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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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Assorted Administrative Documents and Pamphlets
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- Scope & Content
- File consists of administrative notes, documents, booklets/pamphlets and newspaper excerpts. Pertains to typed supplemental information about history of Guides, handwritten notes from 'Thinking Day' event, handicrafts award certificate (1953), Guides Policy Book, 2-page newspaper feature on the Gui…
- Date Range
- 1953
- 1960
- [ca. 1965 - ca. 1970]
- 1972
- [ca. 1980]
- Reference Code
- M118 / I / A / 1
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Textual record
- Organization record
- Private record
- Published record
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Fonds Number
- M118 / V64
- Sous-Fonds
- M118
- Sub-Series
- M118 / I / A : Administrative
- Accession Number
- 7435
- Reference Code
- M118 / I / A / 1
- Responsibility
- Girl Guides of Canada
- Date Range
- 1953
- 1960
- [ca. 1965 - ca. 1970]
- 1972
- [ca. 1980]
- Physical Description
- Typed and handwritten notes (6 pages), certificate, newspaper excerpt (2 pages), magazine, 2 booklets, small pamphlet
- Scope & Content
- File consists of administrative notes, documents, booklets/pamphlets and newspaper excerpts. Pertains to typed supplemental information about history of Guides, handwritten notes from 'Thinking Day' event, handicrafts award certificate (1953), Guides Policy Book, 2-page newspaper feature on the Guides, one 1972 issue of 'Canadian Guider', booklet on Brownie Fundamentals, informational booklet for prospective guides.
- Storage Range
- In file box M118 / I / A / 1 to M118 / I / B / 2
- Subject Access
- Girl Guides of Canada
- Girl Guides
- Rules
- Regulations
- Geographic Access
- Canada
- Alberta
- Access Restrictions
- Items in this file are not to be accessed or distributed without the explicit permission of their identified copyright owners.
- Reproduction Restrictions
- Items in this file are not to be reproduced without the explicit permission of their identified copyright owners.
- Language
- English
- Conservation
- Items must be stored in appropriate conditions to prevent future damage.
- Creator
- Girl Guides of Canada
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
- Processed
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Scrapbook, Log Book, Song Lyric Pages - 2 of 2
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- Scope & Content
- File consists of handwritten song lyrics and other notes, notebook with attached clippings and annotated clipping and log book. Content pertains to songs taught/performed by Brownies and Girl Guides, games and activities for Guide programs, community events (including article on fundraising initiat…
- Date Range
- 1947
- [ca. 1960 - ca. 1970]
- [ca. 1970 - ca. 1980]
- Reference Code
- M118 / I / B / 1 / 2
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Textual record
- Organization record
- Scrapbook
1 image
1 Electronic Resource
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Fonds Number
- M118 / V64
- Sous-Fonds
- M118
- Sub-Series
- M118 / I / B : Programs and Events
- Accession Number
- 7435
- Reference Code
- M118 / I / B / 1 / 2
- Responsibility
- Girl Guides of Canada
- Date Range
- 1947
- [ca. 1960 - ca. 1970]
- [ca. 1970 - ca. 1980]
- Physical Description
- 1 cm of textual records (11 pages ; 22.5 x 28.5 cm)
- History / Biographical
- See fonds level description
- Scope & Content
- File consists of handwritten song lyrics and other notes, notebook with attached clippings and annotated clipping and log book. Content pertains to songs taught/performed by Brownies and Girl Guides, games and activities for Guide programs, community events (including article on fundraising initiatives in 1970's for CNIB), local newspaper articles, information about Girl Guides founder visit, etc.; also a 1947 thank you letter to the local Girl Guides from Jenny Johnson (blue paper, attached inside log book). [2/2]
- Storage Range
- In file box M118 / I / A / 1 to M118 / I / B / 1
- Subject Access
- Girl Guides of Canada
- Girl Guides
- Music
- Games
- Geographic Access
- Alberta
- Canada
- Language
- English
- Conservation
- Items must be stored in appropriate conditions to prevent future damage. Blank pages not scanned
- Creator
- Girl Guides of Canada
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
- Processed
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Scrapbook, Log Book, Song Lyric Pages [#1]
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- Scope & Content
- File consists of handwritten song lyrics and other notes, notebook with attached clippings and annotated clipping and log book. Content pertains to songs taught/performed by Brownies and Girl Guides, games and activities for Guide programs, community events (including article on fundraising initiat…
- Date Range
- 1947
- [ca. 1960 - ca. 1970]
- [ca. 1970 - ca. 1980]
- Reference Code
- M118 / I / B / 1 / 1
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Textual record
- Organization record
- Scrapbook
1 image
1 Electronic Resource
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Fonds Number
- M118 / V64
- Sous-Fonds
- M118
- Sub-Series
- M118 / I / B : Programs and Events
- Accession Number
- 7435
- Reference Code
- M118 / I / B / 1 / 1
- Responsibility
- Girl Guides of Canada
- Date Range
- 1947
- [ca. 1960 - ca. 1970]
- [ca. 1970 - ca. 1980]
- Physical Description
- 1.5 cm of textual records (31 pages ; 23.5 x 28 cm)
- History / Biographical
- See fonds level description
- Scope & Content
- File consists of handwritten song lyrics and other notes, notebook with attached clippings and annotated clipping and log book. Content pertains to songs taught/performed by Brownies and Girl Guides, games and activities for Guide programs, community events (including article on fundraising initiatives in 1970's for CNIB), local newspaper articles, information about Girl Guides founder visit, etc.; also a 1947 thank you letter to the local Girl Guides from Jenny Johnson (blue paper, attached inside log book). [1/2]
- Storage Range
- In file box M118 / I / A / 1 to M118 / I / B / 1
- Subject Access
- Girl Guides of Canada
- Girl Guides
- Music
- Games
- Geographic Access
- Alberta
- Canada
- Access Restrictions
- Restricted information redacted
- Language
- English
- Conservation
- Items must be stored in appropriate conditions to prevent future damage Blank pages not scanned
- Creator
- Girl Guides of Canada
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
- Processed
Electronic Resources
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