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Gilbert M. Atkin fonds

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Gilbert M. Atkin fonds
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of postcards, 1934-1937; military papers, 1916-1918; financial papers, 1922; miscellaneous papers, ca.1910-1955; photographs, ca.1900-1968. Textual records are primarily military medical material. Financial papers pertain to medical equipment. Includes a speech re Imperial Order of…
Date Range
[ca.1900]-1968
Reference Code
M190 / V31
Description Level
1 / Fonds
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Postcard
Textual record
Plan
Private record
Published record
Part Of
Gilbert M. Atkin fonds
Description Level
1 / Fonds
Fonds Number
M 190
V 31
Sous-Fonds
M 190
V 31
Accession Number
442, 1281, 2162, 2775, 2809, 5666, 6932, 7084
Reference Code
M190 / V31
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Postcard
Textual record
Plan
Private record
Published record
Date Range
[ca.1900]-1968
Physical Description
4.5 cm of textual records. -- 216 photographs : prints
History / Biographical
Gilbert M. Atkin, 1877-1969, came to Banff in 1905 shortly after completion of postgraduate studies in medicine. He first worked with Dr. Brett and continued to practice medicine in Banff, where he raised his family. During the First World War, Atkin served in the Canadian Army Medical Corps.
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of postcards, 1934-1937; military papers, 1916-1918; financial papers, 1922; miscellaneous papers, ca.1910-1955; photographs, ca.1900-1968. Textual records are primarily military medical material. Financial papers pertain to medical equipment. Includes a speech re Imperial Order of the Daughters of the Empire (I.O.D.E.), n.d., delivered at the Chateau Rundel [sic]; report, Whistler Mountain Ski Lift and Chalet, 1954-1955; and architectural drawing of plan and elevation for 94 Banff Avenue, ca.1910, accompanied by note of "additions and corrections". Photographs pertain to Gilbert Atkin, family, friends and associates, Banff region activities and views, Brett Hospital, curling and Rocky Mountains scenic views.
Name Access
Atkin, Gilbert M.
Subject Access
Family and personal life
Health services
Military
Access Restrictions
Some restriction/s on access
Copyright, privacy, commercial use and other restrictions may apply
Language
Language is English
Creator
Atkin, Gilbert M.
Category
Family and personal life
Health services
Military
Title Source
Title based on accession records and contents of fonds
Processing Status
Processed / Unprocessed
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Gilbert W. Francklyn fonds

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Gilbert W. Francklyn fonds
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of 68 photographs by Gilbert Francklyn. The 23 coloured photographs were done with watercolours. Photographs include images of Consolation Valley, Temple Mountain, Moraine Lake, Mt. Assiniboine, Mt. Lefroy, Devil's Lake, Banff Springs Hotel, Castle Mountain, Buffalo in BNP, Lake Ag…
Date Range
[ca.1895-1910]
Reference Code
V185
Description Level
1 / Fonds
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Part Of
Gilbert W. Francklyn fonds
Description Level
1 / Fonds
Fonds Number
V 185
Sous-Fonds
V 185
Accession Number
8027
Reference Code
V185
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Date Range
[ca.1895-1910]
Physical Description
68 photographs: prints; 45 b&w, 23 col.
History / Biographical
Gilbert William Francklyn, born 1879 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, was a photographer who worked with renowned mountaineer Edward Whymper in the 1890s. Francklyn died September 9, 1960 in Poulsbo, Washington State.
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of 68 photographs by Gilbert Francklyn. The 23 coloured photographs were done with watercolours. Photographs include images of Consolation Valley, Temple Mountain, Moraine Lake, Mt. Assiniboine, Mt. Lefroy, Devil's Lake, Banff Springs Hotel, Castle Mountain, Buffalo in BNP, Lake Agnes, the Bee Hive, and the Victoria Glacier.
Name Access
Francklyn, Gilbert
Subject Access
Environment
Exploration, discovery and travel
Sports, recreation and leisure
Access Restrictions
Public domain (other restrictions may apply)
Language
Language is English
Finding Aid
Online finding aid
Creator
Francklyn, Gilbert W.
Category
Environment
Exploration, discovery and travel
Sports, recreation and leisure
Biographical Source Notes
Donor
Title Source
Title based on contents of fonds
Processing Status
Processed
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Glacier House Hotel fonds

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Glacier House Hotel fonds
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of Glacier House scrapbook/register. Volume records observations, opinions and experiences of visitors to Glacier House. It also includes maps, charts and excerpts from publications from CPR publications by members of the Vaux family.
Date Range
Microfilm copy made in 1973
Reference Code
M262
Description Level
1 / Fonds
GMD
Textual record
Microfilm
Scrapbook
Part Of
Glacier House Hotel fonds
Description Level
1 / Fonds
Fonds Number
M 262
Sous-Fonds
M 262
Accession Number
1926
Reference Code
M262
GMD
Textual record
Microfilm
Scrapbook
Other Title Info
Also known as Glacier House scrapbook
Date Range
Microfilm copy made in 1973
Physical Description
1 reel of textual records : microfilm
History / Biographical
Glacier House was a Canadian Pacific Railway hotel which operated from 1887 to 1925 at Glacier, B.C.
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of Glacier House scrapbook/register. Volume records observations, opinions and experiences of visitors to Glacier House. It also includes maps, charts and excerpts from publications from CPR publications by members of the Vaux family.
Notes
The Glacier House Scrapbook is discussed and portions reproduced in "Legacy in Ice: The Vaux Family and the Canadian Alps" by Edward Cavell (Banff: Whyte Foundation, 1983)
Name Access
Glacier House Hotel
Subject Access
Exploration, discovery and travel
Access Restrictions
No restrictions on access
Public domain (other restrictions may apply)
Language
Language is English
Finding Aid
electronic finding aid
Related Material
Photocopy of the Glacier House scrapbook is in William L. Putnam papers and photographs (M352/V117)
Creator
Glacier House Hotel
Category
Exploration, discovery and travel
Title Source
Title based on commonly used title
Processing Status
Processed
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Gray Campbell fonds

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Gray Campbell fonds
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of manuscripts and research papers, 196-; police papers, 1932-1935; correspondence, 1937-1957; publications, 1933-1942; Hal B. Hammond papers and photographs, 1887-1888, 1938, n.d.; and research and personal photographs, 1887-ca.1937. Police papers are primarily reports, statements a…
Date Range
1887-1965
Reference Code
M192 / V113
Description Level
1 / Fonds
GMD
Photograph
Negative
Photograph print
Textual record
Private record
Published record
Part Of
Gray Campbell fonds
Description Level
1 / Fonds
Fonds Number
M 192
V 113
Sous-Fonds
M 192
V 113
Accession Number
1168, 2648
Reference Code
M192 / V113
GMD
Photograph
Negative
Photograph print
Textual record
Private record
Published record
Date Range
1887-1965
Physical Description
ca.26 cm of textual records. -- 33 photographs : prints, negatives
History / Biographical
Gray Campbell, b.1912, was a Royal Canadian Mounted Police constable, rancher, writer and publisher at Banff and Cowley, Alberta and Sidney, British Columbia, Canada. Campbell served with the RCMP in Banff and Cowley districts from 1932 until 1939. He ranched in the Porcupine Hills area, ca.1948-1960, at the same time writing magazine articles on a number of subjects, including RCMP history.
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of manuscripts and research papers, 196-; police papers, 1932-1935; correspondence, 1937-1957; publications, 1933-1942; Hal B. Hammond papers and photographs, 1887-1888, 1938, n.d.; and research and personal photographs, 1887-ca.1937.
Police papers are primarily reports, statements and news articles concerning a RCMP case involving the murder of four police officers and the deaths of three fugitives near Banff in 1935. They discuss the roles of Campbell, Bill Neish, Tom Wallace and George C. "Scotty" Harrison. Also includes Campbell's RCMP training papers and reports of various cases.
Manuscripts are primarily short articles on a variety of subjects, including Harry Stallworthy, RCMP history, Christmas and Lord Strathcona's Horse regiment.
The Hal B. Hammond material includes letters and manuscripts of an ex North West Mounted Police officer, 1884-1889, re RCMP history, Riel Rebellion, Milk River and Fort Carlton; also photographs of N.W.M.P. and Corporal H. B. Hammond, 1887-1888. Other photographs pertain to Harry Stallworthy, Fred Bagley, commercial views of Banff and area, ca.1925, and personal photographs, 1933.
Name Access
Campbell, Gray
Hammond, Hal B,
Harrison, George C. (Scotty)
Subject Access
Family and personal life
Law and justice
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Access Restrictions
Some restriction/s on access
Copyright, privacy, commercial use and other restrictions may apply
Language
Language is English
Finding Aid
Finding aids and reference tools: basic description
Creator
Campbell, Gray
Category
Family and personal life
Law and justice
Title Source
Title based on accession records and contents of fonds
Processing Status
Processed
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H. C. White Company fonds

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H. C. White Company fonds
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of stereo card views of the Glacier, British Columbia, Canada area, including the Selkirk Mountains and the Illecillewaet and Asulkan Glaciers.
Date Range
[ca.1906]
Reference Code
V471
Description Level
1 / Fonds
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Part Of
H. C. White Company fonds
Description Level
1 / Fonds
Fonds Number
V 471
Sous-Fonds
V 471
Accession Number
6157
Reference Code
V471
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Date Range
[ca.1906]
Physical Description
13 photographs : prints; stereographic
History / Biographical
The H. C. White Co. was a photographic publisher in Vermont, U.S.A.
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of stereo card views of the Glacier, British Columbia, Canada area, including the Selkirk Mountains and the Illecillewaet and Asulkan Glaciers.
Name Access
H. C. White Company
Subject Access
Exploration, discovery and travel
Access Restrictions
No restrictions on access
Public domain (other restrictions may apply)
Language
Language is English
Finding Aid
Finding aids and reference tools: basic description
Creator
H. C. White Company
Category
Exploration, discovery and travel
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Harkness family fonds

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Part Of
Harkness family fonds
Scope & Content
Fonds pertains to Banff people, activities, particularly Standish, Harkness and Pearson families
Date Range
[ca.1905]
Reference Code
V416
Description Level
1 / Fonds
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Part Of
Harkness family fonds
Description Level
1 / Fonds
Fonds Number
V 416
Sous-Fonds
V 416
Accession Number
2572
Reference Code
V416
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Date Range
[ca.1905]
Physical Description
12 photographs : prints
History / Biographical
The Harkness family resided at Banff, Alberta, Canada, ca.1903-1908
Scope & Content
Fonds pertains to Banff people, activities, particularly Standish, Harkness and Pearson families
Name Access
Harkness, A. A.
Subject Access
Family and personal life
Access Restrictions
No restrictions on access
Public domain (other restrictions may apply)
Language
Language is English
Creator
Harkness, A. A.
Category
Family and personal life
Biographical Source Notes
For further information on the A. A. Harkness family - see Crag and Canyon newspaper, November 8, 1913, page 1 column "Every Little Helps"
Title Source
Title based on accession record
Processing Status
Processed
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Helen and George Shandruk fonds

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Helen and George Shandruk fonds
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of three series: I. Helen Stuart series, 1863-1947, ca.6 cm of textual records, ca.140 photographs : prints, 1 photograph album (9 prints). Series pertains to Helen Stuart's life before her marriage in 1948. Includes: A. Stuart family papers and photographs; B. Helen Stuart photo…
Date Range
1863-1994
Reference Code
M5 / V18
Description Level
1 / Fonds
GMD
Photograph
Album
Negative
Photograph print
Textual record
Private record
Part Of
Helen and George Shandruk fonds
Description Level
1 / Fonds
Fonds Number
M 5
V 18
Sous-Fonds
M 5
V 18
Accession Number
4016, 6916, 7332
Reference Code
M5 / V18
GMD
Photograph
Album
Negative
Photograph print
Textual record
Private record
Date Range
1863-1994
Physical Description
ca.770 photographs : prints, negatives. -- 1 photograph album (9 prints). -- ca.14 cm of textual records.
History / Biographical
Helen and George Shandruk were residents of Banff, Alberta, Canada. Helen Isabel (Isobella) Stuart, 1899-2000, came to Banff from Scotland in 1911? with her parents, David Stuart, 1863-1919, and Isobella Stuart, 1872-1945, and sister Caroline "Carrie" (Crandell). The family resided at 119 Beaver Street, where Helen lived until 1995. Helen worked at the Banff Post Office, also at the Sign of the Goat and the Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies. George Shandruk, 1914-1993, was born at Bankhead, Alberta and raised at Canmore, Alberta. He worked for many years as a fishing guide. Helen and George married in 1948.
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of three series:
I. Helen Stuart series, 1863-1947, ca.6 cm of textual records, ca.140 photographs : prints, 1 photograph album (9 prints). Series pertains to Helen Stuart's life before her marriage in 1948. Includes: A. Stuart family papers and photographs; B. Helen Stuart photographs.
II. George Shandruk series, 1929-1948, 2 cm of textual records, ca.50 photographs: prints, negatives. Series pertains to George Shandruk and Shandruk family.
III. Helen and George Shandruk series, ca.1900-1994, 6 cm of textual records, ca.580 photographs : prints, negatives. Series pertains to Helen and George Shandruk, friends and family. Includes: A. Photographs (Helen and George Shandruk, family and friends, travel, other); B. Personal papers.
Notes
Fonds description pertains to processed material only
Name Access
Shandruk, Helen
Shandruk, George
Subject Access
Family and personal life
Access Restrictions
Some restriction/s on access
Copyright, privacy, commercial use and other restrictions may apply
Language
Language is English
Finding Aid
Finding aids and reference tools: arrangement outline
series and file description for processed material
Creator
Shandruk, Helen
Shandruk, George
Category
Family and personal life
Title Source
Title based on contents of fonds
Processing Status
Processed / Unprocessed
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Helen Fulmer Wells fonds

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Part Of
Helen Fulmer Wells fonds
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of two series consisting of textual records and photographs. Textual records include three scrapbooks which contain clippings, photographs, notes and ephemera dating from 1886 to 1976 and pertain to Banff and area history, Fulmer family, royal family, etc. Remaining textual material…
Date Range
[ca.1880]-1976
Reference Code
M480 / V675
Description Level
1 / Fonds
GMD
Photograph
Album
Negative
Photograph print
Textual record
Private record
Published record
Scrapbook
Part Of
Helen Fulmer Wells fonds
Description Level
1 / Fonds
Fonds Number
M 480
V 675
Sous-Fonds
M 480
V 675
Accession Number
1295, 1581, 1649, 2416, 2489, 3881, 4066, 4068, 4087
Reference Code
M480 / V675
GMD
Photograph
Album
Negative
Photograph print
Textual record
Private record
Published record
Scrapbook
Date Range
[ca.1880]-1976
Physical Description
3 v. and 1.5 cm of textual records. -- ca.1100 photographs : prints, negatives. -- 4 photograph albums (370 prints)
History / Biographical
Helen Louise (Fulmer) Wells, 1893-1980, was a long-time resident of Banff, Alberta, Canada. She was the daughter of pioneer Banff residents Minnie Christina Fulmer, 1868-1962, and Walter P. Fulmer, 1863-1948. The family also included another daughter, Alice G. Fulmer, 1896-1989. The Fulmers were very active in local life and recreation and made numerous trips in the Canadian Rockies. In 1927, Helen Fulmer married Fred Wells, 1873-1975. The couple lived in Banff until the death of Fred Wells in 1975 at which time Helen Wells retired to Edmonton. Helen Wells was particularly interested in the history and Banff and area.
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of two series consisting of textual records and photographs. Textual records include three scrapbooks which contain clippings, photographs, notes and ephemera dating from 1886 to 1976 and pertain to Banff and area history, Fulmer family, royal family, etc. Remaining textual material includes Fulmer family papers and other material. Photographs, [ca.1880]-1972, pertain to Fulmer family, friends, trips and activities; as well as Banff and area locations, scenery, personalities and events. Includes Banff Winter Carnival, Banff Indian Days, snowshoe tramps, views of Banff and area, Banff Avenue, dwellings, buildings and hotels, including Banff Springs Hotel and Lake Louise Chalet; also Anthracite, Alberta.
Name Access
Wells, Helen Fulmer
Subject Access
Family and personal life
Access Restrictions
No restrictions on access
Copyright, privacy, commercial use and other restrictions may apply
Language
Language is English
Finding Aid
Finding aids and reference tools: arrangement outline
series and file description
electronic finding aid
Related Material
Related in part to Alice Fulmer fonds (M70/V217)
Creator
Wells, Helen Fulmer
Category
Family and personal life
Title Source
Title based on accession records and contents of fonds
Processing Status
Processed
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Hermann Hagedorn fonds

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Part Of
Hermann Hagedorn fonds
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of research papers and drafts, 1963-1964, and photographs, ca.1880-1930, pertaining to Walking Buffalo and Moral Rearmament, John MacLean, David McDougall, John McDougall, ranches, Andrew Sibbald and Stoney Indians. Research papers include correspondence, interview notes, narrative …
Date Range
[ca.1880]-1964, predominant 1963-1964
Reference Code
M396 / V482
Description Level
1 / Fonds
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Textual record
Map
Private record
Published record
Part Of
Hermann Hagedorn fonds
Description Level
1 / Fonds
Fonds Number
M 396
V 482
Sous-Fonds
M 396
V 482
Accession Number
2841
Reference Code
M396 / V482
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Textual record
Map
Private record
Published record
Date Range
[ca.1880]-1964, predominant 1963-1964
Physical Description
9 cm of textual records. -- 3 photographs : prints
History / Biographical
Hermann Hagedorn was an American writer who was known for his biographical works, particularly on Theodore Roosevelt, as well as poetry and novels. Late in life, Hagedorn became interested in Moral Rearmament. During a visit to the movement's headquarters on Mackinac Island, Michigan in 1958, he met George McLean (Chief Walking Buffalo of the Stoney Indians), an active proponent and traveller on behalf of Moral Rearmament. Intrigued by McLean's character and philosophy, Hagedorn wrote articles as well as drafts of a biography tentatively titled "A Chief in Two Worlds," but died before the work could be completed.
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of research papers and drafts, 1963-1964, and photographs, ca.1880-1930, pertaining to Walking Buffalo and Moral Rearmament, John MacLean, David McDougall, John McDougall, ranches, Andrew Sibbald and Stoney Indians. Research papers include correspondence, interview notes, narrative notes, miscellaneous notes, notes from published sources, photocopies and maps. Drafts include an outline and incomplete draft of "A Chief in Two Worlds"; and drafts of "The Man Who Was Needed" article.
Name Access
Hagedorn, Hermann
MacLean, John
McDougall, David
McDougall, John
McLean, George
Subject Access
Family and personal life
First Nations
Indigenous Peoples
Religions
Stoney Nakoda
Access Restrictions
No restrictions on access
Copyright, privacy, commercial use and other restrictions may apply
Language
Language is English
Finding Aid
Finding aids and reference tools: arrangement outline
Creator
Hagedorn, Hermann
Category
Family and personal life
First nations
Religions
Title Source
Title based on accession record
Processing Status
Processed
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Hollingworth Tully Montgomery fonds

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Part Of
Hollingworth Tully Montgomery fonds
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of sermons, correspondence, personal papers, clippings, photographs and ephemera. Textual records pertain to St. George's Church, the 1939 royal visit, Banff residents, etc. Also includes letters collected by Montgomery from artist Norman Rockwell to Barbara Clyne, 1943-1945. Photo…
Date Range
1883-1965
Reference Code
M6 / V436
Description Level
1 / Fonds
GMD
Photograph
Negative
Photograph print
Textual record
Private record
Published record
Part Of
Hollingworth Tully Montgomery fonds
Description Level
1 / Fonds
Fonds Number
M 6
V 436
Sous-Fonds
M 6
V 436
Accession Number
2, 4, 47, 437, 536, 772, 942, 996, 1061, 1196, 1462, 1526, 1528, 1573, 1884, 2168, 2413, 2504
Reference Code
M6 / V436
GMD
Photograph
Negative
Photograph print
Textual record
Private record
Published record
Date Range
1883-1965
Physical Description
4 cm of textual records. -- 288 photographs : prints, negatives
History / Biographical
Rev. Canon Hollingworth Tully Montgomery, 1885-1965, was an Anglican minister at Banff, Alberta, Canada. Montgomery was born in Fredericton, New Brunswick and educated in Atlantic Canada and England. He succeeded his father, Canon Henry Montgomery, as rector of St. George's in the Pines Anglican Church in Banff in 1924, a position which he held until his retirement in 1955. In 1939, he conducted a service for King George VI and Queen Elizabeth during the royal visit to Banff. Montgomery was married to Mary Ruth Montgomery and had two children.
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of sermons, correspondence, personal papers, clippings, photographs and ephemera. Textual records pertain to St. George's Church, the 1939 royal visit, Banff residents, etc. Also includes letters collected by Montgomery from artist Norman Rockwell to Barbara Clyne, 1943-1945. Photographs collected by Montgomery pertain to Banff events, people and visitors, church staff and visitors, Rev. Montgomery and family with visiting dignitaries; 1911-1952.
Name Access
Montgomery, Hollingworth Tully
Subject Access
Community life
Religions
Access Restrictions
No restrictions on access
Copyright, privacy, commercial use and other restrictions may apply
Language
Language is English
Finding Aid
Finding aids and reference tools: basic description
Creator
Montgomery, Hollingworth Tully
Category
Family and personal life
Religions
Title Source
Title based on contents of fonds
Processing Status
Processed
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Howard E. Sibbald fonds

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Part Of
Howard E. Sibbald fonds
Scope & Content
Fonds consist of photographs and personal narrative of Howard Sibbald. Photographs pertain mainly to warden activities in Rocky Mountains Park, including Kananaskis area; also to Howard Sibbald and associates, park operations and services, wildlife, landscape and buildings in Rocky Mountains, Koot…
Date Range
[ca.1905-ca.1930]
Reference Code
M281 / V573
Description Level
1 / Fonds
GMD
Photograph
Album
Photograph print
Textual record
Private record
Part Of
Howard E. Sibbald fonds
Description Level
1 / Fonds
Fonds Number
M 281
V 573
Sous-Fonds
M 281
V 573
Accession Number
1816, 2266
Reference Code
M281 / V573
GMD
Photograph
Album
Photograph print
Textual record
Private record
Date Range
[ca.1905-ca.1930]
Physical Description
1 photograph album (372 prints). -- 12 photographs : prints. -- 1 textual record (8 p.)
History / Biographical
Howard E. Sibbald, 1865-1938, was Chief Warden for Rocky Mountains Park (Banff National Park), Alberta, Canada beginning 1909; Dominion Parks inspector until 1923; and Superintendent of Kootenay National Park from 1923 until 1932. Sibbald, son of Andrew Sibbald, was born in Ontario and came to Alberta in 1875. He was educated at Morley and later became Indian Agent there and at Gleichen. He was in business with Norman Luxton for a time before joining the National Parks service in 1909
Scope & Content
Fonds consist of photographs and personal narrative of Howard Sibbald. Photographs pertain mainly to warden activities in Rocky Mountains Park, including Kananaskis area; also to Howard Sibbald and associates, park operations and services, wildlife, landscape and buildings in Rocky Mountains, Kootenay and Waterton National Parks and other parks and regions. Narrative, written 1923, describes the journey of Andrew Sibbald (author's father) and family from Stroud, Ontario to Morley, Alberta in 1875; also Howard Sibbald's life in the west during the 1870s to 1923
Name Access
Sibbald, Howard E.
Subject Access
Environment
Government
Access Restrictions
Some restrictions on access to originals
Copyright, privacy, commercial use and other restrictions may apply
Language
Language is English
Finding Aid
Finding aids and reference tools: basic description
microfilm copy of album
Creator
Sibbald, Howard E.
Category
Environment
Government
Title Source
Title based on accession records and contents of fonds
Processing Status
Processed
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Iva and Len Smith fonds

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Part Of
Iva and Len Smith fonds
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of personal and professional papers of Iva Smith, 1904-1973, and of Len Smith, 1935-1963; personal papers of Zaidee Stewart, 1905-1950; Smith family photographs, ca.1890-ca.1960; also newsclippings, tourist information, other print material. Iva Smith papers include personal correspo…
Date Range
[ca.1890]-1973
Reference Code
M367 / V590
Description Level
1 / Fonds
GMD
Photograph
Album
Negative
Photograph print
Textual record
Diary
Private record
Published record
Part Of
Iva and Len Smith fonds
Description Level
1 / Fonds
Fonds Number
M 367
V 590
Sous-Fonds
M 367
V 590
Accession Number
833, 955, 1129, 1989, 2182, 2511
Reference Code
M367 / V590
GMD
Photograph
Album
Negative
Photograph print
Textual record
Diary
Private record
Published record
Date Range
[ca.1890]-1973
Physical Description
39 cm of textual records. -- ca.525 photographs : prints, negatives. -- 1 photograph album (ca.75 prints)
History / Biographical
Iva (Stewart) Smith , 1894-1975, and Leonard James Smith, 1890-1969, were business operators at Banff, Alberta, Canada. Iva Stewart and her mother Zaidee Stewart, 1875-1962, came to Banff as visitors in 1913 and decided to stay. Iva operated the Canadian Pacific Railway station news stand from 1914 until ca.1924. She married Len Smith in 1922.
After working at various other CPR facilities, including Lake Louise Chalet in the 1920s and Wapta Bungalow Camp, ca.1931, Iva Smith became manager of Becker's Bungalows on Tunnel Mountain in Banff, ca.1935 Len Smith worked at the Bow River boat house and was Captain of the "Lake Minnewanka" for over thirty years. He was also an ice-maker at Edmonton, Calgary, Lethbridge and Banff, Alberta for forty-five years. Zaidee M. Stewart worked at the boat operation tea house and wrote poetry, publishing "Banff Holiday" in 1950.
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of personal and professional papers of Iva Smith, 1904-1973, and of Len Smith, 1935-1963; personal papers of Zaidee Stewart, 1905-1950; Smith family photographs, ca.1890-ca.1960; also newsclippings, tourist information, other print material.
Iva Smith papers include personal correspondence, 1904-1973, and business papers pertaining to the CPR news stand, 1914-1924. Len Smith professional papers pertain to his work as boat engineer. Zaidee Stewart papers include correspondence, diaries, poetry and papers re the publication "Banff Holiday."
Family photographs pertaining to Iva and Len Smith, family, friends and associates, activities, careers, trips and world travels; Banff people, places and events, especially Banff Winter Carnival and Banff Indian Days; film making, including Pajamas (1926) and Eternal Love (1928); Lake Louise and Lake Minnewanka areas; canoeing; scenic views; and other collected items.
Name Access
Smith, Iva
Smith, Len
Stewart, Zaidee
Subject Access
Community life
Family and personal life
Films and film making
Access Restrictions
No restrictions on access
Copyright, privacy, commercial use and other restrictions may apply
Language
Language is English
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Finding aids and reference tools: basic description
Related Material
Artifacts transferred to Heritage collections, Whyte Museum
Creator
Smith, Iva
Smith, Len
Category
Commerce and industry
Family and personal life
Title Source
Title based on contents of fonds
Processing Status
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J. Monroe Thorington fonds

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Part Of
J. Monroe Thorington fonds
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of copies of textual records from the Thorington Archives at Princeton University and photographs in both original and copy form. Textual records include: I. Thompson-Little Collection and supplement 1895- 1907; letters chiefly addressed to Charles Sproule Thompson collected by Georg…
Date Range
1825-1974
Reference Code
M106 / V622
Description Level
1 / Fonds
GMD
Photograph
Negative
Photograph print
Transparency
Textual record
Private record
Part Of
J. Monroe Thorington fonds
Description Level
1 / Fonds
Fonds Number
M 106
V 622
Sous-Fonds
M 106
V 622
Accession Number
740, 1001, 1034, 1093, 1103, 1133, 1285, 1406, 1411, 1439, 1561, 1600, 1804, 1810, 1965, 1980, 2110, 2279, 2536, 2713, 3059
Reference Code
M106 / V622
GMD
Photograph
Negative
Photograph print
Transparency
Textual record
Private record
Date Range
1825-1974
Physical Description
ca.1.8 m of textual records. -- 64 photographs : prints, transparencies, copy negatives
History / Biographical
J. Monroe "Roy" Thorington, 1894-1989, was an ophthalmologist, mountaineer and mountain historian at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. Thorington was a pre-eminent climber and explorer in the Canadian Rockies starting in 1922. He studied the Freshfield and Lyell Glaciers for 22 years and explored and mapped the Purcell Range, British Columbia. Thorington wrote approximately 300 publications on mountaineering, mountain history and the Canadian Rockies. He was active in numerous organizations, particularly the American Alpine Club.
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of copies of textual records from the Thorington Archives at Princeton University and photographs in both original and copy form.
Textual records include: I. Thompson-Little Collection and supplement 1895- 1907; letters chiefly addressed to Charles Sproule Thompson collected by George T. Little, Appalachian Mountain Club and supplemented by material mainly from the estate of Charles E. Fay. II. American Alpine Club, 1903- 1967; correspondence with American Alpine Club members elected to 1918. III. Alps and Canada mountaineering correspondence. IV. Guide books and writings; pertains to writings on the Canadian Rockies and Conrad Kain. V. Dr. W. S. Ladd and Allen Carpe papers 1908-1935.
VI. Photographs, 1871-1970, pertain mainly to Thorington's climbing associates, mountain guides, friends and climbs; also, tombstones of friends at Banff Cemetery.
Fonds also includes miscellaneous original summit notes, articles, etc. concerning landmark mountaineering activities in the Canadian Rockies.
Name Access
Thorington, J. Monroe
Subject Access
Exploration, discovery and travel
Sports, recreation and leisure
Access Restrictions
No restrictions on access
Copyright, privacy, commercial use and other restrictions may apply
Language
Language is English
Finding Aid
Finding aids and reference tools: series description
Creator
Thorington, J. Monroe
Category
Exploration, discovery and travel
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title based on accession records and contents of fonds
Processing Status
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J. Norman Collie fonds

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J. Norman Collie fonds
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of diary fragments, [1900], 1902, possibly pertaining to Bush River expedition; correspondence between Collie and his mother, n.d. 1875-1883, re personal matters, money problems, travel, education and employment; letters from friends, n.d., 1927, including A. F. Mummery and Fred Step…
Date Range
[ca.1863]-1935
Reference Code
M279 / V62
Description Level
1 / Fonds
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Textual record
Diary
Private record
Part Of
J. Norman Collie fonds
Description Level
1 / Fonds
Fonds Number
M 279
V 62
Sous-Fonds
M 279
V 62
Accession Number
1809
Reference Code
M279 / V62
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Textual record
Diary
Private record
Date Range
[ca.1863]-1935
Physical Description
.75 cm of textual records. -- 9 photographs : prints
History / Biographical
J. Norman Collie, 1859-1942, was a chemist and mountaineer who lived at London, England. Between 1897 and 1911, Collie pioneered climbing in the Canadian Rockies, making twenty-one first ascents including Mount Victoria and Mount Athabasca
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of diary fragments, [1900], 1902, possibly pertaining to Bush River expedition; correspondence between Collie and his mother, n.d. 1875-1883, re personal matters, money problems, travel, education and employment; letters from friends, n.d., 1927, including A. F. Mummery and Fred Stephens; photographs pertaining to Norman Collie, family, friends and associates
Name Access
Collie, J. Norman
Subject Access
Exploration, discovery and travel
Family and personal life
Access Restrictions
No restrictions on access
Copyright, privacy, commercial use and other restrictions may apply
Language
Language is English
Finding Aid
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Creator
Collie, J. Norman
Category
Exploration, discovery and travel
Family and personal life
Title Source
Title based on accession record
Processing Status
Processed
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Part Of
J. W. Kelly fonds
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of a portion of a photograph album pertaining to the 1906 Alpine Club of Canada camp in Yoho Valley, B.C. Also includes views of Banff, Alberta and Field, B.C. and areas.
Date Range
1906
Reference Code
V634
Description Level
1 / Fonds
GMD
Photograph
Album
Photograph print
Part Of
J. W. Kelly fonds
Description Level
1 / Fonds
Fonds Number
V 634
Sous-Fonds
V 634
Accession Number
5746
Reference Code
V634
GMD
Photograph
Album
Photograph print
Date Range
1906
Physical Description
1 photograph album (44 prints)
History / Biographical
J. W. Kelly, of Winnipeg, Manitoba, was an original member of the Alpine Club of Canada
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of a portion of a photograph album pertaining to the 1906 Alpine Club of Canada camp in Yoho Valley, B.C. Also includes views of Banff, Alberta and Field, B.C. and areas.
Name Access
Kelly, J. W.
Subject Access
Sports, recreation and leisure
Access Restrictions
No restrictions on access
Public domain (other restrictions may apply)
Language
Language is English
Creator
Kelly, J. W.
Category
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title based on inscription in album: "Photos by J. W. Kelly during stay in Yoho Valley, July 9 to 21, 1906."
Processing Status
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Jack Alexander Brewster fonds

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Jack Alexander Brewster fonds
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of Jack Brewster manuscripts, personal and military papers, other papers, n.d., 1910-1960; miscellaneous papers of William A. and Annie Brewster, 1887-1910; and Jack Brewster and Brewster family photographs, [ca.1905-ca.1917]. The manuscripts pertain to "Early Days in Alberta" and B…
Date Range
1887-1960
Reference Code
M339 / V87
Description Level
1 / Fonds
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Postcard
Textual record
Private record
Part Of
Jack Alexander Brewster fonds
Description Level
1 / Fonds
Fonds Number
M 339
V 87
Sous-Fonds
M 339
V 87
Accession Number
2276
Reference Code
M339 / V87
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Postcard
Textual record
Private record
Date Range
1887-1960
Physical Description
4 cm of textual records. -- 23 photographs : prints, postcards
History / Biographical
Jack Alexander Brewster, 1891-1974, son of William and Annie Brewster of Banff, grew up on a homestead near Innisfail and in South Edmonton. He attended Queens University and moved to California with his parents. Brewster worked as an engineer and accountant in Redlands, California. During the First World War, Brewster served with the Canadian Expeditionary Force.
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of Jack Brewster manuscripts, personal and military papers, other papers, n.d., 1910-1960; miscellaneous papers of William A. and Annie Brewster, 1887-1910; and Jack Brewster and Brewster family photographs, [ca.1905-ca.1917]. The manuscripts pertain to "Early Days in Alberta" and Brewster's economic philosophy. Photographs include views of Jack Brewster in the Canadian Army, the Brewster family and commercial postcard views.
Name Access
Brewster, Jack Alexander
Subject Access
Family and personal life
Access Restrictions
No restrictions on access
Copyright, privacy, commercial use and other restrictions may apply
Language
Language is English
Finding Aid
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Creator
Brewster, Jack Alexander
Category
Family and personal life
Title Source
Title based on accession record and contents of fonds
Processing Status
Processed
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Jack Mitchell fonds

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Jack Mitchell fonds
Scope & Content
Fonds includes portion of a ledger showing taxidermy and personal income, 1927-1957; ration booklets; pamphlets, 1907-1920s; photographs pertaining to Jack Mitchell, family and friends, activities, trips, Banff events, buildings and scenes, 1886-ca.1940.
Date Range
1886-1957
Reference Code
M494 / V182
Description Level
1 / Fonds
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Textual record
Private record
Published record
Part Of
Jack Mitchell fonds
Description Level
1 / Fonds
Fonds Number
M 494
V 182
Sous-Fonds
M 494
V 182
Accession Number
4009
Reference Code
M494 / V182
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Textual record
Private record
Published record
Date Range
1886-1957
Physical Description
1 cm of textual records. -- 57 photographs : prints
History / Biographical
John (Jack) Green Mitchell was a taxidermist at Calgary and Banff, Alberta, Canada. Mitchell prepared specimens for Norman K. Luxton in Banff, and for MacKay and Dippie in Calgary and Banff. During the 1930s, Mitchell worked at the Government Museum in Banff and assumed the curator's duties there following the retirement of Norman Sanson.
Scope & Content
Fonds includes portion of a ledger showing taxidermy and personal income, 1927-1957; ration booklets; pamphlets, 1907-1920s; photographs pertaining to Jack Mitchell, family and friends, activities, trips, Banff events, buildings and scenes, 1886-ca.1940.
Name Access
Mitchell, Jack
Subject Access
Family and personal life
Access Restrictions
No restrictions on access
Copyright, privacy, commercial use and other restrictions may apply
Language
Language is English
Finding Aid
Finding aids and reference tools: basic description for photographs
Creator
Mitchell, Jack
Category
Family and personal life
Title Source
Title based on contents of fonds
Processing Status
Processed
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Part Of
Jack (Dave jr,) White fonds
Scope & Content
Fonds pertains to Jack White, Jack and Florence White, and White family; Banff people, places and events; Hawaii? Fonds consist of four separate series: A. Framed Prints; B. Prints; C. Photograph Albums; D. Negatives Framed print was a gift from Peter and Catharine Whyte to Jackie and Barbara C. Wh…
Date Range
1893-1950
Reference Code
V684
Description Level
1 / Fonds
GMD
Photograph
Album
Framed print
Negative
Photograph print
Part Of
Jack (Dave jr,) White fonds
Description Level
1 / Fonds
Fonds Number
V 684
Sous-Fonds
V 684
Accession Number
1548, 2328, 7070, 7498, 7730
Reference Code
V684
GMD
Photograph
Album
Framed print
Negative
Photograph print
Date Range
1893-1950
Physical Description
108 photographs: prints, framed print, negatives. -- 1 photograph album: 43 prints.
History / Biographical
Jack White, 1908-1961, also known as Dave White Jr., was a merchant at Banff, Alberta, Canada. He was associated with the family business, Dave White and Sons, from ca.1930-1961
Scope & Content
Fonds pertains to Jack White, Jack and Florence White, and White family; Banff people, places and events; Hawaii? Fonds consist of four separate series: A. Framed Prints; B. Prints; C. Photograph Albums; D. Negatives Framed print was a gift from Peter and Catharine Whyte to Jackie and Barbara C. White, 1932. The photograph was taken on Peter Whyte's 1929 solo journey.
Name Access
White, Jack (Dave White Jr.)
Subject Access
Family and personal life
Access Restrictions
Copyright, privacy, commercial use and other restrictions may apply
Language
Language is English
Finding Aid
Basic description only
Creator
White, Jack (Dave White Jr.)
Category
Family and personal life
Title Source
Title based on accession records
Processing Status
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Jackson family fonds

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Part Of
Jackson family fonds
Scope & Content
Fonds pertains to the John Jackson family activities, friends and travels
Date Range
Copies made in 1976
Reference Code
V401
Description Level
1 / Fonds
GMD
Photograph
Negative
Part Of
Jackson family fonds
Description Level
1 / Fonds
Fonds Number
V 401
Sous-Fonds
V 401
Accession Number
2645
Reference Code
V401
GMD
Photograph
Negative
Date Range
Copies made in 1976
Physical Description
18 photographs : negatives
History / Biographical
The John Jackson family lived at Canmore, Alberta, Canada.
Scope & Content
Fonds pertains to the John Jackson family activities, friends and travels
Name Access
Jackson, John
Subject Access
Family and personal life
Access Restrictions
Reference use only
Public domain (other restrictions may apply)
Other restrictions may apply
Language
Language is English
Finding Aid
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Creator
Jackson, John
Category
Family and personal life
Title Source
Title based on accession record
Processing Status
Processed
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James Irving McLeod fonds

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Part Of
James Irving McLeod fonds
Scope & Content
Fonds includes business papers, 1922-1957, including legal documents, 1922-1957, and other papers, 1925-1957; miscellaneous items pertaining to James I. McLeod and the McLeod family, 1955-1980; and photographs, ca.1875-ca.1956. Textual records pertain to McLeod's tour and transport activities and H…
Date Range
[ca.1875]-1980
Reference Code
M434 / V423
Description Level
1 / Fonds
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Postcard
Textual record
Private record
Part Of
James Irving McLeod fonds
Description Level
1 / Fonds
Fonds Number
M 434
V 423
Sous-Fonds
M 434
V 423
Accession Number
276, 2224, 2246, 3325, 3369
Reference Code
M434 / V423
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Postcard
Textual record
Private record
Date Range
[ca.1875]-1980
Physical Description
6.2 cm of textual records. -- 305 photographs : prints, postcards
History / Biographical
James Irving McLeod, 1879-1955, was a businessman at Banff, Alberta, Canada. After coming to Lake Louise from Ontario in 1906, McLeod cut ice for the hotels there and was a manager for Brewster Transport Co. from ca.1912 until 1920. In 1921, McLeod and William Warren formed Rocky Mountain Tours and Transport Co. Ltd. which McLeod operated until his retirement in 1946. The firm was operated by his sons, James and Allan, and his sons-in-law, H. H. Waterhouse and R. V. Bray, until amalgamating with Brewster Transport Co. Ltd. in 1957. McLeod also had an interest in the Homestead Hotel. James McLeod was married to Evelyn Davidson McLeod, 1885-1951.
Scope & Content
Fonds includes business papers, 1922-1957, including legal documents, 1922-1957, and other papers, 1925-1957; miscellaneous items pertaining to James I. McLeod and the McLeod family, 1955-1980; and photographs, ca.1875-ca.1956.
Textual records pertain to McLeod's tour and transport activities and Homestead Hotel, Rocky Mountain Tours and Transport operations, late 1940s and early 1950s and successors. Partners, vendors, etc. referred to include R. V. Bray, R. H. Brett, Earl Gammon, J. H. McLeod, D. M. Soole and H. H. Waterhouse.
Photographs pertain to James Irving McLeod, Evelyn Davidson McLeod, family and friends; also, Rocky Mountain Tours and Transport Co. Ltd. cars, drivers, buses, promotional photographs.
Name Access
McLeod, James Irving
Subject Access
Family and personal life
Transportation
Access Restrictions
No restrictions on access
Copyright, privacy, commercial use and other restrictions may apply
Language
Language is English
Finding Aid
Finding aids and reference tools: arrangement outline
basic description for photographs
Creator
McLeod, James Irving
Category
Family and personal life
Transportation
Title Source
Title based on accession records and contents of fonds
Processing Status
Processed
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