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Title
Date(s)
- [ca. 1904-1907] (Creation)
Level of description
Extent and medium
34 photographs
Context area
Name of creator
Biographical history
Archibald Henry Borrett, 1873-1974, was born in England, came to Canada in 1893, and bought a farm at McLennan, Ontario in 1895. In 1899 he married Louisa Hartley, 1881-1964. They had four children, Winnifred, 1900-?, Alexander, 1902-?, Mabel (Gillies), 1908-?, and Fred, 1912-?. In 1904 the Borrett family moved to Alberta where they ranched in the Summerview district near Pincher Creek. They owned land at NE-33-7-29-W4. In 1907 the family moved into Pincher Creek, and Archie worked first in the town office and later handled coal. In 1924 the Borretts moved back to Ontario, to the Rainy River district near Emo.
Repository
Archival history
The photographs were rescued from a decaying photo album by Gary Gellert of Emo, Ontario and subsequently donated to Glenbow.
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Gift of Gary Gellert, 2010.
Content and structure area
Scope and content
The fonds consists of photos of ranch buildings and activities; family members (probably Archie and Louisa and their children Winnifred and Alexander, although none are specifically labelled); cowboys on horses; livestock including cattle, chickens and sheep; a sod-roofed chicken coop; and a large dog (greyhound?). Includes several shots of First Nations people (probably Blood) and a tipi.
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Conditions governing access
No restrictions on access.
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Script of material
Language and script notes
The material is in English.
Physical characteristics and technical requirements
Finding aids
No finding aid.
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Existence and location of originals
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Note
Title based on contents of records.