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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 ...
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- 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
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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.
- 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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- Date
- 1947
- Medium
- coloured woodcut on paper
- Catalogue Number
- PhW.04.37
- Description
- Scene of Canmore street with Chinaman's Peak in background. Canmore in pencil blc, signed W.J. Phillips brc. Was mailed in off-white A Happy Christmas card from the Phillips. This print is #240 in R. Boulet Catalogue.
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- Title
- Canmore
- Date
- 1947
- Medium
- coloured woodcut on paper
- Dimensions
- 11.8 x 15.1 cm
- Description
- Scene of Canmore street with Chinaman's Peak in background. Canmore in pencil blc, signed W.J. Phillips brc. Was mailed in off-white A Happy Christmas card from the Phillips. This print is #240 in R. Boulet Catalogue.
- Subject
- mountain
- architecture, urban
- Canmore
- Credit
- Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
- Catalogue Number
- PhW.04.37
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Church at Morley, Alberta
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- Date
- 1942
- Medium
- coloured woodcut on paper
- Catalogue Number
- PhW.04.33
- Description
- McDougall Church at Morley, Alta. Mountain background with church and two figures in foreground. Signed blc WJP and inside block. Signed brc W.J. Phillips on border brc, was mailed in Season's Greetings card from Phillips. This print is #230 in R. Boulet Catalogue.
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- Title
- Church at Morley, Alberta
- Date
- 1942
- Medium
- coloured woodcut on paper
- Dimensions
- 10.9 x 10.3 cm
- Description
- McDougall Church at Morley, Alta. Mountain background with church and two figures in foreground. Signed blc WJP and inside block. Signed brc W.J. Phillips on border brc, was mailed in Season's Greetings card from Phillips. This print is #230 in R. Boulet Catalogue.
- Credit
- Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
- Catalogue Number
- PhW.04.33
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Corral at Banff
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- Date
- prior to 1963
- Medium
- coloured woodcut on paper
- Catalogue Number
- PhW.04.35
- Description
- Tipi, corral and barn at Brewster Stables on Spray Avenue. Cascade Mountain in background. Signed brc W.J. Phillips was mailed in white Greeting card from the Phillips. This print is #227 in R. Boulet Catalogue.
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- Title
- Corral at Banff
- Date
- prior to 1963
- Medium
- coloured woodcut on paper
- Dimensions
- 12.4 x 9.9 cm
- Description
- Tipi, corral and barn at Brewster Stables on Spray Avenue. Cascade Mountain in background. Signed brc W.J. Phillips was mailed in white Greeting card from the Phillips. This print is #227 in R. Boulet Catalogue.
- Credit
- Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
- Catalogue Number
- PhW.04.35
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News clippings book
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- Part Of
- Jimmy Simpson family fonds
- Scope & Content
- File consists of a scrapbook of newspaper clippings regarding Banff, Cascade of Times gardens, Banff history, events, personalities, also includes articles on wildlife and wildlife management, etc. Includes clippings from Banff Crag & Canyon, Calgary Herald, The Albertan, Toronto Star, etc.
- Date Range
- 1931-1940
- Reference Code
- M78 / 270
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Scrapbook
- Textual record
1 image
1 Electronic Resource
- Part Of
- Jimmy Simpson family fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Fonds Number
- M78 / S16 / V577
- Sous-Fonds
- M78
- Sub-Series
- II / C / 3 Simpson family papers: Other
- Accession Number
- .
- Reference Code
- M78 / 270
- Date Range
- 1931-1940
- Physical Description
- 8cm of textual records (272 pages ; 30 x 36.5 cm)
- History / Biographical
- See fonds level description.
- Scope & Content
- File consists of a scrapbook of newspaper clippings regarding Banff, Cascade of Times gardens, Banff history, events, personalities, also includes articles on wildlife and wildlife management, etc. Includes clippings from Banff Crag & Canyon, Calgary Herald, The Albertan, Toronto Star, etc.
- Name Access
- Simson, Jimmy
- Subject Access
- Activities
- Administration
- Advertising
- Animals
- Animal Paddock
- Architecture
- Banff
- Banff Crag and Canyon
- Banff Indian Days
- Banff Jasper Highway
- Buildings and facilities
- Businesses
- Cave and Basin
- Commerce and industry
- Community events
- Community life
- Construction
- Crag and Canyon newspaper
- Environment and Nature
- Government
- Journalism
- Mineral Springs Hospital
- Natural resources
- Newspaper
- Parks Canada
- Parks
- Public entertainment
- Public events
- Provincial parks and reserves
- The Albertan
- Tourism
- Wildlife
- Geographic Access
- Banff
- Lake Louise
- Laggan
- Bankhead
- Anthracite
- Canmore
- Calgary
- Golden
- Banff National Park
- Yoho National Park
- Alberta
- British Columbia
- Canada
- Language
- English
- Title Source
- Title written on cover
- Processing Status
- Processed
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Stockton, Manitoba
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- Date
- prior to 1963
- Medium
- woodcut on paper
- Catalogue Number
- PhW.04.09
- Description
- Colour: black and white. Looking down one sie of a street from right to left.At the right side is a store front shadowed by tree branches in the upper right corner. Along the street are three stands to the left of the first building. At the third building, two men lean a ladder against it. The sky …
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- Title
- Stockton, Manitoba
- Date
- prior to 1963
- Medium
- woodcut on paper
- Dimensions
- 18.7 x 10.2 cm
- Description
- Colour: black and white. Looking down one sie of a street from right to left.At the right side is a store front shadowed by tree branches in the upper right corner. Along the street are three stands to the left of the first building. At the third building, two men lean a ladder against it. The sky is slightly shaded in the upper left corner.
- Subject
- architecture, urban
- figure, male
- Credit
- Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1969
- Catalogue Number
- PhW.04.09
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A Suburban Street
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- Date
- prior to 1963
- Medium
- coloured woodcut on paper
- Catalogue Number
- PhW.04.43
- Description
- Subtle coloured dwellings in a winter scene. 2/3 from bottom a row of houses run from left to right horizontally ended just before the middle. Another set of houses parallel from bottom with the others, and a lone tree behind these close to the left edge. Blue-white foreground and sky.
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- Title
- A Suburban Street
- Date
- prior to 1963
- Medium
- coloured woodcut on paper
- Dimensions
- 8.7 x 15.0 cm
- Description
- Subtle coloured dwellings in a winter scene. 2/3 from bottom a row of houses run from left to right horizontally ended just before the middle. Another set of houses parallel from bottom with the others, and a lone tree behind these close to the left edge. Blue-white foreground and sky.
- Subject
- architecture
- urban
- Credit
- Gift of John Rivette, Seymour Arm, 1982
- Catalogue Number
- PhW.04.43
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The Water Front at Alert Bay, B.C.
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- Date
- prior to 1963
- Medium
- coloured woodcut on paper
- Catalogue Number
- PhW.04.51
- Description
- One of a seven part portfolio The Canadian Scene assembled in 1928, portfolio #273. Wooden rooftop in centre foreground, other wooden buildings and pier on waterfront, the buildings are brown and grey. A tree covered mountain is across the bay, the bay is light coloured with blue and greenish stre…
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- Title
- The Water Front at Alert Bay, B.C.
- Date
- prior to 1963
- Medium
- coloured woodcut on paper
- Dimensions
- 16.5 x 22.5 cm
- Description
- One of a seven part portfolio The Canadian Scene assembled in 1928, portfolio #273. Wooden rooftop in centre foreground, other wooden buildings and pier on waterfront, the buildings are brown and grey. A tree covered mountain is across the bay, the bay is light coloured with blue and greenish streaks, the shadows of the building and pier and blue/green. The sky is light grey with dark blue clouds to the right top of picture. Printed on Goyu paper from six cherry-wood blocks.
- Subject
- landscape
- mountain
- lake
- architecture, urban
- Credit
- Gift of Dr. Glen Edwards, Calgary, 1983
- Catalogue Number
- PhW.04.51
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