Accession consists of a booklet from the Intrafraternity Council titled "Fraternities at the U of A" and photographs of University of Alberta residences, including Rutherford House with a Delta Upsilon symbol, Pembina Hall, Athabaska Hall, and Assiniboia Hall.
Accession consists of 2 VHS tapes pertaining to Mrs. Oodle Noodle and Noodle Doodle Box School Show.
Accession consists of photographic transparencies from the Pollard Collection, including photographs of Horace Harvey, Nicholas Beck, and Charles Stuart.
Accession consists of: a photograph of the Executive of the first Students' Council at the University of Alberta; and a photograph of the YWCA, possibly Student Faculty or the Wauneita Society. The names of individuals in the photographs are included.
Burke StudioApproximately 5 cm of material comprising three standard blueprints of the Strathcona Hospital (1911-1913) approximately 3' Width by 2' Height. Also includes broad-sheet style newspaper pages: 16 pages from Edmonton Journal 1913, 5 pages from Edmonton News Claim Dealer (1913), 7 pages from Edmonton Daily Bullet (1913). also includes 2 5 x 8 colour photos (no identification).
Wilson and Herald ArchitectsFirst Canadian Tank Battalion, Group Photograph:
Back row left to right: M.J. O'Brien, W. Sykes, C.J. Spratt, H.M. Fife, A.D. MacGillivray, W.S. Cupples
Middle Row, from left to right: J.E. Kirk, J.E. McCallum, R.F. Jackson, T. Marsden, St. G. Hollies
Front Row, from left to right: J.W. Scott, J.H. Ogilvie, Lieut. G.H. Steer, Lieut. A.L. Burt, M.A.R. Young, W.R. Howson.
Nashville School with the whole school pictured, young Harris in the front row.
Accession consists of records related to the Soldiers' Comforts Club, including graduation issues of the Gateway, honour rolls, active service letters, and weekly newsletters.
University of Alberta Soldiers' Comforts ClubAccession consists of: Volumes VI-IX of The Gateway; "Feeders' Day" press bulletin from the Department of Animal Science; issue number 2 of "The Edge"; pamphlets from oil companies; reports and studies from the Canada Department of Agriculture; newspaper clippings; photographs of the U of A Det. 11, Field Ambulance and the COTC; and Vol. 1 no. 1 of "Western Universities Battalion - 196th."
The GatewayAccession consists of a photograph album with scenes from World War I and "Elevations of Lakes in Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta" by J.M. Wallace.
Howell, ArtThe framed renderings are identified in the attached finding aid as per measurements and content. Renderings of University of Alberta Buildings - Edmonton AB.
Accession consists of the papers of Henry Marshall Tory, President of the University of Alberta, including records from the Board of Governors, records from the Senate, correspondence, financial records, buildings files, and other President's Office files.
Tory, Henry MarshallPhotographs of Debating Society (1915-1916), Freshman Class (1915-1916), Graduating Class (1918) and Convocation (1929)
Accession consists of publications by F. M. Salter (1934-1955) and E. K. Broadus (1909-1935).
Broadus, Edmund KemperJohn M. MacEachran, three photos.
Harris standing on a hill in Trail, British Columbia. Caption reads "Trail and CMS". The image was likely taken the summer after Harris' third year at University when he worked at Consolidated Minning and Smelting as a general labourer in the phosphate fertilizer plant. Slide used in personal presentation.
Harris's University of Alberta B.Sc. Diploma with official seal.
Master of Science graduating photograph of Harris.
Bound papers of Professor of Biochemistry Dr. J. Bertram Collip.
Collip, James BertramAccession consists of graphic materials from McDermid Studios.
McDermid StudiosAccession consists of issues of the Gateway newspaper from 1926, 1934, and 1936-1939.
The GatewayScience Association of the University of Alberta. Minutes
Accession consists of volumes of the Gateway Newspaper. Volumes XIII to XXVI bound and volumes XVII to XXX are unbound.
The GatewayHarris's "Certified Instructor Gas and Bomb Defense" card. The University of Minnesota required that chemistry graduate students become certified instructors in gas and bomb defense in case the US was attacked.
The Society of the Sigma Xi Diploma certifying Harris was elected as a member of the Minnesota chapter on May 31, 1944.
Harris's Degree of Doctor of Philosophy from the University of Minnesota, dated June 10, 1944.
Harris's Certificate of Fitness from Fort Snelling Minnesota, dated June 4, 1945.
Postal Telegraph congratulating Harris from his family, dated May 9. Telegraph mentioned June 14, 1942, his wedding day to Phyllis Pangburn.
Accession consists of records pertaining to the Science Association, University of Alberta including correspondence and financial statements.
Science AssociationAccession consists of records from the Department of Extension including memorabilia and programmes, "Chipmunk".
Department of ExtensionScience Association
Accession consists of: a freshmen beanie (1945); a cotton and cardboard bow (1945); a painted feather, possibly from the Wauneita Club (1945); an Outdoor Club blazer crest; a Students' Union telephone directory (1945-1946); and a Student's Union handbook and constitution (1947-48).
Walker, Ailsa H.Photographs predominantly depicting J.J. Ower, the Provincial Lab, and University Medicine related staff and scenes.
Ower, John JamesCo-60 gamma ray unit used in cobalt therapy, the use of gamma rays to treat medical issues such as tumors. The Physical Science Centre had a special "cave" built out under the basement with a Co-60 gamma ray unit for the initiation of radio chemical reactions. Slide found in box labeled AECL for the Atomic Energy of Canada Limited. Slide likely used in lecture or public talk.
National Research Universal, Atomic Energy of Canada United in Chalk River, Ontario. Harris spent one summer in Chalk River with R Betts on the isotopic separation of sodium-22 and sodium -24. Slide found in box labeled AECL for the Atomic Energy of Canada Limited, likely used in lecture or public talk.
Accession consists of photographs of waterways and oil sands of Alberta. The materials were collected by J. M. Parker from various sources for a lecture on the oil sands.
National Research Universal reactor Atomic Energy of Canada United in Chalk River, Ontario. Harris spent one summer in Chalk River with R Betts on the isotopic separation of sodium-22 and sodium -24. Slide found in box labeled AECL for the Atomic Energy of Canada Limited likely used in lecture or public talk.
Lecture notes, certificates, publications, correspondence and photographs
Gordon, Robert KayAccession consists of financial estimates for the University of Alberta. Accession also contains materials for the Office of the Comptroller/Bursar.
Accession consists of photographs of the University of Alberta campus, including: University of Alberta Det. 11 Field Ambulance (1916); U of A Summer School for Teachers (1915); U of A Summer School for Teachers (1916); U of A Company 196th O. (W.U.) Battallion C.E.F. Edmonton, Alberta (June 22, 1916); unidentified men; and an aerial view of campus (1953).
Microfilmed scrapbooks on Edmonton drama history and career as a playwright
Two post cards: one depicts the Dentistry / Pharmacy building and is referred to in the photo as "Medical Building." The second is a photo of the University Hospital. Both photos are B&W prints; 14 x 9 cm.
Site for new Chemistry building, December 1958.
Site for new Chemistry building, December 1958.
Physical Science Center building under construction, November 1958. The foundation was contracted out to Poole Construction Co Ltd.
Chemistry building under construction, November 1958. The foundation was contracted out to Poole Construction Co Ltd.
New Chemistry Building under construction with steel beams in place.
Accession consists of records pertaining to joint Committee to Co-ordinate University and High School Curricula and the Matriculation Study Committee: booklets and files.
Chemistry-Physics-Mathematics building under construction with steel beams in place, September 21, 1959.
Chemistry building under construction, April 1959.
John James Ower, Lena C. Anderson Ower Certificates 1900-59.
Ower, D.T.New Chemistry Building under construction with bricks being laid, December 1959
Chemistry-Physics-Mathematics building under construction, February 1959. The steel frame was erected by C.W. Carry Ltd and Calgary Structural Steel Ltd.
Chemistry-Physics-Mathematics building under construction, April 1959. The steel frame was erected by C.W. Carry Ltd and Calgary Structural Steel Ltd.
New Chemistry Building under construction with bricks being laid.
Accession consists of the papers of W. D. McDougall, including lecture material from Columbia University, other work from Columbia University, and other records related to education.
McDougall, William DewarOwer, John James
Correspondence, articles, photographs
1959-60
Physical Science Center at the University of Alberta construction completed to house three departments: Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry, October 1960.
Photograph of Brian L. Evans in London with the caption written on the back "Piccadilly Circus with me in the way."
Harris standing at the base of a mountain. Image found inside card from Audrey and Willard F Allen. Willard Allen was a friend and fellow chemistry teacher at the University of Alberta.
Two cold rooms one for storing volatile and unstable chemicals and the other is equipped as a laboratory.
Philips Electronics Inc. x-ray diffraction equipment for the analysis of crystalline compounds.
Electronics Shop featuring a Type 536 Oscilloscope with type B plug-in being used.
Main supply room for the storage and retrieval of chemicals, glassware and other equipment needed for teaching and research. The supply room was located in the basement of the Physical Science Centre.
Harris leaning on his Pontiac car, with his friends taking pictures at a mountain viewpoint. Image found inside card from Audrey and Willard F Allen. Willard Allen was a friend and fellow chemistry teacher at the University of Alberta.
Photograph taken in the Inorganic and Analytical Research Laboratory. Image focuses on the Leeds & Northrup Electro Chemograph Type E with a built in Speedomax Recorder designed for polarography analysis. Machine commonly used in the study of kinetics and mechanism of inorganic reactions. Image also appears in "New Physical Sciences Centre" booklet advertising the newly built facility.
Two technicians working on glass lathes in the Glass Blowing Shop. This room was used for the building and design of new glass equipment for research. The shop was located in the basement of the physics-mathematics wing.
Physical Science Center at the University of Alberta built to house three departments of Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry. The building officially opened May 24, 1961 and was designed by the Department of Public Works.
Graduate Research Laboratory in the Physical Science Center.
Physical Chemical Research laboratory with two people at work on high vacuum lines.
Chemistry wing of the Physical Science Centre building.
Physical Sciences Auditorium with 400 sloping seats full of students. The auditorium was housed in a seperate wing to the North of the Mathematics-Physics building and was used for large lecture classes, special lectures and public meetings. A projection booth is also located at the back of the room.
Undergraduate laboratory with private working areas for up to twenty students. The side benches and cabinets display equiptment and materials in general use.
The Metrpolitan-Vickers MS-2 model being operated by a technician in the Mass Spectrometer Laboratory.
Physics machine shop with wood and metal-working equipment to create materials for research and undergraduate laboratories. The machine shop was located in the basement of the physics-mathematics wing.
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.
Image of a graduate Inorganic Research Laboratory in the Physical Science Center.
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.
Liquid nitrogen generator located in the main supply room.
Two technicians at work in the Infrared and Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Laboratory. Machines shown are the Perkin-Elmer 221-G high resolution infrared spectrophotometer to the right and a Cary Model 14 automatic recording spectrometer.
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.
Detroit Convention with: Sandell, Hume, Marion and Joe Bushey, as well as Stenfers, Fall 1962.
Hume at the Detroit Convention, Fall 1962.
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.
Accession consists of memoirs of Frederick Augustus Morrison and Hugh Whitney Morrison, "College & Religion; Talks to College Students by a College Teacher" by W. H. Alexander, "The Greek Genius and its Meaning to us" by Richard W. Livingstone, a photograph of the 1928-1929 Gateway staff, and a photograph of the 1929-1930 Students' Council.
Accession consists of published material from the University of Alberta, including campus maps, histories, faculty calendars and bulletins, student handbooks, publications from the Students' Union, and other records.
The Edmonton Academy of Medicine: minutes, history, consitution, and by-laws.
Edmonton Academy of MedicineImage of Harris and Habgood. Harry Habgood co-authored Programmed Temperature Gas Chromatography with Harris, the first book published by anyone in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Alberta.
Accession consists of original administrative and teaching records of the Department of Classics. The records included original attendance records and department meeting minutes signed by the Chair.
Department of ClassicsCommittee files
Office of the Dean, Faculty of EducationAccession consists of the University of Alberta's Chief Librarian's files.
University LibrarianThe accession consists of one file folder comprising correspondence of Dr. James William Pearce.
Pearce, James W.Accession consists of three programs from the first recital and rededication of the memorial organ.
Aerial view of the University of Alberta campus and surrounding area.
Staff publications: J.W. Pearce (Physiology)
Department of PhysiologyChemistry Department Staff at the University of Alberta: HE Gunning, HB Dunford, P Kebarle, D Darwish, C Bigelow, F Birss, HS Frank (Physical Chemistry visiting speaker), WE Harris, RN O'Brien, GR Freeman, RU Lemieux, RK Brown.
Accession consists of interviews conducted by Mrs. Naomi Radford with Dr. John M. MacEachran, Ernest Pelluet, Mrs. Stanley H. McCuaig, and Mrs. E. W. Sheldon. The interviews were recorded for an oral history project at the Provincial Archives of Alberta.
Provincial Archives of AlbertaAccession consist of North Garneau Development Report 1 and Health Sciences Center.