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Bill Baxter fonds

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Scope & Content: File consists of 21 plastic binders, one booklet, research notes and newspaper clippings pertaining to geophysical reports and natural resource and mining information within Alberta, 1986-1994. Binders were collected by Bill Baxter as part of his work as a chairperson for the Undermining Review Com…

Date Range: 1982-1997

Reference Code: M586 / V807

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

GMD: Textual record; Corporate record; Map; Plan; Transparency

Part Of: Bill Baxter fonds

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

Fonds Number: M586 / V807

Sous-Fonds: M586 / V807

Accession Number: 2021.25

Reference Code: M586 / V807

GMD: Textual record; Corporate record; Map; Plan; Transparency

Date Range: 1982-1997

Physical Description: ca.45 cm of textual records -- 2 transparency slides : col. ; 27 x 30 cm -- 6 maps : plastic overlay plans

History / Biographical: Bill Baxter (1949-1998) was a geologist in Canmore and Calgary, AB.

Scope & Content: File consists of 21 plastic binders, one booklet, research notes and newspaper clippings pertaining to geophysical reports and natural resource and mining information within Alberta, 1986-1994. Binders were collected by Bill Baxter as part of his work as a chairperson for the Undermining Review Committee in Canmore. File also contains two transparency slides from a presentation related to undermining, and 6 architectural layover maps of a mine.

Name Access: Baxter, Bill

Subject Access: Environment; Natural resources; Townsite development; Land use

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Canmore

Reproduction Restrictions: Copyright status unknown

Language: English

Category: Education; Land, settlement and immigration

Title Source: Title based on contents of fonds

Processing Status: Processed

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Bill Craig fonds

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Part Of: Bill Craig fonds

Scope & Content: Fonds consists of notes on Bankhead, Alberta, Canada made in conversation with Bill Craig; notes transcribed by Bill Craig re Banff High School students and teachers, 1913 to 1944; Anne Craig time sheet, 1945; photographic views of the town of Bankhead taken by John Craig; views of Banff and area; …

Date Range: [ca.1920]-1973

Reference Code: M284 / V148

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

GMD: Photograph; Negative; Photograph print; Textual record; Private record

Part Of: Bill Craig fonds

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

Fonds Number: M 284; V 148

Sous-Fonds: M 284; V 148

Accession Number: 910, 1075, 1786, 1841, 2089, 2475, 2513, 2606, 5487, 7225

Reference Code: M284 / V148

GMD: Photograph; Negative; Photograph print; Textual record; Private record

Date Range: [ca.1920]-1973

Physical Description: 3 textual records (8p.). -- 21 photographs : prints, copy negatives

History / Biographical: Bill Craig, 1902-2002, lived at Bankhead and Banff, Alberta, Canada

Scope & Content: Fonds consists of notes on Bankhead, Alberta, Canada made in conversation with Bill Craig; notes transcribed by Bill Craig re Banff High School students and teachers, 1913 to 1944; Anne Craig time sheet, 1945; photographic views of the town of Bankhead taken by John Craig; views of Banff and area; one photograph of Craig with Jim Boyce and W. LaCasse, 1940s?

Name Access: Craig, Bill

Subject Access: Community life; Natural resources

Access Restrictions: No restrictions on access; Copyright, privacy, commercial use and other restrictions may apply

Language: Language is English

Creator: Craig, Bill

Category: Family and personal life; Natural resources

Title Source: Title based on accession records and content of material.

Processing Status: Processed

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Bob Smith fonds

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Part Of: Bob Smith fonds

Scope & Content: Fonds consists of personal photographs, biographical notes, memoir drafts and other collected materials pertaining to Robert Neville (Bob) Smith. Fonds also includes plans and maps pertaining to the development of land near Lake Minnewanka and the Cascade Power Plant project (1943).

Date Range: 1925-1995

Reference Code: M589 / V809

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

GMD: Map; Newspaper clipping; Photograph; Plan; Postcard; Print; Published record; Textual record

Part Of: Bob Smith fonds

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

Fonds Number: M589; V809

Sous-Fonds: M589; V809

Accession Number: 2021.36

Reference Code: M589 / V809

GMD: Map; Newspaper clipping; Photograph; Plan; Postcard; Print; Published record; Textual record

Date Range: 1925-1995

Physical Description: ca.300 photographs : b&w and col. prints ; 12 x 18 cm or smaller -- 7 cm of textual records -- 7 topographical maps/plans -- 8 postcards

History / Biographical: Robert Neville (Bob) Smith (1926-2021) was born in Banff. He was the only child of parents Enoch Smith and Laurene Smith (nee Munson). Bob grew up near Lake Minnewanka until 1941, when a hydro dam was installed resulting in the intentional flooding of the area. The family moved to Banff, where Bob met his future wife, Mary Parkinson. The couple were married in 1953 and moved to Seebe, where they raised two daughters, Marjory and Shirley. Bob worked for Calgary Power Co. (later renamed TransAlta Utilities) from 1953 until his retirement in 1986. In his spare time, Bob founded the Bow Valley Camera Club and the Bow Valley Naturalists organization. In 1999, Bob was part of a successful project with the Bow Valley Naturalists to designate the Mount Yamnuska area as a Bow Valley Protected Area, following 25 years of lobbying with the Government of Alberta. Bob also formed the Meanderthals seniors hiking club in 1993 and led various local hiking trips in his later years.

Scope & Content: Fonds consists of personal photographs, biographical notes, memoir drafts and other collected materials pertaining to Robert Neville (Bob) Smith. Fonds also includes plans and maps pertaining to the development of land near Lake Minnewanka and the Cascade Power Plant project (1943).

Name Access: Smith, Enoch; Smith, Robert Neville (Bob)

Subject Access: Family and personal life; Labour; Environment; Natural resources

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Banff; Canmore; Seebe; Lake Minnewanka

Language: English

Category: Environment; Family and personal life; Labour; Natural resources

Biographical Source Notes: https://www.albertaprimetimes.com/obituaries/robert-neville-bob-smith-3238925

Title Source: Title based on contents of fonds

Processing Status: Processed

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Charlie Russell fonds

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Part Of: Charlie Russell fonds

Scope & Content: The Charlie Russell fonds consists of photographs pertaining to the filming of "Grizzly Country", ranching, friends and family, wildlife, and recreational activities, ca.1961-ca.1968. The majority of the images were made in the Waterton Lakes area. There are some images made in New York City, Briti…

Date Range: ca.1961-ca.1968

Reference Code: V557

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

GMD: Photograph; Negative; Transparency

Part Of: Charlie Russell fonds

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

Fonds Number: V 557

Sous-Fonds: V557

Accession Number: 7728

Reference Code: V557

GMD: Photograph; Negative; Transparency

Date Range: ca.1961-ca.1968

Physical Description: ca. 2520 photographs : b&w negatives ; 35 mm and 4x5, 2 transparencies; col.

History / Biographical: Andrew Charles "Charlie" Russell (August 19, 1941 – May 7, 2018) was a naturalist, photographer, pilot, wilderness guide, and rancher. One of the son's of Andy Russell and Kay Russell and grandson of Bert Riggall, Charlie grew up at the Hawk's Nest ranch on the N.E. boundary of Waterton Lake National Park.; Alongside his brother Dick Russell, Charlie assisted his father Andy in the production and filming of Grizzly Country throughout the Canadian Rockies, British Columbia, and Alaska from 1961-1964. In 1967 he returned to the Tolkat River in Alaska to photograph and observe bears alone. In 1970 he purchased a large percentage of his fathers land on Waterton's north-east border to run a cattle operation. In 1991, he made his first visit to Princess Royal Island, British Columbia, and began photographing for "Spirit Bear", a book of photographs and writings published in 1994. Beginning in 1997, Charlie spent 6 years among the grizzlies of Kamchatka Peninsula in eastern Russia alongside artist and partner Maureen Enns. After returning to Alberta from Russia, Charlie continued to be a conservation advocate until he passed from a surgery-related complication in May 2018.; The bulk of Charlie Russell's work was destroyed in a house fire in [1991?].

Scope & Content: The Charlie Russell fonds consists of photographs pertaining to the filming of "Grizzly Country", ranching, friends and family, wildlife, and recreational activities, ca.1961-ca.1968. The majority of the images were made in the Waterton Lakes area. There are some images made in New York City, British Columbia, and Alaska. The fonds is comprised of two series: I. Black and white negatives; II. Transparencies; I. Black and white negatives consists of A. 1964, B. Waterton Park Flood, June 8-9, 1963, C. 35mm Books, D. 4x5 Book, E. Bert Riggall Copy Negatives. II. Transparencies consist of two 4x5 colour transparencies depicting Cal Wellman's Cattle.

Notes: I.C. was received in the form of three separate negative books. The books have been arranged numerically in subseries I.C, with the negative book book and page number of origin written on the negative sleeves. For example, V557/I/C/NA-1a to NA-6e [Book 1, pg. 1,2].; Select 35mm negatives in I.C. are marked with red stickers and overlaid with rectangles on the negative sleeve. These negatives correspond to the negatives used in "Spirit Bear" and their cropping for publication. Each image is listed and described in the case file on the document titled "These are the negs used in Spirit Bear Chapter One". Some of the dots have a number corresponding to the document, others do not (the stickers were taken from the original negative sleeves and re-applied to the new negative sleeves).

Name Access: Russell, Andrew Charles (Charlie); Russell, Charlie; Russell, Andy; Riggall, Bert

Subject Access: Environment; Sports, recreation and leisure; Science and technology; Natural resources; Education; Hawk's Nest Ranch; Bears; Wildlife

Geographic Access: Waterton Lakes National Park; Mount McKinley; Canada; Alberta; Alaska; British Columbia; United States of America

Language: English

Finding Aid: Revised digital and original handwritten in case file

Related Material: Related by provenance to a portion of Andy Russell fonds.

Creator: Russell, Charlie

Category: Education; Environment; Sports, recreation and leisure; Science and technology; Natural resources

Biographical Source Notes: Accession record.; Handwritten documents in case file.; "Spirit Bear, Encounters with the White Bear of the Western Rainforest", Charlie Russell, 1994, Key Porter Books Limited. Pg 12-25.; https://charlierussellbears.com/

Title Source: Title based on contents of fonds

Processing Status: Processed

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Dan McCowan and Mary McCowan fonds

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Part Of: Dan and Mary McCowan fonds

Scope & Content: Fonds consists of two series : I. Dan McCowan series; II. Mary E.(Fee) McCowan series. I. Dan McCowan series, ca.1905-1967?, ca.30 cm of textual records, ca.3400 photographs, 4 graphic records. Includes five sub-series: A. Correspondence; B. Writing; C. Photography; D. Professional activities; E…

Date Range: [ca.1885-1967?]

Reference Code: M55 / V408

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

GMD: Photograph; Negative; Photograph print; Transparency; Textual record; Diary; Private record; Published record

Part Of: Dan and Mary McCowan fonds

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

Fonds Number: M 55; V 408

Sous-Fonds: M 55; V 408

Accession Number: 323, 694, 3263, 6756, 6892

Reference Code: M55 / V408

GMD: Photograph; Negative; Photograph print; Transparency; Textual record; Diary; Private record; Published record

Date Range: [ca.1885-1967?]

Physical Description: ca.50 cm of textual records. -- ca.3400 photographs (ca.1000 negatives, ca.1540 lantern slides, ca.770 transparencies 35mm, 117 prints). -- 4 graphic records

History / Biographical: Dan McCowan, 1882-1956, was a naturalist, lecturer and writer at Banff, Alberta, Canada. McCowan came to Banff from Scotland in 1907. There he met Mary Ethel Fee, 1888-1973, a teacher, and they married in 1921. Mary McCowan shared an interest in Dan's work, hand-coloured his lantern slides and accompanied him on his tours. Dan McCowan was an active photographer and naturalist and lectured at hospitals during and following the First World War. He was later recommended to Sir Edward Beatty, CPR President and hired by the CPR to promote the scenic beauties and natural history of the mountains, which he did for 26 years. For a period his lantern slide presentations included motion pictures. During the 1940s, he used natural colour Kodachrome slide photography. While in England in 1936, McCowan was made a Fellow of the Royal Zoological Society. From ca.1907 onwards, he wrote for magazines and newspapers. The first of six books was published in 1936; the last in 1955. Beginning ca.1937, McCowan wrote and broadcast radio talks on natural history on CBC. These were heard widely in Canada and the United States. In 1939, McCowan accompanied the King and Queen on a portion of their railway tour through the mountains, providing information on natural history and residents. During the Second World War, he toured extensively on behalf of the YMCA. The McCowans retired to Cloverdale (now Surrey), B.C., ca.1951.

Scope & Content: Fonds consists of two series : I. Dan McCowan series; II. Mary E.(Fee) McCowan series.; I. Dan McCowan series, ca.1905-1967?, ca.30 cm of textual records, ca.3400 photographs, 4 graphic records. Includes five sub-series: A. Correspondence; B. Writing; C. Photography; D. Professional activities; E. Ephemera.; Correspondence includes incoming letters re writing, business and broadcasting. Writing is in the form of notes and notebooks, unpublished and published manuscripts, newspaper articles and other materials.; Photography includes negatives, lantern slides, 35mm transparencies and prints. Material pertains to flora, fauna, people, places and scenery, also family, activities and events. Photographs of Banff personalities and visitors are available in negative and lantern slide form, 254 items.; Lantern slides were designed for lectures such as: "On skyline trails in the Canadian Rockies"; "On nature trails at Banff and Lake Louise"; "A naturalist in the Canadian Rockies" (200 slides); "Snow peaks and flower meadows in the Canadian Rockies" (200 slides); "Over the hills and far away: a pictorial review of the Canadian Rockies"; "Victory Day, May 8th 1945, Dan McCowan presents: Bye-gone days in Banff" (exact titles were based on title slides).; II. Mary E. (Fee) McCowan series consists of diaries, 1926-1957, photocopied from 12 volumes (19 cm); and letters from Dan McCowan, 1943. Diaries discuss joint travels, activities, lecture tours for CPR (Canada, U.S., U.K.), Banff, trail rides, skyline hikes, and Royal Visit, 1939

Notes: Both Dan and Mary McCowan have written identifications on the slide mounts

Name Access: McCowan, Dan; McCowan, Mary

Subject Access: Environment; Exploration, discovery and travel; Family and personal life; Natural resources; 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; series and file description; in-house electronic finding aid; online finding aid; item list and modern reference prints for photographs of Banff personalities and visitors

Related Material: Related by provenance to McCowan family photographs (V407)

Creator: McCowan, Dan; McCowan, Mary

Category: Environment; Exploration, discovery and travel; Family and personal life; Natural resources; Sports, recreation and leisure

Title Source: Title based on contents of fonds

Processing Status: Processed

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Elliott Barnes fonds

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Part Of: Elliott Barnes fonds

Scope & Content: Fonds pertains to: Elliott Barnes and Barnes family; pack trips; wildlife; Alaska trip; Eau Claire logging operations in Spray Valley; Jumping Pound homestead, Morley and S-L Ranch; Sawback Lake trip; bear hunting trip; Banff area views; Paradise Valley ACC camp; hockey at Banff; Stoney Indians at…

Date Range: [ca.1905-ca.1914]

Reference Code: V48

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

GMD: Photograph; Negative; Photograph print

Part Of: Elliott Barnes fonds

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

Fonds Number: V 48

Sous-Fonds: V 48

Accession Number: 2512, 2580, 3247, 3307, 5431, 5076

Reference Code: V48

GMD: Photograph; Negative; Photograph print

Date Range: [ca.1905-ca.1914]

Physical Description: ca.500 photographs : prints, negatives

History / Biographical: Elliott Chappel Barnes, 1866-1938, was a rancher, outfitter and trail guide and professional photographer at Kootenay Plains, Banff and Jumping Pound, Alberta. Barnes was born in Rochester, New York in 1866. In the early 1890s he travelled throughout the American Rockies supporting himself as an itinerant photographer. In 1905, Barnes and his family immigrated to Canada and homesteaded on the Kootenay Plains. For a short time, Barnes ran a small outfitting operation out of Banff, mostly dealing with the newly-created Alpine Club of Canada and its members. Also, while wintering in Banff during 1907-1908, he worked briefly with Byron Harmon in the photographic business. Following this association, Barnes upgraded from a small "pocket" Kodak camera to a 5x7 Graflex with a stereo adaptor. Utilizing this camera, he published a set of stereo view-cards and custom postcards. In 1908, Barnes moved to a homestead at Little Jumping Pound Creek in the foothills west of Calgary and abandoned photography as a profession. After several farming ventures near Calgary, the family moved into the city, where Elliott Barnes died in 1938.

Scope & Content: Fonds pertains to: Elliott Barnes and Barnes family; pack trips; wildlife; Alaska trip; Eau Claire logging operations in Spray Valley; Jumping Pound homestead, Morley and S-L Ranch; Sawback Lake trip; bear hunting trip; Banff area views; Paradise Valley ACC camp; hockey at Banff; Stoney Indians at Kootenay Plains; Bankhead mine site and operations; winter trip; Mount Rainer, Washington; other (mainly people, places and activities)

Notes: A detailed biography of Elliott Barnes can be found in: "A Delicate Wilderness: The Photography of Elliott Barnes, 1905- 1914" by Edward Cavell (Banff: Altitude Publishing and the Whyte Foundation, 1983).

Name Access: Barnes, Elliott

Subject Access: Arts; Exploration, discovery and travel; Family and personal life; Natural resources; Sports, recreation and leisure

Access Restrictions: Some restrictions on access to originals; Public domain (other restrictions may apply)

Language: Language is English

Finding Aid: Finding aids and reference tools: modern reference prints

Creator: Barnes, Elliott

Category: Arts; Exploration, discovery and travel; Family and personal life; Natural resources; Sports, recreation and leisure

Title Source: Title based on accession records

Processing Status: Processed

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Enoch Smith fonds

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Part Of: Enoch Smith fonds

Scope & Content: Fonds pertains to Enoch Smith's work in the Banff area. Textual records include correspondence and memoranda between Major Enoch Smith and contractors, Banff National Park Superintendent and other government officials, etc., regarding clearing brush and timber in the Spray Lakes and Lake Minnewank…

Date Range: 1923-1950

Reference Code: M91 / V595

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print; Textual record; Private record

12 images

Part Of: Enoch Smith fonds

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

Fonds Number: M 91; V 595

Sous-Fonds: M 91; V 595

Accession Number: 619, 3091, 6333

Reference Code: M91 / V595

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print; Textual record; Private record

Date Range: 1923-1950

Physical Description: 70 photographs : prints. -- .5cm of textual records

History / Biographical: Enoch Smith, 1884-1958, was a construction superintendent for Calgary Power Ltd. at Banff, Alberta, Canada. Smith was a Major with the Army Engineers during the First World War. He came to Banff in 1923 and worked for Calgary Power on several projects in the area.

Scope & Content: Fonds pertains to Enoch Smith's work in the Banff area. Textual records include correspondence and memoranda between Major Enoch Smith and contractors, Banff National Park Superintendent and other government officials, etc., regarding clearing brush and timber in the Spray Lakes and Lake Minnewanka areas where Calgary Power had hydro electric developments. Correspondents include Claude Brewster, J. M. Wardle and C. M. Walker. Photographs pertain to Lake Minnewanka Power Development, construction of bridge across Stewart Canyon, and old and new Cascade Power Plant; 1923-1943.

Name Access: Smith, Enoch

Subject Access: Natural resources

Access Restrictions: No restrictions on access; Copyright, privacy, commercial use and other restrictions may apply

Language: Language is English

Finding Aid: Finding aids and reference tools: basic description

Creator: Smith, Enoch

Category: Natural resources

Title Source: Title based on accession records

Processing Status: Processed

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Fred Brewster fonds

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Part Of: Fred Brewster fonds

Scope & Content: Fonds consists of: I. Personal papers, 1897-1967, pertaining to family, education, military service, etc. II. Professional and business papers, 1908-1957, re Consolidated Mining and Smelting Co. of Canada, private mining ventures, Brewster and Moore outfitting, Brewster Transfer Co., and Brewster …

Date Range: [ca.1887]-1969

Reference Code: M53 / V86

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print; Textual record; Journal; Map; Private record; Published record; Scrapbook

Part Of: Fred Brewster fonds

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

Fonds Number: M 53; V 86

Sous-Fonds: M 53; V 86

Accession Number: 318, 1195, 2041, 6196, 6756

Reference Code: M53 / V86

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print; Textual record; Journal; Map; Private record; Published record; Scrapbook

Date Range: [ca.1887]-1969

Physical Description: ca.50 cm of textual records. -- 113 photographs : prints

History / Biographical: Frederick Archibald Brewster, 1883-1969, was an outfitter and guide at Jasper, Alberta, Canada. Brewster was born in Kildonan, Manitoba and in 1888 moved with his family to Banff, where he received his education. He subsequently attended St. John's College, Winnipeg, Manitoba and Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario, obtaining a B.Sc. in Mining Engineering. Brewster worked briefly as a prospector and in 1910 embarked upon a long career as an outfitter and guide, first with Brewster and Moore. He established operations in Jasper in 1912 and was responsible for important parties, including those of Samuel Prescott Fay and the United States Biological Survey. Brewster served with distinction in the First World War and was involved with mountain warfare training of the Lovat Scouts in the Second World War. He supplemented his outfitting business with a series of camps which doubled as ski lodges: Fred Brewster's Rocky Mountain Camps, and boat concessions.

Scope & Content: Fonds consists of: I. Personal papers, 1897-1967, pertaining to family, education, military service, etc. II. Professional and business papers, 1908-1957, re Consolidated Mining and Smelting Co. of Canada, private mining ventures, Brewster and Moore outfitting, Brewster Transfer Co., and Brewster Trading Co., Samuel Prescott Fay, Lovat Scouts, Jasper, etc. Includes scrapbook titled "Mt. Sir Alexander," 1912-1967, attributed to Fred Brewster, consisting of clippings, articles and maps re the discovery, naming, ascents, etc. of Mount Sir Alexander, also text of speech delivered by Brewster at the opening of the Banff-Jasper Highway. Also includes Samuel Prescott Fay journal from 1914 hunting trip, photocopy. III. Newsclippings and magazines, 1930-1969. IV. Book, "Lord of the Lakes and Forest" by Augustus Moore. V. Photographs, ca.1887-ca.1967, pertaining to Fred Brewster outfitting operations, associates, clients, camps, lodges and facilities; Brewster family and friends; Fred Brewster college and university associates.

Name Access: Brewster, Fred

Subject Access: Family and personal life; Natural resources; Sports, recreation and leisure

Access Restrictions: No restrictions on access; Copyright, privacy, commercial use and other restrictions may apply

Language: Language is English

Finding Aid: Finding aids and reference tools: basic description

Related Material: Accompanied by artifacts (Heritage collections).

Creator: Brewster, Fred

Category: Family and personal life; Natural resources; Sports, recreation and leisure

Title Source: Title based on contents of fonds

Processing Status: Processed

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George D. Coder fonds

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Part Of: George D. Coder fonds

Scope & Content: Fonds consists of a portion of an untitled report analysing the Pablo-Allard buffalo roundup, including individuals involved, sale of the herd, and controversy surrounding slaughter of old bulls. Includes a letter, dated Nov. 16, 1911, from Howard Douglas to W. P. Wharton of the American Bison Soc…

Date Range: Copies made ca.1973

Reference Code: M288

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

GMD: Textual record; Private record

Part Of: George D. Coder fonds

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

Fonds Number: M 288

Sous-Fonds: M 288

Accession Number: 1903, 1948

Reference Code: M288

GMD: Textual record; Private record

Date Range: Copies made ca.1973

Physical Description: 2 cm of textual records

Scope & Content: Fonds consists of a portion of an untitled report analysing the Pablo-Allard buffalo roundup, including individuals involved, sale of the herd, and controversy surrounding slaughter of old bulls. Includes a letter, dated Nov. 16, 1911, from Howard Douglas to W. P. Wharton of the American Bison Society re the Canadian Government's buffalo at Wainwright, Elk Island and Banff, Alberta.

Name Access: Coder, George D.

Subject Access: Natural resources

Access Restrictions: No restrictions on access; Copyright, privacy, commercial use and other restrictions may apply

Language: Language is English

Creator: Coder, George D.

Category: Natural resources

Title Source: Title based on accession record

Processing Status: Processed

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George (Lucky) Skirrow fonds

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Part Of: George (Lucky) Skirrow fonds

Scope & Content: Fonds consists mainly of photographs pertaining primarily to the boat launch, boats and boating at Lake Minnewanka; also, Lake Minnewanka and area, Lake Minnewanka Power Development and Lucky Skirrow. Includes set of aerial views of Lake Minnewanka and area produced by the Department of National D…

Date Range: [ca.1920]-1969

Reference Code: M125 / V581

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

GMD: Photograph; Negative; Photograph print; Textual record; Private record; Published record

Part Of: George (Lucky) Skirrow fonds

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

Fonds Number: M 125; V 581

Sous-Fonds: M 125; V 581

Accession Number: 1376, 1880

Reference Code: M125 / V581

GMD: Photograph; Negative; Photograph print; Textual record; Private record; Published record

Responsibility: Material was produced and collected by Lucky Skirrow

Date Range: [ca.1920]-1969

Physical Description: 173 photographs : prints, negative. -- 5 textual records

History / Biographical: George "Lucky" Skirrow, b.1925, was a boatman at Lake Minnewanka in Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada. Skirrow worked for Allen Mather, ca.1948-1951, operating tour boats on the Bow River and at Lake Minnewanka. He then purchased the Lake Minnewanka business and operated it until 1977. Skirrow retired to Victoria, British Columbia.

Scope & Content: Fonds consists mainly of photographs pertaining primarily to the boat launch, boats and boating at Lake Minnewanka; also, Lake Minnewanka and area, Lake Minnewanka Power Development and Lucky Skirrow. Includes set of aerial views of Lake Minnewanka and area produced by the Department of National Defense, pre-1940. Textual items are newsclipping re the "Aylmer," 1948; and letters from students requesting employment, 1969.

Name Access: Skirrow, George (Lucky)

Subject Access: Environment; Natural resources; Sports, recreation and leisure

Access Restrictions: No restrictions on access; Copyright, privacy, commercial use and other restrictions may apply

Language: Language is English

Finding Aid: Finding aids and reference tools: basic description for photographs

Creator: Skirrow, George (Lucky)

Category: Environment; Natural resources; Sports, recreation and leisure

Title Source: Title based on accession records and contents of fonds

Processing Status: Processed

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James B. Harkin fonds

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Part Of: James B. Harkin fonds

Scope & Content: Fonds consists of notes and letters by J. B. Harkin; transcripts of Harkin's notes and quotations by Mabel B. Williams and Dorothy Barber (former colleagues of Harkin); biographical notes; articles re Harkin; a Parks Canada newsletter; correspondence between M. B. Williams and Dr. Robin Winks; a le…

Date Range: 1952-1960

Reference Code: M143 / V84

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print; Textual record; Private record

Part Of: James B. Harkin fonds

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

Fonds Number: M 143; V 84

Sous-Fonds: M 143; V 84

Accession Number: 7743 (unproc)

Reference Code: M143 / V84

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print; Textual record; Private record

Date Range: 1952-1960

Physical Description: 4 cm textual records. -- 1 photograph: print; b&w; 8x10 in.

History / Biographical: James Bernard Harkin, 1875-1955 was born in Vankleek Hill, Ontario, Canada. In 1892 Harkin worked for a newspaper in Montreal and in 1893 moved to The Ottawa Journal. Promoted to city editor, Harkin gained access to the Parliamentary Press Gallery. In 1901 Harkin went to work for the federal civil service as a clerk in the Department of the Interior and in 1904 became Parlimentary Secretary to the Minister of the Interior. In 1911 the Dominion Parks Branch was established within the Department of the Interior as a result of the increasing importance of parks to the federal government's conservation and tourism policies. From 1911 to 1936 Harkin, as Commissioner of Dominion Parks, developed Canada's National Park system and created a centralized agency to administer the National Parks. Harkin promoted and was instrumental in the successful passage of the National Parks Act - federal legislation providing for the conservation of National Parks in Canada. During his term as Commissioner of Dominion Parks, Harkin generated greater awareness of the importance of conservation and was influential in promoting ecological approaches to public recreation and tourism initiatives within the national parks.

Scope & Content: Fonds consists of notes and letters by J. B. Harkin; transcripts of Harkin's notes and quotations by Mabel B. Williams and Dorothy Barber (former colleagues of Harkin); biographical notes; articles re Harkin; a Parks Canada newsletter; correspondence between M. B. Williams and Dr. Robin Winks; a letter to Harkin from N. K. Luxton. Fonds also includes a photograph of Harkin by Yousef Karsh.

Name Access: Harkin, J. B. (James Bernard)

Subject Access: Exploration, discovery and travel; Environment; Natural resources; Sports, recreation and leisure

Access Restrictions: No restrictions on access

Language: Language is English

Finding Aid: No finding aid

Creator: Harkin, J.B.

Category: Environment; Exploration, discovery and travel; Sports, recreation and leisure; Natural resources

Biographical Source Notes: Accession record; E. J. Hart, The Place of Bows (Banff: EJH Literary Enterprises, 1999); Eleanor G. Luxton, Banff: Canada's First National Park (Banff: Summerthought, 1974); Gabrielle Blais, RG 84 Records of Parks Canada General Inventory Series, 1985; C. J. Taylor "Defining National Parks: J. B. Harkin and the National Parks Branch," 1997.

Title Source: Title based on contents of fonds

Processing Status: Unprocessed

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James R. Anderson fonds

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Part Of: James R. Anderson fonds

Scope & Content: Fonds consists of Anderson's reminiscence of life and work at Bankhead, 1905-1928, and photographic views of Bankhead by John Craig and Harry Pollard. Reminiscence describes conditions at the coal mine, town amenities and personalities.

Date Range: 1920, [ca.1940?]

Reference Code: M86 / V19

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print; Textual record; Private record

Part Of: James R. Anderson fonds

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

Fonds Number: M 86; V 19

Sous-Fonds: M 86; V 19

Accession Number: 570

Reference Code: M86 / V19

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print; Textual record; Private record

Date Range: 1920, [ca.1940?]

Physical Description: 1 textual record (2 p.). -- 10 photographs : prints

History / Biographical: James R. Anderson, 1896-1982, was a civil servant at Banff, Alberta, Canada who formerly lived at Bankhead, Alberta.

Scope & Content: Fonds consists of Anderson's reminiscence of life and work at Bankhead, 1905-1928, and photographic views of Bankhead by John Craig and Harry Pollard. Reminiscence describes conditions at the coal mine, town amenities and personalities.

Name Access: Anderson, James R.

Subject Access: Bankhead; Natural resources

Access Restrictions: No restrictions on access; Copyright, privacy, commercial use and other restrictions may apply

Language: Language is English

Creator: Anderson, James R.

Category: Natural resources

Title Source: Title based on contents of material

Processing Status: Processed

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K. H. Smith fonds

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Part Of: K. H. Smith fonds

Scope & Content: Fonds pertains to power surveys and developments along Bow River and at Kananaskis Falls, Lake Minnewanka and Lake Louise, Alberta; also Vancouver Island topography survey. Also, includes photographs of Smith and his friends at Banff, Alberta and area, and Banff scenes.

Date Range: 1910-1913

Reference Code: V588

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

GMD: Photograph; Album; Photograph print

Part Of: K. H. Smith fonds

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

Fonds Number: V 588

Sous-Fonds: V 588

Accession Number: 210, 3810

Reference Code: V588

GMD: Photograph; Album; Photograph print

Date Range: 1910-1913

Physical Description: 1 photograph album (208 prints). -- 22 photographs : prints

History / Biographical: Kenneth Harold Smith, 1887-1983, was an engineer throughout Canada from 1911- 1960. K. H. "Kilowatt" Smith worked in Alberta on the Bow River Power Survey, 1911-1912; Lake Minnewanka Power Development, 1912; dam construction at Lake Louise, 1912-1913; and the Kananaskis Falls Power Development, 1913. Smith was also involved with the Vancouver Island Dominion Geological Survey, British Columbia, 1910. In 1914, Smith married Gladys Armstrong, daughter of livery stable operator, Elwood Armstrong of Banff.

Scope & Content: Fonds pertains to power surveys and developments along Bow River and at Kananaskis Falls, Lake Minnewanka and Lake Louise, Alberta; also Vancouver Island topography survey. Also, includes photographs of Smith and his friends at Banff, Alberta and area, and Banff scenes.

Name Access: Smith, Kenneth Harold (Kilowatt)

Subject Access: Family and personal life; Natural resources

Access Restrictions: No restrictions on access; Public domain (other restrictions may apply)

Language: Language is English

Finding Aid: Finding aids and reference tools: basic description

Creator: Smith, Kenneth Harold (Kilowatt)

Category: Family and personal life; Natural resources

Title Source: Title based on accession records

Processing Status: Processed

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K.B. Mitchell fonds

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Part Of: K.B. Mitchell fonds

Scope & Content: Fonds consists of 9 journals by K. B. (Bruce) Mitchell, 1941-1949 relating to his years as Chief Warden in Banff National Park. Photographs are of Bruce Mitchell on skis.

Date Range: 1941-1949

Reference Code: M206 / V168

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print; Textual record; Diary

Part Of: K.B. Mitchell fonds

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

Fonds Number: M 206; V 168

Sous-Fonds: M 206; V 268

Accession Number: 7956 (unproc)

Reference Code: M206 / V168

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print; Textual record; Diary

Date Range: 1941-1949

Physical Description: 9 vol. textual records. -- 2 photographs

History / Biographical: K. B. (Bruce) Mitchell was born in Calgary in 1910 to Alexander and Agnes Mitchell, both Scottish immigrants. While a high school student, Bruce Mitchell worked the summer months on a ranch, west of Calgary, where he learned to stook hay and dance at the Jumping Pound Community Hall. In 1927 he was hired as an office boy with the Dominion Water Power and Reclamation Service in Calgary and then as a junior hydrometric recorder. In 1930 Mitchell worked as a survey engineer doing topographic surveys but lost that job due to the Depression. In 1931 Mitchell was hired as an acting park warden in Banff National Park and from 1933 to 1941 he was clerk and accountant for Banff National Park. In August 1941 Mitchell became Chief Park Warden in Banff National Park and from 1949 to 1954, he was Assistant Superintendent, Banff National Park. Following that, Mitchell was on special duty to Ottawa for six months. In 1955 Mitchell was Superintendent of Riding Mountain National Park, Kootenay National Park, Jasper National Park and finally Supervisor of National Parks Western Regional Office when he retired in 1970.; Bruce married Marjorie Kay in 1934 and while in Banff, they lived at 454 Muskrat Street and then at 427 Marten Street. Bruce was a Scout leader and enjoyed skiing, snowshoeing, bowling and dancing at the Cascade Ballroom in Banff. Bruce and Marjorie were active members of the Kinsmen and Kinnette clubs and Bruce served on the Banff Winter Carnival Committees. Bruce and Marjorie had three children.; Bruce Mitchell died in 2004 and he and Marjorie (d.1961) are buried in the Old Banff Cemetery.

Scope & Content: Fonds consists of 9 journals by K. B. (Bruce) Mitchell, 1941-1949 relating to his years as Chief Warden in Banff National Park. Photographs are of Bruce Mitchell on skis.

Name Access: Mitchell, K. B. (Bruce)

Subject Access: Banff National Park - Wardens; Environment; Law and justice; Natural resources

Language: Language is English

Finding Aid: No finding aid

Creator: Mitchell, K. B. (Bruce)

Category: Environment; Law and justice; Natural resources

Biographical Source Notes: Accession record, We Live in a Postcard: Banff Family Histories (Banff: Banff History Book Committee, 2005)

Title Source: Title based on provenance of fonds

Processing Status: Unprocessed

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Keystone View Company fonds

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Part Of: Keystone View Company fonds

Scope & Content: Fonds consists of photographic views of the Canadian Rocky and Selkirk Mountains. Two views are credited to B. L. Singley. Each card has a detailed description of the reverse.

Date Range: [ca.1910]

Reference Code: V142

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

Part Of: Keystone View Company fonds

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

Fonds Number: V 142

Sous-Fonds: V 142

Accession Number: 6169, 6180

Reference Code: V142

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

Date Range: [ca.1910]

Physical Description: 10 photographs : prints; stereo cards

History / Biographical: The Keystone View Company was an American-based publishing company.

Scope & Content: Fonds consists of photographic views of the Canadian Rocky and Selkirk Mountains. Two views are credited to B. L. Singley. Each card has a detailed description of the reverse.

Name Access: Keystone View Company

Subject Access: Exploration, discovery and travel; Natural resources

Access Restrictions: No restrictions on access; Public domain (other restrictions may apply)

Language: Language is English

Creator: Keystone View Company

Category: Exploration, discovery and travel; Natural resources

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Kidney family fonds

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Part Of: Kidney family fonds

Scope & Content: Fonds consists of personal, professional and legal documents and photographs pertaining to Maud and Forest Kidney, Jack MacAulay, Kidney and Woodworth family members, friends and the Banff community. Items are organized by subject and date ranges. Fonds consists of six series: Series I - Maud (Wo…

Date Range: 1886 - 2013

Reference Code: M74 / V324

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

GMD: Photograph; Negative; Photograph print; Postcard; Textual record; Corporate record; Private record; Published record

Part Of: Kidney family fonds

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

Fonds Number: M74 / V324

Sous-Fonds: M74; V324

Accession Number: 452; 629; 798; 929; 1843; 2143; 2177; 2275; 2780; 2983; 3109; 2016.8581

Reference Code: M74 / V324

GMD: Photograph; Negative; Photograph print; Postcard; Textual record; Corporate record; Private record; Published record

Date Range: 1886 - 2013

Physical Description: 66 cm of textual records -- ca. 963 photographs : 870 prints, 62 postcards, 30 negatives, 1 tintype (31.5 x 37 cm or smaller) -- 7 photograph albums (26 x 33.5 cm or smaller)

History / Biographical: Ella Maud [Woodworth] Kidney (1894-1977) was born in Banff as the fourth of 11 siblings. Her parents were Benjamin Woodworth and Elizabeth [McIntire] Woodworth. Growing up, Maud worked briefly for the Alberta Hotel and the Bottling Works company in Banff. Maud was married to John A. MacAulay in 1917, and widowed later that year. Her twin sons, John A. [Jack] and Thomas A. [Ted] MacAulay, were born in 1918. Maud married Forest H. "Pop" Kidney (1889-1979) on February 14, 1923, and the new family settled into the Kidney home on Wolf and Muskrat Street. The Kidney residence was originally located in Bankhead, but was moved to Banff and sold following the town's closure in 1922. Maud and Forest operated several local businesses including Banff Grocery, Quaker Coffee Shop, Pop's Bakery and Kidney Kabins. The Kidneys were also active in community affairs throughout their lives. Maud Kidney was a long-time member of the Girls' Sunshine Flower Club in Banff [and the club's president for over a decade spanning across the 1940's], as well as the Imperial Order Daughters of the Empire [I.O.D.E.] and Rebekah Lodge, and she was matron of the Order of the Eastern Star in Banff in 1950. Forest Kidney was involved in the Banff Shriners Club, the Kiwanis Club, the Independent Order of Oddfellows and the Canadian Restaurants Association [CRA], among other groups; in the early 1960's, Forest also served as the President of the Calgary branch of the CRA. Jack and Ted MacAulay grew up together in Banff, where they were involved in Banff's Boy Scouts program and local hockey teams. Jack in particular was an avid hockey player, until an accident in 1940 caused damage to his right eye which kept him from competing. From 1943 to 1945, Jack worked for Boeing Aircraft of Canada Ltd., and in 1946 he was appointed as the Chief Inspector of War Assets for Alberta and the Yukon Territories. Jack married Karin Wallensteen in 1946, and the couple had 6 children together: sons Herb and John, and daughters Karen, Shelley, Jodi and Julie-Ann. Jack served as a coach for the Banff Minor Hockey League for 46 years. Jack also took on several other positions within the Bow Valley community, including working as a volunteer with the Banff Figure Skating Club, a co-founder of the Banff Recreation Board, and a member of the Banff Advisory Council, the Banff Hospital Board and the Banff School Board.

Scope & Content: Fonds consists of personal, professional and legal documents and photographs pertaining to Maud and Forest Kidney, Jack MacAulay, Kidney and Woodworth family members, friends and the Banff community. Items are organized by subject and date ranges. Fonds consists of six series: Series I - Maud (Woodworth) Kidney records: contains 3 sub-series [ A) 1894 - 1920, B) 1921 - 1950, C) 1951 - 1977 ] Series II - Forest Kidney records: contains 3 sub-series [ A) 1889 - 1920, B) 1921 - 1950, C) 1951 - 2008 ] Series III - Jack MacAulay records: contains 3 sub-series [A) 1920 - 1945, B) 1946 - 1980, C) 1981 - 2000 ] Series IV - Family, friends and community records: contains 5 sub-series [ A) 1886 - 1920, B) 1921 - 1945, C) 1946 - 1970, D) 1970 - 2013, E) Maude Kidney Collection ] Series V - Legal and business records : contains 3 sub-series [ A) 1894 - 1920, B) 1921 - 1950, C) 1951 - 1980 ] Series VI - Collected materials Series I content pertains to Maud Woodworth Kidney. Includes scrapbooks, photographs of Maud and her siblings and parents, trips to Calgary and local activities with family and friends, Maud working for the Alberta Hotel and the Banff Bottling Factory [ca. 1905 - 1915], and local clubs and societies which Maud was involved in between 1930 - 1977 including the Girls' Sunshine Flower Club, the Imperial Order of the Daughters of the Empire, the Senior Friends Club of Banff, Rebekah Lodge and the Order of the Eastern Star. Series II content pertains to Forest Kidney during his World War I military service in Petawawa, Ontario; swimming with friends at the Cave and Basin and other social activities; travelling with family; local newspaper clippings noting Forest's achievements and community involvement; and Forest participating in events as a member of the Banff Shriners Club and the Canadian Restaurant Association. Series III content pertains to Jack MacAulay at the Kidney family home with his twin brother, Ted; coaching for the Banff Minor Hockey League; participating in other community meetings and programs; personal, professional and medical correspondence [1940 - 1992]; Jack's wife, Karin MacAulay, and their children; and Jack's awards and achievements. Series IV content pertains to extended family and friends of the Kidneys and the wider Banff community. Includes sports and outdoor activities [including swimming, hiking, trail riding, camping, snowshoeing, skiing, and track and field]; early Banff [including businesses, Banff Elementary School and Banff High School, the Woodworth family residence, and construction of the Icefields Parkway]; family friends of the Woodworths and Kidneys [including the Brett family, the Stafford family and the Simpson family]; personal correspondence pertaining to Fred "Ty" Cobb (1931 - 1933); clubs and societies [including the Independent Order of Oddfellows, the Senior Friends Club, and the Order of the Eastern Star]; community events [including dances, meetings, dinners and award ceremonies]; weddings and anniversaries; a visit to Num-Ti-Jah Lodge in 1964; and biographical and genealogical information about Maud Kidney, Forest Kidney and the Woodworth family. Series V content pertains to businesses owned and operated by the Kidney family [ca. 1930 - 1970], including Kidney Kabins, Quaker Coffee Shop and Pop's Bakery; mortgage agreements and property contracts; and government documents. Includes receipts, log books and financial records, photographs of Kidney Kabins and Quaker Coffee Shop, and receipts for land purchased by Forest Kidney, George Noble and others. Series VI contains commercial postcards collected by the Kidney family. Postcards mostly produced by Byron Harmon, and some by G & W Fear and other photographers, and mostly pertain to Banff and the surrounding area [winter sports, wildlife, Banff Zoo, Banff Avenue, scenic views and mountain landscapes, etc].

Notes: Contains duplicate photographs; Duplicate commercial postcards have been kept in separate folder within file box containing other commercial postcards [V324 / IV / E / PG - 1 to 20 and V324 / VI / PG - 1 to 42]; Sub-series IV / E : Maude Kidney Collection was donated with existing numbering system [Items 1 to 47] prior to processing; original order and corresponding annotations have been transferred to database entries from original handwritten notes

Name Access: Cobb, Fred (Ty); Kidney, Forest H. (Pop); Kidney, Maude; MacAulay, Jack; MacAulay, Karin; MacAulay, Ted; MacAulay, Herb; MacAulay, Julie-Ann; Simpson, Jimmy, Sr.; Simpson, Billie; Woodworth, Adelia; Woodworth, Annie; Woodworth, Ben; Woodworth, Benjamin Frederick; Woodworth, Elizabeth; Woodworth, Ethel; Woodworth, Fred; Woodworth, Percy; Woodworth, Joe; Woodworth, Maude; Brett, Robert G.; Harmon, Byron; LaCasse, Annie; LaCasse, Ulysses; Canadian Restaurant Association

Subject Access: Businesses; Property; Family and personal life; Imperial Order Daughters of the Empire; Independent Order of Oddfellows; Girls Flower Club Banff; Rebekah Assembly Banff Lodge No. 34; Quaker Coffee Shop; Kidney Kabins; Travel; World War I; Military; Community events; Club; Sports; Winter sports; Landscapes; Wildlife; Num-Ti-Jah Lodge; Banff Jasper Highway; Banff High School; Genealogy

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Banff; Canmore; Cave and Basin; Bankhead; Calgary; Lake Louise; Ontario; Quebec; British Columbia

Access Restrictions: Some restriction/s on access; Copyright, privacy, commercial use and other restrictions may apply

Reproduction Restrictions: Copyright and other restrictions may apply

Language: English

Finding Aid: Finding aids and reference tools: basic description

Related Material: Woodworth family fonds [M286 / V628]

Category: Family and personal life; Commerce and industry; Environment; Labour; Land, settlement and immigration; Law and justice; Military; Natural resources; Sports, recreation and leisure

Biographical Source Notes: Woodworth family fonds entry; Most information based on contents of fonds

Title Source: Title based on contents of fonds

Processing Status: Processed

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Mark Ludlow fonds

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Part Of: Mark Ludlow fonds

Scope & Content: Fonds consists of photograph album pertaining to buildings, facilities and people at Exshaw; also views of Banff, Lake Louise and areas.

Date Range: 1906-1908

Reference Code: V215

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

GMD: Photograph; Album; Photograph print

Part Of: Mark Ludlow fonds

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

Fonds Number: V 215

Sous-Fonds: V 215

Accession Number: 5204

Reference Code: V215

GMD: Photograph; Album; Photograph print

Date Range: 1906-1908

Physical Description: 1 photograph album (56 prints)

History / Biographical: Mark Ludlow was a chemist at the Portland Cement Company in Exshaw, Alberta, Canada.

Scope & Content: Fonds consists of photograph album pertaining to buildings, facilities and people at Exshaw; also views of Banff, Lake Louise and areas.

Name Access: Ludlow, Mark

Subject Access: Community life; Exshaw; Family and personal life; Natural resources

Access Restrictions: No restrictions on access; Public domain (other restrictions may apply)

Language: Language is English

Finding Aid: Finding aids and reference tools: basic description

Creator: Ludlow, Mark

Category: Family and personal life; Natural resources

Title Source: Title based on accession record

Processing Status: Processed

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O.J. Schauerte fonds

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Part Of: O.J. Schauerte fonds

Scope & Content: Fonds consists of photographs from O. J. Schauerte's career as a National Park Warden, 1955-1956 and relate to Cuthead Training exercises and Mount Eisenhower Lookout. Identifications provided for many photographs. Postcard is a Byron Harmon, ca. 1915 of the Swiss Guides (Christian Hasler Jr. and …

Date Range: 1955-1956

Reference Code: V143

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print; Postcard; Transparency

Part Of: O.J. Schauerte fonds

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

Fonds Number: V 143

Sous-Fonds: V 143

Accession Number: 7854; 8015

Reference Code: V143

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print; Postcard; Transparency

Date Range: 1955-1956

Physical Description: 121 photographs: 96 prints; 35mm and 3x5, 24 transparencies; 35mm; 1 postcard

History / Biographical: O. J. Schauerte was born July 24, 1926 at Pincher Creek, Alberta. Education: Grade X and Advanced Forestry Courses (equivalent to 2 years of University at Athabasca College). He had started work with the Banff Warden Service in 1955-56 as Acting Warden with Beef Woodworth and Jim Deegan at Lake Louise and later with Ernie Young. Attended the first Warden Rescue Training School at Cuthead Camp - both summer and winter exercises. Part of his duties included packing and horse patrols. First packing job was to haul deadwood trees to the Beehive Lookout (pictured in 35mm slide of O. J. Schauerte with 'Frank' the packhorse. Acting Warden Wes Gilstorf and O. J. Schauerte were the first to assist in the rescue mission of the tragedy on Mount Temple where seven boys from Philadelphia were killed. On the same day of this tragedy, O. J. and Wes had been on foot patrol in the Wenkchemna Valley, it being a warm day, the two had heard numerous avalanches falling for most of the day. In the Fall of 1956, Chief Herb Ashley dismissed O. J. from his temporary employment and O. J. joined the Alberta Forest Service for his full career until he retired.

Scope & Content: Fonds consists of photographs from O. J. Schauerte's career as a National Park Warden, 1955-1956 and relate to Cuthead Training exercises and Mount Eisenhower Lookout. Identifications provided for many photographs. Postcard is a Byron Harmon, ca. 1915 of the Swiss Guides (Christian Hasler Jr. and Ernest Feuz) near Asulkan Pass.

Name Access: Schauerte, O. J.

Subject Access: Education; Law and justice; National parks and reserves - Wardens; Natural resources

Access Restrictions: Copyright applies

Language: Language is English

Related Material: 3 Warden diaries mail sacks in Heritage Collection

Creator: Schauerte, O.J.

Category: Education; Law and justice; Natural resources

Title Source: Title based on contents of fonds

Processing Status: Processed

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Parks Canada fonds

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Part Of: Parks Canada fonds

Scope & Content: Fonds consists of material pertaining to the mountain parks of western Canada. I.A. Banff National Park photograph collection, 1903-1965 (predominant 1920s-1950s), ca.1756 prints and negatives. Pertains mainly to Banff townsite and developments and facilities within the park. Included are private …

Date Range: [ca.1887-ca.1995]

Reference Code: M317 / S23 / V488

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

GMD: Motion picture; Film; Video; Photograph; Machine-readable data file; Negative; Photograph print; Transparency; Sound recording; Cassette; Reel to reel; Textual record; Government record; Map; Plan

Part Of: Parks Canada fonds

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

Fonds Number: M 317; S 23; V 488

Sous-Fonds: M 317; S 23; V 488

Accession Number: 97, 90, 1155, 1270, 1386, 1396, 1487, 1500, 1539, 1552, 1848, 1877, 1911, 1969, 2140, 2147, 2185, 2267, 2342, 2360, 2365, 2382, 2530, 2539, 2683, 2749, 2819, 2938, 2971, 2979, 2990, 2994, 2977, 3026, 3067, 3120, 3238, 3296, 3344, 3368, 3381, 3403, 3458, 3466, 3473, 3624, 3678, 3765, 3783, 3847, 3875, 4008, 5018, 5054, 5085, 5114, 5141, 5222, 5321, 6015, 6372, 6373, 6404, 6410, 6423, 6444, 6699, 6756, 6924, 7057, 7061, 7228, 7351, 8134 (unproc) 7770, 7511, 2015.8407

Reference Code: M317 / S23 / V488

GMD: Motion picture; Film; Video; Photograph; Machine-readable data file; Negative; Photograph print; Transparency; Sound recording; Cassette; Reel to reel; Textual record; Government record; Map; Plan

Other Title Info: Also known as the Canadian Parks Service collection.

Date Range: [ca.1887-ca.1995]

Physical Description: ca.13,557 photographs: prints, negatives, transparencies: col.; 35mm, 1 CD-ROM (556 digital scans). -- ca.55 sound recordings: audio tape cassettes, audio tape reel. -- ca.2.5 m textual records. -- 9 motion pictures: si., b&w; 16mm

History / Biographical: Parks Canada administers national parks in Canada. The agency has been administered by several government departments and undergone numerous name changes over the years. Most recently it was known as the Canadian Parks Service. Parks Canada is responsible for the administration of mountain parks and, in some cases, townsites within these parks. Until 1990, it administered the town of Banff in Banff National Park. Parks Canada provides a variety of services to visitors and residents pertaining to interpretive and visitor information; trail, resource and wildlife management; fire protection, mountaineering search and rescue and avalanche control; facilities and utilities; townsite services etc.

Scope & Content: Fonds consists of material pertaining to the mountain parks of western Canada.; I.A. Banff National Park photograph collection, 1903-1965 (predominant 1920s-1950s), ca.1756 prints and negatives. Pertains mainly to Banff townsite and developments and facilities within the park. Included are private and government buildings, dwellings, roads and utilities; resource and wildlife development and management; visitor facilities; lodges, hotels and bungalow camps; warden and fire protection activities; Banff events; Norman Sanson trips and expeditions.; I.B. Banff National Park warden service photographs, motion pictures and documentation pertaining to wardens, warden activities and cabins, wildlife management; ca.11,000 items. Series includes 2 National Parks Service motion pictures "Hunting without a gun",1930 and Stalking big game", 1930.; I.C. Lantern slides, 2 sets (accn.3783); includes CPR lecture set, ca.1915, 145 items, and Canadian Rockies lecture set, ca.1920, 54 items, accompanied by lecture notes (stored with textual material M317).; I.D. Cave and Basin project; copies of mainly snapshot prints acquired by the Cave and Basin restoration and re-development project, 1981-1985, from various individuals, 204 items.; I.E. Yoho National Park collected photographs, ca.90 photographs : prints, pertain to Yoho National Park landscape, scenery, railway, places and facilities, including Field. Accompanied by 3 letters. Collected from numerous donors, including Kevin Hargadon, T. Lees, Ernie Plant, F. W. Yeats and Millie Adamson.; I.F. Other, ca.90 items?; prints, transparencies, copy negatives, video recording. Includes: colour transparencies by Jack Holroyd and Bruce Gordon, 1966-1974, re Banff buildings and Protection Mountain mine; photographs of Bankhead, its people and activities used for project Bankhead: The Twenty Year Town by Ben Gadd, 1989; video recording, "Saskatchewan Glacier Clean-up 1994"; VHS cassette copy of National Parks of Canada films produced in the 1930s, including Winter Wonderland, Skiing at Lake Louise, Skiing in Cloudland, Sunshine and Powder Snow, When Winter Comes and "She Climbs to Conquer" by William J. Oliver featuring Georgia Engelhard and Swiss Guide, Ernest Feuz, 1932. CD-ROM includes scanned images from a photograph album "Public Works Projects 1930s Banff National Park" ; Tom Boon's photographs of Mount Royal Hotel fire, 1967, and photograph of C.A. (Alfred) Boon, Union Oil representative at Field and Banff, 1935.; II. Sound recordings series, 1977-1985, ca.55 sound recordings : audio tape cassettes, audio tape reel. Series consists of: A. Yoho National Park human history study, 1977, 20 cassettes. B. Memoirs of the Warden Service oral history project, 1984, 15 interviews (29 cassettes). Project was conducted by Maryalice Harvey Stewart. Accompanied by report. C. Other, 1980-1985, 3 items, includes rededication ceremonies for Kootenay National Park and for the Park Museum, Banff, also recording pertaining to the Castleguard Caves.; III. Textual records series, [ca.1887]-1994, ca.250 cm of textual records. Series consists of unpublished reports and management plans; visitor registers, summit registers, cabin and fire lookout registers (some with photographs); register of pack parties, Banff National Park, 1922-1933; maps and plans, including annotated warden service maps; warden records; surveyor notebooks; and transcripts and ephemera pertaining to ceremonies and events. Reports pertain to archaeological sites and research, national parks history, warden service, coal mining in the Bankhead area, predator studies, Cave and Basin, Radium Hot Springs, Ya Ha Tinda Ranch and other sites.

Notes: Original photograph album of the scanned images on CD-ROM is located in the Warden's office, Banff National Park Archival Room, cabinet 4, entitled "Public Works Projects 1930s Banff National Park"

Name Access: Parks Canada

Subject Access: Banff National Park - Wardens; Bankhead; Buildings and facilities; Commerce and industry; Environment; Government; Natural resources; Science and technology; Surveying

Access Restrictions: Some restriction/s on access; Copyright, privacy, commercial use and other restrictions may apply

Language: Language is English

Finding Aid: Separate finding aid database Parks Canada M317 S23 V488: file level description, includes processed and unprocessed; Finding aids and reference tools: electronic series description; basic description for processed material; basic description for Series I.A. Banff National Park photograph collection (accn.3783); accession record copies for unprocessed material; sound recording summaries and reference copy recordings; modern reference prints for Cave and Basin photographs

Related Material: Related records can be found in Rocky Mountains Park fonds (M410); Alpine hut registers for ACC huts managed for a time by Parks Canada are in M200 / I.C.1. Alpine Club of Canada, Hut and clubhouse registers