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Valley Zoo
Valley Zoo
CA EDM RG-21-4-2 · Subseries · [ca.1910] - 2004, predominant 1959 - 1997
Part of City of Edmonton. Parks and Recreation Department fonds

This sub-series contains records created in the planning and operation of the Storyland Valley Zoo. The material includes correspondence as well as records relating to administration, strategic planning, facility and exhibit development, animal acquisition and care, programming, finances, personnel, external organizations, and media coverage.

The sub-series includes photographs of animals and zoo facilities around 1970 (EA-20-623 to EA-20-633), as well as postcards of Edmonton and photos of Fort Edmonton Park (EA-20-635 to EA-20-641), and historic photographs of the construction of the High Level Bridge, Fort Edmonton, the Legislature, and the Edmonton Ski Club (EA-20-642 to EA-20-645). The subseries also includes a set of postcards depicting the Valley Zoo from ca. 1970 (EA-20-5471 to EA-20-5500).

The file list was arranged by type of record.

 Edmonton Valley Zoo
Facilities
CA EDM RG-21-4 · Series · [ca. 1910] - 2012, predominant 1959 - 1997
Part of City of Edmonton. Parks and Recreation Department fonds

This series consists of records relating to the erection, operation and maintenance of sports, athletic, recreation and leisure facilities, pools and arenas. It contains records relating to organizations and facilities providing sports and recreation opportunities, including special events (like the Universiade Games in 1983) and festivals, for the citizens of Edmonton. It includes specialty and educational attractions such as the zoos, Fort Edmonton Park, John Janzen Nature Centre, the Queen Elizabeth Planetarium, the Edmonton Science Centre, and the Muttart Conservatory, and includes the programming aspects of animating those facilities.

This series contains the following sub-series:

  • Subseries 4.1: Recreation Facilities
  • Subseries 4.2: Valley Zoo
  • Subseries 4.3: Fort Edmonton Park
  • Subseries 4.4: Universiade ‘83
  • Subseries 4.5: Muttart Conservatory
City of Edmonton. Parks and Recreation Department fonds
CA EDM RG-21 · Fonds · [ca.1828]-2017, predominant 1959 - 2000

This fonds consists of minutes, reports, correspondence, ledgers, and other records relating to the various functions performed by the Parks and Recreation Department and its successors.

An order has been imposed on the material. The arrangement includes 6 series and multiple sub-series. The series are as follows:

  • Series 1: Administration
  • Series 2: Heritage
  • Series 3: Parks
  • Series 4: Facilities
  • Series 5: Agencies and External Community Groups
  • Series 6: Photographs
 City of Edmonton. Parks and Recreation Department
Community Services
Community Services
CA EDM RG-11-7 · Series · 1926 - 1969
Part of City of Edmonton. Office of the City Commissioners fonds

This series of records is related to the Commissioners' role of overseeing services for the citizens of Edmonton, from recreation and parks to relief during hard times. This series of records consists of those service branches dealing directly with the day to day needs of Edmontonians. This series contains the following subseries:

7.1 Parks
This subseries consists of records relating to the provision of green space for Edmontonians, including attractions such as the zoos, camping, and cemeteries.

7.2 Recreation Facilities
This subseries consists of records relating to organizations and facilities providing sports and recreation opportunities for the citizens of Edmonton.

7.3 Health and Emergency Services
This subseries consists of records relating to organizations and facilities providing health care services to Edmontonians. Also included are records relating to emergency services: firefighting, police, and ambulance provision.

7.4 Welfare
This subseries consists of records relating to the City's programs to assist Edmontonians who require support for their day-to-day living.
Utilities
Utilities
CA EDM RG-11-6 · Series · 1926 - 1969
Part of City of Edmonton. Office of the City Commissioners fonds

This series of records is related to the Commissioners' role of overseeing the City's utilities. For many years the City operated most of the utilities services within the City. Eventually, many of these were sold off into private ownership or arm's length governing bodies. This series contains the following subseries:

6.1 Telephones
This subseries consist of records relating to the Edmonton Telephones System.

6.2 Power / Light
This subseries consist of records relating to Edmonton Power, the power plants, and the provision of street lighting in the City.

6.3 Water and Sanitation
This subseries consist of records relating to the provision of water to citizens, the water treatment plants, dumps, the incinerator, and other waste management works.

6.4 Natural Resources / Fuels
This subseries consist of records relating to gas and oil contracts, coal mining and other provisions for providing heat and fuels within the city.
City Clerks and Administrative Records
City Clerks and Administrative Records
CA EDM RG-11-1 · Series · 1926 - 1976, predominant 1926 - 1969
Part of City of Edmonton. Office of the City Commissioners fonds

This series consists of records related to the City Clerk's Office. This series contains the following subseries:

1.1 Bylaws and Licenses
This subseries contains correspondence, drafts, final copy, and enforcement regulations relating to bylaws and licenses enacted in the city.

1.2 Elections and Census
This subseries contains correspondence, drafts, promotional materials, information circulars, and other materials relating to elections and census studies held in the city.

1.3 Shared Management Services
This subseries contains records which deal with the number of services which were provided to many or all of the City's departments. This includes printing services, advertising and promotions, communications, information technology (IT) services, the Civic Garage, the legal department, the stores and works department, and the coordination of civic special events (such as VIP visits, anniversary celebrations and commemorations of historic events).

1.4 Mayor / Council Inquiries & Correspondence
This subseries contains correspondence, to and from the Mayor, Commissioners, and Councilors relating to issues raised for council action, including complaints and inquiries.

1.5 Departmental Reports / Policies
This subseries contains reports prepared by City departments, and policies and procedures they proposed to be approved by the Councilors.

1.6 Personnel / City Employees
This subseries contains correspondence and procedures dealing with city employees, including negotiations with unions, contract staff, benefits, and attendance at conferences.

1.7 Advisory and Standing Committees
This subseries contains correspondence, reports, action requests, and other administrative materials relating to committees struck by and reporting to City Council.
RCMP Centennial Committee
CA EDM RG-7-6 · Series · 1973 - 1975
Part of City of Edmonton. Corporate Communications Department fonds

This series contains the records created by the City's RCMP Centennial Committee. It includes meeting minutes, correspondence, and photographs relating to the activities undertaken by the Committee in celebrating the RCMP's 100th anniversary. Events included commemorative markers, a display at City Hall, artwork by sculptor John Weaver, a special event at Fort Edmonton Park, and a commemorative church service at All Saints' Anglican Cathedral. The Committee also became responsible for a delegation sent to Calgary to honour that municipality's 100th anniversary as a City in 1975.

  • File 1: RCMP Centennial Committee Meeting Minutes (1973)
  • File 2: RCMP Centennial Committee Meeting Minutes (1973-1974)
  • File 3: RCMP Centennial Material (1974)
  • File 4: Line drawing - study by John Weaver in preparation for Royal Canadian Mounted Police relief mounted at City Hall (1973)
 RCMP Centennial Committee
Charles Camsell Indian Hospital Pictorial Review
CA EDM RG-200-10-2 · Subseries · 1948 - 1959
Part of City of Edmonton Archives Collection

The Charles Camsell Indian Hospital Pictorial Review was an annual publication of the Charles Camsell Hospital. Included in the publication are photos of staff and patients documenting their time at the hospital, as well as photos from some Indigenous communities and residential schools across Canada.

This series contains digitized issues of the Charles Camsell Indian Hospital Pictorial Review that were collected by the Archives from a variety of donors.
The Camsell Arrow
CA EDM RG-200-10-1 · Subseries · 1948 - 1969
Part of City of Edmonton Archives Collection

The Camsell Arrow and Pictorial was a publication of the staff and patients of the Charles Camsell Hospital. Included in the publication are articles and letters about current events, tuberculosis treatment procedures, home and lifestyle suggestions related to health, and letters from patients about their time at the hospital. Also included are photographs of patients, illustrations and cartoons.

This series contains digitized issues of the Camsell Arrow and Pictorial that were collected by the Archives from a variety of donors.
Reports and Publications
Reports and Publications
CA EDM RG-8-8.18 · Series · 1907 - 2006
Part of City of Edmonton. Office of the City Clerk fonds

This series contains reports and publications created and received by the Office of the City Clerk. It also contains special reports delivered to the City Council in the early-to-mid 1900s on a variety of topics, including utilities and development. It also includes special investigations into issues such as fires, conflict of interest, and prostitution.