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Media Advisory--Prince Gives Historic Collection Royal Sendoff
| Location: | United Kingdom |
| Website Date: | 2008-09-24 (Archive) |
| Date Submitted: |
2008-06-19 |
| Announcement ID: |
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Media Advisory
Prince Gives Historic Collection Royal Sendoff
After being stored by descendants for almost 90 years, the Sir Samuel Steele collection is going home to Canada.
(Photos and broadcast-ready video of this event including interviews will be available for ftp download by 11:00pm London time at http://fulham.library.ualberta.ca. An online media kit is available at www.library.ualberta.ca/mediaroom)
London, England, July 19, 2008 His Royal Highness The Earl of Wessex today took part in a ceremony to repatriate the Sir Samuel Steele Collection. The colorful ceremony took place on the steps of Canada House and featured a Mounted Ceremonial Contingent including a member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and two members from the Household Cavalry.
The Collection was accepted by the High Commissioner, and will be returned to Canada. Following the ceremony was a reception where enthusiastic guests were treated to a preview of collection items and brief remarks by HRH The Earl of Wessex, Canadian High Commissioner James Wright and University of Alberta Chancellor, Dr. Eric Newell.
Steele (1849-1919) was a celebrated member of the North-West Mounted Police, the Lord Strathcona's Horse (Royal Canadians), and a major factor in the military and policing history of Western Canada. The University of Alberta together with Glenbow Museum will preserve the contents of this historically important collection. When made available publicly for research and scholarship, these materials are expected to revitalize the history of early settlement, policing and Canada's major military campaigns. It will also significantly supplement works already published.
Distinguished Guests:
His Royal Highness The Earl of Wessex and Honorary Deputy Commissioner,
RCMP
Canadian High Commissioner James Wright
Chancellor Dr. Eric Newell, University of Alberta
Vice-Provost Mr. Ernie Ingles, University of Alberta
Dean of Arts Daniel Woolf, University of Alberta
Honourable Lindsay Blackett, Government of Alberta
Mr. Jeff Spalding, President & CEO, Glenbow Museum
Commissioner Mr William J.S. Elliott, RCMP
Colonel John Roderick, Lord Strathcona's Horse (Royal Canadians)
Mr. Dwain Lingenfelter, Vice-President, Nexen Inc.
Honorary Colonel Sandy Mactaggart, Past Chancellor, University of Alberta
Honorary Colonel Stanley Milner, Past Board Chair, University of Alberta
Photos and broadcast-ready video of this event will be available for ftp download by 11:00pm London time at http://fulham.library.ualberta.ca. An online media kit is available at www.library.ualberta.ca/mediaroom.
View the Honourable Lindsay Blacketts International Travel Release at http://culture.alberta.ca/
Please note that there may be some duplication of this email as it is being sent to Canadian media affiliates in London. We apologize for any inconvenience.
For more information, please contact:
University of Alberta
Skye Rodgers
University of Alberta Libraries
skye.rodgers@ualberta.ca
Tel.: 780.492.5569
Cell: 780.288.6690
or Sandra Halme, Public Affairs, 780.492.0442
Canadian High Commission
Jennifer Brown
Political Affairs & Public Diplomacy
Jennifer.brown@international.gc.ca
T el.: 011 44 20 7258 6557
Cell: 011 44 7711 685 384
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Ms. Jennifer Miriguay
Strategic Partnerships and Heritage Branch
Jennifer.Miriguay@rcmp-grc.gc.ca
613.993.6997
Government of Alberta
Shawna Cass
Alberta Culture and Community Spirit
Shawna.Cass@gov.ab.ca
780.427.2395
Glenbow Museum
Karin Poldaas
Media & Communications Specialist
kpoldaas@glenbow.org
403.268.4246
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University of Alberta
Skye Rodgers
University of Alberta Libraries
skye.rodgers@ualberta.ca
Tel.: 780.492.5569
Cell: 780.288.6690
Email: skye.rodgers@ualberta.ca
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