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Pierre Esprit Radisson : re-drawn from a rare old Paris print - [portrait]

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Part Of
Mary Schaffer fonds
Date Range
1785
Reference Code
V527 / PS 1 - 622
Description Level
6 / Item
GMD
Photograph
Lantern slide
Transparency
  1 image  
Part Of
Mary Schaffer fonds
Description Level
6 / Item
Series
II. Photography series
Sub-Series
A. Lantern slides 6. Fur trade
Reference Code
V527 / PS 1 - 622
GMD
Photograph
Lantern slide
Transparency
Date Range
1785
Physical Description
1 transparency : lantern slide
Subject Access
Discovery and Exploration
Family and personal life
Geographic Access
Canada
Creator
[?]
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Letter and Cyanotype Photograph

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Part Of
Archives General File Collection
Scope & Content
File consists of 1 Valentine poem/letter dated Feb. 14 in small torn envelope embossed EJW on back 1 small ripped envelope stamped Paid addressed to Mip Sophia Perkins Meadville 1 cyanotype photograph on paper of 10 seated children and one adult in small torn envelope addressed to Miss. Sophia Perk…
Date Range
1822
Reference Code
M8 / 2014.8290
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Textual record
Part Of
Archives General File Collection
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M8
V8
S8
Series
M8 / 2014.8290
Sous-Fonds
M8
Accession Number
2014.8290
Reference Code
M8 / 2014.8290
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Textual record
Date Range
1822
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w cyanotype ; 6 x 8 cm ; .25 cm textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of 1 Valentine poem/letter dated Feb. 14 in small torn envelope embossed EJW on back 1 small ripped envelope stamped Paid addressed to Mip Sophia Perkins Meadville 1 cyanotype photograph on paper of 10 seated children and one adult in small torn envelope addressed to Miss. Sophia Perkins Woodcock Crawford Co Pa 1 letter dated August 11th, 1822 addressed to Aunt Lucretia
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff National Park
Language
English
Category
Family and personal life
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Part Of
Dave White family fonds
Scope & Content
Auntie Janet Curren. Grandpa's sister
Date Range
1849
Reference Code
V681 / B - 4 - PA44
Description Level
6 / Item
GMD
Photograph
  2 images  
Part Of
Dave White family fonds
Description Level
6 / Item
Fonds Number
V681
Series
B: Prints
Sub-Series
B: Family Photographs
Reference Code
V681 / B - 4 - PA44
GMD
Photograph
Date Range
1849
Physical Description
1 photograph: black and white print
Scope & Content
Auntie Janet Curren. Grandpa's sister
Notes
Postcard
Subject Access
Family and personal life
Women
Geographic Access
Alberta
Related Material
Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
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Part Of
Dave White family fonds
Scope & Content
Daniel White
Date Range
1862
Reference Code
V681 / B - 5 - PA1
Description Level
6 / Item
GMD
Photograph
  2 images  
Part Of
Dave White family fonds
Description Level
6 / Item
Fonds Number
V681
Series
B: Prints
Sub-Series
B: Family Photographs
Reference Code
V681 / B - 5 - PA1
GMD
Photograph
Date Range
1862
Physical Description
1 photograph: black and white print
Scope & Content
Daniel White
Notes
Postcard
Subject Access
Family and personal life
Geographic Access
Alberta
Related Material
Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
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Hugh and Matilda McTavish marriage certificate

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of a marriage certificate for Hugh McTavish and Matilda Morehouse of Mosa Township, Middlesex, Ontario [1875].
Date Range
1875
Reference Code
LUX / II / F1 / 71
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Government record
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
LUX
Series
LUX / II / F : Collected material
Sous-Fonds
LUX / II : Eleanor Luxton sous-fonds
Sub-Series
LUX / II / F1 : Textual
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / II / F1 / 71
GMD
Textual record
Government record
Date Range
1875
Physical Description
0.1 cm of textual records (1 page ; 27.5 x 24 cm)
Scope & Content
File consists of a marriage certificate for Hugh McTavish and Matilda Morehouse of Mosa Township, Middlesex, Ontario [1875].
Name Access
McTavish, Hugh
McTavish, Matilda (Morehouse)
Subject Access
Family and personal life
Government
Marriage
Geographic Access
Canada
Ontario
Middlesex
Access Restrictions
Fragile material - handle with caution
Reproduction Restrictions
Fragile material - handle with caution
Language
English
Conservation
Item has been stored in mylar due to poor condition. Handle with caution as item may tear further when handled
Category
Family and personal life
Government
Biographical Source Notes
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/202775233/hugh-mctavish
https://www.geni.com/people/Hugh-McTavish/6000000045391997845
https://www.geni.com/people/Matilda-McTavish/6000000058377562956
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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King James Holy Bible

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of one copy of the King James Bible published in London, England [1886 edition], bound in dark red leather, which was owned by Georgina Luxton. Contains several loose inserts, some of which are annotated [see "Content Details"].
Date Range
1886
Reference Code
LUX / III / B4 / 36
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Published record
Textual record
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
LUX
Series
LUX / III / B : Georgina Luxton
Sous-Fonds
LUX / III : Luxton family sous-fonds
Sub-Series
LUX / III / B4 : Collected material
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / III / B4 / 36
GMD
Published record
Textual record
Date Range
1886
Physical Description
3.5 cm of textual records (1 volume ; 8.7 x 14 cm)
Scope & Content
File consists of one copy of the King James Bible published in London, England [1886 edition], bound in dark red leather, which was owned by Georgina Luxton. Contains several loose inserts, some of which are annotated [see "Content Details"].
Notes
Inside cover is signed "G.E. Luxton W.L. College" [presumably referring to Georgina Luxton and Wesleyan Ladies' College, where she attended school ca. 1890-1895].
Name Access
Luxton, Georgina
Harmon, Aileen
Soole, Violet
Subject Access
Religions
Personal and Family Life
Education
Schools
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
England
London
Access Restrictions
Item is very fragile, consult with Archives/Library staff prior to handling
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Religions
Education
Family and personal life
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Content Details
Contains several loose inserts: Annotated business card for "Thwaites Sadler, Whip and Harness Maker, Bishopsgate Without, London" [1850-1870?] between pages 50 and 51; torn paper scrap with handwritten poem/excerpt between pages 552 and 553; annotated business card for "Your Restaurant" [possibly operated in Montreal, Quebec] between pages 606 and 607; 1922 newspaper clipping pertaining to political debate involving William Luxton in 1877; small newspaper clipping pertaining to a meeting with members of the Literary-Dramatic Club in Banff between pages 738 and 739; and a newspaper clipping from 1901 mentioning Norman Luxton and John Voss' global canoe trip aboard the Tilikum.
Processing Status
Processed
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McIntosh family portrait

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Part Of
Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
Scope & Content
Image of the McIntosh family posed in a photograph studio with inscriptions on the back
Date Range
1888
Reference Code
V683 / III / A / 15 / PA - 425
Description Level
6 / Item
GMD
Photograph
  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 - 425
GMD
Photograph
Date Range
1888
Physical Description
Photograph: 1 print (front and back) ; b&w.
Scope & Content
Image of the McIntosh family posed in a photograph studio with inscriptions on the back
Subject Access
Children
Family and personal life
Portrait
Language
English
Title Source
Title based on item
Processing Status
Processed
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Part Of
Dave White family fonds
Scope & Content
Mr. Blackie, Methodist Minister, Banff, Anthracite, 1889
Date Range
1889
Reference Code
V681 / A - 2 - PA6
Description Level
6 / Item
GMD
Photograph
  2 images  
Part Of
Dave White family fonds
Description Level
6 / Item
Fonds Number
V681
Series
B: Prints
Sub-Series
A: Banff Life
Reference Code
V681 / A - 2 - PA6
GMD
Photograph
Date Range
1889
Physical Description
1 photograph: black and white print
Scope & Content
Mr. Blackie, Methodist Minister, Banff, Anthracite, 1889
Subject Access
Family and personal life
Geographic Access
Alberta
Related Material
Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
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Part Of
Moore family fonds
Scope & Content
Pearl Irvine Brewster
Date Range
1892
Reference Code
V439 / PA - 181
Description Level
6 / Item
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
  1 image  
Part Of
Moore family fonds
Description Level
6 / Item
Fonds Number
V439
Series
Pearl Moore Series
Sub-Series
Personal
Reference Code
V439 / PA - 181
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Date Range
1892
Physical Description
1 photograph : print
Scope & Content
Pearl Irvine Brewster
Subject Access
Family and personal life
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Part Of
Moore family fonds
Scope & Content
Pearl Irvine Brewster. March 1892. Two years old.
Date Range
1892
Reference Code
V439 / PA - 181
Description Level
6 / Item
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
  1 image  
Part Of
Moore family fonds
Description Level
6 / Item
Fonds Number
V439
Series
Pearl Moore Series
Sub-Series
Personal
Reference Code
V439 / PA - 181
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Date Range
1892
Physical Description
1 photograph : print
Scope & Content
Pearl Irvine Brewster. March 1892. Two years old.
Subject Access
Family and personal life
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Dr. Charles and Mary T.S. Schaffer's camp at Lake Louise

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Part Of
Mary Schaffer fonds
Scope & Content
Image of a camp set up on the shore of Lake Louise - two tents and person with horse in foreground.
Date Range
1893
Reference Code
v527 / lc / accn 3284 / na66 - 1401
Description Level
6 / Item
GMD
Photograph
Negative, copy
  1 image  
Part Of
Mary Schaffer fonds
Description Level
6 / Item
Fonds Number
V527
Reference Code
v527 / lc / accn 3284 / na66 - 1401
GMD
Photograph
Negative, copy
Date Range
1893
Physical Description
1 photograph : negative : copy negative
Scope & Content
Image of a camp set up on the shore of Lake Louise - two tents and person with horse in foreground.
Subject Access
Arts
Discovery and Exploration
Environment and Nature
Family and personal life
Immigration and homesteading
Sports and Recreation
Women
Geographic Access
Alberta
British Columbia
Title Source
copy negative envelope
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Part Of
Pat Brewster fonds
Scope & Content
[Brewster family posing with dogs. Includes Bella and John Brewster and all seven children. Back row (L to R): Bill, John, Pat, Bella. Front row (L to R) Jim, Fred, Jack, George, Pearl.]
Date Range
1898
Reference Code
V91 / PA - 671
Description Level
6 / Item
GMD
Photograph, print
  1 image  
Part Of
Pat Brewster fonds
Description Level
6 / Item
Fonds Number
M2 / V91 / S21
Series
Brewster Family Series
Sous-Fonds
V91
Sub-Series
Brewster Family
Reference Code
V91 / PA - 671
GMD
Photograph, print
Date Range
1898
Physical Description
1 photograph : print
Scope & Content
[Brewster family posing with dogs. Includes Bella and John Brewster and all seven children. Back row (L to R): Bill, John, Pat, Bella. Front row (L to R) Jim, Fred, Jack, George, Pearl.]
Subject Access
Family and personal life
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The Lady of the Lake

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of one copy of the book "The Lady of the Lake" containing a [ca. 270-page] story written in prose with footnotes and illustrations. Item is signed on first page by May McDougall, dated 1898.
Date Range
1898
Reference Code
LUX / III / C2 / 13
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
LUX
Series
LUX / III / C : Extended family
Sous-Fonds
LUX / III : Luxton family sous-fonds
Sub-Series
LUX / II / C2 : McDougall and Ross families papers and photographs
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / III / C2 / 13
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Date Range
1898
Physical Description
2 cm of textual records (1 volume ; 12 x 16.5 cm)
Scope & Content
File consists of one copy of the book "The Lady of the Lake" containing a [ca. 270-page] story written in prose with footnotes and illustrations. Item is signed on first page by May McDougall, dated 1898.
Material Details
Book is bound in beige cloth with red, orange green and pink floral design.
Name Access
McDougall, May
Subject Access
Publication
Poetry
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Morley
Access Restrictions
Handle with caution as contents may be fragile
Language
English
Conservation
Item stored in separate file folder from other archival materials
Category
Family and personal life
Arts
Title Source
Title used is original from item in file
Content Details
[Annotation on first page:] "Miss May McDougall Morley, Alberta May, 10/98."
Processing Status
Processed
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Part Of
Moore family fonds
Scope & Content
Pearl and George.
Date Range
1899
Reference Code
V439 / PA - 183
Description Level
6 / Item
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
  2 images  
Part Of
Moore family fonds
Description Level
6 / Item
Fonds Number
V439
Series
Pearl Moore Series
Sous-Fonds
V439
Sub-Series
Personal
Reference Code
V439 / PA - 183
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Parallel Title
"To our faithful guides Pearl and George. Stony [sic] Squaw. Sep. 1899."
Other Title Info
Parallel title is original title
Date Range
1899
Physical Description
1 photograph : print ; front and back
Scope & Content
Pearl and George.
Subject Access
Family and personal life
Environment and Nature
Geographic Access
Alberta
Processing Status
Processed
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Wilson packtrail on Banff Avenue, left to right L.J. Steele, Ross Peacock, Bob Campbell, Walter Garrett, and Walter Wilcox

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Part Of
William Whyte family fonds
Scope & Content
Image of men on horseback identified as (left to right): L.J. Steele, Ross Peacock, Bob Campbell, Walter Garrett, and Walter Wilcox on Banff Avenue with pack horses - buildings line street in background
Date Range
1899
Reference Code
v715 / 2 / na66 - 487
Description Level
6 / Item
GMD
Photograph
Negative, copy
  1 image  
Part Of
William Whyte family fonds
Description Level
6 / Item
Fonds Number
V715
Reference Code
v715 / 2 / na66 - 487
GMD
Photograph
Negative, copy
Date Range
1899
Physical Description
1 photograph : negative : copy negative
Scope & Content
Image of men on horseback identified as (left to right): L.J. Steele, Ross Peacock, Bob Campbell, Walter Garrett, and Walter Wilcox on Banff Avenue with pack horses - buildings line street in background
Subject Access
Buildings and memorials
Discovery and Exploration
Immigration and homesteading
Labour
Sports and Recreation
Transportation
Geographic Access
Alberta
British Columbia
Creator
A. B. Thom, photographer
Title Source
copy negative envelope
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[Bert Riggall posed in doorway of Pelham Villa, Grimsby, England]

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Part Of
Bert Riggall fonds
Scope & Content
Image depicts Bert Riggall, aged five standing in doorway of Pelahm Villa at Grimsby, England.
Date Range
1899
Reference Code
V26 / VII / A3 / PA - 14
Description Level
6 / Item
GMD
Photograph
  1 image  
Part Of
Bert Riggall fonds
Description Level
6 / Item
Fonds Number
V26
Series
VII. Familial and Personal Series
Sub-Series
Bert and Dora Riggall Family
Reference Code
V26 / VII / A3 / PA - 14
GMD
Photograph
Date Range
1899
Physical Description
1 photograph : print, b&w, mounted
Scope & Content
Image depicts Bert Riggall, aged five standing in doorway of Pelahm Villa at Grimsby, England.
Subject Access
Family and personal life
Title Source
Title written on image
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Morley Beaver (right), Tom Wilson (left) at Kooteney Plains

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Part Of
Ulysses LaCasse fonds
Scope & Content
Image of two men identified as (left to right) Tom Wilson and Morley Beaver standing with heads of elk, mountain sheep on mountain goat hide in foreground.
Date Range
1900
Reference Code
v340 / 5 / a / na66 - 1776
Description Level
6 / Item
GMD
Photograph
Negative, copy
  1 image  
Part Of
Ulysses LaCasse fonds
Description Level
6 / Item
Fonds Number
V340
Reference Code
v340 / 5 / a / na66 - 1776
GMD
Photograph
Negative, copy
Date Range
1900
Physical Description
1 photograph : negative : copy negative
Scope & Content
Image of two men identified as (left to right) Tom Wilson and Morley Beaver standing with heads of elk, mountain sheep on mountain goat hide in foreground.
Subject Access
Environment and Nature
First nations
Sports and Recreation
Geographic Access
Alberta
British Columbia
Title Source
copy negative envelope
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Camp on Pope's (or Niblock's?) Pass [Lake Louise vicinity

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Part Of
Edward Whymper fonds
Scope & Content
Image of a canvas tent labelled "4" pitched on the side of a mountain with stones holding down base.
Date Range
July 10, 1901
Reference Code
v728 / lc / accn / 3447 / na66 - 2254
Description Level
6 / Item
GMD
Photograph
Negative, copy
  1 image  
Part Of
Edward Whymper fonds
Description Level
6 / Item
Fonds Number
V728
Reference Code
v728 / lc / accn / 3447 / na66 - 2254
GMD
Photograph
Negative, copy
Date Range
July 10, 1901
Physical Description
1 photograph : negative : copy negative
Scope & Content
Image of a canvas tent labelled "4" pitched on the side of a mountain with stones holding down base.
Subject Access
Discovery and Exploration
Environment and Nature
Sports and Recreation
Geographic Access
Alberta
British Columbia
Creator
Edward Whymper
Title Source
copy negative envelope
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[Bill Peyto reading in his home, Banff]

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Part Of
Gertrude (Dot) White fonds
Scope & Content
Image of a man identified as Bill Peyto sitting at a table reading a book - art, calendar, knick knacks, books, and bookshelves along wall
Date Range
1902
Reference Code
v377 / 4 / na66 - 479
Description Level
6 / Item
GMD
Photograph
Negative, copy
  1 image  
Part Of
Gertrude (Dot) White fonds
Description Level
6 / Item
Fonds Number
V377
Reference Code
v377 / 4 / na66 - 479
GMD
Photograph
Negative, copy
Date Range
1902
Physical Description
1 photograph : negative : copy negative
Scope & Content
Image of a man identified as Bill Peyto sitting at a table reading a book - art, calendar, knick knacks, books, and bookshelves along wall
Subject Access
Buildings and memorials
Family and personal life
Immigration and homesteading
Geographic Access
Alberta
British Columbia
Title Source
copy negative envelope
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Dave White's [Park] Store - left to right: Mr. Lumley, unidentifed, Archie Howard, Annie White with baby Clifford, Dave White

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions49966
Part Of
Bill Peyto fonds
Scope & Content
Image of a store with signage reading "Park Store" , "Dave White General Merchant", "Bakery" with people identified as (left to right): Mr. Lumley, unidentifed, Archie Howard, Annie White with baby Clifford, Dave White and dog on front sidewalk
Date Range
1902
Reference Code
v497 / 144 / na66 - 1869
Description Level
6 / Item
GMD
Photograph
Negative, copy
Photograph, print
  1 image  
Part Of
Bill Peyto fonds
Description Level
6 / Item
Fonds Number
V497
Reference Code
v497 / 144 / na66 - 1869
GMD
Photograph
Negative, copy
Photograph, print
Date Range
1902
Physical Description
1 photograph : negative : copy negative
Scope & Content
Image of a store with signage reading "Park Store" , "Dave White General Merchant", "Bakery" with people identified as (left to right): Mr. Lumley, unidentifed, Archie Howard, Annie White with baby Clifford, Dave White and dog on front sidewalk
Subject Access
Buildings and memorials
Commerce
Family and personal life
Industry
Labour
Women
Geographic Access
Alberta
British Columbia
Title Source
copy negative envelope
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