File consists of 18 photograph prints pertaining to Jack and Merle Brewster. Images depict Jack with hunting trophies; local wildlife; Jack and Merle posing together near Jasper; Jack bowling; and related subjects.
18 photographs : b&w prints ; 20 x 25 cm or smaller
Scope & Content
File consists of 18 photograph prints pertaining to Jack and Merle Brewster. Images depict Jack with hunting trophies; local wildlife; Jack and Merle posing together near Jasper; Jack bowling; and related subjects.
File consists of one souvenir collection of 16 miniature photographs by Byron Harmon in original envelope, titled "16 Miniature Photographs of Indians of Western Canada". Images include portraits of various unnamed Stoney Nakoda people [possibly including Hector Crawler and Leah Rider], teepees, an…
Souvenir photograph collection (16 photographs : b&w prints ; 4.5 x 7 cm)
Scope & Content
File consists of one souvenir collection of 16 miniature photographs by Byron Harmon in original envelope, titled "16 Miniature Photographs of Indians of Western Canada". Images include portraits of various unnamed Stoney Nakoda people [possibly including Hector Crawler and Leah Rider], teepees, and a totem pole.
Notes
Warning: Photographs include original titles, which contain derogatory and/or offensive language describing Indigenous people.
File consists of 3 black & white photograph prints depicting a dogsledding race held at Lake Minnewanka, March 3, 1923. Two of the photos are annotated on the back in pencil.
File consists of 3 black & white photograph prints depicting a dogsledding race held at Lake Minnewanka, March 3, 1923. Two of the photos are annotated on the back in pencil.
File consists of five photographs depicting Roger Ruck and other unidentified individuals on horseback in the Canadian Rockies. One image depicts Roger Ruck on horseback in Somerset, England, with cars visible in the background.
Roger Ruck (1915-1953) was born in Taunton, Somerset, U.K., to parents Rev. George Ruck and Muriel Ruck. Roger married Dr. Esme Ruck (nee De Smidt, born ca.1920) and the couple had one son, Michael (born ca.1946). Roger spent time in the Windermere region between ca.1935-1940 before moving to North Kinangop, Kenya. Roger, Esme, and Michael were murdered on January 24, 1953 during the Mau Mau Uprising.
Scope & Content
File consists of five photographs depicting Roger Ruck and other unidentified individuals on horseback in the Canadian Rockies. One image depicts Roger Ruck on horseback in Somerset, England, with cars visible in the background.
File consists of 59 photographs pertaining to the Wiebe family and their business, the Alpine Motel in Banff. Photographs depict Henry and Elsie Wiebe with their three children; dam construction near Lake Minnewanka; the Wiebe children interacting with wildlife, and riding a gondola; and related su…
59 photographs : b&w prints ; 12 x 19 cm or smaller
History / Biographical
Deborah (Debbie) Downing is the daughter of Henry and Elsie Wiebe, who owned the Alpine Motel in Banff. Henry ("Hank") and Elsie ("Honey") came to Banff in 1942 and raised Debbie and two siblings there (including younger brother David).
Scope & Content
File consists of 59 photographs pertaining to the Wiebe family and their business, the Alpine Motel in Banff. Photographs depict Henry and Elsie Wiebe with their three children; dam construction near Lake Minnewanka; the Wiebe children interacting with wildlife, and riding a gondola; and related subjects.
Notes
One image depicts 5 unidentified women outside of the Alpine Motel who were described by donor as students from Three Hills College (now Prairie College in Three Hills, AB), who worked as summer cleaners.