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Lawrence Grassi fonds

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Part Of: Lawrence Grassi fonds

Scope & Content: Fonds consist of papers and photographs produced and collected by Lawrence Grassi. Textual records consist of correspondence, 1918-1979, from family in Italy and organizations and individuals in Canada; personal papers, 1912-1975; publications and ephemera from organizations, including the Alpine C…

Date Range: [ca.1880]-1979

Reference Code: M45 / V240

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

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

Part Of: Lawrence Grassi fonds

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

Fonds Number: M 45; V 240

Sous-Fonds: M 45; V 240

Accession Number: 249, 282, 830, 1626, 1943, 2262, 2826, 3159, 3446, 3985

Reference Code: M45 / V240

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

Date Range: [ca.1880]-1979

Physical Description: ca.25 cm of textual records. -- ca.2300 photographs : prints, transparencies, negatives. -- 1 photograph album (180 prints)

History / Biographical: Lawrence Grassi, 1890-1980, was a miner and mountaineer at Canmore, Alberta, Canada. Grassi was born in Falmenta, Italy and emigrated to Canada in 1912, working first as a section man for the Canadian Pacific Railway and from 1916 to 1945 as a miner for Canmore Mines. Grassi distinguished himself in solo mountain climbing and as an unofficial guide to many other mountaineers. Grassi is best remembered for trail building activities. J. S. Woodsworth led support for legislation to change the name of Twin Lakes in White Man Pass to Grassi Lakes in recognition of this work. As assistant warden at Lake O'Hara, British Columbia, Grassi upgraded and built numerous trails for which he received many honours in later life.

Scope & Content: Fonds consist of papers and photographs produced and collected by Lawrence Grassi.; Textual records consist of correspondence, 1918-1979, from family in Italy and organizations and individuals in Canada; personal papers, 1912-1975; publications and ephemera from organizations, including the Alpine Club of Canada, Canadian Youth Hostels Association, Skyline Trail Hikers of the Canadian Rockies; newsclippings, articles and other material pertaining to Grassi and mountaineering.; Photographs pertain mainly to mountain scenery of Alberta and British Columbia, particularly Banff National Park, Lake O'Hara and region, Jasper National Park, Mount Assiniboine and region, Grotto Mountain and Grassi Lakes, ca.1930-ca.1970. Also includes views of Lawrence Grassi, family and friends, ca.1880-ca.1970, and group of unidentified portraits, ca.1880- ca.1900. Transparencies are mainly unidentified colour mountain scenics. Most views are by Grassi; some are by Richard Rushworth and F. V. Longstaff.

Name Access: Grassi, Lawrence

Subject Access: Alpine Club of Canada; Environment; Family and personal life; Mountaineering; Sky Line Trail Hikers of the Canadian Rockies; Sports, recreation and leisure

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

Language: Language is primarily English. Some correspondence is in Italian

Finding Aid: Finding aids and reference tools: arrangement outline; file description and index for photographs; electronic finding aid

Creator: Grassi, Lawrence

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

Title Source: Title based on contents of fonds

Processing Status: Processed

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1.Banff National Park [a.Banff town area ii.Other]. -- [ca.1930-ca.1970]

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Part Of: Lawrence Grassi fonds

Scope & Content: Views relating to Banff townsite, Cascade Mountain, Mount Rundle, Lake Minnewanka, Carrot Creek.

Reference Code: V240 / 32 - 58

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph, print

Part Of: Lawrence Grassi fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Series: II.A. Landscape photographs

Reference Code: V240 / 32 - 58

GMD: Photograph, print

Physical Description: 42 photographs : prints, negatives

Scope & Content: Views relating to Banff townsite, Cascade Mountain, Mount Rundle, Lake Minnewanka, Carrot Creek.

Access Restrictions: Access to negatives is by appointment only

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1.Banff National Park [a.Banff town area i.Mount Louis]. -- [ca.1930- ca.1970]

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Part Of: Lawrence Grassi fonds

Scope & Content: Includes Mount Louis, from various angles,

Reference Code: V240 / 1 - 31

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph, print

Part Of: Lawrence Grassi fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Series: II.A. Landscape photographs

Reference Code: V240 / 1 - 31

GMD: Photograph, print

Physical Description: 39 photographs : prints, negatives

Scope & Content: Includes Mount Louis, from various angles,

Access Restrictions: Access to negatives is by appointment only

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1.Banff National Park [b.Banff to Lake Louise area]. -- [ca.1930- ca.1970]

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Part Of: Lawrence Grassi fonds

Scope & Content: Pertains to Sunshine area, Mount Cory, Mount Ball, Redearth Creek, Egypt Lake, Pilot Mount, Boom Lake, Taylor Lake and Banff-Lake Louise Highway.

Reference Code: V240 / 59 - 121

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph, print

Part Of: Lawrence Grassi fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Series: II.A. Landscape photographs

Reference Code: V240 / 59 - 121

GMD: Photograph, print

Physical Description: 90 photographs : prints, negatives

Scope & Content: Pertains to Sunshine area, Mount Cory, Mount Ball, Redearth Creek, Egypt Lake, Pilot Mount, Boom Lake, Taylor Lake and Banff-Lake Louise Highway.

Access Restrictions: Access to negatives is by appointment only

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1.Banff National Park [c.Lake Louise area]. -- [ca.1930-ca.1970]

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Part Of: Lawrence Grassi fonds

Scope & Content: Pertains to Moraine Lake region, Paradise Valley and immediate Lake Louise region.

Reference Code: V240 / 122 - 163

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph, print

Part Of: Lawrence Grassi fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Series: II.A. Landscape photographs

Reference Code: V240 / 122 - 163

GMD: Photograph, print

Physical Description: 59 photographs : prints, negatives

Scope & Content: Pertains to Moraine Lake region, Paradise Valley and immediate Lake Louise region.

Access Restrictions: Access to negatives is by appointment only

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1.Banff National Park [d.Bow Lake area]. -- [ca.1930-ca.1970]

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Part Of: Lawrence Grassi fonds

Scope & Content: Pertains to Mount Hector, Mount Balfour, Mosquito Creek, Bow Lake, Bow Glacier, Peyto Glacier and Peyto Lake.

Reference Code: V240 / 164 - 229

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph, print

Part Of: Lawrence Grassi fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Series: II.A. Landscape photographs

Reference Code: V240 / 164 - 229

GMD: Photograph, print

Physical Description: 103 photographs : prints, negatives

Scope & Content: Pertains to Mount Hector, Mount Balfour, Mosquito Creek, Bow Lake, Bow Glacier, Peyto Glacier and Peyto Lake.

Access Restrictions: Access to negatives is by appointment only

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1.Banff National Park [e.North of Bow Lake]. -- [ca.1930-ca.1970]

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Part Of: Lawrence Grassi fonds

Scope & Content: Pertains to Waterfowl Lakes, Mount Chephren, Saskatchewan Crossing area, Saskatchewan Glacier and Nigel Creek.

Reference Code: V240 / 230 - 267

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph, print

Part Of: Lawrence Grassi fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Series: II.A. Landscape photographs

Reference Code: V240 / 230 - 267

GMD: Photograph, print

Physical Description: 66 photographs : prints, negatives

Scope & Content: Pertains to Waterfowl Lakes, Mount Chephren, Saskatchewan Crossing area, Saskatchewan Glacier and Nigel Creek.

Access Restrictions: Access to negatives is by appointment only

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[1.Richard Rushworth a.Devil's Head Trip]. -- [between ca.1930 and ca.1950?]

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Part Of: Lawrence Grassi fonds

Scope & Content: Pertain to ascent of the Devil's Head by Richard Rushworth and others, with Lawrence Grassi as guide.

Reference Code: V240 / 830 - 849

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph, print

Part Of: Lawrence Grassi fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Series: II.B. Personal photographs

Reference Code: V240 / 830 - 849

GMD: Photograph, print

Physical Description: 20 photographs : prints

Scope & Content: Pertain to ascent of the Devil's Head by Richard Rushworth and others, with Lawrence Grassi as guide.

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[1.Richard Rushworth b.Other]. -- [between ca.1930 and ca.1950?]

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Part Of: Lawrence Grassi fonds

Scope & Content: Various scenic views by Richar Rushworth, mainly in Banff National Park, including an ascent of Mount Hector.

Reference Code: V240 / 850 - 865

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph, print

Part Of: Lawrence Grassi fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Series: II.B. Personal photographs

Reference Code: V240 / 850 - 865

GMD: Photograph, print

Physical Description: 16 photographs : prints

Scope & Content: Various scenic views by Richar Rushworth, mainly in Banff National Park, including an ascent of Mount Hector.

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1.Slide Storage Box [# 1]. -- [between ca.1940 and 1980]

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Part Of: Lawrence Grassi fonds

Scope & Content: Scenic views in all seasons, especially winter and fall; autumn colours; flowers; lakes and mountains; covers areas from Pigeon Mountain to Mount Chephren, including the Skoki Valley and Lake 0'Hara regions.

Reference Code: V240 / NS - 1 (1-143)

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph, print

Part Of: Lawrence Grassi fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Series: II.A. Landscape photographs

Reference Code: V240 / NS - 1 (1-143)

GMD: Photograph, print

Physical Description: 143 photographs : transparencies; colour, 35mm

Scope & Content: Scenic views in all seasons, especially winter and fall; autumn colours; flowers; lakes and mountains; covers areas from Pigeon Mountain to Mount Chephren, including the Skoki Valley and Lake 0'Hara regions.

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2.Slide Storage Box [# 2]. -- [between ca.1940 and 1980]

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Part Of: Lawrence Grassi fonds

Scope & Content: Scenic views; mainly Banff National Park and Lake O'Hara areas. Approximately 30% tree colours; 20% mountains, glaciers, rock formations; 20% lakes; 10% sunrise/sunset; 10% streams% animals and plants; 4% winter scenes; 1% buildings.

Reference Code: V240 / NS - 2 (1-168)

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph, print

Part Of: Lawrence Grassi fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Series: II.A. Landscape photographs

Reference Code: V240 / NS - 2 (1-168)

GMD: Photograph, print

Physical Description: 168 photographs : transparencies; colour, 35mm

Scope & Content: Scenic views; mainly Banff National Park and Lake O'Hara areas. Approximately 30% tree colours; 20% mountains, glaciers, rock formations; 20% lakes; 10% sunrise/sunset; 10% streams% animals and plants; 4% winter scenes; 1% buildings.