The New Constitution
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The New Constitution
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This collection includes items related to Ruth Gorman's work protesting to the Canada Constitution Act in 1982. This collection includes items relating to speeches, essays and newspaper articles, as well as Gorman's work with the Western Canada Concept Party, including her later concerns about the party itself.
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Letter to Don Getty from Ruth Gorman
File consists of a letter to Premier Don Getty from Ruth Gorman regarding the removal of property rights in the proposed changes to the Canadian Constitution by Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau. -
Western Canada Concept Party of Alberta Advisory Board
File consists of correspondence and notes written by Ruth Gorman pertaining to the Western Canada Concept Party of Alberta (WCC) Advisory Board. -
Essays about the new Canadian Constitution
File consists of drafts of a general letter written by Ruth Gorman to be distributed to various people and organizations regarding the political and legal situation Canada finds itself in after the passing of the new Canadian Constitution by Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau. -
Western Canada Concept Party of Alberta constitution notes
File consists of notes, essays, and excerpts by Ruth Gorman pertaining to the constitution of the Western Canada Concept Party of Alberta (WCC) constitution and bylaws. -
Ruth Gorman letter to members of West-Fed
File consists of a letter from Ruth Gorman to the members of West-Fed, sharing her concerns regarding the proposed changes to the Canadian Constitution by Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau. -
Notes for audio recordings by Ruth Gorman
File consists of draft notes, outlines, and articles written by Ruth Gorman for audio recordings of her speaking about the proposed changes to the Canadian Constitution by Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau, and the subsequent consequences for people's property rights. -
Letter to dear friends from Ruth Gorman
File consists of two response letters by Ruth Gorman to people who have requested tape recordings of her speeches. -
Speeches
File consists of a fact sheet used by Ruth Gorman titled Did You Know? The fact sheet includes steps to assist the United West Boycott, an example letter, and contact information for various political officials to which the example letter should be sent. -
Letter by Ruth Gorman re: published article
File consists of a draft letter written by Ruth Gorman to a Manitoban organization that published an article written by Gorman on the dangers the new proposed Canadian Constitution holds for all Canadians, and especially for property holders. -
Ruth Gorman article about Gordon Kesler
File consists of an essay written by Ruth Gorman pertaining to the Western Canada Concept Party of Alberta (WCC) win by Gordon Kesler in Alberta's Olds-Didsbury riding in the first by-election since Pierre Trudeau was named Prime Minister of Canada. -
Ruth Gorman correspondence
File consists of drafts of correspondence from Ruth Gorman to Peter Lougheed, David Yager, and Douglas Kennedy. -
Ruth Gorman WCC membership card
File consists of a membership card for Ruth Gorman for the Western Canada Concept Party of Alberta (WCC). The card has a Howard Thompson sticker stuck on the front of it. -
Changes to the Canadian Constitution and the WCC
File consists of miscellaneous draft articles and letters written by Ruth Gorman regarding the proposed changes to the Canadian Constitution by Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau, and the Western Canada Concept Party of Alberta (WCC). -
Western Canadian Concept Party of Alberta meeting notes
File consists of notes and essays written by Ruth Gorman regarding the meetings of the Western Canada Concept Party of Alberta (WCC), the effects of the recently passed changes to the Canadian Constitution, the economically disastrous consequences of the new Constitution if it were put in place, and the potential threats of the new Constitution. -
West-Fed Resolution I Composed Feb 29th
File consists of a resolution composed by Ruth Gorman. -
Ruth Gorman's essay about changes to the Canadian Constitution
File consists of drafts of a short essay written by Ruth Gorman on Western Canada Concept Party of Alberta (WCC) letterhead regarding the loss of rights associated with the proposed changes to the Canadian Constitution. -
Speech for Howard Thompson at Glencoe Club, Calgary, Aug. 17, 82
File consists of notes for a speech given by Ruth Gorman for Howard Thompson, a Western Canada Concept Party of Alberta (WCC) candidate, at the Glencoe Club in Calgary, Alberta. -
First Letter on Constitution Sent to Herald
File consists of the first letter written by Ruth Gorman regarding the proposed changes to the Canadian Constitution by Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau that she sent to the Calgary Herald newspaper. -
Letter to Mr. Mathewson from Ruth Gorman
File consists of a draft letter written by Ruth Gorman to Mr. Mathewson regarding a misunderstanding about a speech Gorman made in Edmonton, Alberta. -
Notes by Ruth Gorman as a concerned Western Canadian
File consists of notes written by Ruth Gorman to a news editor regarding her position that she does not want to be labelled a separatist, but rather, a concerned Western Canadian. -
Hand Written Draft of Fourth Letter Date March 18, 81.
File consists of typed and handwritten drafts of a letter written by Ruth Gorman to a newspaper regarding the proposed changes to the Canadian Constitution by Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau. -
Letter to Patrick J. from Ruth Gorman
File consists of a letter from Ruth Gorman, likely to Patrick O'Callaghan, editor of the Calgary Herald, to thank him for the coverage of her editorials. -
Addition Made to First Constitution of WCC by R. Gorman
File consists of a short addition made to the first Constitution of the Western Canada Concept Party of Alberta (WCC) written by Ruth Gorman. -
Article by Ruth Gorman about Western Canada Concept Party of Alberta
File consists of drafts of a short article written by Ruth Gorman regarding the inherent failures of the Western Canada Concept Party of Alberta (WCC)