Identity area
Reference code
Title
Date(s)
- 1957-1981 (Creation)
Level of description
Extent and medium
11,388 drawings
31.03 m of textual records
Context area
Name of creator
Administrative history
The firm of Beatson Finlayson and Partners was established in 1957 by Gilbert Beatson under the name Gilbert R. Beatson Architect (Calgary). In 1971, after various partnership changes, it became known as Beatson Finlayson and Partners (Calgary). The principal of the firm was Gilbert Beatson, with Arthur J. Finlayson becoming a partner in 1974, Alastair J. Howatt joining Beatson Finlayson in 1975, and Renato Y. Arcega joining Beatson Finlayson and Partner in 1976.
Significant projects include: McPherson Park Swimming Pool, Burnaby, BC; Jasper Place Sport Centre; Red Deer Recreation Park, Red Deer, AB; Inuvik Corporation Housing, N.W.T.; Western Canada Pavilion, Expo '67; Selkirk Civic Centre, MAN.
Repository
Archival history
Acquired by donation in 1982 and 1983.
Beatson Finlayson and Partners (Firm)
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Content and structure area
Scope and content
Fonds consists of drawings, display items, specifications, correspondence, and office files from the architectural practice of Beatson Finlayson and Partners, 1957-1981. Significant projects include: McPherson Park Swimming Pool, Burnaby, BC; Jasper Place Sport Centre; Red Deer Recreation Park, Red Deer, AB; Inuvik Corporation Housing, N.W.T.; Western Canada Pavilion, Expo '67; Selkirk Civic Centre, MAN.
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling
Accruals
Further accruals expected.
System of arrangement
Conditions of access and use area
Conditions governing access
No restrictions on access.
Conditions governing reproduction
The University of Calgary fulfills requests for materials in our collections in accordance with Canadian copyright laws. The University of Calgary does not hold the copyright for materials in the Beatson Finlayson fonds. The University of Calgary Libraries and Cultural Resources may provide materials for individual study and research purposes under fair dealing and library exceptions in the Canadian Copyright Act. Permission to publish, copy or otherwise use the content must be obtained for any works under copyright protection. Patrons are responsible for ensuring they use copyright-protected works in accordance with applicable laws.
Language of material
Script of material
Language and script notes
The material is in English.
Physical characteristics and technical requirements
Finding aids
Allied materials area
Existence and location of originals
Existence and location of copies
Related units of description
Notes area
Note
Includes record nos: 121A/82.06, 155A/83.10
Note
Title based on contents of fonds.