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Membership cards, correspondence, other personal documents

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions54501
Part Of
Kidney family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of a copy of published poetry booklet, "Wide Horizons" by Edna Jaques, gifted to Maud Kidney by Mina Lager [?] in 1952; three of Maud Kidney's membership cards for the Senior Friends Club in Banff between 1965 - 1971 and two membership cards for the Southern Alberta Pioneers and Old T…
Date Range
1952
1965 - 1970
1971
1973
1974
1977
Reference Code
M74 / I / C / 1
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Organization record
Private record
Part Of
Kidney family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M74 / V324
Series
M74 / I : Maud (Woodworth) Kidney records
Sous-Fonds
M74
Sub-Series
M74 / I / C : 1951 - 1977
Accession Number
798
3109
2016.8581
Reference Code
M74 / I / C / 1
GMD
Textual record
Organization record
Private record
Date Range
1952
1965 - 1970
1971
1973
1974
1977
Physical Description
1 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of a copy of published poetry booklet, "Wide Horizons" by Edna Jaques, gifted to Maud Kidney by Mina Lager [?] in 1952; three of Maud Kidney's membership cards for the Senior Friends Club in Banff between 1965 - 1971 and two membership cards for the Southern Alberta Pioneers and Old Timers Association from 1966 and 1973; correspondence sent to Maud Kidney from the Southern Alberta Pioneers and Old Timers Association re: 1967 events; a letter to Maud from Brad Kilb thanking Maud for her help with a research paper; a letter from J.A. Fleming inquiring about the history of the Banff Springs Hotel fire in 1912; other personal letters; handwritten biographical notes about Maud Kidney; and a scanned copy of a 1977 article discussing Maud's life and recent funeral service.
Name Access
Kidney, Maude
Jacques, Edna
Grayson, L. Stuart
Southern Alberta Pioneers and Old Timers Association
Kilb, Brad
Fleming, J. A.
Glockling, Patricia
Stevens, Marylou
Silicz, Julieanne
Subject Access
Poetry
Community life
Club
Biography
Membership
Obituary
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Calgary
Edmonton
Language
English
Category
Family and personal life
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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News clippings scrapbook

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Part Of
Kidney family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of one scrapbook [contents possibly compiled by Maud Kdney] containing ca. 80 news clippings [roughly half loose in scrapbook] mostly from the Calgary Herald and Crag and Canyon newspapers, and one blue pamphlet for a local awards night for the Bow Valley Minor Hockey League in 1972. …
Date Range
1927
1938
[ca. 1940 - ca. 1950]
1956
[ca. 1960]
1962 - 1966
1969
[ca. 1970]
1972
Reference Code
M74 / I / C / 2
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Scrapbook
Textual record
Newspaper clipping
  1 image     1 Electronic Resource  
Part Of
Kidney family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M74 / V324
Series
M74 / I : Maud (Woodworth) Kidney records
Sous-Fonds
M74
Sub-Series
M74 / I / C : 1951 - 1977
Accession Number
2016.8581
Reference Code
M74 / I / C / 2
GMD
Scrapbook
Textual record
Newspaper clipping
Date Range
1927
1938
[ca. 1940 - ca. 1950]
1956
[ca. 1960]
1962 - 1966
1969
[ca. 1970]
1972
Physical Description
3 cm of textual records (1 scrapbook : 38 pages ; 30 x 36.5 cm)
Scope & Content
File consists of one scrapbook [contents possibly compiled by Maud Kdney] containing ca. 80 news clippings [roughly half loose in scrapbook] mostly from the Calgary Herald and Crag and Canyon newspapers, and one blue pamphlet for a local awards night for the Bow Valley Minor Hockey League in 1972. Clippings pertain to numerous topics of local interest including a visit to Banff by governor General Georges Vanier in 1960 and an article on the Simpson Sisters from 1938, as well as obituaries and other personal news announcements.
Notes
Some dates are estimates provided by the Processing Archivist
Item has been placed in sub-series M74 / I / C : 1951 - 1977 due to large volume of contents falling within or near this date range. Loose items within scrapbook have been kept in original order to maintain context
Name Access
Kidney, Maude
Simpson, Margaret
Simpson, Mary (Hallock)
Vanier, Georges
Crosby, Lou
Subject Access
Skating
Obituary
Sports
Hockey
Newspaper
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Calgary
Access Restrictions
Copyright restrictions may apply
Reproduction Restrictions
Copyright restrictions may apply
Language
English
Conservation
Use caution when handling as there are many loose materials
Category
Family and personal life
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Electronic Resources
Images
thumbnail
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Whyte Museum and Eric Harvie Theatre Scrapbook

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Part Of
Kidney family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of one scrapbook, mostly empty, containing ca. 48 newspaper clippings, a pamphlet re: the Banff Elementary School Spring Concert in May 1969, and a signed original sketch by Peter Whyte. Content pertains to the openings of the Whyte Museum Archives and the Harvie Theatre in Banff, Pet…
Date Range
1959
1968
1969
Reference Code
M74 / I / C / 4
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Scrapbook
Textual record
Drawing
  1 image     1 Electronic Resource  
Part Of
Kidney family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M74 / V324
Series
M74 / I : Maud (Woodworth) Kidney records
Sous-Fonds
M74
Sub-Series
M74 / I / C : 1951 - 1977
Accession Number
2016.8581
Reference Code
M74 / I / C / 4
GMD
Scrapbook
Textual record
Drawing
Date Range
1959
1968
1969
Physical Description
4 cm of textual records (1 scrapbook : 18 pages ; 30 x 37 cm)
Scope & Content
File consists of one scrapbook, mostly empty, containing ca. 48 newspaper clippings, a pamphlet re: the Banff Elementary School Spring Concert in May 1969, and a signed original sketch by Peter Whyte. Content pertains to the openings of the Whyte Museum Archives and the Harvie Theatre in Banff, Peter and Catharine Whyte, Senator Donald Cameron and Margaret Greenham.
Name Access
Cameron, Donald
Greenham, Margaret
Whyte, Peter
Whyte, Catharine
Subject Access
Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies
Heritage
Tourism
Concert
Music
Art
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Access Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Conservation
Many items in scrapbook are loose, handle with caution
Category
Arts
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Electronic Resources
Images
thumbnail
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Forest Kidney documents and correspondence

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Part Of
Kidney family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 18 textual records pertaining to Forest "Pop" Kidney's involvement with local businesses, clubs and events in Banff. Includes membership cards for the Senior Friends Club in Banff; newspaper articles pertaining to Forest Kidney's election as President of the Calgary branch of the C…
Date Range
[ca. 1950 - ca. 1955]
1955
[ca. 1960]
1963 - 1966
1969 - 1971
1974
1977 - 1979
2008
Reference Code
M74 / II / C / 1
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Private record
Organization record
Newspaper clipping
Part Of
Kidney family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M74 / V324
Series
M74 / II : Forest Kidney records
Sous-Fonds
M74
Sub-Series
M74 / II / C : 1951 - 2008
Accession Number
3109
2016.8581
Reference Code
M74 / II / C / 1
GMD
Textual record
Private record
Organization record
Newspaper clipping
Date Range
[ca. 1950 - ca. 1955]
1955
[ca. 1960]
1963 - 1966
1969 - 1971
1974
1977 - 1979
2008
Physical Description
0.5 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of 18 textual records pertaining to Forest "Pop" Kidney's involvement with local businesses, clubs and events in Banff. Includes membership cards for the Senior Friends Club in Banff; newspaper articles pertaining to Forest Kidney's election as President of the Calgary branch of the Canadian Restaurants Association, his involvement with the Banff Shrine Club, his attendance to a reunion of the 51st Battalion in World War I, an interview which Forest Kidney participated in discussing the Calgary Stampeders sports team, and his obituary; certificates which name Forest Kidney as an honorary member of the Canadian Restaurants Association the Knights Templar Orphans' and General Welfare Fund; a certificate for completing an effective speaking course; a certificate for donating to the Shriners Hospitals for Crippled Children; a mailing list and notes discussing the 51st Howitzer Battery Association reunion in 1977; and printed copies of World War I documents from Library and Archives Canada pertaining to Forest Kidney's military service.
Name Access
Kidney, Forest H. (Pop)
Stafford, Edward
Bowmaster, H. F.
Banff Shrine Club
Canadian Restaurant Association
Subject Access
Awards
Community events
Businesses
World War I
Military
Sports
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Calgary
Language
English
Category
Family and personal life
Military
Commerce and industry
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and potentially offensive content. Read more.

Correspondence, news articles, Banff hockey

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Part Of
Kidney family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of scanned and original copies of newspaper clippings, a full copy of The Edmonton Journal from 1953, correspondence, an event programme, two calendars and a local hockey newsletter/booklet. Contents pertain to news of Jack and Karin MacAulay's professional achievements and a brief we…
Date Range
1946
1953
[ca. 1960]
1962
1965
1970 - 1971
1979 - 1980
Reference Code
M74 / III / B / 1
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Private record
Newspaper clipping
Part Of
Kidney family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M74 / V324
Series
M74 / III : Jack MacAulay records
Sous-Fonds
M74
Sub-Series
M74 / III / B : 1946 - 1980
Accession Number
3109
2016.8581
Reference Code
M74 / III / B / 1
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Private record
Newspaper clipping
Responsibility
Some items published by the Crag and Canyon and the Edmonton Journal
Date Range
1946
1953
[ca. 1960]
1962
1965
1970 - 1971
1979 - 1980
Physical Description
1.5 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of scanned and original copies of newspaper clippings, a full copy of The Edmonton Journal from 1953, correspondence, an event programme, two calendars and a local hockey newsletter/booklet. Contents pertain to news of Jack and Karin MacAulay's professional achievements and a brief wedding announcement from 1946; a rescue mission in which Jack and Ted MacAulay assisted in rescuing a trapped mountain climber in 1953; a 1962 Community Scholarship Concert event programme; Jack's selection as Sportsman of the Year in Banff in 1965; the opening of the Banff Scout-Guide Hall; Banff Minor Hockey League calendars 1970 - 1971; a thank you letter for Jack MacAulay's assistance, from The Canadian Figure Skating Association; and events/news from the Alberta Amateur Hockey Association 1979 - 1980.
Notes
Dates provided for 4 scanned newspaper articles based on time of publication [originally published 1946]; date(s) of scanned physical copies unknown.
Name Access
MacAulay, Jack
MacAulay, Ted
Peddie, Gordon
MacAulay, Karin
Subject Access
Community life
Military
Personal and Professional Life
Recreation
Sports
Winter sports
Hockey
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Edmonton
Access Restrictions
Some restrictions may apply
Reproduction Restrictions
Some restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Family and personal life
Sports, recreation and leisure
Military
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and potentially offensive content. Read more.

Personal correspondence and community events

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions54511
Part Of
Kidney family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 12 Christmas and holiday cards, 4 letters, one postcard and 4 invitations sent to the Kidney family; 1 blank postcard; an inscribed wedding napkin; 2 news clippings and one scanned article from the Crag and Canyon and the Calgary Herald; a pamphlet for Num-Ti-Jah Lodge; two hand-wr…
Date Range
1946
[ca. 1950]
1952
1955
[ca. 1960 - ca. 1965]
1961
1963 - 1965
1967
1968
Reference Code
M74 / IV / C / 1
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Private record
Newspaper clipping
Part Of
Kidney family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M74 / V324
Series
M74 / IV : Family, friends and community records
Sous-Fonds
M74
Sub-Series
M74 / IV / C : 1946 - 1970
Accession Number
3109
2016.8581
Reference Code
M74 / IV / C / 1
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Private record
Newspaper clipping
Responsibility
Some items published by the Crag and Canyon and the Calgary Herald
Date Range
1946
[ca. 1950]
1952
1955
[ca. 1960 - ca. 1965]
1961
1963 - 1965
1967
1968
Physical Description
2 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of 12 Christmas and holiday cards, 4 letters, one postcard and 4 invitations sent to the Kidney family; 1 blank postcard; an inscribed wedding napkin; 2 news clippings and one scanned article from the Crag and Canyon and the Calgary Herald; a pamphlet for Num-Ti-Jah Lodge; two hand-written recipes; 8 notes, poems and other writings; and 4 event programmes. Content pertains to family and friends of the Kidneys (including the Hobkirk family, Mona and Gordon Houghton, the Meeker family, Tom Lonsdale, and Catharine Whyte), community events in Banff (including an open house at the Summit Tea House on Sulphur Mountain, the 25th anniversary of the Rundle Memorial Church and the opening of the Mineral Springs Hospital), local marriages, Mac's Sport Shop in Banff, correspondence between Maud Kidney and other former members of the Girls' Sunshine Flower Club, and Canadian centennial celebrations.
Name Access
Kidney, Maude
Kidney, Forest H. (Pop)
Whyte, Catharine
Lonsdale, Tom
Houghton, Mona
Houghton, Gordon
Subject Access
Community events
Community life
Christmas
Anniversary
Rundle Memorial United Church
Mineral Springs Hospital
Girls Flower Club Banff
Newspaper
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Mount Rundle
Calgary
Reproduction Restrictions
Copyright restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Family and personal life
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and potentially offensive content. Read more.
Part Of
Kidney family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of one scrapbook [possibly compiled by Maud Kidney] with ca. 100 newspaper articles and full pages attached inside. Contents pertain to golden wedding anniversaries of Frank and Alice Wheatley and Annie and Ulysses LaCasse; obituary notices for numerous individuals including Norman an…
Date Range
1933
1935 - 1940
1947
1950
1956
1960 - 1965
1968
1969
1974
Reference Code
M74 / IV / C / 1
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Newspaper clipping
  1 image     1 Electronic Resource  
Part Of
Kidney family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M74 / V324
Series
M74 / IV : Family, friends and community records
Sous-Fonds
M74
Sub-Series
M74 / IV / C : 1946 - 1970
Accession Number
2016.8581
Reference Code
M74 / IV / C / 1
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Newspaper clipping
Responsibility
Articles mainly published by the Crag and Canyon and the Calgary Herald
Date Range
1933
1935 - 1940
1947
1950
1956
1960 - 1965
1968
1969
1974
Physical Description
1 cm of textual records (1 scrapbook : 52 pages ; 31 x 39 cm)
Scope & Content
File consists of one scrapbook [possibly compiled by Maud Kidney] with ca. 100 newspaper articles and full pages attached inside. Contents pertain to golden wedding anniversaries of Frank and Alice Wheatley and Annie and Ulysses LaCasse; obituary notices for numerous individuals including Norman and Georgina Luxton, Jimmy Simpson Sr. and Jim and Fern Brewster; articles on achievements by Jimmy Simpson Sr., Norman Luxton, Norman B. Sanson and others; and other news including opinion articles, sports updates and articles on construction/expansion projects and local events held in Banff.
Notes
Newspaper articles attached to inside of scrapbook cover wide range of dates. Scrapbook has been placed in sub-series M74 / IV / C [1946 - 1970] as a large portion of articles fall within specified dates.
Some articles are loose in scrapbook
Material Details
Most newspaper clippings attached inside with adhesive, some items loose.
Name Access
Wheatley, Alice
Wheatley, Frank
Luxton, Norman
Luxton, Georgina
LaCasse, Annie
LaCasse, Ulysses
Kidney, Forest H. (Pop)
Kidney, Maude
Simpson, Jimmy, Sr.
Sanson, Norman
Brewster, Fern
Brewster, Jim
Harmon, Byron
Brett, Robert G.
Subject Access
Businesses
Calgary Herald
Community events
Commerce and industry
Crag and Canyon newspaper
Family and personal life
Funeral
Hockey
Sports
Travel
Tourism
Townsite development
Skiing
Politics
Photography
Advertising
Industry
Indigenous Peoples
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Banff National Park
Calgary
Access Restrictions
Physical access may be restricted due to fragile state
Reproduction Restrictions
Copyright restrictions may apply
Language
English
Conservation
Item has been tied with unbleached cotton string to keep contents together and prevent loss or misplacement of loose articles inside
Item stored flat and separately from other materials to prevent further physical damage
Consider digitizing contents of scrapbook and limiting access to the physical copy due to its poor condition and risk of loose contents
Category
Sports, recreation and leisure
Land, settlement and immigration
Commerce and industry
Family and personal life
Environment
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Electronic Resources

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Community clubs and local publications

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Part Of
Kidney family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of various documents pertaining to the Southern Alberta Pioneers' and Old Timers' Association, the Glenbow Foundation, Banff Rebekah Lodge No. 34, the Order of the Eastern Star, the Rotary Club of Banff, the Bow Valley Minor Hockey League, Banff High School and the Mineral Springs Hos…
Date Range
1946
1957
1962
1963
1965 - 1970
Reference Code
M74 / IV / C / 2
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Private record
Newspaper clipping
Organization record
Part Of
Kidney family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M74 / V324
Series
M74 / IV : Family, friends and community records
Sous-Fonds
M74
Sub-Series
M74 / IV / C : 1946 - 1970
Accession Number
3109
2016.8581
Reference Code
M74 / IV / C / 2
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Private record
Newspaper clipping
Organization record
Date Range
1946
1957
1962
1963
1965 - 1970
Physical Description
2 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of various documents pertaining to the Southern Alberta Pioneers' and Old Timers' Association, the Glenbow Foundation, Banff Rebekah Lodge No. 34, the Order of the Eastern Star, the Rotary Club of Banff, the Bow Valley Minor Hockey League, Banff High School and the Mineral Springs Hospital in Banff. Includes cheque receipts and a club membership card, event booklets/programmes (including numerous programmes for Bow Valley Minor Hockey League awards nights and Rotary Club "Sportsmen's Dinners"), news clippings pertaining to local club events, a copy of "The Pinnacle" (Banff High School publication), and a copy of "The Mountaineer" (Mineral Springs Hospital newsletter) from 1957.
Notes
File contains multiple duplicate documents.
Name Access
Kidney, Maude
Kidney, Forest H. (Pop)
Woodworth, Annie
LaCasse, Annie
Subject Access
Sports
Winter sports
Hockey
Community events
Club
Banff High School
Mineral Springs Hospital
Rotary Club of Banff
Rebekah Assembly Banff Lodge No. 34
Glenbow Foundation
Order of the Eastern Star
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Calgary
Reproduction Restrictions
Copyright restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Family and personal life
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and potentially offensive content. Read more.

Independent Order of Oddfellows

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Part Of
Kidney family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 38 membership tickets in the names of Maud Kidney, Mr. M. Deegan and Mary Deegan; a book of songs and poems; event programs; booklets of by-laws and instructions; blank membership forms; three copies of newsletter "The Prairie Odd Fellow" [December 1964 - February 1965]; and corres…
Date Range
[1945 - 1950]
1946
1950 - 1974
Reference Code
M74 / IV / C / 3
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Private record
Published record
Part Of
Kidney family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M74 / V324
Series
M74 / IV : Family, friends and community records
Sous-Fonds
M74
Sub-Series
M74 / IV / C : 1946 - 1970
Accession Number
3109
Reference Code
M74 / IV / C / 3
GMD
Textual record
Private record
Published record
Responsibility
Independent Order of Oddfellows
Date Range
[1945 - 1950]
1946
1950 - 1974
Physical Description
1.5 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of 38 membership tickets in the names of Maud Kidney, Mr. M. Deegan and Mary Deegan; a book of songs and poems; event programs; booklets of by-laws and instructions; blank membership forms; three copies of newsletter "The Prairie Odd Fellow" [December 1964 - February 1965]; and correspondence sent to Maud Kidney. Content pertains to he Independent Order of Oddfellows and Rebekah Lodge No. 34 in Banff.
Notes
Collection of membership certificates partly overlap with date ranges for subseries M74 / IV / C [1946 - 1970] but have been kept together for context
Name Access
Kidney, Maude
Deegan, Mary
Subject Access
Independent Order of Oddfellows
Rebekah Assembly Banff Lodge No. 34
Club
Community events
Membership
Publication
Poetry
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Access Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Family and personal life
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Order of the Eastern Star

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Part Of
Kidney family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of various documents, handouts and organization records pertaining to the Order of the Eastern Star in Calgary and Banff. 22 membership certificates in Maud Kidney's name; booklets and programmes for Installation of Officers events, a 1952 meeting in Banff, and a list of by-laws; a ne…
Date Range
1941
1947
1950 - 1953
1955
1956
1958
1960 - 1966
1968 - 1975
Reference Code
M74 / IV / C / 4
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Organization record
Private record
Part Of
Kidney family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M74 / V324
Series
M74 / IV : Family, friends and community records
Sous-Fonds
M74
Sub-Series
M74 / IV / C : 1946 - 1970
Accession Number
3109
2780
Reference Code
M74 / IV / C / 4
GMD
Textual record
Organization record
Private record
Responsibility
Produced by Grand Chapter of Alberta Order of the Eastern Star
Date Range
1941
1947
1950 - 1953
1955
1956
1958
1960 - 1966
1968 - 1975
Physical Description
1 cm of textual records (ca. 40 pages)
History / Biographical
The Alberta Grand Chapter Order of the Eastern Star is a charitable foundation based in Alberta which was first formed in 1912. The organization supports various local, national and international causes through fundraising initiatives, and draws inspiration for this work through biblical teachings. Current initiatives as of 2019 include scholarship programs for the University of Lethbridge and the University of Calgary. Membership is restricted to masons by trade [males] and to female spouses or family members of masons.
Scope & Content
File consists of various documents, handouts and organization records pertaining to the Order of the Eastern Star in Calgary and Banff. 22 membership certificates in Maud Kidney's name; booklets and programmes for Installation of Officers events, a 1952 meeting in Banff, and a list of by-laws; a news article discussing the installation of officers in 1950, including Maud Kidney's installation as Matron; a small booklet containing organization notes; a letter to Maud Kidney from Bessie Bloom; edited drafts of a speech, hymns and songs, and a typed draft of an initiation speech script for new members; and a blank "petition for initiation" form to join the organization.
Notes
Some items up to 5 years outside of dates specified in subseries M74 / IV / C [1946 - 1970] have been kept in this subseries with similar materials, which fall within the specified dates, for context.
Some dates are estimates made by the Processing Archivist based on context of topics and written content, physical formatting of documents, etc.
Name Access
Kidney, Maude
Bloom, Bessie
Subject Access
Community events
Club
Organizations
Membership
Order of the Eastern Star
Poetry
Administration
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Edmonton
Calgary
Banff
Access Restrictions
Copyright restrictions may apply
Reproduction Restrictions
Copyright restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Communications
Biographical Source Notes
http://www.easternstar.ab.ca/
https://ecareview.com/mission-of-the-order-of-the-eastern-star/
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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