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.
President's Advisory Committee on Campus Review Members, steering committee.
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.
Midwestern Universities Analytical Chemistry Conference held at the University of Alberta, August 3-4, 1976. Picture was sent from Jean Cooley to Margaret Harris.
Karen Waldron presenting Harris with the Honorary Fellow plaque at the Canadian Society for Chemistry Conference held June 2005 in Saskatoon.
Certificate recognizing Harris' fifty year membership to the American Chemical Society.
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.
Harris accepting the Honorary Degree of Doctor of Science from CT Boyle, May 29, 1987.
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".
The University of Alberta's Honorary Degree of Doctor of Science presented to Harris on June 6, 1991 at 81st annual convocation.
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 shaking hands with Sargent Christian Coulombe at the Investiture of the Order of Canada.
Letter from Ron Kratochvil on the occasion of Harris's retirement, dated August 15, 1980.
Letter from IM Kolthoff on the occasion of Harris' retirement with comments on his work as a scholar, dated June 25, 1980.
Letter on the occasion of Walter's 90th Birthday celebrations from former Masters student Caurino C Bombardieri, dated April 25, 2005.
Postal Telegraph congratulating Harris from his family, dated May 9. Telegraph mentioned June 14, 1942, his wedding day to Phyllis Pangburn.
Harris's Degree of Doctor of Philosophy from the University of Minnesota, dated June 10, 1944.
Harris'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.
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.
Physical Science Center at the University of Alberta construction completed to house three departments: Physics, Mathematics and Chemistry, October 1960.
President's Advisory Committee on Campus Review Members: Walter Harris, Fred Enns, Henry Kreisel and Bill Jopling.
Chemistry-Physics-Mathematics building under construction, April 1959. The steel frame was erected by C.W. Carry Ltd and Calgary Structural Steel Ltd.
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 with: Kolthoff, Laitenen, M Bushey, O'Brein, Thomson, Luyive[?], Stenfers, Harris possibly on the far right with his hand on his chin, Fall 1962.
Physical Science Center at the University of Alberta.
Chemistry building under construction, November 1958. The foundation was contracted out to Poole Construction Co Ltd.
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.
Harris standing in an active undergraduate chemistry lab.
Master of Science graduating photograph of Harris.
Place: Red River Settlement
From: Duncan Finlayson
To: Reverend John Smithurst
Details: 2pp
Notes: A brief letter where Finlayson discusses financial matters.
Sin títuloPlace: Red River Settlement
From: James Hunter, Norway House
To: Reverend John Smithurst
Details: 3pp
Notes: Hunter goes into detail about the visit of the Bishop of Prince Rupert’s Land. He also writes of matters of business regarding food supplies for the winter, the price of freight from Red River to Norway House and the construction of the Church.
Place: Red River Settlement
From: David Anderson
To: Reverend John Smithurst
Details: 1pp
Notes: Probably delivered by hand.
Sin títuloPlace: Red River Settlement
From: Duncan Finlayson, Hudson's Bay House, Lachine
To: Reverend John Smithurst
Details: 2pp
Notes: In the letter, Duncan Finlayson advises John Smithurst of the subscription cost of two papers and the possible cost even if Smithurst thought he stopped the subscription.
Sin títuloHandwritten meeting minutes for the Northern Lights Lodge, No. 127, for the entire year. Notes are accompanied by attendence lists for meetings, which are glued onto unused pages in the book. The blue-colored pages at the front of the book record the officer's roll-call for meetings during the period, with the names of lodge officers being listed.
Hardcover notebook of about 200 pages, containing typed text being only the blank registration form categories, no additional data.
Contains details of finanical accounts for the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen, ennumerating deposits, expenses, and account balances. Each entry is accompanied by the date of the transaction.
Handwritten meeting minutes for the Northern Lights Lodge, No. 127, for the entire year. Additionally, the blue-colored pages at the front of the book record the officer's roll-call for meetings during the year, with the names of lodge officers being listed. The pages near the end of the book feature a handwritten membership list for the lodge.
Handwritten meeting minutes for the Northern Lights Lodge, No. 127, for the entire year. Additionally, the blue-colored pages at the front of the book record the officer's roll-call for meetings during the year, with the names of lodge officers being listed. The pages near the end of the book feature a handwritten membership list for the lodge.
Handwritten meeting minutes for the Northern Lights Lodge, No. 127, for the entire year. Additionally, the blue-colored pages at the front of the book record the officer's roll-call for meetings during the year, with the names of lodge officers being listed. Attendence lists for various meetings during the year are also enclosed, as loose sheets. The pages near the end of the book feature a handwritten membership list for the lodge.
Handwritten meeting minutes for the Northern Lights Lodge, No. 127, for the entire year. Additionally, the blue-colored pages at the front of the book record the officer's roll-call for meetings during the year, with the names of lodge officers being listed. Attendence lists for various meetings during the year are also enclosed, as loose sheets. The pages near the end of the book feature a handwritten membership list for the lodge.
Handwritten meeting minutes for the Northern Lights Lodge, No. 127, for the entire year. Accompanying the notes are a number of monthly reports by the financial secretary, pasted on unused pages. Additionally, the blue-colored pages at the front of the book record the officer's roll-call for meetings during the year, with the names of lodge officers being listed. The pages near the end of the book feature a handwritten membership list for the lodge.
Handwritten meeting minutes for the Northern Lights Lodge, No. 127, for the entire year. Additionally, appended with paperclips, are the text of several resolutions passed by the lodge, as well as a letter on proposed regulations on firing pools for railway employees in Winnipeg. The blue-colored pages at the front of the book record the officer's roll-call for meetings during the year, with the names of lodge officers being listed, while the pages near the end of the book feature a handwritten membership list for the lodge,
Handwritten meeting minutes for the Northern Lights Lodge, No. 127, for the entire year. The blue-colored pages at the front of the book record the officer's roll-call for meetings during the year, with the names of lodge officers being listed, while the pages near the end of the book feature a handwritten membership list for the lodge.
Handwritten meeting minutes for the Northern Lights Lodge, No. 127, for the entire year. Notes are accompanied by attendence lists for meetings, which are glued onto unused pages in the book. Additionally, the blue-colored pages at the front of the book record the officer's roll-call for meetings during the year, with the names of lodge officers being listed. The pages near the end of the book feature a handwritten membership list for the lodge.
Handwritten meeting minutes for the Northern Lights Lodge, No. 127, for the entire year. Notes are accompanied by attendence lists for meetings, which are glued onto unused pages in the book. Additionally, the blue-colored pages at the front of the book record the officer's roll-call for meetings during the year, with the names of lodge officers being listed. The pages near the end of the book feature a handwritten membership list for the lodge.
Handwritten meeting minutes for the Northern Lights Lodge, No. 127, for the entire year. Notes are accompanied by attendence lists for meetings, which are glued onto unused pages in the book. Additionally, the blue-colored pages at the front of the book record the officer's roll-call for meetings during the year, with the names of lodge officers being listed. The pages near the end of the book feature a handwritten membership list for the lodge.
Additionally enclosed is a small handwritten note, badly faded, relating to the Aug. 15th meeting.
A handwritten letter from Flora sent with Marie's letter to SBS on September 22, 1901.
Sin títuloHandwritten letter sent to Marie from Percy Belcher, re: mining concerns. Marie sent the letter to SBS with hers of October 23, 1901.
Sin títuloHandwritten letter sent to Marie from [C.D.] Bethune, re: mining concerns. Marie sent the letter to SBS with hers of October 23, 1901.
Sin títuloA handwritten letter from Flora Steele to SBS and sent with Marie's letter dated October 27, 1901.
Sin títuloContains an attached letter sent to Maye from James Henderson, re: SBS's half-brother John and his care.
Sin títuloAn attached handwritten letter from A.M. Jarvis's Aunt J.J. Harwood Steele notes that the aunt talks about the fine reputation of Strathcona's Horse, and mentions Lord Dundonal's impending visit. He also says that the aunt's return address of "Charlecote Park" is associated with Shakespeare.
Sin títuloAttached letter from Flora Steele to SBS, and sent in Marie's letter of January 12th, 1902.
Sin títuloAttached letter to SBS from Flora Steele and sent with Marie's letter dated March 9th, 1902.
Sin títuloAttached letter from Harwood Steele sent to SBS with Marie's letter dated April 6th, 1902.
Sin títuloAttached letter to SBS from Flora Steele and sent with Marie's letter of April 27th, 1902.
Sin títuloAttached handwritten letter to SBS from Flora Steele, sent with Marie Steele's letter of May 11, 1902. Flora talks about her First Communion and the gifts she received.
Sin títuloAttached handwritten letter from Flora Steele to SBS and sent with Marie Steele's letter of May 18th, 1902.
Sin títuloAttached handwritten letter from Flora Steele to SBS sent with Marie Steele's letter of June 1, 1902.
Sin títuloA handwritten letter to Marie Steele from Inspector Alex Jarvis with the NWMP in the Yukon. He writes about people and changes in Dawson, and discusses his thoughts about leaving the force. Marie sent this letter to Sam in a letter she wrote dated June 17th, 1902.
Sin títuloAttached handwritten letter from Flora Steele to SBS and sent with Marie Steele's letter of August 10th, 1902.
Sin títuloAttached letter to SBS from Flora Steele sent in a letter from Marie Steele, dated August 9th, 1907. Flora writes about the "machine" for her teeth that arrived from the U.S.A. and will be put on her teeth by her Uncle; she also describes a recent family visit to Dominion Park.
Sin títuloHandwritten letter with envelope from Marie in Montreal to Sam in Calgary, 13 Aug. 1907.
Sin títuloA handwritten letter to SBS from Gertrude Steele, and mailed with Marie's letter dated August 15th, 1907.
Sin títuloHandwritten letter with envelope from Marie in Montreal to Sam in Calgary, 22 Aug. 1907.
Sin títuloHandwritten letter from Flora Steele to SBS, dated August 24th, and enclosed with Marie's letter of August 25th, 1907.
Sin títuloTwo handwritten letters, mailed together in one envelope, from Marie in Montreal to Sam in Calgary, 02, 03 Sep. 1907.
Sin títuloHandwritten letter with envelope from Marie in Montreal to Sam in Calgary, 12 Sep. 1907.
Sin títuloHandwritten letter to SBS from Harwood Steele, sent with his mother's letter dated September 22nd, 1907.
Sin títuloHandwritten letter from Marie in Calagary to Sam at Winnipeg, April 3, 1909
Sin títuloHandwritten letter from Marie in Winnipeg to SBS at Shorncliffe Camp, June 6, 1915
Sin títuloHandwritten letter from Marie in Winnipeg to SBS at Shorncliffe Camp, Kent, England, dated July 4th, 1915. Enclosed with the letter are two news clippings (re. Captain Mackenzie and an obituary for James McDougall).
Sin títuloA letter with envelope from Robert Harwood accepting Sam's proposal to marry his daughter Marie.
Sin títuloA handwritten letter from Col. P.W. Worsley of Halifax, N.S. sent to SBS requesting assistance in getting his son a position with the South African Constabulary. SBS forwarded the letter to Baden-Powell, who returned the letter along with his own reply to SBS. Marie sent both letters with her letter to SBS of July 18th, 1901.
Sin títuloCloth-bound; hand-written entries
Sin títuloBlack leather-bound; hand-written entries; more of a notebook with a lot of empty pages
Sin títuloBlack leather-bound; hand-written entries; more of a notebook
Sin títuloBlack leather-bound; hand-written entries; more of a notebook
Sin títuloPortrait of Brian L. Evans receiving an honourary degree from Cape Breton University
Photograph of Brian L. Evans in London with the caption written on the back "Piccadilly Circus with me in the way."
Photograph of Brian L. Evans of his first year at the U of A in the 1960s.
Photograph of Brian L. Evans at a Chinese festival with a green onion cake in hand.