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Group Portrait of Tennis Players

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Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Scope & Content: Group portrait of unidentified young men and women posing holding tennis raquets

Date Range: [ca. 1860 - ca. 1900]

Reference Code: V683 / IV / A / PT-35

Description Level: 6 / Item

Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: M36 / V683 / S37

Series: V683 / IV / A : Robb / Morse Personal

Reference Code: V683 / IV / A / PT-35

Date Range: [ca. 1860 - ca. 1900]

Physical Description: 1 cased photograph : tintype.

Scope & Content: Group portrait of unidentified young men and women posing holding tennis raquets

Title Source: Title given based on image.

Processing Status: Processed

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Hand Brush

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Date: 1866

Material: plastic; fibre

Catalogue Number: 103.02.1025

Description: A rectangular nail brush with natural bristles. The bristles are short and strong to slough dirt that has collected under the nails and can also be useful in removing stains from the hands. The bristles are connected to a rectangular-shaped clear plastic base/body. The clear plastic base/body has t…

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Title: Hand Brush

Date: 1866

Material: plastic; fibre

Dimensions: 2.8 x 3.8 x 9.6 cm

Description: A rectangular nail brush with natural bristles. The bristles are short and strong to slough dirt that has collected under the nails and can also be useful in removing stains from the hands. The bristles are connected to a rectangular-shaped clear plastic base/body. The clear plastic base/body has the name “Simms” etched, which is a company specializing in the sale of paint products, although they also sell a variety of natural and synthetic nail brushes as well.

Subject: Nick Morant

Credit: Gift of Nicholas Morant, Banff, 2006

Catalogue Number: 103.02.1025

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History of Banff and familiar account of its inhabitants and belongings...

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Medium: Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)

Published Date: 1868

Author: Imlach, James

Publisher: Banff (Scotland) : Robert Leask

Call Number: 08 B22im

Author: Imlach, James

Publisher: Banff (Scotland) : Robert Leask

Published Date: 1868

Physical Description: 148p. : ill

Medium: Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)

Subjects: Banff, Scotland

Accession Number: 1060

Call Number: 08 B22im

Collection: Archives Library

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Holidays on high lands : or, rambles and incidents in search of alpine plants

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Medium: Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)

Published Date: 1869

Author: Macmillan, Hugh

Publisher: London : Macmillan

Call Number: D919 M3

Author: Macmillan, Hugh

Publisher: London : Macmillan

Published Date: 1869

Medium: Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)

Call Number: D919 M3

Collection: Alpine Club of Canada Library

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[Hunting party preparing to depart from Banff Indian Grounds or Brewster Corrals, Banff]

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Part Of: Pat Brewster fonds

Scope & Content: Image of five people on horseback with five pack horses

Date Range: 1850-1910

Reference Code: v91 / 12 / a / na66 - 1716

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph; Negative, copy; Photograph, print

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Part Of: Pat Brewster fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: M2 / V91 / S21

Sous-Fonds: V91

Reference Code: v91 / 12 / a / na66 - 1716

GMD: Photograph; Negative, copy; Photograph, print

Date Range: 1850-1910

Physical Description: 1 photograph : negative : copy negative

Scope & Content: Image of five people on horseback with five pack horses

Subject Access: Discovery and Exploration; Environment and Nature; Sports and Recreation; Transportation

Geographic Access: Alberta; British Columbia

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Inkstand

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Date: 1810 – 1815

Material: glass; metal

Catalogue Number: 105.06.0038

Description: Ink set contained in a round top, trunk shaped container which sits on four, corner ball feet. Rounded top has round knob and is hinged for opening. Either end of container has relief lion's head with rotating ring through jaw. Bottom of box scratched "#251 MT ac", also stamped lion profile hallmar…

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Title: Inkstand

Date: 1810 – 1815

Material: glass; metal

Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.9 x 14.9 cm

Description: Ink set contained in a round top, trunk shaped container which sits on four, corner ball feet. Rounded top has round knob and is hinged for opening. Either end of container has relief lion's head with rotating ring through jaw. Bottom of box scratched "#251 MT ac", also stamped lion profile hallmark and "7". Interior of box is two chambers divided by flat sterling bar. In either chamber sits a bevelled, square sided glass. Each container has circular, ridged top with 1.0 cm. hole in centre. One of sterling tops is anchored permanently to glass well and has white powder residue inside it, other top is removable and is presumably for holding ink. Card inside box says "Old Sheffield Ink Box made in London. Circa 1810-1815."

Subject: households; office; hobbies; CRW wedding; Edith Morse Robb

Credit: Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979

Catalogue Number: 105.06.0038

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Irvinestowne H. I. J. K. : [file]

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Part Of: Pat Brewster fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of letters, cards, certificate, newsclipping, book regarding Brewster coat of arms, probable pedigree of Irvine family, Ireland, Orange Lodge member William Brewster. Other families include, Armstrong, Bennett, Donaldson, Fantham, Hitchcock, Penman, Somerville, Todd

Date Range: 1841-1980

Reference Code: M2 / 84 - 85

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Textual Records

Part Of: Pat Brewster fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M2 / V91 / S21

Series: III. Pat Brewster activities series

Sous-Fonds: M2

Reference Code: M2 / 84 - 85

GMD: Textual Records

Date Range: 1841-1980

Physical Description: 1 cm of textual records

Scope & Content: File consists of letters, cards, certificate, newsclipping, book regarding Brewster coat of arms, probable pedigree of Irvine family, Ireland, Orange Lodge member William Brewster. Other families include, Armstrong, Bennett, Donaldson, Fantham, Hitchcock, Penman, Somerville, Todd

Creator: Includes undated items

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Italy and Switzerland

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Medium: Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)

Published Date: 1863

Author: Capron, I. Rand (?)

Publisher: S.l : s.n

Call Number: DQ823 C3 Oversize E

Author: Capron, I. Rand (?)

Publisher: S.l : s.n

Published Date: 1863

Medium: Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)

Subjects: Views

Call Number: DQ823 C3 Oversize E

Collection: Alpine Club of Canada Library

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J. Norman Collie Prints

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Part Of: J. Norman Collie fonds

Scope & Content: File pertains to photographs of Norman Collie, family, friends and associates.

Date Range: [ca.1863]-1935

Reference Code: V62 / PA 88 - 1 to 9

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

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Part Of: J. Norman Collie fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M279 / V62

Sous-Fonds: V62

Accession Number: 1809

Reference Code: V62 / PA 88 - 1 to 9

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

Date Range: [ca.1863]-1935

Physical Description: 9 photographs : prints

History / Biographical: See fonds level description

Scope & Content: File pertains to photographs of 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: English

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Jewellery Case

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Date: 1750 – 1800

Material: fibre; fibre, flax; fibre, silk; hair, sheep

Catalogue Number: 103.08.0226

Description: A long narrow fabric strip with seven pockets formed along its length. Each pocket is made of neatly handsewn pieces of differently patterned silk swatches, with the bottom pocket made of velvet. The outside of the case is covered with linen canvas covered completely with very fine cross-stitch d…

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Title: Jewellery Case

Date: 1750 – 1800

Material: fibre; fibre, flax; fibre, silk; hair, sheep

Dimensions: 10.0 x 54.0 cm

Description: A long narrow fabric strip with seven pockets formed along its length. Each pocket is made of neatly handsewn pieces of differently patterned silk swatches, with the bottom pocket made of velvet. The outside of the case is covered with linen canvas covered completely with very fine cross-stitch designs of the alphabet at the top and patterned bands of flowers with a tree, bird, cat, and dog, and the initials 'ML' at the centre in traditional needlepoint sampler manner. The edges of the case have been bound with turqoise silk ribbon. There is a two-layered semicircular black wool flap at the bottom, and an arched silk-lined red velvet flap at the top.

Subject: households; crafts; needlework

Credit: Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979

Catalogue Number: 103.08.0226

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Journal of a tour in Iceland in the summer of 1809

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Medium: Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)

Published Date: 1813

Author: Hooker, Sir William Jackson

Publisher: London : Longman [et al.]

Edition: 2d ed...with additions

Call Number: DL312 H6 I

Author: Hooker, Sir William Jackson

Edition: 2d ed...with additions

Publisher: London : Longman [et al.]

Published Date: 1813

Physical Description: 369 pages

Medium: Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)

Series: Volume 1 of 2

Call Number: DL312 H6 I

Collection: Alpine Club of Canada Library

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Journal of a tour in Iceland in the summer of 1809

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Medium: Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)

Published Date: 1813

Author: Hooker, Sir William Jackson

Publisher: London : Longman [et al.]

Edition: 2d ed...with additions

Call Number: DL312 H6 II

Author: Hooker, Sir William Jackson

Edition: 2d ed...with additions

Publisher: London : Longman [et al.]

Published Date: 1813

Physical Description: 391 pages

Medium: Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)

Series: Volume 2 of 2

Call Number: DL312 H6 II

Collection: Alpine Club of Canada Library

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Knife Box

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Date: 1750 – 1820

Material: wood; metal

Catalogue Number: 104.20.0229

Description: A tall varnished dark brown wooden box with heavy hinged lid sloping downward in front. Front of box is ornately shaped and bevelled with metal keyhole plaque on flat surface just below lid, and small hinged ring attached to metal back just above on lid. Exterior of box completely covered with vene…

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Title: Knife Box

Date: 1750 – 1820

Material: wood; metal

Dimensions: 36.8 x 22.2 x 27.4 cm

Description: A tall varnished dark brown wooden box with heavy hinged lid sloping downward in front. Front of box is ornately shaped and bevelled with metal keyhole plaque on flat surface just below lid, and small hinged ring attached to metal back just above on lid. Exterior of box completely covered with veneer with marquetry of lighter veneer along edges of lid on top and outlining bevelled joints on front of box. Inside of lid parqueted with six pointed star inside oval of lighter and darker woods. Bent metal pin on lid fits into lock chamber when closed, insides have been removed.

Subject: households; kitchen; dining

Credit: Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979

Catalogue Number: 104.20.0229

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Legal Documents

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Part Of: David McDougall fonds

Scope & Content: Declaration in Proof of Age issued by Elizabeth G McDougall for David McDougall; Lease Agreement between David McDougall and Joseph H. Morris; Transfer of Land between David McDougall and Isabella Heiminck.

Date Range: 1845 - 1904

Reference Code: M557 / C - 2

Description Level: 5 / File

Part Of: David McDougall fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Series: Personal Documents

Accession Number: 2017.8667

Reference Code: M557 / C - 2

Date Range: 1845 - 1904

Physical Description: 0.1cm of written materials.

Scope & Content: Declaration in Proof of Age issued by Elizabeth G McDougall for David McDougall; Lease Agreement between David McDougall and Joseph H. Morris; Transfer of Land between David McDougall and Isabella Heiminck.