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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

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

Lawrence Proudfoot collection – 1987-2005.

Collection/Fonds
UFA Members' Collection
Source
Archival Descriptions
Collection/Fonds
UFA Members' Collection
Hierarchy Level
File
Collection/Fonds Number
7
File Number
5
Material Format
textual records
Scope and Content
The file consists of Lawrence Proudfoot's farewell talk to farm supply managers, and a note to UFA Co-op's History Co-ordinator from Betty Proudfoot mentioning his involvement on the UFA curling club.
Administrative History
Lawrence Proudfoot, 1921-1994, a nephew of MLA Lorne Proudfoot, was president of the Junior Section of the U.F.A. in 1946. He began working at the U.F.A. Central Co-op office in 1947, initially in public relations, but soon transferred to the Petroleum Division. He was Manager of the Petroleum Division from 1964 to 1987.
Creator
Proudfoot, Lawrence
Related Material
The United Farmers Historical Society collection includes an interview with Betty Proudfoot, recorded in 2002.
Names
Proudfoot, Lawrence
United Farmers of Alberta Co-operative
Accession Number
UF 2005.0031.02
UF 2002.0080.02
Date
1987-2005
Source
Archival Descriptions

Gord Tolton collection – 1982-2002.

Collection/Fonds
UFA Members' Collection
Source
Archival Descriptions
Collection/Fonds
UFA Members' Collection
Hierarchy Level
File
Collection/Fonds Number
7
File Number
23
Material Format
textual records
Scope and Content
The file contains Gord Tolton's UFA Co-op membership card (ca. 1982), fuel card (ca. 2000). patronage dividend statement (2002), forklift operator's manual and safety exam (ca. 1998)
Administrative History
Gord Tolton was a long-time employee of UFA Co-op, in the Lethbridge Farm Supply Store. He was UFA Co-op's History Co-ordinator from 2002 to 2008.
Creator
United Farmers of Alberta Co-operative
Subjects
Membership
Manuals
Names
United Farmers of Alberta Co-operative
Tolton, Gord
Places
Lethbridge
Accession Number
UF 2002.0003.01
UF 2002.0003.02
UF 2002.0003.03
UF 2002.0003.04
44-10
Date
1982-2002
Source
Archival Descriptions

Bill McCartney collection – 1982-1984.

Collection/Fonds
UFA Members' Collection
Source
Archival Descriptions
Collection/Fonds
UFA Members' Collection
Hierarchy Level
File
Collection/Fonds Number
7
File Number
27
Material Format
textual records
graphic material
Physical Description
5 cm of textual records. -- 1 photograph
Scope and Content
The file consists of a speech given by UFA Co-op president H.B. Haney upon Bill McCartney's retirement, and a color photograph of him by Gold Studio, dated 1982.
Administrative History
William McCartney was born in Belfast, Ireland, and immigrated with his family to Vulcan, Alberta. He served in the Canadian Army during the Second World War and attained the rank of First Lieutenant. In 1946 he joined the U.F.A. Central Co-op as an accounting clerk, and by 1954 he was appointed manager of the Farm Supply Division of UFA Co-op. In 1964 he was appointed General Manager. Around 1983 this title was changed to Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Bill McCartney retired in 1984.
Creator
McCartney, Bill
Subjects
Executives
Names
McCartney, Bill
United Farmers of Alberta Co-operative
Accession Number
41-43
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
1982-1984
Source
Archival Descriptions

Kerndale U.F.A. Local No. 775 fonds – 1918-2003.

Collection/Fonds
Kerndale U.F.A. Local No. 775 fonds
Source
Archival Descriptions
Collection/Fonds
Kerndale U.F.A. Local No. 775 fonds
Hierarchy Level
Fonds
Collection/Fonds Number
31
Material Format
textual records
electronic record
Physical Description
7 cm of textual records. -- 2 computer disks
Scope and Content
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.
Creator
Kerndale U.F.A. Local No. 775
Subjects
Locals
Minute books
Names
Kerndale U.F.A. Local No. 775
Places
Berwyn
Kerndale
Accession Number
UF 2003.0077
UF 2002.0042.03
Date
1918-2003
Source
Archival Descriptions

John Lee certificates – 1972-1998.

Collection/Fonds
UFA Members' Collection
Source
Archival Descriptions
Collection/Fonds
UFA Members' Collection
Hierarchy Level
File
Collection/Fonds Number
7
File Number
48
Material Format
textual records
Scope and Content
The file consists of certificates presented to recognizing his completion of training seminars for sales and service of farm implements and machines; and certificates issued by United Farmers of Alberta Co-operative recognizing ten years' service, completion of first aid and CPR training, and completion of the Feelings Customer Service Excellence Module.
Administrative History
John Lee, a sales representative specializing in farm implements and machinery, was an employee of United Farmers of Alberta Co-operative from 1978 until 2004 or later. During the latter part of his career with UFA Co-op, he was based in the Calgary corporate office and worked as a Member Relations Representative.
Creator
Lee, John
Subjects
Farm Implements
farm machinery
Certificates
Names
Lee, John
United Farmers of Alberta Co-operative
Accession Number
79-8
Date
1972-1998
Source
Archival Descriptions

Greg Yohemas promotional calendars – [1985-2001].

Collection/Fonds
UFA Members' Collection
Source
Archival Descriptions
Collection/Fonds
UFA Members' Collection
Hierarchy Level
File
Collection/Fonds Number
7
File Number
51
Material Format
graphic material
Scope and Content
The file consists of promotional calendars issued by the Salisbury General Store and Petroleum Agency for the years 1986, 2001, and 2002. The 1986 calendar features a photograph of a painting by Ronald Osborne, showing the West Salisbury General Store as it would have appeared in the 1930s or 1940s.
Administrative History
Greg Yohemas was the proprietor of the Salisbury General Store (1975), located at 6510 Meridian Street NW on the outskirts of Edmonton, Alberta. The store was also a UFA petroleum agency.
Creator
Yohemas, Greg
Subjects
Calendars
Names
Yohemas, Greg
Salisbury General Store (1975)
Osborne, Ronald
Places
Edmonton
Accession Number
UF 2003.0142.01
UF 2003.0142.02
73-22
Date
[1985-2001]
Source
Archival Descriptions

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

Andy Goutsis in UFA mailroom – 1987.

Collection/Fonds
UFA Members' Collection
Source
Archival Descriptions
Collection/Fonds
UFA Members' Collection
Hierarchy Level
Item
Collection/Fonds Number
7
File Number
59
Material Format
graphic material
Physical Description
1 photograph : col.
Scope and Content
A photograph of Andy Goutsis in the mailroom and printing department of the UFA Co-operative Limited's head office.
Administrative History
Andy Goutsis began working part time for UFA Co-operative Ltd doing maintenance at the Calgary office beginning in 1970, soon after immigrating from Greece. He soon gained the contract for janitorial and maintenance services on the building. Sometime between 2001 and 2005 he became directly employed by UFA Co-operative Ltd. and, as of 2014, continues to work part time at the Calgary Corporate Office.
Names
Goutsis, Andy
Accession Number
UF 2004.0006.0001
Date
1987
Source
Archival Descriptions
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Otto Schroedl UFA Membership Card – [ca. 1970] - [ca. 1990].

Collection/Fonds
UFA Members' Collection
Source
Archival Descriptions
Collection/Fonds
UFA Members' Collection
Hierarchy Level
File
Collection/Fonds Number
7
File Number
61
Material Format
textual records
Scope and Content
A membership card for Otto Schroedl from UFA Co-operative Limited.
Accession Number
UF 2014.0018
Date
[ca. 1970] - [ca. 1990]
Source
Archival Descriptions

Randall Baskin service recognition certificate – 1987.

Collection/Fonds
UFA Members' Collection
Source
Archival Descriptions
Collection/Fonds
UFA Members' Collection
Hierarchy Level
File
Collection/Fonds Number
7
File Number
49
Material Format
textual records
Scope and Content
The file consists of a certificate presented to Randall Baskin upon completion of ten years of service with UFA Co-op.
Administrative History
Randall Baskin was the petroleum agent of United Farmers of Alberta Co-operative Ltd. at Iron Springs, Alberta from 1987 until 2002 or later.
Creator
United Farmers of Alberta Co-operative
Subjects
Certificates
Names
Baskin, Randy
Accession Number
UF 2002.0062.08
Date
1987
Source
Archival Descriptions

United Farmer' excerpt - Gordon Gimbel bio – [ca. 1983].

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
Biography of Gordon Gimbel from The United Farmer magazine
Names
Gimbel, Gordon
Accession Number
UF 2001.0002.21
Date
[ca. 1983]
Source
Archival Descriptions

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

John Erickson collection – [ca. 1961]-2003.

Collection/Fonds
UFA Members' Collection
Source
Archival Descriptions
Collection/Fonds
UFA Members' Collection
Hierarchy Level
File
Collection/Fonds Number
7
File Number
28
Material Format
textual records
Scope and Content
The file consists of John Erickson's UFA Co-op business card (ca. 1961), a newspaper reproduction of a United Grain Growers receipt for shipment of beef livestock, a photocopy of a hand-writtten autobiography, and a biographical article from the Lethbridge Herald.
Administrative History
John U. Erickson, 1909- , was born in a railway construction camp in the Prairies to Swedish immigrant parents. He grew up on a farm in the Camrose district of Alberta, and received a post-secondary education in accounting and management. He married Ada "Babs" Renville. He held managerial positions in the retail lumber business, in large-scale farming, and in the provincial parks system of Alberta. He was also an active volunteer in agricultural and community organizations and the Lutheran Church. From 1961 to 1964 he was a Director of UFA Co-op. In 1965 his career in the parks system took him to Lethbridge, where he eventually retired.
Creator
UFA Co-Op
Erickson, John
Names
Erickson, John
United Farmers of Alberta
United Grain Growers
Places
Camrose
Lethbridge
Accession Number
UF 2003.0087.01
UF 2003.0087.02
UF 2003.0087.03
UF 2003.0087.04
Date
[ca. 1961]-2003
Source
Archival Descriptions

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