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Notes - This is a transcript of an audio interview where Mrs. Cloe Day continues her discussion of homesteading and being a teacher and a mother in Athabasca in the 1930s and 1940s. She talks of Sunday School, the Junior Red Cross and other…

Photograph - A view of the town of Athabasca and the Athabasca River, Alberta

This is a letter written to "fellow workers" by Charles F. Hopkins regarding the construction of the Methodist Hall in Athabasca in 1907. Hopkins is asking for additional financing to buy more supplies for the construction of the hall. His…

Photograph - A view of the town of Athabasca and the Athabasca River, Alberta

Notes - This is a transcript of an interview (Tape 65) where Mrs. Viola Overholt discusses all aspects of her life in Athabasca from 1912 through to present day (1988). Farming life, homesteading, social activities, businesses and residents of…

Photograph - A view of the Athabasca from the north side of the Athabasca River, Alberta

Photograph - Laurie's casket surrounded by people at the front of a church, Morley, AB

The Brown family lived and farmed in Meanook alongside the Tawatinaw creek. Farm work was very important, and so too were family and community activities like dancing, playing pool, 4-H and music. With a school teacher mother and bus driver father,…

Program - The programme for the 1927 Diamond Jubilee of Confederation held in Athabasca. Listed are the lyrics to "O Canada" and "The Maple Leaf." There is also a recitation of "Land of Our Birth", as well as "The…

Photograph - A view of the town of Athabasca, Alberta from north of the Athabasca River. This photo joins with 00934 and 00939 to make a panoramic view

Photograph - Aftermath of a tornado that swept through Athabasca, Alberta on June 29, 1984

Photograph - A view of Athabasca, Alberta from the north side of the Athabasca River

Notes - Mr. George Cooke writes of life in Athabasca Landing before the automobile arrived. Businesses, freighting, the fur trade and numerous settlers are mentioned by name (2 pages)

Photograph - A view of Athabasca, Alberta from the north side of the Athabasca River

Photograph - A view of Athabasca, Alberta. A note on back reads: Dearest, Still without any mail from you. We have not decided on our location yet. Please write to me soon

Photograph - A view of Athabasca from the north side of Athabasca River, Alberta

Transcript of audio interview - Born and raised in Amber Valley and Edmonton, AB. Spent 34 years in the North West Territories. Raising her 6 children, 2 of whom were adopted as infants in the NWT, she devoted herself to volunteering with activities…

Born and raised in Amber Valley and Edmonton, AB. Spent 34 years in the North West Territories. Raising her 6 children, 2 of whom were adopted as infants in the NWT, she devoted herself to volunteering with activities surrounding family, faith,…

Video – Black Settlers of Alberta & Saskatchewan Historical Society. Oral history of Black Canadian Settlements on the Prairies. Introducing Shirley Backstrom (Coleman).

Born and raised in Amber Valley and Edmonton, AB. Spent 34 years in the North West Territories. Raising her 6 children, 2 of whom were adopted as infants in the NWT, she devoted herself to volunteering with activities surrounding family, faith,…

Biography of Shirley Backstrom

Photograph - A view of the town of Athabasca, Alberta from north of the Athabasca River. This photo joins with 00933 and 00934 to make a panoramic view

Brochure - A map showing the natural resources found in Northern Albert and the Northwest Territories graces the cover of this fundraising brochure for the Bishop Bompas Memorial Hospital. This brochure is soliciting donations and lists the funds…

Confirmation photograph of Biruta Friemanis taken in Leipaija, Latvia days before her escape to Germany.

Photograph - A view of the town of Athabasca from the north side of the Athabasca River