Series 1 | Diaries. -- 1935-
1979 |
| M-6340-1 | George Pocaterra's diaries. -- 1935-1937, 1940, 1947,
1951-1955, 1956-1960 |
| M-6340-2 | George Pocaterra's diaries. -- l961-1969 |
| M-6340-3 | Norma Piper Pocaterra's diaries. -- l935, 1937, 1939,
1940 |
| M-6340-4 | Norma Piper Pocaterra's diary. -- 1970-
1975 |
| M-6340-5 | Norma Piper Pocaterra's diary. -- 1976-
1979 |
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Series 2 | Correspondence. -
- 1903-1978. -- Consists of four sub-series: letters written by George Pocaterra; letters written by
Norma Piper Pocaterra; letters written to George, Norma and Dr. Piper by others; and
miscellaneous letters. |
Series 2-a | Letters written by George Pocaterra. --
1907-1970 |
| M-6340-6 | Correspondence. -- l907-1926. -- Consists of
correspondence to Ruggero Bozzi, Amelie de Vauclain, Mrs. F.N. Bedingfeld, Dr. H. J. Morlan
and others. |
| M-6340-7 | Correspondence. -- 1930-1934. -- Consists of
correspondence to Norma, Dr. W.A. Piper, Harper Sibley and others. |
| M-6340-8 | Correspondence. -- 1935 (January - April).-- Consists
of correspondence mainly to Norma. Also to Dr. W.A. Piper. |
| M-6340-9 | Correspondence. -- 1935 (May - July). -- Consists of
correspondence mainly to Norma. |
| M-6340-l0 | Correspondence. -- 1935 (August - November). --
Consists of correspondence mainly to Norma. Also to George's mother, Ubaldina
Pocaterra. |
| M-6340-11 | Correspondence. -- 1936 - 1937. -- Consists of
correspondence mainly to Dr. W.A. Piper. Also to William Morris Agency (New York) and the
Duke of Windsor regarding Norma's career; to R.M. Patterson, and to Society Peritalia regarding
Canadian fascists. |
| M-6340-12 | Correspondence. -- 1938 - 1939. -- Consists of
correspondence mainly to Dr. W.A. Piper and Norma. Includes political comments. |
| M-6340-13 | Correspondence. -- 1940 - 1942. -- Consists of
correspondence mainly to Norma. Also to R. M. Patterson, Harper Sibley, Bruno and
others. |
| M-6340-14 | Correspondence. -- 1945 - 1949. -- Consists of
correspondence to family and friends, including Marta, Harper Sibley, Sergio, Emilia, R. M.
Patterson, Dorothy Mather, Arthur, Aldo, Dick Wright, Dr. H. J. Morlan, Umberto and
others. |
| M-6340-15 | Correspondence. -- 1950 - 1955. -- Consists of
correspondence to family and friends including Dorothy Mather, Betty and Ken, Marta, Bruno,
Emilia, R. M. Patterson, Jack Danciger, Andy Inguagiato, Aldo and others. |
| M-6340-16 | Correspondence. -- 1956 - 1959. -- Consists of
correspondence to family and friends including Marta, Dr. H. J. Morlan, Jack Danciger, Andy
Inguagiato, Bruno, R. M. Patterson, Harry Monahan, Emilia, Aldo, Egil Rensaa, Betty and Ken,
Calgary District Planning Commission, Dan Campbell, Jack Piper and others. |
| M-6340-17 | Correspondence. -- 1960 - 1964. -- Consists of
correspondence to family and friends, including Laura and Edgardo, Marta, Emilia, Julio
Pocaterra Martel, Harry Monahan, Dr. Quattrone, Jack and Betty Piper, Amelie Vauclain Tatnall,
Sergio, Dr. H. J. Morlan, Soledad and Maurice, Dan Campbell, Bruno, R. M. Patterson, Andy
Inguagiato, Touring Club Italiano, Aldo, Betty and Ken, Franco and others. |
| M-6340-18 | Correspondence. 1965 - 1970. -- Consists of
correspondence to family and friends including Amelie Vauclain Tatnall, Marta, Harry Monahan,
R. M. Patterson, Bruno, Franco, Betty and Ken, Claudio, Ed and Marguerite, Sergio and
others. |
Series 2-b | Letters written by Norma Piper
Pocaterra. -- 1931-1972 |
| M-6340-19 | Correspondence. -- n.d. -- Consists of
correspondence to George, Leonard Brockington, Marta. |
| M-6340-20 | Correspondence. -- 1931, 1933, and [ca. 1930s]. --
Consists of correspondence mainly to Dr. W.A. Piper and other family members. Also to
George. |
| M-6340-21 | Correspondence. -- 1934. -- Consists of typed copies
of Norma's letters to Dr. W.A. Piper. |
| M-6340-22 | Correspondence. -- 1934 (January - September). --
Consists of correspondence mainly to Dr. W.A. Piper. |
| M-6340-23 | Correspondence. -- 1934 (October - December). --
Consists of correspondence to Dr. W. A. Piper and George. |
| M-6340-24 | Correspondence. -- 1935 ( January - March). --
Consists of correspondence mainly to Dr. W.A. Piper and George. |
| M-6340-25 | Correspondence. -- 1935 (April). -- Consists of
correspondence mainly to Dr. W.A. Piper and George. |
| M-6340-26 | Correspondence. -- 1935 ( May). -- Consists of
correspondence to Dr. W.A. Piper and George. |
| M-6340-27 | Correspondence. -- 1935 ( June). -- Consists of
correspondence to Dr. W.A. Piper and George. |
| M-6340-28 | Correspondence. -- 1935 ( July). -- Consists of
correspondence mainly to Dr. W.A. Piper and George. |
| M-6340-29 | Correspondence. -- 1935 ( August). -- Consists of
correspondence to Dr. W.A. Piper and George. |
| M-6340-30 | Correspondence. -- 1935 ( September - November). -
- Consists of correspondence to Dr. W.A. Piper and George. |
| M-6340-31 | Correspondence. -- 1936. -- Consists of
correspondence mainly to Dr. W.A. Piper. Also to Lawrence. |
| M-6340-32 | Correspondence. -- 1937. -- Consists of
correspondence mainly to Dr. W.A. Piper. Also to Jack and to Hon. Vincent Massey, High
Commissioner for Canada in London. |
| M-6340-33 | Correspondence. -- 1938 ( January - June). --
Consists of correspondence mainly to Dr. W.A. Piper. Also letters to various people regarding
career and to Jack and Lawrence. |
| M-6340-34 | Correspondence. -- 1938 ( July - December). --
Consists of correspondence mainly to Dr. W.A. Piper. Also to Lawrence and others. |
| M-6340-35 | Correspondence. -- 1939 ( January - June). --
Consists of correspondence mainly to Dr. W.A. Piper. Also to R.B. Bennett and others regarding
career. |
| M-6340-36 | Correspondence. -- 1939 ( July - December). --
Consists of correspondence mainly to Dr. W.A. Piper. Also to George and others. |
| M-6340-37 | Correspondence. -- 1940. -- Consists of
correspondence mainly to George. Also to Lawrence and regarding career. |
| M-6340-38 | Correspondence. -- 1941 ( January - March). --
Consists of correspondence mainly to George. |
| M-6340-39 | Correspondence. -- 1941 ( June - November). --
Consists of correspondence mainly to George. Also to Dick and Jack. |
| M-6340-40 | Correspondence. -- 1947 - 1972. -- Consists of
correspondence to George, Bruno, Marta, Amelie Vauclain Tatnall and others and also regarding
teaching post at Mount Royal College. |
Series 2-c | Letters written by other correspondents. -
- 1903-1972. -- Arranged in alphabetical order by correspondent. |
| M-6340-41 | Adams and Crowle, Barristers and Solicitors. --
1931. -- Consists of correspondence to George regarding coal leases. |
| M-6340-42 | Aitken & Co. -- 1928. -- Consists of correspondence
to Dr. W.A. Piper regarding stocks and securities. |
| M-6340-43 | Anderson, Madge. -- 1941. -- Consists of
correspondence to Norma regarding recitals. |
| M-6340-44 | Ange, Marie. -- 1939 - 1962. -- Consists of
correspondence to George and Norma ( in Italian). |
| M-6340-45 | Arnott, O.C. & Co. -- 1927 - 1930. -- Consists of
correspondence to Dr. W.A. Piper regarding stocks and securities. |
| M-6340-46 | Bedingfeld, Frank and Josephine. -- 1914 - 1938. --
Consists of correspondence to George. |
| M-6340-47 | Bennett, R.B. -- 1928 - 1939. -- Consists of
correspondence to Dr. W.A. Piper and to Norma, mainly regarding Norma's career. |
| M-6340-48 | Betty and Ken. -- 1955 - 1968. -- Consists of
correspondence to George and Norma, mainly regarding property and financial loan. |
| M-6340-49 | de Bevec, R. Brandli. -- 1933 - 1941. -- Consists of
correspondence to Norma, and George from her former music teacher. |
| M-6340-50 | Bizzarri, Claudio. -- 1965. -- Consists of
correspondence to George ( in Italian). |
| M-6340-51 | Bowen, R.J. and Susan. -- 1929 - 1958. -- Consists of
correspondence to Dr. W.A. Piper, George and Norma. |
| M-6340-52 | Bozzi, Ruggero. -- 1916 - 1918. -- Consists of
correspondence too George ( in Italian). |
| M-6340-53 | B.C. Dental Supply Co. -- 1929 - 1930. -- Consists of
correspondence to Dr. W.A. Piper regarding stocks and other matters. |
| M-6340-54 | Brockington, Leonard W. -- 1933 - 1941. -- Consists
of correspondence to Norma regarding her career. |
| M-6340-55 | Bryenton, Percy R. Barrister. -- 1939 - 1941. --
Consists of correspondence to Norma regarding estates of Dr. W.A. Piper and Aunt Susan
Davy. |
| M-6340-56 | Calgary Allied Arts Council. -- 1957 - 1964. --
Consists of correspondence to Norma regarding her organization of and participation in local
musical events. |
| M-6340-57 | Calgary District Planning Commission. Later
Calgary Regional Planning Commission.-- 1958 - 1969. -- Consists of correspondence to George
regarding the Ghost River property. |
| M-6340-58 | Calgary Power Ltd. -- 1956. -- Consists of
correspondence to George regarding radio commentary show on the Kananaskis area. |
| M-6340-59 | Calgary Stock Exchange. -- 1929 - 1930. -- Consists
of correspondence to Dr. W.A. Piper regarding shares, membership, etc. |
| M-6340-60 | Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. -- 1933 - 1958.
-- Consists of correspondence to Norma regarding her career. |
| M-6340-61 | Carlile & McCarthy Ltd. -- 1930 .-- Consists of
correspondence to various members of Piper family regarding stocks. |
| M-6340-62 | Charlesworth, Hector. -- 1933 - 1940. -- Consists of
correspondence to Norma regarding her career. |
| M-6340-63 | Cromarty et al, Barristers. -- 1941 - 1972. -- Consists
of correspondence to George and Norma regarding the estate of Dr. W.A. Piper, Ghost River
property and other concerns. |
| M-6340-64 | Danciger, Jack. -- 1955 - 1956. -- Consists of
correspondence to George regarding Indian tribes. |
| M-6340-65 | Davy, Susie. -- 1930 - 1933. -- Consists of
correspondence to Norma from her aunt. |
| M-6340-66 | Di Fouerelli, Robert (?). -- 1938. -- Consists of
correspondence to Norma and George ( in Italian). |
| M-6340-67 | Dippie, Fred. -- 1920 - 1926. -- Consists of
correspondence to George. |
| M-6340-68 | Ellis, L.R. -- 1929 - 1937. -- Consists of
correspondence to Dr. W.A. Piper regarding Paramount Royalty Syndicate and oil
business. |
| M-6340-69 | Elma. -- 1948 - 1949. -- Consists of correspondence
to Norma. |
| M-6340-70 | Emilia. -- 1932 - 1960. -- Consists of correspondence
to George and Norma from George's sister (in Italian). |
| M-6340-71 | Eveliha. -- 1933. -- Consists of correspondence to
George (?) (in Italian) |
| M-6340-72 | Francesca and Louisa. -- 1939 - 1966. -- Consists of
correspondence to George and Norma (in Italian). |
| M-6340-73 | Giaquinto, Paolo. -- 1941 - 1968. -- Consists of
correspondence to George and Norma (in Italian). |
| M-6340-74 | Giocasta. -- 1939. -- Consists of correspondence to
George and Norma (in Italian). |
| M-6340-75 | Giovanni. -- 1939. -- Consists of correspondence to
George (in Italian). |
| M-6340-76 | Glyndebourne Opera, London. -- 1938 - 1939. --
Consists of correspondence to Norma regarding music festival. |
| M-6340-77 | Government of Alberta. -- 1907 - 1972. -- Consists
of correspondence mainly to George from various departments including Agriculture, Lands &
Forests, Provincial Planning Advisory Board, etc. Includes instructions for crop correspondents,
copies of George's cattle and horse brands, etc. |
| M-6340-78 | Guiva, (?). -- 1945. -- Consists of correspondence to
George (in Italian). |
| M-6340-79 | Hal, J. -- 1929 - 1930. -- Consists of correspondence
to Dr. W.A. Piper regarding difficulties in paying account. |
| M-6340-80 | Hocking, H.J. -- 1929 - 1930. -- Consists of
correspondence to Dr. W.A. Piper. |
| M-6340-81 | Hollinrake, T.I. -- 1935 - 1940. -- Consists of
correspondence to George regarding investments and securities. |
| M-6340-82 | Inguagiato, Andy. -- 1955 - 1956. -- Consists of
correspondence to George and Norma. |
| M-6340-83 | Irving, . -- 1932 - 1939. -- Consists of
correspondence to George. |
| M-6340-84 | Iselin, O'Donnell. -- 1921 - 1922. -- Consists of
correspondence to George regarding coal. |
| M-6340-85 | Johnson, C.N. -- 1928 - 1930, 1937. -- Consists of
correspondence to Dr. W.A. Piper. |
| M-6340-86 | Johnston, Violet A. -- 1931 - 1941. -- Consists of
correspondence to Dr. W.A. Piper, George and Norma. |
| M-6340-87 | Kellogg, Edmund H. -- 1941 - 1942. -- Consists of
correspondence to George regarding pack trip. |
| M-6340-88 | Knudsen, Jim. -- 1929 - 1935. -- Consists of
correspondence to Dr. W.A. Piper and Norma. |
| M-6340-89 | Laura and Edgardo. -- 1958 - 1964. -- Consists of
correspondence to George and Norma (in Italian). |
| M-6340-90 | Lewis, Mrs. A.C. -- 1946. -- Consists of
correspondence regarding Ghost River property. |
| M-6340-91 | London Women's Music Club, Ontario. -- 1940. --
Consists of correspondence to Norma regarding musical engagement. |
| M-6340-92 | Magdalene. -- 1939 - 1941. -- Consists of
correspondence to Norma. |
| M-6340-93 | Margaret and Isabella. -- 1939. -- Consists of
correspondence to George and Norma. |
| M-6340-94 | Marian. -- 1933 - 1936. -- Consists of
correspondence to Dr. W.A. Piper. |
| M-6340-95 | Marta and Bruno. -- 1905 - 1970. -- Consists of
correspondence to George and Norma from George's sister (in Italian). |
| M-6340-96 | Marttie. -- 1954 - 1955. -- Consists of
correspondence to George and Norma. |
| M-6340-97 | Mary. -- 1941. -- Consists of correspondence to
Norma. |
| M-6340-98 | Mary Belle. -- 1941 - n.d.- - Consists of
correspondence to Norma. |
| M-6340-99 | Massey, Vincent.-- 1936 - 1937. - - Consists of
correspondence regarding Norma's career. |
| M-6340-100 | Mather, Dorothy. -- 1946 - 1965. -- Consists of
correspondence to George and Norma. |
| M-6340-101 | Maurice and Soledad. -- n.d. -- Consists of
correspondence to George and Norma. |
| M-6340-102 | Monahan, H.W. -- 1956 - 1969. -- Consists of
correspondence to George regarding coal interests. |
| M-6340-103 | Moore, Margery. -- 1909 - 1911. -- Consists of
correspondence to George. |
| M-6340-104 | Morlan, Dr. H.J. -- 1930 - 1962. -- Consists of
correspondence to George regarding Norma's career and other topics. |
| M-6340-105 | Mount Royal College. -- 1949 - 1955. -- Consists of
correspondence to Norma regarding her teaching position at the college. |
| M-6340-106 | Muir, Jephson, Adams & Brownlee, Barristers. --
1918. -- Consists of correspondence to George regarding application for grazing land. |
| M-6340-107 | New York Sun. -- 1932 - 1940. -- Consists of
correspondence to George regarding Norma's career and other topics. |
| M.6340/108 | Nilson, Aileen. -- 1938. -- Consists of
correspondence to Dr. W.A. Piper regarding exhibition of etchings. |
| M-6340-109 | Park, W.S. -- 1934 - 1941. -- Consists of
correspondence to George mainly regarding Norma's career. Includes letter of introduction for
George to Norma. |
| M-6340-110 | Parnell, Olive. -- 1939 - 1940. -- Consists of
correspondence to Norma from Dr. W.A. Piper's housekeepers |
| M-6340-111 | Patterson, R.M. -- 1930 - 1969. -- Consists of
correspondence to George regarding Buffalo Head Ranch and other topics. |
| M-6340-112 | Peebles, Arthur. -- 1935 - 1939. -- Consists of
correspondence to George. |
| M-6340-113 | People's Loan & Savings Corp. -- 1929 - 1930. --
Consists of correspondence to Dr. W.A. Piper regarding investment. |
| M-6340-114 | Pettinella, Riccardo. -- 1934 - 1935. -- Consists of
correspondence to George regarding Norma's career. |
| M-6340-115 | Piper, Dick. -- 1929 - 1959. -- Consists of
correspondence to Dr. W.A. Piper, George and Norma from Norma's brother. |
| M-6340-116 | Piper, Jack. -- 1928 - 1970. -- Consists of
correspondence to Dr. W.A. Piper, George and Norma from Norma's brother. Also includes
letters from Jack's wife and daughter. |
| M-6340-117 | Piper, Lawrence. -- 1926 - 1941. -- Consists of
correspondence to Dr. W.A. Piper, George and Norma from Norma's brother. |
| M-6340-118 | Piper, Miriam (Min). -- 1926 - 1936. -- Consists of
correspondence to Dr. W.A. Piper from his sister. |
| M-6340-119 | Pocaterra, Giuseppe. -- 1903 - 1933. -- Consists of
correspondence to George from his father. |
| M-6340-120 | Pocaterra, Jose Rafael. -- 1924 - 1932. -- Consists
of correspondence to George (some in Italian). |
| M-6340-121 | Pozzo, Franco. 1961 - 1980. -- Consists of
correspondence to George and Norma |
| M-6340-122 | Quattrone, Dr. Giuseppe. -- 1959 - 1960. -- Consists
of correspondence to George (in Italian). |
| M-6340-123 | Rensaa, Egil and Tuck. -- 1954 - 1959. -- Consists
of correspondence to George and Norma. |
| M-6340-124 | Rosabelle. -- 1936 - 1941. -- Consists of
correspondence to Dr. W.A. Piper and Norma. |
| M-6340-125 | St. Paul's Residential School, Cardston, Alberta. --
1940 - 1941. -- Consists of correspondence to Norma from principal Rev. Canon S. H. Middleton
regarding musical engagements. |
| M-6340-126 | Schetky, Geo. L. Ltd. -- 1929. -- Consists of
correspondence to Dr. W.A. Piper regarding property in Vancouver. |
| M-6340-127 | Scott & Milvain, Barristers. -- 1929 - 1930. --
Consists of correspondence to Dr. W.A. Piper regarding collection of accounts. |
| M-6340-128 | Sergio. -- 1918 - 1965. -- Consists of
correspondence to George and Norma (in Italian). |
| M-6340-129 | Shidray, Mary B. -- 1939 - 1941. -- Consists of
correspondence to Dr. W.A. Piper and Norma. |
| M-6340-130 | Sibley, Harper. -- 1932 - 1941. -- Consists of
correspondence to George regarding ranching and other matters. Includes reference to William
Aberhart and Social Credit Government. |
| M-6340-131 | Smith, Harlan.-- 1932. -- Consists of
correspondence to George regarding Indian Archaeology of Kananaskis area. |
| M-6340-132 | Sterne, Fens. -- 1933. -- Consists of correspondence
to George. |
| M-6340-133 | Thompson, J.S. -- 1930 - 1938. -- Consists of
correspondence to George regarding coal, William Aberhart, Social Credit government,
etc. |
| M-6340-134 | Touring Club Italiano. -- 1961 - 1968. -- Consists of
correspondence to George (in Italian). |
| M-6340-135 | Tull & Andern Ltd. -- 1927 - 1929. -- Consists of
correspondence to Dr. W.A. Piper regarding investments. |
| M-6340-136 | University of British Columbia. -- 1930. -- Consists
of correspondence to Dr. W.A. Piper regarding Norma's schooling. |
| M-6340-137 | Vancouver Women's Musical Club. -- 1941. --
Consists of correspondence to Norma regarding musical engagement. |
| M-6340-138 | de Vauclain, Amelie. -- 1926, 1961-1965. -- (Later
Mrs. Francis Tatnall). Consists of correspondence to George. |
| M-6340-139 | de Vauclain, Samuel. -- 1926. -- Consists of
correspondence to George regarding arrangements for holiday at Buffalo Head Ranch. |
| M-6340-140 | Weadick, Guy. -- 1935 - 1952. -- Consists of letters
of introduction etc. regarding George. |
| M-6340-141 | White, Mercedes. -- 1909 - 1915. -- Consists of
correspondence to George. |
| M-6340-142 | Wilkings, Ruth. -- 1935 - 1941. -- Consists of
correspondence to George and Norma. |
| M-6340-143 | Wright, Richard. -- 1946 - 1948. -- Consists of
correspondence to George. |
Series 2-d | Miscellaneous letters. -- 1905-
1978 |
| M-6340-144 | Miscellaneous correspondents to George Pocaterra.
-- 1905 - 1932. |
| M-6340-145 | Miscellaneous correspondents to George Pocaterra.
-- 1933 - 1945. |
| M-6340-146 | Miscellaneous correspondents to George Pocaterra.
-- 1947 - 1971. |
| M-6340-147 | Miscellaneous correspondents to Norma Piper
Pocaterra. -- 1925 - 1940. Includes letter on National Italian Fascist Party Letterhead. |
| M-6340-148 | Miscellaneous correspondents to Norma Piper
Pocaterra. -- 1941 - 1978 |
| M-6340-149 | Miscellaneous correspondence. -- 1926 - 1964. --
Consists of correspondence to and from individuals other than George, Norma or Dr. W.A. Piper.
Includes letters to Dr. Roy Thorpe (Dr. Piper's partner). |
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Series 3 | Financial
records. -- 1907-1963 |
| M-6340-150 | Accounts with Indians. -- 1907 - 1947. -- Accounts
regarding George. |
| M-6340-151 | Bankbooks. -- 1919 - 1939. |
| M-6340-152 | Receipt Book. -- 1925 - 1927. -- Receipts regarding
Buffalo Head Ranch. |
| M-6340-153 | Insurance Policies. -- 1929 - 1930, 1953. -- Also
stocks. |
| M-6340-154 | Expense Books. -- 1930 - 1943. |
| M-6340-155 | Expense Books. -- 1944 - 1958. |
| M-6340-156 | "Countess Maritza". -- 1945. -- Accounts regarding
production of operetta. |
| M-6340-157 | Income tax returns. -- 1945 - 1962. |
| M-6340-158 | Income tax correspondence. -- 1947 -
1963. |
| M-6340-159 | Income tax estimates. -- 1948, 1950 -
1962. |
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Series 4 | Legal records,
etc. -- 1900-1969. -- [Includes one 1848 family certificate]. |
| M-6340-160 | Letters of introduction and recommendation. --
1901. -- Regarding George. |
| M-6340-161 | Agreements. -- 1905 - 1933. -- Regarding George
(ranching matters). |
| M-6340-162 | Certificates. -- 1917 - 1969. -- Regarding
Norma. |
| M-6340-163 | Letters of introduction. -- 1931 - 1941. -- Regarding
Norma. |
| M-6340-164 | Passports. -- 1933 - 1967. -- Regarding George and
Norma. |
| M-6340-165 | Affidavits. -- 1937 - 1939. -- Regarding George and
his activities during the First World War. |
| M-6340-166 | Agreements. -- 1937 - 1939 and n.d. -- Regarding
Norma (singing career). |
| M-6340-167 | Certificates. -- 1848, 1900 - 1954. -- Regarding
George and Pocaterra family. |
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Series 5 | Business
ventures. -- 1905-1977 |
| M-6340-168 | Homesteading and ranching. -- 1905 - 1971. --
Regarding George. |
| M-6340-169 | Coal. -- 1910 - 1976. -- Regarding
George. |
| M-6340-170 | Buffalo Head Ranch. -- 1924 - 1931. -- Regarding
George. Guest register. |
| M-6340-171 | Italian Etchings. -- 1932 - 1936. -- Regarding
George. |
| M-6340-172 | Publicity. -- 1934 - 1939. -- Regarding Norma's
singing career. |
| M-6340-173 | "Countess Maritza". -- 1945. -- Regarding Operetta
directed by Norma. |
| M-6340-174 | Student lists. -- 1956 - 1957. -- Regarding Norma's
teaching career at Mount Royal College. |
| M-6340-175 | Student lists. -- 1960s. -- Regarding Norma's
teaching career. |
| M-6340-176 | Music examinations. -- 1961 - 1975. -- Regarding
Norma's teaching career. |
| M-6340-177 | Music certificates. -- 1967 - 1977. -- Regarding
Norma's teaching career. |
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Series 6 | Biographies,
reminiscences, and other writings. -- 1932-1983 |
| M-6340-178 | Reminiscences and writings. -- 1937 - 1963. --
Regarding George. |
| M-6340-179 | Biographical sketches and reminiscences. -- [ca.
1950s - 1960s]. -- Regarding Norma. |
| M-6340-180 | Biographical sketches. -- 1956 - 1972. -- Regarding
George. |
| M-6340-181 |
Manuscript: "The Son of the Mountains". -- 1970. -
- Consists of a biography of George Pocaterra written by Norma Piper Pocaterra. M-4132 and M-6752 are also copies of this. |
| M-4405 |
Articles. -- 1932 and nd. -- Consists of articles written
by George Pocaterra: "The Last Buffalo Hunt, as told by a Stony Chief [David Bearspaw], which
was published in the Calgary Herald on January 23, 1932; and "Lone Warrior Defies
Tribe for Revenge" (nd). |
| M-6112 |
Biographical pamphlet. -- [ca. 1955]. -- Consists of a
biographical sketch and international tributes about Calgary soprano and music teacher, Norma
Piper Pocaterra. |
| M 4843/91 | Obituary of George Pocaterra. -- March 16, 1972. --
Consists of transcript of CBC radio broadcast by Temple Sinclair. |
| M-6340-237 | Obituary notice and funeral guest book. -- 1983. -- For Norma
Pocaterra. |
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Series 7 | Clubs and
associations. -- [ca. 1930s]-1978 |
| M-6340-182 | Miscellaneous clubs. -- [ca. 1930s], 1975. --
Includes Alberta Music Educators Association, Calgary Canadian Club, Calgary Italian Club,
Calgary Film Society. |
| M-6340-183 | Alberta Registered Music Teachers Association. --
1949 - 1968. -- Includes minutes of conventions, reports, membership lists, etc. |
| M-6340-184 | Calgary Allied Arts Council. -- 1955 - 1963. --
Includes minutes of meetings, reports, events, etc. |
| M-6340-185 | Canadian Federation of Music Teachers
Associations. -- 1957 - 1962. Includes newsletters, etc. |
| M-6340-186 | Calgary musical events. -- 1957 -
1978. -- Includes Coste House recitals, Christmas carol festivals, Alberta Musical Festival,
etc. Includes photograph of the Pocaterra Rose Bowl, presented by George Pocaterra for
excellence in Italian Opera Solo. |
| M-6340-187 | Jeunesses Musicales. -- 1959 - 1965. -- Includes
newsletters, etc. |
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Series 8 | Miscellaneous
records. -- 1897-1975. -- Includes music, postcards, poetry, programs, pamphlets, and Christmas
cards. -- Some of the documents from this series have been scanned. View now. |
| M-6340-188 | Opera synopses. -- n.d. |
| M-6340-189 | Maps and blueprints. -- n.d. |
| M-6340-190 | Postcard album. -- 1897 - 1900. |
| M-6340-191a |
Music. -- 1898 - [ca. 1950s]. -- Sheet and book
music (printed and manuscript). |
| M-6340-191b |
Music. -- [ca. 1930s]. -- Printed music for Romeo and Juliet, Faust, and the Passion of the Lord. Includes a Grand Theatre program for Faust (1938). |
| M-6340-192 | Notes, poetry, etc. -- 1899 - 1970. -- |
| M-6340-193 | Artwork. -- 1900 - 1930s. -- Mainly sketches by
George. |
| M-6340-194 | Calling cards, blotters, etc. -- 1903 - 1972. --
Includes George and Norma's wedding announcement; blotters; advertiques; business cards;gift
enclosures from George and Norma, etc. |
| M-6340-195 | Postcards. -- 1905 - 1968. |
| M-6340-196 | Letterhead. -- 1907 - [ca. 1940s]. -- Includes
letterhead for Buffalo Head Ranch, Italian Etchings venture, Pocaterra Mines Ltd., Piper family,
Selected Investments Ltd., Foster & Foster Ambulance Service, Empress Hotel (Calgary), Shatto
Construction Co., Premier Laundry, Meredith & Melville Hardware (High River), Murray
Tailoring Ltd. (Calgary) etc. |
| M-6340-197 | Programs. -- 1909 - 1975. -- General, including
Mount Royal College, Calgary Symphony Orchestra, Calgary District Indian School Festival,
American Women's Club, Central United Church, Calgary Allied Arts Council, Banff Indian
Days, Grand Theatre, Lyric Operatic Society, Calgary Women's Musical Club, etc. Also
includes list of passengers travelling from New York to Genoa, 1909 (lists George), and
programs relating to associates and students of Norma. |
| M-6340-198 | Pamphlets. -- [ca. 1920s - 1950s]. -- Regarding
Buffalo Head and Valnorma guest ranches. |
| M-6340-199 | Miscellaneous speeches. -- 1926, 1952. |
| M-6340-200 | Menus, calendars, etc. -- 1929 - 1957. |
| M-6340-201 | Address books, etc. -- [ca. 1930s] - 1967. |
| M-6340-202 | Programs. -- 1930 - 1968. -- Regarding Norma's
teaching career. |
| M-6340-203 | Notebooks. -- 1931 - 1939. -- Regarding
Norma. |
| M-6340-204 | Greeting cards. -- 1931 - 1975. |
| M-6340-205 | Notebooks. -- 1933 and n.d. -- Regarding
George. |
| M-6340-206 | Pocaterra Christmas cards. -- [ca. 1940s - 1970s].--
Consists of photographic cards prepared and sent by George and Norma. |
| M-3104 |
Pocaterra Christmas card. -- 1971. -- Consists of a
family Christmas card, illustrated by a photograph of a painting of George Pocaterra. |
| M-8432 |
Pocaterra Christmas cards. -- [ca. 1950s-1960s]. --
Consists of cards sent to Kay and Bea Armstrong, featuring the Pocaterras and their
home. |
| M-6340-207 | Programs. -- 1943 - 1974. -- Regarding Norma's
students' recitals. |
| M-6340-208 | Notebooks. -- 1952 - 1969. -- Regarding
Norma |
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Series 9 | Scrapbooks and
clippings. -- 1914-1972. -- Some of the documents and photos from the albums have been scanned. View now. |
| M-6340-209 | Scrapbook. -- 1914 - 1917. -- Includes recipes,
home remedies and family grocery accounts. |
| M-6340-210 | Scrapbook. -- 1919 - 1928. -- Mainly loose
clippings regarding local events. |
| M-6340-211 | Clippings. -- [ca. 1920s]. -- Regarding
coal. |
| M-6340-212 | Scrapbook. -- 1924 - 1026. -- Regarding local
events (E.P. Ranch, Turner Valley Oilfield, etc. ) |
| M-6340-213 | Scrapbooks. -- 1928 - 1932. -- Three volumes,
1928-1929, 1930-1932, 1930-1933, mainly regarding Norma's singing career. |
| M-6340-214 | Scrapbooks. -- 1930 - 1938. -- Three volumes,
1930-1933, 1937-1938, regarding Norma's singing career. |
| M-6340-215 | Clippings. -- 1935 - 1972. -- Regarding Pipers and
Pocaterras. |
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Series 10 | Dr. W.A. Piper
papers. -- 1920-1957 |
| M-6340-216 | Correspondence. -- 1927 - 1929 and n.d. -- Consists
of business and personal correspondence. Includes stocks, oil industry, etc. |
| M-6340-217 | Correspondence. -- 1930. -- Consists of business
and personal correspondence. Includes oil industry, Norma's career, etc. |
| M-6340-218 | Correspondence. -- 1931-1933. -- Consists of
correspondence mainly to Norma and to R.B. Bennett and others regarding Norma's career. Also
includes comments regarding oil industry and depression. |
| M-6340-219 | Correspondence. -- 1934 - 1937. -- Consists of
correspondence mainly to Norma and George. Also to R.B. Bennett. |
| M-6340-220 | Correspondence. -- 1938 - 1939. -- Consists of
correspondence mainly to Norma and George. Also to King George VI regarding Norma's
career. |
| M-6340-221 | Correspondence. -- 1926 - 1929. -- Consists of
correspondence from miscellaneous correspondents. |
| M-6340-223 | Speeches. -- [ca. 1920s - 1930s]. |
| M-6340-224 | Share certificates. -- 1920 - 1945. -- Includes
Reddendum Ltd., Albertan Federated Oils Ltd., Great West Oils Ltd., North Star Oil Co., etc.
Also includes lists of Dr. Piper's oil stocks. |
| M-6340-225 | Certificates. -- 1921 - 1931. |
| M-6340-226 | Oil papers. -- 1925 - 1957. -- Includes prospectuses
etc. regarding Sentinel Oils, Alberta Gas Trunk Line Co. , Royalite Oil Co., Anaconda Oil Co.,
Home Oil Co., Yukon Gold Co., Selected Investments Ltd., Baxter Lake Oil Co., Highwood
Petroleum and Natural Gas Co., Ribstone Oils, Anglo-Indian Oils, Mineral Mountain Mines Ltd.,
Canadian Royalties, Madison Oils Ltd., Spray Oils Ltd., etc. |
| M-6340-227 | Miscellaneous Stock dealings. -- 1926 - 1929. --
Consists of statements, reports etc. from various investment companies. |
| M-6340-228 | Agreements. -- 1926 - 1930 and n.d. |
| M-6340-229 | Miscellaneous Stock dealings. -- 1927 - 1930. --
Consists of statements, reports etc. from various investment companies. |
| M-6340-230 | Inventories of dental office. -- 1929. |
| M-6340-231 | Miscellaneous stock dealings. -- 1929 - 1930l. --
Consists of statements, reports etc. from various investment companies.. |
| M-6340-232 | Dental associations. -- 1929 - 1930. -- Includes
constitution of Calgary Dental Society; Alberta Dental Register. |
| M-6340-233 | Notebook. -- [ca. 1936]. |
| M-6340-234 | Estate. -- 1940 - 1948. Consists of the Estate of Dr.
Piper. |
| M-6340-235 | Richard Mill Piper. -- 1920, 1940. -- Copies of
will. |
| M-6340-236 | Roy Clarence Thorpe. -- 1929 - 1931. -- Certificates
of partner of Dr. Piper. |
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Series 11 | Oversize
certificates, blueprints, etc. -- [ca. 1910s-1960s] |
| M-6340-oversize | Music certificates. -- 1955-1957. -- 4
items |
| M-6340-oversize | Advertising poster. -- 1911. -- 1 item. --
Regarding the sale of stock from the E.C. Brown Store in High River. |
| M-6340-oversize | Blueprints, plans and drawings. -- [ca.
1910s-
1960s]. -- 32 items. -- Regarding coal, Turner Valley, Ghost River property, etc. |
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Series 12 | Sound
recordings. -- 1935-1978 |
| RAD-14-(1-2) |
Norma Piper Pocaterra's opera recordings. --
1935. -- Consists of "The Mad Scene" from "Lucia di Lammermoor. |
| RAT-33 |
Cassette copies of RAD-14-(1&3), listed above. |
| RAD-14-3 | Norma Piper Pocaterra's opera recordings. -- [ca.
1940s]. -- Consists of three selections: "Caro Nome", "Vissi d'Arte", and "Un Bel Di". |
| RCT-136 | Address by George Pocaterra to the Historical Society
of Alberta. -- 1963. -- Consists of a speech about the way of life of the Stonys. -- Outline of
address available. Please consult before requesting recording.. |
| RCT-85 | Address by George Pocaterra to the Calgary Kiwanis
Club. -- November 16, 1965. -- Regarding reminiscences of life and High River district. --
Outline of address available. Please consult before requesting recording.. |
| RCT-132 | Interview with Norma Piper Pocaterra. -- May 22,
1973. -- Consists of an interview regarding her singing career, and husband George Pocaterra.
The interview was done by Gerry Dunsmore on behalf of the Glenbow Archives. -- Interview
outline available. Please consult before requesting recording.. |
| RCT-207 | Interview with Norma Piper Pocaterra. -- January 17,
1978. -- Consists of an interview about the Buffalo Head Ranch, operated by her husband,
George Pocaterra. The interview was done by Tom Gooden on behalf of the Glenbow Archives.
-- Interview outline available. Please consult before requesting recording.. |
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Contents. |
Series 13 | Photographs. -
- [ca. 1890s-1960s]
Many of the photographs have been scanned.  View now. |
| NA-695 | Pocaterra / Piper family photographs. -- [ca. 1890s-
1960s]. -- 90 photonegatives. -- Consists of views of ranching, hunting, southern Alberta, Stonys,
Italy, Ghost River, Piper family, etc. |
| PA-2393 | Pocaterra family photographs. -- [ca. 1890s-1960s]. --
1650 photoprints. -- Consists of views of George and Norma in Italy and Alberta, the Buffalo
Head Ranch in Kananaskis country, Valnorma Ranch on the Ghost River, Kananaskis views,
friends, and members of the Piper and Pocaterra families. |
| PB-589 |
Pocaterra family photographs. -- [ca. 1920s-1950s]. -- 13
photoprints. -- Consists of portraits of George and Norma; Norma in opera costumes; Pocaterra
Valley in Kananaskis; and scenic views. |
| PC-201 | Pocaterra family photographs. -- [ca. 1920s]. -- 2
photoprints. -- Consists of a hand-tinted portrait of Norma; and a view of Elpoca Mountain and
Pocaterra Valley. |
| PD-184 | Pocaterra family albums. -- [ca. 1905-1950s]. -- 10
photograph albums. -- Consists of views of George and Norma in Italy; their Christmas cards;
scenes of Valnorma Ranch on the Ghost River; Norma in opera costumes; ranching; and
Kananaskis country. |
| S-80 | Pocaterra family slides. -- 730 slides. -- Consists of views
of Norma in opera costumes; views of Italy; views of Valnorma Ranch and Calgary home; scenic
views of Kananaskis country; and scenes from the shooting of an Alan Ladd movie. |
| NA-4390 |
Hundreds of unidentified film rolls |
| NC-58 |
First Nations hunter with game. - n.d. - 1 glass plate negative. |
| AR-19 |
Four portraits (art) of George and Norma Pocaterra. |
