Summary information
| Repository: | South Peace Regional Archives |
| Title: | Alonzo Rice Fonds |
| Reference code: | 0694 |
| Date: | n.d. (date of creation) |
| Physical description: | 3 postcards
1 photograph |
| Language: | English |
| Dates of creation, revision and deletion: | Processed January 2023 by JL Description reviewed and corrected October 2025 – TD |
Administrative history / Biographical sketch
Alonzo Rice was born in Curries Crossing in 1883, but lived in a number of different locales in Western Canada including Woodstock District, Dereham Township, and eventually Star City, Saskatchewan. Alonzo also had lived in the South Peace region and owned a plot of land on NW 18-71-2-W.6th, approximately 1.6km from the Old Bezanson Town site. Alonzo passed away in 1943 at the age of 60 while visiting his nephew Alfred Dickout in Dereham.
Custodial history
Held by donor until donation to the Galloway Station Museum, Travel Centre and Archives in 2007. Transferred to the South Peace Regional Archives in 2022.
Scope and content
Postcards and a photograph collected by Alonzo Rice depicting Peace River and the Peace Region.
Notes
Title notes
Title of fonds based on contents.
Access points
- Graphic material – photograph (documentary form)
Series descriptions
| Reference code | Title | Dates | Physical description |
| 0694.01 | Item – Peace River Trading Land Co. Ltd. Building | n.d. | 1 photograph : b&w ; 10.5 x 6 cm |
| Scope and content:
Front and side of the Peace River Trading Land Co. Ltd. building. |
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| 0694.02 | Item – Downtown Grande Prairie | n.d. | 1 postcard : b&w ; 14 x 9 cm |
| Scope and content:
A black and white postcard depicting downtown Grande Prairie, likely in the early 20th century. The Cochlin Hotel, Pool Room, and other businesses can be seen. |
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| 0694.03 | Item – Downtown Grande Prairie | n.d. | 1 postcard : b&w ; 14 x 9 cm |
| Scope and content:
A black and white postcard depicting the Cochlin Hotel, Pool Room, and a cafe in downtown Grande Prairie, likely in the early 20th century. |
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| 0694.04 | Item – Wooden House Outside of Town | n.d. | 1 postcard : b&w ; 14 x 9 cm |
| Scope and content:
A black and white postcard depicting a wooden house and dirt road leading into a town in the background. |
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