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Pioneer Museum Society of Grande Prairie & District fonds

Pioneer Museum Society of Grande Prairie & District fonds. -- 1961 - 1999. -- 90 cm of textual records. -- 2,260 photographs.

Agency History

The Pioneer Museum Society of Grande Prairie & District was formed in 1961, under the chairmanship of Mel Rodacker, with Miss Isabel Campbell as secretary. With funds raised through Life memberships, canvassing, radio bingos and sports pools, a building was constructed on land donated by the City of Grande Prairie in 1967-68. Grande Prairie Museum was officially opened in 1970. A shop and front foyer were added to the main building between 1984 and 1986, and a machine shed was built in 1987.

The primary objective of the Pioneer Museum Society is to acquire, preserve, interpret, and exhibit the human and natural history of Grande Prairie and surrounding areas of the Peace River Country. To carry out this mandate, there are the following departments: the Board of Directors is responsible for setting policy and membership; Administration oversees planning, personnel, volunteers, finances, and the physical plant; Collections acquires artifacts, stores and maintains them to ensure their integrity, maintains the Heritage Village, and sets up displays for the public; Programming plans and carries out school programs and special events; and the Archives preserves archival materials and makes them available to the public.

As part of its mandate, the society established a Heritage Village with wooden boardwalks and telegraph poles, and acquired the following buildings: Tempest House, a two-story log house/post office from Kleskun Lake in 1974; the 1911 McQueen Presbyterian Church; the 1917 Hermit Lake school; the Big Mountains forestry cabin in 1977; an Edson Trail caboose in 1979; a replica of the town fire hall, built in 1984; a replica of the 1919 Campbell Cabin, which was home to Miss Isabel Campbell as a child; the 1935 Pipestone Creek Store; and a 1930 barn in 1999.

The first curators of the Grande Prairie Museum were volunteers Mel Rodacker and Bert Tieman. In 1984, Alice Fortier became the first permanent, full-time staff. She was succeeded by Peter Goertzen, Administrator/Curator in 1992.
In the late 90s, the society began an aggressive funding campaign which resulted in the start of an archives program, a second Heritage Centre showcasing the entire Peace River Country, and an expansion of the main museum.

The Society is a founding member of the Alberta Museums Association and a member of the Spirit of the Peace and Canadian Museums Association.

Scope and Content

The fonds consists of the records of the Board of Directors; Administrative planning documents, financial and personnel records, information on the physical plant, and subject and correspondence files; photographs and information on Collections’ artifacts, buildings, and displays; photographs and files of Programming and special events. Completing the collection are brochures and books published by the society, associated organizations; and photographs, scrapbooks and guest books from the Grande Prairie Museum.

Notes

Title based on the contents of the fonds.
These are the records of the agency administering the Grande Prairie Regional Archives.

Table of Contents
Series 001.01Board of Directors series
Series 001.02Administration series
Series 001.03Collections series
Series 001.04Programming series
Series 001.05Archives series
Series 001.06Publications series
Series 001.07Associated Organizations series
Series 001.08Photographs, scrapbooks & guest books series

Series 001.01Board of Directors series. -- 1961 - 1999. -- 22 cm of textual records.

The Board of Directors is responsible for setting policy at the museum, hiring administrative staff, and holding regular meetings as well as the Annual General Meeting in compliance with the incorporation documents of the museum. Major fundraising drives are also overseen by the Board.

The series consists of legal documents such as incorporation papers, constitution and by-laws and annual society returns; minutes containing financial reports, staff reports, attendance records, and correspondence pertaining to the board; annual reports; financial statements; and membership records.
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Series 001.02Administration series. -- 1961 - 1992. -- 64 cm of textual records.

The Administration is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the museum’s operation, and responds to the Board of Directors regarding: planning, finances, human resources, volunteers, and physical plant.

The series consists of files containing planning documents; logo designs for the museum; capitol projects; grants and bequests; physical plant; personnel records and policies; financial records; subject files; and correspondence. There are 14 financial ledgers in oversize storage. The subject files cover topics such as the history of the museum, advertising, gift shop inventories, raffle and cookbook fund-raisers, Alaska Highway Rendezvous, Elderhostel, Forest Capital of Canada, T. Heimdal’s mural, and weddings held in the historic church.
Proposed Museum for Grande Prairie, 1965
design
architectural design for a proposed museum in Bear Creek Park
Location: 0001.02.03.01

Pioneer Museum Proposed Site Plan, 1983
site plan
Proposed heritage village to the north of the museum building
Location: 0001.02.03.08

Pioneer Museum, 1967
blueprint
Prepared for Hi Line Construction Ltd.
Location: 0001.02.03.09

Pioneer Museum, 1967
blueprint
Floor Plan & Cross Section
Location: 0001.02.03.10

Pioneer Museum, 1967
blueprint
Anchor Bolt Layout Plan for Butler Building
Location: 0001.02.03.11

Pioneer Museum -Plot Plan, 1967
blueprint
Location: 0001.02.03.12

Pioneer Museum,
blueprint
electrical
Location: 0001.02.03.13

New Floor Plan,
blueprint
for Grande Pioneer Museum Society of Grande Prairie and District
Location: 0001.02.03.14

New Construction and Existing Floor Plan,
blueprint
for Grande Pioneer Museum Society of Grande Prairie and District
Location: 0001.02.03.15

Elevations -East/West,
blueprint
for Grande Pioneer Museum Society of Grande Prairie and District
Location: 0001.02.03.16

Elvevations North/South,
blueprint
for Grande Pioneer Museum Society of Grande Prairie and District
Location: 0001.02.03.17

Reflected Ceiling Plan,
blueprint
for Grande Pioneer Museum Society of Grande Prairie and District
Location: 0001.02.03.18

Electrical Plan,
blueprint
for Grande Pioneer Museum Society of Grande Prairie and District
Location: 0001.02.03.19

Foundation Plan -Firehall,
blueprint
copy for G.P. Museum
Location: 0001.02.03.20

Proposed Display/North Extension/,
blueprint
G.P. Museum
Location: 0001.02.03.21

Existing Museum,
blueprint
G.P. Museum
Location: 0001.02.03.22

Pioneer Museum Planting Plan,
blueprint
City of Grande Prairie Centennial Park Landscaping Package "A"
Location: 0001.02.03.23

Proposed Expansion of the Pioneer Museum, 1974
blueprint
Showing the placement of the museum, the village and the landscaping design
Location: 0001.02.03.24

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Series 001.03Collections series. -- 1970-1990. -- 2 cm of textual records. -- 1,400 photographs.

The Collections Department is responsible for accessioning artifacts, maintaining and displaying them.

The series consists of information on artifacts and photographs of artifacts, buildings, and displays. There are also two extensive collections of photographs from previous displays: 575 reprints (1997 [1930-1960]) of photographs of the forestry industry in the Grande Prairie area, and 325 photographs (1983-1987) of old buildings in the south Peace.
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Series 001.04Programming series. -- 1978-1990. -- 1 cm of textual records. -- 400 photographs.

The series consists of one file of information on special events and 400 photographs of school programs and the special events during the museum year: Fiddler’s Jamboree, Heritage Fair, Living Village, Antique Car Show, Dominion Day, Heritage Day, Harvest Festival and Lantern Tours.
Fiddlers' Jamboree, 1989
sound recording
Fiddlers' Jamboree
Location: 001.04.02.01D

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Series 001.05Archives series. -- 1995-1999. -- 8 cm of textual records.

The archives arm of the Grande Prairie Museum was first proposed by David Leonard, northern representative for Alberta Historic Sites, and established with support from the Archives Society of Alberta. Meetings with stakeholders began in 1997, and in 1999 an archival records survey was done to determine the whereabouts, the condition, and the ownership of archival records in the County of Grande Prairie. In conjunction with the survey, the Archives Society of Alberta did a feasibility study for a regional archives in the south Peace. The Grande Prairie Regional Archives opened as an interim project by the Grande Prairie Museum in 2000, with financial support from the City of Grande Prairie, the County of Grande Prairie, and the Municipal District of Greenview.

The series consists of correspondence files, minutes, the final and published reports of the archival records survey, and the feasibility study completed by the Archives Society of Alberta.
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Series 001.06Publications series. -- 1970-1992. -- 10 cm of textual records.

To advertise the Grande Prairie Museum, brochures were printed periodically. As well, the society was involved with projects through the efforts of volunteers: Early Settlers in the Grande Prairie District, a listing of homesteaders for each quarter in the Grande Prairie and Spirit River area was prepared by Charlie Wales; Homesteader’s Trails was written by J.G. MacGregor for the Pioneer Museum Society; and From Dinosaurs to Pioneers was designed for the Grade 3 Social Studies Curriculum by Joan Yates, the program coordinator at the time. All of these books were sold in the Museum book store.

The series consists of brochures and newsletters, as well as copies of the books produced for the museum. The only original manuscript is “Homesteaders’ Trails” by J.G. MacGregor.
Sir Alexander Mackenzie Monument, 1985 c.
1 photograph; b & w; 4 x 6
Mackenzie monument on Shaftesbury Trail with the Peace River in the background.
Location: 0001.06.02.001

Sir Alexander Mackenzie Monument Plaque, 1985 c.
1 photograph; b & w; 4 x 6
Text on the monument to Sir Alexander Mackenzie that was erected in 1929.
Location: 0001.06.02.002

Alex Mackenzie, Descendent of Sir Alexander, 1910 c.
1 photograph; b & w; 4 x 6
Portrait of Alex Mackenzie, a distant relative of Sir Alexander, who farmed and traded in the north Peace.
Location: 0001.06.02.003

Dog Team Transporting Furs, 1910 c.
1 photograph; b & w; 4 x 6
Dog team and snowshoes being used to transport goods and furs in winter.
Location: 0001.06.02.004

Bales of Valuable Furs, 1915 c.
1 photograph; b & w; 4 x 6
Exporting "bales of valuable furs," part of Peace River's winter harvest, by rail.
Location: 0001.06.02.005

St. Luke's Anglican, Ft. Vermilion, 1900 c.
1 photograph; b & w; 4.5 x 6.5
St. Luke's Anglican Church in Ft. Vermilion, built by A.C. Garrioch and assistants in 1879.
Location: 0001.06.02.006

Red River Cart, Beaverlodge, 1985 c.
1 photograph; b & w; 4 x 6
An original Red River ox cart used by the Bull Outfit when they came to Beaverlodge from Ontario.
Location: 0001.06.02.007

Boat Building At Athabasca Landing, 1909 c.
1 photograph; b & w; 4 x 6
Boats being built at Athabasca Landing to take goods and settlers up the Athabasca River into the Peace Country.
Location: 0001.06.02.008

Fort Chippewyan, Alberta, 1915 c.
1 photograph; b & w; 4 x 6
Fort Chippewyan, on the shore of Athabasca Lake, was one of the earliest communities in Alberta.
Location: 0001.06.02.009

EJ Lawrence And His Children, 1890 c.
1 photograph; b & w; 4.5 x 6.5
Erasmus J Lawrence with his daughter Susan and son Fenwick.
Location: 0001.06.02.010

Peace River Harvest Display, 1911
1 photograph; b & w; 4 x 6
Two old timers, Mr. St. Germain and Mr. Alex Mackenzie , with a display of locally grown produce.
Location: 0001.06.02.011

Cantaloupe Field, Shaftesbury Settlement, 1932
1 photograph; b & w; 4 x 6
Visitors admiring Mr. Early's cantaloupe field in his market garden at the Shaftsbury settlement.
Location: 0001.06.02.012

First Peace River Agricultural Show, 1911
1 photograph; b & w; 4 x 6
The first Agricultural show was held in Mr. H. A. George's log house on Sept. 19, 1911.
Location: 0001.06.02.013

Carl Berg's Alfalfa Field, 1939
1 photograph; b & w; 4 x 6
Alfalfa field of Carl Berg, Pipestone Creek, being examined by Mr. Bliss, J.L. Kerns, and W.S. Scarth on June 28.
Location: 0001.06.02.014

Constructing Hart River Bridge, 1916
1 photograph; b & w; 4 x 6
The Hart River Bridge over the West Peace River being constructed in the spring of 1916.
Location: 0001.06.02.015

Peace River Raft Transporting Goods, 1910 c.
1 photograph; b & w; 4 x 6
Mode of transporting goods on the rivers of the Peace Country: a loaded raft nears a dock on the river.
Location: 0001.06.02.016

First Hart River Bridge, Peace River, 1910 c.
1 photograph; b & w; 4 x 6
The first Hart River Bridge was carried away by flood in 1914. It crossed the Hart River just before it joins the Peace River.
Location: 0001.06.02.017

Rafting to Fort Vermilion, 1905 c.
1 photograph; b & w; 4 x 6
Traveling Deluxe: Judge Noel and party leave by raft for Fort Vermilion on the Peace River.
Location: 0001.06.02.018

St. James Anglican, First Peace River Church, 1910 c.
1 photograph; b & w; 3 x 5
First church in Peace River: St. James Anglican.
Location: 0001.06.02.019

Lichfield Avenue, Athabasca Landing, 1910 c.
1 photograph; b & w; 4 x 6
Lichfield Avenue, Athabasca Landing, about the time settlers were coming in over the Long Trail.
Location: 0001.06.02.020

First Steam Boat on the Peace River, 1903
1 photograph; b & w; 4 x 6
First steam boat on the Peace River, the S.S. St. Charles, owned and operated by the Roman Catholic Mission. Doug McFarlane found the brass name plate on the river bank in 1926.
Location: 0001.06.02.021

Moonlight Excursion by Riverboat, 1913 c.
1 photograph; b & w; 4 x 6
The S.S. D.A. Thomas on a Moonlight Exclusion Trip on the Peace River
Location: 0001.06.02.022

Hudson's Bay Company Store, Saskatoon Lake, 1910 c.
1 photograph; b & w; 4 x 6
Men and children in front of the Hudson's Bay Company store at Saskatoon Lake.
Location: 0001.06.02.023

Oldest Building on Peace River Main Street, 1910 c.
1 photograph; b & w; 4 x 6
The Peace River Trading & Land Co Ltd., the oldest building on main street, was located in the middle of the street on the west side.
Location: 0001.06.02.024

Driving the Golden Spike on the E.D. & B.C. Railway, 1916
1 photograph; b & w; 4 x 6
Mrs. Benson driving the golden spike on the E.D. & B.C. Railway on Mar. 22, 1916
Location: 0001.06.02.025

Grande Prairie Branch of the E.D. & B.C. Railway, 1916
1 photograph; b & w; 4 x 6
The Grande Prairie Branch of the E.D. & B.C. Railway was built in 1916.
Location: 0001.06.02.026

First Train Arriving at Grande Prairie, 1916
1 photograph; b & w; 3.5 x 6
A crowd stands in the snow watching the first train arriving in Grande Prairie on March 22, 1916.
Location: 0001.06.02.027

Clearing The Way for the E.D. & B.C. Railway, 1916
1 photograph; b & w; 4 x 6
Right-of-Way crew clears away the snow for the arrival of the Edmonton, Dunvegan & British Columbia train on May 22, 1916.
Location: 0001.06.02.028

The Sheridan Lawrence Family, 1920 c.
1 photograph; b & w; 4.5 x 6.6
The Sheridan Lawrence family of Ft. Vermilion was one of the first farming families in the Peace Country.
Location: 0001.06.02.029

Fur Catch at Primrose Lake, 1928
1 photograph; b & w; 3 x 4.5
Fur catch at Primrose Lake in 1923: timber wolf, coyote, fox and martin.
Location: 0001.06.02.030

First Harvest on Stone Farm, 1908
1 photograph; b & w; 4 x 6
Three workers displaying the sheaves of wheat produced from the first harvest on Stone Farm, Bezanson's homestead.
Location: 0001.06.02.031

Good crops on Mead's Land, 1916
1 photograph; b & w; 3.5 x 5.5
Stooks cover Mead's field in the Lake Saskatoon district. Lake Saskatoon is in the background.
Location: 0001.06.02.032

Walter McFarlane at Harry Brown's Cabin, 1914
1 photograph; b & w; 3.5 x 6
Walter McFarlane with a horse-drawn disc in front of Harry Brown's sod roofed cabin.
Location: 0001.06.02.033

Marjorie Willsey on the F. Gilkinson farm, 1938
1 photograph; b & w; 4 x 6
Marjorie Willsey with a team of harnessed oxen on the F. Gilkyson farm in 1938.
Location: 0001.06.02.034

Early Settlers Motive Power, 1915 c.
1 photograph; b & w; 4 x 6
Early settlers motive power, out of the Red River Cart and on to the plow.
Location: 0001.06.02.035

Mrs. Gabreielle with Lynx Pelt, 1929
1 photograph; b & w; 3.5 x 5
Mrs. Gabrielle (an aboriginal woman) with a lynx carcass at Primrose Lake in 1929.
Location: 0001.06.02.036

Wolves Staked in the Muskeg, 1930 c.
1 photograph; b & w; 3.5 x 5
Ivor Peterson dug the wolves out of the river bank thinking he could cross breed them for sleigh dogs. He fed them rabbits all summer, thinking they would be tame enough to handle.
Location: 0001.06.02.037

Timber Wolf and B.B. Crew, 1920 c.
1 photograph; b & w; 3 x 5
Timber wolves and the B & B crew at Devinish, Alberta: Knut Knutson, Ivor Peterson, Dave Little (Foreman), Bill White, Lorne Carnohan.
Location: 0001.06.02.038

Typical Homestead Cabin, 1913
1 photograph; b & w; 4 x 6
A typical homesteader's cabin with two dogs near the open front door, a horse-drawn sleigh ready in front, and some household items stowed on the exterior walls of the cabin.
Location: 0001.06.02.039

Honeymoon Cabin, 1923
1 photograph; b & w; 4 x 6
Sela Watts and her dog in the doorway of "Honeymoon Cabin," her temporary home in 1923.
Location: 0001.06.02.040

The "Bull Outfit" at Mac Miller's First Home, 1910
1 photograph; b & w; 3.5 x 5.5
Group photograph of the Burnsites (Bull Outfit) at Mac Miller's first home in 1910.
Location: 0001.06.02.041

The Macklins & Forbes at Grande Prairie, 1911 c.
1 photograph; b & w; 4 x 6
Nellie and I.V. Macklin with Agnes and Alexander Forbes in front of a frame home. They lived on adjoining quarters on the outskirts of Grande Prairie.
Location: 0001.06.02.042

Ox Team Pulling Cargo Sled, 1910 c.
1 photograph; b & w; 4 x 6
A team of oxen pulling a heavily loaded sled, with log cabin in the background.
Location: 0001.06.02.043

Ox Team Pulling Caboose, 1910 c.
1 photograph; b & w; 3 x 5
Traveling by oxen pulled caboose was "a slow process."
Location: 0001.06.02.044

Lillian & Lorna McFarlane, 1912
1 photograph; b & w; 4 x 6
Walter McFarlane's two young daughters, Lilllian and Lorna, sitting in the back of a caboose.
Location: 0001.06.02.045

The "Northern Echo" Steamship, 1930
1 photograph; b & w; 3.5 x 5
Steam powered paddle wheeler, "The Northern Echo", leaving Waterways in the spring of 1930. Hudson's Bay post and boats in background.
Location: 0001.06.02.046

Taking on Wood at Athabasca, 1910
1 photograph; b & w; 4 x 6
Wood being loaded onto a steam powered paddle wheeler at Athabasca.
Location: 0001.06.02.047

Loading Goods at Athabasca, 1910 c.
1 photograph; b & w; 4 x 6
The Bull Outfit loading their goods on the Paddle Wheeler "Northern Lights" at Athabasca Landing.
Location: 0001.06.02.048

On the Trail to Grande Prairie, 1909
1 photograph; b & w; 4 x 6
The Bull Outfit taking a break on the trail to Grande Prairie in 1909.
Location: 0001.06.02.049

On the Trail to Grande Prairie, 1909
1 photograph; b & w; 4 x 6
The Bull Outfit's oxen and wagons on the Long Trail to Grande Prairie in 1909
Location: 0001.06.02.050

Sawridge, Alberta, 1910 c.
1 photograph; b & w; 4 x 6
Bird's eye view of buildings at Sawridge (now Slave Lake). The lake is in the background.
Location: 0001.06.02.051

Teamsters Leaving Sawridge, 1910 c.
1 photograph; b & w; 3.5 x 6
Teamsters with horses and wagons leaving Sawridge (now Slave Lake) on the Grouard Trail.
Location: 0001.06.02.052

Confluence Of The Smoky & Peace Rivers, 1920 c.
1 photograph; b & w; 4 x 6
The confluence of the Smoky and Peace Rivers. Mackenzie's camp, Fort Forks, was located about six miles up on the left bank of the Peace River from the forks.
Location: 0001.06.02.053

Jim McFarlane Riding "Sultan", 1915 c.
1 photograph; b & w; 4 x 6
Jim McFarlane riding "Sultan". Note Cogshall Montana Saddle.
Location: 0001.06.02.054

Grande Prairie Flour Mill, 1915 c.
1 photograph; b & w; 4 x 6
The Grande Prairie Flour Mill, proprietor J. Voz, was built on the banks of Bear Creek around 1915.
Location: 0001.06.02.055

Hudson's Bay Post, Peace River, 1904
1 photograph; b & w; 4 x 6
The Hudson's Bay Company Post at Peace River Crossing surrounded by pole fencing.
Location: 0001.06.02.056

Royal North West Mounted Police Barracks, Peace River, 1908
1 photograph; b & w; 4 x 6
The Royal North West Mounted Police barracks at Peace River on the banks of the Peace River.
Location: 0001.06.02.057

Low Water Level on the Peace River, 1910
1 photograph; b & w; 4 x 6
Bird's eye view of the Peace River showing a low water level in 1910.
Location: 0001.06.02.058

When the Telegraph came to Peace River, 1910
1 photograph; b & w; 4 x 6
Telegraph poles and wires being installed on Oct.7, 1910 in front of the Peace River Café.
Location: 0001.06.02.059

Town Of Peace River, Alberta, 1911
1 photograph; b & w; 4 x 6
The settlement of Peace River lies covered in snow on the banks of the Mighty Peace River.
Location: 0001.06.02.060

Peace River Crossing, 1911
1 photograph; b & w; 4 x 6
The settlement of Peace River, originally called Peace River Crossing, in summer 1911.
Location: 0001.06.02.061

Mains Street Peace River, 1912
1 photograph; b & w; 4 x 6
Part of Peace River main street in 1912, showing the Peace Hotel, the Government Telegraph Office and Diamond Store.
Location: 0001.06.02.062

Main Street, Peace River, 1913
1 photograph; b & w; 4 x 6
The main street of Peace River as seen from the Hart River in 1913.
Location: 0001.06.02.063

Main Street, Peace River, 1913
1 photograph; b & w; 4 x 6
The Maple Leaf Hotel and Restaurant on the main street of Peace River.
Location: 0001.06.02.064

Bank Of Commerce, Peace River, 1913
1 photograph; b & w; 4 x 6
The first Bank Of Commerce, the first Post Office and the Trading Store on Peace River's main street.
Location: 0001.06.02.065

Peace River Showing Broadway, 1914
1 photograph; b & w; 4 x 6
Aerial view of the town of Peace River showing Broadway and the Peace River in the background.
Location: 0001.06.02.066

Building the Royal Bank, Peace River, 1914
1 photograph; b & w; 4 x 6
Building the Royal Bank and an annex to the Peace Hotel in Peace River in 1914.
Location: 0001.06.02.067

Main Street, Peace River, 1916
1 photograph; b & w; 4 x 6
Businesses along Peace River's Main Street in 1916 include a blacksmith shop, news stand & confectionery, and pool hall.
Location: 0001.06.02.068

Royal Bank, Peace River, 1915 c.
1 photograph; b & w; 3.5 x 6
The Royal Bank, the George Lumber Co. and the first Land Office on main street in Peace River.
Location: 0001.06.02.069

Railway and Pedestrian Bridge, Peace River, 1918
1 photograph; b & w; 4 x 6
The railway and pedestrian bridge over the Peace River near the townsite of the same name was built in 1917-1918.
Location: 0001.06.02.070

Bezanson Ferry Broken Loose, 1920 c.
1 photograph; b & w; 3 x 5
The Bezanson ferry broke loose and floated down river to the Goodwin Crossing.
Location: 0001.06.02.071

Decked Logs on the Skidway, 1934
1 photograph; b & w; 5 x 3.5
The decked logs on the skidway to be loaded on rail cars going to Edmonton.
Location: 0001.06.02.072

Northwest Lumber Co., Camp Two, 1926
1 photograph; b & w; 3 x 5
Buildings and equipment at Northwest Lumber Co. Camp Two, 20 miles N.E. of Greencourt.
Location: 0001.06.02.073

The Thompson Family Caboose, 1910
1 photograph; b & w; 4 x 6
The Thompson family caboose. L. to R.: unknown, Julia (Thompson), Mrs. Capt. Roberts, Mrs. Kate Mead, Mrs. Bredin, Mrs. Mary Thompson, May Thompson, Mr. Bredin, and Jack Thomspon holding the horses.
Location: 0001.06.02.074

Thompson Ladies in the Caboose, 1910
1 postcard; b & w; 3 x 5
The five Thompson ladies inside the caboose.
Location: 0001.06.02.075

Coming Through Tall Timber, 1912
1 photograph; b & w; 3 x 5
Miller family coming through tall timber on the Edson Trail. L to R: Lloyd and the younger children on the first sleigh, Mary by the horses, Rachael, Emmett, Eunice and Lea behind the caboose.
Location: 0001.06.02.076

A Good Camping Spot on the Trail, 1912
1 photograph; b & w; 5 x 3.5
A good, sheltered spot to camp for the Miller family on the Edson Trail, 1912.
Location: 0001.06.02.077

First Night's Camp in Grande Prairie, 1912
1 photograph; b & w; 3 x 5
First night's camp in Grande Prairie for the Miller family, 1912.
Location: 0001.06.02.078

Stage for Edmonton at Athabasca Landing, 1911
1 photograph; b & w; 4 x 6
The stage for Edmonton at Athabasca Landing on the Athabasca-Grouard Trail.
Location: 0001.06.02.079

Inside a Survey Tent At Swan Lake, 1929
1 photograph; b & w; 3 x 5
Interior of a survey crew tent at Swan Lake to extend the railroad to Dawson Creek in 1929.
Location: 0001.06.02.080

Inside an Athabasca Pullman, 1909
1 photograph; b & w; 4 x 6
Interior of a caboose used on the Athabasca-Grouard Trail
Location: 0001.06.02.081

Leaving Edmonton for Grande Prairie, 1910 c.
1 photograph; b & w; 4 x 6
Captain Roberts team of oxen leaving Castle Hotel, Edmonton for Grande Prairie.
Location: 0001.06.02.082

Mail Pack Train leaving Edson for Grande Prairie, 1911 c.
1 photograph; b & w; 4 x 6
The mail pack train of horses leaving Edson for Grande Prairie.
Location: 0001.06.02.083

First School, Peace River, 1911 c.
1 photograph; b & w; 4 x 6
The first Peace River agriculture show was held in this building, which was also used as schoolhouse for the first public school in 1911-1912.
Location: 0001.06.02.084

Soto Landing, Lesser Slave Lake River, 1909 c.
1 photograph; b & w; 4 x 6
A Riverboat and a canvas covered boat moored at Soto Landing on the Lesser Slave River
Location: 0001.06.02.085

First Agricultural Association Officers, Peace River, 1910 c.
1 photograph; b & w; 4 x 6
Office bearers of the first agricultural association in Peace River: G.B. Cliffe, Inspector Anderson, T.A. Brick, Ed Carson, Rev. Father Leserec, Sergeant Buttler, W.S. George and H.A. George.
Location: 0001.06.02.086

First Threshing Machine in Peace River, 1910 c.
1 photograph; b & w; 4 x 6
First threshing machine in Peace River, now on the farm of W.S. George, Peace River.
Location: 0001.06.02.087

First Railway Shipment of Hogs, Grande Prairie, 1916
1 photograph; b & w; 4 x 6
First shipment of hogs from Grande Prairie over the E.D. & B.C. railroad.
Location: 0001.06.02.088

Joe Farnsworth Plowing With Horses & Oxen, 1920 c.
1 photograph; b & w; 4 x 6
Joe Farnsworth plowing with teams of oxen & horses together on his farm near LaGlace.
Location: 0001.06.02.089

First Railway Shipment of Hogs, Grande Prairie, 1916
1 photograph; b & w; 4 x 6
Walter Roberts, grey team. First hogs shipped from Grande Prairie over the Edmonton, Dunvegan & British Columbia Railroad in 1916.
Location: 0001.06.02.090

Hudson's Bay Company, Dunvegan, 1910
1 photograph; b & w; 4 x 6
A photo of the Hudson's Bay Company Building at Dunvegan in 1910.
Location: 0001.06.02.091

Riverboat on the Peace River, 1905
1 photograph; b & w; 4 x 6
The S.S. Peace River, belonging to the Hudson's Bay Company, on the Peace River in 1905.
Location: 0001.06.02.092

A bad hole on the Edson Trail, 1911 c.
1 photograph; b & w; 4 x 6
A wagon load of freight stuck in the mud on the Edson Trail.
Location: 0001.06.02.093

Off to the Front on a River Boat, 1915 c.
1 photograph; b & w; 4 x 6
Men enlisting for World War I leaving on Captain Smith's "Peace River Boy" for end of steel at Smoky River Crossing.
Location: 0001.06.02.094

The Ferry at Dunvegan, 1915 c.
1 photograph; b & w; 4 x 6
The old Dunvegan Ferry on the Peace River.
Location: 0001.06.02.095

Half Breed Stopping Place, Grande Prairie, 1911 c.
1 photograph; b & w; 4 x 6
A group of men, women & children at the Half Breed stopping place on the Grande Prairie.
Location: 0001.06.02.096

Settlers on the Dunvegan Ferry, 1910 c.
1 Duplicated 1; b & w; 4 x 6
The ferry at Dunvegan showing settlers bound for Grande Prairie.
Location: 0001.06.02.097

New Dunvegan Ferry, 1920 c.
1 photograph; b & w; 4 x 6
The new ferry at Dunvegan. Don Cranston and Sam Sargent with outfits are on ferry.
Location: 0001.06.02.098

Mr. & Mrs. Bredin's 1915 Calendar, 1915
1 photograph; b & w; 4 x 6
1915 calendar with a photograph of Mr. & Mrs. Bredin on it.
Location: 0001.06.02.099

Survey Party on the Move, 1909 c.
1 photograph; b & w; 4 x 6
The survey party on the move. Walter McFarlane is second from the left.
Location: 0001.06.02.100

W. Fletcher Bredin's Home near Bear Lake, 1919
1 photograph; b & w; 4 x 6
W. Fletcher Bredin home, Twin Shacks, in 1919.
Location: 0001.06.02.101

McFarlane's Survey Crew on the Athabasca Trail, 1909 c.
1 photograph; b & w; 4 x 6
McFarlane's crew on one of their four trips in over the Athabasca Trail. Walter is on the first sleigh.
Location: 0001.06.02.102

Hotel Breeden at Easter, 1912
1 photograph; b & w; 4 x 6
Easter 1912. This is where we (surveyors) stopped and I slept on the floor in my bed roll. The meals were O.K.
Location: 0001.06.02.103

Lake Saskatoon Townsite, 1916
1 photograph; b & w; 4 x 6
The settlement at Lake Saskatoon in 1916.
Location: 0001.06.02.104

Lake Saskatoon Townsite, 1917
1 photograph; b & w; 4 x 6
The Lake Saskatoon Settlement in 1917.
Location: 0001.06.02.105

Grande Prairie, Alberta, 1918
1 photograph; b & w; 4 x 6
Main street Grande Prairie in 1918
Location: 0001.06.02.106

Twentieth Century Pioneers, 1910 c.
1 Duplicate see:; b & w; 3 x 5
Twentieth century pioneers coming into Grande Prairie.
Location: 0001.06.02.107

Salmond's Hotel, Grande Prairie, 1914
1 photograph; b & w; 4 x 6
Salmond's Hotel on Grande Prairie's main street in 1914
Location: 0001.06.02.108

Red Willow Coal Mines, 1924
1 photograph; b & w; 4 x 6
A view of people sitting on tracks at Red Willow Coal Mines, taken from inside the mine.
Location: 0001.06.02.109

Red Willow Coal Mines, 1924
1 photograph; b & w; 4 x 6
Riding in a coal car on the tracks at Red Willow Coal Mines.
Location: 0001.06.02.110

Red Willow Coal Mines, 1924
1 photograph; b & w; 4 x 6
Log building at the entrance of the Red Willow Coal Mines in 1924.
Location: 0001.06.02.111

Bideaux Expedition, 1935 c.
1 photograph; b & w; 5 x 4
Bideaux Expedition heading for Telegraph Creek.
Location: 0001.06.02.112

Harry Horte's Snow Cruiser, 1933
1 photograph; b & w; 4 x 6
Harry Horte snow cruiser cut down to run in a sleigh track.
Location: 0001.06.02.113

Richmond Avenue, Grande Prairie, 1936
1 photograph; b & w; 3.5 x 6
Businesses along main street Grande Prairie included D.W. Pratt Real Estate and Insurance, Crerar's, a drug store, and a hotel.
Location: 0001.06.02.114

Victory Oil Well, Peace River, 1916
1 photograph; b & w; 4 x 6
Victory Oil Well was an early well on the bank of Peace River near the present bridge.
Location: 0001.06.02.115

Moving Lake Saskatoon to Wembly, 1925
1 photograph; b & w; 4 x 6
Teams of horses and men moving Bob Tilt's restaurant from Lake Saskatoon to Wembly in 1925.
Location: 0001.06.02.116

B & B Crew in a Rented Model T, 1930
1 photograph; b & w; 5 x 3.5
The B & B crew with a rented Model T in about 1930. Car rental was $5 day with gas supplied by owner. The driver did not have to have a driver's license.
Location: 0001.06.02.117

Kinuso Bridge Construction, 1933
1 photograph; b & w; 3 x 5
Building the lower deck of the Kinuso railway bridge in the winter of 1933-34.
Location: 0001.06.02.118

Kinuso Steam Hoist Bringing Up Timber, 1933
1 photograph; b & w; 3 x 5
Workers use a steam hoist to bring up timber for the railway bridge at Kinuso in 1933-34.
Location: 0001.06.02.119

N.A.R. Steam Hoist at Kinuso, 1933
1 photograph; b & w; 3 x 5
The Northern Alberta Railway used a steam hoist to bring up timber for the railway bridge at Kinuso in 1933-34.
Location: 0001.06.02.120

Narrow Gauge Track at Kinuso, 1933
1 photograph; b & w; 3 x 5
The Kinouso water tower sits alongside a narrow gauge track used to haul cement for a pier at Kinuso.
Location: 0001.06.02.121

Train Crew on a Railway Speeder, 1930 c.
1 photograph; b & w; 3 x 5
Four men of a B & B train crew traveling by hand rail car.
Location: 0001.06.02.122

Peace River Airways Mail Plane, 1930 c.
1 photograph; b & w; 3 x 4.5
Peace River Airways mail plane leaving Ft. McMurray for Yellowknife. This plane used pontoons in the summer and skis in the winter.
Location: 0001.06.02.123

Watino, End of Steel, 1915
1 photograph; b & w; 4 x 6
The end of steel at Watino in 1915 showing rail cars and various log building
Location: 0001.06.02.124

G. P. & District Old Timers Assoc. Annual Picnic, 1936
1 photograph; b & w; 4 x 6
Grande Prairie and District Old Timers Association, Lake Saskatoon Annual Picnic.
Location: 0001.06.02.125

First Governor-General to Visit Peace River, 1920
1 photograph; b& w; 4 x 6
The Duke of Devonshire was the first governor-general to visit Peace River. Here he and his party are being entertained at their Bear Lake (Grimshaw) campsite. He also inspected Boy Scouts in Grande Prairie.
Location: 0001.06.02.126

Berge Halvor Farm, Valhalla, 1913
1 photograph; b & w; 4 x 6
Uncle Berge Halvor & Julie Velve (centre) came to Valhalla over the Edson Trail in 1913. Bennie Velve is on the roof, Milo, Ida and Hilman on the ground.
Location: 0001.06.02.127

Lawrence Family with Mr. Wright, Jeweler, 1920 c.
1 photograph; b & w; 4 x 6
From left to right: Mrs. Lawrence, Cliff Lawrence, Bert Tieman, unknown, Jim Lawrence, Dr. Pinkerton, Hugh Lawrence, Yvon Lawrence, Mr. Wright (jeweler).
Location: 0001.06.02.128

School Children at Peace River, 1912
1 photograph; b & w; 4 x 6
Early group of Peace River school children with their teacher, Miss Jean Kelly, in 1912.
Location: 0001.06.02.129

George & St. Pierre Ferguson, 1910 c.
1 photograph; b & w; 4 x 6
George, on the right, and brother St. Pierre Ferguson.
Location: 0001.06.02.130

Hunting Party at Valhalla, 1919
1 photograph; b & w; 4 x 6
Hunting party 1914: Milo Berge, Adolf ?, Bennie Velve, Bennie Berge, Ingebrikt Evjin, Milo Fuglem & Dick Olson.
Location: 0001.06.02.131

McFarlane Survey Crew in Camp, 1909 c.
1 photograph; b & w; 4 x 6
Survey crew in camp: Andrew Foster, Ed Gummer, Harry Tuffill, George Lepairiere, Jim Somerville, and Joe Mantle.
Location: 0001.06.02.132

Getting a Hair Cut, 1910 c.
1 photograph; b & w; 4 x 6
Survey crew member getting a hair cut in the open air.
Location: 0001.06.02.133

Harold Sinclair Homestead, 1920 c.
1 photograph; b & w; 4 x 6
The Harold Sinclair homestead in the Valhalla area.
Location: 0001.06.02.134

Survey crew on the Smoky River, 1910
1 photograph; b & w; 4 x 6
The survey crew traveling over the frozen Smoky River in 1910.
Location: 0001.06.02.135

McFarlane Survey Crew at Rest, 1909 c.
1 photograph; b & w; 4 x 6
Grahame McFarlane survey team resting.
Location: 0001.06.02.136

Survey Crew and Rafts at Rolla Landing, 1911
1 photograph; b & w; 4 x 6
Walter McFarlane's crew with raft in the Peace River at Rolla Landing in 1911.
Location: 0001.06.02.137

The Survey Crew Enjoying a Swim, 1910 c.
1 photograph; b & w; 4 x 6
The survey crew enjoying a swim.
Location: 0001.06.02.138

Walter McFarlane Survey Crew, 1910
1 photograph; b & w; 5 x 3.5
McFarlane's survey crew in 1910: Reid, McFarlane, Foster Dexter, W. Thompson, R. Henderson, Jim Perry, P. Lilleous, T. O'Callaghan, Harry Tuffill, W. Williamson, J. Willock. Sitting: Walter McFarlane, Bob Williams holding Hilda Clifford of Flying Shot, Ike Robinson, Nev Sharpe, Wm. Muir, Doc Montgomery, Chris Lilleous.
Location: 0001.06.02.139

Survey Crew Wagon Train, 1910 c.
1 photograph; b & w; 3 x 5
McFarlane survey crew on the move.
Location: 0001.06.02.140

W. G. McFarlane Survey Party, 1910
1 photograph; b & w; 4 x 6
McFarlane survey party, 1910. Back row: J. Willocks, Walter McFarlane, Jim Perry, Ring Reid, Walter Thompson, Harry Tuffill, Bob Henderson, Pete Lilleous, Jim McFarlane, Art Blair. Bottom row: Tim O'Callaghan, unknown, Bill Williamson, Nev Sharpe with Hilda, and Bill Muir.
Location: 0001.06.02.141

Mcfarlane's Great Dane, King, 1910 c.
1 photograph; b & w; 4 x 6
McFarlane's survey camp is guarded by his great dane, King
Location: 0001.06.02.142

A Surveyor with Transit, 1910 c.
1 photograph; b & w; 4 x 6
A surveyor working with his transit tripod on the grassy prairie.
Location: 0001.06.02.143

Bezanson Ferry on the Smoky River, 1925 c.
1 photograph; b & w; 4 x 6
The Bezanson Ferry operated on the Smoky River from 1923 to 1949.
Location: 0001.06.02.144

Canoeing Through Ice Floes, 1910 c.
1 photograph; b & w; 4 x 6
Crossing the river in early days before the advent of bridges.
Location: 0001.06.02.145

Visitors at Twin Shacks, 1920 c.
1 photograph; b & w; 4 x 6
Left to right: Kitty Leveson, Mrs. Tate, Mrs. Jessie Holmes, Mrs. Hazzard, Miss James, Rev. Mr. James, Mrs. Fletcher Bredin, Mrs. Leveson, John Leveson.
Location: 0001.06.02.146

Rede Store Home, Beaverlodge, 1910
1 photograph; b & w; 4 x 6
The Rede Stone family in front of their home at Beaverlodge, 1910.
Location: 0001.06.02.147

"The Boston" Stopping Place, 1909 c.
1 photograph; b & w; 4 x 6
Bull Outfit members (from l-r) at "The Boston" Stopping Place, about half way between Edmonton and Athabasca: E. Gaudin, J.M. Midler, G. V. Flint, A. G. Truan, G. Sherk, V. C. Flint, C. F. Losseay.
Location: 0001.06.02.148

Mail Arrives at Patterson's Store, 1911
1 postcard; colour; 3 x 5
The mail arrives at Patterson's Store in Grande Prairie from Edson in 1911.
Location: 0001.06.02.149

Cranston Children on White Ayrshire Oxen, 1912
1 photograph; b & w; 5 x 3.5
Fred, Velma and third Cranston child riding George Cranston's white Ayrshire oxen team, which helped to open the Edson Trail in the summer of 1911.
Location: 0001.06.02.150

Fish Hauling Truck Through Ice, 1927
1 photograph; b & w; 5 x 4
A fish hauling truck went through the ice on Primrose Lake in 1927.
Location: 0001.06.02.151

Crossing the Wapiti at Pipestone, 1920 c.
1 photograph; b & w; 4 x 6
Four men and horses cross the Wapiti at Pipestone during a sports day event.
Location: 0001.06.02.152

Carnochan Family Going in to Town, 1920 c.
1 photograph; b & w; 2 x 3
Going to town, the Charlie Carnochan family. Josephine McCrie (wearing hat) going to the mission fields.
Location: 0001.06.02.153

The Old Grouard Trail, 1910 c.
1 photograph; b & w; 4 x 6
A continuous mud hole--the old Grouard Trail
Location: 0001.06.02.154

Herman Trelle, Wheat King, 1928 c.
1 photograph; b & w; 4 x 6
Herman Trelle--a wheat king in his wheat field.
Location: 0001.06.02.155

Dominion Land Office, Grande Prairie, 1911
1 photograph; b & w; 4 x 6
Men gather at the opening of the Dominion Land Office in Grande Prairie.
Location: 0001.06.02.156

Moving the Grainery in Spring, 1943
1 photograph; b & w; 5 x 3
Percy Clubine, Mr. Thompson, and Chester Winter moving a granary with tractor & horses in the spring of 1943
Location: 0001.06.02.157

Grande Prairie Hospital, 1913
1 photograph; b & w; 4 x 6
The Grande Prairie Hospital built in 1913.
Location: 0001.06.02.158

Irene Cottage Hospital, Peace River, 1914
1 photograph; b & w; 4 x 6
The Irene Cottage Hospital in Peace River with a uniformed nurse at the entrance.
Location: 0001.06.02.159

Masquerade Dance at Peace River, 1915
1 photograph; b & w; 4 x 6
Masquerade in aid of the Irene Cottage Hospital, Feb. 18, 1915.
Location: 0001.06.02.160

Hospital Day Street Parade, 1921
1 photograph; b & w; 4 x 6
Hospital Day street parade in Peace River, May 24, 1921.
Location: 0001.06.02.161

Peace River Municipal Hospital, 1945 c.
1 photograph; b & w; 4 x 6
The Peace River Municipal Hospital.
Location: 0001.06.02.162

Pipestone Creek Ferry, 1926
1 photograph; b & w; 5.5 x 4
The Pipestone Creek ferry crossing the Wapiti about 1926.
Location: 0001.06.02.163

Ice Bridge on the Wapiti River, 1925 c.
1 photograph; b & w; 4 x 6
Icebridge across the Wapiti at Pipestone Creek built and used by the Hystad Brothers.
Location: 0001.06.02.164

Aerial Ferry at Pipestone Creek, 1952
1 photograph; b & w; 4 x 5
Harold McCullough and Tom Gerow taking "H.M. Royal Mail" across the Wapiti River by aerial ferry during spring break-up.
Location: 0001.06.02.165

A Piece of the Best of the Edson Trail, 1913
1 photograph; b & w; 4 x 6
A.M. Bezanson's automobile in a rough spot on the snow covered Edson Trail in Dec. 1913
Location: 0001.06.02.166

Mail Plane Headed for Yellowknife, 1950 c.
1 photograph; b & w; 5 x 4
Mail plane leaving FT. McMurray Leaded for Yellowknife. They landed with pontoons in summer and skis in winter
Location: 0001.06.02.167

First Mail over the E.D. & B.C. Railway, 1916
1 photograph; b & w; 4 x 6
The first mail over the E.D. & B.C. Railway on Mar. 2, 1916.
Location: 0001.06.02.168

Roman Catholic Church on Bear Creek, 1910 c.
1 photograph; b & w; 4 x 6
St. Vincent's Church, on the banks of Bear Creek, was attended by the Metis around Flying Shot Lake.
Location: 0001.06.02.169

Lake Saskatoon Schoolhouse, 1980
1 photograph; b & w; 4 x 6
The Lake Saskatoon schoolhouse was built in1913. This photo was taken June. 21, 1980.
Location: 0001.06.02.170

Lake Saskatoon Church Congreation, 1916
1 photograph; b & w; 4 x 6
St. Andrews Church congregation at Lake Saskatoon in 1916.
Location: 0001.06.02.171

Pipestone Creek Ferry, 1925 c.
1 photograph; b & w; 4 x 6
Crossing the Wapiti River at Pipestone Creek. The "Cat" is the source of power to pull the ferry across.
Location: 0001.06.02.172

Presbyterian Manse, Spirit River, 1920 c.
1 photograph; b & w; 4 x 6
The Presbyterian Manse at Spirit River.
Location: 0001.06.02.173

Moonlight Scene at Wanham, 1941
1 photograph; b & w; 5 x 3
Moonlight scene of a frame house in Wanham--one hour time exposure on a box camera. use still standing at Wanham.
Location: 0001.06.02.174

Mail for Ft Vermillion by Dog Team, 1908
1 photograph; b & w; 4 x 6
Dogsleds loaded with mail leaving for Ft Vermillion in 1908.
Location: 0001.06.02.175

First Wedding at St. James Church, 1912
1 photograph; b & w; 4 x 6
First wedding in St. James church in Peace River, May 13,1912. Practically the entire population of Peace River is shown together with the bride and groom, Mr. & Mrs. W.M. McIlroy.
Location: 0001.06.02.176

First Post Office In Grande Prairie District, 1910 c.
1 photograph; b & w; 4 x 6
The first post office in Grande Prairie District was at Lake Saskatoon and was called Beaverlodge. The mail came once per month. Bill Lowe was Factor and Postmaster. Also shown is Garnet Truax.
Location: 0001.06.02.177

Mail for Ft Vermillion by Horses, 1920 c.
1 photograph; b & w; 4 x 6
Osborne Lawrence with team & sleigh on the frozen river taking mail to Ft. Vermillion.
Location: 0001.06.02.178

Mail for Ft Vermillion by Airplane, 1933
1 photograph; b & w; 4 x 6
Loading mail from truck to airplane to be flown to Ft. Vermillion. John Bythel is the pilot and Lew Parmenter is the mechanic.
Location: 0001.06.02.179

Billie Salmond & Jim Thompson, 1939 c.
1 photograph; b & w; 3 x 5
Wm. "Billie" Salmond with his good friend J. E. Thompson.
Location: 0001.06.02.180

Billie Salmond and His Dog Flash, 1939 c.
1 photograph; b & w; 3 x 5
Billie Salmond and his dog Flash, taken about 1939.
Location: 0001.06.02.181

Beaverlodge Sports Day, 1914 c.
1 photograph; b & w; 4 x 6
Observers of Beaverlodge sports day on May 24, 1914.
Location: 0001.06.02.182

Indian Girls Pony Race, Lake Saskatoon, 1910
1 photograph; b & w; 4 x 6
Aboriginal girls race their ponies at Lake Saskatoon in 1910.
Location: 0001.06.02.183

Spectators at Lake Saskatoon Sports, 1914 c.
1 photograph; b & w; 4 x 6
Lake Saskatoon Sports spectators. Front row: Harry Keith, Arthur Carveth, Joshua Fletcher. Behind Keith is Rev. Alexander Forbes.
Location: 0001.06.02.184

Welcome Sign at Peace River, 1910
1 photograph; b & w; 4 x 6
A welcome sign erected for J. K. Cornwall and his party of writers and journalists in August 1910.
Location: 0001.06.02.185

Panoramic View of Grande Prairie, 1916
1 photograph; b & w; 4 x 6
A panoramic view of the village of Grande Prairie in February 1916.
Location: 0001.06.02.186

Pipestone Creek Store, 1938
1 photograph; b & w; 4 x 6
Pipestone Creek Store in 1938, with gas pump in front and cows beside it. A.K. Watts is standing on the step
Location: 0001.06.02.187

Hauling Water with Horses, 1934
1 photograph; b & w; 4 x 6
Pat Watts hauling water in 1934. Note the enthusiasm of the horse.
Location: 0001.06.02.188

The Waiting Room, Pipestone Creek Clinic, 1939
1 photograph; b & w; 5.5 x 3.5
Tent used as a waiting room during the 1939 Pipestone Creek Clinic.
Location: 0001.06.02.189

Waiting Room Overflow, Pipestone Creek Clinic, 1939
1 photograph; b & w; 3.5 x 3.5
Waiting room overflow area for those requiring medical assistance was the great outdoors.
Location: 0001.06.02.190

The Operating Room, Pipestone Creek Clinic, 1939
1 photograph; b & w; 4 x 6
The old Pipestone Creek School moved to the home of the Watts at Pipestone Creek in 1939 to be used for an operating room.
Location: 0001.06.02.191

Operation at Pipestone Creek Clinic, 1939
1 photograph; b & w; 4 x 6
Perhaps a tonsillectomy! The clinic was organized by the Watts who made the preliminary arrangements through a health clinic in Edmonton for minor operations & advice. This was a one time event.
Location: 0001.06.02.192

Examination in the Operating Room, 1939
1 photograph; b & w; 4 x 5
Examination in the operating room--a dentist checks a young man's teeth.
Location: 0001.06.02.193

The Dentist Examination, Pipestone Creek Clinic, 1939
1 photograph; b & w; 4 x 5
Ouch! The dentist examines school age children.
Location: 0001.06.02.194

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Series 001.07Associated Organizations series. -- 1971-1990. -- 6 cm of textual records.

The Pioneer Museum Society is affiliated with other organizations in the aim of preserving history. The society partners with the City of Grande Prairie to preserve the history and provide programs for area school children. It also works with community organizations: looking after the Tourist Information Centre for the Chamber of Commerce, participating in the Classic Agri Show with the Agricultural Society. The society was a founding member of the Alberta Museums Association, formed in 1971, and of the Spirit of the Peace, an informal organization of Alberta and British Columbia Peace Country museums formed in 1989. The society is also a member of the Canadian Museums Association.

Series consists of correspondence and joint project information between the various associated organizations: City of Grande Prairie, Spirit of the Peace, Alberta Museums Association, Canadian Museums Association, Chamber of Commerce and the Peace Country Classic Agri-Show.
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Series 001.08Photographs, scrapbooks & guest books series. -- 1970-1990. -- 16 cm of textual records. -- 460 photographs.

Series consists of photographs of the museum and its events and programs; scrapbooks and files of news clippings; and guest books signed by visitors from 1970 to 1988.
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