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George Ross fonds

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Part Of: George Ross fonds

Scope & Content: Fonds consists of views along the railway from Banff, Alberta to the Selkirk Mountains, B.C.; snow scenes on Mount Revelstoke, B.C.; Banff events, including Ralph Connor (Rev. Charles Gordon) preaching at the Devil's Cauldron during Banff Highland Festival, 1928

Date Range: [ca.1928-ca.1940]

Reference Code: V545

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

Part Of: George Ross fonds

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

Fonds Number: V 545

Sous-Fonds: V 545

Accession Number: 2630

Reference Code: V545

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

Date Range: [ca.1928-ca.1940]

Physical Description: 23 photographs : prints

History / Biographical: George Ross was a Canadian Pacific Railway agent at Field, British Columbia, Canada

Scope & Content: Fonds consists of views along the railway from Banff, Alberta to the Selkirk Mountains, B.C.; snow scenes on Mount Revelstoke, B.C.; Banff events, including Ralph Connor (Rev. Charles Gordon) preaching at the Devil's Cauldron during Banff Highland Festival, 1928

Name Access: Ross, George

Subject Access: Exploration, discovery and travel

Access Restrictions: No restrictions on access; Public domain (other restrictions may apply)

Language: Language is English

Finding Aid: Finding aids and reference tools: basic description

Creator: Ross, George

Category: Exploration, discovery and travel

Title Source: Title based on accession record

Processing Status: Processed

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William J. Ross fonds

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Part Of: William J. Ross fonds

Scope & Content: Fonds consists of manuscripts by William J. Ross pertaining to George M. Dawson, 6 items; David Thompson, 1 item; and, Jim Boyce, 1 item. Photographs are of nature paintings by George Browne and are annotated by him. Print item is calendar art of painting by George Browne; from Texaco calendar, 195…

Date Range: [ca.1940]-1991

Reference Code: M537 / V72

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print; Textual record; Private record; Published record

Part Of: William J. Ross fonds

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

Fonds Number: M 537; V 72

Sous-Fonds: M 537; V 72

Accession Number: 5499, 5859, 5882, 5944, 6001, 6061, 6336

Reference Code: M537 / V72

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print; Textual record; Private record; Published record

Responsibility: Photographs are attributed to George Browne

Date Range: [ca.1940]-1991

Physical Description: 8 textual records. -- 14 photographs : prints. -- 1 print material item.

History / Biographical: William J. (Bill) Ross, 1914-1992, lived at Calgary, Alberta, Canada. He was a long-time friend of Jim and Dorothy Boyce and was associated with George Browne through mutual membership in the Calgary Fish and Game Association. Ross took up historical research and writing after his retirement.

Scope & Content: Fonds consists of manuscripts by William J. Ross pertaining to George M. Dawson, 6 items; David Thompson, 1 item; and, Jim Boyce, 1 item. Photographs are of nature paintings by George Browne and are annotated by him. Print item is calendar art of painting by George Browne; from Texaco calendar, 1952; accompanied by mailing envelope from Browne to Ross, 1951.

Name Access: Boyce, Jim; Browne, George; Dawson, George M.; Ross, William J.; Thompson, David

Subject Access: Exploration, discovery and travel

Access Restrictions: No restrictions on access; Copyright, privacy, commercial use and other restrictions may apply

Language: Language is English

Creator: Ross, William J.

Category: Exploration, discovery and travel

Title Source: Title based on contents of fonds

Processing Status: Processed

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Ross family photographs

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Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of portraits and family photographs pertaining to members of the Ross family, including May (McDougall) Ross, George Ross, May's sister Annie (Ross) Casey, Jean Ross, and David George McDougall Ross.

Date Range: [1900-1910]; [1911-1916]; 1926[1933]; 1953; 1955-1956; 1958

Reference Code: LUX / III / C2 / PA - 218 to 258

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: LUX

Series: LUX / III / C: Extended family

Sous-Fonds: LUX / III : Luxton family sous-fonds

Sub-Series: LUX / III / C2 : McDougall and Ross families papers and photographs

Accession Number: LUX

Reference Code: LUX / III / C2 / PA - 218 to 258

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

Date Range: [1900-1910]; [1911-1916]; 1926[1933]; 1953; 1955-1956; 1958

Physical Description: 41 photographs : b&w and col. prints ; 20 x 28.5 cm or smaller

Scope & Content: File consists of portraits and family photographs pertaining to members of the Ross family, including May (McDougall) Ross, George Ross, May's sister Annie (Ross) Casey, Jean Ross, and David George McDougall Ross.

Notes: Some photographs in file are annotated

Name Access: Ross, George; Casey, Anne Ross; Ross, May; Ross, Jean; Ross, David George McDougall

Subject Access: Family and personal life; Portrait; Children; Education; University; Ranches; Travel; Leisure

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Calgary; Edmonton

Access Restrictions: Some materials are fragile - handle with caution

Reproduction Restrictions: Some materials are fragile - handle with caution

Language: English

Conservation: Some items stored in mylar

Category: Family and personal life; Sports, recreation and leisure; Education

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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David George McDougall Ross certificates, oversize

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Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of 5 rolled certificates pertaining to the military and academic career of David George McDougall Ross. Includes 2 certificates of military qualification, one under the title of Second Lieutenant dated April 5, 1940 and one under the title of Lieutenant C.A.C. (A.F.) dated May 18, 194…

Date Range: 1933; 1939-1940; 1942

Reference Code: LUX / III / C2 / 8 to 12 (O.S.)

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Textual record; Private record; Government record

Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: LUX

Series: LUX / III / C : Extended family

Sous-Fonds: LUX / III : Luxton family sous-fonds

Sub-Series: LUX / II / C2 : McDougall and Ross families papers and photographs

Accession Number: LUX

Reference Code: LUX / III / C2 / 8 to 12 (O.S.)

GMD: Textual record; Private record; Government record

Date Range: 1933; 1939-1940; 1942

Physical Description: 5 cm of textual records (5 rolled pages ; 54 x 43 cm or smaller)

Scope & Content: File consists of 5 rolled certificates pertaining to the military and academic career of David George McDougall Ross. Includes 2 certificates of military qualification, one under the title of Second Lieutenant dated April 5, 1940 and one under the title of Lieutenant C.A.C. (A.F.) dated May 18, 1942; one Training Centre certification form marking the completion of training, 1942; a Declaration of Enlistment for World War II, 1939; and a University of Alberta Bachelor of Arts degree certificate for David George McDougall Ross, dated 1933.

Notes: Items originally stored together in storage tube with University of Alberta mailing address label for "Mr. David George Ross" on front

Name Access: McDougall Ross, David; University of Alberta

Subject Access: Education; Military; World War II; Arts; Government

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Edmonton

Access Restrictions: Handle with caution

Reproduction Restrictions: Restrictions may apply

Language: English

Conservation: Items have been placed in mylar

Category: Education; Arts; Government; Military

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Content Details: Original storage label: [upper left]: "UNIVERSITY OF ALBERTA EDMONTON, ALBERTA" [Center of label]: "Mr. David George Ross, 517 - 4th Ave. West, CALGARY, Alberta."

Processing Status: Processed

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David George McDougall Ross education and military records

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Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of documents pertaining to the education and military career of David George McDougall Ross. File includes two report cards dated February and March 1919, handwritten notes on Canadian History [n.d., signed "David Ross"], and three letters sent between David Ross and staff at the Depa…

Date Range: 1919; [1925-1930]; 1942; 1945

Reference Code: LUX / III / C2 / 19

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Textual record; Private record

Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: LUX

Series: LUX / III / C : Extended family

Sous-Fonds: LUX / III : Luxton family sous-fonds

Sub-Series: LUX / III / C2 : McDougall and Ross families papers and photographs

Accession Number: LUX

Reference Code: LUX / III / C2 / 19

GMD: Textual record; Private record

Date Range: 1919; [1925-1930]; 1942; 1945

Physical Description: 0.2 cm of textual materials

Scope & Content: File consists of documents pertaining to the education and military career of David George McDougall Ross. File includes two report cards dated February and March 1919, handwritten notes on Canadian History [n.d., signed "David Ross"], and three letters sent between David Ross and staff at the Department of National Defence regarding his service in World War II.

Name Access: Ross, David George McDougall

Subject Access: Academics; Education; Communications; Correspondence; Personal and Professional Life; School; History; Military; War; World War II

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Calgary; Ontario; Ottawa; Toronto

Language: English

Category: Communications; Family and personal life; Education; Military

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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