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Banff Lantern Slides

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Part Of
Archives General File Collection
Scope & Content
Series consists of 4 lantern slides. Slides are views of the Banff Hot Springs, Banff Avenue with Cascade Mountain, Devil's Lake, and the city of Calgary.
Date Range
[c. 1890]
Reference Code
V8 / 7919 / PS - 1 to PS - 4
Description Level
3 / Series
GMD
Transparency
Lantern slide
  4 images  
Part Of
Archives General File Collection
Description Level
3 / Series
Fonds Number
M8 / V8 / S8
Series
Accession Number : 7919
Sous-Fonds
V8
Accession Number
7919
Reference Code
V8 / 7919 / PS - 1 to PS - 4
GMD
Transparency
Lantern slide
Date Range
[c. 1890]
Physical Description
4 photographs : b&w slides ; 8.2 x 8.2 cm
Scope & Content
Series consists of 4 lantern slides. Slides are views of the Banff Hot Springs, Banff Avenue with Cascade Mountain, Devil's Lake, and the city of Calgary.
Subject Access
Lantern slide
Tourism
Geographic Access
Banff
Calgary
Alberta
Canada
Language
English
Conservation
All slides were cleaned prior to scanning.
Title Source
Title based on contents of series
Processing Status
Processed
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Anniversary of the Banff High School Issued by The Cascadian, 1913-1933

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Part Of
Banff School District No. 102 fonds
Scope & Content
Series consists of: 1 Anniversary publication of Banff High School, 1913-1933; 1 page (photocopy) of Grade 12 biographies, n.d.
Reference Code
M4 / 469
Description Level
3 / Series
GMD
Textual, government record
Part Of
Banff School District No. 102 fonds
Description Level
3 / Series
Series
Banff High School - Cascadian publication
Accession Number
7999
Reference Code
M4 / 469
GMD
Textual, government record
Physical Description
2 textual records
Scope & Content
Series consists of: 1 Anniversary publication of Banff High School, 1913-1933; 1 page (photocopy) of Grade 12 biographies, n.d.
Finding Aid
Printed inventory available
Related Material
Constitutes Series VIII of the Banff School District No. 102 fonds.
Title Source
Title based on contents of series
Processing Status
Processed
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Collected Material Series

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
Series consists of textual records, photographs and video and sound recordings collected by Eleanor Luxton. Contents include various published and unpublished materials, including sheet music, correspondence, books about Canadian and Indigenous history, magazines, souvenir publications, travel guid…
Date Range
1875-[2004]
Reference Code
LUX / II / F
Description Level
3 / Series
GMD
Textual record
Photograph
Sound recording
Video
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
3 / Series
Fonds Number
LUX
Series
LUX / II / F : Collected material
Sous-Fonds
LUX / II : Eleanor Luxton sous-fonds
Reference Code
LUX / II / F
GMD
Textual record
Photograph
Sound recording
Video
Date Range
1875-[2004]
Physical Description
37.0 cm textual records.-- photographs.-- 74 cm sound recordings
Scope & Content
Series consists of textual records, photographs and video and sound recordings collected by Eleanor Luxton. Contents include various published and unpublished materials, including sheet music, correspondence, books about Canadian and Indigenous history, magazines, souvenir publications, travel guides, and pamphlets; visual materials, including commercial postcards, portraits of Georginal Luxton and other family members, photographs of the Tilikum on display in Victoria, and a portfolio of illustrated Stoney Nakoda portraits by R.H. Palenske; oral histories recorded and collected by Eleanor Luxton; and a VHS copy of "Qualicum Wind".
Notes
Series consists of four sub-series:
Textual records
Photographs
Oral Histories (includes printed interview transcripts; transcripts in electronic format written to CD Rom and 3.5" floppy disk; supporting documentation; the recorded interviews on audio cassettes and R120 DAT tapes)
Audiovisual and sound records
Finding Aid
Electronic finding aid available
Title Source
Title based on contents of series
Processing Status
Processed
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Professional records

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
Series consists of 7 sub-series: *1. Personal education, [ca.1920]-1973: Records in this sub-series pertain to Eleanor Luxton's personal education and include records relating to her primary and secondary schooling; the University of Alberta, her teacher training at the University of Alberta summ…
Date Range
[ca.1890] - 1993
Reference Code
LUX / II / B
Description Level
3 / Series
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
3 / Series
Fonds Number
LUX
Series
LUX / II / B : Professional Series
Sous-Fonds
LUX / II : Eleanor Luxton sous-fonds
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / II / B
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Date Range
[ca.1890] - 1993
Physical Description
16 m textual records, graphic materials and sound recordings
Scope & Content
Series consists of 7 sub-series:
*1. Personal education, [ca.1920]-1973: Records in this sub-series pertain to Eleanor Luxton's personal education and include records relating to her primary and secondary schooling; the University of Alberta, her teacher training at the University of Alberta summer school; the Provincial Normal School in Edmonton; post-secondary schooling at Sir George Williams College where she studied Commerce, Engineering, and received her Bachelors of Science (B.Sc.). Between 1933 and 1952, Eleanor Luxton participated in numerous other personal education activities, including: drama studies, 1933 (Banff School of Drama? and/or Banff School of Fine Arts?); Garbutt Business College, Calgary (office practices, 1937), St. Stephen's College, Edmonton (1940), Ottawa Technical High School (machine draughting, 1940-1941); German language studies (1951); Banff School of Fine Arts (radio writing and techniques, 1951, 1952); Western Canada Institute, Calgary (literature, before 1952).
*2. Teaching career: Records in this sub-series pertain to Eleanor Luxton's teaching career and include her teaching papers from secondary school and university.
*3. Engineering career, 1935-1946: Records in this sub-series pertain to Eleanor Luxton's work at the Canadian Pacific Railway in Montreal.
*4. Historical research, 1890-[ca.1995]: Records in this sub-series pertain to biographical research files on individuals and families in the High River area and other ranching communities of southern Alberta; research notes, files, and recordings gathered for the High River and southern Alberta ranching research projects; articles, photographs collected for the High River and southern Alberta ranching research projects, and project records relating to the Glenbow-Alberta Institute research projects on High River and southern Alberta ranching. These records include project outlines, monthly and annual reports, expense statements, correspondence, register book, lists and notes. Also included in this sub-series are Canadian and western history research papers; McDougall family research papers; Luxton family research papers.
*5. Literary papers, 1969-1975: Records in this sub-series pertain to Eleanor Luxton's writings on Luxton's Pacific Crossing; Banff, Canada's First National Park; Latch String Out; Stoney Medicine.
*6. Lectures and Speeches, [195-]-1993.
*7. Other, 1936-1979.
Name Access
Luxton, Eleanor
Subject Access
Professional and Personal Life
School
University
Education
Research
Publication
History
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Edmonton
Quebec
Montreal
Category
Education
Title Source
Title based on contents of series
Processing Status
Processed
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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
Series consists of textual records and photographs pertaining to Eleanor Luxton's personal life, including Eleanor's hobbies, travel, volunteering and collected materials.
Date Range
[186-]-1994, predominant 1908-1994
Reference Code
LUX / II / C
Description Level
3 / Series
GMD
Textual record
Photograph
Print
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
3 / Series
Fonds Number
LUX
Series
II.C. Personal Series
Sous-Fonds
II. Eleanor Luxton sous-fonds
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / II / C
GMD
Textual record
Photograph
Print
Date Range
[186-]-1994, predominant 1908-1994
Physical Description
2.6 m textual records -- oversize textual records -- photographs
Scope & Content
Series consists of textual records and photographs pertaining to Eleanor Luxton's personal life, including Eleanor's hobbies, travel, volunteering and collected materials.
Notes
Series consists of 6 sub-series:
C1 : Volunteer activities: Records in this sub-series pertain to Eleanor Luxton's involement with the Junior Red Cross, the Canadian Women's Press Club, the Historical Society of Alberta, and the Southern Alberta Women's Pioneer and Old Timers' Association.
C2 : Scrapbooks
C3 : Diaries, daybooks, notebooks, notes
C4 : Travel and hobbies
C5 : Other (includes personal government documents, business and membership cards and some personal correspondence)
C6 : Southern Alberta research project
Name Access
Luxton, Eleanor
Language
English
Title Source
Title based on contents of series
Processing Status
Processed
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Business, legal and financial records

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
Records in this series relate to Eleanor Luxton's business, legal and financial activities and consist of banking records; income tax returns; correspondence and invoices related to property and building construction, maintenance and management; household receipts; medical receipts; commercial and …
Date Range
1903-1995
Reference Code
LUX / II / D
Description Level
3 / Series
GMD
Textual record
Photograph
Print
Negative
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
3 / Series
Fonds Number
LUX
Series
II.D. Business, Legal and Financial Series
Sous-Fonds
II. Eleanor Luxton sous-fonds
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / II / D
GMD
Textual record
Photograph
Print
Negative
Date Range
1903-1995
Physical Description
4.8 m textual records -- oversize materials -- 31 photographs (15 prints, 16 negatives)
Scope & Content
Records in this series relate to Eleanor Luxton's business, legal and financial activities and consist of banking records; income tax returns; correspondence and invoices related to property and building construction, maintenance and management; household receipts; medical receipts; commercial and residential leases; insurance; investments; donations; rentals; legal papers relating to the estate of Annie McDougall and May Ross McDougall; mortgage papers; Parks Canada Lease agreements and need to reside challenge; Eleanor Luxton's living will.
Notes
Contents arranged by subject - see file level descriptions
Name Access
Luxton, Eleanor
Subject Access
Commerce and industry
Finances
Legal and Financial
Property
Access Restrictions
Restrictions may apply - contains private information
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply - contains private information
Language
English
Category
Commerce and industry
Law and justice
Title Source
Title based on contents of series
Processing Status
Processed
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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
Records in this series consist of three sub-series: A.1 Correspondence; A.2 Family Papers; A.3 Family photographs. Records pertain to the Luxton family members, McDougall family, Graham and Ross families, the William Luxton family, friends and acquaintances, and the Stoney Indians.
Date Range
1904-1964
Reference Code
LUX / III / A
Description Level
3 / Series
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
3 / Series
Series
III.A. Family
Sous-Fonds
III. Luxton Family sous-fonds
Reference Code
LUX / III / A
Date Range
1904-1964
Physical Description
0.38 m textual records
Scope & Content
Records in this series consist of three sub-series: A.1 Correspondence; A.2 Family Papers; A.3 Family photographs. Records pertain to the Luxton family members, McDougall family, Graham and Ross families, the William Luxton family, friends and acquaintances, and the Stoney Indians.
Title Source
Title based on contents of series
Processing Status
Processed
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Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
Records in this series consist of four sub-series: B.1 Correspondence; B.2 Personal Papers and Photographs; B.3 Business, Financial, and Legal Papers; B.4 Collected Material. Records pertain to Georgina Luxton.
Date Range
1888-1965
Reference Code
LUX / III / B
Description Level
3 / Series
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
3 / Series
Series
III.B. Georgina Luxton
Sous-Fonds
III. Luxton Family sous-fonds
Reference Code
LUX / III / B
Date Range
1888-1965
Physical Description
0.4 m textual records
Scope & Content
Records in this series consist of four sub-series: B.1 Correspondence; B.2 Personal Papers and Photographs; B.3 Business, Financial, and Legal Papers; B.4 Collected Material. Records pertain to Georgina Luxton.
Title Source
Title based on contents of series
Processing Status
Processed
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Extended family records

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
Records in this series consist of three sub-series: C.1. William Luxton family papers and photographs; C.2. McDougall and Ross families papers, correspondence, and photographs; C.3. Other extended family records. Sub-series C.1. consists of four sub-sub-series: William Luxton; Sarah Luxton; Geor…
Date Range
1893-1970
Reference Code
LUX / III / C
Description Level
3 / Series
GMD
Textual record
Private record
Photograph
Photograph print
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
3 / Series
Fonds Number
LUX
Series
III.C. Extended Family
Sous-Fonds
III. Luxton Family sous-fonds
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / III / C
GMD
Textual record
Private record
Photograph
Photograph print
Date Range
1893-1970
Physical Description
0.28 m textual records ; ca.147 photographs : b&w prints; 15 x 21 cm or smaller
Scope & Content
Records in this series consist of three sub-series: C.1. William Luxton family papers and photographs; C.2. McDougall and Ross families papers, correspondence, and photographs; C.3. Other extended family records. Sub-series C.1. consists of four sub-sub-series: William Luxton; Sarah Luxton; George Luxton; Louis Luxton. Sub-series C.2. consists of two sub-sub-series: McDougall family; Ross family.
Language
English
Category
Family and personal life
Communications
Title Source
Title based on contents of series
Processing Status
Processed
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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
Records in this series consist of miscellaneous newspaper clippings; Stampede passes; programs; material relating to High School graduation ceremonies; correspondence between the McCardell family and Mr. Chas Logan and others, including photographs; and reports of the Canadian Medical Association C…
Date Range
1836-1970
Reference Code
LUX / III / D
Description Level
3 / Series
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
3 / Series
Series
III.D. Other Material
Sous-Fonds
III. Luxton Family sous-fonds
Reference Code
LUX / III / D
Date Range
1836-1970
Physical Description
8.0 cm textual records. -- photographs: 16 prints, b&w
Scope & Content
Records in this series consist of miscellaneous newspaper clippings; Stampede passes; programs; material relating to High School graduation ceremonies; correspondence between the McCardell family and Mr. Chas Logan and others, including photographs; and reports of the Canadian Medical Association Committee.
Title Source
Title based on contents of series
Processing Status
Processed
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Brewster Transport Company and Brewster-Rocky Mountain Grayline records. -- [ca.1900]-1988.

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Part Of
Brewster Transport Company Ltd. fonds
Scope & Content
-- Brewster Transport Company is a transportation company based at Banff, Alberta. Formally organized in 1900 as W. & J. Brewster, Guides and Packers, the company expanded in 1904 into commercial development in Banff and acquired the Canadian Pacific Railway livery concession at Banff in 1905. Fro…
Reference Code
M82 / 45 - 259
V92 / PA
V92 / PD
V92 / NV
Description Level
3 / Series
Part Of
Brewster Transport Company Ltd. fonds
Description Level
3 / Series
Series
VI. Brewster Transport Company / Grayline (series-level description)
Reference Code
M82 / 45 - 259
V92 / PA
V92 / PD
V92 / NV
Physical Description
146.5 cm and ca.50 vol of textual records. -- ca.700 photographs : prints, 2 albums. -- ca.100 sets of plans and blueprints. -- 1 motion picture.
Scope & Content
-- Brewster Transport Company is a transportation company based at Banff, Alberta. Formally organized in 1900 as W. & J. Brewster, Guides and Packers, the company expanded in 1904 into commercial development in Banff and acquired the Canadian Pacific Railway livery concession at Banff in 1905. From 1909 until his death in 1947, Jim Brewster guided the company, with Lou Crosby handling finance. Beginning in 1917, Brewster Transport entered the motorized era with touring cars, later replaced with a succession of buses. From 1920 to 1933, Bill Brewster was general manager and during this period the company acquired Royal Hawaiian Transport and the Sunshine Ski development. The company amalgamated its transportation interests with Rocky Mountain Tours in 1957, and in 1965 the company passed out of the Brewster family's hands, being sold to Greyhound Lines of Canada. Brewster Transport continues to operate as a diversified transportation and accommodation company in the Rocky Mountains. -- This major series of the Brewster Transport Company fonds consists of: A. Agreements, 1915-1974, ca.31 cm; B. Minutes, 1915-1963, 6 cm; C. Financial papers, 1915-1966, 38.5 cm and ca.50 vol; D. Operating, ca.1900-1988, ca.50 cm and oversize, ca.700 photographs; E. Properties, 1906-1974, 14 cm and ca.100 set of plans and blueprints; F. Subsidiaries, 1924-1962, 6 cm; G. Other, 1943-1977, 1 cm. Operating sub-series pertains to bus operations, equipment, proposed mergers, agents commissions, organizations and livery tariffs, vehicle licensing, advertising and tours, other. Photographs, ca.1900-ca.1970, pertain to advertising and tours and are mainly publicity photographs relating to Brewster Transport vehicles, tours, facilities, Sunshine Ski Lodge and area, Canadian Rockies hotels and scenic views, also Brewster family and Banff personalities. -- Title based on contents of series.
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J. J. Brewster personal papers series. -- 1956-1972

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Part Of
Brewster Transport Company Ltd. fonds
Scope & Content
File contains business cards, letters of acknowledgement, records re insurance and employment. Also include 1948 history of the Brewster family and correspondence pertaining to "Telescope" film re Brewster history, 1964.
Reference Code
M82 / [260]
Description Level
3 / Series
Part Of
Brewster Transport Company Ltd. fonds
Description Level
3 / Series
Series
VIII. Other
Reference Code
M82 / [260]
Physical Description
1 file of textual records (1 cm)
Scope & Content
File contains business cards, letters of acknowledgement, records re insurance and employment. Also include 1948 history of the Brewster family and correspondence pertaining to "Telescope" film re Brewster history, 1964.
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Old file : [commercial photograph series]. -- 1949-1975.

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Part Of
Bruno Engler fonds
Scope & Content
Series is broad-ranging commercial negative series pertaining to: A. Sports, mainly skiing; B. Portraits and weddings; C. Commercial properties and developments, pertaining to Banff, Calgary Power Development, national and provincial parks, and other; D. Government operations and projects, mainly T…
Reference Code
V190 / I (B-H)
Description Level
3 / Series
Part Of
Bruno Engler fonds
Description Level
3 / Series
Series
I. Old file
Reference Code
V190 / I (B-H)
Physical Description
ca.3000 photographs : negatives, some prints.
Scope & Content
Series is broad-ranging commercial negative series pertaining to: A. Sports, mainly skiing; B. Portraits and weddings; C. Commercial properties and developments, pertaining to Banff, Calgary Power Development, national and provincial parks, and other; D. Government operations and projects, mainly Trans-Canada Highway and park administration; E. Cities and towns; F. Films and film-making; G. Wildlife; H. Other. -- The reproduction of individual, family portraits and wedding photographs is restricted.
Access Restrictions
Access by appointment only
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Main file : [commercial photograph series]. -- [ca.1949]-1984.

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Part Of
Bruno Engler fonds
Scope & Content
Series is broad-ranging commercial negative series containing two sub- series: A. Alphabetical; B. Miscellaneous. Material pertains mainly to Banff and area, including businesses, buildings, projects, events and scenic views; skiing, mountain travel and recreation; people and portraits. -- Materia…
Reference Code
V190 / II.A.i. - II.A.xxii.
V190 / II.B.
Description Level
3 / Series
Part Of
Bruno Engler fonds
Description Level
3 / Series
Series
II. Main file
Reference Code
V190 / II.A.i. - II.A.xxii.
V190 / II.B.
Physical Description
ca.8000 photographs : negatives, some prints.
Scope & Content
Series is broad-ranging commercial negative series containing two sub- series: A. Alphabetical; B. Miscellaneous. Material pertains mainly to Banff and area, including businesses, buildings, projects, events and scenic views; skiing, mountain travel and recreation; people and portraits. -- Material arranged in alphabetical groupings by the photographer. -- The reproduction of individual, family portraits and wedding photographs is restricted. -- Semi- processed (not numbered),
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Sunshine file : [commercial photograph series]. -- [1939], 1956-1975.

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Part Of
Bruno Engler fonds
Scope & Content
Series pertains to Sunshine ski area.
Reference Code
V190 / III
Description Level
3 / Series
Part Of
Bruno Engler fonds
Description Level
3 / Series
Series
III. Sunshine file
Reference Code
V190 / III
Physical Description
ca.550 photographs : negatives, some prints.
Scope & Content
Series pertains to Sunshine ski area.
Access Restrictions
Access by appointment only
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Recorded interviews series. -- 1987.

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Part Of
Bruno Engler fonds
Scope & Content
Sound recordings, electronic records and textual material pertain to interviews with Bruno Engler, 1987, done by Brian Patton and Jon Whyte for Bruno Engler autobiography project. Interviews covered Engler's life, but are not complete to 1987. Transcripts, prepared from recordings by Brenda Goere…
Reference Code
M323 / S40 - unprocessed
Description Level
3 / Series
Part Of
Bruno Engler fonds
Description Level
3 / Series
Series
VII. Recorded interviews
Reference Code
M323 / S40 - unprocessed
Physical Description
18 sound recordings : audio tape reels, audio tape cassettes. -- 5 electronic records : computer diskettes. -- 2.5 cm of textual records.
Scope & Content
Sound recordings, electronic records and textual material pertain to interviews with Bruno Engler, 1987, done by Brian Patton and Jon Whyte for Bruno Engler autobiography project. Interviews covered Engler's life, but are not complete to 1987. Transcripts, prepared from recordings by Brenda Goeres using PFS First Choice software, are not verbatim. Audio tape cassettes consist of portions of content of audio tape reels. -- Title based on accession record and content of series. -- Access to sound recordings and transcripts is restricted until January 1, 1997. -- Duplicate or further transcripts for sound recordings are found in Jon Whyte fonds (M88). -- accn. 6770.
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Edward Feuz papers. -- 1901-1972

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Part Of
Edward Feuz fonds
Scope & Content
Includes professional papers, 1901-1957; letters, 1941-1961; scrapbook, 1923-1972; newsclippings.
Reference Code
M93 / II
Description Level
3 / Series
Part Of
Edward Feuz fonds
Description Level
3 / Series
Series
II. Textual records
Reference Code
M93 / II
Physical Description
4 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
Includes professional papers, 1901-1957; letters, 1941-1961; scrapbook, 1923-1972; newsclippings.
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Personal papers. -- 1925-1982.

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Part Of
Lillian Gest fonds
Scope & Content
Series includes: A. Diaries and trip notes, B. Correspondence, C. Other. Diaries document Gest's visits and travels in the Canadian Rockies and elsewhere. Accompanied by sound recordings of portions of diaries. -- Title taken from contents of series.
Reference Code
M67 / 1 - 18
S36
Description Level
3 / Series
Part Of
Lillian Gest fonds
Description Level
3 / Series
Series
I. Personal (series-level description)
Reference Code
M67 / 1 - 18
S36
Physical Description
36 cm of textual records. -- 7 sound recordings : audio tape cassettes.
Scope & Content
Series includes: A. Diaries and trip notes, B. Correspondence, C. Other. Diaries document Gest's visits and travels in the Canadian Rockies and elsewhere. Accompanied by sound recordings of portions of diaries. -- Title taken from contents of series.
Content Details
"1915 trip to Mt. Sir Alexander and 1921 Trip as far north as [K---?] Creek at headwaters of Sulphur River," annotated topo map, 1 item; fragile condition; may be Caroline Hinman map.
"1921 Trip in Jasper Park," hand-drawn, 1 item (in 2 pieces); fragile condition.
International Boundarty Commission, Boundary of Alberta and British Columbia maps #9, #12, #20, #22, #28, annotated, n.d., 5 items.
Mistaya, British Columbia and Alberta, annotated topo map, n.d., 1 item.
Glacier Park, B.C., annotated topo map, n.d., 1 item.
"Diana Lake, Bugaboo Creek," Spillamacheen topo map, annotated, n.d., 1 item.
Trail Riders map of the Rocky Mountains, Yoho and Kootenay National Park, annotated, n.d., 1 item.
Trail Riders map of the Rocky Mountains, annotated, n.d., 2 items; fragile condition.
Banff National Park 1932 topo maps, annotated, n.d., 3 items. Maps held in oversize "F"
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Activities papers and photographs. -- 1913-1984.

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Part Of
Lillian Gest fonds
Scope & Content
Series includes: A. Writing papers, pertaining to book projects, articles, memoirs and other writing; B. Nature study papers; C. Photographs and photography papers; D. Travel papers. Photographs in Sub-series C include transparencies, 1939-1981, 7153 items; photograph albums, 1919-1958, 12 vol. (…
Date Range
[ca.1919-1980]
Reference Code
M67 / 19 - 58
V225 / PA / 1 - 153
V225 / PD / 1 - 12
V225 / PG / 1 - 17
V225 / NA / 1 - 41
V225 / NF / 1 - 47
V225 / NS / 1 - 28
Description Level
3 / Series
Part Of
Lillian Gest fonds
Description Level
3 / Series
Fonds Number
M67 / S36 / V225
Series
II. (Series-level description) Activities
Sous-Fonds
M67 / S36 / V225
Accession Number
.
Reference Code
M67 / 19 - 58
V225 / PA / 1 - 153
V225 / PD / 1 - 12
V225 / PG / 1 - 17
V225 / NA / 1 - 41
V225 / NF / 1 - 47
V225 / NS / 1 - 28
Date Range
[ca.1919-1980]
Physical Description
54 cm of textual records. -- ca.7400 photographs : transparencies, albums (ca.4200 prints), prints, negatives, published photographs. -- 45 motion pictures.
Scope & Content
Series includes: A. Writing papers, pertaining to book projects, articles, memoirs and other writing; B. Nature study papers; C. Photographs and photography papers; D. Travel papers. Photographs in Sub-series C include transparencies, 1939-1981, 7153 items; photograph albums, 1919-1958, 12 vol. (4208 prints); motion pictures, 1928-1942, 45 reels; prints and negatives, [ca.1912]-1980, 194 items; and, published photographs, [ca.1930-ca.1980], n.d., 17 items. Photographs and films document Gest's visits and travels in the Canadian Rockies and elsewhere; mountaineering and recreation; Alpine Club of Canada; Sky Line Trail Hikers of the Canadian Rockies; natural and human history; the mountain landscape. Images are well identified. -- Title taken from contents of series. -- Trip-based arrangement retained in photographs. -- Access to original albums is restricted (microfilm copies are available). Most motion pictures are not available for reference use in present form. -- Inventory of photographs is available in this database.
Access Restrictions
Access to negatives is by appointment only. Reference copies for select films available.
Language
English
Title Source
Title based on contents of series
Processing Status
Processed
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Textual records pertaining to clubs and organizations. -- 1932-1984.

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Part Of
Lillian Gest fonds
Scope & Content
Series includes: A. American Alpine Club; B. Alpine Club of Canada; C. Other organizations, including Skyline Trail Hikers of the Canadian Rockies, Lake O'Hara Trails Club and Philadelphia Trails Club. -- Title taken from contents of series.
Reference Code
M67 / 59 - 77
Description Level
3 / Series
Part Of
Lillian Gest fonds
Description Level
3 / Series
Series
III. Clubs and organizations (series-level description)
Reference Code
M67 / 59 - 77
Physical Description
22.5 cm of textual records and printed matter.
Scope & Content
Series includes: A. American Alpine Club; B. Alpine Club of Canada; C. Other organizations, including Skyline Trail Hikers of the Canadian Rockies, Lake O'Hara Trails Club and Philadelphia Trails Club. -- Title taken from contents of series.
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