Summary information
| Repository: | South Peace Regional Archives |
| Title: | DeBolt Country Club & Agricultural Society fonds |
| Reference code: | 0375 |
| Date: | 1925-2009 (date of creation) |
| Physical description: | 48 cm textual records
3 blueprints |
| Language: | English |
| Dates of creation, revision and deletion: | Processed by Karen Burgess October 2009 Added to new database March 2026 – TD |
Administrative history / Biographical sketch
The DeBolt Country Club received its charter on October 14, 1929. This charter was signed by early members: Fred Morland, D.D. McArthur, A.J. McLarty, J.C. Fehr, E.R. Clarke, George DeBolt, H.F. Oyler, and H.E. DeBolt.
The DeBolt Country Club had been preceded by the DeBolt/Goodwin Development Club. In the 1930s, DeBolt Country Club met at the community hall and the sports/rodeo grounds. The Agricultural Society and the U.F.A still existed for some time, but the Country Club became the focal point for local entertainment. Clubs, hall operations and entertainment, sports days, and stampedes over the years operated under this society. In 1964, the DeBolt Curling Club and the DeBolt Country Club had been working together to build the new Hall, finish the skating rink, and get the artificial ice in the curling rink. The two groups officially amalgamated April 5, 1964. They decided at this time that the Vice-President would be in charge of curling and summer sports, and another Vice-President in charge of the hall and the skating rink, and under each Vice-President would be a board of directors consisting of four women and four men. The positions of secretary and treasurer were to be paid positions. This brought the Country Club, curling club, sports days, baseball, and the hall all to be run under one executive.
In 1976, the Country Club joined with the Agricultural Society to become the DeBolt Country Club and Agricultural Society. The community club has managed many aspects of social and recreational activities in the community of DeBolt and continues to do so.
Today the DeBolt Country and Club & Agricultural Society operates the curling rink, “The Centre,” which includes a large hall with modern facilities, kitchen, and offices. This building also houses the DeBolt Public Library and exercise room. The Gunby Golf Course is a nine-hole course that is in operation during the summer and includes a clubhouse as well as camping stalls. The Country Club is in charge of the DeBolt Sports Field and holds the lease on the rodeo grounds, with a separate society hosting the event.
A complete history is contained in the book “DeBolt Country Club & Agricultural Society”.
Custodial history
The records were donated to the South Peace Regional Archives by Fran Moore, curator of the DeBolt & District Pioneer Museum, May 9, 2006 and an accrual was added by Fran on May 29, 2012.
Scope and content
This fonds contains the records of the DeBolt Country Club & Agricultural Society, including executive records, financial records, correspondence, and records documenting the Society’s history and activities.
Notes
Title notes
- Source of title proper: Title of fonds based on contents.
Arrangement
The fonds is arranged in six series based on record content: Executive Records, Financial Records, Membership Lists, Activities, History and Associated Organizations.
For the most part order has been imposed by the Archivist taking into account record types and the divisions used by the organization.
Related material
DeBolt Country Club fonds at the Provincial Archives of Alberta.
Access points
- Textual record (documentary form)
- Architectural drawing (documentary form)
- Sports, recreation and leisure (subject)
- Organizations (subject)
Table of contents
0375.01, Executive Records, 1929-2000
0375.02, Financial Records, 1965-2009
0375.03, Correspondence, 1963-1986
0375.04, Activities, 1964-1991
0375.06, Associated Organizations, 1971-1985
Series descriptions
| Series 0375.01: Executive Records
Date: 1929-2000 (date of creation) Scope and content: The series consists of meeting minutes, by-laws of the organization, insurance records, and membership lists. Physical description: 10.5 cm textual records Access points: • Textual record (documentary form) Publication status: Published |
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| Subseries 0375.01.01: Meeting Minutes
Date: 1964-2000 (date of creation) Scope and content: The subseries consists of annual general meeting minutes and executive meeting minutes. Physical description: 5 cm textual records Access points: • Textual record (documentary form) Publication status: Published |
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| Subseries 0375.01.02: Bylaws
Date: 1929-1982 (date of creation) Scope and content: The subseries consists of a copy of the certificate of incorporation (1929, 1960), objects and bylaws (1976), a certificate of dissolution (1982), and a user agreement with other local clubs (1985). Physical description: 1 cm textual records Access points: • Textual record (documentary form) Publication status: Published |
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| Subseries 0375.01.03: Insurance Records
Date: 1929-1982 (date of creation) Scope and content: The subseries consists of fire and building insurance records for the organization. Physical description: 2 cm textual records Access points: • Textual record (documentary form) Publication status: Published |
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| Subseries 0375.01.04: Membership Lists
Date: 1965-1989 (date of creation) Scope and content: The subseries consists of executive, general membership as well as meeting attendance records. There is also a cardboard campaign poster with a list of DeBolt Country Club members in 1980 written on the back. Physical description: 1.5 cm textual records Access points: • Textual record (documentary form) Publication status: Published |
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| Series 0375.02: Financial Records
Date: 1965-2009 (date of creation) Scope and content: The series consists of seven ledgers (1952-1956, 1964-1979, 1983-1985), financial records (1961-2009), receipts (1979-1987), building account (1980-1983), and land transactions (1960-1982). Physical description: 16.5 cm textual records Access points: • Textual record (documentary form) Publication status: Published |
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| Series 0375.03: Correspondence
Date: 1963-1986 (date of creation) Scope and content: The series consists of correspondence generated by the operating of the DeBolt County Club and Agricultural Society. Physical description: 7 cm textual records Access points: • Textual record (documentary form) Publication status: Published |
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| Series 0375.04: Activities
Date: 1964-1991 (date of creation) Scope and content: The series consists of records from the Hubert Memorial Park, DeBolt Community Hall, the skating rink, the curling clubs, the golf course, the library, and records of other events that the Community Club was involved in. Physical description: 18.5 cm textual records 3 blueprints Access points: • Architectural drawing (documentary form) • Textual record (documentary form) Publication status: Published |
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| Subseries 0375.04.01: Hubert Memorial Park
Date: 1964-1991 (date of creation) Scope and content: The subseries consists of correspondence and financial records that pertain to the establishment of the Hubert Memorial Park. Physical description: 1 cm textual records Access points: • Textual record (documentary form) Publication status: Published |
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| Subseries 0375.04.02: DeBolt Community Hall
Date: 1964-1991 (date of creation) Scope and content: This subseries consists of records pertaining to the DeBolt Community Hall, including correspondence, bookings, and documentation of an expansion/building project. Physical description: 7 cm textual records 3 blueprints Access points: • Textual record (documentary form) • Architectural drawing (documentary form) Publication status: Published |
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| Reference code | Title | Dates | Physical description |
| 0375.04.02.01-03 | Item – DeBolt Community Hall Blueprints Epec Consulting Western Ltd. |
1964-1991 | 3 blueprints : 60 x 90 cm |
| Scope and content:
Three blueprints of the Centennial Hall addition including the floor plan, elevations, and electrical. |
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| Subseries 0375.04.03: Curling
Date: 1964-1977 (date of creation) Scope and content: The subseries consists of financial records, correspondence, and events organized by the DeBolt Curling Club and the Ladies Curling Club. There is also a copy of the 8th Annual PCA Curling Yearbook 1989-1990. Physical description: 3.5 cm textual records Access points: • Textual record (documentary form) Publication status: Published |
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| Subseries 0375.04.04: Golf
Date: 1964-1977 (date of creation) Scope and content: The subseries consists of records of the formation of the DeBolt Golf Course, correspondence, financial records, and tournaments hosted by the DeBolt Golf Clubs. Physical description: 6 cm textual records 1 poster Access points: • Textual record (documentary form) Publication status: Published |
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| Reference code | Title | Dates | Physical description |
| 0375.04.04.01 | Item – Golf Poster | n.d. | 1 poster |
| Scope and content:
A Golf Tournament poster for an event in DeBolt. On the back is a list of paid members in 1979. |
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| Subseries 0375.04.05: Skating Rink
Date: 1969-1976 (date of creation) Scope and content: The subseries consists of a development permit, financial records, and meeting minutes that pertain to the DeBolt Skating Rink. Physical description: 0.5 cm textual records Access points: • Textual record (documentary form) Publication status: Published |
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| Subseries 0375.04.06: DeBolt Public Library
Date: 1974-1980 (date of creation) Scope and content: The subseries consists of correspondence and financial records that pertain to the operating of the DeBolt Library. Physical description: 0.5 cm textual records Access points: • Textual record (documentary form) Publication status: Published |
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| Series 0375.05: History
Date: 1925-1989 (date of creation) Scope and content: The series consists of news clippings, members lists, a scrapbook (1925-1933), and the 60th Anniversary Book titled “DeBolt Country Club & Agricultural Society”. Physical description: 2.5 cm textual records Access points: • Textual record (documentary form) Publication status: Published |
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| Reference code | Title | Dates | Physical description |
| 0375.05.01 | Item – DeBolt Pioneer Days Poster | 1938 | 1 poster |
| Scope and content:
The 9th Annual Pioneer Days poster. The event was held on July 13, 1938 and included horse racing, athletics, basketball, and dance. The event was hosted by the DeBolt Country Club. |
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| 0375.05.02 | Item – DeBolt Stampede and Sports | 1940 | 1 poster |
| Scope and content:
A poster for the DeBolt Stampede and Sports event held on July 9th, 1940. The events include bronc and steer riding, wild cow milking, calf roping, wild steer race, and many more. |
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| Series 0375.06: Associated Organizations
Date: 1971-1985 (date of creation) Scope and content: The series consists of one letter written by the Sturgeon Lake Ladies Club (1971), three documents from the Crooked Creek Recreation Project (1972), and a financial statement (1979) and annual report (1985) for the DeBolt & District Pioneer Museum Society. Physical description: 0.5 cm textual records Access points: • Textual record (documentary form) Publication status: Published |
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