Category: Historic

Garden party at Beaulieu

This photo was likely taken during the 1919 garden party that was attended by the Prince of Wales.

Imperial Order of the Daughters of the Empire membership pin

Chatelaine

This chatelaine was used by Lady Lougheed. It consists of three small notebooks and a pencil attached to a chain and would have been worn at the waist. […]

Lady Strathcona

Lady Strathcona (Isabella Sophia Hardisty Smith) married Donald Smith, who later became Lord Strathcona.

Lady Strathcona

Lady Strathcona (Isabella Sophia Hardisty Smith) married Donald Smith, who later became Lord Strathcona.

Richard Hardisty, chief factor, HBC

Belle’s uncle, Richard Charles Hardisty.

Eliza Hardisty

Belle’s aunt, Eliza (McDougall) Hardisty.

Dick Hardisty

Dick Hardisty, Belle’s younger brother. He was killed in action at the Battle of Batoche in 1885.

Map of Calgary

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

Lady Lougheed’s silver tea service

Lady Lougheed’s silver tea service with monogrammed ‘L’ on tea pot.

Miss Davis’ School

Richard Hardisty Sr. and Marguerite Sutherland

Belle Hardisty’s paternal grandparents.