Master's thesis on the Wax Ceremony, a folkloric tradition brought to Alberta mainly by Ukrainian immigrants mainly who emigrated from Western regions of Ukraine.
UntitledPhoto of Melnychuk's Family. The sticker on the back says:
"1929. Roman Mandryka. Uncle Peter and Aunt Mary wife. Baba Anna Klymchuk, Tekla Mandryka, Baba's sister. Great Dido and Baba. Nicholas and Alexandra Melnychuk."
Photo of Melnychuk's Family. The text on the back says: "Mary. Tekla. Baba Oct14, 31, 62 years. Uncle Bill."
Family portrait of Gawlicki family and kids. The text on the back says: "Gawlicki family and Kids. Salka Gawlicki sister to Maryna, Stefka, Adam, John, Philip and Melonko. Bottom to Right Annette Frank, Chuk, John, Salka with baby Marx in Arms, Dido Joseph's daughter. "
Family wedding photo of someone from the Klymchuk family. The text on the back says: "1966."
The text on the back says: "Uncle Bill Melnychuk, wife Sophie."
The collection consists of personal documents, photos. Personal documents include passports, certificates of birth and baptism, immigration cards, vaccination certificate, certificate of marriage, and naturalization certificates. Photos consist of family photos prior to 1932, and Melnychuk and Klymchuk Family Photos.
The series consists of documents related to Shandro Museum activities including annual financial reports, list of executive, bylaws, renaming documents, certificate of incorporation, agreement with other organizations (Alberta Museum Association), and dissolution documents.