Fonds 339 Albright United Church Women’s Aid fonds

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Summary information

Administrative history / Biographical sketch

The Albright United Church Women’s Aid group was already conducting business according to financial records in 1934. They were a group to be distinguished from an earlier Albright ladies group who were the original settlers wives and were from the west side – near the Gimli area. Meetings had a strong devotional content and activities of the group included visiting the sick, contributing to the women’s Missionary Society, and also supporting the war effort through knitting, giving up war stamps, buying War Saving Certificates, making an Honor Roll quilt, and contributions to the Red Cross. They also raised money to be used to help pay the minister and support the upkeep of the manse and hall (which was also used as the church) through chicken suppers, ball tournaments, white elephant sales, bazaars, teas, and picnics. They had a Flower Committee and a Baby Band Committee. In the early 1950s, they contributed to the Sunday School, the minister’s salary, and the Hythe Rest Room. In July 1953, a motion was passed that they disband and form a Community Club.

Custodial history

These records were originally donated to the South Peace Centennial Museum in Beaverlodge and were transferred to the South Peace Regional Archives by Lori Dalgleish in November 2008.

Scope and content

The fonds consists of minutes from 1941-1953, financial records from 1935-1953, correspondence from 1949-1977 and printed material from associated organizations and unused greeting cards.

Notes

Title notes

• Source of title proper: Title of fonds based on contents.

Access points

• Textual record (documentary form)
• Women (subject)
• Organizations* (subject)
• Religion (subject)