topic:"mountain" found 15 records - Research Collections - Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies

Edward Feuz interview

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Part Of: Whyte Museum Oral History Programme collection

Date Range: 1974

Reference Code: S1 / 115

Description Level: 6 / Item

Part Of: Whyte Museum Oral History Programme collection

Description Level: 6 / Item

Series: I. Interviews

Reference Code: S1 / 115

Responsibility: Interviewer: Maryalice Harvey Stewart

Date Range: 1974

Physical Description: 1 sound recording

Subject Access: Bergenham family; Canadian Pacific Railway - Mountain guides; Films and film making; Laggan; Low, Bert; Wheeler, Arthur Oliver

Finding Aid: Recording summary and reference cassette available

Title Source: Title based on contents of recording

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Elmer Jamieson interview

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Part Of: Whyte Museum Oral History Programme collection

Date Range: 1968

Reference Code: S1 / 22

Description Level: 6 / Item

Part Of: Whyte Museum Oral History Programme collection

Description Level: 6 / Item

Series: I. Interviews

Reference Code: S1 / 22

Responsibility: Interviewer: Sue (Corless) Davies

Date Range: 1968

Physical Description: 1 sound recording

Subject Access: Bears, Grizzly; Canadian Pacific Railway - Mountain guides; Hasler, Christian; Morant, Nick; Simpson, Jimmy; Wapta Lake area

Finding Aid: Recording summary and reference cassette available

Title Source: Title based on contents of recording

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Kay Powell fonds

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Part Of: Kay Powell fonds

Scope & Content: Fonds consists of two sous-fonds: M199 (textual) and V158 (photographs). M199 consists of two series, 1.1 cm, 1940-1942. Series I : Miscellaneous textual materials, 0.1 cm, 1940-1942 (includes envelope and letterhead from Sunshine Lodge, 1944 and an envelope and letterhead from Kananaskis Ranch, S…

Date Range: [1940-1944]

Reference Code: M199 / V158

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

GMD: Photograph; Album; Photograph print; Textual record; Private record; Published record

Part Of: Kay Powell fonds

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

Fonds Number: M199 / V158

Sous-Fonds: M199 / V158

Accession Number: 7940

Reference Code: M199 / V158

GMD: Photograph; Album; Photograph print; Textual record; Private record; Published record

Date Range: [1940-1944]

Physical Description: 1 album (43 photographs : b&w ; 31.5 x 23.5 cm or smaller) -- 4 photographs : b&w ; 11 x 19.5 cm or smaller; -- 01 cm of textual records (5 pages ; 42.5 x 28 cm or smaller) -- 01 cm of textual records (7 pages ; 21.5 x 27.5 cm or smaller) -- 1 cm of textual records (2 volumes ; 21.5 x 35.5 cm and 21.5 x 33.5 cm)

History / Biographical: Kay Powell (nee Kathleen Burt-Smith) attended the private Mountain School in Banff, Alberta which was founded by Margaret and Henry Greenham in 1920. She was sent to the nearest private boarding school as a result of a fear of bombing in her home town of Victoria, BC by the Japanese during World War II. Kay Powell started half-way through her grade 9 year in 1940 and stayed until 1944. She won a school prize in 1943 for "friendliness" and returned to Victoria, B.C. after the war where she married James Michael Powell and had two children and three grandchildren. She was an avid boater and passed away in 2017.

Scope & Content: Fonds consists of two sous-fonds: M199 (textual) and V158 (photographs). M199 consists of two series, 1.1 cm, 1940-1942. Series I : Miscellaneous textual materials, 0.1 cm, 1940-1942 (includes envelope and letterhead from Sunshine Lodge, 1944 and an envelope and letterhead from Kananaskis Ranch, Seebe, Alberta featuring sketches of C.A. Beil; 1 card with signatures; newspaper clipping pertaining to mountain school students skiing at Sunshine). Series II : Mountain Echoes, 1 cm, 1941-1943 (includes 2 school journals "Mountain Echoes," 1941-1942 and 1942-1943 pertaining to school events) V158 consists of two series, 2.9 cm, 1940-1942. Series I : Photograph albums, 2 cm, 1940-1942 (1 photograph album with 43 photographs pertaining to Kay Powell's time at the Mountain School, including textual records within of valedictory poem and lyrics to a school song "Forty Years On" on Havergal College letterhead. Series II : Photograph prints, 0.9 cm, 11 x 19.5 cm or smaller and related textual record 5 pages ; 42.5 x 28 cm or smaller, 1940-1942 (includes 4 photograph prints pertaining to school teachers who taught at the Mountain School, with associated information and newspaper clipping).

Name Access: Powell, Kay; Greenham, Henry; Greenham, Margaret

Subject Access: Education; Buildings and facilities; Schools; Mountain School; World War II; Skiing; Kananaskis Ranch; Sunshine Ski Lodge; Horses

Geographic Access: Banff; Kananaskis

Language: English

Finding Aid: Yes

Creator: Powell, Kay

Biographical Source Notes: Accession record; Crag and Canyon - Friday July 2nd, 1943, page 4 ; https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/timescolonist/obituary.aspx?n=kathleen-powell-kay&pid=184703507 ; https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/timescolonist/obituary.aspx?n=james-michael-powell&pid=192298581

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Kay Powell miscellaneous textual materials

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Part Of: Kay Powell fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of seven miscellaneous textual materials. Content pertains to ephemera from Kay Powell's time at the Mountain School from 1942 to 1944 including a ticket to the Mountain School's performance of "Cinderella at Home", "Pandora's Box", and "Royal Pilgrimage" on June 26th, 1943; a signed …

Date Range: [1942-1944]

Reference Code: M199 / I / 1 to 5

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Textual record; Private record; Published record

Part Of: Kay Powell fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M199 / V158

Series: M199 / I : Miscellaneous textual materials

Sous-Fonds: M199

Accession Number: 7940

Reference Code: M199 / I / 1 to 5

GMD: Textual record; Private record; Published record

Date Range: [1942-1944]

Physical Description: 01 cm of textual records (7 pages ; 21.5 x 27.5 cm or smaller)

Scope & Content: File consists of seven miscellaneous textual materials. Content pertains to ephemera from Kay Powell's time at the Mountain School from 1942 to 1944 including a ticket to the Mountain School's performance of "Cinderella at Home", "Pandora's Box", and "Royal Pilgrimage" on June 26th, 1943; a signed card with title "Going Away?" with dog and suitcase on front; letterhead and envelope from Sunshine Lodge; letterhead and envelope from Kananaskis Ranch with drawings by Charlie Beil; newsclipping with article circled entitled "Mountain school pupils enjoy week end at Sunshine" with mentions of Miss Margaret Viney, Kathleen Burt-Smith, Roesmary Jukes, Constance Cunningham, Virginia Bloedel, Rachel Frier, Sheila McGiverin, Phyllis Wolfe, Stephanie Schieffler, Barbara Goddard, Diane Elworthy, Jacqueline Patmore, Sheana Grant, Isobel Angus, Angela Owen.

Name Access: Powell, Kay

Subject Access: Education; Schools; Mountain School; World War II; Skiing; Sunshine Ski Lodge

Geographic Access: Banff

Language: Language is English

Finding Aid: Yes

Creator: Powell, Kay

Title Source: Title based on provenance of fonds

Processing Status: Processed

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Kay Powell photograph album

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Part Of: Kay Powell fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of one photograph album comprising 43 photographs. Contents pertains to Kay Powell's attendance at the Mountain School from 1942 to 1944 including steam locomotive at the Banff Train Station; "Gateway" main house; Sunshine Lodge; skiing at Sunshine in 1942; teachers and students posi…

Date Range: [1942-1944]

Reference Code: V158 / I / PD - 1

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Album; Photograph; Private record

Part Of: Kay Powell fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M199 / V158

Series: V158 / I : Photograph Albums

Sous-Fonds: V158

Accession Number: 7940

Reference Code: V158 / I / PD - 1

GMD: Album; Photograph; Private record

Date Range: [1942-1944]

Physical Description: 1 album (43 photographs : b&w ; 31.5 x 23.5 cm or smaller)

Scope & Content: File consists of one photograph album comprising 43 photographs. Contents pertains to Kay Powell's attendance at the Mountain School from 1942 to 1944 including steam locomotive at the Banff Train Station; "Gateway" main house; Sunshine Lodge; skiing at Sunshine in 1942; teachers and students posing for photographs ; photographs of Banff Avenue; pack horses and pack trips at Kananaskis Ranch including photographs of camp; photographs of exterior and interior of Mountain School building; skiing at Mount Norquay; skating at the Banff Skating Club; hikes up Sulphur Mountain and Mount Rundle; students in costume performing a play; Cave and Basin pool. Some photographs include photocopies of photographs with students name annotated by Kay Powell. Album also includes textual records of valedictory poem and lyrics to a school song "Forty Years On" on Havergal College letterhead.

Name Access: Powell, Kay; Greenham, Henry; Greenham, Margaret

Subject Access: Education; Buildings and facilities; Schools; Mountain School; World War II; Skiing; Kananaskis Ranch; Sunshine Ski Lodge; Horses

Geographic Access: Banff; Kananaskis

Language: English

Finding Aid: Yes

Creator: Powell, Kay

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Kay Powell photograph prints

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Part Of: Kay Powell fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of 4 photographs. Contents pertains to teachers at the Mountain School between 1942 and 1944 when Kay Powell attended, including Sheila Dunn (Mrs. Chard - Victoria), Violet Currie with write up by Kay Powell pertaining to Sheila Dunn (Chard), Violet Currie (Humphrey), Miss Viney (Stra…

Date Range: [1942-1944]

Reference Code: V158 / II / PA - 1 to PA - 4

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Newspaper clipping; Photograph; Private record

Part Of: Kay Powell fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M199 / V158

Series: V158 / II : Photograph Prints

Sous-Fonds: V158

Accession Number: 7940

Reference Code: V158 / II / PA - 1 to PA - 4

GMD: Newspaper clipping; Photograph; Private record

Date Range: [1942-1944]

Physical Description: 4 photographs : b&w ; 11 x 19.5 cm or smaller -- 01 cm of textual records (5 pages ; 42.5 x 28 cm or smaller)

Scope & Content: File consists of 4 photographs. Contents pertains to teachers at the Mountain School between 1942 and 1944 when Kay Powell attended, including Sheila Dunn (Mrs. Chard - Victoria), Violet Currie with write up by Kay Powell pertaining to Sheila Dunn (Chard), Violet Currie (Humphrey), Miss Viney (Strange), Miss Turner and Miss Banter with clipping pertaining to Violet Ellen Currie Humphrey and New Zealand WWII veteran stationed in Banff Gordon Bell with copy of photograph of Miss Currie from V158/I/PD-1 ; photograph of Kathleen Burt-Smith (Kay Powell) in her school uniform; and four children on a sled identified on a photocopy of the photograph and annotated by Kay Powell as Kay Burt-Smith (Powell), Rosemary Jukes (Woodward), Elspeth Ker (Helmcken), and unknown - possibly Angela Owen; photocopy of photograph of students, teachers, Greenham's,and dog Gillie in front of Mountain School with tissue overlay with students names annotated.

Name Access: Powell, Kay

Subject Access: Education; Schools; Mountain School; World War II

Geographic Access: Banff

Language: English

Finding Aid: Yes

Creator: Powell, Kay

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Martin Joyce interview

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Part Of: Whyte Museum Oral History Programme collection

Date Range: 1975

Reference Code: S1 / 106

Description Level: 6 / Item

Part Of: Whyte Museum Oral History Programme collection

Description Level: 6 / Item

Series: I. Interviews

Reference Code: S1 / 106

Responsibility: Interviewer: E. J. (Ted) Hart

Date Range: 1975

Physical Description: 1 sound recording

Subject Access: Jasper; Pyramid Mountain Lodge; Ranchers and ranching; Swift, Lewis James

Finding Aid: Recording summary and reference cassette available

Title Source: Title based on contents of recording

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Mountain Echoes

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Part Of: Kay Powell fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of two volumes of "Mountain Echoes - Ad Summa - The Mountain School" for 1941-1942 and 1942-1943. Content includes a year in review, essays, poetry, editorials, songs, stories, reports on war experiences and travel, sport updates, Red Cross activities, diary of school events, health t…

Date Range: [1942-1944]

Reference Code: M199 / II / 1 to 2

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Textual record; Published record

Part Of: Kay Powell fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M199 / V158

Series: M199 / II : Mountain Echoes

Sous-Fonds: M199

Accession Number: 7940

Reference Code: M199 / II / 1 to 2

GMD: Textual record; Published record

Date Range: [1942-1944]

Physical Description: 1 cm of textual records (2 volumes ; 21.5 x 35.5 cm and 21.5 x 33.5 cm)

Scope & Content: File consists of two volumes of "Mountain Echoes - Ad Summa - The Mountain School" for 1941-1942 and 1942-1943. Content includes a year in review, essays, poetry, editorials, songs, stories, reports on war experiences and travel, sport updates, Red Cross activities, diary of school events, health tips, camping and climbing stories, war stories.