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Contact Prints

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Part Of: Vaux family fonds

Scope & Content: File pertains to print copies made from original negatives of Vaux family travels in the Canadian Rockies in the late 1800s. Includes views of mountains, scree slopes, glaciers, train scenes (including tracks and the interior of a dining car), Glacier House, and portrais of the family members.

Date Range: [ca. 1887 - 1900]

Reference Code: V653 / I / U / 2 / PA-7 to PA-59

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph print

Part Of: Vaux family fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M107/V557

Series: I. Photography

Sous-Fonds: V557

Sub-Series: U. Prints

Accession Number: 7792

Reference Code: V653 / I / U / 2 / PA-7 to PA-59

GMD: Photograph print

Date Range: [ca. 1887 - 1900]

Physical Description: 52 prints : b&w ; 21.6 x 27.9 cm or smaller

Scope & Content: File pertains to print copies made from original negatives of Vaux family travels in the Canadian Rockies in the late 1800s. Includes views of mountains, scree slopes, glaciers, train scenes (including tracks and the interior of a dining car), Glacier House, and portrais of the family members.

Name Access: Vaux, William; Vaux, George; Vaux, George, X; Walcott, Mary Vaux

Subject Access: Glaciers; Glacier House; Family and personal life; Mountains; Photography; Trains; Travel and Exploration

Geographic Access: British Columbia; Canada

Language: English

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Courtyard of Banff Springs Hotel; Hector Crawler (Wachegiye) (Prayer Giver), Peter Wesley (Ta Otha) (Moose Hunter), unknown, unknown

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Part Of: Moore family fonds

Scope & Content: Item consists of group in regalia on horseback in the courtyard of th Banff Springs Hotel, on left is Hector Crawler (Wachegiye) (Prayer Giver) and Peter Wesley (Ta Otha) (Moose Hunter) next to him.

Date Range: 1899 - 1927

Reference Code: V439 / PS - 336

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph; Lantern slide; Transparency

1 image

Part Of: Moore family fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: V439

Series: I. Philip Moore series

Sous-Fonds: V439

Sub-Series: B. Professional papers and photographs 2. Research, writing and lecturing d. Photographs i. Lantern slides (transparencies)

Reference Code: V439 / PS - 336

GMD: Photograph; Lantern slide; Transparency

Date Range: 1899 - 1927

Physical Description: 1 transparency : lantern slide

Scope & Content: Item consists of group in regalia on horseback in the courtyard of th Banff Springs Hotel, on left is Hector Crawler (Wachegiye) (Prayer Giver) and Peter Wesley (Ta Otha) (Moose Hunter) next to him.

Subject Access: Stoney Nakoda; Indigenous Peoples; Buildings and memorials; Discovery and exploration; Environment and Nature; First Nations; Transportation

Geographic Access: Alberta

Title Source: Title is based on contents of item

Processing Status: Processed

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CPR bridge across the Saskatchewan River Junt., W of Medicine Hat

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Part Of: Vaux family fonds

Scope & Content: Canadian Pacific Railway

Date Range: [between 1894 and 1912]

Reference Code: V653 / NA - 925

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph; Negative

1 image

Part Of: Vaux family fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: M107 / V653

Series: I. Photography

Sub-Series: T. Travel 1894-1912

Reference Code: V653 / NA - 925

GMD: Photograph; Negative

Date Range: [between 1894 and 1912]

Physical Description: 1 negative : film

Scope & Content: Canadian Pacific Railway

Subject Access: Discovery and Exploration

Geographic Access: Alberta

Creator: Vaux family (Philadelphia USA)

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Cypripedium passerinum

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Part Of: Vaux family fonds

Date Range: [between 1894 and 1912]

Reference Code: V653 / PS - 165

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Transparency; Lantern slide

1 image

Part Of: Vaux family fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: M107 / V653

Series: I. Photography

Sub-Series: V. Lantern slides

Reference Code: V653 / PS - 165

GMD: Transparency; Lantern slide

Date Range: [between 1894 and 1912]

Physical Description: 1 transparency : lantern slide

Subject Access: Discovery and Exploration

Creator: Mary Schaffer (Philadelphia, USA) - attributed to

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Daguerreotype and Ambrotypes

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Part Of: Moore family fonds

Scope & Content: File pertains to 3 book-mounted photographs. Includes: 1 Daguerreotype of a couple [she is standing, he is sitting] with a glass cover painted at the edges in black - the book mount is black plastic with red padded velvet lining the inside of the cover. The Daguerreotype is also accompanied with a …

Date Range: 1885-1973

Reference Code: V439 / VII / C / PT - 01 to PT - 03

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Transparency

Part Of: Moore family fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M307 / V439

Series: VII.C : Other material series ; other, 1885-1970

Sous-Fonds: V439

Accession Number: 2021.21

Reference Code: V439 / VII / C / PT - 01 to PT - 03

GMD: Photograph; Transparency

Date Range: 1885-1973

Physical Description: 3 photographs : b&w gelatin dry glass plate negatives ; 8.3 x 9.4 cm

Scope & Content: File pertains to 3 book-mounted photographs. Includes: 1 Daguerreotype of a couple [she is standing, he is sitting] with a glass cover painted at the edges in black - the book mount is black plastic with red padded velvet lining the inside of the cover. The Daguerreotype is also accompanied with a letter dated July 25 1968 to Pearl Moore from someone named Tim. 1 ambrotype of a close-up portrait of a woman done in light colours rather than the traditional black on glass - the book mount is leather-wrapped wood with emerald green padded velvet lining the inside of the cover [cover detatched]. 1 ambrotype of a seated colour-tinted soldier dressed in a red jacket with gold buttons and a gun belt leaning an elbow on a blue table - book mount is leather-wrapped wood with red padded velvet lining the inside of the cover.

Name Access: Moore, Edmee; Moore, Pearl; Moore, Phil

Subject Access: Ambrotype; Daguerreotype; Military; Photography

Access Restrictions: Some restrictions on access to originals; Copyright, privacy, commercial use and other restrictions may apply

Language: English

Conservation: Remove A&H numbers ; avoid any further handling.

Creator: Moore, Pearl; Moore, Philip

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed / Unprocessed

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Edmee Moore photograph album. -- 1920-1927

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Part Of: Moore family fonds

Scope & Content: Pertains to Wapta and Yoho Bungalow Camps, 1920-1926; also prints from the 1925 Trail Ride and trips to Montreal and Windermere (1927), Hawaii (1926-1927) and Waterton Lakes plus mixed scenes.

Date Range: [1916], 1920-1928

Reference Code: V439 / PD - 358

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Album; Photograph print

Part Of: Moore family fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Series: III. Edmee Moore series

Reference Code: V439 / PD - 358

GMD: Photograph; Album; Photograph print

Date Range: [1916], 1920-1928

Physical Description: Photograph Album : 1 photograph album (186 photographs; b&w) + postcard : 5 col.

Scope & Content: Pertains to Wapta and Yoho Bungalow Camps, 1920-1926; also prints from the 1925 Trail Ride and trips to Montreal and Windermere (1927), Hawaii (1926-1927) and Waterton Lakes plus mixed scenes.

Title Source: Title based on contents of album.

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Falling Avalanche from Mt. Victoria, Lake Louise

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Part Of: Vaux family fonds

Date Range: [between 1894 and 1912]

Reference Code: V653 / NG - 950

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph; Negative

1 image

Part Of: Vaux family fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: M107 / V653

Series: I. Photography

Sub-Series: T. Travel 1894-1912

Reference Code: V653 / NG - 950

GMD: Photograph; Negative

Date Range: [between 1894 and 1912]

Physical Description: 1 negative : glass

Subject Access: Discovery and Exploration

Geographic Access: Alberta

Creator: Vaux family (Philadelphia USA)

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Falling Avalanche trip, Vaux, positive

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Part Of: Vaux family fonds

Scope & Content: Mount Vaux? trip

Date Range: [between 1894 and 1912]

Reference Code: V653 / NG - 949

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph; Negative

1 image

Part Of: Vaux family fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: M107 / V653

Series: I. Photography

Sub-Series: T. Travel 1894-1912

Reference Code: V653 / NG - 949

GMD: Photograph; Negative

Date Range: [between 1894 and 1912]

Physical Description: 1 negative : glass

Scope & Content: Mount Vaux? trip

Subject Access: Discovery and Exploration

Creator: Vaux family (Philadelphia USA)

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Falls of the Bow River from below (No.836)

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Part Of: Vaux family fonds

Scope & Content: Rocky Mountains

Date Range: [between 1894 and 1912]

Reference Code: V653 / NA - 891

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph; Negative

1 image

Part Of: Vaux family fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: M107 / V653

Series: I. Photography

Sub-Series: T. Travel 1894-1912

Reference Code: V653 / NA - 891

GMD: Photograph; Negative

Date Range: [between 1894 and 1912]

Physical Description: 1 negative : film

Scope & Content: Rocky Mountains

Subject Access: Discovery and Exploration

Geographic Access: Alberta

Creator: Vaux family (Philadelphia USA)

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Falls of the Bow River from below (No.842)

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Part Of: Vaux family fonds

Scope & Content: Rocky Mountains

Date Range: [between 1894 and 1912?]

Reference Code: V653 / NA - 892

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Negative

1 image

Part Of: Vaux family fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: M107 / V653

Series: I. Photography

Sub-Series: T. Travel 1894-1912

Reference Code: V653 / NA - 892

GMD: Negative

Date Range: [between 1894 and 1912?]

Scope & Content: Rocky Mountains

Subject Access: Discovery and Exploration

Geographic Access: Alberta

Creator: Vaux family (Philadelphia USA)

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Family photographs. -- 1885-1905

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Part Of: Moore family fonds

Scope & Content: Views of people engaged in activities relevant to Banff/Lake Louise; includes some scenics, 1935 Silver Jubilee Parade, carnivals, movie making, portraits, local notables, Banff Indian Days, swimming etc.

Date Range: 1885 - 1905

Reference Code: V439 / 1105 - 1321

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph

63 images

Part Of: Moore family fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M307 / V439

Series: IV.F. Philip Moore family series : Banff/Lake Louise area photographs

Sous-Fonds: V439

Reference Code: V439 / 1105 - 1321

GMD: Photograph

Date Range: 1885 - 1905

Physical Description: 254 photographs : prints, negatives

Scope & Content: Views of people engaged in activities relevant to Banff/Lake Louise; includes some scenics, 1935 Silver Jubilee Parade, carnivals, movie making, portraits, local notables, Banff Indian Days, swimming etc.

Access Restrictions: Access to negatives is by appointment only

Processing Status: Processed

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Family photographs. -- 1885-1950

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Part Of: Moore family fonds

Scope & Content: Pertain to early buildings in the Banff/Lake Louise area; series on Chateau fire; series of scenes in Banff town; some of boats at Lake Minnewanka.

Date Range: 1885-1950

Reference Code: V439 / 1322 - 1449

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph

20 images

Part Of: Moore family fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: V439

Series: IV.F. Philip Moore family series : Banff/Lake Louise area photographs

Sous-Fonds: V439

Reference Code: V439 / 1322 - 1449

GMD: Photograph

Date Range: 1885-1950

Physical Description: 141 photographs : prints, negatives; 1 framed, 1 oversize

Scope & Content: Pertain to early buildings in the Banff/Lake Louise area; series on Chateau fire; series of scenes in Banff town; some of boats at Lake Minnewanka.

Access Restrictions: Access to negatives is by appointment only

Processing Status: Processed

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Family photographs. -- 1895-1965

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Part Of: Moore family fonds

Scope & Content: Photographs of scenery in the Banff-Lake Louise area, includes a 4-piece panorama of the Banff Springs golf course.

Date Range: 1895-1965

Reference Code: V439 / 950 - 1019

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph

7 images

Part Of: Moore family fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: V439

Series: IV.F. Philip Moore family series : Banff/Lake Louise area photographs

Sous-Fonds: V439

Reference Code: V439 / 950 - 1019

GMD: Photograph

Date Range: 1895-1965

Physical Description: 78 photographs : prints; 3 oversize

Scope & Content: Photographs of scenery in the Banff-Lake Louise area, includes a 4-piece panorama of the Banff Springs golf course.

Processing Status: Processed

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Family photographs. -- 1900-1925

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Part Of: Moore family fonds

Scope & Content: Consists of items sent by friends or acquaintances of the Brewsters.

Date Range: 1900-1925

Reference Code: V439 / 1793 - 1803

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph

6 images

Part Of: Moore family fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: V439

Series: VI. Brewster family series

Sous-Fonds: V439

Reference Code: V439 / 1793 - 1803

GMD: Photograph

Date Range: 1900-1925

Physical Description: 13 photographs : prints

Scope & Content: Consists of items sent by friends or acquaintances of the Brewsters.

Processing Status: Processed

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Family photographs. -- 1900-1970

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Part Of: Moore family fonds

Scope & Content: Pertain to Brewster family members' involvement in horseback riding, sightseeing, Banff Indian Days, hunting, hiking, winter sports, canoeing, holidays, dining, etc.; also some of business activities such as cutting and hauling ice.

Date Range: 1900 - 1970

Reference Code: V439 / 1680 - 1748

Description Level: 5 / File

Part Of: Moore family fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M307 / V439

Series: VI. Brewster family series

Sous-Fonds: V439

Reference Code: V439 / 1680 - 1748

Date Range: 1900 - 1970

Physical Description: 71 photographs : prints; 1 oversize

Scope & Content: Pertain to Brewster family members' involvement in horseback riding, sightseeing, Banff Indian Days, hunting, hiking, winter sports, canoeing, holidays, dining, etc.; also some of business activities such as cutting and hauling ice.

Processing Status: Processed

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Family photographs. -- 1905-1945

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Part Of: Moore family fonds

Scope & Content: Pertain to Moore family's world travels, India, Egypt, Caribbean, Hawaii, etc.; views of their home in England during WW I; scenes possibly of Quebec Tercentenary Celebrations.

Date Range: 1905-1945

Reference Code: V439 / 574 - 609

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph

3 images

Part Of: Moore family fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: V439

Series: IV.D. Philip Moore family series : travel

Sous-Fonds: V439

Reference Code: V439 / 574 - 609

GMD: Photograph

Date Range: 1905-1945

Physical Description: 39 photographs : prints

Scope & Content: Pertain to Moore family's world travels, India, Egypt, Caribbean, Hawaii, etc.; views of their home in England during WW I; scenes possibly of Quebec Tercentenary Celebrations.

Processing Status: Processed

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Family photographs. -- 1915-1955

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Part Of: Moore family fonds

Scope & Content: Scenes of Moore family involved in trail riding, Banff Indian Days, social activities, sports, sightseeing, talking with friends, etc.; includes 9 prints and 7 snapshots (with negatives) of investiture in Stoney Nakoda.

Date Range: 1915 - 1955

Reference Code: V439 / 474 - 572

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph

4 images

Part Of: Moore family fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M307 / V439

Series: IV.B. Philip Moore family series : home, friends and activities

Sous-Fonds: V439

Reference Code: V439 / 474 - 572

GMD: Photograph

Date Range: 1915 - 1955

Physical Description: 118 photographs : prints, negatives

Scope & Content: Scenes of Moore family involved in trail riding, Banff Indian Days, social activities, sports, sightseeing, talking with friends, etc.; includes 9 prints and 7 snapshots (with negatives) of investiture in Stoney Nakoda.

Access Restrictions: Access to negatives is by appointment only

Processing Status: Processed

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Family photographs. -- [ca.1900]-1950

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Part Of: Moore family fonds

Scope & Content: Pertains to Brewster properties such as houses, horses and other buildings in Banff, Jasper and Burnaby, B.C. (John Brewster.).

Date Range: [1900]-1950

Reference Code: V439 / 1750 - 1792

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph

30 images

Part Of: Moore family fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: V439

Series: VI. Brewster family series

Sous-Fonds: V439

Reference Code: V439 / 1750 - 1792

GMD: Photograph

Date Range: [1900]-1950

Physical Description: 56 photographs : prints, negatives

Scope & Content: Pertains to Brewster properties such as houses, horses and other buildings in Banff, Jasper and Burnaby, B.C. (John Brewster.).

Access Restrictions: Access to negatives is by appointment only

Processing Status: Processed

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Family photographs. -- [ca.1905]-1960

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Part Of: Moore family fonds

Scope & Content: Pertain to Yoho Bungalow Camp and Yoho Valley. Includes portraits and activities; 3 scenes relating to Wapta Bungalow Camp; 1 print and letter from L. Leacock re damming of Takakkaw Falls.

Date Range: [ca.1905]-1960

Reference Code: V439 / 706 - 898

Description Level: 5 / File

86 images

Part Of: Moore family fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: V439

Series: IV.E. Philip Moore family series : business papers, bungalow camp operations

Sous-Fonds: V439

Reference Code: V439 / 706 - 898

Date Range: [ca.1905]-1960

Physical Description: 234 photographs : prints, negatives; includes 2 oversized framed photographs. -- 1 textual record

Scope & Content: Pertain to Yoho Bungalow Camp and Yoho Valley. Includes portraits and activities; 3 scenes relating to Wapta Bungalow Camp; 1 print and letter from L. Leacock re damming of Takakkaw Falls.