Documents from Dr. Ferdinand Eckhardt’s assistant Gisela Roger, relating to the opening of the Winnipeg Art Gallery’s new building in 1971.
Documents include a pamphlet for Travelling Exhibitions of WAG extension services.
Documents include various invitations, programs and newspaper clippings relating to films and theatre performances at the WAG.
Documents include two photographs of Princess Margaret, WAG staff and other figures attending the Royal Visit, for the opening of the new Winnipeg Art Gallery.
Documents include various newspaper clippings relating to Shaun Herron’s article in the Winnipeg Free Press on the children’s art program in the WAG exhibition on Tom Thompson.
Documents include an invitation to the announcement of the winner of the architectural competition, a competition and concept booklet, and a WAG newsletter.
Documents include 1 promotional sticker that reads “New in ’71. The Winnipeg Art Gallery Opening Sept. 24-26.” This neon orange sticker is in the triangular shape of the new building.
Documents include various portrait photographs of Dr. Eckhardt.
Documents include various correspondence, hand-written notes of Eckhardt’s, speeches, program itineraries, news releases, and guest lists for the opening events.
Documents include a proposal booklet for the Metropolitan of Greater Winnipeg to expand many parts of the WAG.