Collection MS-723 - Cdr. W.A. West collection

Title and statement of responsibility area

Title proper

Cdr. W.A. West collection

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  • Textual record

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  • Source of title proper: Title based on name of collector.

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Collection

Reference code

CA EDM MS-723

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Issuing jurisdiction and denomination (philatelic)

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  • 1979-1998 (Creation)
    Creator
    West, W.A.

Physical description area

Physical description

65 cm of textual records

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Name of creator

(n.d.)

Biographical history

Following his military career, W.A. West was the Programme Head, Advertising and Public Relations Programme of Grant MacEwan Community College, and was heavily involved in the preservation and commemoration of western Canada's military history.

Custodial history

Scope and content

This collection consists of material from W.A. West's work on the book "Army of the West" on the history of western Canadian military units and their involvement in various military campaigns. This includes his research, book drafts and proofs, as well as numerous photographs. Also with this collection are files related to updating the chain of office for the Mayor of the City of Edmonton, and a scrapbook and tapes from the second ride of the Alberta Field Force from Calgary to Edmonton in 1979 to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the City of Edmonton. Finally, this collection includes files, newspaper clippings and photographs related to the Prince of Wales Armoury Foundations efforts to "save" the Prince of Wales Armouries.

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Immediate source of acquisition

Cdr. W.A. West

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      There are no restrictions on access.

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      Copyright may apply.

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      General note

      Accession number: A2000-44

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      City of Edmonton Archives

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      Rules for Archival Description (RAD)
      Archives Society of Alberta Subject Terms

      Status

      Final

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      Dates of creation, revision and deletion

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        Script of description

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