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Oil industry material

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions56142
Part Of
Ron Duke fonds
Scope & Content
Sub-series pertains to 270 black & white negatives of oil company operations in northern Alberta and northern Canada, portraits of employees at work, oil wells, planes, and camps - includes multiple negatives per envelope. [1B] - Beaumont [2B] - Tying Canoe on plane, McMurry [McMurray] [3B] - Ta…
Date Range
[ca. 1950]
Reference Code
V180 / I / C / NA - 1B to 68
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Film
Negative
Part Of
Ron Duke fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M16 / V180
Series
I. Early material
Sous-Fonds
V180
Accession Number
5772
Reference Code
V180 / I / C / NA - 1B to 68
GMD
Film
Negative
Date Range
[ca. 1950]
Physical Description
270 photographs : b&w nitrate negatives ; 10 x 12.5 cm or smaller
Scope & Content
Sub-series pertains to 270 black & white negatives of oil company operations in northern Alberta and northern Canada, portraits of employees at work, oil wells, planes, and camps - includes multiple negatives per envelope. [1B] - Beaumont [2B] - Tying Canoe on plane, McMurry [McMurray] [3B] - Tank farm, Redwater [4B] - Nite Shot Derrick, Lac La Bische, Parksford [5B] - Tank farm, Redwater [6B] - Mustang Near Boyle [7B] - Derrick, Lac La Bisch, Parkland [8B] - Lac La Bisch, Aerial Shot [9B] - Aerial Shot, Derrick – Lac La Bische, Parkford [10B] - Aerial Shot, Redwater [11B] - Rapids at Athabaska [12B] - Loading Plane at Athabaska Landing [13B] - Plane at Barge at Beaumont [14B] - Plane at Athabaska [15B] - [-17B] Survey Party, unloading from plane [18B] - Rapids – Clearwater near McMurry [McMurray] [19B] - Survey Party, unloading from plane [21B] - Fishing shot, Commonwealth [22B] - Aerial Shot, Red Water Field [23B] - Barge [35B] - Plane at dock at McMurry [McMurray] [36B] - Blackie Jackson [37B] - Bent Derrick Jack at Dawson Creek [38B] - Zero Post at Dawon Creek with Street [B-39] - Zero Post at Dawson Creek, Lower Angle [B-40] - Refueling at Dawson Creek [B-41] - Oil from Well into Sump[?] at Redwater, Back lighting [B-42] - Miss McCormick [B-50] - [Tanks] [B-51] - [- B-71][Personnel] [B-74] - [- B-79][Personnel] [B-80] - [- B-87][Personnel] [B-100] - Premier Johnston [B-101] - [- B-105][Personnel?] 35 - Personnel Shot, Oil Co. 36 - P.J. 37 - Personnel 38 - Mr. Ma 39 - [Landscape] 40 - [Personnel inspecting equipment] 41 - [Construction site?] 42 - [Pipes] 43 - [Personnel] 44 - Maloney Crawford, Maloney, March 10 1950, Edmonton 45 - Maloney Crawford, Edmonton, March 23 ‘50 46 - Excelsior No. 2 fire March 23, ‘50 47 - Excelsior fire 48 - Pac. Pete Power wagon at Red Water, March ‘50 49 - Imp. Bat. 129 & 11, Maloney Crawford, April 20 ‘50 50 - [Oil industry operations – fire] 51 - [Oil industry personnel] 52 - [Oil industry personnel] 53 - [Unloading plane] 54 - [Forest camp] 55 - [Plane at dock] 56 - [Forest camp from lake] 57 - [Plane landing on lake] 58 - [Oil industry personnel] 59 - [Aerial views] 60 - [Aerial views] 61 - [Oil industry operations] 62 - [Oil industry personnel] 63 - [Oil industry aerial view] 64 - [Men at oil industry site] 65 - [Oil industry site – fire] 66 - [Oil industry personnel] 67 - [Oil tower] 68 - [Oil industry operations]
Subject Access
Airplanes
Automobiles
Buildings
Camps
Industry
Oil
Oil and gas
Portrait
Geographic Access
Alberta
Canada
Language
English
Title Source
Title based on sub-series
Processing Status
Processed
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Part Of
Nicholas Morant fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 61 negative photographs (b&w and colour) and 30 colour transparencies, various sizes. Content pertains to Canadian Pacific Oil and Gas Company (CPOG), specifically geologists, coal exploration, and trains. Alberta locations include Rosalind, Forestburg and Coleman. British Columbia…
Date Range
[ca. 1960 - ca. 1970]
1967
Reference Code
V500 / I / A7 / 38
Description Level
4.2 / Sub-sub-sub series
GMD
Photograph
Negative
Transparency
Part Of
Nicholas Morant fonds
Description Level
4.2 / Sub-sub-sub series
Fonds Number
M300 / S20 / V500
Sous-Fonds
V500
Sub-Series
V500 / I / A : Photography : Negatives and Transparencies
Accession Number
7438
Reference Code
V500 / I / A7 / 38
GMD
Photograph
Negative
Transparency
Responsibility
Produced by Nicholas Morant
Date Range
[ca. 1960 - ca. 1970]
1967
Physical Description
91 Photographs: negatives and transparencies; b&w, colour
Scope & Content
File consists of 61 negative photographs (b&w and colour) and 30 colour transparencies, various sizes. Content pertains to Canadian Pacific Oil and Gas Company (CPOG), specifically geologists, coal exploration, and trains. Alberta locations include Rosalind, Forestburg and Coleman. British Columbia locations include Michel, Elk River Valley, Fort Steele area and Port Moody. Some images dated 1967.
Notes
Contains duplicates. Negatives and transparencies are stored in separate file boxes.
Subject Access
Oil Exploration
Canadian Pacific
Oil
Coal and coal mines
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
British Columbia
Reproduction Restrictions
Reference use only; no reproduction
Language
English
Creator
Nicholas Morant
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Oil and Gas Prospects of the Prairie Provinces

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55629
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of one volume by O. Bryant, titled "Oil and Gas Prospects of the Prairie Provinces". Includes handwritten notes, typed notes with corrections and edits, and one attached hand-drawn and coloured diagram. Volume consists of data collected by the author pertaining to existing oil and gas…
Date Range
1920
Reference Code
LUX / II / C6 / 10
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
LUX
Series
LUX / II / C : Personal
Sous-Fonds
LUX / II : ELeanor Luxton sous-fonds
Sub-Series
LUX / II / C6 : Southern Alberta research project
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / II / C6 / 10
GMD
Textual record
Responsibility
Written by O. Bryant
Date Range
1920
Physical Description
1 cm of textual records (1 volume ; 21.5 x 28 cm)
Scope & Content
File consists of one volume by O. Bryant, titled "Oil and Gas Prospects of the Prairie Provinces". Includes handwritten notes, typed notes with corrections and edits, and one attached hand-drawn and coloured diagram. Volume consists of data collected by the author pertaining to existing oil and gas wells and potential areas for future oil extraction in various regions of Alberta and Saskatchewan.
Material Details
Orange hard covers, brown binding
Title of volume handwritten on front in black ink, and on first page in pencil
Subject Access
Oil
Oil Exploration
Industry
Natural resources
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Language
English
Category
Commerce and industry
Natural resources
Title Source
Original title used
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Sinclair Oil Claresholme Rig Discovery Well. -- 1956, October

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions1193
Part Of
Bruno Engler fonds
Reference Code
V190 / I.C.iv. - 2
Description Level
5 / File
Part Of
Bruno Engler fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Series
I.C. Old file: Commercial properties and developments
Reference Code
V190 / I.C.iv. - 2
Physical Description
ca.8 negatives : 9.5 x 12 cm. or smaller
Subject Access
Oil
Access Restrictions
Access by appointment only
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Oil Drilling. -- 1953

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions1357
Part Of
Bruno Engler fonds
Reference Code
V190 / II.A.xv. - 1
Description Level
5 / File
Part Of
Bruno Engler fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Series
II.A. Main file: Alphabetical files
Reference Code
V190 / II.A.xv. - 1
Physical Description
ca.21 negatives : 9.5 x 12 cm.
Subject Access
Oil
Access Restrictions
Access by appointment only
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Ma-Me-O Oilwell Fire. -- 1954, October

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions1358
Part Of
Bruno Engler fonds
Reference Code
V190 / II.A.xv. - 2
Description Level
5 / File
Part Of
Bruno Engler fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Series
II.A. Main file: Alphabetical files
Reference Code
V190 / II.A.xv. - 2
Physical Description
ca.16 negatives : 9.5 x 12 cm.
Subject Access
Oil
Access Restrictions
Access by appointment only
Less detail
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Edmonton B.A. Oil Refineries. -- 1954, October

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions1359
Part Of
Bruno Engler fonds
Reference Code
V190 / II.A.xv. - 3
Description Level
5 / File
Part Of
Bruno Engler fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Series
II.A. Main file: Alphabetical files
Reference Code
V190 / II.A.xv. - 3
Physical Description
ca.5 negatives : 9.5 x 12 c,.
Subject Access
Oil
Access Restrictions
Access by appointment only
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Riggall Family Travel / Employment and Activities

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions23639
Part Of
Bert Riggall fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 35 b&w and colour, some captioned. This file pertains to various panoramic views of the harbours of Victoria and Vancouver British Columbia, and various views taken on other Riggall trips. These views include the Banff Springs hotel, Glacier Park (Montana), Frank Slide, two colur p…
Date Range
1910 to 1947
Reference Code
V26 / VII / A3 / PA - 526 to V26 / VII / A4 / PA - 17
Description Level
5 / File
Part Of
Bert Riggall fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Series
VII. Familial and Personal Series: Bert and Dora Riggall Family / Activities and Employment
Reference Code
V26 / VII / A3 / PA - 526 to V26 / VII / A4 / PA - 17
Date Range
1910 to 1947
Physical Description
Photographs: 35 prints, b&w, colour
Scope & Content
File consists of 35 b&w and colour, some captioned. This file pertains to various panoramic views of the harbours of Victoria and Vancouver British Columbia, and various views taken on other Riggall trips. These views include the Banff Springs hotel, Glacier Park (Montana), Frank Slide, two colur prints of Beazer, Alberta. This file also pertains to important historic firsts in the Waterton area and Riggall's early employment and activities in Waterton. The prints document Riggall's homemade boats (first commercial boats on Waterton Lakes), tourist taking stage coach to Riggall's ranch, fishing, and Gloyne's Oil camp (first oil well site in southern B.C).
Subject Access
Travel, Oil Exploration, Boat building
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Content Details
V26 / VII / A3 / PA - 526 to 543 Pertain to Riggall's travels
V26 / VII / A3 / PA - 527 A O.S to 528 A O.S (12 1/4 in x 10 1/4 in) Pertain to collected travel photogrpahs (oversize)
V26 / VII / A4 / PA - 1 to 17 Pertain to Early Employment and Activities
Processing Status
Processed
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Employment and Activities

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions23640
Part Of
Bert Riggall fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 28 b&w, some captioned, some mounted. This file pertains to important historic firsts in the Waterton area and Riggall's early employment and activities. The prints document various views of Gloyne's Oil camp (first oil well site in southern B.C) and Riggall constructing homemade b…
Date Range
1907 to 1910
Reference Code
V26 / VII / A4 / PA - 18 to 45
Description Level
5 / File
Part Of
Bert Riggall fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Series
VII. Familial and Personal Series: Activities and Employment
Reference Code
V26 / VII / A4 / PA - 18 to 45
Date Range
1907 to 1910
Physical Description
Photographs: 28 prints, b&w
Scope & Content
File consists of 28 b&w, some captioned, some mounted. This file pertains to important historic firsts in the Waterton area and Riggall's early employment and activities. The prints document various views of Gloyne's Oil camp (first oil well site in southern B.C) and Riggall constructing homemade boats (first commercial boats on Waterton Lakes) with friend and future business partner J.C. Watmough.
Subject Access
Boat building, employment, Oil exploration
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Content Details
PA - 18 to 35 Pertain to Gloyne's Oil Camp
PA - 36 to 45 Pertain to boat building at Waterton
Riggall's Grandson John Russell provided an idendification on a photograph as follows:
PA - 32 According to F.H.R's short autobiography of his early years in Canada, this camp was closed down at the time of the photo.
Processing Status
Processed
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Industry and Transportation

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions56334
Part Of
Douglas Leighton fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of photographs of scenic views of industry in Alberta and British Columbia, photographs include agriculture, oil, and transportation.
Date Range
1981 - 1983
1985 - 1987
1988 - 1990
1993 - 1995
Reference Code
V222 / IV / D / 1 - 2 / NS
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Transparency
Part Of
Douglas Leighton fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M133
V222
Series
V222 / IV : Scenic Views
Sous-Fonds
V222
Sub-Series
V222 / IV / D: Industry and Transportation
Accession Number
2020.24
Reference Code
V222 / IV / D / 1 - 2 / NS
GMD
Photograph
Transparency
Date Range
1981 - 1983
1985 - 1987
1988 - 1990
1993 - 1995
Physical Description
194 photographs : col. slides ; 35 mm
Scope & Content
File consists of photographs of scenic views of industry in Alberta and British Columbia, photographs include agriculture, oil, and transportation.
Name Access
Leighton, Douglas
Subject Access
Industry
Oil
Agriculture
Trains
Trans-Canada Highway
Transportation
Travel
Geographic Access
Grandforks, BC
Kimberely, BC
Trail, BC
Golden, BC
Yoho National Park
Nelson, BC
Banff National Park
Calgary, AB
Grande Praire, AB
Cochrane, AB
Red Deer, AB
Language
English
Creator
Douglas Leighton
Category
Sports, recreation and leisure
Tourism
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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