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CA MHM 2015.01.432 · Item · 1949
Part of Weiller & Williams Co. Ltd. fonds

The file contents consist of an audio cassette tape and two LP records. The cassette is a combined sound recording from the two LP's. It features a recorded recollection of Frank's Mistake's victory in the 1949 Western Canada Handicap including a live commentary of the race, immediately followed by a live commentary of Air Cadet's victory in the 1949 Polo Park Handicap, both narrated by Jack Wells.

CA MHM 2015.01.508 · Item · 15 Aug. 1959
Part of Weiller & Williams Co. Ltd. fonds

This item consists of 4 photographs matted in a single frame, featuring the 30th Running of The Canadian Derby on August 15, 1959 in Edmonton, AB including the start, finish, and win by Lee Williams' horse, Sonoma.

The captions from left to right and top to bottom are as follows:
"The Arrival of Hon. J. J. Bowler and Party"
"The 'Derby' Start"
"The 'Derby' Finish"
"The Winner SONOMA, Jockey R. Taylor Up"
"Owner and Breeder Mr. Lee Williams"
"Presentation by Hon. J. J. Bowler, Lieutenant Governor of Alberta"
"Trainer D. E. Robertson"

CA MHM 2015.01.513 · Item · 7 Jul. 1936
Part of Weiller & Williams Co. Ltd. fonds

This item consists of 2 photographs featuring horse, Nikki's Blonde at the Calgary Stampede. The upper captions read, "Nikki's Blonde, Owner L. Williams, Jockey L. DuPre, Trainer R. Bowman". The lower captions read, "Calgary Stampede July 7, 1936, Seven Furlongs, Time 127 3/5".

CA MHM 2015.01.517 · Item · 1939
Part of Weiller & Williams Co. Ltd. fonds

This item consists of 2 photographs that were originally framed featuring horses, Nikki's Blonde and Wonder Bar at a race in Saskatoon. The left caption reads, "Saskatoon 1939, Trainer R. Bowman, "Nikki's Blonde", Jockey J. Atkinson". The right caption reads, " Saskatoon 1939, Trainer R. Bowman, "Wonder Bar", Jockey H. Duncan".