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Falling Avalanche trip, Vaux, positive

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Part Of: Vaux family fonds

Scope & Content: Mount Vaux? trip

Date Range: [between 1894 and 1912]

Reference Code: V653 / NG - 949

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph; Negative

1 image

Part Of: Vaux family fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: M107 / V653

Series: I. Photography

Sub-Series: T. Travel 1894-1912

Reference Code: V653 / NG - 949

GMD: Photograph; Negative

Date Range: [between 1894 and 1912]

Physical Description: 1 negative : glass

Scope & Content: Mount Vaux? trip

Subject Access: Discovery and Exploration

Creator: Vaux family (Philadelphia USA)

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Falls of the Bow River from below (No.836)

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Part Of: Vaux family fonds

Scope & Content: Rocky Mountains

Date Range: [between 1894 and 1912]

Reference Code: V653 / NA - 891

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph; Negative

1 image

Part Of: Vaux family fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: M107 / V653

Series: I. Photography

Sub-Series: T. Travel 1894-1912

Reference Code: V653 / NA - 891

GMD: Photograph; Negative

Date Range: [between 1894 and 1912]

Physical Description: 1 negative : film

Scope & Content: Rocky Mountains

Subject Access: Discovery and Exploration

Geographic Access: Alberta

Creator: Vaux family (Philadelphia USA)

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Fragaria glarica

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Part Of: Vaux family fonds

Date Range: [between 1900 and 1906]

Reference Code: V653 / PS - 168

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Transparency; Lantern slide

1 image

Part Of: Vaux family fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: M107 / V653

Series: I. Photography

Sub-Series: V. Lantern slides

Reference Code: V653 / PS - 168

GMD: Transparency; Lantern slide

Date Range: [between 1900 and 1906]

Physical Description: 1 transparency : lantern slide

Subject Access: Discovery and Exploration

Creator: Mary Schaffer (Philadelphia, USA) - attributed to

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Glacier, Lake Marion 2

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Part Of: Vaux family fonds

Scope & Content: Selkirk Mountains

Date Range: [between 1894 and 1912]

Reference Code: V653 / NG - 414

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph; Negative

1 image

Part Of: Vaux family fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: M107 / V653

Series: I. Photography

Sub-Series: T. Travel 1894-1912

Reference Code: V653 / NG - 414

GMD: Photograph; Negative

Date Range: [between 1894 and 1912]

Physical Description: 1 negative : glass

Scope & Content: Selkirk Mountains

Subject Access: Discovery and Exploration

Geographic Access: British Columbia

Creator: Vaux family (Philadelphia USA)

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Glacier, Mt. McDonald from Rogers Pass

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Part Of: Vaux family fonds

Scope & Content: Selkirk Mountains

Date Range: [between 1894 and 1912]

Reference Code: V653 / NG - 412

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph; Negative

1 image

Part Of: Vaux family fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: M107 / V653

Series: I. Photography

Sub-Series: T. Travel 1894-1912

Reference Code: V653 / NG - 412

GMD: Photograph; Negative

Date Range: [between 1894 and 1912]

Physical Description: 1 negative : glass

Scope & Content: Selkirk Mountains

Subject Access: Discovery and Exploration

Geographic Access: British Columbia

Creator: Vaux family (Philadelphia USA)

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Glacier, Mt. McDonald from Rogers Pass

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Part Of: Vaux family fonds

Scope & Content: Selkirk Mountains

Date Range: [between 1894 and 1912]

Reference Code: V653 / NG - 413

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph; Negative

1 image

Part Of: Vaux family fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: M107 / V653

Series: I. Photography

Sub-Series: T. Travel 1894-1912

Reference Code: V653 / NG - 413

GMD: Photograph; Negative

Date Range: [between 1894 and 1912]

Physical Description: 1 negative : glass

Scope & Content: Selkirk Mountains

Subject Access: Discovery and Exploration

Geographic Access: British Columbia

Creator: Vaux family (Philadelphia USA)

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Glacier Peak, Laggan, view from tail to Lake Agnes

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Part Of: Vaux family fonds

Scope & Content: Lake Louise area, Rocky Mountains

Date Range: [between 1894 and 1912]

Reference Code: V653 / NA - 905

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph; Negative

1 image

Part Of: Vaux family fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: M107 / V653

Series: I. Photography

Sub-Series: T. Travel 1894-1912

Reference Code: V653 / NA - 905

GMD: Photograph; Negative

Date Range: [between 1894 and 1912]

Physical Description: 1 negative : film

Scope & Content: Lake Louise area, Rocky Mountains

Subject Access: Discovery and Exploration

Geographic Access: Alberta

Creator: Vaux family (Philadelphia USA)

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The Great Divide near Banff

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Part Of: Vaux family fonds

Date Range: [between 1894 and 1912]

Reference Code: V653 / NA - 911

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph; Negative

1 image

Part Of: Vaux family fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: M107 / V653

Series: I. Photography

Sub-Series: T. Travel 1894-1912

Reference Code: V653 / NA - 911

GMD: Photograph; Negative

Date Range: [between 1894 and 1912]

Physical Description: 1 negative : film

Subject Access: Discovery and Exploration

Geographic Access: Alberta

Creator: Vaux family (Philadelphia USA)

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GV full face

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Part Of: Vaux family fonds

Scope & Content: George Vaux

Date Range: [between 1894 and 1912]

Reference Code: V653 / NG - 952

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph; Negative

1 image

Part Of: Vaux family fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: M107 / V653

Series: I. Photography

Sub-Series: T. Travel 1894-1912

Reference Code: V653 / NG - 952

GMD: Photograph; Negative

Date Range: [between 1894 and 1912]

Physical Description: 1 negative : glass

Scope & Content: George Vaux

Subject Access: Discovery and Exploration

Creator: Vaux family (Philadelphia USA)

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Hungabee from Paradise Valley (No.66)

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Part Of: Vaux family fonds

Scope & Content: Rocky Mountains

Date Range: [between 1900 and 1906]

Reference Code: V653 / PS - 103

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Transparency; Lantern slide

1 image

Part Of: Vaux family fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: M107 / V653

Series: I. Photography

Sub-Series: V. Lantern slides

Reference Code: V653 / PS - 103

GMD: Transparency; Lantern slide

Date Range: [between 1900 and 1906]

Physical Description: 1 transparency : lantern slide

Scope & Content: Rocky Mountains

Notes: Similar to negative WMCR/V653/NA-1451

Subject Access: Discovery and Exploration

Geographic Access: Alberta

Creator: Vaux family (Philadelphia USA)

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I. Y. Damaged Negatives

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Part Of: Vaux family fonds

Scope & Content: Sub series consists of three files. 1. Consists of nitrate negatives created by Dr Sharples, most of which are fused together or crumbling. 2. Consists of negatives from Mary Vaux and George Jr. Vaux. 3. Consists of various street scenes. Mostly unknown due to roll of film being curled.

Date Range: 1906-1909

Reference Code: V653 / I / Y

Description Level: 4 / Sub-series

GMD: Photograph; Negative

26 images

Part Of: Vaux family fonds

Description Level: 4 / Sub-series

Fonds Number: M107 / V653

Series: I. Photography

Sous-Fonds: V653

Sub-Series: Y. Damaged Negatives

Accession Number: 7202, 2883

Reference Code: V653 / I / Y

GMD: Photograph; Negative

Date Range: 1906-1909

Physical Description: ca. 35 photographs : b&w nitrate negatives ; 6.5 x 8.5 cm and 4 x 5 cm

Scope & Content: Sub series consists of three files. 1. Consists of nitrate negatives created by Dr Sharples, most of which are fused together or crumbling. 2. Consists of negatives from Mary Vaux and George Jr. Vaux. 3. Consists of various street scenes. Mostly unknown due to roll of film being curled.

Name Access: Vaux, George; Vaux, Henry, Jr.; Vaux, Mary

Subject Access: Canadian Pacific Railway; Sheep

Geographic Access: Lake Louise; Moraine Lake; Glacier; British Columbia; Canada; Alberta

Access Restrictions: restricted access on all negatives - need conservation first before viewing

Language: English

Finding Aid: In case file

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Content Details: Itemized list 1st folder Titled: Glacier and West photographer: Dr. Sharples. Poor condition, some negs are fused together, negatives are crumbling. 2nd folder Canadian Pacific Trip photographer - Mary Vaux 1909 poor condition negs are fused Negatives by george Vaux Jr. 1906 - unclear because of poor quality Nitrates 4x5 - damaged negatives: Sheep Lake louise from moraine Tree sheep sheep building in the forest sheep sheep man, cart, oxen moraine lake Nitrate Negative Mounted on glass. Negative is shrunken and cracked. Image not discernable - condition exremely poor - access is restricted 4211 British Columbia Face of Glacier and Sir Donald 3rd folder A roll of 9 negatives: street scenes and garden Box car and locative Unidentified woman standing

Processing Status: Processed

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Illecillewaet

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Part Of: Vaux family fonds

Scope & Content: Glacier in Selkirk Mountains

Date Range: [between 1894 and 1912]

Reference Code: V653 / NG - 941

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph; Negative

1 image

Part Of: Vaux family fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: M107 / V653

Series: I. Photography

Sub-Series: T. Travel 1894-1912

Reference Code: V653 / NG - 941

GMD: Photograph; Negative

Date Range: [between 1894 and 1912]

Physical Description: 1 negative : glass

Scope & Content: Glacier in Selkirk Mountains

Subject Access: Discovery and Exploration

Geographic Access: British Columbia

Creator: Vaux family (Philadelphia USA)

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Jeff the mountain climber at the Glacier House

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Part Of: Vaux family fonds

Scope & Content: Glacier House hotel, Selkirk Mountains

Date Range: [between 1894 and 1912]

Reference Code: V653 / NA - 922

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph; Negative

1 image

Part Of: Vaux family fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: M107 / V653

Series: I. Photography

Sub-Series: T. Travel 1894-1912

Reference Code: V653 / NA - 922

GMD: Photograph; Negative

Date Range: [between 1894 and 1912]

Physical Description: 1 negative : film

Scope & Content: Glacier House hotel, Selkirk Mountains

Subject Access: Discovery and Exploration

Geographic Access: British Columbia

Creator: Vaux family (Philadelphia USA)

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Lake Louise

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Part Of: Vaux family fonds

Date Range: [between 1894 and 1912]

Reference Code: V653 / NA - 1638

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph; Negative

1 image

Part Of: Vaux family fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: M107 / V653

Series: I. Photography

Sub-Series: T. Travel 1894-1912

Reference Code: V653 / NA - 1638

GMD: Photograph; Negative

Date Range: [between 1894 and 1912]

Physical Description: 1 negative : film

Subject Access: Discovery and Exploration

Geographic Access: Alberta

Creator: Vaux family (Philadelphia USA)

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Lantern slides

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Part Of: Vaux family fonds

Scope & Content: Lantern slides are mainly views of mountains, railways, glaciers, Alpine Club of Canada, pack train, alpine flora and Vaux family and friends views. Also includes some travel views of the Canadian Rockies

Date Range: 1900-1909

Reference Code: V653 / PS - 1 to 167

Description Level: 4 / Sub-series

GMD: Photograph; Lantern slide

Part Of: Vaux family fonds

Description Level: 4 / Sub-series

Fonds Number: M107/V653

Series: I. Photography

Sous-Fonds: V653

Reference Code: V653 / PS - 1 to 167

GMD: Photograph; Lantern slide

Responsibility: Hand-tinting was done by Mary Vaux, as indicated on the mounts. Group includes some transparencies by Mary Schaffer

Date Range: 1900-1909

Physical Description: 167 photographs : transparencies; b/w, hand-coloured

Scope & Content: Lantern slides are mainly views of mountains, railways, glaciers, Alpine Club of Canada, pack train, alpine flora and Vaux family and friends views. Also includes some travel views of the Canadian Rockies

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Large engine at Field No.315 (No.63-64)

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Part Of: Vaux family fonds

Scope & Content: Canadian Pacific Railway Rocky Mountains

Date Range: [between 1894 and 1912]

Reference Code: V653 / NA - 914

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph; Negative

1 image

Part Of: Vaux family fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: M107 / V653

Series: I. Photography

Sub-Series: T. Travel 1894-1912

Reference Code: V653 / NA - 914

GMD: Photograph; Negative

Date Range: [between 1894 and 1912]

Physical Description: 1 negative : film

Scope & Content: Canadian Pacific Railway; Rocky Mountains

Subject Access: Discovery and Exploration

Geographic Access: British Columbia

Creator: Vaux family (Philadelphia USA)

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Looking down the valley from brink of Lake Agnes, Laggan

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Part Of: Vaux family fonds

Scope & Content: Lake Louise area, Rocky Mountains

Date Range: [between 1894 and 1912]

Reference Code: V653 / NA - 907

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph; Negative

1 image

Part Of: Vaux family fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: M107 / V653

Series: I. Photography

Sub-Series: T. Travel 1894-1912

Reference Code: V653 / NA - 907

GMD: Photograph; Negative

Date Range: [between 1894 and 1912]

Physical Description: 1 negative : film

Scope & Content: Lake Louise area, Rocky Mountains

Subject Access: Discovery and Exploration

Geographic Access: Alberta

Creator: Vaux family (Philadelphia USA)

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Map of C.P.R.

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Part Of: Vaux family fonds

Scope & Content: Canadian Pacific Railway

Date Range: [between 1894 and 1912]

Reference Code: V653 / NG - 953

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph; Negative

1 image

Part Of: Vaux family fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: M107 / V653

Series: I. Photography

Sub-Series: T. Travel 1894-1912

Reference Code: V653 / NG - 953

GMD: Photograph; Negative

Date Range: [between 1894 and 1912]

Physical Description: 1 negative : glass

Scope & Content: Canadian Pacific Railway

Subject Access: Discovery and Exploration

Creator: Vaux family (Philadelphia USA)

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Mary Schaffer negatives

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Part Of: Vaux family fonds

Scope & Content: File consits of 80 6.5 x 8.5 inch negatives; images are of botanical specimens, plants, landscapes and portraits of people.

Date Range: 1902 - 1903

Reference Code: V653 / I / Z /

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Negative; Photograph

123 images

Part Of: Vaux family fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M107/V653

Series: I. Photography

Sous-Fonds: V653

Sub-Series: Z. Mary Schaffer Negatives

Accession Number: 7202

Reference Code: V653 / I / Z /

GMD: Negative; Photograph

Date Range: 1902 - 1903

Physical Description: 81 photographs : negatives; film, 6.5x8.5"

Scope & Content: File consits of 80 6.5 x 8.5 inch negatives; images are of botanical specimens, plants, landscapes and portraits of people.

Notes: Images are captioned by accompanying envelopes.; NA-57 to NA-61 are potentially copies of Vaux negatives (indicated on accompanying envelope).; Many negatives have been hand retouched.