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Jim Brewster family fonds

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Part Of: Jim Brewster family fonds

Scope & Content: Fonds consists of papers and photographs of James Irvine (Jim) Brewster, Fern Brewster, Dell Brewster and the Brewster family. I. James Irvine Brewster papers and photographs, before 1948 and ca.1959, consist mainly of professional papers and photographs relating to guiding and outfitting activitie…

Date Range: [ca.1875-ca.1978]

Reference Code: M436 / V90

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

GMD: Photograph; Album; Negative; Photograph print; Textual record; Corporate record; Diary; Map; Plan; Private record; Published record

Part Of: Jim Brewster family fonds

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

Fonds Number: M 436; V 90

Sous-Fonds: M 436; V 90

Accession Number: 79, 85, 108, 357, 451, 1618, 3350, 3808, 5274, 6019, 2021.26, 2023.09

Reference Code: M436 / V90

GMD: Photograph; Album; Negative; Photograph print; Textual record; Corporate record; Diary; Map; Plan; Private record; Published record

Date Range: [ca.1875-ca.1978]

Physical Description: 24 cm of textual records. -- ca.830 photographs : prints, negatives. -- 12 photograph albums (ca.1000 prints). -- 1 motion picture

History / Biographical: James Irvine Brewster, 1882-1947, came to Banff with his parents in 1888. While still boys, he and his brother Bill started guiding fishing parties and later formed an outfitting partnership. With silent partners Fred Hussey and Phil Moore, they established Brewster Brothers in 1904. Jim Brewster and Hussey left the business in 1906. In 1909, Jim returned to guide the business. Under his control, it became a major transportation supplier, Brewster Transport Company. Fern Brewster, 1902-1967, daughter of Jim Brewster and Lade Brewster (d.1915), was a sportswoman, businesswoman and homemaker. She was involved in the operation of Sunshine ski area and was a director of Brewster Transportation after her father's death. Fern Brewster's married names were Clarkson and Dooley. Adele (Dell) Brewster (Sibbald), 1896-1983, Jim Brewster's second wife, was also a director of Brewster Transportation.

Scope & Content: Fonds consists of papers and photographs of James Irvine (Jim) Brewster, Fern Brewster, Dell Brewster and the Brewster family.; I. James Irvine Brewster papers and photographs, before 1948 and ca.1959, consist mainly of professional papers and photographs relating to guiding and outfitting activities, and to Brewster Transport Company records, including Sunshine ski area records. Series includes correspondence, diaries, legal papers, Sunshine Lodge addition papers, Brewster house plans and other material. Correspondence is incoming and outgoing letters between Brewster and Hussey, clients, and associates regarding guiding and outfitting, real estate speculation and personal matters, etc. 1906-1907. Diaries pertain to guiding, hunting and horse trips, 1897-1901, 1904-1906; entries mainly record clients, territory covered and game observations and records. Also includes articles and hand-drawn map by Brewster on hunting, 1903-1906. Includes 54 photographs pertaining to Brewster Transport after Jim Brewster period.; II. Fern Brewster papers and photographs, before 1967, includes mainly personal papers, correspondence, recipes, press clippings and photographs regarding friends and family, education, Jim Brewster's death and cooking. Correspondents include Carl Rungius, Les Peters, Charlie Beil and Fern Bedaux.; III. Dell Brewster papers, 1925-1967, pertain mainly to Jim Brewster's death. Dell Brewster photographs pertain to the Sibbald, Grier and McDougall families.; IV. Brewster family papers and photographs pertain to Jack Walker Brewster, and Brewster family and friends.; V. Other material, before 1978, consists of greeting cards.; VI. Later Acquisitions, pertain to various Brewster family members including Fern Brewster, Jim Brewster, and Pat Brewster.

Name Access: Brewster, Dell; Brewster, Fern; Brewster, Jack Walker; Brewster, Jim

Subject Access: Brewster Transport Company; Family and personal life; Sports, recreation and leisure; 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; file description and index; electronic finding aid; microfilm copies of albums; photographic copy of map; video copy of motion picture

Creator: Brewster, Dell; Brewster, Jim

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

Title Source: Title based on contents of fonds

Processing Status: Processed; Unprocessed

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Moore family fonds

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Part Of: Moore family fonds

Scope & Content: Fonds consists of seven series : I. Philip Moore family series, ca.1882-1964, 42 cm., and contains three sub-series: A. Personal papers and photographs, 1897-1964 (college career, personal life, activities and estate); B. Professional papers and photographs, 1905-[ca.1950] (military career and re…

Date Range: 1838-1973

Reference Code: M307 / V439

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

GMD: Photograph; Album; Negative; Photograph print; Transparency; Textual record; Diary; Drawing; Private record; Published record; Scrapbook

Part Of: Moore family fonds

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

Fonds Number: M 307; V 439

Sous-Fonds: M 307; V 439

Accession Number: 347, 421, 988, 1018, 1029, 1891, 2037, 2091, 2764, 2769, 2828, 2872, 2933, 3891, 5248, 5581, 6020, 7412 (unproc)

Reference Code: M307 / V439

GMD: Photograph; Album; Negative; Photograph print; Transparency; Textual record; Diary; Drawing; Private record; Published record; Scrapbook

Date Range: 1838-1973

Physical Description: ca.1 m textual records. -- ca.3400 photographs: prints, transparencies, negatives. -- 10 photograph albums (ca.1000 prints). -- 24 motion pictures.

History / Biographical: The Moore family resided at Banff, Alberta and Yoho Valley, British Columbia, Canada. Col. Philip A. Moore, 1879-1951, was a guide, soldier, lecturer and publicist. Pearl Brewster Moore, 1889-1973, was a homemaker and tourist lodge operator. Daughter, Edmee Brewster Moore (Reid), 1908-1971, was a homemaker and wife of Charles Reid. Pearl Brewster, born in Banff, was an active sportswoman. In 1905, she met Philip Moore, who had joined Jim and Bill Brewster in the packing business. The Moores made their home in Banff in 1907. A trained soldier, Philip Moore distinguished himself in France in the First World War and served with the Calgary Highlanders during the Second World War. The Moores ran various Canadian Pacific Railway facilities, including Yoho Valley Bungalow Camp, during the 1920s and early 1930s. Col. Moore lectured widely during this period using motion pictures and lantern slides. During the 1930s, the Moores travelled extensively and were active in the Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies. Pearl Moore was instrumental in the Banff-Jasper fund during the Second World War. In 1971, Pearl Moore gave their log home, a showcase of Stoney Nakoda artifacts and art, to the Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies.

Scope & Content: Fonds consists of seven series :; I. Philip Moore family series, ca.1882-1964, 42 cm., and contains three sub-series: A. Personal papers and photographs, 1897-1964 (college career, personal life, activities and estate); B. Professional papers and photographs, 1905-[ca.1950] (military career and research, writing and lecturing); C. Volunteer activities, 1935-1945 (Jubilee Committee; National War Finance Committee, Victory Loan program).; II. Pearl Moore series. -- 1890-1973. -- 21.5 cm of textual records. -- 156 photographs: prints. -- Series consists of three sub-series: A. Personal papers and photographs, 1990-1973 (photographs, letters, diaries, notes and notebooks, and other material); B. Legal and financial papers, 1908-1971; C. Volunteer activities, [1940?]-1942 (Banff-Jasper Spitfire Fund, the Red Cross, wartime work).; III. Edmee Moore series. -- 1908-1965. -- 8 cm of textual records. -- 152 photographs : prints, 4 photograph albums. -- Series consists of six sub-series: A. Photographs, 1908-1965; B. Letters and notes, [ca.1915-ca.1920]; C. Sketchbooks; D. Diaries and scrapbooks, 1926-1938; E. Financial and legal papers, 1935-1965; F. Other, 1919-1953.; IV. Philip Moore family series. -- 1885-1970. -- 20 cm of textual records. -- 1183 photographs (1075 prints and negatives, 117 transparencies, 51 stereo cards). -- 11 motion pictures. -- Series consists of seven sub-series: A. Family portraits, 1885-[ca.1970]; B. Home, friends and activities, [ca.1910]-1962; C. Financial papers, 1907-1951; D. Travel, 1931-1936; E. Business papers, bungalow camp operations, 1921-1932; F. Banff/Lake Louise area photographs, 1885-1965; G. Other, [ca.1895-ca.1960].; V. Moore and Brown families series. -- 1838-1950. -- 8 cm of textual records. -- 156 photographs : prints. -- Series consists of five sub-series: A. Roger Brown Moore, 1890-1931; B. Maria K. Moore estate, 1922-1927; C. William Gordon Moore, Laura Moore and Roger Brown Moore estate, 1930-1939; D. Maria K. Moore and Roger Brown Moore, 1925-1930; E. Other material, 1838-1950.; VI. Brewster family series. -- [ca.1880]-1970. -- 6 cm of textual records. -- 289 photographs : prints, 2 photograph albums. -- Series consists of five sub-series: A. John and Isabella Brewster, 1904-1948; B. Fred Brewster, 1909-1953; C. James I. Brewster, 1909-1936; D. Fern Brewster, 1930-1932; E. Brewster family, [ca.1880]-1970; F. Other material, 1898-1969.; VII. Other material series. -- 1885-1970. -- 709 photographs : prints. -- Series consists of three sub-series: A. Scenics, 1885-1970; B. People, 1885-1970; C. Other, 1885-1970.

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

Subject Access: Exploration, discovery and travel; Military

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: file description and index; electronic finding aid; summaries and video reference copies for some motion pictures

Related Material: Portion of photographs related by provenance to Mary Schaffer Warren fonds (M79 /V527)

Creator: Moore, Pearl; Moore, Philip

Category: Exploration, discovery and travel; Military

Title Source: Title based on contents of fonds

Processing Status: Processed / Unprocessed

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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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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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Misc. Photographs

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Part Of: Jim Brewster family fonds

Scope & Content: File pertains to photographs of Rudolf Aemmer; Bruno Engler; Donald Smith driving in the last spike at Craigellachie; early view of the Banff High School; log structure at Cave & Basin (first "hotel" 1883); panoramic views of Lake Louise Chalet, 2 items ; views by J.H. Clarke, West Selkirk, Manitob…

Date Range: [ca. 1883-1949]

Reference Code: V90 / V / PA - 602 to 695

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph

1 image

Part Of: Jim Brewster family fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M436 / V90

Series: V. Other

Sous-Fonds: V90

Accession Number: .

Reference Code: V90 / V / PA - 602 to 695

GMD: Photograph

Date Range: [ca. 1883-1949]

Physical Description: ca.100 photographs : prints; some oversize or framed

History / Biographical: See fonds level description

Scope & Content: File pertains to photographs of Rudolf Aemmer; Bruno Engler; Donald Smith driving in the last spike at Craigellachie; early view of the Banff High School; log structure at Cave & Basin (first "hotel" 1883); panoramic views of Lake Louise Chalet, 2 items ; views by J.H. Clarke, West Selkirk, Manitoba, 5 items; Banff townsite; masquerade party; Joe Smith, Silver City; hunting scenes and trophy heads; scenic views, some from Banff area; Banff Winter Carnival queen and events; portrait of Edward Whymper with James Hector; scenic views and First Nations portraits by Walter Wilcox, includes portrait of Tom Wilson with Chief John Hunter; members of Rotary International commemorative ceremony at Waterton Lakes National Park. Framed photographs are formal portrait of the Duke of Connaught and portrait of Duke of Connaught in Indigenous regalia on the patio of the Banff Springs Hotel, both 1916, and view of Rudolf Aemmer at Lake Louise, 1949.

Name Access: Aemmer, Rudolf; Engler, Bruno; Smith, Donald; Clarke, J.H.; Wilson, Tom

Subject Access: Cave & Basin; Brewster Transport Company Ltd.; Hunting; Ceremony; Photography; Portrait; First Nations; Indigenous Peoples; Guides; Guiding; Transportation; Royal Family; Royal Visit; Banff Springs Hotel

Geographic Access: Banff; Lake Louise; Banff National Park; Alberta; Canada

Language: English

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Photographs. -- 1885-1970

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Part Of: Moore family fonds

Scope & Content: Mostly scenics from the Canadian Rockies farther afield than Banff/Lake Louise; some wildlife photographs and some foreign scenes.

Date Range: 1885-1970

Reference Code: V439 / 1804 - 1921

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph

56 images

Part Of: Moore family fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: V439

Series: VII. Other material series

Sous-Fonds: V439

Reference Code: V439 / 1804 - 1921

GMD: Photograph

Date Range: 1885-1970

Physical Description: 144 photographs : prints; 3 oversize

Scope & Content: Mostly scenics from the Canadian Rockies farther afield than Banff/Lake Louise; some wildlife photographs and some foreign scenes.

Processing Status: Processed

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Photographs. -- 1885-1970

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Part Of: Moore family fonds

Scope & Content: Pertain to people and activities whose identities and/or connections to the creators / collectors is not known. One series of 55 prints of Indians.

Date Range: 1885-1970

Reference Code: V439 / 1922 - 2314

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph

84 images

Part Of: Moore family fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: V439

Series: VII. Other material series

Sous-Fonds: V439

Reference Code: V439 / 1922 - 2314

GMD: Photograph

Date Range: 1885-1970

Physical Description: 465 photographs : prints; 8 oversize

Scope & Content: Pertain to people and activities whose identities and/or connections to the creators / collectors is not known. One series of 55 prints of Indians.

Processing Status: Processed

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Photographs. -- 1885-1970

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Scope & Content: Pertain to objects, pets, buildings, etc. whose connection to the creator / collectors is not known; includes small photograph album of Great Wall of China.

Date Range: 1885-1970

Reference Code: V439 / 2315 - 2413

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph

10 images

Part Of: Moore family fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: V439

Series: VII. Other material series

Sous-Fonds: V439

Reference Code: V439 / 2315 - 2413

GMD: Photograph

Date Range: 1885-1970

Physical Description: 100 photographs : prints, album; 3 oversize

Scope & Content: Pertain to objects, pets, buildings, etc. whose connection to the creator / collectors is not known; includes small photograph album of Great Wall of China.