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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
- 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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Alte Bünder bauweise und volkskunst ...
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue20499
- Medium
- Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
- Published Date
- 1948
- Author
- Jenny, Hans
- Publisher
- (N.p.) Verlag Bischofberger
- Call Number
- NA7134 J4
- Author
- Jenny, Hans
- Publisher
- (N.p.) Verlag Bischofberger
- Published Date
- 1948
- Physical Description
- 178p. : illus.
- Subjects
- Architecture, Domestic - Alps
- Accession Number
- 400
- Call Number
- NA7134 J4
- Location
- Art Library is located in Curatorial Department - Please contact Curatorial Department for access
- Collection
- Art Library
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Architectural and Grounds Plans for St. Mary's Parish
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions25774
- 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.
- 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.
- 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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Architectural photoreproductions : a manual for identification and care
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue13997
- 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.
- 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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Banff : history, attractions and activities
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue11853
- Medium
- Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
- Published Date
- 2002
- Author
- Hutchings, Sebastian
- Publisher
- Canmore Alberta : Altitude
- Call Number
- 02.6 B22hu
- Author
- Hutchings, Sebastian
- Publisher
- Canmore Alberta : Altitude
- Published Date
- 2002
- Physical Description
- 96 p. : ill., ports., maps
- Series
- Altitude Superguide
- Subjects
- Architecture
- Buildings
- Guidebooks
- Tourism
- ISBN
- 1551536250
- Accession Number
- 7460
- Call Number
- 02.6 B22hu
- Collection
- Archives Library
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Banff Campgrounds
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- Date
- 1947
- Medium
- watercolour on paper
- Catalogue Number
- ShM.05.02
- Description
- A brown picnic shelter and a pitched white tent are side by side on a green slope, the slope runs down to the right. Some large evergreen trees are behind them and a blue sky with fluffy white clouds covers the top half of the picture.
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- Title
- Banff Campgrounds
- Date
- 1947
- Medium
- watercolour on paper
- Dimensions
- 26.0 x 36.0 cm
- Description
- A brown picnic shelter and a pitched white tent are side by side on a green slope, the slope runs down to the right. Some large evergreen trees are behind them and a blue sky with fluffy white clouds covers the top half of the picture.
- Subject
- landscape
- mountain
- architecture, rural
- Credit
- Purchased from Masters Gallery ltd., Calgary, 1983
- Catalogue Number
- ShM.05.02
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The Banff Springs Hotel : the castle in the Rockies
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue11472
- Medium
- Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
- Published Date
- 1997
- Author
- Pratte, France Gagnon
- Publisher
- Quebec City : Editions Continuite
- Call Number
- 08.5 P88b
- Author
- Pratte, France Gagnon
- Publisher
- Quebec City : Editions Continuite
- Published Date
- 1997
- Subjects
- Architecture
- Tourism
- Notes
- Includes bibliographic references and index
- Produced exclusively for Canadian Pacific Stores Ltd
- ISBN
- 2-9803575-9-6
- Accession Number
- 7321
- Call Number
- 08.5 P88b
- Collection
- Archives Library
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- Date
- 1995 – 1996
- Medium
- oil on reclaimed wood door
- Catalogue Number
- CaM.02.02
- Description
- The painting is divided into three sections. Each section features a different house from the Banff area. Two wide blue stripes divide the three sections from each other. The first home on the left side is seen through small groups of trees. This log home with a wrap around verandah was built in 19…
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- Title
- Banff Trilogy
- Date
- 1995 – 1996
- Medium
- oil on reclaimed wood door
- Dimensions
- 45.7 x 203.2 cm
- Description
- The painting is divided into three sections. Each section features a different house from the Banff area. Two wide blue stripes divide the three sections from each other. The first home on the left side is seen through small groups of trees. This log home with a wrap around verandah was built in 1920 by Norman Luxton for Dr. Brett of the Brett Sanitarium. The current owner is John Peck and official address is 514 Buffalo Street. The second home is white in colour and was built in 1913 by Joseph Bannerman and it’s location in Banff is 602 Buffalo Street. The third home featured on this painting is currently owned by Mr. Blake O’Brian and is located at 214 Muskrat Street, Banff.
- Subject
- architecture
- homes
- Credit
- Purchased from Boyne Hill, Banff, 1998
- Catalogue Number
- CaM.02.02
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Bankhead Foundations
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- Date
- 1945 – 1950
- Medium
- oil on canvas on aluminum
- Catalogue Number
- WyC.01.223
- Description
- The great rock formation juts out of the lime coloured grass in the middle centre. Some large blue green evergreens create a natural barrier between the foreground and background. A smeared array of greens implies a deep forest beyond the rise in the foreground. The blue mountains stretch across th…
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- Title
- Bankhead Foundations
- Date
- 1945 – 1950
- Medium
- oil on canvas on aluminum
- Dimensions
- 25.4 x 30.3 cm
- Description
- The great rock formation juts out of the lime coloured grass in the middle centre. Some large blue green evergreens create a natural barrier between the foreground and background. A smeared array of greens implies a deep forest beyond the rise in the foreground. The blue mountains stretch across the horizon line. Pale blue sky with low lying cloud cover dominates the top 1/3 of the sketch.
- Credit
- Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
- Catalogue Number
- WyC.01.223
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Barracks near Calgary
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- Date
- 1944
- Medium
- oil on canvas
- Catalogue Number
- WyP.01.232
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- Title
- Barracks near Calgary
- Date
- 1944
- Medium
- oil on canvas
- Dimensions
- 27.6 x 35.3 cm
- Subject
- landscape
- urban
- architecture, barracks
- military
- Credit
- Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
- Catalogue Number
- WyP.01.232
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