Fonds consists of personal and literary papers of Saskatchewan writer Sharon Butala, 1981-1987. The records are arranged in three series: Correspondence with cultural organizations, government agencies, media, friends, writers, and others (1981-1987); Publications by Sharon Butala (1985); and Writings and Drafts (1982-1987). The latter contains various drafts and manuscripts of a number of unpublished and published works including 'Sweet Time' (Herren, 1985), 'Country of the Heart' (Fifth House, 1984), 'Luna' (Harper Collins, 1988), and 'From the Heart'.

The fonds consists of financial district minutes and statements (1914-1924), and Ministerial Session minutes (1915-1925) from Shaunavon District of the Methodist Church.

The fonds consists of records generated by the Presbytery, its secretaries, committees and related bodies, in fulfillment of their responsibilities, as outlined in the Manual of the United Church of Canada.

Contents include minutes (1926-1951) and records of candidates for ministry (1946-1951).

The fonds, related to the Shortgrass Writers Guild, 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:
A.1997.1 (Shortgrass Writers Guild)
A.1997.1.1 - Ron Welgan making up Premium Swift Review, 1987
A.1997.1.2 - Hugh Henry, assembling Premium Swift Review, 1987
A.1997.1.3 - Open Stage, 1986-87
A.1997.1.4 - David Carpenter playing the banjo, Open Stage, 1986-87
A.1997.1.5 - Jeanette Unger at Open Stage, 1986-87
A.1997.1.6 - Open Stage, 1986-87
A.1997.1.7 - Kent Thompson at Open Stage, Heidi's Restaurant, 1987
A.1997.1.8 - Kent Thompson at Open Stage, Heidi's Restaurant, 1987
A.1997.1.9 - Reviewing submissions for short story contest at Heidi's Restaurant (Phyllis Nakonechy, Bob Jamieson, Kate Thompson, Colleen McBean), 1987
A.1997.1.10 - Reviewing submissions for short story contest at Heidi's Restaurant (Phyllis Nakonechy, Bob Jamieson, Kate Thompson, Colleen McBean), 1987
A.1997.1.11 - Reviewing submissions for short story contest at Heidi's Restaurant (Phyllis Nakonechy, Bob Jamieson, Kate Thompson, Colleen McBean), 1987

The fonds, related to the Shortgrass Writers Guild, 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:
Fonds contains correspondence to Premium Swift Review, from Caroline Heath, RJ Clark, Sharon Butala, copy of SK Education newsletter "Focus", document on a writing workshop, Stegner House Committee application to host writer's program, letter to Thistledown Press re: writer Dave Margoshes, letter to Saskatchewan Writers Guild re: funding, promotional material for Saskatchewan Writers Guild event, poster for a reading in SC by Rick Hills

The fonds consists of records generated by the Presbytery, its secretaries, committees and related bodies, in fulfillment of their responsibilities, as outlined in the Manual of the United Church of Canada.

Contents include minutes and correspondence.

The fonds, related to the Southwest Naturalists, 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:

-File # 1: Articles of Incorporation and Bylaws of ‘Southwest Naturalists’ (2 copies)
-File # 2: Executive Meetings: Minutes and related Reports and Communications; 1995-2003.
-File # 3: Miscellaneous; 1988-1993.

The fonds, related to the Southwest Saskatchewan Archaeological Society, 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:
-folder #1, S.W.S.A.S. 1995: newspaper clippings, correspondence, bulletins, etc. re: society activities, 1994 - 1995; biography of Kit Krozser, SaskPower archaeologist; SaskPower newsletters, 1994 - 1995; promotional material for Saskatchewan Archaeological Society's "Archaeology Caravan" at Doc's Town, 1995; article on Ruth and Fulton Heron; SWSAS meeting notice, 1995; text of a speech; statement of income and expenses from December 1994 to June 1995

-volume #1: Report On The 1992 and 1993 Field Seasons At The Swift Current Petroglyph Site, by Dr. A.P. Buchner and Dr. J.H. Steinbring, University of Winnipeg

-folder #2, Tyrannosaurus Rex: newspaper clippings re: death of Henri Liboiron; dinosaur bones discovered in Alberta; many clippings on Tyrannosaurus Rex discovered at East End; information on tours

-envelope #1, Photographs:

1-7: field trip to St. Victor petroglyphs at St. Victor, SK, 1984
8-12: field trip to Big Beaver Buffalo Effigy, at Big Beaver, SK, 1984
13-14: field trip to the Royal Saskatchewan Museum, 1992
16 - 17: taken on a field trip to an archaeological dig at Fort Battleford, excavating a foundation for a building, c. 1970s - 1990s
18 - 25: "Archaeology Caravan" display set up at Doc's Town, 1995
26 - 27: plesiosaurus dinosaur statue near Ponteix, 1996
28 - 32: St. Victor petroglyphs at St. Victor, SK, 1984
-statement of income and expenses from December 1994 to October 1995

-folder #3: newspaper clipping re:: archeological find by Ruth and Fulton Heron; Saskatchewan Archaeological Society Annual General Meeting, 1992; newspaper clippings re: archaeology; SAS membership cards for Al Brunsdon, 1980 - 1983; report, "An Analysis of the Lithic Collection from the Heron Eden Site: A Cody Complex Manifestation in Saskatchewan", 1993; SAS Chapter Assistance Claims; proposed changes to the constitution of the SWSAS, 1997; minutes, SWSAS meeting, April 10 1997

-folder #4 (formerly A.2003.2): newspaper clippings re: Al Brundson; photographs #31 to #40, field trip to Big Muddy in 1994; photograph #41, nautiloid fossil from ordovician age; photograph #42, 'mystery rocks' near Fort Walsh; information on archaeological excavations in Saskatchewan; reports on historical regions, such as Saskatchewan Landing, Battleford Trail; information about Clearwater Lake; SAS Human Resources Policy; reports on the Southwestern Saskatchewan Rock Art Project, 1993; newspaper clippings re: discovery of a plesiosaur near Ponteix; SWSAS income and expenses, June 1992 to May 1993; SWSAS meeting announcements; fundraising material for Eastend T-Rex Museum, 1994; SWSAS tour information; SWSAS statements of income and expenses, 1992 to 1994; Heritage Days and Arts and Craft sale at the SC Mall; SWSAS Membership List, 1992 - 1993; letter of support for the "Access to Archaeology" program, 1994; correspondence from SAS, 1994; SWSAS notice of meetings; educational material from SAS; newspaper clippings re: archaeology; journal, "Saskatchewan Archaeology", 1985; SAS Code of Ethics; "Chart of Geologic Time"

1992 - 1994

• Big Muddy tour 10 color photographs
  • newspaper clippings,
  • financial reports
  • meeting minutes
    • membership list
  • assorted photocopies
  • 1993 Southwest Sask. Rock Art project

The fonds, related to the Southwest Saskatchewan Archaeological Society, 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:

• Big Muddy tour 10 colour photographs
• Newspaper clippings
• Financial reports
• Meeting minutes
• Membership list
• Assorted photocopies
• 1993 Southwest Sask. Rock Art project

The fonds, related to the Southwest Saskatchewan Archaeological Society, were accumulated by the source.

The fonds, related to the Southwest Saskatchewan Writers Project, 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:
.1- Photo: K. Thompson, B. Jamieson, P. Nackonechy, Apr 1987
.2- Photo: Kent Thompson
.3- Photo: Open Stage, 1986 – 1987
.4- Photo: Open Stage, Brenda Niskala
.5- Photo: Open Stage, Rick Hillis
.6- Photo: Open Stage, David Carpenter
.7- Photo: Open Stage, Thelma Poirier
.8- Photo: Open Stage, Jeannette Unger
.9- Photo: Open Stage, Paul Christie
.10- Photo: Open Stage, Linda Christie
.11- Photo: Open Stage, Ron Welgan
.12- Photo: Open Stage, Stan Chopik
.13- Photo: Open Stage, Elsa Ellis
.14- Photo: Open Stage, Lois Simmie
.15- Binding, “Premium Swift Review: 1987, H. Henry, R. Welgan, R. Hillis”

The fonds, related to the Southwest Saskatchewan Writers Project, 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:

• Letter from Paul Wilson (SWG) re: resident writer for SC 1997 / 1998
• Photos – 14, Rick Hillis, Writer in Residence 1986 / 1987
• Book – Final Report – SC Writer in Residence Program 1997 – 1998 (2 copies)
  Submitted by Rod McIntyre
• Newsletter – FreeLance (SWG) Sept / Oct 1997
• SC Resident Writer Review Committee
• Handout – “The Business of Writing”
• Handout – “Notes on Structure”
• Handout – “Course description” Creative Re-Writing
• SC Resident Writer budget
• Literary Café Reading Series
• Objectives for Artist in Residence SC and Area
• SC Writer in Residence Report 1997
• SC & Area Residency Review Committee meeting
• Artist in Residence program application, procedures and guidelines