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1984 (Creation)
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9 photograph albums
ca. 200 photographs
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The series includes 9 photograph albums containing approximately 1200 photographs of the Alberta Papal Visit in 1984. The albums contain photographs of the Pope’s arrival and welcoming by various dignitaries, procession greeting the faithful, mass at Namao Base, Ecumenical mass at St. Joseph’s Basilica and the evening mass at Grey Nuns’ Centre. The series also includes photos from the Pope’s visit to Fort Edmonton, Elk Island National Park, various cultural groups, the Pope’s departure and visit in North West Territories.
In addition the series includes ca. 200 loose photographs of the Alberta Papal Visit, from various sources. These include the Pope’s arrival in Edmonton, mass at Namao, Evening Prayer at St. Joseph’s Basilica, and Departure. Furthermore, the series contains photos from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police headquarters of their Papal Visit Display. Included as well, are photographs from Photo Features Ltd. studio in Ottawa, which document the entire Alberta Papal Visit.
The series is arranged into the following albums:
ARCAE-24-12-PA-5 Papal Visit Album 5 1 photo album.
Ca.50 photographs.
Colour.
Various sizes. The album contains photographs of Archbishop MacNeil with Chief Roy Fox and Chief Jim Shot, arrival of Pope John Paul II and welcoming by dignitaries, Papal entrance at the Basilica, evening mass at the Grey Nuns’ Regional Centre Chapel, Namao Base procession and mass, and a visit to Elk Island National Park. 1984
ARCAE-24-12-PA-6 Papal Visit Album 6 1 photo album.
Ca. 100 photographs.
Colour.
10cm x 15cm The album contains photographs from the C.C.C.B of John Paul II’s mass at Namao Base, St. Joseph’s Basilica, as well as the welcoming and departure at the airport. 1984
ARCAE-24-12-PA-7 Papal Visit Album 7 1 photo album.
Ca. 100 photographs.
Colour.
10cm x 15cm The album contains photographs from the C.C.C.B of John Paul II’s mass at Namao Base, St. Joseph’s Basilica. The album also contains various photographs of blessings by John Paul II. 1984
ARCAE-24-12-PA-8 Papal Visit Album 8 1 photo album.
Ca. 100 photographs.
Colour.
10cm x 15cm The album contains photographs of the Papal entrance/mass at the Basilica, evening mass at the Grey Nuns’ Regional Centre Chapel, Namao Base procession and mass, and various crowd interactions/blessings. 1984
ARCAE-24-12-PA-9 Papal Visit Album 9 1 photo album.
19 photographs.
Colour.
10cm x 15cm The album contains photographs of the Papal departure and send off by various dignitaries. 1984