Fonds consists of black-and-white and colour photocopies of Lawrence Hugh McTaggart's military documents, including two of his Canadian Army Soldier's Pay Books, handwritten information about McTaggart by his wife, and two photographs taken of photographs of McTaggart.
Fonds consists of black-and-white and colour photocopies of letters and telegrams to William John McTaggart's father about McTaggart being missing in action and taken prisoner of war, as well as copies of a telegram and letters to McTaggart, including one from the Caterpillar Club. Also includes handwritten information about McTaggart by his sister-in-law, a photocopy of an article about McTaggart's grandparents, and a photocopy of McTaggart's log book to be qualified as an air gunner. Also includes six photographs of 13 other photographs of McTaggart, some certificates, medals, and some photos from the Second World War.
The fonds, related to Lavinia Bishop (nee Brown), 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:
-October 30, 1899, from Gleich, AB to Assiniboia, SK, from her Father William Brown
-note dated March 25, 1885, to Lavinia
-empty envelope that reads "A letter written to my dear Grandma at the age of seven years by myself"
-envelope that reads "Relics of By-gone Days", containing small cards that often read "Jesse Bishop" and "Lavinia A. Brown" and "David A. Brown", a Christmas card sent from the front during World War I, from Austine C. Brown to the Brown family.
-two letters in an envelope, June 6, 1881 and May 11, 1882
-letter from Balhagerty, September 4, 1876, to "Gran"
-Christmas card, to Bishop family, from Austine
-note written by Lavinia Bishop, reference to a bag and a Sunday School class
-envelope with "Photos of Interest", photos of Lavinia's family and other people she remembered
-envelope reads "A cherished remembrance of the late Countess of Rothes who died February 10, 1886", a newspaper and a printed and handwritten prayer
-envelope reads "Letters of sympathy written by the late Countess of Rothes (Henrietta Anderson Morshead Leslie, 17th Countess of Rothes [1832-1886]) to our Father and Mother on the deaths of our Grandma & baby Brother"
-envelope reads "Letters of Business written by the late Countess of Rothes & her mother the late Dowager to my father Wm Brown"
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Henderson Brothers Hardware fonds
The fonds, related to the Henderson Brothers Hardware, 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.2005.4 (Henderson Brothers Hardware)
-receipts from Henderson Bros. Hardware, Harness, Plymouth Twine, in Webb, SK, from 1918 to 1919.
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Kiwanis Club of Swift Current fonds
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.
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Parte de Kiwanis Club of Swift Current fonds
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:
-Original Kiwanis Club Charter, 1921, contains list of members and occupations
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Parte de Kiwanis Club of Swift Current fonds
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
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The fonds, related to Robert Anderson, 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:
-Photocopy of a handwritten manuscript by Robert Anderson called “Discovering Spring Creek” about a region approximately 8 miles north of Abbey, SK; the chapters in the manuscript at entitled: Discovering Spring Creek; The South Saskatchewan River: Joy, Risks & Tragedy; The Christmas of ‘35; Chicken Every Sunday; Uncle Clarence’s Choppers; Turkeys; The West is Dead, My Friends; Prairie Harvest (poem); Night Trains Through Gladstone; Bennett Buggies and Anderson Carts; The Depression Syndrome; The War Years; To Light A Fire; 70 and Holding (poem) and City Livin’; On Reaching 75 (poem)
-Copies of a series of articles from the magazine ‘Western People’ called ‘Prairie Boys’ by Robert Anderson about growing up in southwest Saskatchewan, his mother’s cookbook, the Battleford Trail
-Photocopies of newspaper articles on the Saskatchewan Landing bridge
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The fonds, related to the Hovdestad family, 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:
-10 cards addressed to Louise Hovdestad ( Colleen Eliason, donor's mother)
-3 cards addresses to a father from his children (Lois, Orlando, Stanley, Dennis and Elmer)
-a letter from Francis in Saskatoon, SK to Sydney Olson (Colleen Eliason, donor's father?) in Stewart Valley, SK
-three black notebooks (the notebooks contain prose and poems in English and Norwegian)
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The fonds, related to the William Van Allen, 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:
Seven boxes of personal and financial documents:
Series 1: Personal papers, July 1919 – August 1920
Series 2: Personal papers; receipts and financial correspondence, ca.1922 – ca.1925
Series 3: Personal papers, correspondence, receipts, newspaper clippings, January 1, 1924 – ca. 1930
Series 4: Personal papers, receipts, correspondence, documents, ca.1914 – ca.1921, fl. 1919-21
Series 5: Personal papers, miscellaneous, ca. 1930
Series 6: Personal papers, correspondence, re: Liberal Party of Canada, ca.1910 – ca.1923
Series 7: Personal papers, correspondence, re: Farmers National Party, Maple Creek, June 1919 – July 1921
Series 8:
Discrete Volume 1: Portfolio For Attestations or Conduct Sheets
Folder Labeled 1916:
-primarily correspondence related to the development of William Van Allen's military career after returning from France
-letter to Minster of Militia and Defence, from William Van Allen, re: raising a battalion in the Swift Current region
-correspondence, re: William Van Allen's return to Canada in 1916, from Canadian Expeditionary Force
-correspondence, re: Mechanical Transport, as William Van Allen was Officer i/c Mechanical Transport
-correspondence, re: Horse Transport
-remittance from Smyth & Begg Barristers, Solicitors, Notaries, etc.
-letter from Liberal Party
-documents, re: Convention Committee, Cypress Constituency
-correspondence, re: Forestry Battalions
-correspondence, re: William Van Allen enlisting Cavalrymen for the Canadian Cavalry Brigades in France
-clipped packet titled: "Information Regarding The Personnel of the 100th Squadron Canadian Remount Depot"., pages of names and next of kin information
-Nominal Roll of Officers and Non-Commissioned Officers (NCOs) and men of the Canadian Squadron No. 3, Base Remount Depot, Dieppe
-Wine Card for Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR) Ocean Services
-correspondence, re: straw for sale
-several letters of introduction for William Van Allen, re: getting reinforcements for the Forestry Battalion
Summary: the letters in this folder chart William Van Allen's return from France in 1916, and his work recruiting Cavalry in the southwest Saskatchewan region.
Folder Labeled 1917:
-postcard with a photo of Camp Hughes (Manitoba), “my tent” and an arrow is drawn on the front, the back reads “Mademoiselle Vivian Van Allen” and “Ma Petite Canadien”
-Militia Orders from Ottawa, July 16, 1917
-Militia Orders from Ottawa, June 26, 1917
-correspondence, re: Transfer to 230th Forestry Battalion
-correspondence, re: William Van Allen organizing and raising a battalion
-correspondence, re: Forestry Battalion Draft and 230th Battalion, men who would join the former but not the latter, was a source of tension
-resignation letter from William Van Allen from the Canadian Expeditionary Force (CEF)
-correspondence, re: reinforcing company commanded by William Van Allen
-correspondence, re: claims for traveling expenses
-Canadian Pacific Telegram, to William Van Allen, re: Liberal candidates
-Militia Orders from Ottawa, June 12, 1917
-Militia Orders from Ottawa, June 1, 1917
-2 photographs of William Van Allen, 1917
-correspondence, re: movement of the Forestry Draft overseas
-newspaper clipping, re: Forestry Reinforcements winning the Major Hughes Cup
-cheque from the Bank of France
-correspondence, re: leave of absence
Summary: most of this correspondence is about William Van Allen's work recruiting a Forestry Battalion to be sent over seas, the tension caused when members of this Battalion do not want to be members of the 230th Forestry Battalion (unsure why), and his resignation from the CEF.
Folder Labeled 1918:
-chart listing the assets and liabilities of William Van Allen, 1921-23
-Bill of Sale for “good and chattels” from William Sydney Van Allen (father) to William Van Allen
-correspondence, re: stores of 'B' Squadron
-miscellaneous letters addressed to William Van Allen, from The Canadian Liberal Monthly, Legislative Assembly, ?? signature of Wilfred Laurier ??, Saskatchewan Minister of Agriculture, mostly vis-à-vis the Liberal party
-article from the Military Gazette, February 12, 1918, entitled "The Mental Crucifixion of Officers: The Government Should Act"
-certificate entitling William Van Allen to wear a War Service Badge, letter regarding it
-certificate certifying that William Van Allen resides in Shaunavon, and was registered for National Purposes June 22, 1918
Folder Labeled 1921-22:
-correspondence, re: bar-V-bar brand
-correspondence, re: Mons Star medal
-correspondence, re: organization of the militia in the Shaunavon region
-correspondence, re: a new Commission of the Peace, and Oaths of Allegiance
-William Van Allen’s resignation as secretary-treasurer of the Rural Municipality of White Valley
-correspondence, re: House of Commons candidate Neil McTaggart
-correspondence, re: Grain Growers Association
Folder Labeled 1923:
-documents, re: 14th CLH (7th Mounted Brigade), names of officers
-newspaper clipping, re: standing of Wheat Pool in each Constituency
-invitation to 'C' Squadron Banquet
-two letters recommending William Van Allen to positions if they become available
Folder Labeled 1930:
-newspaper clippings, re: 14CLH issues and events in Shaunavon, Saskatchewan
-other clippings, re: horse breeding, and 14CLH in general
-photograph from 1930, the unidentified individuals
-invitation for dinner and military ball
-obituary for William Van Allen’s mother, Rosa
-photograph of 6 men, William Van Allen is second from the right
-correspondence, re: a new Commission of the Peace, and Oaths of Allegiance
-poster for Hunter and Saddle Horse Meetings, William Van Allen is a speaker
-poster for Notice of Grant for a Poll, for Maple Creek Electoral Riding
-correspondence, re: C.A.F. Long Service medal
-Saskatchewan Liberal Association membership card
-correspondence from Cavalry Camp at Dundurn, Saskatchewan
-photograph, 14th CLH at Burdick Camp, 1929
-2 photographs taken at a military camp, men wearing CLH hat badges
-photograph of two rows of men in civilian dress, CLH officers
-photograph of men in military uniforms at a formal banquet, 1931
-program and ticket for Canadian Cavalry Association Annual Dinner in Montreal, 1931
-photograph of a line of men on horseback in civilian dress
-2 photographs of cars parked next to tents
-photograph of a house, tents pitched next to it
-photograph of a ranch
-documents, re: Militia Staff Course for William Van Allen, evaluation
-invitation to supper at Provincial Exhibition, Regina, Saskatchewan
-Saskatchewan Liberal Association membership card
-ribbon from Provincial Liberal Convention in 1931
-newspaper clipping, re: Officers of Association Opposing Compulsory Pool, 1931
-picture of William Lyon MacKenzie King
-letter from a Liberal MP in Eastend, Saskatchewan
-other miscellaneous correspondence to/from William Van Allen
Folder Labeled 1925:
-letter from the Federal Appeal Board, re: William Van Allen’s claim against the Department of National Defense
-obituary for William Van Allen's father
-correspondence, re: reorganization of reserve regiment, 14CLH
-correspondence, re: William Van Allen’s promotion to commander of 'C' Squadron
-correspondence, re: a new Commission of the Peace, and Oaths of Allegiance, 1927
Folder Labeled 1928:
-newspaper clippings entitled (excerpt)-'Service Men and Military Titles' and 'The Misfortune of Sectional Misunderstandings'
-sample of the letterhead used by the Farmers National Party between 1919 and 1928
-invitation to 'B' Squadron’s Annual Concert and Smoker
-invitation to 'A' Squadron’s Ball and Supper
-attestation card for Non-Permanent Active Militia of Canada, for William Van Allen’s son, born 1914
Folder Labeled 1929:
-photograph, men in military uniform sitting for the photo, William Van Allen is in the third row, third from the left, photo by W.J. Oliver (perhaps of the militia staff course)
-correspondence re: regimental funds for 'C' Squadron
-program/menu for a dinner at the Militia Staff Course, 1929
-correspondence, re: Militia Staff Course, William Van Allen passing
Folder Labeled 1931:
-correspondence, re: badges
-correspondence between William Van Allen and Major E.A. Devitt
-brief historical sketch of the 4th Hussars of Canada
-song lyrics from annual dinner at Officer’s Mess
-Militia Orders from Ottawa, September 23, 1931
-newspaper clipping, re: career of William Van Allen, mentions that he was appointed second in command of the 14CLH in 1929, and fully in command in 1930
Folder Labeled 1932:
-newspaper clipping from Shaunavon Standard, September 8, 1932
-postcard of “The Keep, or General View of Sandgate Castle”, built 1539-40, in England
Folder Labeled 1933:
-newspaper clipping from Regina Leader Post, 'Ask Grant For Horse Breeding Be Continued'
-photograph of William Van Allen and an unidentified man in front of a tent, printed in Regina, 1932
Folder Labeled 1915 (or “1912 –“):
-nominal roll of men who wish to transfer from 6th Fort Garry Horse to the Canadian Remount Depot
-correspondence between CEF and Canadian Remount Depot
-photo of three men on horses, (L to R) William Van Allen, Lieut. Col. Henrix, and Quarter Master Dyer
-correspondence, re: withdrawing Canadian Remount personnel from Dieppe (2 copies)
-clipped packed titled 'Information Regarding the Personnel of the 100th Squadron Canadian Remount Depot', list of names and next of kin
-document titled 'Canadian Expeditionary Force/2nd Divisional Remount Depot/Nominal Roll of Officers, Non-Commissioned Officers and Men'
-3 Christmas cards from 14CLH
-document titled Annual Drill Pay-List of B Squadron 27th L.H. at Sewell Camp, MB
-correspondence, re: examination of overseas contingent
-travel documents, receipts and telegrams (related to overseas contingent?)
-invitation to Annual 4th Hussars of Canada Dinner
-correspondence, re: transfers of clothing and equipment in 'B' Squadron to Lieut. T. Francis
-correspondence, re: transfers of clothing and equipment in 'B' Squadron from WVA to Lieut. T.W. Hutcheson
-correspondence, re: cleaning of rifles
-correspondence, re: Austrian reservists drifting out of the country
-documents, re: classification of remounts
-correspondence, re: financial deficiencies for 'B' Squadron
-receipts for Empress Hotel, Shaunavon, Saskatchewan
-correspondence, re: shortages in supplies
-correspondence, re: lost horse
-Nominal Roll of 'B' Squadron, 27 Light Horse
-correspondence, re: 27LH volunteers
-receipt from Hotel Kennedy
-correspondence, re: 1911 census
-2 receipts from Laughlin & Eckert, Shaunavon, Saskatchewan
-daily orders, August 19, 1914
-letter from Moose Jaw law firm, 1910
-correspondence, re: Liberals of Gull Lake, Liberal Party
-correspondence, re: application for promotion to rank of Major, denied
-photograph of Remount Depot, 1st Canadian Expeditionary Force
-photo of William Van Allen, as a Captain, on a postcard
-paybook for use on active service
-photograph of William Van Allen and an unidentified man, on a postcard, sign in photo reads “Capt. Van Allen/Adjutant/Canadian Remount Depot”
-2 postcards of France, sent to Canada in 1915
-newspaper clipping, re: William Van Allen promoted to Major in Remount Dept.
-correspondence, re: Hautot Base Remount Depot, 1915
-correspondence, re: return of Canadian Remounts from France, as well as horses
-correspondence, re: Colt revolvers, woolen gloves
-correspondence, re: subsistence allowance claims for Officers
-document titled 'Orders By Lieut. Col. Wm. Hendrie, Commandant, Hautot Base Remount Depot', 1915
Series 9:
Discrete Volume 2: untitled
Clipped packet, untitled
-documents, re: cash prize for best Calvary horse, 1931
Clipped packet titled: Cav. Assns. 1930-31
-correspondence between Canadian Cavalry Association and 14th CLH, 1930
-program for the general meeting of the Canadian Cavalry Association, October1930
-documents pertaining to a competition to support “the raising of a good type of cavalry horse in Canada”, several Canadian Calvary regiments involved
-individual members of the Canadian Calvary Association, 1930-31
-report of Honourary Secretary from the Canadian Calvary Association, 1930-31
-correspondence between William Van Allen and The United States Calvary Association, 1930, re: journal subscription
-letter from CCA congratulating William Van Allen on his promotion to O.C. of the 14th CLH
-letter, re: Saskatchewan Cavalry Assoc. trophy
-letter, re: funding for Militia training during the depression
-correspondence between William Van Allen and Major E. A. Devitt, honourary secretary of the CCA
-financial statement – Officer’s Mess – Fourth Hussars of Canada – 1st July 1930 to 1st August 1931
-correspondence, re: Merritt Cup competition
-pamphlet on CCA prize competitions, 1931
-scores from Merritt Cup competition
-pamphlet, re: CCA resolutions (rules), 1931
Clipped packet, untitled
-letter, re: annual training, 1931-32, cash prizes for Cavalry
-Dominion Department of Agriculture Remount Competition
-correspondence between William Van Allen and Mayor of Gull Lake, Saskatchewan, re: accommodations for tactical exercise at Gull Lake
-other correspondence, re: tactical exercise at Gull Lake, Saskatchewan
-Merritt Challenge Cup results for 14 CLH, 1931
-documents, re: Sports Day at Gull Lake, Saskatchewan, 1931
-Regimental Orders for 14th CLH, from William Van Allen
-bill of lading for supplies, 1931
-correspondence, re: staff ride for 14CLH officers
-correspondence, re: funding for 1931 Militia training
-correspondence, re: exercise at William Van Allen’s home, May 1931
Clipped packet titled: Royal School 1927-31
-correspondence, re: Royal School of Cavalry (RSC), Camp Hughes, MB
-documents, re: training at Gull Lake, Saskatchewan, 1928
-applications to attend RSC
-correspondence, re: formation of a provisional School of Cavalry at Shaunavon, Saskatchewan
-letter, re: Dr. I. B. Noble (veterinarian) attending a course at RCS
-correspondence, re: attendance, and candidates for attendance, at the RCS
-documents, re: Royal Schools of Instruction (syllabus, info re: clothing, books, etc.)
Clipped packet titled: Cadets 27-28
-letter, re: affiliation between cadets of Swift Current, Maple Creek, and Shaunavon, Saskatchewan with 14CLH
Clipped packet, untitled
-letter, re: rifle safety procedures
-letter, re: recent exercise in Regina, 1931
-miscellaneous letters from William Van Allen, many regarding a staff training course, a tactical exercise at Gull Lake, Saskatchewan September 1931, training in general.
Clipped packet titled: A.G. 1930-31
-correspondence, re: Dundurn Camp, 1930
-correspondence, re: promotions
-correspondence, re: store shortages (theft?)
-correspondence, re: visitors from Regina headquarters to Shaunavon, Saskatchewan
-correspondence, re: Long Service medal
-correspondence, re: safety precautions
-correspondence, re: attestation cards
Loose leaf document, re: Annual Training, 1931-32, 14 CLH
Clipped packet titled: C – 1926
-Annual Drill Pay-List of 14th CLH C. Squadron at Gull Lake, Saskatchewan
-expense claim form
-other financial information from 'C' Squadron
Clipped packet titled: C – 1927
-correspondence, re: finding a new squadron commander for 'C' squad, discussion of William Van Allen as a replacement for Capt. Trangsrud who cannot continue as squadron leader, owing to ill health.
-references to Squadron 'C'’s 1926 financial statement
-documents, re: transference of Squadron leader from Trangsrud to Van Allen (financial info, transfer of stores, etc.)
-document, re: 14CLH boxing bout
Clipped packet titled: C – 1928 – 29- 30
-documents with receipts and expenses
-correspondence, re: financial statement
-correspondence, re: Regimental funds, 1929
-handwritten letter to William Van Allen, re: application to Royal School
Clipped packet titled: C – 1931
-correspondence, re: Small Arms School
-correspondence, re: safety precautions
-correspondence, re: attestation cards
-correspondence, re: Trooper G. Begg attending a camp
-correspondence, re: Corp. D.W.L. Greenlay, and failed examinations
-other miscellaneous correspondence from 1931, 'C' Squadron
Clipped packet titled: B 1927
-correspondence, re: injured trooper William MacKay and compensation
-correspondence, re: Strength Return for Half Year Ending June 30, 1927
-Cash Debit / 'C' Vouchers
-correspondence, re: Squadron 'B' of the 14CLH
-correspondence, re: command of the 'B' Squadron, pertaining specifically to Capt. H.B. Sills and Capt. Sharpe
-correspondence, re: transfers of stores
-correspondence, re: Officers who require waivers
-correspondence ,re: Annual Inspection and Classification of Signallers
-documents, re: Royal School of Cavalry
-letter, re: 25 pairs of breeches, Squadron 'B' Clothing
-correspondence, re: Horse Board
-correspondence, re: Provisional school at Swift Current, Saskatchewan
-correspondence, re: annual inspection of arms, clothing and equipment
-correspondence, re: Squadron 'B' regimental funds
Clipped packet titled: B 1928
-correspondence, re: repairs to Sports Cup, and receipt from Park Hardware, Swift Current, SK
-correspondence, re: Long Service Medals
-correspondence, re: A/Cpl R.R. Scott, medical information
-correspondence, re: Royal School of Cavalry at Calgary, AB
-financial information re: 'B' Squadron
-correspondence, re: Cpl Harry Wilson, medical information, reimbursed for $5.40
-correspondence, re: supplies (saddles, guns and ammunition)
-correspondence, re: service rolls
-correspondence, re: Long Service Medal
-correspondence, re: Military Ball
-correspondence, re: dress regulations
-correspondence, re: rental of Armoury
-correspondence, re: Regimental Badge
Clipped packet titled: B 1929
-correspondence, re: Regimental Ball
-correspondence, re: discharge of Sgt. Shorting
-correspondence, re: Efficiency Cup
-correspondence, re: Annual Training, 1929
-correspondence, re: visit from Lt. Col. Greenlay to Swift Current, Saskatchewan
-correspondence, re: regimental ties
-correspondence, re: visit from the Governor General
-correspondence, re: camp at Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, 1929
-correspondence, re: Pilot Officer H.R. Carefoot
-other miscellaneous correspondence
Clipped packet titled: B 1930
-documents, re: discharge of A/Sgt. H.R. Carefoot
Clipped packet titled: B 1931
-correspondence, re: treatment of correspondence
-financial information from the Regiment
-correspondence, re: provisional appointment of Captain J.H. Sills as head of the 'B' Squadron
-correspondence, re: Small Arms School at Scarcee
-correspondence, re: promotion of NCOs
-correspondence, re: attestation cards
-correspondence, re: safety precautions
-correspondence, re: oaths of allegiance
-correspondence, re: Regimental Sports Cup competition at Gull Lake, Saskatchewan
-correspondence, re: Gen. Tuxford as honourary Lt. Col.
-correspondence, re: promotion of Acing Sergeant E.F. Lindstrom
-correspondence, re: attendance at Royal School of Cavalry
Clipped packet titled: A – 1927
-Capt. M.J. Graham is captain of the 'A' Squadron
-correspondence, re: inspection of clothing and equipment
-correspondence, re: Capt. M.J. Graham’s transfer to reserve regiment
-correspondence, re: provisional school in Maple Creek, Saskatchewan
-correspondence, re: successor to Capt. M.J. Graham as commander of 'A' Squadron, recommendation for Lieut. W.E. Jefferson
-correspondence, re: transference of command of 'A' Squadron from Capt. M.J. Graham to Lieut. W.E. Jefferson
Clipped packet titled: A – 1928
-correspondence, re: transference of command of 'A' Squadron from Capt. M.J. Graham to Lieut. W.E. Jefferson, including transference of stores, training manuals and administrative books, finances
-correspondence between Jefferson and Greenlay, regarding 'A' Squadron
-correspondence, re: Canadian Pattern Saddles
-correspondence, re: caretaker of the Maple Creek Armoury
-correspondence, re: Service Rolls
-correspondence, re: Lieut. Beesley as acting officer in charge of the Maple Creek Armoury, in Jefferson’s stead
Clipped packet titled: A – 1929
-correspondence, re: Lieut. Beesley as acting officer in charge of the Maple Creek Armoury, in Jefferson’s stead
-correspondence, re: financial statements, finances, of 'A' Squadron, 1928-29
-correspondence, re: camp at Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan
-correspondence, re: medical certificate
-correspondence, re: trouble with Lieut. Beesley
-miscellaneous correspondence regarding 'A' Squadron, and Jefferson
-correspondence, re: dance at Swift Current and Maple Creek, Saskatchewan
-correspondence, re: retirement of unqualified officers
Clipped packet titled: A – 1931
-correspondence, re: transfer of Lieut. Beesley to the 2nd Reserve Regiments
-correspondence, re: attestation cards
-correspondence, between Jefferson and William Van Allen, re: operations of the Squadrons
-correspondence, re: candidates for the Royal School of Cavalry
Series 10:
Discrete Volume 3: Scrapbook
-clippings, re: William Van Allen, life, career and death
-photograph of Officers of the 14 CLH, with names
-photograph of William Van Allen
-document titled “Inward Movement Of Troops To Dundurn Camp”
-letters, re: William Van Allen’s troop’s journey from BC to Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON
-newspaper clippings about William Van Allen; 16/22 Saskatchewan Horse Regiment; Saskatchewan Horse Regiment in Niagara-on-the Lake. 1941
-photograph of William Van Allen in military dress, unit marching, tents in a camp (all likely taken at Niagara camp)
-composite photographs of Officers of the 16/22 SHR, with names
-clippings, re: transference of SHR from Weyburn to Vancouver
-photograph of William Van Allen, Miss Mary Forbes-Reid, and Major J.D. Smith
-photograph of William Van Allen and a woman, perhaps his wife (Vivian?)
-clippings, re: Mrs. T. O. Turner, president of women’s auxiliary
-pamphlets from events while 16/22SH were in Sherbrooke, Quebec
-clippings, re: 16/22SH in Sherbrooke, Quebec
-clippings, re: 16/22SH in Vancouver, Nanaimo
-photograph of William Van Allen and 3 other officers playing cards
-photograph of William Van Allen and a woman on the steps of “The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa” building
-article titled “And They Played The Van Allen March” (bagpipe song named after him)
-clippings, re: 16/22SH involvement in World War II
-clippings, re: 16/22SH in Ottawa
-clipping titled “Saskatchewan’s Horseless Horse ‘Travellingest’ Unit in Canada”
-clippings, re: 16/22SH’s traveling to different stations in Canada
-photographs of a regiment with bagpipes
-clippings, re: William Van Allen’s retirement
-certificate from Climax Board of Trade, Climax Saskatchewan
-nominal roll titled “Record of Men and Women Who Served In War – 1939-1945 from Shaunavon District”
-nominal roll titled “20 Army Tank Regt. (16/22 Sask Horses) Disbursement”
-certificate for the 50th Anniversary for the 14CH, April 1, 1910 to April 1, 1960
The fonds, related to Justina Todd (nee Wieler), 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:
-School exercise books from Grades 4 to 6, ca. 1932-34.
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Success Village School District Number 2053 fonds
The fonds, related to the Success Village School District Number 2053, were accumulated by the creator. 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:
Volume #1. Minute book of Success Village School District No. 2053, 1921 to 1936
Volume #2. Account book of Success Village School District, 1909 to 1932
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Parte de Emil George Berg fonds
File contains correspondence from George to his wife Ida and to his son Ingval, all written in Norwegian. The item that has "Taken from a German prisoner" on the back was likely not written by George, and it is unknown how it arrived in his possession.
Museums Association of Saskatchewan - Prairie Trails Museum Network
Parte de 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.
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The fonds, related to George Schofield, 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 list of plays suitable for production by the CCYM Saskatchewan section; "Repertory Bulletin/Theatre of Action", a catalogue of short plays with leftist themes; handwritten speech on Socialism, supporting the Liberal party; letter to the Bureau of Labor and Public Welfare inquiring about payment for two workers, Fay Dudley and Lloyd Schneider; financial report for C.C.F. Saskatchewan; letter to all members of the Saskatchewan Commonwealth Youth Movement; registration for form of organizations for the CCFYM; speech written on stationary from Jeffries's Drug Store in Regina, SK about the CCF cause, author unknown; letter to George Schofield from H.F. Hughes, re: joining a CCF committee and the danger of Communist factions; letter to George Schofield from H.F. Hughes, Activity Secretary, 1937; document on how to organize a Cooperative Youth Movement Unit; handwritten documents bearing local announcements, including J.S. Woodsworth speaking at the Lyric Theatre in Swift Current, SK; open letter to all farmers in the Drouth [Drought] area, from George Schofield, secretary of the Drouth [Drought] Conference Coordinating Committee, 1937; letter from the Bureau of Labour and Public Welfare to all Municipal Secretaries, re: General Instructions and Regulations, Municipal Direct Relief Administration, 1936-1937; C.C.F. Saskatchewan section Directive Board meeting agenda, 1936 (2 copies); correspondence between George Schofield and F. Eliason of United Farmers of Canada, re: a meeting held by the U.F.C. whereat members of the D.C.C.C. (Drouth Conference Co-ordinating Committee) were not invited; documents entitled "How To Form a Lodge of the United Farmers of Canada" and an "Organizer's Report Form"