Fonds 476 Clem and Muriel Collins fonds

119 photographs.

Date: [ca. 1916]-2004 (date of creation)

Scope and content:

The series consists of Clem’s personal papers, records of his professional life and photographs.

Physical description: 7.5 cm of textual records

33 photographs

Language of the material:

English

Access points:

•                Graphic material (documentary form)

•                Textual record (documentary form)

Date: [ca. 1916]-2004 (date of creation)

Scope and content:

The sub-series consists of records of Clem Collins’ personal and professional life – his birth certificate, Canadian Air Force service record, an address book, a 1947-1949 field book recording tics, fleas and rodents in various areas, his graduation from the University of British Columbia including his paper on the vanilla bean, and records related to his profession as a chartered accountant in Grande Prairie, his connection with CFS Beaverlodge, correspondence, news clippings and a resume (1983). Also included is a copy of his father’s attestation papers from WW1, and a photocopy of a photograph of his father, Alfred Collins, with other soldiers.

Physical description: 1 cm of textual records

33 photographs

Language of the material:

English

P. Kelly’s Camp C.N.P. Lumber Co. Gallaway. The photo shows men lined up with their horses, a camp house in the background.

Clem Collins graduates with a bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of British Columbia. He is seen here with a fellow graduate.

P. Kelly’s Camp C.N.P. Lumber Co. Gallaway. The photo shows a large group of men posing for a photo outside their camp building in the winter.

P. Kelly’s Camp C.N.P. Lumber Co. Gallaway. The photo shows three men and their teams of horses. On the back of the photo, “This is a picture you got when you was out in the camp.”

Corporal Alfred Collins, far right, with fellow sevicemen during WWI.

Date: 1965-1988 (date of creation)

Scope and content:

The sub-series consists of records of Clem’s involvement in the Grande Prairie Chamber of Commerce, as the president of the Alberta Chamber of Commerce, 1975-76, his involvement in the Trade Mission to Euope in 1975 and a poster “Clem Collins on Free Trade”.

Physical description: 1 cm of textual records

An train engine travels the Alberta Resources Railway route from Grande Prairie south to Grande Cache and Hinton in celebration of its opening. Various spectators are gathered around it.

A train travelling over the Alberta Resources Railway route from Grande Prairie south to Grande Cache and Hinton in celebration of its opening crosses the bridge as spectators watch.

Date: 1917-2004 (date of creation)

Scope and content:

The series consists of Muriel’s personal papers and photographs, her sorority Beta Sigma Phi records, records of her involvement as Grande Prairie City Councillor especially the Civic/Cultural Center Committee, and her song and speech writings.

Physical description: 8.5 cm of textual records

18 photographs

Access points:

•                Graphic material (documentary form)

•                Textual record (documentary form)

Date: 1917-2004 (date of creation)

Scope and content:

The sub-series contains correspondence between family, especially her nieces Sigrid-Ann and Sylvia RoseThors and her nephew, Lance; a biography of WilliamT. Peets, letters Muriel wrote to her mother from trips overseas, photographs of Muriel and some of her family, her grade 8 art composition, a list of the events and organizations she was involved in and a memorial card.

Physical description: 1 cm of textual records

Language of the material:

English

Professional photograph of Muriel Peets (colour tinted) as a young woman.

Two photographs of Muriel and Clem Collins presumably with Muriel’s nieces and nephews.

Muriel and Clem Collins presumably with Muriel’s mother, Thelma Peets and Muriel’s nieces and nephews.

Muriel Peets (Collins) and friends before she was married.

Muriel Collins with friends celebrating a special occasion.

Three small children, Muriel Collins’ nieces and nephew.

Three small children, Muriel Collins’ nieces and nephew.

Jimmy and Peggy Mair of Grande Prairie in the potato garden.

Clem and Muriel Collins with their nieces and nephew.

Date: 1974-1991 (date of creation)

Scope and content:

The sub-series consists of records of Muriel’s involvement with the sorority Beta Sigma Phi- Alpha Delta Chapter # 8155 from 1974-1991, including the “Book of Ritual”, a booklet containing history of the chapter, by-laws, and membership (1975-1976), programs from Founder’s Day anniversary banquets, (1974-1991), cards and letters from members, news clippings and three photographs featuring “Girl of the Year “ and “Sorority Queens”.

Physical description: 1 cm of textual records

3 photographs

Language of the material:

English

Date: 1978-1979 (date of creation)

Scope and content:

The sub-series consists of Muriel’s nomination papers, newspaper coverage of the election, Council’s mandate statement (1978-79) and records of the Civic/Cultural Centre Planning Committee including minutes, master plan, feasibility study and preliminary report (1979).

Physical description: 8 cm of textual records

Language of the material:

English

Date: 1980-[ca. 1990] (date of creation)

Scope and content:

The sub-series consists of Muriel’s writings – songs, poems and speeches.

Physical description: 0.5 cm of textual records

2 photographs

Language of the material:

English

Muriel Collins entertaining at her home with fellow musicians.

Date: 1950-2008 (date of creation)

Scope and content:

The series consists of the Collins’ personal papers and photographs, records of their involvement in the arts, with Grande Prairie Regional College, with the Clem and Muriel Collins Writing Contest for the Grande Prairie Public Library and miscellaneous correspondence.

Physical description: 16 cm of textual records

52 photographs

Language of the material:

English

Access points:

•                Graphic material (documentary form)

•                Textual record (documentary form)

Date: 1958-2007 (date of creation)

Scope and content:

The sub-series consists of notes, drawings, correspondence, magazine clippings, a tax receipt (1960), pages from a guest book and 51 photographs of their homes, activities with friends, their celebrations and their travels.

Physical description: 1 cm of textual records

51 photographs

Language of the material:

English

Muriel and Clem Collins’ first home in Grande Prairie. “$20.00 per month and outside plumbing. Clem has planted sweet peas and they are growing like mad against the wall. Notice the great garden too.”

The new home built by Muriel and Clem Collins on 100 Street and 88 Avenue in Grande Prairie. Over the years their home became a much loved place for relaxing and entertaining.

A scene from Muriel and Clem Collins’ life in Grande Prairie in the 1950s-1960s, showing them in formal clothing with an elderly lady.

Muriel and Clem Collins outside of their Grande Prairie home.

Muriel Collins plays on a teeter-totter with Heather and Allison Murray.

Muriel and Clem Collins in the buffet line at a banquet to celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary, surrounded by many friends.

A photograph of Clem and Muriel Collins taken in honour of their 42nd wedding anniversary.

Date: 1966-1996 (date of creation)

Scope and content:

The sub-series consists of music and theatre programs, records of the Peace River Arts Conference (1983-1986), and the Grande Prairie Arts festival, 1983, and a photograph of the Grande Prairie Community Chorus and Orchestra.

Physical description: 2 cm of textual records

1 photograph

Language of the material:

English

Date: 1966-2006 (date of creation)

Scope and content:

The sub-series consists of records of the GPRC Preliminary Design presented by Douglas Cardinal, (1975), Completion of the Auditorium report by Bird Construction (1975), a copy of GPRC Goals (1985), records of the Grande Prairie Regional College Foundation when Clem Collins was President, (1989), records of GPRC’s 25th Anniversary Committee, evidence of Muriel’s role on the GPRC Board of Governors, of the Collins’ support of the Fine Arts Dept. through scholarships (2005-2006), and a copy of them receiving the GPCR “Award of Distinction” in 2004. Also included is a Gary Borstad collection of drawings, a portfolio of GPRC artists’ work (1973-1989), and a 1976 GPRC yearbook.

Physical description: 8 cm of textual records

Language of the material:

English

Date: 2004-2008 (date of creation)

Scope and content:

The sub-series consists of short stories anthologies for Clem and Muriel Library Writing Contest for the years 2004-2008.

Physical description: 4 cm of textual records

Language of the material:

English

Date: 1970-[ca.2000] (date of creation)

Scope and content:

The sub-series consists of records of donations made, formal invitations received, letters, and certificates of recognition.

Physical description: 0.5 cm of textual records

Language of the material:

English

Date: 1975-2004 (date of creation)

Scope and content:

This sub-series contains photographs of Clem and Muriel with friends and family, at celebrations as well as professional photographer head-shots.

Physical description: 16 photographs, colour and b & w; various sizes