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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Dear Members of Western Canada Concept Party
File consists of draft and final versions of a letter written by Ruth Gorman to the members of the Western Canada Concept Party of Alberta (WCC) regarding her non-involvement in the amendments to the party's constitution. -
Published in Alberta Report
File consists of a letter to the editor from Ruth Gorman written under the pen name M.W. Eagee. -
Notes for Speech In Calgary to Constituencies
File consists of Ruth Gorman's notes for a speech in Calgary, Alberta made to the various constituencies. -
Letter Written to Howard Thomson
File consists of a letter written to Howard Thompson by Ruth Gorman after the second Western Canada Concept Party of Alberta (WCC) convention. A note written by Ruth Gorman on the front of the letter reads: Never sent as he came to Calgary to see me and we discussed it, he seemed to understand. -
Notes for a Speech at Red Deer
File consists of Ruth Gorman's notes for a speech in Red Deer regarding Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau's proposed changes to the Canadian Constitution. -
Ruth Gorman correspondence for Western Canada Concept Party of Alberta
File consists of draft and final versions of letters, notes, and articles by Ruth Gorman about various aspects of the Western Canada Concept Party of Alberta's (WCC) activities. -
Articles by Ruth Gorman
File consists of articles written by Ruth Gorman for the newspaper and Canadian Golden West magazine titled: Loss of Vital Rights Feared Under a New Constitution, Golden Notes, and 100 Year Struggle for Oil. Also includes letters to the editor of Canadian Golden West, and notices written by Ruth Gorman to the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC), CFAC radio, CHFM radio, and CFCN radio regarding a citizens' town hall meeting to be held in Calgary, Alberta about the proposed changes to the Canadian Constitution being made by Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau. -
Western Canada Concept Party of Alberta Advisory Board
File consists of notes by Ruth Gorman pertaining to her involvement with the Western Canada Concept Party of Alberta (WCC) Advisory Board. -
Western Canada Concept Party of Alberta Constitution and Bylaws
File consists of a copy of the constitution and bylaws of the Western Canada Concept (WCC) Party of Alberta which includes sections on the constitution, bylaws, constituency associations, zones, annual convention, provincial elections, party leadership, and general regulations. -
West-Fed Association of Alberta business card
File consists of Ruth Gorman's annotated business card for West-Fed Association of Alberta. -
Property Rights Will Be Lost
File consists of a poster advertising a speech to be given by Ruth Gorman at Medicine Hat College in Medicine Hat, Alberta. -
Union 76 map of British Columbia and Alberta
File consists of a Union 76 Map of British Columbia and Alberta which has been annotated by Ruth Gorman to indicate locations where gave speeches in April - May 1981. -
Ruth Gorman articles about the Canadian Constitution
File consists of notes and drafts of articles and speeches authored by Ruth Gorman regarding her opposition to the proposed changes to the Canadian Constitution made by Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau. Also includes a program and attendance list for a meeting -
Special Joint Committee on the Constitution of Canada
File consists of correspondence from Ruth Gorman to the Special Joint Committee on the Constitution of Canada, the members of Britain's House of Lords, and to individuals in support of the Canadian premiers opposed to the changes to the Canadian Constitution. -
Ruth Gorman political contacts
File consists of notes and drafts of papers written by Ruth Gorman, including names of potential political contacts. -
Letters from Ruth Gorman regarding the Canadian Constitution
File consists of letters by Ruth Gorman to Members of Parliament Norm Kelly, Dr. T.A. (Bud) Bradley, and Bob Ogle. -
Correspondence to Canadian premiers
File consists of notes and draft letters by Ruth Gorman to be circulated to Canadian premiers regarding the proposed changes to the Canadian Constitution by Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau. -
Fundamental Rights Not Included in the Charter
File consists of a news release authored by Ruth Gorman titled Fundamental Rights Not Included in the Charter by Dr. Ruth Gorman, Calgary Lawyer and Officer of the Order of Canada. -
Election 1982 Elbow Constituency
File consists of a petition letter titled Election 1982, Elbow Constituency signed by Dr. Ruth Gorman, H. (Wes) Westmore, K. Snethun, and Cameron J. McFeely in support of Don Carter in the Elbow Constituency. -
Our Stand on Property Rights
File consists of a newspaper article written by Ruth Gorman regarding the Western Canada Concept Party of Alberta (WCC) and property rights. -
Notes about Western Canada Concept Party of Alberta
File consists of notes by Ruth Gorman about people and meetings and events associated with the Western Canada Concept Party of Alberta (WCC). -
Newspaper articles by or about Ruth Gorman
File consists of newspaper clippings that either reference Ruth Gorman or were written by her. -
Letters Sent to the U.K.
File consists of notes, draft articles, and letters sent by Ruth Gorman to British politicians outlining her opposition to the proposed changes to the Canadian Constitution by Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau. Also includes a list of addresses where letters were sent. -
Articles about changes to the Canadian Constitution
File consists of draft articles and notes written by Ruth Gorman regarding the proposed changes to the Canadian Constitution by Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau.