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Lawrence Grassi fonds
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- Part Of
- Lawrence Grassi fonds
- Scope & Content
- Fonds consist of papers and photographs produced and collected by Lawrence Grassi. Textual records consist of correspondence, 1918-1979, from family in Italy and organizations and individuals in Canada; personal papers, 1912-1975; publications and ephemera from organizations, including the Alpine C…
- Date Range
- [ca.1880]-1979
- Reference Code
- M45 / V240
- Description Level
- 1 / Fonds
- GMD
- Photograph
- Album
- Negative
- Photograph print
- Transparency
- Textual record
- Private record
- Published record
- Part Of
- Lawrence Grassi fonds
- Description Level
- 1 / Fonds
- Fonds Number
- M 45
- V 240
- Sous-Fonds
- M 45
- V 240
- Accession Number
- 249, 282, 830, 1626, 1943, 2262, 2826, 3159, 3446, 3985
- Reference Code
- M45 / V240
- GMD
- Photograph
- Album
- Negative
- Photograph print
- Transparency
- Textual record
- Private record
- Published record
- Date Range
- [ca.1880]-1979
- Physical Description
- ca.25 cm of textual records. -- ca.2300 photographs : prints, transparencies, negatives. -- 1 photograph album (180 prints)
- History / Biographical
- Lawrence Grassi, 1890-1980, was a miner and mountaineer at Canmore, Alberta, Canada. Grassi was born in Falmenta, Italy and emigrated to Canada in 1912, working first as a section man for the Canadian Pacific Railway and from 1916 to 1945 as a miner for Canmore Mines. Grassi distinguished himself in solo mountain climbing and as an unofficial guide to many other mountaineers. Grassi is best remembered for trail building activities. J. S. Woodsworth led support for legislation to change the name of Twin Lakes in White Man Pass to Grassi Lakes in recognition of this work. As assistant warden at Lake O'Hara, British Columbia, Grassi upgraded and built numerous trails for which he received many honours in later life.
- Scope & Content
- Fonds consist of papers and photographs produced and collected by Lawrence Grassi.
- Textual records consist of correspondence, 1918-1979, from family in Italy and organizations and individuals in Canada; personal papers, 1912-1975; publications and ephemera from organizations, including the Alpine Club of Canada, Canadian Youth Hostels Association, Skyline Trail Hikers of the Canadian Rockies; newsclippings, articles and other material pertaining to Grassi and mountaineering.
- Photographs pertain mainly to mountain scenery of Alberta and British Columbia, particularly Banff National Park, Lake O'Hara and region, Jasper National Park, Mount Assiniboine and region, Grotto Mountain and Grassi Lakes, ca.1930-ca.1970. Also includes views of Lawrence Grassi, family and friends, ca.1880-ca.1970, and group of unidentified portraits, ca.1880- ca.1900. Transparencies are mainly unidentified colour mountain scenics. Most views are by Grassi; some are by Richard Rushworth and F. V. Longstaff.
- Name Access
- Grassi, Lawrence
- Subject Access
- Alpine Club of Canada
- Environment
- Family and personal life
- Mountaineering
- Sky Line Trail Hikers of the Canadian Rockies
- Sports, recreation and leisure
- Access Restrictions
- No restrictions on access
- Copyright, privacy, commercial use and other restrictions may apply
- Language
- Language is primarily English. Some correspondence is in Italian
- Finding Aid
- Finding aids and reference tools: arrangement outline
- file description and index for photographs
- electronic finding aid
- Creator
- Grassi, Lawrence
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of fonds
- Processing Status
- Processed
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Canadian Rockies Photograph Album
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- Part Of
- Lawrence Grassi fonds
- Scope & Content
- File pertains to a photo album that Includes an assortment of views of the Canadian Rockies; mainly duplicates of those images in Series I. Landscape Photographs. Item-level inventory available.
- Date Range
- [ca. 1930-1970]
- Reference Code
- V240 / II / A / PD - 624
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Album
- Photograph
6 images
- Part Of
- Lawrence Grassi fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Fonds Number
- M45 / V240
- Series
- II.A. Landscape photographs
- Sous-Fonds
- V240
- Accession Number
- 3159
- Reference Code
- V240 / II / A / PD - 624
- GMD
- Album
- Photograph
- Date Range
- [ca. 1930-1970]
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph album (180 prints)
- History / Biographical
- See fonds level description
- Scope & Content
- File pertains to a photo album that Includes an assortment of views of the Canadian Rockies; mainly duplicates of those images in Series I. Landscape Photographs. Item-level inventory available.
- Name Access
- Grassi, Lawrence
- Subject Access
- Activities
- Alpine Club of Canada
- Animals
- Cabins and shelters
- Camps
- Environment and Nature
- Exploration
- Family and personal life
- Grassi Lakes
- Home
- Kananaskis Country
- Lake O'Hara region
- Mountains
- Parks
- Provincial parks and reserves
- Scenery
- Trails
- Trail making
- Travel
- Geographic Access
- Canmore
- Lake Louise
- Lake O'Hara
- Banff
- Banff National Park
- Yoho National Park
- Kananaskis
- Alberta
- British Columbia
- Canada
- Language
- English
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
- Processed
Images
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Canmore History
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- Part Of
- Bruno Engler fonds
- Scope & Content
- File pertains to 24 b&w prints of historical buildings and sites around the town of Canmore. Includes the exteriors of homes (including Lawrence Grassi's), businesses, and hotels, the train station, the Canmore Mine, and portraits of men with dogs.
- Date Range
- 1936-1993
- Reference Code
- V190 / VI / C / iv / PA - 01 to PA - 24
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Photograph
15 images
- Part Of
- Bruno Engler fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Fonds Number
- M323 / S40 / V190
- Series
- VI : Retained file, C : Alphabetical order
- Sous-Fonds
- V190
- Sub-Series
- iv : Canmore History
- Accession Number
- 7436
- Reference Code
- V190 / VI / C / iv / PA - 01 to PA - 24
- GMD
- Photograph
- Date Range
- 1936-1993
- Physical Description
- 24 photographs : b&w ; 25.2 x 20.2 cm or smaller
- History / Biographical
- See fonds level description
- Scope & Content
- File pertains to 24 b&w prints of historical buildings and sites around the town of Canmore. Includes the exteriors of homes (including Lawrence Grassi's), businesses, and hotels, the train station, the Canmore Mine, and portraits of men with dogs.
- Notes
- Not all photographs are taken by Bruno Engler
- Name Access
- Grassi, Lawrence
- Subject Access
- Automobiles
- Buildings
- Businesses
- Canmore Hotel
- Canmore Mines
- Dogs
- Hotels
- Mountains
- Portrait
- Trains
- Geographic Access
- Canmore
- Alberta
- Language
- English
- Title Source
- Original title kept
- Processing Status
- Processed
Images
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Family and Personal Photographs
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- Part Of
- Lawrence Grassi fonds
- Scope & Content
- File pertains to misc. greeting cards and gift photographs probably sent to Lawrence Grassi by friends or relatives; most people are unidentified.
- Date Range
- [ca. 1920-1980]
- Reference Code
- V240 / II / B / PA - 876 to 906
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Photograph
- Photograph print
12 images
- Part Of
- Lawrence Grassi fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Fonds Number
- M45 / V240
- Series
- II.B. Personal photographs
- Sous-Fonds
- V240
- Accession Number
- .
- Reference Code
- V240 / II / B / PA - 876 to 906
- Date Range
- [ca. 1920-1980]
- Physical Description
- 31 photographs : prints
- History / Biographical
- See fonds level description
- Scope & Content
- File pertains to misc. greeting cards and gift photographs probably sent to Lawrence Grassi by friends or relatives; most people are unidentified.
- Name Access
- Grassi, Lawrence
- Subject Access
- Activities
- Family and personal life
- Professional and Personal Life
- Portrait
- Transportation
- Trains
- Geographic Access
- Canmore
- Alberta
- Canada
- Italy
- Language
- English
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
- Processed
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Fay Hut and Floe Lake
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- Part Of
- Lawrence Grassi fonds
- Scope & Content
- File pertains to Fay Hut and Floe Lake in Kootenay National Park.
- Date Range
- [ca. 1930-1970]
- Reference Code
- V240 / II / A / PA - 428 to 433
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Photograph
- Photograph print
2 images
- Part Of
- Lawrence Grassi fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Fonds Number
- M45 / V240
- Series
- II.A. Landscape photographs
- Sous-Fonds
- V240
- Accession Number
- .
- Reference Code
- V240 / II / A / PA - 428 to 433
- Date Range
- [ca. 1930-1970]
- Physical Description
- 6 photographs : prints
- History / Biographical
- See fonds level description
- Scope & Content
- File pertains to Fay Hut and Floe Lake in Kootenay National Park.
- Name Access
- Grassi, Lawrence
- Subject Access
- Buildings
- Cabins
- Cabins and shelters
- Fay Hut
- Geographic Access
- Floe Lake
- Kootenay National Park
- British Columbia
- Canada
- Language
- NA
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
- Processed
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F.V. Longstaff Prints
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- Part Of
- Lawrence Grassi fonds
- Scope & Content
- File pertains to photograph prints of and by F.V. Longstaff of Victoria, B.C.
- Date Range
- [ca. 1930-1950]
- Reference Code
- V240 / II / B / PA - 866 to 875
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Photograph
- Photograph print
2 images
- Part Of
- Lawrence Grassi fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Fonds Number
- M45 / V240
- Series
- II.B. Personal photographs
- Sous-Fonds
- V240
- Accession Number
- .
- Reference Code
- V240 / II / B / PA - 866 to 875
- Date Range
- [ca. 1930-1950]
- Physical Description
- 10 photographs : prints
- History / Biographical
- See fonds level description
- Scope & Content
- File pertains to photograph prints of and by F.V. Longstaff of Victoria, B.C.
- Name Access
- Grassi, Lawrence
- Longstaff, F. V. (Frederick Victor)
- Subject Access
- Activities
- Buildings
- Cabins
- Cabins and shelters
- Lake O'Hara region
- Mountains
- Scenery
- Travel
- Geographic Access
- Rocky Mountains
- Banff National Park
- Yoho National Park
- Alberta
- British Columbia
- Canada
- Language
- English
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
- Processed
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Grassi Lakes Area, Canmore
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- Part Of
- Lawrence Grassi fonds
- Scope & Content
- File pertains to Grassi Lakes and waterfall near the lakes, Canmore AB.
- Date Range
- [ca. 1930-1970]
- Reference Code
- V240 / II / A / PA - 524 to 562
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Photograph
- Photograph print
2 images
- Part Of
- Lawrence Grassi fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Fonds Number
- M45 / V240
- Series
- II.A. Landscape photographs
- Sous-Fonds
- V240
- Accession Number
- .
- Reference Code
- V240 / II / A / PA - 524 to 562
- Date Range
- [ca. 1930-1970]
- Physical Description
- 17 photographs : prints, negatives
- History / Biographical
- See fonds level description
- Scope & Content
- File pertains to Grassi Lakes and waterfall near the lakes, Canmore AB.
- Name Access
- Grassi, Lawrence
- Subject Access
- Construction
- Grassi Lakes
- Hiking
- Mountains
- Scenery
- Geographic Access
- Canmore
- Alberta
- Canada
- Access Restrictions
- Access to negatives is by appointment only
- Language
- NA
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
- Processed
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Lawrence Grassi Portraits
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- Part Of
- Lawrence Grassi fonds
- Scope & Content
- File pertains to photographs of Lawrence Grassi; includes Grassi climbing, at leisure and posed views.
- Date Range
- [ca. 1950-1980]
- Reference Code
- V240 / II / B / PA - 625 to 671
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Photograph
- Photograph print
19 images
- Part Of
- Lawrence Grassi fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Fonds Number
- M45 / V240
- Series
- II.B. Personal photographs
- Sous-Fonds
- V240
- Accession Number
- .
- Reference Code
- V240 / II / B / PA - 625 to 671
- Date Range
- [ca. 1950-1980]
- Physical Description
- 52 photographs : prints, b&w, colour
- History / Biographical
- See fonds level description
- Scope & Content
- File pertains to photographs of Lawrence Grassi; includes Grassi climbing, at leisure and posed views.
- Name Access
- Grassi, Lawrence
- Subject Access
- Activities
- Climbing
- Family and personal life
- Home
- Mountains
- Photography
- Portrait
- Geographic Access
- Rocky Mountains
- Lake O'Hara
- Canmore
- Yoho National Park
- Alberta
- British Columbia
- Canada
- Access Restrictions
- Access to negatives is by appointment only
- Language
- NA
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
- Processed
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Lawrence Grassi With Others
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- Part Of
- Lawrence Grassi fonds
- Scope & Content
- File pertains to photographs of Lawrence Grassi with others, many are unidentified; includes climbing, leisure and posed views. Also includes of Grassi at his home in Canmore.
- Date Range
- [ca. 1930-1980]
- Reference Code
- V240 / II / B / PA - 672 to 731
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Photograph
- Photograph print
13 images
- Part Of
- Lawrence Grassi fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Fonds Number
- M45 / V240
- Series
- II.B. Personal photographs
- Sous-Fonds
- V240
- Accession Number
- .
- Reference Code
- V240 / II / B / PA - 672 to 731
- Date Range
- [ca. 1930-1980]
- Physical Description
- 61 photographs : prints, b&w colour
- History / Biographical
- See fonds level description
- Scope & Content
- File pertains to photographs of Lawrence Grassi with others, many are unidentified; includes climbing, leisure and posed views. Also includes of Grassi at his home in Canmore.
- Subject Access
- Activities
- Climbing
- Family and personal life
- Guide
- Guiding
- Home
- Lake O'Hara region
- Mountains
- Portrait
- Professional and Personal Life
- Scenery
- Geographic Access
- Lake O'Hara
- Canmore
- Rocky Mountains
- Yoho National Park
- Alberta
- British Columbia
- Canada
- Access Restrictions
- Access to negatives is by appointment only
- Language
- English
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
- Processed
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Mount Assiniboine Area
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- Part Of
- Lawrence Grassi fonds
- Scope & Content
- File pertains to Mount Assiniboine and area.
- Date Range
- [ca. 1930-1970]
- Reference Code
- V240 / II / A / PA - 476 to 504
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Photograph
- Photograph print
1 image
- Part Of
- Lawrence Grassi fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Fonds Number
- M45 / V240
- Series
- II.A. Landscape photographs
- Sous-Fonds
- V240
- Accession Number
- .
- Reference Code
- V240 / II / A / PA - 476 to 504
- Date Range
- [ca. 1930-1970]
- Physical Description
- 49 photographs : prints, negatives
- History / Biographical
- See fonds level description
- Scope & Content
- File pertains to Mount Assiniboine and area.
- Name Access
- Grassi, Lawrence
- Subject Access
- Camps
- Mountains
- Mount Assiniboine
- Professional and Personal Life
- Geographic Access
- Mount Assiniboine Park
- British Columbia
- Canada
- Access Restrictions
- Access to negatives is by appointment only
- Language
- NA
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
- Processed
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Personal and Professional Photographs
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- Part Of
- Lawrence Grassi fonds
- Scope & Content
- File pertains to various climbs, trips, and activities Lawrence Grassi and others did; many others are unidentified
- Date Range
- [ca. 1915-1980]
- Reference Code
- V240 / II / B / PA - 801 to 829
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Photograph
- Photograph print
1 image
- Part Of
- Lawrence Grassi fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Fonds Number
- M45 / V240
- Series
- II.B. Personal photographs
- Sous-Fonds
- V240
- Accession Number
- .
- Reference Code
- V240 / II / B / PA - 801 to 829
- Date Range
- [ca. 1915-1980]
- Physical Description
- 29 photographs : prints
- History / Biographical
- See fonds level description
- Scope & Content
- File pertains to various climbs, trips, and activities Lawrence Grassi and others did; many others are unidentified
- Name Access
- Grassi, Lawrence
- Subject Access
- Activities
- Buildings
- Climbing
- Cabins and shelters
- Family and personal life
- Guide
- Guiding
- Leisure
- Mountains
- Professional and Personal Life
- Portrait
- Scenery
- Geographic Access
- Rocky Mountains
- Banff National Park
- Yoho National Park
- Kananaskis
- Alberta
- British Columbia
- Canada
- Language
- English
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
- Processed
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