Fonds 704 Wright Family fonds

513 photographs

2 postcard

1 card

Date: 1921-1993 (date of creation)

Scope and content:

This series covers records directly related to Roy Wright. This includes photographs and flight logbooks related to his time as a RCAF Air Gunner in World War II, as well as photographs related to his daily life after the war.

Physical description: 5.5 cm textual records

100 photographs

1 postcard

1 card

Language of the material:

English

Access points:

•                Graphic material (documentary form)

•                Textual record (documentary form)

•                Graphic material – photograph (documentary form)

Publication status:

Published

Date: 1941-1982 (date of creation)

Scope and content:

This subseries consists of Roy Wright’s photographs taken while serving in World War II as well as two flight log books that recorded the flights and missions of his squadron. Also included is his Royal Canadian Air Force identity card, a postcard of the 15 bomber Squadron RAF, a Royal Canadian Air Force graduation banquet pamphlet, a 1982 Allied Air Forces Reunion registration list, and a narrative written by B. Graham McDonald about Royal Air Force squadrons.

Physical description: 2.5 cm textual records

69 photographs

Language of the material:

English

Access points:

•                Textual record (documentary form)

•                Graphic material – photograph (documentary form)

Publication status:

Published

Three men in military uniform in front of a brick building. The man at right may be Roy Wright. The caption on the back reads, “Reg Knight, Joe Simmons – Marge Guthrie’s friend and do you know the other chap? This is taken outside the telephone office as you know.”

Group portrait of men in uniform in what appears to be a military camp. The caption on the back reads, “This is some of the gang waiting for the truck to load our stuff.”

Seven soldiers pose in front of an RCAF truck. The caption on the back reads, “The thing here – can you find me? I haven’t got my hat on.”

Three men pose in front of a brick building, likely in a military camp. The caption on the back reads, “Ide, Sullivan, Roy.”

Roy Wright in flight gear posing in front of an airplane. The caption on the back reads, “This was snapped in the hanger, just before a flip.”

A group of men in flight gear pose indoors. The caption on the back reads, “This is one of myself and the gang in my class in the dispatch room waiting to go up. Mont Jolli [Mont Joli] Que. March 1943.”

A group of men pose for a casual photograph. The caption on the back reads, “Here’s some of the gang in a relaxed moment. Taken in our hut.”

Five men in Air Force uniforms. The caption on the back reads, “Some of us at the station at Edmonton leaving for Claresholm. 1942.”

Two men in military uniform pose on a golf course; the man on the right is likely Roy. The note on the back reads as follows: “Maggie would sure like it here. On the 18th hole of Manitoba’s best golf course. Grass is imported from Australia for the greens. Note the diff in summer & winter uniforms now but of course I haven’t got my tunic on. This other kid was stationed at MacDonald & is from Lacombe. We wear our blue uniforms here if we want to.”

A man poses in front of an airplane in the winter. The caption on the back reads, “This is the plane we come in on. It’s only a few feet from the [?] where it lands.”

Swans swimming in a pond.

Mickey and Evy pose in fur-trimmed winter coats. The caption on the back reads, “Roy Wright. Love & Kisses from Mickey and Evy.”

“Skipper” Kerr, in military uniform, poses with a dog. The caption on the back reads, “’Skipper’ Kerr 1944.”

A bird’s eye view of Trail, BC and the mountainous landscape surrounding it.

Four soldiers pose beneath a sign marking the Great Divide, with mountains visible behind them.

A Yukon Emperor airplane with an unidentified man standing in front.

An airplane in flight. The caption on the back reads, “Fairy battle. Mont Jollie (Mont Joli) Qu. 1942.”

A man in uniform, possibly Roy Wright, posing in front of one of the lion statues in Trafalgar Square. The caption on the back reads, “Trafalgar Square 1943.”

The wreckage of an airplane lying in the snow. The caption on the back reads, “Here’s one of the wreck. Doubt if it will fly again?”

Military ship at sea. The caption on the back reads, “Gunboat in Greenwich Harbour Apr. 43.”

Six men and women pose for a photograph. The caption on the back reads, “The family of six. Charlie, Ellen, Delbert, Esther, Harold, Christina. 1945. George’s six. George Wright?”

Four men in military uniform and a young boy pose at the Bay of Fundy. The caption on the back reads, “Bay of Fundy 1943.”

An airplane parked in the snow with a dog in the foreground and several buildings visible in the background.

Roy in the cockpit of a plane. The caption on the back reads, “This was taken up about 3000 ft. That’s me at the gun.”

Roy (left) and two other soldiers pose in front of a brick building. The caption on the back reads, “This is yours truly with his ‘Clark-Gable’ moustache. It’s me on the left.”

Roy poses in front of an apple tree. The caption on the back reads, “This is taken in Bill’s apple orchard – my first trip down.”

Bill and his dog seated in a lounge chair. The caption on the back reads, “Bill Dick U.K. 1943.”

Copy of a photograph showing two men walking toward the camera in front of a brick building. The caption on the back reads, “Antwerpt [sic], Belgium. 23 Oct 1944. Field Marshall Montgomery. Staff Capt. T.J. O’Grady RCCS. (over our shoulders) King George VI. Colonel K.G. McCullagh RCCS.”

A group of men in flight gear pose indoors. The caption on the back reads, “Here’s a snap of some of the gang I fly with. This is taken in the dispatch room as we were waiting to go up.”

Tents in a military camp. The caption on the back reads, “These are our bed-rooms. Some class eh!”

Roy Wright in flight gear posing in front of an airplane. The caption on the back reads, “This was snapped in the hanger one day when we were flying.”

Roy (right) and another soldier pose for a portrait. The caption on the back reads, “Forrester. Wright.”

Men in flight gear posing in front of an airplane at the Mildenhall Royal Air Force base in Suffolk, England. The caption on the back reads, “Nov. 1943 Mildenhall.”

Roy Wright and Joe Crummy pose in front of a car. The caption on the back reads, “Roy & Joe Crummy. Roy Wright. 1942.”

Roy crouching on the ground wearing his military uniform. The caption on the back reads, “April 1943, Monckton [Moncton], NB.”

Elsdon and Roy Wright pose in winter gear. The caption on the back reads, “Elsdon & Wright turning on their glamour.

Roy in military uniform sitting on a hill. The caption on the back reads, “England 1944.”

Roy Wright (left) posing on a bridge with four other soldiers, with a grain elevator in the background. The caption on the back reads, “This is the picture of Casey, Eskdale, Mac, & myself. It is taken on the bridge in Brandon.”

Roy Wright posing with a pint of beer in front of a bar door. The caption on the back reads, “UK 1943.”

Sullivan and Wright pose in their winter gear. The caption on the back reads, “Sullivan and Wright in one of their more serious moments…?”

An airplane in flight over a snowy landscape. The caption on the back reads, “That’s me in the rear cockpit. Fairy battle.”

Five soldiers pose in front of a brick building. The caption on the back reads, “Mont Joli Qu. Feb. 1943. Roy Wright far right.”

Roy, Harvey Cuthbertson, and Redge Beatty pose in front of a building.

Image shows an opening to a tunnel. The caption on the back reads, “This is from the run-way to the hanger.”

Roy drinking a bottle of what appears to be beer. The caption on the back reads, “London UK 1943.”

Four soldiers posing in front of a house. The caption on the back reads, “Left to right Reg Holman (Blonde), Jim Thompson, yours truly [Roy Wright], Fred Sutherland (Doc). Sure a handsome bunch eh! (Blokes)”

Four soldiers pose wearing military uniforms and helmets. The caption on the back reads “’Bash’ Floyd Ide, Roy Wright, ‘Red’ Bob Elsdon, ‘Sully’ Pat Sullivan. Monkton [Moncton] April 1943.”

Roy (right) and a friend lean against a low stone wall with buildings and trees in the background.

Two soldiers pose near Trafalgar Square with Nelson’s Column visible in the background. The caption on the back reads, “Fred Sutherland. London July 1943. He is on a 48 hr pass – just off the big dam raid.”

Roy posing on the wing of an airplane. The caption on the back reads, “Here I am climbing into a plane to go up on a exercise. The sun was a little bright.”

Roy poses with another soldier in front of the door of Hut 5 A. The caption on the back reads, “This is the front of our hut. I am with an ‘Aussie.’”

Five soldiers pose on an airplane wing.

A group of men gather for a photograph in their barracks. “Here’s a snap taken in our barracks one night. Note the moustache I had in those days. Looks like a misplaced eyebrow eh?”

Roy and Duncan pose in front of a monument in London. The caption on the back reads, “London 1944. Roy Wright & Duncan MacDougall.”

A group photograph of men and women in military uniform. The caption on the back reads, “April 1944. London England. Roy Wright 3rd left.”

Three men in winter gear pose outdoors with buildings visible in the background. The caption on the back reads, “Here’s the ‘wicked three.’ We spent our xmas leave together in Toronto.”

Six men pose peering through the doorway of a round tent. The caption on the back reads, “This is our gang from Tent No. 1. Earl Ward at the top, Jimmie Thompson next, ‘Bus’ Welters, ‘Doc’ Sutherland, and myself [Roy Wright].”

Five soldiers pose in front of a brick building. The caption on the back reads, “Left to right: Champagne, McLead, Sully (Sullivan), Wheatley, ‘The Yank’ (Younge), R.W. [Roy] Wright.”

Roy poses outdoors with a belt of ammunition around his neck. The caption on the back reads, “This is the way our ammunition is strung out in belts. This was taken down on the 200yd range.”

Four soldiers recline on the grass. The caption on the front of the photograph reads, “Hyde Park, London 1943.” The caption on the back reads, “Here’s some of the gang reclining over in the park on a Sun. afternoon. Hyde Park, London, England.”

Seven soldiers pose outside a building. Roy Wright is second from left in the back row.

Roy poses in winter gear with a building in the background. The caption on the back reads, “Roy Wright rear gunner RAF Lancaster plane.”

A group of soldiers on parade through a town.

Soldiers in and around a military truck. The caption on the back reads, “Douglas Bader (man on far right with his 2 wooden legs).”

Portrait of a group of soldiers with buildings in the background. The caption on the back reads, “Roy – middle row – 9th from r.”

Group portrait of soldiers in the No. 62 A.G.I. course. The caption on the back reads, “Manby Dec. 1944. Roy Wright – 2nd R front row.”

Aerial photograph of Groningen. The caption on the back reads, “Bob Longsdale flew RAF (pilot) 242 Squadron 310 Squadron.”

Monie crouches on what appears to be a rocky riverbank. The note on the back reads, “This was taken at ‘Comotion Creek.’ It’s out in the foothills of the Rockies 100 miles from Dawson. I really caught the fishes too. There a lot of ‘em in those mountain streams. We stayed for four days. We’ll go when you get back Moggie. If you don’t bring an English girl with you. You be carefull of ‘em honey! Monie.”

Group photograph of the 622 Squadron in front of a plane. The caption on the back reads, “Roy Wright Oct. 1943.”

Date: 1921-1980 (date of creation)

Scope and content:

This subseries consists of Roy Wright’s photographs depicting daily life including spending time with family, hunting, and working at the General Store or at East Side Grocery.

Physical description: 31 photographs

1 postcard

1 card

Language of the material:

English

Access points:

•                Graphic material – photograph (documentary form)

Publication status:

Published

Dodge Club Coupe parked in front of a garage. The caption on the back reads, “1951 Dodge Club Coupe. Lilge Hardware now sits on that corner.”

Men at Bear Lake with the birds they shot mounted on the cabin wall behind them. The caption on the back reads, “Bear Lake 1950. Jack Mantle, Alf Aspol, Bert Bessent, George Spangler.”

Two men pose in front of a doorway. The caption on the back reads, “Dad & Frank McDonald. This man met Mom’s dad at the train in Edmonton when he came from Ireland via Toronto.” “Dad” may refer to Roy Wright. “Roy Wright” is written in different handwriting.

A man and dog with a wooden building in the background. The dog has what appears to be a goose in its mouth.

Allan Wright and Colonel Stone (in military uniform). The caption on the back reads, “Allan. Col. Stone. Dunvegan 1945. Uncle Phooey? on left. Postwar celebration.”

A man stands overlooking a river valley. The caption on the back reads, “Spud. Allan Wright. Phooey.”

Mickey and Ev pose holding hands in front of a house. The caption on the back reads, “Mickey Esterbrook & Ev Lewis.” “Roy Wright” is written in different handwriting.

Pete Wright poses holding a birthday cake. The caption on the back reads, “Grandpa Pete Wright.”

Majorettes march in front of the Bank of Montreal and City Laundry, with spectators looking on. The caption on the back reads. “Roy Wright. Parade down Richmond Ave. 1947.”

A group of men pose together, some of them holding golf clubs. The caption on the back reads, “Horse race after G.P. Open 1972.”

Roy and Bill pose in front of a sign in the Alberta Rockies, likely at the Continental Divide. The caption on the back reads, “Roy & Bill Bessent 1948.”

Arthur and Elsie pose in the snow with trees in the background. The caption on the back reads, “Arthur & Elsie against snowbank on road 1948.”

Bill and Roy are shown climbing a hill. The caption on the back reads, “Bill Bessent. Roy Wright. Logan Pass 1948.”

Roy, Jean, and Walter pose in front of a store window. The caption on the back reads, “Roy Wright” and in different handwriting, “Jean Angus Archibald. Walter ‘Pinky’ Nelson.”

Four men pose with their golf clubs at the Richmond Hill Golf Course. The caption on the back reads, “L to R Harold Jarvis, Emerson Jarvis, Roy Wright, Clate Butchard. Richmond Hill 1948.”

Image shows a woman with a pitchfork full of hay. The caption on the back reads, “Mother on her brother’s farm Medicine Lake 1959.” “Mother” may refer to Roy’s wife, Betty.

Three men pose in front of the open doors of a garage or shop. The caption on the photograph reads, “Watson Lake Yukon.”

A man and woman pose in a backyard. The caption on the back reads, “Roy Kerr & Mother 1944.”

Two men pose on the front porch of a house in the winter.

An unidentified man, possibly Roy Wright, poses in front of store shelves stocked with groceries.

Five men posing with a loaded log truck.

A group of unidentified men pose in front of a log building.

Five men pose in a living room, four of them with drinks in their hands. The caption on the back reads, “Andy Neil w/ bottle.” “Mr. Deltombe” is crossed out.

Roy Wright poses on Richmond Avenue on Grande Prairie. The caption on the back reads, “Roy Wright in front of Roy Wright General Store on 100th Ave.”

A group of people gather on a train station platform in front of a train.

Image shows two houses and a shed or garage. The caption on the back reads, “Evens house. Pete Wright house next. 1921.”

Panoramic view of Winfield, Alberta.

Three men pose with a team of sled dogs on a snowy road in front of a building.

A group of people gathered outdoors.

Roy Wright’s identity card as delegate to the Alberta Social Credit League’s Leadership Convention.

Studio portrait of Roy and Betty Wright. The caption on the back reads, “Roy and Betty Wright. Photo taken by Paul Pivert. ~1980 – Grande Prairie, AB.”

Group photograph taken in a school gym. The caption on the back reads, “School Reunion 1979.”

Roy Wright poses in his grocery store. The caption on the photograph reads, “Roy Wright – Helm.”

Date: 1945-1959 (date of creation)

Scope and content:

This subseries contains notebooks with notes and contact information, a 1945 elector’s registration card, a 1945 card stating that Roy Willis Wright is entitled to wear a War Service Badge, a 1956 individual permit to purchase liquor, and certificates regarding Roy’s participation in the Masonic Lodge and Kinsmen Club.

Physical description: 1 cm textual records

Language of the material:

English

Access points:

•                Textual record (documentary form)

Publication status:

Published

Date: 1985 – 1993 (date of creation)

Scope and content:

This subseries contains financial statements related to the operation and sale of the Eastside Grocery in Grande Prairie, which was run by Roy Wright and his family.

Physical description: 2 cm textual records

Language of the material:

English

Access points:

•                Textual record (documentary form)

Publication status:

Published

Date: 1944 (date of creation)

Scope and content:

This series contains two telegrams Cliff sent his mother on his way home from serving in World War II, and a photograph of Cliff Wright in his military uniform.

Physical description: 0.5 cm textual records

1 photograph

Language of the material:

English

Access points:

•                Graphic material – photograph (documentary form)

•                Textual record (documentary form)

Publication status:

Published

Cliff Wright in military uniform reclining on a lawn with trees in the background.

Date: ca. 1940-1956 (date of creation)

Scope and content:

This series contains ten photographs and a postcard Pete wrote to his mother Christina Wright front Switzerland. There is also a certificate granting Pete life membership in the Pioneer Museum Society.

Physical description: 1 certificate

1 postcard

10 photographs

Language of the material:

English

Access points:

•                Graphic material – photograph (documentary form)

•                Textual record (documentary form)

Publication status:

Published

The front of the postcard shows Lugano. On the reverse is a message Peter wrote to his mother, Christina Wright.

Image shows Roy Wright (left) and Peter Wright (right) walking down a city street with an unidentified woman between them. The caption on the back reads, “Roy Wright RCAF. Pte. Wright Peter D.”

A hockey team and their coaches pose for a group photograph. The caption on the back reads, “Top row – 3rd from L: Pete Wright (born 1927).”

Booklet consisting of eight photographs showing what appears to be an industrial site and the men working there.

Date: 1943-1977 (date of creation)

Scope and content:

This series consists of several telegrams and two photographs related to Allan Leslie Wright.

Physical description: 0.5 cm textual records

2 photographs

Language of the material:

English

Access points:

•                Textual record (documentary form)

•                Graphic material – photograph (documentary form)

Publication status:

Published

Tom, Dave, and Allan pose wearing ribbons and medals on their suit jackets, possibly at a ceremony. The caption on the back of the photograph reads, “Tom Prince, Dave Hoskins, Allan Wright.”

Allan poses on a boardwalk in front of a house. The caption on the back reads, “’Spud’ Allan Wright in his first civvy just after war.”

Date: 1933 – 1944 (date of creation)

Scope and content:

This series contains a collection of photographs of Melvin Robert “Kelly” Wright and others, before and during World War II. Also included is a letter from J.H. Quinn of the Alberta Wheat Pool regarding Kelly volunteering for military service.

Physical description: 1 p. textual records

39 photographs

Language of the material:

English

Access points:

•                Graphic material – photograph (documentary form)

•                Textual record (documentary form)

Publication status:

Published

Kelly poses in front of some trees. The caption on the back reads, “Kelly Wright 17 yrs old.”

Kelly, Pete, and another friend holding the fish they caught. The caption on the back reads, “Kelly Wright, Pete Eagar, & ?” “Roy Wright” has been crossed out.

Kelly and three friends gathered on a lawn with drinks in their hands. Kelly is crouched down, interacting with a dog. The caption on the back reads, “L to R Bill Dick, Bernie Gant, Kelly crouching, Harvey Cuthbertson.”

Bernie and Kelly pose with pints of beer. The caption on the back reads, “Bernie Gant. Kelly. England 1942.”

Kelly’s squadron poses for a group portrait in front of a large building. The caption on the back reads, “This is Kelly’s Sqdr. when they were first formed. Kelly is 4th from R. first row.”

Bill, Kelly, and Roy, all in military uniform, pose in front of a house. The caption on the back reads, “Bill Dick, Bob ‘Kelly’ Wright, Roy Wright. England 1943.”

Bill and Kelly pose in front of a muddy vehicle. The caption on the back reads, “Bill Card & Kelly.”

Kelly (right) poses with several other young men. The caption on the back reads, “Kelly on right.”

Kelly, in military uniform, poses with an older man in front of a car. The caption on the back reads, “Kelly & Bill Russ. He lost his only son a pilot.”

Rex and Kelly pose in front of an office building. The caption on the back reads, “Rex Harper, town constable, & Kelly Wright, Sgt. Pilot probably leaving for overseas. 1942. Killed overseas.”

Kelly in a lounge chair that appears to have collapsed. The caption on the back reads, “Kelly Wright, England.”

Kelly, wearing a GPAA Hockey jacket, poses with Mrs. Clarke in front of a house. The caption on the back reads, “Kelly and Mrs. Sgt. Clarke RCMP.”

Kelly climbing into a plane. The caption on the back reads, “This is Kelly climbing into his Hurricane to go out on patrol. This is one of the fastest fighters we have.”

Kelly paddling a raft across a creek. The caption on the front reads, “Kelly crossing Big Mnt. Creek in spring flood with all gear. “1936” is written on the back.

Kelly and Harvey pose with drinks in their hands. The caption on the back reads, “Kelly Wright. Harvey Cuthbertson.”

Kelly standing in the middle of a gravel road with a pipe in his mouth. “Kelly” is written on the back.

Three men lean against an airplane.

A group of men unload boxes from an airplane in the winter.

Studio portrait of a woman named Anne. The caption on the back reads, “This is Anne – the little Scotch lass up in Scotland.” “4 Oct 1943” is stamped on the back as well as the photographer, Jerome.

A group of men in uniform pose in front of the Sergeants’ Mess. The caption on the back reads, “In front of Sgt’s mess with Grenadier Guards.”

Kelly poses with a moose he shot. The caption on the back reads, “Kelly with a moose 1935.”

Double exposure showing four men sitting around a table on a lawn. The caption on the back reads, “Here’s Kelly, Bill Dick, one of his staff & myself enjoying a few crafty pts. & a smear game on Bill’s lawn.”

Bill, Kelly, and Roy pose in front of a house. The caption on the back reads, “July 1943. Bill Dick, Kelly – middle, Roy – right. (Wright brothers).”

Four men gathered around a table on a lawn. The caption on the back reads, “L to R Bill Dick, Roy Wright, S/Sgt Dagg, Kelly. Headly [Headley] Down 1943.”

Kelly poses with “Ma” Jones. The caption on the back reads, “This is Kelly & ‘Ma’ Jones up in Scotland.”

Kelly in military uniform posing in front of a muddy car. The caption on the back reads, “Kelly on leave 1942.”

Harvey, Kelly, and Roy pose with cups of beer in their hands. The caption on the back reads, “Here’s Harvey Cuthbert, Kelly & myself, enjoying a crafty pint together.”

A troop ship at sea. The caption on the back reads, “Troop ship crossing Atlantic – taken thru the porthole from my room.”

Kelly and Bill sit outdoors with pints of beer. The caption on the back reads, “Bill Dick, Kelly – on right.”

Three men stand outdoors having a drink. Kelly is standing in the center.

Kelly poses in military uniform. “Kelly” is written on the front of the photograph. The caption on the back reads, “Kelly Wright b. 1918. Picture taken about March ‘42.”

Kelly aims a rifle. The caption on the back reads, “Kelly on the skeet range England 1943.”

Kelly (right) poses with Anne and an unidentified man in front of some bushes. The caption on the back reads, “Kelly & Anne Jones.”

Kelly (right) and an unidentified man.

Kelly and two other men sit on the front porch of a house. The caption on the back reads, “L to R Bill Dick, Dagg, Kelly. Headly [Headley] Down 1943.”

Kelly poses in front of his plane. The caption on the back reads, “Kelly & his plane. P-47. The last plane he flew.”

Airplanes fly low over a field with men standing in the foreground. The caption on the back reads, “Fly past for King & Queen Duxford 1943.”

Kelly poses in the doorway of a log cabin. The caption on the back reads, “January 1934. Kelly. McGinty’s cabin on the quarter section just west of the Dunes. Roy and Kelly were cutting cordwood for Albert Partlow. Roy Wright’s photo. Brother ‘Kelly’ is Melvin Wright.”

Kelly and Hunter pose in front of a log cabin. The caption on the back reads, “Kelly & Hunter Miller trapping and shooting squirrels in Big Mountain timber 1939.”

Date: 1901 – 1964 (date of creation)

Scope and content:

This series contains photographs depicting the Wright family siblings and extended family in Canada and the United States.

Physical description: 39 photographs

Language of the material:

English

Access points:

•                Graphic material – photograph (documentary form)

Publication status:

Published

Kelly and Hunter pose in front of a log cabin. The caption on the back reads, “Kelly Wright. Hunter Millar. 1938. Big Mountain 50 miles south of G.P.”

An unidentified elderly woman poses in a backyard.

Image shows a man with a team of sled dogs.

A woman, possibly Christina Wright, climbs a ladder leaning against a house.

Two men ride on a parade float with miniature buildings and a sign reading “1914.”

Image shows a river in a forested valley.

Two vehicles parked next to a wooden building. Two men and a dog are visible.

A group of women sit in front of a house. The note on the back reads, “1946. Another of the memorable days when Big River friends called. Mrs. Jenn Moore, Mrs. Elsie Billington, Mrs. Elsie [?], Mrs. Carrie Milligan, Mrs. Mary Oldham, Grandma Wright, Mrs. Margaret Richardson. One group that called at our mother’s 71st wedding date Apr. 7.

Roy and Kelly pose on a train station platform with train cars behind them. The caption on the back reads, “Roy. Kelly. 1940.”

Kelly, Roy, and Harvey practice putting. The caption on the back reads, “Here we are getting in some putting practice on Bill’s lawn. From left to right – Kelly, myself [Roy], and Harvey Cuthbert.”

Image shows a woman, possibly Christina Wright’s sister Cora, posing outside an open doorway. The caption on the back reads, “Cora?”

Two women pose under a trellised arbour. The caption on the back reads, “Myself with Pheme taken at Antler Park gate. For Antler has a park, Pete. Small but neat.” Caption possibly written by Peter Wright’s sister Carrie. Their mother, Elspeth Wright, lived in Antler, North Dakota.

A woman poses in a garden holding vines of tomatoes. The caption on the back reads, “You took this snap. Tomatoes grown on the old farm, SE 20 – 57.7. 1942. Some of these were kept over till Mch 1946.”

Two women are shown riding bicycles. The caption on the back reads, “Christina Wright (L) nee Tronson.”

Image shows a man in a barnyard surrounded by cows. The caption on the back reads, “The Tronson farm. Medicine Lake, Mont., USA.”

Peter Wright, Carrie Milligan, and Bob Cochrane pose for a photograph. The caption on the back reads, “Dad, sister Carry, Bob Cockran.”

James Milligan poses in front of a bunkhouse. The caption on the back reads, “Me at the bunkhouse.” In different writing is, “This is my James the second Milligan boy.”

A woman, possibly Christina Wright, standing in front of a house holding a dead goose.

A man stands in front of the house holding an orange cat. The caption on the back reads, “Note Mickey’s tail. His tail is as long as his body. When he runs around the yard he looks like a fox. My does Giulio love him and does he hunt. He came home with a young quail and one young pheasant, and mice and rats by the [?] ha.” In different writing is, “Uncle Julius.”

Image shows a woman posing outdoors.

Image shows Carrie and John Milligan. Carrie is holding a bouquet. The caption on the back reads, “Aunt Carrie. Grandpa Wright’s sister, about 6’ tall. [?] 35 yrs married – Aug. 29. Married [?] Aug. 29 – 1901.”

Three men pose with their horses loaded with camping gear. The caption on the back reads, “’Red’ Anderson. Unknown – Bert Dalgleish? Kelly Wright. A packing trip to Monkman Pass 1933.”

A group of men pose on a river bank. The caption on the photograph reads, “Ball club on way home – winners. 1938 @ Pouce River.” “Roy Wright” is written on the back.

A woman and small boy sit on the ground in a garden. The caption on the back reads, “Your mom & Julius.”

Image shows an unidentified woman posing in front of a car.

Carrie Wright Milligan and an unidentified girl walk down a city street. The caption on the back reads, “In Saskatoon. [?] Roy while overseas.”

Image shows a man walking toward the camera with a shed in the background.

Image shows Carrie and John Milligan. The building in the background has a sign reading, “Port Arthur. [Canadian] Pacific Express.” The caption on the back reads, “Aunt Cary and husband Milligan.”

Julio kneels in the garden with several large squashes in front of him. The caption on the back reads, “Uncle Julio.”

Note:

Christina Wright’s sister Cora was married to a man named Julio in her second marriage. It is unclear whether that is the man in this photograph.

Viola poses with her mother Carrie Wright Milligan in front of a brick building. The caption on the back reads, “Viola was home for two months this year and this was taken the morning she was leaving Big River for Alta.”

An unidentified woman poses outside a white house.

Five men pause from their work to pose for a photograph.

John Milligan and his son Roy. The caption on the back reads, “Roy Milligan and his dad. Roy home from Germany. 1946.”

Four men appear to be at work on a construction project.

Christina Wright poses with her brother outside his home in Montana. The caption on the back reads, “Mom and her brother in Montana.”

A group of people pose outdoors. The caption on the back reads, “Aunt Carrie’s family.”

Pete Wright holds up a large fish. The caption on the back reads, “Grandpa Pete Wright.”

Grandpa Pete Wright sitting on a pile of lumber with an unidentified woman. The caption on the back reads, “June 1942 Grandpa Pete Wright.”

Two unidentified women and a man pose outside a house for a photograph. The woman in the center is holding a teddy bear.

Date: [ca. 1910-1975] (date of creation)

Scope and content:

This series consists of miscellaneous photographs, some of which are housed in four photograph albums, depicting various aspects of the Wright family’s lives.

Physical description: 322 photographs

Language of the material:

English

Access points:

•                Graphic material – photograph (documentary form)

Publication status:

Published

This photograph album contains 42 photographs. Subject matter includes individual, couple, and group photographs; a swimming excursion; winter outings; hunting trips; and young men posing with guns.

This photograph album contains 45 photographs. Subject matter includes young men (likely members of the Wright family) in military uniform; farm scenes; photographs of groups, couples, and individuals; street photographers’ portraits; and daily life activities.

This photograph album contains 107 photographs. Subject matter includes hunting and camping trips; animals; fishing trips and boats; lake, river, waterfall, and forest scenes; and a small sawmill operation. Identified individuals include Kelly Wright, Pete Eagar, Roy Wright, Allen Wardell, Allan “Phoo” Wright, Hunter Miller, Peter Wright, and Red Anderson.

This photograph album consists of 82 photographs taken during World War II. Subject matter includes scenes taken at military bases; military aircraft; men in uniform; and leisure activities such as swimming, boating, and picnics, possibly during leave.

A military ship at sea, with several smaller boats alongside.

A young man identified on the reverse as “Corbett” poses in military uniform.

Ed and Carrie standing between two cars. The caption on the back reads, “This was Christmas week taken at Ed’s military hut – Ed & Carrie – 1952.”

View of the side of a military ship with soldiers looking over the rails. There are lifeboats fastened to the side of the ship.

A group of men pose in front of a cabin with dead birds mounted on the walls. The caption on the back reads, “Bear Lake 1950 Jack Mantle, Roy Wright, Alf Aspol, Bert Bessent, Geo. [George] Spangler.”

Image shows an unidentified woman who appears to be holding a small animal in her arms. There are outbuildings in the background, and a man splitting wood.

Allan kneels in front of a cabin with his arm around a dog. The caption on the back reads, “Uncle Allan ‘Phooey’ at cabin at Wapiti Valley = 1938.”

Kelly and two friends pose in front of a cabin in the winter. The caption on the photograph reads, “Kelly, Kieth [Keith] Black, Allan Wardell.” “Roy Wright” is written on the back.

Pee-wee Parrish and another man, possibly Roy Wright, pose beside cars on a snowy road. The caption on the back reads, “Pee-wee Parrish. Roy Wright. 1939.”

Two men with guns hold a dead bird up between them. The caption on the back reads, “Hi Kelly, The other slug is Geo. Agnew. Joke – he uses a 16 gauge.” In different writing is “Rex Harper pre-war.”

Christina Wright and three men move the outhouse. The caption on the back reads, “Relocating the out-side privy on a new site. Mother is directing traffic.”

Two men and a team of dogs outside a log cabin. The caption on the back reads, “’Phooey’ (Allan) & ‘Kelly’ (Bob) Wright. Squirrel hunting on Big Mtn. Timber.”

A group of men and women pose with a toboggan loaded with skis. “Roy Wright” is written on the back.

Kelly and three friends stand in front of a car enjoying a drink. The caption on the back reads, “Kelly and friends.”

Bob James poses with two geese he shot. “Bob James” is written on the front of the photograph, and “Roy Wright” on the back.

Red Anderson poses with what appear to be animal skulls and antlers. “’Red’ Anderson” is written on the front of the photograph, and “Roy Wright” on the back.

Holley poses in the snow holding a gun. “Holley” is written on the front of the photograph. The caption on the back reads, “Holley Pender circa 1938.” “Roy Wright” is written in different handwriting.

E. Pender poses with a horse. “E. Pender” is written on the front of the photograph. “Roy Wright” is written on the back.

Kelly and Hunter pose with a team of sled dogs and a loaded sled. The caption on the back reads, “Kelly & Hunter Miller.”

Baseball team portrait. “Champs” is written on the front. The caption on the back reads, “1940 – D.C. Stampede. Roy Wright.”

Three men and a team of sled dogs on a snowy street with a building in the background.

Hunter Miller and an unidentified woman pose with trees in the background. The caption on the back is, “Hunter Miller &”. “Roy Wright” is also written on the back but indicates ownership.

Hunter Miller and a dog pose in front of a cabin in the forest. The caption on the back reads, “Hunter Miller 1938.”

A bear walks across a path with a group of cottages in the background. “1951” is written on the back.

An unidentified white house with a car parked out front and several other houses visible in the distance.

A parade, led by a marching band, marches down what appears to be Grande Prairie’s Richmond Avenue.

Four women pose on a golf course. The caption on the back reads, “L-R Dottie, Eva, Turk, Ross. Gr. Pr. ~1947-48.”

The Journal building in Edmonton. The caption on the back reads, “Still in Edmonton.”

Roy Wright perches on the back of a Nelson & Archibald pickup truck. “1938” is written on the front. “Roy Wright” and “1938” are written on the back.

A group of children run what appears to be a refreshment stand in front of a store. The sign on the front of their stand reads, “Golden Jubilee 1914-1964. 50 years.” The caption on the back of the photograph reads, “Parade day summer ‘64. L-R Charles Victor, Louise McIntosh, Patricia, Susan, & Christine Wright and Anna Marie Hlushak.”

A man and a woman stand overlooking a lake in the mountains.

A crowd of people and several vehicles outside the United Church. The caption on the back reads, “The old United Church, Gr. Pr. circa 1950.”

A view of Grande Prairie’s Richmond Avenue in the winter. The caption on the back reads, “Old Grande Prairie.”

Image shows two houses and a shed or garage. According to the caption on the back of 0704.01.02.26, which is identical, this is the Evens House with the Wright family’s home in the distance.

Aerial view of an unidentified community.

A man sits in front of a house, with a flock of chickens around him.

A man paddles across a river with a loaded raft.

Roy and Kelly with an unidentified woman on the front porch of a house. “1921” is written on the front. The caption on the back reads, “Roy & Kelly 1921 or 1920. Down in the flats, now Muskoseepi Park.”

Two unidentified young women pose for a photograph.

A man operates a machine in what appears to be a small sawmill.

Studio portrait matted in a folder, possibly of Mr. & Mrs. Oscar Winger. A note on the inside of the folder reads, “Mrs. Oscar Winger, Hixton, Wis.”

A group of men pose in front of a car, displaying the geese they hunted. The man second from left appears to be Roy Wright.

A group of young men, possibly cadets, in uniform.

Portrait of an unidentified squadron posing in front of a military plane.

A men’s curling team poses for a portrait with five trophies.

A group of men dressed in suits pose for a portrait.

Date: 1939-1958 (date of creation)

Scope and content:

This series contains a notebook with hunting notes kept by Kelly and Allan (Phoo, Phooey) Wright and their friend Hunter, and Christina Wright’s Senior Citizen Award

Physical description: 0.5 cm textual records

Language of the material:

English

Access points:

•                Textual record (documentary form)

Publication status:

Published