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Greeting card.

Item is a postcard of the exterior view of the Normal school and Institute of Technology and Arts in Calgary, Alberta.

Greeting card.

Item is a print photograph of Thompson's students standing outside at the Herkis School.

William Aberhart - February 11 (1940); J.S. Woodsworth (1935); R.B. Bennett (1934)

Digitized sound file not attached, due to copyright restrictions
Audio 258a consists of the following recording:
Title: William Aberhart – “Edmonton Bible Conference” (1940) / J.S. Woodsworth – “My Political Views” (1935) / R.B. Bennett –“Canadian Bankers Association Speech” (1934)
In this recording, William Aberhart [Premier of Alberta between 1935 and 1943] emphasizes the [Social Credit] party motto “I mean business”. He leads a rally. Manning {Ernest? Premier of Alberta between 1943 and 1968 for the Social Credit Party of Alberta] acknowledges the support they have received. Aberhart offers an observation on the gospel of John, chapter 8. He asks for financial support. He offers a brief sermon on heaven. Singing is introduced, but is not recorded. Lord Tweedsmuir’s death is reported. The story of Ahab is recounted. Aberhart and someone referred to only as "Kennedy" banter back and forth on several issues. Aberhart recounts several compelling anecdotes from history. At [23:42] there is another fast forward. Aberhart discusses prophecy in light of present day events and responds to a letter. At [25:16] there is a distinct change in the recording. A radio promotional piece on the benefits of the Social Credit Party plays. At [28:16] a man announces that the next speaker will be J.S. Woodsworth [Winnipeg MP, 1921-1942]. Woodsworth speaks on his political beliefs and changes needed in Canada. At [31:32] a man announces that the next speaker will be R.B. Bennett. Prime Minister Bennett speaks to the Canadian Bankers' Association. He discusses post World War I Canada and the Great depression.
Notes provided by BF, student assistant, 2010/2011

Fraternity lapel pin

Object is an unidentified fraternity lapel pin with gold chain. The pin's design is a cossack cross with the inner section white enamel with latin letters, from the top left the letters read: Delta, Epsilon, Chi, and unidentified (a crescent). In the cross' centre is a circular crimson enamel with gold holding hands. Behind the cross is a gold sword with the hilt between the Latin letters of Epsilon and Chi. The number "897" is stamped on the back near the pin clip. The fastener is a safely pin.

Horizons Unlimited with Social Credit pin

Object is a metal pin promoting the social credit political party. The pin is circular the top is green with a family featured at the top in shades of black and gray with the following white text "Horizons Unlimited" below. The lower half of the pin says "With Social Credit" in white letters on a black background. The pin was made in U.S.A.

Social Credit Leaflets

  • Miscellaneous leaflets, newsletters (including one reference to Aberhart's death) and one brief re the Governor of the Bank of Canada (1943-1954)
  • draft copy of "Social Credit School" course outlines, sponsored by the Social Credit Association of Canada (1947)*
  • Statement of Policy of the Social Credit Association of Canada, endorsed by the National Convention in Toronto (April 4, 5, & 6, 1944)
  • “No Matter How Thin You Slice It ---, 63 Cartoons,” by S. Cameron (1935 - 1937). All depict Aberhart
  • newspaper clippings**
  • New Liberty magazine, August, 1953 [contains article, “Social Credit Means Dictatorship,” by L. Roberts and newspaper clipping relaying Bennett's response]
  • one copy of the Canadian Social Crediter "Focus" (1963)
    *see also file 23
    **2 sheets require photocopying due to deterioration

Currency Stamp Dies

Objects include three currency stamp dies.

  • RNT-ob-0119a die head features a side portrait of Maria Theresa who ruled the Habsburg dominions from 1740 to 1780. The inscription on the obverse is in Latin: "M. THERESIA D. G. R. IMP. HU. BO. REG." The coin value is 1 thaler.
  • RNT-ob-119b die head is the reverse or tails used to make the Maria Thaler coins and features double-crowned shield divided into four fields representing Hungary, Bohemia, Burgundy, and Burgau (G

General

This series consists of textual records documenting aspects of Thompson's political career as a whole. Sub-series within this series are: articles by Thompson (03.01), articles about Thompson (03.02), speeches and broadcasts (03.03), and materials generated or gathered by Thompson during his service as a Special Canadian Emissary to the Congo in 1964 and to Nigeria in 1970 (03.04).

04.03.01 - Political Years/General/Articles by RNT
Box 08
File 01 1936
File 02 1960-1965
File 03 1966-1972
File 04 Report from Parliament Hill (1963-1972)
File 05 Unpublished (1960-1972)

04.03.02 - Political Years/General/Articles about RNT
Box 09
File 01 1936
File 02 1960
File 03 1961
File 04 January - May, 1962
File 05 June - December, 1962
File 06 January - March, 1963
File 07 April - June, 1963
File 08 July - December, 1963
File 09 Visit of Emperor Haile Selassie (1963)
File 10 January - July, 1964
File 11 August - December, 1964
File 12 January - September, 1965
File 13 October - December, 1965
File 14 Joke Paper (1965)
File 15 1966
File 16 January - March, 1967
File 17 April - December, 1967
File 18 1968
File 19 1969-1970
File 20 1971
File 21 1972, 1976
File 22 undated

04.03.03 - Political Years/General/Speeches & Broadcasts*
Box 10
File 01 Lists of Speeches (Incomplete)
File 02 Notes on Hate Literature Bill
File 03 1972
File 04 1971
File 05 1970
File 06 1969
File 07 1968
File 08 1967
File 09 1966
File 10 1965
File 11 January - June, 1964
File 12 July - December, 1964
File 13 January - September, 1963
File 14 September - December, 1963
File 15 January - June, 1962
File 16 June - December, 1962
File 17 1960-1961
File 18 Author Unknown
File 19 Undated
File 20 Broadcasts (1965-1972)
File 21 Broadcasts (1963-1964)
File 22 Broadcasts (1962)
File 23 Broadcasts - undated

*see Appendices A and B for lists of speeches by date and by title

04.03.04 - Political Years/General/Special Canadian Emissary
Box 11

File 01 Special Mission to the Congo - Report (1964)
File 02 Correspondence to the Congo (1964)
File 03 Articles re the Congo (1964)
File 04 Articles re Vietnam (1969)
File 05 Reports on the Nigerian Crisis (1970)
File 06 Correspondence re Nigeria (1970)
File 07 Articles and Photographs re Nigeria (1969-1970)

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