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Douglas Light fonds

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Part Of: Douglas Light fonds

Scope & Content: Fonds pertains to Carl Rungius residence at Banff, Alberta, Canada.

Date Range: [1968?]

Reference Code: V363

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

Part Of: Douglas Light fonds

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

Fonds Number: V 363

Sous-Fonds: V 363

Accession Number: 432

Reference Code: V363

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

Date Range: [1968?]

Physical Description: 9 photographs : prints

Scope & Content: Fonds pertains to Carl Rungius residence at Banff, Alberta, Canada.

Name Access: Light, Douglas

Subject Access: Buildings and facilities

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

Language: Language is English

Creator: Light, Douglas

Category: Arts; Family and personal life

Title Source: Title based on accession record

Processing Status: Processed

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Edward Cavell fonds

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Part Of: Edward Cavell fonds

Scope & Content: Fonds consist mainly of photographs by Edward Cavell, 1973-1975. Consists of 6 x 6 cm. negatives with corresponding contact sheets and some identification lists for four projects: I. Copy and on-site shots for Banff Springs: The Story of a Hotel, 1973, ca.209 negatives plus contact sheets and enlar…

Date Range: [ca.1870]-1975, predominant 1973-1975

Reference Code: V129

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

GMD: Photograph; Negative; Photograph print; Postcard; Transparency

Part Of: Edward Cavell fonds

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

Fonds Number: V 129

Sous-Fonds: V 129

Accession Number: 1834, 3907, 5032, 5851, 5946

Reference Code: V129

GMD: Photograph; Negative; Photograph print; Postcard; Transparency

Date Range: [ca.1870]-1975, predominant 1973-1975

Physical Description: ca.1300 photographs : negatives, prints, postcards, transparencies

History / Biographical: Edward Cavell, b.1947, writer, researcher, photographer and museum curator at Banff, Alberta, Canada, is currently a business owner at Banff and Calgary, Alberta.

Scope & Content: Fonds consist mainly of photographs by Edward Cavell, 1973-1975. Consists of 6 x 6 cm. negatives with corresponding contact sheets and some identification lists for four projects: I. Copy and on-site shots for Banff Springs: The Story of a Hotel, 1973, ca.209 negatives plus contact sheets and enlargements; II. Landscape photographs for Rocky Mountains highway guide book, Waterton to Jasper, with Jon Whyte (incomplete), 1974, ca.700 negatives with contact sheets and identifications; III. Stage shots of Phil Nimmons Quartet at the Banff Centre, 1974, 84 negatives and contact sheets; IV. Ground and aerial survey of Cascade Fire Road for Banff Warden Service, 1975, ca.257 negatives and contact sheet. ; Also includes photographs collected by Cavell for personal and research purposes, including Tepee at Bow Lake, hand-coloured print by Byron Harmon; "Dedicatory services at Mount Eisenhower 1958" by Bruno Engler, Alpine Films, Banff; Rocky Mountain scenic postcards by several publishers, including Byron Harmon and Bill Gibbons; slide copies of photographs by Charles Horetzky, Walter D. Wilcox, William Notman, Byron Harmon and [Ernest Brown].

Name Access: Cavell, Edward

Subject Access: Arts; Buildings and facilities; Environment; Exploration, discovery and travel

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

Language: Language is English

Creator: Cavell, Edward

Category: Arts; Environment; Exploration, discovery and travel

Title Source: Title based on accession records

Processing Status: Processed / Unprocessed

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George Noble fonds

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Part Of: George Noble fonds

Scope & Content: Fonds consists of a broad-ranging commercial negative collection. Includes four series. I. Scenic and documentary views, 2839 items; includes film and glass negatives in sizes up to 8 X 10 inches. Pertains to Banff and area buildings, facilities, activities, events, such as Banff Winter Carnival a…

Date Range: [ca.1912]-1958

Reference Code: M533 / V469

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

GMD: Photograph; Negative; Photograph print; Transparency; Textual record; Corporate record

Part Of: George Noble fonds

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

Fonds Number: M 533; V 469

Sous-Fonds: M 533; V 469

Accession Number: 82, 168, 275, 940, 1157, 1992, 2020, 3513, 5281, 6753, 6841, 7135

Reference Code: M533 / V469

GMD: Photograph; Negative; Photograph print; Transparency; Textual record; Corporate record

Date Range: [ca.1912]-1958

Physical Description: ca.8500 photographs : negatives. -- 36 transparencies : stereo, colour. -- 2 textual records

History / Biographical: George Noble, 1879-1965, was a professional photographer at Banff, Alberta, Canada. Noble was born in Woolwich, England where he apprenticed as a photographer. He came to Banff in 1909 to operate a photographic business for his uncles, George and Bill Fear, who owned a curio business. In 1919, Noble bought the photographic business and, in 1932, acquired the remainder of the Fear Brothers business. He built a new studio and shop, which offered portraiture, photo- finishing and framing services and sold photographic supplies, camera equipment and English china. In addition to portraiture, George Noble and employees, such as photographer Bill Jamieson, produced a wide range of documentary, scenic and commercial views. Noble's shop offered black and white and hand-coloured prints of local events and Rocky Mountain views. George Noble was an active member of the community, serving on both the Banff School Board and the Banff Board of Trade for many years. Upon his retirement in 1957, his business was acquired by a group of investors which included Bill Jamieson, lab-technician and photographer for the Noble business from 1936 to 1957

Scope & Content: Fonds consists of a broad-ranging commercial negative collection. Includes four series.; I. Scenic and documentary views, 2839 items; includes film and glass negatives in sizes up to 8 X 10 inches. Pertains to Banff and area buildings, facilities, activities, events, such as Banff Winter Carnival and Banff Indian Days; Indigenous; scenic views of Banff and area and other Rocky Mountains locations.; II. Commercial views, 765 items; includes buildings, businesses, facilities, sports events, organizations, conventions, group portraits, displays and presentations.; III. Mixed views, 242 items; includes scenic, documentary and commercial views similar to material in previous series. Also includes some views know to have been produced by Fred Armbrister, a professional photographer who operated out of Lake Louise, Alberta, ca.1930.; IV. Portraits, ca.4600. This series contains four groups: A. 1920s-1950s, most unidentified; B. 1930s and 1940s, arranged alphabetically, many unidentified; C. 1950s, arranged alphabetically, most identified, many with proofs (prints); D. 1950s, arranged chronologically by job number.; V. Other, ca.50 items. Includes 36 colour stereo transparencies, ca.1955, re Administration Building and gardens, Banff-Jasper Highway scenics, mountain sheep, autumn colour, Banff Avenue, George Noble and staff. Also includes small number of commercial prints produced by Noble, including several large hand-painted views.; Fonds is accompanied by business record books, 1950-1958, 2 v. (M533)

Name Access: Noble, George

Subject Access: Arts; Buildings and facilities; Commerce and industry; Community life; Environment; Sports, recreation and leisure; Transportation

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; file description and index; electronic finding aid; selected modern reference prints

Related Material: Related commercial photographs made by Bill Jamieson in the employ of George Noble are located in the Ron Duke fonds (V180 / II.A.i. - V180 / II.A.vi.; V180 / III.A.); Portrait camera and electric 3D viewer reside in Heritage collections, Whyte Museum

Creator: Noble, George

Category: Arts; Commerce and industry; Environment; Sports, recreation and leisure; Transportation

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

Processing Status: Processed

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Glenn Tooke fonds

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Part Of: Glenn Tooke fonds

Scope & Content: Fonds consists of photographs, 1963-1995, pertaining to landscape, buildings, Banff townsite, wildlife, sports, stage productions, advertising and some commercial images. Textual records pertain to filing system and include index cards of images as well as ski race results, 1970.

Date Range: [1963]-1995

Reference Code: M150 / V750

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

GMD: Motion picture; Film; Photograph; Album; Negative; Photograph print; Transparency; Textual record; Private record; Published record

Part Of: Glenn Tooke fonds

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

Fonds Number: M 150; V 750

Sous-Fonds: M 150; V 750

Accession Number: 2607, 7362 (unproc)

Reference Code: M150 / V750

GMD: Motion picture; Film; Photograph; Album; Negative; Photograph print; Transparency; Textual record; Private record; Published record

Date Range: [1963]-1995

Physical Description: ca.25,035 photographs: negatives; 35mm; 6x6 cm, transparencies; 35mm; 6x6 cm; 10x12.5 cm, prints, contact sheets. -- 3 photograph albums. -- 38 film reels: 33 - 8mm, 5 - 16mm. -- 10.5 cm textual records.

History / Biographical: Glenn Tooke, 1930-1996, moved to Banff, Alberta from Edmonton with his wife Shirley in 1961. Glenn managed Banff Camera, Rundle Photo and Cascade Studio and in 1964, he and Shirley purchased the Banff A&W. In 1969, they opened and operated the restaurant Joshua's, in partnership with Werner Peschl and in 1970, they opened an art gallery that showcased Alberta artists and offered custom framing. During this time, Glenn and Rob Lefroy rented the Banff Avenue Auditorium (presently Parks Canada Information Centre) and held public dances with live bands on the weekends. In 1979, Shirley and Bob Kinzie established a professional theatre company called Any Space Theatre. With contract actors, musicians and playwrights, they presented their plays in many locations within Banff, Lake Louise, Calgary, and Edmonton. Glenn assisted in designing and building the sets, and provided all the photography for promoting the productions. Having divided their time between Banff and Calgary during the 1970s and early 1980s, Glenn and Shirley permanently settled in Banff in 1984 and re-established their gallery. In 1986, they opened Jump Start, a specialty coffee shop. Shirley and Glenn have two children, Robert and Tamara.

Scope & Content: Fonds consists of photographs, 1963-1995, pertaining to landscape, buildings, Banff townsite, wildlife, sports, stage productions, advertising and some commercial images. Textual records pertain to filing system and include index cards of images as well as ski race results, 1970.

Name Access: Tooke, Glenn

Subject Access: Commerce and industry; Buildings and facilities; Arts; Sports, recreation and leisure; Environment

Language: Language is English

Finding Aid: No finding aid

Creator: Tooke, Glenn

Category: Arts; Environment; Sports, recreation and leisure

Biographical Source Notes: We Live in A Postcard: Banff Family Histories (Banff: Banff History Book Commitee, 2005).

Title Source: Title based on provenance of fonds

Processing Status: Unprocessed

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Homestead Hotel fonds

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Part Of: Homestead Hotel fonds

Scope & Content: Fonds consists of guest registers for 1911 to 1932; also, lists and photographs. The lists include arrivals, guests and addresses for 1947 to 1952. The photographs are thought to be from the Homestead Hotel and include scenic views of the Rocky Mountains; also, Homestead Hotel, Banff facilities a…

Date Range: 1911-[before 1970]

Reference Code: M138 / V219

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

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

Part Of: Homestead Hotel fonds

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

Fonds Number: M 138; V 219

Sous-Fonds: M 138; V 219

Accession Number: 917, 2772

Reference Code: M138 / V219

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

Date Range: 1911-[before 1970]

Physical Description: 12 v. and 1 textual record. -- 34 photographs : prints

History / Biographical: The Homestead Hotel at Banff, Alberta, Canada opened in 1910 as a temperance house. A cafe, the Ye Olde Homestead Tavern, was added in 1930. In 1945, D. M. Soole sold the hotel to Earl E. Gammon and James I. McLeod. Gammon assumed sole ownership in 1948

Scope & Content: Fonds consists of guest registers for 1911 to 1932; also, lists and photographs. The lists include arrivals, guests and addresses for 1947 to 1952. The photographs are thought to be from the Homestead Hotel and include scenic views of the Rocky Mountains; also, Homestead Hotel, Banff facilities and activities; n.d. Some are framed; others may have been removed from an album. Also includes a notice to guests for Gammon's Hotel, n.d.

Name Access: Homestead Hotel

Subject Access: Buildings and facilities; Exploration, discovery and travel

Access Restrictions: Some restriction/s 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: Homestead Hotel

Category: Commerce and industry; Exploration, discovery and travel

Title Source: Title based on contents of fonds

Processing Status: Processed / Unprocessed

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Jack Romanson fonds

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Part Of: Jack Romanson fonds

Scope & Content: Fonds consists of photographs pertaining to carvings by Jack Romanson, warden cabins and filming of movie "Saskatchewan"

Date Range: [ca.1946]-1953

Reference Code: V338

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

Part Of: Jack Romanson fonds

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

Fonds Number: V 338

Sous-Fonds: V 338

Accession Number: 5698

Reference Code: V338

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

Date Range: [ca.1946]-1953

Physical Description: 57 photographs : prints

History / Biographical: Jack Romanson, 1918-1975, was a national park warden at Bryant Creek, Banff National Park, Alberta, Canada

Scope & Content: Fonds consists of photographs pertaining to carvings by Jack Romanson, warden cabins and filming of movie "Saskatchewan"

Name Access: Romanson, Jack

Subject Access: Arts; Buildings and facilities; Family and personal life

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

Language: Language is English

Creator: Romanson, Jack

Category: Arts; Family and personal life

Title Source: Title based on accession record

Processing Status: Processed

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Jim Murphy fonds

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Part Of: Jim Murphy fonds

Scope & Content: Fonds pertains to Bill Peyto cabin at Healy Lakes. Includes views of interior, exterior and surrounding area.

Date Range: 1978

Reference Code: V451

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

GMD: Photograph; Negative; Photograph print; Transparency

Part Of: Jim Murphy fonds

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

Fonds Number: V 451

Sous-Fonds: V 451

Accession Number: 3246

Reference Code: V451

GMD: Photograph; Negative; Photograph print; Transparency

Date Range: 1978

Physical Description: 52 photographs : prints, transparencies, negatives

History / Biographical: Jim Murphy was a national park warden at Banff, Alberta, Canada

Scope & Content: Fonds pertains to Bill Peyto cabin at Healy Lakes. Includes views of interior, exterior and surrounding area.

Name Access: Murphy, Jim; Peyto, Bill

Subject Access: Buildings and facilities; Cabins and shelters

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: Murphy, Jim

Category: Family and personal life

Title Source: Title based on accession record

Processing Status: Processed

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Jim Santa Lucia fonds

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Part Of: Jim Santa Lucia fonds

Scope & Content: Fonds consists of commercial views of people, places and events in Banff. Includes hotels, businesses, buildings, streets and facilities; construction projects, including reconstruction of the Cave and Basin; fires, including Mount Royal Hotel and bus depot fires; Mount Norquay ski area; Banff Indi…

Date Range: [ca.1957]-1986

Reference Code: V560

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

GMD: Motion picture; Film; Photograph; Negative; Photograph print; Postcard; Transparency; Textual record; Published record

Part Of: Jim Santa Lucia fonds

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

Fonds Number: V 560

Sous-Fonds: V 560

Accession Number: 3172, 3219, 3294, 3596, 3617, 3660, 3704, 3705, 3772, 3818, 3909. 3982, 5010, 5042, 5077, 5399, 5443, 5629, 5768

Reference Code: V560

GMD: Motion picture; Film; Photograph; Negative; Photograph print; Postcard; Transparency; Textual record; Published record

Date Range: [ca.1957]-1986

Physical Description: 1586 photographs : prints, postcards, transparencies, negatives, motion picture

History / Biographical: Jim Santa Lucia, b.1930, was a professional photographer at Banff, Alberta, Canada. Santa Lucia began working professionally in photography in 1957. He sold the assets of his studio in 1986-1987 and continued to freelance in photography. Santa Lucia has been active with numerous community organizations, including Banff Indian Days Association, Cascade Masonic Lodge and the Kiwanis Club.

Scope & Content: Fonds consists of commercial views of people, places and events in Banff. Includes hotels, businesses, buildings, streets and facilities; construction projects, including reconstruction of the Cave and Basin; fires, including Mount Royal Hotel and bus depot fires; Mount Norquay ski area; Banff Indian Days events, dances and ceremonies; group portraits, including high school graduates and class reunions; individual portraits. Accompanied by sample business cards, brochures and matchbook covers.