Fonds 573 Donna Shail collection

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Summary information

Repository: South Peace Regional Archives
Title: Donna Shail collection
Reference code: 0573
Date: 1916-2010 (date of creation)
Physical description: 9.5 cm textual records

458 photographs

8 negatives

Dates of creation, revision and deletion: Processed by Patricia Greber, July 2014
Added to new database February 2025 – TD

Administrative history / Biographical sketch

Donna Bain was born in Hythe, AB. Her parents, Mr. & Mrs. Dan Bain, came from Biggar, Saskatchewan in 1929, the year Hythe was incorporated as a Village and the year the Northern Alberta Railway arrived in Hythe. Donna attended the Happy Valley School in Hythe, and in 1950 married Eldon Shail, a grain buyer for the Alberta Pacific Grain Co. They raised two children, Randy and Terri, in the Village of Hythe. Except for ten months in 1971, when Federal Grain moved Eldon to Fort St. John for a short time, Donna spent her entire life in the Village of Hythe. She volunteered with the United Church as a Sunday School teacher and as a leader in CGIT; was active in the United Church Women and the Royal Purple for 28 years; and helped the Hythe Golden Age Club take care of the small Hythe museum and tourist booth. Because of her personal interest in Hythe, Donna collected and compiled scrapbooks about the Village’s history which were on display at the Hythe Museum for many years.

Custodial history

The records were collected by Donna Shail through her years of living and volunteering in Hythe, Alberta.

Scope and content

The collection consists of scrapbooks containing photographs, stories, paper artifacts, and news clippings covering the history of Hythe from the time it was established as a townsite on the NAR railway in 1929 into the 2000s. There are also albums of the Hythe Homecoming in 1978, the opening of the Hythe Golden Age Craft Centre in 1981, and Celebrate Hythe in 1989. There is one album of people and buildings in Hythe ca. 1970-2000. There are also two scrapbooks containing 198 memorial cards about the people who lived in Hythe, and a loose collection of photographs which cover the history of Hythe from 1916-2007.

The textual records consist of receipts from various Hythe businesses: Frederick Tite, H.W. Reich, Frontier Lumber Company, W.R. Salmers, A.L. MacRae, Harold S. Tveten, Robert Reid, McLeod & Inkster, Chartier Bros., J.P. Gerlinger, F.F. Perdue, G.B. Howlett, E. Hansen, Oakfords, Pearson Garage, George A. Pollock, Light & Swanston Ltd., and F. Adams and Son.

The photographs are described in the order in which they appeared in the scrapbooks.

Notes

Title notes

  • Source of title proper: Title of collection based on contents.

Conditions governing use

Many of the photographs in this collection are low-quality copies and are not suitable for reproduction.

Access points

  • Textual record (documentary form)
  • Graphic material (documentary form)
  • Graphic material – photograph (documentary form)
  • Cartographic material (documentary form)
  • Business (subject)
  • Family and personal life (subject)
  • Buildings & Street Scenes (subject)

Table of contents

0573.01, History of Hythe Photograph Album One, 1916-2007

0573.02, History of Hythe Scrapbook One, 1921-2009

0573.03, History of Hythe Photograph Album Two, 1940-2000

0573.04, History of Hythe Scrapbook Two, 1920-2009

0573.05, Hythe Homecoming 1978, 1957-1980

0573.06, Hythe Golden Age Craft Centre, 1979-2010

0573.07, Hythe Homecoming 1989, 1989

0573.08, Miscellaneous Hythe Photographs & Papers, 1920-2008

0573.09, Funeral Card Collection, ca. 1970-2010

Series descriptions

Series 0573.01: History of Hythe Photograph Album One

Date: 1916-2007 (date of creation)

Scope and content:

The series consists mostly of photographs of buildings in Hythe, including the NAR Railway Station, the grain elevators along the railway, businesses and hotels, churches, schools and the hospital. There are also a few photographs of seniors in Hythe. The photographs are described in the order in which they appeared in the album.

Physical description: 46 photographs

Access points:

•                Graphic material – photograph (documentary form)

Publication status:

Published

File / item list
Reference code Title Dates Physical description
0573.01.001 Item – Hythe Parade  1932 1 photograph : b&w ; 19.5 x 27 cm
Scope and content:

Photocopy of a photograph showing two vehicles in a parade in Hythe. The Fred B. Hood building is in the background.

0573.01.002 Item – Oakfords Store in Hythe  ca. 1940 1 photograph : b&w ; 17 x 24.5 cm
Scope and content:

Photocopy of a photograph showing Oakfords store in Hythe in the winter time.

0573.01.003 Item – Oakfords Store in Hythe  2007 1 photograph : colour ; 10 x 15 cm
Scope and content:

The Oakfords Store before its demolition. “Demo. of Oakfords Store 2007” is written on the photograph in permanent marker.

0573.01.004 Item – Elevators at Hythe  ca. 1970 1 photograph : b&w ; 17 x 25.5 cm
Scope and content:

Photocopy of a photograph showing six elevators in a row at Hythe, Alberta.

0573.01.005 Item – Oakfords Store  ca. 1950 1 photograph : b&w ; 13 x 24 cm
Scope and content:

Oakfords Store in Hythe in the summer time.

0573.01.006 Item – Hythe Seed Plant Fire  1953 1 photograph : b&w ; 16.5 x 26 cm
Scope and content:

Photocopy of a photograph showing the Hythe Seed Plant burning behind the railway station.

0573.01.007 Item – Oakford’s Allied Hardware Store  ca. 1980 1 photograph : colour ; 19 x 27.5 cm
Scope and content:

Photocopy of a photograph showing the front view of the Oakford’s Allied Hardware store.

0573.01.008 Item – Hythe Post Office and the Star Café  ca. 1950 1 photograph : b&w ; 16.5 x 24 cm
Scope and content:

Photocopy of a photograph showing a front view of the Hythe Post Office and the Star Café.

0573.01.009 Item – Building the Catholic Church  ca. 1950 1 photograph : b&w ; 19.5 x 25 cm
Scope and content:

Photocopy of a photograph showing Carl Anderson and Johnny Olson in front of the Catholic Church that they were helping to build in Hythe.

0573.01.010 Item – Gas Station in Hythe  ca. 1980 1 photograph : colour ; 28 x 19 cm
Scope and content:

Photocopy of a photograph showing a gas station in Hythe.

0573.01.011 Item – Pearson’s Service Station  ca. 1980 1 photograph : b&w ; 14.5 x 25 cm
Scope and content:

Photocopy of a photograph showing wo ladies standing outside in front of Pearson’s Service Station in Hythe.

0573.01.012 Item – The Donald Hotel Under Construction  1929 1 photograph : b&w ; 18 x 26 cm
Scope and content:

Photocopy of a photograph showing scaffolding along the exterior of the Donald Hotel in Hythe.

0573.01.013a-c Item – The Donald Hotel On Fire  ca. 1988 3 photographs : colour ; 27 x 18 cm
Scope and content:

Photocopies of three photographs showing the Donald Hotel fire.

0573.01.014 Item – The Donald Hotel Fire  ca. 1988 1 photograph : colour ; 19 x 27 cm
Scope and content:

Photocopy of a photograph showing the Donald Hotel which is almost completely burned to the ground, with the Hythe Village Office next door.

0573.01.015 Item – Hythe  n.d. 1 photograph : b&w ; 24 x 16 cm
Scope and content:

Photocopy of an aerial view showing various buildings in Hythe, including the Hotel Donald.

0573.01.016 Item – Horte Building  ca. 1940 1 photograph : b&w ; 16 x 26.5 cm
Scope and content:

Photocopy of a photograph showing the Horte building in Hythe, one of the few of Hythe’s early buildings that is still standing.

0573.01.017 Item – A Row of Businesses in Hythe  ca. 1940 1 photograph : b&w ; 15 x 26.5 cm
Scope and content:

Photocopy of a photograph showing a row of businesses in Hythe. They are identified as follows: Oakfords Store, the shoemaker, a bakery, the Rex Theatre, the Royal Café, the rooming house, Baxters, and the old Oakfords store.

0573.01.018 Item – Dixon & Hill Ltd. General Merchants  ca. 1950 1 photograph : b&w ; 13 x 24 cm
Scope and content:

Exterior view of the Dixon and Hill Store in Hythe.

0573.01.019 Item – Hythe Golden Age Club’s Float  ca. 1990 1 photograph : colour ; 10 x 15 cm
Scope and content:

The float for the Hythe Golden Age Club for the parade.

0573.01.020 Item – Henry Lowen  ca. 1990 1 photograph : colour ; 10 x 15 cm
Scope and content:

Henry Lowen on the Hythe Golden Age Club float.

0573.01.021 Item – Hythe Meat Market  1961 1 photograph : b&w ; 24 x 28 cm
Scope and content:

Copy of a photograph showing an exterior view of the building housing the Hythe Meat Market, Provincial Treasury Branch, and the Post Office.

0573.01.022 Item – Hythe Fair Food Entries  1990 1 photograph : colour ; 10 x 15 cm
Scope and content:

The food entries at the Hythe Fair, held in the curling rink.

0573.01.023 Item – Granny Shail  ca. 1970 1 photograph : b&w ; 8 x 12 cm
Scope and content:

Granny Shail (seated in the front) with some men listening to a women give a speech.

0573.01.024 Item – McLeod Inkster Hardware Store  ca. 1950 1 photograph : b&w ; 13.5 x 24 cm
Scope and content:

The McLeod Inkster Hardware store in Hythe, Alberta.

0573.01.025 Item – Governor General Alexander ca. 1950 1 photograph : b&w ; 18.5 x 22 cm
Scope and content:

Photocopy of a photograph showing Governor General Alexander on a train in Hythe.

0573.01.026 Item – Annellen School  ca. 1940 1 photograph : b&w ; 22 x 28 cm
Scope and content:

Copy of a photograph showing Earle Yaple, Rollie Peaver, Jim Peaver, Jim McPherson, Cliff Peaver, and Nook McPherson sitting beside the Annellen School.

0573.01.027 Item – Hythe Hospital  1963 1 photograph : b&w ; 22 x 28 cm
Scope and content:

Copy of a photograph showing a car parked in front of the Hythe Hospital.

0573.01.028 Item – Railway Station  ca. 1940 1 photograph : b&w ;16.5 x 25 cm
Scope and content:

Photocopy of a photograph showing the Hythe Railway Station with a crowd of people outside. The grain elevators are visible in the background.

0573.01.029 Item – The Donald Hotel  ca. 1935 1 photograph : b&w ; 13.5 x 24.5 cm
Scope and content:

Copy of a photograph showing the Donald Hotel with two people standing on the balcony.

0573.01.030 Item – Hythe Businesses  ca. 1935 1 photograph : b&w ; 15.5 x 26 cm
Scope and content:

Photocopy of a photograph showing a boy and his cat standing in front of a row of Hythe businesses including the Royal Café.

0573.01.031 Item – Hythe Elementary School  ca. 1940 1 photograph : b&w ; 19.5 x 27.5 cm
Scope and content:

Photocopy of a photograph showing the Hythe Elementary School with a new addition.

0573.01.032 Item – Hythe School  ca. 1940 1 photograph : b&w ; 16 x 26.5 cm
Scope and content:

Photocopy of a photograph showing the Hythe School as well as a shed and a barn (darker in colour).

0573.01.033 Item – Patterson Brothers Outfit with Doc Fowler & Bert Veldhuis  ca. 1940 1 photograph : b&w ; 16 x 25.5 cm
Scope and content:

Photocopy of a photograph showing the Patterson Brothers Outfit with Doc Fowler driving and Bert Veldhuis riding beside him.

0573.01.034 Item – E. Thorbergson Outfit  1916 1 photograph : b&w ; 12 x 26.5 cm
Scope and content:

Very faded photocopy of a photograph showing the E. Thorbergson threshing crew from Elbow, Saskatchewan.

0573.01.035 Item – Hythe Railway Station  ca. 1950 1 photograph : b&w ; 15 x 26.5 cm
Scope and content:

Photocopy of a photograph showing the Hythe railway station.

0573.01.036 Item – Oakfords Hardware Store  ca. 1940 1 photograph : b&w ; 15 x 26.5 cm
Scope and content:

Photocopy of a photograph showing Oakfords Hardware store. A little further down the street the church is visible along with some buildings in between.

0573.01.037a-c Item – M & N Centennial Motor Home  2005 3 photographs : colour ; 10 x 15 cm
Scope and content:

In 2005 in celebration of Alberta’s Centennial Margaret Mayer of Penhold and close friend Nicky Ehrler of Calgary travelled Alberta in a 1979 Dodge Falkland. They were selling various items in order to collect money to donate books to 312 seniors organizations. They made a stop in Hythe. Two photographs show their van. There is also a postcard describing their goals that they handed out to people they met while traveling.

0573.01.038 Item – Hythe Seniors  2005 1 photograph : colour ; 10 x 15 cm
Scope and content:

M & N Centennial Motor Home ladies with Hythe Seniors. Back row: ?, Henry Lowen, Marie Lowen, ?, Willie McCallum, ?, visitor. Front row: ?, ?, Mrs. Jones, visitor, ?, ?, Donna Shail, ?. Other participants shown are Ilene Funk, Mrs. Bressler, Kay Dane, Edna Erickson, Verna Dolemo, and Fern Jones.

0573.01.039 Item – Hythe Seniors Making Purchases  2005 1 photograph : colour ; 10 x 15 cm
Scope and content:

A few Hythe seniors making purchases from the M & N Centennial Motor Home ladies.

0573.01.040 Item – First Thrift Shop  ca. 1975 1 photograph : b&w ; 8 x 12 cm
Scope and content:

The opening of the first thrift shop in Hythe. It was run by the Golden Age Club.

0573.01.041 Item – Henry Reich  ca. 1975 1 photograph : b&w ; 8 x 12 cm
Scope and content:

A photograph of Henry Reich taking a photograph.

0573.01.042 Item – M.B. Mill  ca. 1975 1 photograph : b&w ; 7.5 x 9.5 cm
Scope and content:

Image shows two seated men. One is identified on the reverse as M.B. Mill.

Series 0573.02: History of Hythe Scrapbook One

Date: 1921-2009 (date of creation)

Scope and content:

The series consists of photographs and documents from Hythe’s history, including photographs of school classes, people, and businesses. The photographs are described in the order in which they appeared in the scrapbook.

Physical description: 1 cm textual records

59 photographs

Access points:

•                Textual record (documentary form)

•                Graphic material – photograph (documentary form)

Publication status:

Published

File / item list
Reference code Title Dates Physical description
0573.02.01 Item – Sir Henry Thornton in Hythe 1925 1 photograph : b&w ; 16 x 25 cm
Scope and content:

Copy of a photograph showing a crowd of people welcoming Sir Henry Thornton to Hythe in front of Shaw & Berg’s Store.

0573.02.02 Item – Downtown Hythe  1930 1 photograph : b&w ; 16 x 25.5 cm
Scope and content:

Copy of a photograph showing the buildings on one side of main street Hythe. Visible is J.H. McCann Real Estate, Bank of Montreal, Halvor Gara Farm Lands, and others.

0573.02.03 Item – The Hythe Train Station  1930 1 photograph : b&w ; 25.5 x 20 cm
Scope and content:

Copy of a photograph showing people waiting for the train on the platform in Hythe with the village buildings in the background.

0573.02.04 Item – Hythe Flood  ca. 1950 1 photograph : b&w ; 11.5 x 16.5 cm
Scope and content:

A flood at Hythe with the buildings reflected in the water. “Vera Sunderman” and an address are written on the back of the photograph.

0573.02.05 Item – Donald Hotel  ca. 1940 1 photograph : b&w ; 8 x 11.5 cm
Scope and content:

The Donald Hotel with cars parked out front.

0573.02.06 Item – Hythe High School Students 1946 1 photograph : b&w ; 25 x 31 cm
Scope and content:

Hythe High School students standing outside the school on graduation day in June of 1946. A sheet of paper accompanying the photograph identifies the students and adds, “It was also Graduation Day – that is why girls had their hair done up.” Front row: Mrs. Schweitzer, Roger Jones, Bea Juneau, Linia Christianson, Dorothy Pearson, Anne Olychuck, Dorothy Rheaume, Bea Balderston, Buddy Lee, Mr. Dyer. Second row: Bob Baxter, Ole Sudnik, Frances Armstrong, Esther Homme, Judy Erickson, Toots Armstrong, Donna Bain, Mary Webb, Irene Hawthorne, Selma Borger. Third row: Norman Radbourne, Jay Gilmour, Muriel Brandsatter, Irma Claussen, Claudia Ladan, Alice Smith, Mildred Anderson, Jean Lindgard, Edy Dron, Raymond McGuggan. Back row: Douglas Baxter, Alec Hawthorne, Don Reed, Frank Carson, Bud Light, Ernie Radbourne, Royce Spence, Harvey Erickson, William Olickney, Bennie Everton, Merlin Howlett, Jim Carmichael.

0573.02.07 Item – Hythe Elevator Construction 1948 1 photograph : b&w ; 19 x 24 cm
Scope and content:

Copy of a photograph showing an elevator located behind the railway station under construction.

0573.02.08 Item – Hythe Sports Day Parade  1929 1 photograph : b&w ; 15.5 x 25 cm
Scope and content:

Copy of a photograph showing a parade of vehicles down the street in celebration of sports day.

0573.02.09 Item – Wild Steer Race  1928 1 photograph : b&w ; 13.5 x 24 cm
Scope and content:

Copy of a photograph showing a crowd gathered for the wild steer racing event that took place near Hythe.

0573.02.10 Item – Aerial View of Hythe  ca. 1930 1 photograph : b&w ; 15 x 25 cm
Scope and content:

Copy of a photograph showing an aerial view of the buildings in Hythe.

0573.02.11 Item – Hythe Parade  1928 1 photograph : b&w ; 18.5 x 26.5 cm
Scope and content:

Copy of a photograph showing a parade in the old town of Hythe. Norma (Clarke) Lassons wrote the following description that accompanies the photograph: “Foreground Ma Brainard in Democrat, next is her mother’s (Mrs. Clarke) rooming house with her in the doorway and Mrs. Fisher crossing the road. Salmor and Oakford’s store next. At far end is Thompson & Hicks Saddlery just built. Across to right would have been Kelly Sunderman’s Barn with ranch buildings, next behind Ma Brainard then Leflers Café, then Hartley’s farm. The lady by the store is Esther Fisher.”

0573.02.12 Item – Norma Lassons  1928 1 photograph : b&w ; 12.5 x 14 cm
Scope and content:

Copy of a photograph of Norma Lassons on Hugh Hartley’s horse wearing chaps and playing a guitar. A caption on the photograph reads, “Kelly Sunderman’s Barn. River flooded. Hugh Hartley’s horse, chaps, guitar, and hat, and me playing cowboy. New town in background.”

0573.02.13 Item – Hythe Baseball Team  1939 1 photograph : b&w ; 14.5 x 25.5 cm
Scope and content:

Photocopy of a photograph showing the Hythe baseball team. The players are identified on the photograph. Back row: Jack Oakford, Dale Spence, Bob Light, Wilmer Reid. Front row: Maurice Cunningham, Ruth Balderston, Edith Kinvig (McPherson), Eleanor Hoosier, Elwin Howlett.

0573.02.14 Item – Donald Hotel  ca. 1940 1 photograph : b&w ; 15 x 23 cm
Scope and content:

Copy of a photograph showing the Donald Hotel.

0573.02.15 Item – Oakfords Ltd.  ca. 1970 1 photograph : b&w ; 9 x 13 cm
Scope and content:

A front view of Oakfords Store in Hythe.

0573.02.16 Item – A Street View in Hythe  ca. 1970 1 photograph : b&w ; 9 x 13 cm
Scope and content:

A view of an unpaved street in Hythe and in the distance is the Hythe Hospital.

0573.02.17 Item – Oakfords Ltd.  ca. 1970 1 photograph : b&w ; 8.5 x 12 cm
Scope and content:

A side view of Oakfords Ltd. in Hythe.

0573.02.18 Item – Hythe Junior High School  ca. 1970 1 photograph : b&w ; 9 x 13 cm
Scope and content:

View of Hythe Junior High School.

0573.02.19 Item – Hythe Post Office  ca. 1970 1 photograph : b&w ; 9 x 13 cm
Scope and content:

Front view of the Post office in Hythe.

0573.02.20 Item – School Buses at the Hythe School  ca. 1970 1 photograph : b&w ; 9 x 13 cm
Scope and content:

A row of school buses lined up to pick up students at the Junior High School.

0573.02.21 Item – Happy Valley School Students  1933 1 photograph : b&w ; 18.5 x 27.5 cm
Scope and content:

Copy of a photograph showing students outside the Happy Valley School SD No. 3194 on NE 13-73-11-W6. The students are identified as follows on a paper accompanying the photograph: Hazel Gregory, Nora Walker, Mary Lister, Ellen MacPherson, Nellie Perron, Olive Higgs, Anna Krantz, Flo Pearson, Howard Gimby (Teacher), Fannie Oakford, ? Wiebe, Olive Fimrite, Betty McEwan, Nancy McPherson, Aldene Sexton, Jean McPherson, Dorothy Kring, Pauline Higgs, Evelyn Robertson, Myrtle Cowad (Robertson), Allan McEwan, Lee Borden, Lawrence Van Volkingberg, Vernon Nepstad, Ellsworth Nepstad, Roland Rever, Elliot Nepstad, Lawrence Kewley, Eugene Robson, Bob Pearson, Bob Spraggs, Doug Van Volkingberg, Gerald Clarke.

0573.02.22 Item – Flowing Well in Hythe  ca. 1940 1 photograph : b&w ; 17 x 25 cm
Scope and content:

Copy of a photograph showing a flowing well in Hythe.

0573.02.23 Item – Moving the Bank Vault  1929 1 photograph : b&w ; 14.5 x 24 cm
Scope and content:

Copy of a photograph showing the safe being moved from the Bank of Montreal in the old town to the new town.

0573.02.24 Item – Threshing at Ed Love’s  1929 1 photograph : b&w ; 15.5 x 25 cm
Scope and content:

Copy of a photograph showing a threshing crew on Ed Love’s farm.

0573.02.25 Item – Jessie & Eldon Shail  1929 1 photograph : b&w ; 14.5 x 22 cm
Scope and content:

Copy of a photograph showing Jessie (Granny) Shail with son Eldon who is seated on a tractor. Ernie and Jerry Begon are at left.

0573.02.26 Item – Unidentified Group
Paquin Photographs
 
ca. 1965 1 photograph : b&w ; 15 x 24 cm
Scope and content:

A group portrait of 41 men and women. Eldon Shail is possibly in the picture.

0573.02.27 Item – View of Hythe  ca. 1950 1 photograph : b&w ; 7.5 x 12 cm
Scope and content:

A photograph of Hythe taken from the UGG Elevator.

0573.02.28 Item – An Aerial View of Hythe in the Winter  ca. 1950 1 photograph : b&w ; 11.5 x 16.5 cm
Scope and content:

A photograph showing the village of Hythe in the winter time.

0573.02.29 Item – Albright Hall  1929 1 photograph : b&w ; 8.5 x 12.5 cm
Scope and content:

A photograph showing the Albright Community Hall.

0573.02.30 Item – Hythe Road Sign  ca. 1950 1 photograph : b&w ; 20 x 24.5 cm
Scope and content:

Copy of a photograph of a man standing by a sign for Hythe and the distance to Dawson Creek and Fort St. John.

0573.02.31 Item – Margaret Sharkey’s Class  ca. 1950 1 photograph : b&w ; 19.5 x 24 cm
Scope and content:

Copy of a portrait of Margaret Sharkey’s students in grades 2 & 3. A piece of paper accompanying the photograph identifies the students. Back row: Karen Stith, Sharon Lanctot, Gary Evaskevich, Gwen (Fair) Hommy, Caroline Miller (?), Eleanor Nesbit, Edna Mae Hodgson, Franklin Hommy, Darcy Hommy, Jeannie Oakford, Eleanor Moodie, Shannon Bliss. Middle row: Esther Veldhuis, Lana Seabrook, Oliver Webb, Steven Ladin, Roberta Swanson, Ruth Lindquist, Shiela Severson, Connie Erickson, Ramona Brandsatter, Bobbie Mutch, Terry Brown. Front row: ? Sheppy, Leroy Hegal, Joe Knapcik, Brock Smith, ?, Marg Sharkey, Helen Semenchuk, Anna Roset, Darlene Stabell, Doreen Stabell, Connie Reich, Darcy Robertson.

0573.02.32 Item – Olivia Patterson’s Class  ca. 1950 1 photograph : b&w ; 16 x 24 cm
Scope and content:

Olivia Patterson’s students in possibly grade 1. A paper accompanying the photograph identifies the students. Back row: Donna Phillips, Sheila Severson, Lorna Seabrook, Janet Swanston, Oliver Webb, Chuck McKenzie, Delphine Mint(?), Frank Webb, Jim Reid, Bill Veldhuis. Middle row: Caroline Miller(?), Bud Bliss, Edna Hodgson, Eleanor Moody, Shannon Bliss, Darlene Stabell, Doreen Stabell, Pat Fair, Karen Stith, Jean Oakford, Eleanor Nesbitt, Gertrude Finland. Front row: Roberta Swanston, Connie Lou Reid, Darcy Robertson, ? , Bobby Mutch, Lana Seabrook, Ramona Brandsater, Esther Veldhuis, Carol (?).

0573.02.33 Item – Hythe Ladies Sports Team  ca. 1970 1 photograph : b&w ; 8 x 12 cm
Scope and content:

A team photograph of ten players with two coaches.

0573.02.34 Item – Hythe Class Photograph  ca. 1950 1 photograph : b&w ; 19.5 x 24 cm
Scope and content:

Portrait of a class at the Hythe School. A paper accompanying the photograph identifies the people. Back row: Gert Webb, Nola McCann, Jean Benson, Doreen Tuelon, Zena Seabrook, Geraldine Lanctot, Harold Reed, Bob Robertson, Donny Cowan, Billy Lanctot. Middle row: Donnie Pearson, Eddie Oakford (?), Garth Seabrook, Jim Hodgson, Jim Olichney, Rita Benson, Leona Bue, George Lanctot (?), Raymond Lizotte, Irwin (Toque) Bulmer. Front row: Bill Gerkowski, Andy Gass, Rodney Reich, Tex Arlie Murphy, Wayne Howlett, Shirley Kozney, Marjorie Lanctot, Rene Sharkey.

0573.02.35 Item – A Platoon of Soldiers  ca. 1940 1 photograph : b&w ; 19.5 x 24.5 cm
Scope and content:

Portrait of a platoon of soldiers identified on the photograph as #3 Platoon, M.T.C. 132, 10/40.

0573.02.36 Item – Old Swimming Hole  ca. 1950 1 photograph : b&w ; 12 x 18 cm
Scope and content:

Copy of a photograph showing people standing on the edge of the old Hythe swimming hole.

0573.02.37 Item – A CGIT Event in Hythe  ca. 1940 1 photograph : b&w ; 14 x 19 cm
Scope and content:

Photocopy of a photograph showing children dressed up in costume, possibly for a Halloween event.

0573.02.38 Item – Andrew Tschetter, Gordy Gould, & Edith Pearson  ca. 1940 1 photograph : b&w ; 6 x 10.5 cm
Scope and content:

Andrew Tschetter and Gordy Gould on the train leaving to join the army. Edith Pearson in the foreground.

0573.02.39a & b Item – Hythe Pioneer Home Float  2003 2 photographs : colour ; 10 x 25 cm
Scope and content:

Hythe Pioneer home float in the Hythe parade.

0573.02.40 Item – Elks & Royal Purple Float  2003 1 photograph : colour ; 10 x 25 cm
Scope and content:

The Elks and Royal Purple float in the Hythe parade.

0573.02.41 Item – A Float in the Hythe Parade  2003 1 photograph : colour ; 10 x 25 cm
Scope and content:

A float decorated with hay bales and scarecrows in the Hythe parade.

0573.02.42 Item – Hythe Fire Truck  2003 1 photograph : colour ; 10 x 25 cm
Scope and content:

The restored Hythe fire truck in the parade.

0573.02.43 Item – Mini UGG Elevator  2003 1 photograph : colour ; 10 x 25 cm
Scope and content:

A float with a mini UGG Elevator painted red.

0573.02.44 Item – Hythe Legion’s Float  2003 1 photograph : colour ; 10 x 25 cm
Scope and content:

The Hythe Legion’s float in the parade with some legion members.

0573.02.45 Item – Hythe ATB Float  2003 1 photograph : colour ; 10 x 15 cm
Scope and content:

A woman sitting on the Hythe Treasury Branch’s float with the Encana float in the background.

0573.02.46 Item – Opening of Spring Lake  1977 1 photograph : colour ; 8 x 11.5 cm
Scope and content:

A reporter in front of the Spring Lake Recreation Area sign, with people looking on.

0573.02.47 Item – Hythe Lumber Yard  ca. 1975 1 photograph : colour ; 8 x 11.5 cm
Scope and content:

The foundation of a building with what is now the Funk Mechanical building beside.

0573.02.48 Item – Train Time At Hythe  ca. 1930 1 photograph : b&w ; 10 x 15 cm
Scope and content:

Copy of a photograph showing people waiting for the train at the Hythe station. Vehicles and buildings in the background.

0573.02.49-51 Item – Farming Photographs  1943 1 page
Scope and content:

Copies of three photographs printed on a single sheet. 0573.02.49 shows a group of neighbors gathered to plow summer fallow for Cliff Henderson who was sick. They are identified as A. Gass with his Fordson, A. Howlett with his John Deer, M.B. Mill with his John Deer, B. Woods with his Case, E. Love with his Case, T. Gass on his Cockshutt, J. Gale with his A.C., and E. Shail with his I.H.C. 0573.02.50 shows Tony Gass’s tractor with two binders cutting oats. 0573.02.51 shows Tony Gass branding cattle with his cousins.

0573.02.52 Item – The Shail and Guise Families 1946 1 photograph : b&w ; 10 x 14 cm
Scope and content:

Copy of a photograph showing the Shail and Guise families gathered together for Christmas.

0573.02.53 Item – Hythe Motors  ca. 1954 1 photograph : b&w ; 18 x 25 cm
Scope and content:

Copy of a photograph showing the Hythe Motors store as well as Texaco and other buildings.

0573.02.54a-d Item – Sunderman Tack Shop  2009 4 photographs : colour ; 10 x 15 cm
Scope and content:

The Sunderman Tack Shop in celebration of 100 years of settlement of the Hythe area.

0573.02.55 Item – Frank Webb, Donna & Eldon Shail  2009 1 photograph : colour ; 10 x 25 cm
Scope and content:

Frank Webb with Donna and Eldon Shail in front of a mural in Hythe.

Series 0573.03: History of Hythe Photograph Album Two

Date: 1940-2000 (date of creation)

Scope and content:

The series consists of photographs taken at the Hythe Golden Age Craft Centre, various Hythe residents, buildings and businesses in Hythe, WWII soldiers and the Hythe Tourist Booth which was originally the Sunderman Tack Shop. The photographs are described in the order in which they appeared in the album.

Physical description: 76 photographs

Access points:

•                Graphic material – photograph (documentary form)

Publication status:

Published

File / item list
Reference code Title Dates Physical description
0573.03.01 Item – Painting the Seniors Centre ca. 1985 1 photograph : colour ; 10 x 15 cm
Scope and content:

Eldon Shail, Henry Lowen, Martin Schuller, and Eda Erickson are hard at work painting the Hythe Seniors Centre.

0573.03.02 Item – Painting the Seniors Centre ca. 1985 1 photograph : colour ; 10 x 15 cm
Scope and content:

Audrey Everton, Donna Shail, and Bennie Everton are painting the Hythe Seniors Centre.

0573.03.03 Item – Quilters  ca. 1985 1 photograph : colour ; 10 x 15 cm
Scope and content:

Donna Shail, Evelyn Morrison, Anna Klomstad, Myrtle Heggelund, Evelyn Hanson, and Audrey Everton with their finished quilt.

0573.03.04 Item – Quilt by Seniors  ca. 1985 1 photograph : colour ; 10 x 15 cm
Scope and content:

Seniors holding their finished quilt. Anna Klomstad is at right, with Audrey Everton next to her.

0573.03.05a & b Item – Quilts Made By Seniors  ca. 1985 2 photographs : colour ; 10 x 15 cm
Scope and content:

Quilts that were made by some of the seniors of Hythe on display.

0573.03.06 Item – Halloween at the Golden Age Centre  ca. 1985 1 photograph : colour ; 10 x 15 cm
Scope and content:

People dressed up for a Halloween gathering at the Golden Age Centre. Annie Stenvall, Eldon Shail, Myrtle Heggelund, Anna Klomstad, Edna Erickson, Audrey Everton, Donna Shail, and Caroline Stenvall.

0573.03.07 Item – Henry Lowen, Lily Day, & Clara Nepstad  ca. 1985 1 photograph : colour ; 10 x 15 cm
Scope and content:

Henry Lowen, Lily Day, and Clara Nepstad at the Hythe Seniors Centre.

0573.03.08 Item – Donna & Eldon Shail  1976 1 photograph : colour ; 10 x 15 cm
Scope and content:

Donna and Eldon Shail all dressed up for Halloween.

0573.03.09 Item – Sitting Down to Dinner ca. 1970 1 photograph : colour ; 8.5 x 8.5 cm
Scope and content:

Eldon & Donna Shail, Dave & Anne Thiessen, and Margaret Smith all seated for a dinner.

0573.03.10 Item – Frank Wyant  ca. 1975 1 photograph : colour ; 9 x 12.5 cm
Scope and content:

Frank Wyant with miniature furniture.

0573.03.11 Item – John Lowen & Henry Reich  ca. 1970 1 photograph : colour ; 8 x 12 cm
Scope and content:

John Lowen and Henry Reich working on a wood carving project.

0573.03.12 Item – John Lowen & John Tangen ca. 1970 1 photograph : colour ; 8 x 12 cm
Scope and content:

John Lowen and John Tangen working on carving spindles.

0573.03.13 Item – Justina Lowen  ca. 1980 1 photograph : colour ; 5.5 x 8 cm
Scope and content:

Image shows Justine Lowen in profile.

0573.03.14 Item – Irene Cook, Olga & John Tangen  ca. 1960 1 photograph : b&w ; 8 x 12 cm
Scope and content:

Irene Cook and Olga and John Tangen building furniture. They are upholstering the back of a couch.

0573.03.15 Item – John Lowen, Cephas Gilmour, & Gorney Oveering  ca. 1960 1 photograph : b&w ; 8 x 12 cm
Scope and content:

John Lowen, Cephas Gilmour, and Gorney Oveering with a checkers set that was possibly made by one of the men.

0573.03.16 Item – Setting Up The Coffee Maker  1998 1 photograph : colour ; 10 x 15 cm
Scope and content:

Edna Erickson, Dorothy and Ed Bressler, Marie Lowen, and an unidentified man setting up the coffee maker that was donated by the Clairmont Seniors.

0573.03.17 Item – Hythe Seniors at the Centre 1998 1 photograph : colour ; 10 x 15 cm
Scope and content:

Edna Erickson, Lily Day, Clare Nepstad, and Marie Lowen at the Hythe Seniors Centre.

0573.03.18 Item – Hythe Seniors at the Centre 1998 1 photograph : colour ; 10 x 15 cm
Scope and content:

Martin Hanson, Henry Lowen, Lily Day, and Clare Nepstad at the Hythe Seniors Centre.

0573.03.19 Item – Receiving a Plaque  2000 1 photograph : colour ; 10 x 15 cm
Scope and content:

Lily Day, Edna Erickson, Verna Dolemo, Violet Jensen, and an unidentified man pose with a plaque. Edna is holding the plaque.

0573.03.20 Item – South Peace Whist Tournament  1998 1 photograph : colour ; 10 x 15 cm
Scope and content:

Edna Erickson, Alma Jones, and Elva and Herb Carlstrom at the South Peace Whist Tournament in Dawson Creek. Alma Jones is holding the plaque.

0573.03.21 Item – South Peace Whist Tournament at La Glace  1997 1 photograph : colour ; 10 x 15 cm
Scope and content:

South Peace Whist Tournament in La Glace. The plaque winners were Clifford Sandboe, Lars Solheim, Edna Erickson, Lily Day, Allie Jenner, Elva Carlstom, Violet Jenson, Lillian Holland, Caroline Roset, Herb Carlstom, and Eddie Holland.

0573.03.22 Item – Kay & Bill Mackie Presenting the Coffee Maker  1998 1 photograph : colour ; 10 x 15 cm
Scope and content:

Kay and Bill Mackie presenting the Hythe Seniors with a coffee maker from the Clairmont seniors.

0573.03.23 Item – Mr. & Mrs. Claude Taylor  1973 1 photograph : colour ; 8 x 11.5 cm
Scope and content:

Image shows Mr. and Mrs. Claude Taylor.

0573.03.24 Item – Mr. & Mrs. Kjemhus  ca. 1980 1 photograph : colour ; 6.5 x 9 cm
Scope and content:

Mr. and Mrs. Kjemhus holding tools.

0573.03.25 Item – Christy Inkster  ca. 1975 1 photograph : colour ; 8 x 12 cm
Scope and content:

Christy Inkster at work with assorted tools displayed on the wall behind her.

0573.03.26 Item – Maggie Reich  ca. 1960 1 photograph : b&w ; 8 x 12 cm
Scope and content:

Maggie Reich knitting a blanket.

0573.03.27 Item – Edith & Bert Veldhuis  ca. 1950 1 photograph : b&w ; 8.5 x 12.5 cm
Scope and content:

Portrait of Edith and Bert Veldhuis.

0573.03.28 Item – Anne & Dave Thiessen  ca. 1960 1 photograph : b&w ; 8.5 x 12 cm
Scope and content:

Portrait of Anne and Dave Thiessen.

0573.03.29 Item – Jim DeRolls & Aubrey Hawksworth  1969 1 photograph : colour ; 8 x 8 cm
Scope and content:

Jim DeRolls and Aubrey Hawksworth at a mill site on June 20, 1969. Farm equipment and vehicles are visible in the background. Photograph may have been taken by Irene Cook.

0573.03.30 Item – Warren & May (Bennett) Foust  ca. 1970 1 photograph : b&w ; 8.5 x 12.5 cm
Scope and content:

Portrait of Warren and May (Bennett) Foust.

0573.03.31 Item – Lea Hodgson  ca. 1975 1 photograph : b&w ; 11.5 x 16.5 cm
Scope and content:

Lea Hodgson shaking hands with another gentleman.

0573.03.32 Item – Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Toftleland  ca. 1970 1 photograph : b&w ; 8.5 x 12 cm
Scope and content:

Portrait of Jesse and Tone (Harstad) Tofteland.

0573.03.33 Item – Bob Baker  ca. 1980 1 photograph : colour ; 9 x 12.5 cm
Scope and content:

Bob Baker playing cards.

0573.03.34 Item – Granny Bain and Granny Shail  ca. 1980 1 photograph : colour ; 9 x 12.5 cm
Scope and content:

Viva Bain and Jessie Shail, with two unidentified women at the left of the photograph.

0573.03.35 Item – Olive Stickney  ca. 1980 1 photograph : colour ; 9 x 12.5 cm
Scope and content:

Olive Stickney cuddling stuffed animals.

0573.03.36 Item – Mr. & Mrs. Ralph Woods  ca. 1960 1 photograph : b&w ; 8 x 8 cm
Scope and content:

Ralph with his wife in front of a Christmas tree. According to the note on the reverse of the photograph, they celebrated their golden wedding anniversary on July 2, 1963.

0573.03.37 Item – Murray & Harriet Armstrong with Pat & Florence Ivor  ca. 1965 1 photograph : b&w ; 7.5 x 11.5 cm
Scope and content:

Murray Armstrong, Pat Ivor, Florence Ivor, and Harriet Armstrong seated at a table.

0573.03.38 Item – Caroline Stenvall  ca. 1970 1 photograph : b&w ; 8 x 12 cm
Scope and content:

Portrait of Caroline Stenvall.

0573.03.39 Item – Five Men in a Meeting  ca. 1970 1 photograph : colour ; 8 x 12 cm
Scope and content:

Dick Bearisto, Jack McCallister, Chris Inkster, Ron Balderstad, and Bert Swanston attending a meeting.

0573.03.40 Item – Vivian & Roger Lee with Ramona & Art Patterson  ca. 1980 1 photograph : colour ; 9 x 16.5 cm
Scope and content:

Vivian Lee, Ramona Patterson, Art Patterson, and Roger Lee having a conversation.

0573.03.41 Item – Marg Sharkey & Olivia Patterson  ca. 1950 1 photograph : b&w ; 7.5 x 12 cm
Scope and content:

Marg Sharkey and Olivia Patterson on skates with the Hythe arena under construction in the background.

0573.03.42 Item – Ladies With Their Winning Bouquets  1977 1 photograph : colour ; 8 x 11.5 cm
Scope and content:

Two ladies displaying their bouquets and ribbons from the Hythe Fair.

0573.03.43 Item – Martha McPherson & Ina Oakford  ca. 1965 1 photograph : b&w ; 8 x 12 cm
Scope and content:

Martha McPherson and Ina Oakford wrapping gifts behind the counter at the Oakfords store.

0573.03.44 Item – Five Girls in Skating Costumes  ca. 1960 1 photograph : b&w ; 8.5 x 11 cm
Scope and content:

Five unidentified girls in skating costumes.

0573.03.45 Item – Ladies in Front of the Hythe Pioneer Home  ca. 1970 1 photograph : colour ; 8 x 11.5 cm
Scope and content:

Arta Juneau, Dorothy Henderson, Anna Severson, Ruth Sharkey, Dorothy Bressler, Edith Purves, and Caroline Russet in front of the Hythe Pioneer Home.

0573.03.46 Item – Hythe Businesses  ca. 1970 1 photograph : colour ; 8 x 11.5 cm
Scope and content:

Bill’s Barber Shop, Hythe Treasury Branch, and Graws Butcher Shop.

0573.03.47 Item – Hythe Homes for Seniors Sign  ca. 1980 1 photograph : colour ; 9 x 13 cm
Scope and content:

The windmill and sign for Hythe Homes for Seniors being erected by a crane.

0573.03.48 Item – Green Building  ca. 1975 1 photograph : colour ; 8 x 11.5 cm
Scope and content:

The green building that is now Funk Mechanical in Hythe.

0573.03.49 Item – Pete Wickman  ca. 1980 1 photograph : colour ; 8 x 12 cm
Scope and content:

Pete Wickman finishing supper at the Hythe Seniors Home.

0573.03.50 Item – Gladys Scotvold Art Class  ca. 1975 1 photograph : b&w ; 8 x 11.5 cm
Scope and content:

Children gathered around a table for Gladys Scotvold’s art class in Hythe.

0573.03.51 Item – Barry Dillon  ca. 1980 1 photograph : colour ; 3.5 x 5 cm
Scope and content:

Barry Dillon, the physical education teacher at Hythe Junior High.

0573.03.52 Item – An Aerial View of Hythe  ca. 1940 1 photograph : b&w ; 5 x 7.5 cm
Scope and content:

An aerial view of Hythe, including Hythe Motors and other buildings.

0573.03.53 Item – Albright Hall  ca. 1940 1 photograph : b&w ; 8 x 11 cm
Scope and content:

The Albright Hall before refurbishing.

0573.03.54 Item – A Church  ca. 1970 1 photograph : colour ; 8 x 11.5 cm
Scope and content:

An unidentified church next to a gravel road.

0573.03.55 Item – Five Men  ca. 1965 1 photograph : b&w ; 6.5 x 7 cm
Scope and content:

Eldon Shail, Miller Patterson, Art Patterson, Stan Moodie, Jack Patterson, and Gene Staggs sitting in what appears to be a trailer or pickup box in front of a wooden building.

0573.03.56 Item – Group Photograph  ca. 1970 1 photograph : b&w ; 7 x 9.5 cm
Scope and content:

Violet Greber, Olive Stickney, Jack Gerlinger, and Eleanor Krantz around a table, possibly preparing the book “Pioneer Round-Up”.

0573.03.57 Item – Bert Swanston  ca. 1970 1 photograph : b&w ; 8 x 11.5 cm
Scope and content:

Bert Swanston seated at a typewriter in his office.

0573.03.58 Item – Art & Ella Pearson  ca. 1970 1 photograph : b&w ; 8.5 x 12 cm
Scope and content:

Portrait of Art and Ella Pearson.

0573.03.59 Item – Group Photograph  ca. 1970 1 photograph : b&w ; 8.5 x 10 cm
Scope and content:

Alvin Nordhagen, Olaf Tangen, Jean Weller, and Francis Juneau. Jean and Francis are kissing with Alvin and Olaf amused by the antics.

0573.03.60 Item – Gladys Scotvold and Olive Stickney  ca. 1975 1 photograph : colour ; 8 x 8 cm
Scope and content:

Olive Stickney presenting Gladys Scotvold with an award.

0573.03.61 Item – Jim & Peggy Smith  ca. 1975 1 photograph : colour ; 9 x 11 cm
Scope and content:

Jim and Peggy Smith posing in front of a brick wall.

0573.03.62 Item – Mary Flaten  ca. 1980 1 photograph : colour ; 8 x 8 cm
Scope and content:

Mary Flaten seated in an armchair.

0573.03.63 Item – Irene Cook  ca. 1970 1 photograph : b&w ; 8 x 12 cm
Scope and content:

Portrait of Irene Cook.

0573.03.64 Item – Group Photograph  ca. 1975 1 photograph : b&w ; 8 x 10.5 cm
Scope and content:

Harry, Roger, Bert, Irene Chandler, and Mr. and Mrs. Jones pose in front of a curtain for a group photograph.

0573.03.65 Item – Irene Cook & Arta Juneau  ca. 1975 1 photograph : b&w ; 8 x 12 cm
Scope and content:

Irene Cook and Arta Juneau receiving a picture.

0573.03.66 Item – Mickey Forbes  ca. 1975 1 photograph : b&w ; 8.5 x 12 cm
Scope and content:

Portrait of Mickey Forbes.

0573.03.67 Item – Group on a Bridge  ca. 1950 1 photograph : b&w ; 6 x 10.5 cm
Scope and content:

Granny Wright, Syd Sunderman, and Harriet Armstrong standing on a bridge. A car is visible in the background.

0573.03.68 Item – Balderston Family on Their Way to School  ca. 1950 1 photograph : b&w ; 7.5 x 10.5 cm
Scope and content:

The Balderston children seated in a horse-drawn wagon ready to head to school.

0573.03.69 Item – Men Off To War  ca. 1940 1 photograph : b&w ; 5 x 8 cm
Scope and content:

Charles Pretzer, Frank Schmidt, Don Weller, Jim Weller, and Charlie Hill in uniform. Hythe buildings are visible in the background.

0573.03.70 Item – Henderson Family  ca. 1940 1 photograph : b&w ; 5.5 x 5.5 cm
Scope and content:

Ernie, Inez, and Francis Henderson posing in front of a log building.

0573.03.71 Item – Men at the Hythe Legion  ca. 1980 1 photograph : colour ; 9 x 12.5 cm
Scope and content:

Art Pearson, Alton Berg, Johnny Listhaeghe, Einer Loven, Ed Baker, Don Pearson, Jack Oakford, George Adams, Arnold Howlett, Eldon Shail, Lea Hodgson, Bird Webb, Jim Patterson, Flookie Kjemhus, Art Patterson, Glyn Davies, Norm Inkster, and Billy Oakford standing outside the Hythe Legion.

0573.03.72 Item – Men Outside the Bank  ca. 1950 1 photograph : b&w ; 5 x 7.5 cm
Scope and content:

Harley Patterson, Bird Webb, Jim Carmichael, Bud Light, and Bobby Pearson standing outside the Hythe ATB.

0573.03.73 Item – Sunderman Tack Shop  ca. 1990 1 photograph : colour ; 10 x 15 cm
Scope and content:

Olive Stickney with Donna and Eldon Shail in front of the refurbished Sunderman Tack Shop which was moved and set up to serve as a tourist attraction.

0573.03.74 Item – Hythe Seniors  ca. 1990 1 photograph : colour ; 10 x 25 cm
Scope and content:

A group of people gathered at the Hythe Seniors Centre. Eldon Shail is standing in the back of the room.

0573.03.75 Item – People at the Hythe Seniors Centre  ca. 1985 1 photograph : b&w ; 8 x 12 cm
Scope and content:

People gathered at the Seniors Centre in Hythe.

Series 0573.04: History of Hythe Scrapbook Two

Date: 1920-2009 (date of creation)

Scope and content:

The series consists of photographs of Hythe including businesses, people, the Tack Shop, Hythe Parade, the Hythe mural, school students, the Hythe Historical Society members, the cemetery with its new sign as well as various events that took place in Hythe. There are also textual records including a May 1948 issue of the Hythe Flasher, photocopies of newspaper clippings, and unused stationery from several Hythe businesses. The photographs are described in the order in which they appeared in the scrapbook.

Physical description: 2 cm textual records

60 photographs

Access points:

•                Graphic material – photograph (documentary form)

•                Textual record (documentary form)

Publication status:

Published

File / item list
Reference code Title Dates Physical description
0573.04.01 Item – Bird’s Eye View of Hythe  July 31, 1929 1 photograph : b&w ; 12.5 x 18 cm
Scope and content:

Copy of a photograph showing a bird’s eye view of Hythe, taken from the balcony of the Donald Hotel on July 31, 1929.

0573.04.02 Item – Tom Robert’s Telephone Office  ca. 1930 1 photograph : b&w ; 6 x 10.5 cm
Scope and content:

Tom Roberts’ telephone office in Hythe in the 1930s.

0573.04.03 Item – Saskatchewan Family With Farm Equipment  ca. 1920 1 postcard : b&w ; 8.5 x 14 cm
Scope and content:

A family posed with a work crew on a six-bottom plow pulled by a steam tractor in Hanley, Saskatchewan.

0573.04.04 Item – Patterson’s Ranch House  ca. 1990 1 photograph : colour ; 21 x 27 cm
Scope and content:

Photocopy of a photograph showing Patterson’s ranch house from 1924 still standing. It was originally St. George’s Ranch and is located in the Goodfare area.

0573.04.05 Item – Mr. & Mrs. Lefferson  ca. 2000 1 photograph : colour ; 12.5 x 17 cm
Scope and content:

Portrait of Mr. & Mrs. Lefferson.

0573.04.06 Item – Hythe Pioneer Home  ca. 1975 1 photograph : b&w ; 7.5 x 9.5 cm
Scope and content:

A side view of the Hythe Pioneer Home.

0573.04.07 Item – Constructing the Hythe Pioneer Home  ca. 1975 1 photograph : colour ; 8 x 11.5 cm
Scope and content:

Construction on the Hythe Pioneer Home.

0573.04.08 Item – Front View of the Hythe Pioneer Home  ca. 1975 1 photograph : b&w ; 7.5 x 11.5 cm
Scope and content:

A front view of the Hythe Pioneer Home.

0573.04.09 Item – Landscaping at the Hythe Pioneer Home  ca. 1975 1 photograph : colour ; 8 x 12 cm
Scope and content:

The landscaping at the Hythe Pioneer Home.

0573.04.10 Item – Winter Scene at the Hythe Pioneer Home  ca. 1975 1 photograph : colour ; 8 x 11.5 cm
Scope and content:

Winter scene at the Hythe Pioneer Home.

0573.04.11 Item – People Seated at a Table  1976 1 photograph : b&w ; 8 x 12 cm
Scope and content:

People seated at a table and Bert Swanston has a microphone. An Oakford’s Hardware calendar is visible in the background.

0573.04.12 Item – Hythe Tire Shop  ca. 1976 1 photograph : colour ; 8 x 11.5 cm
Scope and content:

Front view of the Hythe Tire Shop.

0573.04.13 Item – Side View of the Hythe Hospital  ca. 1976 1 photograph : colour ; 8 x 11.5 cm
Scope and content:

The view of the Hythe Hospital from the Pioneer Home road.

0573.04.14 Item – Hythe Hospital  ca. 1976 1 photograph : colour ; 8 x 8 cm
Scope and content:

The Hythe Hospital.

0573.04.15 Item – C.F.G.P. Building  ca. 1950 1 photograph : b&w ; 5 x 8 cm
Scope and content:

Copy of a photograph showing the C.F.G.P. radio station.

0573.04.16 Item – Norma Parsons With Donna & Eldon Shail  ca. 2000 1 photograph : colour ; 10 x 15 cm
Scope and content:

Norma Parsons presenting a 1949 voters list to Hythe Historical Society members Donna & Eldon Shail.

0573.04.17 Item – Donna & Eldon Shail ca. 1998 1 photograph : colour ; 10 x 15 cm
Scope and content:

Donna and Eldon Shail getting ready to chink the Sunderman Tack Shop.

0573.04.18 Item – The Horse Statue at Sunderman Tack Shop  1998 1 photograph : colour ; 10 x 15 cm
Scope and content:

The horse statue at Sunderman Tack Shop was discovered broken the morning of August 22, 1998.

0573.04.19 Item – Volunteers for the Sunderman Tack Shop  ca. 1998 1 photograph : colour ; 10 x 19.5 cm
Scope and content:

The volunteers for the Sunderman Tack Shop: Elaine Baker, Mrs. Roset, ?, Audrey Everton, ?, ?, Henry Lowen, Dorothy Sudnik, Marie Lowen, ?, Toots Staggs, ?.

0573.04.20 Item – Donna & Eldon Shail  2001 1 photograph : colour ; 10 x 15 cm
Scope and content:

Donna & Eldon Shail inside the Sunderman Tack Shop in August 2001.

0573.04.21 Item – Interior of the Tack Shop  2001 1 photograph : colour ; 10 x 15 cm
Scope and content:

The interior of the Sunderman Tack Shop.

0573.04.22 Item – Mounties Marching in the Hythe Parade  2005 1 photograph : colour ; 10 x 25.5 cm
Scope and content:

Four RCMP officers marching in the Hythe parade.

0573.04.23 Item – A Scottish Band  2005 1 photograph : colour ; 10 x 25.5 cm
Scope and content:

A Scottish band in the Hythe parade.

0573.04.24a & b Item – A Military Tank “Catherine”  2005 2 photographs : colour ; 10 x 25.5 cm
Scope and content:

A tank called Catherine in the Hythe parade.

0573.04.25 Item – A Soldier  2005 1 photograph : colour ; 10 x 25.5 cm
Scope and content:

A man dressed in uniform and holding a sword in the Hythe parade.

0573.04.26 Item – Hythe Legion Members  2005 1 photograph : colour ; 10 x 25.5 cm
Scope and content:

Hythe Legion members on a float.

0573.04.27 Item – Hythe Legion Members  2005 1 photograph : colour ; 10 x 25.5 cm
Scope and content:

Hythe Legion members on a float.

0573.04.28 Item – Ft. St. John Legion’s Float  2005 1 photograph : colour ; 10 x 25.5 cm
Scope and content:

The Fort St. John Legion’s float in the Hythe parade.

0573.04.29 Item – Tim Heimdal With The Hythe Mural  ca. 2005 1 photograph : colour ; 10 x 15 cm
Scope and content:

Tim Heimdal with a scene of the Hythe Railway Station that he is painting as part of a mural.

0573.04.30 Item – Tim Heimdal  ca. 2005 1 photograph : colour ; 10 x 15 cm
Scope and content:

Tim Heimdal with a scene of the last spike in the railroad that he is painting on a mural.

0573.04.31a & b Item – Hythe Mural  2005 2 photographs : colour
Scope and content:

Dallas & Ashlee Shail in front of a mural that has their grandpa Eldon as a boy along with his father Ernie Shail on the separator. The mural shows the Sunderman home, a flowing well, the dam, a boy and a calf, and Oakford’s Hardware Store. 0573.04.31b is a cropped photograph showing a small portion of the mural.

0573.04.32a & b Item – Toms Lake Cairn  ca. 2005 2 photographs : colour
Scope and content:

The Cairn at Toms Lake dedicated to the Sudeten Germans.

0573.04.33 Item – Hythe Students  1946 1 photograph : b&w ; 16.5 x 24.5 cm
Scope and content:

Students of the Hythe Public and High School with four teachers (Mrs. Patterson, Miss Balderston, Mrs. Schweitzer, and Mr. Dyer). The photo was given to Donna by Ralph Dyer Jr.

0573.04.34 Item – Aerial View of Hythe  ca. 1960 1 photograph : colour ; 20.5 x 25.5 cm
Scope and content:

An aerial view of Hythe and also Bain’s farm.

0573.04.35 Item – Hythe School Students  ca. 1950 1 photograph : b&w ; 19.5 x 24 cm
Scope and content:

All the students attending the Hythe school.

0573.04.36 Item – Dennis McCann  1945 1 photograph : b&w ; 10 x 15 cm
Scope and content:

Copy of a photograph showing Dennis McCann with other boys being evacuated from England. The photograph is attached to a sheet of paper giving the following information: “Dennis McCann was evacuated with his sister Dorothea to Hythe from Manchester, England during the war (1939-1945). He stayed with his Aunt and Uncle – John and Hazel McCann. Later he joined the RAF and served 30 yrs in the RAF Crash Rescue Fire Service. At present he is Vice President of the RAF and Defence Fire Services Association in England. Dennis has always maintained close family links with Canada and returns regularly. June 2006.” The caption below the photograph reads: “1945 leaving for England. Don Pearson, Jim Lund, Dennis McCann, Jim Patterson.”

0573.04.37 Item – Dennis McCann in Uniform  ca. 2000 1 photograph : colour ; 10 x 15 cm
Scope and content:

Dennis McCann poses in uniform with a small white dog. The photograph is attached to a sheet of paper giving the following information: “Dennis McCann was evacuated with his sister Dorothea to Hythe from Manchester, England during the war (1939-1945). He stayed with his Aunt and Uncle – John and Hazel McCann. Later he joined the RAF and served 30 yrs in the RAF Crash Rescue Fire Service. At present he is Vice President of the RAF and Defence Fire Services Association in England. Dennis has always maintained close family links with Canada and returns regularly. June 2006.” The caption below the photograph reads “RAF 30 years.”

0573.04.38 Item – Dennis & Dot  2006 1 photograph : colour ; 10 x 15 cm
Scope and content:

Dennis with sister Dorothea (McCann) Bradley in June 2006 in Dot’s garden at Weeley Heath, Essex, England. There is also a story about how the McCanns ended up in Hythe during World War II.

0573.04.39 Item – Hythe Tourist Stop  ca. 2006 1 photograph : colour ; 10 x 25.5 cm
Scope and content:

The Sunderman Tack Shop which serves as Hythe’s Tourist Information Booth.

0573.04.40 Item – Hythe Cemetery  ca. 1990 1 photograph : colour ; 10 x 25.5 cm
Scope and content:

The Hythe Cemetery as seen from the Lymburn road.

0573.04.41 Item – Hythe Cemetery Sign & Fence  ca. 2007 1 photograph : colour ; 10 x 15 cm
Scope and content:

The sign for the Hythe Cemetery, with freshly mown grass and grave markers in the distance. The sign and fence were erected using funds from Ron Bain’s memorial and a donation from the Hythe Historical Society

0573.04.42 Item – Hythe Historical Society Executive  ca. 2007 1 photograph : colour ; 10 x 20.5 cm
Scope and content:

Eldon & Donna Shail, Henry & Marie Lowen, Alice Jenner, Mary Bain, and Eileen Funk were joined by Willie McCallun (third from left) and Dave Armstrong (fourth from left). They went to clean up the cemetery before the new sign and fence were installed. Donna Shail and Alice Jenner were cut out of other photographs and affixed to this one.

0573.04.43 Item – Hythe Tack Shop  ca. 2000 1 photograph : colour ; 10 x 20 cm
Scope and content:

The Hythe Sunderman Tack Shop.

0573.04.44 Item – Garden at the Hythe Sunderman Tourist Stop  ca. 2000 1 photograph : colour ; 10 x 15 cm
Scope and content:

The flower garden at the Hythe Tourist Stop.

0573.04.45 Item – Oakford’s Hardware  ca. 1975 1 photograph : colour ; 8 x 11.5 cm
Scope and content:

Oakford’s Hardware Store beside Highway 2.

0573.04.46 Item – Oakford’s Hardware  ca. 1975 1 photograph : b&w ; 8 x 10 cm
Scope and content:

Oakford’s Hardware Store beside Highway 2.

0573.04.47 Item – View Of 101 St. in Hythe  ca. 1975 1 photograph : b&w ; 8 x 10 cm
Scope and content:

Madge’s Cafe on the corner of 101 St. in Hythe; the Hythe arena is in the background. The café was operated by Madge Lambert.

0573.04.48 Item – Hythe Treasury Branch & Liquor Store  ca. 1975 1 photograph : b&w ; 8 x 12 cm
Scope and content:

The Hythe Treasury Branch and Hythe Liquor Store building.

0573.04.49 Item – Hythe Businesses  ca. 1975 1 photograph : b&w ; 8 x 12 cm
Scope and content:

A building in Hythe that housed a barber shop, ATB (Alberta Treasury Branch), and Graw’s Butcher Shop.

0573.04.50 Item – Hythe Mercantile  ca. 1960 1 photograph : b&w ; 8 x 12 cm
Scope and content:

Four men outside the Hythe Mercantile.

0573.04.51 Item – 100 Years Of Settlement in Hythe  August 16, 2009 1 photograph : colour ; 10 x 25.5 cm
Scope and content:

A banner reading “Celebrating 100 years of settlement in Hythe and area 1909-2009” seated under the banner are Eldon Shail, Alice Jenner, Mernie Smith, Joyce Tofteland, Eileen Funk, and Donna Shail.

0573.04.52 Item – 100 Years Of Settlement in Hythe Parade  2009 1 photograph : colour ; 10 x 25.5 cm
Scope and content:

Dave Armstrong, Eldon Shail, and Bennie Everton holding the 100 years of settlement banner in the Hythe parade. Their parents were early settlers in Hythe.

0573.04.53a & b Item – Tom Brown  2009 2 photographs : colour ; 10 x 25.5 cm
Scope and content:

Tom Brown commemorating the arrival of Kelly Sunderman to Hythe with a horse and pack horse in the Hythe parade.

0573.04.54 Item – Ed & Elaine Baker on a Horse-Drawn Buggy  2009 1 photograph : colour ; 10 x 25.5 cm
Scope and content:

Ed and Elaine Baker in a horse-drawn buggy in the Hythe parade. Painted on the side is “Bob Baker April 1912, Hythe”.

0573.04.55 Item – The 100 Years of Settlement Banner  2009 1 photograph : colour ; 10 x 25.5 cm
Scope and content:

The celebration in the Hythe skating rink of the 100 years of settlement. Katie Fair is browsing by a table.

0573.04.56 Item – The Hythe Mural  2009 1 photograph : colour ; 10 x 25.5 cm
Scope and content:

The finished mural by Tim Heimdal.

Series 0573.05: Hythe Homecoming 1978

Date: 1957-1980 (date of creation)

Scope and content:

The series consists of photographs and news clippings from the Hythe Homecoming. The Homecoming was held in celebration of 50 years since Hythe’s incorporation. The Homecoming was a three day event that took place July 14-16 in 1978. Over 800 people registered and were able to take part in the talent show, breakfasts, barbecues, church service, a dance, and the Hythe Fair. There also was a cenotaph unveiling by mayor Glenn Guise and former mayors Glyn Davies, Ron Balderson, and Henry Reich. The cenotaph is in honour of the early European settlers in Hythe. The photographs are described in the order in which they appeared in the album.

Physical description: 5 pp textual records

56 photographs

Access points:

•                Textual record (documentary form)

•                Graphic material – photograph (documentary form)

Publication status:

Published

File / item list
Reference code Title Dates Physical description
0573.05.01 Item – Hythe Homecoming Committee  1978 1 photograph : colour ; 9 x 11 cm
Scope and content:

Eight members of the Hythe Homecoming Committee on an outdoor stage in Hythe: Gladys Bolin, Toots Staggs, Ina Oakford, Eldon Shail, Donna Shail, Bubbles Smith, Audrey Everton, Ben Everton, and Glenn Guise at the microphone.

0573.05.02 Item – Hythe Homecoming Committee Float  1978 1 photograph : colour ; 9 x 11 cm
Scope and content:

Hythe Homecoming Committee’s float in the Hythe parade.

0573.05.03 Item – Antique Car in the Hythe Parade  1978 1 photograph : colour ; 9 x 12.5 cm
Scope and content:

An old car in the Hythe parade with 50-year residents Mrs. Gilmour and Mrs. Bain inside.

0573.05.04 Item – Horse-Drawn Wagon in the Hythe Parade  1978 1 photograph : colour ; 9 x 11 cm
Scope and content:

Cliff Beisel with a horse-drawn wagon in the Hythe parade.

0573.05.05 Item – 50th Anniversary Cake Float 1978 1 photograph : colour ; 9 x 12.5 cm
Scope and content:

Fiftieth anniversary cake float in the Hythe parade, with spectators watching.

0573.05.06 Item – Square Dancers in the Hythe Parade  1978 1 photograph : colour ; 9 x 12.5 cm
Scope and content:

Square dance couples in the Hythe parade.

0573.05.07 Item – A Group of People in Hythe 1978 1 photograph : colour ; 9 x 12.5 cm
Scope and content:

A group of people standing outside the Hythe Jubilee Theatre.

0573.05.08 Item – Seven Couples Square Dancing  1978 1 photograph : colour ; 9 x 12.5 cm
Scope and content:

Couples square dancing on the streets of Hythe with the Bigway corner store visible behind them.

0573.05.09 Item – Beaverlodge Marching Band 1978 1 photograph : colour ; 9 x 12.5 cm
Scope and content:

The Beaverlodge marching band in the Hythe parade.

0573.05.10 Item – Hythe Alliance Church Float 1978 1 photograph : colour ; 9 x 12.5 cm
Scope and content:

A woman and children aboard the Hythe Alliance Church float.

0573.05.11 Item – Hythe Alliance Church Float 1978 1 photograph : colour ; 9 x 12.5 cm
Scope and content:

The Hythe Alliance Church float with people following on bikes.

0573.05.12 Item – Pedal Bikers in the Hythe Parade  1978 1 photograph : colour ; 9 x 12.5 cm
Scope and content:

Two men riding adult tricycles in the Hythe parade, with a crowd watching from the side.

0573.05.13 Item – A Group on Horseback  1978 1 photograph : colour ; 9 x 12.5 cm
Scope and content:

A group of riders on horseback in the Hythe parade.

0573.05.14 Item – An Antique Truck  1978 1 photograph : colour ; 9 x 12.5 cm
Scope and content:

An antique truck with “R. Cox” painted on a sign in the truck box in the Hythe parade.

0573.05.15 Item – Antique Vehicles  1978 1 photograph : colour ; 9 x 12.5 cm
Scope and content:

Two antique vehicles in the Hythe parade.

0573.05.16 Item – Horse-Drawn Buggy  1978 1 photograph : colour ; 9 x 12.5 cm
Scope and content:

Two passengers, including Glenn Guise, in a horse-drawn buggy.

0573.05.17 Item – Working on the Cake Float 1978 1 photograph : colour ; 9 x 12.5 cm
Scope and content:

Donna Shail and an unidentified man working on the cake float for the Hythe parade.

0573.05.18 Item – A Tractor & Wagon Float  1978 1 photograph : colour ; 9 x 12.5 cm
Scope and content:

A woman driving a tractor and wagon with children waving to the crowd.

0573.05.19 Item – Bike Riders  1978 1 photograph : colour ; 9 x 12.5 cm
Scope and content:

Two men riding their bikes in the Hythe parade.

0573.05.20 Item – Beaverlodge Band  1978 1 photograph : colour ; 9 x 12.5 cm
Scope and content:

The Beaverlodge Band in the Hythe parade.

0573.05.21 Item – Playing Guitar  1978 1 photograph : colour ; 9 x 12.5 cm
Scope and content:

A man sitting on a float playing guitar.

0573.05.22 Item – An Antique Car In Hythe Parade  1978 1 photograph : colour ; 9 x 12.5 cm
Scope and content:

An antique car driving in the Hythe parade where the streets are lined with spectators.

0573.05.23 Item – The Royal Purple Float in the Hythe Parade  1978 1 photograph : colour ; 9 x 12.5 cm
Scope and content:

Members of the Royal Purple riding on a wagon pulled by horses in the Hythe parade.

0573.05.24 Item – The Royal Purple Members  1978 1 photograph : colour ; 9 x 12.5 cm
Scope and content:

Members of the Royal Purple waving to the spectators watching the Hythe parade.

0573.05.25 Item – The Royal Purple Float  1978 1 photograph : colour ; 9 x 12.5 cm
Scope and content:

Seven members of the Royal Purple on their float in the Hythe parade.

0573.05.26 Item – Hythe Pioneer Home Float  1978 1 photograph : colour ; 9 x 12.5 cm
Scope and content:

The Hythe Pioneer Home float with children dressed in pioneer costume.

0573.05.27 Item – Sharing Balloons  1978 1 photograph : colour ; 9 x 12.5 cm
Scope and content:

A boy from the Hythe Pioneer Home float is handing a balloon to a young spectator.

0573.05.28 Item – Hythe Homecoming Committee Float  1978 1 photograph : colour ; 9 x 12.5 cm
Scope and content:

The Hythe Homecoming Committee float throwing balloons to the parade watchers.

0573.05.29 Item – Tossing Balloons  1978 1 photograph : colour ; 9 x 12.5 cm
Scope and content:

Children receiving balloons from the people on the Hythe Homecoming float.

0573.05.30 Item – Hythe Homecoming Float  1978 1 photograph : colour ; 9 x 12.5 cm
Scope and content:

The Hythe Homecoming float with various buildings, including the elevator, visible in the background.

0573.05.31 Item – Horses and Wagon  1978 1 photograph : colour ; 9 x 12.5 cm
Scope and content:

Horse and wagon team with four passengers, including Cliff Beisel, Glenn Guise, and Chad Staggs.

0573.05.32 Item – Horses Pulling a Wagon  1978 1 photograph : colour ; 9 x 12.5 cm
Scope and content:

Horses pulling a red wagon in the Hythe parade with Cliff Beisel, Glenn Guise, and Chad Staggs.

0573.05.33 Item – Two Men on Horseback  1978 1 photograph : colour ; 9 x 12.5 cm
Scope and content:

Merv Staggs and Jarvis Shail riding horseback.

0573.05.34 Item – Horseback Riders  1978 1 photograph : colour ; 9 x 12.5 cm
Scope and content:

A procession of horseback riders in the Hythe parade.

0573.05.35 Item – Six Horseback Riders  1978 1 photograph : colour ; 9 x 12.5 cm
Scope and content:

Six horseback riders in the Hythe parade.

0573.05.36 Item – Horseback Riders Crossing Main Street Hythe  1978 1 photograph : colour ; 9 x 12.5 cm
Scope and content:

The horseback riders in the Hythe parade crossing main street.

0573.05.37 Item – Two Young Horseback Riders  1978 1 photograph : colour ; 9 x 12.5 cm
Scope and content:

Two young horseback riders passing by the crowd in the Hythe parade.

0573.05.38 Item – 50th Anniversary Cake Float 1978 1 photograph : colour ; 9 x 12.5 cm
Scope and content:

The fiftieth anniversary cake float as it moves along the parade route.

0573.05.39 Item – Square Dancers  1978 1 photograph : colour ; 9 x 12.5 cm
Scope and content:

A square dance group dancing along the parade route.

0573.05.40 Item – Square Dance Caller  1978 1 photograph : colour ; 9 x 12.5 cm
Scope and content:

The square dance caller, Rod Sipe, is calling steps into the microphone while being observed by a young girl.

0573.05.41 Item – Catholic Women’s League Float  1978 1 photograph : colour ; 9 x 12.5 cm
Scope and content:

People on the Catholic Women’s League float in the Hythe parade.

0573.05.42 Item – A Horse and Rider in the the Hythe Parade  1978 1 photograph : colour ; 9 x 12.5 cm
Scope and content:

A horse and rider decked out in red in the Hythe parade.

0573.05.43 Item – People Outside the Jubilee Theatre  1978 1 photograph : colour ; 9 x 12.5 cm
Scope and content:

A group of homecoming attendees standing outside under the Jubilee Theatre sign. Back row: Bird Webb, ?, Oliver Webb, Irvin Carlson, ?, ?, Bennie Everton, Jack Light. Middle row: Millie Nordhagen, ?. Front row: Roger Jones, ?, ?, Bob Baxter, Donna Shail, Kay (Deweese) Moody.

0573.05.44 Item – A Man Wearing a Hythe Homecoming Button  1978 1 photograph : colour ; 9 x 12.5 cm
Scope and content:

A man wearing a Hythe Homecoming button with another man visible in the vehicle behind him. One of the men is Fred Southwell.

0573.05.45 Item – Stapling the Hythe Cake Float  1978 1 photograph : colour ; 9 x 12.5 cm
Scope and content:

A man stapling the Hythe cake float.

0573.05.46 Item – A Crowd of People at the Hythe Homecoming  1978 1 photograph : colour ; 9 x 12.5 cm
Scope and content:

A large crowd of people outside the Hythe Curling rink for the homecoming.

0573.05.47 Item – Guest Book at the Hythe Homecoming  1978 1 photograph : colour ; 9 x 12.5 cm
Scope and content:

The guest book for Homecoming attendees.

0573.05.48 Item – Prizes for the Talent Show at the Homecoming  1978 1 photograph : colour ; 9 x 12.5 cm
Scope and content:

Trophies to be awarded to participants in the talent show.

0573.05.49 Item – Two Women at the Hythe Homecoming  1978 1 photograph : colour ; 9 x 12.5 cm
Scope and content:

A lady (possibly Ina Oakford) manning the welcome table at the Homecoming.

0573.05.50 Item – Welcome Table at the Homecoming  1978 1 photograph : colour ; 9 x 12.5 cm
Scope and content:

Ina Oakford talking to another lady at the welcoming table of the Hythe Homecoming.

0573.05.51 Item – Hythe Homecoming  1978 1 photograph : colour ; 9 x 12.5 cm
Scope and content:

People visiting at the Hythe Homecoming.

0573.05.52 Item – Opening of the Hythe Liquor Store  ca. 1980 1 photograph : colour ; 9 x 12.5 cm
Scope and content:

A crowd of people, including ?, ?, Mrs. McEachern, Jarvis Shail, ?, and Barry Hommy, waiting for the opening of the Hythe Liquor Store.

0573.05.53 Item – Waiting in Line At the Hythe Liquor Store  ca. 1980 1 photograph : colour ; 9 x 12.5 cm
Scope and content:

A line up of people to make purchases on the opening day of the Hythe Liquor Store. Jarvis Shail is fourth from left.

0573.05.54 Item – Dan & Viva Bain Reunion  ca. 1978 1 photograph : colour ; 9 x 12.5 cm
Scope and content:

A family portrait from the Dan and Viva Bain reunion.

0573.05.55 Item – Bill Swanston  ca. 1957 1 photograph : colour ; 7.5 x 11.5 cm
Scope and content:

Bill Swanston, a resident of Hythe, sitting outside his home.

Series 0573.06: Hythe Golden Age Craft Centre

Date: 1979-2010 (date of creation)

Scope and content:

The series consists of photographs of the Hythe Golden Age Craft Centre and the people that were involved. The Hythe Craft Centre was a great place for seniors to gather for card games, socializing, meetings and events.

Physical description: 31 photographs

8 negatives

Access points:

•                Graphic material (documentary form)

•                Graphic material – photograph (documentary form)

Publication status:

Published

File / item list
Reference code Title Dates Physical description
0573.06.01 Item – John Lowen & His Wife  ca. 1981 1 photograph : colour ; 9 x 11.5 cm
1 negative : colour ; 15 mm
Scope and content:

The President of the Hythe Golden Age Centre John Lowen with his wife seated at a table chairing the members anniversary celebration.

0573.06.02 Item – Three Couples  March 18, 1981 1 photograph : colour ; 9 x 11.5 cm
1 negative : colour ; 15 mm
Scope and content:

Three couples are cutting an anniversary cake: Frank & Violet Wyant (45th), Cephas & Irene Gilmour (64th), and Ivan & Margaret Lockhart (35th). They were all members of the Hythe Golden Age Craft Centre.

0573.06.03 Item – Cephas & Irene Gilmour  1981 1 photograph : colour ; 9 x 11.5 cm
1 negative : colour ; 15 mm
Scope and content:

Cephas & Irene Gilmour at the Hythe Golden Age Craft Centre’s celebration of their 64th wedding anniversary.

0573.06.04 Item – Frank & Violet Wyant  1981 1 photograph : colour ; 9 x 11.5 cm
1 negative : colour ; 15 mm
Scope and content:

Frank & Violet Wyant at the Hythe Golden Age Craft Centre’s celebration of their 45th wedding anniversary.

0573.06.05 Item – Ivan & Margaret Lockhart  1981 1 photograph : colour ; 9 x 11.5 cm
1 negative : colour ; 15 mm
Scope and content:

Ivan & Margaret Lockhart at the Hythe Golden Age Craft Centre’s celebration of their 35th wedding anniversary.

0573.06.06 Item – Dave & Anne Thiessen  1981 1 photograph : colour ; 9 x 11.5 cm
1 negative : colour ; 15 mm
Scope and content:

Dave & Anne Thiessen at the Hythe Golden Age Craft Centre. Dave was Vice-President of the organization.

0573.06.07 Item – Anniversary Celebration  1981 1 photograph : colour ; 9 x 11.5 cm
1 negative : colour ; 15 mm
Scope and content:

John Lowen speaking at the anniversary celebrations at the Hythe Golden Age Centre. Frank & Violet Wyant and Cephas & Irene Gilmour are seated on either side of John at the table.

0573.06.08 Item – Christmas Party  1979 1 photograph : colour ; 9 x 9 cm
Scope and content:

Eldon Shail, Donna Shail, Dave (President), Anne Thiessen, and Marg Smith seated at a table during a Christmas party.

0573.06.09 Item – Christmas Party  1979 1 photograph : colour ; 9 x 9 cm
Scope and content:

Donna Shail and Anne Thiessen showing gifts at the Christmas party.

0573.06.10 Item – Donna Shail & John Lowen  1980 1 photograph : colour ; 9 x 11.5 cm
Scope and content:

Donna Shail, secretary-treasurer, being presented with a gift from president John Lowen.

0573.06.11 Item – Martha Dunbar and Accompanists  1980 1 photograph : colour ; 9 x 9 cm
Scope and content:

Martha Dunbar and accompanists entertaining guests at the Hythe Golden Age Centre’s Christmas party.

0573.06.12 Item – John Lowen  1980 1 photograph : colour ; 9 x 12.5 cm
Scope and content:

John Lowen with another man.

0573.06.13 Item – Christmas Party  1980 1 photograph : colour ; 9 x 9 cm
Scope and content:

Attendees seated at the table at the Hythe Golden Age Craft Centre Christmas party.

0573.06.14 Item – Eldon Shail and Friends  1980 1 photograph : colour ; 9 x 12.5 cm
Scope and content:

Eldon Shail standing with a group of men.

0573.06.15 Item – Hythe Golden Age Club Float  ca. 1980 1 photograph : colour ; 9 x 9 cm
Scope and content:

People dressed in period costume with a woman playing an accordion on the Hythe Golden Age Club float.

0573.06.16 Item – The Hythe Town Flag  ca. 1980 1 photograph : colour ; 10 x 15 cm
Scope and content:

Caroline Stenvall, John Lowen, and Rae Dolemo holding the Hythe Town Flag.

0573.06.17 Item – Dressed Up For Halloween  ca. 1985 1 photograph : colour ; 9 x 12.5 cm
Scope and content:

A group of people dressed up for a Halloween party.

0573.06.18 Item – Frank Lowen  ca. 1985 1 photograph : colour ; 9 x 12.5 cm
Scope and content:

Frank Lowen singing and playing guitar.

0573.06.19 Item – Lockharts Presented With A Gift  ca. 1985 1 photograph : colour ; 9 x 12.5 cm
Scope and content:

Mr. and Mrs. Lockhart being presented with a gift in the Hythe Golden Age Centre by Donna Shail.

0573.06.20 Item – Mrs. Lockhart Cutting A Cake  ca. 1985 1 photograph : colour ; 9 x 12.5 cm
Scope and content:

Mrs. Lockhart cutting a birthday cake at the Golden Age Centre in Hythe.

0573.06.21 Item – Wearing a Moustache  ca. 1990 1 photograph : colour ; 10 x 15 cm
Scope and content:

Five men seated at a table wearing fake moustaches.

0573.06.22 Item – Halloween Dress Up  ca. 1990 1 photograph : colour ; 10 x 15 cm
Scope and content:

Eldon Shail with ?, Nora Evaskevitch, ?, ?, Audrey Everton, Donna Shail, and Caroline Stenvall dressed up, possibly for Halloween.

0573.06.23 Item – Four Ladies Displaying a Finished Quilt  ca. 1990 1 photograph : colour ; 10 x 15 cm
Scope and content:

Four ladies showing a completed quilt. Third from right is Audrey Everton.

0573.06.24 Item – Four Ladies Working on a Quilt  ca. 1990 1 photograph : colour ; 10 x 15 cm
Scope and content:

Four ladies showing a completed quilt. Third from right is Inez Gault.

0573.06.25 Item – A Little Music  ca. 1980 1 photograph : colour ; 8.5 x 11.5 cm
1 negative : colour ; 15 mm
Scope and content:

Three people playing a banjo and two accordions.

0573.06.26 Item – Pool Players  ca. 1980 1 photograph : colour ; 9.5 x 12.5 cm
Scope and content:

Some of the Hythe Golden Age Craft Centre enjoying their new games room with a game of pool.

0573.06.27a-c Item – Farewell Party  2010 3 photographs : colour ; 10 x 25 cm
Scope and content:

A gathering for a farewell for Greta Terkilsen. Back row: Merv Staggs, Dave Armstrong, Marie Pearson, Jean Christopherson, Vera Hogg, Clara Wells, Katie Fair, Audrey Creighton, Alma Jones, Fern Jones, Kay Dane, Mrs. Baker, Eileen Guise, Ruby Reed, ?, Dorothy Berg, ?, Eldon Shail, Marie Lowen, ?, Ivy Eastman, Donna Shail. Seated: Toots Staggs, ?, Greta Terkilsen, and Irita Lee. The photographers switched out for the photographs so Donna Shail is in 0573.06.27b.

0573.06.28 Item – Women Having Coffee  ca. 2000 1 photograph : colour ; 10 x 25 cm
Scope and content:

Ladies sitting at a table having coffee. Linda Schuller is seated at the end of the table with Katie Fair and Marie Lowen to her right.

0573.06.29 Item – Donna Shail Receiving A Sweater  1979 1 photograph : colour ; 9 x 9 cm
Scope and content:

Donna Shail receiving a sweater and Anne with her pillow slips.

Series 0573.07: Hythe Homecoming 1989

Date: 1989 (date of creation)

Scope and content:

The series consists of a program, photographs, and news clippings featuring the Hythe Homecoming. The Homecoming was a three part celebration: 80 year anniversary of the first European settlers, 20 year anniversary of the Hythe Pioneer Home, and 1969 Hythe High School Reunion. The Hythe Homecoming was organized by volunteers headed by Audrey & Bennie Everton and Donna & Eldon Shail with help from Kathy Bartsch, Rae Dolemo, Caroline Stenvall, Alvin Marickle, Myrtle Hartley, Evelyn Robertson, Fern Tollefsrud, Joyce Third, Olive Stickney, Ruby Fair, Telmer Napen, Marie Lowen, Mary Bain, Arta Juneau, Mabel Sudnik, Opal Stith, Marie Oakford, Christine Brandsater, Nellie Erickson, Blanche Stubbs, Olga Sawchuk, Anna Severson, Diana Reaume, Muriel McLeod, and Iyleen Guise. The Homecoming took place August 12-14, 1989 and included concerts, breakfast, exhibits, free swim, supper, Hall of Memories, talent show, and the Hythe Fair.

Physical description: 7 pp. textual records

61 photographs

Access points:

•                Graphic material – photograph (documentary form)

•                Textual record (documentary form)

Publication status:

Published

File / item list
Reference code Title Dates Physical description
0573.07.01 Item – An Aerial View of Hythe  1989 1 photograph : colour ; 9 x 15 cm
Scope and content:

Photocopy of a photograph showing an aerial view of Hythe.

0573.07.02 Item – An Aerial View of the Hythe Hotel and Legion  1989 1 photograph : colour ; 10 x 15 cm
Scope and content:

Photocopy of a photograph showing an aerial view of Hythe’s hotel and Legion.

0573.07.03 Item – People Eating in the Hythe Arena  1989 1 photograph : colour ; 10 x 15 cm
Scope and content:

People seated at tables eating in the Hythe Arena.

0573.07.04 Item – Hanging Welcome to Hythe Sign  1989 1 photograph : colour ; 9 x 12.5 cm
Scope and content:

Frank Webb and two other men hanging the Welcome to Hythe sign over the Hythe Golden Age Craft Centre. The sign was made by Fern Tollefsrud and sister Joyce Third for the Hythe Homecoming celebrations.

0573.07.05 Item – Hythe Homecoming Balloons  1989 1 photograph : colour ; 9 x 12.5 cm
Scope and content:

Three people with balloons for the Homecoming. Audrey Everton is in the center.

0573.07.06 Item – Registration Table  1989 1 photograph : colour ; 9 x 12.5 cm
Scope and content:

Audrey Everton, Donna Shail, Toots Staggs, and an unidentified woman are working behind the registration table for the Hythe Homecoming.

0573.07.07 Item – Homecoming Committee Float  1989 1 photograph : colour ; 10 x 15 cm
Scope and content:

Hythe Town float with people dressed up for a council meeting. A sign on the side of the truck reads “Hythe’s First Council Meeting September 23, 1929.”

0573.07.08 Item – Hythe Town Float  1989 1 photograph : colour ; 10 x 15 cm
Scope and content:

The Hythe Homecoming Committee float which has two people riding in a wagon.

0573.07.09 Item – Hythe Pioneer Home Float  1989 1 photograph : colour ; 10 x 15 cm
Scope and content:

A band on the pioneer home float.

0573.07.10 Item – Hythe Seniors Bus  1989 1 photograph : colour ; 10 x 15 cm
Scope and content:

The Hythe seniors’ bus decorated for the parade.

0573.07.11 Item – Hythe Elks Float  1989 1 photograph : colour ; 10 x 15 cm
Scope and content:

The Hythe Elks float in the Hythe parade.

0573.07.12 Item – Hythe Hotel Float  1989 1 photograph : colour ; 10 x 15 cm
Scope and content:

The float for the Hythe Hotel.

0573.07.13 Item – The Saskatoon Lake Agricultural Society Float  1989 1 photograph : colour ; 10 x 15 cm
Scope and content:

The Saskatoon Lake Agricultural Society float.

0573.07.14 Item – The Hythe Daycare Float  1989 1 photograph : colour ; 10 x 15 cm
Scope and content:

The Hythe Daycare float in the parade.

0573.07.15 Item – Al Shamal Grande Prairie Shriners Float  1989 1 photograph : colour ; 10 x 15 cm
Scope and content:

The Al Shamal Grande Prairie Shriners float ready for the Hythe parade.

0573.07.16 Item – Alberta Treasury Branch Float  1989 1 photograph : colour ; 10 x 15 cm
Scope and content:

People dressed in costume on the Alberta Treasury Branch float.

0573.07.17 Item – Two Shriners in the Parade  1989 1 photograph : colour ; 10 x 15 cm
Scope and content:

Two of the Grande Prairie Shriners making their way along the parade route.

0573.07.18 Item – An R.C.M.P. Officer Marching  1989 1 photograph : colour ; 10 x 15 cm
Scope and content:

An R.C.M.P. officer marching surrounded by kids on their bikes in the parade.

0573.07.19 Item – Ladies Riding in an Antique Convertible  1989 1 photograph : colour ; 10 x 15 cm
Scope and content:

Two women sitting up on high in the back of a convertible in the Hythe parade.

0573.07.20 Item – A Lady Riding Horseback  1989 1 photograph : colour ; 10 x 15 cm
Scope and content:

A woman riding horseback in the Hythe parade.

0573.07.21 Item – Horse and Wagon Team  1989 1 photograph : colour ; 10 x 15 cm
Scope and content:

Four black horses pulling a wagon in the Hythe parade.

0573.07.22 Item – White Horses and Wagon  1989 1 photograph : colour ; 10 x 15 cm
Scope and content:

Two white horses pulling a wagon with three riders.

0573.07.23 Item – Dapple Grey Horses Pulling a Wagon  1989 1 photograph : colour ; 10 x 15 cm
Scope and content:

Two white dapple grey horses pulling a wagon with two riders and a dog.

0573.07.24 Item – The Hythe Building Centre Float  1989 1 photograph : colour ; 10 x 15 cm
Scope and content:

The Hythe Home All Building Centre float.

0573.07.25 Item – County of Grande Prairie Float  1989 1 photograph : colour ; 10 x 15 cm
Scope and content:

The County of Grande Prairie float in Hythe for the parade.

0573.07.26 Item – The Windy Ridge Nursery Float  1989 1 photograph : colour ; 10 x 15 cm
Scope and content:

The Windy Ridge Nursery float in the Hythe parade.

0573.07.27 Item – Hythe Hospital Float  1989 1 photograph : colour ; 10 x 15 cm
Scope and content:

Darlene Soucy, Joan Stewart, Marg Mosely, and Lorne Mosely on the Hythe Hospital float.

0573.07.28 Item – Town of Wembley Float  1989 1 photograph : colour ; 10 x 15 cm
Scope and content:

The float from the town of Wembley.

0573.07.29 Item – A Forestry Float  1989 1 photograph : colour ; 10 x 15 cm
Scope and content:

“One forest many uses” forestry display on a float.

0573.07.30 Item – A Miniature Team of Horses 1989 1 photograph : colour ; 10 x 15 cm
Scope and content:

A miniature team of horses pulling a covered wagon, led by Alton Berg.

0573.07.31 Item – A Lady In Red on Horseback 1989 1 photograph : colour ; 10 x 15 cm
Scope and content:

A woman dressed in a red cowgirl costume on horseback in the Hythe parade.

0573.07.32 Item – A Gathering of People  1989 1 photograph : colour ; 10 x 15 cm
Scope and content:

The crowds of people in Hythe for the homecoming celebrations.

0573.07.33 Item – The Barbecue at the Hythe Homecoming  1989 1 photograph : colour ; 10 x 15 cm
Scope and content:

A crowd gathered for the barbecue at the Hythe homecoming.

0573.07.34 Item – Teri Shail in Line  1989 1 photograph : colour ; 10 x 15 cm
Scope and content:

Teri Shail in line with other people at the Hythe Homecoming.

0573.07.35 Item – Some of the Cooks  1989 1 photograph : colour ; 10 x 15 cm
Scope and content:

Some of the cooks preparing a meal at the Hythe Homecoming. Vern Reed is in the cowboy hat.

0573.07.36 Item – Twentieth Anniversary Party at the Hythe Pioneer Home  1989 1 photograph : colour ; 10 x 15 cm
Scope and content:

People gathered for the 20th anniversary party outside the Hythe Pioneer Home.

0573.07.37 Item – A Gathering Outside the Hythe Pioneer Home  1989 1 photograph : colour ; 10 x 15 cm
Scope and content:

People socializing outside the Hythe Pioneer Home.

0573.07.38 Item – Barry Dillon with his Two Children  1989 1 photograph : colour ; 10 x 15 cm
Scope and content:

Barry Dillon, a teacher from Hythe Junior High, with his two children at the Hythe Homecoming.

0573.07.39 Item – Eldon Shail With Granny Shail  1989 1 photograph : colour ; 10 x 15 cm
Scope and content:

Eldon Shail pushing Granny Shail in a wheelchair.

0573.07.40 Item – A Group of People Socializing  1989 1 photograph : colour ; 10 x 15 cm
Scope and content:

A group of people socializing at the Hythe Homecoming.

0573.07.41 Item – A Crowd in the Grand Stands in Hythe  1989 1 photograph : colour ; 10 x 15 cm
Scope and content:

A crowd in the grandstands watching horse events.

0573.07.42 Item – Eldon Shail with Gladys Scotvold  1989 1 photograph : colour ; 10 x 15 cm
Scope and content:

Eldon Shail and Mrs. Gladys Scotvold, past teacher, at the Hythe Homecoming.

0573.07.43 Item – The Staggs Wagon  1989 1 photograph : colour ; 10 x 15 cm
Scope and content:

A man (dressed as a woman) driving the Staggs wagon at the Hythe Homecoming.

0573.07.44 Item – A Large Group of People  1989 1 photograph : colour ; 10 x 15 cm
Scope and content:

A group of people outside the Hythe Curing Rink at the Hythe Homecoming.

0573.07.45 Item – A Group of People  1989 1 photograph : colour ; 10 x 15 cm
Scope and content:

A group of people including Eldon Shail at far right. They are standing in front of the Hythe Curling Rink.

0573.07.46 Item – Glyn and Audrey Davis  1989 1 photograph : colour ; 10 x 15 cm
Scope and content:

Glyn and Audrey Davis, owner of the Hythe Hotel, standing outside.

0573.07.47 Item – Selling the Hythe Pioneer Round-Up II  1989 1 photograph : colour ; 10 x 15 cm
Scope and content:

Marie Oakford (centre) and two other women ready to sell the updated Pioneer Round-Up book.

0573.07.48 Item – Viewing the Historic Photographs  1989 1 photograph : colour ; 10 x 15 cm
Scope and content:

A crowd of people viewing the old photos of Hythe and area at the Hythe Homecoming.

0573.07.49 Item – Olive Stickney & Audrey Everton  1989 1 photograph : colour ; 10 x 15 cm
Scope and content:

Olive Stickney and Audrey Everton at the Hythe Homecoming.

0573.07.50 Item – Cooking at the Hythe Homecoming  1989 1 photograph : colour ; 10 x 15 cm
Scope and content:

Henry and Chris from the Hythe Hotel making breakfast at the Hythe Homecoming.

0573.07.51 Item – Entertainers at the Hythe Homecoming  1989 1 photograph : colour ; 10 x 15 cm
Scope and content:

Two men playing guitar at the Hythe Homecoming.

0573.07.52 Item – Spinning Wheel  1989 1 photograph : colour ; 10 x 15 cm
Scope and content:

A spinning wheel on display along with other woodwork at the Hythe Fair.

0573.07.53 Item – Frank Sims Holding Balloons  1989 1 photograph : colour ; 10 x 15 cm
Scope and content:

Frank Sims holding balloons at the Hythe Homecoming.

0573.07.54a&b Item – Hythe Homecoming Committee  1989 2 photographs : colour ; 9 x 12.5 cm
Scope and content:

The Hythe Homecoming Committee wearing red and white ball caps. Back row: Donna Shail (Eldon in 0573.07.54b), Benny Everton, Alvie Miracle, ?, Audrey Everton, Caroline Stevall. Front row: Fern Tollefsrud, Arta Juneau, Mrs. Robertson, Myrtle Cowan, Ruby Fair, Olive Stickney, Rae Dolemo.

0573.07.55 Item – Hythe Homecoming Committee Meeting  1989 1 photograph : colour ; 10 x 15 cm
Scope and content:

A meeting of the Hythe Homecoming Committee: Ruby Fair, Evelyn Robertson, Caroline Stevall, Donna Shail, Myrtle Cowan, Audrey Everton, Fern Tollefsrud.

0573.07.56 Item – Men at the Hythe Homecoming Committee Meeting 1989 1 photograph : colour ; 10 x 15 cm
Scope and content:

The men who attended a meeting of the Hythe Homecoming Committee. Eldon Shail and William Fair are standing; an unidentified man, Bennie Everton, and Alvie Miracle are seated.

0573.07.57 Item – Rae Dolemo  1989 1 photograph : colour ; 10 x 15 cm
Scope and content:

Rae Dolemo manning the guestbook table.

0573.07.58 Item – Selling Souvenirs  1989 1 photograph : colour ; 10 x 15 cm
Scope and content:

Women visiting at the souvenir table. Ruby Fair is sitting behind the table.

0573.07.59 Item – Registration Desk at the Hythe Homecoming  1989 1 photograph : colour ; 10 x 15 cm
Scope and content:

Audrey Everton, Donna Shail, Toots Staggs, and an unidentified woman at the registration table for the Hythe Homecoming.

Series 0573.08: Miscellaneous Hythe Photographs & Papers

Date: 1920-2008 (date of creation)

Scope and content:

The series consists of photographs and papers that were not in an album or scrapbook. The photographs show people and places in Hythe and area. Textual records include: 1921 poster from an auction sale, signatures of 1932 Happy Valley pupils, Hythe Sports Program from 1937, History of Hythe United Church 1980, various news clippings featuring Hythe or its residents, a list of Hythe students in 1938, sheet music for “The Maple Leaf Forever,” a list of Sunday School students from the United Church 1935, 1948 school newspaper, information on the Doherty murder as told by J.D. Gault, an invitation to a Cadet Inspection in Edmonton in 1973, a letter from National Defense Canada giving M.A. Bain the Canadian Forces Service Pin in 1986, a self-guided tour of Hythe and area magazine compiled by Olive Stickney, a village map and tour guide, an invitation to the reopening of the Hythe & District Memorial Arena, and the booklet for the 33rd Annual Hythe & District Agricultural Fair in 2008. There is also a 1955 map of Hythe area with residents’ names listed on their land locations, and also a Bantam program from Provincials in 1978 listing players for the Hythe team: Gordon Jenner, Burton Moonen, Sam Purves, Chad Staggs, Wade Kyle, Curtis Lindbloom, Barry Wallan, Donnie Schuller, Orval Pierson, Jeff Sanregret, Kevin Wallan, Brent Simpson, Dean Webb, and Scott Smith.

Physical description: 2 cm textual records

69 photographs

1 map

Access points:

•                Graphic material – photograph (documentary form)

•                Textual record (documentary form)

•                Cartographic material (documentary form)

Publication status:

Published

File / item list
Reference code Title Dates Physical description
0573.08.01 Item – Henderson Bros. Auction Sale Poster  1921 1 poster
Scope and content:

A poster from Henderson Brothers sale on December 23, 1921 located at their place on NW 19-73-10. The auctioneer for the sale was Col. Hogg.

0573.08.02 Item – Sheet Music – Maple Leaf Forever  ca. 1950 1 page
Scope and content:

Sheet music for the song “The Maple Leaf Forever.”

0573.08.03 Item – Les Holmes Driving a Tractor  1955 1 photograph : b&w ; 7.5 x 12 cm
Scope and content:

Les Holmes combining Alsike in the fall.

0573.08.04 Item – West Hythe School Children 1932 1 photograph : b&w ; 6 x 11 cm
Scope and content:

Children from West Hythe school with teacher Mrs. Jamison. A note on the back reads “Merry Xmas to Eldon. Miss Jamison. West Hythe School 1932.”

0573.08.05 Item – A Few West Hythe School Children  1932 1 photograph : b&w ; 6 x 10.5 cm
Scope and content:

A few West Hythe School children. Back row: Eldon Shail, Jean Wells, Johnny Wirtz, June Love. Front row: Renee Love, Celia Johnson, Beulah Johnson.

0573.08.06 Item – Shail, Sharkey, Veldhuis, and Dyer Families  ca. 1930 1 photograph : b&w ; 8.5 x 12 cm
Scope and content:

A gathering of the Shail, Veldhuis, Dyer, and Sharkey families.

0573.08.07 Item – Jack Able  ca. 1935 1 photograph : b&w ; 6 x 9.5 cm
Scope and content:

Jack Able leaning against a fence.

0573.08.08 Item – The Hythe Dam  ca. 1940 1 photograph : b&w ; 7.5 x 12 cm
Scope and content:

Three people gathered at the Hythe dam.

0573.08.09 Item – A Group of People Gathered for the Hythe Homecoming  1978 1 photograph : colour ; 8 x 12.5 cm
Scope and content:

Some attendees of the Hythe Homecoming.

0573.08.10 Item – A Flood at Hythe  1964 1 photograph : b&w ; 6.5 x 12 cm
Scope and content:

A flood at Hythe showing the grain elevators in the background.

0573.08.11 Item – A Circus At Hythe  1929 1 photograph : b&w ; 7 x 12 cm
Scope and content:

Elephants with advertisements on them watched by a group of people.

0573.08.12 Item – Threshing at Ed Love’s  1929 1 photograph : b&w ; 7 x 12 cm
Scope and content:

Threshing at Ed Love’s. Eldon Shail is the small boy standing by his father.

0573.08.13 Item – The Hythe Dam  ca. 1940 1 photograph : b&w ; 7 x 11.5 cm
Scope and content:

The Hythe dam in winter.

0573.08.14 Item – The Hythe Dam  ca. 1940 1 photograph : b&w ; 5.5 x 8 cm
Scope and content:

People swimming at the Hythe swimming hole at the dam.

0573.08.15 Item – Hythe Street  ca. 1930 1 photograph : b&w ; 6.5 x 10.5 cm
Scope and content:

Horses outside of Hythe businesses, including the meat market. The caption on the back of the photograph reads “A typical street scene in Hythe, Alberta.”

0573.08.16 Item – Hythe Mercantile  ca. 1970 1 photograph : colour ; 8 x 11.5 cm
Scope and content:

The Hythe Mercantile on the corner of main street.

0573.08.17 Item – Inkster Hardware  ca. 1960 1 photograph : colour ; 8 x 12 cm
Scope and content:

Inkster Hardware Store on a street corner in Hythe.

0573.08.18 Item – Men Fencing in Hythe  ca. 1936 1 photograph : b&w ; 12.5 x 14 cm
Scope and content:

Tom Armstrong, Carl Wadell, Herb Giffart, Joe Sharkey, and Art Greber standing with their horses by a barbed wire fence.

0573.08.19 Item – Winnie & Harry Lacey’s Wedding Day  ca. 1950 1 photograph : b&w ; 7 x 11.5 cm
Scope and content:

Winnie and Harry’s wedding day at Ma Brainard’s. Standing: Jack Finland, Vera Sunderman, Jessie Shail, Ed Love, Mrs. Ed Robertson, Ed Robertson, and Ma Brainard. Kneeling: Tillie Finland, Winnie Lacey, Harry Lacey, and Renee Love.

0573.08.20 Item – Esso Building in Hythe  ca. 1950 1 photograph : b&w ; 8 x 12.5 cm
Scope and content:

The Esso building in Hythe.

0573.08.21 Item – Awaiting The Arrival of the Train in Hythe  1928 1 postcard : b&w ; 8 x 13 cm
Scope and content:

People waiting for the arrival of the train in Hythe.

0573.08.22 Item – Sir Henry Thornton in Hythe 1924 1 postcard : b&w ; 8 x 13 cm
Scope and content:

A crowd of people gather for Sir Henry Thornton’s visit to Hythe.

0573.08.23 Item – Street View of Hythe  ca. 1930 1 photograph : b&w ; 5.5. x 8 cm
Scope and content:

A street view of some of Hythe’s early businesses: Halvor Caara Farm Lands, Bakery, and Salmers Supply Co.

0573.08.24 Item – West Hythe School Children 1940 1 photograph : b&w ; 6 x 10 cm
Scope and content:

School children lined up outside in the winter: Jarvis Shail, Larry Lester, Lois Rown, Margaret Bulmer, Greta Henderson, Irvin Bulmer, Jackie Henderson, Bill Bulmer, ?, ?, Mona Bulmer.

0573.08.25 Item – Hythe Flood  ca. 1940 1 photograph : b&w ; 6 x 10.5 cm
Scope and content:

A building surrounded by flood waters, with a Hythe grain elevator in the distance.

0573.08.26 Item – Hythe School  ca. 1935 1 photograph : b&w ; 6 x 10.5 cm
Scope and content:

A view of the front and side of the Hythe school which was completed in 1929, the first schoolhouse in Hythe.

0573.08.27 Item – A Group of Hythe Boys  ca. 1950 1 photograph : b&w ; 8 x 11.5 cm
Scope and content:

A group of boys gathered outside on a hockey trip. Back row: Danny Armstrong, Jim Hodgson, Art Patterson, Allen Hill, Grant Finnon, Bud Bliss, Brian Peace. Middle row: Billy Oakford, Dale McKenzie, Torch Inskter, Frankie Webb. Front row: Jim Reid, Leonard Patterson, Gary Hajack.

0573.08.28 Item – The Hythe Dam  ca. 1950 1 photograph : b&w ; 7 x 12 cm
Scope and content:

A spring view of the Hythe Dam on the Beaverlodge River.

0573.08.29 Item – Bert Swanston  ca. 1955 1 photograph : b&w ; 8 x 12 cm
Scope and content:

Bert Swanston seated at a typewriter in his office.

0573.08.30 Item – Construction of the Hythe Arena  ca. 1950 1 photograph : b&w ; 5.5 x 6 cm
Scope and content:

The skeleton of the Hythe Arena as it is being constructed.

0573.08.31 Item – Working the Grounds By the Hythe Hospital  ca. 1950 1 photograph : b&w ; 7.5 x 9.5 cm
Scope and content:

Three men surveying for the Hythe Pioneer Home with the Hythe Hospital visible in the background.

0573.08.32 Item – Driving into Hythe  ca. 1965 1 photograph : b&w ; 8 x 12 cm
Scope and content:

View of the arena and curling rink as well as the Welcome to Hythe sign.

0573.08.33 Item – Hythe Swimming Hole  ca. 1950 1 photograph : b&w ; 6 x 12.5 cm
Scope and content:

The Hythe swimming hole with people gathered for a swim.

0573.08.34 Item – Hythe Motors  ca. 1960 1 photograph : colour ; 8 x 11.5 cm
Scope and content:

A blue Volkswagen gassing up at Hythe Motors.

0573.08.35 Item – Building Construction  ca. 1970 1 photograph : colour ; 8 x 11.5 cm
Scope and content:

Construction of the new hospital, now the continuing care centre.

0573.08.36 Item – Storage Bins in Hythe  ca. 1970 1 photograph : colour ; 8 x 11 cm
Scope and content:

Three green storage bins at Beaver Lumber in Hythe.

0573.08.37 Item – Hythe Pioneer Home  1972 1 photograph : colour ; 8 x 11.5 cm
Scope and content:

The front of the Hythe Pioneer Home.

0573.08.38 Item – The Hythe Hotel  ca. 1985 1 photograph : colour ; 10 x 15 cm
Scope and content:

The Hythe Hotel or “Twin Peaks” as it is sometimes called.

0573.08.39 Item – A View of Hythe’s Elevators  ca. 1950 1 photograph : b&w ; 9 x 16 cm
Scope and content:

Copy of a photograph showing the row of grain elevators in Hythe. By 2011 all elevators in Hythe were gone.

0573.08.40 Item – The Day They Finished the Rail to Hythe  1928 1 photograph : b&w ; 7 x 12 cm
Scope and content:

People gathered on the railway tracks to commemorate the completion of the railroad tracks to Hythe.

0573.08.41 Item – Kelly Sunderman Pounding in the Golden Spike  1928 1 photograph : b&w ; 7 x 12 cm
Scope and content:

Kelly Sunderman pounding in the golden spike to mark the completion of the rail line to Hythe. Happy Fletcher is shown in a fur hat.

0573.08.42 Item – Kelly Sunderman’s Bunk House  ca. 1928 1 photograph : b&w ; 7 x 12 cm
Scope and content:

People outside Kelly Sunderman’s bunk house.

0573.08.43 Item – R.C.M.P. Officer Ed Martin  ca. 1930 1 photograph : b&w ; 8 x 13.5 cm
Scope and content:

R.C.M.P. officer Ed Martin standing outside a building in Hythe.

0573.08.44 Item – Knapcik Land in Flood  1935 1 photograph : b&w ; 6 x 10 cm
Scope and content:

The Knapcik land in flood. The land is located west of the Hythe Industrial Park and formerly belonged to Bill Swanson.

0573.08.45 Item – Hythe Parade  ca. 1925 1 photograph : b&w ; 12.5 x 18 cm
Scope and content:

Copy of a photograph showing what appears to be a parade in Hythe. Jack Finland’s band are in the back of a truck, Mrs. Fisher is crossing the street, and Pa Brainard is in the buggy.

0573.08.46 Item – Railroad Dam at the River  1940 1 photograph : b&w ; 6 x 10.5 cm
Scope and content:

People gathered by the river in Hythe.

0573.08.47 Item – Gault & Elliott Sawmill on the Cut Bank  ca. 1943 1 photograph : b&w ; 6 x 10.5 cm
Scope and content:

The buildings at the Gault & Elliot sawmill on the Cut Bank River, located about 30 miles west of Hythe.

0573.08.48 Item – Crew Taking a Break at the Cut Bank Mill  1943 1 photograph : b&w ; 6 x 10 cm
Scope and content:

A heavily loaded truck deep in some muddy ruts and a group of men taking a break at the Cut Bank Mill.

0573.08.49 Item – A Man Viewing the Hythe Dam  ca. 1950 1 photograph : b&w ; 7 x 12 cm
Scope and content:

A man having a look at the Hythe Dam.

0573.08.50 Item – Hythe Stockyards and Elevators  ca. 1940 1 photograph : b&w ; 4.5 x 7 cm
Scope and content:

The Hythe stockyards and grain elevators.

0573.08.51 Item – Jim McKelvie & Eldon Shail  1946 1 photograph : b&w ; 6 x 10.5 cm
Scope and content:

Jim McKelvie and Eldon Shail pitching hay unto a wagon in the south meadow at the ranch.

0573.08.52 Item – Hythe’s Jubilee Hall  ca. 1945 1 photograph : b&w ; 8 x 11.5 cm
Scope and content:

Photocopy of a photograph showing the front of Hythe’s Jubilee Hall.

0573.08.53 Item – Jarvis & Ernie Shail  ca. 1950 1 photograph : b&w ; 5.5 x 7.5 cm
Scope and content:

Jarvis and Ernie Shail out with their horses in the winter getting logs for the building of the Hythe arena.

0573.08.54 Item – Eldon Shail Driving a Tractor 1951 1 photograph : b&w ; 7.5 x 11 cm
Scope and content:

Eldon Shail driving the tractor on the right, harvesting oats.

0573.08.55 Item – Eldon Shail Harvesting  1951 1 photograph : b&w ; 8 x 11.5 cm
Scope and content:

Eldon Shail harvesting oats.

0573.08.56 Item – Eldon & Ernie Shail with Andy Brown  1953 1 photograph : b&w ; 8 x 11 cm
Scope and content:

Eldon, Ernie Shail, and Andy Brown standing on a threshing machine.

0573.08.57 Item – Threshing Machine  ca. 1950 1 photograph : b&w ; 8 x 11.5 cm
Scope and content:

A threshing machine at work.

0573.08.58 Item – Dan’s Café  ca. 1970 1 photograph : colour ; 8 x 11.5 cm
Scope and content:

Dan’s Café in Hythe, Alberta.

0573.08.59 Item – Pearson’s Garage  ca. 1970 1 photograph : colour ; 8 x 11.5 cm
Scope and content:

Pearson’s Garage, which later became Artesian Motors.

0573.08.60 Item – A View Down Main Street Hythe  ca. 1970 1 photograph : colour ; 8 x 11.5 cm
Scope and content:

Looking down main street Hythe toward the UGG elevator.

0573.08.61 Item – The View of the Elevator By the Firehall  ca. 1970 1 photograph : colour ; 8 x 11.5 cm
Scope and content:

A view of a grain elevator in between the Firehall and Jubilee Hall in Hythe.

0573.08.62 Item – Hythe Grain Elevators  ca. 1960 1 postcard ; colour ; 9 x 17.5 cm
Scope and content:

Postcard with a painting showing the row of grain elevators in Hythe, Alberta.

0573.08.63 Item – Hythe Post Office Opening  ca. 1960 1 photograph : b&w ; 8 x 12 cm
Scope and content:

Ron Balderston by the flag at the new post office in Hythe.

0573.08.64 Item – Hythe Treasury Branch & Liquor Store  ca. 1970 1 photograph : b&w ; 8 x 12 cm
Scope and content:

The shared building of the Hythe Treasury Branch and Liquor Store.

0573.08.65 Item – Hythe Post Office  ca. 1970 1 photograph : b&w ; 8 x 11 cm
Scope and content:

The Hythe Post Office.

0573.08.66 Item – Royal Canadian Legion Hythe Branch No. 93  ca. 1970 1 photograph : b&w ; 8 x 11 cm
Scope and content:

The Legion in Hythe.

0573.08.67 Item – Madge’s Café  ca. 1970 1 photograph : b&w ; 8 x 11 cm
Scope and content:

Madge’s Café in Hythe. The arena and elevator are visible in the background.

0573.08.68 Item – Hythe Post Office  ca. 1970 1 photograph : b&w ; 8 x 11 cm
Scope and content:

A side view of the Hythe Post Office.

0573.08.69 Item – Hythe Mercantile  ca. 1970 1 photograph : b&w ; 8 x 11 cm
Scope and content:

The Hythe Mercantile.

0573.08.70 Item – Kelly Sunderman’s Home  ca. 1980 1 photograph : colour ; 8 x 11.5 cm
Scope and content:

Kelly Sunderman’s home before it was moved to its location in Hythe.

0573.08.71 Item – Circlebank Ladies Aid  ca. 1943 1 photograph : b&w ; 6 x 10.5 cm
Scope and content:

The Circlebank Ladies Aid Society standing outside: Gertrude Hodgson, Vera Hodgson, Mrs. Armstrong, Dessie Hawksworth, Helen Dashevsky, Greta Henderson, Jessie Henderson, Jessie Shail, Mary Gass, Mrs. M.B. Mill, Verna Armstrong, Bessie Mill, Shirley Cunnigham, Sophie Hodgson, Dora Tanchuk.

0573.08.72a-b Item – Hythe and Surrounding Area  1955 2 pages
Scope and content:

Two portions of a 1955 County of Grande Prairie map showing Range 10-13 West, Township 71-74 of the 6th Meridian with landowners’ names.

Series 0573.09: Funeral Card Collection

Date: ca. 1970-2010 (date of creation)

Scope and content:

The fonds consists of funeral cards for 198 people who had lived in Hythe.

Physical description: 4.5 cm textual records

Access points:

•                Textual record (documentary form)

Publication status:

Published