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A.E. Cox family fonds
CA ACU GBA F0594 · Fonds · 1885-1973, predominant 1885-1913

The fonds consists of A.E.'s teaching certificates and agreements, and homestead documents; photographs of the Willock and Cox families, and Pincher Creek area and personalities; recorded reminiscences of Mabel Cox Sykes about her family and nursing (1973); and A.E.'s extensive correspondence as Dominion Land sub-agent (1897- 1907) and as agent for the Calgary and Edmonton Land Company (1899-1911). Includes minutes of the Ancient Order of United Workmen, Castle View Lodge No. 43 (1903-1905). Also includes list of lands for sale on the Peigan reserve (1913).

Cox family
A.E. Cross family fonds
CA ACU GBA F0609 · Fonds · 1836-1987, predominant 1890-1987

The fonds consists of extensive correspondence between A.E. Cross and Helen Cross (1899-1928); correspondence of A.E. Cross pertaining to the brewery, ranch, personal matters, and organizations in which he was active (1890-1932); correspondence of J.B. Cross regarding the brewery, ranch and personal matters (1933-1937); A7 Ranche business correspondence (1913-1943); Calgary Brewing and Malting Company business correspondence (1892-1906); Helen's correspondence and records of organization in which she was active (1880-1944); correspondence and school records of the Cross children (1912-1948); family memorabilia (1892-1949); correspondence and business records of Sandy Cross and Rothney Farm (1935-1987); and extensive photographs of the Cross family, the A7 Ranche, and Rothney Farm.

Cross family
Alex Johnston fonds
CA ACU GBA F1055 · Fonds · 1911-1974, predominant 1911-1949

The fonds consists of photographs of Lethbridge Experimental Station and projects (1911-1942), soil erosion in Alberta and Saskatchewan (1930s), and agricultural views; discussion notes on irrigation for experimental station staff seminars and meetings (1933-1949); and Alex's papers on agriculture for the station (nd). Also consists of research materials including photographs of southern Alberta in the 1890s to 1910s, Alex's address on the history of the Western Stock Growers' Association (1971), and recorded conference on the Mounted Police held at University of Lethbridge (1974). Includes recorded Glenbow Foundation staff conference (1959), manuscript of "Indians of the Western Plains" by Mike Mountain Horse (1936), and miscellany.

Johnston, Alexander
Alexander Calhoun fonds
CA ACU GBA F0403 · Fonds · 1910-1985

The fonds consists of correspondence pertaining to his appointment as librarian, his article on the Calgary Public Library, a transcript of an interview with him, and an oral autobiography he recorded ca. 1975. Also includes interviews conducted by Donna Lohnes and Barbara Nicholson of three of Calhoun's associates, Aylmer Liesemer, Jim Pegg, and Kay Snow.

Calhoun, Alexander
Andrew Ross fonds
CA ACU GBA F1586 · Fonds · 1908-1966, predominant 1908-1910, 1966

The fonds consists of photographs of experimental planes, their construction, and the Alexander Graham Bell family, Baddeck, Nova Scotia (1908-1910); a paycheque from Bell's laboratory; an interview with Andrew about pioneer Calgary and his aviation work with Bell (1966); First World War postcards (1916) and a letter from German friends (1923).

Ross, Andrew
Arthur G. Graves fonds
CA ACU GBA F0849 · Fonds · 1887-1969, predominant 1908-1969

The fonds consists of petroleum engineering notes, sketches, charts, handbook, graphs and reports (1925-1959); a recorded interview about life (1968) and transcript of interview (see M-3973-2); and photographs of A.G. Graves, waterworks projects (1900-1956), Glenmore dam and Calgary views (1909, 1930). Also consists of general correspondence (1908-1969), newsclippings, share certificates (1914-1921), and miscellany.

Graves, Arthur G.
Arthur Henry Harwood fonds
CA ACU GBA F0901 · Fonds · 1896-1971

The fonds consists of scrapbook of life of Kootenai Brown (1901-1960); family correspondence and brief autobiography (1971); transcript of interview about life (ca. 1950); recorded interview about Kootenai Brown (ca. 1961); photographs of Harwood family, Waterton Park, Kootenai Brown and dedication of cairn (1936); and grazing permit and miscellany.

Harwood, Arthur Henry
CA ACU GBA F0155 · Fonds · 1912-1969, predominant 1941-1969

The fonds consists business records including correspondence, contracts and financial statements for the Grand (Odeon) Theatre with film distributers about movie bookings; newspaper clippings about the Grand Theatre; photographs and negatives of the Palace and Grand Theatres; correspondence, agendas and reports regarding the relocation of Canadian Pacific Railway in downtown Calgary; and a recorded CBC interview with Jack Barron about his life and business activities.

Barron Enterprises
Betty Mitchell fonds
CA ACU GBA F1329 · Fonds · 1930-1972

The fonds consists of personal correspondence, newsclippings and recorded interview about her career, and miscellaneous personal papers; and programs, set and costume sketches, newsclippings, press releases, photographs, award certificates and scrapbooks pertaining to theatre groups and drama festivals in which she was involved.

Mitchell, Betty
Bill Wilde fonds
CA ACU GBA F1925 · Fonds · 1916-1968, predominant 1925-1968

The fonds consists of personal and political correspondence, articles, speeches, reminiscences, recorded interview, poetry, programs, and leaflets.

Wilde, Wilfred John "Bill"
Billy Henry fonds
CA ACU GBA F0920 · Fonds · [ca. 1900-1967], predominant 1960-1967

The fonds consists of taped interviews with Billy about his ranching experiences and artist, Charles M. Russell; Billy's reminiscences about his life; extracts from the Elizabeth Motherwell articles in Canadian Cattlemen; and photographs of Charlie Millar, cowboys at George Lane's camp, and men from High River in the South African war.

Henry, William Shaw "Billy"
Bob Martyn fonds
CA ACU GBA F1236 · Fonds · 1937-1973

The fonds consists of photographs of Turner Valley oil industry and Calgary; sketches, photographs and articles regarding aircraft; and a recorded interview about home-built airplanes.

Martyn, Robert Edison
Bruce Nodwell fonds
CA ACU GBA F1398 · Fonds · 1942-1977

The fonds consists of correspondence, agreements, patent licences, vehicle specifications, financial statements, photographs, articles and newsclippings pertaining to his tracked vehicle business. Includes a recorded interview with Bruce, and a promotional film about Nodwell tracked vehicles.

Nodwell, William Bruce
Bud Cotton fonds
CA ACU GBA F0589 · Fonds · 1908-1987

The fonds consists of manuscripts of stories, based on his own life, about cowboys and buffalo (1960s); photographs of Wainwright and buffalo (1908-1939); and a Pete and Sid Hanson recording, "Buffalo Trails", dedicated to Bud Cotton (1980). Includes photographs of Bud at the Bow Crest Nursing Home (July 1987).

Cotton, Edwin John "Bud"
CA ACU GBA F0341 · Fonds · 1890-1992
  • The fonds consists of certificates of incorporation and association, bylaws, minutes, membership reports and lists (1890-1976), annual reports (1904-1967), correspondence (1920-1979), committee records (1969-1977), Policy and Planning Relations records (1944-1986), budgets (1969-1978), publications, newspaper clippings and miscellany. Includes photographs (1920s-1980s) of Calgary Chamber of Commerce personalities and activities, Calgary businesses and industries, and Banff and Waterton views. Also includes recorded interviews with past presidents and general managers (Ross Alger, Blake Ashforth, Cliff Black, Bob Braun, Don Cross, David Dahl, Edgar Davis, Bill Grant, Norman Green, D.E. Lewis, Rod McDaniel, Eric McGreer, Ted Mills, Fred Peacock, Gordon Pearce, A.H. Ross, Peter Valentine, and Tom Walsh), and a promotional audio recording and film.
Calgary Chamber of Commerce
CA ACU GBA F0384 · Fonds · 1886-1960, predominant 1907-1947

The fonds consists of minutes (1909-1948), annual reports, agreements to provide service, legal agreements, lists of properties and assets, financial records, income tax returns, shareholders' records, construction records, and scripts for radio broadcasts sponsored by the company. Includes films, photographs and slides of power plant, dam and transmission line construction (1910-1962), and employee outings. Also includes Calgary Water Power Co. minutes (1890-1934), incorporation ordinance and bylaws, correspondence, agreements, annual reports, and financial records; and financial records of Montreal Engineering Co., Saskatchewan office, and Prairie Power Co., Regina. Also includes drawings relating to the automation of plants and dams.

Calgary Power Company
CA ACU GBA F0392 · Fonds · 1948-1986, predominant 1956-1983

The fonds consists of nine photograph series as follows: players, players-signed to try out only, players-applied only, administrative staff, team photographs, play action, cheerleaders and mascots, media and activities, and other CFL team photographs. Also includes some press releases, resumes and newsclippings, and media recordings of the 1948 Grey Cup game, team jingles, etc.

Calgary Stampeders Football Club
CA ACU GBA F0393 · Fonds · 1970-2006, predominant 1974-2004

The fonds consists of annual general meetings, board minutes, charter, bylaws, records of various committees, membership and personnel records, correspondence, financial records, grant applications, project records, newsletters and copies of the Calgary Women’s Newspaper. Also includes information kit and recording relating to the Alberta Status of Women Action Committee matrimonial property project, papers and photographs relating to the preservation of the Nellie McClung house, and records relating to various local women’s groups initiated, sponsored or of interest to CSWAC, including the Calgary Alliance for the Safety of Prostitutes, Calgary Local Council of Women, Calgary Lesbian Mother’s Defense Fund, Calgary Women Looking Forward Networking Society, Women for Political Action and Women of Colour Collective. Note: The records of the herland feminist film festival, which originated as a project sponsored by CSWAC but quickly became independent, were donated along with those of CSWAC but have been organized and listed separately as M-9329.

Calgary Status of Women Action Committee
CA ACU GBA F0395 · Fonds · 1960-1982

The fonds consists of constitution and bylaws, programs, set designs (by Laszlo Funtek and G.L. Palmer), photographs, slides, a film, sound recordings, prompt scripts, and newspaper reviews pertaining to 24 of the group's productions.

Calgary Theatre Singers
Calgary Winter Club fonds
CA ACU GBA F0397 · Fonds · 1958-1985

The fonds consists of certificate of incorporation, annual reports, minutes, newsletters, photographs of the building, personalities, and events, slides of architectural plans, and interviews with these members: Don Baldwin, Jim Channon, Norma Clark, Tom Clark, Lori Darroch, Brian Dick, Bridget Dunton, Myrtle Ellis, Gordie Fox, Al Grose, Bernice MacEwan, Tommy Malcom, Bill McCallum, Barb McNabb, Chal McNichol, John McNichol, Bill Murray, George Robertson, "Robbie" Robinson, Peter Robuta, Linda Rogers, Marg Scott, Al Seguin, Winnie Silverthorne, Gord Smith, Ester Terriff, Charlie Thompson, Ila Webber, Jim Whiteford, and Baba Zonda.

Calgary Winter Club
CA ACU GBA F0437 · Fonds · 1948-1998
  • The fonds consists of constitution and bylaws, minutes, correspondence, membership applications and rosters, financial statements, conference records, and education program records. Includes recorded interviews and transcripts of interviews with former CAPL members, undertaken for Dealmakers.
Canadian Association of Petroleum Landmen
CA ACU GBA F1849 · Fonds · 1923-2017

The fonds consists of constitution, annual reports, minutes, membership lists, correspondence, financial records, briefs, newsletters, conference proceedings and scrapbooks.

Canadian Federation of University Women (Calgary Club)
CA ACU GBA F0446 · Fonds · 1933-2010

The fonds consists of records of the Mountain Region/Southern Alberta Hostelling Association: minutes, annual reports, correspondence, briefs and submissions, financial statements, scrapbooks and photographs of hostelling in southern Alberta, and Bragg Creek Hostel guest book; records of the National Office: constitution and bylaws, minutes, annual reports, circulars, newsletters, briefs and submissions, and correspondence with regional associations; and reference material compiled for the writing of the 50th-anniversary book: newspaper clippings, biographical files, scrapbooks, interviews, and register of Woodstock, Ontario hostel (1950-1952).

Canadian Hostelling Association
CA ACU GBA F0450 · Fonds · 1971-1983

The fonds consists of correspondence, minutes, reports (1978-1982), constitution and bylaws (1975), financial records (1978-1982), and annual report (1979). Includes membership lists (1979-1980), membership applications and correspondence (1980-1981), proceedings and registration of CMS conference in Calgary (1978), newsletters, photographs of members and events, and miscellany. Includes interviews with Harold Ashley and Tom Kirkham about the history of CMS (1980, 1982).

Canadian Micrographics Society. Calgary Chapter