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Letters to Mother [May - December 1940]

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Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Scope & Content: File pertains to 65 letters written by Catharine Robb Whyte to her mother, Edith Morse Robb from May 29 to December 29, 1940. Topics include travelling back to Banff from a visit to Concord by car, day to day life, weather, visits from friends and visitors, radio programs [mostly operas and the new…

Date Range: 1940

Reference Code: M36 / I / A / 2b / i / 109

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Private record

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Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M36 / V683 / S37

Series: I.A.2. Catharine Robb Whyte papers / photographs

Sous-Fonds: M36

Accession Number: .

Reference Code: M36 / I / A / 2b / i / 109

GMD: Private record

Date Range: 1940

Physical Description: 1.9 cm of textual records (116 pages ; 21.4 x 27.5 cm or smaller)

History / Biographical: See fonds level description.

Scope & Content: File pertains to 65 letters written by Catharine Robb Whyte to her mother, Edith Morse Robb from May 29 to December 29, 1940. Topics include travelling back to Banff from a visit to Concord by car, day to day life, weather, visits from friends and visitors, radio programs [mostly operas and the news], news pertaining to the war [including Italy entering the war in June, British children being brought to Canada, the Blitz], the Lake Louise-Jasper highway officially opening [Pete and Catharine drive up for the weekend, their first visit to Jasper National Park], the deaths of Louise Rungius in May and Dave White in late June [also includes details of Dave's funeral], errand trips to Calgary [mostly to meet with Clifford about Dave's estate], Catharine and Pete's 10th wedding anniversary, visits to Bow Lake to paint throughout July and August [a large forest fire was burning about 30 miles north of Bow for most of July], Banff Indian Days, Pete joining the militia ["Non-Permanent Active Service" force part of the 2nd Battalion of the Calgary Highlanders], going on the annual Skyline Trail Hikers trip in August, painting/sketching [including a short visit to Lake O'Hara in mid-August for this purpose], Catharine going to Concord for a few weeks in early September, Pete and Catharine going to Victoria at the end of September [Annie was having health issues and was advised to go to Victoria - they went to help], cleaning and household chores [including installing new blue linoleum in the kitchen], minor repairs to the roof and other outdoor work to the property, wildlife, books Catharine and Edith are reading, trips to Mount Temple Lodge to help Cliff with various chores, descriptions of meals, updates on the construction of the new Lake Minnewanka dam, photography and cameras [including colour photography], Pete helping construct the basement of the Mount Royal Hotel, events and people in Concord, various holidays [both Canadian and American], going to the movies, working on the annual Christmas card, and various other Christmas activities, presents, and parties.

Notes: Please note: language pertaining to Indigenous Peoplesand Japanese people used throughout is outdated and may be offensive. Letters are typed and hand-written. Many typed letters have hand-written notes and post scripts added throughout. Some are written on hotel/lodge letterhead. Most typed letters are written on a single side of paper, hand-written letters are mostly double-sided. Some letters are marked with a small x in pencil, indicating where Jon Whyte made notes for use in his project "Catharine Robb Whyte, Peter Whyte: Commemorative Portfolio," originally published in 1981. 109 - 17 contains a sketch of the Num-Ti-Jah Lodge's main building, recently completed. 109 - 56 contains a sketch of the ground floor of Pete and Catharine's home, including the new partition wall in the living room.

Name Access: Whyte, Catharine; Whyte, Peter; Robb, Edith Morse; Robb, Russell, Jr.; Robb, Kitty; White, Annie; White, David Mackintosh (Dave); White, Clifford; White, Jack (Dave White, Jr.); White, Bubby; White, Clifford J., Sr.; Stockand, Cameron; Stockand, Lila (White); Moore, Pearl; Moore, Edmee; Moore, Phil; Simpson, Jimmy, Sr.; Simpson, Billie; Simpson, Jimmy, Jr.; Simpson, Mary (Hallock); Simpson, Margaret; Rungius, Carl; Rungius, Louise; Brewster, Fern; Pocette, Mark; Paris, Cyril; Twoyoungmen, Jacob; Gest, Lillian; Phillips, Walter J.; Phillips, Gladys; Greenham, Margaret; Harris, Lawren

Subject Access: Activities; Alpine Club of Canada; Animals; Art; Artists; Automobiles; Backcountry skiing; Banff; Banff Indian Days; Birds; Birthday; Books; Businesses; Calgary Highlanders; Cave and Basin; Children; Christmas; Cinema; Community events; Community life; Construction; Correspondence; Family; Family and personal life; First Nations; Funeral; Home; Hospital; Hiking; Icefields Parkway; Indigenous Peoples; Lake Minniwanka; Lake O'Hara Lodge; Leisure; Literature; Miette Hot Springs; Mountain; Mountain School; Mount Edith Cavel; Mount Royal Hotel; Mount Temple Chalet; Num-Ti-Jah Lodge; Painting; Personal and Family Life; Photography; Post Office; Royal Canadian Airforce; RCAF; Scenery; Skating; Skiing; Ski areas; Ski jumping; Skoki Lodge; Skyline Hikers of the Canadian Rockies; Skyline Trail Hikers of the Canadian Rockies; Trains; Transportation; Travel; Tunnel Mountain; War; Weather; Wildlife; Winter; Winter sports; World War II; WWII

Geographic Access: Banff; Lake Louise; Bow Lake; Jasper; Lake O'Hara; Yoho National Park; Jasper National Park; Banff National Park; Calgary; Alberta; Victoria; Vancouver; Windermere; Radium; British Columbia; Concord; Massachusetts; Minnesota; Montana; Canada; United States of America

Language: English

Creator: Robb Whyte, Catharine

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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A.L. Harkness photograph album

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Part Of: Alpine Club of Canada fonds

Scope & Content: Album contains miscellaneous views.

Date Range: 1917

Reference Code: V14 / AC 055P / 30

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print; Print

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Part Of: Alpine Club of Canada fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M200 / S6 / V14

Series: III. Personal papers and photographs

Sous-Fonds: V14

Accession Number: 5200

Reference Code: V14 / AC 055P / 30

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print; Print

Date Range: 1917

Physical Description: 1 photograph album (27 prints)

Scope & Content: Album contains miscellaneous views.

Name Access: Alpine Club of Canada; Harkness, A.L.

Subject Access: Abbot Pass Hut; Activities; Administration; Advertising; Alpine Club of Canada; Alpine Club House; Cabins; Cabins and shelters; Camps; Club; Competition; Discovery and exploration; Environment; Environment and Nature; Exploration; Guide; Guides; Hiking; Huts; Mountain; Mountain guides; Mountaineering; Mountaineers; Mountains; National parks and reserves; Organizations; Photography; Scenery; Sports and recreation; Summit

Geographic Access: Banff National Park; Jasper National Park; Yoho National Park; Alberta; British Columbia; Canada

Language: English

Title Source: Title based on preliminary inventory

Processing Status: Processed

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Photograph album

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Part Of: Underwood and Underwood Publishers fonds

Scope & Content: Item consists of 114 unbound pages from a photo album. Album contains views of people, places and activities from across Canada from Hudson Bay and Ontario to the Canadian Rockies. Views pertain to visitors and local personalities, sports and recreation, camping, facilities and buildings, trips, ev…

Date Range: [ca. 1915-1930]

Reference Code: V465 / PD - 4

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Album; Photograph

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Part Of: Underwood and Underwood Publishers fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: V465

Sous-Fonds: V465

Accession Number: 6160, 6180

Reference Code: V465 / PD - 4

GMD: Album; Photograph

Parallel Title: Parallel title is orginal title given

Date Range: [ca. 1915-1930]

Physical Description: 1 album (108 photographs : b&w ; 24.4 x 29.9 cm)

Scope & Content: Item consists of 114 unbound pages from a photo album. Album contains views of people, places and activities from across Canada from Hudson Bay and Ontario to the Canadian Rockies. Views pertain to visitors and local personalities, sports and recreation, camping, facilities and buildings, trips, events, scenic views. Many views include people. Captions accompany many images Includes: 1 38887 - Canada. Hudson Bay. The Nastapoka Falls. 2 38886 - Canada. Hudson Bay. Cape Dufferin. Esquimos trading their white foxes at a Revillon Freres Post. 3 38885 - Canada. Hudson Bay. Esquimo family building their igloo. The man and woman on the roof are filling in with snow the chinks between the blocks of ice. Below, the boy is closing the door. 4 38884 - Canada. Hudson Bay. Esquimos eating in the interior of their igloo. Notice the soap stone kettle hanging over the soap stone dish full of burning blubber. 5 38883 - Canada. Hudson Bay. An Esquimo child with his bow and arrow. 6 Hudson Bay: A very old Esquimo / 38882 7 38881 - Canada. Hudson Bay. Cape Dufferin. The Revillon Freres trading station at Cape Dufferin. Notice the banks of snow against the walls of the house to keep the drifts away. In the foreground are two Esquimo igloos which the natives who came to trade furs built as their stay, may last several days. 8 38880 - Canada. Hudson Bay. An Esquimo drilling a large piece of soap stone to make a kettle. 9 38879 - Canada. Hudson Bay. Father and son. This Esquimo has taken his child out to sea in his kayak (canoe made of seal hides) to teach him how to jig for rock cod. 10 38878 - Canada. Hudson Bay. An Esquimo mother and child. 11 CN285 - Mt. Ishbel, Canadian Pacific Rockies. 12 CN83 - Canada. Lake Superior. Drying fishing nets. 13 CN110 - Canada. Ontario, Brampton. Main street of Brampton. 14 CN121 - Canada. Ontario, Port Arthur. Great Lakes Cruise, Thunder Cape. 15 CN106 - Canada. Ontario. Flowerpot Island off Tobermorry. 16 CN202 - Canada. Ontario. Georgian Bay. Beansoleil Park. 17 CN201 - Canada. Ontario. Lake of Bays. Yachting at Bigwin Inn. 18 CN108 - Canada. Ontario. Kirkland Lake district. 19 CN107 - Canada. Ontario. North Bay. Street scene. 20 CN253 - Canada. Ontario. The highway bridge over the Welland Canal opening to permit a steamer to pass. 21 CN250 - Canada. Ontario. A steamer passing through the Well and Canal. 22 CN252 - Canada. Ontario. A steamer in the Welland Canal passing a bridge which has been opened to permit its passage. 23 CN251 - Canada. Ontario. A set of locks on the Welland Canal. 24 CN192 - Canada. The Welland Ship Canal. General view of the lower entrance, Lock No. 1, looking south. 25 CN170 - Canada. Ontario. Welland Canal, shipping at Lock No. 3. 26 CN191 - Canada. Ontario. The "Naronic" at the Soo Locks. 27 Untitled : [unidentified building] / "1 X 46 R" 28 CN181 - Canada. Ontario. Ottawa. These little Ottawa people know their business already. Refusing to be harnessed for "mushing" along the hillside near Canada's capital and winter carnival city. Bozo nevertheless does not object to helping out with what is neither dog-back riding nor skiing 29 CN162 - Canada. Ontario. Ottawa. Rockcliffe Park. 30 CN175 1 x 46 R - Rideau Hall, Ottawa, the official residence of the Governor General of Canada. 31 CN179 - Canada. Ontario. Ottawa. Skating champion. 32 CN184 - Canada. Ontario. Ottawa. Skiing on Dome Hill. 33 [Print missing] / CN109 - Canada. Ontario. Ottawa Parliament Buildings. 34 CN104 - Canada. Ontario. Toronto. Big buildings of Toronto. 35 CN105 - Canada. Ontario. Toronto. Bay Street. 36 CN23 - Canada. Toronto. Bathing in the Humber River. 37 CN23 - Canada. Ontario. 38 [Page missing] / CN45 - Canada. Ontario. Niagara in bloom. 39 CN52 - Canada. Ontario. Niagara. 40 CN51 - Canada. A Niagara fruit orchard in blossom time. 41 CN58 - Canada. Ontario Province. Schumacher Canaurum Mine. 700 foot level. 42 CN88 - Canada. A railroad engineer at his post. 43 CN139 - Canada. Beaver felling a tree. 44 CN21 - Canada. Ontario. Fishing at Devil's Hole, Algonquin Park. 45 CN50 - Canada. Ontario. Washagami Section. Bass fishing. 46 CN137 - Canada. Beavers at work 47 [Print missing] / CN49 48 CN28 - Canada. Harvest time. 49 CN25 - Canada. Harvesting in western Canada. 50 CN29 - Canada. Harvesting. 51 CN27 - Canada. Harvesting in western Canada. 52 CN102 - Canada. Alberta, Leduc. Raccoon on the Grathside Farm. 53 CN126 - Canada. Alberta, Jasper National Park. Squirrel at Jasper Park Lodge. 54 CN127 - Canada. Alberta. "A cat and dog existence" has its pleasures. according to Bowser, the faithful household canine of Caretaker Andrews at Jasper Park Lodge, who looks after this famous hostelry in the heart of the Canadian Rockies during the months when its grounds are no longer thronged with tourists, and to prove it, Bowser has adopted a homeless kitten which he found on the streets of Jasper town and took home with him. Here he is rocking his chum to sleep in front of the Andrew's home 55 CN26 - Canada. Alberta, Rockford. Gathering stooks. 56 CN180 - Canada. Alberta. Bear in Jasper National Park. 57 CN182 - Canada. Alberta. Buffalo and elk in Wainwright (Buffalo) National Park. 58 CN178 - Canada. Alberta. Bear up a tree in Jasper National Park. 59 CN138 - Canada. Alberta. Beaver house near Jasper. 60 [Print missing] / CN148 - Canada. The Rockies. Lakes in the Clouds seen from Little Beehive. 61 CN145 - Canada. The Rockies. View of Chalet Lake Louise from the top of Little Beehive. 62 CN147 - Canada. The Rockies. Scene at Lake Louise. 63 CN144 - Canada. The Rockies. Early morn at Lake Louise. 64 Canada. the Rockies. Lake Louise. The Lake Louise Hotel seen from the air 65 CN157 - Canada. Alberta. Banff. (The Rockies) A view showing the Springs Hotel and a Grayline Bus. Banff Springs Hotel. 66 CN156 - Canada. Alberta, Banff. (the Rockies) Indian Days. The Springs Hotel. Banff Springs Hotel. 67 CN146 - Canada. The Rockies. Lake Louise. Chalet Lake Louise, the Canadian Pacific Railway Hotel. 68 CN87 - Canada. Br. Columbia. Victoria. Feeding the swans in the park. 69 CN84 - Canada. Br. Columbia. Victoria. A dove cot in the garden of a Victorian home, a real English touch. 70 56860 - Canada. Br. Columbia. Victoria. Trimmed shrubbery on an estate. It has been the hobby of the owner for over 30 years to trim these trees (yew, barberry, white thorn, and golden holly.) into the shape of animals, birds, and figures. -- Owner: W. J. Pendray. 71 [Print missing] / CN82 72 48470 - Canada. British Columbia near Westminster. Salmon fishing fleet on the Fraser River near Westminster. 73 CN81 - Canada. British Columbia. Spence's Bridge. Indian graveyard. 74 CN48 - Canada. British Columbia. Kelowna. Apple orchard in bloom. 75 CN141 - Canada. British Columbia. Inside passage. 76 CN221 - Canada. British Columbia. Kitwanga. A dog totem. 77 CN120 - Canada. Western Canada. Old shepherd watching flock of sheep. 78 CN128 - Canada. Sheep grazing. 79 CN287 - Lake Louise, Mount Saddleback. 80 CN291 - Lake Louise, The Chalet of the Swiss Guides, in midwinter. 81 CN285 - Mt. Ishbel, Canadian Pacific Rockies. 82 CN151 - Canada. The Rockies. Lake 0' Hara, Victoria Glacier and the Seven Sisters Falls in the background. Date: 1927 83 56861 - Canada. Drive by stage from Field to Emerald Lake. Scene in pine forest, mountains with glacier ahead. 84 CN149 - Canada. The Rockies. Emerald Lake Chalet. 85 CN150 - Canada. The Rockies. Emerald Lake seen from the Chalet veranda. 86 CN153 - Canada. The Rockies. Morraine Lake in the Valley of Ten Peak. [Correction: Moraine Lake] 87 [Print missing] / CN154 - Canada. The Rockies. Lake Morraine and the Tower of Babel. 88 CN152 - Canada. The Rockies. Sinclair Canyon. 89 48871 - Canada. Royal Mounted Policeman. 90 CN85 - Canada. The Rockies. "Bad man" of the Kananaskis. 91 CN86 - Canada. The Rockies. A Cowboy and his steed. 92 CN78 - Canada. Lake Louise at sunset. 93 CN12 - Canada. British Columbia (Canadian Rockies) Mt. Robson. 94 CN10 - Canada. British Columbia (Canadian Rockies) Mt. Robson showing the glaciers and Berg Lake. 95 [Print missing] / CN7 - Canada. British Columbia (Canadian Rockies). Mt. Robson showing the two glaciers and Berg Lake. 96 Canada. British Columbia (Canadian Rockies) One of the glaciers of Mt. Robson. 97 CN6 - Canada. Scene in the Canadian Rockies. 98 CN79 - Canada. A beautiful scene in the Canadian Rockies. 99 CN79 - Canada. Stoney Indians of the Canadian Rockies 100 [Print missing] / CN6 - Canada. Scene in the Canadian Rockies - Modern ways are slow in creeping upon this small settlement of Stoney Indians 101 CN18 - Canada. Reindeer of the Canadian Rockies. [Correction: bull elk] 102 CN3 - Canada. Scene in the Canadian Rockies. Pack-train on the Badge Pass at twilight 103 CN5 - Canada. Scene in the Canadian Rockies. Mountain sheep "posing" for the camera. 104 CN13 - Canada. A scene in the Canadian Rockies : [Twin Falls, Yoho National Park] 105 CN11 - Canada. Scene in the Canadian Rockies : [Three Sisters, Canmore] 106 CN18 - Canada. Scene in the Canadian Rockies : [Lake Louise with Mt. Lefroy] 107 CN19 - Canada. Scene in the Canadian Rockies : [Maligne Lake, Samson Peak on left] 108 CN17 - Canada. Scene in the Canadian Rockies : [Bow River and Mount Rundle, Alberta] 109 CN16 - Canada. A scene in the Canadian Rockies : [Suspension bridge over Eraser River Canyon, B.C. Hell's Gate] 110 CN15 - Canada. Scene in the Canadian Rockies : [Bow River looking east from Banff Springs Hotel area] 111 CN14 - Canada. Scene in the Canadian Rockies : [view from Mount Victoria, above Lake Oesa, looking north toward Ringrose Mountain] 112 CN4 - Canada. Scene in the Canadian Rockies. The mirror-like surface of Lake Louise serves to reflect the riot of nature's splendor prevailing on all sides. 113 24419 - Canada. Sheep grazing. 114 PD65 - [Man seeding a field, possibly Ontario].

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Subject Access: Inuit; Activities; Agriculture; Animals; Automobiles; Banff Indian Days; Banff Springs Hotel; Bears; Bison; Black Bears; Boats; Buffalo; Buildings; Carvings; Chateau Lake Louise; Children; Coal and coal mines; Commerce and industry; Communities; Description and travel; Dockyard; Dogs; Elk; Environment; Farmland; First Nations; Flowers; Holidays; Hotels; Indigenous Peoples; Industry; Labour; Landscapes; Leisure; Mines and mineral resources; Mining; Mountains; Municipal views; Personal and Family Life; Personal and Professional Life; Photography; Raccoon; Recreation; Regalia; Scenery; Ship; Stoney Nakoda; Swimming; Tourism; Trains; Transportation; Travel; Waterfalls; Wildlife; Women

Geographic Access: Ottawa; Toronto; Ontario; Jasper National Park; Banff; Lake Louise; Banff National Park; Alberta; Emerald Lake; Yoho National Park; Victoria; British Columbia

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Display photographs

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Part Of: Alpine Club of Canada fonds

Scope & Content: Display photographs consists of photographs selected and numbered by the ACC for display in clubhouses, huts and other locations. Photographic subjects include mountain peaks, landscapes and scenery, both regional and international; mountaineering and alpine recreation; camps and expeditions; flor…

Date Range: 1890-1958

Reference Code: V14 / AC 00P / 001-444

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print; Print

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Part Of: Alpine Club of Canada fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M200 / S6 / V14

Series: I.A.1 Administration: series I, predom. dates 1906-1949

Sous-Fonds: V14

Sub-Series: j.ii. Photography : Display photographs

Accession Number: 5200

Reference Code: V14 / AC 00P / 001-444

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print; Print

Date Range: 1890-1958

Physical Description: ca.400 photographs : prints

History / Biographical: See fonds level description.

Scope & Content: Display photographs consists of photographs selected and numbered by the ACC for display in clubhouses, huts and other locations. Photographic subjects include mountain peaks, landscapes and scenery, both regional and international; mountaineering and alpine recreation; camps and expeditions; flora and fauna; clubhouse views; and portraits of mountaineers, alpine club members, executive officers and prominent personalities. Also includes a group photograph of the 1906 founding meeting of the Alpine Club of Canada in Winnipeg (ACOOP/77); Included are ca.180 photographs which were submitted to the ACC though various photographic competitions (AC 00P / 11, 21, 29, 30, 32, 36, 41, 55 - 57, 63, 76, 109, 111, 202, 223, 230, 240, 244, 284 - 443).

Notes: LIST OF PHOTOGRAPHERS :; George Ashley Abraham AC00P/107,209;; Ansel Adams AC00P/119,120,254;; M. Alford AC00P/45-54,59-60;; L. S. Amery AC00P/229,333-337;; Associated Screen News AC00P/206;; Jack Atkinson AC00P/417,434;; M. P. Bridgland AC00P/292,294;; Clair Brown AC00P/44;; H. E. Bulyea AC00P/41,284,291;; Lucy Byrd AC00P/431,432;; Carleton Studio AC00P/89;; J. Norman Collie AC00P/151;; B. Conrad AC00P/42;; Florence Parker Davoll AC00P/368-370,390,391,401,408;; Winnie Dennison AC00P/423;; Mrs. H. B. Dixon AC00P/227;; Mary (Winstone) Enoch AC00P/412,427;; Mary Fallis AC00P/418;; Bob Francis AC00P/106;; Nelly Fraser AC00P/439;; Tom Fyles AC00P/321,322,346-348;; J. M. Garrison AC00P/201;; Gay-Coutlett AC00P/33;; E. Gee AC00P/351;; Herman Genschorek AC00P/63,410,411,413-416;; Lillian Gest AC00P/338-345;; E. R. (Rex) Gibson AC00P/429;; A. Gully AC00P/238,239;; Roy Gunn AC00P/443;; H. S. Hall Jr. AC00P/295;; Byron Harmon AC00P/131;; Jimmie Hendrie AC00P/433;; Julia W. Henshaw AC00P/26,27;; Charles F. Hogeboom Jr. AC00P/293;; Roy Howard AC00P/437;; Mary L. Jobe AC00P/129;; H. F. Lambart AC00P/218;; Miss Lymburn AC00P/313;; F. A. MacFadden AC00P/310-312;; Leonard H. Marvin AC00P/110,116;; A. A. McCoubrey AC00P/11,285-289,330,331;; D. J. M. McGeary AC00P/57;; ?. Mills AC00P/240;; C. H. Mitchell AC00P/249;; Stanley H. Mitchell AC00P/84,235;; Don Munday AC00P/14,352,425;; Phyl Munday AC00P/28,332,350,389,392-395,398,402,403,406,424,426,440-442;; George Noble AC00P/236;; Notman & Son AC00P/86;; Edward C. Porter AC00P/266,267,268,269;; Polly Prescott AC00P/421;; Pringle and Booth AC00P/246;; R.B.R. AC00P/419;; Marguerita Schnellbachen AC00P/65;; W. E. Stone AC00P/30,290;; G. Morris Taylor AC00P/233;; J. Monroe Thorington AC00P/301-303;; Vandyk, London AC00P/222;; M. Von Zuben AC00P/76;; W. A. Wakefield AC00P/305;; Charles Walcott AC00P/270-274;; A. G. Wehrli AC00P/444;; T. O. A. West AC00P/297,304,316;; Jack Whellams AC00P/409;; A. T. Wiebrecht AC00P/223,353-366,373-379,382-387,397,400;; Walter Wilcox AC00P/20,130,136,154,255-257;; A. O. Wheeler AC00P/207,208,212,213;; LIST OF SUBJECTS :; Philip Stanley Abbot AC00P/245;; L. S. Amery AC00P/206,222;; F. C. Bell AC00P/87;; Cora Johnstone Best AC00P/104;; John F. Brett AC00P/96;; A. P. Coleman AC00P/82;; J. H. Cuntz AC00P/116;; Edward VII AC00P/203;; Charles E. Fay AC00P/69;; Sandford Fleming AC00P/250;; W. W. Foster AC00P/76,89;; Rex Gibson AC00P/75,90;; H. A. V. Green AC00P/92;; C. Hasler AC00P/134;; James Hector AC00P/93;; J. W. A. Hickson AC00P/86;; John Hunter AC00P/264;; Judas Hunter AC00P/238;; Enos Hunter AC00P/239;; Stanley L. Jones AC00P/242;; Lino Lacedelli AC00P/268;; Ben Lomond AC00P/411;; C. H. Mitchell AC00P/79;; John Muir AC00P/66;; A. H. MacCarthy AC00P/70,76;; Leonard H. Marvin;; S. H. Mitchell AC00P/84,235;; T. B. Moffat AC00P/83;; Don Munday AC00P/74;; Phyl Munday AC00P/418;; Tenzing Norgay AC00P/72;; James Outram AC00P/80;; J. D. Patterson AC00P/98;; Elfreda Pigou AC00P/418;; H. E. Sampson AC00P/97;; Benjamin Frank Seaver AC00P/110,115?,116,243;; A. S. Sibbald AC00P/95;; W. E. Stone AC00P/73;; W. R. Tweedy AC00P/81;; Sidney R. Vallance AC00P/91;; Frank N. Waterman AC00P/237;; C. G. Wates AC00P/94;; A. O. Wheeler AC00P/206;; E. O. Wheeler AC00P/71,85;; Hector Wheeler AC00P/247;; Edward Whymper AC00P/93,251;; Walter Wilcox AC00P/264;; Tom Wilson AC00P/236,264;; T. Fraser, L.O. Armstrong, Tom Martin, W. H. Bedford, Alex Gordon; Jean Parker, Stanley Wills, Stanley Mitchell, L. Q. Coleman; J. W. Kelly, W. J. Taylor, A. O. Wheeler, Elizabeth Parker, E. A. Haggan, J. C. Herdman, A. P. Coleman, Dean Paget, William Brewster ACOOP/77

Name Access: Alpine Club of Canada

Subject Access: Abbot Pass Hut; Activities; Administration; Advertising; Alpine Club of Canada; Alpine Club House; Cabins; Cabins and shelters; Camps; Club; Competition; Discovery and exploration; Environment; Environment and Nature; Exploration; Guide; Guides; Hiking; Huts; Mountain; Mountain guides; Mountaineering; Mountaineers; Mountains; National parks and reserves; Organizations; Photography; Scenery; Sports and recreation; Summit

Geographic Access: Banff National Park; Jasper National Park; Yoho National Park; Alberta; British Columbia; Canada

Language: English

Related Material: Competition photographs are related to other competition photographs in the ACC fonds.

Title Source: Title based on original use of the material

Processing Status: Processed

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Highlight Slide Show from the Canadian Rockies

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Part Of: Lillian Gest fonds

Scope & Content: File pertains to 99 35 mm colour transparency slides mounted in glass with silver matting paper, and black binding tape with blue dots denoting the collection in the upper right corners. The slides the original title and Reel locations written on the matting paper - all slides in this colelction ha…

Date Range: 1940-1947

Reference Code: V225 / II / C / ii / a / i / NS - G2

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Film; Transparency

99 images 1 Electronic Resource

Part Of: Lillian Gest fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M67 / S36 / V225

Series: II.C. Activities / photography

Sous-Fonds: V225

Sub-Series: ii.a.i Photographic material / transparencies / boxes

Accession Number: 5142

Reference Code: V225 / II / C / ii / a / i / NS - G2

GMD: Film; Transparency

Parallel Title: G2. Dark bindings, blue dots. -- [1940-1947]

Date Range: 1940-1947

Physical Description: 99 photographs : col. slides ; 35 mm

History / Biographical: See fonds level description.

Scope & Content: File pertains to 99 35 mm colour transparency slides mounted in glass with silver matting paper, and black binding tape with blue dots denoting the collection in the upper right corners. The slides the original title and Reel locations written on the matting paper - all slides in this colelction have been pulled from varius Reels taken by Lillian Gest from trips taken in the Canadian Rockies between 1940 and 1947. Their removal is noted in the slide title notebook SL I (M67 / II / C / i / a / 51 - 1). Topics include a broad selection of images pertaining to Canadian Rockies, Banff and area, camps and hikes, wildlife, flora, friends and associates. Titles: 1. Jasper Lake Beauvert & Cavel R33-15 2. [Jasper] Lake Beauvert 39-5 3. [Jasper Lake Beauvert] & Pyramid 40-18 4. [Jasper] golf course [& Pyramid] R40-16 5. [Jasper golf course] R40-15 6. Mt. Edith Cavel & Clouds 39-16 7. On steps of Lodge 33-19 8. Rock garden of Lodge 39-4 [MISSING] 9. [Rock garden] & flag 39-17 10. Bear in the Lake 40-20 11. [Bear] on trail (L. Louise) 76-8 12. [Bear]s at Dump Jasper 40-2 13. [Bear] on road (Deer Lodge) 76-11 14. Jasper rodeo 40-4 15. [Jasper rodeo] 40-5 16. Ram by the road 32-15 17. [Ram by the road] eating 32-17 18. [Ram] on cliff 79-3 19. Two rams on rocks 79-2 20. Deer in sandpit (Jasper) 38-18 21. [Deer] on Bow River 82-18 22. Two bucks (Banff) 112-9 23. Baby Fawn (Dan) 24. Whistler Mt Trail 39-12 25. Engelman spruce & cones 102-2 26. [Engelman spruce] cones 101-1 27. Avalanche fr. Lefroy 101-15 28. Mt. Athabaska & A1 R32-20 29. Mt. Kitchner 36-8 30. Natural Bridge Field 44-18 31. Takkakaw Falls 60-10 32. Polly above Twin Falls 52-14 33. Trail into Little Yoho 45-13 34. Fireweed – Mt Balfour 45-8 35. Lake Louise & Poppies 101-28 36. [Lake Louise] & horseman 101-26 37. Chateau fr. Fairview Lake Trail 76-21 38. On lawn of Chateau 102-20 39. Reflections in window 101-34 40. [Reflections] in shiny ball 101-33 41. Giant Steps R75-15 42. [Giant Steps] R75-17 43. Reflections Opabin Lake J6-4 44. Lunch Sheol Valley 83-7 45. Arnica 56-2 46. Queen Cap R103-2 47. Ptarmigan & chick 86-5 48. Chick in hand & mother 86-9 49. [Chick in hand] R93-17 50. [Chick in hand] R93-19 51. Gopher & lunch box 12-5 52. At Peyto Lookout R106-11 53. Kay & Polly St Nick Glacier 107-7 54. Party at lake opabin Pass 81-1 55. Opabin Pass 55-10 56. Edward on needles 102-16 57. Polly [on needles] 102-19 58. Lake Agnes fr. [needles] 102-15 59. Our tent at O’Hara Camp 81-4 60. Sun on Bugaboos 103-4 61. More sun on [Bugaboos] 103-5 62. Climb of Yukness D.R. 81-14 63. Rope on [Yukness] 81-19 64. Cliff on Mt Forbes 37-18 65. Party on Eiffel 94-13 66. Eiffel Tower 94-16 67. AAC Party on Paradise 87-2 68. Glacier Peak fr. Yukness 81-14 69. Goodsirs fr. Temple 88-4 70. On Paradise Pk. Daver C.H. 95-5 71. Sunday Service 87-13 72. Summit St. Nicholas 107-12 73. Party on E. Post Trip 103-8 74. [Party on E. Post] R103-9 75. Top cliffs Snow Patch 103-14 76. Howser Spire 105-10 77. Party for Mt. Pigeon 105-14 78. Snow slope on Baker 128-29 79. Looking down crevasse 105-14 80. Pinnacle E. Post 103-16 81. Summit Mt. Christian 35-4 82. On Top – St. Nicholas 107-8 83. Indigenous people at Banff Springs 57-18 84. Two Indigenous Chiefs 57-5 85. Indigenous woman & girl 57-9 86. Tepee tops in sky 58-12 87. Hoodoos 73-15 88. Storm on Fairholme Mts 89-6 89. Deer at 202 Muskrat 107-19 90. Deer at garbage pail 107-20 91. Doe by corral 100-3 92. Mt Edith & beaver dam 122-14 93. The Beaver Show 144-12 94. Beaver 114-14 95. Tree cut by brawn R42-8 96. [Tree] over trail R42-7 97. Mt Rundle & gardens 75-4 98. Columbine R73-17 99. Close-up pool & flowers R58-5 100. Bow Valley view R51-8

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Name Access: Gest, Lillian; Hinman, Caroline

Subject Access: Activities; Administration; Alpine Club of Canada; Animals; Automobiles; Backpacking; Banff Indian Days; Boats; Buildings; Cabins; Cabins and shelters; Camping; Camps; Climbing; Club; Environment; Environment and Nature; Exploration; Family and personal life; Fishing; First Nations; Flowers; Glaciers; Guides; Hiking; Horse packing; Horses; Hotels; Indigenous Peoples; Landscapes; Mountain; Mountains; Mountaineering; National parks and reserves; Organizations; Outfitters; Pack trips; Personal and Professional Life; Photography; Recreation; Rodeo; Sports and leisure; Sports and recreation; Stoney Nakoda; Swiss Guides; Tourism; Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies; Trails; Travel; Wildlife; Women

Geographic Access: Banff; Bow Lake; Banff National Park; Lake Louise; Jasper; Jasper National Park; Yoho National Park; Alberta; British Columbia; Canada

Language: English

Conservation: Locate missing slide.

Creator: Gest, Lillian

Title Source: Title based on contents of file.

Processing Status: Processed

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Photographs. -- 1894-1982

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Part Of: Alpine Club of Canada fonds

Scope & Content: Photographs pertain to mountain peaks, glaciers, landscapes and scenery; mountaineering and alpine recreation; mountaineers and personalities, including portraits; huts; events and other subjects. A significant portion pertain to Alpine Club camps (ca.225 prints, 8 negatives and 5 albums containin…

Date Range: [ca.1900-1960]

Reference Code: V14 / AC 0P / 001-002; V14 / AC 0P / 010; V14 / AC 0P / 019; V14 / AC 0P / 023-024; V14 / AC 0P / 039-044; V14 / AC 0P / 071-072; V14 / AC 0P / 074; V14 / AC 0P / 076-081; V14 / AC 0P / 124; V14 / AC 0P / 220-244; V14 / AC 0P / 254-264; V14 / AC 0P / 345-346; V14 / AC 0P / 361-364; V14 / AC 0P / 369-407; V14 / AC 0P / 631-632; V14 / AC 0P / 634; V14 / AC 0P / 636; V14 / AC 0P / 642-707; V14 / AC 0P / 717-718; V14 / AC 0P / 721-725; V14 / AC 0P / 773; V14 / AC 0P / 776; V14 / AC 0P / 778-779; V14 / AC 0P / 802-807; V14 / AC 0P / 810-811; V14 / AC 0P / 815; V14 / AC 001P / 01-08; V14 / AC 004P / 01-03; V14 / AC 011P / 01-02; V14 / AC 015P / 1-55; V14 / AC 024P / 01-12; V14 / AC 024P / 25-35; V14 / AC 027P / 01-15; V14 / AC 027P / 16; V14 / AC 027P / 17; V14 / AC 027P / 18; V14 / AC 027P / 19; V14 / AC 027P / 20; V14 / AC 031P / 1; V14 / AC 033P / 001-037; V14 / AC 033P / 046-115; V14 / AC 042P / 1; V14 / AC 049P / 3-5; V14 / AC 050P / 1; V14 / AC 055P / 39; V14 / AC 055P / 46-48; V14 / AC 055P / 60-66; V14 / AC 064P / 01-51; V14 / AC 067P / 1-4; V14 / AC 090P / 1-4; V14 / AC 093P / 1-2; V14 / AC 121P / 1-3; V14 / AC 123P / 20-27; V14 / AC 124P / 01-16; V14 / AC 148P / 94-97; V14 / AC 175P / 1; V14 / AC 176P / 01; V14 / AC 176P / 11; V14 / AC 195P / 1-2; V14 / AC 199P / 1-60; V14 / AC 217P / 1; V14 / AC 229P / 1; V14 / AC 239P / 1-2; V14 / AC 312P / 1-3; V14 / AC 345P / 4-7; V14 / AC 371P / 1; V14 / AC 375P / 1-25; V14 / AC 379P / 1; V14 / AC 381P / 1-7; V14 / AC 395P / 1-4; V14 / AC 397P / 1-5; V14 / AC 399P / 1; V14 / AC 405P / 1-5

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print; Negative; Transparency; Album

19 images

Part Of: Alpine Club of Canada fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M200 / S6 / V14

Series: IV.B. Other material: photographic

Sous-Fonds: V14

Accession Number: 5200

Reference Code: V14 / AC 0P / 001-002; V14 / AC 0P / 010; V14 / AC 0P / 019; V14 / AC 0P / 023-024; V14 / AC 0P / 039-044; V14 / AC 0P / 071-072; V14 / AC 0P / 074; V14 / AC 0P / 076-081; V14 / AC 0P / 124; V14 / AC 0P / 220-244; V14 / AC 0P / 254-264; V14 / AC 0P / 345-346; V14 / AC 0P / 361-364; V14 / AC 0P / 369-407; V14 / AC 0P / 631-632; V14 / AC 0P / 634; V14 / AC 0P / 636; V14 / AC 0P / 642-707; V14 / AC 0P / 717-718; V14 / AC 0P / 721-725; V14 / AC 0P / 773; V14 / AC 0P / 776; V14 / AC 0P / 778-779; V14 / AC 0P / 802-807; V14 / AC 0P / 810-811; V14 / AC 0P / 815; V14 / AC 001P / 01-08; V14 / AC 004P / 01-03; V14 / AC 011P / 01-02; V14 / AC 015P / 1-55; V14 / AC 024P / 01-12; V14 / AC 024P / 25-35; V14 / AC 027P / 01-15; V14 / AC 027P / 16; V14 / AC 027P / 17; V14 / AC 027P / 18; V14 / AC 027P / 19; V14 / AC 027P / 20; V14 / AC 031P / 1; V14 / AC 033P / 001-037; V14 / AC 033P / 046-115; V14 / AC 042P / 1; V14 / AC 049P / 3-5; V14 / AC 050P / 1; V14 / AC 055P / 39; V14 / AC 055P / 46-48; V14 / AC 055P / 60-66; V14 / AC 064P / 01-51; V14 / AC 067P / 1-4; V14 / AC 090P / 1-4; V14 / AC 093P / 1-2; V14 / AC 121P / 1-3; V14 / AC 123P / 20-27; V14 / AC 124P / 01-16; V14 / AC 148P / 94-97; V14 / AC 175P / 1; V14 / AC 176P / 01; V14 / AC 176P / 11; V14 / AC 195P / 1-2; V14 / AC 199P / 1-60; V14 / AC 217P / 1; V14 / AC 229P / 1; V14 / AC 239P / 1-2; V14 / AC 312P / 1-3; V14 / AC 345P / 4-7; V14 / AC 371P / 1; V14 / AC 375P / 1-25; V14 / AC 379P / 1; V14 / AC 381P / 1-7; V14 / AC 395P / 1-4; V14 / AC 397P / 1-5; V14 / AC 399P / 1; V14 / AC 405P / 1-5

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print; Negative; Transparency; Album

Responsibility: Most items, including the six photograph albums, were likely produced by private individuals and club members. Includes photographs by: M. E. Alford, L. M. S. Amery, Fred Armbrister, A. H. Bent, B. C. Government, Eric Brooks, Allan Carpe, P. A. Carson, W. M. Docharty, Mary Fallis, Marion Fawdry, E. Feuz, F. W. Godsal, Douglas Griffin, L. G. Grimble, Klaus Hahn, Don Harmon, E. W. D. Holway, Frank Jacobs, Wally Joyce, E. Mills, C. H. Mitchell, Elfreda Pigou, Jaroslav Ruza, Mary Schaffer, W. E. Stone, J. M. Thorington, W. J. Topley, Hap Trevelyan, Underwood and Underwood, Valentine and Sons, Charles Walcott, Bradford Washburn and A. G. Wehrli. Many items are not credited.

Date Range: [ca.1900-1960]

Physical Description: ca.720 photographs (ca.560 prints, ca.40 negatives, ca.120 transparencies, 6 albums of ca.350 prints)

Scope & Content: Photographs pertain to mountain peaks, glaciers, landscapes and scenery; mountaineering and alpine recreation; mountaineers and personalities, including portraits; huts; events and other subjects. A significant portion pertain to Alpine Club camps (ca.225 prints, 8 negatives and 5 albums containing over 300 prints). Camps and expeditions documented include: Yoho Valley (1906) (1919); Paradise Valley (1907); Sherbrooke Lake (1911); Vermilion Pass (1912); Mount Robson (1913); Cathedral Mountain (1913); Upper Yoho Valley (1914); Ptarmigan Lake (1915); Healy Creek (1916); Lake of Hanging Glacier (1928); Coast Range (1952); Eremite Valley and others. Portraits include those of Charles Fay, Jean Habel, Frank R. Oastler, James F. Porter, H. E. Sampson, Charles D. Walcott and A. O. Wheeler. Includes series of British Columbia air photos of B.C. locations in the 1950s (AC 055 / 60-66). Contains many unidentified and undated items.

Name Access: Alpine Club of Canada

Subject Access: Abbot Pass Hut; Activities; Administration; Advertising; Alpine Club of Canada; Alpine Club House; Cabins; Cabins and shelters; Camps; Club; Competition; Discovery and exploration; Environment; Environment and Nature; Exploration; Guide; Guides; Hiking; Huts; Mountain; Mountain guides; Mountaineering; Mountaineers; Mountains; National parks and reserves; Organizations; Photography; Scenery; Sports and recreation; Summit

Geographic Access: Banff National Park; Jasper National Park; Yoho National Park; Alberta; British Columbia; Canada

Access Restrictions: Access to negatives is by appointment only

Language: English

Finding Aid: Inventory of the Alpine Club of Canada Collection, 1986, provides group or item-level description to this material

Title Source: Title based on material

Processing Status: Processed

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J. P. Forde photograph collection

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Part Of: Alpine Club of Canada fonds

Scope & Content: Photographs mainly document Alpine Club of Canada camps between 1906 and 1913. Views includes Lake Louise-Yoho areas, possibly made during Yoho Pass ACC camp, 1906?; Rogers pass area during ACC camp, 1908; Lake O'Hara area during ACC camp, 1909; trip to Mount Goodsir and Ice River Valley, 1909; Mo…

Date Range: [ca. 1906-1913]

Reference Code: V14 / AC 039P / 001-225

Description Level: 5 / File

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Part Of: Alpine Club of Canada fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M200 / S6 / V14

Series: III. Personal papers and photographs

Sous-Fonds: V14

Accession Number: 5200

Reference Code: V14 / AC 039P / 001-225

Date Range: [ca. 1906-1913]

Physical Description: 225 photographs : prints

Scope & Content: Photographs mainly document Alpine Club of Canada camps between 1906 and 1913. Views includes Lake Louise-Yoho areas, possibly made during Yoho Pass ACC camp, 1906?; Rogers pass area during ACC camp, 1908; Lake O'Hara area during ACC camp, 1909; trip to Mount Goodsir and Ice River Valley, 1909; Mount Sir Sandford and Illecillewaet Glacier areas, 1910; Sherbrooke Lake ACC Camp, 1911; Vermilion Pass area during ACC camp, 1912; Cathedral Mountain camp, 1913; Strathcona Park, B.C., 1912; Mount Robson ACC camp, 1913; also miscellaneous views.

Name Access: Alpine Club of Canada; Forde, J.P.

Subject Access: Abbot Pass Hut; Activities; Administration; Advertising; Alpine Club of Canada; Alpine Club House; Cabins; Cabins and shelters; Camps; Club; Competition; Discovery and exploration; Environment; Environment and Nature; Exploration; Guide; Guides; Hiking; Huts; Mountain; Mountain guides; Mountaineering; Mountaineers; Mountains; National parks and reserves; Organizations; Photography; Scenery; Sports and recreation; Summit

Geographic Access: Banff National Park; Jasper National Park; Yoho National Park; Alberta; British Columbia; Canada

Language: English

Title Source: Title based on accompanying documentation

Processing Status: Processed

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J. W. A. Hickson photographs

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Part Of: Alpine Club of Canada fonds

Scope & Content: Photographs pertain to Hickson and his trips and first ascents in Military and Assiniboine Groups?, Mount Columbia area and other unidentified areas

Date Range: 1909-1919

Reference Code: V14 / AC 0P / 719-720; V14 / AC 0P / 726-770; V14 / AC 0P / 1-64); V14 / AC 055P / 33 (1-67)

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph print; Photograph; Print

1 image

Part Of: Alpine Club of Canada fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M200 / S6 / V14

Series: III. Personal papers and photographs

Sous-Fonds: V14

Accession Number: 5200

Reference Code: V14 / AC 0P / 719-720; V14 / AC 0P / 726-770; V14 / AC 0P / 1-64); V14 / AC 055P / 33 (1-67)

GMD: Photograph print; Photograph; Print

Date Range: 1909-1919

Physical Description: 178 photographs (114 prints, 64 negatives)

Scope & Content: Photographs pertain to Hickson and his trips and first ascents in Military and Assiniboine Groups?, Mount Columbia area and other unidentified areas

Name Access: Alpine Club of Canada; Hickson, J.W.A.

Subject Access: Abbot Pass Hut; Activities; Administration; Advertising; Alpine Club of Canada; Alpine Club House; Cabins; Cabins and shelters; Camps; Club; Competition; Discovery and exploration; Environment; Environment and Nature; Exploration; Guide; Guides; Hiking; Huts; Mountain; Mountain guides; Mountaineering; Mountaineers; Mountains; National parks and reserves; Organizations; Photography; Scenery; Sports and recreation; Summit

Geographic Access: Banff National Park; Jasper National Park; Yoho National Park; Alberta; British Columbia; Canada

Access Restrictions: Access to negatives is by appointment only

Language: English

Title Source: Title based on preliminary inventory

Processing Status: Processed

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Geoffrey B. Capes papers and photographs

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Part Of: Alpine Club of Canada fonds

Scope & Content: Textual items are diaries pertaining to ACC summer camps and Maligne Lake ski camp. Photographs pertain to Glacier ACC camp, 1947; Peyto Lake camp, 1948; Freshfield Glacier camp, 1949; Mount Assiniboine camp, 1952; Scott Glacier [Hooker Icefield], 1953; Glacier camp 1956; and Maligne Lake ski camp…

Date Range: 1947-1957

Reference Code: M200 / AC 372M; V14 / AC 343P / 1-5; V14 / AC 372P / 1-2

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print; Print

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Part Of: Alpine Club of Canada fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M200 / S6 / V14

Series: III. Personal papers and photographs

Sous-Fonds: V14

Accession Number: 5200

Reference Code: M200 / AC 372M; V14 / AC 343P / 1-5; V14 / AC 372P / 1-2

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print; Print

Date Range: 1947-1957

Physical Description: 4 textual records. -- 271 photographs (130 prints, 129 negatives, 12 transparencies)

Scope & Content: Textual items are diaries pertaining to ACC summer camps and Maligne Lake ski camp. Photographs pertain to Glacier ACC camp, 1947; Peyto Lake camp, 1948; Freshfield Glacier camp, 1949; Mount Assiniboine camp, 1952; Scott Glacier [Hooker Icefield], 1953; Glacier camp 1956; and Maligne Lake ski camp, 1957. Prints have identifications on reverse.

Name Access: Alpine Club of Canada; Capes, Geoffrey B.

Subject Access: Abbot Pass Hut; Activities; Administration; Advertising; Alpine Club of Canada; Alpine Club House; Cabins; Cabins and shelters; Camps; Club; Competition; Discovery and exploration; Environment; Environment and Nature; Exploration; Guide; Guides; Hiking; Huts; Mountain; Mountain guides; Mountaineering; Mountaineers; Mountains; National parks and reserves; Organizations; Photography; Scenery; Sports and recreation; Summit

Geographic Access: Banff National Park; Jasper National Park; Yoho National Park; Alberta; British Columbia; Canada

Access Restrictions: Access to negatives is by appointment only

Language: English

Title Source: Title based on material

Processing Status: Processed

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A. W. Drinnan photographs

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Part Of: Alpine Club of Canada fonds

Scope & Content: Album and loose accompanying prints pertain to alpine club camps and activities.

Date Range: [ca. 1917-1928]

Reference Code: V14 / AC 192P / 01-10

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print; Print

21 images

Part Of: Alpine Club of Canada fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M200 / S6 / V14

Series: III. Personal papers and photographs

Sous-Fonds: V14

Accession Number: 5200

Reference Code: V14 / AC 192P / 01-10

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print; Print

Responsibility: Album was assembled by A.W. Drinnan; includes many views by H. Pollard.

Date Range: [ca. 1917-1928]

Physical Description: 1 photograph album (ca.180 prints). -- 9 photographs : prints

Scope & Content: Album and loose accompanying prints pertain to alpine club camps and activities.

Name Access: Alpine Club of Canada; Drinnan, A. W.

Subject Access: Abbot Pass Hut; Activities; Administration; Advertising; Alpine Club of Canada; Alpine Club House; Cabins; Cabins and shelters; Camps; Club; Competition; Discovery and exploration; Environment; Environment and Nature; Exploration; Guide; Guides; Hiking; Huts; Mountain; Mountain guides; Mountaineering; Mountaineers; Mountains; National parks and reserves; Organizations; Photography; Scenery; Sports and recreation; Summit

Geographic Access: Banff National Park; Jasper National Park; Yoho National Park; Alberta; British Columbia; Canada

Language: English

Title Source: Title based on album

Processing Status: Processed

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George Kinney photographs and price lists. -- [ca.1907]

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Part Of: Alpine Club of Canada fonds

Scope & Content: Photographs mainly pertain to Paradise Valley ACC camp, 1907; 59 items, accompanied by list. Other views are miscellaneous and unidentified items. Textual items are lists of photographs and prices re Kinney's photographs of the Paradise Valley ACC camp.

Date Range: [ca. 1905-1910]

Reference Code: M200 / AC 014M / 1; V14 / AC 0P / 015-018; V14 / AC 0P / 022; V14 / AC 014P / 01-61

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print; Print

2 images

Part Of: Alpine Club of Canada fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M200 / S6 / V14

Series: III. Personal papers and photographs

Sous-Fonds: V14

Accession Number: 5200

Reference Code: M200 / AC 014M / 1; V14 / AC 0P / 015-018; V14 / AC 0P / 022; V14 / AC 014P / 01-61

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print; Print

Date Range: [ca. 1905-1910]

Physical Description: 64 photographs : prints. -- 2 textual records : printed matter

Scope & Content: Photographs mainly pertain to Paradise Valley ACC camp, 1907; 59 items, accompanied by list. Other views are miscellaneous and unidentified items. Textual items are lists of photographs and prices re Kinney's photographs of the Paradise Valley ACC camp.

Name Access: Kinney, George; Alpine Club of Canada

Subject Access: Abbot Pass Hut; Activities; Administration; Advertising; Alpine Club of Canada; Alpine Club House; Cabins; Cabins and shelters; Camps; Club; Competition; Discovery and exploration; Environment; Environment and Nature; Exploration; Guide; Guides; Hiking; Huts; Mountain; Mountain guides; Mountaineering; Mountaineers; Mountains; National parks and reserves; Organizations; Photography; Scenery; Sports and recreation; Summit

Geographic Access: Banff National Park; Jasper National Park; Yoho National Park; Alberta; British Columbia; Canada

Language: English

Title Source: Title based on material

Processing Status: Processed

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Edwin W. Mills photographs

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Scope & Content: Photographs pertain to Columbia Icefield ACC camp, 1938, and Bugaboo Creek ACC camp, 1946. Includes series of views of Rex Gibson cutting snowsteps.

Date Range: 1938, 1946

Reference Code: V14 / AC 020P / 01-15

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print; Print

6 images

Part Of: Alpine Club of Canada fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M200 / S6 / V14

Series: III. Personal papers and photographs

Sous-Fonds: V14

Accession Number: 5200

Reference Code: V14 / AC 020P / 01-15

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print; Print

Date Range: 1938, 1946

Physical Description: 15 photographs : prints

Scope & Content: Photographs pertain to Columbia Icefield ACC camp, 1938, and Bugaboo Creek ACC camp, 1946. Includes series of views of Rex Gibson cutting snowsteps.

Name Access: Mills, Edwin W.; Alpine Club of Canada

Subject Access: Abbot Pass Hut; Activities; Administration; Advertising; Alpine Club of Canada; Alpine Club House; Cabins; Cabins and shelters; Camps; Club; Competition; Discovery and exploration; Environment; Environment and Nature; Exploration; Guide; Guides; Hiking; Huts; Mountain; Mountain guides; Mountaineering; Mountaineers; Mountains; National parks and reserves; Organizations; Photography; Scenery; Sports and recreation; Summit

Geographic Access: Banff National Park; Jasper National Park; Yoho National Park; Alberta; British Columbia; Canada

Language: English

Title Source: Title based on material

Processing Status: Processed

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J. Norman Collie photographs

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Part Of: Alpine Club of Canada fonds

Scope & Content: Photographs pertain to Saskatchewan River Crossing area; Mount Forbes, Freshfield, Bush Valley areas; other mountain areas. Typed list is in AC 0M / 016.

Date Range: 1897-1910

Reference Code: V14 / AC OM / 016; V14 / AC 0P / 048-070; V14 / AC 0P / 082; V14 / AC 0P / 772; V14 / AC 0P / 774

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print; Print

5 images

Part Of: Alpine Club of Canada fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M200 / S6 / V14

Series: III. Personal papers and photographs

Sous-Fonds: V14

Accession Number: 5200

Reference Code: V14 / AC OM / 016; V14 / AC 0P / 048-070; V14 / AC 0P / 082; V14 / AC 0P / 772; V14 / AC 0P / 774

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print; Print

Date Range: 1897-1910

Physical Description: 26 photographs : prints

Scope & Content: Photographs pertain to Saskatchewan River Crossing area; Mount Forbes, Freshfield, Bush Valley areas; other mountain areas. Typed list is in AC 0M / 016.

Name Access: Alpine Club of Canada

Subject Access: Abbot Pass Hut; Activities; Administration; Advertising; Alpine Club of Canada; Alpine Club House; Cabins; Cabins and shelters; Camps; Club; Competition; Discovery and exploration; Environment; Environment and Nature; Exploration; Guide; Guides; Hiking; Huts; Mountain; Mountain guides; Mountaineering; Mountaineers; Mountains; National parks and reserves; Organizations; Photography; Scenery; Sports and recreation; Summit

Geographic Access: Banff National Park; Jasper National Park; Yoho National Park; Alberta; British Columbia; Canada

Language: English

Related Material: Another Collie photograph is found in display prints (AC 00P / 151)

Title Source: Title based on material

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Winthrop Ellsworth Stone photographs

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Part Of: Alpine Club of Canada fonds

Scope & Content: Albums are: 1. Climbs and Scenes in the Canadian Rockies 1912-13, includes ACC camps; 2. Canadian Rockies 1914, includes Upper Yoho ACC camp; 3. [Canadian Rockies, Purcell Range, Glacier area], 1915-16; 4.Canadian Rockies 1919, includes Yoho (Victory) Camp; 5. Canadian Rockies 1920-21, most from As…

Date Range: 1912-1921

Reference Code: V14 / AC 055P / 23-27

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print; Print

10 images

Part Of: Alpine Club of Canada fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M200 / S6 / V14

Series: III. Personal papers and photographs

Sous-Fonds: V14

Accession Number: 5200

Reference Code: V14 / AC 055P / 23-27

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print; Print

Date Range: 1912-1921

Physical Description: 5 photograph albums (ca.500 prints)

History / Biographical: Dr. W. E. Stone was an early member of the Alpine Club of Canada. He was killed in a climbing accident on Mount Eon in 1921.

Scope & Content: Albums are: 1. Climbs and Scenes in the Canadian Rockies 1912-13, includes ACC camps; 2. Canadian Rockies 1914, includes Upper Yoho ACC camp; 3. [Canadian Rockies, Purcell Range, Glacier area], 1915-16; 4.Canadian Rockies 1919, includes Yoho (Victory) Camp; 5. Canadian Rockies 1920-21, most from Assiniboine area, includes 1920 ACC camp

Name Access: Alpine Club of Canada; Ellsworth Stone, Winthrop

Subject Access: Abbot Pass Hut; Activities; Administration; Advertising; Alpine Club of Canada; Alpine Club House; Cabins; Cabins and shelters; Camps; Club; Competition; Discovery and exploration; Environment; Environment and Nature; Exploration; Guide; Guides; Hiking; Huts; Mountain; Mountain guides; Mountaineering; Mountaineers; Mountains; National parks and reserves; Organizations; Photography; Scenery; Sports and recreation; Summit

Geographic Access: Banff National Park; Jasper National Park; Yoho National Park; Alberta; British Columbia; Canada

Access Restrictions: Access to original albums is limited. Microfilm copies are available for reference use

Language: English

Finding Aid: Inventories and microfilm copies available

Title Source: Title based on albums

Processing Status: Processed

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Elizabeth Parker photograph albums

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Part Of: Alpine Club of Canada fonds

Scope & Content: Albums assembled by Parker pertain to Alpine Club of Canada camps, activities, members and climbs.

Date Range: 1906-1912

Reference Code: V14 / AC 055P / 35 - 37

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print; Print

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Part Of: Alpine Club of Canada fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M200 / S6 / V14

Series: III. Personal papers and photographs

Sous-Fonds: V14

Accession Number: 5200

Reference Code: V14 / AC 055P / 35 - 37

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print; Print

Date Range: 1906-1912

Physical Description: 3 photograph albums (ca.325 prints)

History / Biographical: Elizabeth Parker was a founding member of the Alpine Club of Canada and served as its first Secretary.

Scope & Content: Albums assembled by Parker pertain to Alpine Club of Canada camps, activities, members and climbs.

Name Access: Alpine Club of Canada; Parker, Elizabeth

Subject Access: Abbot Pass Hut; Activities; Administration; Advertising; Alpine Club of Canada; Alpine Club House; Cabins; Cabins and shelters; Camps; Club; Competition; Discovery and exploration; Environment; Environment and Nature; Exploration; Guide; Guides; Hiking; Huts; Mountain; Mountain guides; Mountaineering; Mountaineers; Mountains; National parks and reserves; Organizations; Photography; Scenery; Sports and recreation; Summit

Geographic Access: Banff National Park; Jasper National Park; Yoho National Park; Alberta; British Columbia; Canada

Language: English

Finding Aid: Inventories available

Title Source: Title based on albums

Processing Status: Processed

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Harry Pollard photographs and letter

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Part Of: Alpine Club of Canada fonds

Scope & Content: Photographs are professional views by Harry Pollard. Albums pertain to Mount Assiniboine ACC camp, 1920; Lake O'Hara ACC camp, 1921; and Palliser Pass ACC camp, 1922. They include camps scenes, activities, climbs and club members. Lantern slides are similar views as follows: Alpine Camp on Yoho …

Date Range: [ca. 1910-1925]

Reference Code: V14 / AC OM / 004; V14 / AC 029P / 1-3; V14 / AC 176P / 02-10

Description Level: 5 / File

24 images

Part Of: Alpine Club of Canada fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M200 / S6 / V14

Series: III. Personal papers and photographs

Sous-Fonds: V14

Accession Number: 5200

Reference Code: V14 / AC OM / 004; V14 / AC 029P / 1-3; V14 / AC 176P / 02-10

Date Range: [ca. 1910-1925]

Physical Description: 13 photographs (3 albums of 103 prints, 10 transparencies). -- 1 textual record

History / Biographical: Harry Pollard was a professional photographer based at Edmonton, Alberta who photographed for the Alpine Club of Canada, ca.1920.

Scope & Content: Photographs are professional views by Harry Pollard. Albums pertain to Mount Assiniboine ACC camp, 1920; Lake O'Hara ACC camp, 1921; and Palliser Pass ACC camp, 1922. They include camps scenes, activities, climbs and club members. Lantern slides are similar views as follows: Alpine Camp on Yoho Pass, 1910; Group in O'Hara Lake Valley, 1919; Prof. Chas E. Fay, 1919; C. E. Fay, W. W. Foster, A. O. Wheeler, 1919; Group 60 or over at O'Hara Camp, 1919; Alpine Camp in O'Hara Lake Valley [1919]; ACC camp and Wiwaxy Pk., [1919]; Walter Wilcox, John Hunter and Tom Wilson at Lake Louise, ca.1925; and group at ACC camp, n.d. Textual item is letter from Pollard to Stanley H. Mitchell re Himalayan photographs, n.d.

Notes: V14 / AC 29P / 1 includes a scrapbook.

Name Access: Alpine Club of Canada; Pollard, Harry

Subject Access: Abbot Pass Hut; Activities; Administration; Advertising; Alpine Club of Canada; Alpine Club House; Cabins; Cabins and shelters; Camps; Club; Competition; Discovery and exploration; Environment; Environment and Nature; Exploration; Guide; Guides; Hiking; Huts; Mountain; Mountain guides; Mountaineering; Mountaineers; Mountains; National parks and reserves; Organizations; Photography; Scenery; Sports and recreation; Summit

Geographic Access: Banff National Park; Jasper National Park; Yoho National Park; Alberta; British Columbia; Canada

Access Restrictions: Access to original albums is restricted. Reference prints available

Language: English

Finding Aid: Reference copy prints are available for photograph albums

Title Source: Title based on material

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Frank W. Freeborn records

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Part Of: Alpine Club of Canada fonds

Scope & Content: Photograph albums mainly document Alpine Club of Canada camps in the Rocky and Selkirk Mountains between 1906 and 1914. Included are photographs of camp sites, activities, participants, operations and mountaineering in the areas of Selkirk Mountains, Glacier area and Rogers Pass, Yoho Valley, Cons…

Date Range: 1905-1914

Reference Code: M200 / AC 0M / 008-009; V14 / AC 014M / 2; V14 / AC 0P / 011-014; V14 / AC 0P / 020-021; V14 / AC 014P / 62-68; V14 / AC 055P / 01-22

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print; Print

1 image

Part Of: Alpine Club of Canada fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M200 / S6 / V14

Series: III. Personal papers and photographs

Sous-Fonds: V14

Accession Number: 5200

Reference Code: M200 / AC 0M / 008-009; V14 / AC 014M / 2; V14 / AC 0P / 011-014; V14 / AC 0P / 020-021; V14 / AC 014P / 62-68; V14 / AC 055P / 01-22

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print; Print

Responsibility: Albums were assembled and documented by Freeborn, who also produced most of the images. Photographs by other are generally credited

Date Range: 1905-1914

Physical Description: 22 photograph albums (ca.4800 prints). -- 13 photographs : prints. -- 3 textual records (59p, 50p, 1 p)

History / Biographical: Frank W. Freeborn was an original member of the Alpine Club of Canada.

Scope & Content: Photograph albums mainly document Alpine Club of Canada camps in the Rocky and Selkirk Mountains between 1906 and 1914. Included are photographs of camp sites, activities, participants, operations and mountaineering in the areas of Selkirk Mountains, Glacier area and Rogers Pass, Yoho Valley, Consolation Valley, Paradise Valley, Sherbrooke Lake, Cathedral Mountain, Vermilion Pass and Mount Robson area. Albums and images are titled and often include detailed identifications. Several albums are broad thematic compilations of scenic and camp views. Some albums include views of Banff clubhouse and other facilities. Accompanied by "Index to Canadian Souvenirs" (AC 0M / 8-9). These notebooks index the Canadian Souvenirs albums (AC 55P / 9-11). Textual items also include a letter from Freeborn to McTavish re photographs (AC 14M / 2)

Name Access: Alpine Club of Canada; Freeborn, Frank W.

Subject Access: Abbot Pass Hut; Activities; Administration; Advertising; Alpine Club of Canada; Alpine Club House; Cabins; Cabins and shelters; Camps; Club; Competition; Discovery and exploration; Environment; Environment and Nature; Exploration; Guide; Guides; Hiking; Huts; Mountain; Mountain guides; Mountaineering; Mountaineers; Mountains; National parks and reserves; Organizations; Photography; Scenery; Sports and recreation; Summit

Geographic Access: Banff National Park; Jasper National Park; Yoho National Park; Alberta; British Columbia; Canada

Access Restrictions: Access to original albums is limited. Microfilm copies are available for reference use

Language: English

Finding Aid: Inventories and microfilm copies are available for albums

Title Source: Title based on material

Processing Status: Processed

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Andy Russsell Career Scrapbook

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Part Of: Andy Russell fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of a scrapbook of newspaper clippings pertaining to the life and career of Andy Russell. Also includes an invitation presented to Russell from the Winnipeg Game and Fish Association and newspaper clippings pertaining to Cleo Mowers' career.

Date Range: 1947-1961

Reference Code: M153 / 575

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Scrapbook

1 image 1 Electronic Resource

Part Of: Andy Russell fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M153 / S43 / V555

Sous-Fonds: M153

Sub-Series: VII Russell family series

Accession Number: 5777

Reference Code: M153 / 575

GMD: Scrapbook

Date Range: 1947-1961

Physical Description: 3 cm of textual records (28 pages ; 31.5 x 35.5 cm)

History / Biographical: See fonds level description.

Scope & Content: File consists of a scrapbook of newspaper clippings pertaining to the life and career of Andy Russell. Also includes an invitation presented to Russell from the Winnipeg Game and Fish Association and newspaper clippings pertaining to Cleo Mowers' career.

Name Access: Russell, Andy; Mowers, Cleo

Subject Access: Academics; Administration; Backpacking; Biographical; Climatology; Conservation; Ecology; Education; Environment and Nature; Forestry; Horseback riding; Personal and Professional Life; Photography; Natural history; Natural resources; Wildlife; Wildlife fatalities

Geographic Access: Banff; Lake Louise; Jasper; Banff National Park; Jasper National Park; Yoho National Park; Kootenay National Park; Alberta; British Columbia; Canada

Language: English

Conservation: Blank pages not scanned

Finding Aid: Access by advance appointment only

Creator: Russell, Kay

Title Source: Title based on item.

Processing Status: Processed

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Newsclippings Scrapbook

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Part Of: Andy Russell fonds

Scope & Content: Scrapbook pertains to Andy Russell.

Date Range: 1947-1955

Reference Code: M153 / 576

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Scrapbook

1 image 1 Electronic Resource

Part Of: Andy Russell fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M153 / S43 / V555

Sous-Fonds: M153

Sub-Series: VII Russell family series

Accession Number: 5777

Reference Code: M153 / 576

GMD: Scrapbook

Date Range: 1947-1955

Physical Description: 2 cm of textual records (26 pages ; 30.5 x 35.5 cm)

History / Biographical: See fonds level description

Scope & Content: Scrapbook pertains to Andy Russell.

Name Access: Russell, Andy

Subject Access: Academics; Administration; Backpacking; Biographical; Climatology; Conservation; Ecology; Education; Environment and Nature; Films and film making; Forestry; Horseback riding; Personal and Professional Life; Photography; Natural history; Natural resources; Wildlife; Wildlife fatalities

Geographic Access: Banff; Lake Louise; Jasper; Banff National Park; Jasper National Park; Kananaskis; Yoho National Park; Kootenay National Park; Alberta; British Columbia; Canada

Language: English

Conservation: Blank pages not scanned

Finding Aid: Access by advance appointment only

Creator: Russell, Kay

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Lantern Slides

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Part Of: Byron Harmon fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of 56 b&w or hand coloured or hand tinted lantern slides. Lantern slides pertain to the Lake of the Hanging Glacier area; Columbia Icefield; various views in and around Banff, Yoho, Glacier, and Jasper National Parks; Mount Robson area. Subjects also included Stoney First Nations peop…

Date Range: [ca. 1915]

Reference Code: V263 / II / H / PS - 1 to 56

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Transparency; Lantern slide

56 images

Part Of: Byron Harmon fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: V263

Series: V263 / II : Photography

Sous-Fonds: V263

Sub-Series: V263 / II / H : Photography : lantern slides

Accession Number: 2770, 2895

Reference Code: V263 / II / H / PS - 1 to 56

GMD: Transparency; Lantern slide

Date Range: [ca. 1915]

Physical Description: 56 photographs : b&w and col. slides ; 10.2 x 8.2 cm

History / Biographical: See fonds level description.

Scope & Content: File consists of 56 b&w or hand coloured or hand tinted lantern slides. Lantern slides pertain to the Lake of the Hanging Glacier area; Columbia Icefield; various views in and around Banff, Yoho, Glacier, and Jasper National Parks; Mount Robson area. Subjects also included Stoney First Nations peoples.

Name Access: Harmon, Byron

Subject Access: Mountains; Glaciers; Scenery; Landscapes; Dog Team; Pack Train; Indigenous Peoples; First Nations Peoples; Photography; Lantern slide

Geographic Access: Banff; Lake Louise; Jasper; Banff National Park; Yoho National Park; Jasper National Park; British Columbia; Alberta; Canada

Language: English

Conservation: All slides cleaned prior to cleaning. Add support panes to slides missing them and seal with binding tape.

Creator: Harmon, Byron

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Content Details: V263/II/H/PS-1 [Lake of the Hanging Glacier, hand-coloured] Binding Tape: None, no cover plate intact Window Mat: None Labels and Inscriptions: None Glass: Silvering present on lower portion of emulsion layer. Corresponds to V263 / NA – 6004 V263/II/H/PS-2 [Inside the Horsetheif (Starbird glacier) from Lake of the Hanging Glaciers trip, hand-coloured] Binding Tape: None, no cover plate Window Mat: None Labels and Inscriptions: None Glass: Abrasions and scratches on the emulsion layer. V263/II/H/PS-3 [Columbia Icefield Trip, Ascending Jonas Pass] Binding Tape: Cover plate intact held on with two small pieces of binding tape. Tape is loose and fragile. Window Mat: Black Paper Frame Labels and Inscriptions: Silver star adhesive sticker present on bottom left corner of cover plate. Glass: Cover plate intact held on with two small pieces of binding tape. Corresponds to NA-71-2262 V263/II/H/PS-4 [Man on horseback leading train of horses in front of a glacier. Possibly from Columbia Icefield Trip, Athabasca Glacier, 1924] Binding Tape: Cover plate intact held on with two small pieces of binding tape. Tape is loose and fragile. Window Mat: Black adhesive tape frame Labels and Inscriptions: Silver star adhesive sticker present on bottom left corner of cover plate. Glass: No visible damage Corresponds to V263 / NA - 1958 V263/II/H/PS-5 [Pack train fording a river] Binding Tape: Black tape binding only on left and right sides of slide. Tape is coming loose from glass. Window Mat: Black paper frame with silver-coloured embossing Labels and Inscriptions: Silver star adhesive sticker present on bottom left corner of cover plate. Glass: No visible damage. V263/II/H/PS-6 [Four individuals crossing an unidentified glacier] Binding Tape: Black tape intact. Small portions of tape have been ripped and removed. Two strips of paint present on back of plate. Window Mat: Black paper mat Labels and Inscriptions: None Glass: Finger prints and residue present on glass and cover plate V263/II/H/PS-7 [View of large mountain and glacier] Binding Tape: Cover plate intact held on with two small pieces of binding tape. Tape is loose and fragile. Window Mat: Black paper mat Labels and Inscriptions: Silver star adhesive sticker present on bottom left corner of cover plate. Glass: Residue present on cover glass. Dust or residue found between cover plate and frame and emulsion layer. V263/II/H/PS-8 [Pack train traversing part of a mountain] Binding Tape: Two small pieces of binding tape adhered to image plate and behind the cover plate. Window Mat: Black paper window mat Labels and Inscriptions: None Glass: Delamination of the emulsion layer is noted on the right side of the image plate. A large piece of clear, discoloured tape has been placed across the front and back of plates. V263/II/H/PS-9 [Packtrain crossing pass] Binding Tape: Good condition Window Mat: Black adhesive tape frame Labels and Inscriptions: None Glass: Good condition, small abrasions present. Corresponds to V263 / NA - 2237, Columbia Icefield trip, Sunwapta Pass and Mount Athabasca V263/II/H/PS-10 [Packtrain and unidentified man walking in snow on a pass] Binding Tape: Two small pieces of binding tape holding plates together. Poor condition. Window Mat: Black paper frame, rounded square. Tears in paper mat. Labels and Inscriptions: Silver star adhesive sticker present of back of slide on bottom of left hand side. Glass: Residue on glass. V263/II/H/PS-11 [Illecillewaet Glacier] Binding Tape: None, no cover plate Window Mat: None Labels and Inscriptions: None Glass: Fingerprints and scratches present on emulsion layer. Small portion emulsion flaked off the plate on bottom right side. Corresponds with V263 / NA - 1365, 30. Illecillewaet Glacier V263/II/H/PS-12 [Robson Glacier and Lynx Mountain] Binding Tape: Good condition Window Mat: Black paper frame Labels and Inscriptions: Red adhesive sticker on back of slide on bottom left corner. Glass: Residue and scratching present on glass Corresponds to V263 / NA – 920, Robson country, Lynx Range V263/II/H/PS-13 [Valley of the Ten Peaks] Binding Tape: Good condition Window Mat: Black adhesive tape frame. Labels and Inscriptions: none Glass: Adhesive residue found on cover plate Corresponds to V263 / NA – 5072, The Ten Peaks : [Valley of the Ten Peaks] V263/II/H/PS-14 [Packtrain next to Bow River and bridges, Brewster Brothers Transport Company building] Binding Tape: No cover plate present. Black adhesive tape on black of slide. Window Mat: Black adhesive tape frame present on emulsion side of slide. Labels and Inscriptions: None Glass: Residue on emulsion layer in top right corner. Evidence of minor delamination present on bottom right corner of emulsion layer. Corresponds to V263 / NA - 6094, Packtrain & bridge, Brewster Bros. Train Co. V263/II/H/PS-15 [View of four unidentified individuals posed around a campfire at night] Binding Tape: None Window Mat: None Labels and Inscriptions: None Glass: No cover plate. Residue and abrasions found on emulsion layer of slide. Small chip in glass on back of plate. V263/II/H/PS-16 [Birdseye View Victoria Glacier] Binding Tape: None Window Mat: None Labels and Inscriptions: Caption on image: 114. Birdseye view Victoria Glacier Glass: No cover plate. Scratching present on emulsion layer. Surface grime on reverse of slide noted. Corresponds to V263 / NA - 25, 114. Birdseye view Victoria Glacier (ACC?) V263/II/H/PS-17 [Ice cave at Horsetheif (Starbird Glacier)] Binding Tape: Good condition Window Mat: Black paper frame Labels and Inscriptions: None Glass: Scratching and abrasions present on cover plate. Large crack on top right corner of top plate. Crack on slide’s top left corner. Corresponds to V263 / NA - 263, Ice Cave on Horsethief Glacier V263/II/H/PS-18 [ACC climbers standing next to summit cairn at Yoho Glacier] Binding Tape: No cover plate. Dark brown, discoloured textile tape present on reverse of slide. Window Mat: None Labels and Inscriptions: None Glass: Scratching and delamination present on emulsion layer. Small amount of residue on reverse of plate. Corresponds to V263 / NA - 156, 558. ACC camp, Yoho Glacier V263/II/H/PS-19 [The Ramparts and Amethyst Lakes, Tonquin Valley] Binding Tape: None, no cover plate intact. Window Mat: None Labels and Inscriptions: None Glass: Abrasions and scratching present on emulsion layer. Small portion of emulsion layer has flaked off on top left corner. Corresponds to V263 / NA - 903, 51. Tonquin Valley V263/II/H/PS-20 [Pack train climbing Wilcox Pass] Binding Tape: Good condition Window Mat: Black adhesive tape frame Labels and Inscriptions: None Glass: Adhesive residue present on cover plate. Multiple cracks on slide. Corresponds to V263 / NA - 6191, Wilcox Pass, Smithsonian-Alpine Club of Canada Mount Robson expedition 1911 V263/II/H/PS-21 [Robson Glacier] Binding Tape: Poor condition. Cover plate is held with two small pieces of black adhesive tape. Tape is loose and delicate Window Mat: Black paper mat Labels and Inscriptions: None Glass: Residue and abrasions on cover plate and reverse of slide. Surface grime present on cover plate. Corresponds to V263 / NA - 1090, Robson, Robson Glacier, Robson Glacier from Mumm Peak V263/II/H/PS-22 [View of river, trees, and mountain in background.] Hand-coloured slide. Binding Tape: No cover plate. Adhesive present on back of slide. Window Mat: None Labels and Inscriptions: Caption on slide: Saskatchewan and and Saskatchewan Glass: Minor deterioration present on emulsion layer. Scratching also present. Large piece broken and missing from bottom left portion of slide. V263/II/H/PS-23 [Climbers climbing Mount Huber] Binding Tape: None Window Mat: None Labels and Inscriptions: None Glass: Scratching on emulsion layer. Residue on back of slide. Corresponds to V263 / NA - 179, 214, Climbing Mount Huber, Alpine Club of Canada camp at Lake O'Hara V263/II/H/PS-24 [Fred Pepper with dog team at glacier, Illecillewaet Glacier] Binding Tape: Good condition Window Mat: Black binding tape frame Labels and Inscriptions: None Glass: Good condition. Adhesive residue and fingerprints on back of plate. Correspond to V263 / NA - 1444, Pepper's dog team, Glacier, Fred Pepper (driver), Illecillewaet Glacier, Trip to Glacier region with Fred Pepper V263/II/H/PS-25 [Three figures standing in opening of the Starbird Glacier (Horsetheif)] Binding Tape: Fair condition, two small pieces of black binding tape on the left and right sides hold the cover plate. Window Mat: Black paper mat Labels and Inscriptions: Silver star adhesive sticker on bottom left corner of slide Glass: Good condition. Finger prints and residue on cover plate noted. Corresponds to V263 / NA - 266, Ice cave, Horsethief Glacier V263/II/H/PS-26 [Lake of the Hanging Glacier] Binding Tape: Fair condition, two small pieces of black binding tape on the left and right sides hold the cover plate. Window Mat: Black paper mat Labels and Inscriptions: Silver star adhesive sticker on bottom left corner of slide Glass: Good condition. Finger prints and residue on cover plate noted. Corresponds to V263 / NA – 6004, Lake of the Hanging Glacier V263/II/H/PS-27 [Lake of the Hanging Glacier] Binding Tape: Good Condition Window Mat: Black paper frame Labels and Inscriptions: None Glass: Poor condition. Multiple cracks in cover plate and slide Corresponds to V263 / NA - 281, Lake of the Hanging Glacier V263/II/H/PS-28 [Group of hikers or climbers standing near a waterfall] Binding Tape: Good condition. Window Mat: Black paper mat with silver-coloured embossed pattern Labels and Inscriptions: Red adhesive sticker present on bottom left corner Glass: Good condition. Fingerprints and residue on slide noted. V263/II/H/PS-29 [Conrad Kain leaning on ice axe on Mount Robson trip] Binding Tape: No cover plate. Two strips of binding tape remaining on back of slide Window Mat: None Labels and Inscriptions: None Glass: Good condition. Discolouration and flaking of emulsion layer noted. Corresponds to V263 / NA - 6010, Mt. Robson, Yellowhead trip, Conrad Kain V263/II/H/PS-30 [Glacier featured in centre of a panoramic frame with surrounding mountains, possibly the Athabasca Glacier] Binding Tape: Good condition Window Mat: Black paper mat with silver-coloured embossed pattern. Black adhesive tape also used to frame the image into a panoramic framing. Labels and Inscriptions: None Glass: Good condition. Fingerprints and residue on slide noted. V263/II/H/PS-31 [Snow covered scene of trees and a mountain in background] Binding Tape: Good condition Window Mat: Black paper mat with silver-coloured embossed pattern. Labels and Inscriptions: Silver star adhesive sticker on bottom left corner Glass: Good condition. Adhesive residue present on slide. V263/II/H/PS-32 [John Hunter family, Stoney First Nation, sitting under a shelter next to a river] Binding Tape: None Window Mat: None Labels and Inscriptions: None Glass: Flaking of the emulsion layer. Residue and fingerprints present on slide. Corresponds to V263 / NA – 3117, 508. Western Indigenous family, John Hunter family Stoney First Nation, John Kaquitts V263/II/H/PS-33 [View of Mount Lefroy in winter] Binding Tape: Good condition Window Mat: Black paper mat with silver-coloured embossed pattern. Labels and Inscriptions: None Glass: Significant silvering and discolouration of the emulsion layer present. Corresponds to V263 / NA - 5041, Mount Lefroy, winter V263/II/H/PS-34 [Packtrain, Badger Pass] Binding Tape: Tape no longer hold the plates together. The cover plate has become detached. Window Mat: Black paper mat has been ripped and creased. Labels and Inscriptions: Silver star adhesive sticker present on bottom left corner. Glass: Significant delamination of emulsion is present on bottom left side. Adhesive residue is present on glass. Corresponds to V263 / NA - 16, Packtrain, Badger Pass V263/II/H/PS-35 [Mount Sir Donald, Illecillewaet Glacier, and Illecillewaet River] Binding Tape: None Window Mat: None Labels and Inscriptions: Written in ink on the top left corner: 30 Glass: A small piece of the plate has been broken off from the top right corner. Residue present on the reverse of the plate. Fingerprints and abrasions present on emulsion layer. V263/II/H/PS-36 [Ascending Wilcox Pass with Packtrain] Binding Tape: None Window Mat: None Labels and Inscriptions: None Glass: Significant discolouration of emulsion layer where the frame was previously present. Minor flaking of emulsion at the edges of the plate. Corresponds to V263 / NA - 6196, Ascending Wilcox Pass V263/II/H/PS-37 [Hand coloured image of unidentified individual standing next to Tumbling Glacier at Berg Lake, Mount Robson area] Binding Tape: Good condition Window Mat: Black paper mat with gold coloured design and text. Labels and Inscriptions: Inscription on mat: Exhibits and Publicity Bureau, Department of Trade and Commerce, Ottawa. Glass: Cover plate and slide glass is significantly cracked and damaged. V263/II/H/PS-38 [Large group of Aboriginal or First Nations women posed on horseback.] Binding Tape: None Window Mat: None Labels and Inscriptions: None Glass: Fingerprints, abrasions, and scratches present on plate. Evidence flaking of the emulsion. V263/II/H/PS-39 [Maggie Hunter, Stoney First Nation, posed on horseback.] Binding Tape: None Window Mat: None Labels and Inscriptions: None Glass: Scratches and fingerprints present on emulsion layer. V263/II/H/PS-40 [Yoho, Twin Falls] Binding Tape: Good condition Window Mat: Black binding tape frames the image. Labels and Inscriptions: None Glass: Large crack present on right side of plate. V263/II/H/PS-41 [Snow formation on top of tree] Binding Tape: Poor condition. Tape has come away from glass. Cover plate is loose. Window Mat: Black binding tape frame. Labels and Inscriptions: Silver star adhesive sticker present on bottom let corner Glass: Residue and finger prints on glass Corresponds to V263 / NA - 1488, 842. A freak snow formation, Trip to Glacier region with Fred Pepper V263/II/H/PS-42 [Mount Bryce and the Columbia Icefield] Binding Tape: None. No cover plate. Window Mat: None Labels and Inscriptions: None Glass: Fingerprints and scratching of emulsion layer Corresponds to V263 / NA - 2158, Mount Bryce and the Columbia Icefield V263/II/H/PS-43 [Lake of the Hanging Glacier] Binding Tape: None. No cover plate Window Mat: None Labels and Inscriptions: None Glass: Good condition. Small scratches and residue present on glass. V263/II/H/PS-44 [View of mountain peak emerging above snow-covered foreground] Binding Tape: None. No cover tape. Window Mat: None Labels and Inscriptions: None Glass: Binding tape residue and small scratches present. V263/II/H/PS-45 [Bow River and the Massive Range] Binding Tape: Good condition. Window Mat: Black binding tape frames the image Labels and Inscriptions: Caption on image: 192. Bow River and Massive Range Glass: Good condition. Adhesive residue and fingerprints present. V263/II/H/PS-46 [Athabasca Glacier] Binding Tape: Poor condition. Two small pieces of binding tape are present on left and right side Window Mat: Black paper mat Labels and Inscriptions: Silver star adhesive sticker present on bottom left corner. Glass: Significant delamination of the emulsion layer. Finger prints and adhesive residue present. V263/II/H/PS-47 [Three mountain goats walking on snow-covered ground] Binding Tape: None. No binding tape Window Mat: None Labels and Inscriptions: None Glass: Good condition. Fingerprints and residue present on back of plate. V263/II/H/PS-48 [View Mountain peak surrounded by clouds with valley seen below, possibly Mount Columbia] Binding Tape: None Window Mat: None Labels and Inscriptions: None Glass: Small scratches and abrasions present. V263/II/H/PS-49 [Lake of the Hanging Glacier] Binding Tape: None Window Mat: None Labels and Inscriptions: None Glass: Small scratches and abrasions present Corresponds to V263 / NA -296 V263/II/H/PS-50 [Hand-coloured view of the Valley of Ten Peaks] Binding Tape: Good condition Window Mat: Black paper mat with silver embossed design. Labels and Inscriptions: None Glass: Small cracks on top right of slide on front and top left on reverse. V263/II/H/PS-51 [Conrad Kain on Mount Resplendent] Binding Tape: Very poor condition. Cover plate is loose. Window Mat: None Labels and Inscriptions: Caption written in ink on adhesive sticker: Konrad Kain on Mount Resplendent near MT. Robson Glass: Good condition. Adhesive residue present on reverse of slide. V263/II/H/PS-52 [Cascade River and Devil’s Canyon] Binding Tape: Fair condition. Portions of binding tape have come away from slide. Window Mat: Black paper mat with silver-coloured embossed design. Labels and Inscriptions: None Glass: Significant cracking on both sides of slide. Corresponds to V263 / NG - 20 V263/II/H/PS-53 [Aboriginal or First Nations group posed in front of a tipi] Binding Tape: Good condition Window Mat: Black binding tape frame Labels and Inscriptions: None. Glass: Good condition with adhesive residue present Corresponds to V263 / NA - 3118, John Peacemaker and his brother and family V263/II/H/PS-54 [Mount Robson from the East] Binding Tape: Good condition Window Mat: Black binding tape frames the image Labels and Inscriptions: None Glass: Good condition. Scratches and abrasions present. V263/II/H/PS-55 [Trilobite fossil] Binding Tape: Good condition Window Mat: Black Binding tape frame Labels and Inscriptions: None Glass: Good condition, adhesive residue noted. Corresponds to V263 / NA - 4004 V263/II/H/PS-56 [Unknown mountain range with glacier and lake] Binding Tape: Good condition Window Mat: Black binding tape frame Labels and Inscriptions: None Glass: Adhesive residue and abrasions present.