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
The file consists of one receipt book used by Marshall Oils in Stavely.
Administrative History
In 1938 Bill Marshall began operating an independent bulk petroleum distribution plant on his farmstead near Stavely, Alberta, hauling fuel directly from a refinery at Turner Valley. In 1947 it became an agency of U.F.A. Central Co-op. In 1966 Bill retired and his son Jack Marshall took over the agency. In 1978 Jack closed the agency and purchased the UFA agency in Claresholm in partnership with his son Steve. In 1990 Jack retired and his son-in-law Larry MacDonald became Steve's partner in the agency.
The file consists of patronage dividend statements issued to Alf Christianson.
Administrative History
Alf Christianson of Whitelaw, Alberta, was a member of United Farmers of Alberta Co-operative Ltd. His surname was sometimes spelled Christionson or Christenson.
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.
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)]
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
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.
The file consists of photocopies of a Doucet Bros. newspaper advertisement and illustrations from promotional calendars.
Administrative History
The Doucet brothers, Ted and Gerard, operated a service station and bulk gasoline distribution plant as a UFA Co-op agency in Falher, Alberta, from 1951 to 1978.
The file consists of a receipt issued to Gary Borland for purchase of heating oil.
Administrative History
Gary Borland was a member of United Farmers of Alberta Co-operative and a customer at Vogel's U.F.A. Co-op in Elk Point, Alberta.
Creator
Vogel's U.F.A. Co-op
Subjects
Receipts
Names
Borland, Gary
Vogel's U.F.A. Co-op
Places
Elk Point
Accession Number
UF 2004.0034.61
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.
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).
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.
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.
The file consists of Peter Krol's patronage dividend statements, and receipts for purchases from Bridgeview U.F.A. Co-op Local, Spirit River UFA Co-op petroleum agency, and United Farmers of Alberta Co-operative.
Administrative History
Peter Krol of Spirit River, Alberta was a member and customer of United Farmers of Alberta Co-operative.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The collection consists of a short autobiography written my Andy Goutsis, scaned images of messages written in the front of his copy of Gord Tolton's "Deep Roots, Promising Future," and two photographs.
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.
A scanned image of a postcard, showing participants at a U.F.A. picnic event on August 6, 1915. On the left side of the image, a faded ink note reads : "A Tom Johnsone."
Places
Coronation
Accession Number
UF 2014.0007
Date
1915
Notes
Scanned 2014
Source of title: caption on image
Likely in the Coronation area as that was the location of the photographer.
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.
Item consists of scanned images from Andy Goutsis' copy of Gord Toton's "Deep Roots, Promising Future." The book was filled with good wishes and signatures from various staff from UFA Co-operative Limited's corporate office, including: Dallas Thorsteinson, Jim Holland, Clarence Olthuis, Peter Melynchuk, Kurt Megley, Keith Tully, Jim Watt, Scott MacCarl, Vivan Semeniuk, Donna Rose, Bob Nelson, and Patti Allen.
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.
A brief autobiography written by Andy Goutsis, recalling his own long history working at the UFA Co-operative Limited's head office. In it he tells about how he started at UFA, his relationships with co-workers and the influence of his experience at UFA on his life.
Administrative History
Andy Goutsis began working part time for UFA Co-operative Ltd doing maintenance at the Calgary office 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.
A portrait photograph taken of Andy Goutsis at the UFA Co-operative Limited's Calgary Corporate Office, taken 2014.
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.