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Part Of
Ray Wardell fonds
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of unpublished report titled "Mount Norquay Memories, 1948- 1956" by Ray Wardell. Report is a chronological history of development at Mount Norquay ski area by George Encil's Banff Chairlift Corporation Ltd. It discusses the Banff Chairlift, rope tows, electrification, passenger an…
Date Range
1993
Reference Code
M252
Description Level
1 / Fonds
GMD
Textual record
Private record
Published record
Part Of
Ray Wardell fonds
Description Level
1 / Fonds
Fonds Number
M 252
Sous-Fonds
M 252
Accession Number
6505
Reference Code
M252
GMD
Textual record
Private record
Published record
Date Range
1993
Physical Description
6 cm of textual records (ca.130 p.)
History / Biographical
Ray Wardell, 1922-1994, was an engineer at Banff, Alberta, Canada from 1948 until 1958, and lived at Oakville, Ontario until his death. Wardell worked on early construction at Mount Norquay ski area and rose to the position of Superintendent of Construction and Maintenance for the Banff Chairlift Corporation.
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of unpublished report titled "Mount Norquay Memories, 1948- 1956" by Ray Wardell. Report is a chronological history of development at Mount Norquay ski area by George Encil's Banff Chairlift Corporation Ltd. It discusses the Banff Chairlift, rope tows, electrification, passenger and safety services, Upper Terminal Tea Room and improvements to Mount Norquay Lodge. Contents include technical details, construction photographs and articles from trade journals
Name Access
Wardell, Ray
Subject Access
Chairlifts and gondolas
Mount Norquay Ski Area
Sports, recreation and leisure
Access Restrictions
No restrictions on access
Copyright, privacy, commercial use and other restrictions may apply
Language
Language is English
Creator
Wardell, Ray
Category
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title based on contents of fonds
Processing Status
Processed
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Jim Murphy fonds
Scope & Content
Fonds pertains to Bill Peyto cabin at Healy Lakes. Includes views of interior, exterior and surrounding area.
Date Range
1978
Reference Code
V451
Description Level
1 / Fonds
GMD
Photograph
Negative
Photograph print
Transparency
Part Of
Jim Murphy fonds
Description Level
1 / Fonds
Fonds Number
V 451
Sous-Fonds
V 451
Accession Number
3246
Reference Code
V451
GMD
Photograph
Negative
Photograph print
Transparency
Date Range
1978
Physical Description
52 photographs : prints, transparencies, negatives
History / Biographical
Jim Murphy was a national park warden at Banff, Alberta, Canada
Scope & Content
Fonds pertains to Bill Peyto cabin at Healy Lakes. Includes views of interior, exterior and surrounding area.
Name Access
Murphy, Jim
Peyto, Bill
Subject Access
Buildings and facilities
Cabins and shelters
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
Murphy, Jim
Category
Family and personal life
Title Source
Title based on accession record
Processing Status
Processed
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Steve White fonds
Scope & Content
Fonds pertains to log buildings in Ghost River area; cabin built in 1928 by Jack Rae and Pat Brewster. Photographs by Steve White and Frances Roback.
Date Range
1978
Reference Code
V686
Description Level
1 / Fonds
GMD
Photograph
Transparency
Part Of
Steve White fonds
Description Level
1 / Fonds
Fonds Number
V 686
Sous-Fonds
V 686
Accession Number
5379
Reference Code
V686
GMD
Photograph
Transparency
Date Range
1978
Physical Description
14 photographs : transparencies
Scope & Content
Fonds pertains to log buildings in Ghost River area; cabin built in 1928 by Jack Rae and Pat Brewster. Photographs by Steve White and Frances Roback.
Name Access
Roback, Frances
White, Steve
Subject Access
Buildings and facilities
Ghost River
Log structures
Access Restrictions
No restrictions on access
Copyright, privacy, commercial use and other restrictions may apply
Language
Language is English
Creator
Roback, Frances
White, Steve
Category
Environment
Title Source
Title based on accession record
Processing Status
Processed
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Stoney Indian Band fonds

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Part Of
Stoney Indian Band fonds
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of briefs presented to the Hon. Judd Buchanan, Minister of Indian Affairs, and pertain to economic development, social assistance education, treaty rights, reserve and crown lands, social services, alcoholism, recreation, policing, band administration, health, housing and roads.
Date Range
21 Feb. 1975
Reference Code
M344
Description Level
1 / Fonds
GMD
Textual record
Organization record
Published record
Part Of
Stoney Indian Band fonds
Description Level
1 / Fonds
Fonds Number
M 344
Sous-Fonds
M 344
Accession Number
2320
Reference Code
M344
GMD
Textual record
Organization record
Published record
Date Range
21 Feb. 1975
Physical Description
1 cm of textual records
History / Biographical
The Stoney Indian Band is a native administrative organization at Morley, Alberta
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of briefs presented to the Hon. Judd Buchanan, Minister of Indian Affairs, and pertain to economic development, social assistance education, treaty rights, reserve and crown lands, social services, alcoholism, recreation, policing, band administration, health, housing and roads.
Name Access
Stoney Indian Band
Subject Access
First Nations
Stoney Nakoda
Indigenous Peoples
Access Restrictions
No restrictions on access
Copyright, privacy, commercial use and other restrictions may apply
Language
Language is English
Creator
Stoney Indian Band
Category
First nations
Title Source
Title based on contents of fonds
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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Project Great Divide Trails fonds

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Part Of
Project Great Divide Trails fonds
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of report titled "Trails of the Continental Divide: Waterton Lakes to Banff National Parks." Includes a rough draft in two parts, "The Continental Divide Region - Banff to Waterton Parks," and "Area Orientations and Trail Descriptions" and the final report of Project Great Divide Tr…
Date Range
1974
Reference Code
M341
Description Level
1 / Fonds
GMD
Textual record
Organization record
Part Of
Project Great Divide Trails fonds
Description Level
1 / Fonds
Fonds Number
M 341
Sous-Fonds
M 341
Accession Number
2304
Reference Code
M341
GMD
Textual record
Organization record
Date Range
1974
Physical Description
2.5 cm of textual records (2 v.)
History / Biographical
The object of Project Great Divide Trails was to survey and describe the various trails and assess their potential for recreational wilderness travel. Field work was funded by Opportunities For Youth and Alberta Department of Youth, Culture and Recreation. Clifford A. (Cliff) White, b.1954, was project coordinator.
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of report titled "Trails of the Continental Divide: Waterton Lakes to Banff National Parks." Includes a rough draft in two parts, "The Continental Divide Region - Banff to Waterton Parks," and "Area Orientations and Trail Descriptions" and the final report of Project Great Divide Trails committee. Report was prepared by team members of Project Great Divide Trails.
Name Access
Project Great Divide Trails
Subject Access
Exploration, discovery and travel
Sports, recreation and leisure
Access Restrictions
No restrictions on access
Copyright, privacy, commercial use and other restrictions may apply
Language
Language is English
Creator
Project Great Divide Trails
Category
Exploration, discovery and travel
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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William C. Wonders fonds

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Part Of
William C. Wonders fonds
Scope & Content
Fonds pertains to Athabasca Pass and dedication ceremony, Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada, September 14, 1973. Some views were printed in "Athabasca Pass: gateway to the Pacific," by W. C. Wonders, Canadian Geographic Journal, February 1974.
Date Range
1973
Reference Code
V705
Description Level
1 / Fonds
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Part Of
William C. Wonders fonds
Description Level
1 / Fonds
Fonds Number
V 705
Sous-Fonds
V 705
Accession Number
2321
Reference Code
V705
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Date Range
1973
Physical Description
18 photographs : prints
History / Biographical
Dr. William C. Wonders, b.1924, was Professor of Geography at the University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. In 1973, Wonders represented the Royal Canadian Geographical Society at a dedication ceremony at Athabasca Pass.
Scope & Content
Fonds pertains to Athabasca Pass and dedication ceremony, Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada, September 14, 1973. Some views were printed in "Athabasca Pass: gateway to the Pacific," by W. C. Wonders, Canadian Geographic Journal, February 1974.
Name Access
Wonders, W. C.
Subject Access
Environment
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
Wonders, W. C.
Category
Environment
Title Source
Title based on accession record
Processing Status
Processed
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Elizabeth Aleen Aked

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Part Of
Elizabeth Aleen Aked fonds
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of a photograph and memorabilia album documenting Aleen Aked's trip to the Rocky Mountains with her parents in 1939. Photographs and postcards include images of Stoney Nakoda at Morley and Banff Indian Days, Town of Banff, Banff National Park, Lake Louise, Lake Agnes, Aked and her pa…
Date Range
1939
Reference Code
V74
Description Level
1 / Fonds
GMD
Photograph
Album
Photograph print
Postcard
Part Of
Elizabeth Aleen Aked fonds
Description Level
1 / Fonds
Fonds Number
V 74
Sous-Fonds
V74
Accession Number
7850
Reference Code
V74
GMD
Photograph
Album
Photograph print
Postcard
Date Range
1939
Physical Description
1 photograph album: prints; b&w, postcards; col.
History / Biographical
Aleen Aked was born in England in 1907 and moved with her parents to Ontario in 1910. Aked attended the Ontario College of Art and completed her degree with honours in 1928. Aked travelled to Banff and Lake Louise with her parents in 1939 and documented her activities in a photograph album. Aked died in 2003.
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of a photograph and memorabilia album documenting Aleen Aked's trip to the Rocky Mountains with her parents in 1939. Photographs and postcards include images of Stoney Nakoda at Morley and Banff Indian Days, Town of Banff, Banff National Park, Lake Louise, Lake Agnes, Aked and her parents.
Name Access
Aked, Elizabeth Aleen
Subject Access
Exploration, discovery and travel
Family and personal life
Sports, recreation and leisure
Access Restrictions
Other restrictions may apply
Language
Language is English
Creator
Aked, Elizabeth Aleen
Category
Exploration, discovery and travel
Family and personal life
Sports, recreation and leisure
Biographical Source Notes
The Cairn (Summer/Fall 2004), pp. 6, 9.
Title Source
Title based on contents of fonds
Processing Status
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Maud Grice-Hutchinson fonds

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Part Of
Maud Grice-Hutchinson fonds
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of 83 lantern slides and accompanying lecture notes. Topics include pack trains, camps, activities and scenic views, Banff and Jasper National Parks and areas. Documents include a handwritten script made by Maud Grice-Hutchinson to accompany the slides and a photocopied copy of the B…
Date Range
1936
Reference Code
M554 / V7
Description Level
1 / Fonds
GMD
Transparency
Lantern slide
Textual record
Private record
  83 images     1 Electronic Resource  
Part Of
Maud Grice-Hutchinson fonds
Description Level
1 / Fonds
Fonds Number
M 554
V 7
Sous-Fonds
M 554
V 7
Accession Number
3259
Reference Code
M554 / V7
GMD
Transparency
Lantern slide
Textual record
Private record
Date Range
1936
Physical Description
83 lantern slides: b&w, colour ; 8.2 x 8.2 cm
0.5 cm textual records
History / Biographical
Maud Grice-Hutchinson, of Cheltenham, England, and her husband, Reverend Canon Rowan E. Grice-Hutchinson, lived in Sorrento, BC, from 1913-1916 and again from 1919-1923. During World War I the couple returned to England where Maud served as Commandant for the veteran's hospital on her father's estate, Boddington Manor (Gloucester, UK), and Rowan as a Military Chaplain. Maud and Rowan moved back to Boddington permanently in 1962 when she inherited the estate. A mountain at the north-west end of Shuswap Lake (between the Anstey and Seymour Arms) was named Mount Grice-Hutchinson in 1978 after the Reverend. On July 9, 1936, Maud, her sister Violet Seeley, and Mary Diana Buckle arrived in Canada after having taken a ship over from Liverpool. They stayed at the Kananaskis Ranch from 4-7 August before starting on their trip. They had four guides and twelve pack horses to make the 300 mile (483 kilometer) trip to Jasper. Notes about the trip written by Maud later mention locations like the Red Deer River and White Rabbit Pass before arriving at the Saskatechewan River. After that, she names the Snow Dome Glacier, the Columbia Icefield, and Nigel Pass before arriving in Jasper. The four guides in her notes are named Edie Rowe, Edie Fraser, Smoky, and Chet [possibly Chet Ogan, a guide who worked for the Brewster family out of the Kananaskis Ranch in the 1930's].
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of 83 lantern slides and accompanying lecture notes. Topics include pack trains, camps, activities and scenic views, Banff and Jasper National Parks and areas. Documents include a handwritten script made by Maud Grice-Hutchinson to accompany the slides and a photocopied copy of the Brewster family's Kananaskis Ranch guestbook page 63, dated August 1936.
Notes
Not all images were taken by Grice-Hutchinson - some bear manufacturers' labels and were most likely purchased after the pack trip.
Name Access
Grice-Hutchinson, Maud
Subject Access
Banff National Park
Exploration, discovery and travel
Jasper National Park
Pack trips
Sports, recreation and leisure
Access Restrictions
No restrictions on access
Public domain (other restrictions may apply)
Language
English
Conservation
Touch up binding tape where needed.
Creator
Grice-Hutchinson, Maud
Category
Exploration, discovery and travel
Sports, recreation and leisure
Biographical Source Notes
Accession record
https://www.kootenayanglican.ca/grice-hutchinson
https://www.british-history.ac.uk/vch/glos/vol8/pp188-196#anchorn114
http://apps.gov.bc.ca/pub/bcgnws/names/3210.html
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Electronic Resources
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Bert Sammons fonds

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Part Of
Bert Sammons fonds
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of photographs of skiing at Lake Louise, Banff and Mount Norquay; skating; swimming at the Cave and Basin; Banff Avenue and Banff Winter Carnival. All views are unidentified but are thought to pertain to Bert Sammons, friends and acquaintances.
Date Range
1932
Reference Code
V171
Description Level
1 / Fonds
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Part Of
Bert Sammons fonds
Description Level
1 / Fonds
Fonds Number
V 171
Sous-Fonds
V 171
Accession Number
6012
Reference Code
V171
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Date Range
1932
Physical Description
21 photographs : prints
History / Biographical
Bert Sammons, b.1901, from Winnipeg, Manitoba, visited Banff and Lake Louise during winter of 1932
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of photographs of skiing at Lake Louise, Banff and Mount Norquay; skating; swimming at the Cave and Basin; Banff Avenue and Banff Winter Carnival. All views are unidentified but are thought to pertain to Bert Sammons, friends and acquaintances.
Name Access
Sammons, Bert
Subject Access
Community life
Family and personal life
Access Restrictions
No restrictions on access
Public domain (other restrictions may apply)
Language
Language is English
Creator
Sammons, Bert
Category
Family and personal life
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title based on gift agreement
Processing Status
Processed
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Porteous family fonds

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Part Of
Porteous family fonds
Scope & Content
Fonds pertains to Alma and Vic Porteous, activities, scenes at Banff, Alberta.
Date Range
1918
Reference Code
V609
Description Level
1 / Fonds
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Part Of
Porteous family fonds
Description Level
1 / Fonds
Fonds Number
V 609
Sous-Fonds
V 609
Accession Number
4001
Reference Code
V609
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Date Range
1918
Physical Description
8 photographs : prints
History / Biographical
Alma and Victor C. Porteous were dairy farmers at Owen Sound, Ontario. Victor Porteous was a Member of Parliament from 1930 to 1935.
Scope & Content
Fonds pertains to Alma and Vic Porteous, activities, scenes at Banff, Alberta.
Name Access
Porteous, Alma
Porteous, Victor C.
Subject Access
Family and personal life
Access Restrictions
No restrictions on access
Public domain (other restrictions may apply)
Language
Language is English
Creator
Porteous, Alma
Porteous, Victor C.
Category
Family and personal life
Title Source
Title based on accession record
Processing Status
Processed
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Phoebe Campbell fonds

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Part Of
Phoebe Campbell fonds
Scope & Content
Fonds contains views of scenery and activities in Banff and Lake Louise, Alberta regions; Calgary, Alberta; and British Columbia
Date Range
1917
Reference Code
V115
Description Level
1 / Fonds
GMD
Photograph
Album
Photograph print
Part Of
Phoebe Campbell fonds
Description Level
1 / Fonds
Fonds Number
V 115
Sous-Fonds
V 115
Accession Number
5234
Reference Code
V115
GMD
Photograph
Album
Photograph print
Date Range
1917
Physical Description
2 photograph albums (ca.200 prints)
History / Biographical
Miss Phoebe Campbell visited western Canada as a tourist in the summer of 1917
Scope & Content
Fonds contains views of scenery and activities in Banff and Lake Louise, Alberta regions; Calgary, Alberta; and British Columbia
Name Access
Campbell, Phoebe
Subject Access
Exploration, discovery and travel
Access Restrictions
No restrictions on access
Public domain (other restrictions may apply)
Language
Language is English
Creator
Campbell, Phoebe
Category
Exploration, discovery and travel
Title Source
Title based on accession record
Processing Status
Processed
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C. Gomez fonds
Scope & Content
Fonds pertains mainly to the construction of the centre tower of the Banff Springs Hotel; also Banff Springs Hotel staff and facilities, and one view of the Lake Louise Chalet. One photograph of Italian construction workers is accompanied by a clipping from the "Calgary Herald", July 17, 1912, des…
Date Range
1912
Reference Code
V426
Description Level
1 / Fonds
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Part Of
C. Gomez fonds
Description Level
1 / Fonds
Fonds Number
V 426
Sous-Fonds
V 426
Accession Number
6674
Reference Code
V426
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Date Range
1912
Physical Description
21 photographs : prints
History / Biographical
C. Gomez was Superintendent of Construction at the Banff Springs Hotel, 1912.
Scope & Content
Fonds pertains mainly to the construction of the centre tower of the Banff Springs Hotel; also Banff Springs Hotel staff and facilities, and one view of the Lake Louise Chalet. One photograph of Italian construction workers is accompanied by a clipping from the "Calgary Herald", July 17, 1912, describing replacement of English workers by Italian workers.
Name Access
Gomez, C.
Subject Access
Buildings and facilities
Access Restrictions
No restrictions on access
Public domain (other restrictions may apply)
Language
Language is English
Creator
Gomez, C.
Category
Commerce and industry
Title Source
Title based on accession record
Processing Status
Processed
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Sid Unwin fonds
Scope & Content
Consists of two sous-fonds: I. Sid Unwin sous-fonds; II. Unwin family sous-fonds. Sid Unwin sous-fonds pertains to Unwin's activities in the South African (Boer) War, in the Banff area as a guide and citizen, in the First World War, and to his family. It consists of the following series: A. South…
Date Range
1898-1985
Reference Code
M31 / V25
Description Level
1 / Fonds
GMD
Photograph
Album
Photograph print
Textual record
Private record
Published record
Part Of
Sid Unwin fonds
Description Level
1 / Fonds
Fonds Number
M 31
V 25
Sous-Fonds
M 31
V 25
Accession Number
7102, 7112
Reference Code
M31 / V25
GMD
Photograph
Album
Photograph print
Textual record
Private record
Published record
Date Range
1898-1985
Physical Description
7 cm of textual records. -- 5 photograph albums (ca.375 prints). -- 28 photographs : prints
History / Biographical
Sidney Joseph Unwin, [1880?]-1917, was a guide and outfitter at Banff, Alberta. Born in England, Unwin returned, after serving with the volunteer cavalry in the South African (Boer) War, to his home in London, England for a brief period to work as a surveyor's clerk, and in the fall of 1904 he moved to Banff. Initially, Unwin worked for guides and outfitters Syd Baker and Jimmy Simpson. In the winter of 1905 he began his own trapline. In 1907, Unwin began work for Billy Warren and accompanied Mary Schaffer and Molly Adams on their expeditions to the Maligne Lake, Saskatchewan River areas.
After two years of working for Warren, Unwin began his own guiding outfit and in 1912, with the aid of his sister Ethel and brother Arthur, the Unwins established Unwin's Curios and Souvenirs. In 1914, Sid Unwin enlisted in the Canadian army and took up with the 22nd Battery (Howitzer), 6th Brigade, Canadian Field Artillery 2nd Division. In 1916 he saw his first action in France. He fought in the battle for Vimy Ridge, was injured May 3, 1917 and died on June 29, 1917 at the East Leeds War Hospital.
Scope & Content
Consists of two sous-fonds: I. Sid Unwin sous-fonds; II. Unwin family sous-fonds.
Sid Unwin sous-fonds pertains to Unwin's activities in the South African (Boer) War, in the Banff area as a guide and citizen, in the First World War, and to his family. It consists of the following series: A. South African (Boer) War records,1900-1901; B. Guiding and Banff related records, 1904-1914; C. First World War records, 1914-1919; D. Sid Unwin Memorials, 1917-1946; E. Personal photograph albums, 1898-1912.
Unwin family sous-fonds consists of: A. Personal family records, 1917-1968; B. Alice Fulmer correspondence, 1965-1985.
Name Access
Unwin, Sid
Subject Access
Exploration, discovery and travel
Family and personal life
Military
World War I
Access Restrictions
Some restrictions on access to originals
Copyright, privacy, commercial use and other restrictions may apply
Language
English
Finding Aid
Finding aids and reference tools: arrangement outline
file description
reference photocopies
Related Material
Related in part to the Ethel Unwin fonds (M178/V646)
Creator
Unwin, Sid
Category
Exploration, discovery and travel
Family and personal life
Military
Title Source
Fonds, sous-fonds and series title based on contents
Processing Status
Processed
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Pilcher family fonds

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Part Of
Pilcher family fonds
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of: I. A selection of photographs by Frederick Pilcher Jr. taken on hikes and climbs, 1940-1947, some in the company of Leonard Leacock (V27/CD-1); II. A selection of photographs by son Frederick Pilcher taken on hikes and climbs, 1964-1997, some in the company of Lance Camp, Dave Mi…
Date Range
1940-1947, 1964-2000
Reference Code
V27
Description Level
1 / Fonds
GMD
Photograph
Machine-readable data file
Part Of
Pilcher family fonds
Description Level
1 / Fonds
Fonds Number
V 27
Sous-Fonds
V 27
Accession Number
7132, 7748
Reference Code
V27
GMD
Photograph
Machine-readable data file
Date Range
1940-1947, 1964-2000
Physical Description
ca.1000 photographs : digital copies, on 6 CD-Rs
History / Biographical
Frederick Pilcher Jr., M.D., d.1954, and his son, Frederick Pilcher, were avid amateur photographers who visited Canada regularly. F. Pilcher Jr. made early use of Kodachrome in backcountry photography.
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of: I. A selection of photographs by Frederick Pilcher Jr. taken on hikes and climbs, 1940-1947, some in the company of Leonard Leacock (V27/CD-1); II. A selection of photographs by son Frederick Pilcher taken on hikes and climbs, 1964-1997, some in the company of Lance Camp, Dave Mitchell and Timothy Pilcher (V27/CD-2,3,4). Areas includes Banff, Kootenay and Jasper National Parks and Mount Assiniboine Provincial Park.
Name Access
Camp, Lance
Leacock, Leonard
Mitchell, Dave
Pilcher, Frederick
Pilcher, Timothy
Subject Access
Exploration, discovery and travel
Access Restrictions
Reference use only
Other restrictions may apply
Language
Language is English
Finding Aid
Finding aids and reference tools: documentation provided by Frederick Pilcher re photographs and use of CD-ROMs
Creator
Pilcher, Frederick Jr.
Category
Exploration, discovery and travel
Title Source
Title based on accession records
Processing Status
Processed
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Robert E. Campbell fonds

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Part Of
Robert E. Campbell fonds
Scope & Content
Photographs include portraits of Tom Wilson, 1930s, and Bob Campbell, ca.1955; Vaux family landscape views, 1902; and Canadian Pacific Railway views, ca.1903. CPR views are four prints incorporated into one large framed item; views are of the Crow's Nest Pass, the Banff Springs Hotel and the Lake …
Date Range
1888-[ca.1955]
Reference Code
M22 / V3
Description Level
1 / Fonds
GMD
Photograph
Framed print
Photograph print
Textual record
Private record
Part Of
Robert E. Campbell fonds
Description Level
1 / Fonds
Fonds Number
M 22
V 3
Sous-Fonds
M 22
V 3
Accession Number
7048
Reference Code
M22 / V3
GMD
Photograph
Framed print
Photograph print
Textual record
Private record
Date Range
1888-[ca.1955]
Physical Description
3 textual records. -- 14 photographs : prints
History / Biographical
Robert (Bob) E. Campbell, 1871-1965, was a teacher, guide and outfitter, politician and soldier at Banff, Calgary, Peace River and Victoria. Campbell was born in Ontario and taught school in Saskatchewan from 1893 to 1896 before coming to Banff to teach at Tom Wilson's request. Beginning in 1897, he worked summers for Wilson as a trail hand. He then guided major clients, forming Wilson and Campbell in 1902 and buying the business in 1904. Campbell became involved in the Calgary Grain Exchange in 1908 and became the provincial MLA for Rocky Mountain in 1913. After serving in WWI, he ranched, guided and wrote a book of reminiscences, "I Would Do It Again: Reminiscences of the Rockies."
Scope & Content
Photographs include portraits of Tom Wilson, 1930s, and Bob Campbell, ca.1955; Vaux family landscape views, 1902; and Canadian Pacific Railway views, ca.1903. CPR views are four prints incorporated into one large framed item; views are of the Crow's Nest Pass, the Banff Springs Hotel and the Lake Louise Chalet, ca.1903. Textual items are invitation for Calgary Old Timers Association, 1908; and greeting cards, ca.1907.
Name Access
Campbell, Robert E.
Subject Access
Family and personal life
Access Restrictions
No restrictions on access
Copyright, privacy, commercial use and other restrictions may apply
Language
Language is English
Creator
Campbell, Robert E.
Category
Family and personal life
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Rollin T. Chamberlin fonds

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Part Of
Rollin T. Chamberlin fonds
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of photographs taken on three climbing trips to the mountains of western Canada by Chamberlin. Views pertain to mountain landscapes, camp scenes and Rudolf Aemmer. Includes the following identified groups: 1. Canadian Rockies, 1910, 97 negatives (#1 - 108), many are identified; 2…
Date Range
1910-1927
Reference Code
V22
Description Level
1 / Fonds
GMD
Photograph
Album
Negative
Photograph print
Part Of
Rollin T. Chamberlin fonds
Description Level
1 / Fonds
Fonds Number
V 22
Sous-Fonds
V 22
Accession Number
7059
Reference Code
V22
GMD
Photograph
Album
Negative
Photograph print
Date Range
1910-1927
Physical Description
202 photographs : negatives, b/w. -- 1 photograph album (ca.150 prints)
History / Biographical
Rollin Thomas Chamberlin, 1881-1948, was a geologist and mountaineer at Chicago, Illinois. Chamberlin was an eminent Professor of Geology at the University of Chicago who, in 1910, made numerous guided climbs in the Rocky and Selkirk Mountains, including the Lake Louise, Lake O'Hara, Field and Glacier areas. In 1924, Chamberlin, Allen Carpe and A. L. Withers made a number of first ascents in the Cariboo Mountains, including Mount Titan (now Mount Sir Wilfred Laurier) and Mount Challenger.
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of photographs taken on three climbing trips to the mountains of western Canada by Chamberlin. Views pertain to mountain landscapes, camp scenes and Rudolf Aemmer. Includes the following identified groups: 1. Canadian Rockies, 1910, 97 negatives (#1 - 108), many are identified; 2. Cariboo negatives, 1924, 63 negatives (#1 - 63), plus copy negative of map; 3. Cariboo Mts., 1927, 38 negatives (not numbered); 4. Photograph album, 1910, 1924, contains ca.150 prints from negatives in 1910 and 1924 groups.
Name Access
Chamberlin, Rollin T.
Subject Access
Sports, recreation and leisure
Access Restrictions
Some restriction/s on access
Public domain (other restrictions may apply)
Language
Language is English
Related Material
List of Chamberlin's climbs can be found in the Alpine Club of Canada fonds (M200/AC346M)
Creator
Chamberlin, Rollin T.
Category
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title based on accession record
Processing Status
Processed
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Dave Cheesmond fonds

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Part Of
Dave Cheesmond fonds
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of research files in three series: I. Asia series, ca.1982-ca.1985 (A. Karakoram, Pakistan, B. Nepal, C. China, D. India); II. North America series, ca.1978-ca.1985 (A. United States, B. Canada, C. General); III. South America series, ca.1983 (A. Patagonia, B. Andes). Canada sub-s…
Date Range
[ca.1978-ca.1985]
Reference Code
M19
Description Level
1 / Fonds
GMD
Textual record
Map
Private record
Published record
Part Of
Dave Cheesmond fonds
Description Level
1 / Fonds
Fonds Number
M19
Sous-Fonds
M19
Accession Number
7064
Reference Code
M19
GMD
Textual record
Map
Private record
Published record
Date Range
[ca.1978-ca.1985]
Physical Description
22 cm of textual records
History / Biographical
David Malcolm Cheesmond, 1952-1987, was a mountaineer and engineer at Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Cheesmond's mountaineering achievements span the globe and include all facets of climbing. Included are ascents in South Africa (where he was born), Europe, South America, Canada, United States and Asia. From 1981 until his death, Cheesmond lived in Canada and made many ascents here.
In the Canadian Rockies, Cheesmond led a team of young climbers known as "the Wildboys" and made important climbs on Mount Robson (1981), Mount Assiniboine (1982), Mount Goodsir (1983), Mount Andromeda (1983) and the North Twin (1985). He opened three difficult new routes on Mount Yamnuska during the summer of 1985. During his time in Canada, Cheesmond took part in expeditions to Alaska, Mount Everest (1983, 1986) and K2 (1986). In 1984 he was part of a successful team which climbed Rakaposhi in the Karakoram Mountains of Pakistan, an ascent considered one of the finest achievements by Canadians in the Himalayas.
In addition to organizing and executing the above projects, Cheesmond maintained a professional career in engineering. He was accompanied on many of his travels by his wife, Gillian. The couple had one daughter, Tserin. Dave Cheesmond disappeared in 1987 while attempting the Hummingbird Ridge on Mount Logan.
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of research files in three series: I. Asia series, ca.1982-ca.1985 (A. Karakoram, Pakistan, B. Nepal, C. China, D. India); II. North America series, ca.1978-ca.1985 (A. United States, B. Canada, C. General); III. South America series, ca.1983 (A. Patagonia, B. Andes).
Canada sub-series pertains to mountaineering in the Yukon, British Columbia and Baffin Island. Research files primarily contain correspondence, personnel planning and administration records, notes, annotated maps, brochures, photographs and copies of articles from mountaineering journals.
Name Access
Cheesmond, Dave
Subject Access
Exploration, discovery and travel
Sports, recreation and leisure
Access Restrictions
No restrictions on access
Copyright, privacy, commercial use and other restrictions may apply
Language
English
Finding Aid
Finding aids and reference tools: arrangement outline
series and file description
electronic finding aid
Creator
Cheesmond, Dave
Category
Exploration, discovery and travel
Sports, recreation and leisure
Biographical Source Notes
Chic Scott - see case file
Title Source
Title based on contents of fonds
Processing Status
Processed
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Ernest Deniston Garner fonds

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Part Of
Ernest Deniston Garner fonds
Scope & Content
Fonds consists primarily of reminiscences titled Memory Lane, 198-, 1 volume (137 pages). Item includes poetry and account of Garner's journey from England to Canada and life in Canada. Details pertain to life at Canmore from 1928 to 1937, work at Canmore Mines, newspaper business, community even…
Date Range
1914-1989
Reference Code
M26 / V23
Description Level
1 / Fonds
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Textual record
Private record
Published record
Part Of
Ernest Deniston Garner fonds
Description Level
1 / Fonds
Fonds Number
M26
V23
Sous-Fonds
M26
V23
Accession Number
7069
Reference Code
M26 / V23
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Textual record
Private record
Published record
Date Range
1914-1989
Physical Description
1 cm of textual records. -- 9 photographs : prints
History / Biographical
Ernest Deniston Garner, 1900-1989, was an artist, journalist, poet and miner at Canmore, Alberta, Canada and England. Garner was born and educated in England, coming to Canmore with his niece in 1928, where he resided until 1937. In addition to working at Canmore Mines, he became active in Canmore affairs as correspondent for the Calgary Herald and established the Canmore Times, a mimeographed local newspaper, ca.1931. Garner returned to England in 1937.
Scope & Content
Fonds consists primarily of reminiscences titled Memory Lane, 198-, 1 volume (137 pages). Item includes poetry and account of Garner's journey from England to Canada and life in Canada. Details pertain to life at Canmore from 1928 to 1937, work at Canmore Mines, newspaper business, community events, art tour through southern Alberta and travels in British Columbia. Fonds also includes copies of the Canmore Times, 1932, 1937, 2 items; and photographs, 1914-1989, 9 prints, pertaining to Canmore, Garner family and presentation of Garner painting to the Canmore Museum in 1989.
Name Access
Garner, E. Deniston
Subject Access
Family and personal life
Access Restrictions
No restrictions on access
Copyright, privacy, commercial use and other restrictions may apply
Language
English
Creator
Garner, Ernest Deniston
Category
Family and personal life
Title Source
Title based on contents of fonds
Processing Status
Processed
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Murray Adaskin fonds

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Part Of
Murray Adaskin fonds
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of adjudication forms for Alberta Music Festival Association competitor David Zweifel, by Murray Adaskin, 1969; musical scores, articles and biographical material by and about Adaskin; portrait of unknown woman, possibly Frances James Adaskin, with two children; also, photograph of u…
Date Range
1925, 1956-1969
Reference Code
M21 / V4
Description Level
1 / Fonds
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Textual record
Private record
Part Of
Murray Adaskin fonds
Description Level
1 / Fonds
Fonds Number
M21
V4
Sous-Fonds
M21
V4
Accession Number
132, 375, 887, 1949, 2352
Reference Code
M21 / V4
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Textual record
Private record
Date Range
1925, 1956-1969
Physical Description
4 cm of textual records. -- 2 photographs : prints
History / Biographical
Murray Adaskin, 1906-2002, was a musician, composer and professor. He was a violinist on the musical staff of Canadian Pacific, 1930-1941, and leader of a chamber group the Banff Springs Hotel Trio. He and soprano Frances James, 1903-1988, were married in Banff. From the late 1940s onward, Adaskin played, composed and taught extensively before moving to Victoria, British Columbia in 1973.
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of adjudication forms for Alberta Music Festival Association competitor David Zweifel, by Murray Adaskin, 1969; musical scores, articles and biographical material by and about Adaskin; portrait of unknown woman, possibly Frances James Adaskin, with two children; also, photograph of unidentified woman at campsite. Scores include Serenade Concertante by Murray Adaskin, dedicated to Peter and Catharine Whyte.
Name Access
Adaskin, Murray
Subject Access
Arts
Access Restrictions
No restrictions on access
Copyright, privacy, commercial use and other restrictions may apply
Language
English
Creator
Adaskin, Murray
Category
Arts
Biographical Source Notes
Life dates: Cdn Encycl online
Title Source
Title based on accession records
Processing Status
Processed
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