The fonds consists of family history files of families with Red River and Metis connections (compiled 1967-1985); indexes to the files; genealogical source materials including microfilms of parish and census records from Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta; the Denneys' extensive personal and family correspondence, and certificates, teaching agreements, memberships and other personal documents. Includes photographs of the Denney, Colby, Wilson, and Sherlock families; published and unpublished articles and stories by Charles Denney and Elsie Denney; research files; and papers of Elsie's grandmother, Priscilla Gilmour.
Denney, Charles DouglasMétis Settlements
5 Archival description results for Métis Settlements
- The fonds consists of family correspondence (1911-1968); George's historical society correspondence, history articles by various authors (1923-1926), and newspaper clippings on historical topics (1897-1965); David's diary of boy scout activities (1927); family certificates, memberships, programs, greeting cards and autograph book; and photographs of farm machinery, the Ranchmen's Club and Calgary.
The fonds consists of letters to brother, John Sutherland, in Orkney, Scotland. Includes Sutherland's will and some correspondence regarding his estate.
Sutherland, JamesThe fonds consists of administration files pertaining to MAA locals, Metis history, government relations, meetings and conferences, the native Council of Canada, cultural heritage, housing, projects and programs, education, communications, other organizations, correctional institutes, land, recreation, environment, health and welfare, and economic development (1968-1978); personal files of various MAA employees (1969-1978); videos of meetings, workshops and special events (1967-1977); and audio recordings of meetings and workshops (1969-1973).
Metis Association of AlbertaThe fonds consists of annals of activities in western Canada (1883-1946 [photocopied]); newsclippings (1924-1975); various histories of the order; photographs of Sacred Heart Convent, St. Mary's school and pupils (1913-1950s); and miscellaneous programs, communion cards, pamphlets, calendars and greeting cards. Includes a publication, "Catholic Centennial Souvenir, 1812-1912" (on microfilm); Sister L.A. Hochstein's MEd thesis, "Roman Catholic Separate and Public Schools in Alberta" (1954); and a recorded interview with teacher, Ethel MacDonald (1978).