The file consists of a ledger book listing, in chronological order, names of purchasers of preferred shares, receipt number, amount paid, share certificate number, number of shares, member account number, transfer authorization number, member loans (if any), and dividends isssued. A section of the ledger book lists shares transferred.
Administrative History
The United Farmers of Alberta Co-operative permitted its members to contribute to its capitalization by purchasing preferred shares at $25.00 each. The shares could be redeemed in the event of death, reaching the age of retirement, or relocating out of Alberta.