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Jimmy Simpson family fonds

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Part Of
Jimmy Simpson family fonds
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of papers, photographs and sound recording produced by and pertaining to Jimmy Simpson and the Simpson family. Material is arranged in seven series. I. Jimmy Simpson Sr. papers and photographs, ca.1901-1972, ca.74 cm of textual records, 23 photograph albums (ca.2875 prints), 425 tra…
Date Range
[ca.1900]-1995
Reference Code
M78 / S16 / V577
Description Level
1 / Fonds
GMD
Photograph
Album
Negative
Photograph print
Transparency
Sound recording
Recording disc
Textual record
Blueprint
Drawing
Painting
Poster
Private record
Published record
Scrapbook
Part Of
Jimmy Simpson family fonds
Description Level
1 / Fonds
Fonds Number
M 78
S 16
V 577
Sous-Fonds
M 78
S 16
V 577
Accession Number
256, 492, 1035, 1160, 1422, 1467, 1484, 1625, 1655, 1668, 1869, 2930, 3006, 5302, 6356, 6599, 6771, 6914, 7217, 7337 (unproc o.s.), 7768 (unproc)
Reference Code
M78 / S16 / V577
GMD
Photograph
Album
Negative
Photograph print
Transparency
Sound recording
Recording disc
Textual record
Blueprint
Drawing
Painting
Poster
Private record
Published record
Scrapbook
Other Title Info
Also known as Jimmy Simpson fonds
Date Range
[ca.1900]-1995
Physical Description
2.5 m textual records. -- ca.1605 photographs: ca.755 prints, 410 negatives, ca.430 transparencies. -- 29 photograph albums (ca.3000 prints). -- 1 sound recording: audio disc
History / Biographical
Justin James McCarthy (Jimmy) Simpson, 1877-1972, was a trapper, guide and outfitter and lodge owner at Banff and Bow Lake, Alberta, Canada. Born in Stamford, Lincolnshire, Simpson was sent to Canada by his family in 1896. He worked briefly at Laggan (Lake Louise), Alberta for the Canadian Pacific Railway, travelled extensively and returned to the Rockies to work on the trail and trap. By the early 1900s, he was a successful guide and outfitter with Carl Rungius and the Alpine Club of Canada as clients. Starting in 1920, Simpson began building Num-Ti-Jah Lodge at Bow Lake as a base for hunting and climbing parties. Simpson and Williamina (Billie) Ross Reid, 1891-1968, married in 1916 and had three children. The lodge was run mainly by Billie Simpson and in 1945 the business was turned over to Jimmy Simpson Jr., 1922-2003 . Daughters Margaret Simpson, 1917-1941, and Mary Simpson (Hallock), 1919-2002, were internationally-famous figure skaters.
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of papers, photographs and sound recording produced by and pertaining to Jimmy Simpson and the Simpson family. Material is arranged in seven series.
I. Jimmy Simpson Sr. papers and photographs, ca.1901-1972, ca.74 cm of textual records, 23 photograph albums (ca.2875 prints), 425 transparencies. Includes business and personal correspondence, business records and subject files, 1903-1972; literary papers, 1912-1972; and other papers, 1903- 1957. Business records pertain mainly to guiding, outfitting and hunting operations. Correspondents include Carl Rungius, J. Monroe Thorington, L. S. Amery, Louis Agassiz Fuertes, William S. Ladd, C. Hart Merriam, Allan Brooks and others; also federal and provincial government departments, Canadian Pacific Railway, etc., regarding hunting, game regulations, park boundaries, licences, permits, horses, etc. Albums pertain mainly to hunting trips, including those with Carl Rungius, Caroline Hinman and McAleenan family, ca.1901-ca.1920, 23 items. Transparencies pertain to McAleenan family trips.
II. Simpson family papers, photographs and sound recording, ca.1900-1987, ca.1.5 m of textual records, ca.675 photographic prints, 6 photograph albums (ca.460 prints), 410 photographic negatives, 1 sound recording. Textual records include large series of alphabetical files, 1907-1987; correspondence, ca.1910-ca.1985; school records, 1923-1936; Num-Ti-Jah Lodge registers, 1939-1957; other material, 1929-1942. Photographs pertain to Jimmy Simpson and family; friends and guests; lodges and camps, including Num-Ti-Jah Lodge; Banff home and community; pack trips; scenic views; other.
III. Billie Simpson papers, 1913-1968, 6.5 cm of textual records. Includes Billie Simpson correspondence, literary and dramatic papers.
IV. Simpson Sisters professional papers and photographs, 1929-1955, ca.20 cm and 3 v. of textual material, ca.15 cm of print material, 86 photographic prints. Material pertains to the professional skating career of Margaret Simpson and Mary Simpson.
V. Mary Simpson Hallock papers, 1960-1955, 1.5 cm of textual records.
VI. Jimmy Simpson Jr. papers, 1947-1983, 1 cm of textual records.
VII. Other material, before 1970, 1 cm of textual records and art works.
Name Access
Simpson, Billie
Simpson, Jimmy, Jr.
Simpson, Jimmy, Sr.
Simpson, Margaret
Simpson, Mary (Hallock)
Subject Access
Exploration, discovery and travel
Family and personal life
Sports, recreation and leisure
Access Restrictions
Some restrictions on access to originals
Copyright, privacy, commercial use and other restrictions may apply
Language
Language is English
Finding Aid
Finding aids and reference tools: arrangement outline
sub-series description
electronic finding aid
microfilm copies of albums
Related Material
Accompanied by artifacts (Heritage Collections, Whyte Museum)
Creator
Simpson, Jimmy (family)
Category
Exploration, discovery and travel
Family and personal life
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title based on contents of fonds
Processing Status
Processed / Unprocessed
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David McDougall fonds

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Part Of
David McDougall fonds
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of six series: 1. Business Correspondence; 2. Cheques, Receipts, Invoices; 3. Personal Documents; 4. Miscellaneous; 5. Blueprints; 6. Painting. Series 1 consists of business related correspondence to various companies, individuals, and two branches of the Canadian Government. Govern…
Date Range
1845-1947
Reference Code
M557 / V779
Description Level
1 / Fonds
GMD
Painting
Textual record
Blueprint
Private record
Published record
Part Of
David McDougall fonds
Description Level
1 / Fonds
Fonds Number
M 557
V 779
Sous-Fonds
M557
V779
Accession Number
2017.8667
Reference Code
M557 / V779
GMD
Painting
Textual record
Blueprint
Private record
Published record
Date Range
1845-1947
Physical Description
39cm of textual records. – 1 painting
History / Biographical
David McDougall, son of George Millward McDougall and Elizabeth Chantler McDougall, was born on May 14, 1845 in Owen Sound, Ontario. David had four siblings: John, Eliza, Lubby, and Nellie. David married Annie McKenzie in 1871 in Manitoba. Together, they had six children, including their daughter named Georgina (Georgie) Elizabeth McDougall (1872-1965). Georgina was the wife of Norman Luxton and an active member in Banff and the mother of Eleanor Georgina Luxton (1908-1995). David was an early pioneer of Calgary and Banff, who helped build both community life and their economies. While David’s father and brother were both members of the clergy and did missionary work in Morley, Alberta, David become a successful businessman. He established a general merchant store in Morley where he was a dealer in cattle, horses, furs, and curios. In addition to managing his own business block in Calgary, David also owned properties in Edmonton and Calgary. In Banff, David and Annie owned the Mount Royal Hotel for six years until they sold it to Jim Brewster in August 14, 1913. David died in December 6, 1927 and Annie died in 1939.
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of six series: 1. Business Correspondence; 2. Cheques, Receipts, Invoices; 3. Personal Documents; 4. Miscellaneous; 5. Blueprints; 6. Painting. Series 1 consists of business related correspondence to various companies, individuals, and two branches of the Canadian Government. Government correspondence pertains to taxes and by-laws for McDougall’s properties. Series 2 contains invoices, receipts, cheques, and bank statements pertaining to McDougall’s business and properties. Series 3 contains personal letters and legal documents. Materials includes handwritten letters, property transactions and proof of ownership on properties. Series 4 contains cheque books, Dominion Travellers’ Hotel Guide, event program featuring Commissioner Coombs and “Safety First Guarantee” slip. Series 5 contains blueprints of Mount Royal Hotel and McDougall business block, Calgary 1911. The last series consist of a painting of George Noble photograph of Banff Ave, 1929.
Name Access
McDougall, David
Subject Access
Buildings and facilities
Commerce and industry
Communications
Family and personal life
Government
Labour
Land, settlement and immigration
Law and justice
Access Restrictions
No restriction on access. Copyright, privacy, commercial use and other restrictions may apply.
Language
Language is English
Related Material
See Luxton Family fonds
Creator
McDougall, David
Biographical Source Notes
Luxton, Eleanor G. Latch String Out. Banff: Summerthought Publishing, 2015. “The Morleyville Story.” McDougall Stoney Mission Society. http://www.mcdougallstoneymission.com/docs/The_Morleyvillle_Story.pdf
Title Source
Title based on provenance of fonds
Processing Status
Processed
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[Bearberry 820/15 West, Alberta]

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Medium
Library - Maps and blueprints (unannotated; published)
Map
Published Date
1937
Publisher
Dept. of Mines and Technical Surveys
Call Number
NTS
820/15W
Publisher
Dept. of Mines and Technical Surveys
Published Date
1937
Physical Description
1 map : black and white
Scale
Scale: 1:50,000
Relief: Contour interval 100'
Medium
Library - Maps and blueprints (unannotated; published)
Map
Subjects
Bearberry
Alberta
Notes
National Topographic System
Call Number
NTS
820/15W
Collection
Archives Library
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[Bragg Creek 82J/15 East, Alberta]

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Medium
Library - Maps and blueprints (unannotated; published)
Map
Published Date
1939
Publisher
Dept. of Mines and Technical Surveys
Call Number
NTS
82J/15E
Publisher
Dept. of Mines and Technical Surveys
Published Date
1939
Physical Description
1 map : black and white
Scale
Scale: 1:50,000
Relief: Contour interval 100'
Medium
Library - Maps and blueprints (unannotated; published)
Map
Subjects
Bragg Creek
Alberta
Notes
National Topographic System
Call Number
NTS
82J/15E
Collection
Archives Library
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[Fallentimber 820/10 East, Alberta]

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Medium
Library - Maps and blueprints (unannotated; published)
Map
Published Date
1937
Publisher
Dept. of Mines and Technical Surveys
Call Number
NTS
820/10E
Publisher
Dept. of Mines and Technical Surveys
Published Date
1937
Physical Description
1 map : black and white
Scale
Scale: 1:50,000
Relief: Contour interval 100'
Medium
Library - Maps and blueprints (unannotated; published)
Map
Subjects
Fallentimber
Alberta
Notes
National Topographic System
Call Number
NTS
820/10E
Collection
Archives Library
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[Fallentimber 820/10 West, Alberta]

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Medium
Library - Maps and blueprints (unannotated; published)
Map
Published Date
1937
Publisher
Dept. of Mines and Technical Surveys
Call Number
NTS
820/10W
Publisher
Dept. of Mines and Technical Surveys
Published Date
1937
Physical Description
1 map : black and white
Scale
Scale: 1:50,000
Relief: Contour interval 100'
Medium
Library - Maps and blueprints (unannotated; published)
Map
Subjects
Fallentimber
Alberta
Notes
National Topographic System
Call Number
NTS
820/10W
Collection
Archives Library
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[Jumpingpound 82 0/2 East - Alberta]

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Medium
Library - Maps and blueprints (unannotated; published)
Map
Published Date
1931
Publisher
Dept. of Mines and Technical Surveys
Call Number
NTS
820/2E
Publisher
Dept. of Mines and Technical Surveys
Published Date
1931
Physical Description
Black and white
Scale
Scale: 1:50,000
Relief: Contour interval 100'
Medium
Library - Maps and blueprints (unannotated; published)
Map
Subjects
Jumpingpound 82 0/2 East - Alberta
Notes
National Topographic System
Call Number
NTS
820/2E
Collection
Archives Library
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[Morley 82 0/2 West - Alberta]

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Medium
Library - Maps and blueprints (unannotated; published)
Map
Published Date
1939
Publisher
Dept. of Mines and Technical Surveys
Call Number
NTS
820/2W
Publisher
Dept. of Mines and Technical Surveys
Published Date
1939
Physical Description
Black and White
Scale
Scale: 1:50,000
Relief: Contour interval 100'
Medium
Library - Maps and blueprints (unannotated; published)
Map
Subjects
Morley 82 0/2 West - Alberta
Notes
National Topographic System
Call Number
NTS
820/2W
Collection
Archives Library
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[Nordegg 83 C/8 - Alberta]

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Medium
Library - Maps and blueprints (unannotated; published)
Map
Published Date
1934
Publisher
Dept. of Mines and Technical Surveys
Call Number
NTS
83C/8
Publisher
Dept. of Mines and Technical Surveys
Published Date
1934
Physical Description
Colour
Scale
Scale: 1:50,000
Relief: Contour interval 100'
Medium
Library - Maps and blueprints (unannotated; published)
Map
Subjects
Nordegg 83 C/8 - Alberta
Notes
National Topographic System
Accession Number
717
6642
Call Number
NTS
83C/8
Collection
Archives Library
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Medium
Library - Maps and blueprints (unannotated; published)
Map
Published Date
1931
Publisher
Dept. of the Interior
Call Number
NTS
82N/NE
Publisher
Dept. of the Interior
Published Date
1931
Physical Description
1 map : col
Scale
Scale: 1:126,720
Relief: Contour Interval 200 feet
Medium
Library - Maps and blueprints (unannotated; published)
Map
Subjects
Mistaya
Notes
National Topographic System
Duplicate in map room
Accession Number
718
626
3349
Call Number
NTS
82N/NE
Collection
Archives Library
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Library - Maps and blueprints (unannotated; published)
Map
Published Date
1932
Publisher
Dept. of the Interior
Call Number
NTS
82L/NE
Publisher
Dept. of the Interior
Published Date
1932
Physical Description
1 map : col
Scale
Scale: 1:126,720
Relief: Contour Interval 200 ft.
Medium
Library - Maps and blueprints (unannotated; published)
Map
Subjects
Revelstoke
Notes
National Topographic System
Accession Number
718
Call Number
NTS
82L/NE
Collection
Archives Library
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[Yoho, B.C. & Alta.]

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Medium
Library - Maps and blueprints (unannotated; published)
Map
Published Date
1932
Publisher
Dept. of the Interior
Call Number
NTS
82N/SE
Publisher
Dept. of the Interior
Published Date
1932
Physical Description
1 map : col
Scale
Scale: 1:126,720
Relief: Contour Interval 200'
Medium
Library - Maps and blueprints (unannotated; published)
Map
Subjects
Yoho
British Columbia/Alberta
Notes
National Topographic System
Duplicate in map room
Accession Number
718
Call Number
NTS
82N/SE
Collection
Archives Library
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Medium
Library - Maps and blueprints (unannotated; published)
Map
Published Date
1932
Publisher
Department of the Interior
Call Number
C2-1.1
Publisher
Department of the Interior
Published Date
1932
Physical Description
1 map : col
Scale
Scale: 3 miles : 1 inch
Relief: Contour interval 250'
Medium
Library - Maps and blueprints (unannotated; published)
Map
Subjects
Banff National Park
Accession Number
400 (4 maps)
1003
2684
Call Number
C2-1.1
Collection
Archives Library
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Completion of Jasper Highway

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Medium
Library - Maps and blueprints (unannotated; published)
Map
Published Date
1939
Publisher
Department of Mines and Resources
Call Number
C2-1.2
Publisher
Department of Mines and Resources
Published Date
1939
Physical Description
1 map : col
Scale
Scale: 3 miles : 1 inch
Relief: Contour interval 250'
Medium
Library - Maps and blueprints (unannotated; published)
Map
Subjects
Banff National Park
Accession Number
400
626 Deaccessioned (2)
3349 Deaccessioned
Call Number
C2-1.2
Collection
Archives Library
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Wheeler "Circle Route" 1932

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Medium
Library - Maps and blueprints (unannotated; published)
Map
Published Date
1932
Call Number
C6-4.1
Published Date
1932
Scale
5 miles : 1 1/2 inches
Medium
Library - Maps and blueprints (unannotated; published)
Map
Subjects
Banff to Mt. Assiniboine
Notes
Map showing Banff to Mt. Assiniboine walking and riding tour, by way of the Spray Lakes, Wonder Pass, Healy Creek and Bow River
2 duplicates in map room
Accession Number
60
992
Call Number
C6-4.1
Collection
Archives Library
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The Ski Club of the Canadian Rockies

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Medium
Library - Maps and blueprints (unannotated; published)
Map
Published Date
late 1930's
Publisher
Stanford, London, England
Call Number
C6-4.2
Publisher
Stanford, London, England
Published Date
late 1930's
Physical Description
1 map : col
Scale
Relief: Counter interval 250'
Medium
Library - Maps and blueprints (unannotated; published)
Map
Subjects
Ptartmigan-Skoki-Red Deer Area
Accession Number
540
Call Number
C6-4.2
Collection
Archives Library
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Yukon, District of Mackenzie and Northern B.C. and Alberta

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Medium
Library - Maps and blueprints (unannotated; published)
Map
Published Date
1936
Publisher
Dept. of the Interior
Call Number
C8-1.2
Publisher
Dept. of the Interior
Published Date
1936
Scale
50 miles - 1 inch
Medium
Library - Maps and blueprints (unannotated; published)
Map
Subjects
Northwestern Canada
Accession Number
400
Call Number
C8-1.2
Collection
Archives Library
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Library - Maps and blueprints (unannotated; published)
Map
Published Date
1936
Publisher
Dept. of the Interior, Ottawa
Call Number
C8-2.6
Publisher
Dept. of the Interior, Ottawa
Published Date
1936
Physical Description
1 map : col
Scale
Scale: 16 miles - 1 inch
Relief: Spot heights
Medium
Library - Maps and blueprints (unannotated; published)
Map
Subjects
Yukon Territory
Notes
Also: Insert map/General index
Accession Number
400
Call Number
C8-2.6
Collection
Archives Library
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Automobile Road Map of Alberta

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Medium
Library - Maps and blueprints (unannotated; published)
Map
Published Date
1939
Publisher
Alberta Motor Association
Call Number
C9-1.8
Publisher
Alberta Motor Association
Published Date
1939
Scale
Scale: 17 1/2 miles to the inch
Medium
Library - Maps and blueprints (unannotated; published)
Map
Subjects
Alberta-Highways
Accession Number
2511
2933
Call Number
C9-1.8
Collection
Archives Library
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Automobile Road Map of Alberta

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Medium
Library - Maps and blueprints (unannotated; published)
Map
Published Date
1939
Publisher
Alberta Motor Association
Call Number
C9-1.8
Publisher
Alberta Motor Association
Published Date
1939
Scale
Scale: 17 1/2 miles to the inch
Medium
Library - Maps and blueprints (unannotated; published)
Map
Subjects
Alberta-Highways
Accession Number
2511
2933
Call Number
C9-1.8
Collection
Archives Library
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