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- Textual record
- Graphic material - photograph
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Dates of creation area
Date(s)
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1888 - 1990 (Creation)
- Creator
- McKitrick, Eva
Physical description area
Physical description
100 cm of textual records. -- 180 photographs. -- 219 negatives
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Archival description area
Name of creator
Biographical history
Eva McKitrick was born in 1894 to Jane Timney and Austin Gordon McKitrick in Saddle Lake, Alberta. The family moved to Edmonton in 1906 and Eva attended McKay Avenue School. She graduated from the University of Alberta in 1922 and taught rural schools until the early 1940s when she returned to Edmonton.
Eva was widely recognized for her knowledge of Edmonton's history. She compiled an informative account of her family's experiences and she directed historical research for the Northern Alberta Pioneers and Old Timers Association, as well as serving on the Edmonton Historical Board. Eva was also an active member of the Knox Metropolitan United Church.
Eva McKitrick died 8 Dec 1993 in Edmonton.
Custodial history
Most accessions were received directly from Eva McKitrick. In 2000 the Edmonton Public Schools archive and museum transferred some materials they had received from Eva to the City of Edmonton. In 2020 the Kleskun Hill Museum Society transferred another set of Eva's records they had received from Betty Dunsford. It is unclear how Betty came in possession of Eva's records.
Scope and content
The collection consists of predominately published materials and photographs collected by Eva McKitrick between 1909 and 1990. The textual records relate to the history of Edmonton and Canada's Indigenous People, and were split into two series along these topics. The photographs predominately document the McKitrick family and their travels and work around Canada.
Notes area
Physical condition
Immediate source of acquisition
The collection was primarily donated to the City of Edmonton Archives by Eva McKitrick in 19 donations between 1969 and 1986.
Arrangement
The material was arranged by the archivist by topic of record. The Photographs were assigned item numbers with the prefix EA-63. Photograph numbers were assigned before appraisal was complete, which caused gaps in the photograph numbers.
Language of material
- Cree
- English
- French
Script of material
- Unified Canadian Aboriginal Syllabics
- Latin
Location of originals
Availability of other formats
Restrictions on access
There are no restrictions on access.
Terms governing use, reproduction, and publication
Copyright may apply.
Finding aids
Finding aid available online.
Photographs have been described at the item level and are available in the Reference Room.
Generated finding aid
Associated materials
See also:
Eva McKitrick fonds (PR0549) at the Provincial Archives of Alberta
Accruals
Further accruals are not expected.
General note
Accession numbers: A69-20, A69-122, A69-115C, A74-76, A75-16, A78-77, A80-128, A81-31, A81-118, A83-52, A84-32, A84-77, A84-155, A85-59, A85-133, A85-152, A86-21, A86-112, A2000-138, A2020-67, A2024-44
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Language of description
- English