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Aileen Harmon fonds

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Part Of
Aileen Harmon fonds
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of textual records and photographs by and about Aileen Harmon, as well as collected items. Textual records include: letter from Harmon to the Director of Alberta's provincial parks re addition of Yamnuska area to Bow Valley Provincial Park, 1973; brief, from Harvie Heights and Bow Va…
Date Range
[ca. 1924] - 2015
Reference Code
M287 / V262
Description Level
1 / Fonds
GMD
Photograph
Negative
Photograph print
Textual record
Private record
Transparency
Part Of
Aileen Harmon fonds
Description Level
1 / Fonds
Fonds Number
M287 / V262
Sous-Fonds
M287
V262
Accession Number
1876
1915
1916
2302
2932
3082
3380
3383
3411
7753
2016.8596
Reference Code
M287 / V262
GMD
Photograph
Negative
Photograph print
Textual record
Private record
Transparency
Date Range
[ca. 1924] - 2015
Physical Description
26.5 cm of textual records. -- 33 photographs (26 prints : b&w and col. ; 20.5 x 30 cm or smaller -- 6 negatives : b&w nitrate negatives ; 12.5 x 10 cm -- 1 transparency : col. slide ; 35 mm)
History / Biographical
Aileen Harmon (1912 - 2015), daughter of Byron Harmon, worked as a government naturalist at Banff, Alberta, Canada and was involved in local natural history groups and activities. Aileen was a founding member, alongside Bruce Gordon, of the Bow Valley Naturalists, and was also on the Board of The Canadian Wildlife Federation and The Society of Alberta Naturalists. Aileen moved to Mill Bay on Vancouver Island, B.C. in 1981 following the end of a lengthy career with Parks Canada. During her retirement years, Aileen travelled extensively, reaching all seven continents. She also authored an autobiographical book, titled "Tales of My Mountain Life", in 2004. Aileen passed away on January 9, 2015 at the age of 102.
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of textual records and photographs by and about Aileen Harmon, as well as collected items. Textual records include: letter from Harmon to the Director of Alberta's provincial parks re addition of Yamnuska area to Bow Valley Provincial Park, 1973; brief, from Harvie Heights and Bow Valley subdivision residents to public hearings on land use and resource development in the eastern slopes, 1973; letter re James Hector, 1979; notes on career, 2003; notes on Catharine Whyte for CBC recording, 2004; Christmas cards and collected articles, ca.1960. Photographs, made by and collected by Aileen Harmon, pertain to Aileen Harmon and friends, skiing, Skoki area, Mount Yamnuska, Banff Indian Days. Includes photographs by Byron Harmon. Added content from accession 2016.8596 : ca. 25 cm of textual records including personal correspondence, guest book, original writing and notes by Aileen Harmon, personal travel journals from a 1931 packing trip and 1933 ski trip to Skoki, drafts of autobiographical book "Tales of My Mountain Life", articles pertaining to or written by Aileen Harmon, Christmas cards, and letters of condolence to Carole Harmon following Aileen's passing. Also 26 print photographs, 6 negative photographs from a 1937 hiking trip, and one transparency. Fonds consists of one series : Series I - Personal records
Name Access
Harmon, Aileen
Harmon, Carole
Subject Access
Environment
Family and personal life
Memorial
Parks Canada
Hiking
Mountains
Travel
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
British Columbia
Access Restrictions
Copyright, privacy, commercial use and other restrictions may apply
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Finding Aid
Basic description only
Category
Environment
Family and personal life
Title Source
Title based on contents of fonds
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Malcolm Geddes fonds

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Part Of
Malcolm Geddes fonds
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of textual and visual records pertaining to Malcolm Geddes, as well as his immediate family: wife Jennie (Waters) Geddes, and children Alvin and Enid Geddes; and extended family members. Fonds includes records related to Malcolm's work as a poet and author (including original drafts …
Date Range
[1896-2013]
Reference Code
M39 / V756
Description Level
1 / Fonds
GMD
Photograph
Negative
Transparency
Textual record
Private record
Published record
Part Of
Malcolm Geddes fonds
Description Level
1 / Fonds
Fonds Number
M 39
V 756
Sous-Fonds
M 39
V 756
Accession Number
5545, 6504, 7846, 2014.8306, 2015.8558
Reference Code
M39 / V756
GMD
Photograph
Negative
Transparency
Textual record
Private record
Published record
Responsibility
Some views are by Malcolm Geddes; many were obtained through other sources
Date Range
[1896-2013]
Physical Description
444 photographs: 385 b&w and col. transparencies, 59 b&w prints -- 1 album (28 b&w prints) -- 11 cm of textual records
History / Biographical
Malcolm Daniel Geddes, 1866-1927, was a journalist, publisher and mountaineer at Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Geddes was one of the founders of the "Farmers and Ranch Review" in 1904, and served as vice-president and editor until his death. He joined the Alpine Club of Canada in 1917, was active in ACC summer camps and served as Honorary Secretary from 1924 to 1926. Geddes was killed in a mountaineering accident on Mount Lefroy in 1927.
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of textual and visual records pertaining to Malcolm Geddes, as well as his immediate family: wife Jennie (Waters) Geddes, and children Alvin and Enid Geddes; and extended family members. Fonds includes records related to Malcolm's work as a poet and author (including original drafts and publications), Malcolm's career in real estate, family letters, financial records, records of mountain ascents and hikes with the Alpine Club of Canada, family trees and genealogical research, and other related materials.
Notes
Fonds consists of three series:
Series I : Professional records I / A : Published materials I / B : Manuscripts and notes I / C : Professional correspondence
Series II : Financial records
Series III : Personal and family records III / A : Travel and mountain expeditions III / B : Genealogy and research III / C : Other personal and family records
Name Access
Geddes, Malcolm
Subject Access
Environment
Sports, recreation and leisure
Hiking
Family and personal life
Personal and Professional Life
Poetry
Property
Finances
Commerce and industry
Communications
Correspondence
Genealogy
History
Research
Publication
Travel
Mountains
Mountaineering
Biography
Obituary
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Calgary
British Columbia
Ontario
Canadian Rocky Mountains
Access Restrictions
No restrictions on access
Public domain (other restrictions may apply)
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
Language is English
Finding Aid
Finding aids and reference tools: arrangement outline
series and file description
electronic finding aid
Creator
Geddes, Malcolm
Category
Environment
Exploration, discovery and travel
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title based on accession records
Content Details
Arrangement of fonds was redone by Processing Archivist Kate Skelton between December 2020 and March 2021 to accommodate unprocessed materials from accessions 7846, 2014.8306 and 2015.8558
Processing Status
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Part Of
Aileen Harmon fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of an original travel journal/diary annotated by Aileen Harmon pertaining to a 1933 ski trip to Skoki Lodge. File also includes two complete, typed copies of text from original 1933 account [one accompanied by typed letter to "Kathryn", likely Catharine Robb Whyte], and one incomplete…
Date Range
1933
[ca. 1981 - ca. 1990]
Reference Code
M287 / I / 8
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Private record
Diary
Part Of
Aileen Harmon fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M287 / V262
Series
M287 / I : Personal records
Sous-Fonds
M287
Accession Number
2016.8596
Reference Code
M287 / I / 8
GMD
Textual record
Private record
Diary
Responsibility
Produced by Aileen Harmon
Date Range
1933
[ca. 1981 - ca. 1990]
Physical Description
1 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of an original travel journal/diary annotated by Aileen Harmon pertaining to a 1933 ski trip to Skoki Lodge. File also includes two complete, typed copies of text from original 1933 account [one accompanied by typed letter to "Kathryn", likely Catharine Robb Whyte], and one incomplete typed copy.
Notes
One copy of journal contents annotated
Name Access
Whyte, Catharine
Harmon, Aileen
Subject Access
Skiing
Travel
Mountains
Skoki Lodge
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Lake Louise
Language
English
Creator
Aileen Harmon
Category
Family and personal life
Title Source
Title provided prior to processing
Processing Status
Processed
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ACMG [Association of Canadian Mountain Guides] - File, Mountain Guide training - negatives

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Part Of
Bruno Engler fonds
Scope & Content
File pertains to 33 b&w negatives of the Association of Canadian Mountain Guides training courses and members. Includes shots of potential members participating in training courses [usually on Tunnel Mountain] as well as posed group shots of ACMG members.
Date Range
1980-1992
Reference Code
V190 / VI / A / v / NA - 01 to NA - 33
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Negative
Part Of
Bruno Engler fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M323 / S40 / V190
Series
VI : Retained file, A : Alphabetical order
Sous-Fonds
V190
Sub-Series
v : ACMG
Accession Number
7436
Reference Code
V190 / VI / A / v / NA - 01 to NA - 33
GMD
Negative
Date Range
1980-1992
Physical Description
33 photographs : b&w negatives ; 15.2 x 5.8 cm or smaller
History / Biographical
See fonds level description
Scope & Content
File pertains to 33 b&w negatives of the Association of Canadian Mountain Guides training courses and members. Includes shots of potential members participating in training courses [usually on Tunnel Mountain] as well as posed group shots of ACMG members.
Name Access
Auger, Tim
Engler, Bruno
Gallagher, Lloyd (Kiwi)
Gmoser, Hans
Wood, Sharon
Subject Access
Climbing
Helicopters
Guides
Guiding
Mountaineering
Mountaineers
Mountains
Portrait
Geographic Access
Banff
Banff National Park
Alberta
Language
English
Related Material
V190 / VI / A / v / PA - 01 to PA - 34
Creator
Engler, Bruno
Title Source
Original title kept
Processing Status
Processed
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Assiniboine - negatives

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Part Of
Bruno Engler fonds
Scope & Content
File pertains to 6 colour & b&w negatives of Mount Assiniboine and its surrounding area. Includes scenic views of Assiniboine and its surrounding area from the ground and from a helicopter, as well as shots of the lodge.
Date Range
1940-1989
Reference Code
V190 / VI / A / iv / NA - 01 to NA - 06
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Negative
  6 images  
Part Of
Bruno Engler fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M323 / S40 / V190
Series
VI : Retained file, A : Alphabetical order
Sous-Fonds
V190
Sub-Series
iv : Assiniboine
Accession Number
7436
Reference Code
V190 / VI / A / iv / NA - 01 to NA - 06
GMD
Negative
Date Range
1940-1989
Physical Description
6 photographs : col. & b&w negatives ; 15.2 x 5.8 cm
History / Biographical
See fonds level description
Scope & Content
File pertains to 6 colour & b&w negatives of Mount Assiniboine and its surrounding area. Includes scenic views of Assiniboine and its surrounding area from the ground and from a helicopter, as well as shots of the lodge.
Name Access
Engler, Bruno
Subject Access
Aerial photography
Cabins and shelters
Helicopters
Hiking
Mount Assiniboine
Mountains
Sports and leisure
Geographic Access
Assiniboine
Assiniboine Provincial Park
British Columbia
Language
English
Related Material
V190 / VI / A / iv / PA - 01 to PA - 46 V190 / VI / A / iv / NS - 01 to NS - 06
Creator
Engler, Bruno
Title Source
Original title kept
Processing Status
Processed
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Assiniboine - transparencies

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Part Of
Bruno Engler fonds
Scope & Content
File pertains to 6 colour 35mm slides of Mount Assiniboine and its surrounding area. Includes scenic views of Assiniboine and the lodge with a helicopter in the winter.
Date Range
1940-1989
Reference Code
V190 / VI / A / iv / NS - 01 to NS - 06
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Negative
  6 images  
Part Of
Bruno Engler fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M323 / S40 / V190
Series
VI : Retained file, A : Alphabetical order
Sous-Fonds
V190
Sub-Series
iv : Assiniboine
Accession Number
7436
Reference Code
V190 / VI / A / iv / NS - 01 to NS - 06
GMD
Negative
Date Range
1940-1989
Physical Description
6 photographs : col. slides ; 35 mm
History / Biographical
See fonds level description
Scope & Content
File pertains to 6 colour 35mm slides of Mount Assiniboine and its surrounding area. Includes scenic views of Assiniboine and the lodge with a helicopter in the winter.
Name Access
Engler, Bruno
Subject Access
Cabins and shelters
Helicopters
Mount Assiniboine
Mountains
Sports and leisure
Geographic Access
Assiniboine
Assiniboine Provincial Park
British Columbia
Language
English
Related Material
V190 / VI / A / iv / PA - 01 to PA - 46 V190 / VI / A / iv / NA - 01 to NA - 06
Creator
Engler, Bruno
Title Source
Original title kept
Processing Status
Processed
Images
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Part Of
Bob Hind fonds
Scope & Content
File pertains to Mount Assiniboine area, landscapes, cars and camp 1950, climbing 1952, Mount Assiniboine Lodge 1985.
Date Range
1950-1991
Reference Code
V46 / I / A / 35 / NS - 1 to 61
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Negative
Transparency
  1 image  
Part Of
Bob Hind fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M7 / V46
Series
I.A. Mountain travel and recreation, western Canada : Trips and activities
Sous-Fonds
V46
Accession Number
7181
Reference Code
V46 / I / A / 35 / NS - 1 to 61
GMD
Negative
Transparency
Date Range
1950-1991
Physical Description
61 photographs : transparencies, 35mm, col
History / Biographical
See fonds level description.
Scope & Content
File pertains to Mount Assiniboine area, landscapes, cars and camp 1950, climbing 1952, Mount Assiniboine Lodge 1985.
Name Access
Hind, Bob
Subject Access
Activities
Backpacking
Cabins and shelters
Environment
Guide
Guiding
Mountaineering
Mountains
Professional and Personal Life
Transportation
Geographic Access
Mount Assiniboine
Assiniboine Provincial Park
British Columbia
Canada
Language
NA
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Images
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Avalanche Zones - negatives [1/2]

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Part Of
Bruno Engler fonds
Scope & Content
File pertains to 9 b&w negatives of various avalanche areas and slides around Banff National Park, mostly focussed in and around ski areas.
Date Range
[ca. 1977-1990]
Reference Code
V190 / VI / A / vi / d / NA - 01 to NA - 09
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Negative
Part Of
Bruno Engler fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M323 / S40 / V190
Series
VI : Retained file, A : Alphabetical order
Sous-Fonds
V190
Sub-Series
vi : Avalanches, d : Zones
Accession Number
7436
Reference Code
V190 / VI / A / vi / d / NA - 01 to NA - 09
GMD
Negative
Date Range
[ca. 1977-1990]
Physical Description
9 photographs : b&w negatives ; 15.6 x 6.1 cm or smaller
History / Biographical
See fonds level description
Scope & Content
File pertains to 9 b&w negatives of various avalanche areas and slides around Banff National Park, mostly focussed in and around ski areas.
Subject Access
Aerial photography
Avalanches
Banff-Jasper Highway
Backcountry skiing
Lake Louise Ski Area
Mountains
Ski areas
Sunshine Ski Resort
Winter
Geographic Access
Banff National Park
Alberta
Language
English
Related Material
V190 / VI / A / vi / d / PA - 01 to PA - 58
Creator
Engler, Bruno
Title Source
Original title kept
Processing Status
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Avalanche Zones - negatives [2/2]

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Part Of
Bruno Engler fonds
Scope & Content
File pertains to 271 b&w negatives of various avalanche areas and slides around Banff National Park, mostly focussed in and around ski areas and highways, including Sunshine Resort, Lake Louise Ski Hill, Kootenay National Park, and the Banff-Jasper Highway. Also includes contact prints.
Date Range
1975-1985
Reference Code
V190 / VI / A / vi / d / NA - 10 to NA - 22
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Negative
Part Of
Bruno Engler fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M323 / S40 / V190
Series
VI : Retained file, A : Alphabetical order
Sous-Fonds
V190
Sub-Series
vi : Avalanches, d : Zones
Accession Number
7436
Reference Code
V190 / VI / A / vi / d / NA - 10 to NA - 22
GMD
Negative
Date Range
1975-1985
Physical Description
271 photographs : b&w negatives ; 15.6 x 6.1 cm or smaller
History / Biographical
See fonds level description
Scope & Content
File pertains to 271 b&w negatives of various avalanche areas and slides around Banff National Park, mostly focussed in and around ski areas and highways, including Sunshine Resort, Lake Louise Ski Hill, Kootenay National Park, and the Banff-Jasper Highway. Also includes contact prints.
Notes
File came from box XVI, separate from alphabetised boxes. Photographs were ordered alphabetically by Engler prior to accessioning.
Name Access
Davies, Jim
White, Cliff
Subject Access
Aerial photography
Avalanches
Banff-Jasper Highway
Backcountry skiing
Lake Louise Ski Area
Mountains
Ski areas
Sunshine Ski Resort
Winter
Geographic Access
Banff National Park
Alberta
Language
English
Related Material
V190 / VI / A / vi / d / PA - 01 to PA - 58
Creator
Engler, Bruno
Title Source
Original title kept
Processing Status
Processed
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Baker Lake from Deception Mountain

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Part Of
Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
Scope & Content
Image of an unidentified person posed on a cliff on Mt. Deception with Baker Lake in the distance
Date Range
[ca. 1885-1945]
Reference Code
V683 / III / A / 15 / PA - 720
Description Level
6 / Item
GMD
Photograph
Postcard
  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 - 720
GMD
Photograph
Postcard
Date Range
[ca. 1885-1945]
Physical Description
Photograph: 1 print (front and back) ; b&w.
Scope & Content
Image of an unidentified person posed on a cliff on Mt. Deception with Baker Lake in the distance
Subject Access
Baker Lake
Mountains
Mt. Deception
Geographic Access
Banff National Park
Language
English
Title Source
Title based on item
Processing Status
Processed
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Banff Events - negatives

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Part Of
Bruno Engler fonds
Scope & Content
File pertains to 91 b&w & colour negatives of the Banff Centre's 50th Anniversary Celebration on May 8, 1983, demolition of the "Original Homestead" house, an unidentified group event, the Howse Pass Memorial dedication in 1981, and views of Banff from the top of Tunnel Mountain.
Date Range
1983
Reference Code
V190 / VI / B / ii / NA - 01 to NA - 06
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Negative
Part Of
Bruno Engler fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M323 / S40 / V190
Series
VI : Retained file, B : Alphabetical order
Sous-Fonds
V190
Sub-Series
ii : Banff Events
Accession Number
7436
Reference Code
V190 / VI / B / ii / NA - 01 to NA - 06
GMD
Negative
Date Range
1983
Physical Description
91 photographs : b&w & col. negatives ; 35 mm
History / Biographical
See fonds level description
Scope & Content
File pertains to 91 b&w & colour negatives of the Banff Centre's 50th Anniversary Celebration on May 8, 1983, demolition of the "Original Homestead" house, an unidentified group event, the Howse Pass Memorial dedication in 1981, and views of Banff from the top of Tunnel Mountain.
Subject Access
Anniversary
Banff Centre
Banff School of Fine Arts
Community events
Memorial
Mountains
Portrait
Geographic Access
Banff
Banff National Park
Alberta
Language
English
Creator
Engler, Bruno
Title Source
Original title kept
Processing Status
Processed
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Canmore, Alta. - negatives

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Part Of
Bruno Engler fonds
Scope & Content
File pertains to 31 b&w negatives of the Canmore area. Includes scenic views of trails, rivers, and mountains, people hiking, and buildings.
Date Range
1982-1998
Reference Code
V190 / VI / C / ii / NA - 01 to NA - 06
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Film
Negative
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
ii : Canmore, Alta.
Accession Number
7436
Reference Code
V190 / VI / C / ii / NA - 01 to NA - 06
GMD
Film
Negative
Date Range
1982-1998
Physical Description
31 photographs : b&w negatives ; 6.1 x 18.8 cm or smaller
History / Biographical
See fonds level description
Scope & Content
File pertains to 31 b&w negatives of the Canmore area. Includes scenic views of trails, rivers, and mountains, people hiking, and buildings.
Subject Access
Buildings
Grassi Lakes
Hiking
Mountains
Rivers
Roads
Winter
Geographic Access
Canmore
Alberta
Language
English
Creator
Engler, Bruno
Title Source
Original title kept
Processing Status
Processed
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Castle Mountain Battle

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Part Of
Dorothy Wardle fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 127 pages of compiled research, correspondence, and newspaper clippings, H28 cm x W21.5 cm or smaller. File pertains to the renaming of Castle Mountain to Mt. Eisenhower in 1946 under the William Lyon Mackenzie King administration and the restoration of the Castle name in 1975-1976…
Date Range
ca.1946 - 1987
1946
1975
1987
Reference Code
M521 / I / A / 1-2
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Private record
Newspaper clipping
Government record
Part Of
Dorothy Wardle fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M521 / V75
Series
M521 / I : Dorothy Wardle Personal Papers
Sous-Fonds
M521
Sub-Series
M521 / I / A : Research and Writing
Accession Number
5391
7504
Reference Code
M521 / I / A / 1-2
GMD
Textual record
Private record
Newspaper clipping
Government record
Date Range
ca.1946 - 1987
1946
1975
1987
Physical Description
2 cm of textual records (127 pages ; 21.5 x 28 cm or smaller)
History / Biographical
Freeman Keyte was a scientist originally from Ontario who was living in Calgary at the time when Castle Mountain was renamed to Mt. Eisenhower. He argued for the Castle name to be reinstated and communicated with the Geographic Board of Alberta, Members of Parliament, and the Canadian Permanent Committee on Geographical Names.
Scope & Content
File consists of 127 pages of compiled research, correspondence, and newspaper clippings, H28 cm x W21.5 cm or smaller. File pertains to the renaming of Castle Mountain to Mt. Eisenhower in 1946 under the William Lyon Mackenzie King administration and the restoration of the Castle name in 1975-1976. File includes photocopies of government records, newspaper clippings, and other research compiled by Freeman Keyte. It also includes handwritten correspondence between Dorothy and Freeman, Dorothy and Ted Hart, and newspaper clippings that were collected by Dorothy.
Notes
On March 12, 1980, Freeman sent a copy of his findings in a 113-page binder to Dorothy, who then gifted it to the Whyte Museum in 1987.
Included a photocopy of the letter from Dorothy to Ted Hart. The photocopy was discarded. Dorothy filed the original with Freeman's compilation of research as represented in this file.
Records from accn.7504 were filed in an envelope titled, "The Castle Mountain Battle (from Castle to Eisenhower & back to Castle."
Name Access
Wardle, Dorothy
Keyte, Freeman
Hart, E. J. (Ted)
Subject Access
Banff
Banff National Park
Calgary Herald
Geography
Government
Mountains
Newspaper
Politics
Research
Geographic Access
Banff
Banff National Park
Alberta
Canada
Canadian Rocky Mountains
Castle Mountain
Language
English
Creator
Wardle, Dorothy
Keyte, Freeman
Category
Government
Natural resources
Politics
Biographical Source Notes
Rayburn, Alan. Naming Canada: Stories About Place Names from Canadian Geographic. Toronto: University of Toronto Press, 1994.
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Title was written on an envelope containing these materials
Processing Status
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Chronological Binders: 1980

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Part Of
Bruno Engler fonds
Scope & Content
File pertains to 105 b&w & colour negatives on 22 strips of film depicting the upper quarry at Harvie Heights, Cascade Pitts [Cascade Ponds], portraits of Bob Allin and Peter Monod for the Alberta Report, production shots for a project titled "Valemint" at Bow Lake, nighttime production shots for a…
Date Range
1980
Reference Code
V190 / VI / Z / v / NA - 01 to NA - 05
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Negative
Part Of
Bruno Engler fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M323 / S40 / V190
Series
VI : Retained file, Z : Chronological order
Sous-Fonds
V190
Sub-Series
v : 1980
Accession Number
7436
Reference Code
V190 / VI / Z / v / NA - 01 to NA - 05
GMD
Negative
Date Range
1980
Physical Description
105 photographs : b&w & col. negatives ; 35mm
History / Biographical
See fonds level description
Scope & Content
File pertains to 105 b&w & colour negatives on 22 strips of film depicting the upper quarry at Harvie Heights, Cascade Pitts [Cascade Ponds], portraits of Bob Allin and Peter Monod for the Alberta Report, production shots for a project titled "Valemint" at Bow Lake, nighttime production shots for a project called "Ghost Keepers" at Deer Lodge in Lake Louise, and colour shots of a boy identified as Mikey Bailey [possibly from a movie production].
Notes
File came from box X, separate from alphabetised boxes. Photographs were ordered chronologically by Engler prior to accessioning.
Subject Access
Activities
Animals
Automobiles
Buildings
Cabins
Children
Deer Lodge
Dogs
Horses
Films and film making
Mountains
Portrait
Swimming
Winter
Geographic Access
Bow Lake
Lake Louise
Banff National Park
Harvie Heights
Alberta
Language
English
Creator
Engler, Bruno
Title Source
Original title kept
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and potentially offensive content. Read more.

Chronological Binders: 1981

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions57553
Part Of
Bruno Engler fonds
Scope & Content
File pertains to 655 b&w & colour negatives on 47 strips of film depicting various activities, events, and people throughout 1981. Includes, Canmore school activities, retirement parties, posed portraits, wind surfing on the 2nd Vermillion Lake, ice surfing on Lake Minnewanka, wildlife, forest fire…
Date Range
1981
Reference Code
V190 / VI / Z / vi / NA - 01 to NA - 28
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Negative
Part Of
Bruno Engler fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M323 / S40 / V190
Series
VI : Retained file, Z : Chronological order
Sous-Fonds
V190
Sub-Series
vi : 1981
Accession Number
7436
Reference Code
V190 / VI / Z / vi / NA - 01 to NA - 28
GMD
Negative
Date Range
1981
Physical Description
655 photographs : b&w & col. negatives ; 35mm
History / Biographical
See fonds level description
Scope & Content
File pertains to 655 b&w & colour negatives on 47 strips of film depicting various activities, events, and people throughout 1981. Includes, Canmore school activities, retirement parties, posed portraits, wind surfing on the 2nd Vermillion Lake, ice surfing on Lake Minnewanka, wildlife, forest fires and helicopters, the Bus Depot fire in Banff, film making [including Disney's filming a 360 degree movie], and more. NA - 23 also contains two contact sheets of negatives.
Notes
File came from box X, separate from alphabetised boxes. Photographs were ordered chronologically by Engler prior to accessioning.
Name Access
Anderson, Andy
Subject Access
Activities
Aerial photography
Animals
Automobiles
Banff Centre
Banff School of Fine Arts
Banff townsite
Bears
Birds
Boats
Buildings
Cabins
Children
Community events
Community life
Dogs
Horses
Films and film making
Fire
Forest Fires
Mountains
Parks Canada
Parks Canada Warden
Portrait
Swimming
Winter
Geographic Access
Banff
Lake Louise
Banff National Park
Canmore
Harvie Heights
Alberta
Language
English
Creator
Engler, Bruno
Title Source
Original title kept
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and potentially offensive content. Read more.

Chronological Binders: 1982

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions57554
Part Of
Bruno Engler fonds
Scope & Content
File pertains to 317 b&w negatives on 79 strips of film depicting various activities that took place during 1982. Includes shots from various movie productions [including "Superman III" and a Japanese film called "Kirin"], Parks Canada Warden activities and portraits, scenic views, community events…
Date Range
1982
Reference Code
V190 / VI / Z / vii / NA - 01 to NA - 15
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Negative
Part Of
Bruno Engler fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M323 / S40 / V190
Series
VI : Retained file, Z : Chronological order
Sous-Fonds
V190
Sub-Series
vii : 1982
Accession Number
7436
Reference Code
V190 / VI / Z / vii / NA - 01 to NA - 15
GMD
Negative
Date Range
1982
Physical Description
339 photographs : b&w negatives ; medium format or smaller
History / Biographical
See fonds level description
Scope & Content
File pertains to 317 b&w negatives on 79 strips of film depicting various activities that took place during 1982. Includes shots from various movie productions [including "Superman III" and a Japanese film called "Kirin"], Parks Canada Warden activities and portraits, scenic views, community events, portraits, avalanche control at Norquay, the Sulphur Mountain Gondola upper terminal, and more.
Notes
File came from box X, separate from alphabetised boxes. Photographs were ordered chronologically by Engler prior to accessioning.
Subject Access
Activities
Aerial photography
Animals
Automobiles
Avalanches
Banff townsite
Boats
Buildings
Cabins
Children
Community events
Community life
Dogs
Horses
Films and film making
Mountains
Norquay Ski Hill
Parks Canada
Parks Canada Warden
Portrait
Ski areas
Sunshine area
Sunshine Meadows
Sunshine Village
Winter
Geographic Access
Banff
Lake Louise
Banff National Park
Canmore
Alberta
Language
English
Creator
Engler, Bruno
Title Source
Original title kept
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and potentially offensive content. Read more.

Chronological Binders: 1983

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions57557
Part Of
Bruno Engler fonds
Scope & Content
File pertains to 818 b&w negatives on 165 strips of film depicting various activities that took place during 1983. Includes the winners of the Sir Norman Watson Trophy, aerial shots of and around the Banff townsite, helicopters, Back to Banff day, heli hiking, film poroductions, scenic views, portr…
Date Range
1983
Reference Code
V190 / VI / Z / viii / NA - 01 to NA - 30
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Negative
Part Of
Bruno Engler fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M323 / S40 / V190
Series
VI : Retained file, Z : Chronological order
Sous-Fonds
V190
Sub-Series
viii : 1983
Accession Number
7436
Reference Code
V190 / VI / Z / viii / NA - 01 to NA - 30
GMD
Negative
Date Range
1983
Physical Description
818 photographs : b&w negatives ; medium format or smaller
History / Biographical
See fonds level description
Scope & Content
File pertains to 818 b&w negatives on 165 strips of film depicting various activities that took place during 1983. Includes the winners of the Sir Norman Watson Trophy, aerial shots of and around the Banff townsite, helicopters, Back to Banff day, heli hiking, film poroductions, scenic views, portraits, opening of the Canmore Union Hall in July, community events, construction projects, Banff & Canmore school events, and more.
Notes
File came from box X, separate from alphabetised boxes. Photographs were ordered chronologically by Engler prior to accessioning.
Name Access
Fleck, Paul
Simpson, Jimmy, Sr.
Watson, Sir Norman
Subject Access
Activities
Aerial photography
Animals
Automobiles
Avalanches
Banff townsite
Boats
Boy Scouts of Canada
Buildings
Cabins
Children
Community events
Community life
Construction
Films and film making
Grassi Lakes
Lake Louise Ski Area
Mountains
Norquay Ski Hill
Parade
Parks Canada
Parks Canada Warden
Portrait
School
Ski areas
Ski racing
Winter
Geographic Access
Banff
Lake Louise
Banff National Park
Canmore
Alberta
Language
English
Creator
Engler, Bruno
Title Source
Original title kept
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and potentially offensive content. Read more.

Chronological Binders: 1984

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions57558
Part Of
Bruno Engler fonds
Scope & Content
File pertains to 436 b&w negatives on 83 strips of film depicting various activities that took place during 1984. Includes portraits, community events in Banff & Canmore, opening the new Canmore Hospital, ski races, Sunshine Ski Area activities, and more
Date Range
1984
Reference Code
V190 / VI / Z / ix / NA - 01 to NA - 17
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Negative
Part Of
Bruno Engler fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M323 / S40 / V190
Series
VI : Retained file, Z : Chronological order
Sous-Fonds
V190
Sub-Series
ix : 1984
Accession Number
7436
Reference Code
V190 / VI / Z / ix / NA - 01 to NA - 17
GMD
Negative
Date Range
1984
Physical Description
436 photographs : b&w negatives ; medium format or smaller
History / Biographical
See fonds level description
Scope & Content
File pertains to 436 b&w negatives on 83 strips of film depicting various activities that took place during 1984. Includes portraits, community events in Banff & Canmore, opening the new Canmore Hospital, ski races, Sunshine Ski Area activities, and more
Notes
File came from box X, separate from alphabetised boxes. Photographs were ordered chronologically by Engler prior to accessioning.
Name Access
Harmon, Carol
Hutchins, Steve
Subject Access
Activities
Aerial photography
Automobiles
Banff townsite
Buildings
Children
Community events
Community life
Construction
Cross-country skiing
Helicopters
Mountains
Norquay Ski Hill
Parade
Portrait
Ski areas
Ski racing
Sunshine Ski Area
Sunshine Village
Winter
Winter sports
Geographic Access
Banff
Banff National Park
Canmore
Alberta
Language
English
Creator
Engler, Bruno
Title Source
Original title kept
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and potentially offensive content. Read more.

Chronological Binders: 1985

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions57559
Part Of
Bruno Engler fonds
Scope & Content
File pertains to 308 b&w negatives on 56 strips of film depicting various activities that took place during 1985. Includes film production shots, skiing and ski racing, Parks Canada Warden activities, Steve Fonyo passing though Banff on his cross-country marathon for cancer research, sledding at No…
Date Range
1985
Reference Code
V190 / VI / Z / x / NA - 01 to NA - 12
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Negative
Part Of
Bruno Engler fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M323 / S40 / V190
Series
VI : Retained file, Z : Chronological order
Sous-Fonds
V190
Sub-Series
x : 1985
Accession Number
7436
Reference Code
V190 / VI / Z / x / NA - 01 to NA - 12
GMD
Negative
Date Range
1985
Physical Description
308 photographs : b&w negatives ; 35mm
History / Biographical
See fonds level description
Scope & Content
File pertains to 308 b&w negatives on 56 strips of film depicting various activities that took place during 1985. Includes film production shots, skiing and ski racing, Parks Canada Warden activities, Steve Fonyo passing though Banff on his cross-country marathon for cancer research, sledding at Norquay, Back to Banff Days, Canada Day in Canmore, and more. NA - 06 and NA - 09 have a postive contact sheets.
Notes
File came from box X, separate from alphabetised boxes. Photographs were ordered chronologically by Engler prior to accessioning.
Name Access
Fonyo, Steve
Subject Access
Activities
Aerial photography
Automobiles
Back to Banff Days
Banff townsite
Buildings
Canada Day
Community events
Community life
Construction
Cross-country skiing
Helicopters
Mountains
Norquay Ski Hill
Parades
Parks Canada
Parks Canada Warden
Portrait
Ski areas
Ski jumping
Ski racing
Sunshine Ski Area
Sunshine Village
Wardens
Winter
Winter sports
Geographic Access
Banff
Banff National Park
Canmore
Alberta
Language
English
Creator
Engler, Bruno
Title Source
Original title kept
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and potentially offensive content. Read more.

Chronological Binders: 1986

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions57560
Part Of
Bruno Engler fonds
Scope & Content
File pertains to 467 b&w negatives on 96 strips of film depicting various activities that took place during 1986. Includes a plane crash in Kananaskis, film production projects, trains, portraits, Canada Day celebrations, hiking at Sunshine Meadows, wildlife, construction projects, the World Cup [h…
Date Range
1986
Reference Code
V190 / VI / Z / xi / NA - 01 to NA - 19
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Negative
Part Of
Bruno Engler fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M323 / S40 / V190
Series
VI : Retained file, Z : Chronological order
Sous-Fonds
V190
Sub-Series
xi : 1986
Accession Number
7436
Reference Code
V190 / VI / Z / xi / NA - 01 to NA - 19
GMD
Negative
Date Range
1986
Physical Description
467 photographs : b&w negatives ; medium format or smaller
History / Biographical
See fonds level description
Scope & Content
File pertains to 467 b&w negatives on 96 strips of film depicting various activities that took place during 1986. Includes a plane crash in Kananaskis, film production projects, trains, portraits, Canada Day celebrations, hiking at Sunshine Meadows, wildlife, construction projects, the World Cup [held at Sunshine, March], and more.
Notes
File came from box X, separate from alphabetised boxes. Photographs were ordered chronologically by Engler prior to accessioning.
Subject Access
Activities
Aerial photography
Animals
Automobiles
Back to Banff Days
Banff Springs Hotel
Banff townsite
Buildings
Canada Day
Community events
Community life
Construction
Cross-country skiing
Elk
Helicopters
Mountains
Norquay Ski Hill
Parades
Parks Canada
Parks Canada Warden
Portrait
Ski areas
Ski jumping
Ski racing
Sunshine Meadows
Sunshine Village
Wardens
Winter
Winter sports
Geographic Access
Banff
Banff National Park
Canmore
Kananaskis Country
Alberta
Language
English
Creator
Engler, Bruno
Title Source
Original title kept
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and potentially offensive content. Read more.

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