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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/
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Architectural and Grounds Plans for St. Mary's Parish

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Part Of
Robert J. McGuinness fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of architectural and grounds plans and drawings for St. Mary's Parish in Banff, comprising 9 sheets, H58 x W89 cm to H43 x W58 cm. Plans are possibly diazotype (diazo) prints. Designed by Father Robert McGuinness. Donated by Stevenson Raines Barrett Christie Hutton Seton & Partners (l…
Date Range
[ca.1945-1951]
Reference Code
M460 / I / A / 1-9 O.S.
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Plan
Textual record
Architectural drawing
Part Of
Robert J. McGuinness fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M460
Series
M460 / I : St. Mary's Parish
Sous-Fonds
M460
Sub-Series
M460 / I / A : Architecture
Accession Number
3707
Reference Code
M460 / I / A / 1-9 O.S.
GMD
Plan
Textual record
Architectural drawing
Date Range
[ca.1945-1951]
Physical Description
9 architectural drawings : annotations ; 89 x 58 cm or smaller
Scope & Content
File consists of architectural and grounds plans and drawings for St. Mary's Parish in Banff, comprising 9 sheets, H58 x W89 cm to H43 x W58 cm.
Plans are possibly diazotype (diazo) prints.
Designed by Father Robert McGuinness.
Donated by Stevenson Raines Barrett Christie Hutton Seton & Partners (later Raines Finlayson Barrett) to the Canadian Architectural Archives at the University of Calgary.
Notes
Father Robert McGuinness was an engineer with the Canadian federal government and the Canadian Pacific Railway before entering the priesthood. After becoming ordained in Rome, Father McGuinness traveled around Europe and his designs for St. Mary's Parish were influenced by the ancient stone churches he visited during his travels.
The church was known by different names, including: St. Mary of the Assumption and St. Mary's Catholic Church. It is currently called St. Mary's Parish.
Name Access
McGuinness, Robert J.
Subject Access
Churches
Architecture
St. Mary's of the Assumption Catholic Church
Buildings
Geographic Access
Banff
Banff National Park
Alberta
Canada
Reproduction Restrictions
Originals are held in the Canadian Architectural Archives at the University of Calgary Libraries.
Copies are for reference only.
Language
English
Category
Religions
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Part Of
Norman Bethune Sanson fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of a scrapbook that contains postcards and photographs of bridges from throughout England, the United States of America, and Canada.
Date Range
1909-1931, [n.d.]
Reference Code
M3 / 30
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Scrapbook
  1 image     1 Electronic Resource  
Part Of
Norman Bethune Sanson fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M3 / V246
Sous-Fonds
M3
Sub-Series
2. Postcards, n.d.
Accession Number
181
Reference Code
M3 / 30
GMD
Scrapbook
Date Range
1909-1931, [n.d.]
Physical Description
3.5 cm of textual records (94 pages ; 29.5 x 37 cm)
History / Biographical
See fonds level description.
Scope & Content
File consists of a scrapbook that contains postcards and photographs of bridges from throughout England, the United States of America, and Canada.
Subject Access
Postcards
Family and personal life
Travel
Architecture
Bridges
Trains
Geographic Access
England
United Kingdom
United States of America
Vancouver
British Columbia
Canada
Language
English
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Electronic Resources
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Cathedrals of Southern England Scrapbook

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Part Of
Norman Bethune Sanson fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of a scrapbook that contains postcards and photographs of churches and cathedrals from around southern England. Includes scenic views from inside and outside the buildings as well as details like pews, book collections, carved details, fonts, and painted murals.
Date Range
1909-1931, [n.d.]
Reference Code
M3 / 29
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Scrapbook
  1 image     1 Electronic Resource  
Part Of
Norman Bethune Sanson fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M3 / V246
Sous-Fonds
M3
Sub-Series
2. Postcards, n.d.
Accession Number
181
Reference Code
M3 / 29
GMD
Scrapbook
Date Range
1909-1931, [n.d.]
Physical Description
3.5 cm of textual records (58 pages ; 31 x 37 cm)
History / Biographical
See fonds level description.
Scope & Content
File consists of a scrapbook that contains postcards and photographs of churches and cathedrals from around southern England. Includes scenic views from inside and outside the buildings as well as details like pews, book collections, carved details, fonts, and painted murals.
Subject Access
Postcards
Family and personal life
Travel
Churches
History
Architecture
Geographic Access
England
United Kingdom
Language
English
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Electronic Resources
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The Cookies and Some of the People They Passed

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Part Of
Caroline Hinman fonds
Scope & Content
File pertains to photographs of a trip to Europe in 1914 interspersed with typed-text pages telling a story titled "The Cookies and Some of the People They Passed."
Date Range
1914
Reference Code
V282 / I / PD - 1
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Album
Photograph print
Photograph
  1 image     1 Electronic Resource  
Part Of
Caroline Hinman fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
V282
Series
I. Photograph albums
Sous-Fonds
V282
Accession Number
1933
Reference Code
V282 / I / PD - 1
GMD
Album
Photograph print
Photograph
Date Range
1914
Physical Description
1 album : 53 prints, 63 p. text, typewritten.
Scope & Content
File pertains to photographs of a trip to Europe in 1914 interspersed with typed-text pages telling a story titled "The Cookies and Some of the People They Passed."
Name Access
Hinman, Caroline
Subject Access
Architecture
Boats
Buildings
European travel
Family and personal life
Travel
Writing
Geographic Access
United States of America
Europe
Access Restrictions
Access to original restricted. Microfilm copy available for reference use.
Language
English
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Electronic Resources
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[England, Scotland, and Wales Postcard Scrapbook]

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Part Of
Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of a scrapbook of postcards from England, Scotland, and Wales. Includes scenic views of countrysides, city and town streets, schools, castles, and churches.
Date Range
1903-1924
Reference Code
M36 / I / A / 7 / 1867
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Scrapbook
  1 image     1 Electronic Resource  
Part Of
Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M36 / V683 / S37
Series
I / A / 7 Catharine Robb Whyte papers / photographs
Sous-Fonds
M36
Accession Number
.
Reference Code
M36 / I / A / 7 / 1867
GMD
Scrapbook
Date Range
1903-1924
Physical Description
5.5 cm of textual records (95 pages ; 37.5 x 29 cm)
History / Biographical
See fonds level description
Scope & Content
File consists of a scrapbook of postcards from England, Scotland, and Wales. Includes scenic views of countrysides, city and town streets, schools, castles, and churches.
Name Access
Whyte, Catharine
Subject Access
Architecture
Buildings
Churches
Environment and Nature
History
Landscapes
Parks
Scenery
Travel
Geographic Access
Oxford
Exeter
Brighton
Chester
England
Scotland
Wales
United Kingdom
Language
English
Creator
Whyte, Catharine
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Content Details
Postcard album containing postcards of England, Scotland and Wales collected by Catharine Robb Whyte, possibly on 1924 trip. held in oversize "C"
Processing Status
Processed
Electronic Resources

m36_i_a_7_1867_pdf.pdf

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English and Irish Manor Houses, Abbeys, and Schools Scrapbook

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Part Of
Norman Bethune Sanson fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of a scrapbook that contains postcards and photographs of manor homes/mansions, abbeys, and school buildings in England and Dublin, Ireland. Inludes views of the exteriors and grounds, internal halls and rooms, libraries, and schoolboys.
Date Range
1909-1931, [n.d.]
Reference Code
M3 / 5
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Scrapbook
  1 image     1 Electronic Resource  
Part Of
Norman Bethune Sanson fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M3 / V246
Sous-Fonds
M3
Sub-Series
2. Postcards, n.d.
Accession Number
181
Reference Code
M3 / 5
GMD
Scrapbook
Date Range
1909-1931, [n.d.]
Physical Description
3 cm of textual records (54 pages ; 31 x 37 cm)
History / Biographical
See fonds level description.
Scope & Content
File consists of a scrapbook that contains postcards and photographs of manor homes/mansions, abbeys, and school buildings in England and Dublin, Ireland. Inludes views of the exteriors and grounds, internal halls and rooms, libraries, and schoolboys.
Subject Access
Postcards
Family and personal life
Travel
Architecture
History
Abbey
School
Geographic Access
Dublin
Ireland
England
United Kingdom
Language
English
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Electronic Resources
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English Cathedrals Scrapbook

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Part Of
Norman Bethune Sanson fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of a scrapbook that contains postcards and photographs of Medieval cathedrals throughout England. Includes photographs of interiors, exteriors, and architectural and decorational details.
Date Range
1909-1931, [n.d.]
Reference Code
M3 / 31
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Scrapbook
  1 image     1 Electronic Resource  
Part Of
Norman Bethune Sanson fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M3 / V246
Sous-Fonds
M3
Sub-Series
2. Postcards, n.d.
Accession Number
181
Reference Code
M3 / 31
GMD
Scrapbook
Date Range
1909-1931, [n.d.]
Physical Description
3.5 cm of textual records (60 pages ; 31 x 37 cm)
History / Biographical
See fonds level description.
Scope & Content
File consists of a scrapbook that contains postcards and photographs of Medieval cathedrals throughout England. Includes photographs of interiors, exteriors, and architectural and decorational details.
Subject Access
Postcards
Family and personal life
Travel
Architecture
History
Geographic Access
England
United Kingdom
Language
English
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Electronic Resources
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English City Streets and Countrysides Scrapbook

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Part Of
Norman Bethune Sanson fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of a scrapbook that contains postcards of town and city streets as well as scenic views of the countryside, coasts, and mountains.
Date Range
1909-1931, [n.d.]
Reference Code
M3 / 33
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Scrapbook
  1 image     1 Electronic Resource  
Part Of
Norman Bethune Sanson fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M3 / V246
Sous-Fonds
M3
Sub-Series
2. Postcards, n.d.
Accession Number
181
Reference Code
M3 / 33
GMD
Scrapbook
Date Range
1909-1931, [n.d.]
Physical Description
4 cm of textual records (60 pages ; 31 x 37 cm)
History / Biographical
See fonds level description.
Scope & Content
File consists of a scrapbook that contains postcards of town and city streets as well as scenic views of the countryside, coasts, and mountains.
Subject Access
Postcards
Family and personal life
Travel
Architecture
Geographic Access
England
Scotland
United Kingdom
Language
English
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Electronic Resources
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'Hermit's Hut Castle Mt.' Harry Pollard Framed Print

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Part Of
Nicholas Morant fonds
Scope & Content
1 framed print, black and white, titled 'Hermit's Hut Castle Mt'. Attached clear plastic pocket at back of the frame holding a biographical article about Harry Pollard (presumably the creator of the photograph).
Date Range
[ca. 1925 - ca. 1940]
Reference Code
V500 / III / D / 4 / PC - 9 O.S.
Description Level
6 / Item
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Framed print
Part Of
Nicholas Morant fonds
Description Level
6 / Item
Fonds Number
M300 / V500 / S20
Sous-Fonds
V500
Sub-Series
V500 / III / D / 4 : Personal and Family Photography
Accession Number
7784
Reference Code
V500 / III / D / 4 / PC - 9 O.S.
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Framed print
Responsibility
Nicholas Morant
Date Range
[ca. 1925 - ca. 1940]
Physical Description
1 Framed Photograph: print; b&w
History / Biographical
Harry Pollard (1880 - 1968) was a famous photographer in Western Canada, who was notable for his photography of Canadian Indigenous peoples and cultures. From the Provincial Archives of Alberta: "In 1924 the Associated Screen News, a subsidiary of the Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR), hired [Harry] Pollard to photograph their global ocean cruises for promotional purposes. It was this job that took him around the world 14 times".
Scope & Content
1 framed print, black and white, titled 'Hermit's Hut Castle Mt'. Attached clear plastic pocket at back of the frame holding a biographical article about Harry Pollard (presumably the creator of the photograph).
Subject Access
Canadian Pacific Railway
Associated Screen News
Photography
Architecture
Mountain
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Canadian Rocky Mountains
Access Restrictions
This item is not to be accessed or distributed without the explicit permission of its identified copyright owner(s).
Reproduction Restrictions
This item is not to be reproduced without the explicit permission of its identified copyright owner(s).
Language
English
Creator
Harry Pollard, Associated Screen News
Biographical Source Notes
https://hermis.alberta.ca/paa/Details.aspx?ObjectID=PR0125&dv=True&deptID=1
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