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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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Activities

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Part Of: Ron Duke fonds

Scope & Content: Sub-series pertains to 84 b&w and colour prints depicting assorted activities and events around Banff National Park. Includes pack trips, skiing, backcountry huts [Abbot Pass Hut and Bow Hut], community events, shops, a Canada Day Parade, the Canadian Centennial in 1967, a Royal visit in 1959, chur…

Date Range: [ca. 1959-1967]

Reference Code: V180 / V / B / i / PA - 01 to PA - 84

Description Level: 4 / Sub-series

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

Part Of: Ron Duke fonds

Description Level: 4 / Sub-series

Fonds Number: M175 / V180

Series: V.B. Later material / prints

Sous-Fonds: V180

Accession Number: .

Reference Code: V180 / V / B / i / PA - 01 to PA - 84

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

Date Range: [ca. 1959-1967]

Physical Description: 84 photographs : b&w and col. ; 25.1 x 20.1 cm or smaller

History / Biographical: See fonds level description

Scope & Content: Sub-series pertains to 84 b&w and colour prints depicting assorted activities and events around Banff National Park. Includes pack trips, skiing, backcountry huts [Abbot Pass Hut and Bow Hut], community events, shops, a Canada Day Parade, the Canadian Centennial in 1967, a Royal visit in 1959, churches, school programs, the 1967 Mount Royal Hotel fire, Banff Indian Days, high altitude mountaineering, conferences, boating on the Bow River, and rodeos.

Subject Access: Abbot Pass Hut; Automobiles; Banff Indian Days; Boats; Boy Scouts of Canada; Buildings; Children; Churches; Community events; Construction; Fire; Girl Guides of Canada; Helicopters; Hiking; Horses; Horse packing; Huts; Mines and mineral resources; Mining; Mount Royal Hotel; Pack trains; Parade; Portrait; Rodeo; Royal tours; Royal Visit; Rundle Mountain; School; Skiing; Skoki Lodge

Geographic Access: Banff; Lake Louise; Banff National Park; Assiniboine; British Columbia

Language: NA

Creator: Duke, Ron

Title Source: Title based on contents of sub-series

Processing Status: Processed

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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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Banff curling rink, historic views of Canmore

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Part Of: Maryalice Harvey Stewart fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of 9 photographs collected by Maryalice Harvey Stewart (creators of images unknown). Photographs pertain to three men posing at the Banff Curling Rink; and historic views of Canmore and area, including Three Sisters, Spray Road, Railway Bridge, Main Street, and United Church.

Date Range: [ca.1900-1920]

Reference Code: V605 / I / B PA - 30 to 38

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Print

Part Of: Maryalice Harvey Stewart fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M9; S13; V605

Series: V605 / I : Professional records

Sous-Fonds: V605

Sub-Series: V605 / I / B : Research and other professional records

Accession Number: 7412

Reference Code: V605 / I / B PA - 30 to 38

GMD: Photograph; Print

Date Range: [ca.1900-1920]

Physical Description: 9 photographs : b&w prints ; 20 x 15 cm and 17.5 x 13 cm

Scope & Content: File consists of 9 photographs collected by Maryalice Harvey Stewart (creators of images unknown). Photographs pertain to three men posing at the Banff Curling Rink; and historic views of Canmore and area, including Three Sisters, Spray Road, Railway Bridge, Main Street, and United Church.

Notes: Photographs are annotated on back

Subject Access: History; Townsite development; Buildings; Property; Homestead; Sports; Recreation; Curling; Winter sports; Churches; Landscapes; Bridges

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Banff; Canmore

Language: English

Category: Land, settlement and immigration; Sports, recreation and leisure

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Banff townsite

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Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Scope & Content: Image of the Banff townsite - visible are the Presbyterian Church, Auditorium, and Standish & Son building, among many others - in winter [possibly taken from the Bald Spot on Norquay]

Date Range: [ca. 1900-1940]

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 8 / PA - 647

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 / 8 : Peter and Catharine Whyte: Banff and Area Skiing

Sous-Fonds: V683

Accession Number: .

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 8 / PA - 647

GMD: Photograph

Date Range: [ca. 1900-1940]

Physical Description: Photograph: 1 print; b&w.

Scope & Content: Image of the Banff townsite - visible are the Presbyterian Church, Auditorium, and Standish & Son building, among many others - in winter [possibly taken from the Bald Spot on Norquay]

Subject Access: Banff townsite; Buildings; Businesses; Churches; Winter

Geographic Access: Banff National Park

Language: English

Title Source: Title based on item

Processing Status: Processed

Images

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Banff townsite

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Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Scope & Content: Image of the downtown area of Banff - visible are the Mount Royal Hotel, Cascade Hotel, and St. George's-in-the-Pines Church, among other buildings - in winter [possibly taken from the Bald Spot on Norquay]

Date Range: [ca. 1900-1940]

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 8 / PA - 648

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 / 8 : Peter and Catharine Whyte: Banff and Area Skiing

Sous-Fonds: V683

Accession Number: .

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 8 / PA - 648

GMD: Photograph

Date Range: [ca. 1900-1940]

Physical Description: Photograph: 1 print; b&w.

Scope & Content: Image of the downtown area of Banff - visible are the Mount Royal Hotel, Cascade Hotel, and St. George's-in-the-Pines Church, among other buildings - in winter [possibly taken from the Bald Spot on Norquay]

Subject Access: Banff townsite; Buildings; Businesses; Cascade Hotel; Churches; St. George's-in-the-Pines Anglican Church; Mount Royal Hotel; Winter

Geographic Access: Banff National Park

Language: English

Title Source: Title based on item

Processing Status: Processed

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Banff townsite

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Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Scope & Content: Image of the Banff downtown area with several hotels, churches, businesses, and homes visible, as well as the Bow River in the distance [possibly taken from the Bald Spot on Norquay]

Date Range: [ca. 1900-1940]

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 8 / PA - 649

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 / 8 : Peter and Catharine Whyte: Banff and Area Skiing

Sous-Fonds: V683

Accession Number: .

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 8 / PA - 649

GMD: Photograph

Date Range: [ca. 1900-1940]

Physical Description: Photograph: 1 print; b&w.

Scope & Content: Image of the Banff downtown area with several hotels, churches, businesses, and homes visible, as well as the Bow River in the distance [possibly taken from the Bald Spot on Norquay]

Subject Access: Banff townsite; Buildings; Businesses; Cascade Hotel; St. George's-in-the-Pines Anglican Church; Churches; Hotels; Mount Royal Hotel; Winter

Geographic Access: Banff National Park

Language: English

Title Source: Title based on item

Processing Status: Processed

Images

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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"