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Douglas Sinclair fonds

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Part Of: Douglas Sinclair fonds

Scope & Content: Fonds consists of five 16mm film reels with visual content pertaining to skiing in Banff, Lake Louise and Chile. Films included in fonds: "Herman Godner and Party ski in Rockies (Old B&W Silent)" "Banff and Lake Louise Skiing (Silent and Colour) Old Ski- Banff and Lake Louise- Temple, Skoki area"…

Date Range: [ca.1950-1970]

Reference Code: V806

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

GMD: Film

Part Of: Douglas Sinclair fonds

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

Fonds Number: V806

Sous-Fonds: V806

Accession Number: 2021.28

Reference Code: V806

GMD: Film

Date Range: [ca.1950-1970]

Physical Description: 5 film reels : b&w and col. film ; 16mm

History / Biographical: Douglas Sinclair was a film producer whose work primarily focused on topics related to Canadian wildlife and landscapes, skiing, national parks, and the Canadian Rockies.

Scope & Content: Fonds consists of five 16mm film reels with visual content pertaining to skiing in Banff, Lake Louise and Chile.; Films included in fonds: "Herman Godner and Party ski in Rockies (Old B&W Silent)" "Banff and Lake Louise Skiing (Silent and Colour) Old Ski- Banff and Lake Louise- Temple, Skoki area" "Skiing in Portillo Chile Sound and Colour Running Time 18 min" "Ski Material at Grey Rockes Enos at Banff with Merm and Wurtle Twins" (Silent, B&W) "Let's Go Skiing with Lucile Wheeler at Banff"

Notes: Further information about films provided by donor Dianne Wheeler, available in Douglas Sinclair case file.

Name Access: Sinclair, Douglas; Wheeler, Lucile; Godner, Herman

Subject Access: Skiing; Winter sports; Sports and recreation; Films and film making

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Banff; Lake Louise; Chile

Reproduction Restrictions: Copyright status unknown

Language: English

Creator: Douglas Sinclair

Title Source: Title based on contents of fonds

Processing Status: Unprocessed

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Iva and Len Smith fonds

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Part Of: Iva and Len Smith fonds

Scope & Content: Fonds consists of personal and professional papers of Iva Smith, 1904-1973, and of Len Smith, 1935-1963; personal papers of Zaidee Stewart, 1905-1950; Smith family photographs, ca.1890-ca.1960; also newsclippings, tourist information, other print material. Iva Smith papers include personal correspo…

Date Range: [ca.1890]-1973

Reference Code: M367 / V590

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

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

Part Of: Iva and Len Smith fonds

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

Fonds Number: M 367; V 590

Sous-Fonds: M 367; V 590

Accession Number: 833, 955, 1129, 1989, 2182, 2511

Reference Code: M367 / V590

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

Date Range: [ca.1890]-1973

Physical Description: 39 cm of textual records. -- ca.525 photographs : prints, negatives. -- 1 photograph album (ca.75 prints)

History / Biographical: Iva (Stewart) Smith , 1894-1975, and Leonard James Smith, 1890-1969, were business operators at Banff, Alberta, Canada. Iva Stewart and her mother Zaidee Stewart, 1875-1962, came to Banff as visitors in 1913 and decided to stay. Iva operated the Canadian Pacific Railway station news stand from 1914 until ca.1924. She married Len Smith in 1922.; After working at various other CPR facilities, including Lake Louise Chalet in the 1920s and Wapta Bungalow Camp, ca.1931, Iva Smith became manager of Becker's Bungalows on Tunnel Mountain in Banff, ca.1935 Len Smith worked at the Bow River boat house and was Captain of the "Lake Minnewanka" for over thirty years. He was also an ice-maker at Edmonton, Calgary, Lethbridge and Banff, Alberta for forty-five years. Zaidee M. Stewart worked at the boat operation tea house and wrote poetry, publishing "Banff Holiday" in 1950.

Scope & Content: Fonds consists of personal and professional papers of Iva Smith, 1904-1973, and of Len Smith, 1935-1963; personal papers of Zaidee Stewart, 1905-1950; Smith family photographs, ca.1890-ca.1960; also newsclippings, tourist information, other print material.; Iva Smith papers include personal correspondence, 1904-1973, and business papers pertaining to the CPR news stand, 1914-1924. Len Smith professional papers pertain to his work as boat engineer. Zaidee Stewart papers include correspondence, diaries, poetry and papers re the publication "Banff Holiday."; Family photographs pertaining to Iva and Len Smith, family, friends and associates, activities, careers, trips and world travels; Banff people, places and events, especially Banff Winter Carnival and Banff Indian Days; film making, including Pajamas (1926) and Eternal Love (1928); Lake Louise and Lake Minnewanka areas; canoeing; scenic views; and other collected items.

Name Access: Smith, Iva; Smith, Len; Stewart, Zaidee

Subject Access: Community life; Family and personal life; Films and film making

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: Artifacts transferred to Heritage collections, Whyte Museum

Creator: Smith, Iva; Smith, Len

Category: Commerce and industry; Family and personal life

Title Source: Title based on contents of fonds

Processing Status: Processed

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Neil Bell collection

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Part Of: Neil Bell collection

Scope & Content: Photographs pertain to filming of the movie "Saskatchewan" near Banff; also Marilyn Monroe at Banff during filming of River of No Return. Includes one view of Bruno Engler during filming of German production, ca.1961

Date Range: Copies made in 1981

Reference Code: V726

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

GMD: Photograph; Negative; Photograph print

Part Of: Neil Bell collection

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

Fonds Number: V 726

Sous-Fonds: V 726

Accession Number: 3426

Reference Code: V726

GMD: Photograph; Negative; Photograph print

Date Range: Copies made in 1981

Physical Description: 11 photographs : copy negatives

Scope & Content: Photographs pertain to filming of the movie "Saskatchewan" near Banff; also Marilyn Monroe at Banff during filming of River of No Return. Includes one view of Bruno Engler during filming of German production, ca.1961

Name Access: Bell, Neil (collector)

Subject Access: Arts; Films and film making

Access Restrictions: Reference use only. No reproduction including photocopy; Copyright, privacy, commercial use and other restrictions may apply

Language: Language is English

Finding Aid: Finding aids and reference tools: modern reference prints

Creator: Bell, Neil (collector)

Category: Arts

Title Source: Title based on accession record

Processing Status: Processed

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Pat Judge fonds

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Part Of: Pat Judge fonds

Scope & Content: Fonds consists mainly of personal and professional papers pertaining to Pat Judge's involvement with freestyle skiing, numerous ski organizations and committees and the 1988 Olympic Games. Includes correspondence, financial papers, lists, schedules, reports, publications etc. Also includes two scr…

Date Range: 1953-1988

Reference Code: M184 / V638

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

GMD: Motion picture; Video; Photograph; Negative; Photograph print; Textual record; Private record; Published record

Part Of: Pat Judge fonds

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

Fonds Number: M 184; V 638

Sous-Fonds: M 184; V 638

Accession Number: 5774, 5791, 5870

Reference Code: M184 / V638

GMD: Motion picture; Video; Photograph; Negative; Photograph print; Textual record; Private record; Published record

Date Range: 1953-1988

Physical Description: ca.50 cm of textual records. -- ca.150 photographs : prints, negatives. -- 4 video recordings

History / Biographical: Patrick Russell Judge, 1928-2003, was a clergyman and development officer at Calgary and Banff, Alberta, Canada. Born and educated at Montreal, Quebec, Judge came to Banff in 1953 to assist Rev. H. Tully Montgomery of St. George's in the Pines Anglican Church and work as a room service waiter at the Banff Springs Hotel. He also worked as an extra on the film "Saskatchewan".; Judge returned west after completing studies at McGill and Sir George Williams universties, serving as an Anglican minister in Calgary for a number of years. Judge subsequently became a director of development at the University of Calgary and, later, Vice-President of Development at the Banff Centre. He conducted annual Christmas and Easter worship services at Sunshine Village ski area near Banff for nearly 20 years.; Between 1984 and 1988, Judge was actively involved with the sport of freestyle skiing, serving in numerous official positions with national and international organizations, competitions and the 1988 Winter Olympic Games at Calgary, Alberta. He was a key figure in getting freestyle skiing as a demonstration event at the 1988 games.; Pat and Fay Judge continued to live at Canmore, Alberta after retirement from the Banff Centre in ca.1992.

Scope & Content: Fonds consists mainly of personal and professional papers pertaining to Pat Judge's involvement with freestyle skiing, numerous ski organizations and committees and the 1988 Olympic Games. Includes correspondence, financial papers, lists, schedules, reports, publications etc. Also includes two screen plays for movie "Saskatchewan", one autographed.; Photographs are primarily publicity continuity stills by staff photographer assigned to movie "Saskatchewan", 1953, 144 items; also small number of other items pertaining to, or collected by, Pat Judge. Four video recordings pertain to freestyle skiing, 1981-1988.

Name Access: Judge, Pat

Subject Access: Arts; Films and film making; Olympic games (winter); Sports, recreation and leisure

Access Restrictions: Access and use restricted

Language: Language is English

Creator: Judge, Pat

Category: Arts; Sports, recreation and leisure

Title Source: Title based on accession records

Processing Status: Unprocessed

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Pocaterra family fonds

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Part Of: Pocaterra family fonds

Scope & Content: Fonds consists of biographical information on the Pocaterras, 1956-1972; article on the Coleman-Kananaskis Road, with annotations, 1952; and photographs by George Pocaterra of the filming of the movie "Saskatchewan".

Date Range: [1953], 1956-1972

Reference Code: M38 / V505

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

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

Part Of: Pocaterra family fonds

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

Fonds Number: M 38; V 505

Sous-Fonds: M 38; V 505

Accession Number: 213, 449, 950, 1701

Reference Code: M38 / V505

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

Date Range: [1953], 1956-1972

Physical Description: 4 textual records. -- 9 photographs : prints; copies

History / Biographical: George W. Pocaterra, 1882-1972, rancher, was a pioneer of the Kananaskis region, 1906. On a visit to his native Italy in 1933, he met Norma Piper, 1898-1983, a coloratura soprano of Calgary, and they married in 1936. The Pocaterras returned to Alberta on the eve of the Second World War.

Scope & Content: Fonds consists of biographical information on the Pocaterras, 1956-1972; article on the Coleman-Kananaskis Road, with annotations, 1952; and photographs by George Pocaterra of the filming of the movie "Saskatchewan".

Name Access: Pocaterra, George

Subject Access: Arts; Coleman-Kananaskis Road; Family and personal life; Films and film making

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: Pocaterra, George W/

Category: Arts; Family and personal life

Title Source: Title based on accession records

Processing Status: Processed

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Toby Rankin and Associates fonds

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Part Of: Toby Rankin and Associates fonds

Scope & Content: Fonds pertains to filming of "Mustang Country" in Banff National Park. Photographs are by Alan Zenuk

Date Range: 1975

Reference Code: V520

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

Part Of: Toby Rankin and Associates fonds

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

Fonds Number: V 520

Sous-Fonds: V 520

Accession Number: 2461

Reference Code: V520

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

Date Range: 1975

Physical Description: 12 photographs : prints

History / Biographical: Toby Rankin and Associates worked out of Vancouver, B.C.

Scope & Content: Fonds pertains to filming of "Mustang Country" in Banff National Park. Photographs are by Alan Zenuk

Name Access: Toby Rankin and Associates

Subject Access: Arts; Films and film making

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: Toby Rankin and Associates

Category: Arts

Title Source: Title based on accession record

Processing Status: Processed

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Walter Ashdown fonds

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Part Of: Walter Ashdown fonds

Scope & Content: Fonds consists of personal and professional correspondence, 1954-1971; personal papers, 1919-1972; professional papers, 1930-1971; newsclippings and ephemera, n.d. 1952-1972; photographs and motion pictures, ca.1930-ca.1975. Photographs were created and collected by Walter Ashdown and pertain to As…

Date Range: 1919-[ca.1975]

Reference Code: M126 / V28

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

GMD: Motion picture; Film; Photograph; Album; Photograph print

Part Of: Walter Ashdown fonds

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

Fonds Number: M 126; V 28

Sous-Fonds: M 126; V 28

Accession Number: 819, 894, 1023, 1054, 1318, 1631, 2237

Reference Code: M126 / V28

GMD: Motion picture; Film; Photograph; Album; Photograph print

Date Range: 1919-[ca.1975]

Physical Description: 26 cm of textual records. -- 54 photographs : prints. -- 2 photograph albums (309 prints). -- 13 motion pictures

History / Biographical: Walter Ashdown, 1890-1975, was a chauffeur at Banff, Alberta, Canada. Ashdown emigrated to Canada in 1904 and farmed for several years before becoming a private chauffeur, ca.1913, to prominent Calgarians prior to the First World War. He served as a dispatch rider and driver in France, returning to Canada in 1919. The following year he commenced employment with Brewster Transport Co., retiring ca.1970. During his long career, Ashdown was Brewster's chauffeur to celebrities, including royalty, politicians and actors. His 1930 drive of 81 miles in 82 minutes to deliver life-saving equipment to the Monarch Mine near Field, B.C. was widely publicized. In 1970, Ashdown received an award for one million accident-free miles.

Scope & Content: Fonds consists of personal and professional correspondence, 1954-1971; personal papers, 1919-1972; professional papers, 1930-1971; newsclippings and ephemera, n.d. 1952-1972; photographs and motion pictures, ca.1930-ca.1975. Photographs were created and collected by Walter Ashdown and pertain to Ashdown, family, friends and associates; travels and activities; Brewster Transport Company; buses and touring cars; Banff people, places and events. Motion pictures, ca.1959-ca.1970, n.d., are home movies with several subjects on each reel, including Walter Ashdown, family and friends, activities, mountain views and wildlife.

Name Access: Ashdown, Walter

Subject Access: Commerce and industry; Family and personal life; Films and film making; Transportation

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; motion picture summaries; microfilm copies of albums

Creator: Ashdown, Walter

Category: Commerce and industry; Family and personal life; Transportation

Title Source: Title based on contents of fonds

Processing Status: Processed

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Advertising and promotion. -- 1973-[1988?]

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Part Of: Eddie Hunter fonds

Scope & Content: Leaflets, press releases, ticket stubs regarding films produced by Head Hunter Films. Includes a partial copy of magazine Ski Trails West with article featuring the film How the West Was Skied, as well as background notes on Eddie Hunter and drafts of articles promoting the same film.

Date Range: [ca.1973-1988]

Reference Code: M346 / 3

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Textual record; Published record

Part Of: Eddie Hunter fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M346; V293; S50

Series: II.A. Textual records : film-making

Sous-Fonds: M346

Accession Number: 6803

Reference Code: M346 / 3

GMD: Textual record; Published record

Date Range: [ca.1973-1988]

Physical Description: 1 cm of textual records

Scope & Content: Leaflets, press releases, ticket stubs regarding films produced by Head Hunter Films. Includes a partial copy of magazine Ski Trails West with article featuring the film How the West Was Skied, as well as background notes on Eddie Hunter and drafts of articles promoting the same film.

Name Access: Hunter, Eddie

Subject Access: Publication; Biography; Biographical; Research; Magazine; Films and film making; Skiing; Winter sports; Promo; Correspondence

Reproduction Restrictions: Copyright restrictions may apply

Language: English

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Content Details: How the west was skied [poster]. -- [ca.1975]. -- 1 item held in oversize "A"

Processing Status: Processed

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Banff Centre and Banff School of Fine Arts

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Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of programs, booklets and flyers pertaining to events and exhibitions hosted by the Banff Centre and the Banff School of Fine Arts. Includes flyers for a Canadian opera titled "Seabird", a pamphlet for the 50th anniversary celebration for the Banff School of Fine Arts, and a program f…

Date Range: 1938; [1940-1945]; 1942; 1953; 1969; 1975; 1977-1978; 1983; 1985; [1985-1987]

Reference Code: LUX / II / F1 / 27

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Textual record; Published record; Organization record

Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: LUX

Series: LUX / II / F : Collected material

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

Sub-Series: LUX / II / F1 : Textual

Accession Number: LUX

Reference Code: LUX / II / F1 / 27

GMD: Textual record; Published record; Organization record

Date Range: 1938; [1940-1945]; 1942; 1953; 1969; 1975; 1977-1978; 1983; 1985; [1985-1987]

Physical Description: 1.5 cm of textual records

Scope & Content: File consists of programs, booklets and flyers pertaining to events and exhibitions hosted by the Banff Centre and the Banff School of Fine Arts. Includes flyers for a Canadian opera titled "Seabird", a pamphlet for the 50th anniversary celebration for the Banff School of Fine Arts, and a program for the 8th annual Banff Mountain Film Festival.

Name Access: Banff Centre for the Arts; Luxton, Eleanor

Subject Access: Arts; Artists; Advertising; Entertainment; Events; Community events; Schools; Education; Performance; Films and film making

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Banff

Reproduction Restrictions: Restrictions may apply

Language: English

Category: Arts; Education

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Banff Events

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Part Of: Bruno Engler fonds

Scope & Content: File pertains to 136 b&w & colour prints of various Banff community events, including Back to Banff 1985, unseasonable snowfall, mild flooding of area around the recreation grounds and Buffalo Nation Museum, summer traffic jams, an unidentified parade, the designation of Mt. Jimmy Simpson, Banff Wi…

Date Range: [ca. 1965-1985]

Reference Code: V190 / VI / B / ii / PA - 01 to PA - 136

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Print

20 images

Part Of: Bruno Engler fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M323 / S40 / V190

Series: VI : Retained file, B : Alphabetical order

Sous-Fonds: V190

Sub-Series: ii : Banff Events

Accession Number: 7436

Reference Code: V190 / VI / B / ii / PA - 01 to PA - 136

GMD: Photograph; Print

Date Range: [ca. 1965-1985]

Physical Description: 136 photographs : b&w & col. ; 25.2 x 20.2 cm or smaller

History / Biographical: See fonds level description

Scope & Content: File pertains to 136 b&w & colour prints of various Banff community events, including Back to Banff 1985, unseasonable snowfall, mild flooding of area around the recreation grounds and Buffalo Nation Museum, summer traffic jams, an unidentified parade, the designation of Mt. Jimmy Simpson, Banff Winter Carnival, RCMP Musical Ride, Banff Triathlon, and filming at Norquay Ski Hill.

Name Access: Beil, Charlie; Boyd, Larry; Carleton, Dorothy; Carleton, Ed; de Grandmaison, Sonia; Hart, E. J. (Ted); Harvey, Ralph; Madsen, Ken; Rummel, Lizzie; Simpson, Jimmy, Jr.; Simpson, Mary (Hallock); Stewart, Maryalice Harvey; Whyte, Catharine; Wright, Scotty

Subject Access: Automobiles; Back to Banff Day; Banff Winter Carnival; Buildings; Businesses; Banff townsite; Community events; Films and film making; Norquay Ski Hill; Parade; Portrait; Royal Canadian Mounted Police; Ski areas; Skiing; Winter; Winter sports

Geographic Access: Banff; Banff National Park; Alberta

Language: English

Related Material: V190 / VI / B / ii / NA - 01 to NA - 06

Creator: Engler, Bruno

Title Source: Original title kept

Processing Status: Processed

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"Buffalo Bill" Film Negatives

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Part Of: Bruno Engler fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of 52 negative film strips (80 images total), all b&w. Content pertains to images from film set of "Buffalo Bill" (1975), depicting stills from film, film set, and cast members.

Date Range: 1975

Reference Code: V190 / I / F / 6 / NA - 1 to 52

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Negative; Film

Part Of: Bruno Engler fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M323 / V190 / S40

Sous-Fonds: V190

Sub-Series: V190 / I / F / 6 : Films and Film Making : Buffalo Bill

Accession Number: 7436

Reference Code: V190 / I / F / 6 / NA - 1 to 52

GMD: Photograph; Negative; Film

Responsibility: Bruno Engler

Date Range: 1975

Physical Description: 80 Photographs : negatives, film ; b&w

Scope & Content: File consists of 52 negative film strips (80 images total), all b&w. Content pertains to images from film set of "Buffalo Bill" (1975), depicting stills from film, film set, and cast members.

Notes: Negatives in this file were housed in several separate envelopes/folders, most of which were labelled. These envelopes are currently stored within a folder in file box V190 / I / F / 6 / PA - 1 to 33. NA-1 to NA-6 were in envelope labelled: "BRUNO ENGLER Alpine Films Box 832, BANFF, ALBERTA" "PEOPLE Ritmeister [?] Double Sitting Bull" "ZOLTAN" NA-7 to NA-12 were in white negatives order envelope, company/date unknown, order information left blank; stamp below says: "BRUNO ENGLER ALPINE FILMS BANFF - ALTA" NA-13 to NA-19 were in pink and red envelope for photo development orders, company "Mortifee Munshaw". Annotations read: "[Name] H.Gratz" "[Your MORTIFEE MUNSHAW Dealer is -] ALPINE FILMS P.O. Box 832, Banff, Alberta." "236513" NA-20 was in tissue envelope labelled " "CI" x #13 - 1 " NA-21 to NA-28 were in envelope labelled: "Mayflower Films Buffalo Bill NIGHT SHOTS" NA-29 to NA-30 were in Negative film order envelope labelled: "OY" "BUFFALO BILL" (on back) NA-31 to NA-32 were in tissue with paper attached, labelled: "Cam - 1 - Roll 7" "Oct 15 / 75" NA-3 to NA-34 were in envelope labelled: "MAYFLOWER" "Buffalo Bill" "4 X 5 neg." "OUTS" NA-35 was in envelope labelled: BUFFALO BILL FILM Negatives To print for people" NA-36 to NA-37 were in envelope labelled: "BRUNO ENGLER ALPINE FILMS P.O. BOX 832 BANFF, ALTA. PO 2-2432" "BUFFALO BILL To send to Mike Kaplan[?]" "PHOTOGRAPHED BY BRUNO ENGLER REPRODUCTION WITHOUT PERMISSION FORBIDDEN" NA-38 to NA-52 were in envelope labelled: "BRUNO ENGLER ALPINE FILMS P.O. BOX 832 BANFF, ALBERTA" "BUFFALO BILL Sept - Oct 75 Negatives"

Subject Access: Films and film making; Movie; Buffalo Bill

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta

Access Restrictions: Items in this file are not to be accessed or distributed without the explicit permission of their identified copyright owners.

Reproduction Restrictions: Items in this file are not to be reproduced without the explicit permission of their identified copyright owners.

Language: English

Creator: Bruno Engler

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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"Buffalo Bill" Scenes / Action Shots

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Part Of: Bruno Engler fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of 16 b&w photographic prints from the filming of "Buffalo Bill" (1975). Content pertains to stills from various film scenes and action shots of cast members on horseback.

Date Range: 1975

Reference Code: V190 / I / F / 6 / PA - 18 to 33

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

17 images

Part Of: Bruno Engler fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M323 / S40 / V190

Sous-Fonds: V190

Sub-Series: V190 / I / F / 6 : Films and Film Making: Buffalo Bill

Accession Number: 7436

Reference Code: V190 / I / F / 6 / PA - 18 to 33

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

Responsibility: Bruno Engler

Date Range: 1975

Physical Description: 16 Photographs: prints; b&w

History / Biographical: The Film "Buffalo Bill and the Indians, or Sitting Bull's History Lesson", was filmed in 1975 and released in 1976. The film was directed by Robert Altman and co-written by Robert Altman and Alan Rudolph. Key stars in the film include Paul Newman (Buffalo Bill), Frank Kaquitts (Sitting Bull), Joel Grey (The Producer), and Kevin McCarthy (The Publicist). Other actors include Harvey Keitel, Allan F. Nicholls, Geraldine Chaplin, John Considine, Fred N. Larsen, Pat McCormick and Burt Lancaster. The movie was filmed on location at the Stoney Nakoda reservation in Morley, Alberta, and many of the film extras were from this community. Stoney Nakoda Chief Frank Kaquitts (Sitting Wind) played the role of Sitting Bull

Scope & Content: File consists of 16 b&w photographic prints from the filming of "Buffalo Bill" (1975). Content pertains to stills from various film scenes and action shots of cast members on horseback.

Notes: File box also contains paper envelopes which formerly held negative photographs. Negatives have been rehoused in file box V190 / I / F / 6 / NA - 1 to 52.

Name Access: Kaquitts, Frank; Newman, Paul; Engler, Bruno; Altman, Robert

Subject Access: Films and film making; Movie; Buffalo Bill; Filmaking; Horses

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta

Access Restrictions: Items in this file are not to be accessed or distributed without the explicit permission of their identified copyright owners.

Reproduction Restrictions: Items in this file are not to be reproduced without the explicit permission of their identified copyright owners.

Language: English

Creator: Bruno Engler

Biographical Source Notes: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0074254/fullcredits/?ref_=tt_ov_st_sm

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Charge of the Snow Brigade

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Part Of: Bruno Engler fonds

Scope & Content: Item consists of one 16 mm motion picture titled "Charge of the Snow Brigade" by Gerald Potterton of Potterton Productions Inc. Potterton was the Writer, Producer, and Director. Bruno Engler served as a Special Advisor for the project. Filmed at Bow Lake and at the Peyto Lake Lookout, the plot foll…

Date Range: 1970

Reference Code: V190 / VI / NF - 06

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Film; Motion picture

1 image

Part Of: Bruno Engler fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: M323 / S40 / V190

Series: VI : Retained file

Sous-Fonds: V190

Accession Number: 5966

Reference Code: V190 / VI / NF - 06

GMD: Film; Motion picture

Date Range: 1970

Physical Description: 1 motion picture (1 film reel: ca. 175'): 16 mm, col., silent

History / Biographical: See fonds level description

Scope & Content: Item consists of one 16 mm motion picture titled "Charge of the Snow Brigade" by Gerald Potterton of Potterton Productions Inc. Potterton was the Writer, Producer, and Director. Bruno Engler served as a Special Advisor for the project. Filmed at Bow Lake and at the Peyto Lake Lookout, the plot follows an outlaw trapper who steals a snowmobile from outside a North West Mounted Police outpost, prompting a Marx Brothers-style chase wherein the Mountie attempts to apprehend the outlaw on snowshoes, skis, horse, truck, and snowmobile, which he eventually does.

Subject Access: Activities; Automobiles; Filmaking; Films and film making; Horses; Mountains; North West Mounted Police; Ski touring; Skiing; Snowmobiles and snowmobiling; Snowshoes and snowshoeing; Winter; Winter sports

Geographic Access: Bow Lake; Peyto Lake; Banff National Park; Alberta

Language: English

Creator: Potterton, Gerald

Title Source: Original title kept

Processing Status: Processed

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Gondola Lift, Banff

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Part Of: Bruno Engler fonds

Scope & Content: Item consists of one 16 mm motion picture pertaining to footage of and from the Sulphur Mountain Gondola - including shots from inside the cars, shots of people getting in and out of the cars, and views of the Banff townsite - to be used for an unknown National Film Board project. The reel also co…

Date Range: 1960

Reference Code: V190 / VI / NF - 30

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Film; Motion picture

1 image

Part Of: Bruno Engler fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: M323 / S40 / V190

Series: VI : Retained file

Sous-Fonds: V190

Accession Number: 7436

Reference Code: V190 / VI / NF - 30

GMD: Film; Motion picture

Date Range: 1960

Physical Description: 1 motion picture (1 film reel: 300'): 16 mm, original, b&w, silent

History / Biographical: See fonds level description

Scope & Content: Item consists of one 16 mm motion picture pertaining to footage of and from the Sulphur Mountain Gondola - including shots from inside the cars, shots of people getting in and out of the cars, and views of the Banff townsite - to be used for an unknown National Film Board project. The reel also contains footage of the installation of a power line between Banff and Lake Louise - mostly consisting of shots from the ground of the helicopter picking up, flying with, and placing the poles. Most of this footage is underexposed. The original label on the case reads "Banff Gondola Lift 1960, Footage - 110ft B&W NFB, Camera Bruno Ungler NFB, Stringing Power Line, Banff-Lake Louise by Helicopter, Cam. B. Engler."

Subject Access: Advertising; Banff townsite; Construction; Films and film making; Gondolas; Helicopters; Mountains; National Film Board; National Film Board of Canada; Scenery; scenic; Sulphur Mountain; Sulphur Mountain Gondola; Sulphur Mountain lookout; Tourism

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

Language: English

Creator: Bruno Engler

Title Source: Original title kept

Processing Status: Processed

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Motion Picture Production - negatives

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Part Of: Bruno Engler fonds

Scope & Content: File pertains to 49 b&w & col. strips of film containing 65 photographs. Includes production shots from various film projects, including: "Rainbow Boys," a Universal Studios project shot at Sunshine in April 1977, "Nights in Oberdoff" [Feb 1982], "David" [a 1982 Alpine Film production shot at Sulph…

Date Range: 1961-1987

Reference Code: V190 / VI / M / x / a / NA - 01 to NA - 49

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Film; Negative

Part Of: Bruno Engler fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M323 / S40 / V190

Series: VI : Retained file, M : Alphabetical order

Sous-Fonds: V190

Sub-Series: x : Movies, a : Motion Picture Production

Accession Number: 7436

Reference Code: V190 / VI / M / x / a / NA - 01 to NA - 49

GMD: Film; Negative

Date Range: 1961-1987

Physical Description: 65 photographs : b&w & col. negatives ; 18.4 x 6.2 cm and 23.2 x 3.4 cm or smaller

History / Biographical: See fonds level description

Scope & Content: File pertains to 49 b&w & col. strips of film containing 65 photographs. Includes production shots from various film projects, including: "Rainbow Boys," a Universal Studios project shot at Sunshine in April 1977, "Nights in Oberdoff" [Feb 1982], "David" [a 1982 Alpine Film production shot at Sulphur Mountain],"Matter of Convenience" [also possibly called "Matter of Inconvenience" shot at Sunshine in March 1977], a commercial for Sport Check filmed at Haig Glacier in 1982, an unnamed Japanese film project filmed at Mt. Nestor Glacier in 1981, and "Love Letters to Elvis" [also possibly called "To Elvis With Love" shot in 1973].

Subject Access: Buildings; Cabins; Films and film making; Glaciers; Helicopters; Horses; Hotels; Kananaskis Ranch; Lake Louise Ski Area; Mountains; Movie Stars; Skiing; Ski areas; Sunshine Village; Winter

Geographic Access: Bow Lake; Banff National Park; Kananaskis; Alberta; British Columbia

Language: English

Related Material: V190 / VI / M / x / a / PA - 01 to PA - 122

Creator: Engler, Bruno

Title Source: Original title kept

Processing Status: Processed

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Motion Pictures Production

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Part Of: Bruno Engler fonds

Scope & Content: File pertains to 122 b&w & col. prints of some production shots from various movies filmed throughout the Canadian Rockies. Films included: "The Iceman," "Call of the Wild Geese" [a 1961 German film, also called "Ruf der Wildgänse" which was shot partially at the Brewster's Kananaskis Ranch], "Rain…

Date Range: 1961-1987

Reference Code: V190 / VI / M / x / a / PA - 01 to PA - 122

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Print

27 images

Part Of: Bruno Engler fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M323 / S40 / V190

Series: VI : Retained file, M : Alphabetical order

Sous-Fonds: V190

Sub-Series: x : Movies, a : Motion Pictures Prod

Accession Number: 7436

Reference Code: V190 / VI / M / x / a / PA - 01 to PA - 122

GMD: Photograph; Print

Date Range: 1961-1987

Physical Description: 122 photographs : b&w & col. ; 25.2 x 20.2 cm or smaller

History / Biographical: See fonds level description

Scope & Content: File pertains to 122 b&w & col. prints of some production shots from various movies filmed throughout the Canadian Rockies. Films included: "The Iceman," "Call of the Wild Geese" [a 1961 German film, also called "Ruf der Wildgänse" which was shot partially at the Brewster's Kananaskis Ranch], "Rainbow Boys" [1973, directed by Gerald "Jerry" Potterton], "The David Thompson Story" [1962], "Charge of the Snow Brigade" [1970, filmed at Bow Lake], "Ski Lift to Death" [1978 TV movie], "Stone Fox" [1987 TV movie], "Deadline for Murder" [1964, originally called "Naked Flame"], "Why Shoot the Teacher?" [1977]. Also includes documents: the crew list for the 1977 film, "A Matter of Inconvenience," a newspaper clipping from the Banff Crag & Canyon dated Wednesday, August 4 1982 about the filming of the C.B.C film "David," a newspaper clipping from the Vancouver Sun dated Wednest, March 28 1973 about the premier of "Rainbow Boys," and a newspaper clipping from the Calagry Herald dated Saturday, November 3 1979 about the filming of "To Elvis With Love."

Notes: Note: File contains some photographs that depict simulated violence and death.

Name Access: Bennett, Linda; Cullen, Peter; Gmoser, Hans; Groves, Billie; Heyman, Barton; Hoffman, Dustin; O'Keefe, Dennis; Pryor, Richard; Reed, Oliver; Rogers, Kasey; Ruscio, Al

Subject Access: Bugaboos; Buildings; Cabins; Films and film making; Helicopters; Horses; Hotels; Kananaskis Ranch; Lake Louise Ski Area; Mountains; Movie Stars; Skiing; Ski areas; Sunshine Village; Winter

Geographic Access: Bow Lake; Banff National Park; Kananaskis; Lytton; Alberta; British Columbia

Language: English

Related Material: V190 / VI / M / x / a / NA - 01 to NA - 49

Creator: Engler, Bruno

Title Source: Original title kept

Processing Status: Processed

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Movie: Days of Heaven

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Part Of: Bruno Engler fonds

Scope & Content: File pertains to 164 b&w & col. prints of production photos from the shoot of "Days of Heaven" on the primary location in central Alberta. Includes portraits of cast and crew, action shots from filming, the farm house where the movie takes place, horse-drawn carriages and early model cars, small pl…

Date Range: 1976

Reference Code: V190 / VI / M / x / c / PA - 01 to PA - 164

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Print

28 images

Part Of: Bruno Engler fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M323 / S40 / V190

Series: VI : Retained file, M : Alphabetical order

Sous-Fonds: V190

Sub-Series: x : Movies, c : Days of Heaven

Accession Number: 7436

Reference Code: V190 / VI / M / x / c / PA - 01 to PA - 164

GMD: Photograph; Print

Date Range: 1976

Physical Description: 164 photographs : b&w & col. ; 25.2 x 20.2 cm or smaller

History / Biographical: "Days of Heaven," 1976, directed by Terrence Malick, starring Richard Gere, Brooke Adams, and Linda Manz. A Chicago steelworker escapes to Texas with his girlfriend and sister. The trio joins a group of itinerant harvesters to work on a ranch owned by a bachelor farmer. Believing the young couple to be brother and sister, the farmer falls in love with the girl. The young boyfriend encourages the relationship and eventual marriage in hopes they can inherit the farm. Location: Two short scenes in Waterton Lakes National Park. Primary set location on a Hutterite colony near Raymond, Alberta. Other scenes filmed near Lethbridge and at Calgary’s Heritage Park. Won the Oscar for Best Cinematography

Scope & Content: File pertains to 164 b&w & col. prints of production photos from the shoot of "Days of Heaven" on the primary location in central Alberta. Includes portraits of cast and crew, action shots from filming, the farm house where the movie takes place, horse-drawn carriages and early model cars, small planes, a controlled burn, and behind the scenes shots of the cast and crew. File also contains documents: a mailing slip addressed to Bruno Engler from Lethbridge, cast and crew contact sheets, and a magazine clipping pertaining to the film.

Notes: Some photographs depict simulated violence, death, and severe burns.

Subject Access: Airplanes; Automobiles; Buildings; Films and film making; Fires; Helicopters; Horses; Movie Stars; Trains

Geographic Access: Lethbridge; Alberta

Language: English

Creator: Engler, Bruno

Biographical Source Notes: Hollywood in the Canadian Rockies, by Brian Patton, e-book.

Title Source: Original title kept

Processing Status: Processed

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Movie: First Hello

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Part Of: Bruno Engler fonds

Scope & Content: File pertains to 103 colour & b&w prints of production photos from the shoot of "First Hello," mostly shots of filming on a mountain, including the film crew, actors, and helicopters.

Date Range: 1979-1981

Reference Code: V190 / VI / M / x / h / PA - 01 to PA - 103

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Print

15 images

Part Of: Bruno Engler fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M323 / S40 / V190

Series: VI : Retained file, M : Alphabetical order

Sous-Fonds: V190

Sub-Series: x : Movies, h : First Hello

Accession Number: 7436

Reference Code: V190 / VI / M / x / h / PA - 01 to PA - 103

GMD: Photograph; Print

Date Range: 1979-1981

Physical Description: 103 photographs : b&w & col. ; 24.7 x 19.7 cm or smaller

History / Biographical: "The High Country," alternately called "First Hello," 1981, directed by Harvey Hart and starring Timothy Bottoms and Linda Purl. A young fugitive joins up with a girl and escapes from her father and authorities by trekking into the Canadian Rockies backcountry. Though suffering from an intellectual disability, the girl soon proves to be far more capable in the wilderness than her companion. Location filming primarily around Canmore, Banff (mostly Sulphur Mountain), and Invermere.

Scope & Content: File pertains to 103 colour & b&w prints of production photos from the shoot of "First Hello," mostly shots of filming on a mountain, including the film crew, actors, and helicopters.

Subject Access: Automobiles; Banff townsite; Buildings; Climbing; Films and film making; Helicopters; Mountains; Movie Stars; Sulphur Mountain; Women

Geographic Access: Banff; Banff National Park; Canmore; Alberta

Language: English

Related Material: V190 / VI / M / x / h / NA - 01 to NA - 40

Creator: Engler, Bruno

Biographical Source Notes: Hollywood in the Canadian Rockies, by Brian Patton, e-book.

Title Source: Original title kept

Processing Status: Processed

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Movie: First Hello - negatives

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Part Of: Bruno Engler fonds

Scope & Content: File pertains to 40 b&w strips of film containing 138 photographs. Includes production shots from the filming of the movie "First Hello" in and around the Banff and Canmore areas. Includes mostly portraits of the cast and crew during filming and behind the scenes.

Date Range: 1979-1981

Reference Code: V190 / VI / M / x / h / NA - 01 to NA - 40

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Film; Negative

Part Of: Bruno Engler fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M323 / S40 / V190

Series: VI : Retained file, M : Alphabetical order

Sous-Fonds: V190

Sub-Series: x : Movies, h : First Hello

Accession Number: 7436

Reference Code: V190 / VI / M / x / h / NA - 01 to NA - 40

GMD: Film; Negative

Date Range: 1979-1981

Physical Description: 138 photographs : b&w negatives ; 10.1 x 12.7 cm and 35 mm

History / Biographical: See fonds level description

Scope & Content: File pertains to 40 b&w strips of film containing 138 photographs. Includes production shots from the filming of the movie "First Hello" in and around the Banff and Canmore areas. Includes mostly portraits of the cast and crew during filming and behind the scenes.

Subject Access: Automobiles; Banff townsite; Buildings; Films and film making; Helicopters; Mountains; Movie Stars; Sulphur Mountain; Women

Geographic Access: Banff; Banff National Park; Canmore; Alberta

Language: English

Related Material: V190 / VI / M / x / h / PA - 01 to PA - 65

Creator: Engler, Bruno

Title Source: Original title kept

Processing Status: Processed

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Movie: Mountain Maverick

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Part Of: Bruno Engler fonds

Scope & Content: File pertains to 120 b&w & colour prints of production photos from the shoot of "Mountain Maverick," consisting of portraits of cast members, action shots from filming, shots of the sets (mostly mountain scenes), a few signed portraits from the stars, and contact sheets of negative proofs. Also inc…

Date Range: 1976-1977

Reference Code: V190 / VI / M / x / o / PA - 01 to PA - 120

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Print

28 images

Part Of: Bruno Engler fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M323 / S40 / V190

Series: VI : Retained file, M : Alphabetical order

Sous-Fonds: V190

Sub-Series: x : Movies, o : Mountain Maverick

Accession Number: 7436

Reference Code: V190 / VI / M / x / o / PA - 01 to PA - 120

GMD: Photograph; Print

Date Range: 1976-1977

Physical Description: 120 photographs : b&w & col. ; 23.6 x 12.6 cm or smaller

History / Biographical: "Across the Great Divide," called "Mountain Maverick" during production, 1977, directed by Stewart Raffill and starring Robert Logan, Heather Rattery, and Mark Edward Hall. Set in the American Rockies, 1876, a pair of orphans, aided by an itinerant gambler, make their way west through the wilderness to inherit a ranch in Oregon. Location filming primarily around the Seebe area, including Mickey Bailey's Wildlife Unlimited game farm at the base of Yamnuska, and the Mount Assiniboine area.

Scope & Content: File pertains to 120 b&w & colour prints of production photos from the shoot of "Mountain Maverick," consisting of portraits of cast members, action shots from filming, shots of the sets (mostly mountain scenes), a few signed portraits from the stars, and contact sheets of negative proofs. Also includes some documents, mostly price lists.