The fonds includes minute books of Kerndale U.F.A. Local No. 775, 1918-1941, including financial and membership records. Includes a transcription of the 1918-1927 minute book produced in 2003. Includes the By-laws of the North Peace Purchasing Committee (ca. 1935).
Administrative History
The Kerndale U.F.A. Local No. 775, located in the district of Kerndale near the village of Berwyn in the Peace River region of Alberta, was founded in 1918. It became inactive in 1941.
Custodial History
The fonds had been in the possession of Jim and Eileen Allan.
The file contains a by-law of Maple Leaf Coal Company authorizing security for banking guarantee; correspondence; and agreements with the Bank of Montreal, Acadia U.F.A. Co-operative Association, and Manitoba Co-operative Wholesale Ltd. for financing.
The file contains correspondence of Acadia U.F.A. Co-operative Association regarding wholesale and retail licensing fees; and correspondence with the Department of Industries and Trade regarding contravention of the Wholesale Code by permitting sales to non-members. Correspondants include George E. Church, W.J. Hoppins, solicitor Alan Brownlee and Deputy Minister J.E. Oberholtzer.