MacEwan University Archives officially opened in 2017. That year, the Board of Governors approved a policy designating the archives as the university’s official repository, responsible for identifying, preserving, and facilitating access to records of enduring value documenting the university’s origins, programs, and mandate.
University Archives policy Board motion #01-09-28-2017/18
Collections
Examples of the types of materials you will find in the university archives includes:
- Academic calendars
- Annual reports
- Architectural plans
- Employee newsletters
- Institutional reports and surveys
- Minutes and agendas from university committees
- University publications, posters, slides, photographs and video of ceremonies and events
- Student yearbooks
- Students' Association newspapers
- Posters, promotional materials, videos, slides and photographs of theatre productions
- Books published by Dr. Grant MacEwan and materials related to his interactions with the institution
An oral history of Grant MacEwan Community College (1971-1999) is also available.
The best source on early Grant MacEwan Community College history is Glenn David Ruhl's Grant MacEwan Community College: the first two decades, a retrospective.
Selected online content from the macewan.ca domain is available from Archive-It. Explore the Internet Archive’s Wayback Machine to find content from the former website www.gmcc.ab.ca, with archived pages available starting in 1997.
*Note that Human Resources is responsible for maintaining personnel records, while student records are kept by the Office of the University Registrar. For records related to Alberta College (1903–2001), please contact the City of Edmonton Archives at (780) 496-5989.
2017-02-14/40, Mac the Eagle released from rehabilitation, 1997.
2017-03-17/45, Grads line up for 1977 Convocation.
2017-03-17/45, Removing CN rail tracks, 1989.
Access to Archival Records and Special Collections
Archival materials are often, though not always, unique—there may be only a single copy of a particular photograph or document. These materials are arranged according to their creator, and because they are one of a kind, they must be consulted in the archives.
Access to materials in the archives is governed by the Protection of Privacy Act (POPA) and the Access to Information Act (ATIA).
When using archival resources, you must follow the rights and responsibilities outlined in the Copyright Act and MacEwan’s Copyright Guidelines.
Some archival materials may also have restrictions set by the original donors, which users are required to respect.
Search the University Archives
Access to Memory (AtoM) provides a description of what is in the university archives. You can browse through the descriptions to see which historical records exist, who created them, when they were made, and how much material is included. You can also use keywords to search for specific records. At this time, only a small portion of the content is available digitally. To access most records, you will need to visit the archives in person.
Visit the University Archives
The Archives is open by appointment only Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. To make an appointment, please email archives@macewan.ca.
Location
MacEwan University
John L. Haar Library
RM 7-305
10700-104 Avenue
Edmonton, AB
T5J 4S2
Contact
Please email archives@macewan.ca for questions or to book an appointment.
University Archivist – Valla McLean MAS, MLIS mcleanj14@macewan.ca.
Telephone: 780-633-3663
Archives Technician – Justine Werklund
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