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Accidents

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Part Of: Bruno Engler fonds

Scope & Content: File pertains to 43 b&w prints of various accidents around Banff National Park and the Banff townsite. Includes car collisions, train derailments, a small plane crash, and the Banff Bus Depot fire.

Date Range: [ca. 1962-1970]

Reference Code: V190 / VI / A / i / a / PA - 01 to PA - 43

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph print; Print

11 images

Part Of: Bruno Engler fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M323 / S40 / V190

Series: VI : Retained file, A : Alphabetical order

Sous-Fonds: V190

Sub-Series: i : Accidents

Accession Number: 7436

Reference Code: V190 / VI / A / i / a / PA - 01 to PA - 43

GMD: Photograph print; Print

Date Range: [ca. 1962-1970]

Physical Description: 43 photographs : b&w ; 25.5 x 20.5 cm or smaller

History / Biographical: See fonds level description

Scope & Content: File pertains to 43 b&w prints of various accidents around Banff National Park and the Banff townsite. Includes car collisions, train derailments, a small plane crash, and the Banff Bus Depot fire.

Notes: Caution: some images include disturbing content, viewer discretion is advised.

Name Access: Engler, Bruno

Subject Access: Airplanes; Automobiles; Banff townsite; Buildings; Businesses; Fire; Trains

Geographic Access: Banff; Banff National Park; Alberta

Language: English

Creator: Engler, Bruno

Title Source: Original title kept

Processing Status: Processed

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Canadian Pacific Railway promotional prints

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Part Of: Canadian Pacific Railway fonds

Scope & Content: Series pertains to photograph prints of Canadian Pacific Railway properties and surrounding locations. Includes scenes from around the town of Banff and Banff National Park, interior and exterior views of hotels [particularly the Banff Springs Hotel and the Chateau Lake Louise], trophies, portraits…

Date Range: [ca.1960-1960]

Reference Code: V782 / II / PA115 - 01 to 309

Description Level: 3 / Series

GMD: Photograph; Print

Part Of: Canadian Pacific Railway fonds

Description Level: 3 / Series

Fonds Number: M584 / V782

Sous-Fonds: V782

Accession Number: 625

Reference Code: V782 / II / PA115 - 01 to 309

GMD: Photograph; Print

Date Range: [ca.1960-1960]

Physical Description: 309 prints : b&w ; 27.9 x 20.3 cm or smaller

Scope & Content: Series pertains to photograph prints of Canadian Pacific Railway properties and surrounding locations. Includes scenes from around the town of Banff and Banff National Park, interior and exterior views of hotels [particularly the Banff Springs Hotel and the Chateau Lake Louise], trophies, portraits, horses and horseback riding, skiing, trains, photographs of paintings, and various scenic views.

Notes: Most prints have titles or captions on the backs, as well as negatives information.

Name Access: Canadian Pacific Railway; Brewster, Jim; Brewster, Fern; Rungius, Carl

Subject Access: Administration building; Art; Artists; Banff Springs Hotel; Buildings; Buildings and facilities; Camps; Chateau Lake Louise; Environment; Gondolas; Hiking; Horses; Horseback riding; Hotels; Mountains; Outfitters; Painting; Skiing; Sports and recreation; Tourism; Trains; Transportation

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

Reproduction Restrictions: Not to be reproduced (see NA 31). Copyright belongs to CPR Archives, now managed by The Canadian Railway Museum (Exporail), Montreal.

Language: English

Title Source: Title based on contents of series

Processing Status: Processed

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Early collected photographs

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Part Of: Jim Brewster family fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of 7 photograph prints depicting early scenes and portraits pertaining to the Brewster family. File includes professional portraits by G&W Fear photographers; family portraits, including Jim Brewster, John Brewster, Fern Brewster, Jack Brewster, and others (some unidentified); and the…

Date Range: [ca.1890-1910]

Reference Code: V90 / VI / PA - 136 to 142

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Print

Part Of: Jim Brewster family fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: V90; M436

Series: V90 / VI: Later acquisitions

Sous-Fonds: V90

Accession Number: 2023.09

Reference Code: V90 / VI / PA - 136 to 142

GMD: Photograph; Print

Date Range: [ca.1890-1910]

Physical Description: 7 photographs : b&w prints on matboard or cardboard ; 25 x 19 cm or smaller

Scope & Content: File consists of 7 photograph prints depicting early scenes and portraits pertaining to the Brewster family. File includes professional portraits by G&W Fear photographers; family portraits, including Jim Brewster, John Brewster, Fern Brewster, Jack Brewster, and others (some unidentified); and the Canadian Pacific station in Banff.

Name Access: Brewster, Fern; Brewster, Jim; Brewster, John

Subject Access: Family and personal life; Family; Farmland; Portrait; Homestead; Trains; Canadian Pacific Railway

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Banff

Language: N/A

Category: Family and personal life; Land, settlement and immigration

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Glacier Park, B.C. Avalanche Zone [1/2]

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Part Of: Bruno Engler fonds

Scope & Content: File pertains to 66 b&w prints of various views of Glacier National Park, B.C. Includes aerial views of mountain slopes alongside the Trans Canada Highway and train tracks, avalanche sheds over the train tracks, various construction projects [possibly of avalanche sheds and bridges], and views of c…

Date Range: [ca. 1965]

Reference Code: V190 / VI / G / i / PA - 01 to PA - 66

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Print

10 images

Part Of: Bruno Engler fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M323 / S40 / V190

Series: VI : Retained file, G : Alphabetical order

Sous-Fonds: V190

Sub-Series: i : Glacier Park, B.C. Avalanche Zone

Accession Number: 7436

Reference Code: V190 / VI / G / i / PA - 01 to PA - 66

GMD: Photograph; Print

Date Range: [ca. 1965]

Physical Description: 66 photographs : b&w ; 25.2 x 20.2 cm or smaller

History / Biographical: See fonds level description

Scope & Content: File pertains to 66 b&w prints of various views of Glacier National Park, B.C. Includes aerial views of mountain slopes alongside the Trans Canada Highway and train tracks, avalanche sheds over the train tracks, various construction projects [possibly of avalanche sheds and bridges], and views of cars driving on the Highway.

Notes: Photographs included in this entry were originally housed in a photo paper box identified by Bruno Engler prior to accessioning.

Subject Access: Aerial photography; Automobiles; Avalanches; Construction; Glaciers; Mountains; Roads; Trains; Travel

Geographic Access: Glacier National Park; British Columbia

Language: English

Creator: Engler, Bruno

Title Source: Original title kept

Processing Status: Processed

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Glacier Park, B.C. Avalanche Zone [2/2]

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Part Of: Bruno Engler fonds

Scope & Content: File pertains to 14 boards with b&w negative contact sheets adhered to them depicting Glacier National Park, BC and surrounding environs. Includes ski areas, filming projects [possibly promotional], construction of highway avalanche tunnels, backcountry skiing, and an opening ceremony [possibly for…

Date Range: 1962

Reference Code: V190 / VI / G / i / PA - 67 to PA - 80

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Print

10 images

Part Of: Bruno Engler fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M323 / S40 / V190

Series: VI : Retained file, G : Alphabetical order

Sous-Fonds: V190

Sub-Series: i : Glacier Park, B.C. Avalanche Zone

Accession Number: 7436

Reference Code: V190 / VI / G / i / PA - 67 to PA - 80

GMD: Photograph; Print

Date Range: 1962

Physical Description: 14 photographs : b&w ; 21.9 x 26.5 cm or smaller

History / Biographical: See fonds level description

Scope & Content: File pertains to 14 boards with b&w negative contact sheets adhered to them depicting Glacier National Park, BC and surrounding environs. Includes ski areas, filming projects [possibly promotional], construction of highway avalanche tunnels, backcountry skiing, and an opening ceremony [possibly for the completion of the Trans-Canada Highway]. Boards originally housed in a black 3-ring binder with "Glacier BC 1962, Bruno Engler" written on fabric tape adhered to the front cover and along the spine.

Notes: File came from box XVI, separate from alphabetised boxes

Subject Access: Aerial photography; Automobiles; Avalanches; Construction; Glaciers; Mountains; Roads; Trains; Travel

Geographic Access: Glacier National Park; British Columbia

Language: English

Conservation: Original binder housing has possible mold on the bottom right corner of the front cover.

Creator: Engler, Bruno

Title Source: Original title kept

Processing Status: Processed

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History Photos

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Part Of: Bruno Engler fonds

Scope & Content: File pertains to 120 b&w prints of various historical topics, some photos taken by Bruno Engler, others collected [presumably] by him. Includes various Canadian Pacific Railway events, community events and celebrations, Skoki Lodge's 60th anniversary, the Norquay Ski Hill rope-tow, the 1968 Winter …

Date Range: [ca. 1886-1993]

Reference Code: V190 / VI / H / iv / b / PA - 01 to PA - 120

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Print

11 images

Part Of: Bruno Engler fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M323 / S40 / V190

Series: VI : Retained file, H : Alphabetical order

Sous-Fonds: V190

Sub-Series: iv : History, b : Photos

Accession Number: 7436

Reference Code: V190 / VI / H / iv / b / PA - 01 to PA - 120

GMD: Photograph; Print

Date Range: [ca. 1886-1993]

Physical Description: 120 photographs : b&w ; 25.2 x 20.2 cm or smaller

History / Biographical: See fonds level description

Scope & Content: File pertains to 120 b&w prints of various historical topics, some photos taken by Bruno Engler, others collected [presumably] by him. Includes various Canadian Pacific Railway events, community events and celebrations, Skoki Lodge's 60th anniversary, the Norquay Ski Hill rope-tow, the 1968 Winter Olympics bid, Princess Margarite's [sic] visit in 1958, the Cosmic Ray Observatory operations, a Kiwanis Club event, ranching and ranch lands, portraits, and more.

Name Access: Perren, Walter; Whyte, Catharine; Whyte, Jon; White, Cliff Jr.; Locke, Charlie; Jones, Ken; Rungius, Carl; Luxton, Eleanor

Subject Access: Aerial photography; Animals; Banff townsite; Banff Upper Hot Springs; Buildings and facilities; Cave and Basin; Centennial; Ceremony; Chairlifts and gondolas; Climbing; Community events; Construction; Dogs; Entertainment; Festival; Helicopters; Military; Mount Norquay Chairlift; Mount Norquay Ski Area; Mountains; Parades; Parks Canada; Parks Canada Warden; Portrait; Public events; Roads; Roger's Pass; Royal tours; Royal Visit; Scenery; Tourism; Trains; Travel; Winter; Winter Carnival; Winter sports

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

Language: English

Related Material: V190 / VI / H / iv / b / NA - 01 to NA - 04 V190 / VI / H / iv / b / NS - 01 to NS - 02

Creator: Engler, Bruno

Title Source: Original title kept

Processing Status: Processed

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Industrial

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Part Of: Bruno Engler fonds

Scope & Content: File pertains to 90 b&w prints of various industrial operations, including the 1958 construction of the Trans Canada Highway, the construction of various overpasses (for cars and for trains), the construction of bridges, mining and refinement, and helicopters.

Date Range: 1958-1984

Reference Code: V190 / VI / I / ii / PA - 01 to PA - 90

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Print

Part Of: Bruno Engler fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M323 / S40 / V190

Series: VI : Retained file, I : Alphabetical order

Sous-Fonds: V190

Sub-Series: ii : Industrial

Accession Number: 7436

Reference Code: V190 / VI / I / ii / PA - 01 to PA - 90

GMD: Photograph; Print

Date Range: 1958-1984

Physical Description: 90 photographs : b&w ; 25.2 x 20.2 cm or smaller

History / Biographical: See fonds level description

Scope & Content: File pertains to 90 b&w prints of various industrial operations, including the 1958 construction of the Trans Canada Highway, the construction of various overpasses (for cars and for trains), the construction of bridges, mining and refinement, and helicopters.

Subject Access: Construction; Helicopters; Industry; Roads; Trans-Canada Highway; Trains

Geographic Access: Banff National Park; Canmore; Alberta

Language: English

Creator: Engler, Bruno

Title Source: Original title kept

Content Details: File also includes 1 print of a wood structure, possibly a sweat lodge.

Processing Status: Processed

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Industrial

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Part Of: Bruno Engler fonds

Scope & Content: File pertains to 90 b&w prints of various industrial operations, including the 1958 construction of the Trans Canada Highway, the construction of various overpasses (for cars and for trains), the construction of bridges, mining and refinement, and helicopters.

Date Range: 1958-1984

Reference Code: V190 / VI / I / ii / PA - 01 to PA - 90

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Print

11 images

Part Of: Bruno Engler fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M323 / S40 / V190

Series: VI : Retained file, I : Alphabetical order

Sous-Fonds: V190

Sub-Series: ii : Industrial

Accession Number: 7436

Reference Code: V190 / VI / I / ii / PA - 01 to PA - 90

GMD: Photograph; Print

Date Range: 1958-1984

Physical Description: 90 photographs : b&w ; 25.2 x 20.2 cm or smaller

History / Biographical: See fonds level description

Scope & Content: File pertains to 90 b&w prints of various industrial operations, including the 1958 construction of the Trans Canada Highway, the construction of various overpasses (for cars and for trains), the construction of bridges, mining and refinement, and helicopters.

Subject Access: Construction; Helicopters; Industry; Roads; Trans-Canada Highway; Trains

Geographic Access: Banff National Park; Canmore; Alberta

Language: English

Creator: Engler, Bruno

Title Source: Original title kept

Processing Status: Processed

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Location & Scenic [2/5]

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Part Of: Bruno Engler fonds

Scope & Content: File pertains to 107 colour prints of various locations. Includes Fort Steele Locations [taken in 1991 at the same site as a 1952 shoot], wildlife, the interiors of several log houses [mostly fireplaces], the Badlands and Milk River, and various parts of Kananaskis, including Haig Glacier and Wind …

Date Range: 1988-1992

Reference Code: V190 / VI / L / v / PA - 52 to PA - 159

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Print

12 images

Part Of: Bruno Engler fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M323 / S40 / V190

Series: VI : Retained file, L : Alphabetical order

Sous-Fonds: V190

Sub-Series: v : Location & Scenic: Cliffhanger, Imax, etc

Accession Number: 7436

Reference Code: V190 / VI / L / v / PA - 52 to PA - 159

GMD: Photograph; Print

Date Range: 1988-1992

Physical Description: 107 photographs : col. ; 15.2 x 10.1 cm

History / Biographical: See fonds level description

Scope & Content: File pertains to 107 colour prints of various locations. Includes Fort Steele Locations [taken in 1991 at the same site as a 1952 shoot], wildlife, the interiors of several log houses [mostly fireplaces], the Badlands and Milk River, and various parts of Kananaskis, including Haig Glacier and Wind Pass, taken from the air in 1991.

Subject Access: Animals; Automobiles; Badlands; Buildings; Cabins; Filmaking; Films and film making; Helicopters; Mountains; Rivers; Scenery; Tourism; Trains; Winter

Geographic Access: Banff National Park; Kananaskis Country; Alberta

Language: English

Related Material: V190 / VI / L / v / NA - 64 to NA - 97

Creator: Engler, Bruno

Title Source: Original title kept

Processing Status: Processed

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Location & Scenic [5/5]

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Part Of: Bruno Engler fonds

Scope & Content: File pertains to 88 colour prints of various locations. Includes bald eagles & rattlesnakes from an IMAX production, location photos for "Sunny Side Up" Los Angles [consisting of shots of Bow Lake, Two Jack Lake, Lake Louise, and the Banff Train Station with parked train on tracks], Spray Lakes in …

Date Range: 1988-1992

Reference Code: V190 / VI / L / v / PA - 434 to PA - 522

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Print

9 images

Part Of: Bruno Engler fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M323 / S40 / V190

Series: VI : Retained file, L : Alphabetical order

Sous-Fonds: V190

Sub-Series: v : Location & Scenic: Cliffhanger, Imax, etc

Accession Number: 7436

Reference Code: V190 / VI / L / v / PA - 434 to PA - 522

GMD: Photograph; Print

Date Range: 1988-1992

Physical Description: 88 photographs : col. ; 15.2 x 10.1 cm or smaller

History / Biographical: See fonds level description

Scope & Content: File pertains to 88 colour prints of various locations. Includes bald eagles & rattlesnakes from an IMAX production, location photos for "Sunny Side Up" Los Angles [consisting of shots of Bow Lake, Two Jack Lake, Lake Louise, and the Banff Train Station with parked train on tracks], Spray Lakes in July 1991, Assiniboine scenic location photos from March 1989, and a large chicken statue.

Subject Access: Aerial photography; Animals; Automobiles; Bald Eagles; Badlands; Birds; Buildings; Cabins; Coyote; Filmaking; Films and film making; Helicopters; Hoodoos; Mountains; Rivers; Scenery; Skiing; Statue; Trains; Winter

Geographic Access: Bow Lake; Lake Louise; Two Jack Lake; Banff National Park; Canmore; Alberta; Assiniboine Provincial Park; British Columbia

Language: English

Related Material: V190 / VI / L / v / NA - 169 to NA - 208

Creator: Engler, Bruno

Title Source: Original title kept

Processing Status: Processed

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Locomotive

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Part Of: Bruno Engler fonds

Scope & Content: File pertains to 2 b&w prints [possibly reproductions] of a Canadian Pacific steam train with mountains in the background - one print is an enlarged detail of the larger print.

Date Range: [ca. 1975]

Reference Code: V190 / VI / L / vi / PA - 01 to PA - 02

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Print

2 images

Part Of: Bruno Engler fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M323 / S40 / V190

Series: VI : Retained file, L : Alphabetical order

Sous-Fonds: V190

Sub-Series: vi : Locomotive

Accession Number: 7436

Reference Code: V190 / VI / L / vi / PA - 01 to PA - 02

GMD: Photograph; Print

Date Range: [ca. 1975]

Physical Description: 6 photographs : b&w ; 25.2 x 20.2 cm or smaller

History / Biographical: See fonds level description

Scope & Content: File pertains to 2 b&w prints [possibly reproductions] of a Canadian Pacific steam train with mountains in the background - one print is an enlarged detail of the larger print.

Subject Access: Canadian Pacific Railway; Mountains; Trains

Geographic Access: Alberta

Language: English

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: Natty Gann

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Part Of: Bruno Engler fonds

Scope & Content: File pertains to 44 b&w & colour prints of production photos from the shoot of "Natty Gann," consisting of portraits of cast members, action shots from filming, and shots of the sets. Also includes some documents: a letter from the Production Assistant and crew lists for the production.

Date Range: 1984-1985

Reference Code: V190 / VI / M / x / p / PA - 01 to PA - 44

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Print

10 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, p : Natty Gann

Accession Number: 7436

Reference Code: V190 / VI / M / x / p / PA - 01 to PA - 44

GMD: Photograph; Print

Date Range: 1984-1985

Physical Description: 44 photographs : b&w & col. ; 23.6 x 12.6 cm or smaller

History / Biographical: "Natty Gann" [full title " The Journey of Natty Gann"], 1985, directed by Jeremy Kagan and starring Meredith Salenger, John Cusack, and Ray Wise. During the Great Depression, a young tomboy runs away from her Chicago guardian to join her father, who is working in a Pacific Northwest lumber camp. Riding the rails west, she teams up with tough, young hobos and a protective wolf. Location filming near the Crowsnest Pass and at Fort Steele Historic Park for the steam engine scenes, as well as the lower mainland region of British Columbia.

Scope & Content: File pertains to 44 b&w & colour prints of production photos from the shoot of "Natty Gann," consisting of portraits of cast members, action shots from filming, and shots of the sets. Also includes some documents: a letter from the Production Assistant and crew lists for the production.