Here are detailed file-by-file descriptions of the contents of specific fonds and/or links to scanned documents.
![]() ![]() On left: Nurse Emma Griffis (right) and friend, [before 1910]
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Series 1 | Harold McGill's diaries and notebooks. -- 1916-1937 |
M-742-1 | Diaries. -- 1916-1918. -- Regarding military service in the 31st Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force (CEF), First World War. |
M-742-2 | Diaries. -- 1927, 1932-1944. -- Regarding personal and government daily activities. |
M-742-3 | Diaries. -- 1933-1956. -- Regarding personal and government daily activities. |
M-742-4 | Diaries. -- 1946-1959. -- Regarding personal activities during retirement. |
M-742-5 | Notebooks. -- 1919, 1931-1937. -- Includes brief notes to himself; household accounts. |
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Series 2 | Harold McGill's First World War correspondence and war diaries. -- 1915-1919 |
M-742-6 | Letters from Harold McGill to Emma Griffis. -- 1915-1916. -- Consists of letters written by Dr. Harold McGill, a Calgary doctor serving in France during the First World War, to Emma Griffis, a Calgary nurse working at a military hospital in England. The letters describe life in the trenches, his medical duties at the front, inspections, parades, casualties, and mutual friends. |
M-742-7 | Letters from Harold McGill to Emma Griffis. -- 1917. -- The letters describe life in the trenches, his medical duties at the front, his views on the war, and his engagement to Emma. (They marry in England in December 1917.) |
M-742-8 | Letters from Harold McGill to Emma Griffis McGill. -- 1917-1918. -- The letters describe life in the trenches, his medical duties at the front, his views on the war, and their plans for the future.
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M-742-9 | Letters from Harold McGill to Emma Griffis McGill. -- 1918 |
M-742-10 | Letters from Harold McGill to Emma Griffis McGill. -- 1919 |
M-742-11 | Letters from Harold McGill to his sister, Frances. -- 1915-1919 |
M-742-12 | Miscellaneous correspondence . -- 1914-1919. -- Consists of letters to Harold McGill from his sister, Margaret; letters of congratulation on his marriage; extracts of letters from soldiers' wives to officer paying separate allowances. |
M-742-13 | Bills and receipts. -- 1917-1919 |
M-742-14 | Army orders. -- 1915-1919 |
M-742-15 | War diaries. -- 1916-1917. -- Regarding his duties as medical officer. |
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Series 3 | Harold McGill's personal correspondence. -- 1921-1965 |
M-742-16 | Letters to his wife, Emma Griffis McGill. -- 1921- 1935 |
M-742-17 | Letters to his wife, Emma Griffis McGill, and to his daughter, Doris and Kathleen. -- 1936-1953 |
M-742-18 | Letters to his brother, Herb McGill. -- 1938-1939. -- Includes letter describing trip around James Bay and into Hudson Bay. |
M-742-19 | Letters to the editors of the Calgary Daily Herald and the Albertan. -- 1929. -- Regarding hospitals in Calgary. |
M-742-20 | Correspondence with the Royal Bank. -- 1932-1933. -- Regarding payment of overdue bank note. |
M-742-21 | Correspondence with medical associations. -- 1925- 1933. -- From the Canadian Medical Association, the Calgary Medical Society, and the College of Physicians and Surgeons. |
M-742-22 | Miscellaneous correspondence. -- 1940-1955. -- Regarding subscription cancellation and his superannuation cheques. |
M-742-23 | Gun registration correspondence. -- 1943- 1958 |
M-742-24 | Correspondence from Mr. H.G. Scott. -- 1955-1960. -- Includes discussions of various political events. |
M-742-25 | Monarch Life Assurance Company business correspondence. -- 1958-1959 |
M-742-26 | Miscellaneous correspondence. -- 1929-1959 and nd. - - Consists of questionnaire from Biographical Encyclopaedia of the World; letters from the Bishop of Grouard; letters from George H. Gooderham on his retirement; and letters from Colonel D. Harkness (MP). |
M-742-27 | Letters from daughters, Doris and Kathleen. -- 1940- 1963 and nd. -- Includes letters, poems and stories written as young children. |
M-742-28 | Correspondence from R.B. Bennett. -- 1930-1947. -- Consists of letters regarding political and personal affairs, including verification of Harold McGill's appointment to the Indian Affairs Branch. |
M-742-29 | Correspondence from Louis Moraud, OMI (Oblates of Mary Immaculate). -- 1950-1965. -- Regarding missionary work in northern Saskatchewan. |
M-742-30 | Correspondence from Mr. A.G. Christie. -- 1959- 1961 |
M-742-31 | Miscellaneous correspondence. -- 1929-1960 and nd. - - To both Dr. and Mrs. Mcgill, including correspondence while on trip to the South Pacific. |
M-742-32 | 31st Battalion. -- 1917-1965. -- Consists of correspondence, certificate, constitution, etc. of the 31st Battalion CEF, and the 31st Battalion Association. |
M-742-33 | Miscellaneous business papers. -- 1958-1960. -- Consists of correspondence regarding the estate of Theodore J. Klossoski; list of contents of safety deposit box; income tax return; and tax receipt. |
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Series 4 | Harold McGill's Indian Affairs Branch records. -- 1928-1946 |
M-742-34 | Letters of congratulation on appointment as Deputy Superintendent of Indian Affairs. -- 1932 |
M-742-35 | Correspondence regarding tour of Indian Agencies in Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba. -- 1934 |
M-742-36 | Correspondence regarding hospitals and health care for First Nations, including letters from the Roman Catholic church clergy. -- 1928- 1941 |
M-742-37 | Memorandum regarding residential school building administration. -- 1934 |
M-742-38 | Correspondence regarding tour of the Northwest Territories. -- 1935 |
M-742-39 | Radiograms regarding tour of the Northwest Territories. -- 1935 |
M-742-40 | Memorandum regarding tour of the Northwest Territories. -- 1935 |
M-742-os15 | Map of tour of the Northwest Territories. -- 1935. |
M-742-41 | Correspondence regarding Northern Whaling and Trading Company. -- 1936. -- Includes photograph of silver fox farm at Barnston, Quebec. |
M-742-42 | Memoranda regarding land and timber sales on First Nations reserves. -- 1936-1937 |
M-742-43 | Memoranda regarding vacation and biographical sketch of Harold McGill. |
M-742-44 | Correspondence. -- 1937-1942. -- Consists of letter by F.M. Steel regarding petroleum and natural gas on the Sarcee (Tsuut'ina) reserve; letter by A.E. Caldwell regarding First Nations marriage; and letter of thanks upon retirement of Indian Agent, Jack Waddy. |
M-742-45 | Correspondence. -- 1938-1939. -- Includes letters of thanks by Harold McGill regarding his trip into James Bay. |
M-742-46 | Memorandum regarding white residents and merchants on the Caughnawaga reserve. -- 1940 |
M-742-47 | Memoranda regarding proposed tour of western Canada. -- 1941 |
M-742-48 | Index to correspondence with various government departments. -- 1940 |
M 3281 | Correspondence regarding Indian Pass system. -- 1941. - - Photocopy only. |
M-742-49 | Correspondence regarding the enfranchisement of William Lorne Montour, and staff reorganization. -- 1942 |
M-742-50 | Correspondence regarding Cowichan agricultural leases. -- 1943-1944 |
M-742-51 | Correspondence regarding retirement and superannuation pay. -- 1944 |
M-742-52 | Correspondence regarding Sarcee (Tsuut'ina) reserve oil leases. -- 1942-1943 |
M-742-53 | Correspondence. -- 1942-1943. -- Regarding the resignation of D.J. Allan, Superintendent, Reserves and Trusts; and office procedures. |
M-742-54 | Memoranda. -- 1934-1943. -- Regarding Irrigation Supervision, Blackfoot Agency; employment of staff; and purchasing of First Nations supplies in Quebec. |
M-742-55 | Correspondence and report. -- 1939. -- Regarding inspection trip of Indian Agencies on the north shore and gulf of the St. Lawrence River. |
M-742-56 | Correspondence regarding Roman Catholic hospital care for First Nations. -- 1928-1936 |
M-742-57 | Memoranda regarding tour of Indian Agencies in western Ontario. - 1934-1935 |
M-742-58 | Memorandum regarding tour of Indian Agencies in western Canada. -- 1933 |
M-742-59 | Memorandum regarding tour of Indian Agencies in western Canada. -- 1934 |
M-742-60 | Memorandum regarding relief activities for First Nations. -- 1933 |
M-742-61 | Correspondence regarding tour of Indian Agencies in western Canada. -- 1936 |
M-742-62 | Correspondence regarding proposed excursion around north shore of Lake Superior. -- 1938 |
M-742-63 | Correspondence with Senator Cairine Wilson. -- 1938- 1940. -- Regarding international politics and League of Nations Society in Canada. Includes copies of speeches by Senatore A.K. Hugessen and Senator Cairine Wilson regarding the world political situation. |
M-742-64 | Memorandum regarding visit to three small First Nations reserves in Quebec. -- 1936 |
M-742-65 | Memorandum regarding short visit to several Indian Agencies and reserves in western Ontario. -- 1939 |
M-742-66 | Memorandum regarding inspection tour of the Northwest Territories. -- 1935 |
M-742-67 | Memorandum regarding Lands Branch administration, Department of Mines and Resources. -- 1935 |
M-742-68 | Correspondence and report regarding tour of Indian Agencies and reserves in western Canada. -- 1941 |
M-742-69 | Miscellaneous correspondence and reports. -- 1881, 1918, 1926, 1933-1934. -- Consists of correspondence, reports and statements regarding First Nations and reserves; copies of Privy Council orders and reports; correspondence regarding the work of the Anglican Church with First Nations; correspondence with Indian Affairs employees; and a copy of an address by Hon. Crerar regarding First Nations. |
M-742-70 | Correspondence and newsclippings regarding death of Miss Winnifred Churchill (Harold McGill's secretary). -- 1942 |
M-742-71 | Memorandum regarding tour of Indian Agencies in western Ontario and Manitoba. -- 1943 |
M-742-72 | Memorandum and minutes regarding the Special Committee on Reconstruction and Re-Establishment. -- 1944 |
M-742-73 | Memoranda regarding administration and staff organization in the Indian Affairs Branch. -- 1936-1943 |
M-742-74 | Correspondence and newsclippings regarding Toronto News editorials. -- 1943-1946 |
M-742-75 | Correspondence regarding invitations. -- 1932- 1942 |
M-742-76 | Excerpts of letters from members of the Indian Affairs field staff upon Harold McGill's retirement. -- 1945 |
M-742-77 | Letter of greeting from the First Nations of Caughnawaga. -- nd |
M-742-78 | List of Indian Agents. -- nd |
M-742-79 | Stationery samples from Indian Affairs Branch. -- nd |
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Series 5 | Harold McGill's memoirs and speeches. -- 1927-1947 |
M-742-80 | Correspondence and manuscript, "Reminiscences of a Battalion M.O." [Medical Officer] by Harold McGill. -- 1935. -- This manuscript is an incomplete version of the one in files M-742-152-155, listed immediately below. |
M-742-152-155 | Manuscripts of "Reminiscences of a Battalion M.O." [Medical Officer] by Harold McGill. -- [ca. 1935] |
M-742-81 | Speeches regarding Calgary civic matters and hospital facilities. -- 1927-1929 |
M-742-82 | Speeches regarding prevention of disease. -- nd |
M-742-83 | Speeches. -- nd. -- Regarding Calgary General Hospital, income tax, crime and punishment. Includes copies of speeches made as a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) in the Alberta legislature. |
M-742-84 | Speeches. -- 1933-1939. -- Includes copy of his speech at the "North American Indian Today" conference; speech at the unveiling of a monument at Ohwesken; speech on the story of Almighty Voice; and a report on tuberculosis among First Nations. |
M-742-85 | Speeches and essays. -- 1947 and nd. -- Regarding totalitarianism in Canada, First Nations medical services, Prime Minister Mackenzie King, conscription, and war administration. |
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Series 6 | Emma Griffis McGill papers. -- 1911-1965 |
M-742-86 | Diaries. -- 1917-1918, 1931-1933. --
Consists of a diary kept by nursing sister Emma Griffis while serving overseas during the First World War. The entries describe the trip from Calgary to Halifax, crossing the Atlantic on a hospital ship, nursing duties at Bramshott Military Hospital in England, social activities, and her engagement and marriage to Harold McGill.
The 1917-1918 diary has been scanned. |
M-742-87 | Diaries and notebook. -- 1938-1941, 1945. -- Consists of diaries regarding social activities, and a notebook on household expenses. |
M-742-88 | Correspondence. -- 1911-1919. -- Includes letters from her sisters, Elora and "Teenie" regarding personal affairs and nursing. |
M-742-89 | Correspondence. -- 1920-1959. -- Consists of letters written to Emma Griffis McGill, including thank you letter and telegram from Marie Willingdon, wife of the Governor-General regarding a dinner held by Mrs. McGill; letters from her uncle, A.B. Ingalsbee, in Mexico; and from her sisters, relatives and friends. |
M-742-90 | Correspondence. -- 1960-1966 and nd. -- Includes letters of condolence on the deaths of sisters Edith and Enid. |
M-742-91 | Army orders. -- 1917. -- Regarding acceptance as a nurse, departure orders, and notification of pay and allowances. |
M-742-92 | Correspondence from her sister, Enid. -- 1912-1956. -- Includes information about teaching experiences in Manitoba and near Standard, Alberta. |
M-742-93 | Letters of condolence on death of husband, Harold McGill. -- 1961 |
M-742-94 | Letters from Mr. Gordon McGee. -- 1963- 1965 |
M-742-95 | Correspondence, invoices and receipts related to the settlement of Harold McGill's estate. -- 1961-1965 |
M-742-96 | Correspondence regarding sale of cottage near Kenora, Ontario. -- 1964-1965 |
M-742-os16 | Map of district of Kenora and Lake of the Woods, Ontario. -- 1940. -- Shows location of cottage. |
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Series 7 | Enid Griffis papers. -- 1938-1961 |
M-742-97 | Diary and notebook. -- nd. -- Consists of the personal thoughts and impressions of Enid Griffis. |
M-742-98 | Correspondence. -- 1952-1961. -- Includes correspondence regarding the potential publication of her book, "Retreat to White Rock"; and a radio script, "The Ant and I". |
M-742-99 | Manuscripts. -- nd. -- Consists of incomplete drafts by Enid Griffis, including excerpt of "Retreat to White Rock", describing her nervous breakdown, and a sketch of a childhood experience. |
M-742-99a | Autobiography. -- [ca. 1958] |
M-742-100 | Receipts and identification cards. -- 1938- 1947 |
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Series 8 | Miscellaneous family papers. -- 1933-1961 |
M-742-101 | Kathleen McGill Odell's correspondence. -- 1933- 1961. -- Includes telegrams from Harold and Emma McGill, letters from Harold, correspondence regarding the awarding of medals to her late husband, and a receipt for hospital care for her son. |
M-742-146 | Correspondence to Kathleen and Emma McGill. -- 1915-1961. -- Includes letter from R.B. Bennett acknowledging gift from Doris and Kathleen McGill. |
M-742-102 | Arthur "Bud" Odell correspondence. -- 1940-1941. -- Consists of letters from Bud to his Aunt Bessie regarding medical school. Includes a letter from Dr. J.J. Robertson regarding payment for his upkeep and education. |
M-742-os14 | Registered nurse certificate of Elora Marion Griffis, Port Arthur, Ontario. -- 1909. -- [noted missing, March 2000]. |
M-742-103 | Miscellaneous correspondence. -- 1942- 1960 |
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Series 9 | Certificates, invitations, greeting cards, programs, etc. -- 1901-1965 |
M-742-104 | Family history of the James McGill family. -- nd |
M-742-105 | Certificates. -- 1901-1953. -- Consists of family birth certificates, nursing and medical school certificates, war service badge, driver's licence, railway pass, etc. |
M-742-os1-13 | Medical, military, and fraternal lodge (Masons) certificates of Harold McGill and Emma Griffis. -- 1905-1950 |
M-742-os2 | Harold McGill's Doctorate of Medicine degree, University of Manitoba. -- 1905 |
M-742-os3 | Harold McGill's College of Physicians and Surgeons of the North-West Territories certificate. -- 1905 |
M-742-os4 | Harold McGill's College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta certificate. -- 1906 |
M-742-os5 | Harold McGill's Military Instruction certificate |
M-742-106 | Passports of Emma McGill, Harold McGill and Enid Griffis. -- 1919-1959 |
M-742-107 | Membership cards. -- 1931-1962 and nd. |
M-742-147 | Identification cards, invitations, menus. -- 1919- 1967 |
M-742-108 | Memorials for James W. Davidson, Forrest Magill Clark, and Dr. Arthur Charles Odell. -- 1934, 1951 and nd. |
M-742-109 | Passes, greeting cards and menus. -- 1914-1918. -- Includes Defence of the Realm Permit issued to Emma McGill. |
M-742-110 | Ration books. -- 1918, [ca. 1939-1945] |
M-742-111 | Nursing directory and instructions. -- 1920, 1931 and nd. -- Includes pamphlet: "Instructions for Member of Canadian Army Medical Corps Nursing Service"; General Directory, Overseas Nursing Sisters' Association; Notice of Election regarding the Alberta Association of Registered Nurses; and directions for front line application of a "Thomas" splint. |
M-742-148 | Miscellaneous papers. -- 1921-1926, 1936 and nd. -- Includes farewell notebook from fellow nurses to Emma Griffis, cancelled cheques, song lyrics, leaflet regarding civic election, ship passenger list with autographs from the Vimy and Battlefields pilgrimage. |
M-742-112 | Campaign literature for Harold McGill's candidacy as a Conservative in the provincial election. -- 1930 |
M-742-113 | Wedding announcements and invitations. -- 1917- 1965. -- Includes wedding announcements of Emma Griffis and Harold McGill; Kathleen McGill and Dr. Arthur Odell; and Doris McGill and Duncan McNab. |
M-742-114 | Royal Club for Ladies from Beyond the Seas membership cards and rules. -- 1918 |
M-742-115 | Rideau Club charter, constitution and rules. -- 1932, 1952 |
M-742-116 | Programs and orders of service. -- 1919-1960. -- Consists of programs of the Calgary Industrial Exhibition Automobile Race; and Great-West Canadian Folkdance, Folksong, and Handicrafts Festival. |
M-742-117 | Dance programs. -- 1912-1927 |
M-742-118 | Royal commands and acknowledgements. -- 1935, 1937, nd. -- Regarding the awarding of medals, and acknowledgement of contribution to the Cancer Fund. |
M-742-119 | Regulations, programs, seating plans. -- 1933-1943. - - For the Opening of Parliament, royal presentations, and state dinners. |
M-742-120 | Invitations to dinners, receptions, balls and "at homes". -- 1919-1964 |
M-742-121 | Invitations and admission cards to the Calgary Exhibition and Stampede. -- 1927-1943 |
M-742-122 | Admission cards. -- 1919-1944. -- Includes admissions to the Reserve Gallery, House of Commons, formal opening of Parliament, and the Alberta Legislative Assembly. |
M-742-123 | Menus for banquets and Canadian Pacific Railway dining cars. -- 1904-1953 |
M-742-124 | Guide books for England, Cote d'Azur, and Ottawa. -- 192-[ca. 1960s] |
M-742-125 | South Pacific brochures, souvenirs and menus. -- 1960 |
M-742-126 | Art show catalogues. -- 1919-1949 |
M-742-127 | Postcards. -- 1907-1964 |
M-742-149 | Postcards of France and England. -- [ca. 1914- 1918] |
M-742-128 | Calling cards and business cards. -- nd. -- Includes cards of Captain Harold W. McGill and Miss E.M. Griffis. |
M-742-129 | Christmas cards. -- 1911-1953 |
M-742-130 | Sympathy cards on death of Harold McGill. -- 1961 |
M-742-131 | Greeting cards. -- nd. -- Includes birthday cards, Valentines, Mother's Day cards, Father's Day cards, and birth announcements. |
M-742-132 | Form letters and copies of addresses. -- 1930-1961. -- Regarding Alberta Petroleum Consolidated Ltd.; The Pas Planning Scheme; "Germany in Defeat (by Major H.G. Scott); and the Duke of Edinburgh's presidential address to the Canadian Medical Association. |
M-742-133 | Poems and song lyrics. -- nd |
M-742-134 | Articles and periodicals. -- 1924-1963. -- Consists of copy of tribute to President Kennedy; historical sketch of "Royal Roads"; notes on a tour of Europe; "A Case of Gangrene" by Dr. Harold McGill; issue of Nor'West Miner; issue of Philip H. Godsell's "Relief in the Sub-Arctic"; copy of The Legion Rally, Field Service Pocket Book; and a yearbook of the Ontario Ladies College. |
M-742-150 | Printed literature. -- 19014-1962. -- Consists of Manitoba Medical College student's handbook; army standing orders, field service pocket book, Alberta Military Institute Journal, Alberta United Services Institute Journal, Madam Tussaud's Exhibition catalogue, and University of Manitoba Alumi Journal. |
M-742-135 | Cheque books, bank book, and receipts. -- 1918- 1965 |
M-742-136 | Miscellaneous. -- 1942 and nd. -- Consists of questions and answers in the House of Commons about postal censorship; and a first prize tag for a set of ladies underwear made by Emma McGill. |
M-742-137 | Calendar. -- 1947 |
M-742-138 | Recipes. -- nd |
M-742-139 | Pictures drawn by grandchildren. -- nd |
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Series 10 | Newsclippings. - - 1906-1965 |
M-742-140 | Newsclippings. -- 1932-1938. -- Regarding Harold McGill's appointment to the Indian Affairs Branch. |
M-742-141 | Newsclippings. -- 1932, 1962 and nd. -- Regarding Emma McGill, clubs and organizations she belonged to, and her early nursing years in Kenora, Ontario. |
M-742-142 | Newsclippings by and about Enid Griffis. -- 1957 and nd |
M-742-143 | Newsclippings. -- 1934, 1957 and nd. -- Regarding Bishop Pinkham, Edith May Griffis and Leonard Sydney McGill. |
M-742-144 | Newsclippings. -- 1935-1965 and nd. -- Regarding politics, the Second World War, Roman Catholic Church, and the Opening of Parliament. |
M-742-145 | Scrapbook of newsclippings. -- [ca. 1920s]-1955. -- Consists of articles about Harold McGill as Calgary alderman, Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA), and in Indian Affairs. Includes articles about politics and social functions in Ottawa and Calgary. |
M-742-151 | Newsclippings. -- 1906-1964 and nd. -- Consists of articles about the Kenora Thistles Hockey Team, Kenora General Hospital, Enid Griffis and Mary Isobel Pinkham, and the McGill family. |
M-742-156 | Newsclippings regarding the family. -- 1928- 1959 |
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Series 11 | Photographs. -- 1881-1967Many of the photographs have been scanned.
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NA-4938 | Photographs. -- 1881-1950. -- 40 photonegatives. -- Consists of views of the Ingoldsby, Griffis and McGill families; and early Calgary views. |
PA-1832 | Photographs. -- [ca. 1890s]-1967. -- 807 photoprints. -- Consists of views of the McGill and Griffis families, medical college, medical activities during the First World War, and hospitals. |
PA-2018 | Military troop photograph. -- [ca. 1914-1918]. -- 1 photoprint. -- Consists of a view of troops at the Exhibition Grounds, Calgary. |
PB-453 | Photographs. -- 1902-[ca. 1930s]. -- 42 photoprints. -- Consists of views of the McGill and Griffis families. |
PB-494 | Dr. McGill overseas. -- 1917. -- 1 photoprint. -- Consists of view of Dr. Harold McGill and a team with a wounded soldier at the Battle of Amiens. |
PC-151 | Dr. McGill. -- [ca. 1914-1918]. -- 1 photoprint. -- Consists of a framed portrait of Dr. Harold McGill. |
PD-133 | McGill family album. -- [ca. 1920s-1940s]. -- 177 photoprints. -- Consists of views of the Calgary Stampede, McGill family, Prince Rupert, the British Columbia coast, etc. |