Collection MS-1181 - Frank R. Crevier Collection

Title and statement of responsibility area

Title proper

Frank R. Crevier Collection

General material designation

  • Graphic material - photograph

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  • Source of title proper: Title based on contents of collection.

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Collection

Reference code

CA EDM MS-1181

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Statement of scale (cartographic)

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Issuing jurisdiction and denomination (philatelic)

Dates of creation area

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  • [194-] (Creation)
    Creator
    Crevier, Frank R.

Physical description area

Physical description

8 photographs

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Archival description area

Name of creator

(1910-1987)

Biographical history

Francis Crevier was born 29 May 1910 in Michigan, U.S.A. Frank worked as a civilian for the US Army Corps of Engineers for many years and travelled extensively. However, his main interest was lake shipping. He was a longtime member of various marine historical groups and became a well-known artist, producing numerous detailed line drawings of various lake vessels. In the mid 1940’s he embarked on a ‘lifetime journey’, which included a stop in Edmonton, Alberta.
Frank married Frances M. Dash, possibly known as Dixie, 2 Oct 1938 in Michigan.
Frank Crevier died in 26 Feb 1987 in Michigan.

Custodial history

It is not known how the eBay seller acquired the images.

Scope and content

The collection consists of images taken by Frank Crevier as he passed through Edmonton on his ‘lifetime journey’. The photographs include buildings, street and river valley scenes including bridges.

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Physical condition

Immediate source of acquisition

This collection was purchased by the City of Edmonton Archives off eBay in 2010.

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      Restrictions on access

      There are no restrictions on access.

      Terms governing use, reproduction, and publication

      Copyright may apply.
      Reproduction restrictions may apply.

      Finding aids

      See ‘Scope and Content’ above.
      Photographs have been described at the item level and are available on the online database.

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      General note

      Accession number: A2010-40

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      Institution identifier

      City of Edmonton Archives

      Rules or conventions

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

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      Dates of creation, revision and deletion

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