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[A canvas pyramid tent]

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Part Of: Bert Riggall fonds

Scope & Content: Image depicts a canvas pyramid tent in camp.

Date Range: ca.1910 to ca.1945

Reference Code: V26 / IX / D / NA - D1 - 14

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph

1 image

Part Of: Bert Riggall fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: V26

Series: IX. Riggall Negatives Scanned and Described

Sub-Series: Negatives

Reference Code: V26 / IX / D / NA - D1 - 14

GMD: Photograph

Date Range: ca.1910 to ca.1945

Physical Description: 1 photograph : negative, b&w

Scope & Content: Image depicts a canvas pyramid tent in camp.

Subject Access: Environment and Nature

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Alberta Licenced Outfitters Association records

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Part Of: Bert Riggall fonds

Scope & Content: Records consist of correspondence, minutes, membership lists and applications

Date Range: 1944-1946

Reference Code: M376 / 95, 96

Description Level: 5 / File

Part Of: Bert Riggall fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Series: II. Business and financial series

Reference Code: M376 / 95, 96

Date Range: 1944-1946

Physical Description: 1 cm of textual records

History / Biographical: Bert Riggall was the Secretary-Treasurer of the association

Scope & Content: Records consist of correspondence, minutes, membership lists and applications

Title Source: Title based on contents of file.

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Allan Riggall papers and photographs

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Part Of: Bert Riggall fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of letters and postcards to Allan Riggall, brother of Bert Riggall, and photographs of him and his family. Also includes five letters from Allan Riggall to his mother

Date Range: 1900-1940

Reference Code: M376 / 179; V26 / VII / D

Description Level: 5 / File

Part Of: Bert Riggall fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Series: VII. Riggall family series

Reference Code: M376 / 179; V26 / VII / D

Date Range: 1900-1940

Physical Description: .5 cm of textual records. -- 29 photographs : prints, transparencies

Scope & Content: File consists of letters and postcards to Allan Riggall, brother of Bert Riggall, and photographs of him and his family. Also includes five letters from Allan Riggall to his mother

Access Restrictions: Access by appointment only

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

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[An oil derrick]

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Part Of: Bert Riggall fonds

Scope & Content: Image depicts an oil derrick on Frank Allred's ranch next to Dungarvin Creek.

Date Range: ca.1910 to ca.1945

Reference Code: V26 / IX / A / NA - A36

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph

1 image

Part Of: Bert Riggall fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: V26

Series: IX. Riggall Negatives Scanned and Described

Sub-Series: Negatives

Reference Code: V26 / IX / A / NA - A36

GMD: Photograph

Date Range: ca.1910 to ca.1945

Physical Description: 1 photograph : negative, b&w

Scope & Content: Image depicts an oil derrick on Frank Allred's ranch next to Dungarvin Creek.

Subject Access: Environment and Nature

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Annotated books

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Part Of: Bert Riggall fonds

Scope & Content: Sub-series consists of annotated books indicating Riggall's opinions, observations or involvements

Date Range: 1907-[ca.1940]

Reference Code: M376 / 146 to 148

Description Level: 4 / Sub-series

Part Of: Bert Riggall fonds

Description Level: 4 / Sub-series

Series: VI. Other interests series

Reference Code: M376 / 146 to 148

Date Range: 1907-[ca.1940]

Physical Description: 10 cm of textual records (4 v.)

Scope & Content: Sub-series consists of annotated books indicating Riggall's opinions, observations or involvements

Title Source: Title based on contents of subseries

Content Details: ITEM LIST :; * Boone and Crockett Club / North American big game competitions, 1939; note on Riggall's chapter "Hunting the Black Bear" in North American big game, 1939; * Gray, Prentiss N. / North American big game : official measurement records, 1934; additions of McKnight and Riggall records for bighorn sheep and black bear; * Hornaday, William T. / Campfires in the Canadian Rockies, 1907; extensive margin notes on people, places, flora and fauna; * White, Stewart Edward / The Mountains, 1904; some notes on trail life

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The Balcony Camp

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Part Of: Bert Riggall fonds

Scope & Content: Image depicts the Balcony Camp looking over to King Edward mountain.

Date Range: ca.1910 to ca.1945

Reference Code: V26 / III / C / PA - LPP43 - 6

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph

1 image

Part Of: Bert Riggall fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: V26

Series: III. Professional Photography: Panorama Photographs

Sub-Series: Large Panorama Prints

Reference Code: V26 / III / C / PA - LPP43 - 6

GMD: Photograph

Date Range: ca.1910 to ca.1945

Physical Description: 1 photograph : print, b&w

Scope & Content: Image depicts the Balcony Camp looking over to King Edward mountain.

Subject Access: Environment and Nature

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Bear Hunting Camp in Kintla Valley, B.C.

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Part Of: Bert Riggall fonds

Scope & Content: Image depicts a bear hunting camp in the Kintla Valley in British Columbia.

Date Range: ca.1910 to ca.1945

Reference Code: V26 / III / C / PA - LPP43 - 5a

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph

1 image

Part Of: Bert Riggall fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: V26

Series: III. Professional Photography: Panorama Photographs

Sub-Series: Large Panorama Prints

Reference Code: V26 / III / C / PA - LPP43 - 5a

GMD: Photograph

Date Range: ca.1910 to ca.1945

Physical Description: 1 photograph : print, b&w

Scope & Content: Image depicts a bear hunting camp in the Kintla Valley in British Columbia.

Subject Access: Environment and Nature

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[Bennetts at Cameron Falls]

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Part Of: Bert Riggall fonds

Scope & Content: Image depicts the Bennetts at Cameron Falls in Waterton Park.

Date Range: ca.1910 to ca.1945

Reference Code: V26 / IX / F / NA - F6 - 2

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph

1 image

Part Of: Bert Riggall fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: V26

Series: IX. Riggall Negatives Scanned and Described

Sub-Series: Negatives

Reference Code: V26 / IX / F / NA - F6 - 2

GMD: Photograph

Date Range: ca.1910 to ca.1945

Physical Description: 1 photograph : negative, b&w

Scope & Content: Image depicts the Bennetts at Cameron Falls in Waterton Park.

Subject Access: Environment and Nature

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[Ber Riggall riding horse and leading a pack horse]

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Part Of: Bert Riggall fonds

Scope & Content: Image depicts Bert Riggall riding a horse while leading a pack horse.

Date Range: ca.1910 to ca.1945

Reference Code: V26 / IX / D / NA - D1 - 5

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph

1 image

Part Of: Bert Riggall fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: V26

Series: IX. Riggall Negatives Scanned and Described

Sub-Series: Negatives

Reference Code: V26 / IX / D / NA - D1 - 5

GMD: Photograph

Date Range: ca.1910 to ca.1945

Physical Description: 1 photograph : negative, b&w

Scope & Content: Image depicts Bert Riggall riding a horse while leading a pack horse.

Subject Access: Environment and Nature

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[Bert and Dora Riggall camping in a ditch]

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Part Of: Bert Riggall fonds

Scope & Content: Image depicts Bert and Dora Riggall camping.

Date Range: ca.1910 to ca.1945

Reference Code: V26 / IX / D / NA - D1 - 23

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph

1 image

Part Of: Bert Riggall fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: V26

Series: IX. Riggall Negatives Scanned and Described

Sub-Series: Negatives

Reference Code: V26 / IX / D / NA - D1 - 23

GMD: Photograph

Date Range: ca.1910 to ca.1945

Physical Description: 1 photograph : negative, b&w

Scope & Content: Image depicts Bert and Dora Riggall camping.

Subject Access: Environment and Nature

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Bert and Dora Riggall family correspondence

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Part Of: Bert Riggall fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of letters to Bert and Dora Riggall from friends and family; correspondence between Bert and Dora Riggall; correspondence between the Riggalls and their daughters; and letters to Bert and Dora Riggall and Doris Burton from Fanny Riggall

Date Range: 1906-1955

Reference Code: M376 / 166 to 176

Description Level: 5 / File

Part Of: Bert Riggall fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Series: VII. Riggall family series

Reference Code: M376 / 166 to 176

Date Range: 1906-1955

Physical Description: 11.5 cm of textual records

Scope & Content: File consists of letters to Bert and Dora Riggall from friends and family; correspondence between Bert and Dora Riggall; correspondence between the Riggalls and their daughters; and letters to Bert and Dora Riggall and Doris Burton from Fanny Riggall

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Content Details: CONTENT DETAILS :; * Letters to Bert and Dora Riggall from friends and family, especially overseas Riggall and Williams family members, 1906-1955, 2 cm.; * Correspondence between Bert and Dora Riggall, 1945, 1951 (.5.cm); * Correspondence between the Riggalls and their daughters Doris "Babe" Burton and Kay Russell, 1935-1954, 2 cm. Letters pertain to family matters, illness and death of Dora Riggall and care and illness of Bert Riggall. Includes letter of instruction from Bert Riggall on disposition of his papers.; * Letters to Bert and Dora Riggall and Doris "Babe" Burton from Bert's mother Fanny Riggall, including letters from other Riggall and Williams family members to Fanny Riggall, subsequently sent by her to her son and daughter-in-law, 1926-1955, 7 cm.

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Bert and Dora Riggall family photographs

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Part Of: Bert Riggall fonds

Scope & Content: File pertains mainly to Bert and Dora and their children, Kay, Doris "Babe", and Richard Herbert (b.1907-d.1911). Includes group and individual portraits and candid photographs on the ranch and in the backcountry

Date Range: 1907-1950

Reference Code: V26 / VII / A3

Description Level: 5 / File

Part Of: Bert Riggall fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Series: VII. Riggall family series

Reference Code: V26 / VII / A3

Date Range: 1907-1950

Physical Description: ca.180 photographs (ca.90 prints, ca.90 negatives).

Scope & Content: File pertains mainly to Bert and Dora and their children, Kay, Doris "Babe", and Richard Herbert (b.1907-d.1911). Includes group and individual portraits and candid photographs on the ranch and in the backcountry

Access Restrictions: Access by appointment only

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

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Bert and Dora Riggall personal papers

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Part Of: Bert Riggall fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of cookbook; writings arising from Dora's death, 1951, including obituaries and articles, notes by Bert for same; extended "letter" (diary) written by Bert to Dora following her death; death, funeral and gravestone records, memorial notices

Date Range: [ca.1905]-1952

Reference Code: M376 / 164, 165

Description Level: 5 / File

Part Of: Bert Riggall fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Series: VII. Riggall family series

Reference Code: M376 / 164, 165

Date Range: [ca.1905]-1952

Physical Description: 1.5 cm of textual records

Scope & Content: File consists of cookbook; writings arising from Dora's death, 1951, including obituaries and articles, notes by Bert for same; extended "letter" (diary) written by Bert to Dora following her death; death, funeral and gravestone records, memorial notices

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

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[Bert Riggall carrying ram trophy]

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Part Of: Bert Riggall fonds

Scope & Content: Image depicts Bert Riggall carrying ram trophy.

Date Range: ca.1910 to ca.1945

Reference Code: V26 / IX / D / NA - D4 - 3

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph

1 image

Part Of: Bert Riggall fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: V26

Series: IX. Riggall Negatives Scanned and Described

Sub-Series: Negatives

Reference Code: V26 / IX / D / NA - D4 - 3

GMD: Photograph

Date Range: ca.1910 to ca.1945

Physical Description: 1 photograph : negative, b&w

Scope & Content: Image depicts Bert Riggall carrying ram trophy.

Subject Access: Environment and Nature

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Bert Riggall fonds

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Part Of: Bert Riggall fonds

Scope & Content: Fonds includes seven series: I. Personal and professional, 1884-1959; II. Business and financial, ca.1910-1959; III. Professional photography, 1900-1955; IV. Writing, 1906-1957; V. Natural history, 1904-1954; VI. Other interests, 1913-1956; VII. Riggall family, ca.1865-1959. Personal and pro…

Date Range: [ca.1865]-1959, predominant [ca.1890]-1959

Reference Code: M376 / V26

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

GMD: Photograph; Album; Negative; Photograph print; Transparency; Textual record; Diary; Map; Private record; Published record

Part Of: Bert Riggall fonds

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

Fonds Number: M 376; V 26

Sous-Fonds: M 376; V 26

Accession Number: 5777, 7200, 7201, 7772 (unproc)

Reference Code: M376 / V26

GMD: Photograph; Album; Negative; Photograph print; Transparency; Textual record; Diary; Map; Private record; Published record

Date Range: [ca.1865]-1959, predominant [ca.1890]-1959

Physical Description: ca.13,100 photographs: ca.7080 prints, ca.5310 negatives, ca.700 transparencies. -- 9 photograph albums. -- ca.2 m textual records, print material and graphic records. -- 33 cartographic records

History / Biographical: Frederick Herbert (Bert) Riggall, 1884-1959, was a mountain guide, outfitter, hunter, trapper, rancher, naturalist, photographer, writer and gunsmith/loader in southern Alberta. Born in 1884 at Gayton-le-Wold Grange, Lincolnshire, his family moved to Grimsby where his father was an auctioneer and, in 1905, served as Mayor. In England, Riggall was an athlete, avid sportsman and naturalist. He was exposed to alpine country on school holidays in Switzerland and, determined to visit Canada, left for North America in 1904.; Upon arriving in western Canada, Riggall worked for a year at Craighurst Farm near Calgary. There he met Dorothea (Dora) Williams, 1877-1951, an Irish Quaker ranch cook who had emigrated with her sister Anna in 1902. In 1905, Bert worked on the Correction Land Survey in southwestern Alberta and explored Waterton Lakes. Bert and Dora married in 1906 and until 1946 they homesteaded and ranched adjacent to Waterton Lakes National Park.; Initially, Bert and partner Jack Hazzard built boats and guided fishing parties on Waterton Lakes. In 1909, with partner Cyril Watmough, the Riggalls began guiding and outfitting summer and fall hunting and fishing trips for numerous repeat clients, especially, after 1913, four Minneapolis, Minnesota families: Bovey, Crosby, Bennett and McKnight. Hunts involved Big Horn Sheep, goats, black and grizzly bears. Bert served as chief guide and Dora as camp cook. Prior to 1911, the Riggalls worked at Gloyne's oil camp and Oil City to supplement their income. In 1911, Bert and partner Cyril Watmough made a 1000 mile (1600 km) exploratory trip from Fort Steele, B.C. to the Yellowhead Pass and beyond. Following that trip, Riggall concentrated guiding activities on the continental divide as far north as the Highwood region, but primarily in the upper Oldman River Valley and Gap in the Livingstone Range. Their outfit grew to include numerous saddle and pack horses.; Of five children, only two daughters survived infancy. Kay Riggall (Russell), 1909-1984, and Doris (Babe) Riggall (Burton), 1910-1999, were both able riders, markswomen and packtrain workers. They accompanied their parents on summer back country trips starting in 1918. Bert Riggall was renowned for his knowledge of botany, geology, zoology, wilderness life and lore as well as literature and current affairs. He was especially endeared to his clients for his skill as a raconteur and campfire storyteller. He wrote articles for magazines such as: Arms and the Man, American Rifleman, Field and Stream and the Boone and Crockett Club's book: North American Big Game. Riggall was an accomplished semi-professional photographer who specialized in wildlife studies, panoramic landscapes, Dufaycolor and later Kodachrome transparencies. His photographs appear in Department of Interior Reports and other publications.; Bert's heart problems forced the Riggalls to move to Pincher Creek in 1947. Daughter Kay and son-in-law Andy Russell continued the packtrain and guiding business until 1960. After Dora's death, Bert experienced medical problems and lived with or close to Doris.

Scope & Content: Fonds includes seven series: I. Personal and professional, 1884-1959; II. Business and financial, ca.1910-1959; III. Professional photography, 1900-1955; IV. Writing, 1906-1957; V. Natural history, 1904-1954; VI. Other interests, 1913-1956; VII. Riggall family, ca.1865-1959.; Personal and professional series consists of diaries and notes, correspondence and personal papers.; Business and financial series consists of guiding and ranching records, gunsmithing, shooting and loading records; and legal and financial records.; Professional photography series consists of standard photographs, panoramas, transparencies and textual records; Writing series contains manuscripts, published magazines, book outlines, newspaper articles and letters to the editor; Natural history series contains bird and plant records, and other natural history papers; Other interests series consist of clippings, annotated books and collected material; Riggall family series contains Bert and Dora Riggall family papers and photographs, Williams family photographs, Frederick W. and Fanny Riggall papers and photographs, and Allan Riggall papers and photographs. Negatives and transparencies pertain to Andy Russell as a young man with Bert Riggall.

Notes: Some transparencies in V110 Dick Russell are marked Andy Russell, some marked 64 dup; V110 - original transparencies have full set of duplicates (2 sets were made, 1 for Dick Russell and the other is part of this accession)

Name Access: Riggall, Bert

Subject Access: Arts; Environment; Exploration, discovery and travel; Family and personal life; Sports, recreation and leisure

Access Restrictions: Some restriction/s on access; Copyright, privacy, commercial use and other restrictions may apply

Language: Language is English

Finding Aid: basic description for processed material

Related Material: Related to the Andy Russell fonds (M153/S43/V555) and the Kay Russell family fonds (M63/V63)

Creator: Riggall, Bert

Category: Arts; Environment; Exploration, discovery and travel; Family and personal life; Sports, recreation and leisure

Title Source: Title based on accession record and contents of fonds

Processing Status: Processed / Unprocessed

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Bert Riggall photographs

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Part Of: Bert Riggall fonds

Scope & Content: File pertains to Bert Riggall's birth, childhood and education in England; travels and emigration to Canada; personal hunting; portraits. Album pertains to Riggall's activities and also includes photographs by his parents on their voyage to Canada and visit to the Riggall ranch in 1907, 1902-[ca.1…

Date Range: 1885-1959

Reference Code: V26 / VII / A1

Description Level: 5 / File

Part Of: Bert Riggall fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Series: VII. Riggall family series

Reference Code: V26 / VII / A1

Date Range: 1885-1959

Physical Description: ca.225 photographs (ca.150 prints, ca.75 negatives). -- 1 photograph album (ca.160 prints)

Scope & Content: File pertains to Bert Riggall's birth, childhood and education in England; travels and emigration to Canada; personal hunting; portraits. Album pertains to Riggall's activities and also includes photographs by his parents on their voyage to Canada and visit to the Riggall ranch in 1907, 1902-[ca.1909]