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Robert J. McGuinness fonds

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Part Of: Robert J. McGuinness fonds

Scope & Content: Fonds consists of two series: I. St. Mary's Parish, ca.1945-1983, 0.16 cm, and contains two sub-series: A. Architecture, ca.1945-1983 (architectural plans, general information); B. Correspondence and Newspaper Clippings (pertaining to Father McGuinness and St. Mary's Parish), 1950-1978. II. McGuinn…

Date Range: 1940-1950; 1954; 1955; 1960; 1977; 1978; 1980-1983

Reference Code: M460

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

GMD: Textual record; Plan; Postcard; Private record

Part Of: Robert J. McGuinness fonds

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

Fonds Number: M 460

Sous-Fonds: M 460

Accession Number: 960; 3707; 2018.9000

Reference Code: M460

GMD: Textual record; Plan; Postcard; Private record

Date Range: 1940-1950; 1954; 1955; 1960; 1977; 1978; 1980-1983

Physical Description: 1.11 cm of textual records (34 pages : 29 x 42 cm or smaller) -- 9 architectural drawings : annotations ; 89 x 58 cm or smaller

History / Biographical: Originally from ancient Iveagh, which is now County Down, Ireland, the McGuinness family eventually migrated to Liverpool at an unknown time. The McGuinness family were provision merchants in Liverpool, but found supplies limited so they emigrated to Canada. Born on June 20, 1886 in Liverpool, Father Robert James McGuinness moved to Belleville, Ontario, Canada with his family in 1890. He had 7 brothers and sisters, including Oswald A. McGuinness, who settled in Invermere, British Columbia. Robert attended St. Lawrence College in Ampleforth, Yorkshire, and completed his studies at St. Servan in Rhiems, France, qualifying as an engineer. He held a position with the federal government upon his return to Canada, however when World War I broke out Robert served in the 29th Battalion of CRTS building pontoons behind European battle lines. After returning to Canada, Robert worked for the Canadian Pacific Railway as an architectural engineer, which brought him west to Banff, Alberta. Robert was the resident architectural engineer overlooking the construction of the Banff Springs Hotel expansion in the 1920's. In the late 1920's, Robert traveled to Rome to enter the seminary and four years later he was ordained as a priest. After serving as priest in Calgary, Robert was appointed Catholic priest in Banff in 1936, where he lived and worked until his death in 1961. To fulfill a personal dream, Robert designed and supervised the construction of the new church building and grounds for St. Mary's Parish (St. Mary's of the Assumption) which was completed in 1951. During his years in Europe, Robert visited ancient churches and cathedrals which influenced the design of the church, primarily the Norman Chateau architectural style. Robert was also a talented artist. Some of his work can be seen in galleries in New York and in Banff. His work has been reproduced for Canadian Pacific Railway tourism material, including the Spiral Tunnels postcard included in this fonds. Robert died in Calgary on June 17, 1961, just shy of his 75th birthday, after being ill for a few months.

Scope & Content: Fonds consists of two series:; I. St. Mary's Parish, ca.1945-1983, 0.16 cm, and contains two sub-series: A. Architecture, ca.1945-1983 (architectural plans, general information); B. Correspondence and Newspaper Clippings (pertaining to Father McGuinness and St. Mary's Parish), 1950-1978.; II. McGuinness Family, 1953-1977, 1 cm (private records, including handwritten notes, a memoir, and a postcard).

Notes: . IYounger brother Oswald was a surveyor who built the road from Invermere to Calgary; There is some indication that Robert had a role in the construction of the Bow River Bridge or the collection of the stones used for the bridge, but this is unconfirmed

Name Access: McGuinness, Robert J.

Subject Access: Architecture; Art; Banff; Buildings; Churches; Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel; Family and personal life; Professional and Personal Life; Religions; St. Mary's of the Assumption Catholic Church

Geographic Access: Alberta; Banff; Banff National Park; Canada; Ontario

Access Restrictions: No restrictions on access; Copyright, privacy, commercial use and other restrictions may apply

Language: Language is English

Related Material: 08.3 / Si 3m / Pam; 08.3 / B22 stm / Pam; 08.3 / Sa 2 / Pam

Creator: McGuinness, Robert J.

Category: Family and personal life; Religions

Biographical Source Notes: Based on contents of the fonds; https://www.genealogy.com/ftm/g/o/g/Laurie-Goggin/WEBSITE-0001/UHP-0444.html; "St. Mary's of the Assumption" pamphlet printed by the Crag and Canyon in Banff (08.3/Sa 2/Pam); http://www.stmarysparishbanff.ca/history/

Title Source: Title based on accession records

Processing Status: Processed

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Camping circle at the time of the Sundance [illustration]

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Part Of: Mary Schaffer fonds

Date Range: [ca. 1900 - 192-]

Reference Code: V527 / PS 1 - 670

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph; Lantern slide; Transparency

1 image

Part Of: Mary Schaffer fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Series: II. Photography series

Sub-Series: A. Lantern slides 8. Native people

Reference Code: V527 / PS 1 - 670

GMD: Photograph; Lantern slide; Transparency

Date Range: [ca. 1900 - 192-]

Physical Description: 1 transparency : lantern slide

Subject Access: First nations; Religions

Geographic Access: Alberta; British Columbia

Images

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Erecting the Sun dance lodge at Morley for Sun dance

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Part Of: Moore family fonds

Scope & Content: [Sundance]

Date Range: 1899 - 1927

Reference Code: V439 / PS - 312

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph; Lantern slide; Transparency

1 image

Part Of: Moore family fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Series: I. Philip Moore series

Sub-Series: B. Professional papers and photographs 2. Research, writing and lecturing d. Photographs i. Lantern slides (transparencies)

Reference Code: V439 / PS - 312

GMD: Photograph; Lantern slide; Transparency

Date Range: 1899 - 1927

Physical Description: 1 transparency : lantern slide

Scope & Content: [Sundance]

Subject Access: Buildings and memorials; Discovery and Exploration; First nations; Religions

Geographic Access: Alberta

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[Father Pierre Jean DeSmet - portrait]

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Part Of: Mary Schaffer fonds

Date Range: [ca. 1910]

Reference Code: V527 / PS 1 - 595

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph; Lantern slide; Transparency

1 image

Part Of: Mary Schaffer fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Series: II. Photography series

Sub-Series: A. Lantern slides 6. Fur trade

Reference Code: V527 / PS 1 - 595

GMD: Photograph; Lantern slide; Transparency

Date Range: [ca. 1910]

Physical Description: 1 transparency : lantern slide

Subject Access: Discovery and Exploration; Family and personal life; Religions

Geographic Access: Alberta

Images

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[First Nations society ceremony]

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Part Of: Moore family fonds

Date Range: 1899 - 1927

Reference Code: V439 / PS - 318

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph; Lantern slide; Transparency

1 image

Part Of: Moore family fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Series: I. Philip Moore series

Sub-Series: B. Professional papers and photographs 2. Research, writing and lecturing d. Photographs i. Lantern slides (transparencies)

Reference Code: V439 / PS - 318

GMD: Photograph; Lantern slide; Transparency

Date Range: 1899 - 1927

Physical Description: 1 transparency : lantern slide

Subject Access: Buildings and memorials; Discovery and Exploration; First nations; Religions

Geographic Access: Alberta; British Columbia

Images

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General view of Indigenous encampment at Morley reserve, getting ready to celebrate Sun dance [Sundance]

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Part Of: Mary Schaffer fonds

Date Range: [ca. 1900 - 192-]

Reference Code: V527 / PS 1 - 784

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph; Lantern slide; Transparency

1 image

Part Of: Mary Schaffer fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: M79 / V527

Series: II. Photography series

Sous-Fonds: V527

Sub-Series: A. Lantern slides 8. Native people

Reference Code: V527 / PS 1 - 784

GMD: Photograph; Lantern slide; Transparency

Date Range: [ca. 1900 - 192-]

Physical Description: 1 transparency : lantern slide

Subject Access: Buildings and memorials; Environment and Nature; First nations; Religions

Geographic Access: Alberta

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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[Group gathered around Sundance lodge]

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Part Of: Mary Schaffer fonds

Date Range: [ca. 1900 - 192-]

Reference Code: V527 / PS 1 - 674

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph; Lantern slide; Transparency

1 image

Part Of: Mary Schaffer fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Series: II. Photography series

Sub-Series: A. Lantern slides 8. Native people

Reference Code: V527 / PS 1 - 674

GMD: Photograph; Lantern slide; Transparency

Date Range: [ca. 1900 - 192-]

Physical Description: 1 transparency : lantern slide

Subject Access: Buildings and memorials; First nations; Religions

Geographic Access: Alberta; British Columbia

Images

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[Illustration - Sundance]

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Part Of: Mary Schaffer fonds

Date Range: [ca. 1900 - 192-]

Reference Code: V527 / PS 1 - 713

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph; Lantern slide; Transparency

1 image

Part Of: Mary Schaffer fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Series: II. Photography series

Sub-Series: A. Lantern slides 8. Native people

Reference Code: V527 / PS 1 - 713

GMD: Photograph; Lantern slide; Transparency

Date Range: [ca. 1900 - 192-]

Physical Description: 1 transparency : lantern slide

Subject Access: First nations; Religions

Geographic Access: Alberta; British Columbia

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[Illustration - Sundance]

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Part Of: Mary Schaffer fonds

Date Range: [ca. 1900 - 192-]

Reference Code: V527 / PS 1 - 669

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph; Lantern slide; Transparency

1 image

Part Of: Mary Schaffer fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Series: II. Photography series

Sub-Series: A. Lantern slides 8. Native people

Reference Code: V527 / PS 1 - 669

GMD: Photograph; Lantern slide; Transparency

Date Range: [ca. 1900 - 192-]

Physical Description: 1 transparency : lantern slide

Subject Access: First nations; Religions

Geographic Access: Alberta; British Columbia

Images

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[Illustration - Sundance]

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Part Of: Mary Schaffer fonds

Date Range: [ca. 1900 - 192-]

Reference Code: V527 / PS 1 - 671

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph; Lantern slide; Transparency

1 image

Part Of: Mary Schaffer fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Series: II. Photography series

Sub-Series: A. Lantern slides 8. Native people

Reference Code: V527 / PS 1 - 671

GMD: Photograph; Lantern slide; Transparency

Date Range: [ca. 1900 - 192-]

Physical Description: 1 transparency : lantern slide

Subject Access: Buildings and memorials; First nations; Religions

Geographic Access: Alberta; British Columbia

Images

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[Illustration - Sundance]

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Part Of: Mary Schaffer fonds

Date Range: [ca. 1900 - 192-]

Reference Code: V527 / PS 1 - 672

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph; Lantern slide; Transparency

1 image

Part Of: Mary Schaffer fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Series: II. Photography series

Sub-Series: A. Lantern slides 8. Native people

Reference Code: V527 / PS 1 - 672

GMD: Photograph; Lantern slide; Transparency

Date Range: [ca. 1900 - 192-]

Physical Description: 1 transparency : lantern slide

Subject Access: Buildings and memorials; First nations; Religions

Geographic Access: Alberta; British Columbia

Images

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McGuinness Family

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Part Of: Robert J. McGuinness fonds

Scope & Content: Series consists of: one postcard inside a protective cover (H9 x W14.5 cm) one hand-written note (H14.5 x W15 cm) one 13-page hand-written memoir/family history by Oswald A. McGuinness (H28 x W21.5 cm) one envelope (H40 x W23 cm) Content includes: McGuinness family tree; history of the McGuinness f…

Date Range: 1953-1977

Reference Code: M460 / II / 1-4

Description Level: 3 / Series

GMD: Postcard; Private record; Textual record

Part Of: Robert J. McGuinness fonds

Description Level: 3 / Series

Fonds Number: M460

Series: M460 / II : McGuinness Family

Sous-Fonds: M460

Accession Number: 2018.9000

Reference Code: M460 / II / 1-4

GMD: Postcard; Private record; Textual record

Date Range: 1953-1977

Physical Description: 1 cm of textual records (16 pages ; 23 x 40 cm or smaller)

Scope & Content: Series consists of:; one postcard inside a protective cover (H9 x W14.5 cm); one hand-written note (H14.5 x W15 cm); one 13-page hand-written memoir/family history by Oswald A. McGuinness (H28 x W21.5 cm); one envelope (H40 x W23 cm); Content includes: McGuinness family tree; history of the McGuinness family and their time in Belleville, Ontario; Robert's role as inspecting engineer in the Banff Springs expansion; Robert's artwork on the CPR postcard depicting the spiral tunnels; and the envelope that was used to gift the above items to the Whyte Museum

Notes: Oswald A. McGuinness is the younger brother of Father Robert McGuinness. Oswald was a surveyor and helped build the road from Invermere to Calgary, and he lived in Invermere; The McGuinness family tree goes back to Oswald and Robert's great-grandparents, from Ireland to England and then to Ontario; In the hand-written note, which is undated and the author is unknown although it is possible that it was written by Flora McGuinness when she gave it to Mark Nightingale, an association between Robert and the building of the Bow River Bridge is made; Mark Nightingale also gifted 3 newspaper clippings located in M460 / I / B / 3-5; M460 / II / 1 : created by the Canadian Pacific Railway; M460 / II / 3 : created by Oswald A. McGuinness

Name Access: McGuinness, Robert J.; McGuinness, Oswald A.

Subject Access: Family and personal life; Banff; Art; Canadian Pacific Railway; Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel

Geographic Access: Alberta; Banff; Banff National Park; Canada; Ontario

Language: English

Creator: Canadian Pacific Railway; McGuinness, Oswald A.

Category: Arts; Family and personal life; Religions

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Old Singers in Sun Dance [Sundance]. Black Feather Society. Includes: 1. Black Eagle 2. Peace Maker 3. The Fox 4. Little Person 5. Wolf Carrier 6. N. Axe 7. Not Good.

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Part Of: Mary Schaffer fonds

Scope & Content: [Old singers in Sundance Black Feather Society ]

Date Range: [ca. 1900 - 192-]

Reference Code: V527 / PS 1 - 729

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph; Lantern slide; Transparency

1 image

Part Of: Mary Schaffer fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Series: II. Photography series

Sub-Series: A. Lantern slides 8. Native people

Reference Code: V527 / PS 1 - 729

GMD: Photograph; Lantern slide; Transparency

Date Range: [ca. 1900 - 192-]

Physical Description: 1 transparency : lantern slide

Scope & Content: [Old singers in Sundance Black Feather Society ]

Subject Access: First nations; Organizations; Religions

Geographic Access: Alberta; British Columbia

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Other holiday cards and letters

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Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of assorted greeting cards and letters sent to Eleanor Luxton [and some possibly sent to unidentified family members]. Includes cards for St. Patrick’s Day and Halloween; letters marking donations given in Eleanor Luxton’s name to charities [including the Multiple Sclerosis Society]; …

Date Range: 1915; [ca.1915-1920]; 1930; [ca.1940-1950]; [ca.1970-1980]; 1989

Reference Code: LUX / II / A / 71

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Textual record; Postcard

Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: LUX

Series: LUX / II / A : Correspondence

Sous-Fonds: LUX / II : Eleanor Luxton sous-fonds

Accession Number: LUX

Reference Code: LUX / II / A / 71

GMD: Textual record; Postcard

Date Range: 1915; [ca.1915-1920]; 1930; [ca.1940-1950]; [ca.1970-1980]; 1989

Physical Description: 2 cm of textual records

Scope & Content: File consists of assorted greeting cards and letters sent to Eleanor Luxton [and some possibly sent to unidentified family members]. Includes cards for St. Patrick’s Day and Halloween; letters marking donations given in Eleanor Luxton’s name to charities [including the Multiple Sclerosis Society]; letters from organizations including the Southern Alberta Pioneers’ and Old Timers’ Association; wedding invitations; and other personal correspondence.

Notes: Most items in file are not dated, some items do not name a recipient; One card in file is unsent letter written by Eleanor Luxton addressed to Mr. and Mrs. Stockand[?]