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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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Apex Mountain Ski Resort

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Part Of
Murray Hay fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 1 map (1 base, 4 overlays) : col., annotations, on mylar ; 83 x 61.5 cm, and 1 print : b&w ; 25.5 x 20.5 cm. File pertains to ski maps Murray Hay created for Apex Mountain Ski Resort in Penticton, British Columbia. File includes one oversize map with four overlays (held together wi…
Date Range
ca.1976-ca.2000
Reference Code
V795 / II / A / iv / 3-4
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Map
Print
Private record
Part Of
Murray Hay fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M570 / V795
Series
V795 / II : Unpublished Material
Sous-Fonds
V795
Sub-Series
V795 / II / A : British Columbia / iv : Okanagan Area
Accession Number
2019.41
Reference Code
V795 / II / A / iv / 3-4
GMD
Map
Print
Private record
Date Range
ca.1976-ca.2000
Physical Description
1 map (1 base, 4 overlays) : col., annotations, on mylar ; 83 x 61.5 cm
1 print : b&w ; 25.5 x 20.5 cm
Scope & Content
File consists of 1 map (1 base, 4 overlays) : col., annotations, on mylar ; 83 x 61.5 cm, and 1 print : b&w ; 25.5 x 20.5 cm. File pertains to ski maps Murray Hay created for Apex Mountain Ski Resort in Penticton, British Columbia. File includes one oversize map with four overlays (held together with masking tape), and one print of the general ski area.
Notes
V795 / II / A / iv / 4 : has "16488" and "Hold" written in pencil on the masking tape.
Name Access
Hay, Murray
Subject Access
Advertising
Art
Artist
Ski Maps
Map
Cartography
Sports and recreation
Tourism
Tourist information
Winter
Winter sports
Ski area
Apex Mountain Ski Resort
Geographic Access
British Columbia
Canada
Penticton
Language
English
Conservation
The masking tape should be removed and alternative preservation methods should be considered at a reasonable time to do so.
Creator
Hay, Murray
Category
Arts
Communications
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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The art of Tom Thomson

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Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1971
Author
Murray, Joan
Publisher
Toronto, ON : Art Gallery of Ontario, Toronto
Call Number
06.1 Th36o
Author
Murray, Joan
Publisher
Toronto, ON : Art Gallery of Ontario, Toronto
Published Date
1971
Physical Description
96 p. : ill
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Art
Tom Thomson
Accession Number
1336
Call Number
06.1 Th36o
Collection
Archives Library
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The art of W.J. Phillips

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Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1970
Author
Allison, Carlyle and John P. Crabb
Publisher
Hudson's Bay Company
Call Number
06.1 Al5t
Author
Allison, Carlyle and John P. Crabb
Responsibility
Carlyle Allison adn John P. Crabb
Publisher
Hudson's Bay Company
Published Date
1970
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Phillips, Walter J
Hudson's Bay Company
Art
Art Canadian 20th century-Exhibitions
Abstract
Pertains to a celebratory commemoration of the 300th anniversary of the Hudson’s Bay Company (HBC). The HBC created the exhibition in an effort to honor the works of Walter J. Phillips, while celebrating the companies 300th year of success. Phillips was an English born Canadian artist and print maker who has been accredited with various artists achievements. The publication shares a brief history of Phillips life and art, as well as various works from his collection.
Accession Number
3069 a
Call Number
06.1 Al5t
Collection
Archives Library
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Arts Canada : Milne, his journal and letters of 1920 and 1921 : a document of survival

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Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
August, 1973
Author
Brodzky, Anne Trueblood
Publisher
Toronto, Ontario : Society for Art Publications
Edition
Vol. XXX, No. 3
Call Number
06.1 B78a
Author
Brodzky, Anne Trueblood
Responsibility
Anne Trueblood Brodzky
Edition
Vol. XXX, No. 3
Publisher
Toronto, Ontario : Society for Art Publications
Published Date
August, 1973
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Art
Subjects
Milne, David
Artists, Canadian
Arts, Canadian
Abstract
Pertains to the artistic works and letters of David Milne. The editor provides a brief history of Milne and his life, and dedicates the rest of the publication to his letters. In including his letters, readers are afforded a glimpse into Milne’s life, as told by him. Additionally, the publication shares images of his art work, offering the reader a greater understanding of the early Canadian artist, David Milne.
Contents
David Milne (pg. 15)
Gershon Iskowitz - Roald Nasgaard (pg. 56)
Gordon Smith - Joan Lowndes (pg. 60)
Sound/sculpture - Joan Lowndes (pg. 66)
Daniel Solomon - Roald Nasgaard (pg. 70)
4 Sculptors - Roald Nasgaard (pg. 72)
William Townsend 1902-1973 - David Silcox (pg. 76)
Correspondance (pg. 77)
Accession Number
2019.61
Call Number
06.1 B78a
Collection
Archives Library
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Big White Ski Resort

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Part Of
Murray Hay fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 2 prints : col ; 35 x 28 cm. File pertains to Murray Hay's rendering of the ski area at Big White Ski Resort in Kelowna, British Columbia. File includes two unlabelled, draft print reproductions of original paintings.
Date Range
ca.1976-ca.2000
Reference Code
V795 / II / A / iv / 5
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Map
Print
Private record
Part Of
Murray Hay fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M570 / V795
Series
V795 / II : Unpublished Material
Sous-Fonds
V795
Sub-Series
V795 / II / A : British Columbia / iv : Okanagan Area
Accession Number
2019.41
Reference Code
V795 / II / A / iv / 5
GMD
Map
Print
Private record
Date Range
ca.1976-ca.2000
Physical Description
2 prints : col. ; 35 x 28 cm
Scope & Content
File consists of 2 prints : col ; 35 x 28 cm. File pertains to Murray Hay's rendering of the ski area at Big White Ski Resort in Kelowna, British Columbia. File includes two unlabelled, draft print reproductions of original paintings.
Name Access
Hay, Murray
Subject Access
Ski Maps
Map
Cartography
Ski area
Tourism
Tourist information
Winter
Winter sports
Sports and recreation
Big White Ski Area
Art
Artist
Geographic Access
Kelowna
British Columbia
Canada
Language
English
Related Material
M570 / III / A / v / 1
Creator
Hay, Murray
Category
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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British Columbia '71 : Canada on the Pacific

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Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1971
Author
Carroll, Carman V.
Publisher
Ottawa : Public Archives of Canada
Call Number
06.1 C23b
Author
Carroll, Carman V.
Responsibility
Carman V. Carroll
Publisher
Ottawa : Public Archives of Canada
Published Date
1971
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Vancouver
Vancouver, British Columbia
Art
Exhibition catalogue
Abstract
Pertains to an exhibition catalogue devoted to the Confederation Era in British Columbia. The Publication explores the history of the Vancouver area, politics and families.
Notes
Text written in both French and English
Accession Number
3069 a
Call Number
06.1 C23b
Collection
Archives Library
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Carl Rungius Letters

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Part Of
Dorothy Wardle fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 5 cm of handwritten and typed correspondence, 23 x 34 cm or smaller. File pertains to correspondence between Carl Rungius and the Wardle family, as well as correspondence between Dorothy and Jon Whyte regarding gifting copies to the Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies. File docume…
Date Range
1940-1983
1940-1956
1983
Reference Code
M521 / II / B / 1-3
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Private record
Published record
Textual record
Postcard
Part Of
Dorothy Wardle fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M521 / V75
Series
M521 / II : Wardle Family
Sous-Fonds
M521
Sub-Series
M521 / II / B : Correspondence
Accession Number
7504
Reference Code
M521 / II / B / 1-3
GMD
Private record
Published record
Textual record
Postcard
Date Range
1940-1983
1940-1956
1983
Physical Description
5 cm of textual records (23 x 34 cm or smaller)
Scope & Content
File consists of 5 cm of handwritten and typed correspondence, 23 x 34 cm or smaller. File pertains to correspondence between Carl Rungius and the Wardle family, as well as correspondence between Dorothy and Jon Whyte regarding gifting copies to the Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies. File documents, among other things, the death of Louise (Carl's wife) in 1940; exhibiting Carl's work in the National Gallery of Canada, 1942 and 1956; and Carl's visits to the Wardle family home in Ottawa. Records also include a postcard and two Mayfair articles from 1943.
Notes
In 1983, Dorothy gifted photocopies of Carl's correspondence with her family. In 2003, the originals were donated as part of Dorothy's estate. The photocopies (accn. 5296) were discarded.
Carl Rungius was a wildlife and landscape painter who frequented and had a studio in Banff. The Wardle family was good friends with Rungius.
Name Access
Wardle, Dorothy
Wardle, James M.
Rungius, Carl
Whyte, Jon
Subject Access
Art
Artist
Banff
Community life
Personal and Family Life
Personal and Professional Life
Geographic Access
Alberta
Banff
Banff National Park
Ottawa
Ontario
Canada
Language
English
Conservation
Some tape leftover on some of the pages, may present issues in the future.
Creator
Rungius, Carl
Wardle, James M.
Wardle, Dorothy
Category
Arts
Communications
Family and personal life
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Catharine Robb Whyte correspondence

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Part Of
David Zweifel fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 19 letters addressed to David Zweifel: 18 from Catharine Robb Whyte and one from Murray Adaskin. Letters pertain to David Zweifel's music lessons and Catharine's funding of these lessons; Catharine fixing a violin to give to David Zweifel which was originally owned by David White; …
Date Range
1967
1969
1970
1973
1989
Reference Code
M571 / I / 1
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Private record
Part Of
David Zweifel fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M571 / V796 / S58
Series
M571 / I : Catharine Robb Whyte
Sous-Fonds
M571
Accession Number
2019.02
Reference Code
M571 / I / 1
GMD
Textual record
Private record
Responsibility
Produced by Catharine Robb Whyte and Frances and Murray Adaskin
Date Range
1967
1969
1970
1973
1989
Physical Description
2 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of 19 letters addressed to David Zweifel: 18 from Catharine Robb Whyte and one from Murray Adaskin. Letters pertain to David Zweifel's music lessons and Catharine's funding of these lessons; Catharine fixing a violin to give to David Zweifel which was originally owned by David White; discussions about composer Murray Adaskin and artists Carl Rungius and Belmore Browne; Catharine's skiing lessons and trips; the Tabeteau family; letters of recommendation written by Catharine for David Zweifel; Catharine's flying lessons; Catharine attending a funeral in Concord in 1969; Catharine reminiscing about art school in Boston and Peter Whyte; Christmas greetings; Catharine attending a concert in Edmonton; and a letter from Murray Adaskin which includes a copy of another letter sent to David Zweifel from Frances Adaskin in 1967, discussing Catharine's generosity.
Notes
Letters are in chronological order
Name Access
Whyte, Catharine
Adaskin, Murray
Adaskin, Frances
Zweifel, David
Rungius, Carl
Browne, Belmore
Subject Access
Education
Music
Skiing
Concert
Aviation
Funeral
Christmas
Holidays
Artists
Art
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
British Columbia
Sidney
Edmonton
Language
English
Related Material
Extensive description of letter contents produced by Elizabeth Kundert-Cameron is included inside case file folder for David Zweifel.
Category
Family and personal life
Arts
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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The Charles M. Russell Book

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Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1970
Author
Willard, John
Publisher
Seattle, USA : Superior Publishing Company
Call Number
06.1 W66t oversize
Author
Willard, John
Responsibility
John Willard
Publisher
Seattle, USA : Superior Publishing Company
Published Date
1970
Physical Description
64 pages
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Russell, Charles M
Russell, Charles (Charlie)
Art
Alberta
American
Abstract
Pertains to the art and stories of Charles M. Russell, organized and authored by John Willard. Charles M. Russell shared a colonial relationship with Indigenous Peoples in the American West and Alberta, Canada. His art reflected these relations as he often depicted his encounters with Indigenous Peoples in his work. Additionally, Russell was fascinated with cowboys and the West in general, thus much of his work was centered on his fascination. In addition to Russell’s art work, author John Willard shares short textual excerpts commemorating the life Russell lived. The Charles M. Russell book contains bright vibrant works, as well as black and white sketches that keep the reader engaged and enticed.
Notes
Foreword by Senator Mike Mansfield
Accession Number
2019.71
Call Number
06.1 W66t oversize
Collection
Archives Library
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