The Prairie Ephemera collection consists of a wide range of photographic and manuscript materials related to the social, economic, and cultural development of the Prairie Provinces. The photographic collection – which consists of both individual images and albums – is highly varied. Scenes of farm and urban life are both well represented. The textual materials are equally diverse, including letters, diaries, meeting minutes, political campaign materials, song books, stock certificates, performance programs and advertisements, among other things. These materials include first hand accounts from homesteaders and visitors to the region discussing the nature of Prairie life in the pioneer period and through the 20th Century.
The Dr. Brian Llewellyn Evan fonds is a very rich and diverse acquisition of materials depicting the life and primarily teaching and research career of Brian Evans. The fonds comprises a broad scope of records comprising mainly of textual materials reflective of his teaching, research travel and role as a professor of history, University administrative functions in various roles and his involvement with the Chinese Community in Alberta.
Photograph of Brian L. Evans of his first year at the U of A in the 1960s.
Accession consists of the personal papers of Alexander Rutherford.
Rutherford, Alexander CameronAccession consists of publications by H.C. Jamieson.
Jamieson, Heber C.The Salzburg Collection is one of the most important collections in Canada for Central European law studies. It represents the original law collection of the Seminary Library of the Archbishop of Salzburg, acquired by the University of Alberta in 1965. Bruce Peel Special Collections houses the pre-1800 publications, considered rare books. The newer, post-1800 publications, which represent about half of the collection, are housed in other locations, including the John A. Weir Memorial Law Library, the Research & Collections Resource Facility, and the Humanities and Social Sciences Library.
Following the recommendations of the Tridentine Council (Tridentinischer Konzil) of 1562, the Salzburg Provincial Council (Salzburger Provinzialkonzil) established the Archiepiscopal Seminary in Salzburg (Erzbischöfliches Priesterseminar zu Salzburg) with its decree of May 25, 1579. Its first statutes were written and signed in July 1579 by the rector, Georg Würfel. The library was founded at the same time as the seminary, with books contributed by the private library of the Archbishop.
Aerial photograph of campus
Cameron, Alan EmersonCecil Scott Burgess, papers, notes, and sketches (1910-1940).
Burgess, Cecil ScottMiscellaneous Burgess papers
Burgess, Cecil ScottTextual materials of Georg Kaiser including bibliographical index cards of 19th and 20th century and contemporary authors (emphasis on Georg Kaiser), research/ scholastic/academic materials, minimal correspondence and manuscript materials, dealer / auction/ exhibition catalogues of relative antiquarian materials, conference / symposium materials and 38 monographs in wrappers.
Dr. William Wonders collected papers comprise 10 metres and consist of correspondence and publications related to his career as a geographer and teacher, working files on his participation as a member of organizations for professional geographers, historians, and social scientists, and his reference collection of press clippings and reports relating to the world north of 60o. Canada, Alaska, the Arctic, and Scandinavia are chiefly represented in the collection.
Wonders, William ClareCorrespondence and research files
Wonders, William ClareOffice files
Wonders, William ClareAccession consists of the personal files for William Clare Wonders.
Wonders, William ClarePersonal and professional office files
Wonders, William ClareCorrespondence and materials from symposia, conferences and committees
Wonders, William ClarePersonal and professional papers as well as a reference file of press clippings and publications
Wonders, William ClarePersonal papers include minutes, correspondence, publications, clippings, research materials and field notes.
Wonders, William ClareCorrespondence, professional and research papers, including coursework, student and dissertation materials
Card, Brigham YoungConference: "The Mormon Presence in Canada: A North American Ethno-Religious People in Canadian Cultures" (Edmonton) - correspondence, proceedings and recordings of the sessions.
Card, Brigham YoungAlberta Educational Foundation - History: Delmar T. Ovatt - Biographical Information
Douglas Elstow Smith Fond 1877-1995
Smith, Douglas ElstowPersonal papers of D.E. Smith.
Smith, Douglas ElstowAccession consists of correspondence with the Student Awards Office and the Faculty of Arts regarding the establishment and maintenance of the Dr. D.E. Smith Gold Medal in Arts and the Dr. John McDonald Gold Medal in Arts.
Smith, Douglas ElstowPersonal and professional correspondence, research, memberships and other materials
Kaplan, J. GordinLeonard Eustace Gads – Descriptive Inventory 1907-1974
Gads, Leonard EustaceCollection of maps and plans for campus, residences and Engineering Building
Gads, Leonard EustaceLarge bound daily diary; hand-written entries Printed information at front of diary Diary entries at the top of page are dated 1908; entires on the bottom of the page are from 1909.
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Large bound daily diary; hand-written entries Separated items retained in file behind diary; include an envelope and memos written by SBS regarding upcoming military inspections Winnipeg, Orilla
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Large bound daily diary; hand-written entries Winnipeg, Shorncliffe One loose item placed behind diary in file
Steele, Samuel B. (Samuel Benfield), 1848-1919Accession consists of recordings of interviews with Desmond Crossley, recorded in Sidney, BC by Peter Murphy of the U of A Department of Forest Science. The subjects covered include the specific contracts and practices in forest management of St. Regis (Alberta) Ltd., innovations in surveying and reforestation, public relations and land use. The interviewers also discuss the histories of the Canada Forest Research Branch and the Canadian Institute of Forestry, in both of which Mr. Crossley played a significant role.
Murphy, Peter JohnAccession consists of the personal papers of Peter J. Murphy regarding fire management in the North West Territories.
Murphy, Peter JohnPersonal papers, photographs, certificates and other materials
Hole, LoisDr. Thomas Blench, Professor of Civil Engineering. Origianl maps and charts, personal papers.
Blench, ThomasAccession consists of correspondence, news clippings, press releases, and other records from the Publications Office.
Publications OfficeAcademic Planning Committee. Agendas, Minutes.
Office of the President and Vice-ChancellorPhotograph of John Tomyn, Judy Lytton, Lelani Muir. Rest Unknown
Photograph of Leilani Muir in Chambord, France by the Château de Chambord.
Photograph of Leilani Muir and Judy Lytton in Devon. Photo by Dough Wahlsten.
The records comprise the general function and activities of the University of Alberta Faculty of Medicine Occupational Health Program including:
- Occupational Health Program, including organization, support, academic activities, documented in annual reports, memos and letters.
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OHP General Teaching information including classes and seminars, masters' education offerings and continuing education programs.
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Occupational Medicine Fellowship Training Program known as the "residency" in occupational medicine.
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OHP Research with a focus on the principal sciences of the field including epidemiology, toxicology, and clinical occupational medicine.
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OHP Service Agenda aimed at meeting the expectations of program sponsors and donors including the Occupational Health Consultation Clinic that continued for at least 15 years.
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Environmental research including occupational and environmental medicine with a focus on air toxins.
Accession consists of a catalogues of records in the Provincial Archives of Alberta from the Anglican Diocese of Athabasca and the Anglican Diocese of MacKenzie River.
Provincial Archives of AlbertaAccession consists of three University lecture notebooks including class photos, a detailed cash account, and one lesson notebook from Crescent Heights Collegiate Institute (Calgary), which includes issues (1918-1921) of "The Collegian" and "The Crescent Bugle".
Salt, GeorgeProfessional publications
Matejko, AlexanderCorrespondence and photographs of Bitumount oil sands plant
Champion, Lloyd R.Accession consists of video tapes (1968-1973, 1/2" format) and minute books (1944-1966).
Department of Radio and TelevisionGeneral ledgers
Office of the ComptrollerOffice files
Office of the ComptrollerContracts (1925-1965) and office files, financial estimates and budget working papers (1913-1968)
Office of the ComptrollerConference Funds Committee - Office files
Office of the ComptrollerJ.M . MacEachran, personal papers, 1911-1968.
Accession consists of the personal papers of Norman Yates.
Yates, NormanGlenbow Archives Series Five: Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Glenbow ArchivesAudio recordings and written summaries of interviews of Dr. Robert Newton and Dr. A.G. McCalla
National Research CouncilIncludes personal student records, studies in Canadian general history with an emphasis on Western Canada and Canadian Prairies, thesis supervision, professional correspondence, drafts and copies of articles and book reviews.
Hall, David John