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CA ACU GBA F0712 · Fonds · 1795-2000, predominant 1863-1964

The fonds is very rich in correspondence which details life in southern Alberta, ranching, childhood, and the relationships between family members. It consists of: Oliver's correspondence and Treaty 8 trip diary (1900); Henrietta's diaries (1864, 1867), a few speeches and writings, correspondence, and Persons Case memorabilia; Alice's correspondence, diary (1940), and wedding records; Muir's diary (1897); Margaret's correspondence (very little); Amelia's correspondence and letters to the editor; Claude's ranching diaries (1905-1927) and correspondence (1894-1919); Laura's and Barbara's correspondence; Claudia's school records, diaries (1920-1928), and correspondence; Gard's school records, diaries (1920, 1926), and Persons Case memorabilia; extensive family photographs; genealogical charts; and miscellaneous documents of various ancestors.

Edwards, Henrietta Muir
A.E. Cross family fonds
CA ACU GBA F0609 · Fonds · 1836-1987, predominant 1890-1987

The fonds consists of extensive correspondence between A.E. Cross and Helen Cross (1899-1928); correspondence of A.E. Cross pertaining to the brewery, ranch, personal matters, and organizations in which he was active (1890-1932); correspondence of J.B. Cross regarding the brewery, ranch and personal matters (1933-1937); A7 Ranche business correspondence (1913-1943); Calgary Brewing and Malting Company business correspondence (1892-1906); Helen's correspondence and records of organization in which she was active (1880-1944); correspondence and school records of the Cross children (1912-1948); family memorabilia (1892-1949); correspondence and business records of Sandy Cross and Rothney Farm (1935-1987); and extensive photographs of the Cross family, the A7 Ranche, and Rothney Farm.

Cross family
CA ACU GBA C0078 · Collection · Compiled 1955-1956 (originally created 1837-1956)

The collection consists of typescripts of interviews (1955-1956), reminiscences, diaries (1897-1914), and autobiographies; files of biographical and historical notes; and photographs of pioneers and the area. Includes typescripts of Fort St. John fur trade post journal (1866-1924), and Fort Dunvegan post account book (1837-1864).

Peace River Country Research Project
Alexander Begg fonds
CA ACU GBA F0176 · Fonds · 1843-1914
  • The fonds consists of correspondence (1854-1905) relating to his newspaper businesses, the Temperance Colonization Society, the crofters' immigration scheme, the Alaskan boundary, and the Dunbow Ranche; legal records; diaries (1842-1904); correspondence, minutes and incorporation documents for the railway company; and certificates, appointments and commissions. Includes Emily's correspondence (1853-1914) and photographs of the Begg family.
Begg, Alexander
CA ACU GBA C0176 · Collection · [ca. 1845-1968]

The collection consists of posters related to a wide variety of topics including the promotion of immigration to Canada; the sale of Victory bonds and recruitment for the wars; advertisements for rail and steamship travel; and announcements of auction sales, sports meets, and social events.

Glenbow Archives (posters)
Charles Edgar McIntosh fonds
CA ACU GBA F1275 · Fonds · 1847-1960

The fonds consists of family and ranch correspondence, land documents, and newsclippings.

McIntosh, Charles Edgar
Wesley F. Orr fonds
CA ACU GBA F1428 · Fonds · 1849-1972, predominant 1849-1898

The fonds consists of Orr's diaries (1849-1887, 1893-1897), indexed letterbooks (1888-1897), certificates, and account books; and family correspondence, autograph albums, family photographs, newspaper clippings and scrapbook.

Orr, Wesley Fletcher
Parlby, Wilkins family fonds
CA ACU GBA F1446 · Fonds · 1850-1930, predominant 1884-1918

The fonds consists of Edward's correspondence, notebook and financial records; George Wilkins' correspondence, mining certificates and agreements; Francis' correspondence; and miscellaneous family correspondence, invitations, membership cards, certificates, newspaper clippings, and photographs of the ranch and Alix area.

Parlby family
Sam Livingston fonds
CA ACU GBA F1161 · Fonds · 1850-1931, predominant 1850-1898

The fonds consists of letters to family in Ireland (1849-1850), homestead documents (1885-1892), notebook (1890) and family photographs. Includes program for dedication of monument to Sam Livingston (1898) and a few letters about Howse family genealogy (1931).

Livingston, Samuel Henry Harkwood
Walter Hill Moodie fonds
CA ACU GBA F3200 · Fonds · 1851-2005, predominant 1891-1955

The fonds consists of his diaries, First World War letters, and photographs and albums related to family, South African War, First World War, surveying and his adventures.

Moodie, Walter Hill