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Grant Kimball fonds

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Part Of
Grant Kimball fonds
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of 1900 b&w photographs in 5 photograph albums, 1931-1942. [untitled], 1931-1942, ca. 250 prints pertaining to townsite of Banff, including Cascades of Time Garden, Cave and Basin, Upper Hot Springs, Banff Springs Hotel, Bow Falls, and aerial view of Banff. Also includes images of u…
Date Range
1931-1950
Reference Code
V100
Description Level
1 / Fonds
GMD
Photograph
Album
Drawing
Photograph print
Part Of
Grant Kimball fonds
Description Level
1 / Fonds
Fonds Number
V 100
Sous-Fonds
V 100
Accession Number
7756 (unproc)
Reference Code
V100
GMD
Photograph
Album
Drawing
Photograph print
Date Range
1931-1950
Physical Description
5 photograph albums: 1900 prints, b&w
History / Biographical
Miss Grant Kimball, of 2200 Block 14 A St. S.W. Calgary, Alberta, worked for the government seed sorting and grading office, which may have had offices in the old Post Office Building, 8 Ave. & 1st St. S.E. Calgary. Kimball never married, she was Rosicrusian and occasionally travelled to group headquarters in California for annual picnics. Her father worked for CPR and she had one sister, June Kimball.
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of 1900 b&w photographs in 5 photograph albums, 1931-1942.
[untitled], 1931-1942, ca. 250 prints pertaining to townsite of Banff, including Cascades of Time Garden, Cave and Basin, Upper Hot Springs, Banff Springs Hotel, Bow Falls, and aerial view of Banff. Also includes images of unidentified people in homes in [Calgary?].
[untitled], 1942-ca.1945, ca.400 prints, includes Waterton, Revelstoke, Field, Bridal Veil Falls, Banff: Sulphur Mountain cabin, observatory, Cascades of Time Garden and picnic grounds, Tunnel Mountain fire look-out, Lake Minnewanka, Lake Louise, C.P.R. mountain views from the line.
[untitled], 1943-1945, 1950, ca.500 includes sisters June and Grant Kimball, Banff area including Cascades of Time Garden, Lake Louise, Johnston Canyon, group photo Becker's Bungalows, brewery gardens in Calgary; Los Angeles and Victoria; also includes hand-drawn portrait of Grant Kimball, 1950.
[untitled], 1946-1949, ca.500 prints, includes Jasper Park Lodge, Jasper area and Banff including Cascades of Time Garden; predominently United States trips.
"The Story of Anna" 1950, ca.250 prints, pertains to the travels of Anna [the car, bought in 1950], and includes Banff, Lake Louise, Jasper areas.
Name Access
Kimball, Grant
Kimball, June
Subject Access
Cascades of Time garden
Cave and Basin
Community life
Family and personal life
Jasper National Park
Johnston Canyon
Sulphur Mountain
Waterton Lakes National Park
Language
Language is English
Finding Aid
No finding aid
Creator
Kimball, Grant Miss
Category
Family and personal life
Biographical Source Notes
Accession record
Title Source
Title based on contents of fonds
Processing Status
Unprocessed
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Antique Maps of India and Germany, Walter Wilcox Mounts

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Part Of
Nicholas Morant fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 13 antique maps, 6 of which depict regions in India and 7 which depict regions in Germany. Content pertains to a small map collection originally issued to Tim Ffrench (?) during WWII which were later owned by Nicholas Morant. Some maps of reserves contain personal annotations and h…
Date Range
1868
1892
1894
1903
1904
1917
1921
1950
Reference Code
M300 / III / D / 5 / 54 to 66 O.S. & V500 / III / D / 5 / PA - 96 O.S.
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Map
Textual record
Part Of
Nicholas Morant fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
V500
Sous-Fonds
V500
Sub-Series
M300 & V500 / III / D / 5 : Personal Interest and Gifts
Accession Number
7784
Reference Code
M300 / III / D / 5 / 54 to 66 O.S. & V500 / III / D / 5 / PA - 96 O.S.
GMD
Map
Textual record
Other Title Info
Parallel title is original title
Responsibility
Nicholas Morant
Date Range
1868
1892
1894
1903
1904
1917
1921
1950
Physical Description
13 Maps: print; b&w, and set of 4 rag paper mounts
Scope & Content
File consists of 13 antique maps, 6 of which depict regions in India and 7 which depict regions in Germany. Content pertains to a small map collection originally issued to Tim Ffrench (?) during WWII which were later owned by Nicholas Morant. Some maps of reserves contain personal annotations and highlighted/coloured routes; none of German maps are annotated. File also contains set of 4 rag paper mounts, annotated. 3 naming artist Walter Wilcox (likely formerly held his works but are now blank). One labelled 'Model'.
Notes
Maps were originally stored together in one poster tube labelled: "MAPS OF GERMANY INDIA See notes inside" Shipping label: PLS HOLD Armand To Nicholas Morant 222 Melville Ave Westmount Montreal" (with two 3 - cent stamps attached) Note inside, written by Nicholas Morant: "These maps were among those issued to Capt. Tim Ffrench (?) preparatory to intelligence work done during W. War II" Signed "Nick M." Wilcox mounts were stored in brown paper packaging with several other blank mounts (disposed of). Labelled section of original paper packaging has been stored with mounts in oversize box for reference.
Subject Access
Geography
Travel
Geographic Access
Germany
India
Access Restrictions
Items in this file are not to be accessed or distributed without the explicit permission of their identified owners
Reproduction Restrictions
Items in this file are not to be reproduced without the explicit permission of their identified owners.
Language
English
German
Conservation
Items must be kept only with items of similar materials, and stored with protective acid-free barriers to prevent further damage.
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Hand drawn map of Windermere region, poem

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Part Of
Archives General File Collection
Scope & Content
File consists of one hand-drawn map by Roger Ruck (1915-1953) depicting Windermere and surrounding regions. A poem pertaining to Roger's early life in England is written on the back.
Date Range
[ca.1935 - 1940]
Reference Code
M8 / accn. 2023.48
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Map
Part Of
Archives General File Collection
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M8
V8
S8
Sous-Fonds
M8
Accession Number
2023.48
Reference Code
M8 / accn. 2023.48
GMD
Textual record
Map
Responsibility
Produced by Roger Ruck
Date Range
[ca.1935 - 1940]
Physical Description
1 map : hand-drawn black ink ; 11 x 21 cm
History / Biographical
See V8 / accn. 2023.48 / PA - 1 to 5
See accession record
Scope & Content
File consists of one hand-drawn map by Roger Ruck (1915-1953) depicting Windermere and surrounding regions. A poem pertaining to Roger's early life in England is written on the back.
Material Details
Map and poem drawn/written in black ink
Name Access
Ruck, Roger
Subject Access
Geography
Map
Poetry
Exploration
Travel
Geographic Access
Canada
British Columbia
Windermere
Access Restrictions
No restrictions
Reproduction Restrictions
No restrictions
Language
English
Related Material
V8 / accn. 2023.48 / PA - 1 to 5
Category
Exploration and travel
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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[Jasper Park : north sheet]

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Medium
Library - Maps and blueprints (unannotated; published)
Map
Published Date
1939
Publisher
Department of Mines and Resources
Edition
Preliminary edition
Call Number
C2-2.5
Edition
Preliminary edition
Publisher
Department of Mines and Resources
Published Date
1939
Physical Description
1 map : col
Scale
Scale: 3 miles to 1 inch
Relief: Contour interval 200 ft.
Medium
Library - Maps and blueprints (unannotated; published)
Map
Subjects
Jasper National Park
Accession Number
626
3349
Call Number
C2-2.5
Collection
Archives Library
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Jasper Park : north sheet

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Medium
Library - Maps and blueprints (unannotated; published)
Map
Published Date
1934
Publisher
Ottawa : Topographical Survey of Canada
Edition
Preliminary edition
Call Number
C2-2.5a
Edition
Preliminary edition
Publisher
Ottawa : Topographical Survey of Canada
Published Date
1934
Physical Description
1 map : col
Scale
Scale: 1:190,080
Relief: Contour interval 200 ft.
Medium
Library - Maps and blueprints (unannotated; published)
Map
Subjects
Jasper National Park
Notes
At head of map: Nationals Parks of Canada
Accession Number
3206
6596
Call Number
C2-2.5a
Collection
Archives Library
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[Jasper Park : south sheet]

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Medium
Library - Maps and blueprints (unannotated; published)
Map
Published Date
1936
Publisher
Department of the Interior
Call Number
C2-2.4
Publisher
Department of the Interior
Published Date
1936
Physical Description
1 map : col
Scale
Scale: 3 mi.:1 in.
Relief: Contour interval 200 ft.
Medium
Library - Maps and blueprints (unannotated; published)
Map
Subjects
Jasper National Park
Accession Number
400
1003
6596
Call Number
C2-2.4
Collection
Archives Library
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[Jasper Park : south sheet]

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Medium
Library - Maps and blueprints (unannotated; published)
Map
Published Date
1939
Publisher
Department of Mines and Resources
Edition
Preliminary edition
Call Number
C2-2.6
Edition
Preliminary edition
Publisher
Department of Mines and Resources
Published Date
1939
Physical Description
1 map : col
Scale
3 miles to 1 inch
Relief: Contour interval 200'
Medium
Library - Maps and blueprints (unannotated; published)
Map
Subjects
Jasper National Park
Accession Number
626
Call Number
C2-2.6
Collection
Archives Library
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Maps of Banff and Western Canada

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 9 printed maps, b&w and col. [including zoning and topographical maps] depicting the Town of Banff and Banff National Park, the Rocky Mountains Forest Reserve, the Moose Mountain region, Medicine Hat, and the province of Alberta. File includes Trail Riders' Map of the Canadian Rock…
Date Range
1912
1914
1924
1926
1932
1957
[1970-1980]
Reference Code
LUX / II / C5 / 25
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Map
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
LUX
Series
LUX / II / C : Personal
Sous-Fonds
LUX / II : Eleanor Luxton sous-fonds
Sub-Series
LUX / II / C5 : Other
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / II / C5 / 25
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Map
Date Range
1912
1914
1924
1926
1932
1957
[1970-1980]
Physical Description
9 maps : b&w and col. ; 168 x 71 cm or smaller
Scope & Content
File consists of 9 printed maps, b&w and col. [including zoning and topographical maps] depicting the Town of Banff and Banff National Park, the Rocky Mountains Forest Reserve, the Moose Mountain region, Medicine Hat, and the province of Alberta. File includes Trail Riders' Map of the Canadian Rockies which has smaller maps of Waterton Lakes, Glacier, Revelstoke, and other national parks printed on the back. Map of Medicine Hat includes annotated storage envelope with dimensions written on the front.
Subject Access
Cartography
Geography
Land use
Government
Travel
National parks and reserves
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Banff National Park
Medicine Hat
Rocky Mountains
Glacier National Park
Revelstoke
Waterton Lakes National Park
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Exploration, discovery and travel
Government
Environment
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Plan of Jasper townsite, "wholly within Jasper Park"

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Medium
Library - Maps and blueprints (unannotated; published)
Map
Published Date
15th November, 1930
Publisher
Dept. of the Interior
Call Number
C4-3.2(a)
Publisher
Dept. of the Interior
Published Date
15th November, 1930
Medium
Library - Maps and blueprints (unannotated; published)
Map
Subjects
Jasper National Park
Accession Number
2741
Call Number
C4-3.2(a)
Collection
Archives Library
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Rocky Mountains Park topographical map

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of one printed map on canvas depicting Rocky Mountains Park and surrounding areas, ca.1910-1930. Map is annotated with red hand-coloured markers and small notes written in black ink.
Date Range
[ca.1910-1930]
Reference Code
LUX / III / D / 38 (oversize)
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Map
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 / 38 (oversize)
GMD
Map
Date Range
[ca.1910-1930]
Physical Description
1 topographical map : hand col., annotations, on canvas ; 150 x 100 cm
History / Biographical
Rocky Mountains Park was renamed Banff National Park on May 30, 1930 as part of the National Parks Act passed by the Government of Canada.
Scope & Content
File consists of one printed map on canvas depicting Rocky Mountains Park and surrounding areas, ca.1910-1930. Map is annotated with red hand-coloured markers and small notes written in black ink.
Notes
Context of map mostly unknown. Missing title, date and other identifying information.
Subject Access
Map
Geography
Landscapes
Parks
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Canadian Rocky Mountains
Access Restrictions
Map is difficult to handle due to size and condition. Assistance from archival staff required for physical access
Language
English
Conservation
Use nitrile gloves while handling map
Biographical Source Notes
http://parkscanadahistory.com/publications/national-parks-act-1930.htm
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Travel Documents and Maps (File 2 of 2)

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Part Of
Nicholas Morant fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 5 maps, 3 stamps, ca.12 blank CP labels, 10 CP "value labels",1 notepad, 11 travel release forms (5 annotated) and 1 travel folder. Content pertains to travel documents and maps used by Nicholas Morant during work trips with Canadian Pacific and possibly some personal travel. Inclu…
Date Range
1930
1946
1947
[ca. 1950 - ca. 1975]
1966
1977
1978
Reference Code
M300 / III / A9 / 2
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Map
Organization record
Textual record
Corporate record
Part Of
Nicholas Morant fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M300 / S20 / V500
Sous-Fonds
V500
Sub-Series
V500 / I / A : Nick and WIllie Morant
Accession Number
7784
Reference Code
M300 / III / A9 / 2
GMD
Map
Organization record
Textual record
Corporate record
Responsibility
Collected by Nicholas Morant; corporate records for Canadian Pacific owned by Canadian Pacific company
Date Range
1930
1946
1947
[ca. 1950 - ca. 1975]
1966
1977
1978
Physical Description
ca. 43 Textual records: maps, stamps, labels, notepad, small travel folder, release forms
Scope & Content
File consists of 5 maps, 3 stamps, ca.12 blank CP labels, 10 CP "value labels",1 notepad, 11 travel release forms (5 annotated) and 1 travel folder. Content pertains to travel documents and maps used by Nicholas Morant during work trips with Canadian Pacific and possibly some personal travel. Includes maps of Alberta, Banff National Park, Yoho National Park, Jasper National Park; professional supplies (travel forms, shipping labels); 14-cent Canadian stamps (from XI Commonwealth Games in 1978); notepad with 2 pages of notes written by Nicholas Morant; and small blue travel-sized folder with pockets with CP Transport label on front.
Notes
CP Rail labels, stamps, value labels, blue folder and notepad originally stored in plastic wrapping labelled "ENVELOPES PAPER STAMPS VALUE LABELS" Travel release forms were originally stored in blue/grey CP Rail mailing envelope labelled "RR Releases" (stored in separate folder in same box) 1966 map of Alberta (fold-out map) and 3 maps of national parks were originally stored in large blue/grey Canadian Pacific envelope labelled "MAPS - PARKS ALBERTA SASKATCHEWAN ONTARIO" Large map of Alberta formerly stored in unlabelled plastic yellow bag with red cloth border (removed for conservation purposes) Items in this file were part of an original set of ca. 75 items; excess duplicates, blank pages and envelopes, non-annotated maps not relevant to the Canadian Rockies, etc. were discarded.
Storage Range
In file box M300 / III / A9
Name Access
Morant, Nicholas
Subject Access
Banff National Park
Canadian Pacific Railway
Jasper National Park
National parks and reserves
Parks
Records
Rocky Mountains
Travel
Yoho National Park
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
British Columbia
Canadian Rocky Mountains
Reproduction Restrictions
Items in this file are not to be reproduced without the explicit permission of their identified copyright owners.
Language
English
French
Creator
Canadian Government, Government of Alberta, Government of Ontario, Canadian Pacific, National Parks of Canada
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Travel guides and maps

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Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
Sub-series consists of travel brochures and maps which were collected and used by Ben Gadd. Sub-series contains five sub-sub series: M590 / I / A / i : Travel guides and pocket maps M590 / I / A / ii : Topographical maps M590 / I / A / iii : Geological maps M590 / I / A / iv : Highway maps M590 / …
Date Range
[ca.1920-2010]
Reference Code
M590 / I / A
Description Level
4 / Sub-series
GMD
Map
Textual record
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Description Level
4 / Sub-series
Fonds Number
M590
V810
S61
Series
M590 / I : Personal records
Sous-Fonds
M590
Sub-Series
M590 / I / A : Travel guides and maps
Accession Number
2021.20
Reference Code
M590 / I / A
GMD
Map
Textual record
Date Range
[ca.1920-2010]
Physical Description
ca. 274 maps -- ca. 61 travel guides, brochures
Scope & Content
Sub-series consists of travel brochures and maps which were collected and used by Ben Gadd. Sub-series contains five sub-sub series: M590 / I / A / i : Travel guides and pocket maps M590 / I / A / ii : Topographical maps M590 / I / A / iii : Geological maps M590 / I / A / iv : Highway maps M590 / I / A / v : Index maps, other
Notes
Some materials in sub-series are annotated with notes by Ben Gadd
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Subject Access
Geography
Geology
Environment
Map
Tourism
Tourist information
Travel
Trails
Roads
Transportation
Natural history
National parks and reserves
Provincial parks and reserves
Government
Sports
Recreation
Hiking
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
British Columbia
Banff National Park
Jasper National Park
Kootenay National Park
Yoho National Park
Waterton Lakes National Park
Columbia Icefields
United States of America
Colorado
Montana
Yellowstone National Park
Access Restrictions
Restrictions may apply - some materials are fragile
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Conservation
Some fragile/torn materials stored in mylar
Category
Environment
Exploration, discovery and travel
Government
Sports, recreation and leisure
Transportation
Tourism
Title Source
Title based on contents of sub-series
Processing Status
Processed
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