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Arthur Oliver Wheeler fonds
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- Part Of
- Arthur Oliver Wheeler fonds
- Scope & Content
- Fonds consists of 53 diaries pertaining to personal life, travel, office work, and Alpine Club of Canada camps. Diaries range in date from 1885 to 1944. Also included are two volumes/scrapbooks compiled by A.O. Wheeler. Both volumes include numerous articles, newspaper clippings, letters, ACC broc…
- Date Range
- 1885-1944
- Reference Code
- M546 / V771
- Description Level
- 1 / Fonds
- GMD
- Photograph
- Album
- Photograph print
- Textual record
- Diary
- Map
- Private record
- Scrapbook
- Part Of
- Arthur Oliver Wheeler fonds
- Description Level
- 1 / Fonds
- Fonds Number
- M 546
- V 771
- Sous-Fonds
- M546 / V771
- Accession Number
- 2016.8598
- 2014.8312
- 8144
- 8160
- Reference Code
- M546 / V771
- Date Range
- 1885-1944
- Physical Description
- 62 vol. of textual material. -- 66 vol. of photograph albums
- History / Biographical
- Arthur Oliver Wheeler (1860-1945) DLS, ALS, BCLS, was born in Ireland, arriving in Canada in 1876. Wheeler was a mountaineer, co-founder of the Alpine Club of Canada (1906), and Dominion Land Surveyor. In 1913, Wheeler was appointed Boundary Commissioner and tasked with photo surveying the Alberta / British Columbia interprovincial boundary.
- Scope & Content
- Fonds consists of 53 diaries pertaining to personal life, travel, office work, and Alpine Club of Canada camps. Diaries range in date from 1885 to 1944. Also included are two volumes/scrapbooks compiled by A.O. Wheeler. Both volumes include numerous articles, newspaper clippings, letters, ACC brochures and notices addressed to ACC members. Volume one covers the period 1902 to 1913; volume two includes materials from 1914 to 1940. A inventory of both volumes, compiled by ACC member Paul Geddes, is also included. Additionally there are 7 volumes of notes corresponding to the photographs A.O. Wheeler took. Photographic material consists of 66 albums which contain approximately 5000 photographs, black and white positive prints from glass negatives, all 12 x 16 cm. The first album is dated 1915, the last 1924. Some of the albums contain a small map printed on linen. Each album contains an index to the photographs taken for the Alberta - British Columbia Interprovincial Boundary photo survey and are organized by Station, Bearing, and Subject.
- Name Access
- Alberta/British Columbia Boundary Survey
- Dominion of Canada Land Surveyor
- Wheeler, Arthur Oliver
- Subject Access
- Environment
- Exploration, discovery and travel
- Government
- Access Restrictions
- No restrictions on access
- Copyright, privacy, commercial use and other restrictions may apply
- Language
- Language is English
- Finding Aid
- electronic finding aid
- Creator
- Wheeler, Arthur Oliver
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of fonds
- Processing Status
- Processed
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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.
- 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
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of fonds
- Processing Status
- Processed
- Unprocessed
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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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Personal Daytimers
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- Part Of
- Arthur Oliver Wheeler fonds
- Scope & Content
- File pertains to the 1885 & 1894 personal diaries/daytimers of A. O. Wheeler. M546 / 1 : Includes working in [?] department. Leisure and theatre. End of January problems with leg. Financial details. Early April travel to join North West Rebellion, arrives in Qu'Appelle April14, first full day in ca…
- Date Range
- 1885-1894
- Reference Code
- M546 / 1 to 2
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Diary
2 images
2 Electronic Resources
- Part Of
- Arthur Oliver Wheeler fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Fonds Number
- M546 / V771
- Sous-Fonds
- M546
- Accession Number
- 2014.8312
- Reference Code
- M546 / 1 to 2
- GMD
- Diary
- Date Range
- 1885-1894
- Physical Description
- 2.7 cm of textual records (2 volumes ; 9 x 14.2 cm or smaller)
- History / Biographical
- See fonds level description
- Scope & Content
- File pertains to the 1885 & 1894 personal diaries/daytimers of A. O. Wheeler. M546 / 1 : Includes working in [?] department. Leisure and theatre. End of January problems with leg. Financial details. Early April travel to join North West Rebellion, arrives in Qu'Appelle April14, first full day in camp April 15. April 23 regarding Riel’s location. May 8 Battleford engagement with Poundmaker and Big Bear and discussion of the wounded from the Fish Creek fight. May 10 passed site of Fish Creek Battle and was shot in shoulder. May 12 discussion of Battle of Batoche. May 15 Riel taken prisoner and discussion of “half breeds.” June 3 short description of Battle of Loon Lake. Returned home July 20 and continues with office work, correspondence and financial matters. M546 / 2 : Includes travel to/from Calgary, Winnipeg. Camp preparations. Notations of climbs, measurements and/or distances. Throughout December work on irrigation map. Documentation of day to day activities, office work, correspondence, leisure. Diary blank up to June 4th.
- Notes
- Blank pages not scanned
- Name Access
- Wheeler, A. O. (Arthur Oliver)
- Wheeler, Arthur Oliver
- Subject Access
- Climbing
- North West Rebellion
- Family and personal life
- Leisure
- Professional and Personal Life
- Sports and recreation
- Record keeping
- Travel and Exploration
- Weather
- Travel
- Work
- Geographic Access
- Calgary
- Alberta
- Winnipeg
- Saskatchewan
- Manitoba
- Canada
- Language
- English
- Creator
- Wheeler, Arthur O.
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
- Processed
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Sundance ceremony
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- Part Of
- Jim Brewster family fonds
- Scope & Content
- File consists of one photograph depicting a Sundance ceremony, ca.1886-1893. Location of image content unknown.
- Date Range
- [ca.1886-1893]
- Reference Code
- V90 / VI / PA - 145
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Photograph
- Part Of
- Jim Brewster family fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Fonds Number
- V90
- M436
- Series
- V90 / VI : Later acquisitions
- Sous-Fonds
- V90
- Accession Number
- 2023.09
- Reference Code
- V90 / VI / PA - 145
- GMD
- Photograph
- Responsibility
- Image produced by Boorne and May photographers, Calgary
- Date Range
- [ca.1886-1893]
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w print ; 12.5 x 20 cm
- Scope & Content
- File consists of one photograph depicting a Sundance ceremony, ca.1886-1893. Location of image content unknown.
- Notes
- Access to image is restricted due to sensitive content
- Subject Access
- Indigenous Peoples
- Ceremony
- Sundance
- Access Restrictions
- Access restricted
- Reproduction Restrictions
- Access restricted
- Language
- N/A
- Category
- Indigenous Peoples
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
- Processed
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