Title and statement of responsibility area
Title proper
Morrish Studio fonds
General material designation
- Graphic material - photograph
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Title notes
- Source of title proper: Title based on contents of fonds.
Level of description
Fonds
Repository
Reference code
CA EDM MS-849
Edition area
Edition statement
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Class of material specific details area
Statement of scale (cartographic)
Statement of projection (cartographic)
Statement of coordinates (cartographic)
Statement of scale (architectural)
Issuing jurisdiction and denomination (philatelic)
Dates of creation area
Date(s)
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1969 (Creation)
- Creator
- Morrish Studio
Physical description area
Physical description
43 photographs
Publisher's series area
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Archival description area
Name of creator
Administrative history
Morrish Studio in Neepawa, Manitoba was founded by photographer Albert E. Morrish (1880-1968), in the 1930s. Morrish was an experienced photographer who called several Canadian and American cities home over the course of his lifetime. It is not known who took over the studio after Morrish's death in 1968. The studio existed into the 1970s.
Custodial history
Scope and content
The photographs include images of various displays and artifacts housed in the former Historical Exhibits Building in Edmonton.
The Historical Exhibits Building was an early museum and a precursor to the City of Edmonton Archives and the City of Edmonton Artifacts Centre.
The photographs were used in the Eaton's Klondike Days display in 1969
Notes area
Physical condition
Immediate source of acquisition
This fonds was donated to the City of Edmonton Archives by Morrish Studio in 1969.
Arrangement
The material was arranged according to the filing system of the creator.
The photographs were assigned item numbers with the prefix EA-154.
Language of material
- English
Script of material
Location of originals
Availability of other formats
Restrictions on access
There are no restrictions on access.
Terms governing use, reproduction, and publication
Copyright may apply.
Reproduction restrictions may apply.
Finding aids
See Scope and content above.
Photographs have been described at the item level; some are available online, with the remainder available in the Reference Room.
Associated materials
Accruals
No further accruals are expected.
General note
Accession number: A69-133
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Control area
Description record identifier
Institution identifier
City of Edmonton Archives
Rules or conventions
Rules for Archival Description (RAD)