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File · 1972 - 2011
Part of Human Rights Institute of Canada fonds

Copies of newspaper clippings, correspondence, and notes regarding pension plans for politicians, severance pay for Members of Parliament, the power of the Prime Minister, and Judith Anne Booth's suspension from the Canadian Radio-Television Commission (CRTC) for running for a seat in Parliament while holding a sensitive public service position.

AIR CANADA
File · 1992 - 2011
Part of Human Rights Institute of Canada fonds

Copies of newspaper clippings, correspondence, and memorandum regarding a legal case against Air Canada for failure to provide service in French.

BOUNDARIES
File · 1971 - 2011
Part of Human Rights Institute of Canada fonds

Copies of newspaper clippings, correspondence, and background information regarding redefining Quebec boundaries if Quebec separated from Canada and Quebec territory and boundaries from French settlement up to the 1927 boundary dispute between Quebec and Labrador.

CORRESPONDENCE
File · 1994 - 2011
Part of Human Rights Institute of Canada fonds

Copies of newspaper clippings, correspondence, memorandum, reports, booklets, and Senate bills regarding the statue of the Famous Five on Parliament Hill, racist and eugenics believe of the Famous Five, violence against women, female genital mutilation, discrimination against women, honour killings, and the Persons Case.

File · 1980 - 2011
Part of Human Rights Institute of Canada fonds

Newspaper clippings, quotes, extracts, memorandum, notes, and research regarding the constitution, compromises for Quebec, and the roles played by Quebec Premier Rene Levesque and Prime Minister Pierre Elliott Trudeau in negotiations. Also includes a 2006 reflection on the confrontation between Rene Levesque and Pierre Elliott Trudeau.

GOVERNMENT OF NEW BRUNSWICK
File · 1987 - 2011
Part of Human Rights Institute of Canada fonds

Copies of newspaper clippings and correspondence regarding bilingualism and language policies in New Brunswick, politics in New Brunswick, confederation, and health care. Also contains "The Conspiracy and Fraudulent Political Deception of Canada" by the New Brunswich Association of English Speaking Canadians.

Biographical Information
2012-27-1 · File · 1980 - 2011
Part of Walter Edgar Harris fonds

Biographical overviews of the life of Walter E. Harris with comments on his important achievements. File contains: (1) "Comments by G. Horlick at the Academy of Science Royal Society of Canada Reception and Dinner, Tuesday, March 30, 1999" - Dr. Gary Horlick, Chairman of the Chemistry Department, University of Alberta, provides an overview and highlights of WE Harris' career, at a dinner honoring his receipt of the Order of Canada; (2) Comments on award of Honorary D.Sc. at the University of Alberta, 1991; (3) "Walter Edgar Harris" - comments by Dr. W. McBryde on the award of Honarary D.Sc at the University of Waterloo, 1987, mentioning achievements in three areas: as a scholar and investigator, as an educator, and as an administrator; (4) "Symposium on Analytical Chemistry in honor of Professor Walter E. Harris, Aug. 15, 1980" - this brochure provides a summary of WE Harris' important scientific contributions; (5) Three articles about WE Harrris, from the University of Alberta Folio and New Trail, explain his legacy in analytical chemistry; (6) Memorial written by Dr. William Harris (son), 2011; (7) "Aspects of the Life of an Analytical Chemist" - a personal memoir by WE Harris; (8) "CV, 2011" - a curriculum vitae of Walter Harris.

Item · 28 Oct. 2011
Part of Prairie Ephemera Collection

"Drop off bras here - October 28th 2011 - For every bra donated 91.7 The Bounce will donate $1 to the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation. (up to $5000)"

Poster advertising the "Bras Across the Bridge" fundraising event put on by Edmonton radio station 91.7 The Bounce [KiSS 91.7]. The poster also includes the Booster Juice logo and the 91.7 The Bounce logo at the bottom right.

91.7 The Bounce
Ephemera
AEU-MAC 9.7 · Subseries · 1987-2011
Part of Dr. Margaret Mackey Collection

This subseries consists of ephemeral material relating to Beatrix Potter and Peter Rabbit that was collected by Dr. Margaret Mackey and donated to the University of Alberta Libraries. It contains themed paper towel, wrapping paper, boxes, food, plastic wrappings, cards, letterheads, and magazine articles.

Feniseca tarquinius -ventral
QL 543 S54 File 149 · File · 2011
Part of Ian Sheldon fonds

File consists of an illustration of the butterfly Feniseca tarquinius. Note on the back of the illustration reads, "Source as dorsal."

CHRONOLOGICAL LETTERS

Predominately outgoing correspondence as well as memorandum regarding the activities of the Human Rights Institute of Canada, the positions taken by the HRI on political and human rights issues, and communications with HRI members.

VARIOUS
File · 1990 - 2011
Part of Human Rights Institute of Canada fonds

Memorandum, correspondence, programmes, newsletters, and promotional materials regarding speeches by ME Ritchie on bilingualism, the Meech Lake Accord, and women's rights.

ACADIANS
File · 1964 - 2011
Part of Human Rights Institute of Canada fonds

Copies of newspaper clippings, correspondence, notes, speeches, and research regarding the settlement of Acadia, the Acadian expulsions, and the Acadian World Congress.

File · 1977 - 2011
Part of Human Rights Institute of Canada fonds

Legislation, court documents, extracts, correspondence, encyclopedia entries, copies of newspaper clippings, transcripts, and open letters regarding Quebec's Charter of the French Language, Bill 101, Quebec's language policies, and the response of Prime Minister Pierre Elliott Trudeau and the federal government to Bill 101.

GOVERNMENT OF ONTARIO
File · 1984 - 2011
Part of Human Rights Institute of Canada fonds

Correspondence, copies of newspaper clippings, and statutes regarding politics in Ontario, government funding for francophone cultural groups in Ontario and Ottawa, franco-ontarian culture in Ontario, women judges in family court, and the Meech Lake Accord.

QL 543 S54 File 181 · File · 2011
Part of Ian Sheldon fonds

File consists of an illustration of the butterfly Pyrisitia lisa. Handwritten note on the back of the illustration reads, "JHA Collection USA Texas [hr.?] Mission Waite-Metz Farm April 8 2000 JHA [?]"

2012-27-223 · File · 1992 - 2011
Part of Walter Edgar Harris fonds

Correspondence with Charlie and Betty Carr, former colleagues from the University of Minnesota, who worked on the wartime rubber project along with Walter, and who became good friends of Walter and Phyllis Harris.

Bridge - Various
2012-27-198 · File · 1967 - 2011
Part of Walter Edgar Harris fonds

Correspondence, notes etc to do with WE Harris' involvement in the card game, bridge. File includes: 1967 award to WE Harris and son for a Grand Slam Vulnerable; List of awards and trophies for bridge, golf, and curling; "Memoirs of Bridge at the University" by WE Harris 2008; Edmonton Marigold Seniors Games, duplicate bridge 2008; Last duplicate bridge game with partner Brian Dunford on 15 Oct 2011.

AUDITOR GENERAL
File · 1986 - 2011
Part of Human Rights Institute of Canada fonds

Correspondence, copies of newspaper clippings, debates on Auditor General annual report, standing committee evidence, and supporting documents regarding the Auditor-General of Canada, the cost of bilingualism, audits of federal government departments, Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples, and federal spending.

IBERVILLE
File · 2002 - 2011
Part of Human Rights Institute of Canada fonds

Correspondence, copies of newspaper clippings, biographies, and research regarding Pierre Le Moyne d'Iberville being honoured with a statue in Ottawa and simplification of his historical role in the 17th century battles between the French and English creating a false impression of his actions.

BUYING QUEBEC LOYALTY
File · 2000 - 2011
Part of Human Rights Institute of Canada fonds

Copies of newspaper clippings, encyclopedia entries, and correspondence regarding federal funding for culture, heritage, and elections, including holiday celebrations and a hockey arena in Quebec City.

NEWSPAPER ARTICLES
File · 1976 - 2011
Part of Human Rights Institute of Canada fonds

Senate debates, correspondence, and copies of newspaper clippings regarding Arab-Israeli conflicts, Palestine, Holocaust deniers, criticism of Israel, support for Israel from the Canadian government, and anti-semitism.

File · 1971 - 2011
Part of Human Rights Institute of Canada fonds

Copies of newspaper clippings, correspondence, magazine articles, and memorandum regarding Pierre Elliott Trudeau's legacy, Trudeau's relationship with Fidel Castro, the restructuring and shrinking of the Canadian military under Trudeau, and communism in Canada. Also includes a 2010 reflection on Trudeau's relationship with the military.

GOVERNMENT OF NEWFOUNDLAND
File · 2005 - 2011
Part of Human Rights Institute of Canada fonds

Copies of newspaper clippings, correspondence, and memorandum regarding relations between Newfoundland and the federal government, politics in Newfoundland, fishing and offshore resources, bilingualism, and equalisation payments. Also includes The Globe and Mail "Report on Business" featuring an article entitled "The Making of 'Danny Chavez': How Newfoundland's revolutionary Premier beat Big Oil."

Miscellaneous
FC 106 C5 C46 (Box 14 File 50) · File · 1980-1981, 1983, 2008-2009, 2011
Part of Chinese Experience in Canada Collection
  1. 3 newspaper pages related to the Artistic Cantonese Opera Association (志軒音樂社) in Sing Tao Cosmo Chinese Weekly (大都會周刊) (May 1, 2009 and May 27, 2011) and Oriental Weekly (東方報) (May 26, 2011).
  2. 1 poster of Cantonese Opera performed by the Artistic Cantonese Opera Association (志軒音樂社) on May 21, 2011 and May 22, 2011 at the Calgary Culture Centre.
  3. A program of Cantonese opera “Deling and Empress Dowager Cixi” (德龄与慈禧) performed by Mingquan Wang (汪明荃) and Jiaying Luo (罗家英) on October 20/21, 24, 30 in Toronto, Calgary and Vancouver.
  4. A color photocopied graduation photo and address list of Guangdong Cantonese Opera School (广东粤剧学校) (1958-2008) in a speed post envelope.
  5. 1 black and white photo: A group photo of all sophomore students and teachers of Guangdong Cantonese Opera School (广东粤剧学校) in July, 1980.
    Color photo 2: With friends.
    Color photo 3: With Xiuqin Cao (曹秀琴).
    Color photo 4: With friends.
    Color photo 5: With Jiangyun Lu (江雲鷺).
    Color photo 6: With Mingquan Wang (汪明荃) and Jiaying Luo (罗家英).
    Color photo 7: With Chongcai Wang (王充才) in Hong Kong.
    Color photos 8-9: With friends in Calgary and Toronto in 2001.
    Color photo 10: Performance.
    Color photos 11-12: As an instructor in 1983 in Hong Kong.
    Color photos 13-14: Cantonese opera performances.
    Color photo 15: Cantonese opera rehearsal.
    Black and white photos 16-18: Cantonese opera performances.
    Color photos 19-20: Opera actors in costumes.
    Color photo 21: At the backstage in 1981 Chinese New Year.
Books
AEU-MAC 6.1 · Subseries · 1962-2011
Part of Dr. Margaret Mackey Collection

This subseries consists of fiction and non-fiction books related to Louisa May Alcott and her book Little Women that were collected by Dr. Margaret Mackey and donated to the University of Alberta Libraries. It contains various editions and versions of the novel Little Women, stories written by other authors that relate to the original, and non-fiction books about Louisa May Alcott and Little Women. This subseries consists of the following sub-subseries: Little Women (1962-2011), On Louisa May Alcott (1993-2004), and Related to Little Women (1933-2011).

Related to Little Women
AEU-MAC 6.1.3 · Sub sub series · 1993-2011
Part of Dr. Margaret Mackey Collection

This sub-subseries consists of fictional books written by other authors that relate to Louisa May Alcott and her novel Little Women that were collected by Dr. Margaret Mackey and donated to the University of Alberta Libraries. It contains other books set within the world of Little Women, parodies, and books that reference the story.

Pieridae family
Subseries · 1999-2011
Part of Ian Sheldon fonds

Subseries consists of illustrations by Ian Sheldon of butterflies from the Pieridae family.

Feniseca tarquinius - dorsal
QL 543 S54 File 150 · File · 2011
Part of Ian Sheldon fonds

File consists of an illustration of the butterfly Feniseca tarquinius. Note on the back of the illustration reads, " F. tarquinius JHA Coll' Canada ON [Sandberg?] Aug. 10 2001."

Walter Edgar Harris fonds
UAA Fonds 0296 · Fonds · 1915 - 2011

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.

Harris, Walter Edgar
2012-27-3 · File · 1964 - 2011
Part of Walter Edgar Harris fonds

Various newspaper clippings, articles and photographs about WE Harris, including: - Photo of Technical Advisory Committee members, 1989; Slide of Presidents' Advisory Council on Academic Reviews members, ca. 1985; B&W photo of WE Harris and Harry Habgood (co-author of Programmed Temperature Gas Chromatography), 1964; B&W photo of WE Harris in office, 1977; Color photo of WE Harris, Jed Harrison, Norm Dovichi, and Gary Horlick, Department of Chemistry, 1996; Closeup photo of WE Harris for Folio, 1996. Other Materials include: Brochure, "The Theory of Chromatography", 1968; Program, "19th Annual Summer Symposium Analytical Chemistry", 1966 held at the University of Alberta.

Celebrations and Memorials
2012-27-18 · File · 2005 - 2011
Part of Walter Edgar Harris fonds

Correspondence, notes etc: 90th birthday, 2005, from family and friends; 90th birthday, 2005, from chemistry colleagues; 96th birthday, 2011; memorials, 2011.

FC 106 C5 C46 (Box 8 File 32) · File · 1969-2011
Part of Chinese Experience in Canada Collection

The 7th year anniversary (from 1961 to 1969) special issue of Calgary Chinese Musical Society (卡城華僑音樂社).
The 25th year anniversary (from 1961 to 1986) special issue of Calgary Chinese Musical Society (卡城華僑音樂社).
Two posters of Cantonese Opera performed by Zhi Xuan Musical Society (志軒音樂社) on June 28, 2009 and May 21 & 22, 2011 at Calgary Culture Centre [Located in Oversize File].

OTTAWA CITIZEN-KURT JOHNSON
File · 2002 - 2011
Part of Human Rights Institute of Canada fonds

Correspondence, memorandum, and copies of newspaper clippings regarding the Famous Five statue on Parliament Hill and a distortion of the legal case, relocations of Inuit people to the High Arctic and the Royal Commission on the relocations, celebrations of francophone culture in Newfoundland & Labrador, and letters to the editor of the Ottawa Citizen written by ME Ritchie on bilingualism in the City of Ottawa.

LETTERS TO MEMBERS
File · 1997 - 2011
Part of Human Rights Institute of Canada fonds

General correspondence to all Human Rights Institute of Canada members regarding politics, women's rights, bilingualism, Quebec seperatism, the Knowledge Project, and the activities of the HRI.

MICHAELLE JEAN
File · 2005 - 2011
Part of Human Rights Institute of Canada fonds

Copies of newspaper clippings, correspondence, and supporting documents regarding Michaelle Jean's tenure as Governor General, the role of the Governor General as prepresentative of the Queen, social activism and aboriginal rights, and Michaelle Jean's replacement by David Johnston. Also includes the Order of Canada newsletter Celebrating Excellence! from Fall 2008.

File · 2001 - 2011
Part of Human Rights Institute of Canada fonds

Copies of newspaper clippings, encyclopedia entries, correspondence, and notes regarding Member of Parliament Scott Reid, his election campaign, criticisms on inequality in bilingualism enforcement, and policy platforms.

CONTEMPT OF PARLIAMENT
File · 1993 - 2011
Part of Human Rights Institute of Canada fonds

Copies of newspaper clippings, correspondence, and minutes of proceeding of the joint committiee of the Senate and House of Commons on Scrutiny of Regulations regarding the power of the Prime Minister, proroguing of parliament, regulations of Parliament, contempt of Parliament, and a case study on "Privilege in the House of Commons" by Allan Lawrence.

File · 2002 - 2011
Part of Human Rights Institute of Canada fonds

Copies of newspaper clippings, background information, correspondence, and newsletters regarding the cost of implimenting the Official Languages Act, the City of Ottawa being officially bilingual, and concerns over the implications of Ottawa having two official languages. Also includes a performance report of the Office of the Commissioner of Official Languages.

CLARITY ACT
File · 1998 - 2011
Part of Human Rights Institute of Canada fonds

Copies of newspaper clippings and correspondence regarding the Clarity Act setting out the requirements for Quebec sovereignty. Also includes the Clarity Act legislation.

BIOGRAPHIES
File · 1984 - 2011
Part of Human Rights Institute of Canada fonds

Correspondence and biography for Canadian Who's Who, Who's Who of Canadian Women, research centres directories which include the Human Rights Institute of Canada, and ME Ritchie's resume.

File · 1947 - 2011
Part of Human Rights Institute of Canada fonds

Copies of newspaper clippings, encyclopedia entries, House of Commons debates, and statutes regarding Prime Minister John Diefenbaker's term in office, the Canadian Bill of Rights, Diefenbaker's legacy, the Diefenbunker, and the official languages act. Also includes "The Case for a Canadian Bill of Rights" by W. Glen How.

LESTER B. PEARSON-GENERAL
File · 1964 - 2011
Part of Human Rights Institute of Canada fonds

Copies of newspaper clippings, encyclopedia entries, copies of book chapters, press releases, and House of Commons debates regarding bilingualism and biculturalism, biographies of Lester B. Pearson, and the role and functioning of government. Also includes "Federalism and International Relations" by Paul Martin, Secretary of State for External Affairs.

File · 1980 - 2011
Part of Human Rights Institute of Canada fonds

Copies of newspaper clippings and correspondence regarding politics in British Columbia, relations between BC and Alberta, fishing rights in BC, Nanoose Bay, bilingualism, french language schools in BC, polygamy in the Mormon community in Bountiful, BC, and the Meech Lake Accord.

UAA Fonds 0608 · Fonds · 1989

Fonds consists of Scandiavian Studies Association Board Meetings and Agendas, Association Lotteries and Endownment documents, Governance and Bylaws, Audited Statements/ Reports, Publicity Material, Scandiavian Studies Association Program and Course-Related Information and Association Fundraising information.

Scandinavian Studies Association
AEU-MAC 6 · Series · 1933-2011
Part of Dr. Margaret Mackey Collection

This series consists of materials collected by Dr. Margaret Mackey and donated to the University of Alberta Libraries. It contains materials in multiple media formats that relate to Louisa May Alcott and her 1868-1869 novel Little Women. It features various editions and versions of the novel Little Women, stories written by other authors that relate to the original, and non-fiction books about Louisa May Alcott and Little Women. It also contains video adaptations of the novel in VHS and DVD, audio tapes, and collectibles relating to the novel. This series contains the following subseries: Books (1933-2011), Video (1989-2007), Audio Recordings (1978-1995), and Collectibles (1994-2000).

Little Women
AEU-MAC 6.1.1 · Sub sub series · 1962-2011
Part of Dr. Margaret Mackey Collection

This sub-series consists of various versions and editions of Louisa May Alcott's novel Little Women, that were collected by Dr. Margaret Mackey and donated to the University of Alberta Libraries. It contains unabridged and abridged versions of the original story, picture books, annotated versions, and activity books.

QL 543 S54 File 175 · File · 2011
Part of Ian Sheldon fonds

File consists of an illustration of the butterfly Phoebis philea. Handwritten note on the back of the illustration reads, "22 May 1987 Brownsville Tex. RLA adapted w book refs Butterflies of Canada."

File · 1994 - 2010
Part of Human Rights Institute of Canada fonds

Correspondence, memorandum, copies of newspaper clippings, encyclopedia entries, and House of Commons debates regarding Member of Parliament Bob Ringma, bilingualism, the expropriation of Nanoose Bay, and the New Brunswick constitutional amendment.

ELECTIONS CANADA
File · 1992 - 2010
Part of Human Rights Institute of Canada fonds

Correspondence, copies of newspaper clippings, notes, legislation, court decisions, and memorandum regarding the rules and regulation for federal elections, Elections Canada, court cases on elections and funding, candidate selection and party nomination, criminal law in the United States, referendum results, and the Royal Commission on Electoral Reform and Party Financing.

TREASON
File · 1993 - 2010
Part of Human Rights Institute of Canada fonds

Legislation regarding treason, as well as correspondence and copies of newspaper clippings regarding Cabinet ministers for franchophone culture for the province of Ontario.

File · 1990 - 2010
Part of Human Rights Institute of Canada fonds

Correspondence, memorandum, and research regarding name, logo, and emblem changes to federal services and departments such as Library and Archives Canada and Canada Post, as well as Quebec being the only province to use the term 'national' to describe its provincial institutes, such as the Bibliotheque et Archives nationale du Quebec (BAnQ).

DR. E. MARGARET FULTON
File · 2000 - 2010
Part of Human Rights Institute of Canada fonds

Correspondence, memorandum, newspaper clippings, reports, speeches, and magazine articles regarding Margaret Fulton's work for women's rights, support for the Human Rights Institute of Canada, the death of Margaret Fulton's brother Lockhart R. Fulton, Nanoose Bay, bilingualism, and Canadian politics.

CORRESPONDENCE
File · 1993 - 2010
Part of Human Rights Institute of Canada fonds

Copies of newspaper clippings, report excerpts from the Royal Commission, and transcripts regarding the Inuit exiles and the relocation of Inuit peoples to the high arctic in the 1950s and subsequent Royal Commission on Aboriginal Peoples to investigate the issue.

ECW Press
PS 8237 M6 D38 b4-f271 · File · 1982-2010
Part of David McKnight fonds

Catalogues; press releases and announcements.