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Nightlife Promotion Ltd. fonds
Nightlife Promotion Ltd. fonds
CA EDM MS-1236 · Fonds · 1979-2017

The fonds consists of handbills and large and midsized posters created by Nightlife Promotions Ltd. The publications feature advertisements for various Edmonton events, theatrical productions, dances, festivals, nightclubs, and attractions.

 Nightlife Promotion Ltd.
R.W. Drake fonds
R.W. Drake fonds
CA EDM MS-902 · Fonds · 1913 - 1932

The fonds consists of photographs pertaining to Rotary theatrical productions and minstrel shows, the Holy Trinity Church drama group, and C.J.C.A. Radio orchestra. The fonds also consists of a photograph of R.W. Drake and of the 19th Alberta Dragoon's cricket Team.

 Drake, R.W.
The Canadian Women's Theatre Guild fonds
CA EDM MS-888 · Fonds · 1974

The fonds consists of records pertaining to the Canadian Women's Theatre Guild founder Elizabeth Sterling Haynes including a booklet titled Remembering Elizabeth (792 GOW) and a portrait photograph.

 Canadian Women's Theatre Guild
Society of Western Canadian Artists fonds
CA EDM MS-1227 · Fonds · 1947-2010, predominant 1978-2010

The fonds consists of records pertaining to the operations and functions of the Society of Western Canadian Artists (formerly Federation of Canadian Artists, Alberta Region, Edmonton Branch). The fonds includes correspondence, minutes, reports, financial records, event materials, membership lists, newsletters, and an art print by George Weber. Also included in the fonds are photographs of society members, art, and events, along with signs used at events.

The fonds is arranged into 6 series:

  1. Minutes
  2. Administration
  3. Finances
  4. Events
  5. Newsletters
  6. Photographs
 Society of Western Canadian Artists
Marie Dorsey fonds
CA EDM MS-146 · Fonds · [ca. 1940]

The fonds consists of material created or collected by Marie Dorsey and reflect her various interests.

The photographs include images of the Provincial Courthouse just prior to demolition (1972), art details on the Quesnel Bridge (1970), Rocky R. Jewellry store (1968), interiors of grocery store in Agassi B.C. (1908), round barn in Henderson (1972), New Edmonton Hotel ([ca. 1940]), street scene of 100 St. and 102 Ave during snowstorm [ca. 1925] and the portrait of Marie Dorsey used for EHB award (1998).
The fonds also includes a map of Edmonton featuring Jasper Place and Beverly [194?] (EAM-379).

File List:
File 1: Canadian National Philatelic Exhibition CANPEX ’64 Catalogue (1964), Edmonton Stamp Club Directory (1971);
File 2: memorial tribute booklet by Edmonton Film Society ‘H.P. Brown, 1886-1965’ (1966) – includes list of EFS Presidents 1936-1966; programme “The Edmonton Film Society – Main Series” (28 March 1966);
File 3: Edmonton Transit System - Condensed History of Events (1908-1966), author unknown, includes list of Superintendents 1909-1951;
File 4: artwork – 2 sketches by Marie Dorsey – 1 multi sketch of trains [ca. 1970], 1 colour sketch of grain elevators (1995).
File 5: Aluminum Milk Token - includes notes from Bob Snyder [n.d.]

 Dorsey, Marie Dezall
Ella May Walker fonds
Ella May Walker fonds
CA EDM MS-52 · Fonds · 1887-1952, predominant 1943-1952

The fonds consists of correspondence and interviews relating to the research for her historical novel, 'Fortress North'. It also includes a manuscript for the book and her ink and watercolour illustrations for each chapter, a series of historical paintings of Edmonton and area, records relating to her work for the City of Edmonton Archives and Landmarks Committee, and miscellaneous correspondence, sketches, and notes.
The photographs include various Edmonton scenes, the Walker family and friends as well as photographs of her paintings and woodcut prints of images used for her book.
The artwork includes her original paintings and two sculptures.

 Walker, Ella May Jacoby
J. Gordon Sinclair fonds
CA EDM MS-16 · Fonds · 1930, 1946

The fonds consists of a copy of "Sixty Years Young - The Story of McKay Avenue School", compiled by Mr. Sinclair. The manuscript relates the development of the Edmonton School District No. 7, McKay Avenue School, and the general area. One newspaper clipping is also included. The oil painting by J. Gordon Sinclair, titled "Gold Washing", depicts three miners working a grizzley on the river (gold mining).

 Sinclair, J. Gordon
The Edmonton Women's Film Society fonds
The Edmonton Women's Film Society fonds
CA EDM MS-1209 · Fonds · 2003 - 2010

The fonds consists of the records of The Edmonton Women’s Film Society from prior to its formal incorporation in 2004 until shortly after the Reel Femme ‘10 festival in 2010, after which the society dissolved. The records include administration records from the society’s operations, such as grant applications, meeting minutes, society bylaws, and correspondence. Additionally, many records relate to the Reel Femme film festivals including flyers, programs, news clippings and publicity, film adjudication notes, and film classification exemption records. Also included are large posters advertising the Reel Femme film festivals.

 Edmonton Women's Film Society
Edna Kells fonds
Edna Kells fonds
CA EDM MS-10 · Fonds · 1921-1946, 1967

The fonds of materials created or collected by Edna Kells, including fiction and non-fiction manuscripts as well as notes and clippings pertaining to these manuscripts. There are numerous short manuscripts and two book size manuscripts; one a source book of early Alberta history and one entitled "Those Wonderful McDougall Women". Most of the material deals with the pioneer history of Alberta.

 Kells, Edna
Alberta All Girls Drum & Bugle Band fonds
CA EDM MS-92 · Fonds · 1973 - 1975

The fonds consists of brochures and pamphlets on the history and promotion of the Alberta All Girls Drum and Bugle Band, photocopies of newspaper clippings and correspondence of trips to Paris (1973) and Germany (World Cup Championship 1974), and the Edmonton Journal “The Canadian Magazine” (Feb 1975) with a feature article on the band.

 Alberta All Girls Drum & Bugle Band