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Photograph - A number of people and vehicles parked outside of the Grand Union Hotel, Athabasca, Alberta

Photograph - A view of the town of Athabasca, Alberta from north of the Athabasca River. This photo joins with 00933 and 00939 to make a panoramic view

Photograph - Cars and people in front of the hotel. Note the balcony

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

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

Photograph - A view of buildings in Athabasca, Alberta at the corner of 50th Street and Highway 2 (Strathcona Street and Litchfield Avenue)

Photograph - A few people and cars in front of the Grand Union Hotel. Athabasca, Alberta

Photograph - People on the sidewalk in front of the hotel. Athabasca, Alberta. Note the balcony

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

Photograph - A view of cars and people in front of the Grand Union Hotel. Athabasca, Alberta

Photograph - A view of people and buildings on Strathcona Street. Athabasca, Alberta

Letter - Mrs. George Brown writes of her life as a war bride coming to Athabasca following World War I. She speaks of assisting Dr. Meyer with nursing duties and her many domestic chores. Mrs. Brown recounts the time a "poorly dressed "…

Photograph - A view of people on the balcony of the hotel. Athabasca, Alberta

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

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 - A crowd standing in front of the hotel in Athabasca Alberta. The hotel was built in early 1900s and burned down in August 1913. It was rebuilt in February 1914

Photograph - An oxen team hitched to a cart in the alley behind the hotel. Athabasca, Alberta

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

Letter - Mr. Bob Day writes of his visit to Athabasca in 1948. He was using a helicopter to conduct a gravity meter survey in a search for oil. Mr. Day describes the care of the helicopter in the cold weather, the motor court he stayed at and the…

Photograph - A view of Athabasca, Alberta. The flag pole is at the Royal Canadian Mounted Police lot and at right is the Royal Bank and Cull's first drug store. To the far right is the Grand Union Hotel. The curling rink and George Hees'…

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

Audio - Mr. Leo Noddings and Mrs. Amy Stafford discuss the Mills family and some of their jobs as carpenters in Athabasca (Robert Mills was Bertha Noddings father.) Other buildings and businesses in the early twentieth century are mentioned…

Photograph - A view of crowds and buildings along the parade route, Athabasca, Alberta. The sign for the Royal Cafe is visible on the left and the Union Hotel on the right

Photograph - A view of people on Strathcona Street in Athabasca, Alberta. The view is looking from the south toward the Athabasca River. P. Ganeff Tailor sign is on the former Methodist Hall building

Photograph - A view of the Grand Union Hotel building. Athabasca, Alberta

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

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