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C. Moritz membership share – [1949]-1951.

Collection/Fonds: UFA Members' Collection

Source: Archival Descriptions

Collection/Fonds: UFA Members' Collection

Hierarchy Level: File

Collection/Fonds Number: 7

File Number: 14

Material Format: textual records

Scope and Content: The file consists of a share certificate issued by Delia Farmers' Co-operative Association and a covering letter issued following the formation of United Farmers of Alberta Co-operative Ltd.

Administrative History: C. Moritz of Morrin, Alberta was a member of Delia Farmers' Co-operative Association and United Farmers of Alberta Co-operative

Creator: Delia Farmers' Co-operative Association

Subjects: Share certificates

Names: Delia Farmers' Co-operative Association; Moritz, C.

Places: Delia

Accession Number: UF 2004.0010.01

Date: [1949]-1951

Source: Archival Descriptions

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A.C. Brietzke share certificate – 1949.

Collection/Fonds: UFA Members' Collection

Source: Archival Descriptions

Collection/Fonds: UFA Members' Collection

Hierarchy Level: File

Collection/Fonds Number: 7

File Number: 21

Material Format: textual records

Scope and Content: The file consists of A.C. Brietzke's share certificate issued by United Farmers of Alberta Co-operative Ltd.

Administrative History: A.C. Brietzke of Three Hills, Alberta was a member of United Farmers of Alberta Co-operative Ltd.

Creator: United Farmers of Alberta Co-operative

Subjects: Share certificates

Names: United Farmers of Alberta Co-operative; Brietzke, A.C.

Accession Number: 31-8

Date: 1949

Source: Archival Descriptions

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George Thring letter – 1941.

Collection/Fonds: UFA Members' Collection

Source: Archival Descriptions

Collection/Fonds: UFA Members' Collection

Hierarchy Level: File

Collection/Fonds Number: 7

File Number: 3

Material Format: textual records

Scope and Content: The file consists of a circular letter from George Thring to the membership of the Junior U.F.A. sending Christmas greetings and commenting on his experiences as a private in the Canadian Army.

Administrative History: K. George Thring of Coronation was president of the United Farmers of Alberta, Junior Branch (Junior U.F.A.) from 1939 to 1942.

Creator: Thring, K. George

Subjects: Christmas; World War, 1939-1945

Names: Thring, K. George; United Farmers of Alberta. Junior Branch

Accession Number: 31-53

Date: 1941

Source: Archival Descriptions

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C. Redvers Perry collection – [Transcribed ca. 2001 (originally created 1947-1948)].

Collection/Fonds: UFA Members' Collection

Source: Archival Descriptions

Collection/Fonds: UFA Members' Collection

Hierarchy Level: File

Collection/Fonds Number: 7

File Number: 4

Material Format: textual records

Scope and Content: The file consists of C. Redvers Perry's reports of the 1947 and 1948 United Farmers of Alberta annual conventions to the Balzac U.F.A. Local

Administrative History: C. Redvers Perry, 1918- , farmed in the Nose Creek Valley west of Balzac, Alberta. He was a local historian, columnist, and archivist; and author of !00 Years of Nose Creek Valley.

Creator: Perry, C. Redvers

Subjects: Conventions

Names: Perry, C. Redvers; United Farmers of Alberta; Balzac U.F.A. Local

Places: Balzac

Accession Number: 31-54

Date: [Transcribed ca. 2001 (originally created 1947-1948)]

Source: Archival Descriptions

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O. Hartman patronage dividend statement – 1950.

Collection/Fonds: UFA Members' Collection

Source: Archival Descriptions

Collection/Fonds: UFA Members' Collection

Hierarchy Level: File

Collection/Fonds Number: 7

File Number: 22

Material Format: textual records

Scope and Content: The file consists of O. Hartman's patronage dividend statement.

Administrative History: O. Hartman of Grimshaw, Alberta was a member of United Farmers of Alberta Co-operative Ltd.

Creator: United Farmers of Alberta Co-operative

Subjects: Membership

Names: United Farmers of Alberta Co-operative; Hartman, O.

Accession Number: 31-9

Date: 1950

Source: Archival Descriptions

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F.D. DePaoli patronage dividend statement – 1948.

Collection/Fonds: UFA Members' Collection

Source: Archival Descriptions

Collection/Fonds: UFA Members' Collection

Hierarchy Level: File

Collection/Fonds Number: 7

File Number: 29

Material Format: textual records

Scope and Content: The file consists of F.D. DePaoli's U.F.A. Central Co-operative Association patronage dividend statement.

Administrative History: F.D. DePaoli of Cayley, Alberta was a member of U.F.A. Central Co-operative Association in 1948.

Creator: U.F.A. Central Co-operative Association

Subjects: Membership

Names: U.F.A. Central Co-operative Association

Accession Number: UF 2003.0090.0192

Date: 1948

Source: Archival Descriptions

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Ray Buckler share certificates – 1943, 1948.

Collection/Fonds: UFA Members' Collection

Source: Archival Descriptions

Collection/Fonds: UFA Members' Collection

Hierarchy Level: File

Collection/Fonds Number: 7

File Number: 45

Material Format: textual records

Scope and Content: The file consists of Ray Buckler's share certificates issued by U.F.A. Central Co-operative Association and United Farmers of Alberta Co-operative.

Administrative History: Ray Buckler of Cochrane, Alberta was a member/customer of U.F.A. Central Co-operative Association in 1943. Upon reorganization of the Co-op in 1948 his shares were transferred to United Farmers of Alberta Co-operative

Creator: United Farmers of Alberta Co-operative

Subjects: Share certificates

Names: U.F.A. Central Co-operative Association; United Farmers of Alberta Co-operative

Places: Cochrane

Accession Number: UF 2004.0029.09; UF 2004.0029.10

Date: 1943, 1948

Source: Archival Descriptions

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Robert Shore photograph collection – Scanned 2002 (originally created 1928-2002).

Collection/Fonds: UFA Members' Collection

Source: Archival Descriptions

Collection/Fonds: UFA Members' Collection

Hierarchy Level: File

Collection/Fonds Number: 7

File Number: 10

Material Format: graphic material

Physical Description: 18 photographs

Scope and Content: The file consists of prints from digital scans of Co-op stores in Milo, Chinook, Youngstown, Drumheller, Three Hills, and Oyen (ca. 1940-ca.1947); a group portrait of UFA co-op managers (ca. 1946); views of the U.F.A. store, service station, and office in Calgary (1946); a floor plan, drawn from memory, of the U.F.A. store and office in Calgary in 1942-1943; and sections of a panoramic view of the main intersection of Milo (1928).

Administrative History: Robert Shore was an employee of U.F.A. Central Co-op store in Calgary, ca. 1941-ca. 1945. His father Eric Shore was manager of the Co-op store in Milo, Alberta, 1933-1942, and manager of the U.F.A. Central Co-op store in Calgary, 1942-1948.

Creator: Shore, Robert

Related Material: The United Farmers Historical Society collection includes an interview with Bob Shore, recorded in 2002.

Subjects: UFA Branch Stores

Names: U.F.A. Central Co-operative Association; United Farmers of Alberta Co-operative; Shore, Robert

Accession Number: UF 2002.0077.01; UF 2002.0077.02; UF 2002.0077.03; UF 2002.0077.04; UF 2002.0077.05; UF 2002.0077.06; UF 2002.0077.07; UF 2002.0077.08; UF 2002.0077.09; UF 2002.0077.10; UF 2002.0077.11; UF 2002.0077.12; UF 2002.0077.13; UF 2002.0077.14; UF 2002.0077.15; UF 2002.0077.16; UF 2002.0077.17; UF 2002.0077.18

Date: Scanned 2002 (originally created 1928-2002)

Notes: Loaned for copying by Robert Shore, 2002.

Source: Archival Descriptions

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Norman Liberty share certificate – 1948.

Collection/Fonds: UFA Members' Collection

Source: Archival Descriptions

Collection/Fonds: UFA Members' Collection

Hierarchy Level: File

Collection/Fonds Number: 7

File Number: 6

Material Format: textual records

Scope and Content: The file consists of one share certificate issued to Norman Liberty of Rio Grande, Alberta.

Administrative History: Norman Liberty was a shareholder in United Farmers of Alberta Co-operative Ltd.

Creator: United Farmers of Alberta Co-operative

Subjects: Share certificates

Names: United Farmers of Alberta Co-operative; Liberty, Norman

Accession Number: UF 2005.0034.02

Date: 1948

Source: Archival Descriptions

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William Murphy membership shares – 1956-1965.

Collection/Fonds: UFA Members' Collection

Source: Archival Descriptions

Collection/Fonds: UFA Members' Collection

Hierarchy Level: File

Collection/Fonds Number: 7

File Number: 7

Material Format: textual records

Scope and Content: The file consists of four membership share certificates issued to William Murphy.

Administrative History: William Murphy of Bawlf, Alberta was a member of United Farmers of Alberta Co-operative Ltd.

Custodial History: The items were donated by a customer of the UFA Farm and Ranch Store in Camrose, Alberta.

Creator: United Farmers of Alberta Co-operative

Subjects: Share certificates

Names: United Farmers of Alberta Co-operative; Murphy, William

Accession Number: UF 2005.0038.01; UF 2005.0038.02; UF 2005.0038.03; UF 2005.0038.04

Date: 1956-1965

Source: Archival Descriptions

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George Thring collection – 1919, 1942.

Collection/Fonds: UFA Members' Collection

Source: Archival Descriptions

Collection/Fonds: UFA Members' Collection

Hierarchy Level: File

Collection/Fonds Number: 7

File Number: 3a

Material Format: textual records

Scope and Content: The file consists of two items: the certificate of incorporation of The U.S. Farmers' Lands and Supply Company Limited (an Alberta corporation, 1919); and George Thring's certificate of lifetime membership in the U.F.A. (1942).

Creator: Thring, K. George

Subjects: Certificates; Membership

Names: Thring, K. George; U.S. Farmers' Lands and Supply Co.

Accession Number: UN 14-3

Date: 1919, 1942

Source: Archival Descriptions

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Gordon Gimbel collection – 1951-2001.

Collection/Fonds: UFA Members' Collection

Source: Archival Descriptions

Collection/Fonds: UFA Members' Collection

Hierarchy Level: File

Collection/Fonds Number: 7

File Number: 2

Material Format: textual records

Physical Description: 1 cm of textual records.

Scope and Content: Consists of notes, correspondence, newsclippings, and speeches reflecting the career of Gordon Gimbel with UFA Co-op.

Administrative History: Gordon Gimbel worked for UFA Co-op from 1958 until at least 1983 as a Petroleum Territory Manager.

Custodial History: Loaned for copying by Gordon Gimbel, 2001.

Creator: Gimbel, Gordon

Subjects: employees

Names: Gimbel, Gordon

Accession Number: UF 2001.0002.01; UF 2001.0002.02; UF 2001.0002.03; UF 2001.0002.04; UF 2001.0002.05; UF 2001.0002.06; UF 2001.0002.07; UF 2001.0002.08; UF 2001.0002.09; UF 2001.0002.10; UF 2001.0002.11; UF 2001.0002.12; UF 2001.0002.13; UF 2001.0002.14; UF 2001.0002.15; UF 2001.0002.16; UF 2001.0002.17; UF 2001.0002.18; UF 2001.0002.19; UF 2001.0002.20; UF 2001.0002.21

Can I use it?: Images are provided for research and reference use only. Written permission to publish, copy or otherwise use these images must be obtained from United Farmers' Historical Society.

Date: 1951-2001

Source: Archival Descriptions

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U.F.A. Limited fonds – [ca. 1922]-1949.

Collection/Fonds: U.F.A. Limited fonds

Source: Archival Descriptions

Collection/Fonds: U.F.A. Limited fonds

Hierarchy Level: Fonds

Collection/Fonds Number: 12

Material Format: textual records

Physical Description: 8 cm of textual records.

Scope and Content: The fonds consists of the 1928 Certificate of Incorporation, Memorandum of Association, quarterly and annual financial statements, minutes of annual meetings (1926-1949) with lists of shareholders, share certificates issued to shareholders, agreements, and instructions to mailing room staff.

Administrative History: The official newspaper of the United Farmers of Alberta, The U.F.A., began publication in March 1922. W. Norman Smith was its editor. Initially publication was supervised by a committee of the United Farmers of Alberta, but in 1928 "The U.F.A." Limited was incorporated under the Companies Act of Alberta to allow the newspaper to operate with legal independence. The U.F.A. was renamed The United Farmer in 1934 and ceased publication in 1936. A subsequent publication of the United Farmers of Alberta Co-operative Association, 1962-1985, was also titled The United Farmer. The officers of the United Farmers of Alberta generally were concurrently officers of The U.F.A. Limited. The company apparently wound up its affairs in 1949.

Creator: U.F.A. Limited

Subjects: Certificates; Certificates - Shares; Constitutions and Bylaws; Financial statements; Minute books

Names: U.F.A. Limited

Date: [ca. 1922]-1949

Source: Archival Descriptions

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Minute book – 1926-1949.

Collection/Fonds: U.F.A. Limited fonds

Source: Archival Descriptions

Collection/Fonds: U.F.A. Limited fonds

Hierarchy Level: File

Collection/Fonds Number: 12

Series Number: 1

File Number: 8

Material Format: textual records

Scope and Content: The file includes minutes of the Newspaper Committee of the United Farmers of Alberta (1926), minutes of The U.F.A Limited (1929-1949), record of shares issued.

Creator: U.F.A.Limited

Subjects: Minute books; Shares & Stocks

Names: U.F.A. Limited; United Farmers of Alberta

Accession Number: UF 2005.0008.04

Date: 1926-1949

Source: Archival Descriptions

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C.J. Guertin patronage dividend statement – 1957.

Collection/Fonds: UFA Members' Collection

Source: Archival Descriptions

Collection/Fonds: UFA Members' Collection

Hierarchy Level: File

Collection/Fonds Number: 7

File Number: 19

Material Format: textual records

Scope and Content: The file consists of one patronage dividend statement.

Administrative History: C.J. Guertin of Hartell, Alberta was a member of United Farmers of Alberta Co-operative Ltd.

Creator: United Farmers of Alberta Co-operative

Subjects: Membership

Names: United Farmers of Alberta Co-operative; Guertin, C.J.

Accession Number: 31-7

Date: 1957

Source: Archival Descriptions

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M. Nelson membership cards – 1957.

Collection/Fonds: UFA Members' Collection

Source: Archival Descriptions

Collection/Fonds: UFA Members' Collection

Hierarchy Level: File

Collection/Fonds Number: 7

File Number: 20

Material Format: textual records

Scope and Content: The file consists of membership cards issued by the United Farmers of Alberta Co-operative Ltd. and the Farmers' Union of Alberta.

Administrative History: Mr. M. Nelson of Millet, Alberta was a member of the United Farmers of Alberta Co-operative Ltd. and the Farmers' Union of Alberta.

Creator: United Farmers of Alberta

Subjects: Membership

Names: United Farmers of Alberta Co-operative; Farmers' Union of Alberta; Nelson, M.

Accession Number: 31-7

Date: 1957

Source: Archival Descriptions

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T. Stewart patronage dividend statement – 1954.

Collection/Fonds: UFA Members' Collection

Source: Archival Descriptions

Collection/Fonds: UFA Members' Collection

Hierarchy Level: File

Collection/Fonds Number: 7

File Number: 46

Material Format: textual records

Scope and Content: The file consists of T. Stewart's patronage dividend statement for 1954.

Administrative History: T. Stewart of South Edmonton, Alberta was a member/customer of United Farmers of Alberta Co-operative.

Creator: United Farmers of Alberta Co-operative

Subjects: Shares & Dividends

Names: United Farmers of Alberta Co-operative; Stewart, T.

Places: Edmonton

Date: 1954

Source: Archival Descriptions

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George Knight patronage dividend statements – 1948-1974.

Collection/Fonds: UFA Members' Collection

Source: Archival Descriptions

Collection/Fonds: UFA Members' Collection

Hierarchy Level: File

Collection/Fonds Number: 7

File Number: 50

Material Format: textual records

Scope and Content: The file contains George Knight's patronage dividend statements, related correspondence, and statement of equity.

Administrative History: George Knight of Grande Prairie, Alberta was a long-time member and customer of U.F.A. Central Co-operative Association Ltd. and United Farmers of Alberta Co-operative Ltd.

Creator: United Farmers of Alberta Co-operative

Subjects: Dividends - UFA Co-Op Ltd.

Names: Knight, George

Places: Grande Prairie

Accession Number: 73-1

Date: 1948-1974

Source: Archival Descriptions

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Municipal District of Paintearth No. 53 membership card – [ca. 1949-ca. 1961].

Collection/Fonds: UFA Members' Collection

Source: Archival Descriptions

Collection/Fonds: UFA Members' Collection

Hierarchy Level: File

Collection/Fonds Number: 7

File Number: 53

Material Format: textual records

Scope and Content: The file consists of the UFA Co-op membership card of the Municipal District of Paintearth No. 53.

Administrative History: The Municipal District of Paintearth No. 334, located in east-central Alberta surrounding the town of Castor, was formed in 1944 from the amalgamation of the Municipal Districts of Coronation and Progress and part of the Municipal District of Stocks. In 1945 it was renumbered No. 53. In 1962 it became the County of Paintearth No. 18. In the 1950s it was a member and customer of the United Farmers of Alberta Co-operative Ltd.

Creator: United Farmers of Alberta Co-operative

Subjects: Membership

Names: United Farmers of Alberta Co-operative; Municipal District of Paintearth No. 53

Places: Castor

Accession Number: UF 2003.0124.01

Date: [ca. 1949-ca. 1961]

Source: Archival Descriptions

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Morris R. Smith membership card – 1945.

Collection/Fonds: UFA Members' Collection

Source: Archival Descriptions

Collection/Fonds: UFA Members' Collection

Hierarchy Level: File

Collection/Fonds Number: 7

File Number: 54

Material Format: textual records

Scope and Content: The file consists of Morris R. Smith's U.F.A. membership card.

Administrative History: Morris R. Smith became a permanent member of the United Farmers of Alberta in 1945.

Creator: United Farmers of Alberta

Subjects: Membership

Names: United Farmers of Alberta; Smith, Morris R.

Accession Number: UF 2003.0124.02

Date: 1945

Source: Archival Descriptions

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Bud Brooks share certificate – 1956.

Collection/Fonds: UFA Members' Collection

Source: Archival Descriptions

Collection/Fonds: UFA Members' Collection

Hierarchy Level: File

Collection/Fonds Number: 7

File Number: 55

Material Format: textual records

Scope and Content: The file consists of Bud Brooks' share certificate issued by Autumn Leaf Co-operative Association Ltd.

Administrative History: Bud Brooks was a member/shareholder of the Autumn Leaf Co-operative Association Ltd. based at Vermilion, Alberta

Creator: Autumn Leaf Co-operative Association

Subjects: Membership; Share certificates

Names: Brooks, Bud; Autumn Leaf Co-operative Association

Places: Vermilion

Accession Number: UF 2003.0124.03

Date: 1956

Source: Archival Descriptions

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Mrs. G. Mayhew share certificate – 1948.

Collection/Fonds: UFA Members' Collection

Source: Archival Descriptions

Collection/Fonds: UFA Members' Collection

Hierarchy Level: File

Collection/Fonds Number: 7

File Number: 56

Material Format: textual records

Scope and Content: The file consists of Mrs. G. Mayhew's membership share certificate issued by United Farmers of Alberta Co-operative Ltd.

Administrative History: Mrs. G. Mayhew of Red Deer, Alberta was issued one membership share in United Farmers of Alberta Co-operative Ltd. upon its reorganization in 1948.

Creator: United Farmers of Alberta Co-operative

Subjects: Share certificates

Names: United Farmers of Alberta Co-operative; Mayhew, Mrs. G.

Places: Red Deer

Accession Number: UF 2002.0065.30

Date: 1948

Source: Archival Descriptions

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UFA members' collection – 1918-2005.

Collection/Fonds: UFA Members' Collection

Source: Archival Descriptions

Collection/Fonds: UFA Members' Collection

Hierarchy Level: Fonds

Collection/Fonds Number: 7

Material Format: textual records

Physical Description: 9 cm of textual records and other material

Scope and Content: The collection consists of membership cards, petroleum cardlock cards, membership certificates, share certificates, certificates of completion of training, training manuals, award certificates, receipts, patronage dividend statements, correspondence, receipt books, advertisements, advertiques, articles, reports, speeches, photographs, retirement presentations, and other items or small collections of material from members, employees, or agents of United Farmers of Alberta, U.F.A. Central Co-operative Association Ltd., United Farmers of Alberta Co-operative Ltd., and local consumer co-ops.

Administrative History: The United Farmers Historical Society was established in 2002 to document and disseminate the history of the United Farmers of Alberta and the United Farmers of Alberta Co-operative Ltd. It was interested in collecting examples of membership cards, share certificates, receipts, patronage dividend statements, and other documentation of transactions of members, employees, and agents of United Farmers of Alberta Co-operative and its predecessor and affiliated organizations. These records, if they only consisted of only one or two files, were compiled into the UFA Members' Collection beginning in 2010.

Creator: United Farmers Historical Society

Subjects: Membership

Names: United Farmers of Alberta; United Farmers of Alberta Co-operative; U.F.A. Central Co-operative Association

Date: 1918-2005

Source: Archival Descriptions

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Frank J. Koch patronage dividend statement – 1948.

Collection/Fonds: UFA Members' Collection

Source: Archival Descriptions

Collection/Fonds: UFA Members' Collection

Hierarchy Level: File

Collection/Fonds Number: 7

File Number: 57

Material Format: textual records

Scope and Content: The file consists of Frank J. Koch's patronage dividend statement issued by U.F.A. Central Co-operative Association.

Administrative History: Frank J. Koch of Lomond, Alberta was a member and customer of U.F.A. Central Co-operative Association.

Creator: U.F.A. Central Co-operative Association

Subjects: Shares & Dividends

Names: U.F.A. Central Co-operative Association; Koch, Frank J.

Places: Lomond

Accession Number: 74-19

Date: 1948

Source: Archival Descriptions

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Share certificates – 1929-1947.

Collection/Fonds: U.F.A. Limited fonds

Source: Archival Descriptions

Collection/Fonds: U.F.A. Limited fonds

Hierarchy Level: File

Collection/Fonds Number: 12

Series Number: 1

File Number: 2

Material Format: textual records

Scope and Content: File consists of share certificates for U.F.A. Limited.

Date: 1929-1947

Source: Archival Descriptions

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H.C. Herrle collection – 1944.

Collection/Fonds: UFA Members' Collection

Source: Archival Descriptions

Collection/Fonds: UFA Members' Collection

Hierarchy Level: File

Collection/Fonds Number: 7

File Number: 1

Material Format: textual records

Physical Description: 0.5 cm of textual records.

Scope and Content: Receipt and membership card issued to Howard C. Herrle, 1944.

Administrative History: Howard C. Herrle was a member of the United Farmers of Alberta in 1944.

Custodial History: Donated by Helen Herrle, wife of H.C. Herrle, 2001

Creator: United Farmers of Alberta; Herrle, Howard C.

Subjects: Membership

Names: Herrle, Howard C.

Accession Number: UF 2001.0001.01; UF 2001.0001.02

Can I use it?: Images are provided for research and reference use only. Written permission to publish, copy or otherwise use these images must be obtained from United Farmers' Historical Society.

Date: 1944

Source: Archival Descriptions

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Correspondence - Announcing Consolidation of UFA Retail Stores Div. with ACWA – 1951.

Collection/Fonds: UFA Members' Collection

Source: Archival Descriptions

Collection/Fonds: UFA Members' Collection

Hierarchy Level: Item

Collection/Fonds Number: 7

File Number: 2

Material Format: textual records

Physical Description: 8.5 x 11 manuscript, .1 cm of text, 2 pp

Scope and Content: General letter to UFA customers regarding transfer of UFA retail stores to Alberta Co-Operative Wholesale Association

Creator: United Farmers of Alberta Co-operative Ltd.

Names: Gimbel, Gordon

Accession Number: UF 2001.0002.14

Can I use it?: Images are provided for research and reference use only. Written permission to publish, copy or otherwise use these images must be obtained from United Farmers' Historical Society.

Date: 1951

Source: Archival Descriptions

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Transcript of address - Gordon Gimbel to UFA Local meetings – 1958.

Collection/Fonds: UFA Members' Collection

Source: Archival Descriptions

Collection/Fonds: UFA Members' Collection

Hierarchy Level: Item

Collection/Fonds Number: 7

File Number: 2

Material Format: textual records

Scope and Content: Text of speech given by Gordon Gimbel to 4-H or farm organizaiton

Creator: Gordon Gimbel

Names: Gimbel, Gordon

Accession Number: UF 2001.0002.15

Can I use it?: Images are provided for research and reference use only. Written permission to publish, copy or otherwise use these images must be obtained from United Farmers' Historical Society.

Date: 1958

Source: Archival Descriptions

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Wm. A. Geibelhaus participation certificate – 1944.

Collection/Fonds: UFA Members' Collection

Source: Archival Descriptions

Collection/Fonds: UFA Members' Collection

Hierarchy Level: File

Collection/Fonds Number: 7

File Number: 34

Material Format: textual records

Scope and Content: The file consists of a Series B Participation Certificate indicating an interest in the surplus of the Co-op.

Administrative History: William A. Geibelhaus of Vegreville, Alberta, was a member of Park Grove Local U.F.A. and a patron of U.F.A. Central Co-operative Association in 1944.

Creator: U.F.A. Central Co-operative Association

Subjects: Membership

Names: U.F.A. Central Co-operative Association; Geibelhaus, William A.

Places: Vegreville

Accession Number: UF 2003.0019.01

Date: 1944

Source: Archival Descriptions

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Peter Dechant share certificate – 1948.

Collection/Fonds: UFA Members' Collection

Source: Archival Descriptions

Collection/Fonds: UFA Members' Collection

Hierarchy Level: File

Collection/Fonds Number: 7

File Number: 39

Material Format: textual records

Scope and Content: The file consists of a membership share in United Farmers of Alberta Co-operative Ltd. issued in 1948 to Peter Dechant.

Administrative History: Peter Dechant of North Star, Alberta was a member of United Farmers of Alberta Co-operative in 1948.

Creator: United Farmers of Alberta Co-operative

Subjects: Share certificates

Names: United Farmers of Alberta Co-operative; Dechant, Peter

Places: North Star

Accession Number: UF 2003.0063.01

Date: 1948

Source: Archival Descriptions

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Lunty family collection – 1959-2005.

Collection/Fonds: UFA Members' Collection

Source: Archival Descriptions

Collection/Fonds: UFA Members' Collection

Hierarchy Level: File

Collection/Fonds Number: 7

File Number: 41

Material Format: textual records

Scope and Content: The file consists of Lindy Lunty's United Farmers of Alberta Co-operative share certificates and news clippings about Glenn Lunty.

Administrative History: Lindy Lunty, d. ca. 2003, of Forestburg, Alberta, was a member of United Farmers of Alberta Co-operative. His brother Harold "Glenn" Lunty, 1922-2005, also farmed in the Forestburg district and was a Director of United Farmers of Alberta Co-operative.

Creator: United Farmers of Alberta Co-operative

Related Material: Article on Glenn Lunty in the August 1969 The United Farmer

Subjects: Share certificates

Names: United Farmers of Alberta Co-operative; Lunty, H. Glenn; Lunty, Lindy

Places: Forestburg

Accession Number: UF 2003.0080.01; UF 2003.0080.02; UF 2003.0080.03; UF 2003.0087.04; UF 2003.0087.05; 34-38; 40-3

Date: 1959-2005

Source: Archival Descriptions

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Andy Silver collection – 1934-1973.

Collection/Fonds: UFA Members' Collection

Source: Archival Descriptions

Collection/Fonds: UFA Members' Collection

Hierarchy Level: File

Collection/Fonds Number: 7

File Number: 30

Material Format: textual records

Scope and Content: The file includes a transcript of Andy Silver's diary kept during his tour of mainland China in 1964; an issue of The United Farmer featuring a news item and photograph about Andy Silver's service award (1973); a covering letter; a souvenir postcard; a pamphlet about the Rochdale pioneers of the cooperative movement (1934); a textbook for directors of agricultural marketing businesses (1972), and fragments of UFA Co-op documents.

Administrative History: Andrew F. Silver was born in St. Cyrus, Scotland. He farmed in the district of Huxley, Alberta for many years. He and his wife Vi had five children, Ian, Evan, Greig, Irene, and Esther. Andy was an active volunteer in several community organizations and in the governance of UFA Co-op. He was one of its Directors from 1961 to 1973 and served as a Vice-President from 1964 to 1970.

Creator: Silver, Andy

Subjects: Trade and commerce

Names: United Farmers of Alberta Co-operative

Places: China

Accession Number: UF 2003.0094.05; UF 2003.0094.06; UF 2003.0094.07; UF 2003.0094.10; UF 2003.0094.11; UF 2003.0094.12; UF 2003.0094.13

Date: 1934-1973

Source: Archival Descriptions

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Walter Yeske community hall share certificate – 1949.

Collection/Fonds: UFA Members' Collection

Source: Archival Descriptions

Collection/Fonds: UFA Members' Collection

Hierarchy Level: File

Collection/Fonds Number: 7

File Number: 32

Material Format: textual records

Scope and Content: The file consists of 2 shares in Namao U.F.A. Community Hall Ltd., signed by the President and Treasurer of the corporation

Administrative History: Walter Yeske contributed to the capitalization of the Namao U.F.A. Community Hall in 1949 by purchasing two shares in its governing corporation.

Creator: Namao U.F.A. Community Hall Ltd.

Subjects: Community halls; Locals

Names: Namao U.F.A. Community Hall Ltd.; Yeske, Walter

Places: Namao

Accession Number: UF 2003.0109.01

Date: 1949

Source: Archival Descriptions

Hierarchy

Robert Shore membership share certificate – 1948.

Collection/Fonds: UFA Members' Collection

Source: Archival Descriptions

Collection/Fonds: UFA Members' Collection

Hierarchy Level: File

Collection/Fonds Number: 7

File Number: 9

Material Format: textual records

Scope and Content: The file consists of one membership share in United Farmers of Alberta Co-operative Ltd.

Administrative History: Robert Shore of Lethbridge was an employee of U.F.A. Central Co-operative store in Calgary, ca. 1941-ca. 1945. His father Eric Shore was manager of the Co-op store in Milo, Alberta, 1933-1942, and manager of the U.F.A. Central Co-op store in Calgary, 1942-1948.

Creator: United Farmers of Alberta Co-operative

Related Material: The United Farmers Historical Socierty collection includes an interview with Bob Shore recorded in 2002.

Subjects: Share certificates

Names: United Farmers of Alberta Co-operative; Shore, Robert

Accession Number: UF 2003.0150.01

Date: 1948

Source: Archival Descriptions

Hierarchy

Milo Co-op Association Store, Milo, Alberta – [ca. 1940].

Collection/Fonds: UFA Members' Collection

Source: Archival Descriptions

Collection/Fonds: UFA Members' Collection

Hierarchy Level: Item

Collection/Fonds Number: 7

File Number: 10

Material Format: graphic material

Physical Description: 1 photograph : digital scan print

Scope and Content: View of Milo Co-op Association Ltd. store in Milo, affiliated with UFA Central Co-operative.

Creator: Shore, Eric

Subjects: Local Co-ops; UFA Branch Stores

Names: Shore, Robert; Milo Co-op Association

Places: Milo

Accession Number: UF 2002.0077.01

Date: [ca. 1940]

Source: Archival Descriptions

Hierarchy

Milo Co-op Association Store, Milo, Alberta – [ca. 1940].

Collection/Fonds: UFA Members' Collection

Source: Archival Descriptions

Collection/Fonds: UFA Members' Collection

Hierarchy Level: Item

Collection/Fonds Number: 7

File Number: 10

Material Format: graphic material

Physical Description: 1 photograph : digital scan print

Scope and Content: View of Milo Co-Op Association Ltd. store in Milo, Alberta

Creator: Shore, Eric

Subjects: Local Co-ops; UFA Branch Stores

Names: Shore, Robert; Milo Co-op Association

Places: Milo

Accession Number: UF 2002.0077.02

Date: [ca. 1940]

Source: Archival Descriptions

Hierarchy

U.F.A. Central Co-operative store, Chinook, Alberta – [ca. 1947].

Collection/Fonds: UFA Members' Collection

Source: Archival Descriptions

Collection/Fonds: UFA Members' Collection

Hierarchy Level: Item

Collection/Fonds Number: 7

File Number: 10

Material Format: graphic material

Physical Description: 1 photograph : digital scan print

Scope and Content: View of U.F.A. Central Co-Op Branch store in Chinook, with unique barn-style false front

Creator: Shore, Eric

Subjects: UFA Branch Stores

Names: Shore, Robert; U.F.A. Central Co-operative Association

Places: Chinook

Accession Number: UF 2002.0077.03

Date: [ca. 1947]

Source: Archival Descriptions

Hierarchy

U.F.A. Central Co-op store, Youngstown, Alberta – [ca. 1947].

Collection/Fonds: UFA Members' Collection

Source: Archival Descriptions

Collection/Fonds: UFA Members' Collection

Hierarchy Level: Item

Collection/Fonds Number: 7

File Number: 10

Material Format: graphic material

Physical Description: 1 photograph : digital scan print

Scope and Content: View of U.F.A. Central Co-Op Branch store in Youngstown, front and side; adjoining building was also U.F.A. store

Creator: Shore, Eric

Subjects: UFA Branch Stores

Names: Shore, Robert; U.F.A. Central Co-operative Association

Places: Youngstown

Accession Number: UF 2002.0077.04

Date: [ca. 1947]

Source: Archival Descriptions

Hierarchy

U.F.A. Central Co-op store, Drumheller, Alberta – [ca. 1947].

Collection/Fonds: UFA Members' Collection

Source: Archival Descriptions

Collection/Fonds: UFA Members' Collection

Hierarchy Level: Item

Collection/Fonds Number: 7

File Number: 10

Material Format: graphic material

Physical Description: 1 photograph : digital scan print

Scope and Content: View of U.F.A. Central Co-op Branch store in Drumheller, operated out of a former automotive garage

Creator: Shore, Eric

Subjects: UFA Branch Stores

Names: Shore, Robert; U.F.A. Central Co-operative Association

Places: Drumheller

Accession Number: UF 2002.0077.05

Date: [ca. 1947]

Notes: The store opened in 1944.

Source: Archival Descriptions

Hierarchy

U.F.A. Central Co-op store, Three Hills, Alberta – [ca. 1947].

Collection/Fonds: UFA Members' Collection

Source: Archival Descriptions

Collection/Fonds: UFA Members' Collection

Hierarchy Level: Item

Collection/Fonds Number: 7

File Number: 10

Material Format: graphic material

Physical Description: 1 photograph : digital scan print

Scope and Content: View of U.F.A. Central Co-op branch store in Three Hills. Has striped window canopies and a car in front.

Creator: Shore, Eric

Subjects: UFA Branch Stores

Names: Shore, Robert; U.F.A. Central Co-operative Association

Places: Three Hills

Accession Number: UF 2002.0077.06

Date: [ca. 1947]

Notes: The Three Hills store opened in 1945.

Source: Archival Descriptions

Hierarchy

U.F.A. Central Co-op store, Oyen, Alberta – [ca. 1947].

Collection/Fonds: UFA Members' Collection

Source: Archival Descriptions

Collection/Fonds: UFA Members' Collection

Hierarchy Level: Item

Collection/Fonds Number: 7

File Number: 10

Material Format: graphic material

Physical Description: 1 photograph : digital scan print

Scope and Content: View of U.F.A. Central Co-op Branch store in Oyen, front and side. Large storefront window

Creator: Shore, Eric

Subjects: UFA Branch Stores

Names: Shore, Robert; U.F.A. Central Co-operative Association

Places: Oyen

Accession Number: UF 2002.0077.07

Date: [ca. 1947]

Source: Archival Descriptions

Hierarchy

U.F.A. Central Co-op managers – [ca. 1946].

Collection/Fonds: UFA Members' Collection

Source: Archival Descriptions

Collection/Fonds: UFA Members' Collection

Hierarchy Level: Item

Collection/Fonds Number: 7

File Number: 10

Material Format: graphic material

Scope and Content: Group portrait of U.F.A. Central Co-Op management and Branch managers at meeting in Calgary.; Seated, L-R: Eric Shore, Norman F. Priestley, Robert Milton McCool, Merv Hill.; Standing, L-R: Bill Hurl, Bill Burke (Milo), Ray Luckham, C. Willinson (Oyen), Frank Stollery (Youngstown), Earl Noble (Three Hills), Jim Grey (Olds).