The collection consists of the Arabchuk family's personal documents and photographs, correspondence, a private library collection of Alberta Local History books, LP records and the wedding dress and wreath of Tefana (Ivie) Basistuik from her wedding with Paul Arabchuk on February 26, 1938.
This file consists of written materials that have belonged to Basistuik:
Small Pocket Notebook Binder Twine;
Farmer's Pocket Ledger 1939-1940;
Empty application for cattle brand;
Tax Notice to Todor Basistuik - 1936;
Two letters to Mr. J. Basistuik from the government - 1939;
Rail Grade Settlement with Anderson and Franson - 1940;
Grading Certificate for Anderson and Franson Livestock Dealers - 1941;
Letter from Basistuik to. the government - 1941;
Assessment Notice to Teodor Basistuik - 1935;
Tax Notice to T.Basistuik - 1940;
Empty form for the change of address;
Letter to T. Basistuik from the government - 1937;
Bulletin of information relating to High School Correspondence Courses - 1939;
Letter from Northern Alberta Dairy Pool Limited to Todor Basistuik- 1940;
Selling Statement to Todor Basistuik - 1941;
3 items of Howdy Doody Play Money;
Letter and Christmas card from George Basistuik to his father Fred Basistuik - 1941;
Examination grades of John Basistuik at the end of grade IX - 1938.
This File consists of printed materials, documents, and cards related to the Pauls' research about the family history:
Ivie Reminisces - biography;
Newspaper article about Eugene Olekshy and his photo - 2013;
Invitation to Fern and Alfred 45th wedding Anniversary - 2012;
Printed Facebook posts by Larisa Cheladyn with photos of different families and personas - 2022;
Eddie George Gonek's funeral notice - 2019;
Article about Harpe Jazz band in newspaper ""What'sOn"";
Article about the Slappyfeatherwhistle ensemble;
Three articles about plants and gardening;
Armed Forces Air Letter to Ivie Arabchuk from Johnny (Basistuik ?) - 1944;
Photo portrait of Paul Arabchuk from 1930;
Christmas card with a photo of a man inside;
Christmas card to Ivie Arabchuk from Emily - 2005;
Wedding Invitation from Melanie Semoliuk and Rodney Sorochan - 2003;
Search requests made by Peter Arabchuk for the names of Wasyl Megley, Mygley Waselina, Megley Olinyk - 1998, 2006;
Certificate of baptism of George Basistuik - 1999;
Certificate of birth and baptism of Paulus - 1937;
Search requests made by Peter Arabchuk for the names of Gabriel Hryhoryk and Anastasia Megley, John Andriuk and Maria Mygley - 2006;
Certificate of birth of Mitro Basistuik - 1946;
Сlippings of obituaries from newspapers about people Kowalchuk John, Ponich Steven, Ponich Peter, Ponich Wasylena, Ponich George, Barlund Mabel Atelia;
Clippings from newspapers about Amiot Wacowich, Schmidt-Bassie, Natalie Bassie, Todor Basistuik, John Megley, Natalie Petryk, James Wright, Peter Semenchuk, Tod Smolyk;
Article from the Edmonton Journal about the lawyer John Bassie - 2001
Article ""Bill Hunter, John Bassie and Billy Warwick Toast Gretzky and his boys"";
Articles about John Bassie from local newspapers;
Letter to Peter Arabchuk from Sylvia and Bassie children;
Copy of letter from Marlene Glettler to Uncle John;
Funeral invitation in memory of Mr. Todor Basistuik;
Clippings from newspapers about Tod Smolyk, Nicholas Hrehorick, Spence Kostynuk;
Funeral invitation in memory of Mrs. Kate Kostynuk;
Funeral invitation in memory of Mr. Bob Kostynuk;
Clippings from newspapers about Nicole Taylor, Bob Kostynuk, Sherry Lynn, Alma Rose Madore, Lynn Olwen Sharun, Norman James Davies, Pearl Andrusiw, Lillian Oluk, Ferdinand Milke, George Strynadka, Olga Anne Blonsky, John Sorochan, Melanie Hajduk, Steve Stogrin, Alexander Kitt, Elias Kowalchuk, George Jiry, Wasylena Bodner, Rachile Malarchuk, Cecile Noella Boychuk, Alex Mercier;
Funeral invitation in memory of Alvine Anne-Marie Bassie - 1989;
Clippings from newspapers about Cathi and Allan Hobbins, Anna Marianych, Don Ashby, Claire Emily, Troy Ruptash, David Wright, Donald Keith Hobbins;
Funeral invitation in memory of John Kowalchuk;
Wedding invitation from Cathryn Kostynuk and Allan Hobbins;
Clippings from newspapers about Mary Andruk, Fred McConaghy and Mary Wasylucha, Augusta Milke;
Funeral invitations in memory of Arthur Milke and Mrs. Maria Gonyk;
Clippings from newspapers about Nic Hawreliak, Tarus William Fodchuk, Andre Hawreliak, George Ruptash, Pearl Goshy, Johanna Vos, Jane Pruner, Nancy Anastasia Fodchuk, Fred Woytkiw, Metro and Nettie Megley, Barbara Lois Fodchuk, Alexander Hominiuk, William Pelechytik, Kathleen Mazurenko, John Megley, Kassie Fedun, William Boychuk, Very Reverend William Ostashek, Joe and Ruby Bahry, Lawrence Grocholski, Rollie Lesyk, Anne Krupa, Mary Kryvenchuk, Annie Shandro, Edward Bilyk, Thomas Mazurenko, Sophie Tchir, Vera Lopatinsky, Anna Struk, Peter Lesoway, Stephen Hominiuk, Connor Joseph, Alexandra Pelechytik, Annie Shwaga, Ted Tkachuk, Ollie Check, Andrew Lesyk, Cary Dean Hackman, Eugene. Weleschuk, Zoe Sorochan, Olga Skwaruk, John Chornohus, Mildred Victoria West, Pete Bidlock, Catherine Smolyk, Eva Ruptash, Alvine Anne Bassie, Annie Hayduk, Sam Smolyk, Fred Arbuzow, Paul Arabchuk, Adam and Doris Megley, Harry Chornohus;
Funeral invitation in memory of Mrs. Annie Shwaga - 1995;
Birth card of Jayla Ruth Kneller;
Wedding invitation from Heleen Elana and Douglas Warner;
Funeral invitation in memory of Mrs. Mary Atkey - 1996;
Funeral invitation in memory of Pearl Goshy - 1996;
Funeral invitation in memory of Mr.John Gonek - 1998;
Funeral invitation in memory of Mary Helen Shewchuk - 1993;
Funeral invitation in memory of Mr.Nicholas Hrehorick - 1992;
Funeral invitation in memory of Mr. Steve Lopatynski - 1999;
Funeral invitation in memory of Rachel Skakun - 1995;
Funeral invitation in memory of Mr. Joseph Bahry - 1999;
Funeral invitation in memory of Mr. Alex Lupul - 1994.
This File consists of personal financial documents:
Loan Agreement from Canada Permanent Mortgage Corporation - 1954;
Grave Certificate to Paul and Ivy Arabchuk, a cheque for the City of Edmonton and Cemeteries booklet - 1978;
Cheque from Bassie Shymko & Kantor to Ivie Arabchuk - 1980;
Two invoices to Ivie Arabchuk from Chuck Shewchuk - 1981;
Cheque and letter from The Dominion Life Assurance Company - 1980.
This File consists of documents related to the process of naturalization and some letters sent to Ivie Arabchuk:
Letter to Paul Arabchuk from Deputy Registrar regarding Paul's Certificate of Marriage - 1938;
Notice of Court regarding the Naturalization Act sent to Paul Arabchuk on the 2nd of September, 1939;
Paul Arabchuk's letter of Application for Naturalization for the court hearing - 1940;
Confirmation Letter upon the attainment of Canadian citizenship from the Secretary of State - 1946;
Copy of Ivie Arabchuk's application for the citizenship;
Certificate of Change of Name issued to Ivie Tefana Arabchuk - 1964;
Envelope in which all the letters from above were stored;
Medical information about family members (Access Restricted).
This File consists of Arabchuk's family personal documents:
Paul Arabchuk's Passport Dowod Osobisty - 1929;
Paul Arabchuk's Military Identity Card - 1904;
Paul Arabchuk's Immigration Identification Card - 1928;
Paul Arabchuk's SIN number;
Small photo of Paul Arabchuk;
Duplicate Certificate of Title with Land Registration given to Basistuik - 1925;
Certificate of Marriage of Paul Arabchuk and Ivie Basistuik - 1938;
Certificate of Peter Arabchuk's Birth - 1940;
Certificate of Caroline Arabchuk's Birth - 1942;
Certificate of Naturalization issued to Paul Arabchuk - 1946;
Certificate of Canadian Citizenship issued to Ivie Arabchuk - 1964;
Certificate of Gratitude for contribution to Alberta's heritage issued to Paul Arabchuk - 1980.
This file consists of some articles about Ukrainian pioneers in Canada:
Newspaper article "Pioneer Culture Unveils Its Icons" about pioneer churches;
Map of pioneer churches in Lamont County - 2006;
Article about the distinction between "concentration camps" and Ukrainian internment camps in Canada.