This collection includes Howdy McPhail’s aerial photographs, predominantly of individual farms and views of towns and cities. Some images are of specific landmarks, scenic views, or fauna. All images are identified and a majority are dated. A second accrual contains examples of printed calendars and postcards that were sold by McPhail, as well as some correspondence and other business documentation. Images used in an exhibition curated by Helen Marzolf were added in 2018. Further accruals of correspondence, order forms, negatives and prints were interfiled in Series B.
Posed photograph of young Doukhobor family. The father holds a small child; the mother and two small children stand. On back: Doukhobor family/photo by Wride/Kamsack".
Posed photo of a Doukhobor family; parents Fedya (Fred) N. Storgeoff and Tatiana Storgeoff seated. Daughter Nellie Gleboff and husband Peter W. Gleboff standing (left) with Fedya's nephew Walter G. Storgeoff center, and daughter Kate Storgeoff on the right /photo by Wride/Kamsack". Image was likely taken around the time of Nellie and Peter's wedding in 1922.
Walter C. Murray is seen standing with two young girls in front of the "Pioneers Hall" for the photo. Others folks are seen in the background looking on.
Seven men are seen standing in a line in front of seven women in ethnic dress, they are outdoors in front of a building named the "Pioneers Hall." Many are seen in the background looking on.
