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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
William Royle fonds
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of photographs, published booklets and film reels which belonged to William Royle. Content pertains to the Banff Boy Scouts: local events, including Banff Winter Carnival, Banff Indian Days and Banff's Centennial Parade in 1967; hiking, camping, skiing and other recreational activiti…
Date Range
[ca.1920-1930]
1959-1960
[ca.1960-1970]
1978
Reference Code
M587 / V808
Description Level
1 / Fonds
GMD
Photograph
Print
Transparency
Textual record
Published record
Film
Part Of
William Royle fonds
Description Level
1 / Fonds
Fonds Number
M587
V808
Sous-Fonds
M587
V808
Accession Number
2021.29
Reference Code
M587 / V808
GMD
Photograph
Print
Transparency
Textual record
Published record
Film
Date Range
[ca.1920-1930]
1959-1960
[ca.1960-1970]
1978
Physical Description
ca.348 photographs (204 b&w and col. prints, 144 col. transparencies) -- 0.5 cm of textual records -- 7 film reels
History / Biographical
William "Bill" Royle (1905-1980) moved to Banff from Lethbridge in 1952 with his mother (Mary Elizabeth) and two young sons (Bernard and Walter), following the death of his wife. William started the business Banff Plumbing and Heating Ltd., which he operated until his death. William and his brother, John J. Royle, were also involved with a laundromat business in Banff. From its inception in 1953, William also worked as director and president of the Banff Park Savings and Credit Union (now Bow Valley Credit Union). In his spare time, William volunteered with the Banff Boy Scouts, as well as St. Mary's Church in Banff, the Seniors' Society and the Alberta Council of the Aging. William's son, Bernard, tragically passed away in a plane crash in 1969 while searching for new heliskiing routes in British Columbia with his friend, John Gow, who survived.
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of photographs, published booklets and film reels which belonged to William Royle. Content pertains to the Banff Boy Scouts: local events, including Banff Winter Carnival, Banff Indian Days and Banff's Centennial Parade in 1967; hiking, camping, skiing and other recreational activities; Bernard Royle and friends; the Banff High School curling team; natural views and wildlife in Alberta and British Columbia; and other related subjects. Includes three visual series: I - Prints ; II - Motion pictures ; III - Transparencies. Series I includes five sub-series: A - Boy Scouts [includes o.s. items] ; B - Banff Indian Days ; C - Banff Winter Carnival ; D - St. Mary's Baptist Church ; E - Misc.
Name Access
Royle, William
Royle, Walter
Royle, Bernard
Subject Access
Family and personal life
Events
Community events
Sports
Recreation
Curling
Banff Winter Carnival
Banff Indian Days
Cultural pluralism
Scouting
Boy Scouts of Canada
Churches
Religions
Wildlife
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Banff National Park
British Columbia
Revelstoke
Canmore
Language
English
Category
Cultural pluralism
Family and personal life
Religions
Sports, recreation and leisure
Biographical Source Notes
https://time.com/5912476/heliski-survival-1969/
Information provided by Walter Royle
Title Source
Title based on contents of fonds
Processing Status
Processed
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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
Less detail
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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
Less detail
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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
Less detail
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Part Of
Placido Monachello fonds
Scope & Content
File pertains to 16 black and white photographs of buildings and activities around the Banff townsite including skiing at Mt. Norquay, swimming at the Upper Hot Springs, visiting the Cave & Basin, children holding skates, Banff Avenue, and Monachello standing outside Rundle United Church. Photos we…
Date Range
1941-1943
Reference Code
V803 / III / PA - 1 to PA - 16
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
  31 images  
Part Of
Placido Monachello fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
V803
Series
III : Banff townsite
Sous-Fonds
M582 / V803
Accession Number
2020.25
Reference Code
V803 / III / PA - 1 to PA - 16
GMD
Photograph
Date Range
1941-1943
Physical Description
16 photographs : b&w ; 14.7 x 8.7 cm or smaller
History / Biographical
See fonds level description
Scope & Content
File pertains to 16 black and white photographs of buildings and activities around the Banff townsite including skiing at Mt. Norquay, swimming at the Upper Hot Springs, visiting the Cave & Basin, children holding skates, Banff Avenue, and Monachello standing outside Rundle United Church. Photos were taken by Placido Monachello, annotated, and sent to his [then] fiance Leona in Hamilton, Ontario.
Name Access
Monachello, Placido
Subject Access
Activities
Automobiles
Banff townsite
Banff Upper Hot Springs
Buildings
Businesses
Cave and Basin
Churches
Mountains
Norquay Ski Hill
Skiing
Ski areas
Swimming
Winter
Winter sports
Geographic Access
Banff
Banff National Park
Language
English
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Images
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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
thumbnail
Less detail
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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
Images
thumbnail
Less detail
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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
thumbnail
Less detail
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Biographical material, Norman Luxton and McDougall family

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of biographical records and timelines of events pertaining to the lives of Norman Luxton, Elizabeth Chantler McDougall and George McDougall. Includes an obituary article for George McDougall from 1876 [two separate newspaper clippings]; an account of a buffalo round-up in 1909 by Norm…
Date Range
1876
[1930-1940]
1934
[1955]
1960
Reference Code
LUX / III / D / 9
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
LUX
Series
LUX / III / D : Other material
Sous-Fonds
LUX / III : Luxton Family sous-fonds
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / III / D / 9
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Date Range
1876
[1930-1940]
1934
[1955]
1960
Physical Description
0.5 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of biographical records and timelines of events pertaining to the lives of Norman Luxton, Elizabeth Chantler McDougall and George McDougall. Includes an obituary article for George McDougall from 1876 [two separate newspaper clippings]; an account of a buffalo round-up in 1909 by Norman Luxton; Article "Here's Alberta - People and Places" featuring Norman Luxton; published book "Elizabeth McDougall: Pioneer" by Edna Kells; and a program for an event celebrating the 100th anniversary of George McDougall's appointment as Chairman of the Hudson's Bay Missions, which includes a detailed timeline of the lives of George and Elizabeth McDougall, as well as their son John.
Notes
File also contains one duplicate copy of each item, excluding "Elizabeth McDougall: Pioneer"
Name Access
McDougall, George
Luxton, Norman
McDougall, Elizabeth (Chantler)
Subject Access
Buffalo
Churches
Family
History
Biography
Businesses
Religions
Memorial
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Pigeon Lake
Calgary
Access Restrictions
Obituary article clippings are fragile, handle with care
Language
English
Conservation
Staples removed from two items in file and replaced with archival clips
Category
Family and personal life
Environment
Land, settlement and immigration
Religions
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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