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Ben Gadd fonds
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- Part Of
- Ben Gadd fonds
- Scope & Content
- Fonds consists of materials pertaining to Ben Gadd's personal life and career as an environmental researcher, educator, interpretive guide, publisher, public speaker and author, ca.1956-2018. Fonds includes maps, research materials, publication notes/drafts, correspondence, contracts, photographs, …
- Date Range
- 1956-2018
- Reference Code
- M590 / V810 / S61
- Description Level
- 1 / Fonds
- GMD
- Digital image
- Drawing
- Negative
- Newspaper clipping
- Photograph
- Photograph print
- Postcard
- Published record
- Textual record
- Video
- Transparency
- Part Of
- Ben Gadd fonds
- Description Level
- 1 / Fonds
- Fonds Number
- M590
- V810
- Sous-Fonds
- M590
- V810
- Accession Number
- 2021.20
- 2024.01
- Reference Code
- M590 / V810 / S61
- GMD
- Digital image
- Drawing
- Negative
- Newspaper clipping
- Photograph
- Photograph print
- Postcard
- Published record
- Textual record
- Video
- Transparency
- Date Range
- 1956-2018
- Physical Description
- ca. 7.9 metres of textual records -- ca. 274 maps -- 29 VHS tapes -- ca.15 discs with digital files -- 21 cassettes -- photographs -- oversized materials -- USB stick with 15 sldeshows
- History / Biographical
- Ben Gadd (1946-) is a retired naturalist, guide, geologist, instructor, freelance writer and award-winning author based in the Canadian Rockies. Ben was born in Colorado Springs, Colorado in 1946. He met his wife, Cia (Langdon) Gadd at Colorado College in 1965, and the couple married four weeks later. Ben and Cia had two sons, Will and Toby. Ben and his family relocated to Jasper in the late 1960s. Ben later attended the University of Lethbridge and graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Earth Science in 1972. Between 1976 and 1980, Ben taught classes at Mount Royal College and the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology; he later taught additional classes at Grant MacEwan College and Lakeland College. From 1981, Ben also worked as a seasonal naturalist/guide for Parks Canada. Ben left Parks Canada in 1985 to start an independent naturalist guiding business with Cia based in Jasper and other parts of the Canadian Rockies, which the couple continued to operate for over two decades. Ben published his best-known work, "Handbook of the Canadian Rockies", through his publishing company Corax Press in 1986. The second edition of "Handbook of the Canadian Rockies" received multiple awards after its release in 1995. Ben's fiction book, "Raven's End" won the title of Best Canadian Rockies Book at the Banff Mountain Film and Book Festival in 2001 and became a Canadian bestseller. Overall, Ben has authored or co-authored 11 books and received nearly one dozen awards for his achievements as a writer, researcher and guide. Ben continued to lead guided hikes and school programs until his retirement in 2016.
- Scope & Content
- Fonds consists of materials pertaining to Ben Gadd's personal life and career as an environmental researcher, educator, interpretive guide, publisher, public speaker and author, ca.1956-2018. Fonds includes maps, research materials, publication notes/drafts, correspondence, contracts, photographs, video and sound recordings, and other related material. Materials donated in 2024 include one USB stick containing
- Notes
- Ben Gadd fonds arrangement: Series I : Personal records - Subseries A : Travel guides and maps - Subseries B : Education and early writings - Subseries C : Personal interest files - Subseries D : Other personal and collected Series II : Research and publication records - Subseries A : Handbook of the Canadian Rockies - Subseries B : Other publications Series III : Professional records - Subseries A : Parks Canada Records - Subseries B : Interpretive guiding - Subseries C : Teaching records - Subseries D : Other contracts and projects Series IV : Legal and financial records - Subseries A : Legal records - Subseries B : Financial records
- Subject Access
- Education
- Research
- Publication
- Environment
- Geology
- Tourism
- Family and personal life
- Personal and Professional Life
- Academics
- Guiding
- Guides
- Businesses
- Finances
- Conservation
- Wildlife
- Natural history
- Sports and recreation
- Geographic Access
- Canada
- Alberta
- Jasper National Park
- Banff National Park
- Yoho National Park
- Kootenay National Park
- Lethbridge
- United States of America
- Colorado
- Canadian Rocky Mountains
- Reproduction Restrictions
- Copyright restrictions apply
- Language
- English
- French
- Dutch
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of fonds
- Processing Status
- Processed / Unprocessed
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Bob Smith fonds
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- Part Of
- Bob Smith fonds
- Scope & Content
- Fonds consists of personal photographs, biographical notes, memoir drafts and other collected materials pertaining to Robert Neville (Bob) Smith. Fonds also includes plans and maps pertaining to the development of land near Lake Minnewanka and the Cascade Power Plant project (1943).
- Date Range
- 1925-1995
- Reference Code
- M589 / V809
- Description Level
- 1 / Fonds
- GMD
- Map
- Newspaper clipping
- Photograph
- Plan
- Postcard
- Published record
- Textual record
- Part Of
- Bob Smith fonds
- Description Level
- 1 / Fonds
- Fonds Number
- M589
- V809
- Sous-Fonds
- M589
- V809
- Accession Number
- 2021.36
- Reference Code
- M589 / V809
- Date Range
- 1925-1995
- Physical Description
- ca.300 photographs : b&w and col. prints ; 12 x 18 cm or smaller -- 7 cm of textual records -- 7 topographical maps/plans -- 8 postcards
- History / Biographical
- Robert Neville (Bob) Smith (1926-2021) was born in Banff. He was the only child of parents Enoch Smith and Laurene Smith (nee Munson). Bob grew up near Lake Minnewanka until 1941, when a hydro dam was installed resulting in the intentional flooding of the area. The family moved to Banff, where Bob met his future wife, Mary Parkinson. The couple were married in 1953 and moved to Seebe, where they raised two daughters, Marjory and Shirley. Bob worked for Calgary Power Co. (later renamed TransAlta Utilities) from 1953 until his retirement in 1986. In his spare time, Bob founded the Bow Valley Camera Club and the Bow Valley Naturalists organization. In 1999, Bob was part of a successful project with the Bow Valley Naturalists to designate the Mount Yamnuska area as a Bow Valley Protected Area, following 25 years of lobbying with the Government of Alberta. Bob also formed the Meanderthals seniors hiking club in 1993 and led various local hiking trips in his later years.
- Scope & Content
- Fonds consists of personal photographs, biographical notes, memoir drafts and other collected materials pertaining to Robert Neville (Bob) Smith. Fonds also includes plans and maps pertaining to the development of land near Lake Minnewanka and the Cascade Power Plant project (1943).
- Name Access
- Smith, Enoch
- Smith, Robert Neville (Bob)
- Subject Access
- Family and personal life
- Labour
- Environment
- Natural resources
- Geographic Access
- Canada
- Alberta
- Banff
- Canmore
- Seebe
- Lake Minnewanka
- Language
- English
- Biographical Source Notes
- https://www.albertaprimetimes.com/obituaries/robert-neville-bob-smith-3238925
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of fonds
- Processing Status
- Processed
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Bruce Hatfield fonds
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- Part Of
- Bruce Hatfield fonds
- Scope & Content
- Fonds consists of materials pertaining to Dr. Bruce Hatfield's excursions with the Trail Riders between 1963-1995 and his role as Trail Doctor. Fonds includes ca.441 transparency slides with images primarily taken by Bruce during trail rides, 1963-1994, depicting fellow ride participants, camp life…
- Date Range
- 1963-1995
- Reference Code
- M597 / V819
- Description Level
- 1 / Fonds
- GMD
- Photograph
- Transparency
- Textual record
- Negative
- Private record
- Organization record
- Part Of
- Bruce Hatfield fonds
- Description Level
- 1 / Fonds
- Fonds Number
- M597
- V819
- Sous-Fonds
- M597
- V819
- Accession Number
- 2023.29
- Reference Code
- M597 / V819
- Responsibility
- Photographs mostly produced by Bruce Hatfield
- Date Range
- 1963-1995
- Physical Description
- ca.441 col. transparency slides : 35 mm -- 14 col. neg. film strips (49 images) : 35 mm -- ca.1.5 cm textual records
- History / Biographical
- Clinton Bruce Hatfield (1926-2009) was born in Calgary, Alberta. After graduating from Western Canada High School in 1945, Bruce attended the University of Alberta, where he completed a Bachelor of Science degree in 1948, a Master of Science degree in 1951, and a Medical Degree in 1953. Bruce interned at the University of Alberta Hospital before moving to Minneapolis in 1957, where he worked as an Instructor in Medicine at the University of Minnesota Hospital (1958-1959). Bruce moved back to Calgary and opened a private medical practice with his brother, Bob Hatfield. While operating his private practice, Bruce also served on several committees at the Calgary Hospital, including the Intern Committee, Library Committee, Medical Education Committee, Pharmacy Committee (of which he was Chair in 1966), and the Department of Medicine Committee. Bruce was hired as an Assistant Professor at the University of Calgary in 1970, and was Clinical Professor of Medicine when he retired in 1994. Bruce was active as an educator and volunteer in his community, and supported numerous charitable initiatives through the United Church of Canada. He gave public presentations on the topics of Family Life and Sex Education throughout the 1960s and 1970s. Bruce also served as a Trail Doctor for the Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies on numerous trips between 1963 and 1995. Bruce was also a talented photographer; his photographs were featured in multiple publications including Macleans magazine, Canadian Doctor, and Canadian Medical Association Journal. Bruce was the recipient of many awards including Calgary’s Citizen of the Year (1970), the Premier’s Cup (1983), an Honorary Doctorate of Laws from the University of Calgary (1995) and most recently was chosen as one of Alberta’s 100 Physicians of the Century (2005). Bruce and his brother, Bob, were co-recipients of the Alberta Achievement Award and the Premier's Cup for Excellence in Medicine and the Community. Bruce was married to his wife, Kathleen, for 55 years and the couple raised four daughters together: Linda, Barbara, Sue and Kate.
- Scope & Content
- Fonds consists of materials pertaining to Dr. Bruce Hatfield's excursions with the Trail Riders between 1963-1995 and his role as Trail Doctor. Fonds includes ca.441 transparency slides with images primarily taken by Bruce during trail rides, 1963-1994, depicting fellow ride participants, camp life, wildlife, and landscapes; 14 colour negative film strips (49 images) depicting scenes from a trail ride in 1995; collected correspondence pertaining to trail rides and administrative work; medical reports from trail rides; and collected riders' lists and related material.
- Name Access
- Hatfield, Bruce
- Subject Access
- Trails
- Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies
- Travel
- Administration
- Animals
- Bighorn Sheep
- Buildings and facilities
- Businesses
- Camping
- Correspondence
- Dancing
- Deer
- Dogs
- Elk
- Entertainment
- Environment
- Fishing
- Glaciers
- Guides
- Horse packing
- Horseback riding
- Horses
- Health services
- Landscapes
- Membership
- Mountain Goats
- Music
- Musicians
- Organizations
- Outfitters, trail guides and packers
- Pack trips
- Recreation
- Sports and recreation
- Swimming
- Tourism
- Trail guides
- Geographic Access
- Canada
- Alberta
- British Columbia
- Access Restrictions
- Some restrictions apply- contains personal information
- Reproduction Restrictions
- Some restrictions apply- contains personal information
- Related Material
- Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies fonds (M545/V635)
- Biographical Source Notes
- https://searcharchives.ucalgary.ca/dr-c-bruce-hatfield-fonds
- https://mhfh.com/tribute/details/15163/Clinton-Hatfield/obituary.html
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of fonds
- Processing Status
- Processed
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TransAlta Utilities fonds
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- Part Of
- TransAlta Utilities fonds
- Scope & Content
- Records from TransAlta Utilities (formerly Calgary Power), 1939 - 1992, ca. 13 cm.: 1 binder: Summary - Environmental Assessment for the Renewal of Final Water Power Licence for the Cascade Power Facility and Operation, August 1992 ; 3 cm. of text - TransAlta. Energy Resources Conservation Board - …
- Date Range
- 1939 - 1992
- Reference Code
- M592 / V815
- Description Level
- 1 / Fonds
- GMD
- Textual record
- Part Of
- TransAlta Utilities fonds
- Description Level
- 1 / Fonds
- Fonds Number
- M592 / V815
- Sous-Fonds
- M592 / V815
- Accession Number
- 8076
- Reference Code
- M592 / V815
- GMD
- Textual record
- Date Range
- 1939 - 1992
- Physical Description
- 28 cm textual records
- 29 photographs : b&w and col.
- History / Biographical
- Calgary Power Company was founded by banker W. Max Aitken in 1903. Aitken, who later became Lord Beaverbrook, reorganized a number of utilities as a subsidiary of his Royal Securities Company. He was joined in this venture by his friend and mentor R. B. Bennett, who served as Canadian Prime Minister from 1930 until 1935.Calgary Power Company was founded by banker W. Max Aitken in 1903. Aitken, who later became Lord Beaverbrook, reorganized a number of utilities as a subsidiary of his Royal Securities Company. He was joined in this venture by his friend and mentor R. B. Bennett, who served as Canadian Prime Minister from 1930 until 1935. Calgary Power changed its name to TransAlta Utilities in 1981. With a service area that had outgrown Calgary decades earlier, the company's new name reflected its province-wide operation. By 1985, TransAlta provided 81 percent of the province's electricity needs. TransAlta Utilities Corporation is the largest investor-owned electric utility in Canada. TransAlta supplies electric energy to over 630,000 customers, which amounts to approximately 70 percent of Alberta's electricity consumption.
- Scope & Content
- Records from TransAlta Utilities (formerly Calgary Power), 1939 - 1992, ca. 13 cm.: 1 binder: Summary - Environmental Assessment for the Renewal of Final Water Power Licence for the Cascade Power Facility and Operation, August 1992 ; 3 cm. of text - TransAlta. Energy Resources Conservation Board - 1987 Small Power Inquiry ; 1992 - Cascade licence renewal - includes 1992, .5 cm. - includes newsclippings, handwritten notes - draft renewal license ; Cascade project license renewal; 1) scrapbook - photos with captions, 20 photos, 1992; 2) miscellaneous tour photographs, 1991-1992, 29 photos, includes Waterton Dam, Belly River, Oldman Dam; 3) 4 maps/blueprints - Banff/Lake Louise route plan, 1961; Transmission Line, 1992; Lake Minnewanka - Bow River, 1992; blueprint map of Banff National Park area ; History of Cascade - reports: 1944 audit of construction of Minnewanka storage & power development; history - letters from Canadian government, 1939-1949.
- Subject Access
- Calgary Power Ltd.
- TransAlta Utilites
- Geographic Access
- Alberta
- Banff
- Calgary
- Category
- Commerce and industry
- Environment
- Biographical Source Notes
- https://www.referenceforbusiness.com/history2/74/TRANSALTA-UTILITIES-CORPORATION.html
- Processing Status
- Processed
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Abbot Pass Hut Registers
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- Part Of
- Alpine Club of Canada fonds
- Scope & Content
- Sub-series of hut registers from Abbot Hut produced by the Alpine Club of Canada between 1954 and 2017. Registers include entries from visitors to the huts which pertain to individuals' hiking and climbing trips; details of specific events which occurred while staying at the hut, wildlife sightings…
- Date Range
- 1954 - 1970
- 1972 - 1983
- 1987 - 2009
- 2011 - 2018
- Reference Code
- M200 / IV / A
- Description Level
- 4 / Sub-series
- GMD
- Organization record
- Textual record
1 image
1 Electronic Resource
- Part Of
- Alpine Club of Canada fonds
- Description Level
- 4 / Sub-series
- Fonds Number
- M200
- V14
- S6
- Series
- M200 / IV: Hut Registers
- Sous-Fonds
- M200
- Sub-Series
- M200 / IV / A: Abbot Pass Hut Registers
- Accession Number
- accn. 2023.19
- accn. 8002
- accn. 2023.20
- accn. 2023.32
- accn. 1299
- accn. 1040
- accn. 2141
- accn. 3298
- accn. 3757
- accn. 6376
- accn. 6465
- accn. 6623
- accn. 7779
- accn. 2023.10
- accn. 2024.20
- Reference Code
- M200 / IV / A
- Responsibility
- Registers produced by Alpine Club of Canada
- Date Range
- 1954 - 1970
- 1972 - 1983
- 1987 - 2009
- 2011 - 2018
- Physical Description
- 53 cm of textual records (26 volumes)
- History / Biographical
- Abbot Pass Hut was built in 1922 and sits at an elevation of 2,926 meters. It is one of the highest structures in Canada. The hut was named after Philip Stanley Abbot who had died from a fall during the first known attempt to reach the summit of Mount Lefroy. The hut was a national historic site, but the hut was closed to visitors in 2018 due to the erosion of the slope beneath the hut. On June 30, 2022 Parks Canada officially removed Abbot Pass Hut, due to those environmental factors.
- Scope & Content
- Sub-series of hut registers from Abbot Hut produced by the Alpine Club of Canada between 1954 and 2017. Registers include entries from visitors to the huts which pertain to individuals' hiking and climbing trips; details of specific events which occurred while staying at the hut, wildlife sightings, custodial issues and updates, and related topics. The sub-series is separated into individual hut registers, arranged by date:
- M200 / IV / A / 1: Abbot Pass Hut register [1954 - 1960]
- M200 / IV / A / 2: [Abbot Pass Hut Register 1954 - 1970]
- M200 / IV / A / 3: [Abbot Pass Hut? loose register 1972 - 1974]
- M200 / IV / A / 4: [Abbot] Pass Hut [register 1974 - 1978]
- M200 / IV / A / 5: Abbot Hut [register 1979 - 1980]
- M200 / IV / A / 6: [Abbot]'s Hut Registry [1980 - 1982]
- M200 / IV / A / 7: [Abbot Pass Hut Register 1982 - 1983]
- M200 / IV / A / 8: [Abbot Pass register 1983]
- M200 / IV / A / 9: [Abbot Hut Register 1987]
- M200 / IV / A / 10: Abbot's Hut Bible [register, 1988 - 1992]
- M200 / IV / A / 11: Abbot Pass Hut 1992 - 93
- M200 / IV / A / 12: "Abbot Pass Hut Log Book" Aug. 24, 1993 - July 20, 1995
- M200 / IV / A / 13: Abbot Pass hut register Aug. 11, 1995 - July 30, 1996.
- M200 / IV / A / 14: [Abbot Pass] hut register July 30, 1996 - May 4, 1997
- M200 / IV / A / 15: "Abbot Pass Hut Register" June 26, 1997 - September 3, 1998
- M200 / IV / A / 16: Abbot Pass Hut [1998- 2000]
- M200 / IV / A / 17: Abbot Pass Sep 6, 2000 - July 26, 2002
- M200 / IV / A / 18: Abbot Hut Register 2002 - 2003
- M200 / IV / A / 19: Abbot Pass Aug 31, 2003 - Aug 20, 2005
- M200 / IV / A / 20: Abbot Pass Register 2004 - 2007
- M200 / IV / A / 21: Abbot Hut Register 2007 - 2009
- M200 / IV / A / 22: [2011 Abbot Hut Register]
- M200 / IV / A / 23: Abbot Hut Register [2012 - 2014]
- M200 / IV / A / 24: Abbot Pass Hut Register [2014 - 2016]
- M200 / IV / A / 25: Abbot Pass Hut Register, 2016 - 2017
- M200 / IV / A / 26: [Abbot Pass Hut Register: 2017-2018]
- Name Access
- Alpine Club of Canada
- Subject Access
- Abbot Pass Hut
- Cabins
- Cabins and shelters
- Climbing
- Environment
- Exploration
- Huts
- Mountains
- Geographic Access
- Canada
- Alberta
- British Columbia
- Canadian Rocky Mountains
- Access Restrictions
- Restrictions may apply
- Reproduction Restrictions
- Contains personal information
- Language
- English
- French
- Spanish
- Japanese
- German
- Conservation
- Some registers have been placed in mylar
- Biographical Source Notes
- The Alpine Club of Canada website: https://www.alpineclubofcanada.ca/abbot-pass-hut/ The Government of Canada website: https://parks.canada.ca/pn-np/bc/yoho/culture/abbot
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of sub-series
- Processing Status
- Processed
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Action on Skis
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- Part Of
- Bruno Engler fonds
- Scope & Content
- File pertains to 38 b&w prints of people skiing. Includes action shots of people skiing at Norquay, Lake Louise, and Sunshine, the Norquay parking lot, ski jumping, ski racing, and an unidentified person paragliding on skis at Norquay.
- Date Range
- [ca. 1948-1980]
- Reference Code
- V190 / VI / A / ii / PA - 01 to PA - 38
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Photograph print
12 images
- Part Of
- Bruno Engler fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Fonds Number
- M323 / S40 / V190
- Series
- VI : Retained file, A : Alphabetical order
- Sous-Fonds
- V190
- Sub-Series
- ii : Action on Skis
- Accession Number
- 7436
- Reference Code
- V190 / VI / A / ii / PA - 01 to PA - 38
- Date Range
- [ca. 1948-1980]
- Physical Description
- 38 photographs : b&w ; 25.5 x 20.5 cm or smaller
- History / Biographical
- See fonds level description
- Scope & Content
- File pertains to 38 b&w prints of people skiing. Includes action shots of people skiing at Norquay, Lake Louise, and Sunshine, the Norquay parking lot, ski jumping, ski racing, and an unidentified person paragliding on skis at Norquay.
- Name Access
- Engler, Bruno
- Subject Access
- Activities
- Lake Louise Ski Area
- Mountains
- Norquay Ski Hill
- Ski areas
- Ski jumping
- Ski racing
- Skiing
- Sports and leisure
- Sunshine Ski Resort
- Winter
- Winter sports
- Geographic Access
- Banff
- Lake Louise
- Banff National Park
- Alberta
- Language
- English
- Creator
- Engler, Bruno
- Title Source
- Original title kept
- Processing Status
- Processed
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Animals and People
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- Part Of
- Bruno Engler fonds
- Scope & Content
- File pertains to 11 b&w prints of people interacting with wild animals around Banff National Park, predominantly mule deer and elk.
- Date Range
- [ca. 1960]
- Reference Code
- V190 / VI / A / iii / PA - 01 to PA - 11
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Photograph print
12 images
- Part Of
- Bruno Engler fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Fonds Number
- M323 / S40 / V190
- Series
- VI : Retained file, A : Alphabetical order
- Sous-Fonds
- V190
- Sub-Series
- iii : Animals and People
- Accession Number
- 7436
- Reference Code
- V190 / VI / A / iii / PA - 01 to PA - 11
- Date Range
- [ca. 1960]
- Physical Description
- 11 photographs : b&w ; 25.5 x 20.5 cm or smaller
- History / Biographical
- See fonds level description
- Scope & Content
- File pertains to 11 b&w prints of people interacting with wild animals around Banff National Park, predominantly mule deer and elk.
- Notes
- Please note: approaching and/or feeding wildlife is illegal, do not attempt.
- Name Access
- Engler, Bruno
- Geographic Access
- Banff
- Banff National Park
- Alberta
- Language
- English
- Creator
- Engler, Bruno
- Title Source
- Original title kept
- Processing Status
- Processed
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- Part Of
- Bruno Engler fonds
- Scope & Content
- File pertains to 46 colour and b&w prints of Mount Assiniboine and its surrounding area. Includes views of the mountain and Lake Magog, the lodge and huts, people skiing, helicopters at the lodge, an unidentified group of people posed in front of a cabin, and other scenic views in winter and summer.
- Date Range
- 1940-1989
- Reference Code
- V190 / VI / A / iv / PA - 01 to PA - 46
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Photograph print
11 images
- Part Of
- Bruno Engler fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Fonds Number
- M323 / S40 / V190
- Series
- VI : Retained file, A : Alphabetical order
- Sous-Fonds
- V190
- Sub-Series
- iv : Assiniboine
- Accession Number
- 7436
- Reference Code
- V190 / VI / A / iv / PA - 01 to PA - 46
- Date Range
- 1940-1989
- Physical Description
- 46 photographs : col. & b&w ; 25.5 x 20.5 cm or smaller
- History / Biographical
- See fonds level description
- Scope & Content
- File pertains to 46 colour and b&w prints of Mount Assiniboine and its surrounding area. Includes views of the mountain and Lake Magog, the lodge and huts, people skiing, helicopters at the lodge, an unidentified group of people posed in front of a cabin, and other scenic views in winter and summer.
- Name Access
- Engler, Bruno
- Subject Access
- Backcountry skiing
- Cabins and shelters
- Children
- Family and personal life
- Helicopters
- Hiking
- Mount Assiniboine
- Mountains
- Skiing
- Sports and leisure
- Winter
- Geographic Access
- Assiniboine
- Assiniboine Provincial Park
- British Columbia
- Language
- English
- Related Material
- V190 / VI / A / iv / NA - 01 to NA - 06 V190 / VI / A / iv / NS - 01 to NS - 06
- Creator
- Engler, Bruno
- Title Source
- Original title kept
- Processing Status
- Processed
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Avalanche Control [1/2]
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- Part Of
- Bruno Engler fonds
- Scope & Content
- File pertains to 62 b&w prints of various avalanche control operations around Banff National Park, usually along highways and around ski hills. Also includes photographs from a rescue operation and accompanying news clippings pertaining to that rescue.
- Date Range
- 1956-1979
- Reference Code
- V190 / VI / A / vi / c / PA - 01 to PA - 62
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Photograph
17 images
- Part Of
- Bruno Engler fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Fonds Number
- M323 / S40 / V190
- Series
- VI : Retained file, A : Alphabetical order
- Sous-Fonds
- V190
- Sub-Series
- vi : Avalanches, c : Control
- Accession Number
- 7436
- Reference Code
- V190 / VI / A / vi / c / PA - 01 to PA - 62
- GMD
- Photograph
- Date Range
- 1956-1979
- Physical Description
- 62 photographs : b&w ; 20.3 x 25.4 cm or smaller
- History / Biographical
- See fonds level description
- Scope & Content
- File pertains to 62 b&w prints of various avalanche control operations around Banff National Park, usually along highways and around ski hills. Also includes photographs from a rescue operation and accompanying news clippings pertaining to that rescue.
- Notes
- Photographs included in this entry were originally housed in a photo paper box identified by Bruno Engler prior to accessioning.
- Subject Access
- Aerial photography
- Avalanches
- Banff-Jasper Highway
- Lake Louise Ski Area
- Mountains
- Rescue
- Rogers Pass
- Ski areas
- Sunshine Ski Resort
- Winter
- Geographic Access
- Banff National Park
- Jasper National Park
- Alberta
- Language
- English
- Conservation
- PA - 25 has two overlapping pieces of masking tape on the back, holding the two torn pieces of the print together
- Creator
- Engler, Bruno
- Title Source
- Original title kept
- Processing Status
- Processed
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Avalanche Control [2/2]
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- Part Of
- Bruno Engler fonds
- Scope & Content
- File pertains to 6 boards with b&w negative contact sheets adhered to them depicting various areas prone to avalanches taken from a plane or helicopter. Includes views of ski areas and roads.
- Date Range
- 1956-1979
- Reference Code
- V190 / VI / A / vi / c / PA - 63 to PA - 68
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Photograph
- Part Of
- Bruno Engler fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Fonds Number
- M323 / S40 / V190
- Series
- VI : Retained file, A : Alphabetical order
- Sous-Fonds
- V190
- Sub-Series
- vi : Avalanches, c : Control
- Accession Number
- 7436
- Reference Code
- V190 / VI / A / vi / c / PA - 63 to PA - 68
- GMD
- Photograph
- Date Range
- 1956-1979
- Physical Description
- 6 photographs : b&w ; 23.4 x 34.2 cm or smaller
- History / Biographical
- See fonds level description
- Scope & Content
- File pertains to 6 boards with b&w negative contact sheets adhered to them depicting various areas prone to avalanches taken from a plane or helicopter. Includes views of ski areas and roads.
- Notes
- File came from box XVI, separate from alphabetised boxes
- Subject Access
- Aerial photography
- Avalanches
- Banff-Jasper Highway
- Lake Louise Ski Area
- Mountains
- Rescue
- Rogers Pass
- Ski areas
- Sunshine Ski Resort
- Winter
- Geographic Access
- Banff National Park
- Jasper National Park
- Alberta
- Language
- English
- Creator
- Engler, Bruno
- Title Source
- Original title kept
- Processing Status
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- Bruno Engler fonds
- Scope & Content
- File pertains to 43 b&w prints of avalanches and avalanche control operations around Banff National Park, usually at various ski hills.
- Date Range
- [ca. 1960-1976]
- Reference Code
- V190 / VI / A / vi / a / PA - 01 to PA - 43
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Photograph
10 images
- Part Of
- Bruno Engler fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Fonds Number
- M323 / S40 / V190
- Series
- VI : Retained file, A : Alphabetical order
- Sous-Fonds
- V190
- Sub-Series
- vi : Avalanches
- Accession Number
- 7436
- Reference Code
- V190 / VI / A / vi / a / PA - 01 to PA - 43
- GMD
- Photograph
- Date Range
- [ca. 1960-1976]
- Physical Description
- 43 photographs : b&w ; 25.4 x 20.3 cm
- History / Biographical
- See fonds level description
- Scope & Content
- File pertains to 43 b&w prints of avalanches and avalanche control operations around Banff National Park, usually at various ski hills.
- Name Access
- Auger, Tim
- Subject Access
- Avalanches
- Lake Louise Ski Area
- Mountains
- Ski areas
- Sunshine Ski Resort
- Winter
- Geographic Access
- Banff
- Banff National Park
- Alberta
- Language
- English
- Creator
- Engler, Bruno
- Title Source
- Original title kept
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Balfour Hut Registers
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- Part Of
- Alpine Club of Canada fonds
- Scope & Content
- Sub-series of hut registers from the Balfour (Rob Ritchie) Hut produced by the Alpine Club of Canada between 1966 and 2019. Registers include entries from visitors to the huts which pertain to individuals' hiking and climbing trips; details of specific events which occurred while staying at the hut…
- Date Range
- 1966-2001
- 2007-2019
- Reference Code
- M200 / IV / I
- Description Level
- 4 / Sub-series
- GMD
- Textual record
- Organization record
- Part Of
- Alpine Club of Canada fonds
- Description Level
- 4 / Sub-series
- Fonds Number
- M200
- V14
- S6
- Series
- M200 / IV: Hut Registers
- Sous-Fonds
- M200
- Sub-Series
- M200 / IV / I: Balfour Hut Registers
- Accession Number
- accn. 2376
- accn. 3298
- accn. 3560
- accn. 7779
- accn. 2023.10
- accn. 2023.31
- accn. 2023.15
- Reference Code
- M200 / IV / I
- Responsibility
- Registers produced by Alpine Club of Canada
- Date Range
- 1966-2001
- 2007-2019
- Physical Description
- 20 cm of textual records 9 volumes
- History / Biographical
- According to the Alpine Club of Canada's website: "The Rob Ritchie Hut, also known as the Balfour Hut, is found on low, rocky hills at the toe of the Vulture Glacier, approximately 28 km northwest of the town of Lake Louise, AB. It is east of Balfour Pass and the Continental divide, just inside the Banff National Park boundary.[...] The Rob Ritchie Hut, also known as the Balfour Hut, is found on low, rocky hills at the toe of the Vulture Glacier, approximately 28 km northwest of the town of Lake Louise, AB. It is east of Balfour Pass and the Continental divide, just inside the Banff National Park boundary. This is the half-way mark for the Wapta Traverse and is usually used in conjunction with the other huts in this chain while attempting this classic cross-glacier ski trip. Usual approach is from Bow Hut through the Olive/St. Nicholas Col then down the gentle and pleasant Vulture Glacier to Balfour Pass, where the hut sits on a section of moraine beneath the impressive bulk of Mt. Balfour. Though most people will spend one night at the R.J. Ritchie (Balfour) Hut before continuing on to Scott Duncan, there is potential for good skiing here, especially on the Diableret Glacier which sits northwest of Mt. Balfour and makes for a fantastic run on a clear day! There is also an optional route to the summit of Mt. Gordon from this hut, which would be an excellent loop trip if combined with the normal route back towards Bow Hut. Use your imagination and some neat trip ideas will present themselves!"
- Scope & Content
- Sub-series of hut registers from the Balfour (Rob Ritchie) Hut produced by the Alpine Club of Canada between 1966 and 2019. Registers include entries from visitors to the huts which pertain to individuals' hiking and climbing trips; details of specific events which occurred while staying at the hut, wildlife sightings, custodial issues and updates, and related topics. The sub-series is separated into individual hut registers, arranged by date:
- M200 / IV / I / 1: Balfour Hut [Register] [1966-1971]
- M200 / IV / I / 2: Balfour Pass Hut [1971-1972]
- M200 / IV / I / 3: Balfour Pass Hut Register [1973-1974]
- M200 / IV / I / 4: Balfour Pass Hut [register 1974-1982]
- M200 / IV / I / 5: "Balfour Hut" [register] Sept. 2, 1982 - Nov. 17, 1989
- M200 / IV / I / 6: Balfour Hut Journal Nov. 22, 1989 - Apr. 25, 1997
- M200 / IV / I / 7: Balfour Hut Register [1997 -2001]
- M200 / IV / I / 8: Balfour Hut Register 2007 - 2015
- M200 / IV / I / 9: Balfour Hut register 2011 - 2019
- Name Access
- Alpine Club of Canada
- Subject Access
- Huts
- Cabins
- Cabins and shelters
- Backcountry skiing
- Banff National Park
- Buildings and facilities
- Climbing
- Environment and Nature
- Lake Louise
- Mountaineering
- Mountains
- Ski mountaineering
- Sports and leisure
- Sports and recreation
- Winter sports
- Wapta Traverse
- Geographic Access
- Canada
- Alberta
- Banff National Park
- Lake Louise, AB
- Access Restrictions
- Restrictions may apply
- Language
- English
- French
- German
- Japanese
- Spanish
- Biographical Source Notes
- Alpine Club of Canada website: https://www.alpineclubofcanada.ca/rob-ritchie-balfour-hut/"
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of sub-series
- Processing Status
- Processed
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- Part Of
- William Royle fonds
- Scope & Content
- File pertains to black and white and colour photographs of the Banff area, as well as group portraits of the Banff High School Ski Team, High School Curling Team, and the Association of Mountain Guides. Also includes scenic views around the Banff townsite as well as Banff National Park, bears, the …
- Date Range
- [ca. 1920-1970]
- Reference Code
- V808 / I / E / PA - 01 to PA - 51
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Photograph
- Part Of
- William Royle fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Fonds Number
- M587 / V808
- Series
- I.E. Prints - Misc.
- Sous-Fonds
- V808
- Accession Number
- 2021.29
- Reference Code
- V808 / I / E / PA - 01 to PA - 51
- GMD
- Photograph
- Date Range
- [ca. 1920-1970]
- Physical Description
- 53 photographs : b&w and col. ; 20.2 x 12.7 cm or smaller
- History / Biographical
- See fonds level description
- Scope & Content
- File pertains to black and white and colour photographs of the Banff area, as well as group portraits of the Banff High School Ski Team, High School Curling Team, and the Association of Mountain Guides. Also includes scenic views around the Banff townsite as well as Banff National Park, bears, the Cave & Basin swimming pool, the Banff Winter Carnival, and unidentified First Nations people dressed in regalia as part of the Banff Indian Days parade. Group photographs have names written on the backs.
- Name Access
- Vockeroth, Don
- Gow, John
- Grillmair, Leo
- Gallagher, Lloyd (Kiwi)
- Gmoser, Hans
- Settzer, Ottomar
- Geiber, Bob
- Locke, Charlie
- Royle, Bernard
- Fuhrman, Peter
- Schwarz, Hans
- Subject Access
- Banff townsite
- Banff Indian Days
- Banff Winter Carnival
- Bears
- Black Bears
- Buildings
- Cave and Basin
- Club
- Community events
- First Nations
- Indigenous Peoples
- Family and personal life
- Mountains
- Parade
- Winter
- Geographic Access
- Banff
- Banff National Park
- Alberta
- Language
- English
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
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Banff and area photographs
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- Part Of
- Luxton family fonds
- Scope & Content
- File consists of b&w photograph negatives of unidentified people interacting with black bears in Banff, exteriors of the Indian Trading Post, view from Mount Norquay Lookout, a canyon, and winter scenes.
- Date Range
- [1940-1962]
- Reference Code
- LUX / I / D6c / NA - 18 to NA - 31
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Photograph
- Negative
14 images
- Part Of
- Luxton family fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Fonds Number
- LUX
- Series
- LUX / I / D : Personal and professional
- Sous-Fonds
- LUX / I : Norman Luxton sous-fonds
- Sub-Series
- LUX / I / D / 6 : Other activities and interests
- Reference Code
- LUX / I / D6c / NA - 18 to NA - 31
- GMD
- Photograph
- Negative
- Date Range
- [1940-1962]
- Physical Description
- 14 photographs: b&w negatives; 9.5 x 6 cm or smaller
- Scope & Content
- File consists of b&w photograph negatives of unidentified people interacting with black bears in Banff, exteriors of the Indian Trading Post, view from Mount Norquay Lookout, a canyon, and winter scenes.
- Name Access
- Luxton, Norman
- Subject Access
- Bears
- Bear
- Black Bears
- Winter
- Dogs
- Geographic Access
- Alberta
- Banff
- Banff National Park
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
- Processed
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- Bruno Engler fonds
- Scope & Content
- File pertains to 136 b&w & colour prints of various Banff community events, including Back to Banff 1985, unseasonable snowfall, mild flooding of area around the recreation grounds and Buffalo Nation Museum, summer traffic jams, an unidentified parade, the designation of Mt. Jimmy Simpson, Banff Wi…
- Date Range
- [ca. 1965-1985]
- Reference Code
- V190 / VI / B / ii / PA - 01 to PA - 136
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Photograph
20 images
- Part Of
- Bruno Engler fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Fonds Number
- M323 / S40 / V190
- Series
- VI : Retained file, B : Alphabetical order
- Sous-Fonds
- V190
- Sub-Series
- ii : Banff Events
- Accession Number
- 7436
- Reference Code
- V190 / VI / B / ii / PA - 01 to PA - 136
- GMD
- Photograph
- Date Range
- [ca. 1965-1985]
- Physical Description
- 136 photographs : b&w & col. ; 25.2 x 20.2 cm or smaller
- History / Biographical
- See fonds level description
- Scope & Content
- File pertains to 136 b&w & colour prints of various Banff community events, including Back to Banff 1985, unseasonable snowfall, mild flooding of area around the recreation grounds and Buffalo Nation Museum, summer traffic jams, an unidentified parade, the designation of Mt. Jimmy Simpson, Banff Winter Carnival, RCMP Musical Ride, Banff Triathlon, and filming at Norquay Ski Hill.
- Name Access
- Beil, Charlie
- Boyd, Larry
- Carleton, Dorothy
- Carleton, Ed
- de Grandmaison, Sonia
- Hart, E. J. (Ted)
- Harvey, Ralph
- Madsen, Ken
- Rummel, Lizzie
- Simpson, Jimmy, Jr.
- Simpson, Mary (Hallock)
- Stewart, Maryalice Harvey
- Whyte, Catharine
- Wright, Scotty
- Subject Access
- Automobiles
- Back to Banff Day
- Banff Winter Carnival
- Buildings
- Businesses
- Banff townsite
- Community events
- Films and film making
- Norquay Ski Hill
- Parade
- Portrait
- Royal Canadian Mounted Police
- Ski areas
- Skiing
- Winter
- Winter sports
- Geographic Access
- Banff
- Banff National Park
- Alberta
- Language
- English
- Related Material
- V190 / VI / B / ii / NA - 01 to NA - 06
- Creator
- Engler, Bruno
- Title Source
- Original title kept
- Processing Status
- Processed
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Banff Townsite
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- Part Of
- Bruno Engler fonds
- Scope & Content
- File pertains to 30 b&w & colour prints of the Banff townsite from various angles, usually from Mount Norquay and Tunnel Mountain. Also includes shots of people at the opening of the Banff Upper Hot Springs, fishing in the river, and painting at Vermillion Lakes.
- Date Range
- 1959-1983
- Reference Code
- V190 / VI / B / ix / PA - 01 to PA - 30
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Photograph
11 images
- Part Of
- Bruno Engler fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Fonds Number
- M323 / S40 / V190
- Series
- VI : Retained file, B : Alphabetical order
- Sous-Fonds
- V190
- Sub-Series
- ix : Banff Townsite
- Accession Number
- 7436
- Reference Code
- V190 / VI / B / ix / PA - 01 to PA - 30
- GMD
- Photograph
- Date Range
- 1959-1983
- Physical Description
- 30 photographs : b&w & col. ; 25.2 x 20.2 cm or smaller
- History / Biographical
- See fonds level description
- Scope & Content
- File pertains to 30 b&w & colour prints of the Banff townsite from various angles, usually from Mount Norquay and Tunnel Mountain. Also includes shots of people at the opening of the Banff Upper Hot Springs, fishing in the river, and painting at Vermillion Lakes.
- Subject Access
- Activities
- Animals
- Aerial photography
- Artist
- Banff townsite
- Banff Upper Hot Springs
- Big Horn Sheep
- Bow River
- Bow River Boat House
- Buildings
- Fishing
- Mountains
- scenic
- Winter
- Geographic Access
- Banff
- Banff National Park
- Alberta
- Language
- English
- Creator
- Engler, Bruno
- Title Source
- Original title kept
- Processing Status
- Processed
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- Bruno Engler fonds
- Scope & Content
- Item consists of one 16 mm motion picture pertaining to winter activities in and around the town of Banff, including the Banff Upper Hot Springs, skiing at Mt. Norquay, the exterior of the Banff Recreation Centre, and shots of the townsite from Mt. Norquay. The original label on the case reads "Ban…
- Date Range
- 1960
- Reference Code
- V190 / VI / NF - 13
- Description Level
- 6 / Item
- GMD
- Film
- Motion picture
1 image
- Part Of
- Bruno Engler fonds
- Description Level
- 6 / Item
- Fonds Number
- M323 / S40 / V190
- Series
- VI : Retained file
- Sous-Fonds
- V190
- Accession Number
- 7436
- Reference Code
- V190 / VI / NF - 13
- GMD
- Film
- Motion picture
- Date Range
- 1960
- Physical Description
- 1 motion picture (1 film reel: 300'): 16 mm, original, b&w, silent
- History / Biographical
- See fonds level description
- Scope & Content
- Item consists of one 16 mm motion picture pertaining to winter activities in and around the town of Banff, including the Banff Upper Hot Springs, skiing at Mt. Norquay, the exterior of the Banff Recreation Centre, and shots of the townsite from Mt. Norquay. The original label on the case reads "Banff Winter, Date - 1960, Fottage - 300 feet, B7W film."
- Subject Access
- Activities
- Animals
- Banff townsite
- Banff Upper Hot Springs
- Big Horn Sheep
- Bighorn Sheep
- Buildings
- Lake Louise Ski Area
- Mount Temple Chalet
- Norquay Ski Hill
- Rimrock Inn
- Rundle Mountain
- Ski areas
- Skiers
- Skiing
- Swimming
- Winter
- Geographic Access
- Banff
- Lake Louise
- Banff National Park
- Alberta
- Language
- English
- Creator
- Engler, Bruno
- Title Source
- Original title kept
- Processing Status
- Processed
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Banff Winter Carnival
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- Part Of
- William Royle fonds
- Scope & Content
- File pertains to 74 colour 35mm slides of Banff Winter Carnival events, possibly from multiple years. Includes parade floats, ice sculptures, Ice Pinnacles on the Bow River, and scenes of a large crowd - possibly part of opening or closing ceremonies.
- Date Range
- [ca. 1960-1970]
- Reference Code
- V808 / III / NS - 69 to NS - 142
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Photograph
- Transparency
- Part Of
- William Royle fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Fonds Number
- M587 / V808
- Series
- II. Transparencies
- Sous-Fonds
- V808
- Accession Number
- 2021.29
- Reference Code
- V808 / III / NS - 69 to NS - 142
- Date Range
- [ca. 1960-1970]
- Physical Description
- 74 photographs : col. slides ; 35 mm
- History / Biographical
- See fonds level description
- Scope & Content
- File pertains to 74 colour 35mm slides of Banff Winter Carnival events, possibly from multiple years. Includes parade floats, ice sculptures, Ice Pinnacles on the Bow River, and scenes of a large crowd - possibly part of opening or closing ceremonies.
- Notes
- Slides are sectioned into series, noted by stamped numbers in one corner of the cardboard mounts - some appear to be curated by Royle and are denoted with ink dots.
- Subject Access
- Automobiles
- Banff Winter Carnival
- Banff townsite
- Bow River
- Buildings
- Businesses
- Community events
- Events
- Ice sculpture
- Mountains
- Parade
- Winter
- Winter Carnival
- Geographic Access
- Banff
- Banff National Park
- Alberta
- Language
- English
- Conservation
- Rehoused from original cardboard and plastic boxes
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
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Bon Echo Hut Registers
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- Part Of
- Alpine Club of Canada fonds
- Scope & Content
- Sub-series of hut registers from the Bon Echo Hut produced by the Alpine Club of Canada between 1964 and 2006. Registers include entries from visitors to the huts which pertain to individuals' hiking and climbing trips; details of specific events which occurred while staying at the hut, wildlife si…
- Date Range
- 1964-2006
- Reference Code
- M200 / IV / L
- Description Level
- 4 / Sub-series
- GMD
- Textual record
- Organization record
- Part Of
- Alpine Club of Canada fonds
- Description Level
- 4 / Sub-series
- Fonds Number
- M200
- V14
- S6
- Series
- M200 / IV: Hut Registers
- Sous-Fonds
- M200
- Sub-Series
- M200 / IV / L: Bon Echo Hut Registers
- Accession Number
- accn. 7779
- accn. 2014.8278
- Reference Code
- M200 / IV / L
- Responsibility
- Registers produced by Alpine Club of Canada
- Date Range
- 1964-2006
- Physical Description
- 25 cm of textual records 8 volumes
- History / Biographical
- According to the Alpine Club of Canada website: "The rock climbing at Mazinaw Lake is some of the finest in Ontario. The area boasts quartzite cliffs up to 100m high that rise vertically out of the lake. The routes are all traditional and range in grades from 5.0 to 5.11, with the most popular routes in the 5.4 to 5.9 range. The exposure and length of the routes make for an adventure unlike any other in the province. The Bon Echo Hut on the lake is operated by the Toronto Section which also operates a boat to ferry climbers to and from the climbs. The hut is comfortable and an excellent place to meet other climbers and get information on the climbs. The area also offers excellent swimming and hiking. The hut is a single-room wooden structure with a fireplace and kitchen equipped with propane stoves and a large dining table. There is a sauna located near the lake. The hut is not used for sleeping, but is a day hut and cook shelter for those staying at the campsites immediately adjacent to the hut. Bon Echo is located approximately 300 km north east of Toronto on the east side of Mazinaw Lake, a mile north of the Mazinaw Rock and Bon Echo Provincial Park. The drive to the public dock takes three to four hours from Toronto or one and a half hours from Ottawa. The hut can be reached by hiking overland, but this would take an entire day. Boating to the hut is much more convenient."
- Scope & Content
- Sub-series of hut registers from the Bon Echo Hut produced by the Alpine Club of Canada between 1964 and 2006. Registers include entries from visitors to the huts which pertain to individuals' hiking and climbing trips; details of specific events which occurred while staying at the hut, wildlife sightings, custodial issues and updates, and related topics. The sub-series is separated into individual hut registers, arranged by date:
- M200 / IV / L / 1: [Bon Echo - register Jan 28, 1964 - Nov. 25, 1967]
- M200 / IV / L / 2: [Bon Echo hut register Feb. 24, 1968 - Aug. 27, 1972]
- M200 / IV / L / 3: Bon Echo hut book #3 Sept 23, 1972 - Aug. 27, 1978
- M200 / IV / L / 4: Bon Echo Hut book #4 Sept. 2, 1978 - July 13, 1984.
- M200 / IV / L / 5: [Bon Echo Hut Register] July 14, 1984 - Apr 20, 1987
- M200 / IV / L / 6: ACC Bon Echo Log Hut book #6 May 9, 1987 - July 4, 1993
- M200 / IV / L / 7: [Bon Echo Hut Register] vol. 7 July 9, 1993 - Aug. 24, 1997
- M200 / IV / L / 8: Bon Echo Hut Register 1998-2006
- Notes
- M200 / IV / L / 3: Bon Echo hut book #3 Sept 23, 1972 - Aug. 27, 1978 included a colour photographic print that has been separated into V14 / III / C / PA under the same title: Bon Echo hut book #3 Sept 23, 1972 - Aug. 27, 1978. The print was found loose inside the hut register. M200 / IV / L / 6: ACC Bon Echo Log Hut book #6 May 9, 1987 - July 4, 1993 included a photographic print that has been separated into V14 / III / C / PA under the same title: ACC Bon Echo Log Hut book #6 May 9, 1987 - July 4, 1993. The print was found loose inside the hut register. M200 / IV / L / 8: Bon Echo Hut Register 1998-2006 contained loose bird feathers that have been removed from page 173.
- Name Access
- Alpine Club of Canada
- Subject Access
- Huts
- Cabins and shelters
- Alpine Club of Canada
- Birds
- Boats
- Buildings and facilities
- Climbing
- Environment
- Environment and Nature
- Hiking
- Mountaineering
- Property
- Sports and leisure
- Sports and recreation
- Swimming
- Geographic Access
- Canada
- Ontario
- Toronto
- Mazinaw Lake
- Bon Echo Provincial Park
- Access Restrictions
- Restrictions may apply
- Language
- English
- French
- Spanish
- German
- Conservation
- Some hut registers contain loose pages. Some book/register bindings are broken.
- Biographical Source Notes
- The Alpine Club of Canada website: https://www.alpineclubofcanada.ca/bon-echo-hut-toronto-section/
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of sub-series
- Processing Status
- Processed
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Bow Hut Registers
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- Part Of
- Alpine Club of Canada fonds
- Scope & Content
- Sub-series of hut registers from the Bow Hut produced by the Alpine Club of Canada between 1968 and 2019. Registers include entries from visitors to the huts which pertain to individuals' hiking and climbing trips; details of specific events which occurred while staying at the hut, wildlife sightin…
- Date Range
- 1968 - 1977
- 1983 - 2006
- 2010 - 2023
- Reference Code
- M200 / IV / F
- Description Level
- 4 / Sub-series
- GMD
- Textual record
- Organization record
- Part Of
- Alpine Club of Canada fonds
- Description Level
- 4 / Sub-series
- Fonds Number
- M200
- V14
- S6
- Series
- M200 / IV: Hut Registers
- Sous-Fonds
- M200
- Sub-Series
- M200 / IV / F: Bow Hut Registers
- Accession Number
- accn. 2023.32
- accn. 2023.15
- accn. 2023.20
- accn. 2014.8293
- accn. 2023.19
- accn. 8002
- accn. 7779
- accn. 2023.10
- accn. 6465
- accn. 6623
- accn. 6766
- accn. 2376
- accn. 3296
- accn. 3970
- accn. 5215
- accn. 2023.06
- accn. 2024.20
- Reference Code
- M200 / IV / F
- Responsibility
- Registers produced by the Alpine Club of Canada
- Date Range
- 1968 - 1977
- 1983 - 2006
- 2010 - 2023
- Physical Description
- 66 cm of textual records (34 volumes)
- History / Biographical
- According to the Alpine Club of Canada website and their Backcountry Huts: Bow Hut Info Sheet: "The original Bow Hut project was initiated by Peter Fuhrmann, funded by Peter and Catharine Whyte and was constructed in 1968 by members of various groups including the Calgary Ski Club and the ACC. The hut was built near Bow Glacier to facilitate ski tourers and mountaineers entering the Wapta via Bow Lake, the easiest and most natural route to the icefields. Fiberglass igloos had been established at both the Peyto Glacier and Balfour Pass in the years prior, and with the building of a deluxe 14-person facility at a location between the two, the vision of a system of huts on the Wapta/Waputik Icefields was taking shape. None of those responsible for the project, however, could have predicted the amount of use and the level of abuse that the original Bow Hut would endure. The hut was abused from the beginning, and saw very little regular maintenance or upkeep. By the 1980s the place was a total hole. The hut was used as a flop house, the snow within several hundred feet of the hut had been contaminated by the outhouses and by indiscriminate waste disposal, and some estimates put the number of users per year at 7,000 (19 people per night at a facility which was built to sleep 14!). The hut which was described upon its completion as the “the Ritz” had metamorphosed into the “Bow Ghetto”. By the mid-1980s it was evident that the facility required radical change. In 1989, under the direction of the ACC’s Huts Committee Chairman Mike Mortimer, that radical change took place. The original hut had been built on a site which was non-porous and therefore had no drainage – a problem that led to the contaminated water and snow. Plans were made for a new hut in a more environmentally sensitive location and fund-raising began. The new Bow Hut was constructed for $98,000, raised primarily through the Calgary and Edmonton sections of the Club. Design concerns in the new hut included proper waste disposal, spacious and bright common areas and sleeping rooms which were both increased in size from the original hut and separated from the common areas to facilitate use by may groups at one time. The palatial new Bow Hut was opened in the fall of 1989 to rave reviews and is presently operated by the ACC. The hut today is a far cry from the original Balfour and Peyto fiberglass igloos, which a Banff Warden predicted in the late ’60s “will only serve the few hardy ski mountaineers who can accept the hardships of carrying and skiing with heavy loads and are willing to put up with discomfort during the night in bad weather”. It’s an even further cry from the abused state of the original Bow Hut and now serves as a stopover for many summer and winter trips."
- Scope & Content
- Sub-series of hut registers from the Bow Hut produced by the Alpine Club of Canada between 1968 and 2019. Registers include entries from visitors to the huts which pertain to individuals' hiking and climbing trips; details of specific events which occurred while staying at the hut, wildlife sightings, custodial issues and updates, and related topics. The sub-series is separated into individual hut registers, arranged by date:
- M200 / IV / F / 1: Bow Glacier Hut [1968 - 1971 register]
- M200 / IV / F / 2: Bow Glacier Hut Register [1971 - 1973]
- M200 / IV / F / 3: Bow Glacier Hut Register [1973 -1975]
- M200 / IV / F / 4: Bow Hut register [1975 -1977]
- M200 / IV / F / 5: Bow Hut [register 1983 - 1984]
- M200 / IV / F / 6: Bow Hut Register [1984-1986]
- M200 / IV / F / 7: [Bow Hut Register Dec. 17, 1986 - June 19, 1989]
- M200 / IV / F / 8: Bow Hut [1989 - 1991]
- M200 / IV / F / 9: Bow Hut 1991 - 1993
- M200 / IV / F / 10: [Bow Hut Registers 1992 - 94]
- M200 / IV / F / 11: "Bow Hut Register" Sept. 30, 1994 - Aug. 28, 1995
- M200 / IV / F / 12: Bow Hut Register Sept. 16, 1995 - June 27, 1996
- M200 / IV / F / 13: [Bow Hut Dec. 1995 - March 2000 Register]
- M200 / IV / F / 14: Bow Hut Register June 29, 1996 - Mar 29, 1997
- M200 / IV / F / 15: Bow Hut register Mar 29, 1997 - Nov. 14, 1997
- M200 / IV / F / 16: "Bow Hut Register" November 24, 1997 - September 26, 1998
- M200 / IV / F / 17: Bow Hut Register [2000 - 2001]
- M200 / IV / F / 18: Bow Hut Register [2001 - 2002]
- M200 / IV / F / 19: Bow Hut Apr 18, 2002 - Feb 24, 2003
- M200 / IV / F / 20: Bow Hut Apr 8, 2003 - July 18, 2004
- M200 / IV / F / 21: Bow Hut July 18, 2004 - Aug 4, 2004
- M200 / IV / F / 22: Bow Hut Register 2004 - 2006
- M200 / IV / F / 23: Bow Hut Register 2006
- M200 / IV / F / 24: Bow Hut Register April 2009 - August 2010
- M200 / IV / F / 25: 2010 - 2012 Bow Hut Register
- M200 / IV / F / 26: Bow Hut 2012 - 2014
- M200 / IV / F / 27: Bow Hut Register [2014/15]
- M200 / IV / F / 28: Hut Register Bow Hut [2015-2016]
- M200 / IV / F / 29: Bow Hut Register, 2016 - 2018
- M200 / IV / F / 30: Bow Hut Register 2018-2019
- M200 / IV / F / 31: [100 YR SWISS CENTENNIAL CLIMB 1999: Faye Summit notes. Bow Hut OCT - DEC 1998]
- M200 / IV / F / 32: Bow Hut Register [2018-2020]
- M200 / IV / F / 33: Bow Hut Register [2021-2022]
- M200 / IV / F / 34: Bow Hut Register [2022-2023]
- Name Access
- Alpine Club of Canada
- Subject Access
- Huts
- Cabins
- Cabins and shelters
- Environment
- Environment and Nature
- Mountain
- Mountaineering
- Parks
- Parks Canada
- Sports and recreation
- Winter sports
- Geographic Access
- Canada
- Bow Glacier
- Banff National Park
- Lake Louise, AB
- Access Restrictions
- Restrictions may apply
- Reproduction Restrictions
- Contains personal information
- Language
- English
- French
- German
- Spanish
- Related Material
- M200 / V / A / 156
- Biographical Source Notes
- The Alpine Club of Canada website: https://www.alpineclubofcanada.ca/bow-hut/ The Alpine Club of Canada Backcountry Huts: Bow Hut Info Sheet pdf: https://www.alpineclubofcanada.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/BowHut-InfoSheet.pdf
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of sub-series
- Processing Status
- Processed
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