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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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Canadian Broadcasting Corporation sound recording. -- [ca.1970].
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- Part Of
- Andy Russell fonds
- Scope & Content
- Sound recording in four part of Andy Russell discussing "mountain sheep, hornets, bear bluff, flie[?] shoot".
- Reference Code
- S43 / 1
- Description Level
- 6 / Item
- Part Of
- Andy Russell fonds
- Description Level
- 6 / Item
- Series
- VI. Other activities
- Accession Number
- 5777
- Reference Code
- S43 / 1
- Physical Description
- 1 sound recording : audio tape reel.
- Scope & Content
- Sound recording in four part of Andy Russell discussing "mountain sheep, hornets, bear bluff, flie[?] shoot".
- Finding Aid
- audio cassette copy is available
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- Title Source
- Title based on item.
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The Need to Know / Alex Mair, Andy Russell, Mel Hurtig. -- [ca.1975].
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- Part Of
- Andy Russell fonds
- Scope & Content
- Athabasca University program in which Andy Russell and other participants are asked views on education and life experience.
- Reference Code
- S43 / 2
- Description Level
- 6 / Item
- Part Of
- Andy Russell fonds
- Description Level
- 6 / Item
- Series
- VI. Other activities
- Accession Number
- 5777
- Reference Code
- S43 / 2
- Physical Description
- 1 sound recording : audio cassette tape.
- Scope & Content
- Athabasca University program in which Andy Russell and other participants are asked views on education and life experience.
- Finding Aid
- Access by advance appointment only
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Interview with Andy Russell. -- 1985.
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- Part Of
- Andy Russell fonds
- Scope & Content
- Recordings by John Russell are of an interview with Andy Russell concerning the history of the Twin Butte Hall. Interview conducted by George Huddlestun and Larry Frith, both of Twin ButTe, while preparing for book Reflections of a Community. Made at John Russell's home on Russell ranch near Wate…
- Reference Code
- S43 / 3 - 5
- Description Level
- 6 / Item
- Part Of
- Andy Russell fonds
- Description Level
- 6 / Item
- Series
- VI. Other activities
- Accession Number
- 5777
- Reference Code
- S43 / 3 - 5
- Physical Description
- 3 sound recordings : audio cassette tapes.
- Scope & Content
- Recordings by John Russell are of an interview with Andy Russell concerning the history of the Twin Butte Hall. Interview conducted by George Huddlestun and Larry Frith, both of Twin ButTe, while preparing for book Reflections of a Community. Made at John Russell's home on Russell ranch near Waterton.
- Finding Aid
- Detailed description is available, summarized by Alex Hucaluk.
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- Title Source
- Title based on items.
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Grizzly Country / by Dick Russell, Charlie Russell, Andy Russell, Evan J. Anton Productions Ltd. -- [ca.1969].
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- Part Of
- Andy Russell fonds
- Scope & Content
- Item is motion picture on grizzly bears and range intended for presentation with live commentary by Andy Russell. Includes timing strips for reel I and II.
- Reference Code
- V555 / NF - 1
- Description Level
- 6 / Item
- Part Of
- Andy Russell fonds
- Description Level
- 6 / Item
- Series
- IV.B. Photography and cinematography
- Accession Number
- 5964
- Reference Code
- V555 / NF - 1
- Physical Description
- 1 motion picture (2 reels) : 16mm, silent.
- Scope & Content
- Item is motion picture on grizzly bears and range intended for presentation with live commentary by Andy Russell. Includes timing strips for reel I and II.
- Notes
- Internegative produced by Capital Film Labs, 1993.
- Access Restrictions
- Access to original and internegative restricted. Copyright resides with the film-makers and producer; no use without copyright holders' permission.
- Finding Aid
- Video recording copy of print is available (produced by Studio Post and Transfer, 1998).
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Motion picture. -- [1953?].
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- Part Of
- Andy Russell fonds
- Scope & Content
- Item pertains to fishing and birds.
- Reference Code
- V555 / NF 10
- Description Level
- 6 / Item
- Part Of
- Andy Russell fonds
- Description Level
- 6 / Item
- Series
- IV.B. Photography and cinematography
- Accession Number
- 5777
- Reference Code
- V555 / NF 10
- Physical Description
- 1 motion picture : 16mm, 50'.
- Scope & Content
- Item pertains to fishing and birds.
- Access Restrictions
- Not available for reference use in current form. Copyright resides with film-maker; no use without copyright holders' permission.
- Finding Aid
- Access by advance appointment only
- Title Source
- Title based on accession record.
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Motion picture. -- [1955?].
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- Part Of
- Andy Russell fonds
- Scope & Content
- Item pertains to mule deer in winter being hand-fed, probably Waterton Park townsite.
- Reference Code
- V555 / NF 11
- Description Level
- 6 / Item
- Part Of
- Andy Russell fonds
- Description Level
- 6 / Item
- Series
- IV.B. Photography and cinematography
- Accession Number
- 5777
- Reference Code
- V555 / NF 11
- Physical Description
- 1 motion picture : 16mm, 50'.
- Scope & Content
- Item pertains to mule deer in winter being hand-fed, probably Waterton Park townsite.
- Access Restrictions
- Not available for reference use in current form. Copyright resides with film-maker; no use without copyright holders' permission.
- Finding Aid
- Access by advance appointment only
- Title Source
- Title based on accession record.
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Motion picture. -- [1955?].
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- Part Of
- Andy Russell fonds
- Scope & Content
- Item pertains to elk, colour, probably Waterton.
- Reference Code
- V555 / NF 12
- Description Level
- 6 / Item
- Part Of
- Andy Russell fonds
- Description Level
- 6 / Item
- Series
- IV.B. Photography and cinematography
- Accession Number
- 5777
- Reference Code
- V555 / NF 12
- Physical Description
- 1 motion picture : 16mm, 100'.
- Scope & Content
- Item pertains to elk, colour, probably Waterton.
- Access Restrictions
- Not available for reference use in current form. Copyright resides with film-maker; no use without copyright holders' permission.
- Finding Aid
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- Title Source
- Title based on accession record.
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Andy Russell wildlife / fishing. -- [1956].
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- Part Of
- Andy Russell fonds
- Scope & Content
- Mainly, or all, motion picture out-takes pertaining to fishing pack trip, wildlife and flora. Trip involved Andy Russell, his sons and Baalim family of Waterton, and travelled from Twin Lakes, Lone Lake, Lineham on route pioneered by Andy Russell. Includes horse travel, fly fishing, meal times, w…
- Reference Code
- V555 / NF 13
- Description Level
- 6 / Item
- Part Of
- Andy Russell fonds
- Description Level
- 6 / Item
- Series
- IV.B. Photography and cinematography
- Accession Number
- 6547
- Reference Code
- V555 / NF 13
- Physical Description
- 1 motion picture : 16mm, silent, colour, ca.1100 ft.
- Scope & Content
- Mainly, or all, motion picture out-takes pertaining to fishing pack trip, wildlife and flora. Trip involved Andy Russell, his sons and Baalim family of Waterton, and travelled from Twin Lakes, Lone Lake, Lineham on route pioneered by Andy Russell. Includes horse travel, fly fishing, meal times, wildlife, Waterton area. (6547/39)
- Access Restrictions
- Not available for reference use in current form. Copyright resides with film-maker; no use without copyright holders' permission.
- Finding Aid
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Motion picture. -- [1957?].
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- Part Of
- Andy Russell fonds
- Scope & Content
- Item pertains to Calgary Stampede Parade and young moose.
- Reference Code
- V555 / NF 14
- Description Level
- 6 / Item
- Part Of
- Andy Russell fonds
- Description Level
- 6 / Item
- Series
- IV.B. Photography and cinematography
- Accession Number
- 5777
- Reference Code
- V555 / NF 14
- Physical Description
- 1 motion picture : 16mm, 100'.
- Scope & Content
- Item pertains to Calgary Stampede Parade and young moose.
- Access Restrictions
- Not available for reference use in current form. Copyright resides with film-maker; no use without copyright holders' permission.
- Finding Aid
- Access by advance appointment only
- Title Source
- Title based on accession record.
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