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Frank Kaquitts fonds

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Part Of: Frank Kaquitts fonds

Scope & Content: Fonds consists of transcript and sound recording. Transcript is of text of Treaty No. 7 of 1877, regarding reserves and compensation for Blackfoot, Blood, Peigan, Sarcee, Stoney and other Indians. Sound recording includes: children singing; Frank and Walter Chiniquay singing Indian songs; Mona Mar…

Date Range: [1960? - 1968]; 1968

Reference Code: M46 / S4

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

GMD: Sound recording; Reel to reel; Textual record; Private record

Part Of: Frank Kaquitts fonds

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

Fonds Number: M 46; S 4

Sous-Fonds: M 46; S 4

Accession Number: 283, 760

Reference Code: M46 / S4

GMD: Sound recording; Reel to reel; Textual record; Private record

Date Range: [1960? - 1968]; 1968

Physical Description: 1 textual records (6 p.). -- 1 sound recording : audio tape reel

History / Biographical: Frank Kaquitts, b.1925, is an artist and former Stoney Indian chief at Morley, Alberta, Canada. Kaquitts was born at Hobbema, Alberta, Canada and was educated at Morley. He studied art under Peter Whyte in Banff and attended the Banff School of Fine Arts. He has taught art and served as a newspaper columnist.

Scope & Content: Fonds consists of transcript and sound recording. Transcript is of text of Treaty No. 7 of 1877, regarding reserves and compensation for Blackfoot, Blood, Peigan, Sarcee, Stoney and other Indians. Sound recording includes: children singing; Frank and Walter Chiniquay singing Indian songs; Mona Mark and the Fives; Mrs. John Hunter singing Charlie and Gang and the Drunken Gang; Bone Game and Old Story by Hansen Bearspaw; part of Old Story by Noah Goat.

Name Access: Bearspaw, Hansen; Chiniquay, Frank; Chiniquay, Walter; Goat, Noah; Kaquitts, Frank; Mark, Mona

Subject Access: First Nations; Indigenous Peoples

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: reference copy recording

Creator: Kaquitts, Frank

Category: First nations

Title Source: Title based on accession records

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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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 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 (Lucky) Skirrow fonds

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Part Of: George (Lucky) Skirrow fonds

Scope & Content: Fonds consists mainly of photographs pertaining primarily to the boat launch, boats and boating at Lake Minnewanka; also, Lake Minnewanka and area, Lake Minnewanka Power Development and Lucky Skirrow. Includes set of aerial views of Lake Minnewanka and area produced by the Department of National D…

Date Range: [ca.1920]-1969

Reference Code: M125 / V581

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

GMD: Photograph; Negative; Photograph print; Textual record; Private record; Published record

Part Of: George (Lucky) Skirrow fonds

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

Fonds Number: M 125; V 581

Sous-Fonds: M 125; V 581

Accession Number: 1376, 1880

Reference Code: M125 / V581

GMD: Photograph; Negative; Photograph print; Textual record; Private record; Published record

Responsibility: Material was produced and collected by Lucky Skirrow

Date Range: [ca.1920]-1969

Physical Description: 173 photographs : prints, negative. -- 5 textual records

History / Biographical: George "Lucky" Skirrow, b.1925, was a boatman at Lake Minnewanka in Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada. Skirrow worked for Allen Mather, ca.1948-1951, operating tour boats on the Bow River and at Lake Minnewanka. He then purchased the Lake Minnewanka business and operated it until 1977. Skirrow retired to Victoria, British Columbia.

Scope & Content: Fonds consists mainly of photographs pertaining primarily to the boat launch, boats and boating at Lake Minnewanka; also, Lake Minnewanka and area, Lake Minnewanka Power Development and Lucky Skirrow. Includes set of aerial views of Lake Minnewanka and area produced by the Department of National Defense, pre-1940. Textual items are newsclipping re the "Aylmer," 1948; and letters from students requesting employment, 1969.

Name Access: Skirrow, George (Lucky)

Subject Access: Environment; 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 for photographs

Creator: Skirrow, George (Lucky)

Category: Environment; Natural resources; Sports, recreation and leisure

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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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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Gertie and John Hartefeld fonds

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Part Of: Gertie and John Hartefeld fonds

Scope & Content: Fonds consists of photographs pertaining to skiing in Canada and Europe, family, and the Banff Ski Team, and include Hans Gmoser ski trips, ca.1960 and beginner ski instruction, ca.1950. 15 postcards relate to local areas, ca.1940-1955, some by Byron Harmon; 50 European postcards, 1940-1955. Motio…

Date Range: ca.1923-1997

Reference Code: M241 / V417

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

GMD: Motion picture; Film; Photograph; Negative; Photograph print; Postcard; Transparency; Textual record; Private record; Published record

Part Of: Gertie and John Hartefeld fonds

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

Fonds Number: M 241; V 417

Sous-Fonds: M 241; V 417

Accession Number: 7569 (unproc)

Reference Code: M241 / V417

GMD: Motion picture; Film; Photograph; Negative; Photograph print; Postcard; Transparency; Textual record; Private record; Published record

Date Range: ca.1923-1997

Physical Description: ca.525 photographs: ca.348 negatives, 24 transparencies, ca.87 [+ ca.1500 35mm contact prints] prints, ca.65 postcards. -- 12 motion pictures: 8mm film. -- ca.2 cm textual records

History / Biographical: John Hartefeld was born Johann Hartefeld in 1915 in Stettin, Poland (Germany). He studied physical education and manual arts from 1930 to 1933 and taught at a boys school in Berlin-Spandau from 1939 to 1945. Hartefeld moved to Garmish Partenkirchen, Germany where he worked as a ski instructor, sports teacher and faltboat (watercraft) instructor and guide.; Gertrud Vinzenzia Sattler was born in 1920 in Wilkischen, Czechoslovakia and attended business college and language school in Prague, earning a certificate as a bilingual secretary in English and German. From 1945 to 1953 Gertrud Sattler worked for the U.S. Army in Garmish Partenkirchen as a secretary, bookkeeper and interpreter. She met John Hartefeld in Garmish Partenkirchen and together they immigrated to Canada in 1953 and settled in Toronto, Ontario.; Gertie and John married in Toronto in 1953 and moved to Banff, Alberta settling at 213 Bear Street. In 1963, John and Gertie moved into their new home at 340 Muskrat Street, a house built by John. John Hartefeld earned his Alberta Journeyman's Certificate in Carpentry in 1958 and completed his B.Ed in Industrial Arts in the Faculty of Education in 1966 by attending summer schools and through correspondence courses with Queen's University and the University of Calgary. He taught at the Banff High School from 1957 to 1979 and was instrumental in designing and assembling the industrial arts shop at the Banff High School in 1962. John Hartefeld gave ski lessons to school-age students at Mount Norquay and he designed and built the wrought iron chandeliers and wall lamps in his home and also at the Bugaboo, Cariboo, and Bobbie Burns lodges. John enjoyed fishing, windsurfing, and building his own windsurfing boards for sailing at Vermillion Lakes. John Hartefeld died in a bicycle accident on Norquay Road in June 1997.; From 1953 to 1959 Gertie worked for J.D. Hansen of Banff doing insurance, real estate and legal work. From 1959 to 1964 Gertie worked for Dermod Owen-Flood, Barristers and Solicitors as a legal secretary and bookkeeper and from 1963 to 1966 she worked for Nesbitt, Beaumont et al. Barristers and Solicitors. Gertie provided secretarial and bookkeeping services for Rocky Mountain Guides (now CMH) from 1966 to 1968 and from 1962 to 1975, she worked as an insurance and real estate agent and was an officer of Banff Insurance Services Ltd. In 1975, Gertie became an insurance consultant for CMH. Gertie Hartefeld enjoyed skiing, fishing, cooking, and tennis. She was an accomplished weaver and a member of the Harvie Heights Weavers Guild. Her garments could be purchased at The Quest in Banff. Gertie Hartefeld died in 2002.

Scope & Content: Fonds consists of photographs pertaining to skiing in Canada and Europe, family, and the Banff Ski Team, and include Hans Gmoser ski trips, ca.1960 and beginner ski instruction, ca.1950. 15 postcards relate to local areas, ca.1940-1955, some by Byron Harmon; 50 European postcards, 1940-1955. Motion pictures pertain to skiing at Norquay, Lake Louise, and Mount Assiniboine as well as landscapes and wildlife, 1967-1980. Textual records include marriage, citizenship and education certificates, passport, immigration papers, letters, and newspaper clippings, ca.1940-1997.

Name Access: Hartefeld, Gertie; Hartefeld, John

Subject Access: Commerce and industry; Environment; Sports, recreation and leisure

Language: Language is English

Finding Aid: No finding aid

Creator: Hartefeld, Gertie and John

Category: Commerce and industry; Environment; Family and personal life; Sports, recreation and leisure

Biographical Source Notes: Margaret Gmoser

Title Source: Title based on contents of fonds

Processing Status: Unprocessed

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Gertrude (Dot) White fonds

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Part Of: 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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Part Of: 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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Glenn Tooke fonds

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Part Of: Glenn Tooke fonds

Scope & Content: Fonds consists of photographs, 1963-1995, pertaining to landscape, buildings, Banff townsite, wildlife, sports, stage productions, advertising and some commercial images. Textual records pertain to filing system and include index cards of images as well as ski race results, 1970.

Date Range: [1963]-1995

Reference Code: M150 / V750

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

GMD: Motion picture; Film; Photograph; Album; Negative; Photograph print; Transparency; Textual record; Private record; Published record

Part Of: Glenn Tooke fonds

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

Fonds Number: M 150; V 750

Sous-Fonds: M 150; V 750

Accession Number: 2607, 7362 (unproc)

Reference Code: M150 / V750

GMD: Motion picture; Film; Photograph; Album; Negative; Photograph print; Transparency; Textual record; Private record; Published record

Date Range: [1963]-1995

Physical Description: ca.25,035 photographs: negatives; 35mm; 6x6 cm, transparencies; 35mm; 6x6 cm; 10x12.5 cm, prints, contact sheets. -- 3 photograph albums. -- 38 film reels: 33 - 8mm, 5 - 16mm. -- 10.5 cm textual records.

History / Biographical: Glenn Tooke, 1930-1996, moved to Banff, Alberta from Edmonton with his wife Shirley in 1961. Glenn managed Banff Camera, Rundle Photo and Cascade Studio and in 1964, he and Shirley purchased the Banff A&W. In 1969, they opened and operated the restaurant Joshua's, in partnership with Werner Peschl and in 1970, they opened an art gallery that showcased Alberta artists and offered custom framing. During this time, Glenn and Rob Lefroy rented the Banff Avenue Auditorium (presently Parks Canada Information Centre) and held public dances with live bands on the weekends. In 1979, Shirley and Bob Kinzie established a professional theatre company called Any Space Theatre. With contract actors, musicians and playwrights, they presented their plays in many locations within Banff, Lake Louise, Calgary, and Edmonton. Glenn assisted in designing and building the sets, and provided all the photography for promoting the productions. Having divided their time between Banff and Calgary during the 1970s and early 1980s, Glenn and Shirley permanently settled in Banff in 1984 and re-established their gallery. In 1986, they opened Jump Start, a specialty coffee shop. Shirley and Glenn have two children, Robert and Tamara.

Scope & Content: Fonds consists of photographs, 1963-1995, pertaining to landscape, buildings, Banff townsite, wildlife, sports, stage productions, advertising and some commercial images. Textual records pertain to filing system and include index cards of images as well as ski race results, 1970.

Name Access: Tooke, Glenn

Subject Access: Commerce and industry; Buildings and facilities; Arts; Sports, recreation and leisure; Environment

Language: Language is English

Finding Aid: No finding aid

Creator: Tooke, Glenn

Category: Arts; Environment; Sports, recreation and leisure

Biographical Source Notes: We Live in A Postcard: Banff Family Histories (Banff: Banff History Book Commitee, 2005).

Title Source: Title based on provenance of fonds

Processing Status: Unprocessed

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Gordon and Alice Mettler fonds

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Part Of: Gordon and Alice Mettler fonds

Scope & Content: Fonds consists mainly of articles pertaining to the early history of Glacier National Park, Montana; also ephemera. Articles are "Through Glacier National Park with Howard Eaton," 1919; and "The Bill Brewsters at East Glacier: Recollections of Alice Mettler." The latter discusses Syd (Brewster) G…

Date Range: 1919-1977

Reference Code: M325

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

GMD: Textual record; Private record

Part Of: Gordon and Alice Mettler fonds

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

Fonds Number: M 325

Sous-Fonds: M 325

Accession Number: 2187, 2845

Reference Code: M325

GMD: Textual record; Private record

Date Range: 1919-1977

Physical Description: 4 cm of textual records

History / Biographical: Gordon and Alice Mettler were writers from Hungary Horse, Montana, U.S.A. In 1916, Gordon Mettler, b.1902, accompanied the Howard Eaton party through Glacier National Park, Montana. The party was outfitted by the Brewster family. Alice Mettler was a friend of Syd (Brewster) Graves.

Scope & Content: Fonds consists mainly of articles pertaining to the early history of Glacier National Park, Montana; also ephemera. Articles are "Through Glacier National Park with Howard Eaton," 1919; and "The Bill Brewsters at East Glacier: Recollections of Alice Mettler." The latter discusses Syd (Brewster) Graves.

Name Access: Mettler, Alice; Mettler, Gordon

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

Creator: Mettler, Alice; Mettler, Gordon

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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Gray Campbell fonds

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Part Of: Gray Campbell fonds

Scope & Content: Fonds consists of manuscripts and research papers, 196-; police papers, 1932-1935; correspondence, 1937-1957; publications, 1933-1942; Hal B. Hammond papers and photographs, 1887-1888, 1938, n.d.; and research and personal photographs, 1887-ca.1937. Police papers are primarily reports, statements a…

Date Range: 1887-1965

Reference Code: M192 / V113

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

GMD: Photograph; Negative; Photograph print; Textual record; Private record; Published record

Part Of: Gray Campbell fonds

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

Fonds Number: M 192; V 113

Sous-Fonds: M 192; V 113

Accession Number: 1168, 2648

Reference Code: M192 / V113

GMD: Photograph; Negative; Photograph print; Textual record; Private record; Published record

Date Range: 1887-1965

Physical Description: ca.26 cm of textual records. -- 33 photographs : prints, negatives

History / Biographical: Gray Campbell, b.1912, was a Royal Canadian Mounted Police constable, rancher, writer and publisher at Banff and Cowley, Alberta and Sidney, British Columbia, Canada. Campbell served with the RCMP in Banff and Cowley districts from 1932 until 1939. He ranched in the Porcupine Hills area, ca.1948-1960, at the same time writing magazine articles on a number of subjects, including RCMP history.

Scope & Content: Fonds consists of manuscripts and research papers, 196-; police papers, 1932-1935; correspondence, 1937-1957; publications, 1933-1942; Hal B. Hammond papers and photographs, 1887-1888, 1938, n.d.; and research and personal photographs, 1887-ca.1937.; Police papers are primarily reports, statements and news articles concerning a RCMP case involving the murder of four police officers and the deaths of three fugitives near Banff in 1935. They discuss the roles of Campbell, Bill Neish, Tom Wallace and George C. "Scotty" Harrison. Also includes Campbell's RCMP training papers and reports of various cases.; Manuscripts are primarily short articles on a variety of subjects, including Harry Stallworthy, RCMP history, Christmas and Lord Strathcona's Horse regiment.; The Hal B. Hammond material includes letters and manuscripts of an ex North West Mounted Police officer, 1884-1889, re RCMP history, Riel Rebellion, Milk River and Fort Carlton; also photographs of N.W.M.P. and Corporal H. B. Hammond, 1887-1888. Other photographs pertain to Harry Stallworthy, Fred Bagley, commercial views of Banff and area, ca.1925, and personal photographs, 1933.

Name Access: Campbell, Gray; Hammond, Hal B,; Harrison, George C. (Scotty)

Subject Access: Family and personal life; Law and justice; Royal Canadian Mounted Police

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: Campbell, Gray

Category: Family and personal life; Law and justice

Title Source: Title based on accession records and contents of fonds

Processing Status: Processed

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H. E. Richardson fonds

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Part Of: H. E. Richardson fonds

Scope & Content: Fonds consists of manuscripts, trip diary, speech and letters pertaining to construction of the Banff-Windermere Highway, 1920-1935, and re-dedication of Kootenay National Park, 1985. Also includes manuscript on writer Arthur Murray Chisolm and letters on national park issues including Radium Aqua…

Date Range: Copies made in 1985

Reference Code: M311

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

GMD: Textual record; Diary; Private record

Part Of: H. E. Richardson fonds

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

Fonds Number: M 311

Sous-Fonds: M311

Accession Number: 5019, 5048, 5115

Reference Code: M311

GMD: Textual record; Diary; Private record

Date Range: Copies made in 1985

Physical Description: 1 cm of textual records

History / Biographical: H. E. Richardson worked on construction of the Banff-Windermere Highway, Alberta / British Columbia, Canada, between 1920 and 1935 and was a dignitary at the re-dedication of Kootenay National Park, B.C. in 1985.

Scope & Content: Fonds consists of manuscripts, trip diary, speech and letters pertaining to construction of the Banff-Windermere Highway, 1920-1935, and re-dedication of Kootenay National Park, 1985. Also includes manuscript on writer Arthur Murray Chisolm and letters on national park issues including Radium Aquacourt privatization.

Name Access: Richardson, H. E.

Subject Access: Exploration, discovery and travel; Sports, recreation and leisure

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

Language: Language is English

Creator: Richardson, H. E.

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

Title Source: Title based on accession record and contents of fonds

Processing Status: Processed

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Hans Gmoser fonds

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Part Of: Hans Gmoser fonds

Scope & Content: Fonds consists of films, video recording, sound recordings, textual records and photographs produced and collected by Hans Gmoser. Film series (I.) includes: A.1. Presentation films by Hans Gmoser Productions, 1956-1967, 10 items. Feature-length adventure/annual films, mainly silent for live narrat…

Date Range: [ca.1950-ca.1995]

Reference Code: M224 / S49 / V68

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

GMD: Motion picture; Film; Video; Photograph; Album; Negative; Photograph print; Sound recording; Reel to reel; Textual record; Map; Private record; Published record

Part Of: Hans Gmoser fonds

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

Fonds Number: M 224; S 49; V 68

Sous-Fonds: M 224; S 49; V 68

Accession Number: 5650, 5878, 6802, 7361 (unprocessed), 7877 (unproc), 8111 (unproc)

Reference Code: M224 / S49 / V68

GMD: Motion picture; Film; Video; Photograph; Album; Negative; Photograph print; Sound recording; Reel to reel; Textual record; Map; Private record; Published record

Date Range: [ca.1950-ca.1995]

Physical Description: 25 motion pictures: 41 film reels, also audio reels and magnetic track. -- 17 film reels, 7 film strips, 1 video recording. -- 25 sound recordings. -- 15.5 cm textual records. -- ca.640 photographs: negatives, copy negatives, prints. -- 2 photograph albums. -- 39 cartographic records: maps, some annotated.

History / Biographical: Hans Gmoser, 1932-2006 was born in Braunau, Austria in 1932. During his long career he worked as a mountain guide, mountaineer, ski instructor, skier, cinematographer, lecturer, and founder and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Canadian Mountain Holidays. Hans Gmoser was also an active cyclist and was based in Banff and Harvie Heights, Alberta.; Gmoser gained early skiing and mountaineering experience in post-war Austria before emigrating to Canada with his friend Leo Grillmair in 1951. Lizzie Rummel gave him his first job in the mountains at Mount Assiniboine. By 1953 he was working as a mountain guide and founded Rocky Mountain Guides Ltd. (Canadian Mountain Holidays CMH) in 1957. That year he began filming promotional films containing climbing and skiing adventure sequences. He first used fixed-wing aircraft and later helicopters, starting in 1963, to transport clients for spring skiing and summer climbing. Gmoser toured throughout North America promoting his skiing and climbing films, attracting large audiences with his inspiring lectures.; Gmoser built Bugaboo Lodge in 1968, the first of six lodges which also include Bobbie Burns, Galena, Gothics, Adamants and Cariboo lodges, to serve international heli-skiers and heli-hikers. Gmoser retired from Canadian Mountain Holidays in 1993. Hans Gmoser received honourary memberships in the Alpine Club of Canada and the International Federation of Mountain Guides Associations. He was elected to the Honour Roll of Canadian Skiing and the U.S. National Ski Hall of Fame and received the Banff Mountain Film Festival Summit of Excellence Award. In 1987 Hans Gmoser was awarded the Order of Canada.

Scope & Content: Fonds consists of films, video recording, sound recordings, textual records and photographs produced and collected by Hans Gmoser.; Film series (I.) includes: A.1. Presentation films by Hans Gmoser Productions, 1956-1967, 10 items. Feature-length adventure/annual films, mainly silent for live narration with background music. Some with sound tracks. A.2. Edited versions of presentation films, 1959-1968, 5 motion pictures. B. Other films by Hans Gmoser, 1962-[1969], 8 motion pictures. C. Out-takes, fragment and miscellaneous films, 1960-ca.1970, 17 film reels; Skifarri - Head Hunter film, 1924-1950s, 7 negative strips. D. Collected films, ca.1960, 1972, 2 motion pictures.; Other series are: II. Video recording, 1979; III. Sound recordings (not related to films) include 23 reel to reel tapes of classical and traditional folk songs, 1961 and 1979; IV. Textual records, ca.1955-ca.1995, in the form of film documentation, script to "Ski's over McKinley," certificates, Order of Canada correspondence and information, personal papers and correspondence, maps and other records; V. Photographs, 1950-1986. Photographs pertain to ski trips, climbing expeditions to Mt. Logan, Mt. Robson, Wapta Glacier, Columbia Icefields, Canoe Glacier, Rodgers pass trip, mountaineering clubs, Trudeau/Bugaboo trip, Assiniboine Lodge, portraits of Lizzie Rummel, Erling Strom, and Jim Davies. Albums consist of photographs taken during ski trips in Austria.; Films depict a mixture of skiing and climbing including spring skiing, powder skiing, glacier skiing on Columbia Icefield, heli-skiing in the Rockies and Selkirks and ascents of Mount Logan, Yukon, and Mounts Blackburn and McKinley, Alaska, also rock and ice climbing. Feature length films consist of, or are accompanied by, all or some of the following elements: 16mm originals (A and B rolls); work prints, out takes, 16mm mag track (sound); 1/4" audio tape (background music to accompany narration, 7 items); teasers (TV film clips) and the following items included in the textual records: narration scripts, teaser text, descriptive flyers, press releases, annual pamphlets and ad solicitation for same, censor certificates, related correspondence, maps, oversize promotional posters for Gmoser's films "With Ski and Rope" 1957, and a handmade poster by Banff Ski Runners for "Adventure Bound" and related ephemera.

Name Access: Gmoser, Hans

Subject Access: Commerce and industry; Exploration, discovery and travel; 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 primarily English; Includes some material in German

Finding Aid: Finding aids and reference tools: arrangement outline; series and file description; electronic finding aid; video reference copies for some films in sub-series I.A.

Creator: Gmoser, Hans

Category: Commerce and industry; Exploration, discovery and travel; Sports, recreation and leisure; Transportation

Biographical Source Notes: accession record, Hans Gmoser; Chic Scott's bio/obit notes 2006.

Title Source: Title based on accession record and contents of fonds

Processing Status: Processed / Unprocessed

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