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[Hunting party preparing to depart from Banff Indian Grounds or Brewster Corrals, Banff]

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Part Of
Pat Brewster fonds
Scope & Content
Image of five people on horseback with five pack horses
Date Range
1850-1910
Reference Code
v91 / 12 / a / na66 - 1716
Description Level
6 / Item
GMD
Photograph
Negative, copy
Photograph, print
  1 image  
Part Of
Pat Brewster fonds
Description Level
6 / Item
Fonds Number
M2 / V91 / S21
Sous-Fonds
V91
Reference Code
v91 / 12 / a / na66 - 1716
GMD
Photograph
Negative, copy
Photograph, print
Date Range
1850-1910
Physical Description
1 photograph : negative : copy negative
Scope & Content
Image of five people on horseback with five pack horses
Subject Access
Discovery and Exploration
Environment and Nature
Sports and Recreation
Transportation
Geographic Access
Alberta
British Columbia
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Images
thumbnail
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Part Of
Moore family fonds
Scope & Content
Letters, certificates, scrapbook pages, ration book, notebook and publication pertaining to Julie Moore Raymond, James W. Brown and Brown family geneaology. Also includes a restaurant menu for 1812 House, Farmingham, Mass., the former Brown family residence.
Date Range
1838-1950
Reference Code
M307 / V / 71
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Part Of
Moore family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M307 / V439
Series
V. Moore and Browne families series
Sous-Fonds
M307
Accession Number
.
Reference Code
M307 / V / 71
GMD
Textual record
Date Range
1838-1950
Physical Description
2 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
Letters, certificates, scrapbook pages, ration book, notebook and publication pertaining to Julie Moore Raymond, James W. Brown and Brown family geneaology. Also includes a restaurant menu for 1812 House, Farmingham, Mass., the former Brown family residence.
Notes
Bond issued by the Confederate States of America for 500 dollars, 1863, 1 item.
Discharge document of James W. Brown, from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Boston, 1849, 1 item. Military commission certificate of James W. Brown, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, 1948 Held in oversize "B"
Language
English
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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[British North America]

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Medium
Library - Maps and blueprints (unannotated; published)
Map
Published Date
1863
Publisher
John Arrowsmith. Republished by the Royal Canadian Geographical Society in 1967 in recognition of Canada's Centennial
Call Number
C11-1.3
Publisher
John Arrowsmith. Republished by the Royal Canadian Geographical Society in 1967 in recognition of Canada's Centennial
Published Date
1863
Medium
Library - Maps and blueprints (unannotated; published)
Map
Subjects
British North America
Accession Number
495
Call Number
C11-1.3
Collection
Archives Library
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French map showing various districts

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Medium
Library - Maps and blueprints (unannotated; published)
Map
Published Date
1869
Call Number
C12-1.4
Published Date
1869
Medium
Library - Maps and blueprints (unannotated; published)
Map
Subjects
Western Canada
Notes
Photostatic copy from Public Archives
Accession Number
675
Call Number
C12-1.4
Collection
Archives Library
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Outline of slave-holding States

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Medium
Library - Maps and blueprints (unannotated; published)
Map
Published Date
1862
Call Number
C13-1.1
Published Date
1862
Medium
Library - Maps and blueprints (unannotated; published)
Map
Subjects
United States
Accession Number
400
Call Number
C13-1.1
Collection
Archives Library
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Medium
Library - Maps and blueprints (unannotated; published)
Map
Published Date
1864
Publisher
Bacon and Co.
Call Number
C13-1.10
Publisher
Bacon and Co.
Published Date
1864
Medium
Library - Maps and blueprints (unannotated; published)
Map
Subjects
Virginia/Maryland, United States
Notes
"Bacon's New Shilling War Map"
Accession Number
400
Call Number
C13-1.10
Collection
Archives Library
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Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1861
Publisher
London : British and Foreign Bible Society
Call Number
07.2 B47
Publisher
London : British and Foreign Bible Society
Published Date
1861
Physical Description
855, 292p
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Notes
Inscribed: This Bible was presented to Rev. Robert Terrill Rundle by the British & Foreign Bible Society, being the first copy printed in the Cree language
Accession Number
2873
Call Number
07.2 B47
Collection
Archives Library
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A general map of the routes in British North America explored by the expedition under Captain Palliser, 1857-1860

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Medium
Library - Maps and blueprints (unannotated; published)
Map
Published Date
1865
Publisher
Stanford's, London, England
Call Number
C6-3.4
Publisher
Stanford's, London, England
Published Date
1865
Scale
1' - 28 miles
Medium
Library - Maps and blueprints (unannotated; published)
Map
Subjects
Palliser Route
Notes
Bench marks
Accession Number
956
Call Number
C6-3.4
Collection
Archives Library
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Medium
Library - Maps and blueprints (unannotated; published)
Map
Published Date
August, 1862
Publisher
Prepared under the direction of Captain Parsons of the Dept. of Lands and Works, New Westminster
Call Number
C10-10.3
Publisher
Prepared under the direction of Captain Parsons of the Dept. of Lands and Works, New Westminster
Published Date
August, 1862
Physical Description
1 map
Scale
Scale: 1 inch = 50 miles
Medium
Library - Maps and blueprints (unannotated; published)
Map
Subjects
British Columbia
Notes
Facsimilie/Association of Canadian Map Libraries ; no. 8)
East of Columbia River from Captain Palliser
Accession Number
5566
Call Number
C10-10.3
Collection
Archives Library
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Frederick and Fanny Riggall family photographs

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Part Of
Bert Riggall fonds
Scope & Content
File pertains to Bert Riggall's parents, Frederick W. Riggall and Fanny Neave Riggall; grandparents and brothers, homes relatives and domestic staff
Date Range
[ca.1865]-1916
Reference Code
V26 / VII / C
Description Level
5 / File
Part Of
Bert Riggall fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Series
VII. Riggall family series
Reference Code
V26 / VII / C
Date Range
[ca.1865]-1916
Physical Description
ca.35 photographs : prints
Scope & Content
File pertains to Bert Riggall's parents, Frederick W. Riggall and Fanny Neave Riggall; grandparents and brothers, homes relatives and domestic staff
Access Restrictions
Access by appointment only
Title Source
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Original documents gathered for research

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
Original documents collected by Eleanor Luxton for Glenbow-Alberta Institute research projects, 1956-1961. It is believed that these items were borrowed from individuals and families and were to be returned
Date Range
1829-1956
Reference Code
Possible transfer to Glenbow
Description Level
4 / Sub-series
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
4 / Sub-series
Series
II.B.4. Professional : historical research
Sous-Fonds
II. Eleanor Luxton sous-fonds
Reference Code
Possible transfer to Glenbow
Date Range
1829-1956
Physical Description
40 cm of textual and photographic records
Scope & Content
Original documents collected by Eleanor Luxton for Glenbow-Alberta Institute research projects, 1956-1961. It is believed that these items were borrowed from individuals and families and were to be returned
Content Details
LIST OF ITEMS:
* Visitor register, 1908, 1 vol. Source unknown. 1 page only used
* Expense registers, 1901-1913, 2 vol. Source unknown. Pertain to agriculture, timber, leases, wages, household expenses, other, 1901-1908, 1909-1913
* Inventory and sales register, 1901-1909, 1 vol. Source unknown. Includes: list of tools [&] waggons; list of cost of house and out buildings; cattle bought and on hand; cattle sold; horses purchased from Hamilton & Parslow of Calgary
* Account book, 1908, 1 vol. Source unknown. Pertains to room and board
* Oil and gas prospects of the prairie provinces / O. Bryant, Nov. 1920, 1 vol: annotated typescript
* News of the war, 1900 : [scrapbook], 1900-1901, 1 vol. Pertains to the Boer War, particularly regarding Fred Morden, Morden family and other Pincher Creek and southern Alberta residents. Includes clippings, letters, notes, photographs; some are loose
* Diary, 1892-1898, 1 vol. Source unknown. Fragile: loose and missing pages
* Isabell Beatrice Sheppard diaries, 1890-1891, 2 vol. One volume is signed by Sheppard. Other diary is not signed but exhibits the same handwriting. Fragile: loose and missing pages
* August to December 1886, Journal of a 4 months holiday to Canada and the United States / J. L. Douglas, 1886, 1 vol
* The Hansons of Osmanthorp, recorded by John Hanson : typescript, 1829, 1 vol
* Frank McHugh scrapbook, 1901-1956, 1 vol. Pertains to life of Frank McHugh, including polo and other sports, war service, activities, other. Consists of photographic prints and negatives, clippings, letters, postcards, notes, ephemera. Includes numerous loose and separated items
* Textual records, 1907-1958, 8 items. Consists of stories "The Women of the West" and "Incident of the Great War", also notes, letters, receipts, annotated postcard
* Photographs, ca.1870-ca.1925, 28 prints, 1 tintype. Pertain mainly to Calgary, individuals (portrais and candids), families, homes, polo, ranching and farming, High River, other. Some acquired from Mrs. Hogge of Okotoks; others appear to have been acquired from a Mrs. Worden
* Calgary Alberta directory : [publication], March 1885, 1 vol
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Gebirgsaulslicht gezeichnet vom Gipfel des Titlis der 15 Aug 1832

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Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1833
Publisher
Zurich : Heinrich Keller
Call Number
DQ827 G42
Responsibility
von H. Zeller
Publisher
Zurich : Heinrich Keller
Published Date
1833
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Views
Call Number
DQ827 G42
Collection
Alpine Club of Canada Library
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Gold hunting in the Cascade Mountains...

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Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1861
Publisher
Vancouver (WA): Coon
Call Number
F851.7 G64
Responsibility
by Loo-Wit Lat-Kla
Publisher
Vancouver (WA): Coon
Published Date
1861
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
St. Helen's, Mount
Washington
Call Number
F851.7 G64
Collection
Alpine Club of Canada Library
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The opening of the Adirondacks

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Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1865
Publisher
New York : Hurd and Houghton
Call Number
F127 A2 O6
Publisher
New York : Hurd and Houghton
Published Date
1865
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Call Number
F127 A2 O6
Collection
Alpine Club of Canada Library
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The tour of H.R.H. The Prince of Wales through British America and the United States

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Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1860
Call Number
02.4 T64
Responsibility
by a British Canadian
Published Date
1860
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Royal tours
Call Number
02.4 T64
Collection
Archives Library
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Part Of
Clifford Jackson White fonds
Scope & Content
Shell Trademarker newsletter; “How Lake Louise Became a Ski Resort” Part II and Conclusion by Hilary McDowall; “Characters of the Rockies” Part II by Joe Smith; The Canadian Ski Museum materials, article printed on Crag & Canyon newspaper; Alberta’s Brands and Brand Policy Changes pamphlet; newspap…
Date Range
1847-1986
Reference Code
M168 / B - 4
Description Level
5 / File
Part Of
Clifford Jackson White fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Series
Published Materials
Accession Number
7771
Reference Code
M168 / B - 4
Date Range
1847-1986
Physical Description
0.5 cm of textual materials
Scope & Content
Shell Trademarker newsletter; “How Lake Louise Became a Ski Resort” Part II and Conclusion by Hilary McDowall; “Characters of the Rockies” Part II by Joe Smith; The Canadian Ski Museum materials, article printed on Crag & Canyon newspaper; Alberta’s Brands and Brand Policy Changes pamphlet; newspaper article; receipt from Territorial Savings & Loan to Beverly J. White; legal documents in relation to Clifford J. White; two local stories in relation to Banff; “Narrative of a Journey Round the World, During the Years 1841 and 1842” by Sir George Simpson.
Title Source
Title based on content.
Processing Status
Processed
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Part Of
David McDougall fonds
Scope & Content
Declaration in Proof of Age issued by Elizabeth G McDougall for David McDougall; Lease Agreement between David McDougall and Joseph H. Morris; Transfer of Land between David McDougall and Isabella Heiminck.
Date Range
1845 - 1904
Reference Code
M557 / C - 2
Description Level
5 / File
Part Of
David McDougall fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Series
Personal Documents
Accession Number
2017.8667
Reference Code
M557 / C - 2
Date Range
1845 - 1904
Physical Description
0.1cm of written materials.
Scope & Content
Declaration in Proof of Age issued by Elizabeth G McDougall for David McDougall; Lease Agreement between David McDougall and Joseph H. Morris; Transfer of Land between David McDougall and Isabella Heiminck.
Title Source
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The comprehensive family bible : containing the Old and New Testaments, according to the authorized version, with ... notes and reflections

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Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1860
Publisher
Glasgow : Blackie and Son
Call Number
00 B47
Responsibility
a general introduction ... by David Davidson, L.L.D
Publisher
Glasgow : Blackie and Son
Published Date
1860
Physical Description
xxi, 1475, 72, 64p. : ill., maps
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Notes
Galletly family bible
Accession Number
3118 MSS
Call Number
00 B47
Collection
Archives Library
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Date
1832
Material
fibre; paper; metal
Catalogue Number
103.04.1021
Description
Bright green bonnet (calash) with eight folds. Fabric is stitched around shaped metal stays, 14 in all. Neck piece is padded and shaped with wire. Rim has fabric folded or pleated in ribbon effect. Long green ribbon ties at front of neck. Additional long grey ribbon attached to brim higher on face.…
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Title
Bonnet
Date
1832
Material
fibre; paper; metal
Description
Bright green bonnet (calash) with eight folds. Fabric is stitched around shaped metal stays, 14 in all. Neck piece is padded and shaped with wire. Rim has fabric folded or pleated in ribbon effect. Long green ribbon ties at front of neck. Additional long grey ribbon attached to brim higher on face. Inside back is reinforced with burlap on which is glued brown paper. Written in Mary Schaffer’s hand: “18 S.M. Potts 1832 Calasche”. On back, ribbon is tied in bow. Green fabric stitched on back to cover neck.
Subject
clothing
S.M. Potts
Mary Schaffer
Credit
Gift of Charles C. Reid, Banff, Alberta, 1986
Catalogue Number
103.04.1021
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Antique Maps of India and Germany, Walter Wilcox Mounts

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Part Of
Nicholas Morant fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 13 antique maps, 6 of which depict regions in India and 7 which depict regions in Germany. Content pertains to a small map collection originally issued to Tim Ffrench (?) during WWII which were later owned by Nicholas Morant. Some maps of reserves contain personal annotations and h…
Date Range
1868
1892
1894
1903
1904
1917
1921
1950
Reference Code
M300 / III / D / 5 / 54 to 66 O.S. & V500 / III / D / 5 / PA - 96 O.S.
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Map
Textual record
Part Of
Nicholas Morant fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
V500
Sous-Fonds
V500
Sub-Series
M300 & V500 / III / D / 5 : Personal Interest and Gifts
Accession Number
7784
Reference Code
M300 / III / D / 5 / 54 to 66 O.S. & V500 / III / D / 5 / PA - 96 O.S.
GMD
Map
Textual record
Other Title Info
Parallel title is original title
Responsibility
Nicholas Morant
Date Range
1868
1892
1894
1903
1904
1917
1921
1950
Physical Description
13 Maps: print; b&w, and set of 4 rag paper mounts
Scope & Content
File consists of 13 antique maps, 6 of which depict regions in India and 7 which depict regions in Germany. Content pertains to a small map collection originally issued to Tim Ffrench (?) during WWII which were later owned by Nicholas Morant. Some maps of reserves contain personal annotations and highlighted/coloured routes; none of German maps are annotated. File also contains set of 4 rag paper mounts, annotated. 3 naming artist Walter Wilcox (likely formerly held his works but are now blank). One labelled 'Model'.
Notes
Maps were originally stored together in one poster tube labelled: "MAPS OF GERMANY INDIA See notes inside" Shipping label: PLS HOLD Armand To Nicholas Morant 222 Melville Ave Westmount Montreal" (with two 3 - cent stamps attached) Note inside, written by Nicholas Morant: "These maps were among those issued to Capt. Tim Ffrench (?) preparatory to intelligence work done during W. War II" Signed "Nick M." Wilcox mounts were stored in brown paper packaging with several other blank mounts (disposed of). Labelled section of original paper packaging has been stored with mounts in oversize box for reference.
Subject Access
Geography
Travel
Geographic Access
Germany
India
Access Restrictions
Items in this file are not to be accessed or distributed without the explicit permission of their identified owners
Reproduction Restrictions
Items in this file are not to be reproduced without the explicit permission of their identified owners.
Language
English
German
Conservation
Items must be kept only with items of similar materials, and stored with protective acid-free barriers to prevent further damage.
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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