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 Square dancers, Stampede Corral, Calgary, Alberta, 1954
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Series 1 | Calgary and District Square and Round Dancers Association (CDSRDA). -- 1942-2005, predominant 1950-1998. -- 120 cm of textual records. -- The series consists of these eleven sub-series: Constition, by-laws, etc; History; Minutes; Financial; Correspondence; Membership; Committees (including Calgary Stampede Square Dance Round-up Committee and convention committees) ; Workshops, training institutes, etc.; Handbooks; Newsletters; and Miscellaneous. |
| Constitution, by-laws, etc. | |
| M-7523-1 | Constitution, by-laws. -- 1957-1984 |
| M-7523-2 | Handbook. -- 1996. -- Includes bylaws, guidelines, duties and responsibilities, affiliates, etc. |
| History | |
| M-7523-3 | History and memorabilia of Calgary and District Square Dance Association. -- 1957-1963. -- Scrapbook of historical papers and documents compiled by Ray Woodard for Memory Lane display at Convention '86. |
| M-6418 | Reflections from Memory Lane. -- 1975-1976. -- Copies of historical articles by Ray Woodard excerpted from the Grapevine newsletter. |
| M-7523-4 | The beginnings of square dancing in Calgary and area. -- [ca. 1990]. -- Compiled by Myrna Kornak. Also includes list of Calgary clubs with original caller and list of Calgary callers from 1945-1990, updated to 2005. |
| M-7523-os box | Memory Lane display sheets and sign. -- 1986. -- Laminated sheets displaying historical photographs, letters, programs, etc. Assembled by Ray and Margaret Woodard for display at Convention '86. |
| M-7523-os | Posters of square and round dance leaders from Calgary and from outside Calgary. -- 1986. -- Assembled by Ray Woodard for display at Convention '86. |
| Minutes | |
| M-7523-5 | Minutes. -- 1962-1963. -- Includes bulletins. |
| Financial | |
| M-7523-6 | Financial. -- 1961-1963 |
| Correspondence | |
| M-7523-7 | Correspondence. -- 1958 |
| Membership | |
| M-7523-8 | Membership lists and local club information. -- 1963-1978 |
| M-7523-9 | Membership directories. -- 1983-2005 |
| M-7523-10 | Membership survey. -- 1963 |
| M-7523-11 | Proposed dance facility for Calgary and District Square and Round Dance Association. -- 1985. -- Report prepared by Wright, Dobell Architects Ltd. Includes membership comments re proposal. |
| Commitees | |
| Calgary Stampede Square Dance Round-up Committee. Note: CSSDR executive files include minutes, correspondence, financial information, programs, etc. | |
| M-7523-12 | Committee guidelines. -- 1973-1995 |
| M-7523-13 | Inventories of fixed assets. -- 1992-1996 |
| M-7523-14 | Executive file. -- 1966 |
| M-7523-15 | Executive file. -- 1967 |
| M-7523-16 | Executive file. -- 1968 |
| M-7523-17 | Executive file. -- 1969 |
| M-7523-18 | Executive file. -- 1970 |
| M-7523-19 | Executive file. -- 1971 |
| M-7523-20 | Executive file. -- 1972 |
| M-7523-21 | Executive file. -- 1973-1974 |
| M-7523-22 | Executive file. -- 1975-1976 |
| M-7523-23 | Executive file. -- 1976-1977 |
| M-7523-24 | Executive file. -- 1977-1978 |
| M-7523-25 | Executive file. -- 1978-1979 |
| M-7523-26 | Executive file. -- 1979-1980 |
| M-7523-27 | Executive file. -- 1980-1981 |
| M-7523-28 | Executive file. -- 1981-1982 |
| M-7523-29 | Executive file. -- 1982-1983 |
| M-7523-30 | Executive file. -- 1983-1984 |
| M-7523-31 | Executive file. -- 1984-1985 |
| M-7523-32 | Executive file. -- 1985-1986 |
| M-7523-33 | Executive file. -- 1986-1987 |
| M-7523-34 | Executive file. -- 1987-1988 |
| M-7523-35 | Executive file. -- 1988-1989 |
| M-7523-36 | Executive file. -- 1989-1990 |
| M-7523-37 | Executive file. -- 1990-1991 |
| M-7523-38 | Executive file. -- 1991-1992 |
| M-7523-39 | Executive file. -- 1992-1993 |
| M-7523-40 | Executive file. -- 1993-1994 |
| M-7523-41 | Executive file. -- 1994-1995 |
| M-7523-42 | Executive file. -- 1995-1996 |
| M-7523-43 | Executive file. -- 1996-1997 |
| M-7523-44 | Executive file. -- 1997-1998 |
| M-7523-45 | Stampede Round-up calls. -- 1954 |
| M-7523-46 | Stampede Round-up programs. -- 1952-1957 |
| M-7523-47 | Stampede Round-up programs. -- 1973-2004 |
| Convention '86 Committee | |
| M-7523-48 | Committee responsibilites. -- [ca. 1985] |
| M-7523-49 | Executive committee lists. -- 1983-1986 |
| M-7523-50 | Minutes. -- 1981-1986 |
| M-7523-51 | Financial. -- 1983-1986 |
| M-7523-52 | Report of General Committee. -- 1986 |
| M-7523-53 | Committee reports. -- 1983-1986 |
| M-7523-54 | Memory Lane file. -- [ca. 1986]. -- Organizing information for historical display at Convention '86 created by Ray Woodard. |
| M-7523-55 | Registration package. -- 1986. -- Includes newsletter, Convention '86 Chatter. |
| M-7523-56 | Programs. -- 1986 |
| M-7523-57 | Newspaper clippings. -- 1986 |
| M-7523-58 | Miscellaneous. -- 1986. -- Includes ribbons, badges, sewing patterns, photograph of banner. |
| M-7523-393 | Convention vests. -- 1986. -- His (red) and Hers (white) vests worn by Vic and Rennie Dash at Convention '86. Wording on back: "Saddle up for Calgary, July 24-25-26, 1986." |
| M-7523-395 | Convention '86 photograph album, volume 1. -- 1986. |
| M-7523-396 | Convention '86 photograph album, volume 2 . -- 1986. |
| Convention '89 Committee | |
| M-7523-59 | Minutes. -- 1988-1989 |
| M-7523-60 | Committee reports, financial, programs, etc. -- 1988-1989 |
| M-7523-61 | Committee correspondence. -- 1988-1989 |
| Other Conventions | |
| M-7523-394 | Convention vest. -- 1970. -- Wording on back: "Convention 70 Lethbridge, September 4-7, 1970." |
| M-7523-os | Square Dance Roll of Honour: Leaders and Dancers in Calgary, 1945-1954. -- 1975. -- Note says "Compiled for Centenny-Al Convention 1975 by Ray Woodard." |
| M-7523-os | Guest roll at 1975 Convention in Calgary. -- 1975. -- Compiled by Ray Woodard. |
| M-7523-62 | Convention 78 - First Canadian Square and Round Dance convention held in Edmonton. -- 1977-1978. -- Consists of program, correspondence, notes, etc., mainly relating to the Heritage Gallery exhibit coordinated by Ray Woodard. |
| M-7523-63 | Convention 80. -- 1980. -- Guidelines, program, etc. |
| M-7523-os | Convention 80. -- 1980. -- Posters. |
| M-7523-64 | Festival 2004 -- 2000-2004. -- Program. |
| Workshops, training institutes, etc. | |
| M-7523-65 | Miscellaneous leaflets and instructional material. -- 1949-1961. -- Square dancing fact sheets, list of current records for square dancing, etc. |
| M-7523-66 | Miscellaneous square dance calls and moves. -- [ca. 1950s-1960s] |
| M-7523-67 | Square Dance Fundamentals. -- 1950. -- Workshop presented by Leona and Bill French. |
| M-7523-68 | Dancecraft. -- 1950-1952. -- Notes from callers workshop arranged by Pete Prentice. |
| M-7523-69 | Sets in Order Square Dance Institute, Asilomar. -- 1951. -- Program, worksheets, etc. Annotated by participants from Calgary, Don and Helen Shipley. |
| M-7523-70 | Choreography Gimmicks. -- [ca. 1960s]. -- Presented by Will Orlich. |
| M-7523-71 | The Modern Square Dance Image. -- [ca. 1960s]. -- Unpublished workbook prepared by the Communications and Public Relations Committee of Callerlab (International Association of Square Dance Callers). |
| M-7523-72 | Brookstitute Workshop. -- 1961. -- Notes from workshop in Jackson, Montana led by Jim and Ginny Brooks. |
| M-7523-73 | Zeros, Equivalents and Top Tips. -- 1967-1971. -- Extracts from newsletter Hashing it Over. Presented by Jay King. |
| M-7523-74 | Johnny Leclair's workshop (of experimental movements). -- [ca. 1970s-1980s] |
| M-7523-75 | Guidelines for callers and leaders. -- 1974. -- Prepared by Doris Nadon, Alberta Square and Round Dance Instructors Association. |
| M-7523-76 | Bill Peter's Callers School. -- 1974-1975. -- Notes, course descriptions, etc. |
| Handbooks | |
| M-7523-77 | Book of Calls. -- n.d. -- By Les Gotcher. |
| M-7523-78 | How to Square Dance. -- n.d. -- Presented by Brading Breweries Ltd. "as a public service." |
| M-7523-79 | Do-Si-Do. -- 1942. -- By Bob Sumrall. |
| M-7523-80 | Square Dances. -- 1946. -- By Ed Durlacher. Includes note by Ray Woodard: "This illustrates Old time Square Dancing before Modern Square Dance movements and tempo was introduced in 1950 to Calgary." |
| M-7523-81 | Herb's Blue Bonnet Calls. -- 1948. -- By Herb Greggerson. |
| M-7523-82 | Swing Your Partner!. -- 1949. -- By Margot Mayo. From series of articles published in the Calgary Albertan newspaper. |
| M-7523-83 | Wes McVicar's 75 Favorite Square Dance Calls. -- 1949. -- By Wes McVicar. |
| M-7523-84 | Square dancing: The Newer and Advanced Dances. -- 1950. -- Published by Sets in Order. |
| M-7523-85 | Places All. -- 1950. -- Published by the Canadian Square Dance Association. |
| M-7523-86 | Square Dance Patter Book. -- 1951. -- By Cal Golden. |
| M-7523-87 | Square Your Sets. -- 1952. -- By Marion and George Waudby. |
| M-7523-88 | Introduction to American Round Dancing. -- 1953. -- By Frank Hamilton. |
| M-7523-89 | 5 Years of Square Dancing: A Collection of Calls. -- 1954. -- Published by Sets in Order. |
| M-7523-90 | A Collection of Square Dance Breaks and Fillers; Square Dance Condiments. -- 1954, 1955. -- By George Elliott. |
| M-7523-91 | Easy Key Handbook of Square Dance Fundamentals. -- 1955. -- By Clarke Kugler. |
| M-7523-92 | American Round Dance Handbook: a Collection of Rounds. -- 1957. -- Published by Sets in Order. |
| M-7523-93 | The Basic Movements of Square Dance; The Illustrated Basic Movements of Square Dance; The Illustrated Extended and Mainstream Basic Movements of Square Dancing. -- 1960-1977. -- Published by Sets in Order. |
| M-7523-94 | Square Dancer's Indoctrination Handbook. -- 1963, 1967. -- Published by Sets in Order. |
| M-7523-95 | The Caller/Teachers Manual. -- 1969, 1971. -- Manuals for teaching the basic program and the extended basic program of American Square Dancing. |
| M-7523-96 | Challenge and Advanced Club Dancing. -- 1970. -- by Jim Surak. |
| Newsletters | |
| M-7523-97 | Calgary and District Square and Round Dance Association Bulletin. -- 1960-1962 |
| M-7523-98 | The Grapevine. -- 1962-1963 |
| M-7523-99 | C & D Newsletter. -- 1973-1974 |
| M-7523-100 | The Grapevine; Grapevine. -- 1975-1976 |
| M-7523-101 | Grapevine. -- 1977 |
| M-7523-102 | Grapevine. -- 1978 |
| M-7523-103 | Grapevine. -- 1979 |
| M-7523-104 | Grapevine. -- 1980 |
| M-7523-105 | Grapevine. -- 1981 |
| M-7523-106 | Grapevine. -- 1982 |
| M-7523-107 | Grapevine. -- 1983 |
| M-7523-108 | Grapevine. -- 1984 |
| M-7523-109 | Grapevine. -- 1985 |
| M-7523-110 | Grapevine. -- 1986 |
| M-7523-111 | Grapevine. -- 1987 |
| M-7523-112 | Grapevine. -- 1988 |
| M-7523-113 | Grapevine. -- 1989 |
| M-7523-114 | Grapevine. -- 1990 |
| M-7523-115 | Grapevine. -- 1991 |
| M-7523-116 | Grapevine. -- 1992 |
| M-7523-117 | Grapevine. -- 1993 |
| M-7523-118 | Grapevine. -- 1994 |
| M-7523-119 | Grapevine. -- 1995 |
| M-7523-120 | Grapevine. -- 1996 |
| M-7523-121 | Grapevine. -- 1999 |
| M-7523-122 | Grapevine. -- 2000 |
| M-7523-123 | Grapevine. -- 2001 |
| M-7523-124 | Grapevine. -- 2002 |
| M-7523-125 | Grapevine. -- 2003 |
| M-7523-126 | Grapevine. -- 2004 |
| M-7523-127 | Grapevine. -- 2005 |
| M-7523-122a | Grapevine. -- 2006 |
| M-7523-122b | Grapevine. -- 2007 |
| M-9315 | Grapevine. -- 2007-2008. -- Unprocessed [accession 2008.087] |
| Miscellaneous | |
| M-7523-128 | Diploma (blank). -- n.d. |
| M-7523-129 | Badge order sheets. -- 1972 and n.d. -- From the Square Dance Post (Lethbridge) and various American suppliers. |
| M-7523-130 | Golden Rules for Teen Dancers. -- n.d. |
| M-7523-131 | Poem. -- n.d. -- Consists of two poems:: "My First Square Dance - or Sets Out of Order" and "A Caller's Lot is Not an Easy One!!!" |
| M-7523-os | Artwork. -- n.d. -- Seven handpainted caricatures of cowboys and dance hall girls by A. F. Vallee, possibly used for convention decoration. |
| RAD-39 | Square dance music. -- [ca. early 1940s-early 1950s]. -- 23 audio discs. -- Consists of square and round dance music recorded by Don Messer and his Islanders, Guy Lombardo and his Royal Canadians, Bill Dickinson's Tuxedo Colonels and others. Note: a travelling case with additional recordings used by local clubs can be found in the Glenbow Museum's cultural history collection. |
| PA-2914-(1-18) | Square dancing photographs. -- 1950-1968. -- 18 photographs. -- Consists of views of square dance demonstrations during Stampede parade, square dance Jamborees at Stampede Corral, new dancer graduation ceremonies, etc. |
| M-7523-133 | Newspaper clippings. -- 1950-2005. -- Includes local square dance personalities, Art Burt and Sam Stead. |
| M-7523-134 | Miscellaneous flyers, programs, etc.. -- 1955-1980 |
| M-7523-135 | Square dance cartoon. -- 1961. "Do Pas O," drawn by Tommy Davidson. |
| M-7523-387 | Square dance music. -- 1967. -- 1 audio disc. -- Consists of "Canada Centennial" recorded by Sets in Order and featuring various Canadian callers, including Don Martin from Calgary. |
| M-7523-136 | Bumper stickers, etc.. -- 1969 and n.d. |
Series 2 | Local square dance clubs affiliated with CDSRDA. -- 1951-2004. -- 100 cm of textual records. -- The series consists of these sixteen sub-series: Banff Trailers Square Dance Club; Donkey Dancers Club; Do-Si-Ettes Square Dance Club; Dots and Dashers Square Dance Club; Elbow Valley Square Dance Club; Gadabouts Square Dance Club; Happy Pair Round Dance Club; Hilltoppers Square Dance Club; Merry Go Rounders Round Dance Club; North Star Square Dance Club; Queens and Jacks Square Dance Club; Richmond Revellers Square Dance Club; Roses 'n Thorns Square Dance Club; Single Eights Square and Round Dance Club; Smiling Promenaders Square Dance Club; Western Whirlers Square Dance Club. |
| M-7523-137 | Information for affiliated clubs. -- n.d. |
| M-7523-138 | List of disbanded local clubs. -- n.d. |
| M-7523-139 | Reports from affiliated clubs. -- 1998-1999 |
| Banff Trailers Square Dance Club | |
| M-7523-140 | Notice. -- 1979 |
| Donkey Dancers Club | |
| M-7523-141 | Miscellaneous records. -- 1967-2003. -- Includes correspondence, photographs, initiation information, map, folded poster. |
| Do-Si-Ettes Square Dance Club | |
| M-7523-142 | History. -- 1951 and n.d. -- Young people's club located at Wood's Christian Home. |
| Dots and Dashers Square Dance Club | |
| M-7523-143 | Heritage Book. -- 1979 |
| Elbow Valley Square Dance Club | |
| M-7523-144 | Membership list. -- 1953. -- Printed on ribbon. |
| Gadabouts Square Dance Club | |
| Note | Club records files includes minutes, correspondence, reports, etc. |
| M-7523-145 | By-laws and guidelines. -- 1985-1998 |
| M-7523-146 | Annual meetings. -- 1997-1999 |
| M-7523-147 | Club records, 1983-1984 |
| M-7523-148 | Club records, 1984-1985 |
| M-7523-149 | Club records, 1985-1986 |
| M-7523-150 | Club records, 1986-1987 |
| M-7523-151 | Club records, 1987-1988 |
| M-7523-152 | Club records, 1988-1989 |
| M-7523-153 | Club records, 1989-1990 |
| M-7523-154 | Club records, 1990-1991 |
| M-7523-155 | Club records, 1991-1992 |
| M-7523-156 | Club records, 1992-1993 |
| M-7523-157 | Club records, 1993-1994 |
| M-7523-158 | Club records, 1994-1995 |
| M-7523-159 | Club records, 1995-1996 |
| M-7523-160 | Club records, 1996-1997 |
| M-7523-161 | Club records, 1996-1999 |
| M-7523-162 | Club records, 1997-1998 |
| M-7523-163 | Club records, 1998-1999 |
| M-7523-164 | Club records, 1998-2000 |
| M-7523-165 | Club records, 1998-2000 |
| M-7523-166 | Club records, 1999-2000 |
| M-7523-167 | Club records, 2000-2001 |
| M-7523-168 | Club records, 2001-2002 |
| M-7523-169 | Financial. -- 1985-1990 |
| M-7523-170 | Financial. -- 1997-2000 |
| M-7523-171 | Membership rosters and committee lists. -- 1982-2000 |
| M-7523-172 | Announcements. -- 1999-2000 |
| M-7523-173 | Reports to and from Calgary and District Square and Round Dance Association. -- 1999-2000 |
| M-7523-174 | Reports to Calgary and District Square and Round Dance Association. -- 2000 |
| M-7523-175 | Square dance schedules. -- 1997-2001 |
| M-7523-176 | Gadabouts Gab newsletter. -- 1999-2000 |
| M-7523-177 | Miscellaneous. -- 1986-1999. -- Includes emergency guidelines, banquet layout, dress pattern. |
| M-7523-178 | "1988 Gadabouts Square Dance". -- 1998. -- Videotape, 35 min. -- Filmed by Wally Henson. Full title: "1988 Gadabouts Square Dance, 10 Anniversary of 1988 Olympics, held at Parkdale United Church, February 20, 1998." |
| M-9315 | Gadabouts photograph albums. -- 1979-2001. -- Unprocessed [accession 2008-087] |
| Happy Pair Round Dance Club | |
| M-7523-179 | Certificate and photograph. -- [ca. 1960s], 1973 |
| Hi-Land Swingers Square Dance Club | |
| M-7523-180 | Historical notes. -- 1985 |
| Hilltopers Square Dance Club | |
| M-7523-181 | Notice. -- 1971 |
| Merry Go Rounders Round Dance Club | |
| M-7523-182 | Round dances. -- 1951-1952. -- Collected by Don and Jean Martin. |
| North Star Square Dance Club | |
| M-7523-183 | Constitution. -- 1975 |
| Queens and Jacks Square Dance Club | |
| PB-884 | Club photographs. -- 1963-1969. -- 6 photographs. -- Consists of new dancers class graduation photos. |
| M-7523-184 | Membership list. -- 1964-1965 |
| M-7523-185 | History. -- 1992 |
| Richmond Revellers Square Dance Club | |
| M-7523-186 | Constitution, incorporation documents, etc.. -- 1970-1994 |
| M-7523-187 | By-laws and constitution. -- 1980 |
| M-7523-188 | Minutes. -- 1968-1974 |
| M-7523-189 | Minutes. -- 1975-1979 |
| M-7523-190 | Minutes. -- 1980-1982 |
| M-7523-191 | Minutes. -- 1984-1990 |
| M-7523-192 | Minutes. -- 1991-1992 |
| M-7523-193 | Minutes. -- 1993-1994 |
| M-7523-194 | Minutes. -- 1995-1996 |
| M-7523-195 | Minutes. -- 1997-1998 |
| M-7523-196 | Minutes. -- 1999 |
| M-7523-197 | Minutes. -- 2000-2002 |
| M-7523-198 | Correspondence. -- 1971-1979 |
| M-7523-199 | Correspondence. -- 1992-1999 |
| M-7523-200 | Financial statements. -- 1971-1981 |
| M-7523-201 | Financial statements. -- 1980-1988 |
| M-7523-202 | Financial statements. -- 1988-2002 |
| M-7523-203 | Membership lists. -- 1957-2001 |
| M-7523-204 | New dancers records. -- 1965-2002. -- Note: as of 1992-1993, records of new dancers from the Roses 'n Thorns Square Dance Club are also included in this file. |
| M-7523-205 | Anniversary celebrations. -- 1971-2002 |
| M-7523-206 | International Nite committee. -- 1975-2001 |
| M-7523-207 | Newsletters. -- 1967-1974 |
| M-7523-208 | Newsletters. -- 1975-1979 |
| M-7523-209 | Newsletters. -- 1980-1984 |
| M-7523-210 | Newsletters. -- 1985-1989 |
| M-7523-211 | Newsletters. -- 1990-1994 |
| M-7523-212 | Newsletters. -- 1995-2001 |
| M-7523-213 | History. -- 1982 |
| M-7523-214 | History book. -- 1978. -- Entitled: "Forty Years: Richmond Revellers, 1957-1978; the Revellers, 1978 Onward." Annotated with updating information to 2002. |
| M-7523-215 | Historical display material. -- 1993-2002. -- Includes certificates, badges, shirt transfers, etc. |
| M-7523-216 | Miscellaneous. -- 1965 and n.d. -- Course outline, brochure, etc. |
| M-7523-217 | Teaching materials. -- 1974-1976 and n.d. -- Includes initiation ceremony. |
| M-7523-218 | Newspaper clippings, etc. -- 1973-2003. -- Also includes patterns for table decorations. |
| M-7523-388 | Club photograph album. -- 1957-1982. -- Labelled "First Album - New Dancer Class." |
| M-7523-389 | Club photograph album. -- 1981-2002. -- Labelled "Campouts, Anniversary, International, New Dancers." |
| M-7523-390 | Club photograph album. -- 1982-2004. -- Labelled "Special Events, Mascott Retrieval, Xmas." |
| M-7523-os | Poster. -- 1980. -- For International Night. |
| Roses 'n Thorns Square Dance Club | |
| M-7523-219 | Newsletter. -- 1976-1977 |
| M-7523-os | Poster. -- n.d. |
| Single Eights Square and Round Dance Club | |
| M-7523-220 | Constitution, by-laws, incorporation. -- 1985-1998 |
| M-7523-221 | Executive records. -- 1989-1992. -- Includes minutes, financial, reports, newsletters, etc. |
| Smiling Promenaders Square Dance Club | |
| M-7523-222 | History. -- n.d. -- Includes club badges. |
| Western Whirlers Square Dance Club | |
| M-7523-223 | Constitution, by-laws, incorporation. -- 1977 |
| M-7523-224 | History. -- 1980 |
| Back to Table of Contents. | |
Series 3 | Local square dance personalities. -- 1949-2003. -- 22 cm of textual records. -- The series consists of these fifteen subseries: Doug and Elsie Anderson; George and Grayce Bass; Boothe Card; Vic and Rennie Dash; Mickey and Irene Donnelly; Don and Helen (Pinky) Fleming; Bill and Eleanor Ireland; Gerry McCann; Collier and Marjory Maberley; Don and Jean Martin; Joe Mitchell; Ken and Anne Pask; Gerry Stuart; Dave Thompson; Ray and Margaret Woodard. |
| Doug and Elsie Anderson | |
| M-7523-225 | Poster. -- 1967. -- For a farewell dance in their honour. |
| George and Grayce Bass | |
| M-7523-226 | "Humour in the Grapevine with George Bass." -- 1979-1984. -- Limericks composed by George Bass that appeared in the newsletter, the Grapevine. |
| Boothe Card | |
| M-7523-227 | Certificate. -- 1965 |
| Vic and Rennie Dash | |
| Note | Convention '86 vests worn and donated by Vic and Rennie Dash are located at M-7523-393. |
| M-7523-228 | Patterns and notes. -- 1960-1967 and n.d. -- Collected by Rennie Dash. |
| M-7523-229 | Certificates. -- 1965-1969, 1979 |
| M-7523-230 | Ribbons, badges, etc.. -- 1972-1986 |
| Mickey and Irene Donnelly | |
| M-7523-231 | Miscellaneous. -- 1958-1994. -- Includes clipping, certificate, nametags, etc. |
| Don and Helen (Pinky) Fleming | |
| M-7523-232 | History of the their involvement in square dancing. -- 1978 |
| Bill and Eleanor Ireland | |
| M-7523-233 | "Ye Olde Square Dance Calls," -- [ca. 1950s]. -- Calls collected by Bill Ireland. |
| M-7523-391 | Scrapbook. -- 1950-1957 |
| Gerry McCann | |
| M-7523-234 | Scrapbook. -- 1958-1972 |
| Collier and Marjory Maberley | |
| M-7523-235 | Scrapbook. -- 1949-1977 |
| Don and Jean Martin | |
| M-7523-236 | Scrapbook. -- 1951-1964 |
| Joe Mitchell | |
| M-7523-237 | Caller's file. -- [ca. 1950s]. -- Calls collected by Joe Mitchell including calls used at Fourth and Fifth Annual Stampede Round-up dances, 1955 and 1956. |
| Ken and Anne Pask | |
| M-7523-238 | Program. -- 1967. -- For a farewell event in their honour. |
| Gerry and Audrey Stuart | |
| M-7523-239 | Tributes, certificates, etc. -- 1960-1976. -- Also includes inscription page signed by participants from book presented to the Stuarts for organizing the first square dance tour from Nova Scotia to Calgary in 1975. |
| Dave Thompson | |
| M-7523-240 | Calls and rounds. -- [ca. 1950s]. -- Collected by Dave Thompson. Also includes parental consent forms re children's participation in local television show, "Square Dance Party." |
| Ray and Margaret Woodard | |
| M-7523-241 | Notes. -- n.d. -- From a leadership course attended by Ray Woodard. |
| M-7523-242 | Miscellaneous. -- 1960-2000. -- Includes biography, certificates, Donkey Dancers badge, etc. |
| RCT-440 | Interview with Ray Woodard, Calgary. -- May 29, 1982. -- 2 audio cassettes. -- Regarding history of square dancing in Calgary. Also includes comments by Margaret Woodard. Note: interview outline available. |
| M-7523-243 | Dance music. -- 2003. -- 2 compact discs. -- Consists of music copied from audiotapes made by Ray Woodard. Original titles: Side A: Ray's Dance Music, September 13, 2003; Side B: Ray Calls Square Dances, September 15, 2003. Originals returned to Ray Woodard. |
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Series 4 | Other Alberta square dance groups and publications. -- 1955-1999. -- 50 cm of textual records. -- The series consists of these six sub-series: Alberta Square Dance Institute Society; Alberta Square and Round Dance Federation; Alberta Square and Round Dance Instructors Association; Calgary and District Callers' Association; Edmonton and District Square Dance Association; Southern Alberta Western Dance Association. |
| Alberta Square Dance Institute Society | |
| M-7523-244 | Constitution and by-laws. -- 1955-1975. -- Includes incorporation documents. |
| M-7523-245 | Histories. -- 1971-1991. -- Includes list of society presidents, list of annual faculty of Banff Institute. |
| M-7523-246 | Executive records. -- 1977-1984 |
| M-7523-247 | Financial statements. -- 1968-1969 |
| M-7523-248 | Agreements. -- 1969 |
| M-7523-249 | Correspondence. -- 1967-1969 |
| M-7523-250 | Correspondence. -- 1960-1970. -- Re applications of participants. |
| M-7523-251 | Rosters. -- 1956-1968 |
| M-7523-252 | Program cover for annual summer workshop at Banff School of Fine Arts sponsored by Alberta Square Dance Institute Society. -- 1956. -- Note: actual program is missing. |
| M-7523-253 | Program for annual summer workshop at Banff School of Fine Arts sponsored by Alberta Square Dance Institute Society. -- 1967 |
| M-7523-254 | Program for annual summer workshop at Banff School of Fine Arts sponsored by Alberta Square Dance Institute Society. -- 1968 |
| M-7523-255 | Program for annual summer workshop at Banff School of Fine Arts sponsored by Alberta Square Dance Institute Society. -- 1969 |
| M-7523-256 | Program for annual summer workshop at Banff School of Fine Arts sponsored by Alberta Square Dance Institute Society. -- 1970 |
| M-7523-257 | Program for annual summer workshop at Banff School of Fine Arts sponsored by Alberta Square Dance Institute Society. -- 1971 |
| M-7523-258 | Program for annual summer workshop at Banff School of Fine Arts sponsored by Alberta Square Dance Institute Society. -- 1972 |
| M-7523-259 | Program for annual summer workshop at Banff School of Fine Arts sponsored by Alberta Square Dance Institute Society. -- 1973 |
| M-7523-260 | Program for annual summer workshop at Banff School of Fine Arts sponsored by Alberta Square Dance Institute Society. -- 1974 |
| M-7523-261 | Program for annual summer workshop at Banff School of Fine Arts sponsored by Alberta Square Dance Institute Society. -- 1975 |
| M-7523-262 | Program for annual summer workshop at Banff School of Fine Arts sponsored by Alberta Square Dance Institute Society. -- 1976 |
| M-7523-263 | Program for annual summer workshop at Banff School of Fine Arts sponsored by Alberta Square Dance Institute Society. -- 1977 |
| M-7523-264 | Program for annual summer workshop at Banff School of Fine Arts sponsored by Alberta Square Dance Institute Society. -- 1979 |
| M-7523-265 | Program for annual summer workshop at Banff School of Fine Arts sponsored by Alberta Square Dance Institute Society. -- 1980 |
| M-7523-266 | Program for annual summer workshop at Banff School of Fine Arts sponsored by Alberta Square Dance Institute Society. -- 1981 |
| M-7523-267 | Program for annual summer workshop at Banff School of Fine Arts sponsored by Alberta Square Dance Institute Society. -- 1982 |
| M-7523-268 | Brochures. -- 1956-1984 |
| M-7523-269 | Scrapbook. -- 1956-1985 |
| PA-2914-(19-28) | Banff Institute photographs. -- [ca. early 1960s]-1988. -- 10 photographs. -- Consists of group photos of participants at annual summer square dance institutes hosted by the society and held at the Banff School of Fine Arts. |
| M-7523-392 | Banff Institute photograph. -- 1973. -- 1 photograph. -- Consists of group photo of participants at annual summer square dance institutes hosted by the society and held at the Banff School of Fine Arts. |
| M-7523-os | Faculty of the Alberta Square Dance Institute. -- 1957-1991. -- Poster consisting of photographs and brief biographical sketches of faculty members. |
| Alberta Square and Round Dance Federation | |
| M-7523-271 | Minutes. -- 1999. -- Also includes some financial information. |
| M-7523-272 | Conventions. -- 1975-1981 |
| M-7523-273 | Newsletter, "Square"ing a"Round" Alberta. -- 1969-1973 |
| M-7523-274 | Alberta Square and Round Dance Federation Newsletter. -- 1973-1980 |
| Alberta Square and Round Dance Instructors Association | |
| M-7523-275 | Alberta Square and Round Dance Instructors Association newsletter. -- 1974-1975 |
| M-7523-276 | Alberta Square and Round Dance Instructors Association newsletter. -- 1976-1978 |
| M-7523-277 | Minutes. -- 1981 |
| Calgary and District Callers' Association | |
| M-7523-278 | Minutes. -- 1955-1963 |
| M-7523-279 | Minutes. -- 1970-1979 |
| M-7523-280 | Minutes. -- 1980-1983 |
| M-7523-281 | Committee reports. -- 1962 and n.d. |
| M-7523-282 | Financial. -- 1970-1979 |
| M-7523-283 | Correspondence. -- 1956-1963 |
| M-7523-284 | Correspondence. -- 1970-1978 |
| M-7523-285 | Membership lists. -- 1967-1982 |
| M-7523-286 | Calgary Square Dancers and Callers Committee Bulletin. -- 1961 |
| M-7523-287 | Dance schedules. -- 1959-1978 |
| M-7523-288 | Calls, teaching notes, etc.. -- 1962-1977 |
| Edmonton and District Square Dance Association | |
| M-7523-289 | Newsletter, The Promenader. -- 1961-1962 |
| Southern Alberta Western Dance Association | |
| M-7523-290 | Constitution and by-laws. -- [ca. 1950s], 1979 |
| M-7523-291 | History. -- 1964-1980. -- Also includes constitution of Southminster Square Dance Club. |
| M-7523-292 | Flyers and notices from affiliated clubs. -- 1953-1985 |
| M-7523-293 | Programs. -- 1958-1977 |
| M-7523-294 | Heritage Gallery convention displays. -- 1975-1986. -- Includes photographs. |
| M-7523-295 | Newspaper clippings. -- 1953-1965 |
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Series 5 | British Columbia square dance groups and publications. -- 1965-1986. -- 3 cm of textual records. -- The series consists mainly of programs, newsletters and clippings re local jamborees. |
| M-7523-296 | Square Dance Jamborees. -- 1967-1986. -- Includes programs, etc. |
| M-7523-297 | Newspaper clippings. -- 1965-1967. -- Re jamborees. |
| M-7523-298 | Prince George Square Dancers. -- 1971. -- Includes jamboree program and newsletter, The Pony Express Square Dance News. |
| M-7523-299 | Trail and District Square Dance Association. -- 1975. -- Jamboree program. |
| M-7523-300 | Vancouver Island Western Square Dance Association. -- 1975. -- Newsletter and directory, The Cross Trail News. |
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Series 6 | Canadian square dance groups and publications. -- 1953-2004. -- 25 cm of textual records. -- The series consists mainly of newsletters and magazines in these three sub-series: Canadian Square Dance Association; Canadian Square and Round Dance Society; Other Canadian. |
| Canadian Square Dance Association | |
| M-7523-301 | Canadian Square Dance Association newsletter. -- 1953-1955 |
| M-7523-302 | The Square Dancer. -- 1955 |
| M-7523-303 | The Square Dancer. -- 1956 |
| M-7523-304 | The Square Dancer. -- 1957 |
| M-7523-305 | The Square Dancer. -- 1958 |
| M-7523-306 | The Square Dancer. -- 1959 |
| M-7523-307 | The Square Dancer. -- 1960 |
| M-7523-308 | The Square Dancer. -- 1961 |
| Canadian Square and Round Dance Society | |
| M-7523-309 | Historical information. -- 1979-2004 |
| M-7523-310 | Canadian Square and Round Dance Society Newsletter. -- 1981 |
| M-7523-311 | Annual general meeting. -- 2003 |
| Other Canadian | |
| M-7523-312 | Canadian Dancers News. -- 1971 |
| M-7523-313 | Canadian Dancers News. -- 1972-1973 |
| M-7523-314 | Canadian Dancers News Magazine. -- 1976-1977 |
| M-7523-315 | Canadian Dancers News Magazine. -- 1978 |
| M-7523-316 | Canadian Dancers News Magazine. -- 1979 |
| M-7523-317 | Canadian Dancers News Magazine. -- 1980 |
| M-7523-318 | Canadian Dancers News Magazine. -- 1983 |
| M-7523-319 | Canadian Dancers News Magazine. -- 1984 |
| M-7523-320 | Canadian Dancers News Magazine. -- 1985-1986 |
| M-7523-321 | Toronto and District Square and Round Dance Association. -- 1985. -- Consists of promotional flyer. |
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| American square dance groups and publications. -- 1953-1995. -- 120 cm of textual records. -- The series consists mainly of newsletters and magazines in these six sub-series: American Square Dance; American Squares; The Round Dancer; Sets in Order; Square-'N-Round; Other American. |
| American Square Dance | |
| M-7523-322 | American Square Dance. -- 1974 |
| M-7523-323 | American Square Dance. -- 1979 |
| M-7523-324 | American Square Dance. -- 1980 |
| M-7523-325 | American Square Dance. -- 1981 |
| M-7523-326 | American Square Dance. -- 1982 |
| M-7523-327 | American Square Dance. -- 1983 |
| M-7523-328 | American Square Dance. -- 1984 |
| M-7523-329 | American Square Dance. -- 1985 |
| M-7523-330 | American Square Dance. -- 1986 |
| M-7523-331 | American Square Dance. -- 1987 |
| M-7523-332 | American Square Dance. -- 1988 |
| M-7523-333 | American Square Dance. -- 1989 |
| M-7523-334 | American Square Dance. -- 1990 |
| M-7523-335 | American Square Dance. -- 1991 |
| M-7523-336 | American Square Dance. -- 1992 |
| M-7523-337 | American Square Dance. -- 1993 |
| M-7523-338 | American Square Dance. -- 1994 |
| M-7523-339 | American Square Dance. -- 1995 |
| American Squares | |
| M-7523-340 | American Squares. -- 1961 |
| M-7523-341 | American Squares. -- 1962 |
| M-7523-342 | American Squares. -- 1963 |
| M-7523-343 | American Squares. -- 1964 |
| M-7523-344 | American Squares. -- 1965 |
| The Round Dancer | |
| M-7523-345 | The Round Dancer. -- 1961 |
| M-7523-346 | The Round Dancer. -- 1962 |
| M-7523-347 | The Round Dancer. -- 1963 |
| M-7523-348 | The Round Dancer. -- 1964 |
| M-7523-349 | The Round Dancer. -- 1965 |
| M-7523-350 | The Round Dancer. -- 1966 |
| Sets in Order | |
| M-7523-351 | Sets in Order. -- 1953-1954 |
| M-7523-352 | Sets in Order. -- 1957 |
| M-7523-353 | Sets in Order. -- 1958 |
| M-7523-354 | Sets in Order. -- 1959 |
| M-7523-355 | Sets in Order. -- 1960 |
| M-7523-356 | Sets in Order. -- 1961 |
| M-7523-357 | Sets in Order. -- 1962 |
| M-7523-358 | Sets in Order. -- 1963 |
| M-7523-359 | Sets in Order. -- 1964 |
| M-7523-360 | The Workshop. -- 1955-1960 |
| M-7523-361 | Yearbook. -- 1956-1962 |
| M-7523-362 | Dance Yearbook. -- 1964-1970 |
| M-7523-363 | Square Dance Report. -- 1960 |
| Square-'N-Round | |
| M-7523-364 | Square-'N-Round. -- 1963 |
| M-7523-365 | Square-'N-Round. -- 1964 |
| Other American | |
| M-7523-366 | Miscellaneous American square dance groups. -- 1962-1986. -- Includes information re conventions, callers, clubs, badges, etc. |
| M-7523-367 | The Caller's Gazette. -- n.d. |
| M-7523-368 | Choreo Breakdown. -- 1973-1974 |
| M-7523-369 | Choreo Breakdown. -- 1977-1978 |
| M-7523-369a | Class Notes. -- 1978 |
| M-7523-370 | The Dancer. -- 1961 |
| M-7523-371 | Gavel and Key. -- 1973 |
| M-7523-372 | Hashing it Over. -- 1971-1972 |
| M-7523-373 | Hashing it Over. -- 1973-1974, 1977 |
| M-7523-374 | The Hitchin Post. -- 1958 |
| M-7523-375 | National Callers Report. -- 1977 |
| M-7523-376 | The New Square Dance. -- 1970 |
| M-7523-377 | Presenting Square and Round Dance International. -- 1986 |
| M-7523-378 | The Spirit of '86. -- 1985 |
| M-7523-379 | Square Dance Callers Association of Northern California. -- 1960. -- Minutes. |
| M-7523-380 | Square Dance Callers Association of Southern California Newsletter. -- 1976 |
| M-7523-381 | Tips to Callers. -- 1959-1960 |
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Series 8 | St. John's School of Alberta. -- 1969-1978. -- 2 cm of textual records. -- The series consists mainly of newsletters, clippings, etc. relating to various school activities including parent-run financial campaigns. Also includes registration, financial information and some correspondence relating to Ray Woodard's son, Bradley, who was a student at the school from 1970 to 1974. |
| M-7523-382 | School financial campaigns. -- 1974-1977. -- Includes lists of boys and parents. |
| M-7523-383 | School newsletters, reports. -- 1969-1978 |
| M-7523-384 | School miscellaneous. -- 1971-1972. -- Includes blank application form, invitation, program, etc. |
| M-7523-385 | Newspaper clippings. -- 1971-1973. -- Re school activities. |
| M-7523-386 | Bradley Woodard. -- 1971-1974. -- Includes registration forms and fee sheets. |
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| M-9426 | Unprocessed records. -- [ca. 1960s-2000s]. -- 50 cm of textual records and other material. -- Consists of photograph albums, newsletters, etc. [accession 2010.039] |
