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Canmore History

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Part Of: Bruno Engler fonds

Scope & Content: File pertains to 24 b&w prints of historical buildings and sites around the town of Canmore. Includes the exteriors of homes (including Lawrence Grassi's), businesses, and hotels, the train station, the Canmore Mine, and portraits of men with dogs.

Date Range: 1936-1993

Reference Code: V190 / VI / C / iv / PA - 01 to PA - 24

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Print

15 images

Part Of: Bruno Engler fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M323 / S40 / V190

Series: VI : Retained file, C : Alphabetical order

Sous-Fonds: V190

Sub-Series: iv : Canmore History

Accession Number: 7436

Reference Code: V190 / VI / C / iv / PA - 01 to PA - 24

GMD: Photograph; Print

Date Range: 1936-1993

Physical Description: 24 photographs : b&w ; 25.2 x 20.2 cm or smaller

History / Biographical: See fonds level description

Scope & Content: File pertains to 24 b&w prints of historical buildings and sites around the town of Canmore. Includes the exteriors of homes (including Lawrence Grassi's), businesses, and hotels, the train station, the Canmore Mine, and portraits of men with dogs.

Notes: Not all photographs are taken by Bruno Engler

Name Access: Grassi, Lawrence

Subject Access: Automobiles; Buildings; Businesses; Canmore Hotel; Canmore Mines; Dogs; Hotels; Mountains; Portrait; Trains

Geographic Access: Canmore; Alberta

Language: English

Title Source: Original title kept

Processing Status: Processed

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Cascade Mountain

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Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Scope & Content: Image of the peak of Cascade Mountain in winter

Date Range: [ca. 1900-1940]

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 8 / PA - 650

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph

1 image

Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: M36 / V683 / S37

Series: V683 / III / A / 8 : Peter and Catharine Whyte: Banff and Area Skiing

Sous-Fonds: V683

Accession Number: .

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 8 / PA - 650

GMD: Photograph

Date Range: [ca. 1900-1940]

Physical Description: Photograph: 1 print; b&w.

Scope & Content: Image of the peak of Cascade Mountain in winter

Subject Access: Cascade Mountain; Mountains; Winter

Geographic Access: Banff National Park

Language: English

Title Source: Title based on item

Processing Status: Processed

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Castle Mountain

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Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Scope & Content: Image of Castle Mountain

Date Range: [ca. 1888-1930]

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 15 / PA - 417

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph

1 image

Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: M36 / V683 / S37

Series: V683 / III / A / 15 : Peter and Catharine Whyte: Collected Photographs

Sous-Fonds: V683

Accession Number: .

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 15 / PA - 417

GMD: Photograph

Date Range: [ca. 1888-1930]

Physical Description: Photograph: 1 print; b&w.

Scope & Content: Image of Castle Mountain

Subject Access: Mountains

Geographic Access: Banff National Park

Language: English

Title Source: Title based on item

Processing Status: Processed

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Catharine [?] at Skoki

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Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Scope & Content: Image of a figure wearing a large backpack - possibly Catharine Whyte - with Skoki Lodge and a snow-covered mountain in the background

Date Range: 1933

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 7 / PA - 183

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph

1 image

Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: M36 / V683 / S37

Series: V683 / III / A / 7 : Peter and Catharine Whyte: Skoki Lodge and Temple Lodge

Sous-Fonds: V683

Accession Number: .

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 7 / PA - 183

GMD: Photograph

Date Range: 1933

Physical Description: Photographs: 1 print; b&w.

Scope & Content: Image of a figure wearing a large backpack - possibly Catharine Whyte - with Skoki Lodge and a snow-covered mountain in the background

Name Access: Whyte, Catharine

Subject Access: Sports and leisure; Mountains; Skiing; Ski areas; Skoki Lodge; Winter

Geographic Access: Banff National Park

Language: English

Title Source: Title based on item

Processing Status: Processed

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[Catharine Robb Whyte with two unidentified people with hiking packs on next to lake]

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Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Scope & Content: Image of Catharine Robb Whyte (centre) with two unidentified people, possibly at Lake O'Hara. Man at right is wearing a fedora hat

Date Range: [ca. 1930-1940]

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 1 / PA - 23

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph; Print

1 image

Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: M36 / V683 / S37

Series: V683 / III / A / 1 : Peter and Catharine Whyte: Personal Photographs

Sous-Fonds: V683

Accession Number: .

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 1 / PA - 23

GMD: Photograph; Print

Date Range: [ca. 1930-1940]

Physical Description: Photographs: 1 prints; b&w.

Scope & Content: Image of Catharine Robb Whyte (centre) with two unidentified people, possibly at Lake O'Hara. Man at right is wearing a fedora hat

Name Access: Whyte, Catharine

Subject Access: Hiking; Mountains

Language: English

Title Source: Title based on item

Processing Status: Processed

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[Catharine Whyte and Carl Rungius]

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Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Scope & Content: Image of Catharine Whyte (left) lying on the ground next to Carl Rungius (right) - tipis in background

Date Range: [ca. 1930-1935]

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 1 / PA - 33

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph; Print

2 images

Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: M36 / V683 / S37

Series: V683 / III / A / 1 : Peter and Catharine Whyte: Personal Photographs

Sous-Fonds: V683

Accession Number: .

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 1 / PA - 33

GMD: Photograph; Print

Date Range: [ca. 1930-1935]

Physical Description: Photographs: 1 prints; b&w.

Scope & Content: Image of Catharine Whyte (left) lying on the ground next to Carl Rungius (right) - tipis in background

Name Access: Rungius, Carl; Whyte, Catharine

Subject Access: Camps; Hiking; Mountains

Geographic Access: Lake O'Hara

Language: English

Title Source: Title based on item

Processing Status: Processed

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Catharine Whyte and Dennis Mighall

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Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Scope & Content: Image of Catharine Whyte and Dennis Mighall on skis at Mt. Norquay - "Mt Norquay - 1931 [/] 1. Catharine Whyte [/] 2. Dennis Mighall" written on the back in pencil

Date Range: 1931

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 15 / PA - 830

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph

2 images

Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: M36 / V683 / S37

Series: V683 / III / A / 15 : Peter and Catharine Whyte: Collected Photographs

Sous-Fonds: V683

Accession Number: .

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 15 / PA - 830

GMD: Photograph

Date Range: 1931

Physical Description: Photograph: 1 print (front and back) ; b&w.

Scope & Content: Image of Catharine Whyte and Dennis Mighall on skis at Mt. Norquay - "Mt Norquay - 1931 [/] 1. Catharine Whyte [/] 2. Dennis Mighall" written on the back in pencil

Name Access: Mighall, Dennis; Whyte, Catharine

Subject Access: Banff Ski Club; Mountains; Norquay Ski Hill; Portrait; Ski areas; Skiing; Winter sports

Geographic Access: Banff National Park

Language: English

Title Source: Title based on item

Processing Status: Processed

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Catharine Whyte on skis

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Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Scope & Content: Image of Catharine Whye on skis with an unidentified mountain in the distance - taken from below

Date Range: [ca. 1920-1940]

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 5 / PA - 127

Description Level: 6 / Image

GMD: Photograph

1 image

Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Description Level: 6 / Image

Fonds Number: M36 / V683 / S37

Series: V683 / III / A / 5 : Peter and Catharine Whyte: Landscapes

Sous-Fonds: V683

Accession Number: .

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 5 / PA - 127

GMD: Photograph

Date Range: [ca. 1920-1940]

Physical Description: Photograph: 1 print ; b&w.

Scope & Content: Image of Catharine Whye on skis with an unidentified mountain in the distance - taken from below

Name Access: Whyte, Catharine

Subject Access: Mountains; Portrait; Skiing; Ski areas; Winter; Winter sports

Language: English

Title Source: Title based on item

Processing Status: Processed

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[Catharine Whyte standing next to Sam Ward]

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Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Scope & Content: Image of Catharine Whyte (right) standing with Sam Ward (left) - mountains in background

Date Range: [ca. 1930-1935]

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 1 / PA - 32

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph; Print

2 images

Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: M36 / V683 / S37

Series: V683 / III / A / 1 : Peter and Catharine Whyte: Personal Photographs

Sous-Fonds: V683

Accession Number: .

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 1 / PA - 32

GMD: Photograph; Print

Date Range: [ca. 1930-1935]

Physical Description: Photographs: 1 prints; b&w.

Scope & Content: Image of Catharine Whyte (right) standing with Sam Ward (left) - mountains in background

Name Access: Ward, Sam; Whyte, Catharine

Subject Access: Mountains; Portrait

Language: English

Title Source: Title based on item

Processing Status: Processed

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Cathedral Mountain

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Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Scope & Content: Image of Cathedral Mountain with trees in the foreground - "Cathedral from Odaray trail 1930" written on the back in pencil

Date Range: 1930

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 15 / PA - 39

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph

2 images

Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: M36 / V683 / S37

Series: V683 / III / A / 15 : Peter and Catharine Whyte: Collected Photographs

Sous-Fonds: V683

Accession Number: .

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 15 / PA - 39

GMD: Photograph

Date Range: 1930

Physical Description: Photograph: 1 print (front and back) ; b&w.

Scope & Content: Image of Cathedral Mountain with trees in the foreground - "Cathedral from Odaray trail 1930" written on the back in pencil

Subject Access: Mountains

Geographic Access: Lake O'Hara; Yoho National Park

Language: English

Title Source: Title based on item

Processing Status: Processed

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Cathedral Mountain

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Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Scope & Content: Image of Cathedral Mountain with forest in the foreground - "On the way to Odaray [illegible] MacArthur" written on the back in pencil

Date Range: 1929-1930

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 15 / PA - 42

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph

2 images

Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: M36 / V683 / S37

Series: V683 / III / A / 15 : Peter and Catharine Whyte: Collected Photographs

Sous-Fonds: V683

Accession Number: .

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 15 / PA - 42

GMD: Photograph

Date Range: 1929-1930

Physical Description: Photograph: 1 print (front and back) ; b&w.

Scope & Content: Image of Cathedral Mountain with forest in the foreground - "On the way to Odaray [illegible] MacArthur" written on the back in pencil

Subject Access: Mountains

Geographic Access: Lake O'Hara; Yoho National Park

Language: English

Title Source: Title based on item

Processing Status: Processed

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Cliff White - dark

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Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Scope & Content: Image of Cliff White Sr. on skis wearing a backpack with a mountain in the background

Date Range: 1933

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 8 / PA - 81

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph

1 image

Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: M36 / V683 / S37

Series: V683 / III / A / 8 : Peter and Catharine Whyte: Banff and Area Skiing

Sous-Fonds: V683

Accession Number: .

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 8 / PA - 81

GMD: Photograph

Date Range: 1933

Physical Description: Photograph: 1 print; b&w.

Scope & Content: Image of Cliff White Sr. on skis wearing a backpack with a mountain in the background

Name Access: White, Clifford J., Sr.; White, Clifford Jackson; White, Clifford

Subject Access: Mountains; Portrait; Skiing; Winter sports

Language: English

Title Source: Title based on item

Processing Status: Processed

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[Clouds covering mountain]

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Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Scope & Content: Image of low clouds covering mountain range - water tower visible in bottom left

Date Range: [ca. 1935]

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 3 / PA - 58

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph

1 image

Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: M36 / V683 / S37

Series: V683 / III / A / 3 : Peter and Catharine Whyte: Various Views of Banff and Area

Sous-Fonds: V683

Accession Number: .

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 3 / PA - 58

GMD: Photograph

Date Range: [ca. 1935]

Physical Description: Photograph: 1 print; b&w.

Scope & Content: Image of low clouds covering mountain range - water tower visible in bottom left

Subject Access: Mountains

Language: English

Title Source: Title based on item

Processing Status: Processed

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Collected research - reference photographs

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Part Of: Chic Scott fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of reference photographs collected by Chic Scott for use in various publications. Photographs were retrieved from various individuals, and institutions including Whistler Archives and the Whyte Museum. Content pertains to mountaineering, skiing, individual portraits, views of the Cana…

Date Range: [1930 - 1990]

Reference Code: V40 / XIV / A

Description Level: 4 / Sub-series

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print; Negative; Transparency; Textual record; Published record

Part Of: Chic Scott fonds

Description Level: 4 / Sub-series

Fonds Number: M57; S47; V40

Series: V40 / XIV : Chic Scott Personal

Sous-Fonds: V40

Sub-Series: V40 / XIV / A : Research materials

Accession Number: 8110

Reference Code: V40 / XIV / A

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print; Negative; Transparency; Textual record; Published record

Date Range: [1930 - 1990]

Physical Description: ca.230 photographs : b&w and col. prints ; 25.5 x 20 cm or smaller -- 4 photographs : col. slides ; 35 mm -- 42 photographs : b&w negatives ; 35 mm -- 0.5 cm of textual records

Scope & Content: File consists of reference photographs collected by Chic Scott for use in various publications. Photographs were retrieved from various individuals, and institutions including Whistler Archives and the Whyte Museum. Content pertains to mountaineering, skiing, individual portraits, views of the Canadian Rockies, and related subjects.

Notes: Sub-series contains mostly photograph prints; Some items are annotated; Materials, including accompanying textual notes, have been kept in original order to preserve context

Name Access: Harmon, Lloyd; Engler, Bruno; Liske, Neil; Morris, Michael; Hanna, Vance; Fuhrer, Hans; Jones, Ken

Subject Access: Research; Mountains; Mountaineering; Environment; Photography; Skiing; Sports; Recreation

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Banff National Park; Kananaskis; British Columbia; Whistler; Canadian Rocky Mountains

Access Restrictions: Reference use only

Reproduction Restrictions: Reference use only - copyright remains with original owners/creators

Language: English

Category: Environment; Sports, recreation and leisure

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Collected research photographs - early Banff

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Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of copy photographs from the Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies which were collected by Eleanor Luxton for research purposes. Content pertains to early views of Banff and local businesses and views, including: various views of Banff Avenue; the Bow River Boathouse; the Frank Lloyd W…

Date Range: [ca.1887-1930]

Reference Code: LUX / II / B5 / PA - 107 to 159

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Print

Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: LUX

Series: LUX / II / B : Professional records

Sous-Fonds: LUX / II : Eleanor Luxton sous-fonds

Sub-Series: LUX / II / B5 : Literary papers

Accession Number: LUX

Reference Code: LUX / II / B5 / PA - 107 to 159

GMD: Photograph; Print

Responsibility: Photographs copied from original materials owned by the Whyte Museum

Date Range: [ca.1887-1930]

Physical Description: 53 photographs : b&w prints ; 17.5 x 12.5 cm and 25 x 20 cm

Scope & Content: File consists of copy photographs from the Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies which were collected by Eleanor Luxton for research purposes. Content pertains to early views of Banff and local businesses and views, including: various views of Banff Avenue; the Bow River Boathouse; the Frank Lloyd Wright Pavilion; Norman Luxton and coworkers outside of the Crag and Canyon; Banff Indian Days and Banff Winter Carnival events; trap shooting, cross country skiing, skating and other sports; dog sled and hiking trips; and related subjects.

Notes: Prints LUX/II/B5/PA-124 to 159 originally accompanied by b&w copy negatives (9.5 x 12 cm) in yellow envelope; negatives have been stored separately and numbered as items LUX / II / B5 / NA - 83 to 118.

Name Access: Luxton, Norman; Luxton, Eleanor; Brett, Robert G.; McCowan, Dan; Sanson, Norman

Subject Access: Activities; Animals; Banff Indian Days; Banff Skating Club; Banff Winter Carnival; Bow River Boat House; Bridges; Buildings; Businesses; Community events; Community life; Crag and Canyon newspaper; Curling; Deer; Dog Team; Dogsledding; Environment; Events; Family and personal life; Festival; Hot Springs; Hotels; Hunting; Ice sculpture; Landscapes; Mountains; Municipal views; Newspaper; Organizations; Public events; Recreation; Shooting; Skating; Ski racing; Skiing; Sports; Swimming; Townsite development; Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies; Winter Carnival; Winter sports

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Banff; Banff National Park; Lake Minnewanka; Devil's Canyon

Reproduction Restrictions: Restrictions may apply

Language: English

Conservation: Items stored in mylar

Related Material: LUX / II / B5 / NA - 83 to 118 [copy negatives]

Category: Environment; Family and personal life; Sports, recreation and leisure

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Collected research photographs - early Banff

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Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of copy negatives of images from the Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies which were collected by Eleanor Luxton for research purposes. Content pertains to early views of Banff and local businesses, including: Norman Luxton and coworkers outside of the Crag and Canyon; Banff Indian Da…

Date Range: [ca.1900-1930]

Reference Code: LUX / II / B5 / NA - 83 to 118

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Print

Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: LUX

Series: LUX / II / B : Professional records

Sous-Fonds: LUX / II : Eleanor Luxton sous-fonds

Sub-Series: LUX / II / B5 : Literary papers

Accession Number: LUX

Reference Code: LUX / II / B5 / NA - 83 to 118

GMD: Photograph; Print

Responsibility: Photographs copied from original materials owned by the Whyte Museum

Date Range: [ca.1900-1930]

Physical Description: 36 photographs : b&w negatives ; 9.5 x 12 cm

Scope & Content: File consists of copy negatives of images from the Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies which were collected by Eleanor Luxton for research purposes. Content pertains to early views of Banff and local businesses, including: Norman Luxton and coworkers outside of the Crag and Canyon; Banff Indian Days and Banff Winter Carnival events; trap shooting, cross country skiing, skating and other sports; dog sled and hiking trips; and related subjects.