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Kay Russell family fonds

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Part Of: Kay Russell family fonds

Scope & Content: Fonds consists of three series: A. Kay Russell personal series, 1922-1984; B. Russell family correspondence series, 1921-1984; C. Russell family papers and photographs series, 1909-1983. Kay Russell personal series contains diaries, notes and other papers. Diaries pertain to hunting and pack tri…

Date Range: 1909-1984, predominant 1921-1984

Reference Code: M63 / V63

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

GMD: Photograph; Negative; Photograph print; Transparency; Textual record; Diary; Private record

Part Of: Kay Russell family fonds

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

Fonds Number: M 63; V 63

Sous-Fonds: M 63; V 63

Accession Number: 7199

Reference Code: M63 / V63

GMD: Photograph; Negative; Photograph print; Transparency; Textual record; Diary; Private record

Other Title Info: Also known as the Kay Russell fonds

Date Range: 1909-1984, predominant 1921-1984

Physical Description: 2.4 m of textual records. -- ca.620 photographs (ca.570 prints, ca.45 negatives, 6 transparencies)

History / Biographical: Anna Kathleen (Kay) Russell, 1909-1984, was a camp cook, homemaker and naturalist who lived and worked near Waterton Lakes National Park in southern Alberta, Canada. Kay Riggall was the daughter of guide and outfitter Bert Riggall, and Dora Riggall, and the sister of Doris (Babe) Riggall (Burton). Kay worked with her father as a camp cook until her marriage in 1938 to Andy Russell, who later took over Riggall's businesses. Kay Russell was an avid diarist who faithfully documented her personal and family life while working in the Riggall and Russell family businesses and raising five children on the family ranch. Children are: Richard "Dick" H. (b.1938); Andrew Charles "Charlie" (b.1941); Harold John "John" (b.1944); Hugh Gordon Riggall "Gordon" (b.1947); Lorenda Anne "Anne" (b.1952).

Scope & Content: Fonds consists of three series: A. Kay Russell personal series, 1922-1984; B. Russell family correspondence series, 1921-1984; C. Russell family papers and photographs series, 1909-1983.; Kay Russell personal series contains diaries, notes and other papers. Diaries pertain to hunting and pack trips, vacations, daily life of the Russell family, and the natural environment in which they lived.; Russell family correspondence series contains family correspondence and general correspondence. Family correspondence consists of letters sent and received within the family by Kay, Andy, Dick, Charlie, John, Gordon and Anne Russell; also Babe Burton, Harold and Lorenda Russell, Fannie Riggall and others. General correspondence consists of letter and cards to the Russell family from numerous friends and acquaintances.; Russell family papers and photographs series consists of financial papers, 1952-1983, Bert Riggall estate papers, 1955-1962, photographs, 1909-1980, and other material. Photographs pertain mainly to the Riggall and Russell families, including: Kay Riggall and Riggall family; Riggall home, hunting, activities, Twin Butte and Waterton areas; wedding and honeymoon photographs of Kay and Andy Russell, 1938; Kay and Andy Russell and children; Russell home, Hawk's Nest, ranch, pets, horses; friends and relatives; hunting and fishing; wildlife and natural history.

Notes: One large b&w print (approx. 28x35cm) of a giraffe was moved from unprocessed box to V63 / O.S. for proper storage.

Name Access: Russell, Andy; Russell, Kay

Subject Access: Environment; Exploration, discovery and travel; Family and personal life; Sports, recreation and leisure

Access Restrictions: Access by advance appointment only; Some restrictions on access and reproduction; Copyright, privacy, commercial use and other restrictions may apply

Language: Language is English

Related Material: Related to the Andy Russell fonds (M153/S43/V555) and the Bert Riggall fonds (M376/V26)

Creator: Russell, Kay

Category: Environment; Exploration, discovery and travel; Family and personal life; Sports, recreation and leisure

Biographical Source Notes: Kathleen Riggall Russell biography by Valerie Haig-Brown; family members

Title Source: Title based on contents of fonds

Processing Status: Processed / Unprocessed

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Clifford Jackson White fonds

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Part Of: Clifford Jackson White fonds

Scope & Content: Fonds consist of eight separate series: A. Moving Images; B. Photographs; C. Banff - Lake Louise - Chamber of Commerce Plaques; D. Printed Materials; E. Newspaper Clippings; F. Sunshine Village Lodge & Skoki Ski Lodge; G. Written Materials; H. Phone List. Fonds consists of records pertaining primar…

Date Range: 1847-2003

Reference Code: M168 / V685

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

GMD: Motion picture; Film; Video; Photograph; Photograph print; Textual record; Private record; Published record

Part Of: Clifford Jackson White fonds

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

Fonds Number: M 168; V 685

Sous-Fonds: M 168; V 685

Accession Number: 6335 (moved to V682), 7044, 7771

Reference Code: M168 / V685

GMD: Motion picture; Film; Video; Photograph; Photograph print; Textual record; Private record; Published record

Date Range: 1847-2003

Physical Description: 7 cm textual records. -- 24 photographs: prints. -- 2 motion pictures: 16mm film, video

History / Biographical: Clifford Jackson White (II), 1929-2003, was born in Banff, Alberta, the son of Clifford and Mildred (Jackson) White and the grandson of Dave White. Clifford J. White attended public and high school in Banff and in 1951, married Beverly Pogue of Calgary. Together they have four children: Clifford (III), Tara, Bradford, and Tristan. Cliff White was thirteen years old when he guided for his father at Mount Temple, and he operated the bulldozer for Sunshine Village from 1946 to 1949. From 1949 to 1953, Cliff White was assistant to the general manager of Snowmobile Tours at the Icefields, and 1953-1963, he owned a service station in Banff. In 1960, White purchased Sunshine Village ski resort, sold it in 1966 and remained the manager there until 1977. White succeeded his aunt, Catharine Whyte as President of the Board of Trustees, Peter and Catharine Whyte Foundation, 1979-1993. White was a member of the Kiwanis Club at Banff, and was the director of the Banff Chamber of Commerce. He was a Cub pack leader from 1953 to 1956.

Scope & Content: Fonds consist of eight separate series: A. Moving Images; B. Photographs; C. Banff - Lake Louise - Chamber of Commerce Plaques; D. Printed Materials; E. Newspaper Clippings; F. Sunshine Village Lodge & Skoki Ski Lodge; G. Written Materials; H. Phone List. Fonds consists of records pertaining primarily to Sunshine ski area. Textual records include a speech: "The Human History of Skiing at lake Louise," Feb. 8, 1992. Discusses origins of skiing in Banff, 1920s, the establishment of Skoki and Mt. Temple Chalet, and the first chair lifts. The remainder of the speech deals with White's recollections of a typical "ski week" in 1943 when he worked as a licensed ski guide at Mount Temple Chalet. Also includes a list of significant dates and events in Lake Louise ski history, 1894-1991. Textual records also include personal and legal records, Sunshine ski area pamphlets, 1960 - ?, correspondence, certificates, clippings, and pamphlets. Photographs consist of 20 prints re Clifford J. White, Beverly White and their children; Clifford White Sr. and ski development history. Motion pictures include a film "Top of the World," ca. 1970, 16mm, sd., col., ca. 500 ft., ca. 14 minutes. "A Jim Rice Production." Sunshine Village promotional film: skiing, lodge, lifts, helishots, etc. interspersed with 1930s footage of Skoki area skiing (some of which exists in this fonds). Film was property of Sunshine Village. Clifford J. White supplied some historical film footage by or collected by his father, Clifford White, for this film.

Name Access: White, Clifford Jackson

Subject Access: Commerce and industry; Environment; Family and personal life; Sports, recreation and leisure

Access Restrictions: Some restrictions on access

Language: Language is English

Creator: White, Clifford Jackson

Category: Commerce and industry; Environment; Family and personal life; Sports, recreation and leisure

Biographical Source Notes: Bio file; Who's Who in Alberta, 1969

Title Source: Title based on provenance of fonds

Processing Status: Processed

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Kay's Royal Bank 1973-76

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Part Of: Kay Russell family fonds

Date Range: 1973-1980

Reference Code: M63 / III.A. - [39]

Description Level: 5 / File

Part Of: Kay Russell family fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Series: III.A. Family papers and photographs series : financial papers

Reference Code: M63 / III.A. - [39]

Date Range: 1973-1980

Physical Description: 1 cm of textual records

Finding Aid: Access by advance appointment only

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Gas, power, telephones 1975-76

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Part Of: Kay Russell family fonds

Date Range: 1975-1980

Reference Code: M63 / III.A. - [57]

Description Level: 5 / File

Part Of: Kay Russell family fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Series: III.A. Family papers and photographs series : financial papers

Reference Code: M63 / III.A. - [57]

Date Range: 1975-1980

Physical Description: 1 cm of textual records

Finding Aid: Access by advance appointment only

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Gasoline by credit card 1975-76

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Part Of: Kay Russell family fonds

Date Range: 1975-1981

Reference Code: M63 / III.A. - [58]

Description Level: 5 / File

Part Of: Kay Russell family fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Series: III.A. Family papers and photographs series : financial papers

Reference Code: M63 / III.A. - [58]

Date Range: 1975-1981

Physical Description: 1 cm of textual records

Finding Aid: Access by advance appointment only

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Bills 1980-81

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Part Of: Kay Russell family fonds

Date Range: 1980-1981

Reference Code: M63 / III.A. - [82]

Description Level: 5 / File

Part Of: Kay Russell family fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Series: III.A. Family papers and photographs series : financial papers

Reference Code: M63 / III.A. - [82]

Date Range: 1980-1981

Physical Description: 1 cm of textual records

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Credit 1981-82

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Part Of: Kay Russell family fonds

Date Range: 1981-1982

Reference Code: M63 / III.A. - [89]

Description Level: 5 / File

Part Of: Kay Russell family fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Series: III.A. Family papers and photographs series : financial papers

Reference Code: M63 / III.A. - [89]

Date Range: 1981-1982

Physical Description: 1 cm of textual records

Finding Aid: Access by advance appointment only

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Records 1981-82 to April 82

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Part Of: Kay Russell family fonds

Date Range: 1981-1983

Reference Code: M63 / III.A. - [90]

Description Level: 5 / File

Part Of: Kay Russell family fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Series: III.A. Family papers and photographs series : financial papers

Reference Code: M63 / III.A. - [90]

Date Range: 1981-1983

Physical Description: 1 cm of textual records

Finding Aid: Access by advance appointment only

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Office 1981-82

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Part Of: Kay Russell family fonds

Date Range: 1981-1984

Reference Code: M63 / III.A. - [91]

Description Level: 5 / File

Part Of: Kay Russell family fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Series: III.A. Family papers and photographs series : financial papers

Reference Code: M63 / III.A. - [91]

Date Range: 1981-1984

Physical Description: 1 cm of textual records

Finding Aid: Access by advance appointment only

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Car expenses 1981-82

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Part Of: Kay Russell family fonds

Date Range: 1981-1985

Reference Code: M63 / III.A. - [92]

Description Level: 5 / File

Part Of: Kay Russell family fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Series: III.A. Family papers and photographs series : financial papers

Reference Code: M63 / III.A. - [92]

Date Range: 1981-1985

Physical Description: 1 cm of textual records

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American Express 1981-82

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Part Of: Kay Russell family fonds

Date Range: 1981-1986

Reference Code: M63 / III.A. - [93]

Description Level: 5 / File

Part Of: Kay Russell family fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Series: III.A. Family papers and photographs series : financial papers

Reference Code: M63 / III.A. - [93]

Date Range: 1981-1986

Physical Description: 1 cm of textual records

Finding Aid: Access by advance appointment only

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Personal notes

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Part Of: Kay Russell family fonds

Scope & Content: Files contains notes and notebooks re songs, poems, dramatics, Kay Russell and Bret Riggall nature observations, addresses and sewing club

Date Range: [ca.1925]-1982

Reference Code: M63 / 45

Description Level: 5 / File

Part Of: Kay Russell family fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Series: I.B. Personal series : notes

Reference Code: M63 / 45

Date Range: [ca.1925]-1982

Physical Description: 1 cm of textual records

Scope & Content: Files contains notes and notebooks re songs, poems, dramatics, Kay Russell and Bret Riggall nature observations, addresses and sewing club

Finding Aid: Access by advance appointment only

Creator: Includes one photocopy made in 1999

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

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Other material

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Part Of: Kay Russell family fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of : high school departmental exams, 1925-1927; article about Kay Riggall, "What would you have done?' in The Canadian Girl, 1937; date book 1950; Alberta 75th certificate, 1980; Williams family pedigree; travel and event brochures; other items

Date Range: 1922-1980

Reference Code: M63 / 46

Description Level: 5 / File

Part Of: Kay Russell family fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Series: I.C. Personal series : other

Reference Code: M63 / 46

Date Range: 1922-1980

Physical Description: 1.5 cm of textual records

Scope & Content: File consists of : high school departmental exams, 1925-1927; article about Kay Riggall, "What would you have done?' in The Canadian Girl, 1937; date book 1950; Alberta 75th certificate, 1980; Williams family pedigree; travel and event brochures; other items

Finding Aid: Access by advance appointment only

Title Source: Title based on contents of item

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Letters and cards, dated

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Part Of: Kay Russell family fonds

Scope & Content: Letters and cards are to Kay Russell, to Kay and Andy Russell and to the Russell family from numerous friends and acquaintances. Also includes one titled file "Sympathy cards etc.", 1959, re the death of Harold Russell, father of Andy Russell; 1 cm.

Date Range: 1933-1983

Reference Code: M63 / II.B. - [

Description Level: 4 / Sub-series

Part Of: Kay Russell family fonds

Description Level: 4 / Sub-series

Series: II.B. Personal and family correspondence series : general

Reference Code: M63 / II.B. - [

Date Range: 1933-1983

Physical Description: ca.30 cm of textual records

Scope & Content: Letters and cards are to Kay Russell, to Kay and Andy Russell and to the Russell family from numerous friends and acquaintances. Also includes one titled file "Sympathy cards etc.", 1959, re the death of Harold Russell, father of Andy Russell; 1 cm.