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Bovey trips 1939 to 1941

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Part Of: Bert Riggall fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of 26 b&w photographs, some captioned. Photographs pertain to the Bovey trips guided and outfitted by Riggall of 1939, 1940, and 1941. The photographs document the Bovey party in camp covered with snow, fishing, fishing, and making movies. Locations of photographs include Twin Lakes, …

Date Range: 1939, 1940, 1941

Reference Code: V26 / II / A4 / PA - 353 to 378

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

4 images

Part Of: Bert Riggall fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M376 / V26

Series: II.Business and Financial: Client Papers and Photographs

Sous-Fonds: V26

Reference Code: V26 / II / A4 / PA - 353 to 378

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

Date Range: 1939, 1940, 1941

Physical Description: Photographs: 26 prints, b&w

Scope & Content: File consists of 26 b&w photographs, some captioned. Photographs pertain to the Bovey trips guided and outfitted by Riggall of 1939, 1940, and 1941. The photographs document the Bovey party in camp covered with snow, fishing, fishing, and making movies. Locations of photographs include Twin Lakes, Profanity Creek, and Larch Creek.

Subject Access: Guiding, Fishing, Camp

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Pack trips

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Part Of: Archives General File Collection

Scope & Content: Album contains unidentified family photographs, including pack trips and mountain travel.

Date Range: [1940 - 1965]

Reference Code: V8 / 1450 / PD - 1

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Album; Photograph; Photograph print

109 images 1 Electronic Resource

Part Of: Archives General File Collection

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M8 / V8 / S8

Series: V8 / 1450

Sous-Fonds: V8

Accession Number: 1450

Reference Code: V8 / 1450 / PD - 1

GMD: Album; Photograph; Photograph print

Date Range: [1940 - 1965]

Physical Description: 1 photograph album (111 prints)

Scope & Content: Album contains unidentified family photographs, including pack trips and mountain travel.

Language: English

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Bert Riggall's 1000 Mile Pack trip

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Part Of: Bert Riggall fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of 43 b&w photographs, some captioned. Photographs pertain to Riggall's 1911 1000 mile pack trip undertaken to seek out areas for hunting and outfitting following the enlargement of Waterton National Park and the reduction of available hunting area for Riggall's clients. The prints do…

Date Range: 1911

Reference Code: V26 / II / A7 / PA - 119 to 161

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

1 image

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Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M376 / V26

Series: II.Business and Financial: Bert Riggall's 1000 Mile Pack trip, 1911

Sous-Fonds: V26

Accession Number: 7201

Reference Code: V26 / II / A7 / PA - 119 to 161

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

Date Range: 1911

Physical Description: 43 photographs: b&w prints

Scope & Content: File consists of 43 b&w photographs, some captioned. Photographs pertain to Riggall's 1911 1000 mile pack trip undertaken to seek out areas for hunting and outfitting following the enlargement of Waterton National Park and the reduction of available hunting area for Riggall's clients. The prints document this pack trip from stops in Banff, AB and Cranbrook, BC, and the extent of his mountain exploration from Fort Steele to Edson. On this trip, approximately 150 miles of new trail was cut including portions of Roger's Pass.

Subject Access: Pack trips; Exploration; Trails; Trail making; Recreation; Hunting; Outfitters, trail guides and packers

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Banff National Park; Waterton National Park; British Columbia; Cranbrook; Rogers Pass

Language: English

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

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Bert Riggall's 1000 Mile Pack trip

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Part Of: Bert Riggall fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of 20 b&w photographs, some captioned. Photographs pertain to Riggall's 1911 1000 mile pack trip undertaken to seek out areas for hunting and outfitting following the enlargement of Waterton National Park and the reduction of available hunting area for Riggall's clients. The prints do…

Date Range: 1911

Reference Code: V26 / II / A7 / PA - 162 to 181

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

1 image

Part Of: Bert Riggall fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M376 / V26

Series: II.Business and Financial: Bert Riggall's 1000 Mile Pack trip, 1911

Sous-Fonds: V26

Accession Number: 7201

Reference Code: V26 / II / A7 / PA - 162 to 181

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

Date Range: 1911

Physical Description: Photographs: 20 prints, b&w

Scope & Content: File consists of 20 b&w photographs, some captioned. Photographs pertain to Riggall's 1911 1000 mile pack trip undertaken to seek out areas for hunting and outfitting following the enlargement of Waterton National Park and the reduction of available hunting area for Riggall's clients. The prints document this pack trip from stops in Banff, AB and Cranbrook, BC, and the extent of his mountain exploration from Fort Steele to Edson. On this trip, approximately 150 miles of new trail was cut including portions of Roger's Pass.

Subject Access: Pack trips; Exploration; Trails; Trail making; Recreation; Hunting; Outfitters, trail guides and packers

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Banff National Park; Waterton National Park; British Columbia; Cranbrook; Rogers Pass

Language: English

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

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Faegre and Dorsey Trips 1935 to 1945

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Part Of: Bert Riggall fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of 32 b&w photographs, some captioned. Photographs pertain to the Faegre and Dorsey Trips 1935 to 1945. The photographs document camp life, hiking, climbing, pack trains, and fishing. Locations of photographs include Boundary Meadow, Herbst Glacier, Kishinena, Wall Lake, and the Oldma…

Date Range: 1935, 1939, 1942, 1945

Reference Code: V26 / III / A15 / PA - 1 to 32

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

2 images

Part Of: Bert Riggall fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M376 / V26

Series: III. Professional Photography: Guiding and Hunting Trips

Sous-Fonds: V26

Reference Code: V26 / III / A15 / PA - 1 to 32

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

Date Range: 1935, 1939, 1942, 1945

Physical Description: Photographs: 32 prints, b&w

Scope & Content: File consists of 32 b&w photographs, some captioned. Photographs pertain to the Faegre and Dorsey Trips 1935 to 1945. The photographs document camp life, hiking, climbing, pack trains, and fishing. Locations of photographs include Boundary Meadow, Herbst Glacier, Kishinena, Wall Lake, and the Oldman River.

Subject Access: Hunting, Guiding, Climbing

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Various Client Trips

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Part Of: Bert Riggall fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of 30 b&w photographs, some captioned. Photographs pertain to the following client trips: Mrs. Vincent's Trip, 1936; Brandeis Trip, 1936; Janey Harper, 1936; Lockwood, 1937. The photographs document camp life, hiking, climbing, pack trains, and marmot hunting. Locations of photographs…

Date Range: 1936, 1937

Reference Code: V26 / III / A16 / PA - 1 to V26 / III / A19 / PA - 19

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

3 images

Part Of: Bert Riggall fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M376 / V26

Series: III. Professional Photography: Guiding and Hunting Trips

Sous-Fonds: V26

Reference Code: V26 / III / A16 / PA - 1 to V26 / III / A19 / PA - 19

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

Date Range: 1936, 1937

Physical Description: Photographs: 30 prints, b&w

Scope & Content: File consists of 30 b&w photographs, some captioned. Photographs pertain to the following client trips: Mrs. Vincent's Trip, 1936; Brandeis Trip, 1936; Janey Harper, 1936; Lockwood, 1937. The photographs document camp life, hiking, climbing, pack trains, and marmot hunting. Locations of photographs include Elysian Lake, Oyster Creek, Twin Lakes, Kishinena Creek, Beehive mountain, Profanity Range, and Slacker Creek.

Subject Access: Hunting, Guiding, Climbing

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Content Details: V26 / III / A16 / PA - 1 to 2 Pertain to Mrs. Vincent's trip, 1936.; V26 / III / A17 / PA - 1 to 3 Pertain to the Brandeis trip, 1936.; V26 / III / A18 / PA - 1 to 6 Pertain to Janey Harper's trip, 1936.; V26 / III / A19 / PA - 1 to 19 Pertain to the Lockwood trip, 1937.; Riggall's Grandson John Russell has captioned an image as follows:; V26 / III / A18 / PA - 4 Upper Twin Lake

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Walcott Trip, 1938

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Part Of: Bert Riggall fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of 24 b&w photographs, some captioned. Photographs pertain to the Walcott family trip, 1938. The photographs document camp life, hiking, climbing, pack trains, horses and landscapes. Locations of photographs include Panorama Peak, Savannah Creek, Beehive Mountain, the "Gap" district, …

Date Range: 1938

Reference Code: V26 / III / A20 / PA - 1 to 24

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

1 image

Part Of: Bert Riggall fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M376 / V26

Series: III. Professional Photography: Guiding and Hunting Trips

Sous-Fonds: V26

Reference Code: V26 / III / A20 / PA - 1 to 24

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

Date Range: 1938

Physical Description: Photographs: 24 prints, b&w

Scope & Content: File consists of 24 b&w photographs, some captioned. Photographs pertain to the Walcott family trip, 1938. The photographs document camp life, hiking, climbing, pack trains, horses and landscapes. Locations of photographs include Panorama Peak, Savannah Creek, Beehive Mountain, the "Gap" district, Oldman River, and Racehorse Creek.

Subject Access: Guiding, Climbing, Hiking

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Various Client Trips

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Part Of: Bert Riggall fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of 21 b&w photographs, some captioned. Photographs pertain to the following client trips: Keeler, Norton & Haglin, 1941; Chapin, 1942. The photographs document camp life, hiking, climbing, pack trains, picnicking, and fishing. Locations of photographs include Beehive Pass, Beehive mou…

Date Range: 1941, 1942

Reference Code: V26 / III / A24 / PA - 1 to V26 / III / A25 / PA - 10

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

4 images

Part Of: Bert Riggall fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M376 / V26

Series: III. Professional Photography: Guiding and Hunting Trips

Sous-Fonds: V26

Reference Code: V26 / III / A24 / PA - 1 to V26 / III / A25 / PA - 10

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

Date Range: 1941, 1942

Physical Description: Photographs: 21 prints, b&w

Scope & Content: File consists of 21 b&w photographs, some captioned. Photographs pertain to the following client trips: Keeler, Norton & Haglin, 1941; Chapin, 1942. The photographs document camp life, hiking, climbing, pack trains, picnicking, and fishing. Locations of photographs include Beehive Pass, Beehive mountain, Slacker Creek, Oldman River, the "Gap" District, Twin Lakes, Kintla Creek, and Wall Lake.

Subject Access: Guiding, Climbing, Hiking.

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Content Details: V26 / III / A24 / PA - 1 to 11 Pertain to the trip, Keeler, Norton & Haglin trip, 1941.; V26 / III / A25 / PA - 1 to 10 Pertain to the Chapin trip, 1942.

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73. [Mount Assiniboine from Lodge].

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Part Of: Lloyd Harmon fonds

Date Range: [1940-1950]

Reference Code: V108 / 177

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph print; Photograph

1 image

Part Of: Lloyd Harmon fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: V108

Series: I. Candid, action and scenic views

Sous-Fonds: V108

Reference Code: V108 / 177

GMD: Photograph print; Photograph

Date Range: [1940-1950]

Physical Description: 2 photographs (1 negative, 1 print) : 1 image; 4 x 6.5 cm.

Access Restrictions: Access to negatives is by appointment only

Location (Copy): V108 / 177

Processing Status: Processed

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Trail riders group action shots and scenic views

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Part Of: Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of 20 black and white prints pertaining to trail riders on horseback travelling through various terrains in the Canadian Rockies: through streams/rivers, rocky areas, uphill, etc., and other scenic views from trail rides. Individual riders in photographs not identified, no dates given

Date Range: [ca. 1930 - ca. 1950]

Reference Code: V635 / I / PA - 107 to 126

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

1 image

Part Of: Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M545 / V635

Series: V635 / I : Events and Activities

Sous-Fonds: V635

Accession Number: 5757

Reference Code: V635 / I / PA - 107 to 126

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

Date Range: [ca. 1930 - ca. 1950]

Physical Description: 20 photographs : b&w prints ; 12.5 x 9 cm

Scope & Content: File consists of 20 black and white prints pertaining to trail riders on horseback travelling through various terrains in the Canadian Rockies: through streams/rivers, rocky areas, uphill, etc., and other scenic views from trail rides. Individual riders in photographs not identified, no dates given

Notes: Date range is estimate provided by the Processing Archivist based on contents of file.

Material Details: Items in this file are print copies of 21 original b&w negatives, one of which does not have a print copy.

Subject Access: Horses; Scenery; Landscapes; River; Packing; Camping; Trails

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Banff National Park

Reproduction Restrictions: Restrictions may apply

Language: English

Related Material: Negative photograph duplicates of images in this file are processed under reference V635 / I / NA

Category: Sports, recreation and leisure; Environment

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Black and white Canadian Pacific prints

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Part Of: Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of 54 black and white prints pertaining to trail rides and tourism in areas including Peyto Lake, Wolverine Plateau, Scarab Lake, Lake Louise, Banff Springs Hotel and other scenic areas around Banff townsite. Photographs were produced by Canadian Pacific for publication and advertisin…

Date Range: 1940; [ca. 1940 - ca. 1950]

Reference Code: V635 / III / PA - 13 to 66

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

8 images

Part Of: Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M545 / V635

Series: V635 / III : Published records

Sous-Fonds: V635

Accession Number: 5757

Reference Code: V635 / III / PA - 13 to 66

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

Responsibility: Produced by Canadian Pacific

Date Range: 1940; [ca. 1940 - ca. 1950]

Physical Description: 54 photographs : b&w prints ; 25.5 x 20.5 cm

Scope & Content: File consists of 54 black and white prints pertaining to trail rides and tourism in areas including Peyto Lake, Wolverine Plateau, Scarab Lake, Lake Louise, Banff Springs Hotel and other scenic areas around Banff townsite. Photographs were produced by Canadian Pacific for publication and advertising, and feature excursions led by the Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies.

Notes: Some photographs not dated, but likely similar in age to other items dated 1940.

Subject Access: Travel; Tourism; Canadian Pacific; Advertising; Landscapes; Banff Springs Hotel; Hotel; Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Banff; Peyto Lake; Wolverine Plateau; Scarab Lake; Lake Louise; Banff National Park

Reproduction Restrictions: Copyright restrictions apply

Language: English

Category: Sports, recreation and leisure; Commerce and industry; Environment

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Canadian Pacific trail riders prints 1940s

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Part Of: Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of 18 black and white print photographs produced by Canadian Pacific for advertising/promotional reasons. Content pertains to trail rides led by the Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies around 1943 and 1944, and individual portraits / group photographs of unnamed members from the same…

Date Range: [1943 - ca. 1945]

Reference Code: V635 / III / PA - 67 to 84

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

2 images

Part Of: Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M545 / V635

Series: V635 / III : Published records

Sous-Fonds: V635

Accession Number: 5939

Reference Code: V635 / III / PA - 67 to 84

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

Responsibility: Produced by Canadian Pacific

Date Range: [1943 - ca. 1945]

Physical Description: 18 photographs : b&w prints ; 6.5 x 9 cm

Scope & Content: File consists of 18 black and white print photographs produced by Canadian Pacific for advertising/promotional reasons. Content pertains to trail rides led by the Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies around 1943 and 1944, and individual portraits / group photographs of unnamed members from the same time period. Images are from original mix of prints and negative photographs all produced by Canadian Pacific

Notes: Most items have no dates or descriptions See file box V635 / III / PA - 1 to 94 for document file with photo envelopes for this file and items in V635 / III / NA [Canadian Pacific content]

Subject Access: Trails; Travel; Tourism; Canadian Pacific; Hiking; Camping; Landscapes; Mountain; Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta

Access Restrictions: Copyright restrictions may apply

Reproduction Restrictions: Copyright restrictions may apply

Language: English

Conservation: Negative photographs separated and moved to downstairs storage

Category: Sports, recreation and leisure; Commerce and industry

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Unidentified trail rides, 1960s

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Part Of: Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of 50 b&w print photographs pertaining to unidentified trail rides led by the Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies between 1960 and 1965. Includes images of camp activities, trail riders on horseback, fishing, hiking, group meals and landscape views of the Canadian Rockies.

Date Range: [ca. 1960 - ca. 1965]

Reference Code: V635 / III / PA - 394 to 443

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

1 image

Part Of: Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M545 / V635

Series: V635 / III : Published Records

Sous-Fonds: V635

Accession Number: 5757

Reference Code: V635 / III / PA - 394 to 443

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

Date Range: [ca. 1960 - ca. 1965]

Physical Description: 50 photographs : b&w prints ; 21.5 x 16.5 cm

Scope & Content: File consists of 50 b&w print photographs pertaining to unidentified trail rides led by the Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies between 1960 and 1965. Includes images of camp activities, trail riders on horseback, fishing, hiking, group meals and landscape views of the Canadian Rockies.

Notes: Some photographs may be attributed to Canadian Pacific. Some of photographs are annotated on the back with brief captions, some have reference numbers on them, measurements, etc. [possibly for publishing purposes]

Subject Access: Hiking; Camping; Trails; Horses; Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies; Fishing; Landscapes; Mountain

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta

Access Restrictions: Restrictions may apply

Reproduction Restrictions: Restrictions may apply

Language: English

Category: Sports, recreation and leisure

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Morley Past

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Part Of: Archives General File Collection

Scope & Content: File consists of one photograph album, comprising 108 photographs, 17.5 x 12.5 cm or smaller. Photographs pertain to community life, schooling, business, and religion in and around Morely from the late 1800s to the early 1940s. File also contains three loose pages, possibly from the same album, wit…

Date Range: 1890-1942

Reference Code: V8 / 2014.8294

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Album; Photograph; Photograph print; Private record

1 image 1 Electronic Resource

Part Of: Archives General File Collection

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M8 / V8 / S8

Series: Accession number : 2014.8294

Sous-Fonds: V8

Accession Number: 2014.8294

Reference Code: V8 / 2014.8294

GMD: Album; Photograph; Photograph print; Private record

Date Range: 1890-1942

Physical Description: 1 album (108 photographs : b&w ; 17.5 x 12.5 cm or smaller)

Scope & Content: File consists of one photograph album, comprising 108 photographs, 17.5 x 12.5 cm or smaller. Photographs pertain to community life, schooling, business, and religion in and around Morely from the late 1800s to the early 1940s. File also contains three loose pages, possibly from the same album, with a total of nine full-colour photographs of structures around Morely taken ca. 1970s.

Subject Access: Animals; Architecture; Banff Indian Days; Buildings and facilities; Children; Churches; Communities; First Nations; Forestry; Fur trade; Horses; Hunting; Indigenous Peoples; Portrait; Religions; Stoney; Stoney Nakoda

Geographic Access: Morley; Alberta; Canada

Access Restrictions: Sundance

Reproduction Restrictions: Sundance

Language: English

Conservation: Pages of photographs pertaining to sun dance not scanned.

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Forest Protection Division Photographs

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Part Of: Parks Canada fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of an album of photographs pertaining to forest protection and fire fighting methods and equipment employed in Banff National Park. Includes black and white photographs of pumps, machinery, fire trucks, horse-drawn wagons, members of testing teams, and various other pieces of fire fig…

Date Range: 1915-1926

Reference Code: V488 / I / A / PD - 1

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Album; Photograph; Photograph print

1 image 1 Electronic Resource

Part Of: Parks Canada fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M317 / S23 / V488

Series: I.A. Banff National Park photograph collection

Sous-Fonds: V488

Accession Number: 8134

Reference Code: V488 / I / A / PD - 1

GMD: Album; Photograph; Photograph print

Date Range: 1915-1926

Physical Description: 1 album (79 photographs : b&w ; 23.5 x 18.5 cm or smaller)

Scope & Content: File consists of an album of photographs pertaining to forest protection and fire fighting methods and equipment employed in Banff National Park. Includes black and white photographs of pumps, machinery, fire trucks, horse-drawn wagons, members of testing teams, and various other pieces of fire fighting equipment ; most photos have typed text captions below them.

Notes: Metal hinging mechanism removed, wrapped in paper and stored alongside album

Subject Access: Automobiles; Fire; Fire fighters; Fire fighting equipment; Fire wardens; Forestry; Government; Horses; National parks and reserves; Parks; Parks Canada; Photography

Geographic Access: Banff National Park; Alberta; Canada

Language: English

Conservation: Many photographs loose from page mounts, replaced where possible.

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Dominion Parks Branch Department of the Interior Portable Gasoline Pump Unit

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Part Of: Parks Canada fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of an album of photographs pertaining to forest protection and fire fighting methods and equipment employed in Banff National Park. Focusses on the development and implemtation of pumps and generators for use in fire fighting ; most photos have typed text captions below them.

Date Range: 1915-1921

Reference Code: V488 / I / A / PD - 2

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Album; Photograph; Photograph print

1 image 1 Electronic Resource

Part Of: Parks Canada fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M317 / S23 / V488

Series: I.A. Banff National Park photograph collection

Sous-Fonds: V488

Accession Number: 8134

Reference Code: V488 / I / A / PD - 2

GMD: Album; Photograph; Photograph print

Date Range: 1915-1921

Physical Description: 1 album (53 photographs : b&w ; 16.5 x 12 cm or smaller)

Scope & Content: File consists of an album of photographs pertaining to forest protection and fire fighting methods and equipment employed in Banff National Park. Focusses on the development and implemtation of pumps and generators for use in fire fighting ; most photos have typed text captions below them.

Notes: Metal hinging mechanism removed, wrapped in paper and stored alongside album.

Subject Access: Automobiles; Fire; Fire fighters; Fire fighting equipment; Fire wardens; Forestry; Government; Horses; National parks and reserves; Parks; Parks Canada; Photography

Geographic Access: Banff National Park; Alberta; Canada

Language: English

Conservation: Many photographs loose from page mounts, replaced where possible.

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Banff Indian Days, Indigenous portraits and teepee scenes

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Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of photographs depicting unidentified Stoney Nakoda[?] people in traditional regalia, posing on horseback and standing; and interior views of teepees [part of Banff Indian Days celebrations?]

Date Range: [ca.1930-1940]

Reference Code: LUX / I / E6 / PA - 416 to PA - 465

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

50 images

Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: LUX

Series: LUX / I / E : Collected material

Sous-Fonds: LUX / I : Norman Luxton sous-fonds

Sub-Series: LUX / I / E6 : Photographs : Stoney

Accession Number: LUX

Reference Code: LUX / I / E6 / PA - 416 to PA - 465

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

Date Range: [ca.1930-1940]

Physical Description: 50 photographs : b&w prints ; 9 x 14.5 cm

Scope & Content: File consists of photographs depicting unidentified Stoney Nakoda[?] people in traditional regalia, posing on horseback and standing; and interior views of teepees [part of Banff Indian Days celebrations?]

Notes: Date range is estimate by Processing Archivist

Subject Access: Events; Public events; Banff Indian Days; Cultural pluralism; Indigenous Peoples; Children; Regalia; Horses; Teepees

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Banff

Language: English

Conservation: Items and original envelopes stored in separate mylar sleeves in file

Category: Cultural pluralism; Indigenous Peoples

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Content Details: Items physically organized into 15 groups within file, as photographs were originally stored in 15 separate envelopes

Processing Status: Processed

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Lake Minnewanka panoramas

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Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of 3 panoramic photographs depicting an unidentified man docking a boat on the shore of Lake Minnewanka.

Date Range: [ca.1920-1946]

Reference Code: LUX / I / D6c / PA - 88 to 90

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

3 images

Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: LUX

Series: LUX / I / D : Professional and Personal

Sous-Fonds: LUX / I : Norman Luxton sous-fonds

Sub-Series: LUX / I / D6 : Other activities and interests

Accession Number: LUX

Reference Code: LUX / I / D6c / PA - 88 to 90

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

Date Range: [ca.1920-1946]

Physical Description: 3 photographs : b&w ; 29.5 x 8 cm

Scope & Content: File consists of 3 panoramic photographs depicting an unidentified man docking a boat on the shore of Lake Minnewanka.

Subject Access: Photography; Boats; Recreation; Leisure; Seascapes; Environment

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Lake Minnewanka

Language: N/A

Related Material: Corresponding negative photographs processed under reference codes LUX/I/D6c/PA-74 to 76

Category: Environment; Sports, recreation and leisure

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

Images

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Burned Photographs [unlisted- file 1 of 5]

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Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of 23 photographs pertaining to various friends and extended members of the Luxton/McDougall family. File includes images of Fred and Jean Graham's house in Calgary, Mr. [Ed?] and Mrs. Youmans, Flora McDougall, David McDougall and family, Ada Luxton, school friends of Jean (McDougall)…

Date Range: 1890-1915

Reference Code: LUX / III / C3 / PA - 80 to 102

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

42 images

Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: LUX

Series: LUX / III / C : Extended family

Sous-Fonds: LUX / III : Luxton family sous-fonds

Sub-Series: LUX / III / C3: Other extended family

Accession Number: LUX

Reference Code: LUX / III / C3 / PA - 80 to 102

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

Date Range: 1890-1915

Physical Description: 23 photographs : b&w prints; 18 x 11 cm or smaller

History / Biographical: Harold Malloch Luxton [1884-1915] was the youngest child of parents Sarah Jane Luxton and William Fisher Luxton. Harold served as a member of the Canadian Infantry (Alberta Regiment, 31st Battalion) during World War I, and was killed in action on December 18, 1915 at the age of 31. Harold is buried at the Kemmel Chateau Military Cemetery in Belgium.

Scope & Content: File consists of 23 photographs pertaining to various friends and extended members of the Luxton/McDougall family. File includes images of Fred and Jean Graham's house in Calgary, Mr. [Ed?] and Mrs. Youmans, Flora McDougall, David McDougall and family, Ada Luxton, school friends of Jean (McDougall) Graham, and Harold [Malloch] Luxton in his Canadian Infantry uniform, 1914.

Subject Access: Family and personal life; Home; Portrait; Education; School; Military; World War I

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Calgary; Morley

Language: English

Conservation: Items are stored in mylar

Category: Family and personal life; Education; Military

Biographical Source Notes: https://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/remembrance/memorials/canadian-virtual-war-memorial/detail/155306

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Burned Photographs [unlisted- file 3 of 5]

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Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of 15 pertaining to extended members of the Luxton/McDougall family. File includes group and individual portraits of unidentified family members, as well as one image depicting the grave of Isaac Montgomery Narwood.

Date Range: 1890-1915

Reference Code: LUX / III / C3 / PA - 118 to 132

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

20 images

Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: LUX

Series: LUX / III / C : Extended family

Sous-Fonds: LUX / III : Luxton family sous-fonds

Sub-Series: LUX / III / C3 : Other extended family

Accession Number: LUX

Reference Code: LUX / III / C3 / PA - 118 to 132

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

Date Range: 1890-1915

Physical Description: 15 photographs : b&w prints; 15 x 20 cm or smaller

Scope & Content: File consists of 15 pertaining to extended members of the Luxton/McDougall family. File includes group and individual portraits of unidentified family members, as well as one image depicting the grave of Isaac Montgomery Narwood.