Fonds 476 Clem and Muriel Collins fonds

122 photographs

Date: 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 textual records

33 photographs

Access points:

•                Textual record (documentary form)

•                Graphic material – photograph (documentary form)

•                Graphic material (documentary form)

Publication status:

Published

Date: 1916-2004 (date of creation)

Scope and content:

The subseries consists of records of Clem Collins’ personal and professional life – his birth certificate, a confirmation certificate, Canadian Air Force service record, an address book, a 1947-1949 field book recording ticks, fleas, and rodents in various areas, records related to his graduation from the University of British Columbia including a paper on the vanilla bean, and records related to his career 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 World War I, and a photocopy of a photograph of his father, Alfred Collins, with other soldiers. There is also a copy of “The Wolf Cub’s Handbook” containing the laws and duties of Cubs, and description of their proficiency badges.

Physical description: 3.5 cm textual records

15 photographs

Access points:

•                Textual record (documentary form)

•                Graphic material – photograph (documentary form)

•                Graphic material (documentary form)

Conditions governing use:

Some photographs in this series are copies and may not be suitable for reproduction.

Publication status:

Published

Photocopy of a photograph of Corporal Alfred Collins, far right, with fellow soldiers during World War I.

Photocopies of photographs showing a home with children playing in the front in the snow, and of the Westlock Cub group (1937) with Clem possibly one of the leaders in the back row.

King George VI and Queen Elizabeth visit Canada and are seen riding in an open car down Portage Avenue in Winnipeg June 2, 1939.

One of the advertisements for the royal visit of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth in 1939. This one appeared near Whyte Ave and 104 St.

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

Clem Collins’ graduation portrait from the University of British Columbia in 1950, graduating with a Bachelor of Commerce degree.

Clem Collins during his University of British Columbia days when he lived on 208 Conklin Ave.

Canadian Forces Station Beaverlodge homecoming celebration in 1987. The group seated nearest around a dining table include Mr. and Mrs. Bob Elliott, and Muriel and Clem Collins.

Clem Collins was part of the Royal Canadian Air Force United Kingdom Base Accounts Unit in 1943-44.

Clem Collins was part of the Royal Canadian Air Force United Kingdom Base Accounts Unit in 1943-44. Signatures on the back of the 1944 photograph include: Anne Cherniawsky, Vegreville, AB; H.S Williams, Toronto, ON; Conie Coppen, Port Dalhousie, ON; E. Daly, North Bay, ON; W.G. Richardson, Selkirk, MB; Marjorie Earley, Toronto, ON; ? Back, Toronto, ON; George Calderwood, St. Catherines, ON; Via Barton, Cornwall, ON; Betty Iveson, Carleton Place, ON; Johnny Eisler, Toronto, ON; Douglas Walmsley, Burlington, ON; Max Leibewitch, Hamilton, ON; J. Chaput, Montreal, PQ; Grace E. Johnson, Surrey, England; Frank Magel, Verdun, PQ; Mat Srahau, London & Canada; Anne O’Brien, Fort Frances, ON; C. James, Niagara Falls; Russ Davis, 87 Summerhill Ave. Toronto, ON; Della Baxter, Cranbrook, BC; Jean Petherick, Cornwall, England; Edna Courtney, London, England; Jean Keating, Port Hope, ON; A.J. Sinclair, Carleton Place, ON; Phyllis Agnew, Cardigan P.E.I.; G. Marlow, Vineland, ON; D. Robinson, Newcastle on Tyne, England; B. Sanders, Camrose AB; Elaine Errington; Joseph “Joe”, Sydney, N.S.

Clem Collins on the left with four friends (likely while in university in Vancouver) in front of their cars.

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

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

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

Date: 1965-1988 (date of creation)

Scope and content:

The subseries consists of records of Clem’s involvement in the Grande Prairie Chamber of Commerce, as the president of the Alberta Chamber of Commerce (1975-1976), his involvement in the Trade Mission to Europe in 1975, and a “Clem Collins on Free Trade” poster.

Physical description: 4 cm textual records

18 photographs

Access points:

•                Graphic material – photograph (documentary form)

•                Textual record (documentary form)

Publication status:

Published

Grande Prairie Chamber of Commerce executive in 1965. Back row included Ed Haberman far left. In front are Bill Bowes, ?, Clem Collins, Paul Evaskevich, ?

Grande Prairie Chamber of Commerce elects Clem Collins their president in 1966. Mayor George Repka on the left seen here with Clem Collins.

Clem and Muriel Collins attend “Klondike Nite” at the Canadian Chamber of Commerce event in Edmonton, October 4, 1966.

Photographs show passenger cars that carried a delegation of people over the Alberta Resources Railway route from Grande Prairie south to Grande Cache and Hinton in celebration of its opening.

Muriel Collins receives a corsage at the Alberta Chamber of Commerce meeting.

Clem Collins and Premier Lougheed stand in from of CKYL microphones at the annual Alberta Chamber of Commerce meeting in 1972.

Politicians including Dr. Winston Backus, MLA for Grande Prairie, are given a tour of the Alberta Resources Railway.

Representatives of Alberta’s Chambers of Commerce include its president for 1975-76, Clem Collins, front row second from the left.

Muriel Collins at the 53rd Annual Meeting of Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Ottawa.

Clem Collins, representing the Alberta Chamber of Commerce, and his wife Muriel were part of a “citizens’ advisory group” sent on a trade mission to Europe in 1975 along with Premier Lougheed and his wife and others.

Clem Collins, representing the Alberta Chamber of Commerce, and his wife Muriel, were part of a “citizens’ advisory group” sent on a trade mission to Europe in 1975 along with Premier Lougheed and his wife and others. The poster poses questions about free trade and Clem’s responses.

Date: ca. 1900-2004 (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 Councilor especially the Civic/Cultural Center Committee, and her songs and speeches.

Physical description: 10 cm textual records

22 photographs

Access points:

•                Textual record (documentary form)

•                Graphic material – photograph (documentary form)

Publication status:

Published

Date: ca. 1900-2004 (date of creation)

Scope and content:

The subseries contains correspondence between Muriel and her family, especially her nieces Sigrid-Ann and Sylvia Rose Thors and her nephew, Lance; a biography of William T. Peets; letters Muriel wrote to her mother from trips overseas; photographs of Muriel and some of her family; Muriel’s grade 8 art composition; a list of the events and organizations Muriel was involved in; and a memorial card.

Physical description: 1.5 cm textual records

16 photographs

Access points:

•                Graphic material – photograph (documentary form)

•                Textual record (documentary form)

Publication status:

Published

Professional photograph of Muriel as a young woman.

Professional photograph of Muriel Peets as a young woman.

Professional photograph of Muriel as a young woman.

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

Two photographs of Muriel Peets and friends before she was married.

Muriel Collins with friends celebrating a special occasion.

Muriel Collins’ nieces and nephew.

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

Clem and Muriel Collins’ nieces and nephew.

Three unidentified photographs believed to be related to Muriel’s family history. One is a scene of a farmhouse, with a man, woman, two boys, and a girl standing outside; one is a portrait of a woman holding a book; and the last is a family portrait.

Date: 1974-1991 (date of creation)

Scope and content:

The subseries 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 the history of the chapter, by-laws, and membership (1975-1976); programs from Founder’s Day anniversary banquets (1974-1991); cards and letters from members; photocopies of news clippings; and three photographs featuring “Girl of the Year” and “Sorority Queens.”

Physical description: 2 cm textual records

3 photographs

Access points:

•                Textual record (documentary form)

•                Graphic material – photograph (documentary form)

Publication status:

Published

Muriel with Beta Sigma Phi valentine queen, Betty Sinclair.

Bonnie Sterling, Beta Sigma Phi sorority queen in 1977.

Bonnie Sterling, Beta Sigma Phi sorority queen in 1977, being crowned by Muriel Collins and Betty Sinclair (1976 queen) at the annual rose ball.

Date: 1978-1979 (date of creation)

Scope and content:

The subseries 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: 6 cm textual records

1 photograph

Access points:

•                Textual record (documentary form)

•                Graphic material – photograph (documentary form)

Publication status:

Published

Professional photograph of Muriel Collins for her election campaign for a seat on Grande Prairie City Council.

Date: 1978-1990 (date of creation)

Scope and content:

The subseries consists of Muriel’s writings, including songs, poems, and speeches. There are also two photographs.

Physical description: 0.5 cm textual records

2 photographs

Access points:

•                Textual record (documentary form)

•                Graphic material – photograph (documentary form)

Publication status:

Published

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: 13.5 cm textual records

67 photographs

Access points:

•                Textual record (documentary form)

•                Graphic material – photograph (documentary form)

Publication status:

Published

Date: 1952-2006 (date of creation)

Scope and content:

The subseries 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. Many of the textual records relate to the design and construction of the Collins’ home in Grande Prairie.

Physical description: 1 cm textual records

64 photographs

Access points:

•                Textual record (documentary form)

•                Graphic material – photograph (documentary form)

Publication status:

Published

Muriel and Clem Collins’ first home in Grande Prairie. The caption on the back reads, “Spring 1952. Our first ‘home’ in GP. $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!!”

Muriel and Clem Collins build a new home on the southwest corner of 100 St. and 88 Ave. in Grande Prairie.

Muriel and Clem Collins complete a new home on the southwest corner of 100 St. and 88 Ave. in Grande Prairie. Over the years their home became a much loved place for relaxing and entertaining.

Muriel and Clem Collins in Grande Prairie in the 1960s. One, showing Muriel on a seesaw with two girls, is identified on the back as “Muriel C., Heather & Allison Murray.”

Image shows Muriel and a small child outdoors in the snow. They are standing next to a tree that has been cut down, with the tailgate of a pickup truck visible to the side. The caption on the back of the photograph reads, “Muriel Collins after xmas trees south of G. Prairie 1970s.”

Image shows Clem, Muriel, and an unidentified woman and boy gathered around a picnic table. There is a vehicle in the background with the back door open, showing a baby in a car seat and a pile of blankets and other items inside.

Image shows Clem and Muriel in historical costumes. The caption on the back of the photograph reads, “Clem & Muriel Collins at Ken & Helen Welsh’s Edmonton 1975.”

Muriel and Clem Collins’ 25th wedding celebration with many of their friends attending.

The Collinses are shown on a road trip, likely with one of their parents, and then on several cruises with friends to the Caribbean and Mediterranean.

The Collinses were very proud of their home and gardens and spent much time there.

42nd anniversary photo of Clem and Muriel in 1992. The caption on the back of the photograph reads, “Happy Christmas Darling. This has gone on now since 1992 91 90 89 88 87 86 85 84 83 82 81 80 79 78 77 76 75 74 73 72 71 70 69 68 67 66 65 64 63 62 61 60 59 58 57 56 55 54 53 52 51 50 49 48. This all adds up in the millions of wonderful days. Love Pop xxxooo.”

Photographs of Clem and Muriel and their activities throughout the late 1980s and 1990s, including golf, picnics, the fiftieth anniversary of the construction of the Alcan Highway, and a Christmas photograph.

Muriel and Clem Collins in their final years. Muriel passed away in 2004 and Clem in 2008. They are shown at home, and with Muriel in the hospital.

Photographs show Clem and Muriel in a home or hotel room in Ottawa. The back of the photograph showing just Muriel has a caption that reads, “Aunt Muriel April 89 Ottawa.”

Image shows Clem and Muriel posing in front of their house. The caption on the back reads, “1st home in Grande Prairie.”

Two group photographs, both showing Clem and Muriel with groups of unidentified people.

Images show Clem, Muriel, and guests in their living room. In one photograph they are cutting a cake together.

Clem and Muriel pose for a casual portrait on their 42nd anniversary. The message on the back reads as follows: “Taken Aug. 12/92. Married Aug. 12/50. Forty-two wonderful years!!! Clement thought it would be nice to use the snap as cards this year and I agreed. The tans, especially C’s, show we enjoyed the garden & sun-trap. He continues to keep on the trot with various activities. It would be great to be a mouse at the Johnson home on Christmas, but it is difficult to leave the house unattended at this time of year. May your Christmas be a blessed one and may ‘93 be kind. Love to all, 2 C’s in GP.”

Muriel seated on a couch in their living room. The caption on the back of the photograph reads, “Before Sept. 7, 2003.”

Clem and Muriel sit on a couch with two unidentified children on their laps.

Clem and Muriel pose with an unidentified woman, possibly Muriel’s mother. This photograph was taken on the same day as 0476.03.01.57-58.

Image shows Clem, Muriel, and a group of unidentified people gathered around a table.

Clem and Muriel pose for a portrait at their twenty-fifth anniversary party. The message on the front reads, “To Edwin, Sylvia-Rose, & girls. Dec. 25/75.” The message on the back reads, “A picture of two very happy people at the end of the evening celebration of 25 wonderful years. With our love, Uncle Clem & Auntie M.”

Date: 1966-1996 (date of creation)

Scope and content:

The subseries 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 textual records

1 photograph

Access points:

•                Textual record (documentary form)

•                Graphic material – photograph (documentary form)

Publication status:

Published

Grande Prairie Community Chorus and Orchestra with conductor, Gerald Nelson.

Date: 1966-2006 (date of creation)

Scope and content:

The subseries 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, records of the Collins’ support of the Fine Arts Department through scholarships (2005-2006), and a copy of them receiving the GPRC “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. There are also two photographs, one of the college in fall and one of attendees at the President’s Ball around 2007, and a 1976 yearbook.

Physical description: 6 cm textual records

2 photographs

Access points:

•                Textual record (documentary form)

•                Graphic material – photograph (documentary form)

Publication status:

Published

Date: 2004-2008 (date of creation)

Scope and content:

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

Physical description: 4 cm textual records

Access points:

•                Textual record (documentary form)

Publication status:

Published

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

Scope and content:

The subseries consists of records of donations made, formal invitations received, letters, and certificates of recognition. Some of the items are photocopies.

Physical description: 0.5 cm textual records

Access points:

•                Textual record (documentary form)

Publication status:

Published