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TL 540 D53 C64 3.2 · Series · 1917 to 1968
Part of Clennell 'Punch' Dickins fonds

Miscellaneous cards and documents from 'Punch' Dickins' time in the military.

General
TL 540 D53 C64 2.3 · Series · 194-? To 1991
Part of Clennell 'Punch' Dickins fonds

Miscellaneous cards and papers from 'Punch' Dickins' professional career.

Photographs
TL 540 D53 C64 1.1 · Series · 1915/1916 to 1994
Part of Clennell 'Punch' Dickins fonds

Photographs of 'Punch' Dickins, his family and friends, as well as landscapes and airplanes.

Field Notes
QE 22 B45 A4 2 · Series · 21 June 1899 - 14 July 1899
Part of Robert Bell Collection

Field notes written by Robert Bell recording dates, temperatures, and coordinates. Notes pertain to the areas of Athabasca River and Slave River, Alberta.

Correspondence
QE 22 B45 A4 1 · Series · 1872-1911
Part of Robert Bell Collection

Contains correspondence to Robert Bell from various associates. Letters describe a wide range of events and activities including managing trading posts, personal life, survey work, and specimen study. Most letters were written in locations across Canada and sent to Dr Bell at the Geological Survey headquarters in Montreal, Quebec.

PS 8523 I95 Z46 3 · Series · 1928, 1939, 1943-1959, 1964-1968
Part of Dorothy Livesay archives

Series includes business correspondence between Ryerson Press and Dorothy Livesay. Most letters are from various editors and managers regarding the publishing and publicity of Livesay's works. There are also copies of letters written by Livesay to various people at Ryerson Press. Correspondents include Lorne Pierce, Frank Flemington, Elsinore Haultain, Fred(?) Ellins, Enid Thornton, Earle Toppings, Campbell Hughes, George Truss, Georgeanna Hamilton, and Robin Farr. Correspondence is arranged chronologically.
Series also includes miscellaneous items such as newsclippings, postage receipts, royalty statements, review lists, and advertisements.

PS 8523 I95 Z46 1 · Series · 1919, 1924-1974
Part of Dorothy Livesay archives

This series consists of approximately 1,470 poems, which are represented as typescripts and/or manuscripts. File titles within this series reflect the arrangement of poems, which are grouped together based on the year and time frame in which those poems were written or, in the case of poems with no recorded date, the year and alphabetical span of those poems.
While nearly all of the poems are typescript, most poems in this series are in both typescript (ts) and manuscripts (ms) form. Many poems have multiple typescript copies and some have multiple manuscript copies. It is not clear whether Livesay herself created the typescripts, but many have handwritten notes, edits, or signatures from Livesay. When there is one or more typescript and one or more manuscript of a single poem, the materials are arranged together (ts/ms). Rarely, two different poems are written on one manuscript and therefore not all manuscript poems are arranged with their respective typescript.
This series also consists of clippings and photocopies of published poems (p), which are arranged with the typescript and/or manuscript of the same poem.

6 · Series · 1960 - 2004
Part of David McKnight fonds

David McKnight writes that he began collecting books published by the Coach House Press, a Toronto, Ontario literary small press in 1972. As he further explains: “Coach House emerged as one of the leading venues dedicated to publishing Canada’s nascent literary avant-garde.” In the summer of 1996, McKnight signed a contract with National Archives and Library of Canada to curate and prepare a three-dimensional exhibit for the Coach House Press. The exhibit used papers held by the National Library (literary manuscripts), and some loaned material.

This series includes the files related to planning and setting up the exhibition (New Wave Canada Exhibition) for the National Library and Archives, as well as general archives related to the history of the Coach House Press.

Title based on contents of series.

5 · Series · 1951 - 2010
Part of David McKnight fonds

This is the largest series, documenting the research and reference material related to the history of Canadian little magazines and publications. Included in the files are imprints, guides, dissertations and off-prints of individual magazine and press studies. There are catalogs from book dealers, and information about regional presses, including several files devoted to the literary arts scene in Quebec, as well as other regions of Canada. Material was listed in this series if it appeared to be largely maintained as a reference file, containing information relevant to David McKnight’s research interests.

4 · Series · 1962-2003
Part of David McKnight fonds

The records in this series document correspondence files maintained by both Wynne Francis, and David McKnight, often with writers, scholars, bibliographers, editors, and publishers regarding the history of little magazines and presses. The correspondence is incoming with some outgoing copies, and is arranged in chronological order within each folder.

The first two sub-series consist of Wynne Francis’ files and are organized as her chronological files (1961-1990), and files arranged alphabetically by subject. The third and fourth sub-series are David McKnight’s correspondence files, also organized by his chronological files (1989-2003) and correspondence files arranged alphabetically by subject. Many notable writers and scholars are consulted in these files, including well-known poets, authors and publishers. The series documents the extensive research and connectedness both Francis and McKnight had with the broader Canadian literary community.

Title based on contents of series.

3 · Series · 1944-1995
Part of David McKnight fonds

Series consists of Wynne Francis’ research files referencing Canadian poets and magazine editors during predominantly the 1960’s and 1970’s. The files are maintained in alphabetical order by the name of the individual, and include material such as news clippings, published articles, manuscripts, reviews, bibliographies, posters, and brochures.

Title supplied from file contents.

Francis, Wynne
2 · Series · 1960-2002
Part of David McKnight fonds

The records in this series consist primarily of the research files maintained by Wynne Francis related to her collection of magazine and small press ephemera. The later dates with some of the file contents suggest that David McKnight likely added found material to the files. These files arrived boxed together in the alphabetical order that is maintained in the series, so even if a file seems to represent a later period than that which Wynne Francis was collecting in, the file remains with this series. Researchers interested in a specific title should also consult the file lists found in Series 1, David McKnight’s magazine and small press research files.

The files are in alphabetical order by title of the magazine or small press; there was no distinction made between the two formats in the files that arrived with this series. The file contents include some original, but mostly photocopied magazine copies and excerpts; related articles and news clippings; subscription and ordering information; brochures; catalogues; and some correspondence. The file contents are maintained in chronological order.

Title based on contents of series

Francis, Wynne
FC 3216.3 P63 R64 3 · Series · [188-?] - [193-?]
Part of Roger Pocock archives

Series documents some of the travels of Pocock and consists of photographs, postcards, and negatives. Images are primarily of the Canadian North-West along with portraits of Pocock and others, and photos of Mexico, Canadian Prairies, and Noway. Images were either taken by Pocock or purchased during his travels and usually correlate to the places he visited, as documented through his scrapbooks, diaries, and published autobiographies. Series is arranged chronologically into nine subseries: Portraits, Images of British Columbia, Journey from Fort Macleod to Mexico City, Journey with Randle Cecil, Images of the Canadian Prairies, Journey to Spitzbergen, Images used in Chorus to Adventurers, Semi-Retirement at Charterhouse, and Trip to Canada.

FC 3216.3 P63 R64 2 · Series · [1895?] - 1991
Part of Roger Pocock archives

Series documents some of the published works by Pocock, about Pocock, of about the Legion of Frontiersmen. It includes books, articles, and a musical score by Pocock, as well as biographies about Pocock and articles and handbooks from the Legion of Frontiersmen. Series is arranged into three subseries: Books by Pocock, Other publications by Pocock, and Publications by others.

Series 1 Personal Papers
FC 3216.3 P63 R64 1 · Series · 1880 - 1944
Part of Roger Pocock archives

Series documents the travels and occupations of Roger Pocock and consists of the personal papers of Pocock, including scrapbooks, diaries, correspondence, and other miscellaneous documents such as correspondence and contracts regarding the publication of his books, ephemera about his lecture series or from his travels, and documents from his services with the North-West Mounted Police and British fishing fleets. The geographical coverage of these records is global but primarily covers North-West Canada.

FC 3213 L55 042 · Series · 1889 - 1920
Part of Life, Events, and Players in the North-West

An archive of 52 interesting and significant letters by Thomas “Alf” Patrick and his wife Marion (1889-1904). Almost all letters come with their original stamped mailing envelopes (49 envelopes in total). 44 letters are by Thomas and 8 by Marion.
Most of the letters are handwritten and signed, ranging from a single page up to five pages, often closely written. 3 are typed and signed.
In the case of letters by Thomas Patrick, many of the letters to his wife are almost in diary form recording events as they happened [often mailed from Regina]. Some letters are written when Patrick was physically sitting in the Legislative Chambers waiting for events to unfold there. These are usually on embossed North West Territory Legislative stationery.
Three themes run through the archive:

  • Significant political matters and events surrounding the period when Patrick served in the North West Territories Legislature
  • Historical events on the Prairies
  • Issues relating to a lack of infrastructure and a changing societal and political landscape due to heavy immigration into the
    Prairies.
  • Life on the Prairies in the late 19th and early 20th centuries
  • The close personal relationship and related family matters between two early pioneers in Saskatchewan
    Topics covered include: medical, legislative matters, Indians and half-breeds, railway events, life in Saltcoats and Regina, Saskatchewan, land investments, illnesses on the prairies, people (Clifford Sifton and Frederick Haultain) and related topics, immigration, Mennonites, Hungarians, Doukhobors, infrastructure, visiting patients, and much more.
Patrick, Thomas Alfred
FC 3213 L55 040 · Series · 1926-1927
Part of Life, Events, and Players in the North-West

The photographic archive comes from Louise Rourke’s working papers used to illustrate her book “Land of the Frozen Tide,” published in London, 1928. Photographs are mounted on paper, many with typed captions. Some are mocked up with borders and decoration, or are marked up to silhouette individuals. Various notations in ink and pencil appear on most items. Most photographs are of Fort Chipewyan, Lake Athabasca, and Fond-du-Lac, SK. There are many photographs of boats on Lake Athabasca. Of note are two photographs accompanied by newspaper clippings.

  • Photograph of John Hornby in front of a cabin. Photograph is accompanied by an undated newspaper clipping describing the tragic discovery of Mr. Hornby, dead by starvation.
  • Photograph of two men captioned as the "factor" and "Mr. Mercredi, local boatbuilder." Accompanied by photograph clipped from a 1996 newspaper, captioned “Assembly of First Nations chief Ovide Mercredi looks toward aboriginal Korean War veteran Leon Fontaine from Manitoba Monday in Ottawa.”

Also included is an unpublished Hudson’s Bay Company fur trading post journal. Contains daily manuscript entries written by Louise Rourke's first husband, accountant Douglas Musgrave Rourke, who worked at Ft. Chipewyan. Entries are from between January 1, 1926 and January 7, 1927. The entries are preceded by a page of comments probably written by Louise Rourke. A carbon typescript biography of Louise Rourke and her second husband, Alwyn H.B. Dawson, is included as a loose sheet of paper.

Rourke, Louise
FC 3213 L55 019 and FC 3213 L55 020 · Series · 1838 - 1862
Part of Life, Events, and Players in the North-West

The bulk of this collection of correspondence was written between 1838 and 1862, and addressed to Reverend John Smithurst, “Indian Settlement, Red River, North America.” The “Indian Settlement” was the home of Chief Peguis and his people, the Saulteaux, located at Netley Creek, a branch of the Red River south of Lake Winnipeg. Following his resignation in 1851, Rev. Smithurst immigrated to Canada West and settled in Elora and then Minto in what is now Ontario.

Rev. Smithurst was an Anglican missionary sent by the Church Missionary Society from England to Rupert’s Land to convert the First Nations and Metis peoples of the area known broadly as the Red River Settlement; modern-day Winnipeg, Manitoba encompasses many sites that made up the settlement. Ministering to the “Indians” and “Half-Breeds,” Rev. Smithurst was one of the handful of missionaries west of Canada during a period of social and political unrest, economic upheaval, starvation, disease, racism and classism. Rev. Smithurst was in contact with many influential people of the time, including Henry Budd and James Settee, the first Indigenous men to be ordained by the Anglican church in North America; Reverend William Cockran; Reverend Ezekiel Gilbert Gear, chaplain at Fort Snelling in modern-day Minnesota; Reverend William Mason, Rossville Mission Press printer; David Anderson, first bishop of Rupert’s Land; and Duncan Finlayson, governor of Assiniboia.

In the correspondence within this collection, missionaries privately share personal frustrations with their efforts to “civilize” and convert Indigenous peoples, while struggling to survive the landscape and navigate social conflicts.

Acquired with Rev. Smithurst's letters, and included here, are several miscellaneous letters, as well as correspondence for the Reverend C.E. Thomson, who succeeded Rev. Smithurst at the Elora parish, and correspondence for the Reverend Adam Townley, step-father to Rev. Thomson. Correspondents include: John Strachan, first bishop of Toronto; Alexander Neil Bethune, second bishop of Toronto; F.D. Fauquier, first bishop of Algoma; and George Whitaker, first provost of Trinity College in Toronto.

NWMP & the Liquor Question
FC 3213 L55 002 · Series · 1887-1911
Part of Life, Events, and Players in the North-West

Approximately twenty (20) items regarding the regulation of liquor in the North West Territories of Canada in the late 1880s and early 1900s. The difficulties faced by the North West Mounted Police (NWMP) in enforcing the unpopular permit-based liquor laws of the time are given particular attention.

North-West Mounted Police
1860—1869
FC 3207 F85 1.9 · Series · 1864 - 1865
Part of Fur Trade Collection

This series contains all items in the collection created between 1860 and 1869.

1850—1859
FC 3207 F85 1.8 · Series · 1850 - 1858
Part of Fur Trade Collection

This series contains all items in the collection created between 1850 and 1859.

1840—1849
FC 3207 F85 1.7 · Series · 1846 - 1849
Part of Fur Trade Collection

This series contains all items in the collection created between 1840 and 1849.

1830—1839
FC 3207 F85 1.6 · Series · 1830 - 1839
Part of Fur Trade Collection

This series contains all items in the collection created between 1830 and 1839.

1820—1829
FC 3207 F85 1.5 · Series · 1822 - 1828
Part of Fur Trade Collection

This series contains all items in the collection created between 1820 and 1829.

1810—1819
FC 3207 F85 1.4 · Series · 1812 - 1817
Part of Fur Trade Collection

This series contains all items in the collection created between 1810 and 1819.

1800—1809
FC 3207 F85 1.3 · Series · 18[00]
Part of Fur Trade Collection

This series contains all items in the collection created between 1800 and 1809.

1700—1749
FC 3207 F85 1.2 · Series · 1715
Part of Fur Trade Collection

This series contains all items in the collection created between 1700 and 1749.

1870—1879
FC 3207 F85 1.10 · Series · 1871
Part of Fur Trade Collection

This series contains all items in the collection created between 1870 and 1879.

Pre 1700
FC 3207 F85 1.1 · Series · 1666
Part of Fur Trade Collection

This series contains all items in the collection created prior to 1700.

FC 219 H26 9 · Series · 1979 to 2008
Part of Byron Harmon Photos Collection

Carole Harmon and Stephen Hutchings took over Byron Harmon Photos and changed the name to Altitude Publishing in 1979. The business maintained the same mailing address, PO Box 490, Banff, Alberta, Canada until 1991 when Harmon left the business and Hutchings moved the business to Canmore and used the address 1500 Railway Avenue, Canmore, Alberta, Canada.

Altitude Publishing
FC 219 H26 5 · Series · [ca. 1946 to 1980s]
Part of Byron Harmon Photos Collection

Postcards in this series are either copyrighted, published, or distributed by 'Byron Harmon Photos' or Don Harmon. While many of the postcards feature photos taken by Byron Harmon, most of these postcards feature photographers other than Byron Harmon. All photographers are credited within the subseries descriptions, including Byron Harmon's family members Don Harmon, Carole Harmon, Aileen Harmon, and Stephen Hutchings.

Byron Harmon Photos
FC 219 H26 4 · Series · [ca. 1910 to 1942]
Part of Byron Harmon Photos Collection

Photographs in this series are attributed to Byron Harmon due to the photography credits or a 'Byron Harmon, Banff, Canada' copyright or distribution statement. Once Byron Harmon was deceased his son Don Harmon took over the family business and those cards were copyrighted as 'Byron Harmon Photos, Banff, Canada' or were attributed to Don Harmon.

Harmon, Byron
FC 219 H26 3 · Series · [ca. 1920 to 1930]
Part of Byron Harmon Photos Collection

Publications in this series are attributed to Byron Harmon due to the photography credits or a 'Byron Harmon, Banff, Canada' copyright or distribution statement. Once Byron Harmon was deceased his son Don Harmon took over the family business and those cards were copyrighted as 'Byron Harmon Photos, Banff, Canada' or were attributed to Don Harmon.

Harmon, Byron
FC 219 H26 2 · Series · [ca. 1920 to 1940]
Part of Byron Harmon Photos Collection

Postcards in this series are attributed to Byron Harmon due to the photography credits or a 'Byron Harmon, Banff, Canada' copyright or distribution statement. Once Byron Harmon was deceased his son Don Harmon took over the family business and those cards were copyrighted as 'Byron Harmon Photos, Banff, Canada' or were attributed to Don Harmon.

Harmon, Byron
FC 219 H26 10 · Series · [ca. 1979 to 2008]
Part of Byron Harmon Photos Collection

The series includes souvenir stapled booklets featuring photography of Lake Louise, Banff, and other areas in the Canadian Rockies. Photography credits include Carole Harmon, Don Harmon, Stephen Hutchings, and several photographers unrelated to the Harmon family.

Altitude Publishing
FC 219 H26 1 · Series · [ca. 1905 to 1960]
Part of Byron Harmon Photos Collection

Postcards in this series are attributed to Byron Harmon due to the photography credits or a 'Byron Harmon, Banff, Canada' copyright or distribution statement. Once Byron Harmon was deceased his son Don Harmon took over the family business and those cards were copyrighted as 'Byron Harmon Photos, Banff, Canada' or were attributed to Don Harmon.

Harmon, Byron
Professional Correspondence
Fonds 649-8 · Series · 1951-2000
Part of Raymond Lemieux fonds

The 155 files comprising this series consist of correspondence between Dr. Lemieux and other professors. The principle topic of correspondence was scientific research but it also included the promotion of science education, financial support for research, and professional collaboration.

Lemieux, Raymond
Personal
Fonds 649-7 · Series · 1966-1999
Part of Raymond Lemieux fonds

The 31 files comprising this series consist of personal correspondence with family and friends and some photographs.

Lemieux, Raymond
Teaching and Outreach
Fonds 649-6 · Series · 1956-2000
Part of Raymond Lemieux fonds

The 118 files comprising this series consist of two thematic groups. There is correspondence, notes, public announcements, invitatations to speak and other supporting documentation for Dr. Lemieux's guest lectures on his research.There is also correspondence and notes concerning Dr. Lemieux's teaching as a professor at the University of Saskatchewan, the University of Ottawa, and predominantly the University of Alberta

Lemieux, Raymond
Entrepreneurship
Fonds 649-5 · Series · 1961-1999
Part of Raymond Lemieux fonds

The 197 files comprising this series represent Dr. Lemieux's efforts to establish a viable pharmaceutical company in the province of Alberta. Dr. Lemieux worked with offices of the University of Alberta and the provincial government to build his private entities. Raylo and Chembiomed represnted the principal commericial ventures he built and supported and they created the predominant amound of private enterprise records in Lemieux's fonds. Dr. Lemeiux established Chembiomed in 1977 in order to bring to market his pioneering carbohydrate chemistry. The Alberta Research Council absorbed Chembiomed's research programs In 1991. in 1994, SYNSORB, a Calgary based pharmaceutical company took the research back into the commerical market. The company continues to develop.

Publications
Fonds 649-4 · Series · 1946-1999
Part of Raymond Lemieux fonds

The 205 files comprising this series consist of drafts, notes, and final versions of work Dr. Lemieux published in his academic career. Included in this series is a listing of 123 "Master Copies" (files number 203 to 224) of articles Lemieux published between 1946 and 1996. The annotated list, along with a final version of each publication, constitutes the predominant portion of Lemieux's scholarly publications in his lifetime. In addition there is a number of reviews, popular publciations, chapters of textbooks and other publsihing formats Lemieux used to disseminate his work.

Lemieux, Raymond
Awards
Fonds 649-3 · Series · 1960-2004
Part of Raymond Lemieux fonds

The 73 files comprising this series represent the public recognition Dr. Lemieux received for his contribution to scientific research in the discipline of Chemistry. Included in his list of accolades is the Order of Canada (1968) , the Wolf Prize in chemistry (1999), King Faisal International Award for Science (first Canadian) (1990), The Tishler Award, Harvard University (1983), Hawarth Award and Medal (1983), the Albert Einstein World Award of Science (1992), the NSERC Gold Medal Award (1991), C.S. Hudson Award of the American Chemical Society (1966), the Canadian Medical Association Medal of Honour, and many others. Included with the awards are letters of congratulations and the consultation files of awards committees.

Lemieux, Raymond
Academic Administration
Fonds 649-2 · Series · 1961-2000
Part of Raymond Lemieux fonds

The files in this series consist of annual reports to Faculty of Science including list of: grad students, papers, lectures, addresses, funding, professional acitivities, societies and university activities.

Lemieux, Raymond
Research
Fonds 649-1 · Series · 1946-2000
Part of Raymond Lemieux fonds

The 85 files comprising this series consist of progress reports and final reports for grants, correspondence regarding research activity, documents relating to collaborative activity, literature reviews, research notes, plotting of chemical structures, letters of research collaboration, and the orginal draft of Dr. Lemieux's PhD dissertation, "Hindrance effects in cellulose substitution reactions."

Lemieux, Raymond
Research
Fonds 601-2 · Series · 1965-2007
Part of Dr. Roderick Macleod fonds

Series consists of research materials created by Dr. McLeod in performing his professional responsibilities as professor of history at the University of Alberta. The material is loosely organized in chronological order.

Professional Correspondence
Fonds 601-1 · Series · 1965-2008
Part of Dr. Roderick Macleod fonds

Series consists of correspondence composed or received by Dr. McLeod in performing his professional responsibilities as professor of history at the University of Alberta. The material is loosely organized in chronological order. Most of the correspondence is typed.

Miscellaneous
Fonds 444-5 · Series · 1970-1992
Part of Helene M.E. Schalkwijk-Barendsen fonds

Series consists of miscellaneous files documenting the private and professional activities of Helen M. E. Schalkwjik-Barendsen. Included are miscllaneous speaking notes, news clippings, and personal documents.

Schalkwijk-Barendsen, Helene M.E.
Exhibitions
Fonds 444-3 · Series · 1969-1994
Part of Helene M.E. Schalkwijk-Barendsen fonds

Series consists of records documenting Helen M.E. Schalkwijk-Barendsen's exhibitions concerning mycology.

Schalkwijk-Barendsen, Helene M.E.
Research
Fonds 444-2 · Series · 1971-1998
Part of Helene M.E. Schalkwijk-Barendsen fonds

Series consists of handwritten notes and published material related to research in mycology. Records are arranged by topic and loosely arranged in chronological order.

Schalkwijk-Barendsen, Helene M.E.
Personal Publications
Fonds 444-1 · Series · 1962-2004
Part of Helene M.E. Schalkwijk-Barendsen fonds

Series consists of records created in the activities of researching, writing, publishing, and promoting Helene M.E. Schalkwijk-Barendsen's publications.

Schalkwijk-Barendsen, Helene M.E.
Teaching and Administration
Fonds 440-3 · Series · 1977-2009
Part of Gordon Peacock fonds

Series consists of administrative, teaching records Peacock created as teacher and director at the University of Alberta.

Peacock, Gordon
Academic Career.
Fonds 440-2 · Series · 1945 - 1952
Part of Gordon Peacock fonds

Series consists of records documenting Peacock's student career at the University of Alberta. There are also some records from Peacock's graduate studies at the Carnegie Institute of Technology in Pittsburgh. The records are in chronological order.

Peacock, Gordon
Theatre Productions
Fonds 440-2 · Series · 1952-1975
Part of Gordon Peacock fonds

Series consists of records of productions directed or administered by Gordon Peacock. Peacock directed forty productions for Studio Theatre over an approximately 40 year relationship with the theatre. He also directed numerous other productions for other theatre companies such as the Banff School of Fine Arts and the National Theatre School. The photographs are in the order of production.

Peacock, Gordon
Production files
Fonds 436-1 · Series
Part of Geoffrey Lester fonds

Series consists of records created during the production of the study, Alberta Railways.

Lester, Geoffrey
Related Theatre Records
Fonds 426-6 · Series · 1955-1969
Part of Studio Theatre fonds

The University of Alberta Alumni Studio A was registered as a Society on May 4th, 1956. Membership was open to any person who was an alumnus of the University of Alberta provided their membership was approved by a majority vote of the Board of Directors. The Board of Directors, consisting of a President, Vice-President, Secretary-Treasurer, and two directors met monthly, while general meetings were planned annually. The head of the Studio Theatre was an ex-officio member of the board during his term of office. Studio Theatre provided rehearsal space, underwrote the expenses of the plays, and had a share of Alumni Studio's profits. The alumni who joined this organization were often Drama Department graduates who wished to remain involved with the University theatre scene. The Alumni Studio players staged productions during the Studio Theatre season, Alumni Players acting alongside current University of Alberta drama students in regular season productions. The Alumni Studio A Society appears to have functioned until the mid-1960's, and gradually dwindling out as Studio Theatre focused more on students in the drama program filling all the positions related to the production. While very brief, the Alumni Studio A records that follow provide a variety of information on the Society.

Torches Theatre opened in June of 1962 as an outdoor summer theatre. It was an idea of Gordon Peacock's, based on his experience of seeing Shakespeare staged in the open at Central Park in New York. Torches Theatre was situated in the south courtyard of Corbett Hall, which permitted access to the Studio Theatre switchboard for lights and power. The entrance to the courtyard was marked with two burning torches that prior to the performance were placed on either side of the stage; hence the name "Torches" Theatre. The outdoor stage was a raised platform, four feet high with steps up to it and levels above it for a second story. The audience, which could number over 200, sat on wooden chairs on the lawn; in case of rain, the theatre was moved indoors to the Studio Theatre stage. Productions played nightly and were usually staged from early July until mid-August. Productions staged in the first summer at Torches included Dark of the Moon, Under Milkwood, and Our Town.

Torches was a semi-professional theatre; a 1967 press release states that: "each acting fellow will be paid $75.00 per week for the performance period and $50.00 per week for the rehearsal periods." This press release advertises pay rates for positions in acting, production and box office. By 1967, the Torches productions were touring the province, performing in a number of communities in Alberta prior to their regular summer season.

The Torches records consist of eighteen production books dating from 1962 to 1969. They provide valuable information about the Torches summer productions, and are listed below.

The files are arranged chronologically by date of production.

Studio Theatre
Design Records
Fonds 426-5 · Series · 1950-1981
Part of Studio Theatre fonds

The items in this series provide a sample of the set designs and plans and costume designs created for Studio Theatre productions. Only a small proportion of the Studio Theatre productions are represented in this series, although the representation is increased if the production books plans and designs are considered.
The items are arranged as:

  1. Costume designs
  2. Set designs
  3. Set plans
    The order is chronological by production date. The costume designs are hand drawn and coloured and usually identified by the name of the character. Set designs, like costume designs, are hand drawn and coloured. The set plans include details on set elevations, prop placement, and stage dimenions. Designs are fragile and composed on low grade paper. Many are over sized and stored seperately.
Studio Theatre
Production files
Fonds 426-2 · Series · 1949-1991
Part of Studio Theatre fonds

Series consists of records documenting the technical, operative, and administrative activities of Studio Theatre productions. Records include programs, news clippings, and promotion material. The more recent files contain more records including background production research notes, financial records, and correspondence. A production file was maintained for each production. Title based on content of the files. photographs and oversize items were removed from the files and stored separately; news clippings were photocopied on to acid neutral paper and the original clippings removed. The files are maintained in chronological order by date of production.

Studio Theatre
Administrative Records
Fonds 426-1 · Series · 1960-1965
Part of Studio Theatre fonds

Series consists of five correspondence files addressing a variety of administrative concerns. Much of the correspondence is written to or from Gordon Peacock, in his capacity as Associate Professor of Drama. The series also includes annual reports and interdepartmental memorandums. Correspondents also include significant theatre personalities including H.G. Glyde and Betty Mitchell. The series title is based on the content of the records.

Studio Theatre
Personal Papers.
Fonds 412-4 · Series · 1910 - 1974
Part of Finley McInnes fonds

Series consists of handwritten notes, phonetic translations of Inuktitut, RCMP reports, sketches, observations on RCMP activities. Significant events include the Janes Murder Investigation, exploratory voyages, on the C.G.S. Arctic, and patrols of northern regions. Notes concern various northern regions including Pangnirtung, Port Burwell, Inuvik, Nottingham Island, and Pond Inlet.The material is predominatly textual: RCMP reports are typed; notes on local culture and correspondence is handwritten.

The series title is based on the contents of records.

The series consists of 563 photographs in print and negagtive formats. All photographs are in black and white. The series is arranged into fourteen sub-series. Each sub-series documents a particular event or subject in McInnes's career or private life. Photographs were predominantly created during McInnes's career as an Royal Canadian Mounted Police officer serving in the Canadian Arctic.

McInnes, Finley
Diaries and Notebooks
Fonds 412-3 · Series · 1912-1931
Part of Finley McInnes fonds

Series consists of handwritten diaries and notebooks documenting daily and significant events in McInnes's life. Period covers McInnes's World War One experiences and 1920s voyages on the C.G.S. Stanley and Arctic. Notes also describe patrols from RCMP detachments in the North covering such areas as Kevetuk, Port Burwell, Ponds Inlet, Lancaster Sound, Cumberland Island, Nugsvak Peninsula, and Baffin Island.

The series title is based on the contents of records. Notes are kept in pocket journals and three ring binders.

McInnes, Finley
Fonds 412-2 · Series · 1923-1955
Part of Finley McInnes fonds

Series consists of articles McInnes selected from various newspapers and magazines. Most of the material was pasted into a large black leather three ring binder. Loose clippings are scattered throughout the binder.

The series title is based on the contents of records.

McInnes, Finley
Personal Papers
Fonds 412-1 · Series · 1922-1978
Part of Finley McInnes fonds

Series consists of handwritten notes, phonetic translations of Inuktitut, RCMP reports, sketches, observations on RCMP activities. Significant events include the Janes Murder Investigation, exploratory voyages, on the C.G.S. Arctic, and patrols of northern regions. Notes concern various northern regions including Pangnirtung, Port Burwell, Inuvik, Nottingham Island, and Pond Inlet.The material is predominatly textual: RCMP reports are typed; notes on local culture and correspondence is handwritten.

The series title is based on the contents of records.

McInnes, Finley
Photographs
UAA · Series · 1943-1949
Part of Lloyd R.Champion fonds

Consists of 113 black and white negatives documenting the design and building of the International Bitumount Company's tar sands extraction plant in Bitumount, Alberta.

Champion, Lloyd R.
Committees
Fonds 127-7 · Series · 1908-
Part of Office of the Registrar and Student Awards fonds

Series consists of records from the various committees the University of Alberta has struck to coordinate policy and procedures concerning the scheduling, recordkeeping, addissions, awards, convocation, and matriculation at the University. The distributed administrated responsibilities of these functions resulted in a variety of administrative offices paricipating in these commitees. Related offices include include G.F.C, the Secretariate, the Senate, Deans, and various Faculties.

Office of the Registrar and Student Awards