Fonds 478 Turner Family fonds

140 photographs

Photographs 2014.024.059 through 2014.024.067 are pasted into the scrapbook. Photographs 2014.024.068 through 2014.024.075 are in envelopes in the back of the scrapbook. All other photographs were loans for copy.

Agnes J. (Knight) Turner

Sam J. Turner

Ellis, Ethel, Clifford, and Bill Turner.

Charles T.M. Turner and Billy Langland

Two soldiers outside a tent during World War I.

Jeanne (Dubois), Charles W.S. and Ethel M.A. Turner.

Portrait of Charles W.S. Turner as a child.

Charles T.M. Turner & Jeanne (Dubois) Turner posed by some bushes with a house in the background.

Charles Wilmot Samuel Turner and Agnes Jeanne Ethel Turner as children.

James W.K. Turner, Mary (Hastie) Turner, and Bill Turner.

Ethel M.A. Turner, Somme School Teacher in the Glen Leslie area, teaching grade three in 1921. She married, becoming Ethel Grearson, and died at a young age.

Somme School, in the Glen Leslie area, originally a Presbyterian Church.

Ethel M.A. Turner, Somme School Teacher in the Glen Leslie area.

Jeanne and Charles Turner stand on the steps of the Immigration Hall.

Charles W. S. Turner

A. Jeanne E. Turner walking down a sidewalk.

A. Jeanne E. Turner, daughter of Charles T.M. Turner

Charles Turner building a home in Grande Prairie.

Windsor Ford business on Richmond Avenue, Grande Prairie in the 1940s showing vehicles and early street construction in front.

Charles Turner’s home at 9823-100 Avenue, Grande Prairie showing garden and several other homes along the street.

Sam J. Turner and second wife, Minnie (Higgins).

Charles Turner building Grande Prairie dam, spillway and water treatment facility.

Earl, Jeanne, and S.J. Turner

Left – Maurice and Antoinette Joberty, Joe Pivert (back central), Charles Turner (front middle), and Maurice Pivert (front right). The back of the photograph reads “From the train taken when we left Grande Prairie on July the 3rd”

Charles T.M. Turner, Alderman in Grande Prairie in 1959.

Charles W.S. Turner, son of Charles T.M. Turner.

Gwendoline (Wilcox) Turner, wife of Charles W.S. Turner.

A young couple on a Royal Enfield motorbike.

Grande Prairie High School, built in 1929, east of the first Montrose School, was the first high school in Grande Prairie.

Grande Prairie’s Army Training Center being built including D Coy Armories building and the “H” Huts barracks.

A outdoor photograph of Frank, Ellis, and Jeanne Turner.

Army Training Center, Grande Prairie showing troops standing in formation in front of the row of “H” huts.

Army Training Center, Grande Prairie showing Charles Turner standing in front of an “H” hut, a barracks building.

Army Training Center, Grande Prairie showing Charles Turner and a fellow trainee.

Army Training Center, Grande Prairie showing soldiers in training in formation in front of their barracks.

Army Training Center, Grande Prairie showing soldiers in training.

Grandma Turner’s House on 100 Ave. between 98 and 99 St. Grande Prairie with Charlie in uniform.

Army Trainees, Charles Turner and four others in uniform standing in front of the barracks.

Army Trainee in target practice beside the barracks

Army Trainees are seen crossing the creek on a home-made bridge with a training field behind them.

Army Trainee, Charles Turner in formal uniform and in summer uniform.

Army Trainee, Charles Turner in summer uniform with fellow trainee.

Birds Grocery Store on the corner of 100 Street and 100 Avenue on a muddy rainy day showing Frontier Lumber Company and elevators to the south.

Charles Turner and fellow trainee at Grande Prairie’s Army Training Center.

Soldiers in training baseball team at Grande Prairie’s Army Training Center. Charles W.S. Turner is at left in the front row.

Charles Turner, soldier, on his motorbike.

Spillway (Dam) and the reservoir, Grande Prairie showing a farm on one side of the reservoir and a view of the town in the other direction showing the water tower and elevators.

Sam Turner and Friend

Siblings Agnes Jeanne Ethel Turner and Charles Wilmot Samuel Turner with their pet dog.

Gwen Wilcox, originally of Edmonton, came to Grande Prairie Sept 13, 1947, as a nurse and became Mrs. C.W.S Turner, March 16, 1949.

“Grande Prairie Alberta., 1955” a booklet published to show “A year of unprecedented growth”.

“The Peace River Trail” was written by A.M Bezanson and printed in 1907, and reprinted in 1987. It describes the wonderful opportunities awaiting prospective settlers in the Peace River country.

Creative Memories book detailing the history of the Turner family from their roots in Ireland. It is the genealogy and history of the children of James Turner and Sarah Jane Caldwell.

Two men playing tennis on the first tennis courts in Grande Prairie, built by Charles S.W. Turner.

Two people playing tennis with the Montrose School in the background.

Eleven baseball players pose for a photograph with bats.

Eleven baseball players with their trophy, some of the men are dressed in army uniforms. Charles W. Turner is the first person in the front row.

Thirteen baseball players in England; Charles Turner 2nd of left in the back row.

Aldershot Peace Celebrations baseball match 15th August with the 10th Canadian Pepat. Depot v. 1st Canadian General Reinforcement Unit.Players – J.G. Coulombe – Ottawa, Ont.; Johnnie Styworit – Saskatchewan; “Mike” Gosbury – Montreal, Que.; Gordie Frazer – New Glasgow; Harvey Trincet – Toronto, Ont.; Bill Adams – Port Arthur, Ont; Sammy Stillman – Toronto, Ont.; Don Vetrie – Sault St. Marie, Ont.; J. A. Morres – Yars, N.S.; Bruce J. Saunders – Trail, B.C.; P.M. Lavalle – Nicolls; _. J. Barbarie – Timmins, Ont.; Bob Luther – London, Ont.; Benny D’Eon – Yarmouth N.S.; John Baez – Kitchner, Ont.; “Gil” Gilmour – Brantford, Ont.; “Skep” Sheppard – Toronto, Ont.; S. Anchyle – Hamilton, Ont.; G.D. Butler; A. Williams.

The hospital float in the County Fair has the Doctors operating on the back of a truck.

The front of the hospital float in the county fair.

The hospital float with a patient and a nurse.

The Grande Prairie Knights hockey team. Clifford J. Turner is in the front row on the right.

The exterior of the Grande Prairie Legion that was built by Turner and Sons Construction.

The Grande Prairie Mercury baseball team -L-R Back Row: Oscar Blais, Alex Malarchuk, Rudy Capells, Eddie Olsen, Charles Turner, Orm Schultz, Mike Magas, Don Swanston, Reni Rouleau. L- R Front Row: Bill Murray, Mel Rodacker, Pete Wright, Basil Hill, Ted Murray, Bat Boy – Jimmie Johnston

A photo of the Turner family and Charlie’s trophies.

A curling team with Fred Anderson, Harry Murray, Charlie W. Turner, Bob Humphrey & Bill Murray.

The front entrance to the new Woolworth’s Store in Grande Prairie with: _____ Golackie, Charlie W.S. Turner Jr., Charlie T.M. Turner Sr., Percy Crerar.

The curling team of ?, Larry Larson, Albert Deacock, and Charlie W. Turner being presented with a trophy

The curling team of June Dwernachuk, Gwen Turner, Erna Talbot and Eleanor Cator holding their trophies.

A men’s golf team from the Peace River Golf Tournament consisting of Jim Edgar, Charlie Turner and two unidentified players.

A ladies’ golf team from the Peace River Golf Tournament consisting of Kay Humphreys, Toodles Lilge, ?, and Gwen Turner.

A team photo of the Grande Prairie Knights hockey team on their trip to Anchorage, Alaska. John C. Turner is in the back row 3rd from left.

Ladies who were Grand Officers of the Eastern Star in 1967. 4th from right is Gwen Turner.

The first place team from the Grande Prairie Mixed Curling were Lil Tissington, Gwen Turner, Sharon Greige, Marcil Joberty.

The Grande Prairie Girls hockey team, Pat Turner is in the middle of the back row.

A photo of a band and cheerleaders walking down main street Grande Prairie.

The Northern Lights Lodge No. 493 float with members dressed as Vikings in the Grande Prairie County Fair.

Three ladies from the Lotus Nile Club L-R Olive Utas, Past President Alberta Queen, Gwen Turner President.

The Lotus Nile Float in the County Fair Parade.

The back of the Lotus Nile Float in the County Fair Parade with a lady dressed in costume.

Commercial golf 2nd division winners L- R Joan Campbell, Gwen Turner, ?, Merna Jacques, ?.

Provincial Senior Playdowns team that consisted of Gwen Turner, Doreen McDonnell, Lil Nedohin and Viola Miller.

Provincial Senior Playdowns team of Gwen Turner, Doreen McDonnell, Lil Nedohin and Viola Miller being presented with a badge by Perky McCullough.

Tuesday morning ladies league team of Theresa Holmes, Pat Lemky and Gwen Turner.

A photo of the Grande Prairie Legion Hockey team.

Players from the Grande Prairie Hockey team Back row – Bob Rigler, Gerry Moffat, Roy Blais, Charlie Turner, Bob Neufeld, Mike MalarchukFront Row – Al Bell, Leo Auger, Bill Blais, Oscar Blais, ? Repka

Charlie Turner in his Red Devils hockey jersey.

An action shot of a hockey game including players Charlie Turner, Oscar Blais, Roy Blais and Bob Rigler.

Grande Prairie hockey players in the midst of a game.

A referee dropping a puck with Charlie turner at the face-off.

A photo of Don Swanston, Charlie Turner and another player celebrate earning 4 points during a hockey game. An article was written by the Daily Herald Tribune about this win Dec. 9, 1955.

The Grande Prairie Athletics hockey team who were the Peace River County Senior Hockey Champions. L-R Back row: Tom Isaacs, Bryan McCurdy, Don Swanston, Percy Wolf, Larry Hodson, Roy Blais, Don Menzies, Leo Auger, Cal Loree. Centre: Cliff Rigler (equipment), Harley Hodson, Jim Phillips, Grant McKeen, Oscar Blais, Bob Neufeld, Bob Rigler, Al Pack (equipment manager) Front: Mike Malarchuk, Gordon McKie (coach), Mel Rodacker (manager), Charlie Turner (captain), Herb Shields (G.P.A.A Dir.), Abe Friesen, first-aid man, Don LeRose.

Charlie Turner being awarded the most gentlemanly player in the South Peace Hockey League by Roy Bell.

Players scrambling for the puck in front of the Ranger’s goalie during a hockey game with the A’s.

Charlie Turner posing on the ice in his hockey uniform.

“Buster” Brown, Charlie Turner and Cliff Wright along with coach Jack Moss.

John Griffin, Charlie Turner and Jerry Griffin pose on ice.

A photograph of the Hythe Mustangs playing against the Grande Prairie A’s.

The Canucks’ hockey game possibly against the Rangers.

A curling team with players Charles Turner, Bob Humphrey, Garret Sallows, Bruce Rycroft.

Charles Turner and Jack Higa.

The Grande Prairie Old Timers’ hockey team at the first annual western Canada International Oldtimers’ hockey tournament.Grande Prairie players were: Osacr Blais, Ray Stokke, Frank Stojan, Peter Wright, Eldon Shail, Greg Walker, Don Swanston, Ken Head, Charlie Turner, Les Isles, Paul Roy and John Listhaeghe.

Players Charlie Turner, Clem Dufresne and Clay Isles are playing against the visiting Montreal Oldstars.

The Grande Prairie seniors slow pitch baseball team.Back row L-R: Ray Peterson, Frank Stoll, Perky McCullough, Ken Nelson, Charlie Turner, Walter McAllister, Emile Guise, Calvin CanningFront row – Paul Johns, Bill Maxwell, Otto Schadeck, Don Patrick, Les Niles and Pete Unger

The Grande Prairie seniors slow pitch baseball team. Back row L-R: ?, Otto Schadeck, Walter McAllister, Ken Nelson, Hugh Ritz, Eldon Shail, Calvin Canning. Front row – Charlie Turner, Les Miles, Al Peterson, Simon Haakstad, Don Matlock, Ray Peterson

Seniors hockey team for Grande Prairie: Clem Dufresne, Dave Boyd, Ron Hemmingway, Murney Nellis, Bob Greenham, Gary Nellis, Ken White, Greg Remple, D’Arcy DonaldFront row: Charlie Turner, Pat Gochie, Const. Smith, Guy Spencer, Roger Mestinsek, Gerry Campbell

Charlie Turner in a Grande Prairie hockey jersey.

A group of seniors ready for the Alberta Seniors Games.

The Grande Prairie Oldtimers’ Hockey Team at the National Cup. ______ D’Arcy Donald, Ken Sargent, Ron Hemmingway, Ken White, Guy Spencer, Murney Nellis, Gary Nellis, _______ Const. SmithFront: Gerry Campbell, Charlie Turner, Dale Gaume, Pat Gouchie, Roger Mestinsek, Dave Boyd, Greg Remple.

The Legends of hockey honored the following people – Roy Peterson, Leo Auger, Duke Edmundson (accepting was brother Brian, Max Henning, Charlie Turner (accepting was wife Gwen), Roy Borstad, Pete Wright (accepting was wife Elvie), Ken Head (accepting was son Gord) and Johnny Macdonald (accepting was Lila-May Plontke. The photo is of people holding the awards given.

Charles Thomas McLinden Turner in his World War I uniform, his wife Jeanne Dubois, and one of their children as an infant.

Jeanne Dubois’ passport photo.

Jeanne (Dubois) Turner’s passport picture.

The lines of tents at Sarcee Camp.

A drivers permit photo for Charles T.M. Turner.

A passport photo of Charles T. M. Turner.

A passport photo of Jeanne Turner.

Two rows of men dressed in suits waiting for the arrival of a train.

Charles and Jeanne Turner on their golden wedding anniversary.

Four Canadian soldiers pose for a portrait.

A group portrait of soldiers at Sarcee camp.

A portrait of a soldier with an overcoat and cane. The front is signed “Cheerfully Yours, ‘Henry’ 1-6-16”

A soldier wearing horse-riding uniform, signed A. Delacombe. Possibly Lt. Arthur St. Aubrey Delacombe, who served in the Canadian Army Service Corps, as did Charles T. M. Turner, and who was the only soldier with that surname in the Canadian Army during World War I.

Two soldiers from the Canadian Army pose for a portrait.

A studio photograph of a soldier smoking a cigarette.

A studio photograph of twelve soldiers. The soldier seated third from left is likely Charles Turner.

Two soldiers pose with a tent in the background.