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Date
1918 – 1926
Material
fibre
Catalogue Number
103.09.1076
Description
Shield shaped yellow felt backing, a smaller black is sewn on it. A five pointed yellow felt star is sewn onto the black piece of felt, 14.0x14.5, yellow felt letters are sewn on the black between the star points. The letters are : F, C, L, C, S. Seven medals are sewn on the patch, see 103.09.…
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Title
Athletic Patch
Date
1918 – 1926
Material
fibre
Dimensions
18.0 x 16.5 cm
Description
Shield shaped yellow felt backing, a smaller black is sewn on it. A five pointed yellow felt star is sewn onto the black piece of felt, 14.0x14.5, yellow felt letters are sewn on the black between the star points. The letters are : F, C, L, C, S. Seven medals are sewn on the patch, see 103.09.1054.
Subject
sports
Adelaine Fulsher McLean
F.C.L.C.S.
Credit
Gift of Adelaine Fuls Mclean, 1977
Catalogue Number
103.09.1076
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Date
1962 – 1976
Material
metal
Catalogue Number
103.09.0120
Description
A small, gold coloured pin in shape of abominable snowman standing on skis with toque on head. Hairy features worked in slightly raised outline drawing. Small safety pin clasp vertically on back.
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Title
Athletic Pin
Date
1962 – 1976
Material
metal
Dimensions
2.1 x 0.8 x 1.8 cm
Description
A small, gold coloured pin in shape of abominable snowman standing on skis with toque on head. Hairy features worked in slightly raised outline drawing. Small safety pin clasp vertically on back.
Subject
Whyte home
sports
winter
skiing
Sunshine Ski School
Jerry Johnson
Betty Buchan
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
103.09.0120
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Date
1930 – 1945
Material
metal
Catalogue Number
103.09.1032 a-e
Description
Five ski pins attached to Dell Brewster's ski cap. (a) "First Trans Canada Ski Train 1937, bronze (b) Olympic pin, 5 lined circles in different colours (c) "Ski Runners 1940" blue, white, red enamelled bronze (d) German eagle with wreath in mouth, red green enamel (e) Swiss "St. Moritz" silver sk…
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Title
Athletic Pin Collection
Date
1930 – 1945
Material
metal
Description
Five ski pins attached to Dell Brewster's ski cap. (a) "First Trans Canada Ski Train 1937, bronze (b) Olympic pin, 5 lined circles in different colours (c) "Ski Runners 1940" blue, white, red enamelled bronze (d) German eagle with wreath in mouth, red green enamel (e) Swiss "St. Moritz" silver skier, red and white Swiss shield.
Subject
sports
winter
skiing
Olympics
Dell Brewster
Credit
Gift of Dell Brewster, Banff, 1967
Catalogue Number
103.09.1032 a-e
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Date
1936
Material
metal; wood
Catalogue Number
103.09.1045
Description
Black wooden plaque in shape of shield. Silver band across top etched "Brewster Trophy". Below that a silver coloured shield shape with a downhill skier centered. Across the top of this is etched "Championship Canadian Rockies" and below skier is "Combined Downhill and Slalom 1936". Small name…
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Title
Athletic Plaque
Date
1936
Material
metal; wood
Dimensions
32.0 x 24.5 cm
Description
Black wooden plaque in shape of shield. Silver band across top etched "Brewster Trophy". Below that a silver coloured shield shape with a downhill skier centered. Across the top of this is etched "Championship Canadian Rockies" and below skier is "Combined Downhill and Slalom 1936". Small name plate centered bottom, etched into that "E.P.N.S. R".
Subject
sports
skiing
Brewster Trophy
Credit
Gift of Ed (Mrs.) Jamieson, Banff, 1966
Catalogue Number
103.09.1045
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Date
1933 – 1938
Material
fibre
Catalogue Number
103.09.1014 a-e
Description
Ski racing ribbons in red and grey. (a) 1933 Banff Canmore Interscholastic Sports, 18.0 cm long, red 1st (b) 1934 Banff Canmore Interscholastic Sports, 18.0 cm long, red 1st (c) 1935 Banff Schools, 14.0 cm long, grey 2nd (d) 1937 Banff Canmore Interscholastic Sports, 14.0 cm long, red, 1st (e) …
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Title
Athletic Ribbon
Date
1933 – 1938
Material
fibre
Description
Ski racing ribbons in red and grey. (a) 1933 Banff Canmore Interscholastic Sports, 18.0 cm long, red 1st (b) 1934 Banff Canmore Interscholastic Sports, 18.0 cm long, red 1st (c) 1935 Banff Schools, 14.0 cm long, grey 2nd (d) 1937 Banff Canmore Interscholastic Sports, 14.0 cm long, red, 1st (e) 1938 Rocky Mountain Interscholastic Sports, 14.0 cm long, red, 1st.
Subject
sports
F.H. Leacock
Credit
Gift of F. H. Leacock, 1970
Catalogue Number
103.09.1014 a-e
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Date
1934 – 1945
Material
metal
Catalogue Number
103.09.0414
Description
Silver-tone statuette swinging a golf club on top of a silver base with a chain design around the bases edge. The statuette is attached to a black, metal, bell-shaped base with a removable silver-tone ring around the smallest part. The ring is engraved as follows:Henry Birks & Sons / TROPHY / Banff…
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Title
Athletic Trophy
Date
1934 – 1945
Material
metal
Dimensions
42.0 x 16.5 cm
Description
Silver-tone statuette swinging a golf club on top of a silver base with a chain design around the bases edge. The statuette is attached to a black, metal, bell-shaped base with a removable silver-tone ring around the smallest part. The ring is engraved as follows:Henry Birks & Sons / TROPHY / Banff Springs / Golf Club / ANNUAL CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP1934 / WINNER / NORMAN MCCONNELL1935 / WINNER / DOUGLAS CROSBY1936 / WINNER / L.S. CROSBY1937 / WINNER / L.S. CROSBY1938 / WINNER / C.C. RIEID1939 / WINNER / D.R. CROSBY1940 / WINNER L.S. CROSBY1941 / WINNER C.C. REID1942 / WINNER L.S. CROSBY1943 / WINNER L.S. CROSBY1944 / WINNER L.S. CROSBY1945 / WINNER L.S. CROSBY”The base is hollow, with a washer and screw holding in the statuette. There is a pencil writing on the inside of the trophy on the bottom edge that reads “BIRKS”Along the back of the statuette, on the figures back, it reads “COPYRIGHT”.
Subject
sports
athletics
gold
trophy
award
Credit
Gift of William G. Robinson, Vancouver, 1998
Catalogue Number
103.09.0414
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Date
1936
Material
wood; metal
Catalogue Number
103.09.1094
Description
Black turned wood, base for statuette trophy 103.09.1093. Solid wood, turned, central area has three silver plaques "King Edward Hotel Banff Western Canada Combined Downhill and Slalom", Shield shape "1936 J. Taylor Vancouver". "1938 Thobraatin Princeton",
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Title
Athletic Trophy
Date
1936
Material
wood; metal
Dimensions
15.7 cm
Description
Black turned wood, base for statuette trophy 103.09.1093. Solid wood, turned, central area has three silver plaques "King Edward Hotel Banff Western Canada Combined Downhill and Slalom", Shield shape "1936 J. Taylor Vancouver". "1938 Thobraatin Princeton",
Subject
sports
winter
skiing
King Edward Hotel
Credit
Gift of J. L. King, 1974
Catalogue Number
103.09.1094
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Date
1960 – 1980
Material
metal; plastic; paper;
Catalogue Number
104.01.0007
Description
Green metal audio announcer, used to play pre-recorded audio - usually advertisements - during broadcasts like radio programs. The announcer consists of a rectangular body with a black plastic handle at one short end, vent slats at the other, and speakers along both long sides. The top of the box f…
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Title
Audio Announcer
Date
1960 – 1980
Material
metal; plastic; paper;
Dimensions
16.4 x 14.8 x 22.7 cm
Description
Green metal audio announcer, used to play pre-recorded audio - usually advertisements - during broadcasts like radio programs. The announcer consists of a rectangular body with a black plastic handle at one short end, vent slats at the other, and speakers along both long sides. The top of the box features the grey metal housing for the tape cartridge - which also has a plug for an external speaker - the power switch, volume control knob, outlet for a remote to be plugged in, and a brown plastic power cord. All of these features can be covered by a removable hinged lid that latches closed above the carry handle. Also contains the instruction manual.
Subject
Eddie Hunter
advertisements
audio equipment
sound recording;
Credit
Gift of Eddie Hunter, Banff, 1995
Catalogue Number
104.01.0007
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Date
1930 – 1961
Material
skin; metal
Catalogue Number
106.06.1049
Description
Typical Australian saddle, all leather with horn and bucking pommels. Leather lining, long bucking pommel (knee roll) with smaller roll at back of flap near seat. 3 brass D rings, steel stirrup bars.
Title
Australian Saddle
Date
1930 – 1961
Material
skin; metal
Dimensions
62.0 x 50.0 cm
Description
Typical Australian saddle, all leather with horn and bucking pommels. Leather lining, long bucking pommel (knee roll) with smaller roll at back of flap near seat. 3 brass D rings, steel stirrup bars.
Subject
sports
trail riding
Wilf Fairless
Credit
Gift of Evelyn Gilmar, 1991
Catalogue Number
106.06.1049
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Date
1910 – 1930
Material
metal
Catalogue Number
106.06.1031 a,b
Description
Two old, light jacks for automobile (a) 17.8 x 62.0 x 12.6, narrow notched bar with moveable stop. Curved, flat arm on bar, hinged for raising bar. (b) 12.5 x 59.5 x 10.0, cylindrical rod with spirals
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Title
Automobile Jack
Date
1910 – 1930
Material
metal
Description
Two old, light jacks for automobile (a) 17.8 x 62.0 x 12.6, narrow notched bar with moveable stop. Curved, flat arm on bar, hinged for raising bar. (b) 12.5 x 59.5 x 10.0, cylindrical rod with spirals
Subject
transportation
Credit
Gift of Unknown, 1968
Catalogue Number
106.06.1031 a,b
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Automobile Licence Plate Collection

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Date
1919 – 1965
Material
metal
Catalogue Number
106.06.1016
Description
45 licence plates, some with accessories. 5 licence plate accessories: 1 yellow "Calexico", 1 green "Seattle", 2 "Bow Garage Banff Alberta Motor Ass'n Banff 1929". Licence plates: Washington "X26", 7 Alberta 1919-24 (31x12), 11 Alberta (28.5x14.0), red border 1925-52, 23 Alberta (30.5x15.0) 1954-…
Title
Automobile Licence Plate Collection
Date
1919 – 1965
Material
metal
Description
45 licence plates, some with accessories. 5 licence plate accessories: 1 yellow "Calexico", 1 green "Seattle", 2 "Bow Garage Banff Alberta Motor Ass'n Banff 1929". Licence plates: Washington "X26", 7 Alberta 1919-24 (31x12), 11 Alberta (28.5x14.0), red border 1925-52, 23 Alberta (30.5x15.0) 1954-65, first 2 characters letters.
Subject
transportation
automobile
Credit
Gift of Unknown, 1968
Catalogue Number
106.06.1016
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Date
1918 – 1969
Material
metal
Catalogue Number
106.06.0056 a-gg
Description
33 licence plates (1918-69) 2 accessories. Accessories, oval cut out "AAA" with black letters "United States of America", long narrow black hand painted "BANFF, ALBERTA, CANADA". Licence plates, Alberta (22) 1918-69, (2) 1918 (32x12), (7) 1939-46 (30x14), (11) 1963-69 (30.5x15.5). British Col…
Title
Automobile Licence Plates
Date
1918 – 1969
Material
metal
Description
33 licence plates (1918-69) 2 accessories. Accessories, oval cut out "AAA" with black letters "United States of America", long narrow black hand painted "BANFF, ALBERTA, CANADA". Licence plates, Alberta (22) 1918-69, (2) 1918 (32x12), (7) 1939-46 (30x14), (11) 1963-69 (30.5x15.5). British Columbia (2) 1943-44. Ontario (2) 1940 yellow. Massachusetts (2) 1930-31. (2) Rocky Mountain Park "RMP 15 1918".
Subject
transportation
Banff
RCAF
Rocky Mountain Park
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
106.06.0056 a-gg
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Date
1932
Material
metal; wood
Catalogue Number
103.09.1057
Description
Dark wooden shield shaped plaque has a metal ribbon across top with "Presented by Mr. A.H. Devonish". Below that is a plate of silver with "The Mountain School Banff General Proficiency". Fourteen silver name plates surround the main plate on both sides along the edges of the plaque.
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Title
Award Plaque
Date
1932
Material
metal; wood
Dimensions
33.8 x 25.8 cm
Description
Dark wooden shield shaped plaque has a metal ribbon across top with "Presented by Mr. A.H. Devonish". Below that is a plate of silver with "The Mountain School Banff General Proficiency". Fourteen silver name plates surround the main plate on both sides along the edges of the plaque.
Subject
institutions
The Mountain School
Ann Boon
Credit
Gift of Lorna Boon Hart, 1977
Catalogue Number
103.09.1057
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Date
1930 – 1940
Material
horn
Catalogue Number
103.02.0053
Description
A back scratcher of translucent yellowish horn with brown striations near tip of handle. Long handle curves toward back and twists slightly to the left, other end tapers, then flattens and is shaped into narrow shoulders and is bent at right angles to shoulders. Edge is gently serrated.
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Title
Back Scratcher
Date
1930 – 1940
Material
horn
Dimensions
2.1 x 2.0 x 40.5 cm
Description
A back scratcher of translucent yellowish horn with brown striations near tip of handle. Long handle curves toward back and twists slightly to the left, other end tapers, then flattens and is shaped into narrow shoulders and is bent at right angles to shoulders. Edge is gently serrated.
Subject
households
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
103.02.0053
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Date
1910 – 1920
Material
metal; wood; skin; glass
Catalogue Number
104.44.1008 a,b
Description
Metal transit with 7.5 dia. directional compass. On the face of it is the manufacturer's logo, New York plus directional letters except "N" is a symbol. Transit has many screws and wheels for adjustments. Cast metal cover of large wheel is broken in half. Wood box is completely covered wit…
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Title
Backcountry Transit
Date
1910 – 1920
Material
metal; wood; skin; glass
Dimensions
23.5 x 17.6 cm
Description
Metal transit with 7.5 dia. directional compass. On the face of it is the manufacturer's logo, New York plus directional letters except "N" is a symbol. Transit has many screws and wheels for adjustments. Cast metal cover of large wheel is broken in half. Wood box is completely covered with leather. Inside lid has leather and wood keepers for various instruments - all missing. A 3.0 cm wide belt encircles the box for carrying.
Subject
Parks Canada
backpacking
Credit
Purchased from Crown Assets Disposal, Banff, 1986
Catalogue Number
104.44.1008 a,b
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Date
1930 – 1935
Material
fibre; skin; metal; plastic
Catalogue Number
103.08.0324
Description
Grey canvas backpack with leather straps, mounted on metal frame. Four pockets, one on either side and front and a zippered pouch on inside upper flap. Edges of pocket flaps bound by leather. Leather shoulder straps riveted to bottom of frame and buckled to top. Bag closure is thin rope and plastic…
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Title
Backpack
Date
1930 – 1935
Material
fibre; skin; metal; plastic
Dimensions
46.0 x 17.0 x 40.0 cm
Description
Grey canvas backpack with leather straps, mounted on metal frame. Four pockets, one on either side and front and a zippered pouch on inside upper flap. Edges of pocket flaps bound by leather. Leather shoulder straps riveted to bottom of frame and buckled to top. Bag closure is thin rope and plastic toggle. Leather inset inside bag: “Bergans Original 39306”. “Mrs P. WHYTE BANFF ALBERTA” is faintly written on the front flap. A red plastic tag that reads “MOUNTAIN TRAVEL USA” “C. WHYTE” on one side and “If Lost Or Found Please Notify MOUNTAIN TRAVEL (USA) 1398 Solano Avenue Albany, California 94706” on the other is attached to the top handle. A fabric label that reads “Bergans ORIGINAL MADE IN OSLO NORWAY” with a drawing of two men is attached to the back of the bag.
Subject
activity
sports
skiing
winter
hiking
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
103.08.0324
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Date
1930 – 1940
Material
fibre ; metal; skin
Catalogue Number
103.08.1069
Description
Metal back frame in typical Bergen style, leather straps, bag is heavy cotton (canvas), grommet and string closure at top plus both sides for tightening, 3 outer pockets with buckle closures, top flap has 2 leather straps for buckle closure, hand printed on flap, "B.G.F. MOODIE - CALGARY"
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Title
Backpack
Date
1930 – 1940
Material
fibre ; metal; skin
Dimensions
44.0 x 42.5 cm
Description
Metal back frame in typical Bergen style, leather straps, bag is heavy cotton (canvas), grommet and string closure at top plus both sides for tightening, 3 outer pockets with buckle closures, top flap has 2 leather straps for buckle closure, hand printed on flap, "B.G.F. MOODIE - CALGARY"
Subject
Moodie, Gordon B.
sports
hiking
skiing
Credit
Gift of Margaret Moodie, Vancouver, 1987
Catalogue Number
103.08.1069
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Date
1965 – 1970
Material
fibre; skin
Catalogue Number
103.08.1035
Description
Tan canvas backpack, canvas body, suede bottom sewn together, leather shoulder straps sewn on top, adjustable straps buckle to leather pieces sewn onto suede bottom, steel "D" ring looped through leather sewn on top of pack, zipper opening on back top half, 3 leather buckle straps looped through l…
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Title
Backpack
Date
1965 – 1970
Material
fibre; skin
Dimensions
60.0 x 50.0 cm
Description
Tan canvas backpack, canvas body, suede bottom sewn together, leather shoulder straps sewn on top, adjustable straps buckle to leather pieces sewn onto suede bottom, steel "D" ring looped through leather sewn on top of pack, zipper opening on back top half, 3 leather buckle straps looped through leather pieces sewn onto pack
Subject
sports
hiking
Steve Herrero
Credit
Gift of Steve Herrero, Calgary, 1985
Catalogue Number
103.08.1035
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Date
1965 – 1985
Material
metal; fibre
Catalogue Number
103.08.1118
Description
Kelty framepack, red nylon fabric pack with aluminum frame, padded shoulder straps and hip belt. Manufacturer’s label on top flap of pack: “KELTY Pack. SUN VALLEY, CALIF. 91352”
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Title
Backpack
Date
1965 – 1985
Material
metal; fibre
Dimensions
74.0 x 38.0 cm
Description
Kelty framepack, red nylon fabric pack with aluminum frame, padded shoulder straps and hip belt. Manufacturer’s label on top flap of pack: “KELTY Pack. SUN VALLEY, CALIF. 91352”
Subject
sports
climbing
hiking
Arnold Wexler
Credit
Gift of Arnold Wexler (Estate), Allentown, United States, 1999
Catalogue Number
103.08.1118
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Date
1930 – 1960
Material
fibre; wood; skin; metal
Catalogue Number
103.08.1124
Description
Wooden pack board with beige canvas pack and top flap with leather straps. Large exterior front pocket. Label under flap: “PIONEER BRAND. TRAPPER NELSON. INDIAN PACK BOARD NO. 2. JONES . . . . LTD.” Part of label deteriorated.
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Title
Backpack
Date
1930 – 1960
Material
fibre; wood; skin; metal
Dimensions
76.0 x 43.0 cm
Description
Wooden pack board with beige canvas pack and top flap with leather straps. Large exterior front pocket. Label under flap: “PIONEER BRAND. TRAPPER NELSON. INDIAN PACK BOARD NO. 2. JONES . . . . LTD.” Part of label deteriorated.
Subject
parks
wardens
hiking
camping
Banff National Park
Credit
Gift of Henry Ness, Banff, 2000
Catalogue Number
103.08.1124
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