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Part Of
Ford Family fonds
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of motion picture titled "Canadian Rockies, 1930 Maligne Lake Camp, Mount Brazeau" and a scrapbook containing letters, brochures, maps, newsletters, and photographs pertaining to Allyn Ford and Nancy Dart's respective memberships with the Alpine Club of Canada, as well as a trip to J…
Date Range
1908-2003
Reference Code
M583 / V274
Description Level
1 / Fonds
GMD
Motion picture
Film
Scrapbook
Private record
Part Of
Ford Family fonds
Description Level
1 / Fonds
Fonds Number
M583 / V274
Sous-Fonds
M583 / V274
Accession Number
6618, 2021.16
Reference Code
M583 / V274
GMD
Motion picture
Film
Scrapbook
Private record
Date Range
1908-2003
Physical Description
1 motion picture : 16 mm, b/w, silent, ca.500 ft ; 4 cm of textual records (1 volumes ; 24.5 x 29.3 cm)
History / Biographical
Allyn K. Ford (1878-1964) was a businessman and collector in Minneapolis, Minnesota and a member of the Alpine Club of Canada from 1908 onwards. He was married to Emily Powell Ford (1886-1976) and had at least two daughters, Alice Carpenter Ford and Nancy (Ford) Dart. Nancy also became a member of the ACC in 1953.
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of motion picture titled "Canadian Rockies, 1930 Maligne Lake Camp, Mount Brazeau" and a scrapbook containing letters, brochures, maps, newsletters, and photographs pertaining to Allyn Ford and Nancy Dart's respective memberships with the Alpine Club of Canada, as well as a trip to Jasper in the mid-1950s.
Name Access
Ford, Allyn
Ford, Emily
Dart, Nancy
Subject Access
Alpine Club of Canada
Exploration, discovery and travel
Sports, recreation and leisure
Geographic Access
Minneapolis
Minnesota
United States of America
Banff National Park
Jasper National Park
Alberta
British Columbia
Canada
Access Restrictions
No restrictions on access
Public domain (other restrictions may apply)
Language
English
Finding Aid
Finding aids and reference tools: video reference copy
Creator
Ford, Allyn
Ford, Emily
Title Source
Title based on accession record
Processing Status
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Franklin Walter Hewton fonds

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Part Of
Franklin Walter Hewton fonds
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of album containing summit, mountain and alpine club views by Hewton, including New Westminster District of British Columbia, Rocky Mountains and other British Columbia locations.
Date Range
[ca.1910?]
Reference Code
V649
Description Level
1 / Fonds
GMD
Photograph
Album
Photograph print
Part Of
Franklin Walter Hewton fonds
Description Level
1 / Fonds
Fonds Number
V 649
Sous-Fonds
V649
Accession Number
2941
Reference Code
V649
GMD
Photograph
Album
Photograph print
Date Range
[ca.1910?]
Physical Description
1 photograph album (92 prints)
History / Biographical
Franklin Walter Hewton, 1877-1940, was a mountaineer at Vancouver, British Columbia. Hewton was a member of the Alpine Club of Canada and the B.C. Mountaineering Club.
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of album containing summit, mountain and alpine club views by Hewton, including New Westminster District of British Columbia, Rocky Mountains and other British Columbia locations.
Name Access
Hewton, Franklin Walter
Subject Access
Exploration, discovery and travel
Access Restrictions
No restrictions on access
Public domain (other restrictions may apply)
Language
Language is English
Finding Aid
Finding aids and reference tools: basic description
Creator
Hewton, Franklin Walter
Category
Exploration, discovery and travel
Title Source
Title based on album.
Processing Status
Processed
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Fred Brewster fonds

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Part Of
Fred Brewster fonds
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of: I. Personal papers, 1897-1967, pertaining to family, education, military service, etc. II. Professional and business papers, 1908-1957, re Consolidated Mining and Smelting Co. of Canada, private mining ventures, Brewster and Moore outfitting, Brewster Transfer Co., and Brewster …
Date Range
[ca.1887]-1969
Reference Code
M53 / V86
Description Level
1 / Fonds
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Textual record
Journal
Map
Private record
Published record
Scrapbook
Part Of
Fred Brewster fonds
Description Level
1 / Fonds
Fonds Number
M 53
V 86
Sous-Fonds
M 53
V 86
Accession Number
318, 1195, 2041, 6196, 6756
Reference Code
M53 / V86
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Textual record
Journal
Map
Private record
Published record
Scrapbook
Date Range
[ca.1887]-1969
Physical Description
ca.50 cm of textual records. -- 113 photographs : prints
History / Biographical
Frederick Archibald Brewster, 1883-1969, was an outfitter and guide at Jasper, Alberta, Canada. Brewster was born in Kildonan, Manitoba and in 1888 moved with his family to Banff, where he received his education. He subsequently attended St. John's College, Winnipeg, Manitoba and Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario, obtaining a B.Sc. in Mining Engineering. Brewster worked briefly as a prospector and in 1910 embarked upon a long career as an outfitter and guide, first with Brewster and Moore. He established operations in Jasper in 1912 and was responsible for important parties, including those of Samuel Prescott Fay and the United States Biological Survey. Brewster served with distinction in the First World War and was involved with mountain warfare training of the Lovat Scouts in the Second World War. He supplemented his outfitting business with a series of camps which doubled as ski lodges: Fred Brewster's Rocky Mountain Camps, and boat concessions.
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of: I. Personal papers, 1897-1967, pertaining to family, education, military service, etc. II. Professional and business papers, 1908-1957, re Consolidated Mining and Smelting Co. of Canada, private mining ventures, Brewster and Moore outfitting, Brewster Transfer Co., and Brewster Trading Co., Samuel Prescott Fay, Lovat Scouts, Jasper, etc. Includes scrapbook titled "Mt. Sir Alexander," 1912-1967, attributed to Fred Brewster, consisting of clippings, articles and maps re the discovery, naming, ascents, etc. of Mount Sir Alexander, also text of speech delivered by Brewster at the opening of the Banff-Jasper Highway. Also includes Samuel Prescott Fay journal from 1914 hunting trip, photocopy. III. Newsclippings and magazines, 1930-1969. IV. Book, "Lord of the Lakes and Forest" by Augustus Moore. V. Photographs, ca.1887-ca.1967, pertaining to Fred Brewster outfitting operations, associates, clients, camps, lodges and facilities; Brewster family and friends; Fred Brewster college and university associates.
Name Access
Brewster, Fred
Subject Access
Family and personal life
Natural resources
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: basic description
Related Material
Accompanied by artifacts (Heritage collections).
Creator
Brewster, Fred
Category
Family and personal life
Natural resources
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title based on contents of fonds
Processing Status
Processed
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Fred C. and Marcella E. Bell fonds

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Part Of
Fred C. and Marcella E. Bell fonds
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of papers and photographs including: postcard from Fred Bell to Percy Bell, 1907, re the Alpine Club of Canada camp at Paradise Valley; letters to F. C. Bell; speech by F. C. Bell, 1956; copies of sympathy letters to Mrs. Bell, 1971; Marcella Bell notes and papers; articles and Banff…
Date Range
1903-1992
Reference Code
M112 / V58
Description Level
1 / Fonds
GMD
Photograph
Album
Photograph print
Textual record
Private record
Published record
Part Of
Fred C. and Marcella E. Bell fonds
Description Level
1 / Fonds
Fonds Number
M 112
V 58
Sous-Fonds
M 112
V 58
Accession Number
628, 2944, 6377
Reference Code
M112 / V58
GMD
Photograph
Album
Photograph print
Textual record
Private record
Published record
Date Range
1903-1992
Physical Description
1.5 cm of textual records. -- 43 photographic prints. -- 2 photograph albums (49 prints)
History / Biographical
Fred C. Bell, 1883-1971, was a physician, hospital administrator, mountaineer and officer of the Alpine Club of Canada. He lived at Winnipeg, Manitoba and Vancouver, British Columbia. Marcella E. Bell was also a mountaineer and Alpine Club member.
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of papers and photographs including: postcard from Fred Bell to Percy Bell, 1907, re the Alpine Club of Canada camp at Paradise Valley; letters to F. C. Bell; speech by F. C. Bell, 1956; copies of sympathy letters to Mrs. Bell, 1971; Marcella Bell notes and papers; articles and Banff-Mt. Assiniboine Walking Tour brochure written or annotated by A. O. Wheeler; publications re the Canadian National Parks Association, 1924-1925; some clippings. Photographic prints pertain to mountaineering and Alpine Club of Canada camps, including photographs of Nora Bell, sister of Fred Bell; views of Banff, 1903; and scenic views of Banff and Lake Louise areas, ca.1902-ca.1912. One album pertains to Fred C. Bell and Alpine Club of Canada, 38 prints; other album contains snapshots of ACC clubhouse at Banff, 1963, by Marcella Bell, 11 prints.
Name Access
Bell, Fred C.
Bell, Marcella E.
Subject Access
Family and personal life
Sports, recreation and leisure
Access Restrictions
Some restriction/s on access
Copyright, privacy, commercial use and other restrictions may apply
Language
Language is English
Finding Aid
Finding aids and reference tools: basic description
Creator
Bell, Fred C.
Bell, Marcella E.
Category
Family and personal life
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title based on contents of fonds
Processing Status
Processed / Unprocessed
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Fred Stephens fonds

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Part Of
Fred Stephens fonds
Scope & Content
Fonds consists primarily of photographs pertaining to: I. J. Norman Collie expeditions to Mount Gordon, Mount Columbia, Freshfield Glacier and Mount Forbes, Mount Robson, 1897-1911, 115 items; includes material on G. P. Baker, Bill Peyto, Hermann Woolley, Hugh Stutfield, A. L. Mumm and James Outram…
Date Range
1897-1920
Reference Code
M221 / V364
Description Level
1 / Fonds
GMD
Photograph
Album
Photograph print
Textual record
Private record
Part Of
Fred Stephens fonds
Description Level
1 / Fonds
Fonds Number
M 221
V 364
Sous-Fonds
M 221
V 364
Accession Number
5348, 5846, 5847
Reference Code
M221 / V364
GMD
Photograph
Album
Photograph print
Textual record
Private record
Date Range
1897-1920
Physical Description
167 photographs : prints. -- 1 photograph album (48 prints). -- 2 textual records
History / Biographical
Fred Stephens, 1869-1928, was an outfitter and guide in the Rocky Mountains of Canada. Stephens came to Banff in 1896, working first as a packer for Tom Wilson, and over the next few years guided numerous renowned mountaineers, including Walter Wilcox, Jean Habel, J. Norman Collie, Hugh Stutfield, James Outram, Stanley Washburn and A.L. Mumm. Stephens' operation was based in the Jasper-Yellowhead region. He retired from guiding ca.1920.
Scope & Content
Fonds consists primarily of photographs pertaining to: I. J. Norman Collie expeditions to Mount Gordon, Mount Columbia, Freshfield Glacier and Mount Forbes, Mount Robson, 1897-1911, 115 items; includes material on G. P. Baker, Bill Peyto, Hermann Woolley, Hugh Stutfield, A. L. Mumm and James Outram; II. Stanley Washburn expeditions to Yellowhead Pass, 1901, 1903, 1909, 21 items; III. Mitchell party trip, 1920, 1 item: photograph album; 48 images; IV. Other, n.d. 31 items; unidentified packtrain and non-Rocky Mountain material, including Fred and Jesse Stephens, Yellowstone National Park, ranch, unidentified individuals.
Textual items are manuscript, "The Cougar or Mountain Lion," attributed to Fred Stephens, n.d., 5 p., copy; and copy of newsclipping regarding same,
Name Access
Stephens, Fred
Subject Access
Exploration, discovery and travel
Access Restrictions
No restrictions on access
Public domain (other restrictions may apply)
Language
Language is English
Finding Aid
Finding aids and reference tools: basic description
Creator
Stephens, Fred
Category
Exploration, discovery and travel
Title Source
Title based on accession records and contents of fonds
Processing Status
Processed
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Fredrick V. Longstaff fonds

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Part Of
Fredrick V. Longstaff fonds
Scope & Content
Fonds consists mainly of selected subject files from the Frederick Victor Longstaff papers at the British Columbia Archives and Records Service in Victoria, B.C. Includes: horse packers in B.C.; mountain men in the Rockies; Brewster - Ford Mountain Lodges; James Simpson; containing notes, articles …
Date Range
1910, 1920-1958
Reference Code
M345 / V244
Description Level
1 / Fonds
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Textual record
Private record
Part Of
Fredrick V. Longstaff fonds
Description Level
1 / Fonds
Fonds Number
M345
V244
Sous-Fonds
M345
V244
Accession Number
2326, 5275
Reference Code
M345 / V244
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Textual record
Private record
Date Range
1910, 1920-1958
Physical Description
3.5 cm of textual records.-- 1 photograph: print, b&w
History / Biographical
Major F.V. (Frederick Victor) Longstaff, 1879-1961, was a soldier, architect, mountaineer, and historian at Victoria, British Columbia.
Scope & Content
Fonds consists mainly of selected subject files from the Frederick Victor Longstaff papers at the British Columbia Archives and Records Service in Victoria, B.C. Includes: horse packers in B.C.; mountain men in the Rockies; Brewster - Ford Mountain Lodges; James Simpson; containing notes, articles and correspondence. Content pertains to Tom Wilson, Sydney Baker, Lake Louise Chalet, Professor Charles E. Fay, J.J. McArthur, Col. Richard O'Hara, Sydney R. Vallance, George Paris, W.D. Round, Ada Wilson, guides, early explorers, C.P.R. surveys, Lake Wapta Lodge, Lake O'Hara Lodge, Yoho Lodge, Brewster family, etc.
Photograph is original print of Longstaff's mother on glacier, near Glacier House, B.C.
Name Access
Longstaff, F. V.
Subject Access
Environment
Exploration, discovery and travel
Family and personal life
Language
Language is English
Creator
Longstaff, F. V.
Category
Environment
Exploration, discovery and travel
Family and personal life
Title Source
Title taken from accession records
Processing Status
Processed
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Fulton Dunsmore fonds

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Part Of
Fulton Dunsmore fonds
Scope & Content
Fonds pertains mainly to the Dunsmore family and friends; Banff and area scenes, personalities and community life; skiing, mountain climbing, hiking; Mount Norquay Ski Camp; also includes views of the construction of the Chateau Lake Louise.
Date Range
[ca.1915-ca.1935]
Reference Code
V184
Description Level
1 / Fonds
GMD
Photograph
Album
Negative
Photograph print
Part Of
Fulton Dunsmore fonds
Description Level
1 / Fonds
Fonds Number
V 184
Sous-Fonds
V 184
Accession Number
499
Reference Code
V184
GMD
Photograph
Album
Negative
Photograph print
Date Range
[ca.1915-ca.1935]
Physical Description
3 photograph albums (ca.1500 prints). -- ca.850 photographs (799 negatives, ca.50 prints)
History / Biographical
Eben Fulton Dunsmore, 1905?-1943, was a skier and powerhouse operator at Banff, Alberta, Canada. Born in Nova Scotia, Dunsmore came to Banff in 1909 with his parents, Thomas A. Dunsmore, 1876?-1966, and Jennie (Fulton) Dunsmore, d.1956. He also had a sister, Margaret, born ca.1910. An uncle, Arthur Wellesley Dunsmore, lived in Banff from 1910 until 1928. Dunsmore was married to Bessie Dunsmore at the time of his death at the age of thirty-eight. Fulton Dunsmore was an avid skier and hiker, and, with friends Peter Whyte, Cyril Paris and others, was one of the first to use the Mount Norquay area.
Scope & Content
Fonds pertains mainly to the Dunsmore family and friends; Banff and area scenes, personalities and community life; skiing, mountain climbing, hiking; Mount Norquay Ski Camp; also includes views of the construction of the Chateau Lake Louise.
Name Access
Dunsmore, Fulton
Subject Access
Family and personal life
Sports, recreation and leisure
Access Restrictions
No restrictions on access
Public domain (other restrictions may apply)
Language
Language is English
Finding Aid
Finding aids and reference tools: arrangement outline
electronic series description
Creator
Dunsmore, Fulton
Category
Family and personal life
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title based on accession record and contents of fonds
Processing Status
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Galletly family fonds

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Part Of
Galletly family fonds
Scope & Content
Fonds includes D. D. Galletly and Galletly family papers and photographs. Textual records consist of David Galletly papers and Galletly family music. David Galletly papers include manuscripts, n.d., 1914; correspondence 1888-1907; and personal papers n.d., 1902 re early life in Canmore and Banff an…
Date Range
[ca.1880-ca.1960]
Reference Code
M114 / V421
Description Level
1 / Fonds
GMD
Photograph
Album
Photograph print
Tintype
Textual record
Drawing
Private record
Published record
Part Of
Galletly family fonds
Description Level
1 / Fonds
Fonds Number
M 114
V 421
Sous-Fonds
M 114
V 421
Accession Number
268, 492, 2257, 2743
Reference Code
M114 / V421
GMD
Photograph
Album
Photograph print
Tintype
Textual record
Drawing
Private record
Published record
Date Range
[ca.1880-ca.1960]
Physical Description
ca.5 cm of textual records. -- 56 photographs : prints, tintype. -- 1 photograph album (266 prints)
History / Biographical
The Galletly family were residents of Canmore and Banff, Alberta, Canada. David Drummond Galletly, 1838-1916, served as caretaker and guide for the Cave and Basin hot springs, 1897-ca.1910. Previously he worked on the construction of the Banff Springs Hotel and operated a hotel in Canmore. At the Cave and Basin, Galletly conducted tours and became known for his Scottish humor. Other family members included wife Ethel, daughters Viva and Ethel (Fulscher), son-in-law Fred Fulscher, and grandchildren Ronald and Adelina Fulcher.
Scope & Content
Fonds includes D. D. Galletly and Galletly family papers and photographs.
Textual records consist of David Galletly papers and Galletly family music. David Galletly papers include manuscripts, n.d., 1914; correspondence 1888-1907; and personal papers n.d., 1902 re early life in Canmore and Banff and the Cave and Basin. The manuscripts include scripts of Galletly's cave tours. Family music includes published sheet music and hand-drawn items. Fonds also includes newsclippings and postcards pertaining to the Galletly family, 1939-[ca.1960]; and drawing of exterior of dwelling on Lot 32, Cave and Basin Avenue, 1912, signed by D. D. Galletly, 4 p.: photocopy.
Photographs pertain to Galletly family and friends, activities, Banff views; most are unidentified.
Name Access
Galletly, David Drummond
Subject Access
Family and personal life
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: basic description
Creator
Galletly, David Drummond
Category
Family and personal life
Title Source
Title based on contents of fonds
Processing Status
Processed
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George Bain Sutherland fonds

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Part Of
George Bain Sutherland fonds
Scope & Content
Fonds includes three series: I. Personal, including personal and family, 1911-1959; war service, 1914-1919; biographical notes and diary, n.d., 1960; correspondence, 1957-1972; other papers; photographs. II. Sports, including boxing, 1912 -1960; swimming, 1935-1936; other papers, 1929, photograp…
Date Range
1911-1972
Reference Code
M370 / V448
Description Level
1 / Fonds
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Textual record
Diary
Private record
Published record
Part Of
George Bain Sutherland fonds
Description Level
1 / Fonds
Fonds Number
M 370
V 448
Sous-Fonds
M 370
V 448
Accession Number
2329, 6368
Reference Code
M370 / V448
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Textual record
Diary
Private record
Published record
Date Range
1911-1972
Physical Description
ca.40 cm of textual records. -- 3 photographs : prints
History / Biographical
George Bain Sutherland, 1890-1974, was an athlete and civil servant at Banff, Alberta, Canada. Sutherland was born in Scotland and was a competitive boxer there. Following service in the First World War, he returned to Scotland and married Margaret (Peg) Menzies (d.1959). In 1923, the Sutherlands emigrated to Canada. Sutherland continued his boxing career here during the 1920s. He worked for the Federal Government in Banff in various positions, including bathhouse attendant at Cave and Basin for 16 years, and garage worker until retirement in 1954. He instructed swimmers, Banff Swimming Club members and boxers.
Scope & Content
Fonds includes three series: I. Personal, including personal and family, 1911-1959; war service, 1914-1919; biographical notes and diary, n.d., 1960; correspondence, 1957-1972; other papers; photographs. II. Sports, including boxing, 1912 -1960; swimming, 1935-1936; other papers, 1929, photographs. III. Financial, 1931-1969. The fonds reflects Sutherland's various activities as a soldier, boxer and swimmer and suggests the financial situation of an average government employee, 1940-1970.
Name Access
Sutherland, George Bain
Subject Access
Family and personal life
Sports, recreation and leisure
Access Restrictions
Some restriction/s on access
Copyright, privacy, commercial use and other restrictions may apply
Language
Language is English
Finding Aid
Finding aids and reference tools: basic description
Creator
Sutherland, George Bain
Category
Family and personal life
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title taken for contents of fonds.
Processing Status
Processed / Unprocessed
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George D. Coder fonds

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Part Of
George D. Coder fonds
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of a portion of an untitled report analysing the Pablo-Allard buffalo roundup, including individuals involved, sale of the herd, and controversy surrounding slaughter of old bulls. Includes a letter, dated Nov. 16, 1911, from Howard Douglas to W. P. Wharton of the American Bison Soc…
Date Range
Copies made ca.1973
Reference Code
M288
Description Level
1 / Fonds
GMD
Textual record
Private record
Part Of
George D. Coder fonds
Description Level
1 / Fonds
Fonds Number
M 288
Sous-Fonds
M 288
Accession Number
1903, 1948
Reference Code
M288
GMD
Textual record
Private record
Date Range
Copies made ca.1973
Physical Description
2 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of a portion of an untitled report analysing the Pablo-Allard buffalo roundup, including individuals involved, sale of the herd, and controversy surrounding slaughter of old bulls. Includes a letter, dated Nov. 16, 1911, from Howard Douglas to W. P. Wharton of the American Bison Society re the Canadian Government's buffalo at Wainwright, Elk Island and Banff, Alberta.
Name Access
Coder, George D.
Subject Access
Natural resources
Access Restrictions
No restrictions on access
Copyright, privacy, commercial use and other restrictions may apply
Language
Language is English
Creator
Coder, George D.
Category
Natural resources
Title Source
Title based on accession record
Processing Status
Processed
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George John MacKenzie fonds

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Part Of
George John MacKenzie fonds
Scope & Content
Fonds pertains to George MacKenzie, Banff personalities, places and events
Date Range
Copies made [ca,1975]
Reference Code
V384
Description Level
1 / Fonds
GMD
Photograph
Negative
Photograph print
Part Of
George John MacKenzie fonds
Description Level
1 / Fonds
Fonds Number
V 384
Sous-Fonds
V 384
Accession Number
1643, 2795, 2974
Reference Code
V384
GMD
Photograph
Negative
Photograph print
Date Range
Copies made [ca,1975]
Physical Description
11 photographs : copy negatives, print.
History / Biographical
George John MacKenzie, 1889-1977, lived at Banff, Alberta, Canada
Scope & Content
Fonds pertains to George MacKenzie, Banff personalities, places and events
Name Access
Mackenzie, George John
Subject Access
Family and personal life
Access Restrictions
No restrictions on access
Public domain (other restrictions may apply)
Language
Language is English
Finding Aid
Finding aids and reference tools: modern reference prints
Creator
Mackenzie, George John
Category
Family and personal life
Title Source
Title based on accession records
Processing Status
Processed
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George K. K. (Tommy) Link fonds

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Part Of
George K. K. (Tommy) Link fonds
Scope & Content
Fonds pertains to the Lake O'Hara region, particularly its history, geology, botany, trail systems and visitation. I. Writing, research and translation, ca.1887-ca.1975, ca.45 cm, including some photographs. Consists of manuscript drafts, notes, correspondence, maps and print material pertaining t…
Date Range
[ca.1887-ca.1976]
Reference Code
M60 / V276
Description Level
1 / Fonds
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Transparency
Textual record
Map
Private record
Published record
Part Of
George K. K. (Tommy) Link fonds
Description Level
1 / Fonds
Fonds Number
M 60
V 276
Sous-Fonds
M 60
V 276
Accession Number
358, 2815, 6620, 6762
Reference Code
M60 / V276
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Transparency
Textual record
Map
Private record
Published record
Date Range
[ca.1887-ca.1976]
Physical Description
ca.50 cm of textual records. -- ca.1000 photographs : mainly transparencies
History / Biographical
George K. K. (Tommy) Link, 1887-1979, was professor of Plant Pathology at the University of Chicago, Illinois. Link spent many summers between 1928 and 1977 studying the Lake O'Hara region and building trails there, accompanied by his wife, Adeline Link, d.1943. The Links were frequently guided by Jim Boyce.
Scope & Content
Fonds pertains to the Lake O'Hara region, particularly its history, geology, botany, trail systems and visitation.
I. Writing, research and translation, ca.1887-ca.1975, ca.45 cm, including some photographs. Consists of manuscript drafts, notes, correspondence, maps and print material pertaining to writing, editing and translation projects, including "The Ways of Lake O'Hara," and the "Map of Lake O'Hara Region South Area."
II. Personal papers, 1960-ca.1976, ca.7 cm, including some photographs. Includes correspondence, financial papers and other material.
III. Lake O'Hara Trails Club papers, 1949-1973, .5 cm.
IV. Photographs, 1937-ca.1960, ca.1000 colour transparencies and ca.25 prints. Transparencies pertain mainly to the Lake O'Hara / Lake McArthur regions; also Lake Louise, Skoki and Icefield Parkway areas and Grand Canyon, U.S.A. Includes views of landscapes, hiking, some horse travel, flora and fauna views. Some views are attributed to Adeline Link.
Name Access
Link, George K. K. (Tommy)
Subject Access
Exploration, discovery and travel
Family and personal life
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: file description
index for textual material
electronic finding aid
Creator
Link, George K. K. (Tommy)
Category
Exploration, discovery and travel
Family and personal life
Title Source
Title based on accession records and contents of fonds
Processing Status
Processed
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George McLean fonds

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Part Of
George McLean fonds
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of George McLean papers and photographs. Textual records include personal and business correspondence and financial papers, etc., 1909-1955 (pre-dominant 1909-1927) pertaining to ranching and reserve matters; Indian Association of Alberta minutes and bulletins, 1944-1953; newsclippi…
Date Range
1909-1967
Reference Code
M42 / V422
Description Level
1 / Fonds
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Textual record
Private record
Part Of
George McLean fonds
Description Level
1 / Fonds
Fonds Number
M42
V422
Sous-Fonds
M42
V422
Accession Number
263, 1130, 1194, 5300
Reference Code
M42 / V422
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Textual record
Private record
Date Range
1909-1967
Physical Description
18 cm of textual records. -- 92 photographs : prints
History / Biographical
George McLean (Tatâga Mânî), 1871-1967, also known as Walking Buffalo, was a Stoney Chief and Moral Rearmament representative at Morley, Alberta, Canada. McLean was educated at Morley and Red Deer, Alberta, Canada and Winnipeg, Manitoba. He received his English name when "adopted" by Rev. John MacLean, who supported his education. A successful rancher, McLean was Chief of the Bearspaw Band, Stoney First Nation, from 1920 until 1935. In 1958, he became deeply involved in the Moral Rearmament Movement and made public appearance tours in England, Europe, New Zealand and Africa.
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of George McLean papers and photographs. Textual records include personal and business correspondence and financial papers, etc., 1909-1955 (pre-dominant 1909-1927) pertaining to ranching and reserve matters; Indian Association of Alberta minutes and bulletins, 1944-1953; newsclippings, scrapbooks, etc., 1960-1967, mainly concerning Moral Rearmament movement; and miscellaneous material, n.d., 1955, 1960. Photographs, 1924-1966, pertain to George McLean, family and friends; events and activities; Stoney First Nation; and Moral Rearmament tours, 1959-1962.
Name Access
McLean, George
Tatanga Mani
Walking Buffalo (George McLean)
Subject Access
Family and personal life
First nations
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: basic description
reference copies for fragile material
Related Material
Accompanying artifacts transferred to heritage collections, Whyte Museum
Creator
McLean, George
Category
Family and personal life
First nations
Title Source
Title based on contents of fonds
Processing Status
Processed
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George Noble fonds

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Part Of
George Noble fonds
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of a broad-ranging commercial negative collection. Includes four series. I. Scenic and documentary views, 2839 items; includes film and glass negatives in sizes up to 8 X 10 inches. Pertains to Banff and area buildings, facilities, activities, events, such as Banff Winter Carnival a…
Date Range
[ca.1912]-1958
Reference Code
M533 / V469
Description Level
1 / Fonds
GMD
Photograph
Negative
Photograph print
Transparency
Textual record
Corporate record
Part Of
George Noble fonds
Description Level
1 / Fonds
Fonds Number
M 533
V 469
Sous-Fonds
M 533
V 469
Accession Number
82, 168, 275, 940, 1157, 1992, 2020, 3513, 5281, 6753, 6841, 7135
Reference Code
M533 / V469
GMD
Photograph
Negative
Photograph print
Transparency
Textual record
Corporate record
Date Range
[ca.1912]-1958
Physical Description
ca.8500 photographs : negatives. -- 36 transparencies : stereo, colour. -- 2 textual records
History / Biographical
George Noble, 1879-1965, was a professional photographer at Banff, Alberta, Canada. Noble was born in Woolwich, England where he apprenticed as a photographer. He came to Banff in 1909 to operate a photographic business for his uncles, George and Bill Fear, who owned a curio business. In 1919, Noble bought the photographic business and, in 1932, acquired the remainder of the Fear Brothers business. He built a new studio and shop, which offered portraiture, photo- finishing and framing services and sold photographic supplies, camera equipment and English china. In addition to portraiture, George Noble and employees, such as photographer Bill Jamieson, produced a wide range of documentary, scenic and commercial views. Noble's shop offered black and white and hand-coloured prints of local events and Rocky Mountain views. George Noble was an active member of the community, serving on both the Banff School Board and the Banff Board of Trade for many years. Upon his retirement in 1957, his business was acquired by a group of investors which included Bill Jamieson, lab-technician and photographer for the Noble business from 1936 to 1957
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of a broad-ranging commercial negative collection. Includes four series.
I. Scenic and documentary views, 2839 items; includes film and glass negatives in sizes up to 8 X 10 inches. Pertains to Banff and area buildings, facilities, activities, events, such as Banff Winter Carnival and Banff Indian Days; Indigenous; scenic views of Banff and area and other Rocky Mountains locations.
II. Commercial views, 765 items; includes buildings, businesses, facilities, sports events, organizations, conventions, group portraits, displays and presentations.
III. Mixed views, 242 items; includes scenic, documentary and commercial views similar to material in previous series. Also includes some views know to have been produced by Fred Armbrister, a professional photographer who operated out of Lake Louise, Alberta, ca.1930.
IV. Portraits, ca.4600. This series contains four groups: A. 1920s-1950s, most unidentified; B. 1930s and 1940s, arranged alphabetically, many unidentified; C. 1950s, arranged alphabetically, most identified, many with proofs (prints); D. 1950s, arranged chronologically by job number.
V. Other, ca.50 items. Includes 36 colour stereo transparencies, ca.1955, re Administration Building and gardens, Banff-Jasper Highway scenics, mountain sheep, autumn colour, Banff Avenue, George Noble and staff. Also includes small number of commercial prints produced by Noble, including several large hand-painted views.
Fonds is accompanied by business record books, 1950-1958, 2 v. (M533)
Name Access
Noble, George
Subject Access
Arts
Buildings and facilities
Commerce and industry
Community life
Environment
Sports, recreation and leisure
Transportation
Access Restrictions
Some restrictions on access to originals
Copyright, privacy, commercial use and other restrictions may apply
Language
Language is English
Finding Aid
Finding aids and reference tools: arrangement outline
file description and index
electronic finding aid
selected modern reference prints
Related Material
Related commercial photographs made by Bill Jamieson in the employ of George Noble are located in the Ron Duke fonds (V180 / II.A.i. - V180 / II.A.vi.; V180 / III.A.)
Portrait camera and electric 3D viewer reside in Heritage collections, Whyte Museum
Creator
Noble, George
Category
Arts
Commerce and industry
Environment
Sports, recreation and leisure
Transportation
Title Source
Title based on accession records and contents of fonds
Processing Status
Processed
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George Paris fonds

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Part Of
George Paris fonds
Scope & Content
Fonds pertains to Paris family, friends, activities and trips, travels, residences and businesses; Banff scenes, buildings, events and personalities, winter sports. Includes some duplication between prints and negatives
Date Range
[ca.1897-ca.1930]
Reference Code
V484
Description Level
1 / Fonds
GMD
Photograph
Negative
Photograph print
Part Of
George Paris fonds
Description Level
1 / Fonds
Fonds Number
V 484
Sous-Fonds
V 484
Accession Number
107, 499
Reference Code
V484
GMD
Photograph
Negative
Photograph print
Date Range
[ca.1897-ca.1930]
Physical Description
1620 photographs : prints, negatives
History / Biographical
George Harrison Paris, 1872-1960, was a barber and amateur photographer at Banff, Alberta, Canada. Paris was born in London, England and came to the Rocky Mountains on the Canadian Pacific Railway, ca.1889. He settled in Banff in 1892, working first as an attendant at Dr. R. G. Brett's Grandview Hotel bathhouse. There he learned the barber trade from a patron, and by 1903 had established his own barber shop. Also in 1903, Paris married Ida Winberg and the couple opened a summer tea house and ice cream parlor on Banff Avenue. In 1922, a restaurant was added to the Paris Tea Room. George Paris was active in both the Banff Curling Club and the Banff Skating Club and taught figure- skating. George and Ida Paris had four children - Cyril, Georgina (Georgie) and twins, Herb and Ted
Scope & Content
Fonds pertains to Paris family, friends, activities and trips, travels, residences and businesses; Banff scenes, buildings, events and personalities, winter sports. Includes some duplication between prints and negatives
Name Access
Paris, George
Subject Access
Community life
Family and personal life
Access Restrictions
No restrictions on access
Public domain (other restrictions may apply)
Language
Language is English
Finding Aid
Finding aids and reference tools: basic description
modern reference prints
Creator
Paris, George
Category
Family and personal life
Title Source
Title based on accession records
Processing Status
Processed
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Gerald Smedley Andrews fonds

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Part Of
Gerald Smedley Andrews fonds
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of reminiscences, lecture and correspondence pertaining to Andrews' activities and interests in the Canadian Rockies. Reminiscence is titled: Beyond those rugged mountains by Gerry Andrews 1987: about his summer jobs at Field, British Columbia, 1919 Part I & 1921, Part II. Lecture, 1…
Date Range
Copies made 1982-1987
Reference Code
M450 / V736
Description Level
1 / Fonds
GMD
Photograph
Negative
Textual record
Private record
Part Of
Gerald Smedley Andrews fonds
Description Level
1 / Fonds
Fonds Number
M 450
V 736
Sous-Fonds
M 450
V 736
Accession Number
3526, 3770, 5359
Reference Code
M450 / V736
GMD
Photograph
Negative
Textual record
Private record
Date Range
Copies made 1982-1987
Physical Description
1 cm of textual records. -- 5 photographs : copy negatives
History / Biographical
Lieutenant-Colonel Gerald Smedley Andrews, b.1903-, was Surveyor General and Director of Surveys and Mapping for British Columbia from 1951-1968. In retirement, Andrews has written, lectured and travelled.
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of reminiscences, lecture and correspondence pertaining to Andrews' activities and interests in the Canadian Rockies. Reminiscence is titled: Beyond those rugged mountains by Gerry Andrews 1987: about his summer jobs at Field, British Columbia, 1919 Part I & 1921, Part II. Lecture, 1975, is titled: Edouard Gaston Daniel Deville, father of Canadian photogrammetric mapping. Personal correspondence is between Andrews and Fred Brewster, 1959- 1968, and pertains to maps, Samuel Prescott Fay, Cree language and travels. Also includes photographs pertaining to Fred Brewster and his house, Jasper, Alberta, 1924, 1965.
Name Access
Andrews, Gerald Smedley
Brewster, Fred
Prescott, Samuel Fay
Subject Access
Family and personal life
Science and technology
Access Restrictions
No restrictions on access
Copyright, privacy, commercial use and other restrictions may apply
Language
Language is English
Creator
Andrews, Gerald Smedley
Category
Family and personal life
Science and technology
Title Source
Title based on accession records
Processing Status
Processed
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Gertrude (Dot) White fonds

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Gertrude (Dot) White fonds
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of photographs, ca.1880-ca.1925, pertaining to Dot White, Dan White family, Dave White family, friends and relations, pack trips and scenery; also share certificates owned by Dot White, O. A. Lyman and others for various Calgary petroleum companies. Photographs include views of Banf…
Date Range
ca.[1880]-1937
Reference Code
M95 / V377
Description Level
1 / Fonds
GMD
Photograph
Album
Photograph print
Textual record
Private record
Part Of
Gertrude (Dot) White fonds
Description Level
1 / Fonds
Fonds Number
M 95
V 377
Sous-Fonds
M 95
V 377
Accession Number
659, 6582
Reference Code
M95 / V377
GMD
Photograph
Album
Photograph print
Textual record
Private record
Date Range
ca.[1880]-1937
Physical Description
63 photographs : prints. -- 1 photograph album (ca.40 prints). -- 10 items of textual records
History / Biographical
Gertrude (Dot) White of Banff and Calgary, Alberta, Canada was the daughter of Daniel Cook White, 1862-1909, of Cochrane, Alberta. Her uncle was David McIntosh White, 1864-1940, of Banff. Dot White's married names were Lyman and Elliot.
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of photographs, ca.1880-ca.1925, pertaining to Dot White, Dan White family, Dave White family, friends and relations, pack trips and scenery; also share certificates owned by Dot White, O. A. Lyman and others for various Calgary petroleum companies. Photographs include views of Banff and along the Canadian Pacific Railway, ca.1890, by professional photographers such as Boorne and May.
Name Access
Boorne and May
White, Dan
White, Gertrude (Dot)
Subject Access
Arts
Family and personal life
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: basic description for photographs.
Creator
White, Gertrude (Dot)
Category
Arts
Family and personal life
Title Source
Title based on accession records and contents of fonds
Processing Status
Processed
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Gilbert M. Atkin fonds

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Gilbert M. Atkin fonds
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of postcards, 1934-1937; military papers, 1916-1918; financial papers, 1922; miscellaneous papers, ca.1910-1955; photographs, ca.1900-1968. Textual records are primarily military medical material. Financial papers pertain to medical equipment. Includes a speech re Imperial Order of…
Date Range
[ca.1900]-1968
Reference Code
M190 / V31
Description Level
1 / Fonds
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Postcard
Textual record
Plan
Private record
Published record
Part Of
Gilbert M. Atkin fonds
Description Level
1 / Fonds
Fonds Number
M 190
V 31
Sous-Fonds
M 190
V 31
Accession Number
442, 1281, 2162, 2775, 2809, 5666, 6932, 7084
Reference Code
M190 / V31
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Postcard
Textual record
Plan
Private record
Published record
Date Range
[ca.1900]-1968
Physical Description
4.5 cm of textual records. -- 216 photographs : prints
History / Biographical
Gilbert M. Atkin, 1877-1969, came to Banff in 1905 shortly after completion of postgraduate studies in medicine. He first worked with Dr. Brett and continued to practice medicine in Banff, where he raised his family. During the First World War, Atkin served in the Canadian Army Medical Corps.
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of postcards, 1934-1937; military papers, 1916-1918; financial papers, 1922; miscellaneous papers, ca.1910-1955; photographs, ca.1900-1968. Textual records are primarily military medical material. Financial papers pertain to medical equipment. Includes a speech re Imperial Order of the Daughters of the Empire (I.O.D.E.), n.d., delivered at the Chateau Rundel [sic]; report, Whistler Mountain Ski Lift and Chalet, 1954-1955; and architectural drawing of plan and elevation for 94 Banff Avenue, ca.1910, accompanied by note of "additions and corrections". Photographs pertain to Gilbert Atkin, family, friends and associates, Banff region activities and views, Brett Hospital, curling and Rocky Mountains scenic views.
Name Access
Atkin, Gilbert M.
Subject Access
Family and personal life
Health services
Military
Access Restrictions
Some restriction/s on access
Copyright, privacy, commercial use and other restrictions may apply
Language
Language is English
Creator
Atkin, Gilbert M.
Category
Family and personal life
Health services
Military
Title Source
Title based on accession records and contents of fonds
Processing Status
Processed / Unprocessed
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Gilbert W. Francklyn fonds

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Part Of
Gilbert W. Francklyn fonds
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of 68 photographs by Gilbert Francklyn. The 23 coloured photographs were done with watercolours. Photographs include images of Consolation Valley, Temple Mountain, Moraine Lake, Mt. Assiniboine, Mt. Lefroy, Devil's Lake, Banff Springs Hotel, Castle Mountain, Buffalo in BNP, Lake Ag…
Date Range
[ca.1895-1910]
Reference Code
V185
Description Level
1 / Fonds
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Part Of
Gilbert W. Francklyn fonds
Description Level
1 / Fonds
Fonds Number
V 185
Sous-Fonds
V 185
Accession Number
8027
Reference Code
V185
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Date Range
[ca.1895-1910]
Physical Description
68 photographs: prints; 45 b&w, 23 col.
History / Biographical
Gilbert William Francklyn, born 1879 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, was a photographer who worked with renowned mountaineer Edward Whymper in the 1890s. Francklyn died September 9, 1960 in Poulsbo, Washington State.
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of 68 photographs by Gilbert Francklyn. The 23 coloured photographs were done with watercolours. Photographs include images of Consolation Valley, Temple Mountain, Moraine Lake, Mt. Assiniboine, Mt. Lefroy, Devil's Lake, Banff Springs Hotel, Castle Mountain, Buffalo in BNP, Lake Agnes, the Bee Hive, and the Victoria Glacier.
Name Access
Francklyn, Gilbert
Subject Access
Environment
Exploration, discovery and travel
Sports, recreation and leisure
Access Restrictions
Public domain (other restrictions may apply)
Language
Language is English
Finding Aid
Online finding aid
Creator
Francklyn, Gilbert W.
Category
Environment
Exploration, discovery and travel
Sports, recreation and leisure
Biographical Source Notes
Donor
Title Source
Title based on contents of fonds
Processing Status
Processed
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Glacier House Hotel fonds

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Part Of
Glacier House Hotel fonds
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of Glacier House scrapbook/register. Volume records observations, opinions and experiences of visitors to Glacier House. It also includes maps, charts and excerpts from publications from CPR publications by members of the Vaux family.
Date Range
Microfilm copy made in 1973
Reference Code
M262
Description Level
1 / Fonds
GMD
Textual record
Microfilm
Scrapbook
Part Of
Glacier House Hotel fonds
Description Level
1 / Fonds
Fonds Number
M 262
Sous-Fonds
M 262
Accession Number
1926
Reference Code
M262
GMD
Textual record
Microfilm
Scrapbook
Other Title Info
Also known as Glacier House scrapbook
Date Range
Microfilm copy made in 1973
Physical Description
1 reel of textual records : microfilm
History / Biographical
Glacier House was a Canadian Pacific Railway hotel which operated from 1887 to 1925 at Glacier, B.C.
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of Glacier House scrapbook/register. Volume records observations, opinions and experiences of visitors to Glacier House. It also includes maps, charts and excerpts from publications from CPR publications by members of the Vaux family.
Notes
The Glacier House Scrapbook is discussed and portions reproduced in "Legacy in Ice: The Vaux Family and the Canadian Alps" by Edward Cavell (Banff: Whyte Foundation, 1983)
Name Access
Glacier House Hotel
Subject Access
Exploration, discovery and travel
Access Restrictions
No restrictions on access
Public domain (other restrictions may apply)
Language
Language is English
Finding Aid
electronic finding aid
Related Material
Photocopy of the Glacier House scrapbook is in William L. Putnam papers and photographs (M352/V117)
Creator
Glacier House Hotel
Category
Exploration, discovery and travel
Title Source
Title based on commonly used title
Processing Status
Processed
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