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3 unidentified children on horse

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Part Of
Byron Harmon fonds
Scope & Content
[Stoney First Nation]
Date Range
[ca.1915-1925]
Reference Code
V263 / NA - 3297
Description Level
6 / Item
GMD
Photograph
Negative
  1 image  
Part Of
Byron Harmon fonds
Description Level
6 / Item
Fonds Number
V263
Series
I. Scenic / commercial series
Sous-Fonds
V263
Sub-Series
A.1.a. Negatives, Main series : 13 x 18 cm and smaller
Accession Number
n/a
Reference Code
V263 / NA - 3297
GMD
Photograph
Negative
Parallel Title
Indian children, three on horse
Other Title Info
Parallel title is original title
Date Range
[ca.1915-1925]
Physical Description
1 photograph : negative, 13 x 18 cm or smaller
Scope & Content
[Stoney First Nation]
Name Access
Harmon, Byron
Subject Access
Banff Indian Days
First Nations
Indigenous Peoples
Stoney Nakoda
Recognizing Relations Collection
Stoney
Geographic Access
Alberta
Language
English
Creator
Harmon, Byron (Banff, Alberta)
Title Source
This image was part of the Recognizing Relations project, an archives initiative undertaken from 2014-2023 to name Indigenous people in photographs held by the Whyte Museum Archives. Identifications were not possible.
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Agnes Kaquitts scraping hides

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Part Of
Byron Harmon fonds
Scope & Content
Item consists of Agnes Kaquitts (pronounced Heg-a-nesh by Stoney Nakoda speakers) scraping animal hides.
Date Range
[ca.1920-1930]
Reference Code
V263 / NA - 3127
Description Level
6 / Item
GMD
Photograph
Negative
  1 image  
Part Of
Byron Harmon fonds
Description Level
6 / Item
Fonds Number
V263
Series
I. Scenic / commercial series
Sous-Fonds
V263
Sub-Series
A.1.a. Negatives, Main series : 13 x 18 cm and smaller
Accession Number
n/a
Reference Code
V263 / NA - 3127
GMD
Photograph
Negative
Parallel Title
Scraping hides
Date Range
[ca.1920-1930]
Physical Description
1 photograph : negative, 13 x 18 cm or smaller
Scope & Content
Item consists of Agnes Kaquitts (pronounced Heg-a-nesh by Stoney Nakoda speakers) scraping animal hides.
Name Access
Harmon, Byron
Kaquitts, Agnes
Subject Access
First Nations
Indigenous Peoples
Stoney Nakoda
Stoney
Geographic Access
Alberta
Language
English
Creator
Harmon, Byron (Banff, Alberta)
Title Source
Stoney Nakoda Elders provided naming and other culturally relevant information during interviews held for Recognizing Relations, an archives initiative active from 2014-2023.
The goal of this initiative was to name local Indigenous peoples in photographs held in the WMCR archives as well as encouraging access for Indigenous communities to these images.
.
Content Details
[Updated description: Agnes Kaquitts, Stoney Nakoda]*
Processing Status
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Alma Wildman (sister of Burt Wildman) , Elizabeth or Lily (sister of Jimmy Wildman) (future wife of Lazarus Wesley), Paul Poucette (Pona Thon) (Steam Rises), Stoney Nakoda

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions29557
Part Of
Byron Harmon fonds
Date Range
[ca.1925]
Reference Code
V263 / NA - 3344
Description Level
6 / Item
GMD
Photograph
Negative
  1 image  
Part Of
Byron Harmon fonds
Description Level
6 / Item
Fonds Number
V263
Series
I. Scenic / commercial series
Sous-Fonds
V263
Sub-Series
A.1.a. Negatives, Main series : 13 x 18 cm and smaller
Accession Number
n/a
Reference Code
V263 / NA - 3344
GMD
Photograph
Negative
Parallel Title
Banff Indian Days
Other Title Info
Parallel title is original title
Date Range
[ca.1925]
Physical Description
1 photograph : negative, 13 x 18 cm or smaller
Name Access
Harmon, Byron
Poucette, Paul
Wildman, Alma
Wildman Elizabeth
Subject Access
Banff Indian Days
First Nations
Indigenous Peoples
Stoney Nakoda
Stoney
Geographic Access
Alberta
Language
English
Creator
Harmon, Byron (Banff, Alberta)
Title Source
Stoney Nakoda Elders provided naming and other culturally relevant information during interviews held for Recognizing Relations, an archives initiative active from 2014-2023.
The goal of this initiative was to name local Indigenous peoples in photographs held in the WMCR archives as well as encouraging access for Indigenous communities to these images.
Identification information also provided by 2 correction cards one filed with Jon Whyte in the Archives by visiting Stoney Elder Doris Labelle (ca.1985) and the other filed with Mary Andrews in 1992
Content Details
[Alma Wildman (sister of Burt Wildman) , Elizabeth or Lily (sister of Jimmy Wildman) (future wife of Lazarus Wesley), Paul Poucette (Pa-to-gen) (Pa is head, To is blue, Gen is an endearment) Stoney Nakoda]* Identification information also provided by 2 correction cards one filed with Jon Whyte in the Archives by visiting Stoney Elder Doris Labelle (ca.1985) and the other filed with Mary Andrews in 1992
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Alma Wildman (sister of Burt Wildman) , Elizabeth or Lily (sister of Jimmy Wildman) (future wife of Lazarus Wesley), Paul Poucette Sr. (Pona Thon) (Steam Rises)

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions29558
Part Of
Byron Harmon fonds
Scope & Content
Stoney First Nation
Date Range
[ca.1925]
Reference Code
V263 / NA - 3345
Description Level
6 / Item
GMD
Photograph
Negative
  1 image  
Part Of
Byron Harmon fonds
Description Level
6 / Item
Fonds Number
V263
Series
I. Scenic / commercial series
Sous-Fonds
V263
Sub-Series
A.1.a. Negatives, Main series : 13 x 18 cm and smaller
Accession Number
2770
Reference Code
V263 / NA - 3345
GMD
Photograph
Negative
Parallel Title
E-22. Banff Indian Days
Other Title Info
Parallel title is original title
Date Range
[ca.1925]
Physical Description
1 photograph : negative, 13 x 18 cm or smaller
Scope & Content
Stoney First Nation
Name Access
Harmon, Byron
Poucette, Paul
Wildman, Elizabeth
Wildman, Alma
Subject Access
Banff Indian Days
First Nations
Indigenous Peoples
Public events
Stoney
Stoney Nakoda
Geographic Access
Alberta
Language
English
Creator
Harmon, Byron (Banff, Alberta)
Title Source
Stoney Nakoda Elders provided naming and other culturally relevant information during interviews held for Recognizing Relations, an archives initiative active from 2014-2023. The goal of this initiative was to name local Indigenous peoples in photographs held in the WMCR archives as well as encouraging access for Indigenous communities to these images.
Identification information also provided by 2 correction cards one filed with Jon Whyte in the Archives by visiting Stoney Elder Doris Labelle (ca.1985) and the other filed with Mary Andrews in 1992
Content Details
Alma Wildman (sister of Burt Wildman) , Elizabeth or Lily (sister of Jimmy Wildman)(future wife of Lazarus Wesley), Paul Poucette (Pa-to-gen)(Pa is head, To is blue, Gen is an endearment)
Processing Status
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Banff Indian Days, Eli Rider (2nd from left), Stoney First Nation

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Part Of
Byron Harmon fonds
Scope & Content
[Banff Indian Days, Eli Rider (3rd from left), Stoney First Nation]
Date Range
[ca.1915-1925]
Reference Code
V263 / NA - 3252
Description Level
6 / Item
GMD
Photograph
Negative
  1 image  
Part Of
Byron Harmon fonds
Description Level
6 / Item
Fonds Number
V263
Series
I. Scenic / commercial series
Sous-Fonds
V263
Sub-Series
A.1.a. Negatives, Main series : 13 x 18 cm and smaller
Accession Number
n/a
Reference Code
V263 / NA - 3252
GMD
Photograph
Negative
Parallel Title
Indians & teepees
Other Title Info
Parallel title is original title
Date Range
[ca.1915-1925]
Physical Description
1 photograph : negative, 13 x 18 cm or smaller
Scope & Content
[Banff Indian Days, Eli Rider (3rd from left), Stoney First Nation]
Name Access
Harmon, Byron
Rider, Eli
Subject Access
Banff Indian Days
First Nations
Indigenous Peoples
Stoney Nakoda
Recognizing Relations Collection
Stoney
Geographic Access
Alberta
Language
English
Creator
Harmon, Byron (Banff, Alberta)
Title Source
Stoney Nakoda Elders provided naming and other culturally relevant information during interviews held for Recognizing Relations, an archives initiative active from 2014-2023.
The goal of this initiative was to name local Indigenous peoples in photographs held in the WMCR archives as well as encouraging access for Indigenous communities to these images.
Content Details
see also NA 3253
Processing Status
Processed
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Ben and Janet Kaquitts standing on the left in regalia, Mark Poucette standing to the right in regalia, Stoney Nakoda

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions49230
Part Of
Byron Harmon fonds
Date Range
[ca. 1925]
Reference Code
V263 / 3721
Description Level
6 / Item
GMD
Photograph
Negative
  1 image  
Part Of
Byron Harmon fonds
Description Level
6 / Item
Fonds Number
V263
Sous-Fonds
V263
Accession Number
n/a
Reference Code
V263 / 3721
GMD
Photograph
Negative
Parallel Title
Indian Pow-wow Banff
Other Title Info
Parallel title is original title
Date Range
[ca. 1925]
Physical Description
1 Negative
Name Access
Harmon, Byron
Kaquitts, Benjamin
Kaquitts, Janet
Poucette, Mark
Subject Access
First Nations
Indigenous Peoples
Stoney Nakoda
Stoney
Geographic Access
Alberta
Language
English
Creator
Harmon, Byron
Title Source
Stoney Nakoda Elders provided naming and other culturally relevant information during interviews held for Recognizing Relations, an archives initiative active from 2014-2023.
The goal of this initiative was to name local Indigenous peoples in photographs held in the WMCR archives as well as encouraging access for Indigenous communities to these images.
.
Content Details
[Ben and Janet Kaquitts standing on left in regalia, Mark Poucette standing to the right in regalia, Stoney Nakoda]* .
Processing Status
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Ben Kaquitts (Mînâ Yuha Wagicha) (Dances with Sword)

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Part Of
Byron Harmon fonds
Scope & Content
Item consists of close-up portrait of Ben Kaquitts (Mînâ Yuha Wagicha) (Dances with Sword) in regalia.
Date Range
[ca.1920-1930]
Reference Code
V263 / NA - 3045
Description Level
6 / Item
GMD
Photograph
Negative
  1 image  
Part Of
Byron Harmon fonds
Description Level
6 / Item
Fonds Number
V263
Series
I. Scenic / commercial series
Sous-Fonds
V263
Sub-Series
A.1.a. Negatives, Main series : 13 x 18 cm and smaller
Accession Number
2770
Reference Code
V263 / NA - 3045
GMD
Photograph
Negative
Parallel Title
Indian
Other Title Info
Parallel title is original title
Date Range
[ca.1920-1930]
Physical Description
1 photograph : negative, 13 x 18 cm or smaller
Scope & Content
Item consists of close-up portrait of Ben Kaquitts (Mînâ Yuha Wagicha) (Dances with Sword) in regalia.
Name Access
Harmon, Byron
Kaquitts, Benjamin
Subject Access
Banff Indian Days
First Nations
Indigenous Peoples
Parades
Public events
Stoney
Stoney Nakoda
Geographic Access
Alberta
Language
English
Creator
Harmon, Byron (Banff, Alberta)
Title Source
Stoney Nakoda Elders provided naming and other culturally relevant information during interviews held for Recognizing Relations, an archives initiative active from 2014-2023.
The goal of this initiative was to name local Indigenous peoples in photographs held in the WMCR archives as well as encouraging access for Indigenous communities to these images.
Content Details
Ben Kaquitts (Knife Carrier)(Mi-hra-ge)*
Processing Status
Processed
Images
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Ben Kaquitts (Mînâ Yuha Wagicha) (Dances with Sword)

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Part Of
Byron Harmon fonds
Scope & Content
Item consists of Ben Kaquitts (Mînâ Yuha Wagicha) (Dances with Sword) in regalia.
Date Range
[ca.1930]
Reference Code
V263 / NA - 3046
Description Level
6 / Item
GMD
Photograph
Negative
  1 image  
Part Of
Byron Harmon fonds
Description Level
6 / Item
Fonds Number
V263
Series
I. Scenic / commercial series
Sous-Fonds
V263
Sub-Series
A.1.a. Negatives, Main series : 13 x 18 cm and smaller
Accession Number
2770
Reference Code
V263 / NA - 3046
GMD
Photograph
Negative
Parallel Title
Indian
Other Title Info
Parallel title is original title
Date Range
[ca.1930]
Physical Description
1 photograph : negative, 13 x 18 cm or smaller
Scope & Content
Item consists of Ben Kaquitts (Mînâ Yuha Wagicha) (Dances with Sword) in regalia.
Name Access
Harmon, Byron
Kaquitts, Benjamin
Subject Access
Banff Indian Days
First Nations
Indigenous Peoples
Public events
Stoney
Stoney Nakoda
Geographic Access
Alberta
Language
English
Creator
Harmon, Byron (Banff, Alberta)
Title Source
Stoney Nakoda Elders provided naming and other culturally relevant information during interviews held for Recognizing Relations, an archives initiative active from 2014-2023.
The goal of this initiative was to name local Indigenous peoples in photographs held in the WMCR archives as well as encouraging access for Indigenous communities to these images.
Content Details
(Mi-hra-ge)(Knife Carrier)*
Processing Status
Processed
Images
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Ben Kaquitts (Mînâ Yuha Wagicha) (Dances with Sword), Stoney Nakoda

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions29409
Part Of
Byron Harmon fonds
Scope & Content
Item consists of Ben Kaquitts (Mînâ Yuha Wagicha) (Dances with Sword) in regalia.
Date Range
[ca.1920-1930]
Reference Code
V263 / NA - 3166
Description Level
6 / Item
GMD
Photograph
Negative
  1 image  
Part Of
Byron Harmon fonds
Description Level
6 / Item
Fonds Number
V263
Series
I. Scenic / commercial series
Sous-Fonds
V263
Sub-Series
A.1.a. Negatives, Main series : 13 x 18 cm and smaller
Accession Number
2770
Reference Code
V263 / NA - 3166
GMD
Photograph
Negative
Parallel Title
Chief John Hunter
Date Range
[ca.1920-1930]
Physical Description
1 photograph : negative, 13 x 18 cm or smaller
Scope & Content
Item consists of Ben Kaquitts (Mînâ Yuha Wagicha) (Dances with Sword) in regalia.
Name Access
Harmon, Byron
Kaquitts, Benjamin
Subject Access
First Nations
Indigenous Peoples
Stoney
Stoney Nakoda
Geographic Access
Alberta
Language
English
Conservation
Reprocessed / archival quality gold-toned, 1973
Creator
Harmon, Byron (Banff, Alberta)
Title Source
Original identifications made by Byron Harmon, his staff or Harmon family Identification made through cross-referencing with other fonds and images from the Recognizing Relations project in 2014.
Content Details
Original identifications made by Byron Harmon, his staff or Harmon family Ben Kaquitts(Knife Carrier)(Mi-hra-ge) Identification made through cross-referencing with other fonds and images from the Recognizing Relations project in 2014.
Processing Status
Processed
Images
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Ben Kaquitts (Mînâ Yuha Wagicha) (Dances with Sword), Stoney Nakoda

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions29350
Part Of
Byron Harmon fonds
Scope & Content
Item consists of Ben Kaquitts (Mînâ Yuha Wagicha) (Dances with Sword) in regalia on horseback.
Date Range
[ca.1925]
Reference Code
V263 / NA - 3091
Description Level
6 / Item
GMD
Photograph
Negative
  1 image  
Part Of
Byron Harmon fonds
Description Level
6 / Item
Fonds Number
V263
Series
I. Scenic / commercial series
Sous-Fonds
V263
Sub-Series
A.1.a. Negatives, Main series : 13 x 18 cm and smaller
Accession Number
2770
Reference Code
V263 / NA - 3091
GMD
Photograph
Negative
Parallel Title
John Hunter
Date Range
[ca.1925]
Physical Description
1 photograph : negative, 13 x 18 cm or smaller
Scope & Content
Item consists of Ben Kaquitts (Mînâ Yuha Wagicha) (Dances with Sword) in regalia on horseback.
Name Access
Harmon, Byron
Kaquitts, Benjamin
Subject Access
First Nations
Indigenous Peoples
Stoney
Stoney Nakoda
Geographic Access
Alberta
Language
English
Creator
Harmon, Byron (Banff, Alberta)
Title Source
Second identification made through cross-referencing with other fonds and images from the Recognizing Relations project in 2014. See NA-3046 for matching beadwork.
Content Details
Ben Kaquitts (Knife Carrier)(Mi-hra-ge)
Processing Status
Processed
Images
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Ben Kaquitts (Mînâ Yuha Wagicha) (Dances with Sword), Stoney Nakoda

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions29351
Part Of
Byron Harmon fonds
Scope & Content
Item consists of Ben Kaquitts (Mînâ Yuha Wagicha) (Dances with Sword) in regalia.
Date Range
[ca.1920-1930]
Reference Code
V263 / NA - 3092
Description Level
6 / Item
GMD
Photograph
Negative
  1 image  
Part Of
Byron Harmon fonds
Description Level
6 / Item
Fonds Number
V263
Series
I. Scenic / commercial series
Sous-Fonds
V263
Sub-Series
A.1.a. Negatives, Main series : 13 x 18 cm and smaller
Accession Number
2770
Reference Code
V263 / NA - 3092
GMD
Photograph
Negative
Parallel Title
Indian, John Hunter
Other Title Info
Parallel title is original title
Date Range
[ca.1920-1930]
Physical Description
1 photograph : negative, 13 x 18 cm or smaller
Scope & Content
Item consists of Ben Kaquitts (Mînâ Yuha Wagicha) (Dances with Sword) in regalia.
Name Access
Harmon, Byron
Kaquitts, Benjamin
Subject Access
First Nations
Indigenous Peoples
Stoney
Stoney Nakoda
Geographic Access
Alberta
Language
English
Creator
Harmon, Byron (Banff, Alberta)
Title Source
Initial identifications by Byron Harmon, his staff or Harmon family Second identification made through cross-referencing with other fonds and images from the Recognizing Relations project in 2014.
Content Details
Initial identifications by Byron Harmon, his staff or Harmon family Ben Kaquitts (Knife Carrier)(Mi-hra-ge) Second identification made through cross-referencing with other fonds and images from the Recognizing Relations project in 2014.
Processing Status
Processed
Images
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Bill McLean, Stoney Nakoda

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Part Of
Byron Harmon fonds
Scope & Content
[Updated description: Bill McLean, Stoney Nakoda. Son of George McLean (Tatâga Mânî) (Walking Buffalo)]*
Date Range
[ca.1920-1930]
Reference Code
V263 / NA - 3221
Description Level
6 / Item
GMD
Photograph
Negative
  1 image  
Part Of
Byron Harmon fonds
Description Level
6 / Item
Fonds Number
V263
Series
I. Scenic / commercial series
Sous-Fonds
V263
Sub-Series
A.1.a. Negatives, Main series : 13 x 18 cm and smaller
Accession Number
n/a
Reference Code
V263 / NA - 3221
GMD
Photograph
Negative
Other Title Info
Parallel title is original title
Date Range
[ca.1920-1930]
Physical Description
1 photograph : negative, 13 x 18 cm or smaller
Scope & Content
[Updated description: Bill McLean, Stoney Nakoda. Son of George McLean (Tatâga Mânî) (Walking Buffalo)]*
Name Access
Harmon, Byron
McLean, Bill
Subject Access
Banff Indian Days
First Nations
Indigenous Peoples
Stoney Nakoda
Recognizing Relations Collection
Stoney
Geographic Access
Alberta
Language
English
Creator
Harmon, Byron (Banff, Alberta)
Title Source
Stoney Nakoda Elders provided naming and other culturally relevant information during interviews held for Recognizing Relations, an archives initiative active from 2014-2023.
The goal of this initiative was to name local Indigenous peoples in photographs held in the WMCR archives as well as encouraging access for Indigenous communities to these images.
.
Content Details
[Updated description: Bill McLean, Stoney Nakoda. Son of George McLean (Walking Buffalo)(Tatâga Mani)]*
Processing Status
Processed
Images
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Byron Harmon fonds

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Part Of
Byron Harmon fonds
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of the photographic records and sample materials of Byron Harmon Photos, the photographic business of Byron Harmon and his successors; as well as the personal photographs of Byron Harmon. I. Scenic / commercial, 1907-1975, ca.7600 items. Primary component of series is film and glass…
Date Range
[ca.1890-ca.1975]
Reference Code
V263
Description Level
1 / Fonds
GMD
Motion picture
Film
Photograph
Negative
Photograph print
Postcard
Transparency
Textual record
Published record
Part Of
Byron Harmon fonds
Description Level
1 / Fonds
Fonds Number
V 263
Sous-Fonds
V 263
Accession Number
235, 980, 1549, 1622, 2588, 2656, 2770, 2792, 2895, 3005, 3394, 3423, 3657, 3807, 3824, 3859, 3988, 4028, 4076, 5052, 5181, 5205, 5254, 5381, 6070, 6127, 6587, 6602
Reference Code
V263
GMD
Motion picture
Film
Photograph
Negative
Photograph print
Postcard
Transparency
Textual record
Published record
Other Title Info
Also known as the Byron Harmon Photos fonds.
Date Range
[ca.1890-ca.1975]
Physical Description
ca.10,500 photographs (and ca.35 cm) : prints, postcards, negatives, transparencies, motion pictures, sample products
History / Biographical
Byron Hill Harmon, 1876-1942, was a professional photographer and businessman at Banff, Alberta, Canada. He was born near Tacoma, Washington, USA and operated a portrait studio there for a time. In 1903, while travelling around the United States and Canada as an itinerant photographer, he decided to settle in Banff and by 1907 had produced enough mountain views to begin selling a line of postcards. Between 1906 and 1913, Harmon was official photographer for the Alpine Club of Canada and made trips in numerous mountain areas, such as the Bugaboos (1910) and Mount Robson (1911, 1913). Harmon personally financed trips into other areas, such as Tonquin Valley (1918) and Lake of the Hanging Glaciers (1920, 1922), producing both still photographs and motion pictures for commercial sale. After his last major expedition in 1924 across Saskatchewan Glacier, through to Maligne Lake and back to Banff by packtrain, Harmon devoted most of his time to photographing scenes along the railway, skiing in the Assiniboine and Skoki regions, and the annual rides and hikes of the Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies and the Sky Line Trail Hikers of the Canadian Rockies. At the same time he managed several businesses, including a drug store, fountain lunch, theatre and book store. In his later years, Harmon spent much time travelling and photographing in other parts of the world. The business, Byron Harmon Photos, was managed successively by his son, Don Harmon, then his grand-daughter, Carole Harmon.
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of the photographic records and sample materials of Byron Harmon Photos, the photographic business of Byron Harmon and his successors; as well as the personal photographs of Byron Harmon.
I. Scenic / commercial, 1907-1975, ca.7600 items. Primary component of series is film and glass negatives, 1907-1942, ca.6500 items. Also includes: postcard negatives and positives and production negatives to ca.1955; original prints; a wide range of sample products, such as postcards, enlargements and framing prints, calendars and viewbooks, mainly by Harmon business, some by other photographers; and lantern slides, ca.1913-192-, pertaining to Columbia Icefield Expedition, mountaineering, mountain landscapes, Indians, wildlife, Canadian Pacific Railway and Asian travel. Scenic / commercial series pertains to annual camps and expeditions of the Alpine Club of Canada in the Canadian Rockies and Selkirks, 1907-1913; private movie-making expeditions in the Canadian Rockies and Selkirks; mountain scenic views, primarily for postcard purposes; Banff events and development; skiing; birds and animals. Includes some material by Don Harmon and Lloyd Harmon, sons of Byron Harmon.
II. Personal, 189- to 194-, ca.370 items. Includes: family photographs and views received from others; motion picture out-takes pertaining to world travels, 1930s; and 35 mm. transparencies, ca.1940, pertaining mainly to world travels, also mountain and prairie scenics.
Notes
For more information on the Byron Harmon photographs, see "Great Days in the Rockies: The Photographs of Byron Harmon, 1906-1934" (Toronto: Oxford University Press, 1978) or "Byron Harmon, Mountain Photographer" by Carole Harmon and Bart Robinson (Banff: Altitude Publishing, 1992)
Name Access
Harmon, Byron
Subject Access
Arts
Environment
Exploration, discovery and travel
Family and personal life
Sports, recreation and leisure
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: series description
selected modern reference prints
digital images in Images database and in Alberta InSight database
Related Material
Byron Harmon postcards can also be found in the Postcard general file (V466)
Creator
Harmon, Byron
Category
Arts
Environment
Exploration, discovery and travel
Family and personal life
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title based on accession records and contents of fonds
Processing Status
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Chief Louis Arbel, Ktunaxa

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Part Of
Byron Harmon fonds
Scope & Content
Item consists of Chief Louis Arbel of the Ktunaxa (Kootenay) Nation, son of Abel Morningstar, posed on horseback in front of tipi.
Date Range
[ca.1915-1930]
Reference Code
V263 / NA - 6095
Description Level
6 / Item
GMD
Photograph
Negative
  1 image  
Part Of
Byron Harmon fonds
Description Level
6 / Item
Fonds Number
V263
Series
I. Scenic / commercial series
Sous-Fonds
V263
Sub-Series
A.1.a. Negatives, Main series : 13 x 18 cm and smaller
Accession Number
n/a
Reference Code
V263 / NA - 6095
GMD
Photograph
Negative
Parallel Title
Indians & teepees
Other Title Info
Parallel title is original title
Date Range
[ca.1915-1930]
Physical Description
1 photograph : negative, 13 x 18 cm or smaller
Scope & Content
Item consists of Chief Louis Arbel of the Ktunaxa (Kootenay) Nation, son of Abel Morningstar, posed on horseback in front of tipi.
Name Access
Harmon, Byron
Subject Access
Banff Indian Days
First Nations
Indigenous Peoples
Recognizing Relations Collection
Geographic Access
Alberta
Language
English
Creator
Harmon, Byron (Banff, Alberta)
Title Source
Stoney Nakoda Elders provided naming and other culturally relevant information during interviews held for Recognizing Relations, an archives initiative active from 2014-2023.
The goal of this initiative was to name local Indigenous peoples in photographs held in the WMCR archives as well as encouraging access for Indigenous communities to these images.
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Chief Paul David, Ktunaxa

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Part Of
Byron Harmon fonds
Scope & Content
Item consists of Chief Paul David of the Ktunaxa (Kootenay) Nation dressed in regalia in front of a tipi.
Date Range
[ca.1915-1925]
Reference Code
V263 / NA - 3234
Description Level
6 / Item
GMD
Photograph
Negative
  1 image  
Part Of
Byron Harmon fonds
Description Level
6 / Item
Fonds Number
V263
Series
I. Scenic / commercial series
Sous-Fonds
V263
Sub-Series
A.1.a. Negatives, Main series : 13 x 18 cm and smaller
Accession Number
n/a
Reference Code
V263 / NA - 3234
GMD
Photograph
Negative
Other Title Info
Parallel title is original title
Date Range
[ca.1915-1925]
Physical Description
1 photograph : negative, 13 x 18 cm or smaller
Scope & Content
Item consists of Chief Paul David of the Ktunaxa (Kootenay) Nation dressed in regalia in front of a tipi.
Name Access
Harmon, Byron
Subject Access
First Nations
Recognizing Relations Collection
Indigenous Peoples
Geographic Access
Alberta
Language
English
Creator
Harmon, Byron (Banff, Alberta)
Title Source
Stoney Nakoda Elders provided naming and other culturally relevant information during interviews held for Recognizing Relations, an archives initiative active from 2014-2023.
The goal of this initiative was to name local Indigenous peoples in photographs held in the WMCR archives as well as encouraging access for Indigenous communities to these images.
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Christine Holloway (Kiska Wîyâ) (Mountain Sheep Woman), Stoney Nakoda

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions29426
Part Of
Byron Harmon fonds
Scope & Content
Item consists of Christine Holloway (Kiska Wîyâ) (Mountain Sheep Woman).
Date Range
[ca.1910-1920]
Reference Code
V263 / NA - 3188
Description Level
6 / Item
GMD
Photograph
Negative
  1 image  
Part Of
Byron Harmon fonds
Description Level
6 / Item
Fonds Number
V263
Series
I. Scenic / commercial series
Sous-Fonds
V263
Sub-Series
A.1.a. Negatives, Main series : 13 x 18 cm and smaller
Accession Number
n/a
Reference Code
V263 / NA - 3188
GMD
Photograph
Negative
Date Range
[ca.1910-1920]
Physical Description
1 photograph : negative, 13 x 18 cm or smaller
Scope & Content
Item consists of Christine Holloway (Kiska Wîyâ) (Mountain Sheep Woman).
Name Access
Harmon, Byron
Holloway, Christine
Subject Access
First Nations
Indigenous Peoples
Stoney Nakoda
Recognizing Relations Collection
Stoney
Geographic Access
Alberta
Language
English
Creator
Harmon, Byron (Banff, Alberta)
Title Source
Stoney Nakoda Elders provided naming and other culturally relevant information during interviews held for Recognizing Relations, an archives initiative active from 2014-2023.
The goal of this initiative was to name local Indigenous peoples in photographs held in the WMCR archives as well as encouraging access for Indigenous communities to these images.
Processing Status
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Christine Holloway (Kiska Wîyâ) (Mountain Sheep Woman), Stoney Nakoda

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions29427
Part Of
Byron Harmon fonds
Scope & Content
Item consists of Christine Holloway (Kiska Wîyâ) (Mountain Sheep Woman).
Date Range
[ca, 1920-1930]
Reference Code
V263 / NA - 3189
Description Level
6 / Item
GMD
Photograph
Negative
  1 image  
Part Of
Byron Harmon fonds
Description Level
6 / Item
Fonds Number
V263
Series
I. Scenic / commercial series
Sous-Fonds
V263
Sub-Series
A.1.a. Negatives, Main series : 13 x 18 cm and smaller
Accession Number
2770
Reference Code
V263 / NA - 3189
GMD
Photograph
Negative
Parallel Title
Squaw, Widow Holloway
Date Range
[ca, 1920-1930]
Physical Description
1 photograph : negative, 13 x 18 cm or smaller
Scope & Content
Item consists of Christine Holloway (Kiska Wîyâ) (Mountain Sheep Woman).
Name Access
Harmon, Byron
Holloway, Christine
Subject Access
First Nations
Indigenous Peoples
Stoney
Stoney Nakoda
Geographic Access
Alberta
Language
English
Related Material
see RR 204
Creator
Harmon, Byron (Banff, Alberta)
Title Source
Original identifications by Byron Harmon, his staff or Harmon family Correction card filed with the Archives by visiting Stoney Elders confirms identification made through Recognizing Relations, a 2014 archives initiative.
Content Details
Original identifications by Byron Harmon, his staff or Harmon family Christine Holloway (Isk-way-sis), Stoney Nakoda. Married to Horace [maiden name unknown] Correction card filed with the Archives by visiting Stoney Elders confirms identification made through Recognizing Relations, a 2014 archives initiative.
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Enos Hunter, Stoney Nakoda

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions29459
Part Of
Byron Harmon fonds
Scope & Content
[Stoney First Nation]
Date Range
[ca.1920-1930]
Reference Code
V263 / NA - 3232
Description Level
6 / Item
GMD
Photograph
Negative
  1 image  
Part Of
Byron Harmon fonds
Description Level
6 / Item
Fonds Number
V263
Series
I. Scenic / commercial series
Sous-Fonds
V263
Sub-Series
A.1.a. Negatives, Main series : 13 x 18 cm and smaller
Accession Number
n/a
Reference Code
V263 / NA - 3232
GMD
Photograph
Negative
Parallel Title
Indians & teepees
Other Title Info
Parallel title is original title
Date Range
[ca.1920-1930]
Physical Description
1 photograph : negative, 13 x 18 cm or smaller
Scope & Content
[Stoney First Nation]
Name Access
Harmon, Byron
Hunter, Enos
Subject Access
Banff Indian Days
First Nations
Indigenous Peoples
Stoney Nakoda
Stoney
Geographic Access
Alberta
Language
English
Creator
Harmon, Byron (Banff, Alberta)
Title Source
Stoney Nakoda Elders provided naming and other culturally relevant information during interviews held for Recognizing Relations, an archives initiative active from 2014-2023.
The goal of this initiative was to name local Indigenous peoples in photographs held in the WMCR archives as well as encouraging access for Indigenous communities to these images.
.
Content Details
[Updated description: Enos Hunter, Stoney Nakoda]*
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Enos Hunter, Stoney Nakoda

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions29381
Part Of
Byron Harmon fonds
Scope & Content
[Stoney First Nation]
Date Range
[ca.1910]
Reference Code
V263 / NA - 3126
Description Level
6 / Item
GMD
Photograph
Negative
  1 image  
Part Of
Byron Harmon fonds
Description Level
6 / Item
Fonds Number
V263
Series
I. Scenic / commercial series
Sous-Fonds
V263
Sub-Series
A.1.a. Negatives, Main series : 13 x 18 cm and smaller
Accession Number
n/a
Reference Code
V263 / NA - 3126
GMD
Photograph
Negative
Parallel Title
518. Stoney Indian, Sitting Eagle (John Hunter)
Other Title Info
Parallel title is original title
Date Range
[ca.1910]
Physical Description
1 photograph : negative, 13 x 18 cm or smaller
Scope & Content
[Stoney First Nation]
Name Access
Harmon, Byron
Hunter, Enos
Subject Access
First Nations
Indigenous Peoples
Stoney Nakoda
Stoney
Geographic Access
Alberta
Language
English
Creator
Harmon, Byron (Banff, Alberta)
Title Source
Stoney Nakoda Elders provided naming and other culturally relevant information during interviews held for Recognizing Relations, an archives initiative active from 2014-2023.
The goal of this initiative was to name local Indigenous peoples in photographs held in the WMCR archives as well as encouraging access for Indigenous communities to these images.
written on negative
Original identifications made by Byron Harmon, his staff or Harmon family
.
Content Details
Original identifications made by Byron Harmon, his staff or Harmon family [Updated description: Enos Hunter, Stoney Nakoda]*
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Florence and Lawrence Twoyoungmen, Stoney Nakoda

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions29511
Part Of
Byron Harmon fonds
Scope & Content
[Stoney First Nation]
Date Range
[ca.1920-1930]
Reference Code
V263 / NA - 3298
Description Level
6 / Item
GMD
Photograph
Negative
  1 image  
Part Of
Byron Harmon fonds
Description Level
6 / Item
Fonds Number
V263
Series
I. Scenic / commercial series
Sous-Fonds
V263
Sub-Series
A.1.a. Negatives, Main series : 13 x 18 cm and smaller
Accession Number
n/a
Reference Code
V263 / NA - 3298
GMD
Photograph
Negative
Parallel Title
Indian children
Other Title Info
Parallel title is original title
Date Range
[ca.1920-1930]
Physical Description
1 photograph : negative, 13 x 18 cm or smaller
Scope & Content
[Stoney First Nation]
Name Access
Harmon, Byron
Twoyoungmen, Florence
Twoyoungmen, Lawrence
Subject Access
Banff Indian Days
First Nations
Indigenous Peoples
Recognizing Relations Collection
Stoney Nakoda
Stoney
Geographic Access
Alberta
Banff Indian Days Grounds
Language
English
Creator
Harmon, Byron (Banff, Alberta)
Title Source
Stoney Nakoda Elders provided naming and other culturally relevant information during interviews held for Recognizing Relations, an archives initiative active from 2014-2023.
The goal of this initiative was to name local Indigenous peoples in photographs held in the WMCR archives as well as encouraging access for Indigenous communities to these images.
Content Details
[Updated description: Florence and Lawrence Twoyoungmen, Stoney Nakoda, Florence later married Sykes Powderface]*
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