Order of the Royal Purple Drill team 1984
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- Date Range
- 1984-1985
- Description Level
- Item
- Accession No.
- 20171064069001
- Physical Description
- Colored photograph 8x10in
- Scope and Content
- Group picture of the Order of the Royal Purple Drill team 1984. J.Shackleton, F.Coleman, R.Blakie, K.McCallion, E.Pisko, M.Smith, D.Mose, B.Goodwin, C.McLaren, L.Weiers, A.Albiez.
1 image
- Date Range
- 1984-1985
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- Colored photograph 8x10in
- Physical Condition
- Good
- History / Biographical
- The Order of Royal Purple was founded in Vancouver, British Columbia in September 1914. Several wives of the Elks created an informal group in 1913 to assist their husbands with benevolent, charitable and social work. In 1914, they became the recognized female auxiliary of the Elks of Canada. The objectives of the Order were to promote the principles of Justice, Charity, Sisterly Love and Fidelity, to promote the welfare and enhance the happiness of its members or for other purposes. In addition, the Order was to quicken the spirit of women toward a pure and noble citizenship, to promote harmony and good fellowship, to relieve suffering whenever possible and to strive at all times to make “Life sweeter, women better, and the world happier.” The logo was a diamond with an elk head in the center, a clock pointing to 11 o’clock opposite a pansy and the word Canada on the banner. The pansy was the official flower of the Order. The Royal Purple was a very secretive society. They required passwords for every meeting and National Conventions. The Password could only be changed by the Supreme Honored Royal Lady and the Lodges would be notified every 6 months of the password change. The colors of the Order were purple, white and gold. The tassels on their purple pill box hats represents the individual’s status. White tassel means lodge member, white and purple means Honored Royal Lady (or local president), gold for District Deputy, and purple for Supreme Honored Royal Lady (National Leader.) A non-member can be granted honorary memberships for their contributions to the Lodge. Meetings would begin and end with floor work. Each Lodge and District develop their own bylaws and Rules of Order. In 2014 the Supreme Executive of the Order of Royal Purple decided to secede from the Elks and start a new organization, the Canadian Royal Purple Society. Some locals, however, wished to remain with the Elks and these were integrated into the organization of the Elks of Canada as Royal Purple Elks Lodges. Lethbridge Lodge No. 32 was instituted on April 27, 1928 by PSHRL Mattie Lane and 23 ladies were initiated into the Order. Teas, bake sales, craft sales, rummage sales, and bingos have been annual fundraising activities for the lodge. One of their larger projects was to supply an Audiology Unit (a brain stem evoked response audiometer) costing $40,000.00 for the Regional hospital. They also undertook to supply Lifeline Units to the Auxiliary Hospital. The ladies also supported the local Soup Kitchen, local Food Bank, Parents Place, Harbor House for abused women and children, Meals on Wheels, Keep in Touch as well as other charities. The Lodge was also a supporters of the Elks and Royal Purple Fund for children. They disbanded at the end of 2017. - Information from the Royal Purple of Canada book and interview transcript For more information check out the interview with Ann Marie MacDonald and the donation of Wilma Wood Royal Purple Regalia Accession Number P20170007001
- Scope and Content
- Group picture of the Order of the Royal Purple Drill team 1984. J.Shackleton, F.Coleman, R.Blakie, K.McCallion, E.Pisko, M.Smith, D.Mose, B.Goodwin, C.McLaren, L.Weiers, A.Albiez.
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- Accession No.
- 20171064069001
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Images
Lethbridge 100th birthday
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- Date Range
- 1985
- Description Level
- Item
- Accession No.
- 20171064069005
- Physical Description
- colored photograph 8x10in
- Scope and Content
- Ladies of the Order of the Royal Purple and the Elks bring in the cake for lethbridge's 100th birthday
1 image
- Date Range
- 1985
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- colored photograph 8x10in
- Physical Condition
- Good
- History / Biographical
- The Order of Royal Purple was founded in Vancouver, British Columbia in September 1914. Several wives of the Elks created an informal group in 1913 to assist their husbands with benevolent, charitable and social work. In 1914, they became the recognized female auxiliary of the Elks of Canada. The objectives of the Order were to promote the principles of Justice, Charity, Sisterly Love and Fidelity, to promote the welfare and enhance the happiness of its members or for other purposes. In addition, the Order was to quicken the spirit of women toward a pure and noble citizenship, to promote harmony and good fellowship, to relieve suffering whenever possible and to strive at all times to make “Life sweeter, women better, and the world happier.” The logo was a diamond with an elk head in the center, a clock pointing to 11 o’clock opposite a pansy and the word Canada on the banner. The pansy was the official flower of the Order. The Royal Purple was a very secretive society. They required passwords for every meeting and National Conventions. The Password could only be changed by the Supreme Honored Royal Lady and the Lodges would be notified every 6 months of the password change. The colors of the Order were purple, white and gold. The tassels on their purple pill box hats represents the individual’s status. White tassel means lodge member, white and purple means Honored Royal Lady (or local president), gold for District Deputy, and purple for Supreme Honored Royal Lady (National Leader.) A non-member can be granted honorary memberships for their contributions to the Lodge. Meetings would begin and end with floor work. Each Lodge and District develop their own bylaws and Rules of Order. In 2014 the Supreme Executive of the Order of Royal Purple decided to secede from the Elks and start a new organization, the Canadian Royal Purple Society. Some locals, however, wished to remain with the Elks and these were integrated into the organization of the Elks of Canada as Royal Purple Elks Lodges. Lethbridge Lodge No. 32 was instituted on April 27, 1928 by PSHRL Mattie Lane and 23 ladies were initiated into the Order. Teas, bake sales, craft sales, rummage sales, and bingos have been annual fundraising activities for the lodge. One of their larger projects was to supply an Audiology Unit (a brain stem evoked response audiometer) costing $40,000.00 for the Regional hospital. They also undertook to supply Lifeline Units to the Auxiliary Hospital. The ladies also supported the local Soup Kitchen, local Food Bank, Parents Place, Harbor House for abused women and children, Meals on Wheels, Keep in Touch as well as other charities. The Lodge was also a supporters of the Elks and Royal Purple Fund for children. They disbanded at the end of 2017. - Information from the Royal Purple of Canada book and interview transcript For more information check out the interview with Ann Marie MacDonald and the donation of Wilma Wood Royal Purple Regalia Accession Number P20170007001
- Scope and Content
- Ladies of the Order of the Royal Purple and the Elks bring in the cake for lethbridge's 100th birthday
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- 20171064069005
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morgue tapes - sports #17
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- Date Range
- 1984-1985
- Material Type
- Recording
- Accession No.
- 20161111097
- Physical Description
- 3/4 inch videotape (U-matic) QuickTime and MP4 files available
- Scope and Content
- 1. Roy Cunningham - Alberta men’s bowling (5 pin) champion 2. Lethbridge Flying Club - impacts of wind on flying 3. Judo 4. Sports Show: water sports equipment – boats and gliders, bikes and golf 5. Target shooting and reloading guns 6. Legion Baseball: Lakers vs. Miners 7. Wheelchair basketball 8.…
- Material Type
- Recording
- Date Range
- 1984-1985
- Physical Description
- 3/4 inch videotape (U-matic) QuickTime and MP4 files available
- Physical Condition
- Excellent
- Language
- English
- Scope and Content
- 1. Roy Cunningham - Alberta men’s bowling (5 pin) champion 2. Lethbridge Flying Club - impacts of wind on flying 3. Judo 4. Sports Show: water sports equipment – boats and gliders, bikes and golf 5. Target shooting and reloading guns 6. Legion Baseball: Lakers vs. Miners 7. Wheelchair basketball 8. Junior boxing 9. Bowling – Lethbridge Open (5-pin) 10. Dirt bike race 11. High school basketball (girls) 12. Junior golf 13. Basketball: University of Lethbridge vs. UBC 14. Lethbridge Broncos: Terry Houlder #27, Rich Wiest #12, Dale Marquette #14, Dan Sceviour #20, Mark Tinordi #2, Drago Adam #33, Todd Sceviour #9, Jim Odland #11, Mike Berger #21, Darcy Kaminski #5, Stuart Sage #3, Jason More #4, Darcy Norton #15, Trent Kaese #8, Gary Ruff #25, Jim Odland #11 15. Harness Racing 16. Body-building (Women’s) 17. Ball hockey 18. Racquetball 19. Drag racing 20. Truck rodeo 21. Indoor soccer game – U of L gym 22. Drag racing 23. Gerry Ward – runner 24. Legion darts - Canadian Championships 25. Bill Stewart works on golf club maintenance 26. Interview with Yosh Senda, Judo coach 27. Interview with Ken Olynyk, UofL basketball coach 28. Southern Alberta Golf tournament 29. High School Baseball Final: LCI vs. Vulcan
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- Accession No.
- 20161111097
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morgue tapes - sports #18
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- Date Range
- 1987-1988
- Material Type
- Recording
- Accession No.
- 20161111100
- Physical Description
- 3/4 inch videotape (U-matic) QuickTime and MP4 files available
- Scope and Content
- 1. Girls High School basketball (Championships) 2. Broomball Finals 3. Chinook Golf Tourney 4. Sutter Golf Tournament 5. Alta Summer Games '87 6. Alta Slow Pitch Finals (Bow Island) 7. Rodeo - barrel racing, wrengling, steer wrestling 8. Horse racing 9. U of L Pronghorns Soccer (Men’s) 10. Cross Co…
- Material Type
- Recording
- Date Range
- 1987-1988
- Physical Description
- 3/4 inch videotape (U-matic) QuickTime and MP4 files available
- Physical Condition
- Excellent
- Language
- English
- Scope and Content
- 1. Girls High School basketball (Championships) 2. Broomball Finals 3. Chinook Golf Tourney 4. Sutter Golf Tournament 5. Alta Summer Games '87 6. Alta Slow Pitch Finals (Bow Island) 7. Rodeo - barrel racing, wrengling, steer wrestling 8. Horse racing 9. U of L Pronghorns Soccer (Men’s) 10. Cross Country Running (warming up) 11. Footage of opposition players (Hurricanes game) - Glen Hawker, Joel Savage, Clayton Young 12. Alberta Special Olympics - news conference 13. Volleyball practice (UofL) 14. Russia vs. Canada (Sportsplex) – Highlights 15. Hurricane individual players – on-ice footage: #6 Paul Epoch, #14 Kevin Heise, #25 Peter Berthelson, #8 Darren Stolk, Greg Leahy, Calvin Wiltshire, #23 Jason Ruff, #22 Rob Krause, #1 Dib Bistien, #16 Bryan Bosch, #5 Casey MacMillan, #27 Terry Black, #4 Mark Kuntz, #28 Mark Bassen, #12 Kelly Ens, #33 Arne Caplan, Coach Blain Galloraith, Coach John Radrac 16. WHL ISOs: Tracey Egeland - Swift Current Broncos forward – originally from Vauxhall; #22 Kevin Yellowage – Moose Jaw Warriors – originally from Lethbridge 17. Boxing: Dewitt vs. Lakusta, Dewitt vs. Bert Cooper 18. Women’s National Basketball: Women’s Pronghorns, University of Calgary vs. University of Manitoba 19. Boys high school basketball: Raymond vs. Cardston – at the Enmax Center 20. Basketball Canada vs. South Korea exhibition game (UofL) 21. Lethbridge Elks baseball tournament (American Legion)
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- Accession No.
- 20161111100
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Receiving life membership
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- Date Range
- 1980
- Description Level
- Item
- Accession No.
- 20171064045020
- Physical Description
- Colored photograph 5X7in
- Scope and Content
- Arlene Price receiving life membership
1 image
- Date Range
- 1980
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- Colored photograph 5X7in
- Physical Condition
- Good
- History / Biographical
- The Order of Royal Purple was founded in Vancouver, British Columbia in September 1914. Several wives of the Elks created an informal group in 1913 to assist their husbands with benevolent, charitable and social work. In 1914, they became the recognized female auxiliary of the Elks of Canada. The objectives of the Order were to promote the principles of Justice, Charity, Sisterly Love and Fidelity, to promote the welfare and enhance the happiness of its members or for other purposes. In addition, the Order was to quicken the spirit of women toward a pure and noble citizenship, to promote harmony and good fellowship, to relieve suffering whenever possible and to strive at all times to make “Life sweeter, women better, and the world happier.” The logo was a diamond with an elk head in the center, a clock pointing to 11 o’clock opposite a pansy and the word Canada on the banner. The pansy was the official flower of the Order. The Royal Purple was a very secretive society. They required passwords for every meeting and National Conventions. The Password could only be changed by the Supreme Honored Royal Lady and the Lodges would be notified every 6 months of the password change. The colors of the Order were purple, white and gold. The tassels on their purple pill box hats represents the individual’s status. White tassel means lodge member, white and purple means Honored Royal Lady (or local president), gold for District Deputy, and purple for Supreme Honored Royal Lady (National Leader.) A non-member can be granted honorary memberships for their contributions to the Lodge. Meetings would begin and end with floor work. Each Lodge and District develop their own bylaws and Rules of Order. In 2014 the Supreme Executive of the Order of Royal Purple decided to secede from the Elks and start a new organization, the Canadian Royal Purple Society. Some locals, however, wished to remain with the Elks and these were integrated into the organization of the Elks of Canada as Royal Purple Elks Lodges. Lethbridge Lodge No. 32 was instituted on April 27, 1928 by PSHRL Mattie Lane and 23 ladies were initiated into the Order. Teas, bake sales, craft sales, rummage sales, and bingos have been annual fundraising activities for the lodge. One of their larger projects was to supply an Audiology Unit (a brain stem evoked response audiometer) costing $40,000.00 for the Regional hospital. They also undertook to supply Lifeline Units to the Auxiliary Hospital. The ladies also supported the local Soup Kitchen, local Food Bank, Parents Place, Harbor House for abused women and children, Meals on Wheels, Keep in Touch as well as other charities. The Lodge was also a supporters of the Elks and Royal Purple Fund for children. They disbanded at the end of 2017. - Information from the Royal Purple of Canada book and interview transcript For more information check out the interview with Ann Marie MacDonald and the donation of Wilma Wood Royal Purple Regalia Accession Number P20170007001
- Scope and Content
- Arlene Price receiving life membership
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- Public
- Accession No.
- 20171064045020
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- Archive
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1980-1981 Order of the Royal Purple Officers
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- Date Range
- 1980-1981
- Description Level
- Item
- Accession No.
- 20171064045001
- Physical Description
- Colored photograph 5X7in
- Scope and Content
- Ladies taking a picture together. Lois Lastuka- Honored Royal Lady, Elizabeth Higo-Immediate Past Honored Royal Lady, Beth Sherman-Associate Royal Lady, Jean Burt-Loyal Lady, Freida Barton- Secretary, Lucille McDonald-Treasurer, Evelyn Dorigatti-Chaplin, Marie Smith-Historian, Joyce Bach-Conductres…
1 image
- Date Range
- 1980-1981
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- Colored photograph 5X7in
- Physical Condition
- Good
- History / Biographical
- The Order of Royal Purple was founded in Vancouver, British Columbia in September 1914. Several wives of the Elks created an informal group in 1913 to assist their husbands with benevolent, charitable and social work. In 1914, they became the recognized female auxiliary of the Elks of Canada. The objectives of the Order were to promote the principles of Justice, Charity, Sisterly Love and Fidelity, to promote the welfare and enhance the happiness of its members or for other purposes. In addition, the Order was to quicken the spirit of women toward a pure and noble citizenship, to promote harmony and good fellowship, to relieve suffering whenever possible and to strive at all times to make “Life sweeter, women better, and the world happier.” The logo was a diamond with an elk head in the center, a clock pointing to 11 o’clock opposite a pansy and the word Canada on the banner. The pansy was the official flower of the Order. The Royal Purple was a very secretive society. They required passwords for every meeting and National Conventions. The Password could only be changed by the Supreme Honored Royal Lady and the Lodges would be notified every 6 months of the password change. The colors of the Order were purple, white and gold. The tassels on their purple pill box hats represents the individual’s status. White tassel means lodge member, white and purple means Honored Royal Lady (or local president), gold for District Deputy, and purple for Supreme Honored Royal Lady (National Leader.) A non-member can be granted honorary memberships for their contributions to the Lodge. Meetings would begin and end with floor work. Each Lodge and District develop their own bylaws and Rules of Order. In 2014 the Supreme Executive of the Order of Royal Purple decided to secede from the Elks and start a new organization, the Canadian Royal Purple Society. Some locals, however, wished to remain with the Elks and these were integrated into the organization of the Elks of Canada as Royal Purple Elks Lodges. Lethbridge Lodge No. 32 was instituted on April 27, 1928 by PSHRL Mattie Lane and 23 ladies were initiated into the Order. Teas, bake sales, craft sales, rummage sales, and bingos have been annual fundraising activities for the lodge. One of their larger projects was to supply an Audiology Unit (a brain stem evoked response audiometer) costing $40,000.00 for the Regional hospital. They also undertook to supply Lifeline Units to the Auxiliary Hospital. The ladies also supported the local Soup Kitchen, local Food Bank, Parents Place, Harbor House for abused women and children, Meals on Wheels, Keep in Touch as well as other charities. The Lodge was also a supporters of the Elks and Royal Purple Fund for children. They disbanded at the end of 2017. - Information from the Royal Purple of Canada book and interview transcript For more information check out the interview with Ann Marie MacDonald and the donation of Wilma Wood Royal Purple Regalia Accession Number P20170007001
- Scope and Content
- Ladies taking a picture together. Lois Lastuka- Honored Royal Lady, Elizabeth Higo-Immediate Past Honored Royal Lady, Beth Sherman-Associate Royal Lady, Jean Burt-Loyal Lady, Freida Barton- Secretary, Lucille McDonald-Treasurer, Evelyn Dorigatti-Chaplin, Marie Smith-Historian, Joyce Bach-Conductress, Beverley Merrick-Inner Guard, Mauneen Amen-Outer Guard, Eileen McCaugherty-3 Year Trustee, Kay Nalder-2 Year Trustee, Dorothy Carroll-1 Year Trustee, Cheryl Pariesiene-Pianist, and Evelyn Northey-Installing Officer.
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- Public
- Accession No.
- 20171064045001
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Travelling Gavel from Warner Lodge
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- Date Range
- 1980
- Description Level
- Item
- Accession No.
- 20171064045025
- Physical Description
- Colored photograph 5x7in
- Scope and Content
- Warner Lodge dressed up for ceremony. Travelling Gavel coming to Lethbridge.
1 image
- Date Range
- 1980
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- Colored photograph 5x7in
- Physical Condition
- Good
- History / Biographical
- The Order of Royal Purple was founded in Vancouver, British Columbia in September 1914. Several wives of the Elks created an informal group in 1913 to assist their husbands with benevolent, charitable and social work. In 1914, they became the recognized female auxiliary of the Elks of Canada. The objectives of the Order were to promote the principles of Justice, Charity, Sisterly Love and Fidelity, to promote the welfare and enhance the happiness of its members or for other purposes. In addition, the Order was to quicken the spirit of women toward a pure and noble citizenship, to promote harmony and good fellowship, to relieve suffering whenever possible and to strive at all times to make “Life sweeter, women better, and the world happier.” The logo was a diamond with an elk head in the center, a clock pointing to 11 o’clock opposite a pansy and the word Canada on the banner. The pansy was the official flower of the Order. The Royal Purple was a very secretive society. They required passwords for every meeting and National Conventions. The Password could only be changed by the Supreme Honored Royal Lady and the Lodges would be notified every 6 months of the password change. The colors of the Order were purple, white and gold. The tassels on their purple pill box hats represents the individual’s status. White tassel means lodge member, white and purple means Honored Royal Lady (or local president), gold for District Deputy, and purple for Supreme Honored Royal Lady (National Leader.) A non-member can be granted honorary memberships for their contributions to the Lodge. Meetings would begin and end with floor work. Each Lodge and District develop their own bylaws and Rules of Order. In 2014 the Supreme Executive of the Order of Royal Purple decided to secede from the Elks and start a new organization, the Canadian Royal Purple Society. Some locals, however, wished to remain with the Elks and these were integrated into the organization of the Elks of Canada as Royal Purple Elks Lodges. Lethbridge Lodge No. 32 was instituted on April 27, 1928 by PSHRL Mattie Lane and 23 ladies were initiated into the Order. Teas, bake sales, craft sales, rummage sales, and bingos have been annual fundraising activities for the lodge. One of their larger projects was to supply an Audiology Unit (a brain stem evoked response audiometer) costing $40,000.00 for the Regional hospital. They also undertook to supply Lifeline Units to the Auxiliary Hospital. The ladies also supported the local Soup Kitchen, local Food Bank, Parents Place, Harbor House for abused women and children, Meals on Wheels, Keep in Touch as well as other charities. The Lodge was also a supporters of the Elks and Royal Purple Fund for children. They disbanded at the end of 2017. - Information from the Royal Purple of Canada book and interview transcript For more information check out the interview with Ann Marie MacDonald and the donation of Wilma Wood Royal Purple Regalia Accession Number P20170007001
- Scope and Content
- Warner Lodge dressed up for ceremony. Travelling Gavel coming to Lethbridge.
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- Public
- Accession No.
- 20171064045025
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Representatives of Charities donated to by the Order of the Royal Purple
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- Date Range
- 1980
- Description Level
- Item
- Accession No.
- 20171064045029
- Physical Description
- Colored photograph 5x7in
- Scope and Content
- Order of the Royal Purple with representatives of charitites donated to. Charitites: Dorothy Gooder School, Salvation Army, Meals on Wheels, Epilepsy Association, Kidney Foundation, Diabetic Association, and Terry Fox (rep. from Cancer Society).
1 image
- Date Range
- 1980
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- Colored photograph 5x7in
- Physical Condition
- Good
- History / Biographical
- The Order of Royal Purple was founded in Vancouver, British Columbia in September 1914. Several wives of the Elks created an informal group in 1913 to assist their husbands with benevolent, charitable and social work. In 1914, they became the recognized female auxiliary of the Elks of Canada. The objectives of the Order were to promote the principles of Justice, Charity, Sisterly Love and Fidelity, to promote the welfare and enhance the happiness of its members or for other purposes. In addition, the Order was to quicken the spirit of women toward a pure and noble citizenship, to promote harmony and good fellowship, to relieve suffering whenever possible and to strive at all times to make “Life sweeter, women better, and the world happier.” The logo was a diamond with an elk head in the center, a clock pointing to 11 o’clock opposite a pansy and the word Canada on the banner. The pansy was the official flower of the Order. The Royal Purple was a very secretive society. They required passwords for every meeting and National Conventions. The Password could only be changed by the Supreme Honored Royal Lady and the Lodges would be notified every 6 months of the password change. The colors of the Order were purple, white and gold. The tassels on their purple pill box hats represents the individual’s status. White tassel means lodge member, white and purple means Honored Royal Lady (or local president), gold for District Deputy, and purple for Supreme Honored Royal Lady (National Leader.) A non-member can be granted honorary memberships for their contributions to the Lodge. Meetings would begin and end with floor work. Each Lodge and District develop their own bylaws and Rules of Order. In 2014 the Supreme Executive of the Order of Royal Purple decided to secede from the Elks and start a new organization, the Canadian Royal Purple Society. Some locals, however, wished to remain with the Elks and these were integrated into the organization of the Elks of Canada as Royal Purple Elks Lodges. Lethbridge Lodge No. 32 was instituted on April 27, 1928 by PSHRL Mattie Lane and 23 ladies were initiated into the Order. Teas, bake sales, craft sales, rummage sales, and bingos have been annual fundraising activities for the lodge. One of their larger projects was to supply an Audiology Unit (a brain stem evoked response audiometer) costing $40,000.00 for the Regional hospital. They also undertook to supply Lifeline Units to the Auxiliary Hospital. The ladies also supported the local Soup Kitchen, local Food Bank, Parents Place, Harbor House for abused women and children, Meals on Wheels, Keep in Touch as well as other charities. The Lodge was also a supporters of the Elks and Royal Purple Fund for children. They disbanded at the end of 2017. - Information from the Royal Purple of Canada book and interview transcript For more information check out the interview with Ann Marie MacDonald and the donation of Wilma Wood Royal Purple Regalia Accession Number P20170007001
- Scope and Content
- Order of the Royal Purple with representatives of charitites donated to. Charitites: Dorothy Gooder School, Salvation Army, Meals on Wheels, Epilepsy Association, Kidney Foundation, Diabetic Association, and Terry Fox (rep. from Cancer Society).
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- 20171064045029
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1982-1983 Order of the Royal Purple Officers
https://collections.galtmuseum.com/en/permalink/descriptions92405
- Date Range
- 1982-1983
- Description Level
- Item
- Accession No.
- 20171064046002
- Physical Description
- Colored photograph 5x7in
- Scope and Content
- Ladies sitting together for group photo. Jean Burt-Honored Royal Lady, Beth Sherman-Immediate Past Honored Royal Lady, Donna Bracha-Associate Royal Lady, Joyce Bach-Loyal Lady, Arlene Albiez-Lecturing Lady, Freda Barton-Secretary, Lucille McDonald-Treasurer, Marie Smith-Conductress, Cheryl Parisien…
1 image
- Date Range
- 1982-1983
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- Colored photograph 5x7in
- Physical Condition
- Good
- History / Biographical
- The Order of Royal Purple was founded in Vancouver, British Columbia in September 1914. Several wives of the Elks created an informal group in 1913 to assist their husbands with benevolent, charitable and social work. In 1914, they became the recognized female auxiliary of the Elks of Canada. The objectives of the Order were to promote the principles of Justice, Charity, Sisterly Love and Fidelity, to promote the welfare and enhance the happiness of its members or for other purposes. In addition, the Order was to quicken the spirit of women toward a pure and noble citizenship, to promote harmony and good fellowship, to relieve suffering whenever possible and to strive at all times to make “Life sweeter, women better, and the world happier.” The logo was a diamond with an elk head in the center, a clock pointing to 11 o’clock opposite a pansy and the word Canada on the banner. The pansy was the official flower of the Order. The Royal Purple was a very secretive society. They required passwords for every meeting and National Conventions. The Password could only be changed by the Supreme Honored Royal Lady and the Lodges would be notified every 6 months of the password change. The colors of the Order were purple, white and gold. The tassels on their purple pill box hats represents the individual’s status. White tassel means lodge member, white and purple means Honored Royal Lady (or local president), gold for District Deputy, and purple for Supreme Honored Royal Lady (National Leader.) A non-member can be granted honorary memberships for their contributions to the Lodge. Meetings would begin and end with floor work. Each Lodge and District develop their own bylaws and Rules of Order. In 2014 the Supreme Executive of the Order of Royal Purple decided to secede from the Elks and start a new organization, the Canadian Royal Purple Society. Some locals, however, wished to remain with the Elks and these were integrated into the organization of the Elks of Canada as Royal Purple Elks Lodges. Lethbridge Lodge No. 32 was instituted on April 27, 1928 by PSHRL Mattie Lane and 23 ladies were initiated into the Order. Teas, bake sales, craft sales, rummage sales, and bingos have been annual fundraising activities for the lodge. One of their larger projects was to supply an Audiology Unit (a brain stem evoked response audiometer) costing $40,000.00 for the Regional hospital. They also undertook to supply Lifeline Units to the Auxiliary Hospital. The ladies also supported the local Soup Kitchen, local Food Bank, Parents Place, Harbor House for abused women and children, Meals on Wheels, Keep in Touch as well as other charities. The Lodge was also a supporters of the Elks and Royal Purple Fund for children. They disbanded at the end of 2017. - Information from the Royal Purple of Canada book and interview transcript For more information check out the interview with Ann Marie MacDonald and the donation of Wilma Wood Royal Purple Regalia Accession Number P20170007001
- Scope and Content
- Ladies sitting together for group photo. Jean Burt-Honored Royal Lady, Beth Sherman-Immediate Past Honored Royal Lady, Donna Bracha-Associate Royal Lady, Joyce Bach-Loyal Lady, Arlene Albiez-Lecturing Lady, Freda Barton-Secretary, Lucille McDonald-Treasurer, Marie Smith-Conductress, Cheryl Parisien-Chaplin, Linda Peterson-Historian, Ruby Gordon-Inner Guard, Mona Zubersky-Outer Guard, Joyce Shackleton-Pianist, Eileen McCaugherty-1 Term Trustee,Elizabeth Higo-2 Term Trustee, Lois Lastuka-3 Term Trustee, Eileen McCagherty-Supreme Installing Officer, and Dorothy Carroll-Assistant Installing Officer.
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- Accession No.
- 20171064046002
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Installation of officers
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- Date Range
- 1982-1983
- Description Level
- Item
- Accession No.
- 20171064046003
- Physical Description
- Colored photograph 5x7in
- Scope and Content
- Past Supreme Honored Royal Lady Pat Van Horne, District Deputy Eileen MacCagherty, and Honored Royal Lady Jean Burt taking a picture together during the Installation of Officers on May 31, 1982.
1 image
- Date Range
- 1982-1983
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- Colored photograph 5x7in
- Physical Condition
- Good
- History / Biographical
- The Order of Royal Purple was founded in Vancouver, British Columbia in September 1914. Several wives of the Elks created an informal group in 1913 to assist their husbands with benevolent, charitable and social work. In 1914, they became the recognized female auxiliary of the Elks of Canada. The objectives of the Order were to promote the principles of Justice, Charity, Sisterly Love and Fidelity, to promote the welfare and enhance the happiness of its members or for other purposes. In addition, the Order was to quicken the spirit of women toward a pure and noble citizenship, to promote harmony and good fellowship, to relieve suffering whenever possible and to strive at all times to make “Life sweeter, women better, and the world happier.” The logo was a diamond with an elk head in the center, a clock pointing to 11 o’clock opposite a pansy and the word Canada on the banner. The pansy was the official flower of the Order. The Royal Purple was a very secretive society. They required passwords for every meeting and National Conventions. The Password could only be changed by the Supreme Honored Royal Lady and the Lodges would be notified every 6 months of the password change. The colors of the Order were purple, white and gold. The tassels on their purple pill box hats represents the individual’s status. White tassel means lodge member, white and purple means Honored Royal Lady (or local president), gold for District Deputy, and purple for Supreme Honored Royal Lady (National Leader.) A non-member can be granted honorary memberships for their contributions to the Lodge. Meetings would begin and end with floor work. Each Lodge and District develop their own bylaws and Rules of Order. In 2014 the Supreme Executive of the Order of Royal Purple decided to secede from the Elks and start a new organization, the Canadian Royal Purple Society. Some locals, however, wished to remain with the Elks and these were integrated into the organization of the Elks of Canada as Royal Purple Elks Lodges. Lethbridge Lodge No. 32 was instituted on April 27, 1928 by PSHRL Mattie Lane and 23 ladies were initiated into the Order. Teas, bake sales, craft sales, rummage sales, and bingos have been annual fundraising activities for the lodge. One of their larger projects was to supply an Audiology Unit (a brain stem evoked response audiometer) costing $40,000.00 for the Regional hospital. They also undertook to supply Lifeline Units to the Auxiliary Hospital. The ladies also supported the local Soup Kitchen, local Food Bank, Parents Place, Harbor House for abused women and children, Meals on Wheels, Keep in Touch as well as other charities. The Lodge was also a supporters of the Elks and Royal Purple Fund for children. They disbanded at the end of 2017. - Information from the Royal Purple of Canada book and interview transcript For more information check out the interview with Ann Marie MacDonald and the donation of Wilma Wood Royal Purple Regalia Accession Number P20170007001
- Scope and Content
- Past Supreme Honored Royal Lady Pat Van Horne, District Deputy Eileen MacCagherty, and Honored Royal Lady Jean Burt taking a picture together during the Installation of Officers on May 31, 1982.
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Donation of a car to the Victorian Order of Nurses (VON)
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- Date Range
- 1982-1983
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- Accession No.
- 20171064046006
- Physical Description
- Colored photograph 5x7in
- Scope and Content
- Jean Burt Honored Royal Lady of the Royal Purple and Cecil Gordon of the Elks taking a picture with Herb Beswick president of the VON in Lethbridge. The Elks and The Royal Purple donated a car to the Victorian Order of Nurses in Lethbridge.
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- Date Range
- 1982-1983
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- Item
- Physical Description
- Colored photograph 5x7in
- Physical Condition
- Good
- History / Biographical
- The Order of Royal Purple was founded in Vancouver, British Columbia in September 1914. Several wives of the Elks created an informal group in 1913 to assist their husbands with benevolent, charitable and social work. In 1914, they became the recognized female auxiliary of the Elks of Canada. The objectives of the Order were to promote the principles of Justice, Charity, Sisterly Love and Fidelity, to promote the welfare and enhance the happiness of its members or for other purposes. In addition, the Order was to quicken the spirit of women toward a pure and noble citizenship, to promote harmony and good fellowship, to relieve suffering whenever possible and to strive at all times to make “Life sweeter, women better, and the world happier.” The logo was a diamond with an elk head in the center, a clock pointing to 11 o’clock opposite a pansy and the word Canada on the banner. The pansy was the official flower of the Order. The Royal Purple was a very secretive society. They required passwords for every meeting and National Conventions. The Password could only be changed by the Supreme Honored Royal Lady and the Lodges would be notified every 6 months of the password change. The colors of the Order were purple, white and gold. The tassels on their purple pill box hats represents the individual’s status. White tassel means lodge member, white and purple means Honored Royal Lady (or local president), gold for District Deputy, and purple for Supreme Honored Royal Lady (National Leader.) A non-member can be granted honorary memberships for their contributions to the Lodge. Meetings would begin and end with floor work. Each Lodge and District develop their own bylaws and Rules of Order. In 2014 the Supreme Executive of the Order of Royal Purple decided to secede from the Elks and start a new organization, the Canadian Royal Purple Society. Some locals, however, wished to remain with the Elks and these were integrated into the organization of the Elks of Canada as Royal Purple Elks Lodges. Lethbridge Lodge No. 32 was instituted on April 27, 1928 by PSHRL Mattie Lane and 23 ladies were initiated into the Order. Teas, bake sales, craft sales, rummage sales, and bingos have been annual fundraising activities for the lodge. One of their larger projects was to supply an Audiology Unit (a brain stem evoked response audiometer) costing $40,000.00 for the Regional hospital. They also undertook to supply Lifeline Units to the Auxiliary Hospital. The ladies also supported the local Soup Kitchen, local Food Bank, Parents Place, Harbor House for abused women and children, Meals on Wheels, Keep in Touch as well as other charities. The Lodge was also a supporters of the Elks and Royal Purple Fund for children. They disbanded at the end of 2017. - Information from the Royal Purple of Canada book and interview transcript For more information check out the interview with Ann Marie MacDonald and the donation of Wilma Wood Royal Purple Regalia Accession Number P20170007001
- Scope and Content
- Jean Burt Honored Royal Lady of the Royal Purple and Cecil Gordon of the Elks taking a picture with Herb Beswick president of the VON in Lethbridge. The Elks and The Royal Purple donated a car to the Victorian Order of Nurses in Lethbridge.
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- 20171064046006
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Ladies night at the supreme convention
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- Date Range
- 1982-1983
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- Accession No.
- 20171064046007
- Physical Description
- Colored photograph 5x7in
- Scope and Content
- Ladies night at the Supreme Convention in Sault St.Marie, Ontario in July 1982. Group from Lethbridge Lodge #32
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- Date Range
- 1982-1983
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- Colored photograph 5x7in
- Physical Condition
- Good
- History / Biographical
- The Order of Royal Purple was founded in Vancouver, British Columbia in September 1914. Several wives of the Elks created an informal group in 1913 to assist their husbands with benevolent, charitable and social work. In 1914, they became the recognized female auxiliary of the Elks of Canada. The objectives of the Order were to promote the principles of Justice, Charity, Sisterly Love and Fidelity, to promote the welfare and enhance the happiness of its members or for other purposes. In addition, the Order was to quicken the spirit of women toward a pure and noble citizenship, to promote harmony and good fellowship, to relieve suffering whenever possible and to strive at all times to make “Life sweeter, women better, and the world happier.” The logo was a diamond with an elk head in the center, a clock pointing to 11 o’clock opposite a pansy and the word Canada on the banner. The pansy was the official flower of the Order. The Royal Purple was a very secretive society. They required passwords for every meeting and National Conventions. The Password could only be changed by the Supreme Honored Royal Lady and the Lodges would be notified every 6 months of the password change. The colors of the Order were purple, white and gold. The tassels on their purple pill box hats represents the individual’s status. White tassel means lodge member, white and purple means Honored Royal Lady (or local president), gold for District Deputy, and purple for Supreme Honored Royal Lady (National Leader.) A non-member can be granted honorary memberships for their contributions to the Lodge. Meetings would begin and end with floor work. Each Lodge and District develop their own bylaws and Rules of Order. In 2014 the Supreme Executive of the Order of Royal Purple decided to secede from the Elks and start a new organization, the Canadian Royal Purple Society. Some locals, however, wished to remain with the Elks and these were integrated into the organization of the Elks of Canada as Royal Purple Elks Lodges. Lethbridge Lodge No. 32 was instituted on April 27, 1928 by PSHRL Mattie Lane and 23 ladies were initiated into the Order. Teas, bake sales, craft sales, rummage sales, and bingos have been annual fundraising activities for the lodge. One of their larger projects was to supply an Audiology Unit (a brain stem evoked response audiometer) costing $40,000.00 for the Regional hospital. They also undertook to supply Lifeline Units to the Auxiliary Hospital. The ladies also supported the local Soup Kitchen, local Food Bank, Parents Place, Harbor House for abused women and children, Meals on Wheels, Keep in Touch as well as other charities. The Lodge was also a supporters of the Elks and Royal Purple Fund for children. They disbanded at the end of 2017. - Information from the Royal Purple of Canada book and interview transcript For more information check out the interview with Ann Marie MacDonald and the donation of Wilma Wood Royal Purple Regalia Accession Number P20170007001
- Scope and Content
- Ladies night at the Supreme Convention in Sault St.Marie, Ontario in July 1982. Group from Lethbridge Lodge #32
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- 20171064046007
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Initiation at the Order of the Royal Purple
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- Date Range
- 1982-1983
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- Accession No.
- 20171064046013
- Physical Description
- Colored photograph 5x7in
- Scope and Content
- Theresa Wilson, Myrna Kurina, and Ruth Patton initiated to the Order of the Royal Purple on Mar 28,1983. The ladies are holding notebooks that contain drills, procedures, and by-laws.
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- Date Range
- 1982-1983
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- Colored photograph 5x7in
- Physical Condition
- Good
- History / Biographical
- The Order of Royal Purple was founded in Vancouver, British Columbia in September 1914. Several wives of the Elks created an informal group in 1913 to assist their husbands with benevolent, charitable and social work. In 1914, they became the recognized female auxiliary of the Elks of Canada. The objectives of the Order were to promote the principles of Justice, Charity, Sisterly Love and Fidelity, to promote the welfare and enhance the happiness of its members or for other purposes. In addition, the Order was to quicken the spirit of women toward a pure and noble citizenship, to promote harmony and good fellowship, to relieve suffering whenever possible and to strive at all times to make “Life sweeter, women better, and the world happier.” The logo was a diamond with an elk head in the center, a clock pointing to 11 o’clock opposite a pansy and the word Canada on the banner. The pansy was the official flower of the Order. The Royal Purple was a very secretive society. They required passwords for every meeting and National Conventions. The Password could only be changed by the Supreme Honored Royal Lady and the Lodges would be notified every 6 months of the password change. The colors of the Order were purple, white and gold. The tassels on their purple pill box hats represents the individual’s status. White tassel means lodge member, white and purple means Honored Royal Lady (or local president), gold for District Deputy, and purple for Supreme Honored Royal Lady (National Leader.) A non-member can be granted honorary memberships for their contributions to the Lodge. Meetings would begin and end with floor work. Each Lodge and District develop their own bylaws and Rules of Order. In 2014 the Supreme Executive of the Order of Royal Purple decided to secede from the Elks and start a new organization, the Canadian Royal Purple Society. Some locals, however, wished to remain with the Elks and these were integrated into the organization of the Elks of Canada as Royal Purple Elks Lodges. Lethbridge Lodge No. 32 was instituted on April 27, 1928 by PSHRL Mattie Lane and 23 ladies were initiated into the Order. Teas, bake sales, craft sales, rummage sales, and bingos have been annual fundraising activities for the lodge. One of their larger projects was to supply an Audiology Unit (a brain stem evoked response audiometer) costing $40,000.00 for the Regional hospital. They also undertook to supply Lifeline Units to the Auxiliary Hospital. The ladies also supported the local Soup Kitchen, local Food Bank, Parents Place, Harbor House for abused women and children, Meals on Wheels, Keep in Touch as well as other charities. The Lodge was also a supporters of the Elks and Royal Purple Fund for children. They disbanded at the end of 2017. - Information from the Royal Purple of Canada book and interview transcript For more information check out the interview with Ann Marie MacDonald and the donation of Wilma Wood Royal Purple Regalia Accession Number P20170007001
- Scope and Content
- Theresa Wilson, Myrna Kurina, and Ruth Patton initiated to the Order of the Royal Purple on Mar 28,1983. The ladies are holding notebooks that contain drills, procedures, and by-laws.
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- 20171064046013
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Order of the Royal Purple Charity donations 1983-1984
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- Date Range
- 1983-1984
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- Accession No.
- 20171064046031
- Physical Description
- Colored photograph 5x7in
- Scope and Content
- Charity representatives with the Order of the Royal Purple. Charities: Meals on Wheels, Elks BLDG Fund, Kidney Foundation, Diabetic Association, Multiple Sclerosis, Muscular Dystrophy, Purple Cross Fund, 3 nursing homes, Parents Place, Harbor House, Lethbridge Keep in Touch, Senior Citizen Center, …
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- Date Range
- 1983-1984
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- Colored photograph 5x7in
- Physical Condition
- Good
- History / Biographical
- The Order of Royal Purple was founded in Vancouver, British Columbia in September 1914. Several wives of the Elks created an informal group in 1913 to assist their husbands with benevolent, charitable and social work. In 1914, they became the recognized female auxiliary of the Elks of Canada. The objectives of the Order were to promote the principles of Justice, Charity, Sisterly Love and Fidelity, to promote the welfare and enhance the happiness of its members or for other purposes. In addition, the Order was to quicken the spirit of women toward a pure and noble citizenship, to promote harmony and good fellowship, to relieve suffering whenever possible and to strive at all times to make “Life sweeter, women better, and the world happier.” The logo was a diamond with an elk head in the center, a clock pointing to 11 o’clock opposite a pansy and the word Canada on the banner. The pansy was the official flower of the Order. The Royal Purple was a very secretive society. They required passwords for every meeting and National Conventions. The Password could only be changed by the Supreme Honored Royal Lady and the Lodges would be notified every 6 months of the password change. The colors of the Order were purple, white and gold. The tassels on their purple pill box hats represents the individual’s status. White tassel means lodge member, white and purple means Honored Royal Lady (or local president), gold for District Deputy, and purple for Supreme Honored Royal Lady (National Leader.) A non-member can be granted honorary memberships for their contributions to the Lodge. Meetings would begin and end with floor work. Each Lodge and District develop their own bylaws and Rules of Order. In 2014 the Supreme Executive of the Order of Royal Purple decided to secede from the Elks and start a new organization, the Canadian Royal Purple Society. Some locals, however, wished to remain with the Elks and these were integrated into the organization of the Elks of Canada as Royal Purple Elks Lodges. Lethbridge Lodge No. 32 was instituted on April 27, 1928 by PSHRL Mattie Lane and 23 ladies were initiated into the Order. Teas, bake sales, craft sales, rummage sales, and bingos have been annual fundraising activities for the lodge. One of their larger projects was to supply an Audiology Unit (a brain stem evoked response audiometer) costing $40,000.00 for the Regional hospital. They also undertook to supply Lifeline Units to the Auxiliary Hospital. The ladies also supported the local Soup Kitchen, local Food Bank, Parents Place, Harbor House for abused women and children, Meals on Wheels, Keep in Touch as well as other charities. The Lodge was also a supporters of the Elks and Royal Purple Fund for children. They disbanded at the end of 2017. - Information from the Royal Purple of Canada book and interview transcript For more information check out the interview with Ann Marie MacDonald and the donation of Wilma Wood Royal Purple Regalia Accession Number P20170007001
- Scope and Content
- Charity representatives with the Order of the Royal Purple. Charities: Meals on Wheels, Elks BLDG Fund, Kidney Foundation, Diabetic Association, Multiple Sclerosis, Muscular Dystrophy, Purple Cross Fund, 3 nursing homes, Parents Place, Harbor House, Lethbridge Keep in Touch, Senior Citizen Center, CFIC Canada Foundation.
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- 20171064046031
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Drill Team after a drill
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- Date Range
- 1983-1984
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- Accession No.
- 20171064046042
- Physical Description
- Colored photograph 5x7in
- Scope and Content
- The Drill Team did the Clock Drill just before the 11 O'Clock service.
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- Date Range
- 1983-1984
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- Colored photograph 5x7in
- Physical Condition
- Good
- History / Biographical
- The Order of Royal Purple was founded in Vancouver, British Columbia in September 1914. Several wives of the Elks created an informal group in 1913 to assist their husbands with benevolent, charitable and social work. In 1914, they became the recognized female auxiliary of the Elks of Canada. The objectives of the Order were to promote the principles of Justice, Charity, Sisterly Love and Fidelity, to promote the welfare and enhance the happiness of its members or for other purposes. In addition, the Order was to quicken the spirit of women toward a pure and noble citizenship, to promote harmony and good fellowship, to relieve suffering whenever possible and to strive at all times to make “Life sweeter, women better, and the world happier.” The logo was a diamond with an elk head in the center, a clock pointing to 11 o’clock opposite a pansy and the word Canada on the banner. The pansy was the official flower of the Order. The Royal Purple was a very secretive society. They required passwords for every meeting and National Conventions. The Password could only be changed by the Supreme Honored Royal Lady and the Lodges would be notified every 6 months of the password change. The colors of the Order were purple, white and gold. The tassels on their purple pill box hats represents the individual’s status. White tassel means lodge member, white and purple means Honored Royal Lady (or local president), gold for District Deputy, and purple for Supreme Honored Royal Lady (National Leader.) A non-member can be granted honorary memberships for their contributions to the Lodge. Meetings would begin and end with floor work. Each Lodge and District develop their own bylaws and Rules of Order. In 2014 the Supreme Executive of the Order of Royal Purple decided to secede from the Elks and start a new organization, the Canadian Royal Purple Society. Some locals, however, wished to remain with the Elks and these were integrated into the organization of the Elks of Canada as Royal Purple Elks Lodges. Lethbridge Lodge No. 32 was instituted on April 27, 1928 by PSHRL Mattie Lane and 23 ladies were initiated into the Order. Teas, bake sales, craft sales, rummage sales, and bingos have been annual fundraising activities for the lodge. One of their larger projects was to supply an Audiology Unit (a brain stem evoked response audiometer) costing $40,000.00 for the Regional hospital. They also undertook to supply Lifeline Units to the Auxiliary Hospital. The ladies also supported the local Soup Kitchen, local Food Bank, Parents Place, Harbor House for abused women and children, Meals on Wheels, Keep in Touch as well as other charities. The Lodge was also a supporters of the Elks and Royal Purple Fund for children. They disbanded at the end of 2017. - Information from the Royal Purple of Canada book and interview transcript For more information check out the interview with Ann Marie MacDonald and the donation of Wilma Wood Royal Purple Regalia Accession Number P20170007001
- Scope and Content
- The Drill Team did the Clock Drill just before the 11 O'Clock service.
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- 20171064046042
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1984-1985 Order of the Royal Purple Officers
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- Date Range
- 1984-1985
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- Accession No.
- 20171064047003
- Physical Description
- Colored photograph 5x7in
- Scope and Content
- Ladies sitting together for picture. Joyce Bach-Honored Royal Lady, Donna Bracha-I.P.H.R. lady, Arlene Aloeiz-Associate Royal Lady, Marie Smith-Loyal Lady, Cheryl Parisienne-Lecturing Lady, Freda Barton-Secretary, Phyllis Baceda-Treasurer, Ruby Gordon-Conductress, Lucille McDonald-Chaplain, Barbara…
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- Date Range
- 1984-1985
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- Colored photograph 5x7in
- Physical Condition
- Good
- History / Biographical
- The Order of Royal Purple was founded in Vancouver, British Columbia in September 1914. Several wives of the Elks created an informal group in 1913 to assist their husbands with benevolent, charitable and social work. In 1914, they became the recognized female auxiliary of the Elks of Canada. The objectives of the Order were to promote the principles of Justice, Charity, Sisterly Love and Fidelity, to promote the welfare and enhance the happiness of its members or for other purposes. In addition, the Order was to quicken the spirit of women toward a pure and noble citizenship, to promote harmony and good fellowship, to relieve suffering whenever possible and to strive at all times to make “Life sweeter, women better, and the world happier.” The logo was a diamond with an elk head in the center, a clock pointing to 11 o’clock opposite a pansy and the word Canada on the banner. The pansy was the official flower of the Order. The Royal Purple was a very secretive society. They required passwords for every meeting and National Conventions. The Password could only be changed by the Supreme Honored Royal Lady and the Lodges would be notified every 6 months of the password change. The colors of the Order were purple, white and gold. The tassels on their purple pill box hats represents the individual’s status. White tassel means lodge member, white and purple means Honored Royal Lady (or local president), gold for District Deputy, and purple for Supreme Honored Royal Lady (National Leader.) A non-member can be granted honorary memberships for their contributions to the Lodge. Meetings would begin and end with floor work. Each Lodge and District develop their own bylaws and Rules of Order. In 2014 the Supreme Executive of the Order of Royal Purple decided to secede from the Elks and start a new organization, the Canadian Royal Purple Society. Some locals, however, wished to remain with the Elks and these were integrated into the organization of the Elks of Canada as Royal Purple Elks Lodges. Lethbridge Lodge No. 32 was instituted on April 27, 1928 by PSHRL Mattie Lane and 23 ladies were initiated into the Order. Teas, bake sales, craft sales, rummage sales, and bingos have been annual fundraising activities for the lodge. One of their larger projects was to supply an Audiology Unit (a brain stem evoked response audiometer) costing $40,000.00 for the Regional hospital. They also undertook to supply Lifeline Units to the Auxiliary Hospital. The ladies also supported the local Soup Kitchen, local Food Bank, Parents Place, Harbor House for abused women and children, Meals on Wheels, Keep in Touch as well as other charities. The Lodge was also a supporters of the Elks and Royal Purple Fund for children. They disbanded at the end of 2017. - Information from the Royal Purple of Canada book and interview transcript For more information check out the interview with Ann Marie MacDonald and the donation of Wilma Wood Royal Purple Regalia Accession Number P20170007001
- Scope and Content
- Ladies sitting together for picture. Joyce Bach-Honored Royal Lady, Donna Bracha-I.P.H.R. lady, Arlene Aloeiz-Associate Royal Lady, Marie Smith-Loyal Lady, Cheryl Parisienne-Lecturing Lady, Freda Barton-Secretary, Phyllis Baceda-Treasurer, Ruby Gordon-Conductress, Lucille McDonald-Chaplain, Barbara Goodwin-Inner Guard, Faye Coleman-Outer Guard, Evelyn Dorigatti-Historian, Jean Burt-Three Year Trustee, Beth Sherman-Two Year Trustee, Lois Lastuka-One Year Trustee, Joyce Shakleton-Pianist
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- 20171064047003
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Serving Ice-cream and cake during Royal Purple Day
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- 1984-1985
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- Accession No.
- 20171064047008
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- Colored photograph 5x7in
- Scope and Content
- Doreen Mose, Lucille McDonald, and Freda Barton serving cake and ice-cream to patients at Edith Cavel nursing home during Royal Purple Day.
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- Date Range
- 1984-1985
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- Colored photograph 5x7in
- Physical Condition
- Good
- History / Biographical
- The Order of Royal Purple was founded in Vancouver, British Columbia in September 1914. Several wives of the Elks created an informal group in 1913 to assist their husbands with benevolent, charitable and social work. In 1914, they became the recognized female auxiliary of the Elks of Canada. The objectives of the Order were to promote the principles of Justice, Charity, Sisterly Love and Fidelity, to promote the welfare and enhance the happiness of its members or for other purposes. In addition, the Order was to quicken the spirit of women toward a pure and noble citizenship, to promote harmony and good fellowship, to relieve suffering whenever possible and to strive at all times to make “Life sweeter, women better, and the world happier.” The logo was a diamond with an elk head in the center, a clock pointing to 11 o’clock opposite a pansy and the word Canada on the banner. The pansy was the official flower of the Order. The Royal Purple was a very secretive society. They required passwords for every meeting and National Conventions. The Password could only be changed by the Supreme Honored Royal Lady and the Lodges would be notified every 6 months of the password change. The colors of the Order were purple, white and gold. The tassels on their purple pill box hats represents the individual’s status. White tassel means lodge member, white and purple means Honored Royal Lady (or local president), gold for District Deputy, and purple for Supreme Honored Royal Lady (National Leader.) A non-member can be granted honorary memberships for their contributions to the Lodge. Meetings would begin and end with floor work. Each Lodge and District develop their own bylaws and Rules of Order. In 2014 the Supreme Executive of the Order of Royal Purple decided to secede from the Elks and start a new organization, the Canadian Royal Purple Society. Some locals, however, wished to remain with the Elks and these were integrated into the organization of the Elks of Canada as Royal Purple Elks Lodges. Lethbridge Lodge No. 32 was instituted on April 27, 1928 by PSHRL Mattie Lane and 23 ladies were initiated into the Order. Teas, bake sales, craft sales, rummage sales, and bingos have been annual fundraising activities for the lodge. One of their larger projects was to supply an Audiology Unit (a brain stem evoked response audiometer) costing $40,000.00 for the Regional hospital. They also undertook to supply Lifeline Units to the Auxiliary Hospital. The ladies also supported the local Soup Kitchen, local Food Bank, Parents Place, Harbor House for abused women and children, Meals on Wheels, Keep in Touch as well as other charities. The Lodge was also a supporters of the Elks and Royal Purple Fund for children. They disbanded at the end of 2017. - Information from the Royal Purple of Canada book and interview transcript For more information check out the interview with Ann Marie MacDonald and the donation of Wilma Wood Royal Purple Regalia Accession Number P20170007001
- Scope and Content
- Doreen Mose, Lucille McDonald, and Freda Barton serving cake and ice-cream to patients at Edith Cavel nursing home during Royal Purple Day.
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- 20171064047008
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Flea Market Order of the Royal Purple
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- Date Range
- 1984-1985
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- Item
- Accession No.
- 20171064047015
- Physical Description
- Colored photograph 5x7in
- Scope and Content
- Joyce Bach and Donna Bracha looking after the concession during the Flea Market event.
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- Date Range
- 1984-1985
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- Colored photograph 5x7in
- Physical Condition
- Good
- History / Biographical
- The Order of Royal Purple was founded in Vancouver, British Columbia in September 1914. Several wives of the Elks created an informal group in 1913 to assist their husbands with benevolent, charitable and social work. In 1914, they became the recognized female auxiliary of the Elks of Canada. The objectives of the Order were to promote the principles of Justice, Charity, Sisterly Love and Fidelity, to promote the welfare and enhance the happiness of its members or for other purposes. In addition, the Order was to quicken the spirit of women toward a pure and noble citizenship, to promote harmony and good fellowship, to relieve suffering whenever possible and to strive at all times to make “Life sweeter, women better, and the world happier.” The logo was a diamond with an elk head in the center, a clock pointing to 11 o’clock opposite a pansy and the word Canada on the banner. The pansy was the official flower of the Order. The Royal Purple was a very secretive society. They required passwords for every meeting and National Conventions. The Password could only be changed by the Supreme Honored Royal Lady and the Lodges would be notified every 6 months of the password change. The colors of the Order were purple, white and gold. The tassels on their purple pill box hats represents the individual’s status. White tassel means lodge member, white and purple means Honored Royal Lady (or local president), gold for District Deputy, and purple for Supreme Honored Royal Lady (National Leader.) A non-member can be granted honorary memberships for their contributions to the Lodge. Meetings would begin and end with floor work. Each Lodge and District develop their own bylaws and Rules of Order. In 2014 the Supreme Executive of the Order of Royal Purple decided to secede from the Elks and start a new organization, the Canadian Royal Purple Society. Some locals, however, wished to remain with the Elks and these were integrated into the organization of the Elks of Canada as Royal Purple Elks Lodges. Lethbridge Lodge No. 32 was instituted on April 27, 1928 by PSHRL Mattie Lane and 23 ladies were initiated into the Order. Teas, bake sales, craft sales, rummage sales, and bingos have been annual fundraising activities for the lodge. One of their larger projects was to supply an Audiology Unit (a brain stem evoked response audiometer) costing $40,000.00 for the Regional hospital. They also undertook to supply Lifeline Units to the Auxiliary Hospital. The ladies also supported the local Soup Kitchen, local Food Bank, Parents Place, Harbor House for abused women and children, Meals on Wheels, Keep in Touch as well as other charities. The Lodge was also a supporters of the Elks and Royal Purple Fund for children. They disbanded at the end of 2017. - Information from the Royal Purple of Canada book and interview transcript For more information check out the interview with Ann Marie MacDonald and the donation of Wilma Wood Royal Purple Regalia Accession Number P20170007001
- Scope and Content
- Joyce Bach and Donna Bracha looking after the concession during the Flea Market event.
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- 20171064047015
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Flea Market Order of the Royal Purple
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- Date Range
- 1984-1985
- Description Level
- Item
- Accession No.
- 20171064047016
- Physical Description
- Colored photograph 5x7in
- Scope and Content
- Order of the Royal Purple holding a Flea Market event to raise money for various charitites.
1 image
- Date Range
- 1984-1985
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- Colored photograph 5x7in
- Physical Condition
- Good
- History / Biographical
- The Order of Royal Purple was founded in Vancouver, British Columbia in September 1914. Several wives of the Elks created an informal group in 1913 to assist their husbands with benevolent, charitable and social work. In 1914, they became the recognized female auxiliary of the Elks of Canada. The objectives of the Order were to promote the principles of Justice, Charity, Sisterly Love and Fidelity, to promote the welfare and enhance the happiness of its members or for other purposes. In addition, the Order was to quicken the spirit of women toward a pure and noble citizenship, to promote harmony and good fellowship, to relieve suffering whenever possible and to strive at all times to make “Life sweeter, women better, and the world happier.” The logo was a diamond with an elk head in the center, a clock pointing to 11 o’clock opposite a pansy and the word Canada on the banner. The pansy was the official flower of the Order. The Royal Purple was a very secretive society. They required passwords for every meeting and National Conventions. The Password could only be changed by the Supreme Honored Royal Lady and the Lodges would be notified every 6 months of the password change. The colors of the Order were purple, white and gold. The tassels on their purple pill box hats represents the individual’s status. White tassel means lodge member, white and purple means Honored Royal Lady (or local president), gold for District Deputy, and purple for Supreme Honored Royal Lady (National Leader.) A non-member can be granted honorary memberships for their contributions to the Lodge. Meetings would begin and end with floor work. Each Lodge and District develop their own bylaws and Rules of Order. In 2014 the Supreme Executive of the Order of Royal Purple decided to secede from the Elks and start a new organization, the Canadian Royal Purple Society. Some locals, however, wished to remain with the Elks and these were integrated into the organization of the Elks of Canada as Royal Purple Elks Lodges. Lethbridge Lodge No. 32 was instituted on April 27, 1928 by PSHRL Mattie Lane and 23 ladies were initiated into the Order. Teas, bake sales, craft sales, rummage sales, and bingos have been annual fundraising activities for the lodge. One of their larger projects was to supply an Audiology Unit (a brain stem evoked response audiometer) costing $40,000.00 for the Regional hospital. They also undertook to supply Lifeline Units to the Auxiliary Hospital. The ladies also supported the local Soup Kitchen, local Food Bank, Parents Place, Harbor House for abused women and children, Meals on Wheels, Keep in Touch as well as other charities. The Lodge was also a supporters of the Elks and Royal Purple Fund for children. They disbanded at the end of 2017. - Information from the Royal Purple of Canada book and interview transcript For more information check out the interview with Ann Marie MacDonald and the donation of Wilma Wood Royal Purple Regalia Accession Number P20170007001
- Scope and Content
- Order of the Royal Purple holding a Flea Market event to raise money for various charitites.
- Access Restrictions
- Public
- Accession No.
- 20171064047016
- Collection
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Lethbridge's 100th Birthday
https://collections.galtmuseum.com/en/permalink/descriptions92416
- Date Range
- 1984-1985
- Description Level
- Item
- Accession No.
- 20171064047032
- Physical Description
- Colored photograph 5x7in
- Scope and Content
- ladies from the Order of the Royal Purple and the men from the Elks brining in the birthday cake at the opening ceremonies of Lethbridge's 100th birthday.
1 image
- Date Range
- 1984-1985
- Description Level
- Item
- Physical Description
- Colored photograph 5x7in
- Physical Condition
- Good
- History / Biographical
- The Order of Royal Purple was founded in Vancouver, British Columbia in September 1914. Several wives of the Elks created an informal group in 1913 to assist their husbands with benevolent, charitable and social work. In 1914, they became the recognized female auxiliary of the Elks of Canada. The objectives of the Order were to promote the principles of Justice, Charity, Sisterly Love and Fidelity, to promote the welfare and enhance the happiness of its members or for other purposes. In addition, the Order was to quicken the spirit of women toward a pure and noble citizenship, to promote harmony and good fellowship, to relieve suffering whenever possible and to strive at all times to make “Life sweeter, women better, and the world happier.” The logo was a diamond with an elk head in the center, a clock pointing to 11 o’clock opposite a pansy and the word Canada on the banner. The pansy was the official flower of the Order. The Royal Purple was a very secretive society. They required passwords for every meeting and National Conventions. The Password could only be changed by the Supreme Honored Royal Lady and the Lodges would be notified every 6 months of the password change. The colors of the Order were purple, white and gold. The tassels on their purple pill box hats represents the individual’s status. White tassel means lodge member, white and purple means Honored Royal Lady (or local president), gold for District Deputy, and purple for Supreme Honored Royal Lady (National Leader.) A non-member can be granted honorary memberships for their contributions to the Lodge. Meetings would begin and end with floor work. Each Lodge and District develop their own bylaws and Rules of Order. In 2014 the Supreme Executive of the Order of Royal Purple decided to secede from the Elks and start a new organization, the Canadian Royal Purple Society. Some locals, however, wished to remain with the Elks and these were integrated into the organization of the Elks of Canada as Royal Purple Elks Lodges. Lethbridge Lodge No. 32 was instituted on April 27, 1928 by PSHRL Mattie Lane and 23 ladies were initiated into the Order. Teas, bake sales, craft sales, rummage sales, and bingos have been annual fundraising activities for the lodge. One of their larger projects was to supply an Audiology Unit (a brain stem evoked response audiometer) costing $40,000.00 for the Regional hospital. They also undertook to supply Lifeline Units to the Auxiliary Hospital. The ladies also supported the local Soup Kitchen, local Food Bank, Parents Place, Harbor House for abused women and children, Meals on Wheels, Keep in Touch as well as other charities. The Lodge was also a supporters of the Elks and Royal Purple Fund for children. They disbanded at the end of 2017. - Information from the Royal Purple of Canada book and interview transcript For more information check out the interview with Ann Marie MacDonald and the donation of Wilma Wood Royal Purple Regalia Accession Number P20170007001
- Scope and Content
- ladies from the Order of the Royal Purple and the men from the Elks brining in the birthday cake at the opening ceremonies of Lethbridge's 100th birthday.
- Access Restrictions
- Public
- Accession No.
- 20171064047032
- Collection
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