Fonds 706 Alberta Reid Photograph Collection

Summary information

Repository: South Peace Regional Archives
Title: Alberta Reid Photograph Collection
Reference code: 0706
Date: 1928 – 1930 (date of creation)
Physical description: 6 photographs, b&w; jpg
Language: English
Dates of creation, revision and deletion: Processed June 2024 – JL

Custodial history

Held by the family of Albert Reid and eventually passed down to grandchild Laurel Rees prior to donation

Scope and content

This fonds contains copies of photographs that Albert Reid took of family members and scenery around Wembley, including of Wembley School between 1928 and 1930. Individuals depicted include partner Berthe Maton and children Donna Reid and Rita Reid.

Notes

Restrictions on access

No restrictions on access.

Access points

  • Wembley (subject)
  • Family and personal life* (subject)
  • Education (subject)

Series descriptions

Reference code Title Dates Physical description
0706.01 Item – Wembley School  1930 1 photograph, b&w; jpg
  Scope and content:

This photo depicts students standing in a line along the stairs outside Wembley School, including Donna and Rita Reid.

0706.02 Item – Main Street Wembley  1930 1 photograph, b&w; jpg
  Scope and content:

This photo shows a shot of the Main Street of Wembley in 1930, pointing parallel with the road and buildings on the left and right.

0706.03 Item – Family and Friends in Wembley  1928 1 photograph, b&w; jpg
  Scope and content:

This photograph shows Berthe Maton with Donna and Rita Reid standing together with Mrs. Russell and Rosalind Russell on a sidewalk in Wembley.

0706.04 Item – Smokey River  1930 1 photograph, b&w; jpg
  Scope and content:

A photo of the Smokey River and surroundings. Caption reads “Smokey River – 26 Mi. from Grande Prairie”.

0706.05 Item – Donna, Rita, and Rosalind  1928 1 photograph, b&w; jpg
  Scope and content:

A photograph of Rosalind Russell with Donna and Rita Reid standing together on the sidewalk in Wembley.

0706.06 Item – Wembley School  1929 1 photograph, b&w; jpg
  Scope and content:

A photo depicting teachers, staff, and students together on the front step of Wembley School. Included in the group is Donna and Rita Reid.