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David McDougall fonds

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David McDougall fonds
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of six series: 1. Business Correspondence; 2. Cheques, Receipts, Invoices; 3. Personal Documents; 4. Miscellaneous; 5. Blueprints; 6. Painting. Series 1 consists of business related correspondence to various companies, individuals, and two branches of the Canadian Government. Govern…
Date Range
1845-1947
Reference Code
M557 / V779
Description Level
1 / Fonds
GMD
Painting
Textual record
Blueprint
Private record
Published record
Part Of
David McDougall fonds
Description Level
1 / Fonds
Fonds Number
M 557
V 779
Sous-Fonds
M557
V779
Accession Number
2017.8667
Reference Code
M557 / V779
GMD
Painting
Textual record
Blueprint
Private record
Published record
Date Range
1845-1947
Physical Description
39cm of textual records. – 1 painting
History / Biographical
David McDougall, son of George Millward McDougall and Elizabeth Chantler McDougall, was born on May 14, 1845 in Owen Sound, Ontario. David had four siblings: John, Eliza, Lubby, and Nellie. David married Annie McKenzie in 1871 in Manitoba. Together, they had six children, including their daughter named Georgina (Georgie) Elizabeth McDougall (1872-1965). Georgina was the wife of Norman Luxton and an active member in Banff and the mother of Eleanor Georgina Luxton (1908-1995). David was an early pioneer of Calgary and Banff, who helped build both community life and their economies. While David’s father and brother were both members of the clergy and did missionary work in Morley, Alberta, David become a successful businessman. He established a general merchant store in Morley where he was a dealer in cattle, horses, furs, and curios. In addition to managing his own business block in Calgary, David also owned properties in Edmonton and Calgary. In Banff, David and Annie owned the Mount Royal Hotel for six years until they sold it to Jim Brewster in August 14, 1913. David died in December 6, 1927 and Annie died in 1939.
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of six series: 1. Business Correspondence; 2. Cheques, Receipts, Invoices; 3. Personal Documents; 4. Miscellaneous; 5. Blueprints; 6. Painting. Series 1 consists of business related correspondence to various companies, individuals, and two branches of the Canadian Government. Government correspondence pertains to taxes and by-laws for McDougall’s properties. Series 2 contains invoices, receipts, cheques, and bank statements pertaining to McDougall’s business and properties. Series 3 contains personal letters and legal documents. Materials includes handwritten letters, property transactions and proof of ownership on properties. Series 4 contains cheque books, Dominion Travellers’ Hotel Guide, event program featuring Commissioner Coombs and “Safety First Guarantee” slip. Series 5 contains blueprints of Mount Royal Hotel and McDougall business block, Calgary 1911. The last series consist of a painting of George Noble photograph of Banff Ave, 1929.
Name Access
McDougall, David
Subject Access
Buildings and facilities
Commerce and industry
Communications
Family and personal life
Government
Labour
Land, settlement and immigration
Law and justice
Access Restrictions
No restriction on access. Copyright, privacy, commercial use and other restrictions may apply.
Language
Language is English
Related Material
See Luxton Family fonds
Creator
McDougall, David
Biographical Source Notes
Luxton, Eleanor G. Latch String Out. Banff: Summerthought Publishing, 2015. “The Morleyville Story.” McDougall Stoney Mission Society. http://www.mcdougallstoneymission.com/docs/The_Morleyvillle_Story.pdf
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Federal and Municipal Correspondence, Receipts, and Taxes

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David McDougall fonds
Scope & Content
Correspondence between David McDougall, Annie McDougall, and Federal and Municipal Branches of the Canadian Government. Municipal correspondence includes the city of Edmonton and the city of Calgary. Correspondence pertains to land ownership, by-laws, taxes, and receipts. Correspondents include: A…
Date Range
1881-1911
Reference Code
M557 / A – 1
Description Level
5 / File
Part Of
David McDougall fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Series
Business Correspondence
Accession Number
2017.8667
Reference Code
M557 / A – 1
Date Range
1881-1911
Physical Description
2.5cm of written and printed materials
Scope & Content
Correspondence between David McDougall, Annie McDougall, and Federal and Municipal Branches of the Canadian Government. Municipal correspondence includes the city of Edmonton and the city of Calgary. Correspondence pertains to land ownership, by-laws, taxes, and receipts. Correspondents include: Assessor & Collector, City of Edmonton City of Calgary, Local Improvement Notice City of Calgary, Fire Headquaters City of Calgary, Taxes City of Edmonton, Special Assessment Notice City of Edmonton, Taxes Department of Attorney General, Alberta Department of Indian Affairs Department of the Interior Canada Department of the Interior Canada, Dominion Lands and Crown Timber Office Department of the Interior Canada, Office of the Commissioner of Dominion Parks Department of the Interior Canada, Rocky Mountains Park of Canada Government of the Province of Alberta Government of the Province of Alberta, Department of Public Works Notice of Caveat, North Alberta Land Registration District Superintendent of Mines Supreme Court of the North West Territories
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Business Correspondence between Companies (A to J)

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David McDougall fonds
Scope & Content
Business correspondence between David McDougall and various companies. Business correspondence pertains to loans, sales, and business operation. Businesses include: A. Mackenzie & Co. Alberta Advertising Syndicate, Ltd. Allan Bros. & Co U.K. Limited Alsa (?) Lands Co. Association Reality Company B…
Date Range
1898 - 1941
Reference Code
M557 / A – 2
Description Level
5 / File
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David McDougall fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Series
Business Correspondence
Accession Number
2017.8667
Reference Code
M557 / A – 2
Date Range
1898 - 1941
Physical Description
2.5cm of written and printed materials
Scope & Content
Business correspondence between David McDougall and various companies. Business correspondence pertains to loans, sales, and business operation. Businesses include: A. Mackenzie & Co. Alberta Advertising Syndicate, Ltd. Allan Bros. & Co U.K. Limited Alsa (?) Lands Co. Association Reality Company Bangs & Jones, Barristers, Advocates, Notaries, etc. Bank of Montreal Beck, Emery, Newell & Bolton Advocates, Notaries, Etc. Board of Trade C. D. Rand, Broker C. & E. Brokerage Co., Brokers. J. Denman, The Comonton Coal Company, Ltd. C. S. Lott, Calgary and Edmonton Land Co. LD. Calgary Lethbridge Reality Co., Ltd. Canada Permanent Mortgage Corporation Canadian North-West Lands Canadian Pacific Railway Company Cloy & Simmons Co. Cushing Bros. Company, Ltd. D. E. Black, Wholessale and Retail Manufacturing Jeweller Eadie-Douglas, Ltd. Funk & Wagnalls Company, Publishers F. W. Mapson & Company Geo Westwood G. L. Lennox Graveley & O’Neil Great Northern Railway Line H. J. Brown, American Real Estate Agent Hodgson & Bates, Architects Imperial Bank of Canada Irvine & Austin, Brokers J. J. Miller, Auctioneer James Short & Co. John Long Ltd.
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Business Correspondence between Companies (L to The E)

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David McDougall fonds
Scope & Content
Business correspondence between David McDougall and various companies. Business correspondence pertains to loans, sales, and business operation. Businesses include: Law Office of James Short Co. Law Office of Short, Ross & Selwood Lewis Redhead, Electric Light and Power Contractor L. C. Davison L.…
Date Range
1894-1941
Reference Code
M557 / A – 3
Description Level
5 / File
Part Of
David McDougall fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Series
Business Correspondence
Accession Number
2017.8667
Reference Code
M557 / A – 3
Date Range
1894-1941
Physical Description
2cm of written and printed materials
Scope & Content
Business correspondence between David McDougall and various companies. Business correspondence pertains to loans, sales, and business operation. Businesses include: Law Office of James Short Co. Law Office of Short, Ross & Selwood Lewis Redhead, Electric Light and Power Contractor L. C. Davison L. S. Ripley & Co. MacPearce MacPhee & Keating Maryland Casualty Company of Baltimore McCarthy & Bangs, Barristers, Advocates, Solicitors, Notaries, Etc. McDougall Block Tenants Muir & Jephson, Barristers, Advocates, Notaries Newspaper Features Ltd. North American Life Assurance Co. Office of the Superintendent of Mines Otis-Fensom Elevator Company Ltd. Pellew-Harvey, Bryant & Gilman P. Heiminck & Co., Real Estate and Financial Agents Phoenix Assurance Company Ltd. Reliance Coal Agency Rice Lewis & Sons, Ltd. R. Jcore & John, Importing High Class Cash Tailors, and Haberdashers Rolfe & Kenwood, Real Estate, Loan & Insurance Agents R. V. Gibbons & Co. Scotland Woolen Mills Co. Short, Ross & Selwood, Law Office Short, Ross, Selwood & Harvie, Law office T. D. Bell T. S. C. Lee, Insurance, Real Estate and Financial Agent The Alberta Land Co. The Business Brokers The Comonton Locators, Business Fellers and Real Estate The Gurney Standard Metal Company, Ltd. The Equity Fire Insurance Company
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Business Correspondence between Companies (The G to Y)

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David McDougall fonds
Scope & Content
Business correspondence between David McDougall and various companies of loans, sales, business. Businesses include: The Great West Permanent Loan Company The James Robertson Co. Ltd. The J. H. Ashdown Hardware Co., Ltd. The Monarch Life Insurance Company The Pioneers of Rupert’s Land The Pincher …
Date Range
1905-1941
Reference Code
M557 / A – 4
Description Level
5 / File
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David McDougall fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Series
Business Correspondence
Accession Number
2017.8667
Reference Code
M557 / A – 4
Date Range
1905-1941
Physical Description
2.5cm of written and printed materials
Scope & Content
Business correspondence between David McDougall and various companies of loans, sales, business. Businesses include: The Great West Permanent Loan Company The James Robertson Co. Ltd. The J. H. Ashdown Hardware Co., Ltd. The Monarch Life Insurance Company The Pioneers of Rupert’s Land The Pincher Creek Mill & Elevator Co., Ltd. The Queen (magazine) The Retailers’ Protective Agency The Salesman Publishing Company The Salvation Army The Western Canada Cement & Coal Co. Ltd. The Western Financial and Reality Company The Western Mortgage Company The Yorkshire Insurance Company Ltd. Union Bank of Canada White, Douglas & Drury William Andison, General Merchant Williams & sons, Dr. Winnipeg Fire Assurance Co. York & McNamara
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The Western Exchange Mart Company

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David McDougall fonds
Scope & Content
Correspondence between Travis Barker and Dave McDougall. Some correspondence are written on a Hotel Mount Royal letter sheet; correspondence from Dyle & Parlee (representatives from Royle and Parlee Barristers, Solicitors, Notaries, etc.).
Date Range
1909-1911
Reference Code
M557 / A – 11
Description Level
5 / File
Part Of
David McDougall fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Series
Business Correspondence
Accession Number
2017.8667
Reference Code
M557 / A – 11
Date Range
1909-1911
Physical Description
3 cm of written materials.
Scope & Content
Correspondence between Travis Barker and Dave McDougall. Some correspondence are written on a Hotel Mount Royal letter sheet; correspondence from Dyle & Parlee (representatives from Royle and Parlee Barristers, Solicitors, Notaries, etc.).
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Business Reports and Clubs

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David McDougall fonds
Scope & Content
Printed materials pertain to various companies and clubs’ reports, news, subscriptions, board meetings and stocks, and advertisements. Documents in relation to Rupert’s Land. A newspaper clipping titled “The Development of Canada.” Alberta Advertising Syndicate, Ltd. Calgary Board of Trade Calgary…
Date Range
1897 - 1911
Reference Code
M557 / A – 12
Description Level
5 / File
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David McDougall fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Series
Business Correspondence
Accession Number
2017.8667
Reference Code
M557 / A – 12
Date Range
1897 - 1911
Physical Description
2.5 cm of printed materials.
Scope & Content
Printed materials pertain to various companies and clubs’ reports, news, subscriptions, board meetings and stocks, and advertisements. Documents in relation to Rupert’s Land. A newspaper clipping titled “The Development of Canada.” Alberta Advertising Syndicate, Ltd. Calgary Board of Trade Calgary Liberal Association Canadian Club of Calgary Canadian Press Association Ltd. Caskell & Co. Employment Agents Conference of Friends of the Indians of British Columbia: Explanatory Memorandum Free Miner’s Certificate Funk & Wagnalls Company Hundred Thousand Club of Calgary Medicine Hat Printing & Publishing Co., Ltd. Newspaper clipping pertaining to the Canadian Club Old Timers Pioneers of Rupert’s Land Scientific American Inc. Sterling Debenture Corporation Sterne & Klein The Calgary Board of Trade The Calgary Natural Gas Co. Ltd The Canadian Club The Canadian Casualty and Boiler Insurance Company The Canadian National Fire Insurance Company The Crown Silver Plate Co. The Dominion Fire Insurance Company The Financial News The Great West Permanent Loan Company The Jacksonian Manufacturing Co. Ltd. The Monarch Life Assurance Company The Prairie Fires Ordinance The Sharples Separator Co. The Sovereign Fire Assurance Company of Canada
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Written Business Letters

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David McDougall fonds
Scope & Content
Some letters are written on Hotel Alberta letter sheets; majority of the letters are addressed to Dave McDougall and Annie McDougall in relation to their properties and business. Correspondents include: Barker, Travis Cowie, Ruby B. Davidson, L. (*Check if this guy is from Big 4 Manufacturing Comp…
Date Range
1905 - 1910
Reference Code
M557 / A – 13
Description Level
5 / File
Part Of
David McDougall fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Series
Business Correspondence
Accession Number
2017.8667
Reference Code
M557 / A – 13
Date Range
1905 - 1910
Physical Description
2cm of written materials.
Scope & Content
Some letters are written on Hotel Alberta letter sheets; majority of the letters are addressed to Dave McDougall and Annie McDougall in relation to their properties and business. Correspondents include: Barker, Travis Cowie, Ruby B. Davidson, L. (*Check if this guy is from Big 4 Manufacturing Company, if yes, take it out) Dr. Didsbury, Lacker Fry, W. C. Hagem (?), M. J. Kenney, Geo Lackner LaSelle, B. A. Leougall, W. M. Lister, A. J. Maclean, D. R. Ollerhead, J. N. Pastor Allen, W. K. Rohde, Hugo Ross, Geo (*This one has some personal information about McDougall’s lives) Stinson, T. C. The Traders Bank of Canada Thornton, W. D. Walslaw Williams, H. W. (?)
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Memorandums, Telegraphs

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David McDougall fonds
Scope & Content
Handwritten notes, telegraphs, and memorandums. Majority of the records are printed by Canadian Pacific Railway Company’s Telegraph.
Date Range
1908-1911
Reference Code
M557 / A – 14
Description Level
5 / File
Part Of
David McDougall fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Series
Business Correspondence
Accession Number
2017.8667
Reference Code
M557 / A – 14
Date Range
1908-1911
Physical Description
0.1cm of written materials.
Scope & Content
Handwritten notes, telegraphs, and memorandums. Majority of the records are printed by Canadian Pacific Railway Company’s Telegraph.
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Cheques, Receipts, Invoices (T to Y)

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David McDougall fonds
Scope & Content
Records pertain to David McDougall’s business and properties’ expenses, receipts, and cheques from various companies. Names of companies include: The Alberta Biscuit Company Ltd. The Albertan Publishing Co., Ltd. The Ames, Holden Co., of Montreal, Ltd. The Bank of British North America The Calgary…
Date Range
1899 - 1911
Reference Code
M557 / B - 2
Description Level
5 / File
Part Of
David McDougall fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Series
Cheques, Receipts, Invoices
Accession Number
2017.8667
Reference Code
M557 / B - 2
Date Range
1899 - 1911
Physical Description
2 cm of written materials.
Scope & Content
Records pertain to David McDougall’s business and properties’ expenses, receipts, and cheques from various companies. Names of companies include: The Alberta Biscuit Company Ltd. The Albertan Publishing Co., Ltd. The Ames, Holden Co., of Montreal, Ltd. The Bank of British North America The Calgary Milling Company, Ltd. The Canadian Casualty and Boiler Insurance Co. The Canadian Rubber Co. of Montreal, Ltd. The Codville, Smith Co., Ltd. The Curney Standard Metal Company Ltd. The Dominion Meat Co. The Gerald Company, Ltd. The Globe Cleaning Co. The Grandview Hotel The Great West Saddlery Co. Ltd. The Gurney Standard Metal Company, Ltd. The Herald Co., Ltd. The James Robertson (?) Ltd. The Macpherson Fruit Co., Ltd. The Pincher Creek Mill & Elevator Co. Ltd. The Standard Metal Company, Ltd. The Standard of Empire The “Veribest” Ordered Clothes Co. The W. R. Brock Company, Ltd. The Westward Go! Publishing Co. Ltd. The Winnipeg Paint and Glass Co. Ltd. Thomas Fletcher Toole, Peet & Co. Union Bank of Canada United Editors Ltd. W. V. Moore Ltd. Wilson & Hurst Young & Burnett Young, John (?) Christie Brows.
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David McDougall fonds
Scope & Content
Insurance receipts addressed to David McDougall from F. W. Mapson for McDougall’s estate.
Date Range
1906 - 1911
Reference Code
M557 / B - 4
Description Level
5 / File
Part Of
David McDougall fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Series
Cheques, Receipts, Invoices
Accession Number
2017.8667
Reference Code
M557 / B - 4
Date Range
1906 - 1911
Physical Description
1 cm of written materials.
Scope & Content
Insurance receipts addressed to David McDougall from F. W. Mapson for McDougall’s estate.
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The Bank of Montreal

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Part Of
David McDougall fonds
Scope & Content
Receipts and bank account information of David McDougall.
Date Range
1908 - 1911
Reference Code
M557 / B - 5
Description Level
5 / File
Part Of
David McDougall fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Series
Cheques, Receipts, Invoices
Accession Number
2017.8667
Reference Code
M557 / B - 5
Date Range
1908 - 1911
Physical Description
0.5 cm of written materials.
Scope & Content
Receipts and bank account information of David McDougall.
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David McDougall fonds
Scope & Content
Personal correspondence written by: Carly Carling, Annie Carling, F. W. Carling, G. [Gordon?] Eva (?) Fred Jones (?), Belle May May, Florabell Beatrice McKenzie, Kenneth McDougall, David Morrison, M. B. Wood, Nellie
Date Range
1907 - 1945
Reference Code
M557 / C - 1
Description Level
5 / File
Part Of
David McDougall fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Series
Personal Documents
Accession Number
2017.8667
Reference Code
M557 / C - 1
Date Range
1907 - 1945
Physical Description
1cm of written materials.
Scope & Content
Personal correspondence written by: Carly Carling, Annie Carling, F. W. Carling, G. [Gordon?] Eva (?) Fred Jones (?), Belle May May, Florabell Beatrice McKenzie, Kenneth McDougall, David Morrison, M. B. Wood, Nellie
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David McDougall fonds
Scope & Content
Declaration in Proof of Age issued by Elizabeth G McDougall for David McDougall; Lease Agreement between David McDougall and Joseph H. Morris; Transfer of Land between David McDougall and Isabella Heiminck.
Date Range
1845 - 1904
Reference Code
M557 / C - 2
Description Level
5 / File
Part Of
David McDougall fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Series
Personal Documents
Accession Number
2017.8667
Reference Code
M557 / C - 2
Date Range
1845 - 1904
Physical Description
0.1cm of written materials.
Scope & Content
Declaration in Proof of Age issued by Elizabeth G McDougall for David McDougall; Lease Agreement between David McDougall and Joseph H. Morris; Transfer of Land between David McDougall and Isabella Heiminck.
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David McDougall fonds
Scope & Content
Empty envelopes addressed to David McDougall and Annie McDougall. Corresponding contents not found.
Date Range
1907 - 1947
Reference Code
M557 / D - 1
Description Level
5 / File
Part Of
David McDougall fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Series
Miscellaneous
Accession Number
2017.8667
Reference Code
M557 / D - 1
Date Range
1907 - 1947
Physical Description
1cm of envelopes
Scope & Content
Empty envelopes addressed to David McDougall and Annie McDougall. Corresponding contents not found.
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Personal correspondence

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Part Of
David McDougall fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of corrspondence to David McDougall and plan of Fort William
Date Range
1900 - 1910
Reference Code
M557 / C - 3
Description Level
5 / File
Part Of
David McDougall fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Series
Personal Documents
Accession Number
2018.8687
Reference Code
M557 / C - 3
Date Range
1900 - 1910
Physical Description
2 cm of correspondence
Scope & Content
File consists of corrspondence to David McDougall and plan of Fort William
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