Summary information
| Repository: | South Peace Regional Archives |
| Title: | Hommy Family fonds |
| Reference code: | 0388 |
| Date: | ca. 1890-1966 (date of creation) |
| Physical description: | 41 photographs |
| Dates of creation, revision and deletion: | Processed by Karen Burgess, February 2010 Added to new database June 2024 – TD |
Administrative history / Biographical sketch
Hans Hommy was born in Vraadal, Telemarken, Norway and immigrated to Minnesota, U.S.A. in 1888. Sidsel Slatte was born in Hol, Halingdul, Norway and immigrated to Minnesota in 1890 where she met Hans. They were married in Crookston, Minnesota and their nine children were born in that state. In 1916, Hans, Sidsel and six of their children arrived in the Peace country to a homestead near Albright, bringing two carloads of effects and animals. The following summer, Lena, Sigrid and Chris joined the family. The six boys all filed on homesteads near their father. They built a three room log home and a barn for their dairy cows. Later a large home was built. The Hommys were known for their hospitality and always welcomed visitors. Mother and father retired to Hythe for their last 17 years. Hans passed away in 1957.
Sigrid taught school in Valhalla Center the first year she was in Canada and married Andrew Johnson in 1918. They had three daughters: Evelyn, Opal, and Viola.
Olaf, a farmer at heart, married Yvonne Gant of Grande Prairie and they had two daughters, Gwen and Dawn. Olaf passed away suddenly in 1964.
Chris farmed and worked as a road construction foreman. He married Svea Anderson and they had sons Wayne, Larry, John, and Franklin. Svea died in 1943 leaving a young family; Chris died in 1959 and young Johnny drowned at age 11. Franklin was adopted by aunt and uncle Lena and Sam Larsen.
Henry Hommy was secretary-treasurer for the Gimle S.D. for 25 years. He married Verna MacDonald of Hythe and they raised three sons and a daughter. Donald was killed in a car accident in 1967; Milton became an electrician in Grande Prairie; Gordon became a bank manager in Fairview; Lorraine (Mrs. Eldon Cage) lived in Beaverlodge.
Lester farmed and worked in the lumber business. He joined the air force during WWII but did not go overseas. He married May Smith of Grande Prairie and they raised four children: Garnet served four year overseas during WWII; Robert lives in Hythe; Clare served 8 years on Hythe Village Council and then served as Hythe’s mayor; Deanna (Mrs. Arthur Lester) lives in Slave Lake. May passed away in 1959 and Lester in 1968.
Sadie attended Camrose Lutheran College in 1921-22 and then worked as a telephone operator in Drumheller and Calgary. She married Claude Taylor of Stoney Plain and they have a daughter, Beth. They have lived in Alaska since 1952.
Alex married Marie Brat, a Norwegian girl, and they had six boys: Wilfred, Carol, Lincoln, Blair, Grant, and Sidney, and two girls: Amy and Janette. Alex suffered from heart trouble and passed away in 1962. Marie sold the farm and moved to Beaverlodge.
Johnny, the youngest of Hans and Sidsel’s children, married Martha Sebastian of Lake Saskatoon and they had five children: Myrna (Mrs. Jerry Truax) nursed in the Hythe Hospital, Mary and Sharon are married and live on Vancouver Island, and their only son was Barry. Johnny was killed while working on the highway south of Hythe in 1955.
Lena was the first teacher at Molde School, where she taught for three years. She married Sam Larsen in 1921.
Custodial history
The records were donated to the South Peace Regional Archives by Milton Hommy in 2009
Scope and content
The fonds consists of 41 photographs covering 3 generations of the Hommy family.
Notes
Title notes
- Source of title proper: Title of fonds based on contents.
Conditions governing use
Items 0388.01.19 through 0388.01.41 were donated as digital copies of varying quality. Not all photographs will be suitable for reproduction.
Access points
- Graphic material – photograph (documentary form)
- Family and personal life* (subject)
- Education (subject)
- Sports, recreation and leisure* (subject)
Series descriptions
| Series 0388.01: Photographs
Date: ca. 1890-1966 (date of creation) Scope and content: The series consists of 41 photographs covering 3 generations of Hommys. Physical description: 41 photographs Access points: • Graphic material – photograph (documentary form) Conditions governing use: Items 0388.01.19 through 0388.01.41 were donated as digital copies of varying quality. Not all photographs will be suitable for reproduction. |
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| File / item list | |||
| Reference code | Title | Dates | Physical description |
| 0388.01.01 | Item – Lorraine Hommy | ca. 1950 | 1 photograph : b&w ; 2 x 3 in. |
| Scope and content:
Lorraine Hommy dressed in oversized boots and gloves. |
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| 0388.01.02 | Item – Martha (Sebastian) Hommy and Barry | [ca. 1950] | 1 photograph : b&w ; 2 x 3 in. |
| Scope and content:
Martha (Sebastian) Hommy with Barry. |
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| 0388.01.03 | Item – Hommy – Larsen Family Members | [ca. 1950] | 1 photograph : b&w ; 2 x 4 in. |
| Scope and content:
Hommy – Larsen Family Members. Back Row L-R: Lena (Hommy) Larsen, Phyllis Larsen, Yvonne (Gant) Hommy. Front: Grandma (Sidsel Slette) Hommy and Grandpa Hans O. Hommy. |
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| 0388.01.04 | Item – Hommy Sisters and Children | n.d. | 1 photograph : b&w ; 3 x 5 in. |
| Scope and content:
The three Hommy Sisters L-R: Sadie (Mrs. Claude Taylor), Sigrid (Mrs. Andrew Johnson), Lena (Mrs. Sam Larsen). Front: L-R Johnson children, Viola, Opal, Evelyn. |
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| 0388.01.05 | Item – Grandpa Hommy with Grandchildren | [ca. 1956] | 1 photograph : b&w ; 3 x 5 in. |
| Scope and content:
H.O. Hommy with Grandchildren: Back L-R: Jeanette Hommy, Donald Hommy, Betty Anne Hommy, Barry Hommy. |
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| 0388.01.06 | Item – Olaf Hommy with Children | [1956] | 1 photograph : b&w ; 2 x 3 in. |
| Scope and content:
“On a Sunday Afternoon, Daddy and I with my little cousins.” L-R: ?, Larry Hommy, Gordon Hommy, Lorraine Hommy, Milton Hommy, Olaf Hommy. |
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| 0388.01.07 | Item – Hommy Park | n.d. | 1 photograph : b&w ; 3 x 5 in. |
| Scope and content:
Hommy Park on the Beaverlodge River where a campsite is now located. |
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| 0388.01.08 | Item – Henry Hommy’s Boys | n.d. | 1 photograph : b&w ; 2 x 3 in. |
| Scope and content:
Henry Hommy’s Boys: L-R: Larry, Gordon, Milton, play with “famous stick with tin can lids – pushed them all over the country.” |
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| 0388.01.09 | Item – Olaf Hommy and His Car The Beaverlodge Studio |
n.d. | 1 photograph : b&w ; 2 x 3 in. |
| Scope and content:
Olaf Hommy standing by his car. |
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| 0388.01.10 | Item – Gimle School Gymnastics Group | 1947 | 1 photograph : b&w ; 4.5 x 3 in. |
| Scope and content:
Gimle School Gymnastics Group, Miss Robson’s silver cup gym class. Top L-R: Jack Hommy, Johnny Hommy. Middle L-R: Dawn Hommy, Phyllis Larsen, Milton Hommy, Gwen Hommy, Dennis Dick. Bottom: L-R: Jack Hersher, Francis Sexton, Wayne Hommy. |
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| 0388.01.11 | Item – Hythe High School Students | [1950] | 1 photograph : b&w ; 2 x 3 in. |
| Scope and content:
A group of five high students from Hythe. |
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| 0388.01.12 | Item – Gwen Hommy | [1950] | 1 photograph : b&w ; 2 x 3 in. |
| Scope and content:
Gwen Hommy, a high student from Hythe participated in an amateur show and captured a special prize for her vocal efforts. |
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| 0388.01.13 | Item – Hythe High School Boys | [1950] | 1 photograph : b&w ; 2 x 3 in. |
| Scope and content:
Three dressed up boys, high students from Hythe, lean up against a car. |
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| 0388.01.14 | Item – Bear Lake Bible Camp Group | 1947 | 1 photograph : b&w ; 2 x 3 in. |
| Scope and content:
A large group of young people pose for a photo in front of the Bear Lake Bible Camp tabernacle. On the building is written, “The Same Lord Over All Is Rich Unto All That Call Upon Him.” |
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| 0388.01.15 | Item – Children in Party Hats Assemble by a Church | 1947 | 1 photograph : b&w ; 2 x 4 in. |
| Scope and content:
A large group of children pose for a photo in front of their church. |
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| 0388.01.16 | Item – Hommy Kids Playing | 1947 | 1 photograph : b&w ; 2 x 4 in. |
| Scope and content:
A group of Hommy children pose for a photo while playing. L-R: ?, Larry Hommy, Lorraine Hommy, Gordon Hommy, Milton Hommy. |
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| 0388.01.17 | Item – Gimle School Gymnastics Group | 1947 | 1 photograph : b&w ; 3 x 5 in. |
| Scope and content:
Gimle School Gymnastics Group, Back L-R: Gwen Hommy, Dawn, /, Dennis Disk, Phullis Larson, Amy Hommy. Bottom Milton Hommy is third from the left. |
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| 0388.01.18 | Item – Train Derailment by Albright | 1947 | 1 photograph : b&w ; 2 x 3 in. |
| Scope and content:
Gimle School children visit a train derailment by Albright. |
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| 0388.01.19 | Item – Hommy Family | 1966 | 1 TIFF : b&w |
| The Hommy family in their home, April 12, 1966. | |||
| 0388.01.20-23 | Item – Larger Hommy Family Groups | 1966 | 4 TIFFs : b&w |
| Scope and content:
A group of Hommys. |
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| 0388.01.24 | Item – Grandma and Grandpa Hommy | ca. 1895 | 1 TIFF : b&w |
| Scope and content:
Grandma and Grandpa Hommy holding Lena and Olaf. |
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| 0388.01.25 | Item – Grandma Hommy and Others in Garden | [ca. 1930] | 1 TIFF : b&w |
| Scope and content:
L-R: Johnny, May, Grandma Hommy, Chris, Peggy, Henry. |
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| 0388.01.26 | Item – Grandpa Hommy and Grandchildren | 1945 | 1 TIFF : b&w |
| Scope and content:
Grandpa Hommy and grandchildren, June, 1945, standing with house showing in the background. |
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| 0388.01.27 | Item – Old Tractor and Car | 1957 | 1 TIFF : b&w |
| Scope and content:
Old tractor and car standing in a yard with an old building on the left. |
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| 0388.01.28 | Item – Hommy Family Group | 1937 | 1 TIFF : b&w |
| Scope and content:
Hommy Family Group |
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| 0388.01.29 | Item – Milton Hommy and Siblings | 1947 | 1 TIFF : b&w |
| Scope and content:
Milton Hommy (holding the baby) and his other three siblings sitting on the running board of their car. |
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| 0388.01.30 | Item – Hommy Children & May | 1947 | 1 TIFF : b&w |
| Scope and content:
Hommy children – Gordon, Milton, Shirley and Lorraine with May. |
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| 0388.01.31 | Item – Hommy Brothers | n.d. | 1 TIFF : b&w |
| Scope and content:
Hommy Brothers L-R: Henry, Chris, Alex, Johnny, Olaf. |
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| 0388.01.32 | Item – Hommy Children | 1941 | 1 TIFF : b&w |
| Scope and content:
Hommy children play on a hay rack in Jan. 1941. |
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| 0388.01.33 | Item – Hommy Children Sitting in the Grass | 1947 | 1 TIFF : b&w |
| Scope and content:
Hommy children sitting in the grass: L-R Larry, Wayne, Milton, Gordon. |
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| 0388.01.34 | Item – Hommy Children Build a Tent | 1947 | 1 TIFF : b&w |
| Scope and content:
Hommy children, Wayne, Gordon, Milton and Larry, try to build a tent with a blanket. |
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| 0388.01.35 | Item – Hommy Family Gathering | n.d. | 1 TIFF : b&w |
| Scope and content:
Hommy family gathering: L-R Olaf, Larry, Yvonne, Franklin, Chris, John, Martha, Betty Ann (front). Myrna, Hans, Gordon, Verna, Jeanette, Sharon or Mary, Lorraine, Barry (front), Sharon or Mary, Donny, Henry, Sam Larson, Lena, Phyllis. |
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| 0388.01.36 | Item – Sigrid Hommy | May 29, 1913 | |
| Scope and content:
Sigrid Hommy. |
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| 0388.01.37 | Item – Hommy children and friends on a picnic | ca. 1950 | 1 TIFF : b&w |
| Scope and content:
Back Row: Dave Thompson, Franklin Hommy, Milton Hommy, Jack Heucher, Patsy Heucher, Larry Hommy, Gordon Hommy. Front Row: Neil Thompson, Johnny Hommy. |
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| 0388.01.38 | Item – Hans and Sidsel Hommy | 1892 | 1 TIFF : colour |
| Scope and content:
Hans and Sidsel Hommy in Minnesota in 1892. |
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| 0388.01.39 | Item – Sidsel Slatte Before Her Marriage | ca. 1890 | 1 TIFF : b&w |
| Scope and content:
Sidsel Slatte Before her marriage to Hans Hommy. |
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| 0388.01.40 | Item – Hans and Sidsel Hommy’s 50th Wedding Anniversary | 1942 | 1 TIFF : b&w |
| Scope and content:
Hans and Sidsel Hommy at their 50th Wedding Anniversary celebration. |
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| 0388.01.41 | Item – Hans and Sidsel Hommy’s 60th Wedding Anniversary | 1952 | 1 TIFF : colour |
| Scope and content:
Hans and Sidsel Hommy at their 60th wedding anniversary celebration seated beside their anniversary cake. |
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