Summary information
| Repository: | South Peace Regional Archives |
| Title: | Isabelle Hulet collection |
| Reference code: | 0154 |
| Date: | 1935-1950 (date of creation) |
| Physical description: | 20 photographs |
| Dates of creation, revision and deletion: | Added to new database May 2023 – TD |
Administrative history / Biographical sketch
Isabelle’s father, Bill Palmer came to Wembley from Manitoba, in 1928. Over the years he worked as an agent for B.A. Oil, International Harvester, and was manager for the livestock yards and for the dairy. Isabelle’s mother, Gladys Ione Simpson (nee Fisher) came to the country in the early 1930s with her daughter, Ella, to be a housekeeper for Bill Moss. Bill Palmer and Gladys were married shortly after. They had two children: Isabelle (Babs) in 1933, and Billie in 1939. Ella married Herb Gitzel and they had two boys: Preston and Van. Isabelle married Lewis Hulet in 1951. They have four children. Bill Palmer died in 1949 and Gladys died in 1965.
Custodial history
The records were donated to the Grande Prairie Archives by Isabelle Hulet in 2003.
Scope and content
The fonds consists of copies of 20 photographs of a 1937 trip through the Monkman Pass area including Kinuso Falls and the Wembley main street fire, ca. 1950
Notes
Title notes
- Source of title proper: Title of fonds based on contents.
Access points
- Graphic material – photograph (documentary form)
Series descriptions
| Reference code | Title | Dates | Physical description |
| 2003.51.01 | Item – Main Street Wembley | ca. 1950 | 1 photograph : b&w ; 4 x 6 in. |
| Scope and content:
Copy of a photograph showing the Pool Hall, Bill Palmer’s Shop (Dress & International Harvester), Besset’s Meat Market, Nick Dzaman Garage, (right) Mr. Bunyon’s Hardware |
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| 2003.51.02-07 | Item – Main Street Wembley Burning | ca. 1950 | 6 photographs : b&w ; 4 x 6 in. |
| Scope and content:
Copies of photographs showing Wembley’s main street burned from the pool hall down one block. |
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| 2003.51.08 | Item – Monkman Pass | ca. 1950 | 1 photograph : b&w ; 4 x 6 in. |
| Scope and content:
Copy of a photograph showing (l-r) unknown, Bill Palmer, Mr. Kranz on the Monkman Pass. |
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| 2003.51.09 | Item – Small Falls near Monkman Route | 1937 | 1 photograph : b&w ; 4 x 6 in. |
| Scope and content:
Copy of a photograph showing two men standing by fallen timber near a small waterfall. |
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| 2003.51.10 | Item – Kinuso Falls | 1937 | 1 photograph : b&w ; 4 x 6 in. |
| Scope and content:
Copy of a photograph showing Mrs. Trelle at Kinuso Falls. |
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| 2003.51.11 | Item – Wembley Café | ca. 1935 | 1 photograph : b&w ; 4 x 6 in. |
| Scope and content:
Copy of a photograph showing Wong’s Café and Rooms, Wembley |
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| 2003.51.12 | Item – Kinuso Falls | 1937 | 1 photograph : b&w ; 4 x 6 in. |
| Scope and content:
Copy of a photograph showing Kinuso Falls |
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| 2003.51.13 | Item – Bob Krantz and Bernice Trelle at Kinuso Falls | 1937 | 1 photograph : b&w ; 4 x 6 in. |
| Scope and content:
Copy of a photograph showing Bob Krantz and Bernice Trelle at Kinuso Falls. |
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| 2003.51.14 | Item – Main Street, Grande Prairie | ca. 1940 | 1 photograph : b&w ; 4 x 6 in. |
| Scope and content:
Copy of a photograph showing cars angle parked along Richmond Ave. 100 St. |
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| 2003.51.15 | Item – Richmond Hill Golf Clubhouse | ca. 1940 | 1 photograph : b&w ; 4 x 6 in. |
| Scope and content:
Copy of a photograph showing the newly built Richmond Hill Golf Clubhouse |
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| 2003.51.16 | Item – Hunting Expedition | 1937 | 1 photograph : b&w ; 4 x 6 in. |
| Scope and content:
Copy of a photograph showing Mr. Bunyon’s car loaded with waterfowl, success of the hunt. |
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| 2003.51.17 | Item – Dry Murray River Bed | 1937 | 1 photograph : b&w ; 4 x 6 in. |
| Scope and content:
Copy of a photograph showing Monkman Pass adventurers beside their truck parked on dry Murray River bed. |
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| 2003.51.18 | Item – Mountain Scene Near Wembley | 1937 | 1 photograph : b&w ; 4 x 7 in. |
| Scope and content:
Copy of a postcard showing Carl Brooks, guide and outfitter, alongside horses and with a view of the Rockies in the background |
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| 2003.51.19 | Item – A Hunting Party Along the Alaska Highway Near Wembley | 1937 | 1 photograph : b&w ; 4 x 6 in. |
| Scope and content:
Copy of a postcard showing Carl Brooks and his hunting team displaying hides and game trophies |
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| 2003.51.20 | Item – Peace River Bridge at Taylor, B.C. | 1942 | 1 photograph : colour ; 4 x 6 in. |
| Scope and content:
Copy of a photograph showing the newly built Taylor Bridge over the Peace River on the Alaska Highway |
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