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Dominion Parks Branch Department of the Interior Portable Gasoline Pump Unit

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Part Of
Parks Canada fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of an album of photographs pertaining to forest protection and fire fighting methods and equipment employed in Banff National Park. Focusses on the development and implemtation of pumps and generators for use in fire fighting ; most photos have typed text captions below them.
Date Range
1915-1921
Reference Code
V488 / I / A / PD - 2
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Album
Photograph
Photograph print
  1 image     1 Electronic Resource  
Part Of
Parks Canada fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M317 / S23 / V488
Series
I.A. Banff National Park photograph collection
Sous-Fonds
V488
Accession Number
8134
Reference Code
V488 / I / A / PD - 2
GMD
Album
Photograph
Photograph print
Date Range
1915-1921
Physical Description
1 album (53 photographs : b&w ; 16.5 x 12 cm or smaller)
Scope & Content
File consists of an album of photographs pertaining to forest protection and fire fighting methods and equipment employed in Banff National Park. Focusses on the development and implemtation of pumps and generators for use in fire fighting ; most photos have typed text captions below them.
Notes
Metal hinging mechanism removed, wrapped in paper and stored alongside album.
Subject Access
Automobiles
Fire
Fire fighters
Fire fighting equipment
Fire wardens
Forestry
Government
Horses
National parks and reserves
Parks
Parks Canada
Photography
Geographic Access
Banff National Park
Alberta
Canada
Language
English
Conservation
Many photographs loose from page mounts, replaced where possible.
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Electronic Resources
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Date
1910 – 1950
Material
metal; aluminum;
Catalogue Number
104.19.0282 a,b
Description
Two cylindrical aluminum filters, most likely used inside coffee makers - both have very small holes throughout the entirety of the cylinder. The larger filter has a solid base, a support ridge with holes throughout sticking out about 2/3rds up, and a thin wire handle. The smaller filter is hollow,…
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Title
Filter
Date
1910 – 1950
Material
metal; aluminum;
Dimensions
6.8 cm
Description
Two cylindrical aluminum filters, most likely used inside coffee makers - both have very small holes throughout the entirety of the cylinder. The larger filter has a solid base, a support ridge with holes throughout sticking out about 2/3rds up, and a thin wire handle. The smaller filter is hollow, with no base, and a single flat ridge at the top. No makers marks.
Subject
coffee making
food preparation
camping equipment
kitchen utensils.
Credit
Gift of Bill Mather, Edmonton, 1991
Catalogue Number
104.19.0282 a,b
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Forest Protection Division Photographs

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Part Of
Parks Canada fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of an album of photographs pertaining to forest protection and fire fighting methods and equipment employed in Banff National Park. Includes black and white photographs of pumps, machinery, fire trucks, horse-drawn wagons, members of testing teams, and various other pieces of fire fig…
Date Range
1915-1926
Reference Code
V488 / I / A / PD - 1
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Album
Photograph
Photograph print
  1 image     1 Electronic Resource  
Part Of
Parks Canada fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M317 / S23 / V488
Series
I.A. Banff National Park photograph collection
Sous-Fonds
V488
Accession Number
8134
Reference Code
V488 / I / A / PD - 1
GMD
Album
Photograph
Photograph print
Date Range
1915-1926
Physical Description
1 album (79 photographs : b&w ; 23.5 x 18.5 cm or smaller)
Scope & Content
File consists of an album of photographs pertaining to forest protection and fire fighting methods and equipment employed in Banff National Park. Includes black and white photographs of pumps, machinery, fire trucks, horse-drawn wagons, members of testing teams, and various other pieces of fire fighting equipment ; most photos have typed text captions below them.
Notes
Metal hinging mechanism removed, wrapped in paper and stored alongside album
Subject Access
Automobiles
Fire
Fire fighters
Fire fighting equipment
Fire wardens
Forestry
Government
Horses
National parks and reserves
Parks
Parks Canada
Photography
Geographic Access
Banff National Park
Alberta
Canada
Language
English
Conservation
Many photographs loose from page mounts, replaced where possible.
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Electronic Resources
Images
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Date
1910 – 1930
Material
plastic; glass; metal; fibre
Catalogue Number
103.08.0218
Description
A pair of wind goggles with thick black plastic (?) eye cups with small oval glass lenses. Brass loops attach the eye cups to the nose piece and headband. A piece of green cord ties the lenses together at the nose, and pieces of a plastic head strap, now broken off, are attached at the outside of…
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Title
Goggles
Date
1910 – 1930
Material
plastic; glass; metal; fibre
Dimensions
4.5 (lens) x 12.0 (approximately) cm
Description
A pair of wind goggles with thick black plastic (?) eye cups with small oval glass lenses. Brass loops attach the eye cups to the nose piece and headband. A piece of green cord ties the lenses together at the nose, and pieces of a plastic head strap, now broken off, are attached at the outside of each eye cup.
Subject
sports
equipment
flying
driving
Credit
Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
103.08.0218
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Date
1912 – 1985
Catalogue Number
108.04.1065a-m
Description
A set of golf clubs and a round, tubular canvas bag. Four woods, 8 irons.a) Golf Club. Iron. Light wood shaft. Black leather binding on the handle. Horizontal groove pattern on club head. Club shows some signs of buildup on the head.b) Golf Club. Iron. Medium wood shaft. Dark brown/red leather bin…
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Title
Golf Equipment
Date
1912 – 1985
Dimensions
115.0 x 12.0 cm
Description
A set of golf clubs and a round, tubular canvas bag. Four woods, 8 irons.a) Golf Club. Iron. Light wood shaft. Black leather binding on the handle. Horizontal groove pattern on club head. Club shows some signs of buildup on the head.b) Golf Club. Iron. Medium wood shaft. Dark brown/red leather binding on the handle is coming apart. Horizontal groove pattern on club head. Club shows significant signs of buildup on the head. c) Golf Club. Iron. Light wood shaft. White binding on the handle. Horizontal groove pattern on club head. d) Golf Club. Iron. Light wood shaft. Black leather binding on the handle. Horizontal groove pattern on club head. Club shows significant signs of buildup on the head.e) Golf Club. Iron. Light wood shaft. Black leather binding on the handle is coming apart. There is a piece of tap beneath the binding that reads “ B??? [Bud? Bill?] ????TILLDA 1985”. Club shows some signs of buildup on the head. Club shows some signs of buildup on the head.f) Golf Club. Iron. Light wood shaft. Black ;leather binding on the handle. Dot pattern on club head. Club shows some signs of buildup on the head.g) Golf Club. Iron. Light wood shaft. Dark brown/red leather binding on the handle is worn. Horizontal groove pattern on club head. Club shows significant signs of buildup on the head.h )Golf Club. Iron. Medium wood shaft. Dark brown/red leather binding on the handle. Horizontal groove pattern on club head. Club shows some signs of buildup on the head.i) Golf Club. Wood. Leather binding around handle. Cord securing the leather is loose. 7 white dots on the head of the club in a circular configuration against a stripe of blue. Horizontal grooves on club are visible but worn. Black cord around the base of the shaft is coming apart.j ) Golf Club. Wood. Leather binding around handle. Cord securing the leather is loose. 7 white dots on the head of the club in a circular configuration against a stripe of red. Horizontal grooves on club are visible but worn.k) Golf Club. Wood. Leather binding around handle is missing. Significant wear on the club. Horizontal grooves are barely visible.l) Golf Club. Wood. Leather binding around handle. Cord securing the leather is loose. Significant wear on the club. Horizontal grooves are barely visible.m) Light brown/beige canvas golf bag with dark brown leather binding and straps. One side pocket with leather straps and metal buckle closure. There is a metal, circular tag atttached that reads “Leth Golf Club R 1959 464”. The top of the canvas bag has been partially, but significantly, ripped from its binding.Bag dimensions 86 cm by 15 cmClubs vary, longest is approximately 115cm by 12cm
Subject
golf
sports
sport equipment
golf clubs
Credit
Gift of Doug Card, Lethbridge, 1988
Catalogue Number
108.04.1065a-m
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Date
1910 – 1950
Material
metal; aluminum; plastic;
Catalogue Number
104.20.1292
Description
Round, domed aluminum kettle with a black metal handle and a spout with cap - the cap has a black plastic insert on top for the whistle. Engraved on the bottom is the manufacturer logo.
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Title
Kettle
Date
1910 – 1950
Material
metal; aluminum; plastic;
Dimensions
13.5 x 17.8 x 18.3 cm
Description
Round, domed aluminum kettle with a black metal handle and a spout with cap - the cap has a black plastic insert on top for the whistle. Engraved on the bottom is the manufacturer logo.
Subject
teapot
cookware
camping equipment;
Credit
Gift of Bill Mather, Edmonton, 1991
Catalogue Number
104.20.1292
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Date
1915 – 1940
Material
metal
Catalogue Number
110.01.0070 a,b
Description
Two, small, shallow, tins with sliding lids containing "Schrader's Universal Valve Insides"; bottoms of tins moulded with vertical grooves along three sides, allowing the bottom to slide open through the fourth side:a)yellow ochre colour - product label printed directly on lid including name of pro…
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Title
Valve Stem Tin
Date
1915 – 1940
Material
metal
Dimensions
0.6 x 2.9 x 3.8 cm
Description
Two, small, shallow, tins with sliding lids containing "Schrader's Universal Valve Insides"; bottoms of tins moulded with vertical grooves along three sides, allowing the bottom to slide open through the fourth side:a)yellow ochre colour - product label printed directly on lid including name of product, manufacturer, price (5 for 30cents) and trade mark of two autumnal maple leaves; sides indicate patent dates; contains four valve stems. b)bright yellow and white - product label printed directly on lid, but contains much more information than (a), including precautionary statements, and price of 45cents; picture of valve on one side of box; contains three valve stems maple leaf trademark.
Subject
Whyte home
sport
accessories
equipment
biking
activity
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
110.01.0070 a,b
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