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Catharine Newbury Robb

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Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Scope & Content: Case contains 1 b&w ambrotype. Ambrotype documents an young woman (possibly Catharine Newbury Robb) posed for a portrait.

Date Range: [ca. 1850 - ca. 1870]

Reference Code: V683 / IV / A / PT - 16

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph; Tintype

1 image

Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: M36 / V683 / S37

Series: V683 / IV / A : Robb / Morse Family Personal Series

Sous-Fonds: V683

Accession Number: .

Reference Code: V683 / IV / A / PT - 16

GMD: Photograph; Tintype

Date Range: [ca. 1850 - ca. 1870]

Physical Description: Cased Photograph : 1 b&w ambrotype --

Scope & Content: Case contains 1 b&w ambrotype. Ambrotype documents an young woman (possibly Catharine Newbury Robb) posed for a portrait.

Subject Access: Portrait

Language: English

Title Source: Title as found on item

Content Details: Ambrotype in case. Case covered with black coated paper. Front and back covers feature architectural and vegetal design in relief. The inside cover features a design debossed in red velvet and an adhesive sticker that reads “Catharine Newbury Robb.” The Ambrotype is framed in a brass coloured, decorative metal mat.

Processing Status: Processed

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David McDougall fonds

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Part Of: David McDougall fonds

Scope & Content: Fonds consists of six series: 1. Business Correspondence; 2. Cheques, Receipts, Invoices; 3. Personal Documents; 4. Miscellaneous; 5. Blueprints; 6. Painting. Series 1 consists of business related correspondence to various companies, individuals, and two branches of the Canadian Government. Govern…

Date Range: 1845-1947

Reference Code: M557 / V779

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

GMD: Painting; Textual record; Blueprint; Private record; Published record

Part Of: David McDougall fonds

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

Fonds Number: M 557; V 779

Sous-Fonds: M557; V779

Accession Number: 2017.8667

Reference Code: M557 / V779

GMD: Painting; Textual record; Blueprint; Private record; Published record

Date Range: 1845-1947

Physical Description: 39cm of textual records. – 1 painting

History / Biographical: David McDougall, son of George Millward McDougall and Elizabeth Chantler McDougall, was born on May 14, 1845 in Owen Sound, Ontario. David had four siblings: John, Eliza, Lubby, and Nellie. David married Annie McKenzie in 1871 in Manitoba. Together, they had six children, including their daughter named Georgina (Georgie) Elizabeth McDougall (1872-1965). Georgina was the wife of Norman Luxton and an active member in Banff and the mother of Eleanor Georgina Luxton (1908-1995). David was an early pioneer of Calgary and Banff, who helped build both community life and their economies. While David’s father and brother were both members of the clergy and did missionary work in Morley, Alberta, David become a successful businessman. He established a general merchant store in Morley where he was a dealer in cattle, horses, furs, and curios. In addition to managing his own business block in Calgary, David also owned properties in Edmonton and Calgary. In Banff, David and Annie owned the Mount Royal Hotel for six years until they sold it to Jim Brewster in August 14, 1913. David died in December 6, 1927 and Annie died in 1939.

Scope & Content: Fonds consists of six series: 1. Business Correspondence; 2. Cheques, Receipts, Invoices; 3. Personal Documents; 4. Miscellaneous; 5. Blueprints; 6. Painting. Series 1 consists of business related correspondence to various companies, individuals, and two branches of the Canadian Government. Government correspondence pertains to taxes and by-laws for McDougall’s properties. Series 2 contains invoices, receipts, cheques, and bank statements pertaining to McDougall’s business and properties. Series 3 contains personal letters and legal documents. Materials includes handwritten letters, property transactions and proof of ownership on properties. Series 4 contains cheque books, Dominion Travellers’ Hotel Guide, event program featuring Commissioner Coombs and “Safety First Guarantee” slip. Series 5 contains blueprints of Mount Royal Hotel and McDougall business block, Calgary 1911. The last series consist of a painting of George Noble photograph of Banff Ave, 1929.

Name Access: McDougall, David

Subject Access: Buildings and facilities; Commerce and industry; Communications; Family and personal life; Government; Labour; Land, settlement and immigration; Law and justice

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

Language: Language is English

Related Material: See Luxton Family fonds

Creator: McDougall, David

Biographical Source Notes: Luxton, Eleanor G. Latch String Out. Banff: Summerthought Publishing, 2015. “The Morleyville Story.” McDougall Stoney Mission Society. http://www.mcdougallstoneymission.com/docs/The_Morleyvillle_Story.pdf

Title Source: Title based on provenance of fonds

Processing Status: Processed

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E.S. Morse

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Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Scope & Content: Case contains 1 b&w ambrotype. Ambrotype documents a young man posing for a portrait. Possibly E.S. Morse.

Date Range: [ca. 1850 - ca. 1870]

Reference Code: V683 / IV / A / PT - 21

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph; Tintype

1 image

Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: M36 / V683 / S37

Series: V683 / IV / A : Robb / Morse Family Personal Series

Sous-Fonds: V683

Accession Number: .

Reference Code: V683 / IV / A / PT - 21

GMD: Photograph; Tintype

Date Range: [ca. 1850 - ca. 1870]

Physical Description: Cased Photograph : 1 b&w ambrotype --

Scope & Content: Case contains 1 b&w ambrotype. Ambrotype documents a young man posing for a portrait. Possibly E.S. Morse.

Subject Access: Portrait

Language: English

Title Source: Title as found on item

Content Details: Ambrotype in wooden case. Case covered with black coated paper. Front and back covers feature architectural and vegetal design in relief. The inside cover features a design debossed in red velvet and an adhesive sticker that reads “E.S. Morse.” The Ambrotype is framed in a brass coloured, decorative metal mat

Processing Status: Processed

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E.S.Morse

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Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Scope & Content: Case contains 1 b&w ambrotype. Ambrotype documents a young man seated for a portrait in a studio setting. Young man has been identified as E.S. Morse.

Date Range: [ca. 1850 - 1860]

Reference Code: V683 / IV / A / PT - 32

Description Level: 6 / Item

Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: M36 / V683 / S37

Series: V683 / IV / A : Robb / Morse Family Personal Series

Reference Code: V683 / IV / A / PT - 32

Date Range: [ca. 1850 - 1860]

Physical Description: Cased Photograph : 1 b&w ambrotype --

Scope & Content: Case contains 1 b&w ambrotype. Ambrotype documents a young man seated for a portrait in a studio setting. Young man has been identified as E.S. Morse.

Subject Access: Portrait

Title Source: Title as found on item.

Content Details: Ambrotype in black coated paper case. The covers of the case feature a simple rectilinear debossed boarder. Interior of front cover padded with red velvet. An adhesive sticker has been placed on velvet padding that reads “E.S. Morse.” Padded portion has come loose from the front cover and may fall out when Ambrotype is viewed. Cover glass is held in the case by a decorative brass-coloured foil boarder. Image is framed by an oval brass-coloured metal mat. Mat feature a small weave like motif.

Processing Status: Processed

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E.S.Morse

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Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Scope & Content: Case contains 1 b&w daguerreotype. Daguerreotype documents a young man seated for a portrait in a studio setting. Young man has been identified as E.S. Morse.

Date Range: [ca. 1840 - 1860]

Reference Code: V683 / IV / A / PT - 33

Description Level: 6 / Item

Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: M36 / V683 / S37

Series: V683 / IV / A : Robb / Morse Family Personal Series

Reference Code: V683 / IV / A / PT - 33

Date Range: [ca. 1840 - 1860]

Physical Description: Cased Photograph : 1 b&w Daguerreotype --

Scope & Content: Case contains 1 b&w daguerreotype. Daguerreotype documents a young man seated for a portrait in a studio setting. Young man has been identified as E.S. Morse.

Subject Access: Portrait

Title Source: Title as found on item.

Content Details: Daguerreotype in brown coated paper case. Case covers feature a stylized foliate embossing. Interiors of both covers have gold embossed frames. Interior of front cover is covered with velvet padding which is also decorated with a foliate debossed design. Cover glass is held in case decorative brass-coloured foil boarder. An adhesive sticker has been placed on the top left corner that reads “E.S.Morse.” Image is framed by an oval brass-coloured metal mat. Mat feature a small foliate motif. Mat has text stamped on the bottom right corner that reads “G.M. HOWE. PORTLAND ME.”

Processing Status: Processed

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Legal Documents

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Part Of: David McDougall fonds

Scope & Content: Declaration in Proof of Age issued by Elizabeth G McDougall for David McDougall; Lease Agreement between David McDougall and Joseph H. Morris; Transfer of Land between David McDougall and Isabella Heiminck.

Date Range: 1845 - 1904

Reference Code: M557 / C - 2

Description Level: 5 / File

Part Of: David McDougall fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Series: Personal Documents

Accession Number: 2017.8667

Reference Code: M557 / C - 2

Date Range: 1845 - 1904

Physical Description: 0.1cm of written materials.

Scope & Content: Declaration in Proof of Age issued by Elizabeth G McDougall for David McDougall; Lease Agreement between David McDougall and Joseph H. Morris; Transfer of Land between David McDougall and Isabella Heiminck.