The fonds consists Parker’s research and manuscript for his book ‘The Edmonton Incline Railway’, as well the published book ‘Interurban To St. Albert: The Edmonton Interurban Railway’ by R.F. Corley and Douglas V. Parker (388.4 COR). The photographs consist of Edmonton Transit trolley and transit cars.
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Research material for Parker's book The Edmonton Incline Railway, including:
~ Handwritten excerpts (1994-1996) from newspaper articles and government reports (1901-1986, predominant 1905-1913) relating to the Edmonton Incline Railway;
~ Notes on Joe Hostyn and family;
~ Handwritten excerpts from newspaper articles (1905-1906) relating to Edmonton area steamers;
~ Lists of newspaper articles (1905-1913) regarding steamships;
~ Lists of newspaper articles (1901-1913) regarding streetcars and the Canadian Pacific Railway;
~ 20 February 2007 Canada.com article on proposed funicular in river valley;
~ 20 January 2005 RealEstateWeekly.com article on Edmonton Brewing & Malting Company -
The Edmonton Incline Railway by Doug V. Parker, including:
~ draft manuscript of The Edmonton Incline Railway
~ typed excerpts (18 February 2001) from newspaper articles and government reports (1905-1986, predominant 1905-1913) relating to the Edmonton Incline Railway;
~ photocopied images of the Edmonton Incline Railway.