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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
Banff Lake Louise Chamber of Commerce fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of a scrapbook containing newspaper clippings and photocopied clippings pertaining mostly to skiing, skiers, ski hills, and generally winter sports throughout Banff National Park.
Date Range
ca. 1972
Reference Code
M132 / 183
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Scrapbook
  1 image     1 Electronic Resource  
Part Of
Banff Lake Louise Chamber of Commerce fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M132 / V43
Sous-Fonds
M132
Sub-Series
III / B Other records
Accession Number
6060
Reference Code
M132 / 183
GMD
Scrapbook
Date Range
ca. 1972
Physical Description
3 cm of textual records (26 pages ; 27.5 x 38.5 cm)
History / Biographical
See fonds level description.
Scope & Content
File consists of a scrapbook containing newspaper clippings and photocopied clippings pertaining mostly to skiing, skiers, ski hills, and generally winter sports throughout Banff National Park.
Subject Access
Alberta Winter Games
Architecture
Awards
Banff Winter Festival
Buildings and facilities
Businesses
Community events
Construction
Ecology
Environment and Nature
Industry
National parks and reserves
Newspaper
Park policy
Ski areas
Ski jumping
Ski lodges and cabins
Ski racing
Skiers
Skiing
Tourism
Geographic Access
Banff
Lake Louise
Banff National Park
Calgary
Alberta
Canada
Language
English
French
German
Conservation
Blank pages not scanned
Title Source
Title written on the cover
Processing Status
Processed
Electronic Resources
Images
thumbnail
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Part Of
Banff Lake Louise Chamber of Commerce fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of a scrapbook containing newspaper clippings and photocopied clippings pertaining mostly to skiing, skiers, ski hills, heli skiing, and generally winter sports throughout Western Canada, with particular focus on Banff National Park.
Date Range
ca. 1973
Reference Code
M132 / 184
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Scrapbook
  1 image     1 Electronic Resource  
Part Of
Banff Lake Louise Chamber of Commerce fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M132 / V43
Sous-Fonds
M132
Sub-Series
III / B Other records
Accession Number
6060
Reference Code
M132 / 184
GMD
Scrapbook
Date Range
ca. 1973
Physical Description
2.5 cm of textual records (60 pages ; 27.5 x 38.5 cm)
History / Biographical
See fonds level description.
Scope & Content
File consists of a scrapbook containing newspaper clippings and photocopied clippings pertaining mostly to skiing, skiers, ski hills, heli skiing, and generally winter sports throughout Western Canada, with particular focus on Banff National Park.
Subject Access
Alberta Winter Games
Architecture
Awards
Banff Winter Festival
Banff Springs Hotel
Buildings and facilities
Businesses
Community events
Construction
Ecology
Environment and Nature
Heli skiing
Industry
National parks and reserves
Newspaper
Park policy
Ski areas
Ski jumping
Ski lodges and cabins
Ski racing
Skiers
Skiing
Tourism
Geographic Access
Banff
Lake Louise
Banff National Park
Jasper
Jasper National Park
Calgary
Alberta
Vancouver
British Columbia
Canada
Language
English
French
Conservation
Blank pages not scanned
Title Source
Title written on the cover
Processing Status
Processed
Electronic Resources
Images
thumbnail
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Artist
George Weber (1907 – 2002, Canadian)
Date
1971
Medium
ink on paper
Catalogue Number
WbG.04.005
Description
An Alberta harvest scene. In the foreground is an area of wheat that has been cut down in concentric circles. A circular area of wheat has been left standing in the centre of the circles. This field of wheat is a vivid orange and a pale yellow. At the centre-right of the image is a black oil de…
Artist
George Weber (1907 – 2002, Canadian)
Title
Alberta Harvest
Date
1971
Medium
ink on paper
Description
An Alberta harvest scene. In the foreground is an area of wheat that has been cut down in concentric circles. A circular area of wheat has been left standing in the centre of the circles. This field of wheat is a vivid orange and a pale yellow. At the centre-right of the image is a black oil derrick. To the left of the derrick and further in the distance are several grain elevators, of which a few are bright red. In the distance are the Rocky Mountains. A soft grey-blue sky makes up the top portion of the print.
Subject
landscape
prairies
Canadian Rockies
architecture
rural
grain elevators
activity
farming
oil well
Credit
Gift of George Weber, 1973
Catalogue Number
WbG.04.005
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Artist
Peter Whyte (1905 – 1966, Canadian)
Date
1934
Medium
oil on canvas
Catalogue Number
WyP.01.047
Description
Colour: blue, white, grey. At the right side is a dock. Two boats are tied up at the end of it. Across the picture on the other side of the lake are low buildings and to the left a buildng with a tower on the corner of it. Dark green slopes rise up to the right from behind. Mountains can be seen ju…
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Artist
Peter Whyte (1905 – 1966, Canadian)
Title
Aloha Tower, Hawaii
Date
1934
Medium
oil on canvas
Dimensions
27.5 x 35 cm
Description
Colour: blue, white, grey. At the right side is a dock. Two boats are tied up at the end of it. Across the picture on the other side of the lake are low buildings and to the left a buildng with a tower on the corner of it. Dark green slopes rise up to the right from behind. Mountains can be seen just behind them. The sky is layers of grey and fills the upper half.
Subject
landscape
architecture
urban
mountain
seascape
transportation
Pacific
Hawaii
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1968
Catalogue Number
WyP.01.047
Notes
Artistry Revealed: Peter Whyte, Catharine Robb Whyte and Their Contemporaries; June 17, 2018 to October 21, 2018
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Alpine Club Cabin, Assiniboine

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Artist
Peter Whyte (1905 – 1966, Canadian)
Date
1937
Medium
oil on canvas
Catalogue Number
WyP.01.061
Description
Colour: blue. A snow scene. Two trees stand center and left reaching to the top of the picture. Another two trees grow on the right side. Between these is a snow covered log cabin. Trees can be seen vaguely in the distance. The sky behind is warm blue and fills the upper third.
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Artist
Peter Whyte (1905 – 1966, Canadian)
Title
Alpine Club Cabin, Assiniboine
Date
1937
Medium
oil on canvas
Dimensions
27.5 x 35 cm
Description
Colour: blue. A snow scene. Two trees stand center and left reaching to the top of the picture. Another two trees grow on the right side. Between these is a snow covered log cabin. Trees can be seen vaguely in the distance. The sky behind is warm blue and fills the upper third.
Subject
landscape
mountain
Canadian Rockies
winter
architecture
rural
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1968
Catalogue Number
WyP.01.061
Notes
Artistry Revealed: Peter Whyte, Catharine Robb Whyte and Their Contemporaries; June 17, 2018 to October 21, 2018
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Andalsnas Valley, Norway

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Artist
Peter Whyte (1905 – 1966, Canadian)
Date
1938
Medium
oil on canvas
Catalogue Number
WyP.01.260
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Artist
Peter Whyte (1905 – 1966, Canadian)
Title
Andalsnas Valley, Norway
Date
1938
Medium
oil on canvas
Dimensions
34.8 x 27.1 cm
Subject
landscape ;mountains
architecture
building
rural
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
WyP.01.260
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Artist
Peter Whyte (1905 – 1966, Canadian)
Date
1938
Medium
oil on canvas
Catalogue Number
WyP.01.016
Description
Colour: grey, blue, brown. In the lower area to the left side is a brown slope. In the middle area there are three buildings; one left of center, two right of center. To the right side is a grey snow slope. Behind the houses across the picture is an abrupt rock face. Snow and rock slopes rise up to…
  1 image  
Artist
Peter Whyte (1905 – 1966, Canadian)
Title
Andalsnes, Norway
Date
1938
Medium
oil on canvas
Dimensions
35 x 27.5 cm
Description
Colour: grey, blue, brown. In the lower area to the left side is a brown slope. In the middle area there are three buildings; one left of center, two right of center. To the right side is a grey snow slope. Behind the houses across the picture is an abrupt rock face. Snow and rock slopes rise up to the left and right of it. Sky is in the upper right area.
Subject
landscape
mountain
winter
architecture
rural
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1968
Catalogue Number
WyP.01.016
Images
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Architectural photoreproductions : a manual for identification and care

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Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
2009
Author
Kissel, Eleonore
Publisher
New Castle, DE : Oak Knoll Press ; Bronx, N.Y. : New York Botanical Garden
Call Number
00.8 K64a
Author
Kissel, Eleonore
Responsibility
Eléonore Kissel & Erin Vigneau
Publisher
New Castle, DE : Oak Knoll Press ; Bronx, N.Y. : New York Botanical Garden
Published Date
2009
Physical Description
xiv, 125 p. : col. ill.
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Architecture
Archives
Notes
"A manual for identifying and preserving architectural photoreproductions. Provides a flowchart for identification through visual examination. Includes sections on terminology, history and use of the printing process, manufacture, degradation, exhibition, and storage. Five appendices, a bibliography, and an index"--Provided by publisher.
ISBN
9781584562160
Accession Number
60,500 11-11-29
Call Number
00.8 K64a
Collection
Archives Library
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At the Lake O'Hara Camp

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Artist
Peter Whyte (1905 – 1966, Canadian)
Date
1936
Medium
oil on canvas
Catalogue Number
WyP.01.234
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Artist
Peter Whyte (1905 – 1966, Canadian)
Title
At the Lake O'Hara Camp
Date
1936
Medium
oil on canvas
Dimensions
27.7 x 35.3 cm
Subject
landscape
mountains
winter
architecture, camp
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
WyP.01.234
Images
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