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Margaret Gmoser family fonds

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Part Of: Margaret Gmoser family fonds

Scope & Content: Fonds consists of materials personally collected by Margaret Gmoser. Fonds includes photographs and textual records pertaining to Hans Gmoser, Robson Gmoser, and traverse trip with Chic Scott. Fonds also includes an original letter from Orville Wright regarding early helicopters.

Date Range: predom. 1970-2015

Reference Code: M594 / V816

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

GMD: Textual record

Part Of: Margaret Gmoser family fonds

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

Fonds Number: M594; V816

Sous-Fonds: M594; V816

Accession Number: 2022.38

Reference Code: M594 / V816

GMD: Textual record

Responsibility: Margaret Gmoser

Date Range: predom. 1970-2015

Physical Description: 4 cm textual records -- ca. 42 photographs -- 1 oversized poster

Scope & Content: Fonds consists of materials personally collected by Margaret Gmoser. Fonds includes photographs and textual records pertaining to Hans Gmoser, Robson Gmoser, and traverse trip with Chic Scott. Fonds also includes an original letter from Orville Wright regarding early helicopters.

Name Access: Gmoser, Margaret; Gmoser, Hans

Subject Access: Family and personal life; Family; Children; Sports; Sports and recreation; Correspondence

Language: English

Related Material: Hans Gmoser fonds: M224 / S49 / V68

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

Title Source: Title based on contents of fonds

Processing Status: Unprocessed

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Mary (Molly) Wright Adams fonds

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Part Of: Mary (Molly) Wright Adams fonds

Scope & Content: Fonds consists of textual records, postcards, drawings and one photograph album pertaining to Mary (Molly) Wright Adams (1868-1909); transcripts of Molly's original letters which were compiled by Molly's sister, Catharine Elkin (nee Adams) between ca.1939 and 1941; and transcriptions of letters sen…

Date Range: [ca.1844 - 1909]; [ca.1939 - 1944]; 1980 - 1981; 2014

Reference Code: M555 / V777

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

GMD: Photograph; Album; Photograph print; Textual record; Diary; Drawing; Postcard; Private record

Part Of: Mary (Molly) Wright Adams fonds

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

Fonds Number: M555; V777

Sous-Fonds: M555; V777

Accession Number: 2018.8685

Reference Code: M555 / V777

GMD: Photograph; Album; Photograph print; Textual record; Diary; Drawing; Postcard; Private record

Responsibility: Some materials produced by Catharine (Adams) Elkin

Date Range: [ca.1844 - 1909]; [ca.1939 - 1944]; 1980 - 1981; 2014

Physical Description: 21 cm of textual records -- 16 postcards -- 3 drawings -- 1 photograph album : 107 b&w photographs

History / Biographical: Mary Wright (Molly) Adams was born on 15 October 1868. in Ridgefield Connecticut. She was the third of five children born to Cornelia Ann Cook (1830-1902) and Daniel Lucius Adams (1814 - 1899) She died in Kobe, Japan on 23 January 1909 and was buried there.

Scope & Content: Fonds consists of textual records, postcards, drawings and one photograph album pertaining to Mary (Molly) Wright Adams (1868-1909); transcripts of Molly's original letters which were compiled by Molly's sister, Catharine Elkin (nee Adams) between ca.1939 and 1941; and transcriptions of letters sent between Molly's extended family members [including members of the Adams, Cook and Wright families], ca.1844 and 1866. Textual records primarily consist of correspondence sent between Molly Adams and various friends and family members [ca.1891-1909].

Notes: Fonds consists of two series: Series I : Correspondence [contains two sub-series: I / A : Molly Wright Adams ; I / B : Extended family] Series II : Personal and collected records

Name Access: Adams, Molly; Schaffer, Mary

Subject Access: Family and personal life; Family; Correspondence; Travel; Exploration

Geographic Access: United States of America; Connecticut; New York; Europe

Language: English

Creator: Mary (Molly) Wright Adams fonds

Category: Family and personal life; Exploration and travel

Biographical Source Notes: Searching for Mary Schaffer: Women Wilderness Photography by Colleen Skidmore

Title Source: Title based on contents of fonds

Processing Status: Processed

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[1940s and 1950s News Items Scrapbook]

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Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of a scrapbook consisting of news-clippings, correspondence from the Post Office Department of Canada, pasted-in calendar prints with accompanying calendar for the year 1950, 1949 calendar, pasted-in prints of photographs appearing in Luxton archival collections - various sub-series; …

Date Range: 1945-1951

Reference Code: LUX / III / B4 / 9

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Textual record; Scrapbook

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Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: LUX

Series: III / B / 4 : Georgina Luxton : Collected Material : Textual Records

Sous-Fonds: III : Luxton Family sous-fonds

Accession Number: LUX

Reference Code: LUX / III / B4 / 9

GMD: Textual record; Scrapbook

Date Range: 1945-1951

Physical Description: 5 cm of textual records (71 pages ; 30.5 x 38.5 cm)

History / Biographical: See fonds level description.

Scope & Content: File consists of a scrapbook consisting of news-clippings, correspondence from the Post Office Department of Canada, pasted-in calendar prints with accompanying calendar for the year 1950, 1949 calendar, pasted-in prints of photographs appearing in Luxton archival collections - various sub-series; articles about the Duke of Windsor, Prince Edward, and his youth and adulthood; b&w prints of photographs of the Royal couple visiting an Indian Camp at Fort William; coverage of Queen Elizabeth's and Prince Phillip's wedding in The Tatler and Bystander and The Picture Post publications.

Name Access: Luxton, Eleanor

Subject Access: Correspondence; Calendar; Royal tours; Royal Visit; Royalty; Newspaper; Family; Family and personal life; War; World War II

Language: English

Conservation: Blank pages not scanned.

Creator: Luxton, Eleanor

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Achievement Plaque

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Date: 1970

Material: wood; metal

Catalogue Number: 103.09.1074

Description: Light wooden plaque with simulated rolled paper top and bottom has a rectangular copper coloured metal plaque centered. Inscribed "Banff Lake Louise Chamber of Commerce wishes to honor Mrs. Ann Boon for many years of outstanding dedication and service to the Chamber of Commerce, the community of …

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Title: Achievement Plaque

Date: 1970

Material: wood; metal

Dimensions: 28.8 x 22.5 cm

Description: Light wooden plaque with simulated rolled paper top and bottom has a rectangular copper coloured metal plaque centered. Inscribed "Banff Lake Louise Chamber of Commerce wishes to honor Mrs. Ann Boon for many years of outstanding dedication and service to the Chamber of Commerce, the community of Banff, and the tourist industry.

Subject: towns; Banff; Lake Louise; Chamber of Commerce; Ann Boon; tourism

Credit: Gift of Ann Boon, 1975

Catalogue Number: 103.09.1074

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Advertising Pin

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Date: 1930 – 1960

Material: metal; enamel

Catalogue Number: 105.01.0004

Description: A circular pin in the shape of a spoked ship's wheel with an enamelled map of the world at the centre. There is a red band around the map with the words “Everett Travel Service” spaced evenly around the circle. The pin has a large stud clasp back.

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Title: Advertising Pin

Date: 1930 – 1960

Material: metal; enamel

Dimensions: 1.1 cm

Description: A circular pin in the shape of a spoked ship's wheel with an enamelled map of the world at the centre. There is a red band around the map with the words “Everett Travel Service” spaced evenly around the circle. The pin has a large stud clasp back.

Subject: tourism; travel; Everett Travel Service; uniforms

Credit: Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979

Catalogue Number: 105.01.0004

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Annie Curren

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Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Scope & Content: Print documents Annie Curren as a young woman posed for a portrait.

Date Range: [ca.1900]

Reference Code: V683 / V / A / PC - 13

Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Fonds Number: M36 / V683 / S37

Series: V683 / V / A : White/Curren Family Personal Series

Reference Code: V683 / V / A / PC - 13

Date Range: [ca.1900]

Physical Description: 1 framed photograph : print, b&w.

Scope & Content: Print documents Annie Curren as a young woman posed for a portrait.

Subject Access: Portrait; Family

Title Source: Title as found on the item

Content Details: Rectangular metal frame. Metal is gold-coloured with black detailing. Frame decoraiton is linear and geometric with four foliate details, one on each corner. Decorative metal hook is found at the top of the frame. Frame was preciously housed in an old chocolate box. A caption on the box read, "2 gold framed photos of Dave White and his bride(?) or first married Annie Curren Whyte about 1900."

Processing Status: Processed

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Annie White

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Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Scope & Content: Print documents Annie Curren seated in grass in front of a treed background. Image was printed in a heart-shaped aperture.

Date Range: [ca.1900]

Reference Code: V683 / V / A / PC - 5

Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Fonds Number: M36 / V683 / S37

Series: V683 / V / A : White/Curren Family Personal Series

Reference Code: V683 / V / A / PC - 5

Date Range: [ca.1900]

Physical Description: 1 framed photograph : print, b&w.

Scope & Content: Print documents Annie Curren seated in grass in front of a treed background. Image was printed in a heart-shaped aperture.

Subject Access: Portrait; Family

Title Source: Title as found on item.

Content Details: Rectangular metal frame featuring a floral pattern. Frame sides and backing are carved wood. Rectangular aperture. Table-top stand intact. Caption on the back reads, "Annie White."

Processing Status: Processed

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Bag

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Date: 1950 – 1960

Material: fibre, plant; fibre, raffia

Catalogue Number: 103.08.0048

Description: A very loosely woven bag of straw with the straw warp only woven together in five rows. The bag has a braided edge at the top, and a braided handle that threads through the top row of straw. The bag is decorated with a red and green raffia design sewn on the front.

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Title: Bag

Date: 1950 – 1960

Material: fibre, plant; fibre, raffia

Dimensions: 23.0 x 36.0 cm

Description: A very loosely woven bag of straw with the straw warp only woven together in five rows. The bag has a braided edge at the top, and a braided handle that threads through the top row of straw. The bag is decorated with a red and green raffia design sewn on the front.

Subject: households; souvenirs; tourism; crafts; decorative; weaving; needlework

Credit: Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979

Catalogue Number: 103.08.0048

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Banff Highland Gathering Lithograph Poster

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Part Of: Nicholas Morant fonds

Scope & Content: Poster with lithograph colour image of art by Louis Moen (Scotsman playing bagpipes in kilt, with Banff Springs Hotel in the background), promoting the 1931 Banff Highland Gathering. Includes text describing event and date.

Date Range: ca. 1931

Reference Code: M300 / III / D / 5 / 92 O.S.

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Textual record; Poster

Part Of: Nicholas Morant fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: M300 / S20 / V500

Sous-Fonds: M300

Sub-Series: M300 / III / D / 5 : Personal Interest and Gifts

Accession Number: 7784

Reference Code: M300 / III / D / 5 / 92 O.S.

GMD: Textual record; Poster

Responsibility: Nicholas Morant

Date Range: ca. 1931

Physical Description: Poster: lithograph; colour

History / Biographical: The Banff Highland Gathering (September 3-5, 1931) was part of a series of cultural events which were directed by John Murray Gibbon between 1927 - 1931 and held across Canada. Gibbon was a publicist for the CPR for thirty years, and coined the concept of Canadian culture as a 'mosaic'.

Scope & Content: Poster with lithograph colour image of art by Louis Moen (Scotsman playing bagpipes in kilt, with Banff Springs Hotel in the background), promoting the 1931 Banff Highland Gathering. Includes text describing event and date.

Notes: Poster was stored in poster tube titled "BANFF HIGHLAND GAMES POSTER" Shipping label: "648 MEETING PLACE SANDWICH BOX 55 BANFF ALTA T0L0C0" Also has red stamp on white sticker: " TORONTO ONT. 8 IV '83 "

Subject Access: Highland games; tourism; Banff Springs Hotel; Banff Highland Gathering

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Banff

Access Restrictions: Items in this file are not to be accessed or distributed without the explicit permission of their identified copyright owners.

Reproduction Restrictions: Items in this file are not to be reproduced without the explicit permission of their identified copyright owners.

Language: English

Conservation: Item must be stored in acid-free barrier to prevent further damage, and to protect adjacent items as this poster has adhesives/ink stains

Creator: Louis Moen, Canadian Pacific (?)

Biographical Source Notes: https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/cpr-festivals-emc https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/article/john-murray-gibbon-emc

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Banff Indian Days 1959

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Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of photographs from Banff Indian Days including children, families, portraits, and tipis. Recognized individuals include George McLean (Tatâga Mânî) (Walking Buffalo), George Crawler (Yuzabi Toga) and Leah (Rider) Hunter (Pasi) (Female Cousin/Kin).

Date Range: 1959

Reference Code: V683 / III / B / NS - 2088 to 2104

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Transparency

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Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M36; V683; S37

Series: V683 / III

Sous-Fonds: V683

Sub-Series: V683 / III / B : Peter and Catharine Whyte Transparencies

Accession Number: 3069

Reference Code: V683 / III / B / NS - 2088 to 2104

GMD: Photograph; Transparency

Parallel Title: Indian Days, Walking Buffalo, July 1959

Date Range: 1959

Physical Description: 17 photographs : col. transparencies ; 35 mm

Scope & Content: File consists of photographs from Banff Indian Days including children, families, portraits, and tipis. Recognized individuals include George McLean (Tatâga Mânî) (Walking Buffalo), George Crawler (Yuzabi Toga) and Leah (Rider) Hunter (Pasi) (Female Cousin/Kin).

Name Access: McLean, George; Crawler, George; Hunter, Leah

Subject Access: Banff Indian Days; Stoney Nakoda; Indigenous Peoples; First Nations; Teepees; Family; Portrait

Geographic Access: Alberta

Language: N/A

Related Material: See item level descriptions

Title Source: Title based on contents in file

Processing Status: Processed

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Banff Springs Hotel 1957

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Part Of: Nicholas Morant fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of 51 negatives (b&w and colour) and 20 colour transparencies. Content pertains to Canadian Pacific Railway hotel, Banff AB. Includes exterior and interior views, views from the hotel and of the hotel from a distance; Banff area views, including Bow River, Bow Valley, Bow River boatho…

Date Range: 1957

Reference Code: V500 / I / A7 / 23

Description Level: 4.2 / Sub-sub-sub series

GMD: Photograph; Negative; Transparency

Part Of: Nicholas Morant fonds

Description Level: 4.2 / Sub-sub-sub series

Fonds Number: M300 / S20 / V500

Sous-Fonds: V500

Sub-Series: V500 / I / A : Photography : Negatives and Transparencies

Accession Number: 7438

Reference Code: V500 / I / A7 / 23

GMD: Photograph; Negative; Transparency

Responsibility: Produced by Nicholas Morant

Date Range: 1957

Physical Description: 71 Photographs: negatives and transparencies; b&w and colour

Scope & Content: File consists of 51 negatives (b&w and colour) and 20 colour transparencies. Content pertains to Canadian Pacific Railway hotel, Banff AB. Includes exterior and interior views, views from the hotel and of the hotel from a distance; Banff area views, including Bow River, Bow Valley, Bow River boathouse, Banff Springs Golf Course; activities, including fishing, swimming, shopping, dancing to Moxie Whitney orchestra 1957, golf.

Notes: Negatives and transparencies have been stored in separate file boxes. Contains duplicates of some images. Related to file V500 / I / A7 / 9

Subject Access: Hotel; Banff Springs Hotel; Golf; Travel; tourism; Fishing; Swimming

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Banff

Access Restrictions: Items in this file are not to be accessed or distributed without the explicit permission of their identified copyright owners.

Reproduction Restrictions: Reference use only; no reproduction

Language: English

Creator: Nicholas Morant

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Banff Springs Hotel posters

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Part Of: Nicholas Morant fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of 3 colour promotional posters for Canadian Pacific. Content pertains to identical views of the Banff Springs Hotel and the Bow Valley, two of which have explanatory text below. Text reads, "Banff in the Canadian Rockies Travel Canadian Pacific". Image used in posters was taken by Ni…

Date Range: 1958

Reference Code: V500 / II / C / 6 / PA - 52 to 54 O.S.

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Poster

Part Of: Nicholas Morant fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M300 / S20 / V500

Sous-Fonds: V500

Sub-Series: V500 / II / C / 6 : Promotional Items, Awards and Correspondence

Accession Number: 7784

Reference Code: V500 / II / C / 6 / PA - 52 to 54 O.S.

GMD: Poster

Responsibility: Nicholas Morant, Canadian Pacific

Date Range: 1958

Physical Description: Posters: prints; colour

Scope & Content: File consists of 3 colour promotional posters for Canadian Pacific. Content pertains to identical views of the Banff Springs Hotel and the Bow Valley, two of which have explanatory text below. Text reads, "Banff in the Canadian Rockies Travel Canadian Pacific". Image used in posters was taken by Nicholas Morant.

Notes: Originally stored together in cardboard poster tube, labelled as follows: "Banff Poster Sulfur View" "POSTER (1958) BOW VALLEY with B.S. HOTEL"

Storage Range: In V500 oversize storage

Subject Access: Travel; tourism; Banff Springs Hotel; Canadian Pacific

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Banff; Canadian Rocky Mountains

Access Restrictions: Items in this file are not to be accessed or distributed without the explicit permission of their identified copyright owners

Reproduction Restrictions: Items in this file are not to be reproduced without the explicit permission of their identified copyright owners

Language: English

Conservation: Items must be stored with protective mylar barriers in oversize storage to prevent further damage.

Creator: Nicholas Morant, Canadian Pacific

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Barnes Family

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Part Of: Elliott Barnes fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of photographs of the Barnes family prior to their move to Banff

Date Range: [ca.1905-1910]

Reference Code: V48 / I / A / NA - 1 to 8, 494

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Film; Negative; Transparency

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Part Of: Elliott Barnes fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: V48

Series: I.A. Negatives : Film

Sous-Fonds: V48

Accession Number: .

Reference Code: V48 / I / A / NA - 1 to 8, 494

GMD: Film; Negative; Transparency

Date Range: [ca.1905-1910]

Physical Description: 9 photographs : negatives, film

History / Biographical: See fonds level description

Scope & Content: File consists of photographs of the Barnes family prior to their move to Banff

Notes: LIST OF NEGATIVES :; 1 Family on porch of house, [North Dakota?]; 2 Farm buildings, [Barnes farm, North Dakota?]; 3, 4 Children in front of school, [North Dakota?]; 5 Soo Line boxcar with man and colt in door; 6 Street scene of prairie town; 7 Royal Hotel; 8 Moose Jaw railway station; 494 Elliott or "Fred" Rupert Barnes on deer hunt, [North Dakota?]

Name Access: Barnes, Elliott

Subject Access: Buildings; Cityscape; Family; Family and personal life; Hunting; Landscapes; Transportation; Trains

Geographic Access: Moose Jaw; Saskatchewan; North Dakota; Canada; United States of America

Access Restrictions: Access by appointment only

Language: NA

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Barnes Family in Banff

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Part Of: Elliott Barnes fonds

Scope & Content: File pertains to Barnes family in Banff.

Date Range: 1906-1907

Reference Code: V48 / I / A / NA - 91 to 134

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Film; Negative; Transparency

44 images

Part Of: Elliott Barnes fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: V48

Series: I.A. Negatives : Film

Sous-Fonds: V48

Accession Number: .

Reference Code: V48 / I / A / NA - 91 to 134

GMD: Film; Negative; Transparency

Date Range: 1906-1907

Physical Description: 44 photographs : negatives, film

History / Biographical: See fonds level description

Scope & Content: File pertains to Barnes family in Banff.

Notes: Most identifications provided by the Barnes family LIST OF NEGATIVES :; 91 to 93 Mrs. Elliott Barnes, Elliott Jr. and Robert Barnes on Tunnel Mountain, 1906; 94 Barnes family home in Banff; 95 Robert Barnes in yard of Barnes family home in Banff, [1906?]; 96 Findlay Barnes in yard of [Barnes family home in Banff?], [1907?]; 97 to 99 Findlay Barnes in yard, [1907?]; 100 Findlay Barnes, [1907?]; 101, 102 Elliott Jr. and Robert Barnes looking at photographs under Christmas tree, [1907?]; 103 Robert, Elliott and Elliott Jr. Barnes looking at book, [1907?]; 104 [Elliott and Robert Barnes?] being pulled in toboggan by dog, [1907?]; 105 to 110 Children and baby; 111 to 113 Mrs. Barnes and Findlay Barnes, [1906?]; 114 Man and baby.; 115 to 118 Baby; 119 Findlay Barnes and Mrs. Mumford (midwife), [1907?]; 120 to 123 Findlay Barnes using stereo viewer, [1907?]; 124 [Elliott Jr., Robert, Ethel, Lois & Janet Barnes on Stoney Squaw, 1907?]; 125 [Elliott Jr., Ethel, Lois, Janet & Robert Barnes picking wildflowers on Stoney Squaw, 1907?]; 126 to 128 Children choosing Christmas tree, [1906?]; 129 Women in Banff, [on Muskrat Street?, 1906?]; 130 to 134 Barnes family boating on Willow Creek, 1907

Name Access: Barnes, Elliott

Subject Access: Activities; Boats; Boating; Children; Family; Family and personal life; Home; Photography; Winter

Geographic Access: Banff; Banff National Park; Alberta; Canada

Access Restrictions: Access by appointment only

Language: NA

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Beaded Bag

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Date: 1890 – 1910

Material: hair, sheep; glass; fibre

Catalogue Number: 103.08.0012

Description: A black velvet pouch with a looped bead fringe along the edges. The bag has a twisted, faded red wool cord at the neck with wool pom-poms at each end. The bag is decoarated with multicoloured beadwork on the front with a tulip-like flower with other flowers on a vine extending from the tulip-like…

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Title: Beaded Bag

Date: 1890 – 1910

Material: hair, sheep; glass; fibre

Dimensions: 11.0 x 16.0 cm

Description: A black velvet pouch with a looped bead fringe along the edges. The bag has a twisted, faded red wool cord at the neck with wool pom-poms at each end. The bag is decoarated with multicoloured beadwork on the front with a tulip-like flower with other flowers on a vine extending from the tulip-like flower.

Subject: Indigenous, Athapaskan; tourism; religious; regalia

Credit: Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979

Catalogue Number: 103.08.0012

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Beaded Bag

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Date: 1940 – 1960

Material: skin, deer

Catalogue Number: 103.08.0016

Description: A deerskin pouch with thongs threaded through the neck to pull the pouch closed. The flat tab at the end of each thong and the edge of the pouch opening are edged with beads. The lower half of the pouch is completely covered with white beads and has a central design of a horizontal band edged wit…

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Title: Beaded Bag

Date: 1940 – 1960

Material: skin, deer

Dimensions: 17.0 x 30.0 cm

Description: A deerskin pouch with thongs threaded through the neck to pull the pouch closed. The flat tab at the end of each thong and the edge of the pouch opening are edged with beads. The lower half of the pouch is completely covered with white beads and has a central design of a horizontal band edged with triangles worked in contrasting coloured beads. The pouch has a circular beaded design on the opposite side.

Subject: Indigenous, Stoney; souvenirs; tourism; Norman Luxton; Sign of the Goat Curio Shop

Credit: Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979

Catalogue Number: 103.08.0016

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Beaded Bag

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Date: 1950 – 1960

Material: skin

Catalogue Number: 103.08.0020

Description: A hide pouch with a small flap and long fringe around each side and along the bottom. The bag is decorated with green and white beads along the top edge, and a green and white beadwork diamond shape on the front.

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Title: Beaded Bag

Date: 1950 – 1960

Material: skin

Dimensions: 14.0 x 20.0 cm

Description: A hide pouch with a small flap and long fringe around each side and along the bottom. The bag is decorated with green and white beads along the top edge, and a green and white beadwork diamond shape on the front.

Subject: Indigenous, Stoney; souvenirs; tourism; decorative; regalia; beadwork

Credit: Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979

Catalogue Number: 103.08.0020

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Beaded Moccasins

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Date: prior to 1970

Material: skin; glass; fibre

Catalogue Number: 103.03.3002 a,b

Description: Pair of child's low moccasins, beaded and lined with blue fabric. Vamp entirely beaded with a white background, and a blue, green and black figure with a hat. Beaded band around ankle in white, red and blue. Beaded red cross at centre back in blue. The sole of (a) is marked in black ink with “…

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Title: Beaded Moccasins

Date: prior to 1970

Material: skin; glass; fibre

Dimensions: 5.7 x 9.7 x 21.3 cm

Description: Pair of child's low moccasins, beaded and lined with blue fabric. Vamp entirely beaded with a white background, and a blue, green and black figure with a hat. Beaded band around ankle in white, red and blue. Beaded red cross at centre back in blue. The sole of (a) is marked in black ink with “Child boy’s (struck through) 13.”

Subject: Indigenous; children; beadwork; souvenirs; regalia; trade; tourism

Credit: Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979

Catalogue Number: 103.03.3002 a,b

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Beaded Necklace

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Date: 1940 – 1950

Material: glass; fibre

Catalogue Number: 103.01.0010

Description: A single strand beaded necklace with black beads in the centre and white beads along the edges. The ends are tied in a knot with two loops of black and white beads at each end.

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Title: Beaded Necklace

Date: 1940 – 1950

Material: glass; fibre

Dimensions: 46.0 cm

Description: A single strand beaded necklace with black beads in the centre and white beads along the edges. The ends are tied in a knot with two loops of black and white beads at each end.

Subject: Indigenous; Stoney; tourism; souvenir; regalia

Credit: Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979

Catalogue Number: 103.01.0010

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Beattie Family Photo Album

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Part Of: Beattie family fonds

Scope & Content: File pertains to one black paper photograph album, ca. 365 very small to medium photographs; 14 photographs loose at beginning of album, some hand-cut. Photographs have very few captions. Includes scenic views from around the Banff area, portraits of the Beattie family, and the Royal Visit.

Date Range: [ca. 1920-1929]

Reference Code: V51 / PD - 3

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Album; Photograph

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Part Of: Beattie family fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M409 / V51

Sous-Fonds: V51

Accession Number: 2014.8258

Reference Code: V51 / PD - 3

GMD: Album; Photograph

Date Range: [ca. 1920-1929]

Physical Description: 1 photograph album: ca. 365 photographs; b&w

History / Biographical: See fonds level description

Scope & Content: File pertains to one black paper photograph album, ca. 365 very small to medium photographs; 14 photographs loose at beginning of album, some hand-cut. Photographs have very few captions. Includes scenic views from around the Banff area, portraits of the Beattie family, and the Royal Visit.