Drafts, Article Research, and Publications

“At 52,” Ruth Gorman writes, “I have decided Alberta should have a magazine of its own, that will preserve the good way of life with [its] freedoms and generosity.” In a 1966 letter to R.J. Needham, she asserts her belief that she lived in a world of communications, “so one must be part of it, not simply rail against it.” And thus, My Golden West was born, a “52-page slick quarterly” of which Gorman served as publisher and editor for the first ten years of its initial iteration's fifteen-year run.

In addition to several individual issues of My Golden West, this collection features records that offer behind-the-scenes glimpses of the magazine's publication process: ideas for potential articles, detailed research notes, edited drafts, and published pieces.

  • Canadian Golden West magazine

    File consists of an issue of Canadian Golden West magazine, published and edited by Ruth Gorman, Winter 72-73.

  • Canadian Golden West magazine

    File consists of an issue of Canadian Golden West magazine, published and edited by Ruth Gorman, Summer 75.

  • Canadian Golden West magazine

    File consists of an issue of Canadian Golden West magazine, published and edited by Ruth Gorman, Summer 74.

  • My Golden West magazine

    File consists of an issue of My Golden West magazine, published and edited by Ruth Gorman, Stampede Issue 1967.

  • Canadian Golden West magazine

    File consists of an issue of Canadian Golden West magazine, published and edited by Ruth Gorman, Spring 75.

  • Canadian Golden West magazine

    File consists of an issue of Canadian Golden West magazine, published and edited by Ruth Gorman, Spring 72.

  • My Golden West magazine

    File consists of an issue of My Golden West magazine, published and edited by Ruth Gorman, Spring 69.

  • Golden West magazine

    File consists of an issue of Golden West magazine, published and edited by Ruth Gorman, March-April 66.

  • My Golden West magazine

    File consists of an issue of My Golden West magazine, published and edited by Ruth Gorman, July-August 66.

  • Canadian Golden West magazine

    File consists of an issue of Canadian Golden West magazine, published and edited by Ruth Gorman, Fall 72.

  • Golden West magazine

    File consists of an issue of Golden West magazine, published and edited by Ruth Gorman, Christmas 65.

  • Excerpts of Canadian Golden West magazine

    File consists of excerpts of the four issues of Canadian Golden West published by Ruth Gorman in 1969. A note on the cover of all issues reads: Scraps.

  • Excerpts of Canadian Golden West magazine

    File consists of excerpts of the four issues of Canadian Golden West published by Ruth Gorman in 1971. A note on the cover of all issues reads: Scraps.

  • Canadian Golden West indexes

    File consists of clip-out indexes for issues of My Golden West magazine published by Ruth Gorman between 1965-1971.

  • My Golden West - Humor and Cartoons

    File consists of materials pertaining to the publishing of My Golden West by Ruth Gorman and includes, newspaper and magazine articles, comic strips, jokes, a note for the Stephens College Alumnae Association in Columbia, Missouri, notes about the source of various place names, correspondence, a form letter from the Alberta Centennial Anthology project, a pamphlet for the Calgary Zoo and Dinosaur Park, page layout mock-ups, and original sketches.

  • Possible Articles File

    File consists of a letter from Ruth Gorman to Don Brestler regarding a Christmas card she received from him, and notes about topics including Fritz Sick, First Golf Course, Andy Baxter, Bill Herron, Jim Hammell, Model T Sales, and Calgary Tiger Hockey Team.

  • 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.

  • Information about Alberta personalities

    File consists of notes by Ruth Gorman, publisher-editor of Golden West magazine, about various Alberta personalities.

  • Information about Jimmy Simpson

    File consists of notes and draft articles by Ruth Gorman, publisher-editor of Golden West magazine about Jimmy Simpson

  • Articles about Walt Disney

    File consists of notes about Walt Disney and a letter from Ruth Gorman to Walt Disney at Disneyland in California, USA.

  • Information about historic western figures

    File consists of drafts of articles and notes by Ruth Gorman about various western Canadian personalities for use in Golden West magazine. Also includes a letter from Ruth Gorman to R.J. Needham care of the Toronto Globe and Mail.

  • Sports information

    File consists of notes about sports by Ruth Gorman to be used in Golden West magazine.

  • Mountain Names

    File consists of notes by Ruth Gorman regarding the naming of mountains, and a letter from Ruth Gorman to the Superintendent of Banff National Park in Banff, Alberta.

  • Artwork in Golden West magazine

    File consists of correspondence and notes by Ruth Gorman about Alberta artists, and the use of artwork in Golden West magazine. Also includes an ink drawing of the Calgary, Alberta skyline with the title: What Is Going On?, a painting of a family of rabbits wearing cowboy hats, and an image of a young boy looking up at the Family of Man statues in Calgary, Alberta.

  • Main Headings

    File consists of a list of main and subheadings used by Ruth Gorman, publisher-editor of My Golden West magazine.

  • Guy Weadick article

    File consists of notes and a draft article written by Ruth Gorman, publisher-editor of My Golden West magazine, about Weadick as founder of the Calgary Stampede in Calgary, Alberta.

  • Town Planners I

    File consists of notes and drafts of an article written by Ruth Gorman, publisher-editor of My Golden West magazine, about the plan to shift part of the Calgary, Alberta population to surrounding towns.

  • Notes about Archdeacon Cecil Swanson

    File consists of notes written by Ruth Gorman, publisher-editor of My Golden West magazine, for an article about Swanson for the magazine.

  • The last medicine man: Chief Walking Buffalo

    File consists of notes and drafts of an article written by Ruth Gorman about George McLean/Chief Walking Buffalo for My Golden West magazine.

  • Re: Rundle Lodge

    File consists of notes by Ruth Gorman pertaining to the tearing down of the old Calgary General Hospital/Rundle Lodge, likely for use in her magazine, My Golden West.

  • Notes on Trip on 2A Highway South

    File consists of notes by Ruth Gorman related to the history and heritage of Alberta to be used in My Golden West magazine. Also includes a letter from Ruth Gorman to Mrs. Shinder, the President of the National Council of Jewish Women.
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