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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Fonds consists of unpublished report titled "Mount Norquay Memories, 1948- 1956" by Ray Wardell.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Fonds consists of unpublished report titled "Mount Norquay Memories, 1948- 1956" by Ray Wardell.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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Part Of
Summit News fonds
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of newspaper copy, printing components, first sheet of the press, promotional material, etc. for issue number one, Oct. 5, 1967 and early printing work
Date Range
1967
Reference Code
M43
Description Level
1 / Fonds
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Part Of
Summit News fonds
Description Level
1 / Fonds
Fonds Number
M 43
Sous-Fonds
M 43
Accession Number
277
Reference Code
M43
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Date Range
1967
Physical Description
2 cm of textual records
History / Biographical
Summit News was a Banff, Alberta, Canada newspaper that operated from 1967 to 1970.
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of newspaper copy, printing components, first sheet of the press, promotional material, etc. for issue number one, Oct. 5, 1967 and early printing work
Name Access
Summit News
Subject Access
Communications
Access Restrictions
No restrictions on access
Copyright, privacy, commercial use and other restrictions may apply
Language
Language is English
Creator
Summit News
Category
Communications
Title Source
Title based on contents of fonds
Processing Status
Processed
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Artist
Thomas Arnayuinak (1931 – 1973, Canadian)
Date
1967
Medium
bone
Catalogue Number
ArN.06.01 a-c
Description
Three stylized swimming caribou with antlers, each animal carved in one piece with shaped bone antlers inserted into forehead, all have ears and painted round eyes and a tail, mouths open (no legs). B and c bodies arch slightly to the right. (a) 4.5x.8x17.3, antlers ca 5.0 long x .3. (b) 5.5x1.5…
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Artist
Thomas Arnayuinak (1931 – 1973, Canadian)
Title
Three Caribou Swimming
Date
1967
Medium
bone
Description
Three stylized swimming caribou with antlers, each animal carved in one piece with shaped bone antlers inserted into forehead, all have ears and painted round eyes and a tail, mouths open (no legs). B and c bodies arch slightly to the right. (a) 4.5x.8x17.3, antlers ca 5.0 long x .3. (b) 5.5x1.5x17.0, antlers ca 3.5 long x .3. (c) 5.0x1.2x17.5, antlers ca 4.0 long x .4. Were originally glued together as a group, (a) has become separated from (b) and (c)
Subject
animal
caribou
Inuit
swimming
group
Credit
Gift of Doreen Hutchinson, Calgary, 1988
Catalogue Number
ArN.06.01 a-c
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Artist
Unknown
Date
1965
Catalogue Number
UnK.06.62
Description
Sculpted man with loon. Standing man, facing left, holding loon bill with right mitten and supporting rest of bird with left mitten on bird's back; 71583 scratched on bottom; figure highly polished and standing on scored base; details in bird, clothing, face.
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Artist
Unknown
Title
Man with Loon
Date
1965
Dimensions
13.3 x 3.0 x 7.5 cm
Description
Sculpted man with loon. Standing man, facing left, holding loon bill with right mitten and supporting rest of bird with left mitten on bird's back; 71583 scratched on bottom; figure highly polished and standing on scored base; details in bird, clothing, face.
Subject
figure, male
animal, bird
loon
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
UnK.06.62
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Banff Indian Days poster

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Part Of
Maryalice Harvey Stewart fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of one poster promoting Banff Indian Days celebrations in 1964. Poster depicts side profile outline of an unidentified Indigenous man in traditional regalia.
Date Range
1964
Reference Code
M9 / II / 1
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Part Of
Maryalice Harvey Stewart fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M9
S13
V605
Series
M9 / II : Personal records
Sous-Fonds
M9
Accession Number
7412
Reference Code
M9 / II / 1
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Date Range
1964
Physical Description
1 poster : 28 x 35 cm
Scope & Content
File consists of one poster promoting Banff Indian Days celebrations in 1964. Poster depicts side profile outline of an unidentified Indigenous man in traditional regalia.
Subject Access
Banff Indian Days
Events
Community events
Cultural pluralism
Indigenous Peoples
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Language
English
Category
Cultural pluralism
Indigenous Peoples
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Artist
Isa Aqiattusuk Smiler (1921 – 1986, Canadian)
Date
1962
Catalogue Number
SmI.06.04 a,b
Description
Grey stone, a realistic rendering of a standing muskox, head in good detail, hanging hair scribed front to back. He stands solidly on his four legs, hooves indicated. Horns made from ivory swoop down in a graceful curve, they sit in an indentation carved into the forehead.
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Artist
Isa Aqiattusuk Smiler (1921 – 1986, Canadian)
Title
Muskox
Date
1962
Dimensions
12.5 x 6.5 x 23.5 cm
Description
Grey stone, a realistic rendering of a standing muskox, head in good detail, hanging hair scribed front to back. He stands solidly on his four legs, hooves indicated. Horns made from ivory swoop down in a graceful curve, they sit in an indentation carved into the forehead.
Subject
animal
muskox
ox
hooved
Credit
Gift of Doreen Hutchinson, Calgary, 1988
Catalogue Number
SmI.06.04 a,b
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Artist
Eejuka
Date
1962
Catalogue Number
EeJ.06.01
Description
One piece, carved from narwhal tusk; knife blade and hilt 12.0 long with fish 7.9 butted up against centre of hilt. Carved fins and gills, round eyes inlaid with dark material. Knife and fish have a graceful curve.
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Artist
Eejuka
Title
Fish
Date
1962
Dimensions
19.9 x 3.7 cm
Description
One piece, carved from narwhal tusk; knife blade and hilt 12.0 long with fish 7.9 butted up against centre of hilt. Carved fins and gills, round eyes inlaid with dark material. Knife and fish have a graceful curve.
Subject
hunting
fish
Credit
Gift of Doreen Hutchinson, Calgary, 1988
Catalogue Number
EeJ.06.01
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Artist
Unknown
Date
1962
Catalogue Number
UnK.06.16 a-d
Description
Group of seals carved from light green stone. (a) Irregular shaped base 1.2 high, has carved edges. On this base is a seal 3.0 x 6.0 x 3.5. (b) 2.6x7.2x2.5, lying on left side (c) 2.5 x6.0 x 3.5 lying on belly (d) 2.5 x 6.5 x 3.3 lying on belly. All have carved fins and tails, facial features…
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Artist
Unknown
Title
Seal Group of 4
Date
1962
Description
Group of seals carved from light green stone. (a) Irregular shaped base 1.2 high, has carved edges. On this base is a seal 3.0 x 6.0 x 3.5. (b) 2.6x7.2x2.5, lying on left side (c) 2.5 x6.0 x 3.5 lying on belly (d) 2.5 x 6.5 x 3.3 lying on belly. All have carved fins and tails, facial features inscribed.
Subject
animal
seal
group
Credit
Gift of Doreen Hutchinson, Calgary, 1988
Catalogue Number
UnK.06.16 a-d
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Pair of Ivory Murrs on Base

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Artist
Levi Amidlak (1931 – , Canadian)
Date
1962
Catalogue Number
AmL.06.01 a-c
Description
A pair of ivory murrs on a green stone base. (a) base irregularly shaped base, flat on bottom, 7.0 x 4.2 (b) stylized bird 4.8 long, holes drilled for eyes, black inside (c) bird same as (b) 6.3 long
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Artist
Levi Amidlak (1931 – , Canadian)
Title
Pair of Ivory Murrs on Base
Date
1962
Description
A pair of ivory murrs on a green stone base. (a) base irregularly shaped base, flat on bottom, 7.0 x 4.2 (b) stylized bird 4.8 long, holes drilled for eyes, black inside (c) bird same as (b) 6.3 long
Subject
bird
group
pair
Credit
Gift of Doreen Hutchinson, Calgary, 1988
Catalogue Number
AmL.06.01 a-c
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Artist
I. Pappy
Date
1960
Catalogue Number
PaI.06.01
Description
Carved stone sculpture of a bird. Long body tapers in pointed tail, small head with beak. Wings carved on sides.
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Artist
I. Pappy
Title
Bird
Date
1960
Dimensions
4.8 x 4.5 x 14.0 cm
Description
Carved stone sculpture of a bird. Long body tapers in pointed tail, small head with beak. Wings carved on sides.
Subject
animal, bird
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
PaI.06.01
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Artist
Nua Aculiak (1941 – )
Date
1960
Catalogue Number
AcN.06.01
Description
Black stone carving of a walrus resting on it’s stomach. The walrus has ivory tusks and incised facial features.
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Artist
Nua Aculiak (1941 – )
Title
Untitled
Date
1960
Dimensions
7.3 x 7.5 x 12.5 cm
Description
Black stone carving of a walrus resting on it’s stomach. The walrus has ivory tusks and incised facial features.
Subject
animal, walrus
Inuit
aquatic
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
AcN.06.01
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Artist
Kalingo
Date
1960
Catalogue Number
KaL.06.01
Description
Hand carved bird.
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Artist
Kalingo
Title
Bird
Date
1960
Dimensions
8.5 x 3.8 x 7.5 cm
Description
Hand carved bird.
Subject
bird
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
KaL.06.01
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Artist
Unknown
Date
1960
Catalogue Number
UnK.06.17
Description
Three piece walrus hunting sculpture, hunter with twine to (1) float and (2) walrus.
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Artist
Unknown
Title
Walrus Hunting
Date
1960
Description
Three piece walrus hunting sculpture, hunter with twine to (1) float and (2) walrus.
Subject
animal, seal
figure, male
hunting
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
UnK.06.17
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Artist
Unknown
Date
1960
Catalogue Number
UnK.06.18
Description
Stone carving of a seal hunter on ice. The figure is bending over and looking at the ground. The figure is holding a spear made of ivory that has a leather cord. There is a carved pipe through a hole in one of the figure’s hands. The figure is affixed to a base with posts in the feet that insert in…
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Artist
Unknown
Title
Hunter on Ice
Date
1960
Description
Stone carving of a seal hunter on ice. The figure is bending over and looking at the ground. The figure is holding a spear made of ivory that has a leather cord. There is a carved pipe through a hole in one of the figure’s hands. The figure is affixed to a base with posts in the feet that insert into holes.
Subject
figure, male
hunting
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
UnK.06.18
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Artist
Unknown
Date
1960
Catalogue Number
UnK.06.19
Description
Small dark stone sculpture of a weasel standing on four legs.
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Artist
Unknown
Title
Weasel
Date
1960
Dimensions
4.0 x 2.5 x 16.4 cm
Description
Small dark stone sculpture of a weasel standing on four legs.
Subject
animal, weasel
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
UnK.06.19
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Artist
Unknown
Date
1960
Catalogue Number
UnK.06.21
Description
Twin Walruses carved of black stone. Ivory tusks. Incised facial features.
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Artist
Unknown
Title
Twin Walruses
Date
1960
Dimensions
5.0 x 13.0 x 10.0 cm
Description
Twin Walruses carved of black stone. Ivory tusks. Incised facial features.
Subject
animal, walrus
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
UnK.06.21
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North American Ski Championships

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Artist
Peter Whyte (1905 – 1966, Canadian)
Date
1949
Catalogue Number
WyP.06.03
Description
A loosely rendered skier, skiing the North American continent on a sphere 59.0 cm diameter on a black, square wood base.
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Artist
Peter Whyte (1905 – 1966, Canadian)
Title
North American Ski Championships
Date
1949
Dimensions
53.0 x 24.5 cm
Description
A loosely rendered skier, skiing the North American continent on a sphere 59.0 cm diameter on a black, square wood base.
Subject
figure
activity
skiing
winter
North American Ski Championships
world
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1971
Catalogue Number
WyP.06.03
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Date
1945 – 1945
Material
stone
Catalogue Number
102.04.0201
Description
A hand-carved, well-made, lidded box carved from soft Rocky Mountain marble. The box has a front and a back. The front has bevelled corners, whereas the back has square corners. The box interior has rounded corners and the lid fits smoothly and flushly into the cutout. Base is felted with green fel…
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Title
Trinket Box
Date
1945 – 1945
Material
stone
Dimensions
4.3 x 5.7 x 9.2 cm
Description
A hand-carved, well-made, lidded box carved from soft Rocky Mountain marble. The box has a front and a back. The front has bevelled corners, whereas the back has square corners. The box interior has rounded corners and the lid fits smoothly and flushly into the cutout. Base is felted with green felt. The marble is black, streaked with white.
Subject
households
decorative
miniatures
Pete Neish
crafts
carving
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
102.04.0201
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Machinery's Handbook

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Part Of
Placido Monachello fonds
Scope & Content
Item consists of a book titled "Machinery's Handbook: For Machine Shop and Drafting-Room" by Erik Oberg and F.D. Jones, printed by The Industrial Press in 1943. Throughout the book are slips of paper with various notes written by Placido Monachello - his named is signed twice inside the front cover.
Date Range
1943
Reference Code
M582 / I / 1
Description Level
6 / Item
GMD
Published record
Textual record
Part Of
Placido Monachello fonds
Description Level
6 / Item
Fonds Number
M582
Series
I : Books
Sous-Fonds
M582 / V803
Accession Number
2020.25
Reference Code
M582 / I / 1
GMD
Published record
Textual record
Date Range
1943
Physical Description
7 cm of textual records (1 volumes ; 12.0 x 18.2 cm)
History / Biographical
See fonds level description
Scope & Content
Item consists of a book titled "Machinery's Handbook: For Machine Shop and Drafting-Room" by Erik Oberg and F.D. Jones, printed by The Industrial Press in 1943. Throughout the book are slips of paper with various notes written by Placido Monachello - his named is signed twice inside the front cover.
Name Access
Monachello, Placido
Subject Access
Books
Industry
Machinery
Professional and Personal Life
Language
English
Japanese
Title Source
Title based on item
Processing Status
Unprocessed
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Part Of
Sid Unwin fonds
Scope & Content
Consists of two sous-fonds: I. Sid Unwin sous-fonds; II. Unwin family sous-fonds. Sid Unwin sous-fonds pertains to Unwin's activities in the South African (Boer) War, in the Banff area as a guide and citizen, in the First World War, and to his family. It consists of the following series: A. South…
Date Range
1898-1985
Reference Code
M31 / V25
Description Level
1 / Fonds
GMD
Photograph
Album
Photograph print
Textual record
Private record
Published record
Part Of
Sid Unwin fonds
Description Level
1 / Fonds
Fonds Number
M 31
V 25
Sous-Fonds
M 31
V 25
Accession Number
7102, 7112
Reference Code
M31 / V25
GMD
Photograph
Album
Photograph print
Textual record
Private record
Published record
Date Range
1898-1985
Physical Description
7 cm of textual records. -- 5 photograph albums (ca.375 prints). -- 28 photographs : prints
History / Biographical
Sidney Joseph Unwin, [1880?]-1917, was a guide and outfitter at Banff, Alberta. Born in England, Unwin returned, after serving with the volunteer cavalry in the South African (Boer) War, to his home in London, England for a brief period to work as a surveyor's clerk, and in the fall of 1904 he moved to Banff. Initially, Unwin worked for guides and outfitters Syd Baker and Jimmy Simpson. In the winter of 1905 he began his own trapline. In 1907, Unwin began work for Billy Warren and accompanied Mary Schaffer and Molly Adams on their expeditions to the Maligne Lake, Saskatchewan River areas.
After two years of working for Warren, Unwin began his own guiding outfit and in 1912, with the aid of his sister Ethel and brother Arthur, the Unwins established Unwin's Curios and Souvenirs. In 1914, Sid Unwin enlisted in the Canadian army and took up with the 22nd Battery (Howitzer), 6th Brigade, Canadian Field Artillery 2nd Division. In 1916 he saw his first action in France. He fought in the battle for Vimy Ridge, was injured May 3, 1917 and died on June 29, 1917 at the East Leeds War Hospital.
Scope & Content
Consists of two sous-fonds: I. Sid Unwin sous-fonds; II. Unwin family sous-fonds.
Sid Unwin sous-fonds pertains to Unwin's activities in the South African (Boer) War, in the Banff area as a guide and citizen, in the First World War, and to his family. It consists of the following series: A. South African (Boer) War records,1900-1901; B. Guiding and Banff related records, 1904-1914; C. First World War records, 1914-1919; D. Sid Unwin Memorials, 1917-1946; E. Personal photograph albums, 1898-1912.
Unwin family sous-fonds consists of: A. Personal family records, 1917-1968; B. Alice Fulmer correspondence, 1965-1985.
Name Access
Unwin, Sid
Subject Access
Exploration, discovery and travel
Family and personal life
Military
World War I
Access Restrictions
Some restrictions on access to originals
Copyright, privacy, commercial use and other restrictions may apply
Language
English
Finding Aid
Finding aids and reference tools: arrangement outline
file description
reference photocopies
Related Material
Related in part to the Ethel Unwin fonds (M178/V646)
Creator
Unwin, Sid
Category
Exploration, discovery and travel
Family and personal life
Military
Title Source
Fonds, sous-fonds and series title based on contents
Processing Status
Processed
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