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[A-frame building alongside highway]

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions51966
Part Of
Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
Scope & Content
Image of an A-frame structure along the side of the new Trans-Canada Highway - illegible sign at right - mountains in background
Date Range
[ca. 1950-1962]
Reference Code
V683 / III / A / 3 / PA - 185
Description Level
6 / Item
GMD
Photograph
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  1 image  
Part Of
Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
Description Level
6 / Item
Fonds Number
M36 / V683 / S37
Series
V683 / III / A / 3 : Peter and Catharine Whyte: Various Views of Banff and Area
Sous-Fonds
V683
Accession Number
.
Reference Code
V683 / III / A / 3 / PA - 185
GMD
Photograph
Date Range
[ca. 1950-1962]
Physical Description
Photograph: 1 print ; b&w.
Scope & Content
Image of an A-frame structure along the side of the new Trans-Canada Highway - illegible sign at right - mountains in background
Subject Access
Buildings
Mountains
Trans-Canada Highway
Geographic Access
Banff National Park
Language
English
Title Source
Title based on item
Processing Status
Processed
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Alberta Ski Team Training, Norquay

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions57586
Part Of
Bruno Engler fonds
Scope & Content
Item consists of one 16 mm motion picture pertaining to footage of ski lessons and skiing at Norquay Ski Hill, including slalom lessons, ski racing, a demonstration of strapping boots into skis, the T-bar ski pull, and the chair lift. The original label on the case reads "Title: Alberta Ski team Tr…
Date Range
1957
Reference Code
V190 / VI / NF - 09
Description Level
6 / Item
GMD
Film
Motion picture
More detail
  1 image  
Part Of
Bruno Engler fonds
Description Level
6 / Item
Fonds Number
M323 / S40 / V190
Series
VI : Retained file
Sous-Fonds
V190
Accession Number
7436
Reference Code
V190 / VI / NF - 09
GMD
Film
Motion picture
Date Range
1957
Physical Description
1 motion picture (1 film reel: 400'): 16 mm, original, b&w, silent
History / Biographical
See fonds level description
Scope & Content
Item consists of one 16 mm motion picture pertaining to footage of ski lessons and skiing at Norquay Ski Hill, including slalom lessons, ski racing, a demonstration of strapping boots into skis, the T-bar ski pull, and the chair lift. The original label on the case reads "Title: Alberta Ski team Training Norquay, Date: 1947, Tootape[?]: 400ft, Film cuts, Stock footage only, Not to be used for Projection."
Subject Access
Activities
Norquay Ski Hill
Mountains
Ski area
Ski racing
Ski schools
Skiers
Skiing
Skis
Winter
Winter sports
Geographic Access
Banff
Banff National Park
Alberta
Language
English
Creator
Engler, Bruno
Title Source
Original title kept
Processing Status
Processed
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Banff

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Part Of
Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
Scope & Content
Image of Banff as seen from Mount Norquay - mountains in background
Date Range
[ca. 1940-1960]
Reference Code
V683 / III / A / 3 / PA - 331
Description Level
6 / Item
GMD
Photograph
More detail
  1 image  
Part Of
Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
Description Level
6 / Item
Fonds Number
M36 / V683 / S37
Series
V683 / III / A / 3 : Peter and Catharine Whyte: Various Views of Banff and Area
Sous-Fonds
V683
Accession Number
.
Reference Code
V683 / III / A / 3 / PA - 331
GMD
Photograph
Date Range
[ca. 1940-1960]
Physical Description
Photograph: 1 print ; b&w.
Scope & Content
Image of Banff as seen from Mount Norquay - mountains in background
Subject Access
Banff townsite
Mountains
Geographic Access
Banff
Language
English
Title Source
Title based on item
Processing Status
Processed
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Banff

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Part Of
Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
Scope & Content
Image of Banff as seen from Mount Norquay - mountains in background
Date Range
[ca. 1940-1960]
Reference Code
V683 / III / A / 3 / PA - 332
Description Level
6 / Item
GMD
Photograph
More detail
  1 image  
Part Of
Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
Description Level
6 / Item
Fonds Number
M36 / V683 / S37
Series
V683 / III / A / 3 : Peter and Catharine Whyte: Various Views of Banff and Area
Sous-Fonds
V683
Accession Number
.
Reference Code
V683 / III / A / 3 / PA - 332
GMD
Photograph
Date Range
[ca. 1940-1960]
Physical Description
Photograph: 1 print ; b&w.
Scope & Content
Image of Banff as seen from Mount Norquay - mountains in background
Subject Access
Banff townsite
Mountains
Winter
Geographic Access
Banff
Language
English
Title Source
Title based on item
Processing Status
Processed
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Banff Indian Days event

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions51761
Part Of
Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
Scope & Content
Image of people possibly racing horses in the grounds for the Banff Indian Days - more people on horseback visible in the distance
Date Range
[ca. 1950-1960]
Reference Code
V683 / III / A / 6 / PA - 97
Description Level
6 / Item
GMD
Photograph
More detail
  1 image  
Part Of
Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
Description Level
6 / Item
Fonds Number
M36 / V683 / S37
Series
V683 / III / A / 6 : Peter and Catharine Whyte: Local Indigenous people and Banff Indian Days
Sous-Fonds
V683
Accession Number
.
Reference Code
V683 / III / A / 6 / PA - 97
GMD
Photograph
Date Range
[ca. 1950-1960]
Physical Description
Photographs: 1 print; b&w.
Scope & Content
Image of people possibly racing horses in the grounds for the Banff Indian Days - more people on horseback visible in the distance
Subject Access
Banff Indian Days
Horses
Mountains
Rodeo
Geographic Access
Banff National Park
Alberta
Language
English
Title Source
Title based on item
Processing Status
Processed
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Banff Indian Days event

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions51813
Part Of
Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
Scope & Content
Image of a group of men on horseback, possibly competing in a competition - more people on horseback and mountain range visible in the distance
Date Range
[ca. 1930-1960]
Reference Code
V683 / III / A / 6 / PA - 150
Description Level
6 / Item
GMD
Photograph
More detail
  1 image  
Part Of
Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
Description Level
6 / Item
Fonds Number
M36 / V683 / S37
Series
V683 / III / A / 6 : Peter and Catharine Whyte: Local Indigenous people and Banff Indian Days
Sous-Fonds
V683
Accession Number
.
Reference Code
V683 / III / A / 6 / PA - 150
GMD
Photograph
Date Range
[ca. 1930-1960]
Physical Description
Photograph: 1 print ; b&w.
Scope & Content
Image of a group of men on horseback, possibly competing in a competition - more people on horseback and mountain range visible in the distance
Subject Access
Banff Indian Days
Horses
Mountains
Rodeo
Tepee
Geographic Access
Banff National Park
Alberta
Language
English
Title Source
Title based on item
Processing Status
Processed
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Banff Indian Days grounds

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions51779
Part Of
Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
Scope & Content
Image of people standing around a line of tepees at the base of Cascade Mountain
Date Range
[ca. 1950-1960]
Reference Code
V683 / III / A / 6 / PA - 115
Description Level
6 / Item
GMD
Photograph
More detail
  1 image  
Part Of
Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
Description Level
6 / Item
Fonds Number
M36 / V683 / S37
Series
V683 / III / A / 6 : Peter and Catharine Whyte: Local Indigenous people and Banff Indian Days
Sous-Fonds
V683
Accession Number
.
Reference Code
V683 / III / A / 6 / PA - 115
GMD
Photograph
Date Range
[ca. 1950-1960]
Physical Description
Photographs: 1 print ; b&w.
Scope & Content
Image of people standing around a line of tepees at the base of Cascade Mountain
Subject Access
Automobiles
Banff Indian Days
Cascade Mountain
Mountains
Stoney
Stoney Nakoda
Tepee
Geographic Access
Banff National Park
Alberta
Language
English
Title Source
Title based on item
Processing Status
Processed
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Banff Park Warden Ice Climbing

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions57618
Part Of
Bruno Engler fonds
Scope & Content
Item consists of one 16 mm motion picture pertaining to Parks Canada Wardens ice climbing and rescue training on Victoria Glacier above Lake Louise. Includes shots of them hiking up, detailed shots of warden's putting on their crampons and tying knots, cutting steps in the glacier, and practicing c…
Date Range
1956
Reference Code
V190 / VI / NF - 38
Description Level
6 / Item
GMD
Film
Motion picture
More detail
  1 image  
Part Of
Bruno Engler fonds
Description Level
6 / Item
Fonds Number
M323 / S40 / V190
Series
VI : Retained file
Sous-Fonds
V190
Accession Number
7436
Reference Code
V190 / VI / NF - 38
GMD
Film
Motion picture
Date Range
1956
Physical Description
1 motion picture (1 film reel: 380'): 16 mm, original, b&w, silent
History / Biographical
See fonds level description
Scope & Content
Item consists of one 16 mm motion picture pertaining to Parks Canada Wardens ice climbing and rescue training on Victoria Glacier above Lake Louise. Includes shots of them hiking up, detailed shots of warden's putting on their crampons and tying knots, cutting steps in the glacier, and practicing crevasse rescues. The original label on the case reads "Title: Banff Park Warden Ice Climbing, Camera: B. Engler, Date: 1956, Footage 380ft."
Subject Access
Activities
Climbing
Glaciers
Lake Louise
Mountains
Mountaineering
Mountaineers
Parks Canada
Parks Canada Warden
Victoria Glacier
Winter
Geographic Access
Lake Louise
Banff National Park
Alberta
Language
English
Creator
Bruno Engler
Title Source
Original title kept
Processing Status
Processed
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Banff Winter Carnival

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions57617
Part Of
Bruno Engler fonds
Scope & Content
Item consists of one 16 mm motion picture pertaining to the 1958 Banff Winter Carnival and accompanying activities. Includes footage of a costume party/dance, costume ski race/ obstacle course, ski jumping at Mt. Norquay, the Carinval Queen, and the crowds gathered on the Bow River beside the bridg…
Date Range
1958
Reference Code
V190 / VI / NF - 37
Description Level
6 / Item
GMD
Film
Motion picture
More detail
  1 image  
Part Of
Bruno Engler fonds
Description Level
6 / Item
Fonds Number
M323 / S40 / V190
Series
VI : Retained file
Sous-Fonds
V190
Accession Number
7436
Reference Code
V190 / VI / NF - 37
GMD
Film
Motion picture
Date Range
1958
Physical Description
1 motion picture (1 film reel: 300'): 16 mm, original, b&w, silent
History / Biographical
See fonds level description
Scope & Content
Item consists of one 16 mm motion picture pertaining to the 1958 Banff Winter Carnival and accompanying activities. Includes footage of a costume party/dance, costume ski race/ obstacle course, ski jumping at Mt. Norquay, the Carinval Queen, and the crowds gathered on the Bow River beside the bridge. The original label on the case reads "Title: Banff Winter Carnival 1958, Camera B. Engler, Date: 1958, B&W, Footage: 300 ft."
Subject Access
Activities
Banff Winter Carnival
Costumes
Dancing
Mountains
Norquay Ski Hill
Ski areas
Ski jumping
Ski racing
Skiers
Skiing
Winter
Winter Carnival
Winter sports
Women
Geographic Access
Banff
Banff National Park
Alberta
Language
English
Creator
Bruno Engler
Title Source
Original title kept
Content Details
In case of viewing request: Recommend issuing caution to viewers, specifically pertaining to sequences from the dance [00:01:06 to 01:00:11] as they contain graphic use of blackface, cultural appropriation, and misogynistic scenes.
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Construction, Banff-Windermere Higw

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions57602
Part Of
Bruno Engler fonds
Scope & Content
Item consists of one 16 mm motion picture pertaining to construction of the Banff-Windermere Highway. Includes mostly footage of large construction machines grading and building the foundations of the highway, as well as drilling underneath the highway, presumably for drainage purposes. The origina…
Date Range
1958
Reference Code
V190 / VI / NF - 24
Description Level
6 / Item
GMD
Film
Motion picture
More detail
  1 image  
Part Of
Bruno Engler fonds
Description Level
6 / Item
Fonds Number
M323 / S40 / V190
Series
VI : Retained file
Sous-Fonds
V190
Accession Number
7436
Reference Code
V190 / VI / NF - 24
GMD
Film
Motion picture
Date Range
1958
Physical Description
1 motion picture (1 film reel: ca. 300'): 16 mm, original, col., silent
History / Biographical
See fonds level description
Scope & Content
Item consists of one 16 mm motion picture pertaining to construction of the Banff-Windermere Highway. Includes mostly footage of large construction machines grading and building the foundations of the highway, as well as drilling underneath the highway, presumably for drainage purposes. The original label on the case reads "Construction, Banff-Windermere Higw, Color, Date 1958, Footage 300ft, Camera: B. Engler."
Subject Access
Automobiles
Construction
Mountains
Scenery
scenic
Roads
Geographic Access
Banff National Park
Alberta
Kootenay National Park
British Columbia
Language
English
Creator
Engler, Bruno
Title Source
Original title kept
Processing Status
Processed
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[Construction of the Trans-Canada Highway]

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Part Of
Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
Scope & Content
Image of mountains - new highway with car and truck at right
Date Range
[ca. 1950-1962]
Reference Code
V683 / III / A / 3 / PA - 182
Description Level
6 / Item
GMD
Photograph
More detail
  1 image  
Part Of
Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
Description Level
6 / Item
Fonds Number
M36 / V683 / S37
Series
V683 / III / A / 3 : Peter and Catharine Whyte: Various Views of Banff and Area
Sous-Fonds
V683
Accession Number
.
Reference Code
V683 / III / A / 3 / PA - 182
GMD
Photograph
Date Range
[ca. 1950-1962]
Physical Description
Photograph: 1 print ; b&w.
Scope & Content
Image of mountains - new highway with car and truck at right
Subject Access
Automobiles
Mountains
Trans-Canada Highway
Geographic Access
Banff National Park
Language
English
Title Source
Title based on item
Processing Status
Processed
Images
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[Construction of the Trans-Canada Highway]

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions51964
Part Of
Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
Scope & Content
Image of mountains - highway with car at foreground right
Date Range
[ca. 1930-1965]
Reference Code
V683 / III / A / 3 / PA - 183
Description Level
6 / Item
GMD
Photograph
More detail
  1 image  
Part Of
Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
Description Level
6 / Item
Fonds Number
M36 / V683 / S37
Series
V683 / III / A / 3 : Peter and Catharine Whyte: Various Views of Banff and Area
Sous-Fonds
V683
Accession Number
.
Reference Code
V683 / III / A / 3 / PA - 183
GMD
Photograph
Date Range
[ca. 1930-1965]
Physical Description
Photograph: 1 print ; b&w.
Scope & Content
Image of mountains - highway with car at foreground right
Subject Access
Automobiles
Mountains
Trans-Canada Highway
Geographic Access
Banff National Park
Language
English
Title Source
Title based on item
Processing Status
Processed
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[Construction of the Trans-Canada Highway]

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions51965
Part Of
Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
Scope & Content
Image of mountains - new highway in foreground - group of uniformed buildings - possiblty construction camp in background
Date Range
[ca. 1950-1962]
Reference Code
V683 / III / A / 3 / PA - 184
Description Level
6 / Item
GMD
Photograph
More detail
  1 image  
Part Of
Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
Description Level
6 / Item
Fonds Number
M36 / V683 / S37
Series
V683 / III / A / 3 : Peter and Catharine Whyte: Various Views of Banff and Area
Sous-Fonds
V683
Accession Number
.
Reference Code
V683 / III / A / 3 / PA - 184
GMD
Photograph
Date Range
[ca. 1950-1962]
Physical Description
Photograph: 1 print ; b&w.
Scope & Content
Image of mountains - new highway in foreground - group of uniformed buildings - possiblty construction camp in background
Subject Access
Mountains
Trans-Canada Highway
Geographic Access
Banff National Park
Language
English
Title Source
Title based on item
Processing Status
Processed
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[Construction of the Trans-Canada Highway]

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions51967
Part Of
Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
Scope & Content
Image of the newly paved Trans-Canada Highway with vehicles driving - railway at right - mountains in background
Date Range
[ca. 1950-1962]
Reference Code
V683 / III / A / 3 / PA - 186
Description Level
6 / Item
GMD
Photograph
More detail
  1 image  
Part Of
Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
Description Level
6 / Item
Fonds Number
M36 / V683 / S37
Series
V683 / III / A / 3 : Peter and Catharine Whyte: Various Views of Banff and Area
Sous-Fonds
V683
Accession Number
.
Reference Code
V683 / III / A / 3 / PA - 186
GMD
Photograph
Date Range
[ca. 1950-1962]
Physical Description
Photograph: 1 print ; b&w.
Scope & Content
Image of the newly paved Trans-Canada Highway with vehicles driving - railway at right - mountains in background
Subject Access
Automobiles
Mountains
Trans-Canada Highway
Geographic Access
Banff National Park
Language
English
Title Source
Title based on item
Processing Status
Processed
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Construction, Trans Canada Hgw

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions57606
Part Of
Bruno Engler fonds
Scope & Content
Item consists of one 16 mm motion picture pertaining to construction of the Trans-Canada Highway through the Kicking Horse Pass in Yoho National Park, the last stretch of the road to be completed. Includes shots of construction crews levelling the ground, machines moving earth, explosives, paving, …
Date Range
1956
Reference Code
V190 / VI / NF - 28 a,b
Description Level
6 / Item
GMD
Film
Motion picture
More detail
  1 image  
Part Of
Bruno Engler fonds
Description Level
6 / Item
Fonds Number
M323 / S40 / V190
Series
VI : Retained file
Sous-Fonds
V190
Accession Number
7436
Reference Code
V190 / VI / NF - 28 a,b
GMD
Film
Motion picture
Date Range
1956
Physical Description
2 motion pictures (2 film reels: ca. 475'): 16 mm, original, b&w, silent
History / Biographical
See fonds level description
Scope & Content
Item consists of one 16 mm motion picture pertaining to construction of the Trans-Canada Highway through the Kicking Horse Pass in Yoho National Park, the last stretch of the road to be completed. Includes shots of construction crews levelling the ground, machines moving earth, explosives, paving, bridges, men in a lab conduction experiments, and some shots of nearby wildlife and scenic views. NF - 28b is a copy of NF- 28a. Also includes two documents: two copies of a press release for the film, produced by the National Film Board. The original label on the case reads "Title: Construction, Trans Canada Hgw, Camera B. Engler NFB, Date: 1956, Footage: 200 Time 5 minutes."
Subject Access
Animals
Big Horn Sheep
Bridges
Construction
Explosions
Kicking Horse Pass
Mountains
Rivers
Scenery
scenic
Trains
Trans-Canada Highway
Waterfalls
Wildlife
Geographic Access
Yoho National Park
British Columbia
Language
English
Creator
Bruno Engler
Title Source
Original title kept
Processing Status
Processed
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Court of the Patriarchs

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions52887
Part Of
Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
Scope & Content
Image of the Court of the Patriarchs clifs in Zion National Park, Utah
Date Range
[ca. 1929-1972]
Reference Code
V683 / III / A / 15 / PA - 76
Description Level
6 / Item
GMD
Photograph
Postcard
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  2 images  
Part Of
Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
Description Level
6 / Item
Fonds Number
M36 / V683 / S37
Series
V683 / III / A / 15 : Peter and Catharine Whyte: Collected Photographs
Sous-Fonds
V683
Accession Number
.
Reference Code
V683 / III / A / 15 / PA - 76
GMD
Photograph
Postcard
Date Range
[ca. 1929-1972]
Physical Description
Photograph: 1 print (front and back) ; b&w.
Scope & Content
Image of the Court of the Patriarchs clifs in Zion National Park, Utah
Subject Access
Mountains
Geographic Access
Utah
Language
English
Title Source
Title based on item
Processing Status
Processed
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From Abbot Pass

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Part Of
Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
Scope & Content
Image of the view down the scree slope below Abbot Pass Hut - blurry
Date Range
[ca. 1930-1960]
Reference Code
V683 / III / A / 6 / PA - 152
Description Level
6 / Item
GMD
Photograph
More detail
  1 image  
Part Of
Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
Description Level
6 / Item
Fonds Number
M36 / V683 / S37
Series
V683 / III / A / 6 : Peter and Catharine Whyte: Local Indigenous people and Banff Indian Days
Sous-Fonds
V683
Accession Number
.
Reference Code
V683 / III / A / 6 / PA - 152
GMD
Photograph
Date Range
[ca. 1930-1960]
Physical Description
Photograph: 1 print ; b&w.
Scope & Content
Image of the view down the scree slope below Abbot Pass Hut - blurry
Subject Access
Abbot Pass Hut
Hiking
Mountains
Geographic Access
Banff National Park
Yoho National Park
Language
English
Title Source
Title based on item
Processing Status
Processed
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The Gap, Bow Valley, Yamnuska Mt.

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions52057
Part Of
Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
Scope & Content
Image aerial view of The Gap in the Bow Valley and Yamnuska Mountain with double prop airplane in flight at centre "4" and "II272" on side of plane - airplane wing visible in foreground
Date Range
ca. 1926 to ca. 1950
Reference Code
V683 / III / A / 3 / PA - 278
Description Level
6 / Item
GMD
Photograph
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  2 images  
Part Of
Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
Description Level
6 / Item
Fonds Number
M36 / V683 / S37
Series
V683 / III / A / 3 : Peter and Catharine Whyte: Various Views of Banff and Area
Sous-Fonds
V683
Accession Number
.
Reference Code
V683 / III / A / 3 / PA - 278
GMD
Photograph
Date Range
ca. 1926 to ca. 1950
Physical Description
Photograph: 1 print (front and back) ; b&w.
Scope & Content
Image aerial view of The Gap in the Bow Valley and Yamnuska Mountain with double prop airplane in flight at centre "4" and "II272" on side of plane - airplane wing visible in foreground
Subject Access
Airplanes
Aerial photography
Mountains
Bow Valley
Geographic Access
Alberta
Language
English
Title Source
Title based on item
Processing Status
Processed
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Glacier Park BC Avalanche Control

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions57616
Part Of
Bruno Engler fonds
Scope & Content
Item consists of one 16 mm motion picture pertaining to a miscellaneous collection of clips edited together of avalanche control operations in Glacier National Park, as well as shots of trains going into and coming out of the Connaught Tunnel. Also includes shots of the remnants of a snow shed, men…
Date Range
1959-1960
Reference Code
V190 / VI / NF - 36
Description Level
6 / Item
GMD
Film
Motion picture
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Part Of
Bruno Engler fonds
Description Level
6 / Item
Fonds Number
M323 / S40 / V190
Series
VI : Retained file
Sous-Fonds
V190
Accession Number
7436
Reference Code
V190 / VI / NF - 36
GMD
Film
Motion picture
Date Range
1959-1960
Physical Description
1 motion picture (1 film reel: 250'): 16 mm, original, col., silent
History / Biographical
See fonds level description
Scope & Content
Item consists of one 16 mm motion picture pertaining to a miscellaneous collection of clips edited together of avalanche control operations in Glacier National Park, as well as shots of trains going into and coming out of the Connaught Tunnel. Also includes shots of the remnants of a snow shed, men skiing, and [presumably the same] men conducting expirments and taking readings on the snowpack. The original label on the case reads "Title Glacier Park BC Avalanche Control, Date 1959-1960, Camera B. Engler, Footage Color, Note: Leftover from Film Editing." An additional note included in the case [appears to be a photocopy of the orginal] includes: "Snow pit test Noel Gardner, old CP Roundhouse ruin, West entrance of Connought Tunnel, Train in and out of tunnel. Remarks: This is of short cuts taped together, can no be projected mostly short cuts."
Subject Access
Activities
Animals
Avalanche control
Avalanches
Backcountry skiing
Bears
Black Bears
Canadian Pacific Railway
Connaught Tunnel
Buildings
Glaciers
Helicopters
Mountains
Research
Ruins
Skiing
Trains
Wildlife
Winter
Geographic Access
Glacier National Park
British Columbia
Language
English
Creator
Bruno Engler
Title Source
Original title kept
Processing Status
Processed
Images
thumbnail
Less detail
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Gov. General Vanier visit to Banff

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Part Of
Bruno Engler fonds
Scope & Content
Item consists of one 16 mm motion picture pertaining to Governor General George Vanier and his wife arriving by train to Banff, as well various activities undertaken by a group of school kids - including fishing in a river [possibly Forty Mile Creek], riding bikes, and roasting hotdogs over a fire.…
Date Range
1958
Reference Code
V190 / VI / NF - 29
Description Level
6 / Item
GMD
Film
Motion picture
More detail
  1 image  
Part Of
Bruno Engler fonds
Description Level
6 / Item
Fonds Number
M323 / S40 / V190
Series
VI : Retained file
Sous-Fonds
V190
Accession Number
7436
Reference Code
V190 / VI / NF - 29
GMD
Film
Motion picture
Date Range
1958
Physical Description
1 motion picture (1 film reel: 300'): 16 mm, original, b&w, silent
History / Biographical
See fonds level description
Scope & Content
Item consists of one 16 mm motion picture pertaining to Governor General George Vanier and his wife arriving by train to Banff, as well various activities undertaken by a group of school kids - including fishing in a river [possibly Forty Mile Creek], riding bikes, and roasting hotdogs over a fire. The original label on the case reads "Reeh Gov. General Vanier visit to Banff, FootageL 300ft, Date: 1958, School children outing: Fishing & Bycicling [sic] - Bears, Camera: Bruno Engler."
Subject Access
Activities
Animals
Bears
Big Horn Sheep
Black Bears
Boats
Bow Falls
Children
Community events
Community life
Fishing
Governor General
Mountains
Rivers
Scenery
scenic
Trains
Waterfalls
Wildlife
Geographic Access
Banff
Banff National Park
Alberta
Language
English
Creator
Bruno Engler
Title Source
Original title kept
Processing Status
Processed
Images
thumbnail
Less detail
This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and potentially offensive content. Read more.

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