Audrey and Harry Hawthorn Library and Archives

Telfer's room at Alberni Residential School

2-2-004
Item
[between 1931 and 1940]

Page taken from a publication, with a photograph of Alberni Residential School and an annotation by Telfer indicating her room at the school.

The Indian Residential School

2-2-009
Item
[between 1931 and 1940]

Part of Jean Telfer fonds

Brief history and description of the Morley Indian Residential School, likely written by Telfer.

The Owl Dance, the Lodge, and the Torture

2-2-012
Item
[between 1931 and 1940]

Part of Jean Telfer fonds

Document describing the Owl Dance, a lodge, and a method of torture. The specific culture/place related to these descriptions is not clear. "Catlin" is written at the bottom, either as the author of the document or the source of the information.

The Stoney Indians

2-2-008
Item
[between 1931 and 1940]

Part of Jean Telfer fonds

Description of the Stoney Nakoda Nation, likely from the perspective of Telfer. Includes observations about the Stoney reserve, homes, seasonal activities, payments to the Stoney from the federal government and the Calgary Power Company, dress, gender dynamics, religion, food, the Annual Singing Festival, and names.

These Fifteen Years 1925-1940, Home Missions through Sunshine and Shadow

2-2-014
Item
ca. 1940

Part of Jean Telfer fonds

Booklet documenting the mission locations, missionaries and other workers of The United Church of Canada. Includes locations across Canada.

Three chiefs' wives

2-1-a034723
Item
1931-1934

Part of Jean Telfer fonds

Image consists of Mrs. McLean, Mrs, Hunter and Mrs. Two Young Men

Tipis up for Sun Dance

2-1-a034689
Item
1931-1934

Part of Jean Telfer fonds

Image consists of 6 teepees erected.

Two senior girls at school

2-1-a034745
Item
1931-1934

Part of Jean Telfer fonds

Image consists of two teenage girls standing by the steps of the school.

Two Stoney Nakoda boys at school

2-1-a034767
Item
1931-1934

Part of Jean Telfer fonds

Image consists of two boys standing before the steps of the school

United Church and manse in Morley, Alberta

2-1-a034700
Item
1931-1934

Part of Jean Telfer fonds

Image consists of two buildings: the church on the left and Manse on the right

"White" School on the Reserve, Morley, Alberta

2-1-a034679
Item
1931-1934

Part of Jean Telfer fonds

Image consists of a front view of the school building and snow on the ground.

William and John

2-1-a034665
Item
1931-1934

Part of Jean Telfer fonds

This photograph consists of twins William and John (86 years old) standing by the steps of a building.

William and John at Morley

2-1-a034666
Item
1931-1934

Part of Jean Telfer fonds

Image consists of twins William and John (86 years old) standing side by side by a wall at Morley.

Winter scene after church, Bow River, Morley, Alberta

2-1-a034681
Item
1931-1934

Part of Jean Telfer fonds

Image consists of people and horses in the foreground and the school building in the distance. Electricity poles can be seen and some snow patches on the ground.

Winter scene at church

2-1-a034710
Item
1931-1934

Part of Jean Telfer fonds

Image consists of horses lined up by a wire fence and people in the distance. A dog stands in the foreground

Young boys playing "Stampede" in Morley, Alberta

2-1-a034687
Item
1931-1934

Part of Jean Telfer fonds

Image consists of four boys with a toy chuck wagon, two are pulling, one driving and the fourth in behind. Beyond them are other boys and men looking on.

Young girl by note table at Morley Residential School

2-1-a034735
Item
1931-1934

Part of Jean Telfer fonds

Image consists of a young girl standing by a table with a plant on it. Content indicates that the photograph is related to a034741.

Young Stoney Nakoda mother with her baby

2-1-a034682
Item
1931-1934

Part of Jean Telfer fonds

Image consists of a young woman standing and holding a baby.

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