Gibson, Helen
Politician, Community worker
1902-

Helen (Beny) Gibson graduated from the University of Alberta in 
1924 with a Bachelor of Arts.  She was active in student 
activities, especially basketball, being a member of the 
University team and, after her graduation, the Varsconas.  The 
Gibson family moved to Medicine Hat, where Mrs. Gibson became a 
member of the Separate School Board, an alderman, and a community 
worker.  In 1967 she received an honorary LLD from the University 
of Alberta, and in 1973, the Order of Canada.

Multiple media, [1920?]-1973, 0.19 m    

Clippings, 1924-1926
Women’s basketball at the University.

Correspondence, 1922-1952
Relates in part to women’s basketball.

Memorabilia, 1961-1973
Includes reception of the Order of Canada.

Photographs, [1920]-1929
Mainly University buildings and students (460 images).

Publication, [1962]
Thou Art My Only Hope, memoir of Mrs. Beny’s late son, Carl 
Robert Gibson, 1939-1962.

Scrapbooks, 1924-1967
Mrs. Gibson’s student days; reception of an honorary degree at 
the University of Alberta.

Access: Open