Fonds consists of photographs, correspondence, biographical information, publications and other records documenting Milton Ward's involvement in the U.F.A. and broader co-operative sector. Other records highlight his interest in the co-operative movement and politics, as well as the United Farm Women of Alberta and Arrowwood UFWA local. Fonds also includes a collection of U.F.A. annual convention ribbons and a memorial plaque.
Administrative History
Milton “Milt” Henry Ward (1890-1994) was born in Nogies Creek, Ontario. In 1905, he migrated with his family to Arrowwood, a community east of High River, Alberta. He assisted his father, and established his own homestead in the district at an early age. He also worked as a ranch hand and blacksmith. He became a manager in the Crowsnest Pass coal mining industry during the First World War, but returned to farming and ranching in the Arrowwood district. He served on the council of the Municipal District of Marquis from 1916 to 1941. He was an active member of the United Farmers of Alberta, serving as director from 1932 to 1969, a delegate to the Alberta Wheat Pool, and a director of the Arrowwood Co-operative Association. In 1977, he was inducted into the Alberta Agriculture Hall of Fame. He was married twice to Lena Steiner, ?-1923, and to Myrtle Foreman, 1903-1995. He had six children Ruby Della (Fletcher), Audrey Helen (Neubauer), Shirley Margaret (Hood), Jack Foreman, George Alan, and Beverly Joan (Weeks).
See “Milt: The Story of M.H. Ward” (1989) for further information on Milt Ward, located in the UFHS archives library section.
Custodial History
Records were in the custody of Jack Ward before being donated to the UFHS archives in 2003.