Miscellaneous correspondence 1949 [approximately 70 to 80 pieces] including: · S. E. Low, MP, re oSocial Credit Association officially recognised in BC (April 20, 1949) · Peter Elliott, Executive Secretary, Premiers Office, Alberta to Mr. Pocklington re a Social Credit candidate for Vancouver ( May 27, 1949) · D. H. Sheppard, Director General of Income Tax, re the establishment of the status of the B.C. Social Credit League (Nov. 1 and Dec. 9, 1949) · Premier Manning, Alberta, Nov. 16, 1949, re proposed changes in the BNA Act to be presented to BC Government · Byron Johnson, Office of the Premier, BC, re Wicks' resolution dealing with the Hospitalization Plan in BC (Nov. 21, 1949) · Solon Low, MP, re development of a National Programme for Social Credit (Dec. 22, 1949)
Minutes of the Nelson and District Social Credit Group (Sept. 18, 1949)
BC Social Credit League Constitution and By-Laws
transcript of Live radio broadcast, re Canadian Heritage and the economy, presented by the Chamber of Commerce [2 copies]
Minutes of the meeting of the Board of Directors of the BC Social Credit League (Jan. 24, March 27, May 15, June 26, and Aug. 27, 1950)
Minutes of a meeting of Group Representatives at New Westminster, BC (May 20 and 26, 1950)
Press Release re Federal Government Funding for relief in the Okanagan Valley (June 12, 1950)
Agenda for the 1st Annual Convention of the Burrard Social Credit Association, (June 17, 1950)
Object is a metal menorah. It is made of brass. The base is comprised of two octogonal tiers, each side carved with a wreath-like shape. The second tier connects to the base of the main structure, which is carved with downward-facing leaves. It extends upwards into three, semi-circle rotating arms that bear a candle-holder on each side.
Object is two silver spoons. The bowl of each spoon is made from a 50 Matonas coin, which bears the likeness of Haile Selassie. A spiral handle is connected to the coin, and ends with a small loop.
Object is a stetson cowboy hat. The hat is comprised of a tan, stiff felt, with a center crease on the top. It features a beige trim which cross over on the left side of the hat to create a bow-esque shape. The sweatband is made of a ruddy-brown leather, featuring multiple stamps. The first is a golden crest in the center of a shielf-like shape, reading "No. 1 Quality Stetson." The second golden stamp reads "Innisfail Alta. June 4 1951." The third stamp--which is not coloured--reads "Our Bes Wishes," which was likely supposed to state "Our Best Wishes."
Object is a fly whisk. The handle is made from a pale ivory with a meal ring on the end. The head of the whisk is comprised of white horse hair, attatched to the handle by woven black and white thread and a metal rod that runs through the center of the handle's end.
Object is a brass circular item, possibly a serving dish. The item features three square legs carved with lions. Atop these legs is a circular piece, featuring linking lines carved around the rim as well as four lions and one elephant. The center contains a small cylindrical inset bowl or dish with an elephant carved on the bottom.
Object is a gold-coloured medallion set in wood between two pieces of plastic/plexiglass. The medallion displays a crest and a bust along with Ethiopian lettering. The card inside reads "Presented to R.N. Thompson by Prince Makonnen Hailie Slassie Duke of Harrar June 1951".
Object is a African Pith Helmet. It is carved from a medium-brown wood. The hat has a downward-angled brim, which features a curved indent along the front, painted black, now faded. Four ridges bridge the brim and the main portion of the helmet, which featureas an intent running width-wise across the middle of the main portion, which is also painted black. There is a raised circle on the top of the helmet, as well as two arration holes on each side of the helmet.
Object is a bear paw. There is medium-brown fur along the top of the paw, which bears five claws. There is a patch image attatched to the paw made of red, yellow, green, and white fabric, displaying an embroidered portait of Haile Selassie within a ring of leaves and a crown hovering about his head. There is also a golden pin attatched to the bottom of patch, featuring The Lion of Judah emblem.
