Here are detailed file-by-file descriptions of the contents of specific fonds and/or links to scanned documents.
![]() Chautauqua tent at Manitou Lake, Saskatchewan, July 1922
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Series 1 |
Nola B. Erickson papers. -- 1909-1981. -- The series consists of the following sub-series:Correspondence re Chautauqua. -- 1916-1932 Papers re operation of Chautauqua in Canada. -- 1917-1935 Chautauqua publications. -- 1928-1954 Personal and miscellaneous papers. -- 1909-1981 Articles and newspaper clippngs re Chautauqua. -- 1916-1981 Scrapbook. -- 1920-1927 Sound recordings. -- 1960, 1979 |
Nola B. Erickson - Correspondence re Chautauqua. -- 1916-1932 |
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M-4739-1 | Correspondence - J.R. Ellison and R.R. Ellinwood. -- 1916. -- Re Chautauqua potential in Canada. Inlcudes Ellinwood's negative report on conditions in Canada; also letter to accompany enclosures from Ellison in Portland, Oregon to J.M. Erickson in Lethbridge. |
M-4739-2 | Correspondence - J.M. Erickson and Nola B. Critz. -- 1917. -- Re progress in booking Chautauqua in Canada, arrangements for programs, etc. Note: Consists of some original letters; mainly typed extracts with notations by Virginia Fledderjohn, daughter of the Ericksons, made in 1978. |
M-4739-3 | Correspondence - J.M. Erickson to Nola B. Erickson. -- 1932. -- Re obtaining performers. |
M-4739-4 | Correspondence - General. -- 1917 and n.d. -- Consists of letter (copy only) from American ex-President Taft endorsing Chautauqua in Canada (1917); letter to Ethel Greenup re accomplishments of Chautauqua Institution founder Lewis Miller, and influence of first Chautauqua. |
M-4739-5 | Telegrams - Nola B. Erickson. -- 1932. -- Sent to Chautauqua office in Winnipeg re travel plans. |
Nola B. Erickson - Papers re operation of Chautauqua in Canada. -- 1917-1935 |
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M-4739-6 | List of workers. -- 1917-1935. -- Includes page giving town schedules with names of advance agents and superintendents (1917). |
M-4739-7 | Schedules. -- 1917-1930 (in binder). -- Includes list of lyceum towns for 1918-1921. |
M-4739-8 | Schedules. -- 1917-1935 (loose). -- Includes both duplicates and additional lists to those above. Some contain notes and workers' names. One page entitled "Exhitibit A" lists United Chautauqua towns under contract with Chautauquas. |
M-4739-9 | List of Canadian towns. -- 1917-1934. -- Alphabetically arranged in chart form giving year and type of program. Some abbreivations used: 6 means six days; Fa means Festival A; F4 means Festival four days; U meants United Chautauquas; I means Independent Chautauquas. |
M-4739-10 | Programs - Typed. -- 1917-1932. -- Originals and duplicates, some with notes. |
M-4739-11 | Illustrated programs - Printed. -- 1918-1935. -- Some open to form posters. Includes some American programs and a Dominion Redpath program. |
M-4739-12 | J.M. Erickson's notebook. -- 1917-1918. -- Contains information about towns, workers, schedules, lumber specifications, tent and equipment costs, pay arrangements with performers, etc. |
M-4739-13 | Tents. -- 1917 and n.d. -- Consists of order for tents and related equipment from Ellison-White Chautauqua Company. Includes detailed instructions for erecting tents. |
M-4739-14 | Bulletins to Supertintendents (Directors). -- 1920-1930. -- Consists of mimeographed instructions (1920-1921) and printed bulletins (1930 and n.d.). |
M-4739-15 | Canadian Chautauqua agreements. -- 1926 and n.d. -- Consists of talent contract with Ralph Erwin (1926) and form of contract to bring Chautauqua to a community. |
M-4739-16 | Dominion Chautauqua agreement. -- 1926. -- Re J.M. Erickson's purchase of Ellison-White's interest. |
M-4739-17 | Chautauqua distribution maps. -- 1930. -- Showing towns involved in Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and part of Ontario. The reverse side features advertising. |
M-4739-18 | Sheet music by Lowell Patton, music director for Canadian Chautauquas. -- 1930 |
M-4739-19 | Advertising - Press releases. -- n.d. |
M-4739-20 | Advertising - General. -- [ca. 1021-1929]. -- Includes booklets directed to Committee men; leaflets regarding work with children; and collages of complimentary newspaper headlines. |
M-4739-21 | Advertising - Talen. -- 1929 and n.d. -- Consists of posters, leaflets and booklets about lecturers and other performers. |
Nola B. Erickson - Chautauqua publications. -- 1928-1954 |
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M-4739-22 | Chautauqua Scout. -- 1920-1927. -- Published by Dominion Chautauquas, Calgary. Includes supplements called Canadian Chautauqua News. |
M-4739-23 | The Junior Chautauqua Scout. -- 1921-1930. -- Published in Calgary specifically for children. |
M-4739-24 | Dominion Chautauqua and Lyceum Review. -- March 1920. -- Published in Calgary. |
M-4739-25 | Chautauqua Talk. -- 1924-[ca. 1929]. -- Advertising specific programs and entertainers of the year. |
M-4739-26 | The Lyceum Magazine. -- 1918-1927 and n.d. -- Published in Chicago. Includes one complete copy and several extracts. |
M-4739-27 | The Platform World. -- 1929-1931. -- Published in Chicago. Includes extracts dealing with artists, particularly those performing in Canada. |
M-4739-28 | Talent. -- 1934-1937, 1947-1954. -- Published in Chicago by International Lyceum Association. Includes some issues of its predecessor, The I.L.A. News. |
M-4739-oversize | Extracts from various publications. -- 1917-1924. -- Consists of material from Boston Evening Transcript (January 29, 1921); Grain Growers' Guide (1917); and Chautauqua Talk (1922-1924). |
Nola B. Erickson - Personal and miscellaneous papers. -- 1909-1981 |
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M-4739-29 | John M. Erickson - Papers re early career. -- 1906-1916. -- Consists of teacher's and Bachelor of Laws certificates, letters of recommendation and letter of appreciation. Includes poster for a concert at Chewelah School, where Erickson was Superintendent. |
M-4739-30 | Nola B. Critz - School papers. -- 1909-1914. -- Consists of record from University of Missouri; application and record for Northwestern University; term report when teaching. Includes newspaper clipping re sport activity. |
M-4739-31 | Wedding invitation for marriage of J.M. Erickson and Nola B. Critz. -- 1917 |
M-4739-32 | Miscellaneous correspondence. -- 1926-1955. -- Includes letters to Mr. and Mrs. Wade Critz re the Ericksons' children and Chautauqua matters; from J.M. Erickson as President of the International Lyceum and Chautauqua Association; and from the Ericksons on the death of J.R. Ellison. |
M-4739-33 | "American Women Today" by Nola B. Critz. -- n.d. -- Probably written for a college course. |
M-4739-34 | Drafts of lectures by J.M. Erickson. -- n.d. -- Written when Superintendent on Ellison-White circuit and for talk to women's club in Regina. |
M-4739-35 | Tributes to Nola B. Erickson. -- n.d. -- Consists of congratulatory letter signed by colleagues and poem "To Nola B." by Edgar Flavelle. |
M-4739-36 | Draft of article about Chautauqua in Canada. -- 1918. -- Published under name of A.G. MacGillivray, but thought ot have been written by J.M. Erickson. |
M-4739-37 | International Lyceum and Chautauqua Association (ILCA) - Convention programs. -- 1930, 1931 and 1938. -- J.M. Erickson was President in 1930 and 1931. |
M-4739-38 | Nola B. Erickson - Letter of recommendation. -- 1935. -- For application for position as assistant to head of Drama Department of the Works Program Administration of the USA Government. [She lost out to a male applicant.] |
M-4739-39 | Drafts of talks by Nola B. Erickson. -- 1941 and n.d. -- On H.G. Wells and the beginnig of drama festivals in Alberta. |
M-4739-40 | Notes on the history of Chautauqua in Canada by the Ericksons. -- 1960. -- Basis for a CBC script. |
M-4739-41 | Papers re J.M. Erickson's work with Community Chest, Glendale, California. -- 1940-1956. -- Includes script of letter, commendation certificate and newspaper clippings. |
M-4739-42 | Miscellaneous cards and poems. -- n.d. -- Consists of cards of C.C. Critz and J.M. Erickson; poem "The Bridge Builder"; and Chautauqua poem. |
M-4739-43 | Memorial services for the Ericksons. -- 1963 and 1981. -- Consists of eulogy for J.M. Erickson and sympathy letter (1963); and memorial service card for Nola B. Erickson (1981). |
M-4739-44 | Virginia Erickson's school paper about the Chautauqua movement. -- n.d. |
M-4739-45 | Janene Fledderjohn's school paper called "Chautauqua". -- 1971. -- Janene is the daughter of Virginia Erickson. |
M-4739-46 | Louis J. Alber - Stories about Chautauqua. -- 1937. -- Consists of stories about humourous incidents on the USA circuits. Includes material about Winston Churchill's American visits. |
Nola B. Erickson - Articles and newspaper clippings re Chautauqua. -- 1916-1981 |
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M-4739-47 | Chautauqua Institution - Articles and newspaper clipping. -- 1920-1974. -- Includes history of the original Chautauqua. |
M-4739-48 | J.M. Erickson's Chautauqua work - Newspaper clippings. -- 1916. -- Primarily about his time as Superintendent. |
M-4739-49 | Canadian Chautauquas - Articles and newspaper clippings. -- 1917-1927 and n.d. -- One item gives circuit statistics for 1920. |
M-4739-50 | Institution at Grimsby Park, Ontario - Newspaper clipping. -- n.d. -- Consists of an article re possible connection with Chautauqua Lake Institution. |
M-4739-51 | Chautauqua in USA - Articles and newspaper clippings. -- 1921-1976 |
M-4739-52 | Leo S. Rosencrans - Reminiscent Chautauqua stories. -- [ca. 1970s]. -- Mainly published as part of the "Those Were the Days" series. |
M-4739-53 | Miscellaneous newspaper clippings. -- 1973-1981. -- Consists of articles about the Niagara-on-the-Lake Chautauqua; International Platform Association's 150th anniversary; and an American Chautauquan's reminiscences. |
Nola B. Erickson - Scrapbook. -- 1920-1927. -- Consists of a scrapbook of newspaper clippings, primarily from western Canadian newspapers, about Chautauqua performances. |
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M-4739-54 | Scrapbook - Loose pages. -- 1923-1927 |
M-4739-55 | Scrapbook - Pages 1-35. -- 1920-1927 |
M-4739-56 | Scrapbook - Pages 36-70. -- 1920-1927 |
M-4739-57 | Scrapbook - Pages 71-125. -- 1920-1927 |
M-4739-58 | Scrapbook - Pages 126-160. -- 1920-1927 |
M-4739-59 | Scrapbook - Pages 161-281. -- 1920-1927 |
Sound recordings. -- 1960, 1979. -- Consists of the reminiscences of the Ericksons and radio programs about Chautauqua which were broadcast on CBC. |
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RCT-157 | Reminiscences of Nola B. Erickson and J.M. Erickson. -- [ca. 1960]. -- 2 audio reels |
RCT-248 | Sound recording of CBC radio broadcast re Chautauqua. -- 1960. -- 2 audio reels |
RCT-253 | Sound recording of Nola B. Erickson for CBC radio broadcast re Chautauqua. -- March 29, 1979. -- Part of the Morningside show. -- 1 audio cassette |
Series 2 |
Papers of former Chautauquans. -- 1918-1979. -- The series consists of original correspondence, programs and other papers, including related reminiscent material. It has been arranged in alphabetical order by name. |
M-4739-60 | Mrs. Cliff Anderson. -- 1928-1931. -- Consists of Three Hills and Markerville programs. |
M-4739-61 | Grace Matheson Anderson. -- 1928 and 1978. -- Consists of a letter from J.M. Erickson re Chautauqua work and from Mrs. Anderson (1978) re her experiences. |
M-4739-62 | Hugh Anson-Cartwright (collector). -- 1926. -- Consists of Lacombe program. |
M-4739-63 | Antiques and Things, Calgary (collector). -- 1924. -- Consists of Killam program. |
M-4739-64 | Rex Baker (collector). -- [ca. early 1930s]. -- Consists of Leslieville programs. |
M-4739-65 | Kathleen Bell (collector). -- [ca. 1931]. -- Consists of Heisler program. |
M-4739-66 | Mrs. Ona C. Bishop. -- [ca. 1920]. -- Consists of a program, with Dr. George W. Kerby of Calgary advertised as lecturer. |
M-4739-67 | G. Brock Brownell - Correspondence. -- 1924. -- Consists of letters to mother from Morris, Manitoba re experiences as Superintendent. |
M-4739-68 | G. Brock Brownell. -- 1928. -- Consists of a Brandon, Manitoba program, which lists leading citizens. Also includes fragment of 1925 program. |
M-4739-69 | G. Brock Brownell - Chautauqua reminiscences. -- 1970 |
M-2157 | Vera Burns (collector). -- 1967. -- Consists of minutes, programs, lists of volunteers, and publicity for Flare Square Chautauqua at the Calgary Stampede. Mrs. Burns served as coordinator. |
M-4739-70 | Edna Butt. -- 1928. -- Consists of an Arcola, Saskatchewan program. |
M-4730-oversize | Edna Butt. -- 1929. -- Consists of an oversize program called Chautauqua Talk with talent advertising for Arcola, Saskatchewan. |
M-4739-71 | M. Johnson Castle - Correspondence. -- 1918. -- Consists of letters to parents from Chilliwack, British Columbia and Regina, Saskatchewan re experiences as Superintendent. |
M-4739-72 | M. Johnson Castle - Stories. -- 1932 and 1941. -- Consists of stories written by Castle with Chautauqua settings, which were published in Forum and Colliers. |
M-4739-73 | M. Johnson Castle - Newspaper clipings. -- 1955 and n.d. -- Re Marian Johnson Castle's writing career. |
M-4739-74 | Mrs. Gordon Cole. -- 1935. -- Consists of program of community Chautauqua at Czar, Alberta. Features items from Czar, Hughenden, and Wainwright. |
M-4739-oversize | Davis Coutts (collector). -- 1926. -- Consists of Calgary Chautauqua poster. |
M-4739-75 | Mrs. Mable Crosland - Newspaper clippings re career. -- 1974 and n.d. |
M-4739-76 | Mrs. R. Dann (collector). -- 1926-1931. -- Consists of tickets from Melita, Manitoba (1926-1928) and program (1931). |
M-4739-77 | Lucille Elmore - Programs. -- 1929-1932 and n.d. -- Lucille was a comediennce on the Chautauqua circuit. |
M-4739-78 | Ralph Martin Erwin - Papers. -- 1925-1931 and n.d.. -- Consists of contracts with play company, corespondence and circuit schedules and newspaper clippings. |
M-4739-79 | Ralph M. Erwin - Drama school papers. -- 1930 and n.d. -- Consists of brochures and programs of Martin Erwin School of the Theatre, Winnipeg. |
M-4739-80 | Ralph M. Erwin - Miscellaneous dramatic papers. -- 1928 and n.d. -- Consists of programs of plays in which Erwin was involved. Includes script for act 1 of "ack and the Beanstalk". |
M-4739-81 | Ralph M. Erwin - Miscellaneous publicatiions. -- 1969-1970 and n.d. -- Consists of copies of Nippy News, Salisbury House restaurant publication (the chain was founded by Erwin), and a reminiscent article about Chautauqua. |
M-4739-82 | Mrs. Jessie Finlay. -- [early 1930s]. -- Consists of Markerville, Alberta program. |
M-4739-83 | Florence T. Frederickson - Children's material. -- n.d. -- Consists of stories, plays, data re games, drills,e tc. used for children's programs by Junior workers. |
M-4739-84 | Florence T. Frederickson - Programs. -- 1929-1932. -- Consits of Wainwright, Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta and Kerrobert, Saskatchewan programs. |
M-4739-85 | Florence T. Frederickson - Brochure and programs. -- n.d. -- Consists of material re R. Martin Erwin play and Elias Tamburitza Serenaders. |
M-4739-86 | Florence T. Frederickson - Stefansson material. -- 1929-1931 and n.d. - Consists of biographical booklet, Chautauqua bulletin and newspaper clippings re Vihljalmur Stefansson. |
M-4739-87 | Florence T. Frederickson - Miscellaneous publications. -- 1929-1931 and n.d. -- Consists of The Chautauquan Junior Scout (1929); map showing Chautauqua towns (1929); and newspaper clippings re performances. Note: for better copy of map see file M-4739-17 above. |
M-4739-88 | Florence T. Frederickson -Article. -- 1977. -- Consists of her reminiscences of Chautauqua experiences. |
M-4739-89 | Melissa S. Freeman - Papers. -- 1929-1930. -- Consits of circuit schedule and agreement between Canadian Chautauquas and the community fo Spirit River, Alberta. |
M-4739-90 | Melissa S. Freeman - Programs. -- 1928-1930. -- Consists of programs for Pouce Coupe, British Columbia, Heisler, Alberta, Kipling, Saskatchewan, Fort William, Ontario and Hamilton, Ontario. |
M-4739-91 | Melissa S. Freeman - Advertising material. -- 1926-1929. -- Consists of a poster; papers re Dr. Teyhi Hsich; clippings from Goderich, Ontario newspapers; and Chautauqua towns map (see also M-4739-17 above). |
M-4739-92 | Melissa S. Freeman - Publicaton. -- 1928. -- Consists of Chautauqua Quarterly, summer school calendar of Chautauqua Institution, New York. |
M-4739-93 | Meslissa S. Freeman - Tribute published by Innestore Syndicate. -- [ca. 1976] |
M-4739-94 | Mrs. Annie French. -- 1919-1978. -- Consists of adult season's ticket and reminiscent letter, Wetaskiwin, Alberta. |
M-4739-85 | Glenboro and area Historical Society. -- [ca. 1930]. -- Consists of program for Glenboro, Manitoba. |
M-4739-96 | Mrs. Lulu Croll Hartsook. -- 1978. -- Consists of Saskatoon Star Phoenix article re Chautauqua by Wayne Eyre; and reminiscent notes by Mrs. Hartsook. |
M-4739-97 | Dr. Fred Heal - Adult season's ticket. -- 1921 |
M-4739-97A | S.S. Jameson. -- 1930-1932. -- Consists of program for Okotoks, and ticket. |
M-4739-98 | Evelyn Meyer Kerr. -- 1931-1932. -- Consists of telegram and letters re employment and news bulletin from Canadian Chautauquas; and newspaper clippings re Chautauqua origin. |
M-4739-99 | J.S. Konecny. -- 1928. -- Consists of program fro Reston, Manitoba. |
M-4739-100 | Mrs. Sheila Koshmen. -- 1919. -- Consists of program for Theodore, Saskatchewan. |
M-4739-101 | Mrs. Anna Hebel Lawson - Correspondence. -- 1919. -- Consists of letters and telegrams from Nola B. Erickson and J.M. Erickson re Anna Hebel's work and schedules. |
M-4739-102 | Mrs. Anna Hebel Lawson - Schedules. -- 1018-1919. -- Consists of date schedules for towns and special travel schedules for talent. |
M-4739-103 | Mrs. Anna Hebel Lawson - Bulletins. -- 1919. -- Consists of bulletins to superintendents and advance workers from Dominion Chautauquas. |
M-4739-104 | Mrs. Anna Hebel Lawson - Children's material. -- n.d. -- Consists of instructional bulletins, stories, data re games, etc. |
M-4739-105 | Mrs. Anna Hebel Lawson - Cashier papers. -- 1918-1919. -- Consists of instructional bulletin, data re cashier's case, war tax information, completed forms, and report re cash collections |
M-4739-106 | Mrs. Anna Hebel Lawson - Lumber papers. -- n.d. -- Consists of bulletin re setting up tents, seats, etc. |
M-4739-107 | Mrs. Anna Hebel Lawson - Reports and forms. -- n.d. -- Consists of forms for reports of Advance Worker, Junior Worker, and Supertendent and agreement (contract) form. Issued by Ellison-White Dominion Chautauquas. |
M-4739-108 | Mrs. Anna Hebel Lawson - Programs. -- 1918-1919. -- Consists of programs for Calgary, Blackie, Big Valley and Youngstown, Alberta; and for Briercrest and Yorkton, Saskatchewan. |
M-4739-109 | Mrs. Anna Hebel Lawson - Advertising material. -- 1918-1919. -- Consists of promotional material mainly issued by Ellison-White, Portland, Oregon. |
M-4739-110 | Mrs. Anna Hebel Lawson - Publications. -- [ca. 1918-1919]. -- Consists of Mother Goose edition of Junior Chautauqua Talk; and booklet issued by Dominion Chautauauqa for use by workers. |
M-4739-111 | Mrs. Anna Hebel Lawson - Miscellaneous papers. -- 1918. -- Consists of memo notebook and map of western Canada from Waghorn's Guide, with Chautauqua towns marked. Also marked are locations of banks, barristers and Dominion Lands information. |
M-4739-112 | Mrs. Anna Hebel Lawson - Biographical data. -- 1978 and n.d. -- Consists of obituary of Anna Lawson; and notes re Edmond Hebel by David Lawson. |
M-4739-113 | Douglas Light (collector). -- 1929. -- Consists of an advertising letter. |
M-4739-114 | A.D. Longman - Correspondence. -- 1922-1925. -- Consists of correspondence from office, mainly re his work as a tent man. |
M-4739-115 | A. D. Longman - Papers re handling tents. -- n.d. -- Consists of bulletins re erectin, handling, repairing and taking down tents. Includes lumber specifications. |
M-4739-116 | A.D. Longman - Contract. -- 1924. -- Consists of his agreement as tent man. |
M-4739-117 | A.D. Longman - Schedules. -- 1922-1924. -- Consists of detailed travelling schedules of tent crew men. |
M-4739-117A | A.D. Longman - Papers for talent. -- 1922-1924. -- Consists of bulletins giving travel instructions and statements re Chautauqua policy, relationship with communites, etc. |
M-4739-118 | A.D. Longman - Travel papers. -- 1922-1924. -- Consists of baggage receipts and bill of lading for tent and equipment. |
M-4739-119 | A.D. Longman - Salary statements. -- 1922-1924. -- Consists of salary statements from Dominion Chautauquas, including expense statements. |
M-4739-120 | A.D. Longman - Programs. -- 1917. -- Consists of programs of Dominion Fall Festival, first year in Canada. |
M-4739-121 | A.D. Longman - Programs. -- 1922-1926. -- Consists of programs for Cereal, Monitor, Nanton, Provost and Bashaw, Alberta; Indian Head, Yellow Grass, Paynton, Lancer, Moose Jaw, Briercrest, Govan, Vantage and Cabri, Saskatchewan; Nelson, Penticton, Chilliwack and Ladner, British Columbia; and Shoal Lake, Winnipeg, Roblin, Carberry and Souris, Manitoba. |
M-4739-122 | A.D. Longman - Miscellaneous programs. -- 1925 and n.d. -- Consists of programs for Redpath, Dominion Redpath and Mutual Chautauqua companies in the USA or Canada. |
M-4739-123 | A.D. Longman - Tickets. -- 1919, 1924 and n.d. -- Consists of season's ticket and three single tickets. Includes Tom Appleby's season ticket. Two of the tickets have been digitized. ![]() |
M-4739-124 | A.D. Longman - Advertising leaflets. -- 1923-1924 and n.d. -- Includes calendar on blotter. |
M-4739-125 | A.D. Longman - Publications. -- 1923 and 1924. -- Consists of Chautauqua Talk and Junior Chautauqua Scout with supplement. |
M-4739-126 | A.D. Longman - Publications (USA). -- 1886-1939. -- Consists of Chautauqua Assembly Herald (August 16, 1886); and The Chautauquan Daily (1911-1916 and 1939, scattered issues). |
M-4739-127 | A.D. Longman - Miscellaneous papers. -- 1922-1925 and n.d. -- Consists of Brandon, Manitoba Chautauqua licence (1923); letter from Julian B. Arnold (1925); notebook; Chautauqua Institution postcards; and miscellaneous items and notes. |
M-4739-128 | A.D. Longman - Script of reminiscent talk. -- 1969. -- [incomplete]. |
M-4739-129 | A.D. Longman - Correspondence with Mrs. Georgia J. Daack of Oregon. -- 1963. -- Re her proposed disseration. |
M-4739-130 | A.D. Longman - Program of musical comedy. -- 1966 [?]. -- Consists of musical comedy entitled "Chautauqua", including music, book and lyrics by Neil Harris. It was performed at Manitoba Theatre Centre, Winnipeg by Interfaith Harmony Theatre. |
M-4739-131 | A.D. Longman - Articles and newspaper clippings. -- 1961-1975 and n.d. -- The items are mostly reminiscences. |
M-4739-134 | Jessie Mackintosh. -- [ca. 1923]. -- Consists of program for Community Chautauquas of Canada at Manitou, Manitoba. |
M-6631 | Jessie Mackintosh. -- [ca. 1938-1930]. -- Consists of Manitou, Manitoba Chautauqua programs. |
M-6826-oversize | Darlene Graham MacLean (collector). -- [ca. 1920s]. -- Consists of Chautauqua posters for Manitou Lake, Saskatchewan. |
M-4739-132 | Marjorie Winspear McEnaney. -- 1960. -- Consists of a script prepared by the Ericksons for a CBC radio broadcase on Chautauqua. |
M-6232 | Marjorie Winspear McEnaney. -- 1981. -- Consists of memoir, "Who Stole the Cakes?". |
RCT-155 | Marjorie Winspear McEnaney. -- 1974. -- Interview with Winston McQuillan about his Chautauqua experiences. -- 1 audio reel |
M-4739-133 | Ethel McIntosh. -- [ca. 1923]. -- Consists of program for Community Chautauquas of Canada at Lucky Lake, Saskatchewan. |
M-4739-oversize | Gilbert McKay (collector). -- 1929. -- Consists of children's paper hat; and Chautauqua Talk, Reston, Manitoba. |
M-4739-135 | Clarence Nash. -- n.d. -- Consists of programs |
M-4739-oversize | Floris J. Olsen. -- 1922-1924. -- Consists of three issues of Chautauqua Talk. |
M-4739-136 | Hazel McDonald Parkinson - Agreements. -- 1923. -- Consists of Brandon, Manitoba agreements and forms. |
M-4739-137 | Hazel McDonald Parkinson - Reports. -- 1922-1923. -- Consists of reports of Thirty-Day Advance Worker and Superintendent re tickets and cashier. |
M-4739-138 | Hazel McDonald Parkinson - Program. -- [ca. 1922 or 1923]. -- Consists of program for Brenton, Manitoba. |
M-4739-139 | Hazel McDonald Parkinson - Bulletins. -- 1922 and n.d. -- Consists of bulletins re Junior Workers, Advance Workers and Superintendents. |
M-4739-oversize | Hazel McDonald Parkinson - 1923. -- Consists of Chautauqua Talk. |
M-6399 | Jean Munro. -- 1929. -- Consists of agreement with Canadian Chautauquas, Medicine Hat, Alberta. |
M-4739-140 | Ian Patterson (collector). -- 1926. -- Consists of a Tofield, Alberta program. |
M-4739-141 | Edward Peterson. -- 1926. -- Consists of a Kelvington, Saskatchewan program. |
M-4739-142 | Betty Pivert (collector). -- 1928. -- Consists of a typed copy of the diary of Cassie L. Davis, Advance Agent. |
M-4739-143 | Betty Pivert (collector). -- 1921 and n.d. -- Consists of Chautauqua Scout (December 1921), and reminiscent article (n.d.) |
M-4739-144 | P. Winnie Rowles - Agrrements. -- 1930. -- Consists of contracts for Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. |
M-4739-145 | P. Winnie Rowles - n.d. -- Consists of letter and poems written by Judge George D. Alden, lecturer. |
M-4739-146 | P. Winnie Rowles - Speech script. -- n.d.. -- Consists of speech re renewing her contact at Camrose, Alberta in about 1932. |
M-4739-147 | P. Winnie Rowles - Program. -- 1932. -- Consists of program for Valparaiso, Saskatchewan. |
M-4739-148 | P. Winnie Rowles - Reminiscences. -- 1970. -- Consists of memories of her Chautauqua experiences, mainly at Camrose, Alberta. |
M-4739-149 | P. Winnie Rowles - Miscellaneous papers. -- [ca. 1930s] and 1974-1976. -- Consists of programs of Battleford Chautauqua (1974); material re Road Show (1976); newspaper clippings of reminiscences; American stamp commemorating Chautauqua (1974). Includes a 1930s newspaper clipping abuot the Oshawa, Ontario Chautauqua. |
M-4739-150 | P. Winnie Rowles - Script of play. -- [ca. 1973]. -- Consists of script for "Chautauqua" by Robert Clinton. |
M-4739-151 | Lester Severn (collector). -- 1927. -- Consists of Chautauqua Talk, program and performers data for Tofield, Alberta. |
M-4739-152 | Marie Sled (collector). -- [ca. 1919]. -- Consists of program for Plenty, Saskatchewan. |
M-4739-153 | Ada Gray Sparling. -- [ca. 1930s]. -- Consists of verse written by Ada Gray. |
M-4739-154 | David Spindel (collector). -- 1917. -- Consists of telegram and response re success of first Chautauqua in Calgary. |
M-4739-155 | Mrs. Chris Stark. -- [ca. 1931]. -- Consists of program for Rainier, Alberta. |
M-4739-156 | Mrs. E.T. Stewart. -- 1926. -- Consists of program for Community Chautauquas of Canada in Senlac, Saskatchewan. |
M-4739-162 | Leo Stutz. -- 1920-1930 and n.d. -- Consists of clippings from the Cardston News and extract from biographical account of Samuel W. Coombs. |
M-4739-157 | Lethe Coleman Tatge - Schedules. -- 1918. -- Consists of towns lists and superintendent's list. |
M-4739-158 | Lethe Coleman Tatge - Programs and publications. -- 1920-1921. -- Consists of programs for Wawanesa, Saskatchewan and Alderson, Alberta; and Chautauqua Scout (fall 1920). ![]() |
M-4739-159 | Lethe Coleman Tatge - Miscellaneous papers. -- 1923-1927 and n.d. -- Consists of schedules for USA circuits, advertising leaflets, etc. |
M-4739-oversize | Lethe Coleman Tatge - Posters. -- 1930-1931. -- Consists of two long posters for Braddock, Saskatchewan and Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. |
M-4739-160 | Dr. P.H. Thorburn Thorlakson. -- n.d. -- Consists of newspaper clippings re career of Gladys Henry, later Mrs. Thorburn Thorlakson. |
M-4739-161 | Ronald Tuckwell. -- 1930. -- Consists of congratulatory letter from J.M. Erickson re Tuckwell's writing. |
M-6872 | Ruby Tuder (collector). -- n.d. -- Consists of three Elbow, Saskatchewan Chautauqua programs. |
M-2822 | Jessie Umsheid (collector). -- 1934. -- Consists of program of a community Chautauqua in Milo, Alberta, sponsored by Arrowwood, Queenstown and Milo junior locals. |
M-4739-163 | Avis Gray Walton - Letters. -- 1931. -- Consists of letters from Avis Gray, Chautauqua Superintendent, to her family about her experiences in Manitoba. |
M-4739-164 | Avis Gray Walton - Letters. -- 1931. -- Consists of letters to her family re experiences. |
M-4739-165 | Avis Gray Walton - Photocopies of letters in M-4739-(163 and 164) above. |
M-4739-166 | Avis Gray Walton - Children's material. -- n.d. -- Consists of stories, descriptions of games, etc. |
M-4739-167 | Avis Gray Walton - Miscellaneous papers. -- 1931. -- Consists of correspondence, bulletin, ticket forms, etc., some on Imperial or United Imperial Chautauqua letterheads. (This company was taken over by Canadian Chautauquas.) |
M-4739-168 | Avis Gray Walton - F. Wade papers. -- 1972. -- Consists of biographical letter and account of Frank Wade, British Columbia radio and television personallity. |
M-4739-169 | Avis Gray Walton - Articles. -- 1973-1976. -- Consists of biographical articles and articles about Chautauqua. |
M-4739-170 | Roman Wengel - Correspondence and contract. -- 1925-1928. -- Consists of material re his work as a tent man. |
M-4739-171 | Roman Wengel - Schedules. -- 1925-1926. -- Consists of circuit and tent men's travel schedules. |
M-4739-172 | Roman Wengel - Program. -- 1928. -- Consists of a Milestone, Saskatchewan program. |
M-1297 | R.B.W. Wengel. -- 1971. -- Consists of notes and a letter about Chautauqua. |
M-4739-173 | Mary Willison (collector). -- [1920s]. -- Consists of copies of publications, programs and articles. |
M-4739-174 | Florence Tutt Willoughby. -- 1918-1921. -- Consists of correspondence (USA), schedules, program for Brandon, Manitoba, etc. |
M-4739-175 | Vera Gray Willson. -- 1930-1967. -- Consists of words and music of Lowell Patton song. Also reminiscent letters, newspaper clippings, and articles gathered for Calgary Flare Square Chautauqua produced for the 1967 Calgary Stampede. |
M-4739-176 | Mrs. W.A. Young (collector). -- 1930. -- Consists of Melita, Saskatchewan program. |
Series 3 |
Reference material for book. -- 1888-1980. -- The series consists of the following sub-series:Reminiscent letters. -- 1969-1979 Research material via Nola B. Erickson and Virginia Fledderjohn. -- 1970-1980 Reference material compiled by Sheilagh Jameson. -- 1888-1979 |
Reminiscent letters. -- 1969-1979 |
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M-4739-177 | Reminiscent letters written to Nola B. Erickson by: G.B. Brownell Marian Johnston Castle Melissa Sinclair Freeman Peggy Gearish and Jim Gearish J.W. Goodine M.B. Keelough |
M-4739-178 | Reminiscent letters written to Nola B. Erickson by: Anna Hebel Lawson W.T. McGuire Harold Mooney Clarence Nash Pansy Pue Marion Lambert Purdy J. Qualen P.Winnifred Rowles Kay Vanstone Russenholt |
M-4739-179 | Reminiscent letters written to Nola B. Erickson by: Joe Serpico E.F. Sheffield J.E.Wallace Sterling M.M. Stewart Lethe Coleman Tatge Gladys M.Thorlakson Roman Wengel Vera Willson David Yeddeau |
M-4739-180 | Reminiscent letters written to Sheilagh Jameson by: Marjorie Harrison Allen Grace Matheson Anderson Margarette J. Atkinson Wilma E. Blocker Muriel G. Bulloch Elsey Eva Sheere Cleland Boyd Crane Dr. Harold Cranfield Earl Dickey Florence Tory Frederikson Warren D. "Bob" Hanscom |
M-4739-181 | Reminiscent letters written to Sheilagh Jameson by: Evelyn Meyer Kerr Andrew King Ethel I. Mackay Floris J. Olsen Kay Vanstone Russenholt Dr. Hugh Saunderson Ada Gray Sparling Dorothy Sproule Jessup Jean G. Battersky Steer Lethe Coleman Tatge Ronald Tuckwell |
M-4739-182 | Reminiscent letters written to Sheilagh Jameson by: Wilfred Wees Frances Shelley Wees Aldie E. Thorlakson Wengel Marion Swenson Whiteley Mary E. Willison Florence Tutt Willoughby Ernest Youngman |
M-4739-183 | Transcript of interview with Nola B. Erickson. -- 1977. -- She was interviewed by Sheilagh Jameson at Heghley's Guest Home, Van Nuys, California. |
M-4739-184 | Transcripts of interviews. -- 1977-1978. -- Consist of interviews undertaken by Sheilagh Jameson with: Kenneth Cooper Dr. Charles Duke Mrs. R. Fisher Mrs. E. Krans Melissa Sinclair Freeman L.L. "Dick" Gaetz Dr. Fred Heal Mrs. W.H. Irwin K Jamieson Mrs. J. Johnson Mrs. J.A. Mather Miss B. Maxwell A Moore Mrs. G.A. Smith Mrs. M. Sparling T. Trotter Mrs. Vera Willson Mrs. R. Young |
Research material via Nola B. Erickson and Virginia Fledderjohn. -- 1970-1980 |
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M-4739-185 | Correspondence between Nola B. Erickson and Sheilagh Jameson. -- 1970-1978 |
M-4739-186 | Circular lettes by Nola B. Erickson. -- 1974-1979. -- Consists of letters sent to former Chautauquans, mainly regarding the book project. |
M-4739-187 | Miscellaneous letters and notes. -- 1967-1978. -- Primarily to Nola B. Erickson from former Chautauquans. |
M-4739-188 | Correspondence re the Ericksons' early careers. -- 1977-1978. - Gathered by Virginia Fledderjohn from various universities and other institutions. |
M-4739-189 | Viginia Fledderjohn - Correspondence and notes. -- 1977-1979. -- Re research questions and comments on chapters of the book. |
M-4739-190 | Papers re American Chautauqua bi-centennial. -- 1974-1978. -- Includes stamp, data re Kennedy Centre exhibition and poster. |
M-4739-191 | Miscellaneous publications re Chautauqua. -- 1952-1978. -- Includes Monica Mugan's article in Maclean's magazine (1952). |
M-4739-192 | Chautauqua Institution publications. -- 1944-1980. -- Consists of several issues of The Chautauquan, various brochures, and Three Taps of the Gavel by Alfreda L. Irwin, re the Chautauqua Institution. |
M-4739-193 | Miscellaneous American cultural publications. -- 1979. -- To which literature re the Chautauqua in Canada book was sent. |
Reference material compiled by Sheilagh Jameson. -- 1888-1979. -- Primarily photocopies. |
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M-4739-194 | Papers re "Chautauqua" name. -- 1907-1977. -- Consists of extracts from dictionaries and place name publications. |
M-4739-195 | Hamilton Public Library papers. -- 1888-1978 and n.d. -- Re Grimeby Park, Ontario and the Massey family. |
M-4739-196 | Public Archives of Canada papers. -- 1916-1966. -- Includes correspondence from Mackenzie King papers and introduction to Grimeby Park papers at Hamilton Public Library. |
M-4739-197 | Saskatchewan Archives Board papers. -- 1918. -- Consists of copy of program. |
M-4739-198 | United Church of Canada Archives papers. -- 1877-1922. -- Consists of Reverend John Maclean papers re Chautauqua Literary and Scientific circles, etc., sent by J. Ernest Nix. |
M-4739-199 | Papers from miscellaneous suorces. -- 1925-1969. -- Includes material about Chautauqua in Bassano; photos in University of Alberta Archives; information on Pansy Pue and W.D. "bob" Hanscom; and newspaper clippings from the Calgary Public Library. |
M-4739-200 | Photocopies of photographs from the Chautauqua Institution in New York, re history of the Institution. |
M-4739-201 | Papers of American Chautauquans. -- 1919, 1976-1978. -- Consists of contract, programs, etc. re Independent Chautauqua Association (1919); and articles re Montana and Colorado. |
M-4739-202 | Extracts from other Glenbow Archives fonds re Chautauqua. -- 1930-1931 |
M-4739-203 | Papers re the Chautauqua Desk, compiled by Glenbow Cultural History Department. -- 1913-1969 |
M-4739-204 | Newspaper clippings re performances. -- 1917-1930s. -- Includes details of oepration during 1917 and 1918; descriptions of programs, etc. |
M-4739-205 | Newspaper clippings re background. -- 1919-1930s. -- Re influenza epidemic (flu epidemic), conditions, costumes, etc. |
M-4739-206 | Newspaper clippings re Community Chautauquas company at Rouleau, Saskatchewan. -- 1970 and n.d. |
M-4739-207 | Sheilagh Jameson's rough notes re a variety of topics. -- 1962-1979 |
M-4739-208 | Miscellaneous items. -- Re dress donated to Glenbow Cultural History Department by Mrs. H.N. Jennings; activities using Chautauqua name; and Star-Phoenix article on Chautauqu. |
M-4739-209 | Reference cards, A-H. -- Based on the Erickson scrapbook, D.L. Graham thesis, various publications, reminiscences, and We Called it Culture Under Canvas. |
M-4739-210 | Reference cards, I-P. -- Based on the Erickson scrapbook, D.L. Graham thesis, various publications, reminiscences, and We Called it Culture Under Canvas. |
M-4739-211 | Reference cards, P-W. -- Based on the Erickson scrapbook, D.L. Graham thesis, various publications, reminiscences, and We Called it Culture Under Canvas. |
Series 4 |
Manuscript for Chautauqua in Canada. -- 1978-1979 |
M-4739-219 | Original manuscript, first draft. |
M-4739-220 | Original manuscript, second draft. |
M-4739-221 | Hugh Dempsey's comments, dedication and preface. |
M-4739-222 | Proposed re-organization from second draft. |
M-4739-223 | Edited copy, Chapters 1 to 11 |
M-4739-224 | Edited copy, epiliogue, notes, appendix, index, etc. |
M-4739-225 | Extra copy of manuscript |
M-4739-226 | Dummy copy, showing arrangement of pictures in text. |
M-4739-227 | Galleys of book. |
M-4739-228 | Galleys of book. |
M-4739-229 | Blue line copy of book (incomplete). |
Series 5 |
Post publication papers. -- 1979-1989 |
M-4739-212 | Publicity for books and display. -- 1979. -- Includes book launching invitations, biographical information about Nola Erickson and Virginia Fledderjohn, etc. |
M-4739-213 | Reviews of Chautauqua in Canada. -- 1979-1980 |
M-4739-214 | Correspondence re book. -- 1979-1981. -- Consists primarily of congratulatory letters. |
M-4739-215 | Clippings re book launch from Calgary newspapers. -- 1979 |
M-4739-216 | Sheilagh Jameson's articles re Chautauqua. -- 1980. -- Includes related correspondence. |
M-4739-217 | Advertisement for Chautauqua in Canada in Talent magazine. -- 1981 |
M-4739-218 | Miscellaneous items, including framed American commemorative stamp and copies of The Chautauquan. |
M-8890-(1-6) | Additional material re Chautauquas, Chautauqua in Canada, and CBC production "Chautauqua Girl:. -- [ca. 1979-1989]. -- 9 cm of textual records. -- This material came from the Sheilagh Jameson estate after her death. |
M-7473 | Glenbow Museum (collector). -- 1986. -- Consists of a "Chautauqua" program for an event held at the Highwood Memorial Centre. |
M-8454 | "America's Cultural Revolution : A History of Lyceum and Chautauqua" by Robert D. Hanscom. -- [1980s]. -- Also includes various publications re the International Platform Association (1979-1988). |
Series 6 |
Photographs. -- [ca. 1900]-1947. -- 768 photographsMany of the photographs have been scanned. ![]() |
PA-3032 | Grace Matheson Anderson - Chautauqua entertainers in western Canada. -- n.d. -- 5 photographs. -- Some copied as NA-3748 and NA-3749. |
PA-1705 | Janet Chamberlain - Tent and travel views, Chautauqua, western Canada. -- 1930-1931. -- 5 photographs |
PA-1469 | Mabel Crosland - Chautauqua views, Meota and Rouleau, Saskatchewan, Carbon, Alberta and Portage La Prairie, Manitoba. -- 1930s. -- 15 photographs |
PA-2996 | Lucille Elmore - Views related to Chautauqua circuit, western prairies and Ontario. -- [1920s-1930s]. -- 8 photographs. -- Some copied as NA-3790. |
PA-1278 | Nola B. Erickson - Views of Chautauqua personnel including performers; Nola Critz in musical show at high school and portrait of White at university, Missouri. -- 1918-1972. -- 14 photographs |
PA-1707 | Nola B. Erickson - Chautauqua groups and personalities; Erickson family and Chautauqua in western Canada and USA. -- [ca. 1920s]-1932. -- 80 photographs. -- Some copied as NA-1900. |
PA-1935 | Virginia Fledderjohn - Louis J. Alber and Elbert Wickes (Chautauqua personalities) and views of Nola B. Erickson. -- 1960s-1970s and n.d. -- 14 photographs |
PA-1872 | Florence Tory Frederickson - Chautauqua groups and personalities in Alberta and Canada. -- [1920s]. -- 17 photographs. -- Some copied as NA-3457. |
PA-1706 | Melissa Freeman - Views of Chautauqua groups, Ontario and Alberta. -- [ca. 1929-1931]. -- 15 photographs |
PA-1708 | Lady Janet Goodine - General Chautauqua views, western Canada. -- [ca. late 1920s]. -- 3 photographs |
PD-152 | Mrs. A.D. Longman - Views of Chautauqua talent and life on circuits, western Canada. -- 1922-1924. -- 1 photograph album (90 photographs). -- Some copied as NA-3791. |
PD-114 | Mrs. William Neals - Views relating to Chautauquas, mainly western Canada. -- [ca. 1917-1918]. -- 1 photograph album (100 photographs) |
PA-2995 | Walter Orr - Views of workers and talent on Canadian Chautauqua circuit. -- 1930. -- 32 photographs. Some copied as NA-3769. |
PA-1217 | Winnie Rowles - Portraits of Chautauqua lecturers and entertainers. -- [ca. 1930-1931]. -- 6 photographs |
PA-1758 | Ada Gray Sparling - Views relating to first Chautauqua party into Alaska. -- 1918. -- 3 photographs. -- Some copied as NA-3166. |
PA-2851 | John W. Stewart - Marjorie Maude Mason, advance promoter for Chautauqua in Saskatchewan and Alaska. -- 1918-1919. -- 179 photographs. -- Some copied as NA-4949 |
PA-1418 | Avis Walton - General Chautauqua views, western Canada. -- 1931. -- 17 photographs |
PA-1130 | Roman Wengel - Chautauqua personalities and performers, Saskatchewan. -- 1925-1926. -- 3 photographs |
NA-1867 | John Erickson, tents and Chautauqua performers. -- [ca. 1900-1920s]. -- 3 photographs |
NA-1900 | Erickson family and Chautauqua views. -- [ca. 1909]-1947. -- 48 photographs |
NA-2007 | Chautauqua tents, set up and taken down on railway platform. -- 1925-1927. -- 3 photographs |
NA-2175 | Chautauqua performers. -- [ca. 1925]-1927. -- 6 photographs |
NA-2532 | Chautauqua staff having fun. -- 1931. -- 5 photographs |
NA-2541 | Chautauqua tent and personnel. -- [ca. 1917-1919]. -- 3 photographs |
NA-2611 | Chautauqua tent and string quartet. -- [ca. 1930s]. -- 2 photographs |
NA-3079 | Chautauqua tents, personnel and performers. -- [ca. 1918 or 1919]. -- 8 photographs |
NA-3166 | Group enroute to Alaska; Ada Gray. -- 1918-1919. -- 2 photographs |
NA-3457 | Chautauqua performers and managers. -- [1920s]-1947. -- 18 photographs |
NA-3744 | Chautauqua performers. -- [ca. early teens]-1921. -- 4 photographs |
NA-3748 | Chautauqua talent and workers. -- 1928. -- 4 photographs |
NA-3749 | Chautauqua tent, Preeceville, Saskatchewan. -- [ca. 1920s]. -- 1 photograph |
NA-3757 | Chautauqua parade, Pilot Mound, Manitoba. -- [ca. 1920s]. -- 4 photographs |
NA-3769 | Chautauqua workers and performers in western Canada. -- 1930. -- 21 photographs |
NA-3778 | Chautauqua talent, workers and tents. -- 1936-1930. -- 39 photographs |
NA-3781 | Chautauqua groups in Brandon and enroute from Winnipeg to Chicago. -- [ca. 1930]. -- 2 photographs |
NA-3782 | Captain Wood Briggs, lecturer from Texas. -- 1919. -- 1 photograph |
NA-3789 | Chautauqua tents and performers, western Canada. -- [1920s-1930s]. -- 12 photographs |
NA-3690 | Chautauqua car stuck in mud near Battleford; group in boat; and Nola B. Erickson. -- [ca. 1929-1930]. -- 3 photographs |
NA-3791 | Chautauqua tents and performers, western Canada. -- [1920s]. -- 20 photographs |
NA-3905 | Cassie Davis and Chautauqua performers. -- 1910-1928. -- 7 photographs |
NA-4949 | Chautauqua groups in Saskatchewan and Alaska. -- 1918-1919. -- 26 photographs |