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CA EDM RG-200 · Collection · [ca.1880] -

This collection consists of records collected by the City of Edmonton Archives which were intended to be used as reference material for researchers.

The collection consists of 11 series:

  • Series 1: Clippings Files
  • Series 2: Newspapers on Microfilm
  • Series 3: Edmonton Directories
  • Series 4: Aerial Photographs
  • Series 5: Reference Collections
  • Series 6: Fire Insurance Plans
  • Series 7: Oral History Interviews
  • Series 8: Map Collection
  • Series 9: Government Reports
  • Series 10: Periodicals
  • Series 11: Poster Collection
The City of Edmonton Archives
Anna Moran fonds
CA EDM MS-337 · Fonds · 1887- [before 1950]

The collection consists of materials collected by Anna Moran and given to her daughter Doris Lendahl. The collection consists of photograph albums and calendar cards, dated 1895-1904, a copy of "Hill's Manual of Social and Business Forms" and beaded belts. The blue, black and red belt (item 6) was made for Mrs. Lendahl's mother, Anna Moran, by an Indigenous woman.

Moran, Anna
Jim Yee fonds
CA EDM MS-1261 · Fonds · [195-] - 2023

The fonds consists of the records pertaining to the life and career of James "Jim" Yee [囯伩]. The records include photographs of his family, friends, home, and travels from childhood to retirement. Photographs also include his attendance at the Redress of the Chinese Head Tax in Ottawa in 2006 and his involvement in the Edmonton Chinese Christian Church. The fonds incudes textual records of Jim's career as a mechanic and landlord including certificates, licenses, correspondence, reference letters and customer surveys. Jim worked for a range of companies in Edmonton including Crosstown, Kingsway Toyota and the City of Edmonton. The fonds also includes genealogical research, a pin, a patch and a painting by S. Chen of Jim and George Yee.

Yee, Jim
CA EDM MS-1094 · Fonds · 1985-2000

The fonds consists of slides from Images Alberta Camera Club's project "A Day in the Life of Edmonton." The project was completed by 51 members of the Club. The fonds also includes copies of the Clubs Edmonton Focus 2000 project publication.

File List:

  1. A Day in the Life of Edmonton [100 35mm slides], 1985 March 7
  2. A Day in the Life of Edmonton [100 35 mm slides], 1985 March 7
  3. A Day in the Life of Edmonton [100 35 mm slides], 1985 March 7
  4. A Day in the Life of Edmonton [19 35 mm slides], 1985 March 7
  5. Edmonton Focus 2000: Images Alberta Camera Club Millennium Project, 2000
  6. Edmonton Focus 2000: Images Alberta Camera Club Millennium Project, 2000 [different cover]
Images Alberta Camera Club
Annie Card fonds
CA EDM MS-1253 · Fonds · 1911 - [194-?]

This fonds contains artwork produced by Edmonton artist Annie Card.

Card, Annie
Mihaly Huszar fonds
CA EDM MS-176 · Fonds · 1972

The fonds consists of a report written by Mihaly Huszar on Fort Edmonton, detailing some history as well as construction features, for a History of Architecture course at NAIT.

Huszar, Mihaly
Margaret Chappelle fonds
CA EDM MS-735 · Fonds · [ca. 1885]-1993

This fonds consists of correspondence, artwork, photographs, and objects belonging to Margaret Chappelle. The fonds reflects Chappelle's work as an artist and a leader and active participant in Edmonton's art scene. The photographs include images of her completed works, and also document her and her husband's life and their relatives. There are also several photos of MacKinnon Ravine and Whitemud Creek which speak to her interest in environmental conservation.

Chappelle, Margaret
CA EDM MS-1251 · Collection · 1914 - 2023

This collection consists of records from Edmonton cultural communities or communities of interest. It also includes community records obtained or collected by the City of Edmonton Archives, such as oral histories or digital copies. The collection contains the following series:

  • Series 1: Yong Fei Guan - Goji book and research
  • Series 2: Chinatown Greetings - Untouchable Chinatown book
  • Series 3: Alberta Thai Association สมาคมไทยในอัลเบอร์ต้า - Association records
  • Series 4: Ging Wei Wong 黃景煒 - Edmonton Chinese directories and Chinese restaurant menus
CA EDM MS-1263 · Collection · 2012 - 2014

This collection consists of records relating to the grieving process of Michelle Shegelski’s family in the aftermath of her passing. The records illuminate the challenges of losing a family member to homicide, as well as the challenges of grieving in the public eye given the highly publicized nature of Michelle’s passing. Records include news clippings about Michelle Shegelski, sympathy cards sent to the family, and materials about Michelle’s funeral and the memorial held for all three lost G4S guards. Also included in this collection is a series of records relating to victim and grief support for the family, largely from the Edmonton Police Service’s victim services unit. These documents include media training, preparation for entering the trial and court, victim impact statement information, and support groups for victims of homicide. This collection also includes one box of newspapers collected by the family related to the shootings, arrest and trial, and memorials following the incident.

Michelle Shegelski
CA EDM RG-80 · Fonds · 1906-[ca.1995]

This fonds includes records related to the provision of electrical services to Edmontonians. It includes three series, which are as follows:

  • Series 1: Meter Services
  • Series 2: Communications
  • Series 3: Historical Records
  • Series 4: Reports
Edmonton Power