Category: Document

Imperial Order of the Daughters of the Empire (IODE) Brochure

Alberta Cat Club Letterhead

Letter from William Hardisty to Miss Davis, November 29, 1869

Fort Simpson Nov. 20th, 1869 My dear Miss Davis, After a tedious voyage of nearly three months from Red River, most of the way cramped up in a […]

Letter from William Hardisty to Miss Davis, July 10, 1870

“My wife would have send you some leather, but has deferred it until next year rather than run the risk of it falling into the hands of Riel […]

Richard Hardisty’s Application for Scrip

Dated July 1, 1885

Belle, James, and Miss Merritt – reverse side

The writing on the back of the photograph, in Belle’s hand, provides brief info about the photo.

Dance card

Dance card filled with names. Found in Lady Lougheed’s bedroom during restoration of Lougheed House.

Christmas card

Christmas card featuring a photo of Belle under her lilac tree in Beaulieu gardens.

Dance card with pencil

Dance card filled with names. Found in Lady Lougheed’s bedroom during restoration of Lougheed House.

Invitation to a garden party with the Prince of Wales

Invitation to a Garden Party at Lougheed House. To have the honour of meeting the Prince of Wales, and Sir James and Lady Lougheed. 14 September 1919.

Marriage Certificate

Marriage certificate for James A. Lougheed and Belle C. Hardisty issued by John McDougall, Methodist Church mission, Morleyville, AB.

Map of Calgary

Calgary, as it was when James Lougheed and Isabella Hardisty first arrived in Calgary.