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Bill Olson friends and family photographs

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Part Of: Olson family fonds

Scope & Content: File pertains to photographs of Bill Olson at work and with his family. Also includes family pictures of various generations of the Olson family, army portraits, coworkers, a Cave & Basin postcard, and an interior shot of the Dave White Shop.

Date Range: 1889-1967

Reference Code: V475 / PA121 - 01 to 19

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Postcard; Photograph; Photograph print; Print

37 images

Part Of: Olson family fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M97 / V475

Sous-Fonds: V475

Accession Number: 670 ; 1107 ; 1021

Reference Code: V475 / PA121 - 01 to 19

GMD: Postcard; Photograph; Photograph print; Print

Date Range: 1889-1967

Physical Description: 19 prints : b&w and col. ; 17.5 x 12 cm or smaller

Scope & Content: File pertains to photographs of Bill Olson at work and with his family. Also includes family pictures of various generations of the Olson family, army portraits, coworkers, a Cave & Basin postcard, and an interior shot of the Dave White Shop.

Notes: Some of the people identified in the photos are Bill Kay, Jack Powell, Jack Doe, Fred Day, Charlie Fullhroch, Mac Lennat, Earl Squires, Bob Graham, Larry Foster, Willard Bell, Bush Ashley, Shorty Blasker, Casey Jones, Dan Zakaryk, Pete Finlay, Jon Douglas, Irene Straus, Marie Leong, and more.

Name Access: Olson, Bill; Olson, Irene; McTrowe, Florence

Subject Access: Activities; Biographical; Buffalo; Cave and Basin; Children; Family; Family and personal life; Garden; Home; Leisure; Mount Royal Hotel; Personal and Family Life; Personal and Professional Life; Portrait; War; World War I; WWI

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

Language: English

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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[Banff Visit Scrapbook]

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Part Of: Stewart family fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of a scrapbook containing newspaper accounts by travellers in the Rockies and Selkirks, particularly descriptions of Banff town, Banff Springs Hotel, the hot springs and vicinity. The Stewarts are frequently mentioned, having extended their hospitality to the various writers. The al…

Date Range: [ca.1880]-1894

Reference Code: M104 / 1

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Scrapbook

1 image 1 Electronic Resource

Part Of: Stewart family fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M104 / V209

Sous-Fonds: M104

Accession Number: 729

Reference Code: M104 / 1

GMD: Scrapbook

Date Range: [ca.1880]-1894

Physical Description: 2cm of textual records (18 pages ; 21.5 x 35 cm)

History / Biographical: George A. Stewart, 1830-1917, was the first Superintendent of Rocky Mountains Park (now Banff National Park) from 1886-1897. George and Frances Stewart, 1843-1932, and family were prominent early residents of Banff.

Scope & Content: File consists of a scrapbook containing newspaper accounts by travellers in the Rockies and Selkirks, particularly descriptions of Banff town, Banff Springs Hotel, the hot springs and vicinity. The Stewarts are frequently mentioned, having extended their hospitality to the various writers. The album has been autographed at a later date by Olive Stewart Foster.

Name Access: Stewart, George A.

Subject Access: Exploration, discovery and travel; Family and personal life

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

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

Language: English

Conservation: Blank pages not scanned

Creator: Stewart, George A.

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Tom Wilson Scrapbook

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Part Of: Tom Wilson family fonds

Scope & Content: File pertains to a scrapbook of newsclippings pertaining to the life and achievements of Tom Wilson.

Date Range: 1881-1968

Reference Code: M10 / 2

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Scrapbook

1 image 1 Electronic Resource

Part Of: Tom Wilson family fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M10 / V701

Series: M10 / 1

Sous-Fonds: M10

Accession Number: 1634

Reference Code: M10 / 2

GMD: Scrapbook

Date Range: 1881-1968

Physical Description: 4.5 cm of textual records (146 pages ; 25.5 x 29 cm)

History / Biographical: See fonds level description

Scope & Content: File pertains to a scrapbook of newsclippings pertaining to the life and achievements of Tom Wilson.

Name Access: Tom Wilson

Subject Access: Banff High School; School; Guide; Guiding; Exploration; Discovery and exploration; Newspaper; Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies

Geographic Access: Banff; Calgary; Lake Louise; Alberta; Banff National Park; Canada

Language: English

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Tom Wilson Scrapbook

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Part Of: Tom Wilson family fonds

Scope & Content: File pertains to a scrapbook of newsclippings pertaining to the life and achievements of Tom Wilson.

Date Range: 1881-1968

Reference Code: M10 / 1

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Scrapbook

1 image 1 Electronic Resource

Part Of: Tom Wilson family fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M10 / V701

Series: M10 / 1

Sous-Fonds: M10

Accession Number: 1634

Reference Code: M10 / 1

GMD: Scrapbook

Date Range: 1881-1968

Physical Description: 4.5 cm of textual records (146 pages ; 29 x 36 cm)

History / Biographical: See fonds level description

Scope & Content: File pertains to a scrapbook of newsclippings pertaining to the life and achievements of Tom Wilson.

Name Access: Tom Wilson

Subject Access: Banff High School; School; Guide; Guiding; Exploration; Discovery and exploration; Newspaper; Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies

Geographic Access: Banff; Calgary; Lake Louise; Alberta; Banff National Park; Canada

Language: English

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Untitled

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Part Of: Vaux family fonds

Scope & Content: Indigenous camp, unknown location

Date Range: [between 1894 and 1912]

Reference Code: V653 / PS - 137

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Transparency; Lantern slide

1 image

Part Of: Vaux family fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: M107 / V653

Series: I. Photography

Sous-Fonds: V653

Sub-Series: V. Lantern slides

Reference Code: V653 / PS - 137

GMD: Transparency; Lantern slide

Date Range: [between 1894 and 1912]

Physical Description: 1 transparency : lantern slide

Scope & Content: Indigenous camp, unknown location

Subject Access: Discovery and Exploration

Geographic Access: Canada

Creator: Vaux family (Philadelphia USA)

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Untitled

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Part Of: Vaux family fonds

Scope & Content: Fishing, unknown location

Date Range: [between 1894 and 1912]

Reference Code: V653 / NA - 927

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph; Negative

1 image

Part Of: Vaux family fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: M107 / V653

Series: I. Photography

Sub-Series: T. Travel 1894-1912

Reference Code: V653 / NA - 927

GMD: Photograph; Negative

Date Range: [between 1894 and 1912]

Physical Description: 1 negative : film

Scope & Content: Fishing, unknown location

Subject Access: Discovery and Exploration

Geographic Access: Canada

Creator: Vaux family (Philadelphia USA)

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Personal Daytimers

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Part Of: Arthur Oliver Wheeler fonds

Scope & Content: File pertains to the 1885 & 1894 personal diaries/daytimers of A. O. Wheeler. M546 / 1 : Includes working in [?] department. Leisure and theatre. End of January problems with leg. Financial details. Early April travel to join North West Rebellion, arrives in Qu'Appelle April14, first full day in ca…

Date Range: 1885-1894

Reference Code: M546 / 1 to 2

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Diary

2 images 2 Electronic Resources

Part Of: Arthur Oliver Wheeler fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M546 / V771

Sous-Fonds: M546

Accession Number: 2014.8312

Reference Code: M546 / 1 to 2

GMD: Diary

Date Range: 1885-1894

Physical Description: 2.7 cm of textual records (2 volumes ; 9 x 14.2 cm or smaller)

History / Biographical: See fonds level description

Scope & Content: File pertains to the 1885 & 1894 personal diaries/daytimers of A. O. Wheeler. M546 / 1 : Includes working in [?] department. Leisure and theatre. End of January problems with leg. Financial details. Early April travel to join North West Rebellion, arrives in Qu'Appelle April14, first full day in camp April 15. April 23 regarding Riel’s location. May 8 Battleford engagement with Poundmaker and Big Bear and discussion of the wounded from the Fish Creek fight. May 10 passed site of Fish Creek Battle and was shot in shoulder. May 12 discussion of Battle of Batoche. May 15 Riel taken prisoner and discussion of “half breeds.” June 3 short description of Battle of Loon Lake. Returned home July 20 and continues with office work, correspondence and financial matters. M546 / 2 : Includes travel to/from Calgary, Winnipeg. Camp preparations. Notations of climbs, measurements and/or distances. Throughout December work on irrigation map. Documentation of day to day activities, office work, correspondence, leisure. Diary blank up to June 4th.

Notes: Blank pages not scanned

Name Access: Wheeler, A. O. (Arthur Oliver); Wheeler, Arthur Oliver

Subject Access: Climbing; North West Rebellion; Family and personal life; Leisure; Professional and Personal Life; Sports and recreation; Record keeping; Travel and Exploration; Weather; Travel; Work

Geographic Access: Calgary; Alberta; Winnipeg; Saskatchewan; Manitoba; Canada

Language: English

Creator: Wheeler, Arthur O.

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Personal Daytimers

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Part Of: Arthur Oliver Wheeler fonds

Scope & Content: File pertains to the 1896 & 1897 personal diaries/daytimers of A. O. Wheeler. M546 / 3 : Includes travel from Ottawa to Calgary. On most entries he overwrites himself vertically. Lists of washing in back, weather records and financial notes. Entries involve travel, leisure, day to day activities, w…

Date Range: 1896-1897

Reference Code: M546 / 3 to 4

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Diary

2 images 2 Electronic Resources

Part Of: Arthur Oliver Wheeler fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M546 / V771

Sous-Fonds: M546

Accession Number: 2014.8312

Reference Code: M546 / 3 to 4

GMD: Diary

Date Range: 1896-1897

Physical Description: 2.2 cm of textual records (2 volumes ; 8 x 14.6 cm or smaller)

History / Biographical: See fonds level description

Scope & Content: File pertains to the 1896 & 1897 personal diaries/daytimers of A. O. Wheeler. M546 / 3 : Includes travel from Ottawa to Calgary. On most entries he overwrites himself vertically. Lists of washing in back, weather records and financial notes. Entries involve travel, leisure, day to day activities, weather, office work. Diary blank up to June 16. M546 / 4 : Includes general day to day activities, notations of weather and temperature, leisure, correspondence, notations regarding sent and cashed cheques. Throughout July working on report. Cash account for April-December. Diary blank up to May 7. On most entries he overwrites himself vertically. Also includes two cards in back pocket, one with his name in calligraphy and another introducing him as a “Member American Society Irrigation Engineers.”

Notes: M546 / 1 : blank pages not scanned - exception is first day of months prior to June. M546 / 2 : blank pages not scanned - exception is first day of months prior to May.

Name Access: Wheeler, A. O. (Arthur Oliver); Wheeler, Arthur Oliver

Subject Access: Climbing; Family and personal life; Finances; Leisure; Mountains; Professional and Personal Life; Sports and recreation; Record keeping; Travel and Exploration; Weather; Work

Geographic Access: Ottawa; Toronto; Ontario; Winnipeg; Manitoba; Calgary; Alberta; Canada

Language: English

Creator: Wheeler, Arthur O.

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Personal Daytimers

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Part Of: Arthur Oliver Wheeler fonds

Scope & Content: File pertains to the 1898 & 1899 personal diaries/daytimers of A. O. Wheeler. M546 / 5 : Includes travel from Ottawa to Calgary, travel around High River area. July measuring. Notations of office work and correspondence. Extensive documentation of weather, particularly during times at camp througho…

Date Range: 1898-1899

Reference Code: M546 / 5 to 6

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Diary

2 images 2 Electronic Resources

Part Of: Arthur Oliver Wheeler fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: M546 / V771

Sous-Fonds: M546

Accession Number: 2014.8312

Reference Code: M546 / 5 to 6

GMD: Diary

Date Range: 1898-1899

Physical Description: 2.7 cm of textual records (2 volumes ; 8.3 x 14.2 cm)

History / Biographical: See fonds level description

Scope & Content: File pertains to the 1898 & 1899 personal diaries/daytimers of A. O. Wheeler. M546 / 5 : Includes travel from Ottawa to Calgary, travel around High River area. July measuring. Notations of office work and correspondence. Extensive documentation of weather, particularly during times at camp throughout August and September. Diary blank from November 17 to end. Memoranda section filled with numbers and names. Cash account section filled in for May to October and December. Diary blank up to May 25. M546 / 6 : includes daily notations of weather, office work, day to day activities, leisure. Diary blank up to February 21 regarding meter reading. Following two weeks list temperature highs and lows. Blank until April 21. Following entries regard camp throughout to September and throughout October travel around Mosquito Creek. Working on report and negatives throughout early December. On many entries he overwrites himself vertically. Memoranda, Notes and Bills Payable, Cash Account March to November.

Notes: M546 / 5 : blank pages not scanned - exception is first days of months prior to May. M546 / 6 : blank pages not scanned. Loose sheet in pocket at back is a recipe for [illegible].