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Kay Russell family fonds
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- Part Of
- Kay Russell family fonds
- Scope & Content
- Fonds consists of three series: A. Kay Russell personal series, 1922-1984; B. Russell family correspondence series, 1921-1984; C. Russell family papers and photographs series, 1909-1983. Kay Russell personal series contains diaries, notes and other papers. Diaries pertain to hunting and pack tri…
- Date Range
- 1909-1984, predominant 1921-1984
- Reference Code
- M63 / V63
- Description Level
- 1 / Fonds
- GMD
- Photograph
- Negative
- Photograph print
- Transparency
- Textual record
- Diary
- Private record
- Part Of
- Kay Russell family fonds
- Description Level
- 1 / Fonds
- Fonds Number
- M 63
- V 63
- Sous-Fonds
- M 63
- V 63
- Accession Number
- 7199
- Reference Code
- M63 / V63
- Other Title Info
- Also known as the Kay Russell fonds
- Date Range
- 1909-1984, predominant 1921-1984
- Physical Description
- 2.4 m of textual records. -- ca.620 photographs (ca.570 prints, ca.45 negatives, 6 transparencies)
- History / Biographical
- Anna Kathleen (Kay) Russell, 1909-1984, was a camp cook, homemaker and naturalist who lived and worked near Waterton Lakes National Park in southern Alberta, Canada. Kay Riggall was the daughter of guide and outfitter Bert Riggall, and Dora Riggall, and the sister of Doris (Babe) Riggall (Burton). Kay worked with her father as a camp cook until her marriage in 1938 to Andy Russell, who later took over Riggall's businesses. Kay Russell was an avid diarist who faithfully documented her personal and family life while working in the Riggall and Russell family businesses and raising five children on the family ranch. Children are: Richard "Dick" H. (b.1938); Andrew Charles "Charlie" (b.1941); Harold John "John" (b.1944); Hugh Gordon Riggall "Gordon" (b.1947); Lorenda Anne "Anne" (b.1952).
- Scope & Content
- Fonds consists of three series: A. Kay Russell personal series, 1922-1984; B. Russell family correspondence series, 1921-1984; C. Russell family papers and photographs series, 1909-1983.
- Kay Russell personal series contains diaries, notes and other papers. Diaries pertain to hunting and pack trips, vacations, daily life of the Russell family, and the natural environment in which they lived.
- Russell family correspondence series contains family correspondence and general correspondence. Family correspondence consists of letters sent and received within the family by Kay, Andy, Dick, Charlie, John, Gordon and Anne Russell; also Babe Burton, Harold and Lorenda Russell, Fannie Riggall and others. General correspondence consists of letter and cards to the Russell family from numerous friends and acquaintances.
- Russell family papers and photographs series consists of financial papers, 1952-1983, Bert Riggall estate papers, 1955-1962, photographs, 1909-1980, and other material. Photographs pertain mainly to the Riggall and Russell families, including: Kay Riggall and Riggall family; Riggall home, hunting, activities, Twin Butte and Waterton areas; wedding and honeymoon photographs of Kay and Andy Russell, 1938; Kay and Andy Russell and children; Russell home, Hawk's Nest, ranch, pets, horses; friends and relatives; hunting and fishing; wildlife and natural history.
- Notes
- One large b&w print (approx. 28x35cm) of a giraffe was moved from unprocessed box to V63 / O.S. for proper storage.
- Name Access
- Russell, Andy
- Russell, Kay
- Subject Access
- Environment
- Exploration, discovery and travel
- Family and personal life
- Sports, recreation and leisure
- Access Restrictions
- Access by advance appointment only
- Some restrictions on access and reproduction
- Copyright, privacy, commercial use and other restrictions may apply
- Language
- Language is English
- Related Material
- Related to the Andy Russell fonds (M153/S43/V555) and the Bert Riggall fonds (M376/V26)
- Creator
- Russell, Kay
- Category
- Environment
- Exploration, discovery and travel
- Family and personal life
- Sports, recreation and leisure
- Biographical Source Notes
- Kathleen Riggall Russell biography by Valerie Haig-Brown
- family members
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of fonds
- Processing Status
- Processed / Unprocessed
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Account book 1973-74
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- Part Of
- Kay Russell family fonds
- Date Range
- 1973-1975
- Reference Code
- M63 / III.A. - [32]
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Part Of
- Kay Russell family fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Series
- III.A. Family papers and photographs series : financial papers
- Reference Code
- M63 / III.A. - [32]
- Date Range
- 1973-1975
- Physical Description
- 1 cm of textual records
- Finding Aid
- Access by advance appointment only
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- Part Of
- Kay Russell family fonds
- Scope & Content
- File consists of candid and publicity photographs of Andy Russell bronc riding and hunting; with clients, including Bing Crosby, and with Kay Russell; receiving awards; on trail ride
- Date Range
- [ca.1925]-1979
- Reference Code
- V63 / III.C. - [4]
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Part Of
- Kay Russell family fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Series
- III.C. Family papers and photographs series : photographs
- Reference Code
- V63 / III.C. - [4]
- Date Range
- [ca.1925]-1979
- Physical Description
- ca.40 photographs : prints
- Scope & Content
- File consists of candid and publicity photographs of Andy Russell bronc riding and hunting; with clients, including Bing Crosby, and with Kay Russell; receiving awards; on trail ride
- Access Restrictions
- Access restriction applies
- Finding Aid
- Access by advance appointment only
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
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Andy Russell Productions bills, telephone etc 1976-77
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- Part Of
- Kay Russell family fonds
- Date Range
- 1976-1977
- Reference Code
- M63 / III.A. - [72]
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Part Of
- Kay Russell family fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Series
- III.A. Family papers and photographs series : financial papers
- Reference Code
- M63 / III.A. - [72]
- Date Range
- 1976-1977
- Physical Description
- 1 cm of textual records
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- Part Of
- Kay Russell family fonds
- Date Range
- 1974-1978
- Reference Code
- M63 / III.A. - [45]
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Part Of
- Kay Russell family fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Series
- III.A. Family papers and photographs series : financial papers
- Reference Code
- M63 / III.A. - [45]
- Date Range
- 1974-1978
- Physical Description
- 1 cm of textual records
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Car repairs 1975-76
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- Part Of
- Kay Russell family fonds
- Date Range
- 1975-1978
- Reference Code
- M63 / III.A. - [55]
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Part Of
- Kay Russell family fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Series
- III.A. Family papers and photographs series : financial papers
- Reference Code
- M63 / III.A. - [55]
- Date Range
- 1975-1978
- Physical Description
- 1 cm of textual records
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Cheque stubs 1969-70
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- Part Of
- Kay Russell family fonds
- Date Range
- 1969-1970
- Reference Code
- M63 / III.A. - [25]
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Part Of
- Kay Russell family fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Series
- III.A. Family papers and photographs series : financial papers
- Reference Code
- M63 / III.A. - [25]
- Date Range
- 1969-1970
- Physical Description
- 1 cm of textual records
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Cheques & statements 1974-75
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- Part Of
- Kay Russell family fonds
- Date Range
- 1974-1976
- Reference Code
- M63 / III.A. - [43]
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Part Of
- Kay Russell family fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Series
- III.A. Family papers and photographs series : financial papers
- Reference Code
- M63 / III.A. - [43]
- Date Range
- 1974-1976
- Physical Description
- 1 cm of textual records
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CIBC cheques 1976-77
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- Part Of
- Kay Russell family fonds
- Date Range
- 1976-1978
- Reference Code
- M63 / III.A. - [73]
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Part Of
- Kay Russell family fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Series
- III.A. Family papers and photographs series : financial papers
- Reference Code
- M63 / III.A. - [73]
- Date Range
- 1976-1978
- Physical Description
- 1 cm of textual records
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CIBC cheques and statements 1978-79
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- Part Of
- Kay Russell family fonds
- Date Range
- 1978-1979
- Reference Code
- M63 / III.A. - [78]
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Part Of
- Kay Russell family fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Series
- III.A. Family papers and photographs series : financial papers
- Reference Code
- M63 / III.A. - [78]
- Date Range
- 1978-1979
- Physical Description
- 1 cm of textual records
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Company cheques 1975-76
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- Part Of
- Kay Russell family fonds
- Date Range
- 1975-1976
- Reference Code
- M63 / III.A. - [53]
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Part Of
- Kay Russell family fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Series
- III.A. Family papers and photographs series : financial papers
- Reference Code
- M63 / III.A. - [53]
- Date Range
- 1975-1976
- Physical Description
- 1 cm of textual records
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Credit accounts 1973-74
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- Part Of
- Kay Russell family fonds
- Date Range
- 1973-1974
- Reference Code
- M63 / III.A. - [31]
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Part Of
- Kay Russell family fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Series
- III.A. Family papers and photographs series : financial papers
- Reference Code
- M63 / III.A. - [31]
- Date Range
- 1973-1974
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- 1 cm of textual records
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Credit March 31,74-March 1975
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- Part Of
- Kay Russell family fonds
- Date Range
- 1974-1975
- Reference Code
- M63 / III.A. - [42]
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Part Of
- Kay Russell family fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Series
- III.A. Family papers and photographs series : financial papers
- Reference Code
- M63 / III.A. - [42]
- Date Range
- 1974-1975
- Physical Description
- 1 cm of textual records
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- Part Of
- Kay Russell family fonds
- Scope & Content
- File pertain to Russell family friends, including Bert Chichester and Clarence Tillenius
- Date Range
- 1931-1979
- Reference Code
- V63 / III.C. - [6]
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Part Of
- Kay Russell family fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Series
- III.C. Family papers and photographs series : photographs
- Reference Code
- V63 / III.C. - [6]
- Date Range
- 1931-1979
- Physical Description
- ca.60 photographs (ca.54 prints, 6 transparencies)
- Scope & Content
- File pertain to Russell family friends, including Bert Chichester and Clarence Tillenius
- Access Restrictions
- Access restriction applies
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- Access by advance appointment only
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
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- Part Of
- Kay Russell family fonds
- Date Range
- 1973-1979
- Reference Code
- M63 / III.A. - [38]
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Part Of
- Kay Russell family fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Series
- III.A. Family papers and photographs series : financial papers
- Reference Code
- M63 / III.A. - [38]
- Date Range
- 1973-1979
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- 1 cm of textual records
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Gas, power, telephones 1975-76
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- Part Of
- Kay Russell family fonds
- Date Range
- 1975-1980
- Reference Code
- M63 / III.A. - [57]
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Part Of
- Kay Russell family fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Series
- III.A. Family papers and photographs series : financial papers
- Reference Code
- M63 / III.A. - [57]
- Date Range
- 1975-1980
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- 1 cm of textual records
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Gasoline by credit card 1975-76
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- Part Of
- Kay Russell family fonds
- Date Range
- 1975-1981
- Reference Code
- M63 / III.A. - [58]
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Part Of
- Kay Russell family fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Series
- III.A. Family papers and photographs series : financial papers
- Reference Code
- M63 / III.A. - [58]
- Date Range
- 1975-1981
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- 1 cm of textual records
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Hardware expenses 1973-74
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- Part Of
- Kay Russell family fonds
- Date Range
- 1973-1976
- Reference Code
- M63 / III.A. - [34]
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Part Of
- Kay Russell family fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Series
- III.A. Family papers and photographs series : financial papers
- Reference Code
- M63 / III.A. - [34]
- Date Range
- 1973-1976
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- 1 cm of textual records
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Heat light & power gas 1973-74
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- Part Of
- Kay Russell family fonds
- Date Range
- 1973-1977
- Reference Code
- M63 / III.A. - [36]
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Part Of
- Kay Russell family fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Series
- III.A. Family papers and photographs series : financial papers
- Reference Code
- M63 / III.A. - [36]
- Date Range
- 1973-1977
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- 1 cm of textual records
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Kay's Royal Bank 1973-76
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- Part Of
- Kay Russell family fonds
- Date Range
- 1973-1980
- Reference Code
- M63 / III.A. - [39]
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Part Of
- Kay Russell family fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Series
- III.A. Family papers and photographs series : financial papers
- Reference Code
- M63 / III.A. - [39]
- Date Range
- 1973-1980
- Physical Description
- 1 cm of textual records
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