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Construction Crew of Banff Springs Hotel

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Part Of: Archives General File Collection

Scope & Content: File consists of 1 black and white digital photograph. Print pertains to the construction crew of the Banff Springs Hotel. An 'x' drawn on the photograph indicates where Peter Tonge is posed. The file also contains a photocopy of the back of the original photograph.

Date Range: [ca.1887]

Reference Code: V8 / accn. 7941 / PA - 01

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Print

1 image

Part Of: Archives General File Collection

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M8 / V8 / S8

Sous-Fonds: V8

Accession Number: 7941

Reference Code: V8 / accn. 7941 / PA - 01

GMD: Photograph; Print

Date Range: [ca.1887]

Physical Description: Photograph: 1 print, b&w

History / Biographical: Peter Tonge was a foreman and was brought over from England to work on the construction of the Banff Springs Hotel. Peter Tonge brought Alice Perry over from England and they married in Banff, January 29, 1888. Shortly after they moved to Port Arthur, Ontario where they both died in 1929.

Scope & Content: File consists of 1 black and white digital photograph. Print pertains to the construction crew of the Banff Springs Hotel. An 'x' drawn on the photograph indicates where Peter Tonge is posed. The file also contains a photocopy of the back of the original photograph.

Notes: Print is a digital print produced from a scan of the original as a loan for copy.

Subject Access: Banff Springs Hotel; Construction

Language: English

Title Source: Title provided by the archivist

Processing Status: Processed

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Cow Walrus

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Artist: Daniel Inukpuk (1942 – , Canadian)

Date: c. 1970

Catalogue Number: NuD.06.01

Description: A black stone carving of a walrus lying on it’s side.

1 image

Artist: Daniel Inukpuk (1942 – , Canadian)

Title: Cow Walrus

Date: c. 1970

Dimensions: 6.5 x 10.0 x 15.5 cm

Description: A black stone carving of a walrus lying on it’s side.

Subject: animal, walrus

Credit: Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979

Catalogue Number: NuD.06.01

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CP logging, oil 1, oil 2

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Part Of: Nicholas Morant fonds

Scope & Content: File pertains to Canadian Pacific logging and petroleum operations. Includes set labelled: CPOG & Forestr'g, 49 prints (folder 13)

Date Range: [between 1930 and 1980]

Reference Code: V500 / C1 / 12 to 17

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Print

1 image

Part Of: Nicholas Morant fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M300 / S20 / V500

Series: I.C. Photography : prints

Sous-Fonds: V500

Reference Code: V500 / C1 / 12 to 17

GMD: Print

Date Range: [between 1930 and 1980]

Physical Description: 175 photographs : prints, b/w

Scope & Content: File pertains to Canadian Pacific logging and petroleum operations. Includes set labelled: CPOG & Forestr'g, 49 prints (folder 13)

Geographic Access: Alberta; British Columbia

Processing Status: Processed

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CPR History

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Part Of: Bruno Engler fonds

Scope & Content: File pertains to b&w prints of CPR [Canadian Pacific Railway] hotels and trains throughout Banff National Park. Includes the 1926 fire at the Chateau Lake Louise, the Banff Springs Hotel, a train in motion on tracks, and recovery efforts after the 1910 avalanche that buried a train at Roger's Pass.

Date Range: [ca. 1886-1926]

Reference Code: V190 / VI / C / vi / PA - 01 to PA - 20

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Print

8 images

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: vi : CPR History

Accession Number: 7436

Reference Code: V190 / VI / C / vi / PA - 01 to PA - 20

GMD: Photograph; Print

Date Range: [ca. 1886-1926]

Physical Description: 20 photographs : b&w ; 25.2 x 20.2 cm or smaller

History / Biographical: See fonds level description

Scope & Content: File pertains to b&w prints of CPR [Canadian Pacific Railway] hotels and trains throughout Banff National Park. Includes the 1926 fire at the Chateau Lake Louise, the Banff Springs Hotel, a train in motion on tracks, and recovery efforts after the 1910 avalanche that buried a train at Roger's Pass.

Notes: Unclear if photographs were taken by Bruno or just collected by him.

Subject Access: Avalanches; Banff Springs Hotel; Canadian Pacific Railway; Chateau Lake Louise; Fire; Hotels; Roger's Pass; Trains; Tourism

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

Language: English

Title Source: Original title kept

Processing Status: Processed

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Dave White & Sons Ltd. - The Store of Quality - Established 1894

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Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Scope & Content: Image of the various incarnations of Dave White's store at 103 and 105 Banff Avenue: 1894 – The Park Store; 1905 – Dave White and Company; 1930 – Dave White & Sons Ltd.

Date Range: [ca. 1930-1975]

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 1 / PA - 88

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph; Print

1 image

Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: M36 / V683 / S37

Series: V683 / III / A / 1 : Peter and Catharine Whyte: Personal Photographs

Sous-Fonds: V683

Accession Number: .

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 1 / PA - 88

GMD: Photograph; Print

Date Range: [ca. 1930-1975]

Physical Description: Photographs: 1 prints; b&w.

Scope & Content: Image of the various incarnations of Dave White's store at 103 and 105 Banff Avenue: 1894 – The Park Store; 1905 – Dave White and Company; 1930 – Dave White & Sons Ltd.

Name Access: White, David Mackintosh (Dave)

Subject Access: Buildings; Dave White Block

Geographic Access: Banff

Language: English

Title Source: Title based on item

Processing Status: Processed

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Existing huts, hut photos

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Part Of: Alpine Club of Canada fonds

Scope & Content: File includes letters and photographs, slides, and negatives of huts.

Date Range: 1964-1979

Reference Code: M200 / AC 421 / 161; V14 / AC 421P / 106 - 161

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print; Print

1 image

Part Of: Alpine Club of Canada fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M200 / S6 / V14

Series: I.A.2.e. Administration: huts / properties

Sous-Fonds: V14

Accession Number: 5200

Reference Code: M200 / AC 421 / 161; V14 / AC 421P / 106 - 161

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print; Print

Date Range: 1964-1979

Physical Description: 1 file of textual records. -- 55 photographs (47 prints, 6 negatives, 2 transparencies).

Scope & Content: File includes letters and photographs, slides, and negatives of huts.

Name Access: Alpine Club of Canada

Subject Access: Abbot Pass Hut; Activities; Administration; Advertising; Alpine Club of Canada; Alpine Club House; Cabins; Cabins and shelters; Camps; Club; Competition; Discovery and exploration; Environment; Environment and Nature; Exploration; Guide; Guides; Hiking; Huts; Mountain; Mountain guides; Mountaineering; Mountaineers; Mountains; National parks and reserves; Organizations; Photography; Scenery; Sports and recreation; Summit

Geographic Access: Banff National Park; Jasper National Park; Yoho National Park; Alberta; British Columbia; Canada

Access Restrictions: Access to negatives is by appointment only

Language: English

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Father and Son

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Artist: Augaahs

Date: c. 1965

Medium: fossilized whalebone

Catalogue Number: AuG.06.01

Description: Two figures facing the same direction, the one behind is pushing the other; both dressed in parkas with the hood off the head; pants are indicated cut off at the knees; facial features are carved in, the eyes are hols, nose protruding,mouth indicated only in front figure; the arms of the back perso…

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Artist: Augaahs

Title: Father and Son

Date: c. 1965

Medium: fossilized whalebone

Dimensions: 52.0 x 23.0 x 39.0 cm

Description: Two figures facing the same direction, the one behind is pushing the other; both dressed in parkas with the hood off the head; pants are indicated cut off at the knees; facial features are carved in, the eyes are hols, nose protruding,mouth indicated only in front figure; the arms of the back person are extended to the front person giving an indication of pushing; both figures are bent forward at the waist. The fossilized whalebone has an open texture overall.

Subject: figure; male; Inuit

Credit: Gift of D. S. Harvie, 1969

Catalogue Number: AuG.06.01

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Fish

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Artist: Eejuka

Date: 1962

Catalogue Number: EeJ.06.01

Description: One piece, carved from narwhal tusk; knife blade and hilt 12.0 long with fish 7.9 butted up against centre of hilt. Carved fins and gills, round eyes inlaid with dark material. Knife and fish have a graceful curve.

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Artist: Eejuka

Title: Fish

Date: 1962

Dimensions: 19.9 x 3.7 cm

Description: One piece, carved from narwhal tusk; knife blade and hilt 12.0 long with fish 7.9 butted up against centre of hilt. Carved fins and gills, round eyes inlaid with dark material. Knife and fish have a graceful curve.

Subject: hunting; fish

Credit: Gift of Doreen Hutchinson, Calgary, 1988

Catalogue Number: EeJ.06.01

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Fish

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Artist: Conlucy Niviaxie (1940 – , Canadian)

Date: c. 1965

Catalogue Number: CoR.06.01

Description: Dark stone sculpture of a fish. Incised details on face.

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Artist: Conlucy Niviaxie (1940 – , Canadian)

Title: Fish

Date: c. 1965

Dimensions: 7.0 x 3.6 x 10.8 cm

Description: Dark stone sculpture of a fish. Incised details on face.

Subject: animal; fish

Credit: Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979

Catalogue Number: CoR.06.01

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Fort Calgary

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Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of 5 photographs depicting views of Fort Calgary between 1875 and 1884. Includes views of the I.G. Baker & Co. storefront.

Date Range: ca.1875-1882; 1880-1882; 1884

Reference Code: LUX / III / D / PA - 265 to 269 (oversize)

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Print

5 images

Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: LUX

Series: LUX / III / D : Other material

Sous-Fonds: LUX / III : Luxton family sous-fonds

Accession Number: LUX

Reference Code: LUX / III / D / PA - 265 to 269 (oversize)

GMD: Photograph; Print

Date Range: ca.1875-1882; 1880-1882; 1884

Physical Description: 5 photographs : b&w prints ; 35 x 25 cm or smaller

History / Biographical: I.G. Baker & Co. was a grocer and supply store based in Fort Benton, Montana starting in 1866. An additional store was opened following the settlement of North West Mounted Police officers at Fort Calgary in 1875, which supplied groceries and other basic goods to the area. The business and all existing stores were purchased by the Hudson's Bay Company in 1891.

Scope & Content: File consists of 5 photographs depicting views of Fort Calgary between 1875 and 1884. Includes views of the I.G. Baker & Co. storefront.

Notes: Items in file are annotated

Subject Access: Settlement; Land use; Landscapes; Townsite development; Businesses; Commerce

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Calgary

Language: English

Conservation: Items stored in mylar

Category: Land, settlement and immigration; Commerce and industry

Biographical Source Notes: https://www.heritagepark.ca/park-information/attractions-and-exhibits/ig-baker-co-store

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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General mountain scenics

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Part Of: Nicholas Morant fonds

Scope & Content: Files consists mainly of mountain views, many with riders or skiers in the Banff area. Also contains some prairie, lake and coastal views

Date Range: [between 1930 and 1980]

Reference Code: V500 / C1 / 27 to 29

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Print

1 image

Part Of: Nicholas Morant fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M300 / S20 / V500

Series: I.C. Photography : prints

Sous-Fonds: V500

Reference Code: V500 / C1 / 27 to 29

GMD: Print

Date Range: [between 1930 and 1980]

Physical Description: 106 photographs : prints, b/w

Scope & Content: Files consists mainly of mountain views, many with riders or skiers in the Banff area. Also contains some prairie, lake and coastal views

Geographic Access: Alberta; British Columbia

Processing Status: Processed

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Glacier Park, B.C. Avalanche Zone [1/2]

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Part Of: Bruno Engler fonds

Scope & Content: File pertains to 66 b&w prints of various views of Glacier National Park, B.C. Includes aerial views of mountain slopes alongside the Trans Canada Highway and train tracks, avalanche sheds over the train tracks, various construction projects [possibly of avalanche sheds and bridges], and views of c…

Date Range: [ca. 1965]

Reference Code: V190 / VI / G / i / PA - 01 to PA - 66

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Print

10 images

Part Of: Bruno Engler fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M323 / S40 / V190

Series: VI : Retained file, G : Alphabetical order

Sous-Fonds: V190

Sub-Series: i : Glacier Park, B.C. Avalanche Zone

Accession Number: 7436

Reference Code: V190 / VI / G / i / PA - 01 to PA - 66

GMD: Photograph; Print

Date Range: [ca. 1965]

Physical Description: 66 photographs : b&w ; 25.2 x 20.2 cm or smaller

History / Biographical: See fonds level description

Scope & Content: File pertains to 66 b&w prints of various views of Glacier National Park, B.C. Includes aerial views of mountain slopes alongside the Trans Canada Highway and train tracks, avalanche sheds over the train tracks, various construction projects [possibly of avalanche sheds and bridges], and views of cars driving on the Highway.

Notes: Photographs included in this entry were originally housed in a photo paper box identified by Bruno Engler prior to accessioning.

Subject Access: Aerial photography; Automobiles; Avalanches; Construction; Glaciers; Mountains; Roads; Trains; Travel

Geographic Access: Glacier National Park; British Columbia

Language: English

Creator: Engler, Bruno

Title Source: Original title kept

Processing Status: Processed

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Glacier Park, B.C. Avalanche Zone [2/2]

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Part Of: Bruno Engler fonds

Scope & Content: File pertains to 14 boards with b&w negative contact sheets adhered to them depicting Glacier National Park, BC and surrounding environs. Includes ski areas, filming projects [possibly promotional], construction of highway avalanche tunnels, backcountry skiing, and an opening ceremony [possibly for…

Date Range: 1962

Reference Code: V190 / VI / G / i / PA - 67 to PA - 80

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Print

10 images

Part Of: Bruno Engler fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M323 / S40 / V190

Series: VI : Retained file, G : Alphabetical order

Sous-Fonds: V190

Sub-Series: i : Glacier Park, B.C. Avalanche Zone

Accession Number: 7436

Reference Code: V190 / VI / G / i / PA - 67 to PA - 80

GMD: Photograph; Print

Date Range: 1962

Physical Description: 14 photographs : b&w ; 21.9 x 26.5 cm or smaller

History / Biographical: See fonds level description

Scope & Content: File pertains to 14 boards with b&w negative contact sheets adhered to them depicting Glacier National Park, BC and surrounding environs. Includes ski areas, filming projects [possibly promotional], construction of highway avalanche tunnels, backcountry skiing, and an opening ceremony [possibly for the completion of the Trans-Canada Highway]. Boards originally housed in a black 3-ring binder with "Glacier BC 1962, Bruno Engler" written on fabric tape adhered to the front cover and along the spine.

Notes: File came from box XVI, separate from alphabetised boxes

Subject Access: Aerial photography; Automobiles; Avalanches; Construction; Glaciers; Mountains; Roads; Trains; Travel

Geographic Access: Glacier National Park; British Columbia

Language: English

Conservation: Original binder housing has possible mold on the bottom right corner of the front cover.

Creator: Engler, Bruno

Title Source: Original title kept

Processing Status: Processed

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History Photos

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Part Of: Bruno Engler fonds

Scope & Content: File pertains to 120 b&w prints of various historical topics, some photos taken by Bruno Engler, others collected [presumably] by him. Includes various Canadian Pacific Railway events, community events and celebrations, Skoki Lodge's 60th anniversary, the Norquay Ski Hill rope-tow, the 1968 Winter …

Date Range: [ca. 1886-1993]

Reference Code: V190 / VI / H / iv / b / PA - 01 to PA - 120

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Print

11 images

Part Of: Bruno Engler fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M323 / S40 / V190

Series: VI : Retained file, H : Alphabetical order

Sous-Fonds: V190

Sub-Series: iv : History, b : Photos

Accession Number: 7436

Reference Code: V190 / VI / H / iv / b / PA - 01 to PA - 120

GMD: Photograph; Print

Date Range: [ca. 1886-1993]

Physical Description: 120 photographs : b&w ; 25.2 x 20.2 cm or smaller

History / Biographical: See fonds level description

Scope & Content: File pertains to 120 b&w prints of various historical topics, some photos taken by Bruno Engler, others collected [presumably] by him. Includes various Canadian Pacific Railway events, community events and celebrations, Skoki Lodge's 60th anniversary, the Norquay Ski Hill rope-tow, the 1968 Winter Olympics bid, Princess Margarite's [sic] visit in 1958, the Cosmic Ray Observatory operations, a Kiwanis Club event, ranching and ranch lands, portraits, and more.

Name Access: Perren, Walter; Whyte, Catharine; Whyte, Jon; White, Cliff Jr.; Locke, Charlie; Jones, Ken; Rungius, Carl; Luxton, Eleanor

Subject Access: Aerial photography; Animals; Banff townsite; Banff Upper Hot Springs; Buildings and facilities; Cave and Basin; Centennial; Ceremony; Chairlifts and gondolas; Climbing; Community events; Construction; Dogs; Entertainment; Festival; Helicopters; Military; Mount Norquay Chairlift; Mount Norquay Ski Area; Mountains; Parades; Parks Canada; Parks Canada Warden; Portrait; Public events; Roads; Roger's Pass; Royal tours; Royal Visit; Scenery; Tourism; Trains; Travel; Winter; Winter Carnival; Winter sports

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

Language: English

Related Material: V190 / VI / H / iv / b / NA - 01 to NA - 04 V190 / VI / H / iv / b / NS - 01 to NS - 02

Creator: Engler, Bruno

Title Source: Original title kept

Processing Status: Processed

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Horses

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Part Of: Bruno Engler fonds

Scope & Content: File pertains to 43 b&w prints of various activities involving horses. Includes Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies trips, packtrains, tourist rides, Parks Canada Wardens on horseback, and various rodeos - also includes contact sheets.

Date Range: [ca. 1956-1983]

Reference Code: V190 / VI / H / vii / PA - 01 to PA - 43

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Print

9 images

Part Of: Bruno Engler fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M323 / S40 / V190

Series: VI : Retained file, H : Alphabetical order

Sous-Fonds: V190

Sub-Series: vii : Horses

Accession Number: 7436

Reference Code: V190 / VI / H / vii / PA - 01 to PA - 43

GMD: Photograph; Print

Date Range: [ca. 1956-1983]

Physical Description: 43 photographs : b&w ; 25.2 x 20.2 cm or smaller

History / Biographical: See fonds level description

Scope & Content: File pertains to 43 b&w prints of various activities involving horses. Includes Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies trips, packtrains, tourist rides, Parks Canada Wardens on horseback, and various rodeos - also includes contact sheets.

Subject Access: Animals; Dogs; First Nations; Horses; Horseback riding; Indigenous Peoples; Mountains; Parks Canada; Portrait; Scenery; Tourism; Wardens

Geographic Access: Banff National Park; Alberta

Language: English

Related Material: V190 / VI / H / vii / NA - 01 to NA - 02

Creator: Engler, Bruno

Title Source: Original title kept

Processing Status: Processed

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Hotels 1, hotel extras 1

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Part Of: Nicholas Morant fonds

Scope & Content: File pertains to Canadian Pacific Railway hotels, specifically the Chateau Frontenac, Quebec City; Royal York Hotel, Toronto; Hotel Saskatchewan, Regina; Banff Springs Hotel, Alberta; Chateau Lake Louise, Alberta; Empress Hotel, Victoria; and Empress Hotel Motor Lodge, Victoria. Includes labelled …

Date Range: [between 1930 and 1980]

Reference Code: V500 / C1 / 36 to 39

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Print

2 images

Part Of: Nicholas Morant fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M300 / S20 / V500

Series: I.C. Photography : prints

Sous-Fonds: V500

Reference Code: V500 / C1 / 36 to 39

GMD: Print

Date Range: [between 1930 and 1980]

Physical Description: 121 photographs : prints, b/w

Scope & Content: File pertains to Canadian Pacific Railway hotels, specifically the Chateau Frontenac, Quebec City; Royal York Hotel, Toronto; Hotel Saskatchewan, Regina; Banff Springs Hotel, Alberta; Chateau Lake Louise, Alberta; Empress Hotel, Victoria; and Empress Hotel Motor Lodge, Victoria. Includes labelled set: BSH public rooms 1966, 2 items (folder 38)

Geographic Access: Alberta; British Columbia; Ontario; Quebec; Saskatchewan

Processing Status: Processed

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Hunter on Ice

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Artist: Unknown

Date: 1960

Catalogue Number: UnK.06.18

Description: Stone carving of a seal hunter on ice. The figure is bending over and looking at the ground. The figure is holding a spear made of ivory that has a leather cord. There is a carved pipe through a hole in one of the figure’s hands. The figure is affixed to a base with posts in the feet that insert in…

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Artist: Unknown

Title: Hunter on Ice

Date: 1960

Description: Stone carving of a seal hunter on ice. The figure is bending over and looking at the ground. The figure is holding a spear made of ivory that has a leather cord. There is a carved pipe through a hole in one of the figure’s hands. The figure is affixed to a base with posts in the feet that insert into holes.

Subject: figure, male; hunting

Credit: Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979

Catalogue Number: UnK.06.18

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Indian Head Banff Indian Days Coin Model

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Artist: Charles A. Beil (1894 – 1976, Canadian)

Date: 1969 – 1976

Medium: plaster

Catalogue Number: BeC.17.01

Description: A realistic rendering of a male, facing to the left; his hair is long and flowing with one rolled braid in front of left ear; feather tied to hair right side of head; a rosette at his neck; signed C. A. Beil R. C. A. Beil provided a design for the Banff Indian Days programe for their coin; valued a…

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Artist: Charles A. Beil (1894 – 1976, Canadian)

Title: Indian Head Banff Indian Days Coin Model

Date: 1969 – 1976

Medium: plaster

Dimensions: 20.5 x n/a cm

Description: A realistic rendering of a male, facing to the left; his hair is long and flowing with one rolled braid in front of left ear; feather tied to hair right side of head; a rosette at his neck; signed C. A. Beil R. C. A. Beil provided a design for the Banff Indian Days programe for their coin; valued at one dollar. The original model was reduced to coin size at the minting plant. Part of the display Charlie Beil - Man of Versality? which is one part of four Charlie Beil - A Western Sculptor.

Subject: figure, male; Indigenous

Credit: Gift of Devonian Group of Charitable Foundations, 1979

Catalogue Number: BeC.17.01

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Indigenous Peoples

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Part Of: Nicholas Morant fonds

Scope & Content: File pertains to First Nations, including Banff area, Vancouver Island, Pacific Coast region and northern British Columbia

Date Range: [between 1930 and 1980]

Reference Code: V500 / C1 / 53

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Print

1 image

Part Of: Nicholas Morant fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M300 / S20 / V500

Series: I.C. Photography : prints

Sous-Fonds: V500

Reference Code: V500 / C1 / 53

GMD: Print

Parallel Title: Indians

Date Range: [between 1930 and 1980]

Physical Description: 17 photographs : prints, b/w

Scope & Content: File pertains to First Nations, including Banff area, Vancouver Island, Pacific Coast region and northern British Columbia

Geographic Access: Alberta; British Columbia

Processing Status: Processed

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Industrial

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Part Of: Bruno Engler fonds

Scope & Content: File pertains to 90 b&w prints of various industrial operations, including the 1958 construction of the Trans Canada Highway, the construction of various overpasses (for cars and for trains), the construction of bridges, mining and refinement, and helicopters.

Date Range: 1958-1984

Reference Code: V190 / VI / I / ii / PA - 01 to PA - 90

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Print

11 images

Part Of: Bruno Engler fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M323 / S40 / V190

Series: VI : Retained file, I : Alphabetical order

Sous-Fonds: V190

Sub-Series: ii : Industrial

Accession Number: 7436

Reference Code: V190 / VI / I / ii / PA - 01 to PA - 90

GMD: Photograph; Print

Date Range: 1958-1984

Physical Description: 90 photographs : b&w ; 25.2 x 20.2 cm or smaller

History / Biographical: See fonds level description

Scope & Content: File pertains to 90 b&w prints of various industrial operations, including the 1958 construction of the Trans Canada Highway, the construction of various overpasses (for cars and for trains), the construction of bridges, mining and refinement, and helicopters.