Michaelle Haughian

Lake Isle Latvian settlers on Mr. Voight's property. William Mutzeneek third from left, back row. Fred Mutzeneek wearing a hat in the foreground, far right.

Self portrait by ethnic Latvian and Alberta artist Ilda Lubane.

School group dressed in traditinal costume for aschool play seated on outdoor bleachers (peasent dress, bloomers and suspenders).

Back view of 1952 bank note from William Mutzeneek for farm equipment purchased in Edmonton.

Elsie Lapin (r) with her husband James (Jim) Lapin (l) in the early 1950s. Their two children Irma and Jack are in the front

Lelde Muehlenbachs, artist, art critic, and curator, of Edmonton, Alberta.

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 Canada. The Mutzeneek family of Lake Isle, Alberta saved these samples.

News clipping about Dr. Karlis Lesins, ethnic Latvian and University of Alberta cytogeneticist.

Elsie and James (Jim) Lapin with their daughter Irma about 1927. Irma was born in 1925.

Silver "sakta" used to fasten a scarf or shawl as part of the traditional Latvian costume. These brooches are decorated with the rope braid motif, fruits and flowers.

Freijs family home in Edmonton, Alberta.

Latvian weaving adorns the home of ethnic Latvian and Edmonton resident Ilda Lubane. The yellow design is the traditional motif of Jumis, the pagan god of fertility. The intertwined shape represents two trees that have grown together.

Latvian folk art dolls adorning the shelves of Helen Richards' nee Freijs. Photo taken 2011.

Identification document for Ausma Alutis, ethnic Latvian displaced in Germany.

Christmas in 1975 with Maija Poruks, father Peteris Poruks, mother Mirdza Poruks holding baby Peter, Karlis Poruks on right, and Janis Poruks in red. Edmonton, Alberta.

Avery threshing machine used by ethnic Latvian settler Bill Mutzeneek in Lake Isle, Alberta.

Border crossing identification card for Peteris Alutis.

Painting by ethnic Latvian and Alberta artist Ilda Lubane.

James Lapin was the first born son of George and Minnie Lapin. He was the older brother of Cecelia and George H. Lapin and the father of Jack and Irma Lapin. James Lapin was born in 1900 near Riga Latvia. It is believed that he emigrated to the area west of Edmonton, Alberta Canada with his mother Minnie and sister Cecelia in approximately 1910 at the age of 10. His sister Cecelia was 7 at that time. James Lapin was the first born son of George and Minnie Lapin. He was the older brother of Cecelia and George H. Lapin and the father of Jack and Irma Lapin. James Lapin was born in 1900 near Riga Latvia. It is believed that he emigrated to the area west of Edmonton, Alberta Canada with his mother Minnie and sister Cecelia in approximately 1910 at the age of 10. His sister Cecelia was 7 at that time (Circa 1920)

Silver buckle with the Grand Latvian Coat of Arms encircled by symbolic thorns. Owned by Ilda Lubane, Alberta artist.

Alutis family portrait, Latvia.

Certificate from the Latvian University Extension, Wurburg, Germany for displaced ethnic Latvian Peteris Alutis, 1948.

Payment given to Edmonton Farm Equipment Ltd from Mr. William aka Bill Mutzeneek of Lake Isle, Alberta. Front view.

The Edmonton Latvian men's volleyball team won the Edmonton Senior Men' Volleyball Championship. 
back row left to right: Martin Dzidrums, unknown, Harry Tarksis, Eric Kalnins.
front row left to right: unknown, Vandalins Donass, unknown, Janis Snepsts.

Mrs. Poruks and her three children standing beside the North Saskatchewan River in Edmonton