Galt Museum & Archives - Lethbridge, Alberta
Galt Museum & Archives - Lethbridge, Alberta
Lethbridge: The Story
Produced by CFAC Television for the City of Lethbridge. The production promotes the economic, cultural and recreational advantages of Lethbridge and southern Alberta to potential investors and residents.
1980s. 16mm colour film, 17 min 28 sec
To obtain DVD copies of this video please visit the Galt Museum & Archives website: galtmuseum.com/archives.htm and include this number in your request:
19901054004
Historical Lethbridge Conference: Panel Discussion about Lethbridge History
The Historical Lethbridge conference was co-sponsored by the University of Lethbridge, Lethbridge Public Library and CATV Television in Lethbridge. It was held to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the city. Panel members Jim Carpenter, Bruce Haig, Joan Waterfield and Margaret Wheeler take part in a discussion about Lethbridge history from their personal perspectives
1985, VHS, 53 min 20 sec
To obtain DVD copies of this video please visit the Galt Museum & Archives website: galtmuseum.com/archives.htm and include this number in your request:
19931074004
A Tale of Two Galts: The Story of Lethbridge
This video highlights the lives of Sir Alexander Galt and his eldest son, Elliott Galt. After years in politics and business and helping to found Canada as a Father of Confederation, rather than looking to retire, Sir Alexander Galt continued in the work that he thought was important in building a country. Believing that westward expansion was vital to stopping the Americans and knowing that a growing country needed coal, Galt worked with investors in England and eastern Canada to develop the North Western Coal and Navigation Company to mine coal in Lethbridge’s river valley. From this one company, a series of other companies would develop which would oversee coal mining, railways, irrigation projects and more that would contribute to the development of southwestern Alberta.
Elliott Galt became the man on the scene overseeing the work of the various companies, which included the mine but also housing for workers, a sawmill in the Porcupine Hills to provide the timber for construction and the mines, the construction of several boats for transporting coal and when that didn’t work building a railway to Medicine Hat which would be joined by other railways and then irrigation.
These two men had a dramatic effect on what is now southern Alberta. The video looks at the two men, their legacy and the world they helped to create.
Lethbridge... A Place to Grow
Produced by CFAC Television for the City of Lethbridge, ca. 1985-1986. The production is a promotion of the economic, cultural, educational and recreational benefits of Lethbridge and southern Alberta for potential investors and residents in the development of CentreSite - the former site of the CN railyard in downtown Lethbridge.
1980s. 16mm colour film, 9 min 32 sec
To obtain DVD copies of this video please visit the Galt Museum & Archives website: galtmuseum.com/archives.htm and include this number in your request:
19901054004
Galt Museum Video October 24, 2017
LNN Reporters Lara Fominoff and Patrick Burles experience some strange incidents at Lethbridge's Galt Museum, with Executive Director Susan Burrows-Johnson.
Centennial Review of Lethbridge, Alberta
Centennial Review. CATV and the Lethbridge Centennial Society. The program a compilation of highlights of events from Lethbridge's centennial year, 1985. Also featured is a performance of the official Lethbridge centennial song.
1986. VHS, 14 min 44 sec
To obtain DVD copies of this video please visit the Galt Museum & Archives website: galtmuseum.com/archives.htm and include this number in your request:
19861106000
Historical Lethbridge Conference: Andy den Otter Speaking About the Early History of the Community
The Historical Lethbridge conference was co-sponsored by the University of Lethbridge, Lethbridge Public Library and CATV Television in Lethbridge. It was held to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the city. Dr. Andy den Otter of Memorial University in St. John's, Newfoundland delivering a talk on Sir Alexander Galt and his son Elliott, and their involvment in the early history of Lethbridge.
1985. VHS, 53 min, 58 sec
To obtain DVD copies of this video please visit the Galt Museum & Archives website: galtmuseum.com/archives.htm and include this number in your request:
19931074001
Lethbridge Major Attraction Feasibility Study
Lethbridge Major Attraction Feasibility Study. Produced by the City of Lethbridge. The production is an explanation of a proposed major tourist attraction for Lethbridge, including projected themes, design, capital and operating costs, visitorship, employment and revenues
1989. VHS, 11 min 16 sec
To obtain DVD copies of this video please visit the Galt Museum & Archives website: galtmuseum.com/archives.htm and include this number in your request:
19921004001
Historical Lethbridge Conference: Student Slide Presentation about Lethbridge History
The Historical Lethbridge conference was co-sponsored by the University of Lethbridge, Lethbridge Public Library and CATV Television in Lethbridge. It was held to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the city. Students in the University of Lethbridge's local history course presenting a series of slides with commentary illustrating the history of the community.
1985, VHS, 43 min 37 sec
To obtain DVD copies of this video please visit the Galt Museum & Archives website: galtmuseum.com/archives.htm and include this number in your request:
19931074003
Galt Museum and Archives Gun Woes
The Galt Museum and Archives has Lethbridge Regional Police decommissioned guns that Ottawa says they are not allowed to have in their collection.
Who is Who in Southern Alberta with Yosh Senda and Evan Gushel
Who's Who in Southern Alberta hosted by Bruce Haig.
Guests: Yosh Senda, judo sensei; Evan Gushul, photographer
Produced and aired by CATV 12 Lethbridge.
1989. VHS, 51 min, 38 sec
To obtain DVD copies of this video please visit the Galt Museum & Archives website: galtmuseum.com/archives.htm and include this number in your request:
19941055005
The Old Man's Legend: Creation And Installation Of Mural In Museum
CFAC production The Old Man's Legend, showing the creation and installation of the mural by Neil Liske on display at the Galt Museum & Archives. The mural was moved to the Archives Reference Room in 2006 following the renovation of the Galt.
1986. VHS, 6 min 12 sec.
To obtain a better-quality copy of this video, please contact the Archives Department at the Galt Museum & Archives (please quote this UID in your request: 19861099000):
Lethbridge Advantage: Profile of Excellence
Produced by CFAC Television for the City of Lethbridge The production promotes the economic, cultural and recreational advantages of Lethbridge and southern Alberta to potential investors and residents.
1980s. 16 mm colour film, 13 min 21 sec.
To obtain DVD copies of this video please visit the Galt Museum & Archives website: galtmuseum.com/archives.htm and include this number in your request:
19901054003
Harold Pratt's story - Okotoks Museum and Archives
Featuring the dramatic reading of Harold Pratt's letter from the Okotoks Museum and Archives. Harold Pratt immigrated from England to High River, Alberta, in 1906. Read by Alexander Wong.
The Okotoks Museum and Archives is dedicated to collecting, preserving, and making available to the public documents and photographs which reflect the history of Okotoks and district. Archival holdings include municipal records of Okotoks as well as the records of individuals, families and businesses in Okotoks and the surrounding district.
The ASA would like to acknowledge the generous support of the Alberta Historical Resources Foundation and the City of Edmonton for this event.
Filmed by Full Circle Visuals.
News Reports Dealing With Crop Circles In Southern Alberta
Five reports from CISA Television about the appearance of crop circles in several locations in and near Lethbridge. Included are three news reports by Doug Voth, as well as a segment for the program 'Real West' and a studio voiceover report.
1991. VHS, 19 min 6 sec
To obtain DVD copies of this video please visit the Galt Museum & Archives website: galtmuseum.com/archives.htm and include this number in your request:
19911065000
Traveling Cowboys: Connecting with the Past, Present and Future at the Galt Museum in Lethbridge, AB
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We are the Two Cowboys that are traveling the world, in search of people that make things. We showcase the awesomeness in communities all over Canada, U.S., and New Zealand.
The Galt Museum - Lethbridge
When I think of museums, I associate it with dead things - graveyards.
Suspended items, behind glass and access ropes, sadly manage, although barely, to cling to the last remnants of relevance. While no longer able to fulfill their intended purpose, they are relegated to serving merely as lingering remnants of different times and places.
The Galt Museum & Archives in Lethbridge is refreshingly different. It is alive with enthusiastic Lethbridgians who are telling stories, creating exhibits and organizing community events that not only help to bridge the gap with the past by keeping it relevant for the present. They are also laying the foundations for what is to become of the community of Lethbridge.
At the impressive facility, you are educated about the human history of southwestern Alberta and the value of recognizing history for the role it plays in creating future opportunity.
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Who is Who in Southern Alberta with Duncan Tracy Anderson
Who's Who in Southern Alberta hosted by Bruce Haig.
Guest: Duncan Tracy Anderson, agricultural scientist and historian
Produced and aired by CATV 12 Lethbridge.
1989. VHS, 26 min, 27 sec
To obtain DVD copies of this video please visit the Galt Museum & Archives website: galtmuseum.com/archives.htm and include this number in your request:
19941055003
Celebrations for the 50th Anniversary of the Founding of Fort Macleod
The video shows the celebrations marking the 50th anniversary of the founding of Fort Macleod, including a parade down Main Street, Indian village, rodeo and visit to the site of the original fort. The videotape is a copy of 1924 film.
1924. VHS, 13 min 8 sec
To obtain DVD copies of this video please visit the Galt Museum & Archives website: galtmuseum.com/archives.htm and include this number in your request:
20021040004