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James Oakland Valleau fonds
CA EDM MS-379 · Archief · [191-?]-1946

The fonds consists of records collected by James Valleau, presumably once living in Edmonton. They relate to different events in Edmonton, often prior to James' own birth or living in Edmonton. As such, his relation to the documents is uncertain. It is assumed that Valleau collected them in pursuit of an interest in the history of the city. The records are divided into three main topics - the Edmonton Industrial Association and its 1914 promotional trip, 'The Edmonton Spirit'; the early theatrical scene in Edmonton; and miscellaneous.

Edmonton Industrial Association
The Edmonton Industrial Association, which operated under the aegis of the Edmonton Board of Trade, was created to promote Edmonton and industrial opportunities to a wider national and international audience. In June 1914, a two week promotional train excursion named 'Edmonton Spirit' was made from Edmonton to Toronto, with stops in Winnipeg, Minneapolis, Milwaukee, Chicago, Detroit, Stratford and Guelph. The train journey was interspersed with civic receptions and tours of local facilities. Among the passengers were some of Edmonton's leading businessmen. A twice-daily newsletter was published each day of the journey.

The records include itineraries, notes, articles, newsletters, announcements and accounts of the 'Edmonton Spirit' train excursion. There are also two panorama photographs of the excursion participants, taken in Winnipeg and Milwaukee.

Theatrical Programmes
The theatrical programmes include material that was originally created by Kenneth A. Ross. Mr. Ross came to Edmonton from Ontario around 1913 and appears to have had ambitions of being a concert impresario. He was manager or presenter of some concerts in 1916. Then in 1917, Ross, with the cooperation of the Edmonton Women's Musical Club, arranged the 'Edmonton Concert Series', to be held in the 1917-1918 season, and produced a brochure with biographies of the upcoming performers in order to promote sales.

In 1920, Ross was promoted to manager of the Musical Merchandise Sales Co., who was the Canadian distributor of Brunswick phonographs. However in 1923, Ross was convicted in Calgary of the theft of 133 gramophones from the McLaran Gramophone Corp. of Stratford, Ontario, and sentenced to three years in the Prince Albert penitentiary.

The theatrical records of Kenneth A. Ross include handbills, programmes including the brochure for the 'Edmonton Concert Series' produced by Mr. Ross, photographs and album. The photographs, most of which are in the photo album, are portraits of several of the concert performers, many with salutations addressed to Kenneth A. Ross or his wife. The Ross theatrical records also include a handbill for a play, 'The Temple of Fame', in which both Kenneth Ross and his wife are listed as performers. Accompanying the handbill is a handwritten document, 'Red Cross Nurse', which is likely the script for Mrs. Ross' address in the play.

There are also other theatrical programmes that are likely not associated with Kenneth Ross as they are for concerts either before his arrival in Edmonton, or after his 1923 conviction. It is not known if these programmes were originally used by Valleau, or by someone else and collected by Valleau.

Miscellaneous Material
The miscellaneous material includes a commencement programme for the Misericordia Hospital School of Nursing, an advertisement for Thompson & Dynes women's wear shop in Edmonton, and newspaper clippings.

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CA EDM MS-733 · Archief · 1963-1983

This fonds consists of documents relating to Andrekson’s work as a volunteer for various organizations. The majority of the material is related to Andrekson’s work with the Edmonton Civic Centennial Committee, an organization formed to celebrate Canada’s 100th anniversary of Confederation.

The remainder of the material consists of records from Andrekson’s other activities as a volunteer, namely as part of the Commonwealth Games hosted in Edmonton in 1978, and the 1983 Universiade Games, also hosted in Edmonton. The records related to these events are comprised of both organizational material, such as minutes and reports of the boards, as well as promotional material meant to be given to the public or displayed during the specific events.

The photographs are of events at Universiade ’83, including the opening and closing ceremonies and a variety of athletic events.

Some photographs are of Kaleidoscope ’83, the cultural arm of Universiade ’83, which consisted of a variety of cultural performances and displays held during the Universiade games.

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CA EDM MS-745 · Archief · 2003 - 2004

The fonds consists of records created during the Rossdale Flats Aboriginal Oral History Project, as well as the two volumes of the final report published in 2004. The project was undertaken in 2003, coinciding with the establishment of the Rossdale Burial Site Memorial. The objective of the project was to collect and transcribe the oral histories of Indigenous people and other individuals who have a historical relationship with the Rossdale Flats area. The twenty-seven participants were drawn from activists and advocates, including Elders, community members, residents, and historians, who wished to participate in the project to promote awareness of the significance of the site. The work was carried out by three researchers, Jacqueline Pelletier, Dianne Stretch-Strang, and Melanie Poole. Each file contains interview recordings, transcripts, and notes about the interviewee.

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CA EDM MS-1211 · Archief · 1985 - 1995

The fonds consists of administrative and operational records of The Council of Canadians of African and Caribbean Heritage. Such records include minutes, agendas, correspondence, project files, reports, and the first four editions of the Council’s newsletter, Black Voices.

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Elizabeth Wilson fonds
CA EDM MS-299 · Archief · 1967

The fonds consists of a play written by Elizabeth Wilson named Raiders on the Wind. The work was commissioned by the Civic Centennial Committee of the City of Edmonton through the Junior Arts Council to mark the celebration of the Centennial of Canadian Confederation.

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William J. McKernan
CA EDM MS-315 · Archief · 1915 - 1916

The fonds consists of the correspondence and papers of William J. McKernan created during the operation of the Princess Theatre. The correspondence includes letters between the Princess Theatre and its main film distributor, Famous Players Film Service Ltd. of Calgary. Other records include billing and credit statements, fire prevention notices, legislation regarding censorship, and theatre-goer taxation.

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CA EDM MS-131 · Archief · 1884-1970, predominant 1912-1958

This fonds consists of items relating to the David G. McQueen family and individuals and events in Edmonton AB and district. It also includes a book ‘Memories of a Pioneer Schoolteacher’ by Maisie Emery Cook.

The photographs relate to the McQueen family, early Edmonton families, buildings and events, Edmonton Exhibition parade, Victoria High School, The Edmonton Monarchs women's hockey team and the Banff Winter Carnival.

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Orlando Books fonds
CA EDM MS-1231 · Archief · 1993 - 2002

This fonds consists of the administrative records of Orlando Books, including invoices, rental agreements, correspondence, a visitor log book, newspaper clippings and records relating to the opening and closing of Orlando Books. Additionally, this fonds contains substantial records relating to Edmonton’s queer community, including the Vriend v. Alberta case, activism in Edmonton, the OK Awareness Campaign, the EPOCH project, and the development of the “Safe and Caring Schools for Lesbian and Gay Youth: A Guide for Teachers” pamphlet distributed by the Alberta Teachers Association. Also included in this fonds are a number of photographs, as well as newspaper clippings and articles about the bookselling and publishing industries.

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CA EDM MS-1236 · Archief · 1979-2017

The fonds consists of handbills and large and midsized posters created by Nightlife Promotions Ltd. The publications feature advertisements for various Edmonton events, theatrical productions, dances, festivals, nightclubs, and attractions.

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R.W. Drake fonds
CA EDM MS-902 · Archief · 1913 - 1932

The fonds consists of photographs pertaining to Rotary theatrical productions and minstrel shows, the Holy Trinity Church drama group, and C.J.C.A. Radio orchestra. The fonds also consists of a photograph of R.W. Drake and of the 19th Alberta Dragoon's cricket Team.

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