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Date
1936
Material
wood; metal
Catalogue Number
103.09.1094
Description
Black turned wood, base for statuette trophy 103.09.1093. Solid wood, turned, central area has three silver plaques "King Edward Hotel Banff Western Canada Combined Downhill and Slalom", Shield shape "1936 J. Taylor Vancouver". "1938 Thobraatin Princeton",
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Title
Athletic Trophy
Date
1936
Material
wood; metal
Dimensions
15.7 cm
Description
Black turned wood, base for statuette trophy 103.09.1093. Solid wood, turned, central area has three silver plaques "King Edward Hotel Banff Western Canada Combined Downhill and Slalom", Shield shape "1936 J. Taylor Vancouver". "1938 Thobraatin Princeton",
Subject
sports
winter
skiing
King Edward Hotel
Credit
Gift of J. L. King, 1974
Catalogue Number
103.09.1094
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Date
1970 – 1985
Material
plastic; metal; paper; cardboard;
Catalogue Number
104.01.0004
Description
Clear plastic Cousino Echo-matic II self threading tape cartridge in original cardboard box.
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Title
Audio Tape
Date
1970 – 1985
Material
plastic; metal; paper; cardboard;
Dimensions
2.5 x 9.2 x 13.7 cm
Description
Clear plastic Cousino Echo-matic II self threading tape cartridge in original cardboard box.
Subject
Eddie Hunter
movie making
sound equipment
audio equipment;
Credit
Gift of Eddie Hunter, Banff, 1995
Catalogue Number
104.01.0004
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Date
1930 – 1961
Material
skin; metal
Catalogue Number
106.06.1049
Description
Typical Australian saddle, all leather with horn and bucking pommels. Leather lining, long bucking pommel (knee roll) with smaller roll at back of flap near seat. 3 brass D rings, steel stirrup bars.
Title
Australian Saddle
Date
1930 – 1961
Material
skin; metal
Dimensions
62.0 x 50.0 cm
Description
Typical Australian saddle, all leather with horn and bucking pommels. Leather lining, long bucking pommel (knee roll) with smaller roll at back of flap near seat. 3 brass D rings, steel stirrup bars.
Subject
sports
trail riding
Wilf Fairless
Credit
Gift of Evelyn Gilmar, 1991
Catalogue Number
106.06.1049
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Date
ca. 1980 – 1990
Material
plastic; nylon; metal; velcro; fabric; elastic
Catalogue Number
108.04.0066 a-e
Description
a) F1 plus avalanche transceiver. Casing is oval with bevelled edges, blue plastic with a pink plastic dial. White text on front and back: instructions for device printed on the back in German. 3 spaces to plug in carrying strap (missing). LED light located on bottom right, earphone outlet at top.b…
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Title
Avalanche Transceiver
Date
ca. 1980 – 1990
Material
plastic; nylon; metal; velcro; fabric; elastic
Dimensions
2 x 8 x 13 cm
Description
a) F1 plus avalanche transceiver. Casing is oval with bevelled edges, blue plastic with a pink plastic dial. White text on front and back: instructions for device printed on the back in German. 3 spaces to plug in carrying strap (missing). LED light located on bottom right, earphone outlet at top.b) 2 x 8 x 13 cm. F1 plus avalanche transceiver. Casing is oval with bevelled edges, blue plastic with a pink plastic dial. White text on front and back: instructions for device printed on back in German. Nylon cross strap attached at three points with pink clips. LED light located on bottom right, earphone outlet at top.c) Transceiver: 2 x 8 x 11.9cm, strap: 88 cm. F2 avalanche transceiver with earpiece. Transceiver casing is rectangular, blue plastic with navy dial. Dark blue text printed on front and back in German. Metal battery compartment screw at top right, just to the left is socket to connect earpiece. black body strap attached at bottom left, attachment point for neck strap (missing) at bottom right. Earpiece consists of black wire and metal plug, and white plastic earphone and ear clip.d) Case: 2 x 8.7 x 15.5cm, strap 108.5 cm. Blue rectangular nylon carrying case for F2 transceiver. Black zipper up bottom and side, velcro flap at top. Black elastic carrying strap attached to case with snap, Ortovox logo printed in silver on case.e) 3 x 5.1 x 11.4 cm. F Plus Ski Maus Ski Transmitter. black plastic oval casing, domed on one side. “Ortovox F plus Ski Maus” printed in white on domed side.
Subject
avalanche safety
rescue equipment
skiing
mountaineering
Credit
Gift of Alpine Club of Canada, Canmore, 2024
Catalogue Number
108.04.0066 a-e
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Date
ca. 1980 – 1990
Material
plastic; metal; nylon; wire; paper
Catalogue Number
108.04.0070 a-c
Description
a) F2 avalanche transceiver with earpiece. Transceiver casing is rectangular, blue plastic with navy dial. Dark blue text printed on front and back in German, significantly worn away. Metal battery compartment screw at top right, just to the left is socket to connect earpiece. Earpiece is connected…
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Title
Avalanche Transceiver
Date
ca. 1980 – 1990
Material
plastic; metal; nylon; wire; paper
Dimensions
2 x 8 x 11.9 cm
Description
a) F2 avalanche transceiver with earpiece. Transceiver casing is rectangular, blue plastic with navy dial. Dark blue text printed on front and back in German, significantly worn away. Metal battery compartment screw at top right, just to the left is socket to connect earpiece. Earpiece is connected via black cord, earphone itself is peg shaped, white plastic, attached via a white plastic ear clip. Black body strap is attached at bottom left attachment for neck strap is a clip socket at bottom right. “SCOTT” written in black up the right side of transceiver casing.b) 2 x 9 x 14.5 cm. Blue, tombstone shaped nylon carrying case for transceiver. Circular hole in front, bottom right, surrounded by faded numbers which correspond to the dial of the F2 transceiver itself. Top front of the case can be folded down and fastened via a snap 7cm down. Body strap can be coiled and fastened through the bottom of case via a velcro flap. Case is designed so that transceiver may be used while inside case. Back zipper fully fastens the right and top side of case. “SCOTT #1” written in black up back side of case.c) 29.5 x 62.7. Full colour Ortovox advertising pamphlet. Pamphlet shows photographs and descriptions of various Ortovox products including transceivers (F1 plus, F2, Skimaus), shovel, backpacks, and a first aid kit. All text is in German.
Subject
avalanche safety
rescue equipment
skiing
mountaineering
Credit
Gift of Alpine Club of Canada, Canmore, 2024
Catalogue Number
108.04.0070 a-c
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Date
1932
Material
metal; wood
Catalogue Number
103.09.1057
Description
Dark wooden shield shaped plaque has a metal ribbon across top with "Presented by Mr. A.H. Devonish". Below that is a plate of silver with "The Mountain School Banff General Proficiency". Fourteen silver name plates surround the main plate on both sides along the edges of the plaque.
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Title
Award Plaque
Date
1932
Material
metal; wood
Dimensions
33.8 x 25.8 cm
Description
Dark wooden shield shaped plaque has a metal ribbon across top with "Presented by Mr. A.H. Devonish". Below that is a plate of silver with "The Mountain School Banff General Proficiency". Fourteen silver name plates surround the main plate on both sides along the edges of the plaque.
Subject
institutions
The Mountain School
Ann Boon
Credit
Gift of Lorna Boon Hart, 1977
Catalogue Number
103.09.1057
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Date
1971 – 2016
Material
wood; metal; plastic; fibre; tape
Catalogue Number
109.02.1050
Description
A single ski pole, wood, with black, red and blue tape up the pole. black handle with string holding a paper label (covered with plastic) “The Tuesday Hikers Old Ski Pole Award for the Biggest Laugh of the Ski season (1979-1994) and after that for “something memorable”inscription is bordered in red…
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Title
Award Pole
Date
1971 – 2016
Material
wood; metal; plastic; fibre; tape
Dimensions
144 x 6 cm
Description
A single ski pole, wood, with black, red and blue tape up the pole. black handle with string holding a paper label (covered with plastic) “The Tuesday Hikers Old Ski Pole Award for the Biggest Laugh of the Ski season (1979-1994) and after that for “something memorable”inscription is bordered in red. each red tape has a name written on it and a associated year. Blue tape has “No award given” and the black tape circles up the pole underneath. Names:Grace McCruden 1979, Grace McGredor 1980, Hattie Boothman 1981 , Jean Gaucher 1982, Anne Aitken 1983, Meta Mano 1984, - 1985, - 1986, Edith Zwirner 1987, Grace McCruden 1988, Vreni Gretener 1989, Peg Mills 1990 , Em Gregg 1991, - 1992, Gwlad Orr 1993, Grace McCruden 1994, - 1995, Danuta Zandechi 1996, Helen Travares 1997, Jean Gaucher 1998, - 1999, - 2000, - 2001, Marion Wolff 2002, Helen Travares 2003, - 2004, - 2005 , Hattie Boothman 2006, - 2007 , Anne Aitken 2009
Credit
Gift of Margaret Oliver, Calgary, 2017
Catalogue Number
109.02.1050
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Date
1880 – 1910
Material
metal; shell
Catalogue Number
103.08.0227
Description
A small awl with a round steel (?) spike tapering to a very sharp point which is slightly bent at the tip. The flattened white mother-of-pearl handle is slightly pointed at the end.
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Title
Awl
Date
1880 – 1910
Material
metal; shell
Dimensions
0.5 x 1.0 x 10.5 cm
Description
A small awl with a round steel (?) spike tapering to a very sharp point which is slightly bent at the tip. The flattened white mother-of-pearl handle is slightly pointed at the end.
Subject
households
crafts
Credit
Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
103.08.0227
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Date
1880 – 1950
Material
metal
Catalogue Number
104.21.1004
Description
Axe head marked “4” and “Gilpin.”
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Title
Axe
Date
1880 – 1950
Material
metal
Description
Axe head marked “4” and “Gilpin.”
Subject
households
Credit
Gift of Unknown, 1968
Catalogue Number
104.21.1004
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Date
1930 – 1940
Material
horn
Catalogue Number
103.02.0053
Description
A back scratcher of translucent yellowish horn with brown striations near tip of handle. Long handle curves toward back and twists slightly to the left, other end tapers, then flattens and is shaped into narrow shoulders and is bent at right angles to shoulders. Edge is gently serrated.
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Title
Back Scratcher
Date
1930 – 1940
Material
horn
Dimensions
2.1 x 2.0 x 40.5 cm
Description
A back scratcher of translucent yellowish horn with brown striations near tip of handle. Long handle curves toward back and twists slightly to the left, other end tapers, then flattens and is shaped into narrow shoulders and is bent at right angles to shoulders. Edge is gently serrated.
Subject
households
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
103.02.0053
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Date
1930 – 1935
Material
fibre; skin; metal; plastic
Catalogue Number
103.08.0324
Description
Grey canvas backpack with leather straps, mounted on metal frame. Four pockets, one on either side and front and a zippered pouch on inside upper flap. Edges of pocket flaps bound by leather. Leather shoulder straps riveted to bottom of frame and buckled to top. Bag closure is thin rope and plastic…
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Title
Backpack
Date
1930 – 1935
Material
fibre; skin; metal; plastic
Dimensions
46.0 x 17.0 x 40.0 cm
Description
Grey canvas backpack with leather straps, mounted on metal frame. Four pockets, one on either side and front and a zippered pouch on inside upper flap. Edges of pocket flaps bound by leather. Leather shoulder straps riveted to bottom of frame and buckled to top. Bag closure is thin rope and plastic toggle. Leather inset inside bag: “Bergans Original 39306”. “Mrs P. WHYTE BANFF ALBERTA” is faintly written on the front flap. A red plastic tag that reads “MOUNTAIN TRAVEL USA” “C. WHYTE” on one side and “If Lost Or Found Please Notify MOUNTAIN TRAVEL (USA) 1398 Solano Avenue Albany, California 94706” on the other is attached to the top handle. A fabric label that reads “Bergans ORIGINAL MADE IN OSLO NORWAY” with a drawing of two men is attached to the back of the bag.
Subject
activity
sports
skiing
winter
hiking
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
103.08.0324
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Date
1970 – 1974
Material
fibre, synthetic; metal
Catalogue Number
103.08.0332
Description
Orange nylon backpack with orange metal frame. Four side pockets, one front pocket and one map pocket on front closure flap. Upper and lower compartments on main bag. Bag detaches from frame. Padded shoulder straps and adjustable.
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Title
Backpack
Date
1970 – 1974
Material
fibre, synthetic; metal
Dimensions
83.5 x 18.0 x 37.5 cm
Description
Orange nylon backpack with orange metal frame. Four side pockets, one front pocket and one map pocket on front closure flap. Upper and lower compartments on main bag. Bag detaches from frame. Padded shoulder straps and adjustable.
Subject
sports
hiking
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
103.08.0332
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Date
1930 – 1940
Material
fibre ; metal; skin
Catalogue Number
103.08.1069
Description
Metal back frame in typical Bergen style, leather straps, bag is heavy cotton (canvas), grommet and string closure at top plus both sides for tightening, 3 outer pockets with buckle closures, top flap has 2 leather straps for buckle closure, hand printed on flap, "B.G.F. MOODIE - CALGARY"
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Title
Backpack
Date
1930 – 1940
Material
fibre ; metal; skin
Dimensions
44.0 x 42.5 cm
Description
Metal back frame in typical Bergen style, leather straps, bag is heavy cotton (canvas), grommet and string closure at top plus both sides for tightening, 3 outer pockets with buckle closures, top flap has 2 leather straps for buckle closure, hand printed on flap, "B.G.F. MOODIE - CALGARY"
Subject
Moodie, Gordon B.
sports
hiking
skiing
Credit
Gift of Margaret Moodie, Vancouver, 1987
Catalogue Number
103.08.1069
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Date
1970 – 1980
Material
plastic; metal
Catalogue Number
103.08.1036
Description
Red nylon day pack, inside waterproofed, sack has 7 grommets on top edge through which a drawstring is laced, 2 outside zippered pockets 26.0x15.0 flap closure with sewn-on ring, web straps attached to body, has a snap to attach to flap, woven nylon shoulder straps, leather rivetted onto pack to s…
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Title
Backpack
Date
1970 – 1980
Material
plastic; metal
Dimensions
39.0 x 43.0 cm
Description
Red nylon day pack, inside waterproofed, sack has 7 grommets on top edge through which a drawstring is laced, 2 outside zippered pockets 26.0x15.0 flap closure with sewn-on ring, web straps attached to body, has a snap to attach to flap, woven nylon shoulder straps, leather rivetted onto pack to secure straps, 2 crests sewn on top flap: "Lake O'Hara Trails Club" "The Alpine Club of Canada"
Subject
sports
Lillian Gest
hiking
Credit
Gift of Lillian Gest, Philadelphia, USA, 1986
Catalogue Number
103.08.1036
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Date
1930 – 1960
Material
fibre; wood; skin; metal
Catalogue Number
103.08.1124
Description
Wooden pack board with beige canvas pack and top flap with leather straps. Large exterior front pocket. Label under flap: “PIONEER BRAND. TRAPPER NELSON. INDIAN PACK BOARD NO. 2. JONES . . . . LTD.” Part of label deteriorated.
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Title
Backpack
Date
1930 – 1960
Material
fibre; wood; skin; metal
Dimensions
76.0 x 43.0 cm
Description
Wooden pack board with beige canvas pack and top flap with leather straps. Large exterior front pocket. Label under flap: “PIONEER BRAND. TRAPPER NELSON. INDIAN PACK BOARD NO. 2. JONES . . . . LTD.” Part of label deteriorated.
Subject
parks
wardens
hiking
camping
Banff National Park
Credit
Gift of Henry Ness, Banff, 2000
Catalogue Number
103.08.1124
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Date
1930 – 1932
Material
fibre; skin; metal
Catalogue Number
103.08.1130
Description
One canvas rucksack with leather straps and metal buckles. Drawstring top and top flap, side pocket and front pocket. Letter accompanying rucksack reads: “Dear Jonah, I have a packsack which I purchased in Banff nearly 52 years ago. It doesn’t look like much as it is pretty old and delapidated, but…
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Title
Backpack
Date
1930 – 1932
Material
fibre; skin; metal
Dimensions
56.0 x 48.0 cm
Description
One canvas rucksack with leather straps and metal buckles. Drawstring top and top flap, side pocket and front pocket. Letter accompanying rucksack reads: “Dear Jonah, I have a packsack which I purchased in Banff nearly 52 years ago. It doesn’t look like much as it is pretty old and delapidated, but it has lots of character as I carried it on my back while travelling over hundreds of miles of trails in Banff and Jasper Parks by foot, skiis and snowshoes. I am enclosing a picture of me wearing the packsack . . . As I will have no further use for the packsack I thought you might like to have it as a present on your eleventh birthday . . .”
Subject
sports
hiking
warden service
national parks
Bruce Mitchell
Credit
Gift of Bruce Mitchell, Fort Smith, 2002
Catalogue Number
103.08.1130
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Date
1930 – 1940
Material
rubber; skin; fibre
Catalogue Number
103.08.0412
Description
A fairly large toggle of hard, tan rubber, hanging from a leather loop, with white cord threaded through. Toggle is flat on front and back, with reverse curve shaped sides. Thick, round, rubber ring fits snugly around waist formed near top, grey leather strap passes through large hole near top, an…
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Title
Backpack Togglelock
Date
1930 – 1940
Material
rubber; skin; fibre
Dimensions
3.4 x 4.3 x 7.6 cm
Description
A fairly large toggle of hard, tan rubber, hanging from a leather loop, with white cord threaded through. Toggle is flat on front and back, with reverse curve shaped sides. Thick, round, rubber ring fits snugly around waist formed near top, grey leather strap passes through large hole near top, and is clamped into loop with metal band. A cord passes through two holes in a row on each side, coming out at two holes in the bottom. Moulded into the front of the toggle is a vignette of two men wearing backpacks talking to each other, with "Oslo Norway" written below, on the reverse, "Bergans snorlas patent"
Subject
sports
hiking
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
103.08.0412
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Date
1930 – 1950
Material
fibre, cotton
Catalogue Number
103.08.0037
Description
A square, white, handwoven cotton bag with an overshot pattern of red along the top and in vertical bands from the top to part way down the bag. The bag has a twisted black and red cord handle.
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Title
Bag
Date
1930 – 1950
Material
fibre, cotton
Dimensions
21.5 x 22.0 cm
Description
A square, white, handwoven cotton bag with an overshot pattern of red along the top and in vertical bands from the top to part way down the bag. The bag has a twisted black and red cord handle.
Subject
households
crafts
weaving
Credit
Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
103.08.0037
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Date
1930 – 1950
Material
fibre, flax
Catalogue Number
103.08.0045
Description
A square draw string bag of natural woven linen with a white twisted cord drawstring. The bag is decorated with a panel of crocheted netting with squirrel shapes formed by threading red string through the netting.
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Title
Bag
Date
1930 – 1950
Material
fibre, flax
Dimensions
9.0 x 15.0 cm
Description
A square draw string bag of natural woven linen with a white twisted cord drawstring. The bag is decorated with a panel of crocheted netting with squirrel shapes formed by threading red string through the netting.
Subject
households
crafts
needlework
weaving
Credit
Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
103.08.0045
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Date
1930 – 1950
Material
fibre
Catalogue Number
103.08.0046
Description
A pouch-shaped crocheted cord bag with a long woven handle. The bag is decorated with a pattern of white diamonds connected with white horizontal bands surrounded by smaller black and red triangles on each side. The circular bottom of the bag is natural coloured with a red ring.
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Title
Bag
Date
1930 – 1950
Material
fibre
Dimensions
19.0 x 44.0 cm
Description
A pouch-shaped crocheted cord bag with a long woven handle. The bag is decorated with a pattern of white diamonds connected with white horizontal bands surrounded by smaller black and red triangles on each side. The circular bottom of the bag is natural coloured with a red ring.
Subject
households
crafts
needlework
weaving
Credit
Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
103.08.0046
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