Item consists of a photograph: b&w, portrait of Henry Wise Wood.
Administrative History
Henry Wise Wood was a successful farmer in Missouri prior to moving to the Carstairs area in 1905. He was president of the United Farmers of Alberta 1916-1931, president of the Canadian Council of Agriculture 1917-1923, and president of the Alberta Wheat Pool 1923-1937, which he also helped found. Wood was a strong proponent of class organization believing that it would enable cooperation and the ability to take economic and political action. He advanced the social and economic conditions of rural Albertans, and supported the recognition of women’s rights.
Henry Wise Wood joined the UFA through his membership with the Canadian Society of Equity. He assumed the Presidency of UFA in 1916 after the death of James Speakman. Wood became known for being the most dynamic farm and social leader of his day. When UFA formed the government in 1921, Wood declined the premiership, preferring to remain UFA president.
Custodial History
United Farmers of Alberta - Office & Fleet Services
Creator
Hess, Calgary
Publisher
Hess, Calgary
Parallel Title
Henry Wise Wood, President of UFA - 1916 (in black frame)
Subjects
Presidents
Names
Wood, Henry Wise
Places
Alberta
Carstairs
Accession Number
UF 2003.0090.0016
Can I use it?
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