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Title
Date(s)
- 1928-1945 (Creation)
Level of description
Extent and medium
10 cm of textual records
Context area
Name of creator
Biographical history
John G. Winkler, ?-1948, came to Alberta in 1910 from South Dakota, USA with his wife, Lyda, ?-1942, and their children, Lula (Hempel), ?-1967, Frank and Everitt. They lived in Taber at first and then moved to Cluny and Milo. They freighted coal from Bow City for themselves and their neighbours. Later they moved near Queenstown.
Repository
Archival history
These records were found in a home in Brooks owned by Beverley Anderson.
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Gift of Beverley Anderson, 1981.
Content and structure area
Scope and content
The fonds consists of John's legal records (1935) and coal freighting business account books (1944-1945). Includes personal accounts of a Queenstown neighbour, Emma Peterson (1928-1945).
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling
Accruals
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Conditions of access and use area
Conditions governing access
No restrictions on access.
Conditions governing reproduction
Language of material
Script of material
Language and script notes
The material is in English.
Physical characteristics and technical requirements
Finding aids
No finding aid.
Allied materials area
Existence and location of originals
Existence and location of copies
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Notes area
Note
Title based on contents of records.
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Subject access points
Place access points
Name access points
- Peterson, Emma (Subject)