Identity area
Reference code
Title
Date(s)
- 1980-2019 (Creation)
Level of description
Extent and medium
20.41 m of records, photographs, and audio visual recordings
Includes (from 2019.38):
75 CD/DVD
6 USB
1 3.5 computer disk
1 micro-chip card
1,068 photographs
Context area
Name of creator
Biographical history
The foundation was established in 1980 by David Mitchell, the CEO of the Alberta Energy Company. Mitchel''s goal was to recognize and celebrate Canadian innovators of all ages and disciplines. Mitchell worked with former Alberta Premier Ernest C. Manning to establish a core of scientists and business people to form the trusteeship of the Foundation. In 1982 the E.C. Manning Awards Foundation celebrated its first annual award ceremony recognizing Dr. Phil Gold.
Archival history
The records were transferred from the E.C. Manning Awards Foundation between 2013 and 2019
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Content and structure area
Scope and content
The fonds consists of correspondence and fundraising records, newspaper clippings, news releases, pamphlets, brochures and newsletters, award recipients including biographical information and correspondence, and materials describing and explaining the product, idea or service that was recognized by the Foundation, nominations (1982-2006), selection committee meetings (1998-2011), award winners applications (2000-2011), video recordings of award ceremonies (1988-2013), nominee recognitions (regional chapters), strategic planning records (1980-2010), annual financial statements and executive reports (1981-2009); and communications and advertising records (1990-2011).
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling
Accruals
System of arrangement
Conditions of access and use area
Conditions governing access
Records containing confidential scoring of nominations are restricted.
Conditions governing reproduction
Language of material
Script of material
Language and script notes
Text in English.
Physical characteristics and technical requirements
Finding aids
Interim file lists for the three accessions are available.
Allied materials area
Existence and location of originals
Existence and location of copies
Related units of description
Notes area
Note
Title based on name of creator.
Note
Further accruals are expected.
Alternative identifier(s)
ckey
Access points
Subject access points
Place access points
Name access points
- Mitchell, David E. (Subject)