Search Results - Research Collections - Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies

HCR Update 2009

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Part Of: Ben Gadd fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of loose notes by Ben Gadd and quotes from Friesens publishing company pertaining to additional changes and corrections made in Ben's book, Handbook of the Canadian Rockies, in 2009.

Date Range: 2009

Reference Code: M590 / II / A / 88

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Published record; Textual record; Newspaper clipping

Part Of: Ben Gadd fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M590; V810; S61

Series: M590 / II : Research and publication records

Sous-Fonds: M590

Sub-Series: M590 / II / A : Handbook of the Canadian Rockies

Accession Number: 2021.20

Reference Code: M590 / II / A / 88

GMD: Published record; Textual record; Newspaper clipping

Date Range: 2009

Physical Description: 0.2 cm of textual records

Scope & Content: File consists of loose notes by Ben Gadd and quotes from Friesens publishing company pertaining to additional changes and corrections made in Ben's book, Handbook of the Canadian Rockies, in 2009.

Name Access: Gadd, Ben

Subject Access: Publication; Commerce; Communications; Research; Wildlife; Professional and Personal Life

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Jasper; Canadian Rocky Mountains

Reproduction Restrictions: Restrictions may apply

Language: English

Category: Commerce and industry; Communications

Title Source: Original title used

Processing Status: Processed

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HCR Info Files - HCR Rivers 2008

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Part Of: Ben Gadd fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of hydrometric data for various rivers in the Canadian Rockies which was compiled as part of the Water Survey of Canada in 2008. Includes annotations by Ben Gadd pertaining to data which he used to update information in his book, Handbook of the Canadian Rockies.

Date Range: 2008

Reference Code: M590 / II / A / 39 to 41

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 / II : Research and publication records

Sous-Fonds: M590

Sub-Series: M590 / II / A : Handbook of the Canadian Rockies

Accession Number: 2021.20

Reference Code: M590 / II / A / 39 to 41

GMD: Textual record; Published record

Date Range: 2008

Physical Description: 5 cm of textual records

Scope & Content: File consists of hydrometric data for various rivers in the Canadian Rockies which was compiled as part of the Water Survey of Canada in 2008. Includes annotations by Ben Gadd pertaining to data which he used to update information in his book, Handbook of the Canadian Rockies.

Name Access: Gadd, Ben

Subject Access: Publication; Research; Environment; Rivers

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; British Columbia; Canadian Rocky Mountains

Reproduction Restrictions: Restrictions may apply

Language: English

Category: Environment

Title Source: Original title used

Processing Status: Processed

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Author's copy of Geology Road Tours

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Part Of: Ben Gadd fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of one author's copy of Ben Gadd's book, Geology Road Tours, which includes corrections and other annotations by the author.

Date Range: 2008

Reference Code: M590 / II / B / 59

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 / II : Research and publication records

Sous-Fonds: M590

Sub-Series: M590 / II / B : Other publications

Accession Number: 2021.20

Reference Code: M590 / II / B / 59

GMD: Textual record; Published record

Responsibility: Produced by Ben Gadd, Corax Press

Date Range: 2008

Physical Description: 3.5 cm of textual records : 1 volume ; 15.5 x 23 cm

Scope & Content: File consists of one author's copy of Ben Gadd's book, Geology Road Tours, which includes corrections and other annotations by the author.

Name Access: Gadd, Ben

Subject Access: Publication; Commercial products; Environment; Geology; Science and technology; Geography; Natural history; Travel; Roads; Map

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; British Columbia; Canadian Rocky Mountains

Reproduction Restrictions: Copyright restrictions may apply

Language: English

Category: Environment; Exploration, discovery and travel; Natural resources; Science and technology

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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The Rockies: Naked Science

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Part Of: Ben Gadd fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of one DVD containing a published video titled "The Rockies: Naked Science". Content pertains to geology, fossils, plate tectonics and related subjects. Ben Gadd appears in the video discussing the physical formation of the Canadian Rockies.

Date Range: 2008

Reference Code: V810 / III / D / NV - 19

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Video; Published record

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 / NV - 19

GMD: Video; Published record

Responsibility: Produced by Pioneer Film and TV Productions Ltd.

Date Range: 2008

Physical Description: 1 DVD

Scope & Content: File consists of one DVD containing a published video titled "The Rockies: Naked Science". Content pertains to geology, fossils, plate tectonics and related subjects. Ben Gadd appears in the video discussing the physical formation of the Canadian Rockies.

Notes: Ben Gadd appears in video at 9 min. 11 sec.; total running time 11 min. 50 sec.

Name Access: Gadd, Ben

Subject Access: Geology; Natural history; Mountains; Geological formation; Environment

Geographic Access: Canada; Canadian Rocky Mountains

Reproduction Restrictions: Restrictions may apply

Language: English

Category: Environment

Title Source: Original title used

Processing Status: Processed

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Jasper National Park: 360 Degrees of Inspiration

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Part Of: Ben Gadd fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of one DVD containing a copy of "Jasper National Park: 360 Degrees of Inspiration". Content pertains to wildlife, natural views, whitewater rafting, kayaking, hiking and other related subjects. Video features Ben Gadd discussing the role of national parks.

Date Range: 2007

Reference Code: V810 / III / D / NV - 17

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Video; Published record

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 / NV - 17

GMD: Video; Published record

Responsibility: Produced by Shadow Light Canada Productions

Date Range: 2007

Physical Description: 1 DVD

Scope & Content: File consists of one DVD containing a copy of "Jasper National Park: 360 Degrees of Inspiration". Content pertains to wildlife, natural views, whitewater rafting, kayaking, hiking and other related subjects. Video features Ben Gadd discussing the role of national parks.

Notes: Ben Gadd appears in video at 2 min. 2 sec.; total running time 18 min. 36 sec.

Name Access: Gadd, Ben

Subject Access: Environment; Natural history; National parks and reserves; Wildlife; Sports; Recreation

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Cadomin

Reproduction Restrictions: Restrictions may apply

Language: English

Category: Environment; Tourism; Sports, recreation and leisure

Title Source: Original title used

Processing Status: Processed

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Radke Outfitting and Horseback Adventures Ltd online publications

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Part Of: Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of printed materials retrieved from online resources pertaining to Canadian Rockies excursion companies Radke Outfitting and Horseback Adventures Ltd. Includes schedules, itineraries, price lists and booking information.

Date Range: 2006

Reference Code: M545 / III / 26

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Textual record; Published record

Part Of: Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M545 / V635

Series: M545 / III : Published records

Sous-Fonds: M545

Accession Number: 8235

Reference Code: M545 / III / 26

GMD: Textual record; Published record

Date Range: 2006

Physical Description: 1 cm of textual records

Scope & Content: File consists of printed materials retrieved from online resources pertaining to Canadian Rockies excursion companies Radke Outfitting and Horseback Adventures Ltd. Includes schedules, itineraries, price lists and booking information.

Subject Access: Activities; Advertising; Animals; Horseback riding; Horses; Businesses; Travel; Tourism; Recreation; Sports; Skiing; Hiking

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Banff National Park; Jasper National Park

Language: English

Category: Communications; Exploration, discovery and travel; Sports, recreation and leisure

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Raven's End readings, illustrations

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Part Of: Ben Gadd fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of photographs depicting Ben Gadd reading from his book, Raven's End, to primary school students in Chilliwack, B.C. in 2005; Ben reading an excerpt of Raven's End and celebrating the first printing of the book in 2001; and four photographs of paintings by artist Ursula Reynolds which…

Date Range: 2005

Reference Code: V810 / II / B / PA - 1 to 11

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Print

Part Of: Ben Gadd fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M590; V810; S61

Series: V810 / II : Research and publication records

Sous-Fonds: V810

Sub-Series: V810 / II / B : Other publications

Accession Number: 2021.20

Reference Code: V810 / II / B / PA - 1 to 11

GMD: Photograph; Print

Date Range: 2005

Physical Description: 11 photographs : col. prints ; 15 x 10 cm or smaller

Scope & Content: File consists of photographs depicting Ben Gadd reading from his book, Raven's End, to primary school students in Chilliwack, B.C. in 2005; Ben reading an excerpt of Raven's End and celebrating the first printing of the book in 2001; and four photographs of paintings by artist Ursula Reynolds which were inspired by Raven's End. Images of paintings were gifted to Ben in 2001, accompanied by an invitation to an annual painting sale at Ursula's studio.

Notes: Some photographs in file are annotated

Name Access: Gadd, Ben

Subject Access: Children; Education; Schools

Geographic Access: Canada; British Columbia; Chilliwack; Alberta; Jasper; Cochrane

Reproduction Restrictions: Restrictions may apply

Language: English

Category: Education

Title Source: Original title used

Content Details: V810/II/B/PA-1 and 2: Ben Gadd reading Raven's End to Richard Quiring's elementary school students in CHilliwack, BC, April 2005 V810/II/B/PA-3 to 7: Ben and friends at an event celebrating the first printing of Raven's End at the Maligne Canyon Hostel in Jasper, February 8, 2001 V810/II/B/PA-8 to 11: images of paintings by Ursula Reynolds of Cochrane, AB, which were inspired from Raven's End

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Mountaineering calendar

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Part Of: Chic Scott fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of one monthly calendar produced by the International Mountaineering and Climbing Federation in honour of the International Year of Mountains [2002].

Date Range: 2002

Reference Code: M57 / XIV / B / 2 (O.S)

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Calendar; Published record

Part Of: Chic Scott fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M57; S47; V40

Series: M57 / XIV : Chic Scott Personal

Sous-Fonds: M57

Sub-Series: M57 / XIV / B : Family and personal

Accession Number: 8110

Reference Code: M57 / XIV / B / 2 (O.S)

GMD: Calendar; Published record

Date Range: 2002

Physical Description: 1 calendar (33 x 28.5 cm)

Scope & Content: File consists of one monthly calendar produced by the International Mountaineering and Climbing Federation in honour of the International Year of Mountains [2002].

Subject Access: History; Publication; Mountaineering; Anniversary; Calendar

Geographic Access: Canada; Canadian Rocky Mountains

Reproduction Restrictions: Restrictions may apply

Language: English

Category: Exploration, discovery and travel; Sports, recreation and leisure

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Weather Channel 2002

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Part Of: Ben Gadd fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of one VHS tape containing a recording of an episode of television program "Weather Channel: Atmospheres" episode 56, which aired in the United States in 2002. Episode covers extreme weather in Canada, and features Ben Gadd discussing glaciers and global warming.

Date Range: 2002

Reference Code: V810 / III / D / NV - 11

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Video; Published record

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 / NV - 11

GMD: Video; Published record

Responsibility: Produced by The Weather Channel; copy recorded by Ben Gadd

Date Range: 2002

Physical Description: 1 VHS tape

Scope & Content: File consists of one VHS tape containing a recording of an episode of television program "Weather Channel: Atmospheres" episode 56, which aired in the United States in 2002. Episode covers extreme weather in Canada, and features Ben Gadd discussing glaciers and global warming.

Notes: Ben Gadd appears at 16 min. 8 sec. in video; total running time approx. 1 hour

Name Access: Gadd, Ben

Subject Access: Environment; Natural history; Glaciers; Weather; Television

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Jasper National Park; United States of America

Reproduction Restrictions: Restrictions may apply

Language: English

Category: Environment

Title Source: Original title used

Processing Status: Processed

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Great Canadian Rivers: The Kicking Horse

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Part Of: Ben Gadd fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of one VHS tape containing episode 32 of the series "Great Canadian Rivers", featuring Kicking Horse River. Ben Gadd appears in the video, discussing the river and its creation.

Date Range: 2002

Reference Code: V810 / III / D / NV - 13

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Video; Published record

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 / NV - 13

GMD: Video; Published record

Responsibility: Produced by Good Earth Productions Inc.

Date Range: 2002

Physical Description: 1 VHS tape

Scope & Content: File consists of one VHS tape containing episode 32 of the series "Great Canadian Rivers", featuring Kicking Horse River. Ben Gadd appears in the video, discussing the river and its creation.

Notes: Ben Gadd appears in video at 3 min. 45 sec.; total running time 22 min. 30 sec.

Name Access: Gadd, Ben

Subject Access: Environment; Rivers; Natural history; Television

Geographic Access: Canada; British Columbia; Kicking Horse River

Reproduction Restrictions: Restrictions may apply

Language: English

Category: Environment

Title Source: Original title used

Processing Status: Processed

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Author's copy of Raven's End

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Part Of: Ben Gadd fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of one author's copy of Ben Gadd's fiction book, Raven's End, which contains corrections and other annotations by the author.

Date Range: 2001

Reference Code: M590 / II / B / 58

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 / II : Research and publication records

Sous-Fonds: M590

Sub-Series: M590 / II / B : Other publications

Accession Number: 2021.20

Reference Code: M590 / II / B / 58

GMD: Textual record; Published record

Responsibility: Produced by Ben Gadd, McClelland & Stewart Publishers

Date Range: 2001

Physical Description: 2.5 cm of textual records : 1 volume ; 15.5 x 23 cm

Scope & Content: File consists of one author's copy of Ben Gadd's fiction book, Raven's End, which contains corrections and other annotations by the author.

Name Access: Gadd, Ben

Subject Access: Publication; Commercial products

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Jasper

Reproduction Restrictions: Copyright restrictions may apply

Language: English

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Warden Arming Issue

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Part Of: Ben Gadd fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of photographs taken by Ben Gadd and Jurgen Deagle pertaining to illegal bush camping near Jasper. Photographs were collected as part of discussions with Parks Canada concerning the arming of certified Park Wardens with firearms and added law enforcement duties for some Parks Canada s…

Date Range: 2001

Reference Code: V810 / I / C / PA - 78 to 88

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Print

Part Of: Ben Gadd fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M590; V810; S61

Series: V810 / I : Personal records

Sous-Fonds: V810

Sub-Series: V810 / I / C : Personal interest files

Accession Number: 2021.20

Reference Code: V810 / I / C / PA - 78 to 88

GMD: Photograph; Print

Responsibility: Produced by Ben Gadd, Jurgen Deagle

Date Range: 2001

Physical Description: 11 photographs : col. prints ; 15 x 10 cm

Scope & Content: File consists of photographs taken by Ben Gadd and Jurgen Deagle pertaining to illegal bush camping near Jasper. Photographs were collected as part of discussions with Parks Canada concerning the arming of certified Park Wardens with firearms and added law enforcement duties for some Parks Canada staff.

Notes: Photographs in file are annotated by Ben Gadd

Name Access: Gadd, Ben; Deagle, Jurgen

Subject Access: Government; Laws and legislation; Park policy; Parks; Parks Canada; Parks Canada Warden; Environment; Camping; National parks and reserves

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Jasper National Park

Language: English

Related Material: M590 / I / C / 167; V810 / I / C / NA - 18 to 20

Category: Government; Environment; Law and justice

Title Source: Original title used

Processing Status: Processed

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National Geographic, Wapta ski tour 2001

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Part Of: Ben Gadd fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of one DVD containing a video of Ben and Will Gadd skiing and hiking near Wapta Icefield. Footage was published in a program by National Geographic.

Date Range: 2001

Reference Code: V810 / III / D / NV - 18

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Video; Published record

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 / NV - 18

GMD: Video; Published record

Responsibility: National Geographic

Date Range: 2001

Physical Description: 1 DVD

Scope & Content: File consists of one DVD containing a video of Ben and Will Gadd skiing and hiking near Wapta Icefield. Footage was published in a program by National Geographic.

Name Access: Gadd, Ben

Subject Access: Sports; Winter sports; Skiing; Hiking; Recreation

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; British Columbia; Wapta Lake; Wapta Icefield

Reproduction Restrictions: Restrictions may apply

Language: English

Category: Sports, recreation and leisure

Title Source: Original title used

Processing Status: Processed

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Meeting Point

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Artist: Robert William Sinclair (1939 – , Canadian)

Date: 2001

Medium: dry point; embossed print on paper

Catalogue Number: SiR.04.01

Description: Three small images on one piece of white rice paper. Each image is side by side and contains an image of a mountain . the first image is an embossed mountain, the second image is a dry point printing and the third image is debossed . both end images are simple white of the paper. along the bottom o…

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Artist: Robert William Sinclair (1939 – , Canadian)

Title: Meeting Point

Date: 2001

Medium: dry point; embossed print on paper

Description: Three small images on one piece of white rice paper. Each image is side by side and contains an image of a mountain . the first image is an embossed mountain, the second image is a dry point printing and the third image is debossed . both end images are simple white of the paper. along the bottom of the piece are the title/signature/ artist proof.

Subject: landscape; mountains; print

Credit: Gift of Robert William Sinclair, Edmonton, 2010

Catalogue Number: SiR.04.01

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Ray Wardell fonds

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Part Of: Ray Wardell fonds

Scope & Content: Fonds consists of unpublished report titled "Mount Norquay Memories, 1948- 1956" by Ray Wardell. Report is a chronological history of development at Mount Norquay ski area by George Encil's Banff Chairlift Corporation Ltd. It discusses the Banff Chairlift, rope tows, electrification, passenger an…

Date Range: 1993

Reference Code: M252

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

GMD: Textual record; Private record; Published record

Part Of: Ray Wardell fonds

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

Fonds Number: M 252

Sous-Fonds: M 252

Accession Number: 6505

Reference Code: M252

GMD: Textual record; Private record; Published record

Date Range: 1993

Physical Description: 6 cm of textual records (ca.130 p.)

History / Biographical: Ray Wardell, 1922-1994, was an engineer at Banff, Alberta, Canada from 1948 until 1958, and lived at Oakville, Ontario until his death. Wardell worked on early construction at Mount Norquay ski area and rose to the position of Superintendent of Construction and Maintenance for the Banff Chairlift Corporation.

Scope & Content: Fonds consists of unpublished report titled "Mount Norquay Memories, 1948- 1956" by Ray Wardell. Report is a chronological history of development at Mount Norquay ski area by George Encil's Banff Chairlift Corporation Ltd. It discusses the Banff Chairlift, rope tows, electrification, passenger and safety services, Upper Terminal Tea Room and improvements to Mount Norquay Lodge. Contents include technical details, construction photographs and articles from trade journals

Name Access: Wardell, Ray

Subject Access: Chairlifts and gondolas; Mount Norquay Ski Area; Sports, recreation and leisure

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

Language: Language is English

Creator: Wardell, Ray

Category: Sports, recreation and leisure

Title Source: Title based on contents of fonds

Processing Status: Processed

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Algonquin Hotel, Digby Pines, Ascot and Le Baron Motels

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Part Of: Nicholas Morant fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of 45 negative photographs (b&w, colour) and 33 colour transparencies. Content pertains to Canadian Pacific Railway hotels: Algonquin Hotel, St. Andrew's NB; Digby Pines Hotel, Digby NS; Ascot Hotel, Montreal QC(?); and Le Baron Hotel, Sherbrooke QC.

Date Range: 1964

Reference Code: V500 / I / A7 / 25

Description Level: 4.2 / Sub-sub-sub series

GMD: Photograph; Negative; Transparency

Part Of: Nicholas Morant fonds

Description Level: 4.2 / Sub-sub-sub series

Fonds Number: M300 / S20 / V500

Sous-Fonds: V500

Sub-Series: V500 / I / A : Photography : Negative and Transparencies

Accession Number: 7438

Reference Code: V500 / I / A7 / 25

GMD: Photograph; Negative; Transparency

Responsibility: Produced by Nicholas Morant

Date Range: 1964

Physical Description: 78 Photographs: negatives and transparencies; b&w and colour

Scope & Content: File consists of 45 negative photographs (b&w, colour) and 33 colour transparencies. Content pertains to Canadian Pacific Railway hotels: Algonquin Hotel, St. Andrew's NB; Digby Pines Hotel, Digby NS; Ascot Hotel, Montreal QC(?); and Le Baron Hotel, Sherbrooke QC.

Notes: Some of photographs are duplicates. Negatives and transparencies stored in separate file boxes.

Subject Access: Canadian Pacific Railway; Hotel; Travel

Geographic Access: Canada; New Brunswick; Nova Scotia; Quebec

Reproduction Restrictions: Reference use only; no reproduction

Language: English

Creator: Nicholas Morant

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Rocky Mountain Sheep

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Artist: Norah Drummond-Davies (1862 – 1949, Canadian)

Date: 1949

Medium: print on paper

Catalogue Number: DmN.04.02

Description: A coloured print of two sheep on a rock ledge in the foreground and four in the background (two clear sheep, two muted) on a grassy ledge. Left hand side a canyon, snow-covered mountain beyond and background sheep. Mid-to right the two larger sheep, rocks, tree branch, tree trunk and stunted tree i…

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Artist: Norah Drummond-Davies (1862 – 1949, Canadian)

Title: Rocky Mountain Sheep

Date: 1949

Medium: print on paper

Dimensions: 13.7 x 35.2 cm

Description: A coloured print of two sheep on a rock ledge in the foreground and four in the background (two clear sheep, two muted) on a grassy ledge. Left hand side a canyon, snow-covered mountain beyond and background sheep. Mid-to right the two larger sheep, rocks, tree branch, tree trunk and stunted tree in the background. Blue and white hazy sky across the top.

Subject: landscape; mountains; Rocky Mountain sheep

Credit: Gift of Helen Shandruk, Banff, 1995

Catalogue Number: DmN.04.02

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[Peter Whyte sculpting]

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Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Scope & Content: Image of Peter Whyte sculpting "Ski Jumper" trophy in 1949

Date Range: 1949

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 1 / PA - 119

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph; Print

1 image

Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: M36 / V683 / S37

Series: V683 / III / A / 1 : Peter and Catharine Whyte: Personal Photographs

Sous-Fonds: V683

Accession Number: .

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 1 / PA - 119

GMD: Photograph; Print

Date Range: 1949

Physical Description: Photographs: 1 prints; b&w.

Scope & Content: Image of Peter Whyte sculpting "Ski Jumper" trophy in 1949

Name Access: Whyte, Peter

Geographic Access: Banff

Language: English

Title Source: Title based on item

Processing Status: Processed

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Autumn 1947 Canadian Rockies & US Auto Trip [2/2]

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Part Of: Lillian Gest fonds

Scope & Content: File pertains to 100 35mm colour transparency slides mounted in cardboard sleeves. Includes photographs taken during the summer and autumn of 1947 in and around the Banff townsite, Lake O'Hara, and the Yoho Valley. Subjects include mountains, landscapes, the Bow River, lakes, people, horses, variou…

Date Range: 1947

Reference Code: V225 / II / C / ii / a / i / NS - 117 to 124a

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Film; Photograph; Transparency

90 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 - 117 to 124a

GMD: Film; Photograph; Transparency

Parallel Title: R79-1 to R124-15. -- 1943-1947 V225 / NS - 4

Date Range: 1947

Physical Description: 100 photographs : col. slides ; 35 mm

History / Biographical: See fonds level description

Scope & Content: File pertains to 100 35mm colour transparency slides mounted in cardboard sleeves. Includes photographs taken during the summer and autumn of 1947 in and around the Banff townsite, Lake O'Hara, and the Yoho Valley. Subjects include mountains, landscapes, the Bow River, lakes, people, horses, various camps [mostly Alpine Club of Canada camps], hiking, wildlife, the opening dedication of the A.O. Wheeler Hut, and the drive back home. Some slides missing; most explained in notebook. Titles: Reel 117 Sept 1947 2. [Wheeler Hugh Dedication] 3. group at [Dedication] 4. H.E. Sampson speaking 5. Sir Oliver Wheeler 6. Bonldew Prastice 7. [Bonldew Prastice] 8. Belaying from above 9. Roping down 11. Sid and Eric 12. Phebe and Polly on road 13. My tentmates 14. Banff Musance[?] Park sign 16. Elk on mud flats 17. [Elk on mud flats] 18. [Elk] morning 19. Elk and Roy T. 20. [Elk] overexp. 21. Elk 26. Lamb descending rocks 27. Ewe and lamb 29. Rams at Bankhead - nearer 30. [Rams at Bankhead] further 31. [Rams at Bankhead] moving off Reel 118 Sept 1947 8 pictures 6. Delphiniums good 10. Sheep in swamp fair 12. [Sheep in swamp] overexp. 20. Mt. Eisenhower good 8/2 Reel 119- Sept 1947 13. View down river 15. Dam at Seebe 8/10 18. Aileen and Mrs B. at Seebe 19. [Aileen and Mrs B.] and house at Seebe Reel 120 Sept 1947 1. Down Couloir fr. Sawback Pinnacle 7. Bear on road overexp. 8. [Bear on road overexp.] 17. House and garden near Grassi's 21. Buffalo Reel 121 Sept 1947 6. Bears at dump 13. The Bear Show 15. Goose flats - Bow R. 17. BHG. at window A-ha-hi-na 19. Mt Rundle and reflections Reel 122 Sept 22. 47 1. The Sea Cadet Races 2. [The Sea Cadet Races] Boathouses in b.g. 3. [The Sea Cadet Races] Mt. Cascade 4. Sunset on Fairholme Range 5. Goat at paddock 6. [Goat at paddock] 12. Rundle fr. Vermilion Lakes 13. Mt. Rundle and Reflections 15. Fr Bridge - moon over Bourgeau 16. At Mrs. Lyalls - C.H. and Mrs L. 18. The Wee Hoose 19. Mrs. Lyalls garden 20. Kilmorey Lodge - Dodge and C.H. 21. Waterton from P of W. Hotel Reel 123 Oct 1947 1. The road home 2. Sheep on road 3. Sheep moving off road 5. View out back of car - sheep 6. Giant Springs of great Falls, Mont. 7. Feeding dogs at Rodman Ranch 9. Mrs. Rodman and dog 10. Hayel and 2 pups - standing 11. Hayel sitting down and pups 12. Yellowstone 13. Caroline near pool - Yellowstone 14. L.G. by pool 15. Yellowstone - 16. Old Faithful and circle of people 19. [Old Faithful] no people 21. [Old Faithful] and trees and road Reel 124 Oct. 10 - 47 1. Durls Tower from foot on trail 2. [Durls Tower from foot on trail] 4. Blank 5. Durls Tower whole with trees 6. [Durls Tower] solid mass 7. [Durls Tower] fr. auto road 11. Grain fields and trees 13. [Rushmore memorial] 14. [Rushmore memorial] thru window 15. The road home - drive [illegible] 16. Wheat fields 18. BHG. on enclosed porch 19. Enclosed porch BHG. 20. 650 Hayle[illegible] ave - good of house 21. Peace Rose The last 10 slides [named 124a] depict sites around Yellowstone National Park and were most likely purchased by Lillian Gest while visiting the park. The slides' matting paper states they were manufactured by the park and all are wrapped in a thin plastic sleeve.

Notes: Slide numbering kept as originally organized, see SL I for more information (M67 / II / C / i / a / 51 - 1). Please note: titles listed below are only those located in this box. Some others have been romved from their original order for use in slide shows made by Lillian Gest prior to accession. Please see related material notebook SL I for full title lists. R112 - not numbered slides ; 12 omitted R113 - not numbered slides R114 - not numbered slides

Name Access: Gest, Lillian; Harmon, Byron; Harmon, Aileen; Hinman, Caroline; Sampson, Herbert E.

Subject Access: Activities; Administration; Alpine Club of Canada; Animals; Automobiles; Backpacking; Banff Springs Hotel; Boats; Buildings; Cabins; Cabins and shelters; Camping; Camps; Climbing; Club; Environment; Environment and Nature; Exploration; Family and personal life; Fishing; Flowers; Glaciers; Guides; Hiking; Horse packing; Horses; Hotels; Landscapes; Mountain; Mountains; Mountaineering; National parks and reserves; Organizations; Outfitters; Pack trips; Personal and Professional Life; Photography; Prince of Wales Hotel; Recreation; Sports and leisure; Sports and recreation; Swiss Guides; Tourism; Trails; Travel; Wheeler Hut; Wildlife

Geographic Access: Banff; Banff National Park; Yoho National Park; Seebe; Kananaskis; Waterton; Waterton National Park; Alberta; British Columbia; Canada; Great Falls; Montana; Yellowstone National Park; United States of America

Language: NA

Conservation: Removed from original boxes and rehoused in slide sleeves and acid-free folders.

Creator: Gest, Lillian

Title Source: Title based on contents of file.

Processing Status: Processed

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Summer & Autumn 1947 Canadian Rockies Trip [1/2]

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Part Of: Lillian Gest fonds

Scope & Content: File pertains to 103 35mm colour transparency slides mounted in cardboard sleeves. Includes photographs taken during the summer and autumn of 1947 in and around the Banff townsite, Lake O'Hara, and the Yoho Valley. Subjects include mountains, landscapes, the Bow River, lakes, people, horses, variou…

Date Range: 1947

Reference Code: V225 / II / C / ii / a / i / NS - 111 to 116

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Film; Photograph; Transparency

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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 - 111 to 116

GMD: Film; Photograph; Transparency

Parallel Title: R79-1 to R124-15. -- 1943-1947 V225 / NS - 4

Date Range: 1947

Physical Description: 103 photographs : col. slides ; 35 mm

History / Biographical: See fonds level description

Scope & Content: File pertains to 103 35mm colour transparency slides mounted in cardboard sleeves. Includes photographs taken during the summer and autumn of 1947 in and around the Banff townsite, Lake O'Hara, and the Yoho Valley. Subjects include mountains, landscapes, the Bow River, lakes, people, horses, various camps [mostly Alpine Club of Canada camps], hiking, wildlife, the opening dedication of the A.O. Wheeler Hut, and the drive back home. Some slides missing; most explained in notebook. Titles: Ansco film Reel 111 July 1-1947 1. China - merion 2. [China - merion] 3. [China - merion] 4. [China - merion] 5. [China - merion] 6. Cherry tree 7. Eva in cherry tree 8. Same 9. BH. G under cherry tree 10. [BH. G] looks at cherries 11. [BH. G] picking cherries 12. [BH. G] and cherries 13. BH. G and Eva 14. Eva eating cherries 17. Iron Deer in shade 18. [Iron Deer] house in b.g. 19. Tulip poplar 20. BHG. under fringe tree 21. BHG. [under] twin pine 22. [BHG.] and her basket 23. [BHG.] close up Canadian Rockies 1947 Reel 112 Aug 4-47 1. Buck on edge of bank - Underexp. 2. [Buck] and BHG on back porch not bad 3. 2 bucks [and BHG on back porch] 0 of 7 7. Tree, Mt Cascade, buck in willows 8. Buck in shadow - morning 12. --- 14. 2 bucks morning down [illegible] 15. 2 bucks below Jand[?] pit poor 16. 2 bucks near pit poor 25. Fly spotted oulies[?] by Hatchery 26. BH. G in Suring Light Stuck 27. [BH. G in Suring] Best 28. [BH. G in Suring] 29. Ah hahina and rose bough 30. Ah hahina fr. road below 31. Ah hahina fr. road below better 32. Ah ha hina from road in front 33. Whiteman House - Cascade 34. Our driveway St. Julien Rd. and Meadow 35. Norquay fr. Ahhahina 36. Telegraph Pole Lane to town Reel 113 Aug 4-1947 2. St. Julien Rd. and Mt. Brewster 4. [Banff Springs Hotel fr. Tunnell] 7. Flowers on Tunnell - Bow R. below 8. Precipice on Tunnell fr. trail 9. Deer on bank Cascade in b.g 10. Rundle slopes of Astley 12. Eric and Meus[illegible] - slopes of Astley 13. Party on slopes of Astley - Eugene Eric Jean Vallances 16. [Party] 4 figures not posed 17. [Party] 5 figures [not posed] 20. Peter and Jean 21. Party on shoulder of Mt. Astley 23. Fawns on lawn 28. Fawn by roadside 32. Fawn - doe and fawn back of tree 33. Fawn on lawn deep shadow 35. Fawn in grass - tree trunks in b.g 38. Doe and 2 fawns overexp. 39. 2 fawns 2 children Side and doe in b.g. Reel 114 Aug 1947 1. BH.G. in reclining chair 3. [Fawn in Harmon's garden] 4. [Fawn] nearer 5. Doe eating Mrs. H's flowers 6. Fawn moving - doe in b.g. poor 7. Deer at Harmon's gate 8. Fawn in woods 9. Little Bear and girl 10. Little bear and boy 11. [Little bear] on road 17. [Beaver] and one under water Reel 115 Aug 22. 47 1. Moose moving in woods - not mounted 2. Moose in stream 3. [Moose] running 6. [Moose] fair 9. BHG. at stream at Picnic Place 10. BHG and Sig [at Picnic Place] 12. Sawback Pinnacle 13. [Sawback Pinnacle] 16. P.O and Cars - Mt. Cascade 17. Mt. Astley 18A. Hermit Range 18B. Hermit Range 20. Line going up snow on Abbot Reel 116 Aug 31 - 1947 1. Mt Cheops 3. On [Glacier Creek] 2 climbers 4. Ascent on snow. gl. crest. 5. Crowd ascending snow 6. Lunch glacier Crest. 8. Avalanche and Eagle fr. gl. Crest. 9. Lunch on gl. Crest. 10. Mt. Burney 11. Castor and Pollux 12. Descent fr. gl. Crest. 13. Snow descent fr. Perley Rock 13A. Sir Donald 14. Party on Perley Rock 15. On Perley Rock 16. Mr. Dowler and Polly 17. Mr. [Dowler] and his saw 18. Packing to High Camp 19. [Packing to High Camp] 20. [Packing to High Camp] 21. [blank] 22. [blank] 23. Camp fr. Aval. Lookout 26. B.C. trail 27. Sunday Service McRuer up 28. [Sunday Service McRuer] 29. [Sunder Service] hymns 30. Washing dishes 32. Richardson and Horst 33. Edward and the Wheelers 34. Bob and Jim 35. Bob and Jim close up 36. Wheeler Hut

Notes: Slide numbering kept as originally organized, see SL I for more information (M67 / II / C / i / a / 51 - 1). Please note: titles listed below are only those located in this box. Some others have been romved from their original order for use in slide shows made by Lillian Gest prior to accession. Please see related material notebook SL I for full title lists.

Name Access: Gest, Lillian; Harmon, Byron; Harmon, Aileen; Hinman, Caroline; Sampson, Herbert E.

Subject Access: Activities; Administration; Alpine Club of Canada; Animals; Automobiles; Backpacking; Banff Springs Hotel; Boats; Buildings; Cabins; Cabins and shelters; Camping; Camps; Climbing; Club; Environment; Environment and Nature; Exploration; Family and personal life; Fishing; Flowers; Glaciers; Guides; Hiking; Horse packing; Horses; Hotels; Landscapes; Mountain; Mountains; Mountaineering; National parks and reserves; Organizations; Outfitters; Pack trips; Personal and Professional Life; Photography; Prince of Wales Hotel; Recreation; Sports and leisure; Sports and recreation; Swiss Guides; Tourism; Trails; Travel; Wheeler Hut; Wildlife

Geographic Access: Banff; Banff National Park; Yoho National Park; Seebe; Kananaskis; Waterton; Waterton National Park; Alberta; British Columbia; Canada; Great Falls; Montana; Yellowstone National Park; United States of America