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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Fonds consists of unpublished report titled "Mount Norquay Memories, 1948- 1956" by Ray Wardell.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Fonds consists of unpublished report titled "Mount Norquay Memories, 1948- 1956" by Ray Wardell.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
Less detail
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Wasootch Slabs interpretive text

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Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of edited drafts and paste-ups of interpretive text which Ben Gadd produced in 1979, pertaining to Wasootch Slabs climbing area near Kananaskis Village, Alberta.
Date Range
1979
Reference Code
M590 / III / D / 42
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M590
V810
S61
Series
M590 / III : Professional records
Sous-Fonds
M590
Sub-Series
M590 / III / D : Other contracts and projects
Accession Number
2021.20
Reference Code
M590 / III / D / 42
GMD
Textual record
Responsibility
Produced by Ben Gadd
Date Range
1979
Physical Description
1 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of edited drafts and paste-ups of interpretive text which Ben Gadd produced in 1979, pertaining to Wasootch Slabs climbing area near Kananaskis Village, Alberta.
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Subject Access
Climbing
Sports
Recreation
Environment
Geography
Guiding
Tourist information
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Kananaskis
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Environment
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Summit Notes - MT. Hooker, 1978

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Part Of
Alpine Club of Canada fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of summit notes from Mount Hooker, produced by the Alpine Club of Canada in 1978. Summit record includes entries from visitors to the various summits which pertain to individuals' hiking and climbing trips; details of specific events which occurred while at the summit, wildlife sighti…
Date Range
1978
Reference Code
M200 / V / A / 126
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Organization record
Part Of
Alpine Club of Canada fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M200
V14
S6
Series
M200 / V: Summit Records
Sous-Fonds
M200
Sub-Series
M200 / V / A: Identified Summit Records
Accession Number
accn. 8002
Reference Code
M200 / V / A / 126
GMD
Textual record
Organization record
Responsibility
Summit Registers and Notes produced by Alpine Club of Canada
Date Range
1978
Physical Description
1 cm of textual records 5 summit notes
History / Biographical
Mount Hooker is part of the Canadian Rockies, along the Continental Divide/Great Divide separating Alberta and British Columbia. Mount Hooker lies above the Hooker Icefield and the Athabasca Pass. The mountain was named after accomplished botanist, Sir William Jackson Hooker, in 1827.
Scope & Content
File consists of summit notes from Mount Hooker, produced by the Alpine Club of Canada in 1978. Summit record includes entries from visitors to the various summits which pertain to individuals' hiking and climbing trips; details of specific events which occurred while at the summit, wildlife sightings, trail updates, and related topics. File: M200 / V / A / 126: Summit Notes - MT. Hooker, 1978
Name Access
Alpine Club of Canada
Subject Access
Alberta
Alpine Club of Canada
Backcountry skiing
Backpacking
British Columbia
Climbing
Club
Cross-country skiing
Description and travel
Environment
Environment and Nature
Great Divide
Hiking
Mountain
Mountaineering
Mountaineers
Mountains
Parks
Record keeping
Ski areas
Ski area
Ski mountaineering
Sports and leisure
Sports and recreation
Summit
Trails
Winter sports
Geographic Access
Canada
Canadian Rocky Mountains
Continental Divide
Great Divide
Alberta
British Columbia
Athabasca Pass
Hooker Icefield
Mount Clemenceau
Mount Hooker
Access Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Conservation
Summit notes placed in individual mylar sleeves due to fragile state of paper. Water damage and mold on every summit note.
Related Material
M235
Category
Environment
Exploration and travel
Sports, recreation and leisure
Biographical Source Notes
Peak Finder: Mount Hooker, Canadian Rockies Database: https://cdnrockiesdatabases.ca/peaks/647#undefined3
Title Source
Original title
Processing Status
Processed
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Front Range Outings promotional images

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Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of five photographs used in posters and other promotional material pertaining to Ben and Cia Gadd's guiding company, Front Range Outings, in 1976. Images depict three unidentified climbers resting on a rock surface, and views of unidentified mountains obscured partly by clouds.
Date Range
1976
Reference Code
V810 / III / D / PA - 86 to 90
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Print
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M590
V810
S61
Series
V810 / III : Professional records
Sous-Fonds
V810
Sub-Series
V810 / III / D : Other contracts and projects
Accession Number
2021.20
Reference Code
V810 / III / D / PA - 86 to 90
GMD
Photograph
Print
Responsibility
Produced by Ben Gadd
Date Range
1976
Physical Description
5 photographs : b&w and col. prints ; 20.5 x 25.5 cm or smaller
Scope & Content
File consists of five photographs used in posters and other promotional material pertaining to Ben and Cia Gadd's guiding company, Front Range Outings, in 1976. Images depict three unidentified climbers resting on a rock surface, and views of unidentified mountains obscured partly by clouds.
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Gadd, Cia
Subject Access
Promo
Businesses
Guides
Guiding
Climbing
Recreation
Mountains
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Related Material
V810/II/D/NA-30 to 36
Category
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Front Range Outings promotional images

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Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of photographs used in posters and other promotional material pertaining to Ben and Cia Gadd's guiding company, Front Range Outings, in 1976.
Date Range
1976
Reference Code
V810 / III / D / NA - 30 to 36
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Negative
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M590
V810
S61
Series
V810 / III : Professional records
Sous-Fonds
V810
Sub-Series
V810 / III / D : Other contracts and projects
Accession Number
2021.20
Reference Code
V810 / III / D / NA - 30 to 36
GMD
Photograph
Negative
Responsibility
Produced by Ben Gadd
Date Range
1976
Physical Description
20 photographs : 5 b&w negative film strips ; 35 mm -- 2 photographs : b&w negatives ; 13 x 10 cm
Scope & Content
File consists of photographs used in posters and other promotional material pertaining to Ben and Cia Gadd's guiding company, Front Range Outings, in 1976.
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Gadd, Cia
Subject Access
Promo
Businesses
Guides
Guiding
Climbing
Recreation
Mountains
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Related Material
V810/II/D/PA-86 to 90
Category
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Wordworks contracts - Calgary Bicycle Day

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Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of correspondence, drafts and other textual records pertaining to an information sheet and event booklet for Calgary Bicycle Day in 1975, which Ben Gadd and the company McAra Printing Ltd. contributed to on behalf of the Alberta Bicycle Association. The project was filed through Ben's…
Date Range
1975
Reference Code
M590 / III / D / 60
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M590
V810
S61
Series
M590 / III : Professional records
Sous-Fonds
M590
Sub-Series
M590 / III / D : Other contracts and projects
Accession Number
2021.20
Reference Code
M590 / III / D / 60
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Date Range
1975
Physical Description
0.5 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of correspondence, drafts and other textual records pertaining to an information sheet and event booklet for Calgary Bicycle Day in 1975, which Ben Gadd and the company McAra Printing Ltd. contributed to on behalf of the Alberta Bicycle Association. The project was filed through Ben's copywriting company, The Wordworks.
Notes
Materials in file were identified as "Job #111" and "Job #119" in The Wordworks job records - see file M590/III/D/57
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Subject Access
Businesses
Publication
Correspondence
Sports
Recreation
Bicycles
Community events
Commerce
Commercial products
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Calgary
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Related Material
M590/III/D/57
Category
Commerce and industry
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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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
Less detail
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Part Of
David Zweifel fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 6 colour print photographs pertaining to a ski trip in Austria in 1972. Includes Catharine Robb Whyte, David Zweifel, and Marilyn Zweifel in Obergurgl.
Date Range
1972
Reference Code
V796 / I / PA - 1 to 6
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Part Of
David Zweifel fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M571 / V796 / S58
Series
V796 / I : Catharine Robb Whyte
Sous-Fonds
V796
Accession Number
2019.02
Reference Code
V796 / I / PA - 1 to 6
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Date Range
1972
Physical Description
6 photographs : col. prints; 9 x 9 cm
History / Biographical
See fonds-level entry M571 / V796 / S58
Scope & Content
File consists of 6 colour print photographs pertaining to a ski trip in Austria in 1972. Includes Catharine Robb Whyte, David Zweifel, and Marilyn Zweifel in Obergurgl.
Name Access
Zweifel, David
Zweifel, Marilyn
Whyte, Catharine
Subject Access
Skiing
Travel
Sports
Geographic Access
Austria
Obergurgl
Language
English
Conservation
Photographs have been removed from clear Ziploc bag and stored in file folder.
Creator
David Zweifel
Category
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Luxton home, family events

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 21 photographs pertaining to Eleanor Luxton with various family members and friends. Includes images of the Luxton home and views in and around Banff; family gatherings in the Luxton home; and winter hiking and cross-country skiing trips.
Date Range
1971
Reference Code
LUX / II / E / PA - 657 to 677
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
LUX
Series
LUX / II / E : Travel and home records
Sous-Fonds
LUX / II : Eleanor Luxton sous-fonds
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / II / E / PA - 657 to 677
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Date Range
1971
Physical Description
21 photographs : b&w and col. prints ; 13.5 x 9 cm and 9 x 9 cm
Scope & Content
File consists of 21 photographs pertaining to Eleanor Luxton with various family members and friends. Includes images of the Luxton home and views in and around Banff; family gatherings in the Luxton home; and winter hiking and cross-country skiing trips.
Notes
File contains duplicate images
Individuals in photographs are not identified
Name Access
Luxton, Eleanor
Subject Access
Family and personal life
Home
Property
Winter
Winter sports
Skiing
Hiking
Recreation
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Language
N/A
Conservation
Items stored in mylar
Category
Family and personal life
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Okanagan trip 1970 and EGL garden shots

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of negative photographs pertaining to a trip to the Okanagan with Eleanor Luxton and friends/family in 1970, and views of the Luxton family home gardens. Includes images depicting camping, swimming, fishing, boating and canoeing.
Date Range
1970
Reference Code
LUX / II / E / NA - 151 to 170
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Negative
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
LUX
Series
LUX / II / E : Travel and home records
Sous-Fonds
LUX / II : Eleanor Luxton sous-fonds
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / II / E / NA - 151 to 170
GMD
Photograph
Negative
Date Range
1970
Physical Description
20 photographs : col. negatives ; 35 mm
Scope & Content
File consists of negative photographs pertaining to a trip to the Okanagan with Eleanor Luxton and friends/family in 1970, and views of the Luxton family home gardens. Includes images depicting camping, swimming, fishing, boating and canoeing.
Name Access
Luxton, Eleanor
Subject Access
Recreation
Leisure
Fishing
Swimming
Beach
Boats
Family and personal life
Family
Travel
Camping
Canoes and canoeing
Garden
Property
Home
Geographic Access
Canada
British Columbia
Okanagan
Alberta
Banff
Language
English
Related Material
Photographs in file are negative copies of photographs from LUX / II / E / PA - 703 to 723
Category
Exploration, discovery and travel
Family and personal life
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title copied from original
Processing Status
Processed
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J. D. McDonald fonds

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Part Of
J. D. McDonald fonds
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of extensive interview with Norman H. Brewster, pioneer of ski mountaineering in the Selkirk and Rocky Mountains. Brewster came to Field, British Columbia in 1929, and thereafter was a Canadian Pacific Railway employee at Field and Glacier, B.C. for many years. Accounts of his ski …
Date Range
1968
Reference Code
S14
Description Level
1 / Fonds
GMD
Sound recording
Reel to reel
Part Of
J. D. McDonald fonds
Description Level
1 / Fonds
Fonds Number
S 14
Sous-Fonds
S 14
Accession Number
1205
Reference Code
S14
GMD
Sound recording
Reel to reel
Date Range
1968
Physical Description
1 sound recording (6 audio tape reels)
History / Biographical
J. D. McDonald was a member of the Rossland Historical Museum Association of Rossland, B.C., who researched the Canadian Pacific Railway.
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of extensive interview with Norman H. Brewster, pioneer of ski mountaineering in the Selkirk and Rocky Mountains. Brewster came to Field, British Columbia in 1929, and thereafter was a Canadian Pacific Railway employee at Field and Glacier, B.C. for many years. Accounts of his ski mountaineering trips and expeditions, most with mountaineer A. A. McCoubrey, appear in the Canadian Alpine Journal. Brewster was a member of the Alpine Club of Canada, 1939-1953. Interviews pertain to expeditions, trips and ski camps in the Rockies and Selkirks, including: the Battle Range, 1946-1947; Swiss Guides Lily Col ski trip; first Alpine Ski Camp at Lake O'Hara; numerous ski trips, including Mount Uto, Mount Terminal, Asulkan Valley, Mount Sir Donald; Yoho ski mountaineering and ski camps; Little Yoho Ski Camp; Yoho Glacier; Freshfield Snowfield. Brewster discusses events, landscape, mountaineers, guides, techniques.
Name Access
McDonald, J. D.
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
Finding Aid
Finding aids and reference tools: sound recording summary and reference copy recordings
Creator
McDonald, J. D.
Category
Exploration, discovery and travel
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title based on tape boxes.
Processing Status
Processed
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Bow Valley Camera Club fonds

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Part Of
Bow Valley Camera Club fonds
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of 1 photograph album of 72 prints. Photographs contain captions by members of the camera club, pertaining to the flowers of Banff National Park. Album is dedicated to Peter Whyte.
Date Range
1968
Reference Code
V280
Description Level
1 / Fonds
GMD
Photograph
Album
Photograph print
Part Of
Bow Valley Camera Club fonds
Description Level
1 / Fonds
Fonds Number
V 280
Sous-Fonds
V 280
Accession Number
7723 (unproc)
Reference Code
V280
GMD
Photograph
Album
Photograph print
Date Range
1968
Physical Description
1 photograph album: 72 prints, col.
History / Biographical
The Bow Valley Camera Club 's history is not well documented, but evidence from newsletters show that it was active from at least 1968 to 1970. The Bow Valley Camera Club Bulletin lists executive members during these years as: Bob Smith, Bill de Haan, Joyce Cole, Mary Smith, Eileen Brierley, and George Atkinson.
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of 1 photograph album of 72 prints. Photographs contain captions by members of the camera club, pertaining to the flowers of Banff National Park. Album is dedicated to Peter Whyte.
Name Access
Bow Valley Camera Club
Subject Access
Arts
Community life
Environment
Sports, recreation and leisure
Language
Language is English
Finding Aid
No finding aid
Related Material
Bow Valley Camera Club Bulletin 1968-1970 is located in the info-file under "Clubs and Organizations."
Creator
Bow Valley Camera Club
Category
Environment
Sports, recreation and leisure
Arts
Biographical Source Notes
Accession record notes
Title Source
Title based on contents of fonds
Processing Status
Unprocessed
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Bow Valley Legionnaires Hockey

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Part Of
Kidney family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 1 negative film strip with 3 photographs pertaining to the Bow Valley Legionnaires hockey team. Images depict players Gerald, Clifford and Charles Powderface.
Date Range
1964
Reference Code
V324 / IV / C / NA - 1a to 1c
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Negative
Part Of
Kidney family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M74 / V324
Series
V324 / IV : Family, friends and community records
Sous-Fonds
V324
Sub-Series
V324 / IV / C : 1946 - 1970
Accession Number
2016.8581
Reference Code
V324 / IV / C / NA - 1a to 1c
GMD
Photograph
Negative
Date Range
1964
Physical Description
3 photographs : b&w negatives ; 35 mm
Scope & Content
File consists of 1 negative film strip with 3 photographs pertaining to the Bow Valley Legionnaires hockey team. Images depict players Gerald, Clifford and Charles Powderface.
Name Access
Powderface, Charles
Powderface, Clifford
Powderface, Gerald
Subject Access
Winter sports
Hockey
Sports
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Bow Valley
Access Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
N/A
Category
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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[Indigenous] vehicle in Vancouver (No.87). 7/20/94

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Part Of
Vaux family fonds
Date Range
1894
Reference Code
V653 / NA - 85
Description Level
6 / Item
GMD
Photograph
Negative
  1 image  
Part Of
Vaux family fonds
Description Level
6 / Item
Fonds Number
M107 / V653
Series
I. Photography
Sous-Fonds
V653
Sub-Series
B. Travel 1894
Reference Code
V653 / NA - 85
GMD
Photograph
Negative
Date Range
1894
Physical Description
1 negative : film
Subject Access
Discovery and Exploration
Geographic Access
British Columbia
Creator
Vaux family (Philadelphia USA)
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Images
thumbnail
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[Indigenous] head dress in British Columbia Museum. Victoria (No.93). 7/25/94

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Part Of
Vaux family fonds
Date Range
1894
Reference Code
V653 / NA - 93
Description Level
6 / Item
GMD
Photograph
Negative
  1 image  
Part Of
Vaux family fonds
Description Level
6 / Item
Fonds Number
M107 / V653
Series
I. Photography
Sous-Fonds
V653
Sub-Series
B. Travel 1894
Reference Code
V653 / NA - 93
GMD
Photograph
Negative
Date Range
1894
Physical Description
1 negative : film
Subject Access
Discovery and Exploration
Geographic Access
British Columbia
Creator
Vaux family (Philadelphia USA)
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Images
thumbnail
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Collection of [Indigenous] totem poles in museum, Victoria (No.96). 7/25/94

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Part Of
Vaux family fonds
Date Range
1894
Reference Code
V653 / NA - 94
Description Level
6 / Item
GMD
Photograph
Negative
  1 image  
Part Of
Vaux family fonds
Description Level
6 / Item
Fonds Number
M107 / V653
Series
I. Photography
Sous-Fonds
V653
Sub-Series
B. Travel 1894
Reference Code
V653 / NA - 94
GMD
Photograph
Negative
Date Range
1894
Physical Description
1 negative : film
Subject Access
Discovery and Exploration
Geographic Access
British Columbia
Creator
Vaux family (Philadelphia USA)
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Images
thumbnail
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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
Records in this file consist of Georgina Luxton's membership cards to Women's Southern Alberta Pioneers' and Old Timers' Association [also one membership fee receipt], Canadian Red Cross, the Navy League of Canada, and Banff Springs Golf Club; invitations to Canadian Pacific Pools, Canadian Pacific…
Date Range
1914-1963
Reference Code
LUX / III / B2 - 2
Description Level
5 / File
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
LUX
Series
III.B.2. Georgina Luxton : Personal Papers
Sous-Fonds
III. Luxton Family sous-fonds
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / III / B2 - 2
Date Range
1914-1963
Physical Description
2 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
Records in this file consist of Georgina Luxton's membership cards to Women's Southern Alberta Pioneers' and Old Timers' Association [also one membership fee receipt], Canadian Red Cross, the Navy League of Canada, and Banff Springs Golf Club; invitations to Canadian Pacific Pools, Canadian Pacific Hotels Supper and Dance; tickets to the 1932 Los Angeles Summer Olympics; Banff Post Office registration; receipts from various Banff businesses; hotel receipts; and passes to Banff Indian Days.
Name Access
Luxton, Georgina
Subject Access
Membership
Club
Administration
Community events
Volunteering
Finances
Businesses
Sports and recreation
Hotel
Banff Indian Days
Banff Springs Hotel
Golfing
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Calgary
Banff
United States of America
Los Angeles
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Family and personal life
Sports, recreation and leisure
Communications
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Part Of
Hans Gmoser fonds
Scope & Content
One film neg.
Date Range
1963-1964
Reference Code
V68 / NA- 54
Description Level
6 / Item
Part Of
Hans Gmoser fonds
Description Level
6 / Item
Series
VII. Photograph Negatives
Accession Number
7361
Reference Code
V68 / NA- 54
Date Range
1963-1964
Physical Description
One photograph: neg, b&w.
Scope & Content
One film neg.
Notes
From "Hans Gmoser 1960s" Envelope. See V68/PA 479 for print.
Subject Access
Discovery and Exploration
Environment and Nature
Family and personal life
Sports and Recreation
Title Source
Supplied title.
Content Details
“Whyte Museum copy negative” [1963/64 Hans Gmoser, Gmoser squatting on skis, holding camera], 10 x 12 cm, black and white.
Processing Status
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Part Of
Hans Gmoser fonds
Scope & Content
6 plastic sheets, 102 slides.
Date Range
1963-1987
Reference Code
V68 / NS- 165 to 267
Description Level
5 / File
Part Of
Hans Gmoser fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Series
VIII. Photograph Slides
Accession Number
7877, 8111
Reference Code
V68 / NS- 165 to 267
Date Range
1963-1987
Physical Description
102 photographs: slides, b&w, col.
Scope & Content
6 plastic sheets, 102 slides.
Notes
V68/NS 165-176 in box marked "Ken Jones, Erling Strom, Lizzie Rummel", V68/NS 177-199 in box marked "Ken Jones", V68/NS 200-230 in box marked "Hans", V68/NS 231-247 “King Juan Carlos Bugaboos 84”, V68/NS 248-267 “King Juan Carlos Bugaboos 84”.
Subject Access
Discovery and Exploration
Environment and Nature
Family and personal life
Sports and Recreation
Title Source
Supplied title.
Content Details
165. [Four people in front of lodge], 5 x 5 cm, colour. 166. “Conrad Robson Gmoser, Lillian about 1973 Lake O’Hara”, 5 x 5 cm, colour, caption written on cardboard. 167. [Four people in front of Mt. Assiniboine lodge], 5 x 5 cm, colour. 168. “Norway Cycle Trip Erling Strom, Conrad, Robson, Hans”, 5 x 5 cm, colour, caption written on cardboard. 169. “Erling Strom His lady Friend Norway Cycle Trip”, 5 x 5 cm, colour, caption written on cardboard. 170. “Wilcock Pass Sue Davies/Ken Jones”, 5 x 5 cm, colour, caption written on cardboard. 171. “Ken Jones, Wilcock Pass”, 5 x 5 cm, colour, caption written on cardboard. 172. “Ken Jones/Sam Evans”, 5 x 5 cm, colour, caption written on cardboard. 173. “Lilian Geov O’Hara about 1973”, 5 x 5 cm, colour, caption written on cardboard. 174. “Hans, Peter Stutler, Sam Evans, Ken Jones over from Stroms half way”, 5 x 5 cm, colour, caption written on cardboard. 175. “Lizzie Rummel helihiking Bugaboos 1980”, 5 x 5 cm, colour, caption written on cardboard. 176. “Assiniboine 63 Sunburst Lake Lizzie Rummel Teepee Lizzie’s teepee where we slept”, 5 x 5 cm, colour, caption written on cardboard. 177. “Ken Jones, Sam Evans, assin”, 5 x 5 cm, colour, caption written on cardboard. 178. “Ken Jones, Sam Evans, assin”, 5 x 5 cm, colour, caption written on cardboard. 179. “Ken Jones, Sam Evans, assin”, 5 x 5 cm, colour, caption written on cardboard. 180. “Ken Jones, Sam Evans, assin”, 5 x 5 cm, colour, caption written on cardboard. 181. “Ken Jones, Sam Evans, assin”, 5 x 5 cm, colour, caption written on cardboard. 182. “Ken Jones Windy Trail Aug 85”, 5 x 5 cm, colour, caption written on cardboard. 183. “Ken Jones- Halfway to Skoki”, 5 x 5 cm, colour, caption written on cardboard. 184. “Ken Jones Aug 85”, 5 x 5 cm, colour, caption written on cardboard. 185. “Ken Jones Assin Aug 85”, 5 x 5 cm, colour, caption written on cardboard. 186. “Ken Jones Assin Aug 85”, 5 x 5 cm, colour, caption written on cardboard. 187. “Ken Jones Windy Trail Aug 85”, 5 x 5 cm, colour, caption written on cardboard. 188. “Stanley Mitchell Hut Conrad and Robson Gmoser, Margaret Gmoser, Ken Jones, Kal Singh”, 5 x 5 cm, colour, caption written on cardboard. 189. “Ken Jones Yoho 82 Laughing Falls”, 5 x 5 cm, colour, caption written on cardboard. 190. “Sam Evans/Ken Jones Skoki”, 5 x 5 cm, colour, caption written on cardboard. 191. “Ken Jones- Helena Ridge”, 5 x 5 cm, colour, caption written on cardboard. 192. “Ken Jones- Helena Ridge”, 5 x 5 cm, colour, caption written on cardboard. 193. “Cararack Pass Ken Jones/Marg Gmoser”, 5 x 5 cm, colour, caption written on cardboard. 194. “Ken Jones assin”, 5 x 5 cm, colour, caption written on cardboard. 195. “Ken Jones assin”, 5 x 5 cm, colour, caption written on cardboard. 196. “Ken Jones Ken and the troops Assiniboine/Easter”, 5 x 5 cm, colour, caption written on cardboard. 197. “Ken Jones Conrad and Robson Gmoser Little Yoho”, 5 x 5 cm, colour, caption written on cardboard. 198. “Ken Jones Little Yoho Conrad and Robson Gmoser”, 5 x 5 cm, colour, caption written on cardboard. 199. “Little Yoho Ken Jones”, 5 x 5 cm, colour, caption written on cardboard. 200. “Expo 87 BC Pavilion”, 5 x 5 cm, colour, caption written on cardboard. 201. “Delesalles Lyon-depart 1st European Bike Trip”, 5 x 5 cm, colour, caption written on cardboard. 202. [Gmoser with Conrad Kain plaque], 5 x 5 cm, colour, caption written on cardboard. 203. “Conrad Kain Monument Rax Tal”, 5 x 5 cm, colour, caption written on cardboard. 204. “Argentina Kayak trip”, 5 x 5 cm, colour, caption written on cardboard. 205. “Snow levels Bugs Hans and Karl Heinz”, 5 x 5 cm, colour, caption written on cardboard. 206. “Hans and clients Bugs 66”, 5 x 5 cm, colour, caption written on cardboard. 207. [Shirtless Gmoser on exercise bike], 5 x 5 cm, colour, caption written on cardboard. 208. “Hans”, [Shirtless Gmoser on exercise bike], 5 x 5 cm, colour, caption written on cardboard. 209. “Josephine Hirzenaur Hans Evas Hintringer Josephine-Eva’s 2nd wife”, 5 x 5 cm, colour, caption written on cardboard. 210. “Hans and Margaret Gmoser (Battle Abbey) Hans 50th Birthday”, 5 x 5 cm, colour, caption written on cardboard. 211. “Hans Red Passl”, 5 x 5 cm, colour, caption written on cardboard. 212. “Hans”, [Hiking in yellow rainjacket], 5 x 5 cm, colour, caption written on cardboard. 213. “Emily Stevens”, 5 x 5 cm, colour, caption written on cardboard. 214. “Fred Pessl”, 5 x 5 cm, colour, caption written on cardboard. 215. “Mt. Ken Little Yoho”, 5 x 5 cm, colour, caption written on cardboard. 216. “Pre ridge”, 5 x 5 cm, colour, caption written on cardboard. 217. “Kenr- Rob Bockock in rear”, 5 x 5 cm, colour, caption written on cardboard. 218. “Mary –Poes [?]”, 5 x 5 cm, colour, caption written on cardboard. 219. “S. M. Mew Beindt Kofurst Con Wilcock Charlie Locke Yoho”, 5 x 5 cm, colour, caption written on cardboard. 220. “We first met- Stanley Mitchell hut Marg MacGowgan Hans Gmoser”, 5 x 5 cm, colour, caption written on cardboard. 221. “O’Hara”, 5 x 5 cm, colour, caption written on cardboard. 222. “Hans O’Hara”, 5 x 5 cm, colour, caption written on cardboard. 223. “O’Hara?”, [Hans sitting], 5 x 5 cm, colour, caption written on cardboard. 224. “Houser Spires Heinz Kahl”, 5 x 5 cm, colour, caption written on cardboard. 225. “Leo Grillmair -Boulder Camp”, 5 x 5 cm, colour, caption written on cardboard. 226. “Iceschool Hans Boulder Camp ‘65”, 5 x 5 cm, colour, caption written on cardboard. 227. “Hans Boulder Camp Climbing School ‘65”, 5 x 5 cm, colour, caption written on cardboard. 228. “At Gmosers Fred Pessl”, 5 x 5 cm, colour, caption written on cardboard. 229. “Fred Pessl and Hans”, 5 x 5 cm, colour, caption written on cardboard. 230. “Smitty Fordney [?]”,5 x 5 cm, colour, caption written on cardboard. 231. “Skogum Norway Cycle Trip Princess Sonja Robson, Hans, Conrad”, 5 x 5 cm, colour, caption written on cardboard. 232. “Cornice of Pres. Col. Little Yoho- 1965”, 5 x 5 cm, colour, caption written on cardboard. 233. “Emily Stevans, Red Pessl, Hans”, 5 x 5 cm, colour, caption written on cardboard. 234. “Little Yoho 1965 Hans Skidoing Guests”, 5 x 5 cm, colour, caption written on cardboard. 235. “Mt. Tremblonu Hans and Marg”, 5 x 5 cm, colour, caption written on cardboard. 236. “Heinz Stolz, Leo Grillmair, Franz Dopf, Ferdl Taxback, Hans and Robson Gmoser- Yamnuoka reunion Robson, Hans, Fendl, Leo, Franz, Heinz”, 5 x 5 cm, colour, caption written on cardboard. 237. “Hans, Franz, Leo, Yanmuska”, 5 x 5 cm, colour, caption written on cardboard. 238. “Yamnuska reunion”, 5 x 5 cm, colour, caption written on cardboard. 239. “Conrad and Chico- coyote Bugaboos 1970”, 5 x 5 cm, colour, caption written on cardboard. 240. “Hans’ 50th birthday Schooner Pan/BA”, 5 x 5 cm, colour, caption written on cardboard. 241. [Hans and Margaret with Robson and Conrad sitting on steps], 5 x 5 cm, colour, caption written on cardboard. 242. [Hans and Margaret with Robson and Conrad sitting on steps], 5 x 5 cm, colour, caption written on cardboard. 243. “Hans and HRH Sonja of Norway”, 5 x 5 cm, colour, caption written on cardboard. 244. [Valley], 5 x 5 cm, colour, caption written on cardboard. 245. [Mountain], 5 x 5 cm, colour, caption written on cardboard. 246. [Walking along ridge], 5 x 5 cm, colour, caption written on cardboard. 247. “Little Yoho”, 5 x 5 cm, colour, caption written on cardboard. 248. [King and Gmoser], 5 x 5 cm, colour, caption written on cardboard. 249. [Climbing into helicopter], 5 x 5 cm, colour, caption written on cardboard. 250. [King and Gmoser standing looking at one another], 5 x 5 cm, colour, caption written on cardboard. 251. [King and Gmoser standing], 5 x 5 cm, colour, caption written on cardboard. 252. [King and Gmoser, standing smiling], 5 x 5 cm, colour, caption written on cardboard. 253. [King and Gmoser, standing, looking at one another], 5 x 5 cm, colour, caption written on cardboard. 254. [King and Gmoser standing], 5 x 5 cm, colour, caption written on cardboard. 255. [King and Gmoser standing], 5 x 5 cm, colour, caption written on cardboard. 256. [King and Gmoser standing], 5 x 5 cm, colour, caption written on cardboard. 257. [Four people standing], 5 x 5 cm, colour, caption written on cardboard. 258. [Five people standing], 5 x 5 cm, colour, caption written on cardboard. 259. [Five people standing], 5 x 5 cm, colour, caption written on cardboard. 260. [Five people standing], 5 x 5 cm, colour, caption written on cardboard. 261. [Five people standing], 5 x 5 cm, colour, caption written on cardboard. 262. [Five people standing], 5 x 5 cm, colour, caption written on cardboard. 263. [Five people standing], 5 x 5 cm, colour, caption written on cardboard. 264. [King and Gmoser], 5 x 5 cm, colour, caption written on cardboard. 265. [In helicopter], 5 x 5 cm, colour, caption written on cardboard. 266. [Four people standing], 5 x 5 cm, colour, caption written on cardboard. 267. [Four people standing], 5 x 5 cm, colour, caption written on cardboard. 268-274. Slides related to Letter from Hank Krawczyk enclosing slides of the Adamants Project, and summary of cruise information and timber values. Oct 6, 1993 in M224 / 57.
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Part Of
Hans Gmoser fonds
Scope & Content
Scrapbook measures 30 x 37 cm, is blue with “Scrap Book” embossed in gold on the cover. The items are glued newspaper and magazine clippings, majority related to the climbing of “Canada’s Highest Peak”.
Date Range
1958-1963
Reference Code
V68 / PD- 2
Description Level
5 / File
Part Of
Hans Gmoser fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Series
VI. Photograph Albums and Scrapbooks
Accession Number
7361
Reference Code
V68 / PD- 2
Date Range
1958-1963
Physical Description
1 scrapbook: b&w, col.
Scope & Content
Scrapbook measures 30 x 37 cm, is blue with “Scrap Book” embossed in gold on the cover. The items are glued newspaper and magazine clippings, majority related to the climbing of “Canada’s Highest Peak”.
Subject Access
Discovery and Exploration
Environment and Nature
Family and personal life
Sports and Recreation
Title Source
Supplied title.
Content Details
Near end “The Young Ones and the Old Ones” script, typed regarding “bums” in the mountains, two copies of script, each 6 pages. Words to “Admiral Gmoser”, 3 pages. Words to “The Yoho Song”, 1 page. Loose image: 18 x 13 cm “This photograph has appeared in “Skiing” Oct 61”. Loose image of Gmoser playing zither: 10.5 x 7.5 cm. Loose advertisement for “Deep Powder and Steep Rock. “Ode to a Bugaboo Holiday”, 1 page. Word to “Admiral Gmoser”, 3 pages. “Bugaboo Experience by Dennis Apedaile”, 22 pages. Loose clipping of “they climbed Canada’s Highest Peak” from Weekend Magazine Vol. 9 No. 44, 1959. Loose clipping “Adventures of Ski-Mountaineers Espanola Ski Club to Present Ski Film”. “The Ski-Runner Official Publication of the Toronto Ski Club Vol. 37- No. 4 Dec, 1961” with advertisement for “Deep Powder and Steep Rock. Newspaper clipping “guide Firm Helps Scale Rocky Peaks”. “The KVP Intercom Vol. 1 No. 15 Espanola, Ontario Dec 21, 1961” with advertisement of showing of “Evening of Skiing and Adventure in Canadian Rockies”. Small clipping “Hans Mosers’ [sic] Ski Film Will Be Seen Jan. 7”. Clipping from “Y.M.C.A. Sunday Meetings 1959 Winter series” with advertisement for “Vagabonds of the Mountains”. Small clipping advert for “Vagabonds of the Mountains.” 2 copies of “Y.M.C.A. Sunday Meetings 48th Season Winter series” with advertisement for “With Skis and Rope.” Advertisement for showing of “Vagabonds of the Mountains” from the Calgary Herald- Friday Oct 23, 1959. Small clipping “Ski Club to Present Movie Next Thursday” for “Vagabond of the Mountains”. Clipping “Skiers Delayed” from The Calgary Herald Monday April 4, 1960. Clipping advert for “Of Skiers and Mountains” in Oakland Tribune, Wednesday, Feb 1, 1961. Clipping with interview with Hans in office. 4 copies of clipping “Sometimes Mountain Peak Busy as Queen and Yonge Canadian Climber Claims”. Clipping “Exclusive! First Showing!” of Vagabonds of the Mountains” from Calgary Newspaper. Advert for “Vagabonds of the Mountains in Calgary Newspaper. Clipping “Skiers”. Clipping “Alpinist Recounts Tragedy on Peak” regarding Claudio Corti’s experience on Eiger Mt in Switzerland. Clipping “Members of Alpine Club Ready for High Adventure” regarding movie “High Adventure in the Rockies” in the Edmonton Journal Monday November 2, 1958. “city Climber Among Six to Scale Mt. Logan” The Calgary Herald Thursday June 25, 1959”. “Icefield Trekker Returns to Make Home in Calgary” profiling Philippe DeLesalle. “Banff Hotel Staffers Take Climbing Course”. Clipping “Gmoser to Show Alpine Film Here”, regarding “High Adventure 1959”. Clipping from the Calgary Herald Friday March 4, 1960, “Skiers to Get Supply Drop”. Clipping from the Calgary Herald Saturday April 2, 1960, “Skiers Ready for Epic Trek”. Newsletter from Milwaukee Ski Club with advert for “Vagabonds of the Mountains”. From Boulder Camera Tues. Feb 9, 1960 “Hans Gmoser Will Present Newest Film At University Friday Night.” Press Release, 1 page typed for showing on November 4, 1958 for “High Adventure in the Rockies”. 2 pages typed Press Release for November 2, 1959 showing of “High Adventure, 1959.” Slope Dope newsletter published by Cleveland Ski Club Jan 1963, “Hans Gmoser Narrates Film “To the Forbidden Snowfields.” Poster “Hans Gmoser presents ‘Vagabonds of the Mountains”. Two posters, one for “Lets go skiing with Warren Miller” and one for “White Victory at Cortina”. Clipping “Ski Picture Will be Shown” regarding “Vagabonds of the Mountains”. “Mountain Adventure and Skiing Film to be Shown Here Friday” regarding “Vagabonds of the Mountains.” Clipping from “Y.M.C.A. Sunday Meetings 1959 Winter series” with advertisement for “Vagabonds of the Mountains”. Small clipping “Ski Movie is Set”. Clipping with photograph showing presentation of rock to Eric Hopkins of Alpine Club of Canada. The Calgary Herlad Tuesday, June 16, 1959 “City Climber Among 6 Tackling Mt. Logan”. Clipping from “The Albertan Friday March 15, 1963, “Ski Photographer’s Life Not ‘All Deep Snow Work’”. Letter from J. R. Charbonneau to National Museum of Canada in response to the film “Vagabond of the Mountains” and the amusing commentary. Clipping “Colour Ski Movie At Phipps Oct. 7”. The Calgary Herald Friday Oct 23, 1959, “As I Ski It” regarding “Vagabonds of the Mountains”. Clipping “Says Snowmen Native Priests” regarding the snowmen of the Himalayas.” Clipping “Skiing Is ‘Great’ Snows Blanket Sierra Slopes”. Clipping “Gmoser to Show Colour Film on Mountaineering” regarding “Vagabonds of the Mountains.” Clipping “Guide To Speak at Series.” Clipping “Exclusive! First Showing!” of Vagabonds of the Mountains” from Calgary Newspaper. Photocopied clipping form the Boulder Daily Camera Feb 18, 1958, “Fine Audience Enjoys Talk, Film By Hans Gmoser.” Clipping from “La Presse, Montreal, Vendredi 28 November 1958 “Hans Gmoser, un jeune guide qui veut faire connaitre nos montagnes.” Clipping “Hans Gmoser Spreads Peak Climbing Gospel.” Two published documents from the Alpine Club of Canada “High Level Ski Route From Lake Louise to Jasper 1960” and “How Steep is Steep?”
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