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Philips Electronics Inc. x-ray diffraction equipment for the analysis of crystalline compounds.

Harris standing in an active undergraduate chemistry lab.

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

Image of Harris taken and sent to the Royal Society.

Head shot of Harris that was used in various articles.

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.

Unknown photograph owned by SG Davis. After Davis' passing, it was found among the files in his office and acquired 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.

Aerial view of the University of Alberta campus and surrounding area.

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".

Undergraduate laboratory with private working areas for up to twenty students. The side benches and cabinets display equiptment and materials in general use.

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

Postal Telegraph congratulating Harris from his family, dated May 9. Telegraph mentioned June 14, 1942, his wedding day to Phyllis Pangburn.

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.

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 Hazardous Wastes.

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.

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 Treatment Centre opening: John Devereau; Jennifer McJuade[?]; Bert Huffman; Al Schoening; and Phyllis Harris seated.

Swan Hills Plant opening.

Chemistry-Physics-Mathematics building under construction with steel beams in place, September 21, 1959.

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 steel beams in place.

Pocket-style leather memo book; hand-written entries, inscribed: "Throughout - I organized the Cavlary along with SBS 11 6 94"

Consists of hand-written standing orders for Steele's Scouts; dictated memo from [G.H.] Dale, Brigade Major, and a post-script which reads: "In compliance with your request [Steele's] - I send you all these Memo books. They recall old times but little else, except a heartfelt God bless you & may we be together when the Trumpet calls - Yours ever, J.K. Oswald 11 6 94".

A nominal troop roll is recorded at the back of the book.

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.

The Society of the Sigma Xi Diploma certifying Harris was elected as a member of the Minnesota chapter on May 31, 1944.

Contains a list of handwritten entries, identifying beneficiaries in the event of death of members of union, organized alphabetically. Each entry includes the name of the member, the beneficiary, the relationship between the two, membership information, and the date and number of the relevant beneficiary certificate.

Opening of the President's Advisory Committee on Campus Review office at the University of Alberta, likely in the Department of Chemistry.

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".

Pocket diary; notebook style; hand-written entries Britain, especially Scotland.

Pocket diary; notebook style; hand-written entries In Britain and returning to Canada

Black leather-bound; hand-written entries; more of a notebook

Black leather-bound; hand-written entries; more of a notebook

Black leather-bound; hand-written entries More of a notebook; includes cash accounts

Black leather-bound; hand-written entries More of a notebook; a lot of empty pages

Black leather-bound; hand-written entries; more of a notebook with a lot of empty pages

Black leather-bound; hand-written entries Includes identification form at front of diary, addrresses and cash accounts at back of diary

Burgandy leather-bound; hand-written entries Includes identification form at front of diary; addresses and cash accounts at back of diary

Burgandy leather-bound; hand-written entries with entries related to the Canadian Mounted Rifles and Lord Strathcona's Horse

Burgandy leather-bound; hand-written entries; describes leaving the Yukon and travelling back to Ontario Memos, cash accounts and addresses maintained at back of diary See file of separated items from diary

Black leather-bound; hand-written entries, Ft. Macleod to the Yukon Notes at back of diary include lists of Miles Canyon pilots

Burgandy leather-bound; hand-written entries Memos and cash accounts kept at back of diary

Burgandy leather-bound; hand-written entries Memos, cash accounts, weather record maintained at back of diary File with loose items maintained

Black leather-bound; hand-written entries Cash accounts maintained at back of diary

Black leather-bound pocket diary with hand-written entries; more of a notebook.

Black leather-bound; hand-written entries; more of a notebook filled with memoranda, lists, and draft notes One item removed (see separated materials note)

Burgandy leather-bound; hand-written entries Memos and cash accounts kept at back of diary File with separate items removed

Black leather-bound; hand-written entries Memos, accounts maintained at back of book File with separate loose items from diary

Burgandy leather-bound; hand-written entries Cash accounts kept at back of diary File with items removed from diary

Black leather-bound; hand-written entries Memos and cash accounts maintained at back of diary Separate file with items removed from diary

Black leather-bound; hand-written entries Memos and cash accounts maintained at back of diary Separate file of loose items retained