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Archives General File collection

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Part Of: Archives General File Collection

Scope & Content: The Archives General File is an artificial collection of accessions which do not constitute separate fonds or collections or cannot be placed within existing fonds or collections. Included in the collection are textual records of many types, such as manuscripts, reports, letters, diaries, speeches…

Date Range: [after 1890]

Reference Code: M8 / S8 / V8

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

GMD: Motion picture; Film; Video; Photograph; Album; Framed print; Negative; Photograph print; Postcard; Transparency; Sound recording; Cassette; Reel to reel; Textual record; Diary; Plan; Private record; Published record

Part Of: Archives General File Collection

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

Fonds Number: M 8; S 8; V 8

Sous-Fonds: M8 / S8 / V8

Accession Number: Numerous. Access to material via accession number is available through the online database

Reference Code: M8 / S8 / V8

GMD: Motion picture; Film; Video; Photograph; Album; Framed print; Negative; Photograph print; Postcard; Transparency; Sound recording; Cassette; Reel to reel; Textual record; Diary; Plan; Private record; Published record

Date Range: [after 1890]

Physical Description: 57 cm textual records. -- 50 cm of photographs : prints. -- 189 photographs (15 framed prints, 51 transparencies, 79 negatives; 44 copy negatives). -- 3 photograph albums (139 prints). -- 6 motion pictures. -- 9 sound recordings

Scope & Content: The Archives General File is an artificial collection of accessions which do not constitute separate fonds or collections or cannot be placed within existing fonds or collections. Included in the collection are textual records of many types, such as manuscripts, reports, letters, diaries, speeches, poetry, plans and others; photographs in the form of prints, negatives, transparencies, albums, postcards, etc.; sound recorded interviews and programmes; and motion pictures. Material pertains broadly to the Banff area and many other areas within the Archives collecting mandate.; Notable items include: Walter Wilcox letter; George Kinney report; interviews with Bill Round and Edward Feuz; original copy of Treaty Number Seven; Mary Schaffer material, including letters, notes, photograph and report; reports on the Nakimu Caves; film pertaining to Banff Winter Carnival; Georgia Engelhard letters and photos; plans for buildings and structures; George Noble photograph; W. S. Park photograph.

Name Access: Archives General File

Subject Access: Exploration, discovery and travel; Family and personal life; First Nations; Sports, recreation and leisure

Access Restrictions: No restrictions on access; Copyright, privacy, commercial use and other restrictions may apply

Language: Language is English

Finding Aid: Finding aids and reference tools: electronic database

Creator: Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies

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

Title Source: Title describes nature of collection. Individual titles in accession-level inventory have generally been assigned.

Processing Status: Processed

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Eliza Hunter fonds

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Part Of: Eliza Hunter fonds

Scope & Content: Fonds consists of 16 photograph prints depicting various First Nations people both in studio settings and in camp settings. Most prints are mounted on various kinds of cardboard or cardstock.

Date Range: [ca. 1900-1950]

Reference Code: V804

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

Part Of: Eliza Hunter fonds

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

Fonds Number: V804

Sous-Fonds: V804

Accession Number: 1077

Reference Code: V804

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

Date Range: [ca. 1900-1950]

Physical Description: 16 photographs : prints

History / Biographical: Eliza Hunter Wîchîyânâgish (Young Woman), probably born in the early 1900s, lived in Morley most of her life. She attended the Calgary Stampede and Banff Indian Days regularly, and was married to Judas Hunter (maiden name unknown). Collection of 16 photograph prints donated by Eliza in 1970 to the Archives of the Canadian Rockies, annotations on the backs on some written by Catharine Robb Whyte.

Scope & Content: Fonds consists of 16 photograph prints depicting various First Nations people both in studio settings and in camp settings. Most prints are mounted on various kinds of cardboard or cardstock.

Name Access: Hunter, Eliza

Subject Access: Banff Indian Days; Calgary Stampede; Family and personal life; First Nations; Indigenous Peoples; Stoney Nakoda; Recognizing relations

Geographic Access: Alberta

Language: English

Title Source: Title based on accession records

Processing Status: Processed

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Banff National Park

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Part Of: Archives General File Collection

Scope & Content: File consists of 74 photographic prints and 14 postcards (3 annotated), and 2 menus from the Sulphur Mountain Chalet. Photographs and postcards are of the Banff area

Date Range: ca. 1940 - 1965

Reference Code: V8 / 2014.8307

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print; Postcard

Part Of: Archives General File Collection

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M8 / V8 / S8

Series: 2014.8307

Sous-Fonds: V8

Accession Number: 2014.8307

Reference Code: V8 / 2014.8307

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print; Postcard

Date Range: ca. 1940 - 1965

Physical Description: 74 photographs : b&w ; 13 x 9 cm or smaller; 05 cm of textual records (13 x 9 cm)

History / Biographical: Tunstall family from Edmonton, AB. Mother- Mary Tunstall Senior; Mary- Clerk of U of A; Dora- housewife; Evelyn -left to do work on Alaska Navy-- Mary, Dora and Evelyn were aunts of Dennis Stansfield

Scope & Content: File consists of 74 photographic prints and 14 postcards (3 annotated), and 2 menus from the Sulphur Mountain Chalet. Photographs and postcards are of the Banff area

Name Access: Tunstall, Dora; Tunstall, Mary; Missal, Dora

Geographic Access: Alberta; Banff National Park; Johnston Canyon

Language: English

Category: Sports, recreation and leisure; Transportation; Environment

Biographical Source Notes: Accession record

Title Source: based on contents

Processing Status: Processed

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Boy in cowboy hat

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Part Of: Eliza Hunter fonds

Scope & Content: Item consists of a photograph print possibly from a photo booth of an Indigenous boy wearing a white cowboy hat.

Date Range: [ca. 1900-1950]

Reference Code: V804 / PA - 01

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

1 image

Part Of: Eliza Hunter fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: V804

Sous-Fonds: V804

Accession Number: 1077

Reference Code: V804 / PA - 01

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

Date Range: [ca. 1900-1950]

Physical Description: 1 photograph : print, 3.8 x 3.9 cm

Scope & Content: Item consists of a photograph print possibly from a photo booth of an Indigenous boy wearing a white cowboy hat.

Name Access: Hunter, Eliza

Subject Access: Family and personal life; First Nations; Indigenous Peoples; Portrait; Stoney Nakoda; Recognizing relations

Geographic Access: Alberta

Language: NA

Related Material: Recognizing Relations number RR 508

Title Source: *Image is part of the Recognizing Relations project, an archives initiative undertaken in 2014 to identify Stoney people in photographs held in the Whyte Museum Archives.

Processing Status: Processed

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Eileen Stanley

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Part Of: Eliza Hunter fonds

Scope & Content: Item consists of a photograph print of Eileen Stanley dressed in regalia standing outside a tepee.

Date Range: [ca. 1900-1950]

Reference Code: V804 / PA - 07

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

2 images

Part Of: Eliza Hunter fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: V804

Sous-Fonds: V804

Accession Number: 1077

Reference Code: V804 / PA - 07

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

Date Range: [ca. 1900-1950]

Physical Description: 1 photograph : print, 12 x 8.3 cm

Scope & Content: Item consists of a photograph print of Eileen Stanley dressed in regalia standing outside a tepee.

Name Access: Stanley, Eileen

Subject Access: Family and personal life; First Nations; Indigenous Peoples; Portrait; Stoney Nakoda; Recognizing relations

Geographic Access: Alberta

Language: English

Related Material: Recognizing Relations number RR 514

Title Source: *Image was part of the Recognizing Relations project, an archives initiative undertaken in 2014 to identify Stoney people in photographs held in the Whyte Museum Archives. Title from annotation on the back of the print.

Processing Status: Processed

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Eliza Hunter (Wîchîyânâgish) (Young Woman) & Eleanor McMurty, teacher from Blaeberry

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Part Of: Eliza Hunter fonds

Scope & Content: Item consists of a photograph print of Eliza Hunter (Wîchîyânâgish) (Young Woman) and Eleanor McMurty dressed in regalia in front of what appears to be a painted studio background screen.

Date Range: [ca. 1900-1950]

Reference Code: V804 / PA - 09

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

2 images

Part Of: Eliza Hunter fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: V804

Sous-Fonds: V804

Accession Number: 1077

Reference Code: V804 / PA - 09

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

Date Range: [ca. 1900-1950]

Physical Description: 1 photograph : print, 8 x 8.2 cm

Scope & Content: Item consists of a photograph print of Eliza Hunter (Wîchîyânâgish) (Young Woman) and Eleanor McMurty dressed in regalia in front of what appears to be a painted studio background screen.

Name Access: Hunter, Eliza; McMurty, Eleanor

Subject Access: Family and personal life; First Nations; Indigenous Peoples; Portrait; Stoney Nakoda; Recognizing relations

Geographic Access: Alberta

Language: English

Related Material: Recognizing Relations number RR 516

Title Source: *Image was part of the Recognizing Relations project, an archives initiative undertaken in 2014 to identify Stoney people in photographs held in the Whyte Museum Archives. Title from annotation on the back of the print written by Catharine Robb Whyte.

Processing Status: Processed

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Father Robert McGuinness

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Part Of: Archives General File Collection

Scope & Content: File consists of 1 photograph depicting Father Robert McGuinness giving mass at St Mary's Assumption in the Canadian Rockies

Date Range: ca. 1950 - ca. 1980

Reference Code: V8 / 8085

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print; Negative

Part Of: Archives General File Collection

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M8 / V8 / S8

Sous-Fonds: 8085

Accession Number: 8085

Reference Code: V8 / 8085

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print; Negative

Date Range: ca. 1950 - ca. 1980

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w

Scope & Content: File consists of 1 photograph depicting Father Robert McGuinness giving mass at St Mary's Assumption in the Canadian Rockies

Name Access: McGuinness, Robert

Geographic Access: Alberta; Banff National Park

Language: English

Title Source: Title based on contents

Processing Status: Processed

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Flora (Crawler) McLean (left) and Eliza Hunter (Wîchîyânâgish) (Young Woman) (right)

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Part Of: Eliza Hunter fonds

Scope & Content: Item consists of a photograph print of Eliza Hunter (Wîchîyânâgish) (Young Woman) and Flora (Crawler) McLean (Mrs George McLean) on horseback taken during the Calgary Stampede, year unknown.

Date Range: [ca. 1900-1950]

Reference Code: V804 / PA - 05

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

2 images

Part Of: Eliza Hunter fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: V804

Sous-Fonds: V804

Accession Number: 1077

Reference Code: V804 / PA - 05

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

Date Range: [ca. 1900-1950]

Physical Description: 1 photograph : print, 10.7 x 6.5 cm

Scope & Content: Item consists of a photograph print of Eliza Hunter (Wîchîyânâgish) (Young Woman) and Flora (Crawler) McLean (Mrs George McLean) on horseback taken during the Calgary Stampede, year unknown.

Name Access: Hunter, Eliza; McLean, Flora

Subject Access: Family and personal life; First Nations; Indigenous Peoples; Portrait; Stoney Nakoda; Recognizing relations

Geographic Access: Alberta

Language: English

Related Material: Recognizing Relations number RR 512

Title Source: *Image was part of the Recognizing Relations project, an archives initiative undertaken in 2014 to identify Stoney people in photographs held in the Whyte Museum Archives. Title from annotation on the back of the print written by Catharine Robb Whyte.

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George Hunter, John Hunter's Son

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Part Of: Eliza Hunter fonds

Scope & Content: Item consists of a photograph print of a couple sitting side by side inside a tepee. The man is identified as George Hunter by Catharine Robb Whyte, possibly in consultation with Eliza Hunter, on the back of the photo.

Date Range: [ca. 1900-1950]

Reference Code: V804 / PA - 04

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

2 images

Part Of: Eliza Hunter fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: V804

Sous-Fonds: V804

Accession Number: 1077

Reference Code: V804 / PA - 04

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

Date Range: [ca. 1900-1950]

Physical Description: 1 photograph : print, 8.9 x 11.7 cm

Scope & Content: Item consists of a photograph print of a couple sitting side by side inside a tepee. The man is identified as George Hunter by Catharine Robb Whyte, possibly in consultation with Eliza Hunter, on the back of the photo.

Name Access: Hunter, Eliza; Hunter, George; Hunter, John

Subject Access: Family and personal life; First Nations; Indigenous Peoples; Portrait; Stoney Nakoda; Recognizing relations

Geographic Access: Alberta

Language: English

Related Material: Recognizing Relations number RR 511

Title Source: *Image was part of the Recognizing Relations project, an archives initiative undertaken in 2014 to identify Stoney people in photographs held in the Whyte Museum Archives. Title from annotation on the back of the print written by Catharine Robb Whyte.

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Group in front of building

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Part Of: Eliza Hunter fonds

Scope & Content: Item consists of a photograph print of men in regalia standing in a group in front of a white building. The man on the left with his back towards the camera could be Judas Hunter.

Date Range: [ca. 1900-1950]

Reference Code: V804 / PA - 02

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

1 image

Part Of: Eliza Hunter fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: V804

Sous-Fonds: V804

Accession Number: 1077

Reference Code: V804 / PA - 02

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

Date Range: [ca. 1900-1950]

Physical Description: 1 photograph : print, 6 x 8.6 cm

Scope & Content: Item consists of a photograph print of men in regalia standing in a group in front of a white building. The man on the left with his back towards the camera could be Judas Hunter.

Name Access: Hunter, Eliza; Hunter, Judas

Subject Access: Family and personal life; First Nations; Indigenous Peoples; Portrait; Stoney Nakoda; Recognizing relations

Geographic Access: Alberta

Language: NA

Related Material: Recognizing Relations number RR 509

Title Source: *Image was part of the Recognizing Relations project, an archives initiative undertaken in 2014 to identify Stoney people in photographs held in the Whyte Museum Archives.

Processing Status: Processed

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Indoor Group Photo at Banff Winter Carnival

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Part Of: Archives General File Collection

Scope & Content: 12.5" x 16" silver gelatin print depicting a community gathering at the Banff Winter Carnival.

Date Range: [ca.1910 to ca. 1940]

Reference Code: V8 /2019.37/PA-1

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

Part Of: Archives General File Collection

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: M8 / V8 / S8

Sous-Fonds: V8

Accession Number: 2019.37

Reference Code: V8 /2019.37/PA-1

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

Date Range: [ca.1910 to ca. 1940]

Physical Description: Photographs: 1 print; b&w

History / Biographical: Image is from the Banff Winter Carnival, date unknown. Many of the figures are named by the donor on an accompanying photocopy of the print.

Scope & Content: 12.5" x 16" silver gelatin print depicting a community gathering at the Banff Winter Carnival.

Notes: In addition to those named in the name access, there is also a figure identified on the photocopy as Mrs. Ferguson (first name unknown).

Name Access: Smith, Helen; Wignall, Christine; Styles, Shirley; Squires, Joe; Squires, Margaret; Wielie, Honey; Wielie, Hank; Steeves, Kay; Mazzilo, Shirley; Wavier, Lila; Smith, Harry; Black, Alma

Subject Access: Banff Winter Carnival; Community events

Geographic Access: Banff; Alberta; Canada

Language: English

Title Source: Title based on contents of item

Processing Status: Processed

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John Hunter (Îhre Wapta) (Dry River Rocks), Stoney Nakoda

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Part Of: Eliza Hunter fonds

Scope & Content: Item consists of a photograph print of John Hunter (Îhre Wapta) (Dry River Rocks) in regalia on horseback with a long wooden pole topped with feathers held in his right hand, possibly taken during Banff Indian Days, year unknown.

Date Range: [ca. 1900-1950]

Reference Code: V804 / PA - 12

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

1 image

Part Of: Eliza Hunter fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: V804

Sous-Fonds: V804

Accession Number: 1077

Reference Code: V804 / PA - 12

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

Date Range: [ca. 1900-1950]

Physical Description: 1 photograph : print, 20.1 x 25.4 cm

Scope & Content: Item consists of a photograph print of John Hunter (Îhre Wapta) (Dry River Rocks) in regalia on horseback with a long wooden pole topped with feathers held in his right hand, possibly taken during Banff Indian Days, year unknown.

Name Access: Hunter, John

Subject Access: Family and personal life; First Nations; Indigenous Peoples; Portrait; Stoney Nakoda; Recognizing relations

Geographic Access: Alberta

Language: English

Related Material: Recognizing Relations number RR 519

Title Source: *Image was part of the Recognizing Relations project, an archives initiative undertaken in 2014 to identify Stoney people in photographs held in the Whyte Museum Archives.

Processing Status: Processed

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Left George Crawler (Yuzabi Toga)? and right Frank Crawler?

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Part Of: Eliza Hunter fonds

Scope & Content: Item consists of a photograph print of possubly George Crawler (Yuzabi Toga) and Frank Crawler standing in front of a log building.

Date Range: [ca. 1900-1950]

Reference Code: V804 / PA - 06

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

2 images

Part Of: Eliza Hunter fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: V804

Sous-Fonds: V804

Accession Number: 1077

Reference Code: V804 / PA - 06

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

Date Range: [ca. 1900-1950]

Physical Description: 1 photograph : print, 10 x 9.6 cm

Scope & Content: Item consists of a photograph print of possubly George Crawler (Yuzabi Toga) and Frank Crawler standing in front of a log building.

Subject Access: Family and personal life; First Nations; Indigenous Peoples; Portrait; Stoney Nakoda; Recognizing relations

Geographic Access: Alberta

Language: English

Related Material: Recognizing Relations number RR 513

Title Source: *Image was part of the Recognizing Relations project, an archives initiative undertaken in 2014 to identify Stoney people in photographs held in the Whyte Museum Archives. Title from annotation on the back of the print written by Catharine Robb Whyte. Identification made by Crawler family.

Processing Status: Processed

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Letter and Photographs

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Part Of: Archives General File Collection

Scope & Content: File consists of 2 pages typed letter from Margery to Kathleen; 6 black and white prints of Banff and Lake Louise, July and September 1957, annotated on back

Date Range: 1957

Reference Code: V8 / 2014.8321

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print; Textual record

Part Of: Archives General File Collection

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M8; V8; S8

Series: V8 / 2014.8321

Sous-Fonds: V8

Accession Number: 2014.8321

Reference Code: V8 / 2014.8321

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print; Textual record

Date Range: 1957

Physical Description: 6 photographs : b&w ; 6 x 4 cm and 2 pages of textual records

Scope & Content: File consists of 2 pages typed letter from Margery to Kathleen; 6 black and white prints of Banff and Lake Louise, July and September 1957, annotated on back

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Banff National Park

Language: English

Category: Family and personal life; Exploration and travel; Tourism

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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(L-R) Tom Snow (Chuga), Isaac Twoyoungmen, Judas Hunter, Phil Moore, Pearl Moore, Enos Hunter

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Part Of: Eliza Hunter fonds

Scope & Content: Item consists of a photograph print of Pearl & Phil Moore during the ceremony making them Blood Brother and Princess to the Stoney Nakoda band. Individuals in the photo include (L-R) Tom Snow (Chuga), Isaac Twoyoungmen, Judas Hunter, Phil Moore, Pearl Moore and Enos Hunter.

Date Range: [ca. 1900-1950]

Reference Code: V804 / PA - 10

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

2 images

Part Of: Eliza Hunter fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: V804

Sous-Fonds: V804

Accession Number: 1077

Reference Code: V804 / PA - 10

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

Date Range: [ca. 1900-1950]

Physical Description: 1 photograph : print, 17.9 x 11 cm

Scope & Content: Item consists of a photograph print of Pearl & Phil Moore during the ceremony making them Blood Brother and Princess to the Stoney Nakoda band. Individuals in the photo include (L-R) Tom Snow (Chuga), Isaac Twoyoungmen, Judas Hunter, Phil Moore, Pearl Moore and Enos Hunter.

Name Access: Moore, Pearl; Moore, Phil; Hunter, Enos; Snow, Tom; Twoyoungmen, Isaac; Hunter, Judas

Subject Access: Family and personal life; First Nations; Indigenous Peoples; Portrait; Stoney Nakoda; Recognizing relations

Geographic Access: Alberta

Language: English

Related Material: Recognizing Relations number RR 517

Title Source: *Image was part of the Recognizing Relations project, an archives initiative undertaken in 2014 to identify Stoney people in photographs held in the Whyte Museum Archives. Title from annotation on the back of the print written by Catharine Robb Whyte.

Processing Status: Processed

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Lynx street, Banff

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Part Of: Archives General File Collection

Scope & Content: File consists of 1 composite photograph depicting lynx street. 5 small photographs placed together to make a panorama

Date Range: ca. 1940 - ca. 1960

Reference Code: V8 / 8125

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

Part Of: Archives General File Collection

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M8 / V8 / S8

Series: 8125

Sous-Fonds: V8

Accession Number: 8125

Reference Code: V8 / 8125

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

Date Range: ca. 1940 - ca. 1960

Physical Description: 1 composite photograph : b&w

Scope & Content: File consists of 1 composite photograph depicting lynx street. 5 small photographs placed together to make a panorama

Geographic Access: Alberta; Banff National Park

Language: English

Title Source: Title based on contents

Processing Status: Processed

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Margaret Sorensen papers

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Part Of: Archives General File Collection

Scope & Content: File consists of Miscellaneous receipts, statements, mirror and identification card, newsclipping, diary and autograph book of Margaret Sorensen.

Date Range: 1941 - 1950

Reference Code: M8 / 2014.8271 / 1 - 2

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Textual record; Private record

Part Of: Archives General File Collection

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M8 / V8 / S8

Series: 2014.8271

Sous-Fonds: V8

Accession Number: 2014.8271

Reference Code: M8 / 2014.8271 / 1 - 2

GMD: Textual record; Private record

Date Range: 1941 - 1950

Physical Description: 6 cm of textual records

Scope & Content: File consists of Miscellaneous receipts, statements, mirror and identification card, newsclipping, diary and autograph book of Margaret Sorensen.

Name Access: Sorensen, Margaret

Geographic Access: Banff; Alberta

Language: English

Biographical Source Notes: Born in Denmark (approx. 1888), came to Banff in 1933, operated Pearl Dry Cleaners, involved with curling, bowling, golfing. More info found in newspaper clipping from Crag and Canyon 1973/3/28/1/3 “Mrs. Sorensen Passes, 85”

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Content Details: Inventory follows: Title: Mirror and Identification Card Cont. Description: Mirror and Identification Card. Card information: Name M. Sorensen Address Pearl Laundry City Banff Province Alberta Tel. No. 183 R. 3 Made in Canada. Back of card is blank Shopping Memo list. Phys. Description: 1 small paper folder, yellowed, with minimal creasing, MC. Mirror exhibits cracklature, appears scratched below the surface, stained spots, PC. Title: Newspaper article: “MORTAR BOMB KILLS BOY: Nanaimo Home Wrecked with Missile Explodes.” May 9, 14 year old Norman Madsen was “blown to pieces and the interior of his home shattered” trying to open a mortar bomb while his parents were not home. Article is marked in pencil with “May 1945.” Nothing of significance on back of newspaper clipping. Phys. Description: 1 newspaper clipping, yellowing, roughly clipped, MC. Title: Five Year Diary (Purple) Cont. Description: First page: “Marg Sorensen” handwritten at top, “Diary” crossed out and “Date Book” written underneath. January 1st “Budget Monday Nov. 22 Playus (?) 33 Magazine 20 Paper 10.” 12 addresses listed with names. Including Saskatchewan, Calgary, Vancouver, Nanaimo, Canadian Army Reserves. Note of interest: address of Kay Madsen in Nanaimo is listed. Calendars on front and back interior covers from 1941-1946. Phys. Description: 1 purple diary with textured cover embossed in yellow with text “Five Year Diary,” “Date Book” is written in pencil above the formal title, top and bottom end of spine scuffed, two small stains at bottom of cover, MC. Pages are edged in gold, EC. Mark of pink, possibly lipstick, on January 9 page, MC. Title: Autographs book (Green) Cont. Description: Front cover “Margaret Sorensen Banff, Alberta Jimmy.” First page from April 22, 1938. Last page from January 5, 1939. 21 signatures, including rhyming text and proclamations of friendship. 1 colourful drawing of a girl’s head, 1 drawing out of a car window, 1 drawing of a whiskey bottle. “Take care of ‘Banff.’ Go East and get educated.” Small newspaper clipping: “Back home here there are a group of grand girls that it may interest readers to know are still in Banff and still getting out and really cheering for present Banff teams as they did for you not too long ago…” List of names in clipping includes Margaret Sorenson. Note of interest: Kay Madsen signed. ( Infer that others left for school, and Margaret stayed in Banff.) Phys. Description: 1 green book with “Autographs” embossed on cover in gold, rip along top spine, first pages of book torn out, MC. 1 newspaper clipping, MC. Title: Selection of cheques secured together with four paperclips Cont. Description: “Dine in the Sky” cheque dated Oct. 15, 1943, Received from Miss. L. Bannerman (?) the sum of $14.70. Payment Suite No. 507, folded rectangular sheet in shape of cheque with itemized list of expenses on left side. 1 very small cheque, Received from Margaret Sorensen Feb 25, 1946, Paid in full $6. 1 blue statement from Renfrew Furs LTD Calgary, July 14, 1943, Miss M. Sorenson, Banff Alta $10 “Promptness in meeting Accounts keeps one’s Credit good.” 1 Crag and Canyon Printers and Publishers cheque, dated Feb (?), Received from __illegible___ the Sum of $2 for renewal fee of _illegible_. 1 Green cheque #91 received from Margaret Sorenson Five dollars, July 12, 1943, J. D. Anderson. 1 Green cheque #29 received from Margaret Sorenson Five dollars, June 25, 1934 J. D. Anderson. 1 Green cheque #68 received from Margaret Sorenson Five dollars July 3, 1943 J. D. Anderson. Phys. Description: “Dine in the Sky” cheque, folded into three, MC. 1 very small cheque, Received from Margaret Sorensen Feb 25, 1946, Small rectangular cheque approx. 4”, yellowing, MC. 1 blue statement from Renfrew Furs LTD Calgary, ripped along side, EC. 1 Crag and Canyon Printers and Publishers cheque, small rip at bottom right, MC. 1 Green cheque #91, central fold, MC. 1 Green cheque #29, central fold, MC. 1 Green cheque #68, central fold, MC. Title: Envelope and statement from The Parisian stamped Calgary Jun 15 6 PM 1944 ALTA. Cont. Description: Envelope addressed to Miss Margaret Sorenson, Banff, Alta. Statement from The Parisian: Where smart style meets moderate price, Calgary, June 15, 1944, Received from Margaret Sorenson $15, Balance $43.13. Phys. Description: 1 envelope from The Parisian stamped Calgary Jun 15 6 PM 1944 ALTA., Calgary Exhibition and Stampede stamp, red 4 cents Canada stamp, yellowing, envelope ripped open, MC. Statement folded in half, and upper left corner partially folded, serrated edge, MC. Title: Paperclipped receipts, beginning with J. D. Anderson “The Sweater King,” from August 9, 1941. Cont. Description: 20 receipts date from August 9, 1941- June 29, 1946. Receipts for J. D. Anderson, Salter’s Specialty Shoppe, skirt, 3 pliece play suit, black suit, pink dress, acct. cash Phys. Description: 20 receipts, yellowed, top and bottom receipts dirty, generally, MC. Title: Paperclipped receipts, beginning with J. D. Anderson “The Sweater King,” from June 29, 1946. Cont. Description: Three receipts from J.D. Anderson for play suit, illegible, and coat. 1 receipt for Salter’s Specialty Shoppe, cash on account. 1 receipt for The British Woolen Shop for blazer. 1 receipt for Unwin’s Limited for glass. Phys. Description: 6 receipts, yellowed, top receipt creased with small rips, bottom receipt small rip, MC. Title: Envelope and statement from The Parisian stamped Calgary Aug 15 6 PM 1944 ALTA. Cont. Description: Envelope addressed to Miss Margaret Sorenson, Banff, Alta., hand written checklist on back. Statement from The Parisian: Where smart style meets moderate price, Calgary, August 15, 1944, Received from Margaret Sorenson $15, Balance $13.13. Phys. Description: 1 envelope from The Parisian stamped Calgary Aug 15 6 PM 1944 ALTA., “Airmail Speeds Business” stamp, red 4 cents Canada stamp, yellowing, small stains on front of envelope, envelope ripped open, MC. Statement folded in half, serrated edge, EC. Title: Envelope and statement from Renfrew Furs Ltd. stamped Calgary Nov 27 8 PM 1942 ALTA. Cont. Description: Envelope addressed to Miss Margaret Sorenson, Banff, Alta. Letter from Renfrew Furs Limited dated November 27, 1942, apologizing for a contract error in which they claimed she owed $80 instead of $70. A contract from the Cinderella Style Shoppe was folded with the letter, which the letter states she should have signed, her parents signed, and returned to the Shoppe. Phys. Description: 1 envelope, yellowing, ripped open, rip down centre, MC. 1 yellow contract, EC. 1 letter dated November 27, 1942, letter typewritten and signed in ink, EC. Title: Envelope and statement from Renfrew Furs Ltd. stamped Calgary Feb 2 6 PM 1943 ALTA. Cont. Description: Envelope addressed to Miss M. Sorenson, Banff, Alta. Statement from Renfrew Furs Ltd., dated Feb 2, 1943. Received from Margaret Sorenson $10, Balance left blank. Phys. Description: 1 envelope from Renfrew Furs Ltd. stamped Calgary Feb 2 6 PM 1943 ALTA., red 4 cents Canada stamp, yellowing, envelope ripped open, MC. 1 blue statement folded in half, written in pencil, serrated edge, EC. Title: Envelope and statement from Renfrew Furs Ltd. stamped Calgary June 12 8 PM 1943 ALTA. Cont. Description: Envelope addressed to Miss M. Sorenson, Banff, Alta. Letter from Renfrew Furs Ltd. Dated June 12, 1943, “in receipt of your remittance of $10.” Statement from Renfrew Furs Ltd., dated June 12, 1943. Received from Margaret Sorenson $10, Balance left blank. Phys. Description: 1 envelope from Renfrew Furs Ltd. stamped Calgary June 12 8 PM 1943 ALTA., “B. General Delivery Jun 13 Jun 23 BANFF Alberta” stamp, Calgary Exhibition and Stampede stamp, 2 brown 2 cents Canada stamps, yellowing, envelope ripped open, MC. 1 blue statement folded three times, written in pencil, serrated edge, MC.1 letter, typewritten and signed in ink, EC. Title: Envelope and statement from Renfrew Furs Ltd. stamped Calgary April 10 5 PM 1943 ALTA. Cont. Description: Envelope addressed to Miss M. Sorenson, Banff, Alta. Letter from Renfrew Furs Ltd. Dated April 10, 1943, “in receipt of your remittance of $10,” and discussing a rip in Miss Bannermans coat. Statement from Renfrew Furs Ltd., dated April 10, 1943. Received from Miss M. Sorenson $10, Balance left blank. Phys. Description: 1 envelope from Renfrew Furs Ltd. stamped Calgary April 10 5 PM 1943 ALTA., “B. General Delivery April BANFF Alberta” stamp, 1 red 3 cents Canada stamp, 1 green 1 cent Canada stamp, yellowing, envelope ripped open, MC. 1 blue statement folded three times, written in pencil, serrated edge, MC. 1 letter, typewritten and signed in ink, EC. Title: Envelope and statement from Renfrew Furs Ltd. stamped Calgary March 9 8 PM 1943 ALTA. Cont. Description: Envelope addressed to Miss M. Sorenson, Banff, Alta. Statement from Renfrew Furs Ltd., dated March 9, 1943. Received from Miss M. Sorenson $10, Balance $44.20. Phys. Description: 1 envelope from Renfrew Furs Ltd. stamped Calgary April 10 5 PM 1943 ALTA., “B. General Delivery Mar 10 Mar 20 BANFF Alberta” stamp, “Help the Red Cross” stamp, 1 red 3 cents Canada stamp, yellowing, envelope ripped open, MC. 1 blue statement folded in half, written in pencil, serrated edge, EC. Title: Envelope with handwritten address for Madame Ellen Cont. Description: On front of envelope handwritten in pen: “Madame Ellen, Health Clinic, 15-709 Dunamuir St. Tunstall Bldg. Telephone- Ma. 7713.” Envelope empty. Back of envelope lightly in pencil: “1190 W.” Phys. Description: 1 creased and dirty envelope, fragile, blue interior, PC. Title: Envelope and statement from The Robert Simpson Western Limited Cont. Description: Letter from The Robert Simpson Western Limited thanking Miss Margaret Sorensen for paying her account promptly in full. Phys. Description: 1 envelope from the Robert Simpson Western Limited with plastic window, stamped “Regina May 12 ’43 Saskatchewan,” “B. General Delivery May 14 May 24 BANFF Alberta” stamp, envelope ripped open, MC. 1 letter, typed with signature in pencil, EC. Title: Envelope and letter from Cinderella Style Shoppe. stamped Calgary Nov 24 9 PM 1942 ALTA. Cont. Description: Envelope addressed to Miss M. Sorenson, c/o Pearl Laundry, Banff, Alta. Letter from Cinderella Style Shoppe in receipt of cheque for $29 in payment for a coat, with $80 remaining on account, and writing they enclose a contract (not enclosed) to be signed by her and her parents and sent back. Phys. Description: 1 envelope from Cinderella Style Shoppe. stamped Calgary Nov 24 9 PM 1942 ALTA., 1 red 3 cents Canada stamp, bottom of envelope front “Buy ‘War Savings Stamps’ Regularly,” yellowing, envelope ripped open, MC. 1 letter, typewritten and signed in pen, EC. Title: Envelope from The Robert Simpson Western Limited Regina Canada dated May 26 ‘44 Cont. Description: Empty envelope addressed to Mrs. Margaret Sorensen, 225 Bear St; Banff Alberta. Two red stamps, one for Simpsons one for the mailing date in Regina. Phys. Description: 1 envelope, back with “Open Here for Postal Inspection” flap, ripped open, yellowing, MC. Title: Envelope and statement from The Parisian stamped Calgary Jul 11 6 PM 1944 ALTA. Cont. Description: Envelope addressed to Miss Margaret Sorenson, Banff, Alta. Statement from The Parisian: Where smart style meets moderate price, Calgary, July 11, 1944, Received from Miss Margaret Sorenson $15, Balance $28.13. Phys. Description: 1 envelope from The Parisian stamped Calgary Jul 11 6 PM 1944 ALTA., Calgary Exhibition and Stampede stamp, red 4 cents Canada stamp, yellowing, envelope ripped open, MC. Statement folded, written in pencil, two serrated edges, EC. Title: Envelope and statement from The Parisian stamped Calgary Sep 18 6 PM 1944 ALTA. Cont. Description: Envelope addressed to Miss M. Sorenson, Banff, Alta. Statement from The Parisian: Where smart style meets moderate price, Calgary, Sept 18, 1944, Received from Miss M. Sorenson $13.13, Balance “In Full.” Phys. Description: 1 envelope from The Parisian stamped Calgary Sep 18 6 PM 1944 ALTA., red 4 cents Canada stamp, yellowing, envelope ripped open, MC. Statement folded, written in pencil, two serrated edges, EC. Title: Envelope from The Robert Simpson Western Limited Regina Canada dated Mar 28 ‘44 Cont. Description: Envelope addressed to Mrs. Margaret Sorensen, Banff Alberta. Two red stamps, one for Simpsons one for the mailing date in Regina. Blue sheet dated 28/3/44 for “return of merchandise.” Yellow book for “Mail Order Budget Club Mar 13 Date 1944.” Months of April, May and June filled out on front and last page of book. Phys. Description: 1 envelope, ripped open, yellowing, MC. 1 blue sheet single sided, cardstock, EC. 1 yellow book, covers cardstock and receipts paper, two staples, EC. Title: Envelope, letter, and statement from Renfrew Furs Ltd. stamped Calgary Jan 7 8 PM 1943 ALTA. Cont. Description: Envelope addressed to Miss M. Sorenson, Banff, Alta. Letter from Renfrew Furs Ltd. in receipt of a money order, and addressing complaints regarding a fur coat. Statement from Renfrew Furs Ltd., dated Jan 7, 1943. Received from Miss M. Sorenson $10, Balance left blank. Phys. Description: 1 envelope from Renfrew Furs Ltd. stamped Calgary Jan 7 8 PM 1943 ALTA., “B. General Delivery Jan 8 Jan 18 BANFF Alberta” stamp, 1 red 3 cents Canada stamp, yellowing, envelope ripped open, MC. 1 letter typewritten, signed in ink, EC. 1 blue statement folded, written in pencil, serrated edge, MC. Title: Envelope and letter from The Robert Simpson Western Limited Regina Canada dated Mar 23 ‘44 Cont. Description: Envelope with two red stamps, one for Simpsons one for the mailing date in Regina. Letter discussing return of shoes, mailing of other items, and a sold out item. Phys. Description: 1 envelope with plastic window, ripped open, yellowing, MC. 1 letter on watermarked paper, typewritten, signed in pen, EC. Title: Envelope, statement and letter from Renfrew Furs Ltd. stamped Calgary Aug 9 7 PM 1943 ALTA. Cont. Description: Envelope addressed to Miss M. Sorenson, Banff, Alta. Statement from Renfrew Furs Ltd., dated Aug 9, 1943. Received from Miss M. Sorenson $4.20, Balance “in Full.” Letter “thanking you for the splendid way y ou have looked after your account.” Phys. Description: 1 envelope from Renfrew Furs Ltd. stamped Calgary Aug 9 7 PM 1943 ALTA., “B. General Delivery Aug 10 Aug 20 BANFF Alberta” stamp, “Save Time Use Air Mail” stamp, 1 red 3 cents Canada stamp, yellowing, envelope ripped open, MC. 1 blue statement folded in thirds, written in pencil, serrated edge, MC. 1 letter, typewritten, signed in pen, EC. Title: Folded envelope “The Inspector of Income Tax” dated Nov 24 ’44. Cont. Description: Folded envelope “The Inspector of Income Tax, 18 Customs BLDG. Calgary Alberta” dated Nov 24 ’44. Income tax Notice of Assessment form for 1943 addressed to Miss Margaret Sorensen, 225 Bear Street Banff, Alta. Mailed Nov. 24, 1944. Bottom refundable portion $18.Instructions written on back. Phys. Description: 1 standard size folded envelope with plastic window, ripped open, MC. 1 Notice of Assessment form, folded, MC. Title: Envelope with measurements and Salter’s Specialty Shoppe Receipt Cont. Description: Envelope with waist and “sk.” measurements. Receipt for three piece Suit. Phys. Description: 1 small envelope, pencil handwritten, yellowing, MC. 1 receipt, folded, MC. Title: Envelope from The Parisian dated Jan 2 6 PM 1945 Calgary Alta. Cont. Description: Empty envelope addressed to Miss M. Sorenson, Banff, Alta. 1 red four cent stamp. Phys. Description: 1 envelope, yellowing, MC. Title: Folded envelope “The Inspector of Income Tax” dated Jan 12 ‘45. Cont. Description: Folded envelope “The Inspector of Income Tax, 18 Customs BLDG. Calgary Alberta” dated Nov 24 ’44. Income tax receipt dated Jan 6 1945 addressed to Miss Margaret Sorensen, 225 Bear Street Banff, Alta. Amount payable for 1943, $1.48. Phys. Description: 1 standard size folded envelope with plastic window, ripped open, MC. 1 pink receipt, folded, EC. Title: Envelope and statement from Renfrew Furs Ltd. stamped Calgary May 14 7 PM 1943 ALTA. Cont. Description: Envelope addressed to Miss M. Sorenson, Banff, Alta. Statement from Renfrew Furs Ltd., dated May 14, 1943. Received from Miss M. Sorenson $10, Balance $24.20. Phys. Description: 1 envelope from Renfrew Furs Ltd. stamped Calgary May 14 7 PM 1943 ALTA., “B. General Delivery May 15 May 25 BANFF Alberta” stamp, 1 red 3 cents Canada stamp,1 green 1 cent Canada stamp, yellowing, envelope ripped open, MC. 1 blue statement folded, written in pencil, serrated edges, MC. Title: Paperclipped receipts, beginning with Saba Bros Limited Silk Specialists Cont. Description: 11 receipts date from Oct 31, 1941- March 14, 1942. Receipts for Saba Bros Limited, J. D. Anderson, Salter’s Specialty Shoppe, The Parisian, Darling Hat Shop Ltd. Phys. Description: 11 receipts, yellowed, MC.

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Morley Past

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Part Of: Archives General File Collection

Scope & Content: File consists of one photograph album, comprising 108 photographs, 17.5 x 12.5 cm or smaller. Photographs pertain to community life, schooling, business, and religion in and around Morely from the late 1800s to the early 1940s. File also contains three loose pages, possibly from the same album, wit…

Date Range: 1890-1942

Reference Code: V8 / 2014.8294

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Album; Photograph; Photograph print; Private record

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Part Of: Archives General File Collection

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M8 / V8 / S8

Series: Accession number : 2014.8294

Sous-Fonds: V8

Accession Number: 2014.8294

Reference Code: V8 / 2014.8294

GMD: Album; Photograph; Photograph print; Private record

Date Range: 1890-1942

Physical Description: 1 album (108 photographs : b&w ; 17.5 x 12.5 cm or smaller)

Scope & Content: File consists of one photograph album, comprising 108 photographs, 17.5 x 12.5 cm or smaller. Photographs pertain to community life, schooling, business, and religion in and around Morely from the late 1800s to the early 1940s. File also contains three loose pages, possibly from the same album, with a total of nine full-colour photographs of structures around Morely taken ca. 1970s.

Subject Access: Animals; Architecture; Banff Indian Days; Buildings and facilities; Children; Churches; Communities; First Nations; Forestry; Fur trade; Horses; Hunting; Indigenous Peoples; Portrait; Religions; Stoney; Stoney Nakoda

Geographic Access: Morley; Alberta; Canada

Access Restrictions: Sundance

Reproduction Restrictions: Sundance

Language: English

Conservation: Pages of photographs pertaining to sun dance not scanned.

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Old William Snow?, son is Tom Snow

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Part Of: Eliza Hunter fonds

Scope & Content: Item consists of a photograph print of William Snow wearing a headdress taken in profile, showing the right side of his face. May have had some relation to Eliza Hunter.

Date Range: [ca. 1900-1950]

Reference Code: V804 / PA - 11

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

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Part Of: Eliza Hunter fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: V804

Sous-Fonds: V804

Accession Number: 1077

Reference Code: V804 / PA - 11

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

Parallel Title: Old William Snow, son is Tom Snow, her brother to cousin

Other Title Info: Parallel title is original title

Date Range: [ca. 1900-1950]

Physical Description: 1 photograph : print, 11.6 x 14.6 cm

Scope & Content: Item consists of a photograph print of William Snow wearing a headdress taken in profile, showing the right side of his face. May have had some relation to Eliza Hunter.

Name Access: Snow, William; Hunter, Eliza

Subject Access: Family and personal life; First Nations; Indigenous Peoples; Portrait; Stoney Nakoda; Recognizing relations

Geographic Access: Alberta

Language: English

Related Material: Recognizing Relations number RR 518

Title Source: *Image was part of the Recognizing Relations project, an archives initiative undertaken in 2014 to identify Stoney people in photographs held in the Whyte Museum Archives. Title from annotation on the back of the print written by Catharine Robb Whyte.