanis Club Junior Baseball Trophy for Annual Competition
In archival vault:
Volumes:
Vol. #1 – President’s binder, 2000 – 2001, contains President’s Summary by Emily Rempel; brochure of members and committees; correspondence; annual schedule of programs; photographs (see below); program, newspaper clippings, etc. from the Kiwanis International Peace Cairn Re-Dedication, June 10 2001; Malta Exchange; printed brochures; documents commemorating the 80th anniversary of the club in 2001, 1921 – 2001; guest book; newspaper clippings of other KC events in 2001, several presentations of cheques
Photos (including all A.2009.12 June 22 2009 accrual photographs)
103: rededication of Peace Cairn on the border between Canada and the USA, shared by KC of SC and Malta, Montana, June 10 2001
104: Emily Rempel, president of SC, and Laurel Enyeart, president of Malta, at the International Boundary marker
105 – 106: taken at International Boundary at the rededication of Peace Cairn, June 10 2001
107: unveiling of new plaque on Peace Cairn, Roy Bird, governor of the Western Canada district; Laurel Enyert, president of KC of Malta, Emily Rempel, president of KC of SC, and Jim Eversole, governor of the Montana district
108: Emily Rempel at Peace Cairn dedication
109: KC of the Prairie Pioneers at the Peace Cairn
110 - 111: Roy Bird, governor of the Western Canada district; Laurel Enyert, president of KC of Malta, Emily Rempel, president of KC of SC, and Jim Eversole, governor of the Montana district at a Flag Exchange
112: Peace Cairn decorated with Kiwanis Club banners
113 – 114: cake commemorating the rededication of the Peace Cairn
115 – 116: SC and Malta Kiwanis Members playing “Tug-of-War” game
117 – 120: KC of SC members at the Peace Cairn – back row: Wally Walker, John Leyshon, Jim Wallace, Hugh Caswell, Barry Cuthbert, Brad Wall, ?, Len Martinoski, Gilbert Bulin, Wally Pearson, Kevin Strangeland, sitting: Steve Krochak, Joan Krochak, Frank Smith, Emily Rempel, Allan Smith
121 – 136: photos taken at a banquet commemorating the KC of SC’s 80th anniversary, individuals in the photos include Betty McDougal, Don Forness, Emily Rempel, several images of the table setting, stage and KC display.
137 – 138: Kiwanis Float in a parade
139 - 146: KC of SC members at an event with other local service clubs, June 8 2001
147 – 154: Kiwanis Governor for Western Canada District visiting SC, speaking at a luncheon, Lenn Enns, Emily Rempel, and Les Matsalla are identified
155: three individuals at the attendance desk for the weekly luncheon meeting
156: Joan Krochak
157: MLA Brad Wall (later Premier)
158 – 162: unidentified Kiwanis members with individuals in a care centre
163 - 165: artist Noni Dornstauder
166 – 178: taken at KC of SC luncheon meetings, identified individuals include Barry Cuthbert, John (Jack) Wiebe, Lenn Enns, Emily Rempel, other individuals who are unidentified
Vol. #2 – President’s binder, 2001 – 2002, contains directory of members and committees; president’s report by Colin King; speeches and addresses; newspaper clippings about KC activities, several cheque presentations; obituary and eulogy for Ray Wiskar; correspondence; thank you cards from various individuals and organizations.
Vol. #3 – President’s binder, 2003 – 2004, contains directory of members and committees; president’s report by Barry Cuthbert; history of the SC Kiwanis Club; newspaper clippings about KC activities, especially the 2004 Frontier Days Parade which was organised by the KC; photographs (see below); thank you cards from various individuals and organizations.
Photographs:
Vol. #4. President’s binder, 2003 – 2004, contains directory of members and committees; president’s report by Dianne Miller; newspaper clippings about KC activities; obituaries of George Turner, Geoffrey Pardoe, Peder Myhr; correspondence, especially regarding the Kiwanis Sk8park and dentist Lawrence Reimer’s philanthropic journey to Ghana; thank you cards from various individuals and organizations; Western Canada District Midwinter Leadership Conference program; Aquatic Centre newsletter, 2005; program, guest book, etc. for Governor’s Official Visit, November 2004; correspondence; Kiwanis Club newsletter, October 2004; program, etc. for Installation Night, 2004; newspaper clippings pertaining to other community involvement of KC members.
Photographs:
214 – 224. photos from an Inter-Club golf tournament in Elbow, August 2005
225 – 227. photos from Western District KC Convention in Gimli, MB, August 2005
Vol. #5. President’s binder, 2007 – 2008, contains directory of members and committees; president’s report by Verna Lynne Knipfel; newspaper clippings about KC activities; programs for Kiwanis events and conventions; documents pertaining to the Kiwanis Western Canada District Annual Convention; obituaries for Frank Smith, Joe Lautsch and Esther Lewis; program for the 79th Annual SC and District Music Festival; other documents related to Kiwanis-supported causes, such as scholarships, science fair, Dr. Noble Irwin Healthcare, etc; program from 2007 Installation Night; thank you cards from various individuals and organization; final page is an outline of Kiwanis Club activities for the year.
Vol. #6. Kiwanis Club binder from 1997 – 2000; brochure outlining KC projects; newspaper clippings about KC activities, including several cheque presentations; blank postcards from Miami, Florida; correspondence pertaining to KC activities from; thank-you cards from various individuals and organizations; certificates awarded to KC; directory of members and committees, 1996 – 1999, Installation of Officers program, 1997; Governor’s Banquet and Social program, 1997; 79th Western Canada District Kiwanis International Convention program, 1997
Photos:
265 - 281. Kiwanis delegates at a convention in Miami, FL, 2000
282 - 293. Kiwanis Club Fun Olympics (Kiwanis Club members, children, and other volunteers put on the program for the local care homes)
294 – 295. Kiwanis Club volunteering at the Canadian Blood Services Donor Clinic, including Ray Wiskar, and Audrey and Al Scott
296 – 302. Kiwanis Club banners from different Kiwanis Clubs
303 - 320. Kiwanis Club Fun Olympics (Kiwanis Club members, children, and other volunteers put on the program for the local care homes)
321 – 323. Artist Noni Dornstauder at a KC meeting
324 - 326. KC 1999 – 2000 board of directors: (back row) Alan Smith, Frank Smith, Eleanor Corby, Betty McDougall (secretary), Len Martinoski, Bob L’Heureux, (front row) Greg Lemon (treasurer), Wally Pearson (past president), Dave Spencer (president), Emily Rempel (1st vice president), Colin King (2nd vice president)
Vol. #7. Kiwanis Club scrapbook, 1969 - 1977, contains newspaper clippings about KC activities; KC of Shaunavon Charter Night program, 1974; KC of Prairie Pioneers Charter Night program, 1979; KC of SC Installation Night program, 1979, 1980;
Photographs.
Vol. #8. Kiwanis Club scrapbook, 1960, newspaper clippings about KC activities, especially several articles about local theatre, Malta exchange, Road Race, etc.
Vol. #9. Kiwanis Club scrapbook, contains an original Charter Night program from 1921; The Western Canada Kiwanian newsletter, February 1932, message from James P. Whyte on the cover; programs for Historical Buffalo Dinner, 1923 and a Minstrel Revue, 1926; various KC documents from the 1920s; article on Dr. J.P. Whyte; Silver Jubilee program, 1941; newspaper articles about KC activities, c. 1940s to 1979; correspondence from other Kiwanis Clubs; letter pertaining to SC’s “V.E. Day” parade; letter from Member of Parliament T.J. (Thomas John) Bentley regarding food shipments to Europe and the dissolution of the United Nations Relief & Rehabilitation Association; letter thanking the KC for their expressions of appreciation at Newfoundland’s entry into Union with Canada; poster for the “New Finance Five Dollar Wildcat Investment Content”; letter pertaining to the 1948 budget; correspondence pertaining to the “Kiwanis Kapers” radio program; correspondence from the Kiwanis International head office in Illinois; text of an address by Gladstone Murray, delivered in Toronto, 1950; 1953 budget; letter pertaining to an incubator donated to the SC Hospital; program for the dedication ceremony for the Peace Cairn; program for the dedication of a Commemoration Plaque at Banff National Park, 1958; newsletter, Western Canada District News, 1958; correspondence regarding Kiwanis Park; campaign material for C.W. (Charlie) Warren’s bid for the office of District Governor-Elect; documents pertaining to Agriculture and Rural Relations Committee; thank you letters from various organizations to which the KC has given money; correspondence pertaining to the KC funding the change rooms at Elmwood Park, 1970; newspaper articles pertaining to the SC Junior Band’s trip to the CNE in Toronto in 1963; documents pertaining to the 50th anniversary of the KC of SC, 1971; summary of KC years 1973 – 1975; booklet, Fifty Years of Building, 1971.
Photographs.
Photographs removed from photo album 1 (album not kept):
372 - 373. Kiwanis Club members selling apples in the Apple Drive
Photographs removed from photo album 2 (album not kept):
428 - 446. Kiwanis Club banquet at the Horseshoe Lodge, date unknown, c. 1980s, Don Whiteman (430), Charlie Warren (432), Frank Smith (434) were present, the “Kiwanis Kords” band is on the stage
447 – 452. photos of a Kiwanis Club banquet, “from Padre Hall // 60th” written on the back of one
Photographs removed from album 3 (album not kept) (some duplicates removed):
460 - 470. Kiwanis Club New Years party at the Horseshoe Lodge, 1983 – 1984
Vol. 10, binder, contains a history of the original Kiwanis Club park, several photographs of the park’s development from 1939 – 1945, and the following reports:
Swift Current Kiwanis Club Park Committee Annual Report – 1945
Swift Current Kiwanis Club Park Committee Annual Report 1944
Swift Current Kiwanis Club Park Committee Annual Report 1943
Swift Current Kiwanis Club Park Committee Annual Report 1942
Swift Current Kiwanis Club Agriculture & Rural Relations Committee Annual Report 1941
Swift Current Kiwanis Club Agriculture & Rural Relations Committee Annual Report 1940
Swift Current Kiwanis Club Agriculture & Rural Relations Committee Report for Year 1939
Information about the history of the park, the previous growing season, new developments, finance, future plans, etc., and several photographs document the progress of the park each year.
Photographs:
Discrete photographs:
725 - 759. Described in database.
Images used in Kiwanis Club booklet “50 Years of Building” in the order that they appear, each in an envelope:
Other misc. Kiwanis Club photos:
Envelope #1.
Envelope # 2.
829 - 836. Kiwanis Club members spending time with older individuals in wheels chairs, perhaps care home residents, it appears that there was some kind or performance taking place
Envelope # 3.
860 - 865. unknown meeting, adults and children in the audience, a woman is speaking
866 – 869. St.John’s Ambulance First Aid course
Envelope # 4.
883 - 894. a KC event, the room is decorated like a carousel, only women are present
895 – 896. individuals outside on the Chinook Pathway
Envelope # 5.
897 – 898. children swimming
899 – 900. a group of children
901 – 903. children eating ice cream sundaes
Envelope # 6.
921 – 922. Junior Band playing at a KC banquet
Envelope # 7.
933 – 978. Kiwanis Club International convention banquet in SC, including photos of presentations, diners, and groups photos of unidentified individuals
Envelope # 8.
997 – 1000. KC members, including Lorne Uher and Emily Rempel, reading to young children at a day care or kindergarten class
Envelope # 9.
1001 – 1003. children’s event in the Saloon at Doc’s Town
1004 – 1006. children’s event at the Rec Centre
1007 - 1009. KC meeting at the high school
Envelope # 10.
1033 - 1036. KC members working on construction, painting and dry walling, renovations to the Safe Shelter
Envelope # 11.
1066 - 1073. KC members in the saloon at Fair Grounds, c. 1996
1074 - 1076. four KC members at the head table during a luncheon meeting, 1995
1077 - 1082. KC members cutting cake at both Wheatland and SC Malls, celebrating the SC Kiwanis Club’s 75th anniversary, 1996
Envelope # 12.
1117 – 1118. Junior Band performing at a KC meeting, perhaps at the 65th anniversary in 1986
Envelope # 13.
Envelope # 14.
Envelope # 15.
1196 – 1214. KC induction night, for 1996 – 1997, individuals include Dave Cyca and Bob Jamieson (1202)
Envelope # 16.
Envelope # 17.
Envelope # 18.
Envelope # 19.
1275 – 1313. “Sleeping Children Around The World” charity, each photo has three children who had received a bed kit through this charity, in each photo one of the donors is either the SC KC, or the Kiwanis Foundation of Canada
Envelope # 20.
Envelope # 21.
1323 – 1324. four young women holding test paper, three unidentified adults behind them
Photos not in envelopes:
Folder #1 (contains letters with accompanying photographs).
Envelope # 22.
Folder #2:
-letter, newspaper clippings, re: Charles Warren running in a race while he was a University student in Saskatoon, 1925
-thank you letters to KC
Kiwanis Club correspondence:
-invitation to KC 80th Anniversary Celebration, 2001
-letter from Don Nicholson outlining the events of his presidency in 1957, sent in 1972
-letter from Ridge Booker to Frank Smith, contains a photo of some KC members (#1348, Ridge Booker is second from the right), and information about Ridge’s visits to the KC of Tempe, Arizona
-invitation from the City of SC to a luncheon in honour of the visit of Saskatchewan Lieutenant Governor F.L. Bastedo
Folder #3:
Misc. Kiwanis Club documents:
-campaign material for Frank Smith, running for KC Lt. Gov. of Western Canada District
-KC membership list from 1921 – 1978
-KC membership list, 1921 – c. 1940
-history of the Kiwanis Club, started in Detroit in 1915
-newspaper except commemorating the SC KC’s 75th anniversary
-“Legion of Honor” certificate for J.O. Begg
-newspaper clipping on Cec Jackson and Don Whiteman
-Southwest Saskatchewan Traumatic Events Response Team brochure
-misc. negatives, of Ability Bowl, plaque on Peace Cairn
-Charter Presentation program for 1971, 50th anniversary of the SC KC
-2 copies of “Fifty Years of Building” booklet, 1971
-newspaper clipping, Ian Hay at a Salvation Army Christmas Kettle
-3 CDs of images
-SC KC committees and officers from 2002 – 2003
-copy of a newspaper clipping about Dr. J.P. Whyte
Discrete objects:
gavel, “Donated To S.C. Kiwanis Club // By Past Governor J.P. Whyte // 1933”
brass cup, “Swift Current // Kiwanis Club // 65th Anniversary // 1986 // Congratulations // Pat Smith // MLA”
wooden box, given to the SC Kiwanis Club as a thank you from the Southwest Crisis Services
Kiwanis Club of Swift Current
The fonds, related to the Cypress Rock & Fossil Club, were accumulated by the source. No other information was captured at the time of transfer to the Swift Current Museum.
The content has not been professionally appraised, arranged, or described. The following is a basic listing of the unprocessed contents:
Series 1:
Title: Treasurer’s records
Dates: 1970 - 1992
Extent: 5 cm textual records
Scope and content: Financial information 1970 – 1992; ledger; correspondence about rocks and gems; members directory 1969/73; receipt book; booklet “Saskatchewan Rockhounds”; booklet by Geological Survey Commission “Information for Collectors 1982”; pamphlet from Glendive, Montana; Gem and Mineral Federation of Canada; blank paper and envelopes with letterhead.
Series 2:
Title: Secretary’s records
Dates: 1960, 1966, 1983 - 1992
Extent: 15 cm textual records
Scope and content: series contains Gem and Mineral Federation of Canada newsletters, 1988-92; two Green’s Rock and Lapidary Ltd. catalogues; “Rockhound Roundup” newsletter 1989; correspondence; booklet by Geological Survey Commission “Information for Collectors 1988”; handwritten minutes 1983-1992; copies of the 1966 Constitution; Saskatchewan Archaeological Artifact Registration Program; “Cab & Crystal” magazine, 1990; North Dakota travel information; Alberta Palaeontological Society; Prairie Rock & Gem Society Constitution, 1960; Rocky Mountain Federation of Mineralogical Societies Show & Convention, 1988; blank paper and envelopes with letterhead.
Items: a wooden gavel, a butter knife, and a “Cypress Rock & Fossil Club” stamp.
Cypress Rock & Fossil Club
The fonds, related to a commercial bingo inquiry, were accumulated by the source. No other information was captured at the time of transfer to the Swift Current Museum.
The content has not been professionally appraised, arranged, or described. The following is a basic listing of the unprocessed contents:
-binder of printed papers
-53 audio cassettes
The fonds, related to Noble Irwin and the 8th Recce, were accumulated by the source over his military service lifetime. No other information was captured at the time of transfer to the Swift Current Museum.
The content has not been professionally appraised, arranged, or described. The following is a basic listing of the unprocessed contents:
1 - 8th Recce Jacket
2 – Ribbon bar (for right sleeve of jacket)
3 – Sleeve badges
Irwin, Noble
File consists of materials includes newspaper clippings relating to Lodge activities.
Swift Current Royal Purple Lodge Number 93
Part of Emil George Berg fonds
File includes newspaper clippings about Emil George Berg or that mention him, including the marriage announcement for George and Ida.
Museums Association of Saskatchewan - Prairie Trails Museum Network
Part of Swift Current Museum fonds
The fonds, related to the Museums Association of Saskatchewan - Prairie Trails Museum Network, were accumulated by the source. No other information was captured at the time of transfer to the Swift Current Museum for records not generated by the Museum.
The content has not been professionally appraised, arranged, or described. The following is a basic listing of the unprocessed contents:
-Minutes and financial information, 1998 - 2006; Carr McLean receipts for collection and archival supplies.
Swift Current Museum