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Walter Edgar Harris fonds
UAA Fonds 0296 · Fonds · 1915 - 2011

This fonds contains the records of the University of Alberta chemistry professor Dr. Walter Harris. He was instrumental in the modernization of the University’s successful Analytical Chemistry program. Dr Harris was acclaimed for his work in chemistry education, scientific research, and committee service.

The materials date from 1915 to 2011. The records predominately date after Harris began his career at the University of Alberta in 1946. The collection is rich in teaching materials, including a number of lectures written verbatim, an abundance of lecture slides and audio visual recordings of Walter Harris lecturing, as well as a significant amount of Dr. Harris’ research papers and supporting information. The fonds also incorporates materials related to the history of the Chemistry Department at the University of Alberta. In addition, it provides insight into Harris’ book publications with related correspondence, revisions and notes. The fonds is abundant in records relating to Harris’ work as a committee member including meeting minutes, agendas, committee reports, and correspondence.

This fonds contains an array of document types including such textual materials as notes, correspondence, talks, programs, pamphlets, articles, cards, course materials, announcements, books, and personal history information. It also contains yearbooks, plaques, certificates and newspaper clippings, as well as a variety of media types including photographs, slides, negatives, lantern slides, a 16mm film, reel-to-reel audiotapes, a VHS videocassette, a u-matic video tape, and a CD-ROM disk. The fonds geographically pertains predominantly to Canada with some materials created in the United States, and a few materials generated in countries abroad. The materials related to Europe are from international conferences or committee travels taken by Harris.

Harris, Walter Edgar
Item · 1996
Part of Walter Edgar Harris fonds

Image of the University of Alberta's analytical chemists. Photograph taken for University of Alberta New Trail article "Chain reaction: One man's longtime dedication to the study of analytical chemistry continues to reap awards", regarding the three men from the same faculty each receiving major international scientific awards within seven days. These three men: Harrison, Dovichi and Horlick, all gave credit to Harris' work in Analytical Chemistry education.

Item · 1988
Part of Walter Edgar Harris fonds

Image of Ewing Galen, Walter and Phyllis Harris taken during the "Symposium in Honour of W.E. Harris [50 years of service to analytical chemistry] : Analytical Chemistry- its Role in Socio-Economic Development" that was organized by National Water Quality Laboratory and Research Applications Branch of National Water Research, Burlington, Ontario as well as Water Resources Branch and Ontario Ministry of Environment Toronto, Ontario. It was the third chemical congress of North America combining the meeting of the American Chemical Society, Canadian Chemical Conference and Sociedad Quimica de Mexico held June 5-10, 1988.

Item · 1973
Part of Walter Edgar Harris fonds

The outstanding achievement award is given to former graduates of the University of Minnesota who have attained distinction in their area of study and demonstrated outstanding leadership. It was earned by Harris for his influential work in teaching analytical chemistry and research work in hot-atom chemistry, chromatography and polarography. This certificate was awarded at the 36th Annual meeting of the Institute of Technology Alumni Association on November 2, 1973.

Item · 1998
Part of Walter Edgar Harris fonds

Harris wearing his Order of Canada medal surrounded by family and friends on November 7, 1988. The "family show and tell" celebration was organized by Harris' daughter Margaret in honour of him becoming a member of the Order of Canada.

Item · 1997
Part of Walter Edgar Harris fonds

Slides for the public lecture "Low Dose Risk Assessment" by Harris and sponsored by the University of Alberta chapter Society of the Sigma XI. The lecture was held on September 24, 1997. See accession no. 2012-27-179.1 for corresponding lecture notes and accession no. 2012-27-235.1 for a poster that advertised the public talk.

TAC at Steep Rock Mine
Item · 1984
Part of Walter Edgar Harris fonds

Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) on a field trip to Steep Rock Mine in Atikokan, September 1984. TAC went as part of their efforts to research the Canadian Shield. During WWII, the lake at this site had been drained and iron ore was recovered. It had since been refilling with water. Harris' job was to complete a risk assessment of the area. Slide found in the container labeled Nuclear Waste.

Detroit Convention
Item · 1962
Part of Walter Edgar Harris fonds

Detroit Convention with: Kolthoff, Laitenen, M Bushey, O'Brein, Thomson, Luyive[?], Stenfers, Harris possibly on the far right with his hand on his chin, Fall 1962.

Item · 1961
Part of Walter Edgar Harris fonds

Harris and friends standing in front of a lake in the Rockies. Image found inside card from Audrey and Willard F Allen. Willard Allen was a friend and fellow chemistry teacher at the University of Alberta.

Staff Office Laboratory
Item · [1961]
Part of Walter Edgar Harris fonds

Staff office laboratory in the Physical Science Center, with a Fisher zone refiner in the center of the image. Each staff room was accompanied by a private laboratory.

Machine Shop
Item · [1961]
Part of Walter Edgar Harris fonds

Three Machinists operating tools in the machine shop. The shop was complete with wood and metal-working equipment to create materials for research and undergraduate laboratories. Included in the photograph is a lathes, jig saw, sheet metal bender, grinder, two drill presses, and a welding area. The machine shop was located in the basement of the physics-mathematics wing.

UAA-2012-027
UAA-2012-027 · Accession · 1940-2012
Part of Walter Edgar Harris fonds

Materials relating to the personal and professional life of Walter E. Harris, noteworthy Canadian chemist and recipient of the Order of Canada. Including original transcripts in various states, research materials, teaching materials board and conference materials, reports, correspondence, maps, monographs/publications awards/ certificates and diplomas.

Harris, Walter Edgar
UAA-2002-033
UAA-2002-033 · Accession · 1956-2000
Part of Byron Kratchovil fonds

Personal papers include correspondence, research notes, teaching notes, administrative notes, tests, grades, and editing and publishing documents.

Kratochvil, Byron George
UAA-1972-001
UAA-1972-001 · Accession · [ca. 1920]
Part of Lewis Herbert Thomas fonds

Photograph depicts President Tory's home, Guysborough Memorial Hospital, Nova Scotia.

Thomas, Lewis Herbert
UAA-1975-042
Accession · 1975
Part of Lewis Herbert Thomas fonds

Book and research materials for "The struggle for responsible government in the Northwest Territories, 1870-97", by L.H. Thomas, including much material citing A.L. Burt

Thomas, Lewis Herbert
UAA-1972-081
Accession · 1884-1964
Part of Louis Auguste Romanet fonds

Louis Auguste Romanet, 1884-1964; Writings, correspondence, photographs. Includes MSS "Kabluk of the Eskimo." Glass plate negatives of Gaston Herodier, 1880s - 1940s.

Romanet, Louis Auguste
UAA-1991-036
UAA-1991-036 · Accession · [1985-1991]
Part of Mel Hurtig fonds

Canadian Encyclopedia Junior Edition records

Hurtig Publishers Ltd.
UAA-1991-083
UAA-1991-083 · Accession · [ca.1980-1991]
Part of Mel Hurtig fonds

Canadian Encyclopedia (1st Edition) papers

Hurtig Publishers Ltd.
UAA-1995-034
UAA-1995-034 · Accession · [1967-1995]
Part of Mel Hurtig fonds

Personal papers including National Party of Canada files and some of Hurtig Publishers' books

Hurtig, Mel
UAA-2000-036
UAA-2000-036 · Accession · 1962-2000
Part of Mel Hurtig fonds

Correspondence regarding The Committee for an Independent Canada, The Council of Canadians and The National Party of Canada; Hurtig Publishers business records; autographed books; manuscripts; published articles and addresses

Hurtig, Mel
Reta Rowan fonds
UAA Fonds 0362 · Fonds · 1886 - 1979

The Reta Rowan fonds covers the years from 1940 to 1971. The material consists of correspondence, minutes, briefs, reports, publications, periodicals, newspapers, drawings, print and negative photographs. The books in the Reta Rowan fonds were listed on a separate inventory in 1977. Originally, the majority of the files were arranged in chronological order under the society's or association's title, while the remainder were filed by the organization's name or by subject, or left unlabelled. Mrs. Rowan's arrangement has been followed where possible but all unlabelled or loose files have been placed in the proper year or provided with a subject title.

Rowan, Reta
UAA-1969-067
UAA-1969-067 · Accession · [ca. 1930-1960]
Part of Reta Rowan fonds

Friends of the Indian Society: minutes, correspondence, and papers.

Rowan, Reta
UAA-1993-055
UAA-1993-055 · Accession · [to 1993]
Part of Technocracy fonds

Calgary Branch administrative records and publications

Technocracy Inc.
UAA-1977-128
UAA-1977-128 · Accession · 1929
Part of Sidney Martin Blair Fonds

Photographs of oilsands pilot plant, as sent by K.A. Clark to H.M. Tory.

Blair, Sidney Martin
UAA-2019-008
UAA · Accession · 1978-2018
Part of Workshop West Theatre fonds

40 Years of WW production materials including programs, previews, reviews, and media and production reports. Includes multiple media: CDs, DVDs, VHS, Cassettes, photographs and textual materials of productions, promotional posters for productions, media reviews, scripts, annotated scripts, news releases, seasonal promotional materials, video and still productions, performance schedules, program materials, design information, as well as, administrative records of the company including financial statements, year end statements, tax information, lease agreements, annual returns, File contains agendas, minutes, corresponds, reports, director lists, artisitic director's reports, budget, general manager's reports, un-audited year end statement, funding applications, sponsorship information for various seasons and festivals.

Workshop West Theatre
UAA-2023-007
UAA · Accession · 1950-2001
Part of Studio Theatre fonds

Accession consists of Studio Theatre playbills (1950-2001), season brochures (1968-1993), an anniversary booklet (1982-1983), and campaign mailouts (1988-1995).

Studio Theatre
UAA-2000-106
UAA-2000-106 · Accession · 1985-1993
Part of Phoenix Theatre fonds

Financial records, programs, photographs, graphic materials and by-laws.

Phoenix Theatre
UAA-2000-035
UAA-2000-035 · Accession · [1980-2000]
Part of Stage Polaris fonds

Theatre records and moving images.

Stage Polaris Academy of Drama
UAA-1979-094
UAA-1979-094 · Accession · [1960s-1970s]
Part of Office of Community Relations fonds

Photographs and drawings of: Campus, students, academic groups, works of art, machinery and others

Office of Community Relations
UAA-1975-130
UAA-1975-130 · Accession · 1933-1966
Part of Faculty Women's Club fonds

Meeting minutes (1933-1966), Teas (1940-1966), constitution and publicity (1962-1966)

Faculty Women's Club
UAA-1972-184
UAA-1972-184 · Accession · 1969-1972

General Promotions Committee (General Faculty Council). Agenda, minutes, recommendations, 1969-1972.

Office of the President and Vice-Chancellor
UAA-1975-033
UAA-1975-033 · Accession · 1958

Conference of Learned Societies correspondence, agenda and other material

Learned Societies
UAA-1969-113
Accession · [ca 1950-1965]
Part of CKUA fonds

Radio talks on C.K.U.A. by D. Dahlgren
1 Medical Department - University of Alberta
2 Mr. Wolferston
3 Dr. Irene Parlby
4 Dept. of Computer Science - University of Alberta
5 Dept. of Utter Confusion - the changeover of C.K.U.A. to 10,000 watts
6 The case of the pesky mosquito
7 Building Prgram on campus
8 Lethbridge - Col. Mewburn
9 History test at U. Alberta
10 What's new in Alberta
11 U.of A.' new swimming pool
12 James Patrick Nolan
13 Radio Station C.K.U.A. History
14 Sheila Marriot - Program director C.K.U.A
15 Alberta Legislature
16 High River Dr. G. Stanley
17 Morning Comment 1952 - Scholarships put up by Alberta Hotel Association
18 Edward Brice
19 New Medical Teaching
20 Mrs. Harold Riley

Dahlgren, Dorothy
UAA-1974-161
Accession · 1947-1957
Part of CKUA fonds

Audio recordings of radio programs through CKUA. R. Orchard and Gwen Pharis Ringwood "a New Play is Born." Pts. I and II.

CKUA
UAA-1971-129
UAA-1971-129 · Accession · 1926-1939
Part of The Gateway fonds

Accession consists of issues of the Gateway newspaper from 1926, 1934, and 1936-1939.

The Gateway
UAA-1995-196
UAA-1995-196 · Accession · [1946-1949]
Part of Mixed Chorus fonds

Recording: University of Alberta Mixed Chorus

Vanner, Bill
UAA-2012-001
UAA-2012-001 · Accession · 1945-2006
Part of Mixed Chorus fonds

Items related to Mixed Chorus, including audio cassettes and vinyl, posters and programs.

Mixed Chorus
UAA-1970-068
UAA-1970-068 · Accession · 1919-1966

Accession consists of plans and drawings of North Lab.

Marshall, J.P.
UAA-1969-082
UAA-1969-082 · Accession · 1909-1969
Part of Bruce Peel Special Collections fonds

Accession consists of publications and other records related to student and faculty clubs and associations at the University of Alberta. These include the Athletic Association, the Bluestocking Club, the Class of 1912, the Dramatic Society, the English Club, the Soldier's Comforts Club, the Writer's Club, the Association of the Academic Staff of the University of Alberta, the Old Country University Association, and the Science Association. The accession also contains a manuscript by W. W. Greag titled "Christ Among the Doctors."

UAA-1981-160
UAA-1981-160 · Accession · 1970-1977
Part of Faculty of Extension fonds

Minutes of Staff Meetings (1970-1977) and Budget records for courses (1971-1977)

Faculty of Extension
UAA-1984-131
UAA-1984-131 · Accession · 1976-1984
Part of Office of the Provost and Vice-President (Academic) fonds

Accession consists of office files from the Vice-President (Academic), including records from faculties and departments, selection committee records, other committee files, budget files, program proposals, and other records.

Office of the Provost and Vice-President (Academic)