Fonds F0034 - Rule Wynn & Rule Architects, Calgary fonds

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CA ACU CAA F0034

Title

Rule Wynn & Rule Architects, Calgary fonds

Date(s)

  • 1946-1986 (Creation)

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Fonds

Extent and medium

ca. 6,000 drawings and other material

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Administrative history

Canadian architects. The firm of Rule Wynn and Rule Architects was established in Edmonton in 1938 by John Ulric Rule (1904-1978) and Gordon K. Wynn (1910-1994). They were joined the following year by John Rule's brother, Peter Leitch Rule (1913-1964). All three principals were graduates of the University of Alberta's architecture program. Although a series of name changes have reflected changes in key personnel, the existing Edmonton office is one of the longest continuously operating architectural firms in Alberta.;During World War II the firm was left in the hands of the Rules' father, Peter Rule, Sr., a building inspector for Alberta Government Telephones. Although not trained as an architect, Rule, Sr. designed many of the provinces telephone exchange buildings. To recognize his contribution to Alberta's architectural landscape, he was granted a special certificate by the Alberta Association of Architects in January 1941. In 1945, the firm expanded to Calgary with Peter Rule as partner in charge. The Calgary office was closed in 1986.;Awards: City of Edmonton Architectural Award - 1978; Alberta Association of Architects Award - 1978, 1979, 1983, 1985.

Archival history

Acquired by donation in 1977, 1980, 1982, 1984, 1986, and 1991.

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Scope and content

The fonds consists of drawings, specifications, correspondence, and office files from the architectural practice of Rule Wynn & Rule (Calgary), 1946-1986. Significant projects (Calgary office) include: Petroleum Building, Spruce Cliff Apartments, Trend House, Elveden Centre, MacMahon Stadium (all located in Calgary).

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Further accruals expected.

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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 Rule Wynn & Rule Architects Calgary fonds, however has been authorized to grant permission for the use of Rule Wynn & Rule Architects Calgary materials for specific uses. 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. And, upon request, may authorize the use of materials for exhibition and publication. Patrons are responsible for ensuring they use copyright-protected works in accordance with applicable laws.

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      The material is in English.

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      Related units of description

      See also the William G. Hames fonds held by the Glenbow, and the Sparrow family fonds for family records related to Plunkett & Savage.

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      Note

      Also includes 4 surveys, 2 maps, ca. 6 metres of textual records.

      Note

      Includes record nos: 13A/77.56, 67A/80.02, 118A/82.03, 136A/82.21, 138A/82.23, 188A/84.09, 224A/86.04, 255A/91.02

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      Title based on contents of the fonds.

      Alternative identifier(s)

      ckey

      2991125

      Original fonds identifier

      CAA-3471

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