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[Banff Springs Hotel October 1889]

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Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Scope & Content: Image of the Banff Springs Hotel on October 14th, 1889 - notation on back reads "Built 1887-1888 - this picture 1889 October 14"

Date Range: 1889

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 1 / PA - 317

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 - 317

GMD: Photograph; Print

Date Range: 1889

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

Scope & Content: Image of the Banff Springs Hotel on October 14th, 1889 - notation on back reads "Built 1887-1888 - this picture 1889 October 14"

Subject Access: Banff Springs Hotel

Geographic Access: Banff

Language: English

Title Source: Title based on item

Processing Status: Processed

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Canmore History

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Part Of: Bruno Engler fonds

Scope & Content: File pertains to 24 b&w prints of historical buildings and sites around the town of Canmore. Includes the exteriors of homes (including Lawrence Grassi's), businesses, and hotels, the train station, the Canmore Mine, and portraits of men with dogs.

Date Range: 1936-1993

Reference Code: V190 / VI / C / iv / PA - 01 to PA - 24

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Print

15 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: iv : Canmore History

Accession Number: 7436

Reference Code: V190 / VI / C / iv / PA - 01 to PA - 24

GMD: Photograph; Print

Date Range: 1936-1993

Physical Description: 24 photographs : b&w ; 25.2 x 20.2 cm or smaller

History / Biographical: See fonds level description

Scope & Content: File pertains to 24 b&w prints of historical buildings and sites around the town of Canmore. Includes the exteriors of homes (including Lawrence Grassi's), businesses, and hotels, the train station, the Canmore Mine, and portraits of men with dogs.

Notes: Not all photographs are taken by Bruno Engler

Name Access: Grassi, Lawrence

Subject Access: Automobiles; Buildings; Businesses; Canmore Hotel; Canmore Mines; Dogs; Hotels; Mountains; Portrait; Trains

Geographic Access: Canmore; Alberta

Language: English

Title Source: Original title kept

Processing Status: Processed

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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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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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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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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.

Subject Access: Construction; Helicopters; Industry; Roads; Trans-Canada Highway; Trains

Geographic Access: Banff National Park; Canmore; Alberta

Language: English

Creator: Engler, Bruno

Title Source: Original title kept

Processing Status: Processed

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Location & Scenic [2/5]

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Part Of: Bruno Engler fonds

Scope & Content: File pertains to 107 colour prints of various locations. Includes Fort Steele Locations [taken in 1991 at the same site as a 1952 shoot], wildlife, the interiors of several log houses [mostly fireplaces], the Badlands and Milk River, and various parts of Kananaskis, including Haig Glacier and Wind …

Date Range: 1988-1992

Reference Code: V190 / VI / L / v / PA - 52 to PA - 159

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Print

12 images

Part Of: Bruno Engler fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M323 / S40 / V190

Series: VI : Retained file, L : Alphabetical order

Sous-Fonds: V190

Sub-Series: v : Location & Scenic: Cliffhanger, Imax, etc

Accession Number: 7436

Reference Code: V190 / VI / L / v / PA - 52 to PA - 159

GMD: Photograph; Print

Date Range: 1988-1992

Physical Description: 107 photographs : col. ; 15.2 x 10.1 cm

History / Biographical: See fonds level description

Scope & Content: File pertains to 107 colour prints of various locations. Includes Fort Steele Locations [taken in 1991 at the same site as a 1952 shoot], wildlife, the interiors of several log houses [mostly fireplaces], the Badlands and Milk River, and various parts of Kananaskis, including Haig Glacier and Wind Pass, taken from the air in 1991.

Subject Access: Animals; Automobiles; Badlands; Buildings; Cabins; Filmaking; Films and film making; Helicopters; Mountains; Rivers; Scenery; Tourism; Trains; Winter

Geographic Access: Banff National Park; Kananaskis Country; Alberta

Language: English

Related Material: V190 / VI / L / v / NA - 64 to NA - 97

Creator: Engler, Bruno

Title Source: Original title kept

Processing Status: Processed

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Location & Scenic [5/5]

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Part Of: Bruno Engler fonds

Scope & Content: File pertains to 88 colour prints of various locations. Includes bald eagles & rattlesnakes from an IMAX production, location photos for "Sunny Side Up" Los Angles [consisting of shots of Bow Lake, Two Jack Lake, Lake Louise, and the Banff Train Station with parked train on tracks], Spray Lakes in …

Date Range: 1988-1992

Reference Code: V190 / VI / L / v / PA - 434 to PA - 522

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, L : Alphabetical order

Sous-Fonds: V190

Sub-Series: v : Location & Scenic: Cliffhanger, Imax, etc

Accession Number: 7436

Reference Code: V190 / VI / L / v / PA - 434 to PA - 522

GMD: Photograph; Print

Date Range: 1988-1992

Physical Description: 88 photographs : col. ; 15.2 x 10.1 cm or smaller

History / Biographical: See fonds level description

Scope & Content: File pertains to 88 colour prints of various locations. Includes bald eagles & rattlesnakes from an IMAX production, location photos for "Sunny Side Up" Los Angles [consisting of shots of Bow Lake, Two Jack Lake, Lake Louise, and the Banff Train Station with parked train on tracks], Spray Lakes in July 1991, Assiniboine scenic location photos from March 1989, and a large chicken statue.

Subject Access: Aerial photography; Animals; Automobiles; Bald Eagles; Badlands; Birds; Buildings; Cabins; Coyote; Filmaking; Films and film making; Helicopters; Hoodoos; Mountains; Rivers; Scenery; Skiing; Statue; Trains; Winter

Geographic Access: Bow Lake; Lake Louise; Two Jack Lake; Banff National Park; Canmore; Alberta; Assiniboine Provincial Park; British Columbia

Language: English

Related Material: V190 / VI / L / v / NA - 169 to NA - 208

Creator: Engler, Bruno

Title Source: Original title kept

Processing Status: Processed

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Movie: Natty Gann

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Part Of: Bruno Engler fonds

Scope & Content: File pertains to 44 b&w & colour prints of production photos from the shoot of "Natty Gann," consisting of portraits of cast members, action shots from filming, and shots of the sets. Also includes some documents: a letter from the Production Assistant and crew lists for the production.

Date Range: 1984-1985

Reference Code: V190 / VI / M / x / p / PA - 01 to PA - 44

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, M : Alphabetical order

Sous-Fonds: V190

Sub-Series: x : Movies, p : Natty Gann

Accession Number: 7436

Reference Code: V190 / VI / M / x / p / PA - 01 to PA - 44

GMD: Photograph; Print

Date Range: 1984-1985

Physical Description: 44 photographs : b&w & col. ; 23.6 x 12.6 cm or smaller

History / Biographical: "Natty Gann" [full title " The Journey of Natty Gann"], 1985, directed by Jeremy Kagan and starring Meredith Salenger, John Cusack, and Ray Wise. During the Great Depression, a young tomboy runs away from her Chicago guardian to join her father, who is working in a Pacific Northwest lumber camp. Riding the rails west, she teams up with tough, young hobos and a protective wolf. Location filming near the Crowsnest Pass and at Fort Steele Historic Park for the steam engine scenes, as well as the lower mainland region of British Columbia.

Scope & Content: File pertains to 44 b&w & colour prints of production photos from the shoot of "Natty Gann," consisting of portraits of cast members, action shots from filming, and shots of the sets. Also includes some documents: a letter from the Production Assistant and crew lists for the production.

Subject Access: Animals; Children; Dogs; Films and film making; Horses; Indigenous Peoples; Mountains; Mountain Goats; Movie Stars; Portrait; Trains

Geographic Access: Crowsnest Pass; Fort Steele; Alberta; British Columbia

Language: English

Related Material: V190 / VI / M / x / p / NA - 01 to NA - 45

Creator: Engler, Bruno

Biographical Source Notes: Hollywood in the Canadian Rockies, by Brian Patton, e-book.

Title Source: Original title kept

Processing Status: Processed

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Ski Competitions

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Part Of: Bruno Engler fonds

Scope & Content: File pertains to 82 b&w & colour prints of various skiers and ski competitions, mostly at Lake Louise and Sunshine Village. Includes action shots of ski racers and jumpers, casual skiers, portraits, and award ceremonies. Many people are unidentified.

Date Range: [ca. 1965-1986]

Reference Code: V190 / VI / S / ii / a / PA - 01 to PA - 82

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Print

12 images

Part Of: Bruno Engler fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M323 / S40 / V190

Series: VI : Retained file, S : Alphabetical order

Sous-Fonds: V190

Sub-Series: ii : Ski, a : Competitions

Accession Number: 7436

Reference Code: V190 / VI / S / ii / a / PA - 01 to PA - 82

GMD: Photograph; Print

Date Range: [ca. 1965-1986]

Physical Description: 82 photographs : b&w & col. ; 25.2 x 20.2 cm or smaller

History / Biographical: See fonds level description

Scope & Content: File pertains to 82 b&w & colour prints of various skiers and ski competitions, mostly at Lake Louise and Sunshine Village. Includes action shots of ski racers and jumpers, casual skiers, portraits, and award ceremonies. Many people are unidentified.

Notes: PA - 30 to PA - 38 pertain to Pontiac Cup, Jan 18th, '70.

Subject Access: Activities; Awards; Banff Springs Hotel; Ceremony; Community events; Competition; Lake Louise Ski Area; Mount Norquay Ski Area; Norquay Ski Hill; Public events; Ski areas; Ski jumping; Ski racing; Ski schools; Skiers; Skiing; Skis; Sunshine Ski Resort; Sunshine Village; Winter; Winter sports

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

Language: English

Related Material: V190 / VI / S / ii / a / NA - 01 to NA - 03

Creator: Engler, Bruno

Title Source: Original title kept

Processing Status: Processed

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World Cup 1983 L. Louise

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Part Of: Bruno Engler fonds

Scope & Content: File pertains to 12 b&w prints of the 1983 Molson World Cup held at Lake Louise Ski Resort. Includes action shots of skiers participating in the downhill race, the crowd in front of the lodge, and the reception at the Banff Springs Hotel. Also includes a photocopied version of the Molson World Down…

Date Range: 1983

Reference Code: V190 / VI / W / ii / PA - 01 to PA - 12

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Print

6 images

Part Of: Bruno Engler fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M323 / S40 / V190

Series: VI : Retained file, W : Alphabetical order

Sous-Fonds: V190

Sub-Series: ii : World Cup 1983 L. Louise

Accession Number: 7436

Reference Code: V190 / VI / W / ii / PA - 01 to PA - 12

GMD: Photograph; Print

Date Range: 1983

Physical Description: 12 photographs : b&w ; 25.2 x 20.2 cm or smaller

History / Biographical: See fonds level description

Scope & Content: File pertains to 12 b&w prints of the 1983 Molson World Cup held at Lake Louise Ski Resort. Includes action shots of skiers participating in the downhill race, the crowd in front of the lodge, and the reception at the Banff Springs Hotel. Also includes a photocopied version of the Molson World Downhill FIS World Cup 1983 competitor and competition jury list.