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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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Part Of
Bruno Engler fonds
Scope & Content
File pertains to 43 b&w prints of various accidents around Banff National Park and the Banff townsite. Includes car collisions, train derailments, a small plane crash, and the Banff Bus Depot fire.
Date Range
[ca. 1962-1970]
Reference Code
V190 / VI / A / i / a / PA - 01 to PA - 43
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph print
Print
  11 images  
Part Of
Bruno Engler fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M323 / S40 / V190
Series
VI : Retained file, A : Alphabetical order
Sous-Fonds
V190
Sub-Series
i : Accidents
Accession Number
7436
Reference Code
V190 / VI / A / i / a / PA - 01 to PA - 43
GMD
Photograph print
Print
Date Range
[ca. 1962-1970]
Physical Description
43 photographs : b&w ; 25.5 x 20.5 cm or smaller
History / Biographical
See fonds level description
Scope & Content
File pertains to 43 b&w prints of various accidents around Banff National Park and the Banff townsite. Includes car collisions, train derailments, a small plane crash, and the Banff Bus Depot fire.
Notes
Caution: some images include disturbing content, viewer discretion is advised.
Name Access
Engler, Bruno
Subject Access
Airplanes
Automobiles
Banff townsite
Buildings
Businesses
Fire
Trains
Geographic Access
Banff
Banff National Park
Alberta
Language
English
Creator
Engler, Bruno
Title Source
Original title kept
Processing Status
Processed
Images
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Part Of
Bruno Engler fonds
Scope & Content
File pertains to 51 b&w prints of various accidents and rescue missions around Banff National Park and the Banff townsite. Includes a forest fire, the Standish Hardware store fire, skiing rescue missions, and climbing/mountaineering rescue missions.
Date Range
[ca. 1962-1970]
Reference Code
V190 / VI / A / i / b / PA - 01 to PA - 51
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph print
Print
  16 images  
Part Of
Bruno Engler fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M323 / S40 / V190
Series
VI : Retained file, A : Alphabetical order
Sous-Fonds
V190
Sub-Series
i : Accidents
Accession Number
7436
Reference Code
V190 / VI / A / i / b / PA - 01 to PA - 51
GMD
Photograph print
Print
Date Range
[ca. 1962-1970]
Physical Description
51 photographs : b&w ; 25.5 x 20.5 cm or smaller
History / Biographical
See fonds level description
Scope & Content
File pertains to 51 b&w prints of various accidents and rescue missions around Banff National Park and the Banff townsite. Includes a forest fire, the Standish Hardware store fire, skiing rescue missions, and climbing/mountaineering rescue missions.
Notes
Caution: some images include disturbing content, viewer discretion is advised.
Name Access
Engler, Bruno
Gallagher, Lloyd (Kiwi)
Subject Access
Airplanes
Automobiles
Buildings
Businesses
Climbing
Fire
Helicopters
Mountains
Mountaineering
Mountaineers
Skiing
Geographic Access
Banff
Banff National Park
Alberta
Language
English
Creator
Engler, Bruno
Title Source
Original title kept
Processing Status
Processed
Images
thumbnail
thumbnail
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Part Of
Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
Scope & Content
Image of the Alberta Hotel on Banff Avenue with a horse-drawn carriage out front
Date Range
[ca. 1885-1945]
Reference Code
V683 / III / A / 15 / PA - 674
Description Level
6 / Item
GMD
Photograph
  1 image  
Part Of
Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
Description Level
6 / Item
Fonds Number
M36 / V683 / S37
Series
V683 / III / A / 15 : Peter and Catharine Whyte: Collected Photographs
Sous-Fonds
V683
Accession Number
.
Reference Code
V683 / III / A / 15 / PA - 674
GMD
Photograph
Date Range
[ca. 1885-1945]
Physical Description
Photograph: 1 print ; b&w.
Scope & Content
Image of the Alberta Hotel on Banff Avenue with a horse-drawn carriage out front
Subject Access
Buildings
Cascade Mountain
Horses
Hotels
Geographic Access
Banff
Banff National Park
Language
English
Title Source
Title based on item
Processing Status
Processed
Images
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Date
1973 – 1973
Material
ceramic
Catalogue Number
107.01.0038
Description
A realistic representation of a bulldog that is white with grey at the muzzle, toes and along its back. The dog has a black nose and eyes and a collar with a buckle at the neck. The bottom is marked “Made in England Royal Doulton Bone China Hn 1973.”
  1 image  
Title
Animal Figurine
Date
1973 – 1973
Material
ceramic
Dimensions
11.5 x 20.0 cm
Description
A realistic representation of a bulldog that is white with grey at the muzzle, toes and along its back. The dog has a black nose and eyes and a collar with a buckle at the neck. The bottom is marked “Made in England Royal Doulton Bone China Hn 1973.”
Subject
households
collectabelds
animals,dogs
Credit
Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
107.01.0038
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Date
1970 – 1970
Material
plaster; wood
Catalogue Number
107.02.0003
Description
A carved plaster squirrel standing on its hind legs with its front paws held to its mouth. The squirrel is painted grey with a black eye outlined in yellow. The squirrel is attached to a round tree section with bark. The bottom is marked with a maker’s mark, the letters “HAL” joined together, an…
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Title
Animal Figurine
Date
1970 – 1970
Material
plaster; wood
Dimensions
5.5; 3.0 (base) x 3.8; 6.2 (base) x 7.2; 6.2 (base) cm
Description
A carved plaster squirrel standing on its hind legs with its front paws held to its mouth. The squirrel is painted grey with a black eye outlined in yellow. The squirrel is attached to a round tree section with bark. The bottom is marked with a maker’s mark, the letters “HAL” joined together, and “70.”
Subject
households
animals, squirrels
crafts
carving
Hal Bieler
Credit
Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
107.02.0003
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Date
1971 – 1971
Material
plaster; wood
Catalogue Number
107.02.0005
Description
A carved plaster bear walking across the top of a log base. The bear is painted black with a white muzzle,and the head is turned to one side. The bottom is marked “To Pearl Moore from Hal Bieler 71.”
  1 image  
Title
Animal Figurine
Date
1971 – 1971
Material
plaster; wood
Dimensions
9.0 x 9.0 x 14.0 cm
Description
A carved plaster bear walking across the top of a log base. The bear is painted black with a white muzzle,and the head is turned to one side. The bottom is marked “To Pearl Moore from Hal Bieler 71.”
Subject
households
crafts
carving
animals, bears
Pearl Moore
Hal Bieler
Credit
Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
107.02.0005
Images
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Animal Figurine Group

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Date
1976 – 1977
Material
wood
Catalogue Number
107.01.0111
Description
Four wooden monkeys seated on flat, rectangular base. The first three monkeys represent respectively, Speak No, Hear No, and See No Evil. The last monkey is also seated with hands in crotch. Varnished wood. Each monkey is anchored by a peg in base and is also glued to same.
  1 image  
Title
Animal Figurine Group
Date
1976 – 1977
Material
wood
Dimensions
6.5 x 2.6 x 11.7 cm
Description
Four wooden monkeys seated on flat, rectangular base. The first three monkeys represent respectively, Speak No, Hear No, and See No Evil. The last monkey is also seated with hands in crotch. Varnished wood. Each monkey is anchored by a peg in base and is also glued to same.
Subject
households
decorative
miniatures
animal
monkey
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
107.01.0111
Images
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Date
1976
Material
ivory; bean
Catalogue Number
107.01.0106 a,b
Description
(a) is a hollowed out, red bean into which rests a stopper in the form of an ivory elephant. Inside the beans lie approximately 100 very miniature elephants enclosed in cellophane. Enclosed in small cardboard box. (b) many very miniature elephants and 1 larger elephant stopper like in (a).
  1 image  
Title
Animal Figurine Set
Date
1976
Material
ivory; bean
Dimensions
1.3 x 0.5 x 1.0 cm
Description
(a) is a hollowed out, red bean into which rests a stopper in the form of an ivory elephant. Inside the beans lie approximately 100 very miniature elephants enclosed in cellophane. Enclosed in small cardboard box. (b) many very miniature elephants and 1 larger elephant stopper like in (a).
Subject
Whyte home
households
decorative
miniatures
animal
elephant
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
107.01.0106 a,b
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Date
1976 – 1977
Material
wood; ivory
Catalogue Number
107.01.0115 a-c
Description
Three hand carved elephants, two in red brown wood and one in medium brown wood. All have ivory tusks and inset eyes and are in a walking position with trunks hanging to ground.
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Title
Animal Figurine Set
Date
1976 – 1977
Material
wood; ivory
Dimensions
5.5 x 3.2 x 6.5 cm
Description
Three hand carved elephants, two in red brown wood and one in medium brown wood. All have ivory tusks and inset eyes and are in a walking position with trunks hanging to ground.
Subject
households
decorative
miniatures
craft
carving
animal
elephant
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
107.01.0115 a-c
Images
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