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Andy Russell fonds
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- Part Of
- Andy Russell fonds
- Scope & Content
- Fonds consists of seven series: I. Personal and professional series, 1937-1993 (diaries, correspondence, filing systems and papers pertaining to awards, memberships, biography and other); II. Business series, 1948-1982 (pertaining to guiding, outfitting, trail riding, ranching, Andy Russell and S…
- Date Range
- [1867]-1993, predominant 1908-1993
- Reference Code
- M153 / S43 / V555
- Description Level
- 1 / Fonds
- GMD
- Motion picture
- Film
- Photograph
- Album
- Negative
- Photograph print
- Sound recording
- Textual record
- Diary
- Private record
- Published record
- Part Of
- Andy Russell fonds
- Description Level
- 1 / Fonds
- Fonds Number
- M 153
- S 43
- V 555
- Sous-Fonds
- M153/S43/V555
- Accession Number
- 963, 5777, 5964, 6338, 6339, 6547, 6567
- Reference Code
- M153 / S43 / V555
- GMD
- Motion picture
- Film
- Photograph
- Album
- Negative
- Photograph print
- Sound recording
- Textual record
- Diary
- Private record
- Published record
- Date Range
- [1867]-1993, predominant 1908-1993
- Physical Description
- 6 m of textual records and printed material. -- ca.6100 photographs : prints, negatives, transparencies. -- 1 photograph album (49 prints). -- 29 motion pictures. -- 5 sound recordings
- History / Biographical
- Andy Russell, 1915-2005, was a trapper, guide and outfitter, writer, photographer, cinematographer, lecturer and environmental advocate in the Pincher Creek, Alberta, Canada.
- Russell was born in Lethbridge, Alberta and spent his childhood on a ranch in the foothills near Pincher Creek. He became a skilled horseman, hunter, fisherman and trapper, and, in 1936, was employed by Bert Riggall, a pioneer guide and outfitter of wilderness pack trips in the southern Rockies since 1907. He became Riggall's partner in 1939 and took over the business when Riggall retired in 1946. Andy Russell and Kathleen (Kay) Riggall married in 1938 and raised five children at their ranch bordering Waterton Lakes National Park, where family businesses included guiding, saddlehorses and ranching. 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).
- Russell continued as a renowned guide and outfitter with a wealthy repeat clientele until he was forced out of guiding by 1960 with the advance of the oil industry concerns upon wilderness areas in southern Alberta and British Columbia. Russell began to write nature articles in 1945 and after 1960 concentrated upon writing, photography, film making, lecturing and ranching. He wrote for numerous magazines and newspapers, produced radio broadcasts, and, using colour motion picture photography, developed programs on wildlife and wilderness habitat research for live public performances. Russell's films launched his career as an author of popular wildlife and mountain culture books, which included Grizzly Country. In later years, he was an active writer, consultant and advocate of wilderness and environmental management and received numerous awards and honours, including Member of the Order of Canada.
- Scope & Content
- Fonds consists of seven series: I. Personal and professional series, 1937-1993 (diaries, correspondence, filing systems and papers pertaining to awards, memberships, biography and other); II. Business series, 1948-1982 (pertaining to guiding, outfitting, trail riding, ranching, Andy Russell and Sons, royalties and lecturing); III. Writing, broadcasting and public appearances series, 1908-1990 (papers and photographs pertaining to writing, book projects, columns, broadcasts, reviews, advertising, promotion and other); IV. Photography and cinematography series, 1909-1990 (details below); V. Wildlife study and conservation activities series, 1945-[198-]; VI. Other activities series, 1931-[199-] (politics, interviews, information files); VII. Russell family series, [1867]-1983.
- Photography and cinematography series consists of: Riggall/Russell guiding activity photographs, 1909-1962, ca.280 items; Andy Russell and Sons Production Ltd / Andy Russell professional photographs and films, ca.1940- ca.1990, ca.4200 photographs (mainly transparencies), 28 motion pictures, accompanied by some textual and printed items; personal and family photographs, 1916-1989, ca.1550 items; collected photographs, ca.1940-197-, ca.75 items. Professional photography and cinematography primarily arose from field work by Andy, Dick and Charlie Russell and pertains mainly to flora, fauna and landscape of the Canadian Rockies in continental divide region, British Columbia, Yukon and Alaska.
- Motion pictures, ca.1950-1974, include original film "Grizzly Country" by Dick, Charlie and Andy Russell, produced by Evan J. Anton, ca.1969, copy print of same; also unedited wildlife and landscape footage of Waterton area, Yukon and British Columbia.
- Sound recordings are interviews with Andy Russell, [ca.1970]-1988.
- Name Access
- Russell, Andy
- Subject Access
- Arts
- Environment
- Exploration, discovery and travel
- Family and personal life
- Sports, recreation and leisure
- Access Restrictions
- Some restriction/s on access
- Copyright, privacy, commercial use and other restrictions may apply
- Language
- Language is English
- Finding Aid
- Finding aids and reference tools: arrangement outline
- series and file description
- electronic finding aid
- video reference copy for "Grizzly country"
- sound recording reference copy recordings
- Related Material
- Related to the Kay Russell family fonds (M36/V36) and the Bert Riggall fonds (M376/V26)
- Creator
- Russell, Andy
- Category
- Arts
- Environment
- Exploration, discovery and travel
- Family and personal life
- Sports, recreation and leisure
- Biographical Source Notes
- Russell family
- Title Source
- Title based on accession record
- Processing Status
- Processed
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Spring and fall round-ups
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- Scope & Content
- File consists of typed correspondence, event summaries, inventories, order forms, room booking documents, name tags, posters, handwritten planning notes and other textual documents pertaining to annual Spring and Fall Round-up events hosted by the Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies between 1963 a…
- Date Range
- 1963
- 1964
- 1966
- 1968 - 1981
- 1984 - 1986
- 1995
- 1996
- 2001
- Reference Code
- M545 / I / 1
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Textual record
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Fonds Number
- M545 / V635
- Series
- M545 / I : Events and Activities
- Sous-Fonds
- M545
- Accession Number
- 5939
- 8235
- Reference Code
- M545 / I / 1
- GMD
- Textual record
- Date Range
- 1963
- 1964
- 1966
- 1968 - 1981
- 1984 - 1986
- 1995
- 1996
- 2001
- Physical Description
- 2 cm of textual records (ca. 125 pages ; 21.5 x 35.5 cm or smaller)
- Scope & Content
- File consists of typed correspondence, event summaries, inventories, order forms, room booking documents, name tags, posters, handwritten planning notes and other textual documents pertaining to annual Spring and Fall Round-up events hosted by the Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies between 1963 and 2001.
- Notes
- Items dated between 1963-1981 are part of accn. 5939, and items 1984 and later are from accn. 8235
- Subject Access
- Event
- Event planning
- Advertising
- Community events
- Geographic Access
- Canada
- Alberta
- Calgary
- Access Restrictions
- Restrictions may apply
- Reproduction Restrictions
- Restrictions may apply
- Language
- English
- Conservation
- Items with ink staining have been placed in mylar sheets to prevent damage to adjacent items. Consider encasing other items in the future if ink begins to stain.
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
- Processed
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Anniversary rides and events
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- Scope & Content
- File consists of one original bulletin from 1933 describing the TRCR's [Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies] 10th anniversary with notes by Anne Wotypka; notes of memories of the Trail Riders produced by Howard Watkins in 1973, as part of 50th anniversary celebrations; 3 newspaper articles, includ…
- Date Range
- 1933
- 1973
- 1983-1984
- 1997-1998
- 2013
- Reference Code
- M545 / I / 2
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Textual record
- Published record
- Photograph
- Photograph print
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Fonds Number
- M545 / V635
- Series
- M545 / I : Events and Activities
- Sous-Fonds
- M545
- Accession Number
- 5939
- 8235
- 2014.8277
- Reference Code
- M545 / I / 2
- Responsibility
- Some notes produced by Anne Wotypka
- Date Range
- 1933
- 1973
- 1983-1984
- 1997-1998
- 2013
- Physical Description
- 2.5 cm of textual records (ca. 45 pages ; 21.5 x 28 cm or smaller -- 3 newspaper clippings -- 2 volumes : 17 x 25.5 cm and 26 x 18.5 cm) -- 3 photographs : col. prints ; 12.5 x 9 cm
- Scope & Content
- File consists of one original bulletin from 1933 describing the TRCR's [Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies] 10th anniversary with notes by Anne Wotypka; notes of memories of the Trail Riders produced by Howard Watkins in 1973, as part of 50th anniversary celebrations; 3 newspaper articles, including two scanned copies, pertaining to the TRCR's 60th anniversary with attached notes by Anne Wotypka; information and sign-up sheets for 60th anniversary trail rides and Pow Wow event; 60th anniversary write-up titled "The Call of the Mountains - A Celebration"; 14 textual records including correspondence and a meeting agenda pertaining to TRCR's 60th and 75th anniversaries, 75th anniversary buckle design templates and plaque order forms including one duplicate; and one guest list booklet for the TRCR's 60th anniversary celebrations in 1983 containing 62 signatures. File also includes 3 colour photographs [see "Notes"].
- Notes
- Date "2013" is for accompanying handwritten notes by donor Anne Wotypka received with newspaper articles.
- 3 colour photographs have been stored in mylar and kept in folder with corresponding newspaper article to preserve context
- Some excess duplicates of items have not been processed due to storage reasons; items will be offered for return to Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies.
- Name Access
- Wotypka, Anne
- Watkins, Howard
- Orr, Dennis
- Godderis, Rick
- Subject Access
- Anniversary
- Trail riding
- Horse
- Plaque
- Buckle
- Guest list
- Geographic Access
- Canada
- Alberta
- Calgary
- Access Restrictions
- Restrictions may apply
- Reproduction Restrictions
- Restrictions may apply
- Language
- English
- Conservation
- Photographs have been encased in mylar to prevent off-gassing. Consider filing separately with other prints in future if conservation issues arise.
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
- Processed
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- Scope & Content
- File consists of correspondence, scheduling notes and floor plans pertaining to a "Trail Riders Against Cancer" event held in 1978, as well as a certificate of completion for the event naming Joe Madaro as recipient; file also consists of a ticket, invitation, order form, auction list and annotated…
- Date Range
- 1978
- 2009
- Reference Code
- M545 / I / 3
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Textual record
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Fonds Number
- M545 / V635
- Series
- M545 / I : Events and Activities
- Sous-Fonds
- M545
- Accession Number
- 5939
- 8235
- Reference Code
- M545 / I / 3
- GMD
- Textual record
- Date Range
- 1978
- 2009
- Physical Description
- 0.5 cm of textual records (ca. 35 pages ; 21.5 x 35.5 cm or smaller)
- Scope & Content
- File consists of correspondence, scheduling notes and floor plans pertaining to a "Trail Riders Against Cancer" event held in 1978, as well as a certificate of completion for the event naming Joe Madaro as recipient; file also consists of a ticket, invitation, order form, auction list and annotated paper menu pertaining to the 9th annual AMPPE [Association for Mountain Parks Protection and Enjoyment] Fundraising Dinner held in 2009; and a certificate and letter [2003] recognizing the Trail Riders as a member and contributor to the AMPPE.
- Notes
- File contains some duplicates
- Name Access
- Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel
- Subject Access
- Cancer
- Fundraising
- Charity
- Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel
- Geographic Access
- Canada
- Alberta
- Spruce Meadows
- Banff
- Access Restrictions
- Restrictions may apply
- Reproduction Restrictions
- Restrictions may apply
- Language
- English
- Conservation
- Some pages consist of delicate tissue material which have been placed in acid-free paper barrier, handle with care
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
- Processed
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Townsend Trophy
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- Scope & Content
- File consists of correspondence, a list of winners, printed photograph copies and printed statistics/graphs pertaining to Townsend Trophy contest entries and winners. File also includes contract agreements between the Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies and the Whyte Museum pertaining to photograp…
- Date Range
- 1970
- 1976 - 1979
- 1983
- 1995
- 1998 - 2006
- 2009
- Reference Code
- M545 / I / 4
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Textual record
- Organization record
- Private record
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Fonds Number
- M545 / V635
- Series
- M545 / I : Events and Activities
- Sous-Fonds
- M545
- Accession Number
- 5939
- 8235
- Reference Code
- M545 / I / 4
- Date Range
- 1970
- 1976 - 1979
- 1983
- 1995
- 1998 - 2006
- 2009
- Physical Description
- 1 cm of textual records
- Scope & Content
- File consists of correspondence, a list of winners, printed photograph copies and printed statistics/graphs pertaining to Townsend Trophy contest entries and winners. File also includes contract agreements between the Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies and the Whyte Museum pertaining to photograph prints and a trophy which were donated to the museum [2001-2005]. Large portion of correspondence in file is addressed to Joe Madaro.
- Notes
- Items dated between 1997 and 2001 were previously stored in folder labelled "Townsend 1997-2001".
- Corresponding photos from Townsend Trophy competition stored under files V635/I/PA-203 to 281 and V635/III/PA-159 to 171
- First five items in file [correspondence dated 1976, 1978, 1979 and 1983] from accn. 5939, rest of items are from accn. 8235
- Name Access
- Madaro, Joe
- Subject Access
- Contest
- Competition
- Photography
- Packing
- Horses
- Awards
- Museums
- Geographic Access
- Canada
- Alberta
- Banff National Park
- Access Restrictions
- Restrictions may apply
- Reproduction Restrictions
- Restrictions may apply
- Language
- English
- Conservation
- File contains some fragile tissue paper items, handle with care
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
- Processed
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Sleigh Ride '81 and Calgary Stampede 1999 events
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- Scope & Content
- File consists of a receipt from Elkana Stables attached to handwritten notes, pertaining to expenses and the organization of a 1981 Trail Riders sleigh ride event; and 1 handwritten page of ride lists with a note at the top re: Calgary Stampede event dates for 1999.
- Date Range
- 1980
- 1981
- 1999
- Reference Code
- M545 / I / 5
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Textual record
- Organization record
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Fonds Number
- M545 / V635
- Series
- V635 / I : Events and Activities
- Sous-Fonds
- V635
- Accession Number
- 5939
- 8235
- Reference Code
- M545 / I / 5
- Date Range
- 1980
- 1981
- 1999
- Physical Description
- 0.2 cm of textual records (3 pages ; 21 x 27.5 cm or smaller)
- Scope & Content
- File consists of a receipt from Elkana Stables attached to handwritten notes, pertaining to expenses and the organization of a 1981 Trail Riders sleigh ride event; and 1 handwritten page of ride lists with a note at the top re: Calgary Stampede event dates for 1999.
- Notes
- Sleigh ride items are from accn. 5939, Calgary Stampede item is from accn. 8235
- Subject Access
- Horses
- Stables
- Events
- Calgary Stampede
- Winter sports
- Winter
- Geographic Access
- Canada
- Alberta
- Calgary
- Bragg Creek
- Language
- English
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
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- Scope & Content
- File consists of 4 printed poems pertaining to the Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies. Includes poem by Sue Thomson, two copies of "Ode to Trail Riding" by Robert K. Raynor, and an unattributed poem about a trail ride near Assiniboine in 1992.
- Date Range
- [ca. 1980 - ca. 1985]
- 1981
- 1992
- Reference Code
- M545 / I / 7
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Textual record
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Fonds Number
- M545 / V635
- Series
- M545 / I : Events and Activities
- Sous-Fonds
- M545
- Accession Number
- 8235
- Reference Code
- M545 / I / 7
- GMD
- Textual record
- Responsibility
- Some items produced by Sue Thomson and Robert K. Raynor
- Date Range
- [ca. 1980 - ca. 1985]
- 1981
- 1992
- Physical Description
- 0.25 cm of textual records (9 pages ; 21.5 x 28 cm)
- Scope & Content
- File consists of 4 printed poems pertaining to the Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies. Includes poem by Sue Thomson, two copies of "Ode to Trail Riding" by Robert K. Raynor, and an unattributed poem about a trail ride near Assiniboine in 1992.
- Name Access
- Thomson, Sue
- Raynor, Robert K.
- Subject Access
- Poetry
- Geographic Access
- Canada
- Alberta
- Assiniboine
- Access Restrictions
- Restrictions may apply
- Reproduction Restrictions
- Restrictions may apply
- Language
- English
- Category
- Sports, recreation and leisure
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
- Processed
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Ride documents by year, 1961 - 1984
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- Scope & Content
- File consists of ca. 300 assorted documents pertaining to trail rides organized by the Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies, organized by year between 1961 and 1984. Includes organizational notes, participant lists, small pamphlets, and other documents from individual trail rides.
- Date Range
- 1961 - 1984
- Reference Code
- M545 / I / 8 to 31
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Textual record
- Organization record
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Fonds Number
- M545 / V635
- Series
- M545 / I : Events and Activities
- Sous-Fonds
- M545
- Accession Number
- 5939
- Reference Code
- M545 / I / 8 to 31
- Date Range
- 1961 - 1984
- Physical Description
- 8 cm of textual records (ca. 550 pages ; 21 x 35.5 cm or smaller)
- Scope & Content
- File consists of ca. 300 assorted documents pertaining to trail rides organized by the Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies, organized by year between 1961 and 1984. Includes organizational notes, participant lists, small pamphlets, and other documents from individual trail rides.
- Notes
- Folders are organized chronologically, by date [one file folder per year] and by individual ride number within each year. See "Content Details" for list of folders and corresponding years
- Subject Access
- Advertising
- Businesses
- Trails
- Packing
- Organizations
- Administration
- Geographic Access
- Canada
- Alberta
- Banff
- Calgary
- Access Restrictions
- Restrictions may apply
- Reproduction Restrictions
- Restrictions may apply
- Language
- English
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Content Details
- File numbers and corresponding years:
- M545/I/8 : 1961
- M545/I/9 : 1962
- M545/I/10 : 1963
- M545/I/11 : 1964
- M545/I/12 : 1965
- M545/I/13 : 1966
- M545/I/14 : 1967
- M545/I/15 : 1968
- M545/I/16 : 1969
- M545/I/17 : 1970
- M545/I/18 : 1971
- M545/I/19 : 1972
- M545/I/20 : 1973
- M545/I/21 : 1974
- M545/I/22 : 1975
- M545/I/23 : 1976
- M545/I/24 : 1977
- M545/I/25 : 1978
- M545/I/26 : 1979
- M545/I/27 : 1980
- M545/I/28 : 1981
- M545/I/29 : 1982
- M545/I/30 : 1983
- M545/I/31 : 1984
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Riders lists 1958 to 1983
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- Scope & Content
- File consists of printed participant/riders lists for numerous trail rides led by the Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies between 1958 and 1982. Includes small pamphlet-shaped lists, standard printed pages and thin tissue pages.
- Date Range
- 1958-1976
- 1978
- 1980-1983
- Reference Code
- M545 / II / 1 to 3
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Textual record
- Organization record
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Fonds Number
- M545 / V635
- Series
- M545 / II : Members, Staff, Personal Content
- Sous-Fonds
- M545
- Accession Number
- 5939
- Reference Code
- M545 / II / 1 to 3
- Date Range
- 1958-1976
- 1978
- 1980-1983
- Physical Description
- 5 cm of textual records
- Scope & Content
- File consists of printed participant/riders lists for numerous trail rides led by the Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies between 1958 and 1982. Includes small pamphlet-shaped lists, standard printed pages and thin tissue pages.
- Notes
- File contains some duplicates
- Subject Access
- Administration
- Organizations
- Membership
- Trails
- Geographic Access
- Canada
- Alberta
- Banff National Park
- Calgary
- Access Restrictions
- Restrictions may apply
- Reproduction Restrictions
- Restrictions may apply
- Language
- English
- Category
- Sports, recreation and leisure
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
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Musician documents
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- Scope & Content
- File consists of various handwritten and typed documents pertaining to musicians and musical entertainment for trail rides hosted by Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies. Includes correspondence, schedules, contact information for musicians, and musician reports from several trail rides.
- Date Range
- 1978
- 1982
- 1983
- 1984
- 1995 - 1999
- Reference Code
- M545 / II / 11
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Textual record
- Organization record
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Fonds Number
- M545 / V635
- Series
- M545 / II : Members, Staff, Personal Content
- Sous-Fonds
- M545
- Accession Number
- 5939
- 8235
- Reference Code
- M545 / II / 11
- Date Range
- 1978
- 1982
- 1983
- 1984
- 1995 - 1999
- Physical Description
- 1 cm of textual records
- Scope & Content
- File consists of various handwritten and typed documents pertaining to musicians and musical entertainment for trail rides hosted by Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies. Includes correspondence, schedules, contact information for musicians, and musician reports from several trail rides.
- Geographic Access
- Canada
- Alberta
- Calgary
- Access Restrictions
- Restrictions may apply due to personal content
- Reproduction Restrictions
- Restrictions may apply due to personal content
- Language
- English
- Category
- Sports, recreation and leisure
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
- Processed
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