Category: Social / Entertainment

Belle, James, and Miss Merritt

This photo of Belle (left) and James was taken at Banff. They are accompanied by Miss Merritt (as indicated in the written information on the back) but there […]

Lady Lougheed

Portrait of Lady Lougheed in ball gown with flowers.

Southern Alberta Pioneer and Oldtimers women’s group at Lougheed House

Ladies dressed in First Nation’s costumes displaying their handicrafts. L-R: Ruth Irwin, Elizabeth McDougall, Annie McDougall, Nettie Wright. Image featured in the Calgary Herald newspaper July 12, 1923.

Belle Lougheed with friends and small dog in Banff

Dance card

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

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.

J.J. McHugh and Lady Lougheed at the Stampede

The date is likely 1925 when the Oldtimers’ hut was opened in the fairgrounds – a corner of this building’s veranda can be seen. The buildings behind  are […]