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The University of Alberta Mixed Chorus fonds housed in the University Archives span a period of more than forty years, and provide a valuable record of a long-standing University organization (approaching its 60th anniversary of operation). The Mixed Chorus was, and remains, an active contributor to University society, as well as the broader surrounding community because of its annual province-wide concerts and related public appearances. The Chorus is significant to the history of the development of choral music in Alberta, and its individual members and directors contributors in their own right to the province's musical growth.

The records have been arranged and described in two broad series and several sub-headings, with a basic chronological order maintained within each series. The textual files provide information about the early years of the Chorus' existence, particularly the years from 1946 to about 1971. Files maintained by the executive and directors (Richard Eaton and James Whittle) are significant for the information they provide about the Chorus' yearly operations and activities. Information in the files after the Whittle years is sketchier, and more incidental in nature. The textual files include correspondence, clippings, some meeting minutes, membership lists, the organization's constitution, and evidence of the planning and fundraising required to orchestrate the annual UAMC Spring Tour.

Series 1 consists of the Executive/Director files with sub-series providing information about membership; social activities, commemorative/historical records, and publicity and promotion files. Correspondence to and from members of the executive was filed together (in the form of scrapbooks in the 1940's), with correspondence maintained by the Chorus director. Where possible, the original order of the files was maintained, while the series and sub-series titles were assigned by the archivist to reflect the record function.

Series 2 is the Performance-related records, comprised of printed programs, sound recordings, and photographs. As noted earlier, the sound recordings form the largest component of the Mixed Chorus fonds. They include both taped recordings (cassette and reel-to-reel) as well as disc recordings. The photographs, numbering over 1200 in quantity, include prints, negatives, and a few transparencies and contact sheets. While the photographs do vary in quality, they provide important documentation of Mixed Chorus performances, social activities, and tours. There are excellent images of the Chorus's 40th anniversary activities taken by Hal Kinsey, as well as the annual formal photographs of the Mixed Chorus. Various alumni have sent copies of their personal photographs to the Mixed Chorus executive, adding to the views of the annual Spring tours, and various Chorus social events.

The records do not extend beyond the 1980's, but future accessions from the University of Alberta Mixed Chorus are anticipated. The Mixed Chorus records provide a profile of an aspect of the non-academic life of the University of Alberta student community, as well as make a valuable contribution to musical/performing arts history documentation for both the University of Alberta, and the Province of Alberta.

Fonds consists of records collected or used by the National Film Board of Canada.

The Canadian Encyclopedia fonds provide a comprehensive and detailed record of one of the largest and most important cultural undertakings in Canadian publishing history. The records are extensive, and detail the process involved in producing a large reference publication from the inception stage through to final publication.

The fonds consist of approximately 13 metres of records, excluding illustrative material that is to be returned to the Archives at a later date. The material was donated to the University of Alberta Archives in 1986, and original order was subsequently disrupted in the re-boxing of records from binders, filing cabinets, and closets for transfer to the Archives. As well, some of the records were still active and being consulted in preparation for the second edition publication of The Canadian Encyclopedia. The volume of records has meant that the fonds will be arranged and described in three phases. Phase one, which this inventory represents, involved a complete overview of the entire fonds, the restoration, where possible, of original order, and the file level description of six of eight series.

Within each of these series, sub-series designations were assigned to better organize and describe the records. Each series is further described in an introduction preceding the series listing. Original file titles, if they existed, were retained by the archivist in the description. A subject and name index is found at the back of the inventory to further assist in locating specific information.

These records have tremendous research value. The administrative and financial records provide a complete business history of the project. Based on correspondence, internal memoranda, meeting minutes, and monthly reports, etc. the researcher is able to better understand how the publication was planned, produced, and delivered to the public. The internal operation of The New Canadian Encyclopedia Publishing Ltd. are revealed through the procedures manuals and internal instructions which outline operating practices, guidelines, and editorial methodology. The files also provide an original and comprehensive picture of the publishing business from a Canadian perspective. The article and entry files contain samples of work by top Canadian academic experts. Because the editors were constrained by space and subject limitations, not everything they received could be printed in the encyclopedia. The files complement the published record, indicating how articles were edited, categorized, and sometimes cut altogether. Material, not published in the Encyclopedia, is retained in the files.

Fonds consists of records pertaining to the Philosophy Club at the University of Alberta.

Fonds consists of a materials from the Richard Eaton Singers including minutes, financial records, administrative records, membership lists and publicity materials. Fonds also includes recordings and photographs.

Editorial and institutional files created by the committee working on publishing a critical, bilingual edition of the collected writings of Louis Riel to mark the 100th anniversary of his death.

Fonds consists of materials related to the University of Alberta's Students' Union.

Fonds consists of records created or collected by the Citizens' Advisory Committee as part of the University of Alberta Area Transportation Study.

Fonds consists of a records pertaining to the Soldiers's Comforts Club at the University of Alberta.

Fonds consists of records pertaining to the Volunteer Overseas Medical Officers Association including minutes, clippings and photographs.

Fonds consists of records pertaining to the University of Alberta's Writer's Club.

Fonds consists of records pertaining to Dentist Dr. Arthur Christian Ahrens.

Fonds consists of records pertaining to Chemist, Dr. Willard Allen from the Department of Chemistry at the University of Alberta, Office of Associate Vice-President (Academic), and Canadian Association of University Teachers.

Fonds consists of records pertaining to Ethel Anderson.

Fonds consists of records created or collected by Lois Argue, related to her time at the University of Alberta.

Fonds consists of records pertaining to athlete and Physical Education Professor at the University of Alberta, Patricia Austin

Fonds consists of records pertaining to Frances Baker's University life, works as a Gateway reporter, and as president of the Debating Club.

Fonds consists of records pertaining to Hugh Bancroft.

Fonds consists of the personal and professional papers of Milton Frank Bauer.

Accession consists of audio cassettes containing interviews with Norman Yates used for Elizabeth Beauchamp M.FA thesis.

Fonds consists of records pertaining to John Bilsland, the Department of English at the University of Alberta, literature and theatre.

Fonds consists of these series: I Biographical materials (1940-1962). Certificates and news clippings relating to A.L. and Anna Blackberg. II Correspondence (1941-1959). Includes letters to Harold J. Hole. III Memorabilia (1956-1964). Includes commemorative booklets, Royal Tour (1959), including instructions for the stopover in Yellowknife; other printed materials; maps. IV Motion pictures (1951-1963). Family and community events (18 film reels, 8mm). V Photographs (1910-[1973]). Family, Northern Alberta and the Northwest Territories (1257 images).

The papers, covering the period 1895 to 1983, consist chiefly of biographical data, correspondence, diplomas and certificates, texts of speeches, reports, accounts, property and estate business, maps, sketch plans, blueprints, publications, and reference material. Dr. Blair had made notes about the contents of some folders and envelopes, but most of the labelling of files had been done either by one of his secretaries or by Mrs. Roughley as she was preparing to work on the project. While the file headings correctly identified the contents, there was very little order apparent in the arrangement of the files except in the case of the reports of Trinidad Leaseholds Limited, his speeches, and those files relating to Dr. Blair's memberships and directorships in various organizations, clubs and corporations. Photographs, both personal and business, constitute the fifth series and include photos of Dr. Blair, his family and friends, and projects and activities with which he was associated in his professional life.

Fonds consist of records pertaining to Dr. Peter Bowen and his work as a professor of paediatrics at the University of Alberta, his research in genetic disorders, and with the Hereditary Diseases Program of the Province of Alberta.

Fonds consists of records pertaining to Librarian Frank Bowers.

Fonds consists of the personal and professional papers of Annora Brown, and includes correspondence, scrapbooks, sketches, reviews, clippings, reference materials and photographs. The majority of the materials date from 1926 to 1982, and were donated in one accession (UAA-1982-116).

Fonds consists of records pertaining to Dr. Harry Bulyea of the Department of Dentistry at the University of Alberta and his family.

The C.S. Burgess fonds documents Burgess's administrative and professional activities from 1891 through 1971; he removed most remaining personal records before donating material to the Unviersity Archives. The records reflect Burgess's progess as a designer and the evolution of his design interests from his architectural articling and design studies in Scotland, England and his European study tours, to his professional consultation work and teaching in Canada beginning in Montréal and concluding with his tenure as a professor of architecture at the University of Alberta in Edmonton. A small portion of the records document Burgess's work as a private consultant for public and private groups across Alberta. The records include lecture and public speaking notes on art, history and design; professional correspondence; design portfolios in various media from both his student and professional periods; photographs predominantly of his professional work with some of private acquaintances; a collection of postcards, maps and other art and design related ephemera.

The C.S. Burgess fonds documents Burgess's administrative and professional activities from 1891 through 1971; he removed most remaining personal records before donating material to the Unviersity Archives. The records reflect Burgess's progess as a designer and the evolution of his design interests from his architectural articling and design studies in Scotland, England and his European study tours, to his professional consultation work and teaching in Canada beginning in Montréal and concluding with his tenure as a professor of architecture at the University of Alberta in Edmonton. A small portion of the records document Burgess's work as a private consultant for public and private groups across Alberta. The records include lecture and public speaking notes on art, history and design; professional correspondence; design portfolios in various media from both his student and professional periods; photographs predominantly of his professional work with some of private acquaintances; a collection of postcards, maps and other art and design related ephemera.

Fonds consists of photographs pertaining to fisherman Eugene Burton.

The fonds consists of two leather bound photo albums. The photos were taken during Cameron's research field trips into northern Alberta, Saskatchewan and British Columbia. Cameron usually performed the trips for the Department of Mining Engineering with senior students. The first album, titled University of Alberta, 1915 -1938, was created for the Department of Mining Engineering. The second album, Field Trips, for Research Council of Alberta, were taken in 1921 and 1930. The photos remain in the arrangement Cameron created and the captions inform the descriptions for each photo.

The Donald Cameron fonds consists of records reflecting various aspects of Cameron's life and career. Included are papers dating back to his student days at the University of Alberta, as well as records related to his involvement with the U of A's Department of Extension, the Banff School and Centre and his over thirty year career as a Liberal Senator in the Canadian Senate.

Fonds consists of records pertaining to engineer Duncan Archibald Campbell.

Fonds consists of records pertaining to Dr. Duncan Campbell.

Fonds consists of records pertaining to Maxwell Cantor and his work as a coroner and as a Fellow in Biochemistry at the University of Alberta.

Fonds consists of records pertaining to Brigham Young Card.

The Karl Clark fonds consists of professional and private records. The professional records document Clark's work in oil sands research and his teaching and administrative work at the University of Alberta. The format is predominantly texutual and includes letters, minutes, a patent and publications. There are also some photographs in this series. The private records document Clark's family life and consists of letters, diairies, a scrapbook and photos of family life.

Fonds consists of records pertaining to biochemist, Dr. James Collip and his work regarding insulin, medicine, physiology and biochemistry.

Fonds consists of records pertaining to Author Darlene Comfort.

Accession consists of records pertaining to Edward 'Ned' Corbett.

Accession consists of photographs related to Craig Corser, his family, and the Department of Forest Science at the University of Alberta.

Fonds consists of records pertaining to Educator, H.T. Coutts.

Fonds consists of records pertaining to Harry Critchley.

Fond consists of personal papers, interviews and forestry slides pertaining to Desmond Crossley's work in forestry.

Fonds consists of records pertaining to Edwin Daniel of the Department of Pharmacology at the University of Alberta.

Fonds consists of records pertaining to James Denis, the Faculty of Engineering and the Faculty of Business.

Fonds consists of records pertaining to Oliver Edwards.

Fonds consists of photographic records.

Fonds consists of records pertaining to author Hulbert Footner and his work.

This collection of documents results from his interest and participation in the Students' Union and General Faculties Council Committees.

Fonds consists of records pertaining to Historian Dr. John Foster.

Fonds consists of records pertaining to Dr. Davis Fraser .

Fonds consist of records pertaining to Dr. Halley Gaetz's memoirs.

Fonds consists of records pertaining to Physicist and Meteorologist Dr. Edward Gowan.

Fond consists of the records of Elsie Park Gowan.

Fonds consists of records pertaining to Dr. Evan Greene and the Department of Anatomy.

Fonds consists of records pertaining to Leslie Gue and his work as an educator.

Fonds consists of records pertaining to Economist, Dr. Eric Hanson.