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Henry Vaux Jr. fonds

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Part Of: Henry Vaux Jr. fonds

Scope & Content: The Henry Vaux Jr. fonds consists of 495 negative photographs taken by Henry Vaux Jr. between 1997-2013. Photographs depict various regions within the Canadian Rockies including mountain ranges, water features and other landscapes, replicating photographs of the same regions taken by his ancestors …

Date Range: [1997 - 2013]

Reference Code: V794

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

GMD: Negative; Photograph

Part Of: Henry Vaux Jr. fonds

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

Fonds Number: V794

Sous-Fonds: V794

Accession Number: 2018.9008

Reference Code: V794

GMD: Negative; Photograph

Responsibility: Henry Vaux Jr.

Date Range: [1997 - 2013]

Physical Description: 495 photographs : negatives

History / Biographical: Henry Vaux Jr. (1940-) is a professor emeritus of ersource economics at the University of California. Henry Vaux Jr. retired in 2004 following and extensive career in the field of water resource economics, including positions as the director of the University of Calgary Water Resource Centre, a national associate of the U.S. National Academy of Sciences, and chair of the Water Science and Technology Board of the National Research Council. Vaux Jr. is the author of over 90 publications in his field, including "Legacy in Time: Three Generations of Mountain Photography in the Canadian West". Vaux Jr. is a member of the well-known Vaux family of the Canadian Rockies region (see fonds level entry for M107/V653).

Scope & Content: The Henry Vaux Jr. fonds consists of 495 negative photographs taken by Henry Vaux Jr. between 1997-2013. Photographs depict various regions within the Canadian Rockies including mountain ranges, water features and other landscapes, replicating photographs of the same regions taken by his ancestors George Vaux IX, Mary Vaux and William Vaux, between ca. 1897 and ca. 1912. The fonds consists of: Series I : Legacy in Time (contains ca. 485 negatives of images used in Henry Vaux Jr.'s book "Legacy in Time: Three Generations of Mountain Photography in the Canadian West"). Series I consists of five sub-series: Sub-series A (Glaciers), 165 photographs; B (Mountains), 135 photographs; C (Water Falls), 60 photographs; D (Lakes), 75 photographs; and E (People), 60 photographs.

Notes: Negatives in Series I were organized by Henry Vaux Jr. based on their corresponding chapters in his book, "Legacy in Time"; sub-series have been named according to corresponding chapter names given by Henry Vaux Jr.

Name Access: Vaux, Henry Jr.

Subject Access: Mountain; Landscapes; Scenery; Travel; Conservation

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; British Columbia; Canadian Rocky Mountains

Language: English

Creator: Henry Vaux Jr.

Biographical Source Notes: http://glacierchange.org/scrapbook/vaux-family-gallery/ https://calgaryherald.com/news/local-news/going-back-in-time-to-record-retreat-of-glaciers https://rmbooks.com/book-author/henry-vaux-jr/ Vaux, Henry Jr. "Legacy in Time: Three Generations of Mountain Photography in the Canadian West" (Calgary: Rocky Mountain Books, 2014).

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Edith Cavell summit notes

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Part Of: First ascent and summit note collection

Scope & Content: File consists of loose summit notes from Mt. Edith Cavell, ca. 2014-2022, which were retrieved by Paul Yardley.

Date Range: 2014 - 2022

Reference Code: M235 / accn. 2023.03

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Textual record

Part Of: First ascent and summit note collection

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M235

Sous-Fonds: M235

Accession Number: 2023.03

Reference Code: M235 / accn. 2023.03

GMD: Textual record

Date Range: 2014 - 2022

Physical Description: 2 cm textual records

Scope & Content: File consists of loose summit notes from Mt. Edith Cavell, ca. 2014-2022, which were retrieved by Paul Yardley.

Subject Access: Mountaineering; Summit

Geographic Access: Jasper National Park; Mount Edith Cavell

Language: English

Conservation: Some pages isolated in clear bag due to signs of mold damage.

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Lakes

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Part Of: Henry Vaux Jr. fonds

Scope & Content: Sub-series consists of images by Henry Vaux Jr. depicting lakes and surrounding landscapes throughout the Canadian Rockies. Locations include Moraine Lake, Lake O'Hara, Consolation Lake, Lake Louise and Emerald Lake.

Date Range: 2002; 2008; 2010; [ca. 2005 - ca. 2010]

Reference Code: V794 / I / D / NA - 1 to NA - 75

Description Level: 4 / Sub-series

GMD: Negative; Photograph

75 images

Part Of: Henry Vaux Jr. fonds

Description Level: 4 / Sub-series

Fonds Number: V794

Series: V794 / I : Legacy in Time

Sous-Fonds: V794

Accession Number: 2018.9008

Reference Code: V794 / I / D / NA - 1 to NA - 75

GMD: Negative; Photograph

Responsibility: Produced by Henry Vaux Jr.

Date Range: 2002; 2008; 2010; [ca. 2005 - ca. 2010]

Physical Description: 75 Photographs: negatives; b&w

Scope & Content: Sub-series consists of images by Henry Vaux Jr. depicting lakes and surrounding landscapes throughout the Canadian Rockies. Locations include Moraine Lake, Lake O'Hara, Consolation Lake, Lake Louise and Emerald Lake.

Name Access: Vaux, Henry Jr.

Subject Access: Lake; Landscapes; Photography; Mountain

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Canadian Rocky Mountains

Language: English

Creator: Henry Vaux Jr.

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

Images

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Mount Baldy Summit Notes

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Part Of: First ascent and summit note collection

Scope & Content: File consists of 32 paper and cardboard scraps (one laminated) containing individual handwritten notes by numerous authors. Content pertains to personal notes and accounts of ascent of Mount Baldy. Many notes dated and listing names of author(s), some with further detailed accounts of ascent. Also …

Date Range: 2009; 2010; 2012

Reference Code: M235 / accn. 8072

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Textual record

Part Of: First ascent and summit note collection

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M235

Sous-Fonds: M235

Accession Number: 8072

Reference Code: M235 / accn. 8072

GMD: Textual record

Responsibility: Martin Provencher

Date Range: 2009; 2010; 2012

Physical Description: 33 Textual records: handwritten notes

Scope & Content: File consists of 32 paper and cardboard scraps (one laminated) containing individual handwritten notes by numerous authors. Content pertains to personal notes and accounts of ascent of Mount Baldy. Many notes dated and listing names of author(s), some with further detailed accounts of ascent. Also one rolled piece of paper material, annotated, containing dried plant matter.

Name Access: Provencher, Martin

Subject Access: Summit; Mountain

Geographic Access: Canada; Canadian Rocky Mountains; Mount Baldy

Language: English; Mandarin

Conservation: Items must be kept flat and stored away from risky materials such as ink, adhesives, etc. to prevent further deterioration.

Creator: Various authors, Martin Provencher

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Mountains

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Part Of: Henry Vaux Jr. fonds

Scope & Content: Sub-series consists of 135 negative photographs by Henry Vaux Jr. depicting various mountain scenes in the Canadian Rockies. Locations include Mt. Assiniboine, Wonder Peak, Mt. Lefroy, Cathedral Mountain, Mt. Stephen, Tower of Babel, Mt. Burgess and Mt. Robson.

Date Range: 2002; 2004; 2009; 2013; [ca. 2005 - ca. 2010)

Reference Code: V794 / I / B / NA - 1 TO NA - 135

Description Level: 4 / Sub-series

GMD: Photograph; Negative

135 images

Part Of: Henry Vaux Jr. fonds

Description Level: 4 / Sub-series

Fonds Number: V794

Series: V794 / I : Legacy in Time

Sous-Fonds: V794

Accession Number: 2018.9008

Reference Code: V794 / I / B / NA - 1 TO NA - 135

GMD: Photograph; Negative

Responsibility: Produced by Henry Vaux Jr.

Date Range: 2002; 2004; 2009; 2013; [ca. 2005 - ca. 2010)

Physical Description: 135 Photographs: negatives; b&w

Scope & Content: Sub-series consists of 135 negative photographs by Henry Vaux Jr. depicting various mountain scenes in the Canadian Rockies. Locations include Mt. Assiniboine, Wonder Peak, Mt. Lefroy, Cathedral Mountain, Mt. Stephen, Tower of Babel, Mt. Burgess and Mt. Robson.

Name Access: Vaux, Henry Jr.

Subject Access: Mountain; Photography; Landscapes

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; British Columbia; Canadian Rocky Mountains

Language: English

Creator: Henry Vaux Jr.

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

Images

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Mt. Stephen and Ringrose Peak summit registers

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Part Of: First ascent and summit note collection

Scope & Content: File consists of two summit registers retrieved by Paul Zizka between 2019 and 2020. Includes Mt. Stephen summit register (Sept. 9, 1987 - Sept. ? 2020) and two pages from the Ringrose Peak summit register (July 28, 1990 - Aug. 2019).

Date Range: 1987 - 2020; 1990 - 2019

Reference Code: M235 / accn. 2023.40

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Textual record

Part Of: First ascent and summit note collection

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M235

Sous-Fonds: M235

Accession Number: 2023.40

Reference Code: M235 / accn. 2023.40

GMD: Textual record

Date Range: 1987 - 2020; 1990 - 2019

Physical Description: 2 summit registers

Scope & Content: File consists of two summit registers retrieved by Paul Zizka between 2019 and 2020. Includes Mt. Stephen summit register (Sept. 9, 1987 - Sept. ? 2020) and two pages from the Ringrose Peak summit register (July 28, 1990 - Aug. 2019).

Subject Access: Mountaineering; Summit; Records

Geographic Access: Mount Stephen; Ringrose Peak

Access Restrictions: Potential mold exposure - protective gloves/mask required

Language: English

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Mt. Willingdon Summit Register

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Part Of: First ascent and summit note collection

Date Range: 1983; 1985; 1991; 1994; 1996; 1998; 2003; 2005-2013

Reference Code: M235 / accn. 2014.8377

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Private record; Textual record

Part Of: First ascent and summit note collection

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M235

Sous-Fonds: M235

Accession Number: 2014.8377

Reference Code: M235 / accn. 2014.8377

GMD: Private record; Textual record

Responsibility: Alpine Club of Canada

Date Range: 1983; 1985; 1991; 1994; 1996; 1998; 2003; 2005-2013

Physical Description: 4 Textual records: 1 notebook and 3 loose pages of notes, handwritten

Notes: Accessioned by Jennifer Rutkair on December 1, 2014

Subject Access: Alpine Club of Canada; Register; Summit

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Canadian Rocky Mountains

Language: English

Conservation: Items must be stored flat. keep notebook in mylar to prevent contact between metal / water damaged material and other items. Consider removing metal spiral if rust causes further damage to notebook pages.

Creator: Unknown

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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People

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Part Of: Henry Vaux Jr. fonds

Scope & Content: Sub-series consists of 60 photographs depicting various figures from the Canadian Rockies region. People depicted include: Guy Clarkson, Guide and Interpreter; CPR Foreman John Gaffney; Mr. J. Simpson (young Trainman); Photographer Craig Richards; and Pierre Lemire, Guide.

Date Range: [ca. 2000 - ca. 2010]; 2002; 2008; 2010; 2011

Reference Code: V794 / I / E / NA - 1 to NA - 60

Description Level: 4 / Sub-series

GMD: Photograph; Negative

60 images

Part Of: Henry Vaux Jr. fonds

Description Level: 4 / Sub-series

Fonds Number: V794

Series: V794 / I : Legacy in Time

Sous-Fonds: V794

Accession Number: 2018.9008

Reference Code: V794 / I / E / NA - 1 to NA - 60

GMD: Photograph; Negative

Responsibility: Produced by Henry Vaux Jr.

Date Range: [ca. 2000 - ca. 2010]; 2002; 2008; 2010; 2011

Physical Description: 60 Photographs: negatives; b&w

Scope & Content: Sub-series consists of 60 photographs depicting various figures from the Canadian Rockies region. People depicted include: Guy Clarkson, Guide and Interpreter; CPR Foreman John Gaffney; Mr. J. Simpson (young Trainman); Photographer Craig Richards; and Pierre Lemire, Guide.