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Surveys.
Series · 1878 - 1928
Part of William Pearce Fonds

William Pearce began his education in engineering in 1869 at the University of Toronto. After one semester he abandoned his studies at the University of Toronto to take a three-year surveying apprenticeship with Wadsworth and Unwing, a Toronto land surveying firm. During his apprenticeship Pearce worked on surveying assignments in the woods of northern Ontario. His apprenticeship inspired his life-long interest in natural resource and wilderness development, confirmed his professional surveyor's career, and brought him to Western Canada.

In 1873 Colonel J.S. Denis, Canada's Surveyor General, approached Pearce with an offer to join his staff in the newly-created Dominion Department of the Interior as it began to absorb the vast North American regions of Rupert's Land and the North-West Territories. Pearce began his surveying position in the Department of the Interior in Winnipeg, in May 1874. He was responsible to progress with surveys addressing what commonly known as the Outer Two-Mile claims. Under the Manitoba Act (33 Victoria, c.3, Canada, 1870) Metis land grants along the Red and Assiniboine Rivers included undetermined and pre-survey settlement claims. The Manitoba Act gave Metis settlers access to hay two miles beyond their defined holdings to feed their livestock. In the shifting settlements, squatting, and rampant land speculation, Pearce attempted to stake out these claims. The outer two miles question was not settled until 1877, and claims were not staked until 1881 (Dept. of the Interior Annual Report, Canada Sessional Papers, 1882). Following the outer two miles assignment, in 1878 Pearce moved on to locating township grids, surveying meridians in Manitoba, and determining the International Boundary in the Turtle Mountain area. In October 1881, Pearce accepted his recommendation as Inspector of Dominion Lands Agencies in the Dominion Lands Board. He moved into the position of Superintendent of Mines in 1884. He returned to a full-time surveying position when Clifford Sifton appointed him Chief Inspector of Surveys in 1901.

In 1904 Pearce left government service to join the Natural Resources Department of the Canadian Pacific Railway. The series therefore includes his reports on the placement of railway branch lines and his study of the possibilities for settlement of the Peace river and Athabasca River districts. His recommendations on both matters were based on the trained surveyor's detailed observations of the topography and prospective resources of the areas in question. He assisted in the establishment of professional standards for surveyors and served on the Examining Board for the Province.

The series includes 91 maps, most Mr. Pearce collected as working documents, with notes and observations. They include a track survey, drawn in the winter of 1878 using an upturned toboggan as a table; a sketch map of the Peace River district drawn for Mr. Pearce on two sheets of Hudson's Bay Company stationery; and the 3-mile and 6-mile sectional maps of the Department of the Interior. Two sheets of G.M. Dawson's maps are also in the diaries for 1915. These maps cover an inspection of Canadian Pacific Railway land grants.

The series title is based on the contents of records.

Settlement.
Series · 1880 - 1927
Part of William Pearce Fonds

Between 1882 and 1884, Pearce's duties as the Inspector of Dominion Lands Agencies made him the field agent for the Dominion Lands Board, based in Winnipeg. The Board's most important function was to rule on uncertain claims and on schemes not covered by normal routine. William Pearce's involvement began with the land claims of the Metis and white settlers who had settled along the North Saskatchewan River prior to the Institution of surveys. Pearce was subsequently called on to deal with similar problems at such diverse localities as Morley, Pincher Creek, Lee's Creek (Cardston), Lac la Biche, and Lac Ste. Anne.

Pearce's interest in settlement extended beyond his land claims work. As statistician for the Canadian Pacific Railway, he served as an advisor to the Natural Resources Department of the company. In fulfilling that role, Pearce collected extensive material on the twin questions of settlement and immigration, particularly after his work with the Economic and Development Commission in 1916.

The series title is based on the contents of records.

Letterbooks.
Series · 1882 - 1884
Part of William Pearce Fonds

The series consists of six leatherbound books. Each letterbook numbers over 600 pages of handwritten correspondence. Correspondence represents copies of incoming and outgoing commmunication relating predomiantly to Pearce's professional work as a surveyor for the Department of the Interior. The hand copied letters are in chronological order and each letterbook has a subject index.

The series title is based on the contents of records.

Irrigation.
Series · 1890 - 1927
Part of William Pearce Fonds

William Pearce began promoting irrigation development in 1885, when he first commented on its potential value in his annual report to the Deputy Minister of the Interior. This series of files documents his interest in irrigation between the years 1890 and 1927. It is probable that material prior to 1890 no longer exists. The surviving files offer evidence on the drafting of the Northwest Irrigation Act, the early development of significant irrigation projects, and the activities of related special interest groups. The series contains records concerning the Canadian Pacific Railway's irrigation project; the Pearce's Calgary Irrigation Company (1893); and his scheme to divert the North Saskatchewan to water land in eastern Alberta and western Saskatchewan. Mr. Pearce was an active supporter of the Western Canada Irrigation Association and left considerable correspondence concerning its activities.

The series title is based on the contents of records.

Series · 1885-1965
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

Collection of paper documents and photographs depicting the life of William Stanger, a general blacksmith and horseshoer in Giroux, Manitoba. Contains records of business, including invoices, cheques, and certificates of loans and shares, and records of daily and family life, including personal correspondence, photographs, calling cards, and newspaper clippings.

Stanger, William

A collection of albums, loose photographs, and assorted ephemera documenting the northern mining development, projects, and exploration of the McNeil family, c. 1930-1950. Matriarch Pearl McNeil (nee Montgomery) was the niece of Bob Montgomery of Death Valley Skidoo Gold Mine fame. She had three sons; Bob, Tom, and Don. Locations of the photographs range from Ontario to northern Alberta and Saskatchewan, to the Yukon and the Northwest Territories. Collection contains two albums, three sets of loose photographs, and a selection of miscellaneous items including Christmas cards and a small bank/address book.

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 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
Series · 1931-1983; 2013
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

A collection of 7 unique pieces of printed ephemera, including a notebook; a student magazine [1931]; a grocery price list [1945]; a program for Glenora Figure Skating Club's Ice Show [1946]; a history of Edmonton Motors [from 1924-1951]; a commemorative booklet for the Province of Alberta's 75th anniversary [1980]; and an Alberta Heritage Fund Report [1982-1983].

The Hermes was a periodical student publication put out by the Nutana Collegiate Institute, a high school in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Nutana was the first public high school in Saskatoon and possesses a significant collection of early Canadian art. These publications are from various years between 1911 and 1931. They primarily consist of writing examples from students, and will also feature examples of the art collection, editorials, athletics reports, and advertisements for local businesses. All but the first volume are subtitled "Behold, I bring you good tidings."

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 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
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
Harlequin Numbers 401 to 600
Series · 1957 - 1980
Part of Harlequin Paperback Collection

This series starts with book 401 and ends with 598. Note that the following books have two copies: 451 Air Ambulance by Jean S. Macleod, 550 Canadian Etiquette Dictionary by Claire Wallace.

Harlequin Numbers 601 to 800
Series · 1961 - 1973
Part of Harlequin Paperback Collection

This series starts with book 606 and ends with 795. Note that the following books have two copies: 635 Curling Today with Ken Watson by Kent Watson, 695 Vengeance of the Black Donnellys by Thomas P. Kelley, 706 Peace Rivery Country by Ralph Allen and 754 The Rancher Needs a Wife by Celine Conway.

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
Centennial Records
Fonds 121-1 · Series · 2007-2008
Part of Museums and Collections Services fonds

Series consists of records acquired by Museums and Collections during the University of Alberta's celebration of the institution's centenntial.

Museums and Collections Services
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.
Louis A. Pagliaro series

Consists of the personal and professional papers of Louis A. Pagliaro including employment materials, reports, refused application files, drafts, manuscripts and grant applications. Materials also consists of photographs of the Faculty of Pharmacy meetings, activities and pharmaceutical organizations.

Pagliaro, Louis A
Oceania

The Legion of Frontiersmen operate in many divisions across the countries of the Commonwealth. This sub fonds is composed of material geographically related to New Zealand and Australia, and is divided into series broken down by item type.

United Kingdom

The Legion of Frontiersmen operate in many divisions across the countries of the Commonwealth. This sub fonds is composed of material geographically related to Home Command, located in the United Kingdom, and is divided into series broken down by item type.

Canada

The Legion of Frontiersmen operate in many divisions across the countries of the Commonwealth. This sub fonds is composed of material geographically related to Canada, and is divided into series broken down by item type.

World

The Legion of Frontiersmen operate in many divisions across the countries of the Commonwealth. This sub fonds is composed of material geographically related to activities outside of the major areas of operation for the Legion, and is divided into series broken down by item type.

Independent Overseas Command

The Independent Overseas Command (IOC) was considered a breakaway group that was formed in 1927. Initially called the Independent Overseas Legion of Frontiersmen and later in 1931 it was changed to the Imperial Overseas Legion of Frontiersmen.