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Bennett Trips 1931 to 1936

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Bert Riggall fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 22 b&w photographs, some captioned. Photographs pertain to the Bennett trips guided and outfitted by Riggall of 1931, 1933, 1934, 1935, and 1936. The photographs document packtrains, camp life, hiking, Herbst glacier, and fishing. Locations of photographs include: Wall Lake, Mount …
Date Range
1931
1933-1936
Reference Code
V26 / II / A4 / PA - 130 to 152
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Part Of
Bert Riggall fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M376 / V26
Series
II.Business and Financial: Client Papers and Photographs
Sous-Fonds
V26
Accession Number
7201
Reference Code
V26 / II / A4 / PA - 130 to 152
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Date Range
1931
1933-1936
Physical Description
Photographs: 22 b&w prints
Scope & Content
File consists of 22 b&w photographs, some captioned. Photographs pertain to the Bennett trips guided and outfitted by Riggall of 1931, 1933, 1934, 1935, and 1936. The photographs document packtrains, camp life, hiking, Herbst glacier, and fishing. Locations of photographs include: Wall Lake, Mount Festubert, Great Divide at South Kootenay Pass.
Subject Access
Guiding, Camping, Packtrains
Hiking
Camping
Recreation
Sports
Fishing
Geographic Access
Canada
Canadian Rocky Mountains
British Columbia
Kootenay National Park
Great Divide
Language
N/A
Category
Exploration, discovery and travel
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
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Bovey trips 1939 to 1941

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Bert Riggall fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 26 b&w photographs, some captioned. Photographs pertain to the Bovey trips guided and outfitted by Riggall of 1939, 1940, and 1941. The photographs document the Bovey party in camp covered with snow, fishing, fishing, and making movies. Locations of photographs include Twin Lakes, …
Date Range
1939, 1940, 1941
Reference Code
V26 / II / A4 / PA - 353 to 378
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
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Bert Riggall fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M376 / V26
Series
II.Business and Financial: Client Papers and Photographs
Sous-Fonds
V26
Reference Code
V26 / II / A4 / PA - 353 to 378
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Date Range
1939, 1940, 1941
Physical Description
Photographs: 26 prints, b&w
Scope & Content
File consists of 26 b&w photographs, some captioned. Photographs pertain to the Bovey trips guided and outfitted by Riggall of 1939, 1940, and 1941. The photographs document the Bovey party in camp covered with snow, fishing, fishing, and making movies. Locations of photographs include Twin Lakes, Profanity Creek, and Larch Creek.
Subject Access
Guiding, Fishing, Camp
Title Source
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Bert Riggall's 1000 Mile Pack trip

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Bert Riggall fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 43 b&w photographs, some captioned. Photographs pertain to Riggall's 1911 1000 mile pack trip undertaken to seek out areas for hunting and outfitting following the enlargement of Waterton National Park and the reduction of available hunting area for Riggall's clients. The prints do…
Date Range
1911
Reference Code
V26 / II / A7 / PA - 119 to 161
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
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Bert Riggall fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M376 / V26
Series
II.Business and Financial: Bert Riggall's 1000 Mile Pack trip, 1911
Sous-Fonds
V26
Accession Number
7201
Reference Code
V26 / II / A7 / PA - 119 to 161
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Date Range
1911
Physical Description
43 photographs: b&w prints
Scope & Content
File consists of 43 b&w photographs, some captioned. Photographs pertain to Riggall's 1911 1000 mile pack trip undertaken to seek out areas for hunting and outfitting following the enlargement of Waterton National Park and the reduction of available hunting area for Riggall's clients. The prints document this pack trip from stops in Banff, AB and Cranbrook, BC, and the extent of his mountain exploration from Fort Steele to Edson. On this trip, approximately 150 miles of new trail was cut including portions of Roger's Pass.
Subject Access
Pack trips
Exploration
Trails
Trail making
Recreation
Hunting
Outfitters, trail guides and packers
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff National Park
Waterton National Park
British Columbia
Cranbrook
Rogers Pass
Language
English
Category
Exploration, discovery and travel
Transportation
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
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Bert Riggall's 1000 Mile Pack trip

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Bert Riggall fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 20 b&w photographs, some captioned. Photographs pertain to Riggall's 1911 1000 mile pack trip undertaken to seek out areas for hunting and outfitting following the enlargement of Waterton National Park and the reduction of available hunting area for Riggall's clients. The prints do…
Date Range
1911
Reference Code
V26 / II / A7 / PA - 162 to 181
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
  1 image  
Part Of
Bert Riggall fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M376 / V26
Series
II.Business and Financial: Bert Riggall's 1000 Mile Pack trip, 1911
Sous-Fonds
V26
Accession Number
7201
Reference Code
V26 / II / A7 / PA - 162 to 181
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Date Range
1911
Physical Description
Photographs: 20 prints, b&w
Scope & Content
File consists of 20 b&w photographs, some captioned. Photographs pertain to Riggall's 1911 1000 mile pack trip undertaken to seek out areas for hunting and outfitting following the enlargement of Waterton National Park and the reduction of available hunting area for Riggall's clients. The prints document this pack trip from stops in Banff, AB and Cranbrook, BC, and the extent of his mountain exploration from Fort Steele to Edson. On this trip, approximately 150 miles of new trail was cut including portions of Roger's Pass.
Subject Access
Pack trips
Exploration
Trails
Trail making
Recreation
Hunting
Outfitters, trail guides and packers
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff National Park
Waterton National Park
British Columbia
Cranbrook
Rogers Pass
Language
English
Category
Exploration, discovery and travel
Transportation
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
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Faegre and Dorsey Trips 1935 to 1945

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Bert Riggall fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 32 b&w photographs, some captioned. Photographs pertain to the Faegre and Dorsey Trips 1935 to 1945. The photographs document camp life, hiking, climbing, pack trains, and fishing. Locations of photographs include Boundary Meadow, Herbst Glacier, Kishinena, Wall Lake, and the Oldma…
Date Range
1935, 1939, 1942, 1945
Reference Code
V26 / III / A15 / PA - 1 to 32
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
  2 images  
Part Of
Bert Riggall fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M376 / V26
Series
III. Professional Photography: Guiding and Hunting Trips
Sous-Fonds
V26
Reference Code
V26 / III / A15 / PA - 1 to 32
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Date Range
1935, 1939, 1942, 1945
Physical Description
Photographs: 32 prints, b&w
Scope & Content
File consists of 32 b&w photographs, some captioned. Photographs pertain to the Faegre and Dorsey Trips 1935 to 1945. The photographs document camp life, hiking, climbing, pack trains, and fishing. Locations of photographs include Boundary Meadow, Herbst Glacier, Kishinena, Wall Lake, and the Oldman River.
Subject Access
Hunting, Guiding, Climbing
Title Source
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Various Client Trips

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Scope & Content
File consists of 30 b&w photographs, some captioned. Photographs pertain to the following client trips: Mrs. Vincent's Trip, 1936; Brandeis Trip, 1936; Janey Harper, 1936; Lockwood, 1937. The photographs document camp life, hiking, climbing, pack trains, and marmot hunting. Locations of photographs…
Date Range
1936, 1937
Reference Code
V26 / III / A16 / PA - 1 to V26 / III / A19 / PA - 19
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
  3 images  
Part Of
Bert Riggall fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M376 / V26
Series
III. Professional Photography: Guiding and Hunting Trips
Sous-Fonds
V26
Reference Code
V26 / III / A16 / PA - 1 to V26 / III / A19 / PA - 19
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Date Range
1936, 1937
Physical Description
Photographs: 30 prints, b&w
Scope & Content
File consists of 30 b&w photographs, some captioned. Photographs pertain to the following client trips: Mrs. Vincent's Trip, 1936; Brandeis Trip, 1936; Janey Harper, 1936; Lockwood, 1937. The photographs document camp life, hiking, climbing, pack trains, and marmot hunting. Locations of photographs include Elysian Lake, Oyster Creek, Twin Lakes, Kishinena Creek, Beehive mountain, Profanity Range, and Slacker Creek.
Subject Access
Hunting, Guiding, Climbing
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Content Details
V26 / III / A16 / PA - 1 to 2 Pertain to Mrs. Vincent's trip, 1936.
V26 / III / A17 / PA - 1 to 3 Pertain to the Brandeis trip, 1936.
V26 / III / A18 / PA - 1 to 6 Pertain to Janey Harper's trip, 1936.
V26 / III / A19 / PA - 1 to 19 Pertain to the Lockwood trip, 1937.
Riggall's Grandson John Russell has captioned an image as follows:
V26 / III / A18 / PA - 4 Upper Twin Lake
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File consists of 24 b&w photographs, some captioned. Photographs pertain to the Walcott family trip, 1938. The photographs document camp life, hiking, climbing, pack trains, horses and landscapes. Locations of photographs include Panorama Peak, Savannah Creek, Beehive Mountain, the "Gap" district, …
Date Range
1938
Reference Code
V26 / III / A20 / PA - 1 to 24
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
  1 image  
Part Of
Bert Riggall fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M376 / V26
Series
III. Professional Photography: Guiding and Hunting Trips
Sous-Fonds
V26
Reference Code
V26 / III / A20 / PA - 1 to 24
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Date Range
1938
Physical Description
Photographs: 24 prints, b&w
Scope & Content
File consists of 24 b&w photographs, some captioned. Photographs pertain to the Walcott family trip, 1938. The photographs document camp life, hiking, climbing, pack trains, horses and landscapes. Locations of photographs include Panorama Peak, Savannah Creek, Beehive Mountain, the "Gap" district, Oldman River, and Racehorse Creek.
Subject Access
Guiding, Climbing, Hiking
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
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File consists of 19 b&w, some captioned. The photographs document various birds in the wild, on the ranch, in town, and their nests and eggs. Bird species photographed are as follows: sandpiper, grouse, owl (long eared, pigmy, Richardson's), humming bird, finch, chicadee, geese, wood peckers, sparr…
Date Range
1915-1950
Reference Code
V26 / III / B8 / PA - 233 to 251
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
  1 image  
Part Of
Bert Riggall fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M376 / V26
Series
III. Professional Photography: Topical Files
Sous-Fonds
V26
Accession Number
.
Reference Code
V26 / III / B8 / PA - 233 to 251
GMD
Photograph
Date Range
1915-1950
Physical Description
Photographs: 19 prints, b&w
Scope & Content
File consists of 19 b&w, some captioned. The photographs document various birds in the wild, on the ranch, in town, and their nests and eggs. Bird species photographed are as follows: sandpiper, grouse, owl (long eared, pigmy, Richardson's), humming bird, finch, chicadee, geese, wood peckers, sparrows, sparrow hawks, flickers, dippers, killdeers, ptarmigan, king birds, stellar jays, nutcrackers, waxwings, partridge, osprey, and golden eagle.
Subject Access
Birds, Nests
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Content Details
V26 / III / B8 / PA - 233 to 251 Pertain to Dippers.
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File consists of 27 b&w, some captioned. The photographs document various birds in the wild, on the ranch, in town, and their nests and eggs. Bird species photographed are as follows: sandpiper, grouse, owl (long eared, pigmy, Richardson's), humming bird, finch, chicadee, geese, wood peckers, sparr…
Date Range
1915-1950
Reference Code
V26 / III / B8 / PA - 297 to 324
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
  4 images  
Part Of
Bert Riggall fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M376 / V26
Series
III. Professional Photography: Topical Files
Sous-Fonds
V26
Accession Number
.
Reference Code
V26 / III / B8 / PA - 297 to 324
GMD
Photograph
Date Range
1915-1950
Physical Description
Photographs: 27 prints, b&w
Scope & Content
File consists of 27 b&w, some captioned. The photographs document various birds in the wild, on the ranch, in town, and their nests and eggs. Bird species photographed are as follows: sandpiper, grouse, owl (long eared, pigmy, Richardson's), humming bird, finch, chicadee, geese, wood peckers, sparrows, sparrow hawks, flickers, dippers, killdeers, ptarmigan, king birds, stellar jays, nutcrackers, waxwings, partridge, osprey, and golden eagle.
Subject Access
Birds, Nests
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Content Details
V26 / III / B8 / PA - 297 to 309 Pertain to Townsend solitaires.
V26 / III / B8 / PA - 310 to 324 Pertain to Ptarmigans
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File consists of 21 b&w, some captioned. The photographs document various birds in the wild, on the ranch, in town, and their nests and eggs. Bird species photographed are as follows: sandpiper, grouse, owl (long eared, pigmy, Richardson's), humming bird, finch, chicadee, geese, wood peckers, sparr…
Date Range
1915-1950
Reference Code
V26 / III / B8 / PA - 325 to 345
Description Level
5 / File
  3 images  
Part Of
Bert Riggall fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M376 / V26
Series
III. Professional Photography: Topical Files
Sous-Fonds
V26
Accession Number
.
Reference Code
V26 / III / B8 / PA - 325 to 345
Date Range
1915-1950
Physical Description
Photographs: 21 prints, b&w
Scope & Content
File consists of 21 b&w, some captioned. The photographs document various birds in the wild, on the ranch, in town, and their nests and eggs. Bird species photographed are as follows: sandpiper, grouse, owl (long eared, pigmy, Richardson's), humming bird, finch, chicadee, geese, wood peckers, sparrows, sparrow hawks, flickers, dippers, killdeers, ptarmigan, king birds, stellar jays, nutcrackers, waxwings, partridge, osprey, and golden eagle.
Subject Access
Birds, Nests
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Content Details
V26 / III / B8 / PA - 325 to 336 Pertain to Ptarmigans
V26 / III / B8 / PA - 337 to 345 Pertain to Grouse
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File consists of 21 b&w, some captioned. The photographs document various birds in the wild, on the ranch, in town, and their nests and eggs. Bird species photographed are as follows: sandpiper, grouse, owl (long eared, pigmy, Richardson's), humming bird, finch, chicadee, geese, wood peckers, sparr…
Date Range
1915-1950
Reference Code
V26 / III / B8 / PA - 346 to 378
Description Level
5 / File
  2 images  
Part Of
Bert Riggall fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M376 / V26
Series
III. Professional Photography: Topical Files
Sous-Fonds
V26
Accession Number
.
Reference Code
V26 / III / B8 / PA - 346 to 378
Date Range
1915-1950
Physical Description
Photographs: 21 prints, b&w
Scope & Content
File consists of 21 b&w, some captioned. The photographs document various birds in the wild, on the ranch, in town, and their nests and eggs. Bird species photographed are as follows: sandpiper, grouse, owl (long eared, pigmy, Richardson's), humming bird, finch, chicadee, geese, wood peckers, sparrows, sparrow hawks, flickers, dippers, killdeers, ptarmigan, king birds, stellar jays, nutcrackers, waxwings, partridge, osprey, and golden eagle.
Subject Access
Birds, Nests
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Content Details
V26 / III / B8 / PA - 346 to 378 Pertain to Grouse
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File consists of 32 b&w, colour (tinted) some captioned. The photographs document various birds in the wild, on the ranch, in town, and their nests and eggs. Bird species photographed are as follows: sandpiper, grouse, owl (long eared, pigmy, Richardson's), humming bird, finch, chicadee, geese, woo…
Date Range
1915-1950
Reference Code
V26 / III / B8 / PA - 379 to 410
Description Level
5 / File
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Bert Riggall fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M376 / V26
Series
III. Professional Photography: Topical Files
Sous-Fonds
V26
Accession Number
.
Reference Code
V26 / III / B8 / PA - 379 to 410
Date Range
1915-1950
Physical Description
Photographs: 32 prints, b&w, colour
Scope & Content
File consists of 32 b&w, colour (tinted) some captioned. The photographs document various birds in the wild, on the ranch, in town, and their nests and eggs. Bird species photographed are as follows: sandpiper, grouse, owl (long eared, pigmy, Richardson's), humming bird, finch, chicadee, geese, wood peckers, sparrows, sparrow hawks, flickers, dippers, killdeers, ptarmigan, king birds, stellar jays, nutcrackers, waxwings, partridge, osprey, and golden eagle.
Subject Access
Birds, Nests
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Content Details
An identification given by an unknown author, possibly Riggall's Grandson John Russell or Riggall's daughter Doris "Babe" Burton it reads as follows:
V26 / III / B8 / PA - 405 to 410
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Scope & Content
Notes consist of lists, plans and excerpts re wildlife, birds, plants, ranch property, trapping figures, ranchers and pioneers, buildings, etc.
Date Range
1924-1956
Reference Code
M376 / 18, 19
Description Level
4 / Sub-series
Part Of
Bert Riggall fonds
Description Level
4 / Sub-series
Series
I. Personal and professional series
Reference Code
M376 / 18, 19
Date Range
1924-1956
Physical Description
1 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
Notes consist of lists, plans and excerpts re wildlife, birds, plants, ranch property, trapping figures, ranchers and pioneers, buildings, etc.
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F. H. Riggall correspondence

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Scope & Content
Correspondence consists mainly of incoming letters to Bert Riggall from clients, friends, family and suppliers re guiding, hunting and fishing trips, personal matters, guns, photography, taxidermy, land matters, road allowance, publishers, wildlife societies. Frequent and/or prominent corresponden…
Date Range
1902-1959
Reference Code
M376 / 20 to 53
Description Level
4 / Sub-series
Part Of
Bert Riggall fonds
Description Level
4 / Sub-series
Series
I. Personal and professional series
Reference Code
M376 / 20 to 53
Date Range
1902-1959
Physical Description
30 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
Correspondence consists mainly of incoming letters to Bert Riggall from clients, friends, family and suppliers re guiding, hunting and fishing trips, personal matters, guns, photography, taxidermy, land matters, road allowance, publishers, wildlife societies. Frequent and/or prominent correspondents include: Russell H. Bennett (1918-1959), Russell M. Bennett (1913-1928), Charles C. Bovey (1919-1951), Martin Bovey (1918-1952), Bertram Chichester (1937-1959), F. M. Crosby (1921-1952), A. Phimister Proctor (1909-1912, 1952), Andy Russell (1947, undated) and Arnold C. Schueren (1940-1954).
Includes some copies of out-going letters, dated 1902, 1909, 1918, 1920, 1931, 1932, 1937, 1942, 1946, 1947, 1951, 1952 and 1956
Finding Aid
Index to correspondents available
Content Details
LIST OF FOLDERS BY DATE :
* 1902, 1907 (M376/20)
* 1909 (M376/21)
* 1910, 1911 (M376/22)
* 1912 (M376/23)
* 1913, 1914 (M376/24)
* 1915, 1916 (M376/25)
* 1917, 1918 (M376/26)
* 1919, 1920 (M376/27)
* 1921 (M376/28)
* 1922 (M376/29)
* 1923-1925 (M376/30)
* 1926, 1927 (M376/31)
* 1928-1930 (M376/32)
* 1931-1933 (M376/33)
* 1934-1938 (M376/34)
* 1939-1940 (M376/35)
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* 1941 (M376/36)
* 1942 (M376/37)
* 1943 (M376/38)
* 1944 (M376/39)
* 1945 (M376/40)
* 1946 (M376/41)
* 1947 (M376/42)
* 1948 (M376/43)
* 1949 (M376/44)
* 1950 (M376/45)
* 1951 (M376/46-47)
* 1952 (M376/48-49)
* 1953 (M376/50)
* 1954 (M376/51)
* 1955-1959 (M376/52)
* undated (M376/53)
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Scope & Content
File consists of personal papers, 1884-1959; school compositions, ca.1893; autobiography, after 1920; obituaries and funeral records, 1959
Date Range
1884-1959
Reference Code
M376 / 54 to 57
Description Level
5 / File
Part Of
Bert Riggall fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Series
I. Personal and professional series
Reference Code
M376 / 54 to 57
Date Range
1884-1959
Physical Description
2.5 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of personal papers, 1884-1959; school compositions, ca.1893; autobiography, after 1920; obituaries and funeral records, 1959
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Content Details
* Personal papers, 1884-1959, 1 cm, consist of birth, marriage and death certificates; homestead, fire arms, game, drivers, licences and permits, visa and passport, memberships; list of property including guns, cameras, books, equipment, photographs, furniture and effects; Riggall family tree, Golden Jubilee Senior Citizen Award, 1955 (M376/54)
* School compositions, ca.1893, 2 items are by Bert Riggall, aged nine, and titled Half the Bargain and Christopher Columbus (M376/55)
* Notes on life of F.H.R. : [autobiography], after 1920, 16p (M376/56)
* Obituaries and funeral records, 1959, 1 cm, consist of two tributes, one by son-in-law Andy Russell; also funeral flower cards (M376/57)
Items from file: Personal papers. -- 1884-1959. -- 2.5 cm of textual records. -- File consists of personal papers, 1884-1959; school compositions, ca.1893; autobiography, after 1920; obituaries and funeral records, 1959. -- Title based on contents of file. -- Includes 3 oversize items. Some material in fragile condition. -- Location: M376 / 54 to 57. Oversize items held in "B" (Certificates)
"H" (Miscellaneous)
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F. H. Riggall sketch book, 1903-[1912], 1 v., includes pencil drawings of birds and insects drawn while still in England; mountain sheep, 1912; house and stable plans; boat plans for fishing boats, Waterton Lakes, ca.1910. Also includes 2 sketches by American artist Philip R. Goodwin of a moose an…
Date Range
1903-[ca.1930]
Reference Code
M376 / 58, 59
Description Level
5 / File
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Bert Riggall fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Series
I.Personal and professional series
Reference Code
M376 / 58, 59
Date Range
1903-[ca.1930]
Physical Description
1 v. of textual records (1 cm). -- 10 graphic records
Scope & Content
F. H. Riggall sketch book, 1903-[1912], 1 v., includes pencil drawings of birds and insects drawn while still in England; mountain sheep, 1912; house and stable plans; boat plans for fishing boats, Waterton Lakes, ca.1910. Also includes 2 sketches by American artist Philip R. Goodwin of a moose and a grizzly bear, 1909
Silhouettes, [ca.1930?], 10 items, include "Frenchy's horse silhouette and cutout" (perhaps referring to H. "Frenchy" Riviere), bighorn sheep profiles, bear profile. Game silhouettes were enlarged to produce target templates for shooting practice. Bear profile based on Goodwin sketch
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Guiding and ranching stationery

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Part Of
Bert Riggall fonds
Scope & Content
Stationery is Riggall and Watmough Guides and Outfitters letterhead, envelope and business card; also F. H. Riggall business cards
Date Range
[ca.1915-ca.1930]
Reference Code
M376 / 62
Description Level
5 / File
Part Of
Bert Riggall fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Series
II. Business and financial series
Reference Code
M376 / 62
Date Range
[ca.1915-ca.1930]
Physical Description
5 print material items
Scope & Content
Stationery is Riggall and Watmough Guides and Outfitters letterhead, envelope and business card; also F. H. Riggall business cards
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Guiding and ranching lists

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Part Of
Bert Riggall fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of grub lists, itineraries, horse lists, camp outfit lists, calculations pertaining to packtrips. Also includes financial calculations and wage figures for same and records of sheep and goats shot, as well as some later personal trip itineraries and notes
Date Range
1913-1954
Reference Code
M376 / 63 to 83
Description Level
5 / File
Part Of
Bert Riggall fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Series
II. Business and financial series
Reference Code
M376 / 63 to 83
Date Range
1913-1954
Physical Description
4 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of grub lists, itineraries, horse lists, camp outfit lists, calculations pertaining to packtrips. Also includes financial calculations and wage figures for same and records of sheep and goats shot, as well as some later personal trip itineraries and notes
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Four families photographs

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Part Of
Bert Riggall fonds
Scope & Content
File pertains to family hunting and fishing trips and activities in southern Alberta and elsewhere. Prints were sent to Bert Riggall by the four families.
Date Range
1912-[ca.1950]
Reference Code
V26 / II / A4 - [2]
Description Level
5 / File
Part Of
Bert Riggall fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Series
II. Business and financial series
Reference Code
V26 / II / A4 - [2]
Date Range
1912-[ca.1950]
Physical Description
ca.100 photographs : prints
History / Biographical
The Franklin M. Crosby, Charles C. Bovey, Russell M. Bennett and Sumner T. McKnight families of Minneapolis, Minnesota, and their descendants and friends (referred to by Bert Riggall as the "four families") contracted Riggall for packtrips and hunting trips after 1919. The families built the Hawk's Nest lodge in 1923
Scope & Content
File pertains to family hunting and fishing trips and activities in southern Alberta and elsewhere. Prints were sent to Bert Riggall by the four families.
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Four families papers and publications

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Part Of
Bert Riggall fonds
Scope & Content
File includes??? Bennett? trip diary; Crosby trip diary; Russell H. Bennett ski expedition account from Canadian Alpine Journal (off-print); Sour Dough Club menu; Helen Bennett wedding materials; Meridan Bennett funeral service; Genie Crosby Tyler and Victor Tyler illustrated trip diary; hunting tr…
Date Range
1914-1952
Reference Code
M376 / 90 to 93
V26 / II / A4 - [1]
Description Level
5 / File
Part Of
Bert Riggall fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Series
II. Business and financial series
Reference Code
M376 / 90 to 93
V26 / II / A4 - [1]
Date Range
1914-1952
Physical Description
1 cm of textual records and print material. -- 1 photograph album
History / Biographical
The Franklin M. Crosby, Charles C. Bovey, Russell M. Bennett and Sumner T. McKnight families of Minneapolis, Minnesota, and their descendants and friends (referred to by Bert Riggall as the "four families") contracted Riggall for packtrips and hunting trips after 1919. The families built the Hawk's Nest lodge in 1923
Scope & Content
File includes??? Bennett? trip diary; Crosby trip diary; Russell H. Bennett ski expedition account from Canadian Alpine Journal (off-print); Sour Dough Club menu; Helen Bennett wedding materials; Meridan Bennett funeral service; Genie Crosby Tyler and Victor Tyler illustrated trip diary; hunting trip album, 1921; Martin Bovey clippings and letter.
Album is a diary of a hunting trip involving Charles J. Winton Jr., Morris Tyler and Franklin M. Crosby Jr., August 20 to September 12, 1921. Album was a gift to Bert Riggall and includes photograph captions added by Riggall
Access Restrictions
Access to photographs is by appointment
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