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Slave River Coalition fonds

  • ATU atu-4
  • Fonds
  • 1971-2009, predominant 1982-1986.

The fonds consists of textual records,and one copied photograph. All records dated after 2009 are conservation copies. The textual records primarily consist of documents related to the proposed Slave River Hydroelectric Project and various studies conducted in the Mackenzie River Basin. These records include: studies and reports, periodicals, photocopied publications, pamphlets, newspaper clippings, correspondence and envelopes, notes, photocopied papers related to the construction of the Bighorn and Brazeau Dams, a Dene Nation Newsletter, photocopied and hand drawn maps and figures, and overhead transparencies. The copied photograph in the fonds depicts the Mackenzie Delta from an aerial perspective.

Slave River Coalition

Friends of the Athabasca Environmental Association fonds

  • ATU atu-6
  • Fonds
  • 1988-2009, predominant 1988-1997.

The fonds consists of textual records in addition to a few video and audio cassettes. All records dated after 2009 are conservation copies. The textual records primarily consist of documents related to the construction of the Alberta-Pacific pulp mill in the Athabasca -- Lac La Biche Region, as well as its environmental implications. These records include: correspondence, publications, photocopied publication articles, studies, reports, individual postcards and a book of postcards regarding clear cutting and the environmentally damaging effects, newspapers and newspaper articles, papers pertaining to the Canada-Asia Partnership in Athabasca and its programs, periodicals, material related to the Northern River Basins Study, FOTA newsletters, papers from FOTA's general meetings, presentations, press/news releases, Silva Forest Foundation and Forestry Stewardship Council membership applications, papers regarding the Special Places 2000 Campaign, Alberta Forest Conservation Strategy Steering Committee reports, and papers related to the environmental harmonization initiative proposed by the Canadian Council of Ministers of the Environment. Also included in the textual records is an enlarged photocopy of a photograph of Environment Minister Ralph Klein at the press conference to announce the approval of the Al-Pac pulp mill. The audio cassettes consist of recordings taken during FOTA's annual general meetings with the majority featuring either David Schindler or Al Wong. The video cassettes consist of recordings related to Alberta-Pacific Forestries Inc. and include The Alberta Pacific Story, Dr. Robert Dykes' presentation on the medical effects of the pulp mill, and Woodlot Program for WCB Woodlot Managers.

Dixon Thompson fonds

  • CA ACU ARC uofc-1207
  • Fonds
  • 1969-2005

The fonds consists of records created or collected by Dr. Thompson over the course of his career. The records reflect the breadth of his professional interests and involvement with the scientific and environmental communities. Records include his work with the Science Council of Canada, the Commission on Canadian Studies and the work accomplished in his consulting and advisory capacities. The records also reflect his teaching and scholarly activities both nationally and internationally.

The fonds is arranged into six series: (1) Science Council of Canada; (2) Commission on Canadian Studies; (3) GFC ad hoc Committee on Canadian Studies; (4) Consulting Activities and Professional Affiliations; (5) Scholarly Activities and; (6) Teaching and Faculty Activities.

Thompson, Dixon

Faculty of Environmental Design fonds

  • CA ACU ARC uofc-1254
  • Fonds
  • 1968-2000

Fonds consists of Assistant to the Dean's day files, council minutes, and subject files (1968-1989); Student Program Office records containing faculty handbooks and calendars, correspondence and minutes of the Student Programmes of Study Committee, correspondence of the Student Awards Committee, the External Advisory Council and the Student Admissions Committee and course outlines (1972-1994); Planning Program records including correspondence and reports on the General Knowledge Exam (GKE), the Capital Budget and Design Camp (1977-1989); Environmental Science General Knowledge exams (1974-1991); Industrial Design General Knowledge exams (1983-1991); and minutes from the Faculty Council and Faculty Management Committee (1989-1992). Also consists of Faculty Annual Reports (1976-1994); issues of "The New Ad Hoc" (1974), pamphlets, and records relating to chairs, certification, task forces, industrial design program, and professional associations (1971-2000).

University of Calgary. Faculty of Environmental Design

Kananaskis Centre for Environmental Research fonds

  • CA ACU ARC uofc-1270
  • Fonds
  • 1970-1996

Fonds consists of funding and budget reports, correspondence of the Policy and Advisory Committee, research projects and proposals (1973-1993). Includes aerial photographs of the Centre (1970); issues of "Mountain Watch" (1982), annual reports and pamphlets.

University of Calgary. Kananaskis Centre for Environmental Research

Safety Services fonds

  • CA ACU ARC uofc-1288
  • Fonds
  • 1977-2001

Fonds consists of correspondence, budgets, Biohazards Committee minutes and accompanying documentation, incident reports, purchase correspondence, (1977-1994). Also consists of USHHC Update (1996-1999), WHMIS Bulletin (1988, 1991), and issues of Safety in the News (1995), Safe-T-News (1986-1998), Environmental News (1996-2001), The Safety News (1998-), Laboratory Safe-T-News (1994), and The Safety Net (1998-1999).

University of Calgary. Safety Services

Joseph Kovach fonds.

  • CA ACU SPC spec-2332
  • Fonds
  • 1939-1953.

Fonds consists of daily work reports which contain summaries of work done, routes travelled and weather conditions. Also includes two letters between J. Kovach and J. Dexter (1940 July). An introduction and diary excerpts edited by Thomas S. Sadler, Environmental Sciences Centre, University of Calgary, 1973, accompanies the material.

Kovach, Joseph.

Grant MacEwan fonds

  • CA ACU SPC spec-2390
  • Fonds
  • 1893 - 2000, predominant 1960 - 1990.

Fonds consists of business and personal correspondence, research material, book manuscripts (most published between 1975 and 1990), appointment diaries, photographs and speeches. Also includes articles on G. MacEwan, book reviews, material honouring G. MacEwan and other miscellaneous material. Accession 891/12.8 includes various media that relate to the personal life of G. MacEwan: 2 photograph albums of 'Pioneer Agricultural Scenes' and 'Canadian Livestock'; 3 diaries kept by G. MacEwan, 1902-1931, 1931-1950, 1958-1966; 3 scrapbooks and 3 files containing research, notes and clippings relating to various issues of interest to MacEwan; the diary of Phyllis Cline, 1932-1953.

MacEwan, Grant, 1902 - 2000.

Philip Sidney Smith collection of photographs.

  • CA ACU SPC spec-2453
  • Collection
  • 1906-1932.

Collection consists of photographs of geologic formations and topographic features; native peoples; northern communities; logging, mining, fishing and whaling activities; survey field parties; and miscellaneous subjects including some of U.S. Geologic Survey offices and staff. Most photographs were taken in Alaska, but also represented are the Yukon, Virginia, Maryland and Texas. Texas photographs are of oil fields and refineries, ca. 1917. Most photographs are dated and include descriptive captions. Photographs received in albums but removed for conservation purposes.

Smith, Philip Sidney, 1877-1949.

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