Papers contain professional, business and financial papers in alphabetically arranged files constructed by Andy and Kay Russell. Alberta Government (M153/197) Alberta Wilderness Assoc. / Elbow-Sheep Wilderness publication (M153/198) Argali expedition [re. possible expedition to Mongolia to film Arg…
Papers consist of professional, business, financial and personal papers in alphabetically arranged files. Files pertain to writing, conservation, publication and Andy Russell and Sons Productions Ltd. Accountant (M153/233) American Express [empty] Bank [empty] R. T. Bichall (M153/234) Book informa…
Papers consist of professional, business, financial and personal papers in alphabetically arranged files. Files pertain to writing, conservation, publication and Andy Russell and Sons Productions Ltd.
Accountant (M153/233)
American Express [empty]
Bank [empty]
R. T. Bichall (M153/234)
Book information (M153/235)
Canadian Wildlife - pertains to Russell's involvement with the Canadian Wildlife Federation as a Director and controversy surrounding acid rain campaign, 1982. Include minutes, reports and financial records of CWF and Russell correspondence with John Fraser and Farley Mowat. (M153/236-239)
Chargex [receipts] [discarded]
Environment - pertains to environmental issues, particularly in Alberta and western Canada, including water resource development; forestry, oil and gas and mining industries; parks, protected areas and proposals for such, including Kananaskis and South Moresby regions; and environmental pollution. Includes correspondence with, and circulated material from, politicians, governments and organizations. (M153/240-244)
Esso (M153/245)
Fishing (M153/246)
Hearing [re Energy Resources Conservation Board hearings re Moose Mountain Pipeline] (M153/247)
Personal, miscel - correspondence with family, friends, politicians, business contacts, officials and fans, pertaining to books, projects, activities and relationships. (M153/255-261)
Pictures (M153/262)
Publishers [subfiles Agent, Publishers, Extension Library and Lethbridge Community College - latter empty - includes correspondence with Macmillan of Canada, Kellock and Associates, Lyons, Hurtig, Knopf, Coles and others] (M153/263-266)
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Papers contain professional, business, financial and personal papers in alphabetically arranged files. Files pertain to writing, conservation, publication and Andy Russell and Sons Productions Ltd. Accountant (M153/267) Brazil (M153/268) Bookings, speaking (M153/269) Catalog [mainly outdoor wear c…
Papers contain professional, business, financial and personal papers in alphabetically arranged files. Files pertain to writing, conservation, publication and Andy Russell and Sons Productions Ltd.
Christmas cards - contains card from Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau (M153/270)
China (M153/271)
Clippings (M153/272)
Conservation - consists fo correspondence, articles, invitations, conference material, speeches, mailings, etc. re Khutzeymateen grizzly bears, Waterton- Glacier coalition, Oldman River, South Moresby area, Pincher Creek area, other. (M153/273)
Death of a River - pertains mainly to Oldman River, water resources, Death of Three Rivers Project; also contains correspondence and reports pertaining to other issues. (M153/274)
Explorers Club (M153/275)
W. D. Farr (M153/276)
Fishing (M153/277)
FOR [Friends of the Oldman River] (M153/278-279)
General - consists mainly of incoming letters from friends, politicians, publishers and business contacts, clients, officials, fans and family pertaining to books, projects, activities, etc. (M153/280-283)
Income tax (M153/284)
Investments (M153/285)
Money letter [newsletter, the Moneyletter] [discarded]
Magazine story [two typescripts "Time to buy a muzzle loader" and "The chuckwagon racers"] (file 286)
Maps [annotated map of Nakina River area with note from S__ Robinson? - remainder of file was discarded] (M153/287 os F)
Manuscripts - consists of typescript portions of books and articles, including Life of a River, Writing outdoor books, Hunting the Bighorn, The bargain trap, Bears, Protection of our natural heritage. (M153/288)
Order of Canada (M153/289)
Publishing file - consists mainly of personal and business letters, also agreements and reviews, pertaining to professional life, friends, writing career, publishing; also some letters re issues such as wildlife management and acid rain. Publishers include Kellock, Knopf, Macmillan, Key Porter Books, McClelland and Stewart, Nick Lyons, Douglas Gibson Books. (M153/290- 293)
Ranchman's Club (M153/294)
Reports, mining (M153/295)
Taxes (M153/296)
University of Calgary (M153/297)
Virtue and Company (M153/298)
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Annotated map of Nakina River. -- 1984-1989. -- 1 item of textual records. -- With note from S. Robinson. -- Title based on item. Held in oversize "F"
Records consist of certificates and related items regarding degrees and honors awarded to Andy Russell. Includes "Ten Year Old Monarch" International Association of Lions Clubs, ca.1970; Outstanding Achievement, Canadian Parks / Recreation Association, 1971; Julian T. Crandall Conservation Trophy,…
25 textual records : includes photographs, published items, 4 oversize items (B).
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Records consist of certificates and related items regarding degrees and honors awarded to Andy Russell. Includes "Ten Year Old Monarch" International Association of Lions Clubs, ca.1970; Outstanding Achievement, Canadian Parks / Recreation Association, 1971; Julian T. Crandall Conservation Trophy, Travel Industry Association of Canada, 1976; Alberta Achievement Award, 1977; Doctor of Laws, University of Calgary (accompanied by programme and photographs), 1977; Doctor of Laws, University of Lethbridge (accompanied by photograph), 1977; Order of Canada investiture programme and photographs, 1977; Winchester Canada Outdoorsman of the Year, (accompanied by press release and photographs, 1979, (oversize); also includes 2 awards for speaking engagements.
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Achievement award. -- 1977. -- 1 item of textual records. -- Award for Environmental Conservation and Literature, presented by the Government of Alberta, Oct.29, 1977. -- Title based on item. Sportsman's Club of America [membership certificate]. -- n.d. -- 1 item of textual records. Citation for outstanding achievement. -- 1971. -- 1 item of textual records. -- For exceptional contribution to Parks/Recreation Canada. -- Presented Aug. 19, 1971. Held in Oversize "B"
Records consist of membership certificates re Lions Club, Explorers Club, Southern Alberta Radio Club (honorary), Sportsman's Club of America and membership cards for conservation, writers and other organizations, and three versions of Andy Russell's business cards.
Records consist of membership certificates re Lions Club, Explorers Club, Southern Alberta Radio Club (honorary), Sportsman's Club of America and membership cards for conservation, writers and other organizations, and three versions of Andy Russell's business cards.
Photographs include prints by Bert Riggall and Andy Russell pertaining to guiding, camps, staff and trail activities; wildlife and scenery; trips, parties and clients such as: Bennett, Blaine, Crosby, Farr, Hammer, Walter Lonker, Moore, and Schueren; personal and miscellaneous items. Also includes …
Photographs include prints by Bert Riggall and Andy Russell pertaining to guiding, camps, staff and trail activities; wildlife and scenery; trips, parties and clients such as: Bennett, Blaine, Crosby, Farr, Hammer, Walter Lonker, Moore, and Schueren; personal and miscellaneous items. Also includes a note by Valerie Haig- Brown
Photographs pertain to pack trips, hunting, Bert Riggall, clients, wildlife and mountain scenes. Also includes Russell family shots, skiing and Prince of Wales Hotel at Waterton. Some photos by Russell children.
Photographs pertain to pack trips, hunting, Bert Riggall, clients, wildlife and mountain scenes. Also includes Russell family shots, skiing and Prince of Wales Hotel at Waterton. Some photos by Russell children.