Fonds 039 Bert & Miriam Tieman fonds - South Peace Regional Archives

1939-1985. — 6.5 cm of textual records. — 146 photographs. — 35 artistic drawings. — 624 postcards. — 9 video recordings.

Biographical Sketch

Bernard John Tieman was born in Delfts, Holland in 1898. At the age of 21 he immigrated to High River, Alberta. The year was 1920 and the trip was made by ship. On board he met Miriam Hutchinson, who had been born in England in 1898 and was also immigrating to Canada. The couple were married in Calgary in 1926.

In 1927, the Tiemans came to the Peace Country. They filed on NE 31-74-7 north of Buffalo Lake, and farmed there until 1946, when they moved to Grande Prairie. Miriam Tieman was a long-time member of the Alberta Women’s Institute, and became involved with the Imperial Order of the Daughters of the Empire soon after their arrival in Buffalo Lake. In Grande Prairie, she assisted the first teacher at the Peace School of Hope when it opened in 1955. Bert worked as a carpenter.

The Tieman’s were very active in the community. They attended Christ Church Anglican, where Bert handcrafted the pews, the tables and the Bishop’s Chair in the old church. They served as volunteers for the Peace School of Hope, where Bert taught woodworking and served on the board, while Miriam’s group of the Women’s Institute sewed all the curtains and quilts. Barrydale House, the dorm for handicapped children which opened in 1960, was named after Barry Ferguson and Dale McQuaig, two handicapped boys from outside of Grande Prairie who had lived with the Tieman’s a number of years. Swan Industries, a woodworking shop for the handicapped which Bert also supported, opened in 1973. Bert & Miriam were also involved with the Drama Festival, Bert as actor and stage manager, and Miriam in the cast or designing and sewing costumes. Later, Bert served as president of the Museum Board for some years. It was due to his persistence that Tieman Road was opened as an access to the museum.

In 1952, Bert was elected to Town Council, a position he maintained for 11 years. He was a councilman when Grande Prairie became a city in 1958.

Bert’s many interests included woodworking crafts, theatre and art. He was also an amateur paleontologist, with a self-taught knowledge of fossils. His greatest discovery was a fossilized pike fish, which after examination by University of Alberta professor Dr. Mark Wilson, was given the name “Esox Tiemani.”

Bert & Miriam’s only child died as an infant. Miriam passed away in Nov. 21, 1979. Bert passed away on September 20, 1984. Because they had no family in Canada, the Tieman Estate was willed to the Grande Prairie Museum.

Custodial History

Records were bequeathed to the Grande Prairie Museum along with the entirety of the Tieman estate. Grande Prairie Regional Archives assumed responsibility for the archival portion in 2000. An accrual of paper records in 2011 was donated by William H. Rollans, Edmonton, executor for Mr. Tieman’s estate.

Scope and Content

The fonds consists of some personal papers of Bert and Miriam Tieman; a folder of unframed pencil sketches and paintings; a large photograph and postcard collection, including personal photographs of the Tiemans and their homes; films of their life and activities; and documents relating to their hobbies and their volunteer work with the South Peace Operatic Society, the Grande Prairie & District Association of the Mentally Handicapped, the Town of Grande Prairie when Bert was Alderman, and the Grande Prairie Museum. Also included is a handwritten “Handbook for Wireless Telegraph Operators” c. 1920. An accrual includes birth certificates for Bert and Miriam, a marriage certificate and records of Bert’s including a typing certificate (1914), a military draft certificate (1917), a Lay Minister’s License (1981), City of Grande Prairie Alderman card, a news clipping showing Bert donating his personal art collection to the Prairie Art Gallery, a thank you letter for service on the Grande Prairie Health Unit Board, a page of Bert Tieman Woodworking letterhead and a memorial card.

Notes

Title based on the contents of the series.
Accession numbers 994.17, 985.1-.3, and 2011.70.
Some original documents are housed in the memorial to Bert & Miriam in the Grande Prairie Museum. Many artefacts from Bert’s fossil collection, his artwork and the Tieman Estate are in the Grande Prairie Museum collection.

Restrictions: A portion of this fonds is restricted due to privacy concerns. Please speak to the archivist for more information.

This fonds has been identified as having Indigenous related content. Researchers may encounter language that is outdated and offensive. To learn more about Indigenous records at the South Peace Regional Archives please see our guide.

Table of Contents</h3

Series 039.01	Personal Papers, Photographs, and Film
Series 039.02	Personal Hobbies
Series 039.03	Grande Prairie Association for the Mentally Handicapped
Series 039.04	Grande Prairie Museum

Series 039.01

Personal Papers, Photographs, and Film. — 1895-1985. — 246 photographs. — 9 video recordings.

The series consists of records relating to Bert & Miriam’s personal lives, including a 1911 certificate for first communion for Bert in Delft, Holland; the 1946 building permit for their Grande Prairie home and its final appraisal in 1985; memorial documents; miscellaneous bills and receipts; news clippings; travel documents and diary; photographs which cover the period of the Tieman’s lives in Canada; and 10 reels of 8mm and Super 8mm film. The photographs are as diverse as the interests of the Tieman’s: family and friends, travel, Peace School of Hope, Christ Church Anglican, Grande Prairie Museum and Theatre Productions. The films document various aspects of the Tiemans’ life including their 50th wedding anniversary, travel, local parades and events, local museums, house demolition, and Marilyn Turner’s wedding. An accrual includes birth certificates for Bert and Miriam, a marriage certificate, and records of Bert’s including a typing certificate (1914), a military draft certificate (1917), a Lay Minister’s License (1981), City of Grande Prairie Alderman card, a news clippping showing Bert donating his personal art collection to the Prairie Art Gallery, a thank you letter for service on the Grande Prairie Health Unit Board, a page of Bert Tieman Woodworking letterhead and a memorial card.

Tieman Road, 1982
1 photograph; colour; 4 x 6 in.
Pans and Fred Tieman standing by Richmond Avenue in Grande Prairie.
Location: 0039.01.001

“G.P.’s First City Fathers”, 1982
1 photograph; colour; 4 x 6 in.
A plaque commemorating the opening of the city hall in Grande Prairie in 1962.
Location: 0039.01.002

Grande Prairie Pioneer Museum, 1982
1 photograph; colour; 4 x 6 in.
“Antique cluster huddled snugly together.”
Location: 0039.01.003

Grande Priaire Regional College, 1982
1 photograph; colour; 4 x 6 in.
“Curious curvy thinktank.”
Location: 0039.01.004

Bear Creek Dam, 1982
1 photograph; colour; 4 x 6 in.
“Grande Prairie’s Pit-falls.”
Location: 0039.01.005

“Fishy Business”, 1982
1 photograph; colour; 4 x 6 in.
A fossil of a prehistoric fish with a smaller fish in its stomach.
Location: 0039.01.006

Farm Tractor, 1982
1 photograph; colour; 4 x 6 in.
Fred Tieman by farm tractor. The back of the photo reads: “Signature hunting by tenacious fan.”
Location: 0039.01.007

Bridge, 1982
1 photograph; colour; 4 x 6 in.
The back of the photograph reads: “It still is, where Bill is, you’ll see Phyllis.”
Location: 0039.01.008

Picnicing, 1982
1 photograph; colour; 5 x 7 in.
The back of the photograph reads: “Terrific to pick Nick joining the picnic, near the Simmonette, where our feet got wet.”
Location: 0039.01.009

Peace River Bridge, 1982
1 photograph; colour; 4 x 6 in.
“No bridge over troubled water.”
Location: 0039.01.010

Peace River Bridge, 1982
1 photograph; colour; 4 x 6 in.
The bridge over the Peace River. The back of the photograph reads: “Even like this picture myself.”
Location: 0039.01.011

St. Charles Mission at Dunvegan, 1982
1 photograph; colour; 4 x 6 in.
The St. Charles Mission at Dunvegan. The back of the photograph reads: “Outdoor poker O.K.?”
Location: 0039.01.012

St. Charles Mission Altarpiece, 1982
1 photograph; colour; 4 x 6 in.
The altarpiece in the St. Charles Mission. The back of the photograph reads: “Whitsun Light seems to reflect from altarpiece.”
Location: 0039.01.013

“Beautiful Believer’s Building”, 1982
1 photograph; colour; 4 x 6 in.
Building at the St. Charles Mission at Dunvegan.
Location: 0039.01.014

St. Charles Mission Plaque, 1982
1 photograph; colour; 4 x 6 in.
Plaque at the St. Charles Mission.
Location: 0039.01.015

St. Charles Mission at Dunvegan, 1982
1 photograph; colour; 4 x 6 in.
St. Charles Mission viewed from the Peace River at Dunvegan. The back of the photograph reads: “Worthwhile waterscape of White man’s wigwam.”
Location: 0039.01.016

“Mackey’s Corner”, 1982
1 photograph; colour; 5 x 7 in.
Outdoor get together with friends.
Location: 0039.01.017

“Camp Lloyd’s Scenery”, 1982
1 photograph; colour; 5 x 7 in.
Various outbuildings and farm equipment in a field.
Location: 0039.01.018

Log Cabin, 1982
1 photograph; colour; 4 x 6 in.
The back of the photograph reads: “Olley country residence.”
Location: 0039.01.019

Log Barn, 1982
1 photograph; colour; 4 x 6 in.
The back of the photograph reads: “picturesque homestead remnant.”
Location: 0039.01.020

Cooking Hotdogs, 1982
1 photograph; colour; 5 x 7 in.
The back of the photo reads: “McDonald’s H.Q. memo: Top heavy branch operation due to excessive supervision over dog heating personel.”
Location: 0039.01.021

Tieman and Friend, 1982
1 photograph; colour; 5 x 7 in.
The back of the photo reads: “Bilateral agricultural top at Camp Lloyd.”
Location: 0039.01.022

“Rusty Rusticity”, 1982
1 photograph; colour; 5 x 7 in.
Tieman with farm machinery.
Location: 0039.01.023

Tieman and Tractor, 1982
1 photograph; colour; 5 x 7 in.
The back of the photograph reads: “Hell, trailer’s got a flat.”
Location: 0039.01.024

Farm Machinery, 1982
1 photograph; colour; 5 x 7 in.
The back of the photo reads: “Feels allright, not much tread left though.”
Location: 0039.01.025

“Lunchbreak West of Chetwind”, 1982
1 photograph; colour; 5 x 7 in.
Tieman standing at the doorway of the trailer.
Location: 0039.01.026

“Mysterious Rocky Status”, 1982
1 photograph; colour; 4 x 6 in.
Road sign reads “Mt. LeMoray” on a Northern B.C. highway.
Location: 0039.01.027

“Pine River Country”, 1982
1 photograph; colour; 4 x 6 in.
A river and some mountains.
Location: 0039.01.028

“Pine River Country”, 1982
1 photograph; colour; 4 x 6 in.
A river and some mountains.
Location: 0039.01.029

“Favourite Overnight Stop of the Tieman Family”, 1982
1 photograph; colour; 5 x 7 in.
The Tieman’s sitting outside of a log cabin.
Location: 0039.01.031

“Doggone Dogged Doggie”, 1982
1 photograph; colour; 5 x 7 in.
The Tieman’s and dog in the log cabin dorrway.
Location: 0039.01.032

“The Rake’s Lake”, 1982
1 photograph; colour; 4 x 6 in.
View from the lake’s dock looking out on the mountains.
Location: 0039.01.033

Pans, Bert, Case and Dog, 1982
1 photograph; colour; 5 x 7 in.
“First Dog and Pans”
Location: 0039.01.034

Bert and Case, 1982
1 photograph; colour; 5 x 7 in.
“Then Bert and Case”
Location: 0039.01.035

Log Cabin, 1982
1 photograph; colour; 5 x 7 in.
“All vanished suddenly into space”
Location: 0039.01.036

Log Cabin, 1982
1 photograph; colour; 4 x 6 in.
The back of the photograph reads: “Slept like a log in this cabin.”
Location: 0039.01.037

The End of the Fortnight, 1982
1 photograph; colour; 4 x 6 in.
The Tieman house. The back of the photograph reads: “Trashcan placed along the curbside, it’s Thursday end of fortnight.”
Location: 0039.01.038

Sunset, 1982
1 photograph; colour; 5 x 7 in.
Sunset from the air.
Location: 0039.01.039

Banks of a River, 1980 c.
1 photograph; colour; 4 x 6 in.
Banks of a river.
Location: 0039.01.040

Balloons, 1980 c.
1 photograph; colour; 4 x 6 in.
Hot-air balloons preparing to lift off at Grande Prairie’s Muskoseepi Park.
Location: 0039.01.041

Tieman Collection, 1980 c.
5 photograph; colour; 4 x 4 in.
Photographs of the Tieman house, garden and pet cats.
Location: 0039.01.042-046

Monument, 1980 c.
1 photograph; colour; 4 x 6 in.
A plaque.
Location: 0039.01.047

Pans and Fred Tieman, 1980 c.
1 photograph; colour; 4 x 6 in.
Pans and Fred Tieman by a monument.
Location: 0039.01.048

Pans and Fred Tieman, 1980 c.
1 photograph; colour; 4 x 6 in.
The Tiemans at a visitor’s centre.
Location: 0039.01.049

Community Map, 1980 c.
1 photograph; colour; 4 x 6 in.
Community map.
Location: 0039.01.050

Anglican Church, 1980 c.
1 photograph; colour; 4 x 6 in.
Anglican Church of Canada in Grande Prairie.
Location: 0039.01.051

Aerial View of a City, 1980 c.
1 photograph; colour; 4 x 6 in.
A city viewed from the air.
Location: 0039.01.052

River, 1980 c.
1 photograph; colour; 4 x 6 in.
Location: 0039.01.053

Tieman Photographs, 1980 c.
3 photographs; colour; 4 x 4 in.
Location: 0039.01.054-056

Fire Hall, 1980 c.
1 photograph; colour; 4 x 6 in.
A replica of the Grande Prairie firehall at the Grande Prairie Pioneer Museum.
Location: 0039.01.057

Tieman Home in Grande Prairie, 1939-1985
1 photograph; colour; 4 x 4 in.
Bert & Miriam Tieman’s home in Grande Prairie at 10316-107 Avenue.
Location: 0039.01.058

Bert & Miriam Tieman Photographs, 1939-1985
247 photograph; ;
FLAGGED–THESE NUMBERS DO NOT MATCH ANY IN THE COLLECTION
Location: 0039.01.058-246

Bert Tieman Memorial Photograph, 1939-1985
1 photograph; colour; 8 x 10 in.
Photograph of Bert Tieman used at his funeral and on the memorial card. The note on the back says, “Bert John Marie Tieman born Delfts Holland Oct 18th, 1898, died Sept 20th 1984.”
Location: 0039.01.059

Unidentified Personal Photographs, [1970]
45 photographs; b & w; assorted sizes
Collection of unidentified photographs of family and friends.
Location: 1985.02.002-046

The Student Prince, [1970]
1 photograph; b & w; 5 x 7
Bert Tieman as a member of the cast in ‘The Student Prince’.
Location: 1985.02.102.047

Tieman Photograph collection, n.d.
52 photographs; b & w; colour; assorted sizes
Unidentified photographs from the Bert and Miriam Tieman fonds accessioned by the Grande Prairie Museum in 1985 after the Tieman estate was donated to the museum.
Location: 1985.02.102.048-099

Little Theatre Production, [1970]
1 photograph; colour; 3 x 5
Bert Tieman in a little theatre production in Grande Prairie.
Location: 1985.02.102.100

Tieman Photograph collection, n.d.
30 photographs; postcards; b & w ; colour; assorted sizes
Unidentified photographs and postcards from the Bert and Miriam Tieman fonds accessioned by the Grande Prairie Museum in 1985 after the Tieman estate was donated to the museum.
Location: 1985.02.216 B-LL

Tieman Photograph collection, [1970]
122 photographs; b & w; colour; assorted sizes
Unidentified photographs from the Bert and Miriam Tieman fonds accessioned by the Grande Prairie Museum in 1985 after the Tieman estate was donated to the museum.
Location: 1985.02.217.001-122

[Two People Posing with Totem Pole], [197-]
1 photograph; colour; 3.5 x 3.5 in.
Image shows two people posing beside a totem pole with mountains in the background. The back of the photo says “Jasper & [Juli?].”
Location: 1985.02.217.012

[Friendship Centre Float], 1970
1 photograph; colour; 3 x 3 in.
Image shows a Grande Prairie Friendship Centre parade float. The float has a tipi on it and people wearing regalia. The caption on the back of the photograph says “Parade 1970”.
Location: 1985.02.217.054

[Two Children Looking at Model Wagon], [197-]
1 photograph; colour; 5 x 3.5 in.
Image shows two children dressed in Indigenous style costume, staring at a model wagon. Behind them appears to be a tipi. The back of the photograph says “Tos and I finished the car you send him. Here you see the Indians before here “wig-wam” looking to the strange car of the white peoples!”
Location: 1985.02.217.082

[Blackfeet Cree Battle History Sign], 1977
1 photograph; colour; 4 x 4 in.
Image shows a woman standing beside a Province of Alberta historical sign that says “Blackfeet Cree Battle” The sign then has text telling about a battle in 1870 between the two groups. Back of photo says “Lethbridge ’77”
Location: 1985.02.217.087

[Man Beside Totem Pole], 1977
1 photograph; b & w; 3 x 4 in.
Image shows a man, likely Bert Tieman, standing next to a totem pole in an undisclosed location.
Location: 1985.02.217.101

[Totem Poles], 1977
1 photograph; colour; 2 x 4 in.
Image shows several totem poles in the wilderness. The side of a school bus and several people are visible in the lower left. Image was taken at an unknown location.
Location: 1985.02.217.222L

Totem Pole Jasper, [197-]
1 photograph; b & w; 2 x 4 in.
Image shows a totem pole surrounded by a short fence in Jasper. The title is taken from the back of the photograph.
Location: 1985.02.217.223R

Uncle Bert Art Lesson, August 1979
1 photograph; colour; 4 x 6 in.
Image shows Bert Tieman watching three children drawing. The children appear to be Indigenous. The title is taken from the back of the photograph.
Location: 1985.02.217.224V

Uncle Bert and Robert, August 1979
1 photograph; colour; 4 x 6 in.
Image shows Bert Tieman working on what appears to be a woodworking project in a workshop with a child. The title is taken from the back of the photograph.
Location: 1985.02.217.224W

On a Walk Near Timmins, 1974
1 photograph; colour; 3 x 5 in.
Unidentified couple with two young children. Note on the back says, “September 1974, On a walk near Timmins, Ontario”.
Location: 1985.02.220

Grande Prairie Town Council, 1953
1 photograph; b & w; 4.5 x 6.5
The members of the 1953 Town Council at City Hall: Bert Tieman, George Didow, Art Whitlock, R. Norton, G. Repka, Jack MacKay and Bob Millar.
Location: 1985.02.221

Tieman Photograph collection, n.d.
26 photographs; b & w ; colour; assorted sizes
Unidentified photographs from the Bert and Miriam Tieman fonds accessioned by the Grande Prairie Museum in 1985 after the Tieman estate was donated to the museum.
Location: 1985.02.221 A-Z

Homesteading in Buffalo Lakes, 1930
1 photograph; b & w; 3 x 5
Miriam Tieman with a team of horses (Dolly and Dan) on the Tieman farm at Buffalo Lake in 1930.
Location: 1985.02.221-I

Opening of Swan Industries, 1970 c.
1 photograph; b & w; 5 x 7
Mayor Elmer Borstad cutting the ribbon for the opening of Swan Industries. He is assisted by Councilor Bert Tieman and director, Mrs. Liggett.
Location: 1985.02.223

Tieman Photograph collection, n.d.
24 photographs; b & w; assorted sizes
Unidentified photographs from the Bert and Miriam Tieman fonds accessioned by the Grande Prairie Museum in 1985 after the Tieman estate was donated to the museum.
Location: 1985.02.223 C-Z

Snowshoeing, [1930]
1 photograph; b & w; 2 x 3
Miriam Tieman snowshoeing at the Tieman farm at Buffalo Lakes.
Location: 1985.02.223-S

Hauling Firewood, [1930]
1 photograph; b & w; 2 x 3
Bert Tieman with a load of firewood on the Tieman farm at Buffalo Lakes.
Location: 1985.02.223-U

Family Outside Christ Church Anglican, 1948
1 photograph; b & w; 3 x 5
Family group in front of Christ Church Anglican in Grande Prairie.
Location: 1985.02.225-K

Christ Church Anglican, [1970]
1 photograph; colour; 5 x 7
Interior of Christ Church Anglican, Grande Prairie.
Location: 1985.02.226-E

Paleontological Finds, [1970]
4 photographs; b & w; assorted sizes
Four photographs of dinosaur and other bones found in-situ.
Location: 1985.02.226-F-I

The Flying Dutchman, [1970]
1 photograph; b & w; 5 x 7
Bert Tieman, the Flying Dutchman, in an automobile race.
Location: 1985.02.238

Celebration of the Royal Silver Jubilee, 1920 c.
3 postcards; b & w; 3 x 5
Three views of the Celebrating 25 years of the reign of King George V and Queen Mary with a compilation of the period’s major events [including a reference to, and several shots of, mining and miners] and coverage of the Jubilee Day [May 6th 1935] procession from Buckingham Palace to St. Paul’s Cathedral.Celebrating 25 years of the reign of King George V and Queen Mary with a compilation of the period’s major events [including a reference to, and several shots of, mining and miners] and coverage of the Jubilee Day [May 6th 1935] procession from Buckingham Palace to St. Paul’s Cathedral.elebrating 25 years of the reign of King George V and Queen Mary with a compilation of the period’s major events [including a reference to, and several shots of, mining and miners] and coverage of the Jubilee Day [May 6th 1935] procession from Buckingham Palace to St. Paul’s Cathedral.Jubilee Day (May 6, 1935) procession from Buckingham Palace to St. Paul’s Cathedral celebrating 25 year reign of King George V and Queen Mary.
Location: 1985.02.247wxy

Harvest Time, [ca. 1920]
1 glass negative; b & w; 2.5 x 3.5 in.
An unidentified farmer harvests oats with a binder.
Location: 1985.03.020A

Farm Family, [ca. 1920]
1 glass negative; b & w; 2.5 x 3.5 in.
An unidentified family in front of their home.
Location: 1985.03.020B

Oat Crop, [ca. 1920]
1 glass negative; b & w; 2.5 x 3. 5 in.
An unidentified farmer with his oat crop.
Location: 1985.03.020C

Provincial Court House, Grande Prairie, 1965 c.
1 postcard; colour; 3 x 5
The provincial courthouse at Grande Priarie with well-maintained lawns and flower beds.
Location: 1985.03.104O

Memorial Park, Grande Prairie, 1960 c.
1 postcard; colour; 3 x 5
War Cenotaph in Memorial Park (later re-named Jubilee Park), with Grande Prairie High School in the background.
Location: 1985.03.104S

Conveyor Belt at Hudson Hope Dam, 1970 c.
1 postcard; colour; 3 x 5
The world’s longest single flight conveyor supplies earth fill for the Hudson Hope Dam from a mountain 4 miles from the dam site.
Location: 1985.03.105Q

Plywood Factory, Grande Prairie, 1965 c.
1 postcard; b & w; 3 x 5
Northern Plywood Ltd. plant, one of two of its kind in Alberta, manufactures plywood from spruce and poplar and ships it to markets across Canada.
Location: 1985.03.106AA

Suspension Bridge Over the Peace River, 1970 c.
1 postcard; colour; 3 x 5
Suspension Bridge over the Peace River downstream from the giant B.C. Hydro’s electric power development, linking the John Hart Highway with Hudson’s Hope, the W.A.C. Bennet dam and the Alaska Highway.
Location: 1985.03.109Q

Tracks of the Dinosaur, 1970 c.
1 postcard; colour; 3 x 5
Fossilized dinosaur tracks at Portage Mountain Dam site on the Peace River were uncovered by workmen while building the dam.
Location: 1985.03.112A

Miriam Tieman, [1925]
1 photograph; b & w; 3 x 6
Portrait of Miriam Tieman about the time of her marriage.
Location: 1985.03.135

Bert Tieman, [1925]
1 photograph; b & w; 3 x 6
Portrait of Bert Tieman about the time of his marriage.
Location: 1985.03.136

Bert Tieman, [1925]
; ;
Bert and Miriam Tieman celebrating their anniversary.
Location: 1985.03.137

The newly constructed Jubilee Auditorium in Edmonton, AB., 1960
1 postcard; colour; 3 x 5
Postcard of the Jubilee Auditorium with the Union Jack flying in front.
Location: 1985.03.142

Hudson Hope Bridge, 1970 c.
1 postcard; colour; 3 x 5
The Hudson Hope Bridge over the Peace River is on one of the main highways going into the Peace Power Damsite at Portage Mountain, B.C.
Location: 1985.03.54BB

Aerial View of Grande Prairie, 1975 c.
1 postcard; colour; 4 x 6
Aerial view of Alberta’s most northerly city… showing a blend of the old established business district with the ever growing modern office complexes.
Location: 1985.03.54G

Kakwa Falls, Alberta, 1975 c.
1 postcard; colour; 4 x 6
Aerial view of Kakwa Falls on the Kakwa River located 150 km south-west of the City of Grande Prairie.
Location: 1985.03.54P

Statue of Twelve Foot Davis, Peace River, 1970 c.
1 postcard; colour; 4 x 6
“Twelve Foot Davis’ is a legend in the Peace Country. He derived the name from finding gold on a twelve foot strip between two claims.
Location: 1985.03.54PP

Aerial View of Grande Prairie, 1975 c.
1 postcard; colour; 4 x 6
Aerial view of Grande Prairie from the north-west with the Avondale area in the foreground.
Location: 1985.03.54Q

Aerial View of Grande Prairie, 1975 c.
1 postcard; colour; 4 x 6
Aerial view of Grande Prairie’s Bear Creek valley and residential districts from centre to north-west.
Location: 1985.03.54R

Dunvegan Mission, 1970 c.
1 postcard; colour; 3 x 5
Dunvegan Roman Catholic Mission, one of the earliest in the Peace River Country, was established in 1985. It has been restored and draws thousands of visitors annually.
Location: 1985.03.54X

Grande Prairie, Alberta, 1932
1 photograph; b & w; 8 x 18
A view of Grande Prairie, looking northeast from 97th avenue and 101 Street.
Location: 1985.03.81

Unidentified woman and child, n.d.
1 photograph; b & w; 5 x 7
Unidentified woman and child sitting in a rocking chair in a snowy field.
Location: 1985.63.5c

Bert Tieman with Barry Ferguson, [1970]
1 photograph; b & w; 3 x 3
Bert Tieman at home with foster child Barry Ferguson.
Location: 1994.17.01

Miriam Tieman in Her Home, [1980]
1 photograph; b & w; 3 x 3
Miriam Tieman in the living room of the Tieman’s Grande Prairie home.
Location: 1994.17.02

Bert and Miriam Tieman at Buffalo Lakes, [1930]
1 photograph; b & w; 3 x 5
Bert and Miriam Tieman unloading bundles into the thresher on the Buffalo Lakes farm.
Location: 1994.17.03

Miriam Tieman at Buffalo Lakes, [1930]
1 photograph; b & w; 3 x 5
Miriam Tieman with bundles of grain on the farm at Buffalo Lakes.
Location: 1994.17.04

Miriam Tieman at Buffalo Lakes, [1930]
1 photograph; negative; b & w; 3 x 5 in.
Bert Tieman with his antique car and a “Just Married” sign on the back.
Location: 1994.17.05

Buffalo Lakes General Store, ca. 1950
1 photograph; b & w; 3.1 x 4.8 in.
People outside of the Buffalo Lakes General Store in Buffalo Lakes, Alberta.
Location: 1994.17.06

Bert Tieman, Grande Prairie Town Councillor, [1970]
1 photograph; b & w; 3 x 5
Portrait of Bert Tieman, Grande Prairie Town Councillor.
Location: 1994.17.11

Miriam Tieman, [1930]
1 photograph; b & w; 3 x 5
Miriam Tieman in the bedroom of her farm home at Buffalo Lakes.
Location: 1994.17.16

Bert Tieman, [1930]
1 photograph; b & w; 3 x 5
Bert Tieman standing beside a car.
Location: 1994.17.18-A

Miriam Tieman, [1930]
1 photograph; b & w; 3 x 5
Miriam Tieman standing beside a car.
Location: 1994.17.18-B

[Parade, Displays, Hoop Dancing, and Travel], 1973
8 mm film
The film shows a campsite, Dunvegan Bridge, a Grande Prairie parade, a rock exhibition in Edmonton, the Monte Lake Rock Shop, displays at the Provincial Museum of Alberta, a wedding, picnics, Indigenous hoop dancing, a hayride, Skihist Provincial Park, Overlander, various scenery, a cat with a kitten, and snowblowing. The original description and title called Indigenous hoop dancing “native dancing.”
Location: 1985.03.82AView a digitized copy of this item here.

Tieman’s 50th Wedding Anniversary, 1976
8 mm film
The film shows the 1976 celebration of the Bert and Miriam Tieman’s 50th wedding anniversary including the decorations, dinner, guests, cutting the cake, and a gift table.
Location: 1985.03.82BView a digitized copy of this item here.

Travel, Peace River, Dunvegan, and Pipestone, [ca. 1967]
8 mm film
The film shows travels outside of the Peace Country to Summerland and Jasper, a trip to Peace River, a meeting at Dunvegan, and a picnic at Pipestone Creek.
Location: 1985.03.82C

Parades, Picnics, Children, and Travel, [ca. 1970-1971]
8 mm film
The film shows two Grande Prairie parades, various picnics including one with the Piverts and Carneys, and children building a snowman, travel outside the Peace Country to Jasper, Well’s Grey Park, Vernon, Penticton, and Al Oeming’s wildlife farm.
Location: 1985.03.82EView a digitized copy of this item here.

Wedding, Parade, Christmas, and Travel, [ca. 1969]
8 mm film
The film shows Marilyn Turner’s wedding, the Peace River bridge, a picnic, the Alberta Resources Railway Parade in July 1969, Christmas celebrations, and travels outside the Peace Country to Athabasca, Fort McMurray, Jaspter, Hudson’s Hope, Dawson Creek, Montreal, and Edmonton.
Location: 1985.03.82F

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Parade, Teepee Creek Stampede, and Travel, [ca. 1970-1972]
8 mm film
The film shows the Grande Prairie Co-op, the Teepee Creek Stampede, a Grande Prairie parade, and travel outside the Peace Country to Summerland, the Okanagen, the Yellowhead, and the Kootenay.
Location: 1985.03.82GView a digitized copy of this item here.

Beaverlodge Museum, Grande Prairie Museum, and Travel, [ca. 1974]
8 mm film
The film shows the Beaverlodge Museum (South Peace Centennial Museum), Grande Prairie Museum, and travels outside the Peace Country to Helmcken Falls, Dawson Falls, Vernon, Hornby Island, and Hell’s Gate.
Location: 1985.03.82HView a digitized copy of this item here.

Wedding, Outdoor Activities, and Kleskun Hill, [ca. 1965]
8 mm film
The film shows a wedding, kids playing at Kinsmen Park playground in Edmonton, a man standing by a sign, a group playing ball, and a Kleskun Hills picnic including a fossil hunt.
Location: 1985.03.82IView a digitized copy of this item here.

House Demolition and Horse Racing, [ca. 1972]
8 mm film
The film shows birds at a feeder in winter, the duplex on 107 Avenue being demolished, harness racing and judging at the fairgrounds, and flowers.
Location: 1985.03.82JView a digitized copy of this item here.

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Series 039.02

Personal Hobbies. — 1915-1985. — 4 cm of textual records. — 35 artistic drawings. — 624 postcards.

Bert & Miriam Tieman had many interests. They enjoyed travelling and collected a series of postcards from the Peace Country and abroad. Bert’s woodworking hobby was an extension of his carpentry career. He was also an amateur archaeologist of some note; his name is included on a 1985 list of palaeontologists working in Alberta, put out by the Tyrrell Museum in Drumheller. Art was another of Bert’s interests, both as a collector and an artist. Several pieces from his collection were donated to the Prairie Art Gallery, as recorded in the photograph collection. The hand-written telegrapher’s manual was produced about 1920, the same time as Bert & Miriam came to Canada. It contains mostly ship to shore information used for communications rather than war-time activity and mentions the Prince of Wales Ship.

The series consists of records relating to Bert & Miriam’s hobbies and travel photographs. There are 35 pencil and charcoal drawings as well as a large collection of postcards, mostly not dated, which would have been collected by the Tiemans on various holidays or sent to them by friends on holiday.

“Third Drama Festival of the Peace”, 1963
programme
Creator: programme
2 booklets on the Third Drama Festival of the Peace at the Grande Prairie High School Auditorium.
Location: 1985.02.233A

“South Peace Operatic Society presents Sandy Wilson’s ” the boyfriend”, 1900’s
programme
Creator: programme
Program: South Peace Operatic Society presents Sandy Wilson’s ” The Boyfriend” a new musical of the 1900’s
Location: 1985.02.239

“Fourth Drama Festival of the Peace”, Nov., 1963
booklet
Fourth Drama Festival of the Peace at the Grande Prairie High School Auditorium.
Location: 1985.02.234

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Series 039.03

Grande Prairie Association for the Mentally Handicapped. — 1956-1974. — 1 cm of textual records.

The series consists of papers relating to the building of Barrydale House and the Sheltered Workshop. Also included are financial statements, regulations, a list of children recommended for the new dorm, and correspondence relating to the projects. Restrictions: The list of recommended children is restricted due to privacy concerns.

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Series 039.04

Grande Prairie Museum. — 1984-1985. — 1 cm of textual records.

The series consists of a file of correspondence regarding the opening of Tieman Road, the museum’s access from Richmond Avenue, and correspondence and legal documents relating to the donation of the Tieman estate to the Grande Prairie Museum.

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