BRETT FAMILY Fonds :

louise h. BRETT,  reginald h. BRETT,  HELEN BRETT,

BRETT family,  other material

Louise H. Brett series. -- [between 1855 and 1935]. -- 10 cm of textual records. -- Series consists of four sub-series: A. Writing, betw.1855 and 1935, 1 v. and .5 cm of textual records; B. Scrapbooks, ca.1900, ca.1910; C. Diaries and letters, 1912-1925, 1 v. and 9 items of textual records; D. Other, ca.1870-1924. -- Constitutes series II of the Brett family fonds.      

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Poetry and writings. -- [between 1855 and 1935] -- .5 cm of textual records. -- File Consists of poems and writings by, to and collected by Louise Hungerford Brett. -- Title based on contents of file.

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Writing book. -- [ca.1880-ca.1900] -- Scrapbook contains poetry, quotations, financial accounts of the Corrollton Dramatic Troupe, Brett children's hair, pressed flowers, other items.  Inscription inside cover: Louise Hungerford Corrollton. -- Title based on contents of volume. -- Some material is dated between 1880 and 1893. -- Fragile condition.

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Clipping book. -- [ca.1900] -- Clippings pertain to Boer War and other events and items. -- Title based on contents of volume.

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Recipe book. -- [ca.1910] -- 1 v. of textual records. -- Book contains recipes as well as some poetry and inventory listings. Includes 2 loose pages of recipes on Government House Edmonton stationery. -- Title based on contents of volume.

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Diary and enclosure. -- 1912, 1920. -- 1 v. of textual records. -- Diary contains only one entry from June 5th, 1920, the anniversary of Earle Brett's death.   Accompanied by death notice from 1912. -- Title based on contents of volume.

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Letters. -- 1914-1925. -- 7 textual records. -- File includes one telegram. -- Title based on contents of file.

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Other material. -- [ca.1870]-1924. -- 1.5 cm of textual records. -- File includes notes, programmes, invitations and announcements, rail passes, business cards, dog pedigree forms, financial items, clippings, University of Alberta [?] graduate list (1924), guest list, Sabbath School roll book, photograph, needlework.  Includes both personal material and items related to official duties in Edmonton. -- Title based on contents of file. -- Confirmed dates of items in the file are 1870 through 1924.

Reginald H. "Harry" Brett series. -- [ca.1910]-1921. -- 10.5 cm of textual records. -- Consists of two sub-series: A. Personal papers, ca.1910, 9 cm of textual records; B. Business papers, 1912, 1921, 1.5 cm of textual records, 9 photographs. Personal papers: 1. Scrapbooks, before 1920; 2. Ephemera, ca.1910. Business papers: 1. Business papers, 1912; 2. Business papers, 1921. -- Constitutes series III of the Brett family fonds.  

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Scrapbooks. -- [before 1920] -- 2 textual records. -- Title based on contents of volumes. -- One volume is oversize.

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Ephemera. -- [ca.1910] -- 5 print material items. -- Items are "Empress of Britain" passenger list, 1907; Royal Opera programme, 1907; Masonic Lodge certificate, 1908; pamphlet re Harrogate resort, n.d.; graphic postcard, n.d. -- Title based on contents of file. -- Programme and certificate are oversize.

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Business papers. -- 1912. -- 3 textual records (7 p.). -- 9 photograph : prints. -- Records are letter, report, photographs and plan pertaining to property in East Kootenay, B.C.  Items were sent to R. H. Brett by Alfred Cummings. -- Title based on contents of file. -- Plan is oversize.  Photographs are very faded.

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Business papers. -- 1921. -- .5 cm of textual records. -- Papers pertain to re livestock shipments. -- Title based on contents of file.

Helen Brett series. -- 1925-1965. -- 4.5 cm of textual records. -- Consists of four sub-series: A. Correspondence, 1927-1950, 1 cm of textual records; B. R. G. Brett estate, 1925-1949, .5 cm; C. Financial and business records, 1938-1962, 2 cm of textual records; D. Other, 1935-1965. -- Constitutes series IV of the Brett family fonds.     

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Correspondence. -- 1927-1950. -- 1 cm of textual records. -- File includes personal and business correspondence.  Includes one letter from R. B. Bennett. -- Title based on contents of file.

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R. G. Brett estate papers. -- 1925-1949. -- .5 cm of textual records. -- Papers include statement of power of attorney, 1925; Last Will and Testament and synopsis of same, 1929; Helen Brett written account "Round One: What Happened in 1929" -- Title based on contents of file.

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Financial and business records. -- 1936-1962. -- 2 cm of textual records. -- File includes tax documents, receipts, licences, account book. -- Title based on contents of file.

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Other papers. -- 1935-1965. -- 1 cm of textual records. -- File consists of poems, recipes, notes and ephemera.  Includes "The Brett Lament" by Helen Brett, 1935. -- Title based on contents of file.

Brett family series. -- [ca.1860-ca.1935]. -- 11 photograph albums (ca.850 prints). -- ca.350 photographs : prints, negatives. -- Consists of two sub-series: A. Photograph albums, ca.1860-ca.1910; B. Photographs, ca.1875-ca.1935. -- Lists available for portions of the photographs. -- Constitutes series V of the Brett family fonds.   

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Albums. -- [ca.1860-ca.1910] -- 11 photograph albums (ca.850 prints) -- Albums pertain to Brett family, friends, associates, activities and travels; Banff and area; Banff National Park.  Some photographs have been identified. -- Titles are based on contents of albums. -- List of identified images is available.

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Photographs. -- [ca.1900] -- 28 photographs : negatives (27 film, 1 glass) -- Photographs pertain to Brett family, friends, associates, activities and travels; Banff and area; Banff National Park.  Some duplication with albums. -- Title based on contents of file. -- Item list available.

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Photographs. -- [ca.1875-ca.1935] -- 320 photographs : prints. -- Photographs pertain to Banff people and places; Brett family, friends and associates.  Some duplication with albums. -- Title based on contents of file. -- Item list available.

Other material series. -- [before 1928]. -- 2 cm of textual records. -- Consists of two sub-series: A. Annie McLauchlin papers, 1914-1928, 7 textual records; and B. Other, before 1925, 3 textual records. -- Constitutes series VI of the Brett family fonds.   

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Annie McLauchlin papers. -- 1914-1928. -- 7 textual records. -- Papers consist of letters, receipts and stock certificate. -- Title based contents of file.

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Other papers. -- [before 1925] -- 3 textual records. -- Papers include Bow River Bridge? blueprint; medical address by J. R. Jones, 1901; Lake Louise Chalet / R. E. Campbell rate card, n.d. -- Title based on contents of file. -- Blueprint is oversize.

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