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Jean Knox Petrie fonds

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Part Of: Jean Knox Petrie fonds

Scope & Content: Fonds relate to mountaineering with the Alpine Club of Canada. The fond consists of three series: I. Textual records consist of 8 newsclippings from July 1938 pertaining to the first ascent of Mount Columbia by women: Lillian Gest, Kathleen Chapman, Christine Reid, Jean McDonald, and Jean Petrie as…

Date Range: 1938-1940

Reference Code: M237 / V281

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

GMD: Photograph; Album; Map; Photograph print; Textual record; Private record; Published record

Part Of: Jean Knox Petrie fonds

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

Fonds Number: M 237; V 281

Sous-Fonds: M 237; V 281

Accession Number: 7694

Reference Code: M237 / V281

GMD: Photograph; Album; Map; Photograph print; Textual record; Private record; Published record

Date Range: 1938-1940

Physical Description: 1 cm textual records. -- 8 albums (257 photographs : b&w ; 25 x 20 cm or smaller). -- 4 photographs : b&w silver gelatin prints ; 20 x 25 cm or smaller.

History / Biographical: Dr. Jean Knox (McDonald) Petrie, born 1913, was an active member of the Alpine Club of Canada, Edmonton Section during the 1930s and 1940s, attending the Alpine Club of Canada summer camps from 1937-1940, 1942 and 1946 as well as making many weekend climbs in the Jasper area with Captain E. R. Gibson. In 1938 she was one of the four women to make a first ascent of Mount Columbia by women, as well as Mount Forbes in 1940. Married in 1960 to Robert Petrie (died 1966), Dr. Jean Petrie worked in Ottawa, Ontario (1940-1945) in munitions gauge testing for the National Research Council. Following the war, she worked as an astrophysicist for the Dominion Astrophysical Observatory in Victoria, British Columbia (1945-1966) and taught at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, British Columbia. (1966-1971).

Scope & Content: Fonds relate to mountaineering with the Alpine Club of Canada. The fond consists of three series: I. Textual records consist of 8 newsclippings from July 1938 pertaining to the first ascent of Mount Columbia by women: Lillian Gest, Kathleen Chapman, Christine Reid, Jean McDonald, and Jean Petrie as well as a photocopied "Guide to the Tonquin" signed by K. G. Chapman ca.1935. II. Photographic records include an unbound album of 44 pages: 111 prints divided by the donor into 3 sections: 1. To the Tonquin Valley, July 1938; 2. Alpine Club Camp, Columbia Icefields, July 12-31, 1938; 3. Alpine Club Camp Tonquin Valley, April 1939. The album also includes artwork and map. A second unbound photograph album of 28p: 170 prints are divided into 5 sections: 1. ACC camp in the Ice River Valley, July 1939; 2. ACC ski camp in Little Yoho Valley, March 23-31, 1940; 3. Our climb of Roche Miette, May 24, 1940; 4. Our summertime journey into the Little Yoho Valley, July 1940; 5. Our climb of Mts. Fitzwilliam & Bucephelas, September 3, 1940. III. Photographic Prints consist of 4 loose prints unrelated to other contents of the fond.

Notes: Unbound books are numbered in pencil by the creator, pages appear to be missing due to absent page numbers.

Name Access: Petrie, Jean K.; McDonald, Jean; Gale, Ethne; Taylor, Morris; Cooper, Art; Rault, Reg; Brewster, Norman; Cassils, Mary; Hind, Rob; Chapman, Kathleen; Gibson, Rex; Feuz, Edward; Gest, Illian; Walker, Hazel; Carscallan, Alan; McLean, Hector

Subject Access: Alpine Club of Canada; Ski lodges and cabins; Ski touring; Skiing; Backcountry skiing; Banff Jasper Highway; Cabins and shelters; Camps; Glaciers; Huts; Mountaineering; Sunshine Lodge; Trail guides; Trail making; Trails; Winter sports

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

Language: Language is English

Finding Aid: No finding aid

Creator: Petrie, Jean Knox

Category: Exploration, discovery and travel; Sports, recreation and leisure

Biographical Source Notes: Accession record; Donor

Title Source: Title based on contents of fonds

Processing Status: Processed

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Action on Skis

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Part Of: Bruno Engler fonds

Scope & Content: File pertains to 38 b&w prints of people skiing. Includes action shots of people skiing at Norquay, Lake Louise, and Sunshine, the Norquay parking lot, ski jumping, ski racing, and an unidentified person paragliding on skis at Norquay.

Date Range: [ca. 1948-1980]

Reference Code: V190 / VI / A / ii / PA - 01 to PA - 38

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph print; Print

12 images

Part Of: Bruno Engler fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M323 / S40 / V190

Series: VI : Retained file, A : Alphabetical order

Sous-Fonds: V190

Sub-Series: ii : Action on Skis

Accession Number: 7436

Reference Code: V190 / VI / A / ii / PA - 01 to PA - 38

GMD: Photograph print; Print

Date Range: [ca. 1948-1980]

Physical Description: 38 photographs : b&w ; 25.5 x 20.5 cm or smaller

History / Biographical: See fonds level description

Scope & Content: File pertains to 38 b&w prints of people skiing. Includes action shots of people skiing at Norquay, Lake Louise, and Sunshine, the Norquay parking lot, ski jumping, ski racing, and an unidentified person paragliding on skis at Norquay.

Name Access: Engler, Bruno

Subject Access: Activities; Lake Louise Ski Area; Mountains; Norquay Ski Hill; Ski areas; Ski jumping; Ski racing; Skiing; Sports and leisure; Sunshine Ski Resort; Winter; Winter sports

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

Language: English

Creator: Engler, Bruno

Title Source: Original title kept

Processing Status: Processed

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Banff

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Part Of: William Royle fonds

Scope & Content: File pertains to black and white and colour photographs of the Banff area, as well as group portraits of the Banff High School Ski Team, High School Curling Team, and the Association of Mountain Guides. Also includes scenic views around the Banff townsite as well as Banff National Park, bears, the …

Date Range: [ca. 1920-1970]

Reference Code: V808 / I / E / PA - 01 to PA - 51

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Print

Part Of: William Royle fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M587 / V808

Series: I.E. Prints - Misc.

Sous-Fonds: V808

Accession Number: 2021.29

Reference Code: V808 / I / E / PA - 01 to PA - 51

GMD: Photograph; Print

Date Range: [ca. 1920-1970]

Physical Description: 53 photographs : b&w and col. ; 20.2 x 12.7 cm or smaller

History / Biographical: See fonds level description

Scope & Content: File pertains to black and white and colour photographs of the Banff area, as well as group portraits of the Banff High School Ski Team, High School Curling Team, and the Association of Mountain Guides. Also includes scenic views around the Banff townsite as well as Banff National Park, bears, the Cave & Basin swimming pool, the Banff Winter Carnival, and unidentified First Nations people dressed in regalia as part of the Banff Indian Days parade. Group photographs have names written on the backs.

Name Access: Vockeroth, Don; Gow, John; Grillmair, Leo; Gallagher, Lloyd (Kiwi); Gmoser, Hans; Settzer, Ottomar; Geiber, Bob; Locke, Charlie; Royle, Bernard; Fuhrman, Peter; Schwarz, Hans

Subject Access: Banff townsite; Banff Indian Days; Banff Winter Carnival; Bears; Black Bears; Buildings; Cave and Basin; Club; Community events; First Nations; Indigenous Peoples; Family and personal life; Mountains; Parade; Winter

Geographic Access: Banff; Banff National Park; Alberta

Language: English

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Banff and area photographs

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Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of b&w photograph negatives of unidentified people interacting with black bears in Banff, exteriors of the Indian Trading Post, view from Mount Norquay Lookout, a canyon, and winter scenes.

Date Range: [1940-1962]

Reference Code: LUX / I / D6c / NA - 18 to NA - 31

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Negative

14 images

Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: LUX

Series: LUX / I / D : Personal and professional

Sous-Fonds: LUX / I : Norman Luxton sous-fonds

Sub-Series: LUX / I / D / 6 : Other activities and interests

Reference Code: LUX / I / D6c / NA - 18 to NA - 31

GMD: Photograph; Negative

Date Range: [1940-1962]

Physical Description: 14 photographs: b&w negatives; 9.5 x 6 cm or smaller

Scope & Content: File consists of b&w photograph negatives of unidentified people interacting with black bears in Banff, exteriors of the Indian Trading Post, view from Mount Norquay Lookout, a canyon, and winter scenes.

Name Access: Luxton, Norman

Subject Access: Bears; Bear; Black Bears; Winter; Dogs

Geographic Access: Alberta; Banff; Banff National Park

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Banff Avenue

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Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Scope & Content: Image of Banff Avenue in winter - Mandarin Cafe and Cascade Hotel visible, among others

Date Range: [ca. 1900-1940]

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 8 / PA - 645

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph

1 image

Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: M36 / V683 / S37

Series: V683 / III / A / 8 : Peter and Catharine Whyte: Banff and Area Skiing

Sous-Fonds: V683

Accession Number: .

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 8 / PA - 645

GMD: Photograph

Date Range: [ca. 1900-1940]

Physical Description: Photograph: 1 print; b&w.

Scope & Content: Image of Banff Avenue in winter - Mandarin Cafe and Cascade Hotel visible, among others

Subject Access: Automobiles; Buildings; Businesses; Cascade Hotel; Winter

Geographic Access: Banff; Banff National Park

Language: English

Title Source: Title based on item

Processing Status: Processed

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Banff, Canada's First National Park images

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Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of 59 photographs collected by Eleanor Luxton as research material for the book Banff: Canada's First National Park. Images pertain to skiing and ski jumping, canoeing, Banff Indian Days, the King Edward Hotel, swimming at the Cave and Basin, the Banff Winter Carnival, wildlife, and v…

Date Range: 1902 - 1958

Reference Code: LUX / II / B5 / PA - 48 to 106

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: LUX

Series: LUX / II / B : Professional records

Sous-Fonds: LUX / II : Eleanor Luxton sous-fonds

Sub-Series: LUX / II / B5 : Literary papers

Accession Number: LUX

Reference Code: LUX / II / B5 / PA - 48 to 106

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

Date Range: 1902 - 1958

Physical Description: 59 photographs : b&w prints ; 20 x 25 cm or smaller

Scope & Content: File consists of 59 photographs collected by Eleanor Luxton as research material for the book Banff: Canada's First National Park. Images pertain to skiing and ski jumping, canoeing, Banff Indian Days, the King Edward Hotel, swimming at the Cave and Basin, the Banff Winter Carnival, wildlife, and various views in and around the town of Banff.

Notes: Some items in file are annotated

Name Access: Paris, Cyril; Browne, George; Browne, Belmore; Luxton, Norman; Luxton, Eleanor; Orr, Lorne; Brewster, Fern; Brewster, Jim; Luxton, George; Dunsmore, Fulton

Subject Access: Animals; Artists; Banff Indian Days; Banff Winter Carnival; Bighorn Sheep; Bridges; Businesses; Canoes and canoeing; Cave and Basin; Community events; Community life; Competition; Elk; Environment; Family and personal life; History; Hotels; Land, settlement and immigration; Leisure; Mount Norquay Ski Area; Mountaineering; Mountains; Museums; Municipal views; Multiculturalism; Painting; Public events; Research; Recreation; Royalty; Royal Visit; Settlement; Skating; Ski areas; Ski jumping; Skiing; Sports; Swimming; Tourism; Wildlife; Winter; Winter Carnival; Winter sports

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Banff; Banff National Park; Lake Minnewanka; Mount Norquay

Reproduction Restrictions: Restrictions may apply

Language: English

Conservation: Items stored in mylar

Category: Exploration, discovery and travel; Environment; Family and personal life; Sports, recreation and leisure

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Banff Cemetery

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Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Scope & Content: Image of the Banff Cemetery in winter

Date Range: [ca. 1930-1950]

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 8 / PA - 817

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph

1 image

Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: M36 / V683 / S37

Series: V683 / III / A / 8 : Peter and Catharine Whyte: Banff and Area Skiing

Sous-Fonds: V683

Accession Number: .

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 8 / PA - 817

GMD: Photograph

Date Range: [ca. 1930-1950]

Physical Description: Photograph: 1 print; b&w.

Scope & Content: Image of the Banff Cemetery in winter

Subject Access: Cemeteries; Old Banff Cemetery; Winter

Geographic Access: Banff; Banff National Park

Language: English

Title Source: Title based on item

Processing Status: Processed

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Banff photographs

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Part Of: Placido Monachello fonds

Scope & Content: File pertains to 16 black and white photographs of buildings and activities around the Banff townsite including skiing at Mt. Norquay, swimming at the Upper Hot Springs, visiting the Cave & Basin, children holding skates, Banff Avenue, and Monachello standing outside Rundle United Church. Photos we…

Date Range: 1941-1943

Reference Code: V803 / III / PA - 1 to PA - 16

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph

31 images

Part Of: Placido Monachello fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: V803

Series: III : Banff townsite

Sous-Fonds: M582 / V803

Accession Number: 2020.25

Reference Code: V803 / III / PA - 1 to PA - 16

GMD: Photograph

Date Range: 1941-1943

Physical Description: 16 photographs : b&w ; 14.7 x 8.7 cm or smaller

History / Biographical: See fonds level description

Scope & Content: File pertains to 16 black and white photographs of buildings and activities around the Banff townsite including skiing at Mt. Norquay, swimming at the Upper Hot Springs, visiting the Cave & Basin, children holding skates, Banff Avenue, and Monachello standing outside Rundle United Church. Photos were taken by Placido Monachello, annotated, and sent to his [then] fiance Leona in Hamilton, Ontario.

Name Access: Monachello, Placido

Subject Access: Activities; Automobiles; Banff townsite; Banff Upper Hot Springs; Buildings; Businesses; Cave and Basin; Churches; Mountains; Norquay Ski Hill; Skiing; Ski areas; Swimming; Winter; Winter sports

Geographic Access: Banff; Banff National Park

Language: English

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Banff townsite

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Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Scope & Content: Image of the Banff townsite - visible are the Presbyterian Church, Auditorium, and Standish & Son building, among many others - in winter [possibly taken from the Bald Spot on Norquay]

Date Range: [ca. 1900-1940]

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 8 / PA - 647

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph

1 image

Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: M36 / V683 / S37

Series: V683 / III / A / 8 : Peter and Catharine Whyte: Banff and Area Skiing

Sous-Fonds: V683

Accession Number: .

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 8 / PA - 647

GMD: Photograph

Date Range: [ca. 1900-1940]

Physical Description: Photograph: 1 print; b&w.

Scope & Content: Image of the Banff townsite - visible are the Presbyterian Church, Auditorium, and Standish & Son building, among many others - in winter [possibly taken from the Bald Spot on Norquay]

Subject Access: Banff townsite; Buildings; Businesses; Churches; Winter

Geographic Access: Banff National Park

Language: English

Title Source: Title based on item

Processing Status: Processed

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Banff townsite

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Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Scope & Content: Image of the downtown area of Banff - visible are the Mount Royal Hotel, Cascade Hotel, and St. George's-in-the-Pines Church, among other buildings - in winter [possibly taken from the Bald Spot on Norquay]

Date Range: [ca. 1900-1940]

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 8 / PA - 648

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph

1 image

Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: M36 / V683 / S37

Series: V683 / III / A / 8 : Peter and Catharine Whyte: Banff and Area Skiing

Sous-Fonds: V683

Accession Number: .

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 8 / PA - 648

GMD: Photograph

Date Range: [ca. 1900-1940]

Physical Description: Photograph: 1 print; b&w.

Scope & Content: Image of the downtown area of Banff - visible are the Mount Royal Hotel, Cascade Hotel, and St. George's-in-the-Pines Church, among other buildings - in winter [possibly taken from the Bald Spot on Norquay]

Subject Access: Banff townsite; Buildings; Businesses; Cascade Hotel; Churches; St. George's-in-the-Pines Anglican Church; Mount Royal Hotel; Winter

Geographic Access: Banff National Park

Language: English

Title Source: Title based on item

Processing Status: Processed

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Banff townsite

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Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Scope & Content: Image of the Banff downtown area with several hotels, churches, businesses, and homes visible, as well as the Bow River in the distance [possibly taken from the Bald Spot on Norquay]

Date Range: [ca. 1900-1940]

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 8 / PA - 649

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph

1 image

Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: M36 / V683 / S37

Series: V683 / III / A / 8 : Peter and Catharine Whyte: Banff and Area Skiing

Sous-Fonds: V683

Accession Number: .

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 8 / PA - 649

GMD: Photograph

Date Range: [ca. 1900-1940]

Physical Description: Photograph: 1 print; b&w.

Scope & Content: Image of the Banff downtown area with several hotels, churches, businesses, and homes visible, as well as the Bow River in the distance [possibly taken from the Bald Spot on Norquay]

Subject Access: Banff townsite; Buildings; Businesses; Cascade Hotel; St. George's-in-the-Pines Anglican Church; Churches; Hotels; Mount Royal Hotel; Winter

Geographic Access: Banff National Park

Language: English

Title Source: Title based on item

Processing Status: Processed

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Banff Winter Carnival papers

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Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of minutes, brochures, notes, notebook, letterhead, posters, event programs pertaining to the Banff Winter Carnival from 1920-1954, primarily from 1920-1927. File includes event planning notes and information about things such as dog racing code, event passes, competition trophies and…

Date Range: 1917-1928, 1954

Reference Code: LUX / I / D3b / 1

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Corporate record; Organization record; Textual record

19 images 5 Electronic Resources

Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: LUX

Series: I.D.3. Personal and professional : Organizations

Sous-Fonds: I. Norman Luxton sous-fonds

Reference Code: LUX / I / D3b / 1

GMD: Corporate record; Organization record; Textual record

Date Range: 1917-1928, 1954

Physical Description: 1 cm of textual records (21 x 27 cm or smaller)

History / Biographical: Banff Winter Carnival, also known as Winter Sports of the Canadian Rockies, was the first post-war winter sports programme held in Banff, Alberta. The organization had Banff directors, Calgary directors and Directors-at-large from Alberta and outside the province. A wide variety of social and sports events took place under the organization's direction.

Scope & Content: File consists of minutes, brochures, notes, notebook, letterhead, posters, event programs pertaining to the Banff Winter Carnival from 1920-1954, primarily from 1920-1927. File includes event planning notes and information about things such as dog racing code, event passes, competition trophies and prize information, and planning notes.

Notes: File includes a brochure that folds out oversized, and a couple of information sheets with duplicate copies [duplicates not scanned]

Name Access: Moore, Pearl; Luxton, Norman

Subject Access: Banff Winter Carnival; Community events; Winter Carnival; Winter sports; Banff Gun Club

Geographic Access: Banff; Banff National Park; Alberta

Language: English

Biographical Source Notes: Banff Winter Carnival fonds

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Banff Winter Carnival photographs

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Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of prints and negatives depicting Banff Winter Carnival events including ski jumping, hockey, figure skating, log chopping competitions, toboggan races, swimming contests, dog sled races, ice sculptures and queen contests between 1920 and 1949, primarily from the 1920s. Includes snows…

Date Range: 1920-1922; 1922; [ca. 1940s]; 1942; 1949

Reference Code: LUX / I / D3b / 2 / NA - 01 to NA - 93 LUX / I / D3b / 2 / PA - 01 to PA - 71

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Negative; Print; Photograph print

212 images

Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: LUX

Series: LUX / I / D : Personal and professional

Sous-Fonds: I. Norman Luxton sous-fonds

Sub-Series: LUX / I / D / 3 : Organizations

Accession Number: LUX

Reference Code: LUX / I / D3b / 2 / NA - 01 to NA - 93 LUX / I / D3b / 2 / PA - 01 to PA - 71

GMD: Photograph; Negative; Print; Photograph print

Date Range: 1920-1922; 1922; [ca. 1940s]; 1942; 1949

Physical Description: 164 photographs : 93 b&w negatives ; 14 x 8 cm or smaller : 71 b&w prints ; 23.5 x 19.5 cm or smaller

History / Biographical: Banff Winter Carnival, also known as Winter Sports of the Canadian Rockies, was the first post-war winter sports programme held in Banff, Alberta. The organization had Banff directors, Calgary directors and Directors-at-large from Alberta and outside the province. A wide variety of social and sports events took place under the organization's direction.

Scope & Content: File consists of prints and negatives depicting Banff Winter Carnival events including ski jumping, hockey, figure skating, log chopping competitions, toboggan races, swimming contests, dog sled races, ice sculptures and queen contests between 1920 and 1949, primarily from the 1920s. Includes snowshoe hikes, Sunshine Ski Camp, and personal motor trips to Lake Minnewanka. File includes photographs and prints by Lou Crosby, Dan McCowan, Byron Harmon. Some prints are stamped or annotated by the photographer and include processing receipts and original housing envelopes.

Notes: PA-01 to PA-09 are associated to negatives NA-49 to NA-57. Copy and duplicate prints associated with some negatives

Name Access: Luxton, Eleanor; Luxton, Norman; Standish, Gordon; Davies, Jim; MacDonald, Hugh John

Subject Access: Winter sports; Winter Carnival; Sunshine Lodge; Skiing; Sled dogs; Ski jumping; Skating; Lake Minnewanka; Lake Louise; Ice sculpture; Hot Springs; Dogsledding

Geographic Access: Banff National Park; Alberta; Banff

Reproduction Restrictions: Restrictions may apply

Language: English

Conservation: NA-05,06,07,21, NA-48, and NA-53 show deterioration and have turned amber

Biographical Source Notes: Banff Winter Carnival fonds

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Content Details: Second set of duplicate prints of NA-60 to NA-67 in a separate envelope

Processing Status: Processed

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Banff's first hockey rink

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Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Scope & Content: Image of Banff's first hockey rink - possibly on the Bow River or modern-day recreation grounds - with a church and Cascade Mountain visible in the distance

Date Range: [ca. 1885-1945]

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 15 / PA - 704

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph

2 images

Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: M36 / V683 / S37

Series: V683 / III / A / 15 : Peter and Catharine Whyte: Collected Photographs

Sous-Fonds: V683

Accession Number: .

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 15 / PA - 704

GMD: Photograph

Date Range: [ca. 1885-1945]

Physical Description: Photograph: 1 print (front and back) ; b&w.

Scope & Content: Image of Banff's first hockey rink - possibly on the Bow River or modern-day recreation grounds - with a church and Cascade Mountain visible in the distance

Subject Access: Bow River; Cascade Mountain; Hockey; Hockey rink; Winter; Winter sports

Geographic Access: Banff National Park

Language: English

Title Source: Title based on item

Processing Status: Processed

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Bern Wilson to 1945 [Album]

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Part Of: Bill Waterworth fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of a photo album pertaining to Bernice "Bern" Waterworth (nee Wilson), friends, family, and activities such as skiing and canoeing.

Date Range: [ca. 1930-1945]

Reference Code: V176 / PD - 2

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Album

1 image 1 Electronic Resource

Part Of: Bill Waterworth fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M215 / S54 / V176

Sous-Fonds: V176

Accession Number: 8012

Reference Code: V176 / PD - 2

GMD: Photograph; Album

Date Range: [ca. 1930-1945]

Physical Description: 1 album: ca. 300 prints; b&w

History / Biographical: See fonds level description

Scope & Content: File consists of a photo album pertaining to Bernice "Bern" Waterworth (nee Wilson), friends, family, and activities such as skiing and canoeing.

Name Access: Waterworth, Bill; Wilson, Bernice; Wilson, Tom

Subject Access: Animals; Banff Indian Days; Children; Family; Family and personal life; First Nations; Indigenous Peoples; Landscapes; Leisure; Military; Portrait; Skiing; Sports, recreation and leisure; Weddings; Winter; Women

Geographic Access: Mount Norquay; Banff; Banff National Park; Alberta; Canada

Access Restrictions: Photographs are in the public domain (other restrictions may apply)

Language: English

Finding Aid: Finding aids and reference tools: electronic finding aid for processed material

Creator: Waterworth, Bill

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Bill Waterworth to 1945 [Album]

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Part Of: Bill Waterworth fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of a photo album pertaining to Bill Waterworth, aviation training in Calgary, family, friends, and Boy Scout trips.

Date Range: [ca. 1900-1945]

Reference Code: V176 / PD - 1

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Album

1 image 1 Electronic Resource

Part Of: Bill Waterworth fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M215 / S54 / V176

Sous-Fonds: V176

Accession Number: 8012

Reference Code: V176 / PD - 1

GMD: Photograph; Album

Date Range: [ca. 1900-1945]

Physical Description: 1 album: ca. 300 prints; b&w

History / Biographical: See fonds level description

Scope & Content: File consists of a photo album pertaining to Bill Waterworth, aviation training in Calgary, family, friends, and Boy Scout trips.

Name Access: Waterworth, Bill; White, David Mackintosh (Dave); Wilson, Tom; White, Jack (Dave White, Jr.)

Subject Access: Aviation; Children; Family; Family and personal life; First Nations; Indigenous Peoples; Landscapes; Leisure; Military; Portrait; Royal Canadian Air Force; Sports, recreation and leisure; Weddings; Winter

Geographic Access: Shadow Lake; Scarab Lake; Egypt Lake; Banff; Banff National Park; Calgary; Alberta; Canada

Access Restrictions: Photographs are in the public domain (other restrictions may apply)

Language: English

Finding Aid: Finding aids and reference tools: electronic finding aid for processed material

Creator: Waterworth, Bill

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

Electronic Resources

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Boat House

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Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Scope & Content: Image of the Bow River Boat House with a truck carrying a white boat on its bed parked in front - winter

Date Range: [ca. 1930-1940]

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 8 / PA - 651

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph

1 image

Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: M36 / V683 / S37

Series: V683 / III / A / 8 : Peter and Catharine Whyte: Banff and Area Skiing

Sous-Fonds: V683

Accession Number: .

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 8 / PA - 651

GMD: Photograph

Date Range: [ca. 1930-1940]

Physical Description: Photograph: 1 print; b&w.

Scope & Content: Image of the Bow River Boat House with a truck carrying a white boat on its bed parked in front - winter

Subject Access: Bow River Boat House; Buildings; Winter

Geographic Access: Banff; Banff National Park

Language: English

Title Source: Title based on item

Processing Status: Processed

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Boston Group at Skoki Lodge

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Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Scope & Content: Image of a group of people on skis posing in front of a building - written on the back in pencil is "Skoki Lodge Boston Group" - Catharine Whyte is visible standing to the left in a white shirt and dark pants

Date Range: [ca. 1930-1940]

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 4 / PA - 75

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph

2 images

Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: M36 / V683 / S37

Series: V683 / III / A / 4 : Peter and Catharine Whyte: Banff and Area Activities and Events

Sous-Fonds: V683

Accession Number: .

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 4 / PA - 75

GMD: Photograph

Date Range: [ca. 1930-1940]

Physical Description: Photograph: 1 print (front and back); b&w.

Scope & Content: Image of a group of people on skis posing in front of a building - written on the back in pencil is "Skoki Lodge Boston Group" - Catharine Whyte is visible standing to the left in a white shirt and dark pants