The series consists of records pertaining to the operation and administrative functions of the Edmonton Art Gallery. Included in the series are financial records, reports, correspondence, certificates, and promotional materials. Also included in the series are plans relating to the acquisition of land for new gallery, records related to the Edmonton Art Club, and architecture design drawings for the gallery.
The series also includes records from the Blow Condell family who donated money to build the Edmonton Art Gallery in 1962. The building was named the Arthur Blow Condell Memorial Building after Dr. William Newton and Abigail Edith Condell's son who died in 1910.
This series contains artwork that was collected by the Archives as discrete items, or artwork from that collection which has no provenance.
This fonds consists of song books and sheet music, ranging from 1893 to 1960. It also includes stationery eraser guides marked “John Underwood & Co.” and three Klondike coins.
The photographs include her father William M. Jones at the Rat Creek incinerator, including an interior of the incinerator.
Sem títuloThe series consists of records of Alexander J.H. McCauley, predominantly musical programmes, many of which list him as the pianist or accompanist. The other programmes where he is not listed, it is presumed these were concerts or performances that Alexander attended.
The series also includes a musical biography of Alexander’s son, William A. McCauley.
Sem títuloThe fonds consists of records pertaining to the Thomson and McCrae families.
File 1
Certificate – Letter of Appointment to Postmastership, Mr. George Thomson, 27 September 1907, at Strathcona.
File 2
Manuscript – John Joseph and Flora Anne McRae, a family history that includes details on their first six children – Alexander, Anne, Jeanette, Catherine, Mary Anne, and Annie. Unknown author, [ca. 1970].
The photographs include George Thomson and his drugstore.
Sem títuloThe fonds consists of materials created or collected by Hazel McCuaig. It includes correspondence, a scrapbook collection containing news clippings on members of the Northern Alberta Pioneers' and Old Timers' Association and other prominent people and places in Alberta's history, brochures and programs relating to historical groups and cultural events in Edmonton and Strathcona. The photographs include the Rutherford home, Edmonton and district buildings, events, family members and friends as well as a military panorama (EA-82, EA-10-353, EA-10-2251). There are also maps and books on Edmonton, and a watercolour painting of McKay Avenue School.
Sem títuloThe series consists of agendas, minutes, correspondence and supporting documentation relating to Richard York Secord’s service on the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada, 1959-1968, the Edmonton Archives and Landmarks Committee/Edmonton Historical Board, 1964-1972, the Alberta Heritage Sites Board, 1973-1976, and the Fort Edmonton Foundation, 1970-1975.
There is also personal and business correspondence, including correspondence relating to the Secord family history, as well as research material, correspondence and manuscripts relating to the Richard Henry Secord biography and Richard York Secord memoirs.
The photographs and books reflect many aspects of Richard Y. Secord’s activities and interests.
Sem títuloThe series consists of photographs of Edmonton Art Gallery events and locations. Also included in the series are photographs from the Condell family and early life in Edmonton. Some photographs include attached or accompanying text.
Plaintiff (in centre): Mrs. A.H. Bennett,
Defendant (top hatted): Mr. T.P. O'Kelly,
Judge: Mr. R. Filtness,
Council for the Plaintiff: Mr. A. Macdonald
Usher: Mr. W.A. Storey
Foreman of the Jury: Mr. Caisley
Among the Bridesmaids: Miss Clare Oliver, Mrs. Vernon Barford, Mrs. C.B. Bowman, Miss Clara Lawder,
Among the Jurymen: Mr. R. Kenneth, Mr. Douglas Mail,
Among the Spectators: Miss Ada Young, Miss K. Candy, Miss Bristowe, Miss D. Stewart,
Lawyer: Mr. J. Prest,
Policeman: Mr. C.B. Bowman.
In the Orchestra
First Violins: Miss Edith Webster, Miss McKay, Mr. J.D. Hyndeman, Mr. C. Park
Second Violins: Mr. Bower, Mr. Kipke
Viola: Mr. R.R. Twiss, Mr. C Jones
Flute: Mr. A.E. Hutton
Clarionette: Mr. H. Gardner
Cornets: Mr. W. Clarke, Mr. L.M. Yorke
Cello: Mr. W.G. Plowright
Trombone: Mr. Wilson
Drum: Mr. G. Watkins
Bass: Mr. Willis
Piano: Mr. W.A. Storey, Mr. Percy Hook
Note: Mrs. A.H. Bennett and Mr. T.P. O'Kelly had also played the leads (Serpelette and Grenicheux) in the Society's first production (Chimes of Normandy) the previous year (1904).
Same as EA-10-2187.
This painting shows an artist's portrayal from the top of McDougall Hill looking south and west towards Rossdale and the river valley. The painting includes the Edmonton Hotel, the Edmonton Brewing and Malting Co., and the City Flour Mills.