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This fonds consists of records created, accumulated and used by members of the Zonta Club of Regina from 1976 through its dissolution in 1987. The records are mainly essay submissions from senior citizens that relate their experiences as pioneers, which were entered into a contest the Zonta Club of Regina sponsored and promoted annually during Canada Week from 1976 through 1981. Most of the entrants were women, and the submissions were subsequently donated to Saskatchewan Archives, providing a valuable contribution to the history of the nation, and to women's history. Two of the entries are recounted by audiotape. The fonds also includes administrative material related to: the delegation of executive sent to the Zonta International Convention in 1986; the dissolution of the Zonta Club of Regina in 1987; and the launch of the X-Z (ex-Zontians) service club in 1987.

R-E94 consists of essays on pioneer days in Saskatchewan written in 1977 by Ernest Gardner, George A. Riches, Mrs. Louise Steif, Mrs. P. Knight, Myrtle G. Moorhouse, Sylvia Mitchell, Harold S. Jones, George Francis, Harold C. Wilson, Mrs. Mary E. Monckton, Nancy W. Powell, Lars Larson, Winnie E. Hutton, and one unidentified author. Includes newsclipping re Winnie Hutton, Leader-Post, September 2, 1977, p. 32.

R-E321 includes 37 pioneer reminiscences and 2 cassettes with 4 interviews and transcripts submitted to Zonta's 1978 essay contest.

R-E514 consists of twenty-nine essays submitted by senior citizens in the Zonta Club of Regina's 1979 Canada Day essay contest.

R-E695 consists of fifteen essays submitted in Zonta's 1980 Canada Week Essay Contest.

Tape R-1715 includes sound recordings of essays written and read by Wilhelmenia Christofel of Regina, Mrs. Thomas Edwards of Regina, and Katherine Ring of Regina, regarding their pioneer days. Transcripts included.

Tape R-1716 is a sound recording of an essay written and read by Ernest Henry Dienst of Regina regarding his pioneering days. Transcript included. 30 minutes.

Workmen dismantle old traffic bridge at Prince Albert.

Women reading and typing in the Prince Albert Women's Jail library.

W.J. James and Company listing and advertisement in the Henderson's 1927 City Directory for Prince Albert.

Thora Wiggens and her husband, Obert, farmed north of Prince Albert, Saskatchewan until 1967, when they moved to Prince Albert. Wiggens was involved in many community organizations and was active at all levels of the Co-operative Commonwealth Federation (CCF) and New Democratic Party (NDP). She was campaign manager for W.J. Berezowsky and was a candidate herself in federal and provincial elections from 1958 to 1974. Her records pertain to her many interests and activities in community and political affairs. Includes photographs of Wiggens talking to unidentified people, including in a grocery store and gas station, and working on a farm. Photographs are located in Box 1.

Correspondence, minutes, reports, publications and printed materials, clippings, song sheets, audio recordings, videotapes, photographs, posters and financial records pertaining to the many interests, jobs and activities in which Thora Wiggens (1916-1995) was involved, primarily in Prince Albert. Her interests included: social work; New Democratic Party; cooperatives; health care, especially the Prince Albert Cooperative Health Centre; women's' issues; seniors' issues and gerontology; Prince Albert Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse; Prince Albert Housing Authority; human rights; social development; peace movement; free trade opposition; Hudson Bay Route; and Medicare.

Photocopy of a manuscript by Derek Brown, entitled " Why Carlton? An Explanation of the origin of the name of the Comprehensive High School in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan". A presentation to the Parents' Advisory Committee of the Prince Albert Carlton Comprehensive High School,

The welcome to Prince Albert sign reading "Welcome. Hi Neighbour. This is Prince Albert (pop. 17,401) Saskatchewan's Northland Capital. Keep our Forests Green." Water tower in background.

James, W. J. Prince Albert - "The Macabees", in costume. Names given.