Table of contents
Summary information
| Repository: | South Peace Regional Archives |
| Title: | Bill & Eva Scott fonds |
| Reference code: | 0347 |
| Date: | 1937-1995 (date of creation) |
| Physical description: | 2 cm of textual records
28 photographs 11 slides |
| Language: | English |
| Dates of creation, revision and deletion: | Processed May 2009 Added to new database Feb. 2023 – TD |
Administrative history / Biographical sketch
Eva Scott was born Eva Kenneway. Her grandparents were David and Agnes Whyte, who emigrated from Scotland and her mother was one of their nine children They settled in the Wembley area where David worked in the mines at Millarston and Dimsdale becoming the foreman for the Schneider Mine and the Tissington Mine. Eva’s parents were Mary and Jim Kenneway and Eva went to school at Mountain Springs School for a short while before the family moved to Grande Prairie. Eva started teaching at the Peace School of Hope operated by the Grande Prairie and District Association for the Mentally Retarded, and her parents operated Barry Dale House, a dormitory for the children. Eva acquired her B Ed. and an M. Ed. And taught in Montrose Junior High School Grande Prairie for many years. She retired from teaching in 1996 and since 1998 has worked as a registered educational psychologist.
Bill Scott finished college at Ryerson in Toronto and came west in 1960, first to Mission, BC, then High River, AB, and then to the Herald Tribune in Grande Prairie in 1964. Bill saw the newspaper become a daily that year and he held various positions over the next years – reporter, editor, managing editor and “jack of all trades”. He retired in 2004 but continues to write a “Potpourri” column which he started in the 1970s and allows himself to the “called in” when needed. Bill and Eva were married in1968 and have three boys.
They have been involved in community music and drama groups and Grande Prairie’s Highland Games.
Custodial history
The records were donated to the South Peace Regional Archives by Bill and Eva Scott in 2007.
Scope and content
The fonds consists of a Coal Mines Examiners Certificate and photo belonging to Eva’s grandfather, David Whyte, a Mountain Springs School Reunion booklet and photograph, photographs of Eva, as teacher, with her school classes, photographs of Grande Prairie-aerials and buildings, the Highland Games, and music events, and miscellaneous records related to Bill’s career with the Herald Tribune
Notes
Title notes
- Source of title proper: Title of fonds based on contents
Related material
A reference library book “Camp Tamarack Master Plan” was also donated with this collection.
Access points
- Graphic material – photograph (documentary form)
- Textual record (documentary form)
- Family and personal life* (subject)
- Education (subject)
Table of Contents
0347.01, Eva Kenneway Scott, 1937-1990
0347.02, Bill Scott – Herald Tribune, 1937-1989
0347.03, Bill and Eva Scott – Personal Papers and Photos, 1964-1995
Series descriptions
| Series 0347.01: Eva Kenneway Scott
Date: 1937-1990 (date of creation) Scope and content: The series consists of a Coal Mines Examiners Certificate and photo belonging to Eva’s grandfather, David Whyte, a Mountain Springs School Reunion booklet and photograph, photographs of Eva, as teacher, with her school classes, and a “Favorite Recipes” book printed by the Grande Prairie and District Association for the Retarded Children, 1955-1976. Physical description: 1 cm of textual records 8 photographs Access points: • Textual record (documentary form) • Graphic material – photograph (documentary form) |
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| Reference code | Title | Dates | Physical description |
| 0347.01.01 | Item – Wapiti Coal Miners | 1937 | 1 photograph : b&w ; 2.5 x 3.5 in. |
| Scope and content:
Four coal miners stand by a coal shed. One man is likely David Whyte. |
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| 0347.01.02 | Item – Mountain Springs School Reunion | 1985 | 1 photograph : b&w; 3 x 5 in. |
| Scope and content:
Eva (Kenneway) Scott on the right talks to two older men at the Mountain Springs School reunion. The school started in 1935. |
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| 0347.01.03-.05 | Item – Peace School of Hope Students and Teachers | 1968-1969 | 3 photographs : colour ; 5 x 7 in. |
| Scope and content:
The Peace School of Hope students in total and individual classes taught by Eva (Kenneway) Scott on the right in one photo and Mrs. Iris Pollock, principal of the School in another. |
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| 0347.01.06 | Item – Peace School of Hope in Parade | 1969 | 1 photograph : colour ; 4 x 6 in. |
| Scope and content:
The Peace School of Hope students with teacher Eva Scott ride in and on a decorated car for the Grande Prairie County Fair Parade. |
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| 0347.01.07 | Item – St Patrick’s School Staff | 1981-1982 | 1 photograph : colour ; 5 x 7 in. |
| Scope and content:
The teaching staff of St. Patrick’s Catholic School, Grande Prairie, 1981-1982. Eva is in the middle row, third from the left. |
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| 0347.01.08 | Item – Montrose Junior High School Panda Camera |
ca. 1990 | 1 photograph : colour ; 3 x 5 in. |
| Scope and content:
Montrose Junior High School where Eva Scott taught. |
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| Series 0347.02: Bill Scott – Herald Tribune
Date: 1937-1989 (date of creation) Scope and content: The series consists of media passes (1970 &1995), a 1971 song sheet and 1971 news article, a photograph of the fire of 1982-83, “The Class of ‘86”, a yearbook of the staff, and an invitation and typed speech for the Herald Tribune 25th Anniversary “Celebration Dinner” in 1989, and an invitation to CFGP’s 50th Anniversary “Nostalgia Ball” in 1987. Physical description: 0.5 cm of textual records 1 photograph Access points: • Graphic material – photograph (documentary form) • Textual record (documentary form) |
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| Reference code | Title | Dates | Physical description |
| 0347.02.01 | Item – Herald Tribune Fire | 1982-1983 | 1 photograph : b&w ; 8 x 10 in. |
| Scope and content:
The Grande Prairie Herald Tribune building suffered a fire that destroyed this office equipment. |
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| Series 0347.03: Bill and Eva Scott – Personal Papers and Photos
Date: 1964-1995 (date of creation) Scope and content: The series consists of an invitation to the 10th Anniversary of Grande Prairie, 11 slides of buildings in Grande Prairie, the DeBolt Rodeo, Teepee Creek Cemetery, the Peace River Valley, and Dunvegan Bridge, 1 aerial photograph of Grande Prairie during the early 1970s when the Grande Prairie Regional College was being built, 8 aerials of various views of Grande Prairie’s Bear Creek valley in 1995, 1 photograph of 3 new houses along an unpaved street, a building permit a bowling membership card and an application for cable television service. Physical description: 0.5 cm textual records 19 photographs 11 slides Access points: • Graphic material – photograph (documentary form) • Textual record (documentary form) |
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| Reference code | Title | Dates | Physical description |
| 2005.090.01 | Item – City of Grande Prairie 10th Anniversary | 1968 | 1 invitation |
| Scope and content:
An invitation from the City of Grande Prairie to the 10th Anniversary of the incorporation of the City, 1968. |
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| 2005.090.02 | Item – City of Grande Prairie Welcome Sign | 1966 | 1 slide : colour ; 35 mm |
| Scope and content:
In 1966, the City of Grande Prairie Welcome Sign included an area map and club logos. |
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| 2005.090.03-04 | Item – Kirby Apartments, Grande Prairie AB | 1964 | 2 slides : colour ; 35 mm |
| Scope and content:
The Kirby Apartments were located on Clairmont Road (100th St) between 93rd and 94th Ave. |
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| 2005.090.05-06 | Item – City Hall, Grande Prairie | 1964 | 2 slides : colour ; 35 mm |
| Scope and content:
Grande Prairie City Hall, built in 1962, was located on the corner of 100th St and 99th Ave. |
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| 2005.090.07 | Item – The Daily Herald Tribune Building, Grande Prairie AB | 1964 | 1 slide : colour ; 35 mm |
| Scope and content:
The Daily Herald Tribune Building, burned in 1980, was located on the corner of 106th Ave and Clairmont Rd. |
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| 2005.090.08 | Item – North Canadian Forest Industries, Grande Prairie AB | 1966 | 1 slide : colour ; 35 mm |
| Scope and content:
The North Canadian Forest Industries yard was located in Grande Prairie in 1966. |
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| 2005.090.09 | Item – Rodeo, Debolt AB | 1969 | 1 slide : colour ; 35 mm |
| Scope and content:
A rider competes in the Debolt Rodeo in 1969. |
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| 2005.090.10 | Item – Teepee Creek Cemetery, Teepee Creek AB | 1970 | 1 slide : colour ; 35 mm |
| Scope and content:
A view of the cemetery in Teepee Creek, photographed in 1970. |
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| 2005.090.11 | Item – Dunvegan Bridge | 1966 | 1 slide : colour ; 35 mm |
| Scope and content:
A view of the Dunvegan Bridge photographed in 1970. |
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| 2005.090.12 | Item – Peace River Valley | 1970 | 1 slide : colour ; 35 mm |
| Scope and content:
A view of the Peace River Valley, photographed in 1970. |
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| 0347.03.01 | Item – Grande Prairie Regional College Under Construction Bird Construction |
1982-1983 | 1 photograph : colour ; 4 x 6 in. |
| Scope and content:
Grande Prairie Regional College, designed by Douglas Cardinal, under construction. |
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| 0347.03.02-09 | Item – Grande Prairie Aerials | 1995 | 8 photographs : colour ; 4 x 6 in. |
| Scope and content:
Aerial photographs of Grande Prairie showing development along Bear Creek, the reservoir and Muskoseepi Park and the south side of the city including Swanavon School. |
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| 0347.03.10 | Item – Bill Scott’s Newly Built Home | 1971 | 1 photograph : b&w ; 8 x 10 in. |
| Scope and content:
Three newly constructed houses along 8710-96 St., a new street in Grande Prairie. Bill Scott’s house is on the left. |
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| 0347.03.11 | Item – Santa Parade | ca. 1980 | 1 photograph : b&w; 8 x 10 in. |
| Scope and content:
Bill and Eva Scott seen here with the Salvation Army Brass Ensemble on a Santa Parade Float. |
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| 0347.03.12 | Item – Bill Introducing the Band | 1987 | 1 photograph : b&w ; 4 x 6 in. |
| Scope and content:
Bill Scott introducing the Jeremy Brown’s band |
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| 0347.03.13 | Item – The Band Plays at the Prairie Mall | ca. 1987 | 1 photograph : b&w ; 5 x 7 in. |
| Scope and content:
The Salvation Army Brass Ensemble performs at the Prairie Mall during the Christmas season. |
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| 0347.03.14 | Item – Grande Prairie Community Orchestra and Chorus | ca. 1987 | 1 photograph : b&w ; 5 x 7 in. |
| Scope and content:
Jeremy Brown conducts the Grande Prairie Community Chorus and Grande Prairie Regional College Band |
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| 0347.03.15-.19 | Item – Grande Prairie Highland Games | ca. 1989 | 5 photographs : colour ; 4 x 6 in. |
| Scope and content:
Competitive Highland Dancing and Pipes and Drums competitions. |
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