Harris standing in an active undergraduate chemistry lab.

Image of Harris taken and sent to the Royal Society.

Head shot of Harris that was used in various articles.

Close up photograph of Harris. Note on the back reads "Planned Parenthood".

Harris standing in an active undergraduate chemistry laboratory.

Harris in the laboratory.

Close up photograph of Harris. Cropped version of this photograph was used for the article "Chemists reflect on the legacy of Walter Harris, key builder of one of country's top analytical chemistry programs" appearing in Folio November 15, 1996.

Image 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.

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.

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.

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.

Harris's University of Alberta B.Sc. Diploma with official seal.

Walter Harris' Alumni Honour Award which reads that it "recognizes the significant contributions made over a number of years by University of Alberta alumni in their local communities and beyond".

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.

Certificate inducting Harris as a New Fellow in the Royal Society of Canada. The ceremony was held at Rideau Hall on November 22, 2002.

Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) photograph taken June 1989. Missing from the photo is John Convey. List of member credentials is attached to the original photo.

Caption reads: "Symposium on Analytical Chemistry in honor of professor Walter E Harris on the occasion of his retirement from the University of Alberta August 15, 1980". The Symposium was organized by the analytical group at the University of Alberta. It consisted of eighteen presentations by Harris' fellow colleagues from across North America.

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.

Swan Hills Treatment Centre opening: Anka S; Walter Harris; Murdo McKenzie; John Devereau; Al Schoening; Frank Belyea; Joe Molho, Former Mayor of Swan Hills.

Swan Hills Plant opening.

President's Advisory Committee on Campus Review Members, steering committee.

President's Advisory Committee on Campus Review Members: Walter Harris, Fred Enns, Henry Kreisel and Bill Jopling.

President's Advisory Committee on Campus Review Steering Committee: Henry Kreisel, Fred Enns, Bill Jopling, Walter E Harris. For coloured version see accession no. 2012-27-3.5.

Card attached to image reads "President Myer Horowitz [University of Alberta] presenting bookends to Walter Harris in honor of 30 years on faculty 1976".

Order of Canada award documentation given to Harris with official seal, dated May 6, 1998.

Nashville School with the whole school pictured, young Harris in the front row.

Midwestern Universities Analytical Chemistry Conference held at the University of Alberta, August 3-4, 1976. Picture was sent from Jean Cooley to Margaret Harris.

Harris at the Medical Research Council of Canada reception with Dr Friesen the President of the MCR in the background.

Harris standing as an honoree at the Medical Research Council of Canada reception.

Poster advertising the public lecture "Low Dose Risk Assessment" by Harris with opening remarks by Roger S Smith. The lecture was sponsored by the University of Alberta chapter Society of the Sigma XI- Research Society of North America and held on September 24, 1997. See accession no. 2012-27-235.2 for corresponding lecture slides and accession no. 2012-27-179.1 for respective lecture notes.

Response letter to HA Laitinen from Harris concerning a second addition to Chemical Analysis, dated May 28, 1971.

Harris shaking hands with Sargent Christian Coulombe at the Investiture of the Order of Canada.

The University of Alberta's Honorary Degree of Doctor of Science presented to Harris on June 6, 1991 at 81st annual convocation.

Harry E Gunning posing with Harris at Gunning's appreciation event.

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.

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.

Harris signing register with registar CT Boyle at the University of Waterloo's fifty-fourth Convocation, where Harris received his Honorary Degree of Doctor of Science.

Harris shaking hands with Chancellor J Wadsworth at the University of Waterloo's fifty-fourth Convocation, where Harris received his Honorary Degree of Doctor of Science.

Harris presenting an Inuit carving to Harry E Gunning at an appreciation event held to celebrate Gunning's past contributions as a Chairman of the Department of Chemistry and new role as President of the University of Alberta.

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 in his lab coat talking to others.

Harris after the University of Waterloo's fifty-fourth Convocation wearing academic hood and gown. Pictured here with Chancellor James Hadsworth; [?]; WAE (Pete) McBryde, former Dean of Science; and Douglas Wright, President of Waterloo.

Karen Waldron presenting Harris with the Honorary Fellow plaque at the Canadian Society for Chemistry Conference held June 2005 in Saskatoon.

Harris being awarded the Government of Alberta's Achievement Award by Premier Peter Loughheed on November 2, 1974.

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.

Harris with Therese Gareau and another unknown woman at the Medical Research Council of Canada reception on October 22, 1998. It was held in the Fountain Room of the National Arts Centre.

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.

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.

Walter Harris, John Devereau and their wives posing in front of a sign at a gas station near Swan Hills Treatment Centre.

Harris accepting the University of Alberta Alumni Honour Award from the University of Alberta President Roderick Fraser on October 2, 2003.

Harris accepting a gift at the Symposium on Analytical Chemistry in honor of his retirement from the University of Alberta on August 15, 1980.

Harris accepting the Honorary Degree of Doctor of Science from CT Boyle, May 29, 1987.

Harris accepting award from Fred Cantwell, a fellow University of Alberta chemistry staff member and presenter at the conference. This happened during the "Symposium in Honour of W.E. Harris : Analytical Chemistry- its Role in Socio-Economic Development" .

Harris appears sixth from the right in the back row.

Master of Science graduating photograph of Harris.

Walter Harris' Achievement Award recognizing his excellence in the field of Analytical Chemistry.

The future site of the Alberta Special Waste Treatment Facility, Swan Hills Treatment Centre: [?]; Bert Huffman; Walter Harris; Jacquie Champion; and Brenda Nelson.

The Fisher Scientific Lecture Award of the Chemical Institute of Canada is awarded for commendable achievement and scholarship in statistical science praising the impact of statistical methods of scientific investigation. Harris won this high esteemed for his outstanding leadership in analytical chemistry and contributions in Gas Chromatography. His award lecture "Gas Chromatography- Developments in Temperature Programming and Pyrolysis GC" was presented during the 52nd Canadian Chemical Conference and Exhibition in Montreal on May 28, 1969. This is the second year that the award had been given out.

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.

Image taken inside chemistry lab of: Donaldo Oliveria, Trevor Higgins, George Scheil, Walter Harris, and Boris Rudenko, dated February 1971.

Chemistry 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.

Photograph of Harris and John Taylor, from the National Bureau of Standards in Washington DC. Taylor was a presenter at the June 1988 Chemical Institute of Canada's conference , held in Toronto.

Chemical Analysis "Crew": R Kratochvil, J Plambeck, D Rabenstein, P Harris, L Ziola, B Burrows, G Horlick, G Johanson, WE Harris. Dated August 1973. Photograph taken outside of the Chemistry Building.

Certificate of Appreciation awarded to Walter Harris on April 3, 2000. Harris and his wife, Phyllis, were founding members of Planned Parenthood Edmonton. They helped to change the Criminal Code so artificial contraception was no longer illegal.

Walter Harris was awarded this certificate as part of Alberta's centennial celebrations. The certificate reads: "The Alberta Centennial Medal is conferred upon Walter Edgar Harris. In recognition of outstanding service to the people and province of Alberta September 1, 2005".