Item consists of a digital PDF file titled Rambles of a Rube, a compilation of W. Arthur Milan's writing with biographical information and photographs.
Administrative History
W. Arthur (Art) Milan was a member of the Mt. Vernon U.F.A. credited with compiling the poem, It Beats The Devil. While there is no proof that Arthur penned this poem, its meter, style, vocabulary and perspective are manifested in his collective work. It Beats The Devil depicts a turning point in Alberta's political history, ushering in the U.F.A. as the provincial government 1921- 1935. Part 1 of It Beats The Devil was recited by Three Hills resident, N.F. McKinley, at the U.F.A. 1923 Annual Conference. At that time, print copies of the poem could be purchased though the U.F.A. central office for 25 cents (information provided by the Milan family).
Subjects
Poetry
Names
Milan, W. Arthur
Mt. Vernon U.F.A.
Places
Three Hills
Accession Number
UF 2022.003.02
Date
[digitized 2022]
Notes
The published poem, It Beats The Devil, can be found on pages 66-74.