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CA EDM MS-629 · Fonds · 1879 - 1895

The fonds consists of letters written by Arthur Meredith to his family in Ontario about his experiences, predominantly regarding his settling in Edmonton in the 1890s. A transcription was provided along with the records.

Meredith, Edmund Arthur Jarvis
Dr. Thomas H. Whitelaw fonds
CA EDM MS-523 · Fonds · 1898 - 1899

The fonds consists of five letters written by Dr. Thomas H. Whitelaw and sent to periodicals based in eastern Canada. The narratives describe Whitelaw’s journey across Canada by rail and his perspective of the town during the closing days of the Klondike. Whitelaw also sets himself a vocal proponent of Edmonton by encouraging people to move west and take advantage of the growing community.

Also included in the records is a prescription written on Dr. Whitelaw’s prescription pad dated April 26th, 1899.

The photographs consist of an image of Main Street Edmonton (looking west in August 1898), an image of one of Edmonton’s mines, an image of mine workers, and a composite image of the Edmonton Y.M.C.A Maple Leaf Club membership from 1914 - 1915.

Whitelaw, Thomas H. (Dr.)
James McCrie Douglas fonds
CA EDM MS-27 · Fonds · 1911

The fonds consists of momentoes relating to events held during the coronation of King George V and Queen Mary in 1911. These include invitations, programmes, passes and cards, and most are inscribed with J.M. Douglas’s name.
The photographs include personal photos of J.M. Douglas, including a photo of his father in front of the J.M. Douglas house in Strathcona.

Douglas, James McCrie
CA EDM MS-174 · Fonds · 1905, 1912, 1913

The fonds consists of records belonging to Samuel Williamson and his daughter Margaret Williamson Mann. They include the ceremonial pamphlet for the 1905 Inauguration of Alberta containing congratulatory messages from King Edward VII and Sir Alfred Lyttelton, British Colonial Secretary, as well as the speeches by Prime Minister Sir Wilfrid Laurier and Governor General Earl Grey. There is also a metal button for the Children’s Parade of the Inauguration Ceremonies.

The photographs include Samuel and Robert Williamson at the 3rd Annual Alberta-Saskatchewan Excursion to California in 1913.

Mann, Williamson Family
1916 Journal
CA EDM MS-46-2-5 · File · 1916 - 1917
Part of Secord Family fonds

The journal consists of diary entries made by Annie York Secord between 1 January 1916 and 12 January 1917, describing daily life and events of family, friends, and community.

1917 Journal
CA EDM MS-46-2-6 · File · 1917 - 1918
Part of Secord Family fonds

The journal consists of diary entries made by Annie York Secord between 1 January 1917 and 13 November 1918, describing daily life and events of family, friends, and community.
Note: 1-12 January 1917 copied from 1916 Journal (f. 5).

Jennie Ottewell Smith fonds
CA EDM MS-225 · Fonds · 1920-[196-?]

The fonds consists of some records and biographical clippings of Richard Ottewell and the Ottewell family as well as correspondence and records of Jennie (Ottewell) Smith and her husband Bliss Simith.
There are also books in algebra, geometry, mechanics and mechanical drawing from the American School of Correspondence, likely used by Bliss Smith for correspondence courses as well as a garden seed and nursery catalogue:
The photographs are of Richard and Fanny Ottewell and their children, including Richard and Fanny Ottewell on their 50th wedding anniversary (1927), as well as the Clover Bar School.

Smith, Jennie Ottewell
Walter Family fonds
CA EDM MS-69 · Fonds · 1870 - 1920

This fonds consists of notebooks, minute books, accounts, and other records of John Walter's business operations, including trading, river ferry and lumbering. Also included are photocopies of documents provided by the Walter family. In addition, this fonds contains 27 photographs provided by the Walter family.

Walter, John
CA EDM MS-213 · Fonds · 1914 - 1925

The fonds consists of records pertaining to the Edmonton Public Welfare Board from 1914 to 1925. The records include minutes, reports, finances, correspondence, and by-law. Also included in the fonds are minutes, reports, and cases dealt with by the Visiting Committee, later known as the Advisory Committee, and minutes from the Committee on Unemployment.

Edmonton Board of Public Welfare
Richard Henry Secord
CA EDM MS-46-1 · Series · 1877 - 1928
Part of Secord Family fonds

The series consists of Richard Henry Secord’s daily journals, including event and financial notes, 1891-1928 (incomplete), and account books relating to various business activities, 1890-1919 (incomplete), and correspondence and other documents relating to his life activities and involvements. Some daily journals contain entries written by Richard’s wife, Annie York Secord.
The books reflect his political activities and the photographs include Richard at various ages in his life, as well as reflect his various businesses and recreational interests.

Secord, Richard Henry