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Artist Ilda Lubane's solo exhibition garnered the attention of the local media. Edmonton, circa 1965.

Bread-making tools from Latvia. The paddle and the box were used by the Jones women to kneed rye dough.

First row front: Mirdza Snepsts, Konrads Dobelis, Mrs. Elma Bruzis, Velta Mezulis, Mrs. Bahs, Voldemars Bruzis, Mr. Stepermans, Zenta Stepermans, unknown gentleman, unknown lady, Dr. Olaf Ulmanis, Mr. John Snepsts, Mr. Bahs; in back is Mr. "…

The first Bruzis family Canadian vacation in 1957. They rented this cabin near Edson and ate the fish they caught in the nearby lake.

Jones homestead in Lake Isle, Alberta. Circa 1909.

Ethnic Latvian weaver Biruta Friemanis showing her knitted, wool blanket. Photo taken in November, 2011.

The Poruks family celebrates Jani in Canada.

Aerial photo of the Jones' farm in Lake Isle, Alberta. 1990.

Peter Janiten and his grandchildren in his Edmonton greenhouse.

Cynthia Jones, descendent of one of the first Latvian settlers to Alberta, showed her glorious begonias of Lakeshore Gardens on the historic Jones family homestead in Lake Isle. The Jones family have lived on the Lake Isle property since its…

Uldis Delveris and friends on military vehicle in the Fulda displaced persons camp, circa 1947.

Because Canadian farmers were exempted from military service during WWII, the Mutzeneek men stayed in Lake Isle. Fuel shortages during World War II were managed by conserving gasoline at home. Gasoline ration cards were used by families across…

Helen Richards representing Latvia at the Winspear Centre.

Knitted wool mittens in traditional Latvian patterns made by ethnic Latvian Birtuta Friemanis of Calgary, Alberta.

Dr. Anna Rudovics nee Gipters fishing at Jackfish Lake, Alberta, circa 1955.

View of the Lake Isle from the Jones farm.

Baby photo of Frank Cheple, son of Latvians Fred and Annie Cheple. Photo taken on farm outside of Stettler, Alberta.

Recent photograph of childhood home in Leipaija of ethnic Latvian Biruta Friemanis of Calgary, Alberta.

Jones family portrait. John and Olga seated. Lake Isle, Alberta, circa 1965.

Baggage ticket of immigrant Ausma Alutis for her passage to Canada from Germany in 1947.

Canadian citizenship document of Peteris Poruks, ethnic Latvian and Edmonton area veterinarian.

Christine Birzgalis, Ena Rudovics and her sister, Venta wore the national costumes that was donated to the Province of Alberta and stored in the Provincial Archives of Alberta. 1968.

Ruins on the Jones farm. Lake Isle, Alberta.

Program from the 1950 Baltic Memorial Day.

Label indicating the quality of wool used by Latvian weaver Biruta Friemanis of Calgary, Alberta. Photo taken November, 2011.

Eddie Jones departed his Lake Isle home for the war effort in 1940. Mother Olga Jones would take the skiff back across the lake after bidding her son goodbye.

Latvian house of immigrant, Ulrich Mutzeneek.

Schoolchildren in Riga, Latvia, 1940. Janis Dimitris second from left, back row.

Party with the Edmonton Latvians.

Latvian document concerning Frank Cheple's mother, Anna.

Edmonton-based Latvian Double Quartet circa 1955; back row left to right: Mr. Tigeris, Harry Skrastins, Albert Licis, Edvins Vitols, Harry Tarksis, unknown, Jadvins Antonovics, unknown, unknown. front row left to right: unknown, Reverend Caune,…

Label indicating the quality of wool used by Latvian weaver Biruta Friemanis of Calgary, Alberta. Photo taken November, 2011.

Decorative leather cover on a photo album in the Bruzis home, Lake Isle, Alberta.

Variety of Latvian woodwork decorating the home of ethnic Latvian, Peter Green.

University of Alberta identification card of Faculty of Dentistry student, Anna Rudovics nee Gipters.

Irma Lesins and Dr. Karlis Lesins on the University of Alberta farms. Dr. Lesins holding Maija Poruks.

Eddie and Karl Jones won a rowing trophy for their skills on Lake Isle.

Ethnic Latvians William aka Bill Mutzeneek and Art Deering in Lake Isle, Alberta.

Recent family portrait of the next two generations of Alutis and Briedis.

Latvian friends enjoying a summer day at the University of Alberta farms. left to right: Mirdza Poruks, Olaf Ulmanis, Austra Delderis, Irma Lesins, Dr. Karlis Lesins holding Maija Poruks, Peter Mesolis, Karlis Poruks in front, holding spade.