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The Historical Society-early years 1907-1952.

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| September 22, 2007 | Dempsey, Hugh A. | COPYRIGHT 2007 Historical Society of Alberta. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

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"There is considerable talk of a Historical Society to be formed in the near future in Edmonton, Col. Edwards and Mrs. Hislop being the moving spirits in the enterprise. The membership will be open to both men and women and the object of the society is fully explained in the name."

This item, which appeared in the February 2, 1907 issue of Edmonton s Saturday News, was the first indication that an historical society was being considered for a province that was barely two years old.

Less than two weeks later, on February 11, an informal meeting was held to see if there was enough support for the idea. Among those in ...


    
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