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 Chautauqua tent at Manitou Lake, Saskatchewan, July 1922
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| Series 1 | Nola B. Erickson papers. -- 1909-1981. -- The series consists of the following sub-series: Correspondence re Chautauqua. -- 1916-1932 |
| Nola B. Erickson - Correspondence re Chautauqua. -- 1916-1932 | |
| M-4739-1 | Correspondence - J.R. Ellison and R.R. Ellinwood. -- 1916. -- Re Chautauqua potential in Canada. Inlcudes Ellinwood's negative report on conditions in Canada; also letter to accompany enclosures from Ellison in Portland, Oregon to J.M. Erickson in Lethbridge. |
| M-4739-2 | Correspondence - J.M. Erickson and Nola B. Critz. -- 1917. -- Re progress in booking Chautauqua in Canada, arrangements for programs, etc. Note: Consists of some original letters; mainly typed extracts with notations by Virginia Fledderjohn, daughter of the Ericksons, made in 1978. |
| M-4739-3 | Correspondence - J.M. Erickson to Nola B. Erickson. -- 1932. -- Re obtaining performers. |
| M-4739-4 | Correspondence - General. -- 1917 and n.d. -- Consists of letter (copy only) from American ex-President Taft endorsing Chautauqua in Canada (1917); letter to Ethel Greenup re accomplishments of Chautauqua Institution founder Lewis Miller, and influence of first Chautauqua. |
| M-4739-5 | Telegrams - Nola B. Erickson. -- 1932. -- Sent to Chautauqua office in Winnipeg re travel plans. |
| Nola B. Erickson - Papers re operation of Chautauqua in Canada. -- 1917-1935 | |
| M-4739-6 | List of workers. -- 1917-1935. -- Includes page giving town schedules with names of advance agents and superintendents (1917). |
| M-4739-7 | Schedules. -- 1917-1930 (in binder). -- Includes list of lyceum towns for 1918-1921. |
| M-4739-8 | Schedules. -- 1917-1935 (loose). -- Includes both duplicates and additional lists to those above. Some contain notes and workers' names. One page entitled "Exhitibit A" lists United Chautauqua towns under contract with Chautauquas. |
| M-4739-9 | List of Canadian towns. -- 1917-1934. -- Alphabetically arranged in chart form giving year and type of program. Some abbreivations used: 6 means six days; Fa means Festival A; F4 means Festival four days; U meants United Chautauquas; I means Independent Chautauquas. |
| M-4739-10 | Programs - Typed. -- 1917-1932. -- Originals and duplicates, some with notes. |
| M-4739-11 | Illustrated programs - Printed. -- 1918-1935. -- Some open to form posters. Includes some American programs and a Dominion Redpath program. |
| M-4739-12 | J.M. Erickson's notebook. -- 1917-1918. -- Contains information about towns, workers, schedules, lumber specifications, tent and equipment costs, pay arrangements with performers, etc. |
| M-4739-13 | Tents. -- 1917 and n.d. -- Consists of order for tents and related equipment from Ellison-White Chautauqua Company. Includes detailed instructions for erecting tents. |
| M-4739-14 | Bulletins to Supertintendents (Directors). -- 1920-1930. -- Consists of mimeographed instructions (1920-1921) and printed bulletins (1930 and n.d.). |
| M-4739-15 | Canadian Chautauqua agreements. -- 1926 and n.d. -- Consists of talent contract with Ralph Erwin (1926) and form of contract to bring Chautauqua to a community. |
| M-4739-16 | Dominion Chautauqua agreement. -- 1926. -- Re J.M. Erickson's purchase of Ellison-White's interest. |
| M-4739-17 | Chautauqua distribution maps. -- 1930. -- Showing towns involved in Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and part of Ontario. The reverse side features advertising. |
| M-4739-18 | Sheet music by Lowell Patton, music director for Canadian Chautauquas. -- 1930 |
| M-4739-19 | Advertising - Press releases. -- n.d. |
| M-4739-20 | Advertising - General. -- [ca. 1021-1929]. -- Includes booklets directed to Committee men; leaflets regarding work with children; and collages of complimentary newspaper headlines. |
| M-4739-21 | Advertising - Talen. -- 1929 and n.d. -- Consists of posters, leaflets and booklets about lecturers and other performers. |
| Nola B. Erickson - Chautauqua publications. -- 1928-1954 | |
| M-4739-22 | Chautauqua Scout. -- 1920-1927. -- Published by Dominion Chautauquas, Calgary. Includes supplements called Canadian Chautauqua News. |
| M-4739-23 | The Junior Chautauqua Scout. -- 1921-1930. -- Published in Calgary specifically for children. |
| M-4739-24 | Dominion Chautauqua and Lyceum Review. -- March 1920. -- Published in Calgary. |
| M-4739-25 | Chautauqua Talk. -- 1924-[ca. 1929]. -- Advertising specific programs and entertainers of the year. |
| M-4739-26 | The Lyceum Magazine. -- 1918-1927 and n.d. -- Published in Chicago. Includes one complete copy and several extracts. |
| M-4739-27 | The Platform World. -- 1929-1931. -- Published in Chicago. Includes extracts dealing with artists, particularly those performing in Canada. |
| M-4739-28 | Talent. -- 1934-1937, 1947-1954. -- Published in Chicago by International Lyceum Association. Includes some issues of its predecessor, The I.L.A. News. |
| M-4739-oversize | Extracts from various publications. -- 1917-1924. -- Consists of material from Boston Evening Transcript (January 29, 1921); Grain Growers' Guide (1917); and Chautauqua Talk (1922-1924). |
| Nola B. Erickson - Personal and miscellaneous papers. -- 1909-1981 | |
| M-4739-29 | John M. Erickson - Papers re early career. -- 1906-1916. -- Consists of teacher's and Bachelor of Laws certificates, letters of recommendation and letter of appreciation. Includes poster for a concert at Chewelah School, where Erickson was Superintendent. |
| M-4739-30 | Nola B. Critz - School papers. -- 1909-1914. -- Consists of record from University of Missouri; application and record for Northwestern University; term report when teaching. Includes newspaper clipping re sport activity. |
| M-4739-31 | Wedding invitation for marriage of J.M. Erickson and Nola B. Critz. -- 1917 |
| M-4739-32 | Miscellaneous correspondence. -- 1926-1955. -- Includes letters to Mr. and Mrs. Wade Critz re the Ericksons' children and Chautauqua matters; from J.M. Erickson as President of the International Lyceum and Chautauqua Association; and from the Ericksons on the death of J.R. Ellison. |
| M-4739-33 | "American Women Today" by Nola B. Critz. -- n.d. -- Probably written for a college course. |
| M-4739-34 | Drafts of lectures by J.M. Erickson. -- n.d. -- Written when Superintendent on Ellison-White circuit and for talk to women's club in Regina. |
| M-4739-35 | Tributes to Nola B. Erickson. -- n.d. -- Consists of congratulatory letter signed by colleagues and poem "To Nola B." by Edgar Flavelle. |
| M-4739-36 | Draft of article about Chautauqua in Canada. -- 1918. -- Published under name of A.G. MacGillivray, but thought ot have been written by J.M. Erickson. |
| M-4739-37 | International Lyceum and Chautauqua Association (ILCA) - Convention programs. -- 1930, 1931 and 1938. -- J.M. Erickson was President in 1930 and 1931. |
| M-4739-38 | Nola B. Erickson - Letter of recommendation. -- 1935. -- For application for position as assistant to head of Drama Department of the Works Program Administration of the USA Government. [She lost out to a male applicant.] |
| M-4739-39 | Drafts of talks by Nola B. Erickson. -- 1941 and n.d. -- On H.G. Wells and the beginnig of drama festivals in Alberta. |
| M-4739-40 | Notes on the history of Chautauqua in Canada by the Ericksons. -- 1960. -- Basis for a CBC script. |
| M-4739-41 | Papers re J.M. Erickson's work with Community Chest, Glendale, California. -- 1940-1956. -- Includes script of letter, commendation certificate and newspaper clippings. |
| M-4739-42 | Miscellaneous cards and poems. -- n.d. -- Consists of cards of C.C. Critz and J.M. Erickson; poem "The Bridge Builder"; and Chautauqua poem. |
| M-4739-43 | Memorial services for the Ericksons. -- 1963 and 1981. -- Consists of eulogy for J.M. Erickson and sympathy letter (1963); and memorial service card for Nola B. Erickson (1981). |
| M-4739-44 | Virginia Erickson's school paper about the Chautauqua movement. -- n.d. |
| M-4739-45 | Janene Fledderjohn's school paper called "Chautauqua". -- 1971. -- Janene is the daughter of Virginia Erickson. |
| M-4739-46 | Louis J. Alber - Stories about Chautauqua. -- 1937. -- Consists of stories about humourous incidents on the USA circuits. Includes material about Winston Churchill's American visits. |
| Nola B. Erickson - Articles and newspaper clippings re Chautauqua. -- 1916-1981 | |
| M-4739-47 | Chautauqua Institution - Articles and newspaper clipping. -- 1920-1974. -- Includes history of the original Chautauqua. |
| M-4739-48 | J.M. Erickson's Chautauqua work - Newspaper clippings. -- 1916. -- Primarily about his time as Superintendent. |
| M-4739-49 | Canadian Chatutauquas - Articles and newspaper clippings. -- 1917-1927 and n.d. -- One item gives circuit statistics for 1920. |
| M-4739-50 | Institution at Grimsby Park, Ontario - Newspaper clipping. -- n.d. -- Consists of an article re possible connection with Chautauqua Lake Institution. |
| M-4739-51 | Chautauqua in USA - Articles and newspaper clippings. -- 1921-1976 |
| M-4739-52 | Leo S. Rosencrans - Reminiscent Chautauqua stories. -- [ca. 1970s]. -- Mainly published as part of the "Those Were the Days" series. |
| M-4739-53 | Miscellaneous newspaper clippings. -- 1973-1981. -- Consists of articles about the Niagara-on-the-Lake Chautauqua; International Platform Association's 150th anniversary; and an American Chautauquan's reminiscences. |
| Nola B. Erickson - Scrapbook. -- 1920-1927. -- Consists of a scrapbook of newspaper clippings, primarily from western Canadian newspapers, about Chautauqua performances. | |
| M-4739-54 | Scrapbook - Loose pages. -- 1923-1927 |
| M-4739-55 | Scrapbook - Pages 1-35. -- 1920-1927 |
| M-4739-56 | Scrapbook - Pages 36-70. -- 1920-1927 |
| M-4739-57 | Scrapbook - Pages 71-125. -- 1920-1927 |
| M-4739-58 | Scrapbook - Pages 126-160. -- 1920-1927 |
| M-4739-59 | Scrapbook - Pages 161-281. -- 1920-1927 |
| Sound recordings. -- 1960, 1979. -- Consists of the reminiscences of the Ericksons and radio programs about Chautauqua which were broadcast on CBC. | |
| RCT-157 | Reminiscences of Nola B. Erickson and J.M. Erickson. -- [ca. 1960]. -- 2 audio reels |
| RCT-248 | Sound recording of CBC radio broadcast re Chautauqua. -- 1960. -- 2 audio reels |
| RCT-253 | Sound recording of Nola B. Erickson for CBC radio broadcast re Chautauqua. -- March 29, 1979. -- Part of the Morningside show. -- 1 audio cassette |
| Series 2 | Papers of former Chautauquans. -- 1918-1979. -- The series consists of original correspondence, programs and other papers, including related reminiscent material. It has been arranged in alphabetical order by name. |
| M-4739-60 | Mrs. Cliff Anderson. -- 1928-1931. -- Consists of Three Hills and Markerville programs. |
| M-4739-61 | Grace Matheson Anderson. -- 1928 and 1978. -- Consists of a letter from J.M. Erickson re Chautauqua work and from Mrs. Anderson (1978) re her experiences. |
| M-4739-62 | Hugh Anson-Cartwright (collector). -- 1926. -- Consists of Lacombe program. |
| M-4739-63 | Antiques and Things, Calgary (collector). -- 1924. -- Consists of Killam program. |
| M-4739-64 | Rex Baker (collector). -- [ca. early 1930s]. -- Consists of Leslieville prgrams. |
| M-4739-65 | Kathleen Bell (collector). -- [ca. 1931]. -- Consists of Heisler program. |
| M-4739-66 | Mrs. Ona C. Bishop. -- [ca. 1920]. -- Consists of a program, with Dr. George W. Kerby of Calgary advertised as lecturer. |
| M-4739-67 | G. Brock Brownell - Correspondence. -- 1924. -- Consists of letters to mother from Morris, Manitoba re experiences as Superintendent. |
| M-4739-68 | G. Brock Brownell. -- 1928. -- Consists of a Brandon, Manitoba program, which lists leading citizens. Also includes fragment of 1925 program. |
| M-4739-69 | G. Brock Brownell - Chautauqua reminiscences. -- 1970 |
| M-2157 | Vera Burns (collector). -- 1967. -- Consists of minutes, programs, lists of volunteers, and publicity for Flare Square Chautauqua at the Calgary Stampede. Mrs. Burns served as coordinator. |
| M-4739-70 | Edna Butt. -- 1928. -- Consists of an Arcola, Saskatchewan program. |
| M-4730-oversize | Edna Butt. -- 1929. -- Consists of an oversize program called Chautauqua Talk with talent advertising for Arcola, Saskatchewan. |
| M-4739-71 | M. Johnson Castle - Correspondence. -- 1918. -- Consists of letters to parents from Chilliwack, British Columbia and Regina, Saskatchewan re experiences as Superintendent. |
| M-4739-72 | M. Johnson Castle - Stories. -- 1932 and 1941. -- Consists of stories written by Castle with Chautauqua settings, which were published in Forum and Colliers. |
| M-4739-73 | M. Johnson Castle - Newspaper clipings. -- 1955 and n.d. -- Re Marian Johnson Castle's writing career. |
| M-4739-74 | Mrs. Gordon Cole. -- 1935. -- Consists of program of community Chautauqua at Czar, Alberta. Features items from Czar, Hughenden, and Wainwright. |
| M-4739-oversize | Davis Coutts (collector). -- 1926. -- Consists of Calgary Chautauqua poster. |
| M-4739-75 | Mrs. Mable Crosland - Newspaper clippings re career. -- 1974 and n.d. |
| M-4739-76 | Mrs. R. Dann (collector). -- 1926-1931. -- Consists of tickets from Melita, Manitoba (1926-1928) and program (1931). |
| M-4739-77 | Lucille Elmore - Programs. -- 1929-1932 and n.d. -- Lucille was a comediennce on the Chautauqua circuit. |
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| M-4739-78 | Ralph Martin Erwin - Papers. -- 1925-1931 and n.d.. -- Consists of contracts with play company, corespondence and circuit schedules and newspaper clippings. |
| M-4739-79 | Ralph M. Erwin - Drama school papers. -- 1930 and n.d. -- Consists of brochures and programs of Martin Erwin School of the Theatre, Winnipeg. |
| M-4739-80 | Ralph M. Erwin - Miscellaneous dramatic papers. -- 1928 and n.d. -- Consists of programs of plays in which Erwin was involved. Includes script for act 1 of "ack and the Beanstalk". |
| M-4739-81 | Ralph M. Erwin - Miscellaneous publicatiions. -- 1969-1970 and n.d. -- Consists of copies of Nippy News, Salisbury House restaurant publication (the chain was founded by Erwin), and a reminiscent article about Chautauqua. |
| M-4739-82 | Mrs. Jessie Finlay. -- [early 1930s]. -- Consists of Markerville, Alberta program. |
| M-4739-83 | Florence T. Frederickson - Children's material. -- n.d. -- Consists of stories, plays, data re games, drills,e tc. used for children's programs by Junior workers. |
| M-4739-84 | Florence T. Frederickson - Programs. -- 1929-1932. -- Consits of Wainwright, Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta and Kerrobert, Saskatchewan programs. |
| M-4739-85 | Florence T. Frederickson - Brochure and programs. -- n.d. -- Consists of material re R. Martin Erwin play and Elias Tamburitza Serenaders. |
| M-4739-86 | Florence T. Frederickson - Stefansson material. -- 1929-1931 and n.d. - Consists of biographical booklet, Chautauqua bulletin and newspaper clippings re Vihljalmur Stefansson. |
| M-4739-87 | Florence T. Frederickson - Miscellaneous publications. -- 1929-1931 and n.d. -- Consists of The Chautauquan Junor Scout (1929); map showing Chautauqua towns (1929); and newspaper clippings re performances. Note: for better copy of map see file M-4739-17 above. |
| M-4739-88 | Florence T. Frederickson -Article. -- 1977. -- Consists of her reminiscences of Chautauqua experiences. |
| M-4739-89 | Melissa S. Freeman - Papers. -- 1929-1930. -- Consits of circuit schedule and agreement between Canadian Chautauquas and the community fo Spirit River, Alberta. |
| M-4739-90 | Melissa S. Freeman - Programs. -- 1928-1930. -- Consists of programs for Pouce Coupe, British Columbia, Heisler, Alberta, Kipling, Saskatchewan, Fort William, Ontario and Hamilton, Ontario. |
| M-4739-91 | Melissa S. Freeman - Advertising material. -- 1926-1929. -- Consists of a poster; papers re Dr. Teyhi Hsich; clippings from Goderich, Ontario newspapers; and Chautauqua towns map (see also M-4739-17 above). |
| M-4739-92 | Melissa S. Freeman - Publicaton. -- 1928. -- Consists of Chautauqua Quarterly, summer school calendar of Chautauqua Institution, New York. |
| M-4739-93 | Meslissa S. Freeman - Tribute published by Innestore Syndicate. -- [ca. 1976] |
| M-4739-94 | Mrs. Annie French. -- 1919-1978. -- Consists of adult season's ticket and reminiscent letter, Wetaskiwin, Alberta. |
| M-4739-85 | Glenboro and area Historical Society. -- [ca. 1930]. -- Consists of program for Glenboro, Manitoba. |
| M-4739-96 | Mrs. Lulu Croll Hartsook. -- 1978. -- Consists of Saskatoon Star Phoenix article re Chautauqua by Wayne Eyre; and reminiscent notes by Mrs. Hartsook. |
| M-4739-97 | Dr. Fred Heal - Adult season's ticket. -- 1921 |
| M-4739-97A | S.S. Jameson. -- 1930-1932. -- Consists of program for Okotoks, and ticket. |
| M-4739-98 | Evelyn Meyer Kerr. -- 1931-1932. -- Consists of telegram and letters re employment and news bulletin from Canadian Chautauquas; and newspaper clippings re Chautauqua origin. |
| M-4739-99 | J.S. Konecny. -- 1928. -- Consists of program fro Reston, Manitoba. |
| M-4739-100 | Mrs. Sheils Koshmen. -- 1919. -- Consists of program for Theodore, Saskatchewan. |
| M-4739-101 | Mrs. Anna Hebel Lawson - Correspondence. -- 1919. -- Consists of letters and telegrams from Nola B. Erickson and J.M. Erickson re Anna Hebel's work and schedules. |
| M-4739-102 | Mrs. Anna Hebel Lawson - Schedules. -- 1018-1919. -- Consists of date schedules for towns and special travel schedules for talent. |
| M-4739-103 | Mrs. Anna Hebel Lawson - Bulletins. -- 1919. -- Consists of bulletins to superintendents and advance workers from Dominion Chautauquas. |
| M-4739-104 | Mrs. Anna Hebel Lawson - Children's material. -- n.d. -- Consists of instructional bulletins, stories, data re games, etc. |
| M-4739-105 | Mrs. Anna Hebel Lawson - Cashier papers. -- 1918-1919. -- Consists of instructional bulletin, data re cashier's case, war tax information, completed forms, and report re cash collections |
| M-4739-106 | Mrs. Anna Hebel Lawson - Lumber papers. -- n.d. -- Consists of bulletin re setting up tents, seats, etc. |
| M-4739-107 | Mrs. Anna Hebel Lawson - Reports and forms. -- n.d. -- Consists of forms for reports of Advance Worker, Junior Worker, and Supertendent and agreement (contract) form. Issued by Ellison-White Dominion Chautauquas. |
| M-4739-108 | Mrs. Anna Hebel Lawson - Programs. -- 1918-1919. -- Consists of programs for Calgary, Blackie, Big Valley and Youngstown, Alberta; and for Briercrest and Yorkton, Saskatchewan. |
| M-4739-109 | Mrs. Anna Hebel Lawson - Advertising material. -- 1918-1919. -- Consists of promotional material mainly issued by Ellison-White, Portland, Oregon. |
| M-4739-110 | Mrs. Anna Hebel Lawson - Publications. -- [ca. 1918-1919]. -- Consists of Mother Goose edition of Junior Chautauqua Talk; and booklet issued by Dominion Chautauauqa for use by workers. |
| M-4739-111 | Mrs. Anna Hebel Lawson - Miscellaneous papers. -- 1918. -- Consists of memo notebook and map of western Canada from Waghorn's Guide, with Chautauqua towns marked. Also marked are locations of banks, barristers and Dominion Lands information. |
| M-4739-112 | Mrs. Anna Hebel Lawson - Biographical data. -- 1978 and n.d. -- Consists of obituary of Anna Lawson; and notes re Edmond Hebel by David Lawson. |
| M-4739-113 | Douglas Light (collector). -- 1929. -- Consists of an advertising letter. |
| M-4739-114 | A.D. Longman - Correspondence. -- 1922-1925. -- Consists of correspondence from office, mainly re his work as a tent man. |
| M-4739-115 | A. D. Longman - Papers re handling tents. -- n.d. -- Consists of bulletins re erectin, handling, repairing and taking down tents. Includes lumber specifications. |
| M-4739-116 | A.D. Longman - Contract. -- 1924. -- Consists of his agreement as tent man. |
| M-4739-117 | A.D. Longman - Schedules. -- 1922-1924. -- Consists of detailed travelling schedules of tent crew men. |
| M-4739-117A | A.D. Longman - Papers for talent. -- 1922-1924. -- Consists of bulletins giving travel instructions and statements re Chautauqua policy, relationship with communites, etc. |
| M-4739-118 | A.D. Longman - Travel papers. -- 1922-1924. -- Consists of baggage receipts and bill of lading for tent and equipment. |
| M-4739-119 | A.D. Longman - Salary statements. -- 1922-1924. -- Consists of salary statements from Dominion Chautauquas, including expense statements. |
| M-4739-120 | A.D. Longman - Programs. -- 1917. -- Consists of programs of Dominion Fall Festival, first year in Canada. |
| M-4739-121 | A.D. Longman - Programs. -- 1922-1926. -- Consists of programs for Cereal, Monitor, Nanton, Provost and Bashaw, Alberta; Indian Head, Yellow Grass, Paynton, Lancer, Moose Jaw, Briercrest, Govan, Vantage and Cabri, Saskatchewan; Nelson, Penticton, Chilliwack and Ladner, British Columbia; and Shoal Lake, Winnipeg, Roblin, Carberry and Souris, Manitoba. |
| M-4739-122 | A.D. Longman - Miscellaneous programs. -- 1925 and n.d. -- Consists of programs for Redpath, Dominion Redpath and Mutual Chautauqua companies in the USA or Canada. |
| M-4739-123 | A.D. Longman - Tickets. -- 1919, 1924 and n.d. -- Consists of season's ticket and three single tickets. Includes Tom Appleby's season ticket. |
| M-4739-124 | A.D. Longman - Advertising leaflets. -- 1923-1924 and n.d. -- Includes calendar on blotter. |
| M-4739-125 | A.D. Longman - Publications. -- 1923 and 1924. -- Consists of Chautauqua Talk and Junior Chautauqua Scout with supplement. |
| M-4739-126 | A.D. Longman - Publications (USA). -- 1886-1939. -- Consists of Chautauqua Assembly Herald (August 16, 1886); and The Chautauquan Daily (1911-1916 and 1939, scattered issues). |
| M-4739-127 | A.D. Longman - Miscellaneous papers. -- 1922-1925 and n.d. -- Consists of Brandon, Manitoba Chautauqua licence (1923); letter from Julian B. Arnold (1925); notebook; Chautauqua Institution postcards; and miscellaneous items and notes. |
| M-4739-128 | A.D. Longman - Script of reminiscent talk. -- 1969. -- [incomplete]. |
| M-4739-129 | A.D. Longman - Correspondence with Mrs. Georgia J. Daack of Oregon. -- 1963. -- Re her proposed disseration. |
| M-4739-130 | A.D. Longman - Program of musical comedy. -- 1966 [?]. -- Consists of musical comedy entitled "Chautauqua", including music, book and lyrics by Neil Harris. It was performed at Manitoba Theatre Centre, Winnipeg by Interfaith Harmony Theatre. |
| M-4739-131 | A.D. Longman - Articles and newspaper clippings. -- 1961-1975 and n.d. -- The items are mostly reminiscences. |
| M-4739-134 | Jessie Mackintosh. -- [ca. 1923]. -- Consists of program for Community Chautauquas of Canada at Manitou, Manitoba. |
| M-6631 | Jessie Mackintosh. -- [ca. 1938-1930]. -- Consists of Manitou, Manitoba Chautauqua programs. |
| M-6826-oversize | Darlene Graham MacLean (collector). -- [ca. 1920s]. -- Consists of Chautauqua posters for Manitou Lake, Saskatchewan. |
| M-4739-132 | Marjorie Winspear McEnaney. -- 1960. -- Consists of a script prepared by the Ericksons for a CBC radio broadcase on Chautauqua. |
| M-6232 | Marjorie Winspear McEnaney. -- 1981. -- Consists of memoir, "Who Stole the Cakes?". |
| RCT-155 | Marjorie Winspear McEnaney. -- 1974. -- Interview with Winston McQuillan about his Chautauqua experiences. -- 1 audio reel |
| M-4739-133 | Ethel McIntosh. -- [ca. 1923]. -- Consists of program for Community Chautauquas of Canada at Lucky Lake, Saskatchewan. |
| M-4739-oversize | Gilbert McKay (collector). -- 1929. -- Consists of children's paper hat; and Chautauqua Talk, Reston, Manitoba. |
| M-4739-135 | Clarence Nash. -- n.d. -- Consists of programs |
| M-4739-oversize | Floris J. Olsen. -- 1922-1924. -- Consists of three issues of Chautauqua Talk. |
| M-4739-136 | Hazel McDonald Parkinson - Agreements. -- 1923. -- Consists of Brandon, Manitoba agreements and forms. |
| M-4739-137 | Hazel McDonald Parkinson - Reports. -- 1922-1923. -- Consists of reports of Thirty-Day Advance Worker and Superintendent re tickets and cashier. |
| M-4739-138 | Hazel McDonald Parkinson - Program. -- [ca. 1922 or 1923]. -- Consists of program for Brenton, Manitoba. |
| M-4739-139 | Hazel McDonald Parkinson - Bulletins. -- 1922 and n.d. -- Consists of bulletins re Junior Workers, Advance Workers and Superintendents. |
| M-4739-oversize | Hazel McDonald Parkinson - 1923. -- Consists of Chautauqua Talk. |
| M-6399 | Jean Munro. -- 1929. -- Consists of agreement with Canadian Chautauquas, Medicine Hat, Alberta. |
| M-4739-140 | Ian Patterson (collector). -- 1926. -- Consists of a Tofield, Alberta program. |
| M-4739-141 | Edward Peterson. -- 1926. -- Consists of a Kelvington, Saskatchewan program. |
| M-4739-142 | Betty Pivert (collector). -- 1928. -- Consists of a typed copy of the diary of Cassie L. Davis, Advance Agent. |
| M-4739-143 | Betty Pivert (collector). -- 1921 and n.d. -- Consists of Chautauqua Scout (December 1921), and reminiscent article (n.d.) |
| M-4739-144 | P. Winnie Rowles - Agrrements. -- 1930. -- Consists of contracts for Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. |
| M-4739-145 | P. Winnie Rowles - n.d. -- Consists of letter and poems written by Judge George D. Alden, lecturer. |
| M-4739-146 | P. Winnie Rowles - Speech script. -- n.d.. -- Consists of speech re renewing her contact at Camrose, Alberta in about 1932. |
| M-4739-147 | P. Winnie Rowles - Program. -- 1932. -- Consists of program for Valparaiso, Saskatchewan. |
| M-4739-148 | P. Winnie Rowles - Reminiscences. -- 1970. -- Consists of memories of her Chautauqua experiences, mainly at Camrose, Alberta. |
| M-4739-149 | P. Winnie Rowles - Miscellaneous papers. -- [ca. 1930s] and 1974-1976. -- Consists of programs of Battleford Chautauqua (1974); material re Road Show (1976); newspaper clippings of reminiscences; American stamp commemorating Chautauqua (1974). Includes a 1930s newspaper clipping abuot the Oshawa, Ontario Chautauqua. |
| M-4739-150 | P. Winnie Rowles - Script of play. -- [ca. 1973]. -- Consists of script for "Chautauqua" by Robert Clinton. |
| M-4739-151 | Lester Severn (collector). -- 1927. -- Consists of Chautauqua Talk, program and performers data for Tofield, Alberta. |
| M-4739-152 | Marie Sled (collector). -- [ca. 1919]. -- Consists of program for Plenty, Saskatchewan. |
| M-4739-153 | Ada Gray Sparling. -- [ca. 1930s]. -- Consists of verse written by Ada Gray. |
| M-4739-154 | David Spindel (collector). -- 1917. -- Consists of telegram and response re success of first Chautauqua in Calgary. |
| M-4739-155 | Mrs. Chris Stark. -- [ca. 1931]. -- Consists of program for Rainier, Alberta. |
| M-4739-156 | Mrs. E.T. Stewart. -- 1926. -- Consists of program for Community Chautauquas of Canada in Senlac, Saskatchewan. |
| M-4739-162 | Leo Stutz. -- 1920-1930 and n.d. -- Consists of clippings from the Cardston News and extract from biographical account of Samuel W. Coombs. |
| M-4739-157 | Lethe Coleman Tatge - Schedules. -- 1918. -- Consists of towns lists and superintendent's list. |
| M-4739-158 | Lethe Coleman Tatge - Programs and publications. -- 1920-1921. -- Consists of programs for Wawanesa, Saskatechewan and Alderson, Alberta; and Chautauqua Scout (fall 1920). |
| M-4739-159 | Lethe Coleman Tatge - Miscellaneous papers. -- 1923-1927 and n.d. -- Consists of schedules for USA circuits, advertising leaflets, etc. |
| M-4739-oversize | Lethe Coleman Tatge - Posters. -- 1930-1931. -- Consists of two long posters for Braddock, Saskatchewan and Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. |
| M-4739-160 | Dr. P.H. Thorburn Thorlakson. -- n.d. -- Consists of newspaper clippings re career of Gladys Henry, later Mrs. Thorburn Thorlakson. |
| M-4739-161 | Ronald Tuckwell. -- 1930. -- Consists of congratulatory letter from J.M. Erickson re Tuckwell's writing. |
| M-6872 | Ruby Tuder (collector). -- n.d. -- Consists of three Elbow, Saskatchewan Chautauqua programs. |
| M-2822 | Jessie Umsheid (collector). -- 1934. -- Consists of program of a community Chautauqua in Milo, Alberta, sponsored by Arrowwood, Queenstown and Milo junior locals. |
| M-4739-163 | Avis Gray Walton - Letters. -- 1931. -- Consists of letters from Avis Gray, Chautauqua Superintendent, to her family about her experiences in Manitoba. |
| M-4739-164 | Avis Gray Walton - Letters. -- 1931. -- Consists of letters to her family re experiences. |
| M-4739-165 | Avis Gray Walton - Photocopies of letters in M-4739-(163 and 164) above. |
| M-4739-166 | Avis Gray Walton - Children's material. -- n.d. -- Consists of stories, descriptions of games, etc. |
| M-4739-167 | Avis Gray Walton - Miscellaneous papers. -- 1931. -- Consists of correspondence, bulletin, ticket forms, etc., some on Imperial or United Imperial Chautauqua letterheads. (This company was taken over by Canadian Chautauquas.) |
| M-4739-168 | Avis Gray Walton - F. Wade papers. -- 1972. -- Consists of biographical letter and account of Frank Wade, British Columbia radio and television personallity. |
| M-4739-169 | Avis Gray Walton - Articles. -- 1973-1976. -- Consists of biographical articles and articles about Chautauqua. |
| M-4739-170 | Roman Wengel - Correspondence and contract. -- 1925-1928. -- Consists of material re his work as a tent man. |
| M-4739-171 | Roman Wengel - Schedules. -- 1925-1926. -- Consists of circuit and tent men's travel schedules. |
| M-4739-172 | Roman Wengel - Program. -- 1928. -- Consists of a Milestone, Saskatchewan program. |
| M-1297 | R.B.W. Wengel. -- 1971. -- Consists of notes and a letter about Chautauqua. |
| M-4739-173 | Mary Willison (collector). -- [1920s]. -- Consists of copies of publications, programs and articles. |
| M-4739-174 | Florence Tutt Willoughby. -- 1918-1921. -- Consists of correspondence (USA), schedules, program for Brandon, Manitoba, etc. |
| M-4739-175 | Vera Gray Willson. -- 1930-1967. -- Consists of words and music of Lowell Patton song. Also reminiscent letters, newspaper clippings, and articles gathered for Calgary Flare Square Chautauqua produced for the 1967 Calgary Stampede. |
| M-4739-176 | Mrs. W.A. Young (collector). -- 1930. -- Consists of Melita, Saskatchewan program. |
| Series 3 | Reference material for book. -- 1888-1980. -- The series consists of the following sub-series: Reminiscent letters. -- 1969-1979 |
| Reminiscent letters. -- 1969-1979 | |
| M-4739-177 | Reminiscent letters written to Nola B. Erickson by: G.B. Brownell |
| M-4739-178 | Reminiscent letters written to Nola B. Erickson by: Anna Hebel Lawson |
| M-4739-179 | Reminiscent letters written to Nola B. Erickson by: Joe Serpico |
| M-4739-180 | Reminiscent letters written to Sheilagh Jameson by: Marjorie Harrison Allen |
| M-4739-181 | Reminiscent letters written to Sheilagh Jameson by: Evelyn Meyer Kerr |
| M-4739-182 | Reminiscent letters written to Sheilagh Jameson by: Wilfred Wees |
| M-4739-183 | Transcript of interview with Nola B. Erickson. -- 1977. -- She was interviewed by Sheilagh Jameson at Heghley's Guest Home, Van Nuys, California. |
| M-4739-184 | Transcripts of interviews. -- 1977-1978. -- Consist of interviews undertaken by Sheilagh Jameson with: Kenneth Cooper |
| Research material via Nola B. Erickson and Virginia Fledderjohn. -- 1970-1980 | |
| M-4739-185 | Correspondence between Nola B. Erickson and Sheilagh Jameson. -- 1970-1978 |
| M-4739-186 | Circular lettes by Nola B. Erickson. -- 1974-1979. -- Consists of letters sent to former Chautauquans, mainly regarding the book project. |
| M-4739-187 | Miscellaneous letters and notes. -- 1967-1978. -- Primarily to Nola B. Erickson from former Chautauquans. |
| M-4739-188 | Correspondence re the Ericksons' early careers. -- 1977-1978. - Gathered by Virginia Fledderjohn from various universities and other institutions. |
| M-4739-189 | Viginia Fledderjohn - Correspondence and notes. -- 1977-1979. -- Re research questions and comments on chapters of the book. |
| M-4739-190 | Papers re American Chautauqua bi-centennial. -- 1974-1978. -- Includes stamp, data re Kennedy Centre exhibition and poster. |
| M-4739-191 | Miscellaneous publications re Chautauqua. -- 1952-1978. -- Includes Monica Mugan's article in Maclean's magazine (1952). |
| M-4739-192 | Chautauqua Institution publications. -- 1944-1980. -- Consists of several issues of The Chautauquan, various brochures, and Three Taps of the Gavel by Alfreda L. Irwin, re the Chautauqua Institution. |
| M-4739-193 | Miscellaneous American cultural publications. -- 1979. -- To which literature re the Chautauqua in Canada book was sent. |
| Reference material compiled by Sheilagh Jameson. -- 1888-1979. -- Primarily photocopies. | |
| M-4739-194 | Papers re "Chautauqua" name. -- 1907-1977. -- Consists of extracts from dictionaries and place name publications. |
| M-4739-195 | Hamilton Public Library papers. -- 1888-1978 and n.d. -- Re Grimeby Park, Ontario and the Massey family. |
| M-4739-196 | Public Archives of Canada papers. -- 1916-1966. -- Includes correspondence from Mackenzie King papers and introduction to Grimeby Park papers at Hamilton Public Library. |
| M-4739-197 | Saskatchewan Archives Board papers. -- 1918. -- Consists of copy of program. |
| M-4739-198 | United Church of Canada Archives papers. -- 1877-1922. -- Consists of Reverend John Maclean papers re Chautauqua Literary and Scientific circles, etc., sent by J. Ernest Nix. |
| M-4739-199 | Papers from miscellaneous suorces. -- 1925-1969. -- Includes material about Chautauqua in Bassano; photos in University of Alberta Archives; information on Pansy Pue and W.D. "bob" Hanscom; and newspaper clippings from the Calgary Public Library. |
| M-4739-200 | Photocopies of photographs from the Chautauqua Institution in New York, re history of the Institution. |
| M-4739-201 | Papers of American Chautauquans. -- 1919, 1976-1978. -- Consists of contract, programs, etc. re Independent Chautauqua Association (1919); and articles re Montana and Colorado. |
| M-4739-202 | Extracts from other Glenbow Archives fonds re Chautauqua. -- 1930-1931 |
| M-4739-203 | Papers re the Chautauqua Desk, compiled by Glenbow Cultural History Department. -- 1913-1969 |
| M-4739-204 | Newspaper clippings re performances. -- 1917-1930s. -- Includes details of oepration during 1917 and 1918; descriptions of programs, etc. |
| M-4739-205 | Newspaper clippings re background. -- 1919-1930s. -- Re influenza epidemic (flu epidemic), conditions, costumes, etc. |
| M-4739-206 | Newspaper clippings re Community Chautauquas company at Rouleau, Saskatchewan. -- 1970 and n.d. |
| M-4739-207 | Sheilagh Jameson's rough notes re a variety of topics. -- 1962-1979 |
| M-4739-208 | Miscellaneous items. -- Re dress donated to Glenbow Cultural History Department by Mrs. H.N. Jennings; activities using Chautauqua name; and Star-Phoenix article on Chautauqu. |
| M-4739-209 | Reference cards, A-H. -- Based on the Erickson scrapbook, D.L. Graham thesis, various publications, reminiscences, and We Called it Culture Under Canvas. |
| M-4739-210 | Reference cards, I-P. -- Based on the Erickson scrapbook, D.L. Graham thesis, various publications, reminiscences, and We Called it Culture Under Canvas. |
| M-4739-211 | Reference cards, P-W. -- Based on the Erickson scrapbook, D.L. Graham thesis, various publications, reminiscences, and We Called it Culture Under Canvas. |
| Series 4 | Manuscript for Chautauqua in Canada. -- 1978-1979 |
| M-4739-219 | Original manuscript, first draft. |
| M-4739-220 | Original manuscript, second draft. |
| M-4739-221 | Hugh Dempsey's comments, dedication and preface. |
| M-4739-222 | Proposed re-organization from second draft. |
| M-4739-223 | Edited copy, Chapters 1 to 11 |
| M-4739-224 | Edited copy, epiliogue, notes, appendix, index, etc. |
| M-4739-225 | Extra copy of manuscript |
| M-4739-226 | Dummy copy, showing arrangement of pictures in text. |
| M-4739-227 | Galleys of book. |
| M-4739-228 | Galleys of book. |
| M-4739-229 | Blue line copy of book (incomplete). |
| Series 5 | Post publication papers. -- 1979-1989 |
| M-4739-212 | Publicity for books and display. -- 1979. -- Includes book launching invitations, biographical information about Nola Erickson and Virginia Fledderjohn, etc. |
| M-4739-213 | Reviews of Chautauqua in Canada. -- 1979-1980 |
| M-4739-214 | Correspondence re book. -- 1979-1981. -- Consists primarily of congratulatory letters. |
| M-4739-215 | Clippings re book launch from Calgary newspapers. -- 1979 |
| M-4739-216 | Sheilagh Jameson's articles re Chautauqua. -- 1980. -- Includes related correspondence. |
| M-4739-217 | Advertisement for Chautauqua in Canada in Talent magazine. -- 1981 |
| M-4739-218 | Miscellaneous items, including framed American commemorative stamp and copis of The Chautauquan. |
| M-8890-(1-6) | Additional material re Chautauquas, Chautauqua in Canada, and CBC production "Chautauqua Girl:. -- [ca. 1979-1989]. -- 9 cm of textual records. -- This material came from the Sheilagh Jameson estate after her death. |
| M-7473 | Glenbow Museum (collector). -- 1986. -- Consists of a "Chautauqua" program for an event held at the Highwood Memorial Centre. |
| M-8454 | "America's Cultural Revolution : A History of Lyceum and Chautauqua" by Robert D. Hanscom. -- [1980s]. -- Also includes various publications re the International Platform Association (1979-1988). |
| Series 6 | Photographs. -- [ca. 1900]-1947. -- 768 photographs Many of these photographs have been scanned.  View now. |
| PA-3032 | Grace Matheson Anderson - Chautauqua entertainers in western Canada. -- n.d. -- 5 photographs. -- Some copied as NA-3748 and NA-3749. |
| PA-1705 | Janet Chamberlain - Tent and travel views, Chautauqua, western Canada. -- 1930-1931. -- 5 photograph |
| PA-1469 | Mabel Crosland - Chautauqua views, Meota and Rouleau, Saskatchewan, Carbon, Alberta and Portage La Prairie, Manitoba. -- 1930s. -- 15 photographs |
| PA-2996 | Lucille Elmore - Views related to Chautauqua circuit, western prairies and Ontario. -- [1920s-1930s]. -- 8 photographs. -- Some copied as NA-3790. |
| PA-1278 | Nola B. Erickson - Views of Chautauqua personnel including performers; Nola Critz in musical show at high school and portrait of White at university, Missouri. -- 1918-1972. -- 14 photographs |
| PA-1707 | Nola B. Erickson - Chautaqua groups and personalities; Erickson family and Chautauqua in western Canada and USA. -- [ca. 1920s]-1932. -- 80 photographs. -- Some copied as NA-1900. |
| PA-1935 | Virginia Fledderjohn - Louis J. Alber and Elbert Wickes (Chautauqua personalities) and views of Nola B. Erickson. -- 1960s-1970s and n.d. -- 14 photographs |
| PA-1872 | Florence Tory Frederickson - Chautauqua groups and personalities in Alberta and Canada. -- [1920s]. -- 17 photographs. -- Some copied as NA-3457. |
| PA-1706 | Melissa Freeman - Views of Chautauqua groups, Ontario and Alberta. -- [ca. 1929-1931]. -- 15 photographs |
| PA-1708 | Lady Janet Goodine - General Chautaqua views, western Canada. -- [ca. late 1920s]. -- 3 photographs |
| PD-152 | Mrs. A.D. Longman - Views of Chautauqua talent and life on circuits, western Canada. -- 1922-1924. -- 1 photograph album (90 photographs). -- Some copied as NA-3791. |
| PD-114 | Mrs. William Neals - Views relating to Chautauquas, mainly western Canada. -- [ca. 1917-1918]. -- 1 photograph album (100 photographs) |
| PA-2995 | Walter Orr - Views of workers and talent on Canadian Chautauqua circuit. -- 1930. -- 32 photographs. Some copied as NA-3769. |
| PA-1217 | Winnie Rowles - Portraits of Chautauqua lecturers and entertainers. -- [ca. 1930-1931]. -- 6 photographs |
| PA-1758 | Ada Gray Sparling - Views relating to first Chautauqua party into Alaska. -- 1918. -- 3 photographs. -- Some copied as NA-3166. |
| PA-2851 | John W. Stewart - Marjorie Maude Mason, advance promoter for Chautauqua in Saskatchewan and Alaska. -- 1918-1919. -- 179 photographs. -- Some copied as NA-4949 |
| PA-1418 | Avis Walton - General Chautauqua views, western Canada. -- 1931. -- 17 photograph |
| PA-1130 | Roman Wengel - Chautauqua personalities and performers, Saskatchewan. -- 1925-1926. -- 3 photograph |
| NA-1867 | John Erickson, tents and Chautauqua performers. -- [ca. 1900-1920s]. -- 3 photographs |
| NA-1900 | Erickson family and Chautauqua views. -- [ca. 1909]-1947. -- 48 photographs |
| NA-2007 | Chautauqua tents, set up and taken down on railway platform. -- 1925-1927. -- 3 photographs |
| NA-2175 | Chautauqua performers. -- [ca. 1925]-1927. -- 6 photogoraphs |
| NA-2532 | Chautauqua staff having fun. -- 1931. -- 5 photographs |
| NA-2541 | Chautauqua tent and personnel. -- [ca. 1917-1919]. -- 3 photographs |
| NA-2611 | Chautauqua tent and string quartet. -- [ca. 1930s]. -- 2 photographs |
| NA-3079 | Chautauqua tents, personnel and performers. -- [ca. 1918 or 1919]. -- 8 photographs |
| NA-3166 | Group enroute to Alaska; Ada Gray. -- 1918-1919. -- 2 photographs |
| NA-3457 | Chautauqua performers and managers. -- [1920s]-1947. -- 18 photographs |
| NA-3744 | Chautauqua performers. -- [ca. early teens]-1921. -- 4 photographs |
| NA-3748 | Chautauqua talent and workers. -- 1928. -- 4 photographs |
| NA-3749 | Chautauqua tent, Preeceville, Saskatchewan. -- [ca. 1920s]. -- 1 photograph |
| NA-3757 | Chautauqua parade, Pilot Mound, Manitoba. -- [ca. 1920s]. -- 4 photographs |
| NA-3769 | Chautauqua workers and performers in western Canada. -- 1930. -- 21 photographs |
| NA-3778 | Chautauqua talent, workers and tents. -- 1936-1930. -- 39 photographs |
| NA-3781 | Chautauqua groups in Brandon and enroute from Winnipeg to Chicago. -- [ca. 1930]. -- 2 photographs |
| NA-3782 | Captain Wood Briggs, lecturer from Texas. -- 1919. -- 1 photograph |
| NA-3789 | Chautauqua tents and performers, western Canada. -- [1920s-1930s]. -- 12 photographs |
| NA-3690 | Chautauqua car stuck in mud near Battleford; group in boat; and Nola B. Erickson. -- [ca. 1929-1930]. -- 3 photographs |
| NA-3791 | Chautauqua tents and performers, western Canada. -- [1920s]. -- 20 photographs |
| NA-3905 | Cassie Davis and Chautauqua performers. -- 1910-1928. -- 7 photographs |
| NA-4949 | Chautauqua groups in Saskatchewan and Alaska. -- 1918-1919. -- 26 photographs |
