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Avalanche Transceiver

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Date: 1980 – 1985

Material: metal; plastic; fibre

Catalogue Number: 105.04.1013 a,b

Description: Motronic “Pieps 2” avalanche beacon or transceiver. Orange plastic with metal parts. Labeled on side with “Pieps 2. Motronic. Made in Austria.” and instructions for use. Yellow fabric case with black cord marked “Pieps 2. Motronic. Canada.”

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Title: Avalanche Transceiver

Date: 1980 – 1985

Material: metal; plastic; fibre

Dimensions: 11.7 x 7.0 cm

Description: Motronic “Pieps 2” avalanche beacon or transceiver. Orange plastic with metal parts. Labeled on side with “Pieps 2. Motronic. Made in Austria.” and instructions for use. Yellow fabric case with black cord marked “Pieps 2. Motronic. Canada.”

Subject: sports; skiing; climbing; communication; rescue equipment

Credit: Gift of Douglas Leonard, Canmore, 1998

Catalogue Number: 105.04.1013 a,b

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Guide Pin

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Date: 1987 – 1988

Material: metal

Catalogue Number: 103.09.1178 a-g

Description: 7 Parks Canada guide badges. Rectangular shape, white background with blue lettering. All badges read: “Environment Canada. Parks. GUIDE.” with date “1987-88” at bottom. Under “GUIDE” each badge is identified with the type of guide: a) “FISH”; b) “SKI INSTRUCTOR”; c) “TRAIL & BOATING TRIP”; d) “TR…

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Title: Guide Pin

Date: 1987 – 1988

Material: metal

Dimensions: 4.0 x 7.0 cm

Description: 7 Parks Canada guide badges. Rectangular shape, white background with blue lettering. All badges read: “Environment Canada. Parks. GUIDE.” with date “1987-88” at bottom. Under “GUIDE” each badge is identified with the type of guide: a) “FISH”; b) “SKI INSTRUCTOR”; c) “TRAIL & BOATING TRIP”; d) “TRAIL ‘C’”; e) “SKI”; f) “MOUNTAIN”; g) “TRAIL ‘A’”.

Subject: Banff National Park; guides; skiing; fishing; boating; hiking; sports; Parks Canada

Credit: Gift of Wendy Bush, Banff, 2000

Catalogue Number: 103.09.1178 a-g

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Banner

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Date: 1980 – 1999

Material: fibre

Catalogue Number: 109.02.1001

Description: Large canvas banner, handpainted “National Army Cadet Band - Banff, Alberta” with Cadet Insignia in centre. Red fringe along edges.

Title: Banner

Date: 1980 – 1999

Material: fibre

Dimensions: 90.0 x 250.0 cm

Description: Large canvas banner, handpainted “National Army Cadet Band - Banff, Alberta” with Cadet Insignia in centre. Red fringe along edges.

Subject: National Army Cadet Band; National Army Cadet Camp

Credit: Gift of Conrad C. Hedberg, Canmore, 1999

Catalogue Number: 109.02.1001

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Mug

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Date: 1980

Material: glass

Catalogue Number: 104.20.1124 a,b

Description: Two clear glass mugs, one large (14.0 cm high, 11.5 cm in diameter) and one small (7.0 cm high, 7.0 cm in diameter). “Banff Winter Festival” and logo in white on back and front of each mug.

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Title: Mug

Date: 1980

Material: glass

Dimensions: 14.0 cm

Description: Two clear glass mugs, one large (14.0 cm high, 11.5 cm in diameter) and one small (7.0 cm high, 7.0 cm in diameter). “Banff Winter Festival” and logo in white on back and front of each mug.

Subject: sports; Banff Winter Festival; souvenirs; Banff-Lake Louise Chamber of Commerce

Credit: Gift of Banff-Lake Louise Chamber of Commerce, Banff, 1992

Catalogue Number: 104.20.1124 a,b

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Photograph Accessory

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Date: 1880 – 1920

Material: wood; metal; skin; glass

Catalogue Number: 104.41.1100

Description: Miscellaneous photographic accessories including plate holders, film rollers, hand roller, tripod top and wooden camera parts. Some pieces have “George Vaux Jr.” written on them. One plate holder has “10/19 1890” written on it and a patent date of March 8, 1881. Some of the film rollers have a pate…

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Title: Photograph Accessory

Date: 1880 – 1920

Material: wood; metal; skin; glass

Description: Miscellaneous photographic accessories including plate holders, film rollers, hand roller, tripod top and wooden camera parts. Some pieces have “George Vaux Jr.” written on them. One plate holder has “10/19 1890” written on it and a patent date of March 8, 1881. Some of the film rollers have a patent date of May 5, 1885.

Subject: photography; Vaux family

Credit: Gift of Molly Vaux, New York, USA, 1999

Catalogue Number: 104.41.1100

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Kerosene Lantern

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Date: 1880 – 1885

Material: metal; glass

Catalogue Number: 102.05.1018

Description: Black metal lantern with large glass lens in opening door. Inside is a removable fuel reservoir with knob to adjust wick. Sliding screen controls amount of light. “Private Property. VAUX 84” scratched into base of lantern.

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Title: Kerosene Lantern

Date: 1880 – 1885

Material: metal; glass

Dimensions: 17.0 x 9.0 cm

Description: Black metal lantern with large glass lens in opening door. Inside is a removable fuel reservoir with knob to adjust wick. Sliding screen controls amount of light. “Private Property. VAUX 84” scratched into base of lantern.

Subject: photography; Vaux family; camping; hiking

Credit: Gift of Molly Vaux, New York, USA, 1999

Catalogue Number: 102.05.1018

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Cut-Film Holder

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Date: 1885 – 1900

Material: metal; skin

Catalogue Number: 104.41.1104

Description: Metal box with opening compartments and leather carrying handle marked “45”. “Pat. May 31. 87. Aug. 3. 90” stamped on top. Spring loaded film changing apparatus inside.

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Title: Cut-Film Holder

Date: 1885 – 1900

Material: metal; skin

Dimensions: 4.5 x 11.5 cm

Description: Metal box with opening compartments and leather carrying handle marked “45”. “Pat. May 31. 87. Aug. 3. 90” stamped on top. Spring loaded film changing apparatus inside.

Subject: photography; Vaux family

Credit: Gift of Molly Vaux, New York, USA, 1999

Catalogue Number: 104.41.1104

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Film Roller

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Date: 1885 – 1900

Material: wood; metal

Catalogue Number: 104.41.1107 a,b

Description: (a) Wooden film roller with brass fittings. Metal plate on top reads: “EASTMAN DRY PLATE & FILM CO. Rochester, N.Y., U.S.A. PATENTED MAY 5, 1885.” (b) Wooden film roller with brass fittings, top stamped: “EASTMAN KODAK CO. PAT. MAY 5, 1885. OTHER PATENTS APPL’D FOR IN ALL COUNTRIES.”

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Title: Film Roller

Date: 1885 – 1900

Material: wood; metal

Dimensions: 6.0 x 18.0 cm

Description: (a) Wooden film roller with brass fittings. Metal plate on top reads: “EASTMAN DRY PLATE & FILM CO. Rochester, N.Y., U.S.A. PATENTED MAY 5, 1885.” (b) Wooden film roller with brass fittings, top stamped: “EASTMAN KODAK CO. PAT. MAY 5, 1885. OTHER PATENTS APPL’D FOR IN ALL COUNTRIES.”

Subject: photography; Vaux family

Credit: Gift of Molly Vaux, New York, USA, 1999

Catalogue Number: 104.41.1107 a,b

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Stadia Rod

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Date: 1880 – 1910

Material: wood; metal

Catalogue Number: 104.44.1016

Description: Wooden stadia rod. Brass tip base, varnished single wood shaft with impressed and painted vernier scale numbers and fractions. Used to measure vertical short distances and horizontal lengths. Stadia, from Latin “Stadium,” based on a unit of length for Roman racing arenas.

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Title: Stadia Rod

Date: 1880 – 1910

Material: wood; metal

Dimensions: 5.0 x 199.0 cm

Description: Wooden stadia rod. Brass tip base, varnished single wood shaft with impressed and painted vernier scale numbers and fractions. Used to measure vertical short distances and horizontal lengths. Stadia, from Latin “Stadium,” based on a unit of length for Roman racing arenas.

Subject: photography; Vaux family; surveying

Credit: Gift of Hugh J. McCauley, Bryn Mawr, USA, 1999

Catalogue Number: 104.44.1016

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Philadelphia Rod

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Date: 1880 – 1910

Material: wood; metal

Catalogue Number: 104.44.1017

Description: (a) Philadelphia rod. Brass tip base, varnished wood, split slide ruler, with vernier scale impressed and painted. Unit has adjustable round metal target. Developed in late 18th century Philadelphia for long range and hillside surveys. Ultimate height of extended rod is one third higher than a stad…

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Title: Philadelphia Rod

Date: 1880 – 1910

Material: wood; metal

Dimensions: 4.5 x 168.0 cm

Description: (a) Philadelphia rod. Brass tip base, varnished wood, split slide ruler, with vernier scale impressed and painted. Unit has adjustable round metal target. Developed in late 18th century Philadelphia for long range and hillside surveys. Ultimate height of extended rod is one third higher than a stadia rod. (b) Wooden pole with black tape, “VAUX” written in pencil on side, function unknown.

Subject: photography; Vaux family; surveying

Credit: Gift of Hugh J. McCauley, Bryn Mawr, USA, 1999

Catalogue Number: 104.44.1017

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Stuffed Toy, Animal

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Date: 1985 – 2000

Material: fibre

Catalogue Number: 108.05.1026

Description: A black and white bear, standing on its hind legs, wearing a Canada flag backpack. The manufacturer’s label and retailer’s price tag are still attached.

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Title: Stuffed Toy, Animal

Date: 1985 – 2000

Material: fibre

Dimensions: 31.0 x 20.5 cm

Description: A black and white bear, standing on its hind legs, wearing a Canada flag backpack. The manufacturer’s label and retailer’s price tag are still attached.

Subject: children; animals; bears; mascots; souvenirs; Jasper

Credit: Gift of Barry A. Gelfand, Jasper, 2001

Catalogue Number: 108.05.1026

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Warden Hat

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Date: 1985

Material: fibre; skin; metal

Catalogue Number: 103.04.1031 a,b

Description: Two Banff National Park warden hats.a) Soft light brown felt stetson with a leather band and a metal badge attached. b) Green felt Boy Scout style hat with four indents at the crown and four metal grommets for ventilation. A leather thong is threaded through two grommets where the brim meets the…

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Title: Warden Hat

Date: 1985

Material: fibre; skin; metal

Description: Two Banff National Park warden hats.a) Soft light brown felt stetson with a leather band and a metal badge attached. b) Green felt Boy Scout style hat with four indents at the crown and four metal grommets for ventilation. A leather thong is threaded through two grommets where the brim meets the crown. A Parks centennial “1885 - 1985” button and two stickers are attched to the front.

Subject: Parks Canada; warden service; law enforcement

Credit: Gift of Unknown, 1968

Catalogue Number: 103.04.1031 a,b

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Long Sleeve T-Shirt

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Date: 1980 – 1990

Material: fibre

Catalogue Number: 103.05.1116

Description: Light green long sleeved pullover with a cartoon picture on the front. The picture features two bears and three people in sleeping bags. The caption above one bear reads “Hey Marty, Look! ‘Sandwiches’.” Beneath the picture are the words “Banff” and “Canada.”

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Title: Long Sleeve T-Shirt

Date: 1980 – 1990

Material: fibre

Description: Light green long sleeved pullover with a cartoon picture on the front. The picture features two bears and three people in sleeping bags. The caption above one bear reads “Hey Marty, Look! ‘Sandwiches’.” Beneath the picture are the words “Banff” and “Canada.”

Subject: Banff; animals; bears; sports; camping; souvenirs

Credit: Gift of Unknown, 1968

Catalogue Number: 103.05.1116

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Hockey Sweater

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Date: 1980 – 1990

Material: fibre

Catalogue Number: 103.05.1121 a-d

Description: A hockey sweater, two patches and a button.a) Child’s blue, yellow and white hockey sweater with “Banff” across the chest in dark blue and the number “5” on the back.b,c) Two round fabric sew-on patches featuring a beaver on skates in a scarf and hat with a hockey stick. Each patch has “BANFF MIN…

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Title: Hockey Sweater

Date: 1980 – 1990

Material: fibre

Description: A hockey sweater, two patches and a button.a) Child’s blue, yellow and white hockey sweater with “Banff” across the chest in dark blue and the number “5” on the back.b,c) Two round fabric sew-on patches featuring a beaver on skates in a scarf and hat with a hockey stick. Each patch has “BANFF MINOR HOCKEY” written in blue.d) One round pin, with a similar design to the patches (b) and (c).

Subject: Banff; sports; hockey; children; animals; beaver

Credit: Gift of Lena Goon, Banff, 1991

Catalogue Number: 103.05.1121 a-d

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Pin

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Date: 1986

Material: metal

Catalogue Number: 103.09.1106

Description: Round pin with “BANFF MINOR HOCKEY” around the edge and a snarling grizzly bear head in the centre.

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Title: Pin

Date: 1986

Material: metal

Description: Round pin with “BANFF MINOR HOCKEY” around the edge and a snarling grizzly bear head in the centre.

Subject: sports; hockey; Banff Minor Hockey

Credit: Gift of Banff Minor Hockey, Banff, 1986

Catalogue Number: 103.09.1106

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Pin

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Date: 1983

Material: metal

Catalogue Number: 103.09.1169

Description: A round pin with an extra curved section added at the bottom. The pin features a hiking boot at the centre along with “50.” The pin has a dark border with “SKYLINE HIKERS CANADIAN ROCKIES” and “1933-1983” in gold letters.

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Title: Pin

Date: 1983

Material: metal

Description: A round pin with an extra curved section added at the bottom. The pin features a hiking boot at the centre along with “50.” The pin has a dark border with “SKYLINE HIKERS CANADIAN ROCKIES” and “1933-1983” in gold letters.