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Dorothy Cranstone fonds

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Part Of
Dorothy Cranstone fonds
Scope & Content
The Dorothy Cranstone fonds consists of papers, clippings, photographs and ephemera. Textual records include cards and letters from Peter and Catharine Whyte, 1947-1966; visitors to the Moore House, 1975-1981; Moore House visitors book, 1974-1983; transcript of Philip Moore 1903 trip diary (hologra…
Date Range
[ca.1900]-1998
Reference Code
M524 / V150
Description Level
1 / Fonds
GMD
Photograph
Album
Photograph print
Textual record
Private record
Published record
Part Of
Dorothy Cranstone fonds
Description Level
1 / Fonds
Fonds Number
M 524
V 150
Sous-Fonds
M 524
V 150
Accession Number
2259, 4014, 5335, 5411, 5471, 5582, 5879, 6006, 6350, 6775, 7722(unproc)
Reference Code
M524 / V150
GMD
Photograph
Album
Photograph print
Textual record
Private record
Published record
Date Range
[ca.1900]-1998
Physical Description
ca.400 photographs : prints, copy negatives. -- 3 photograph albums (430 prints). -- 15 cm textual records
History / Biographical
Dorothy Cranstone, 1904-1996, was a businesswoman and hotel worker at Banff, Alberta. Cranstone worked at the Banff Springs Hotel, 1929-1940, as Assistant Housekeeper, and later as Housekeeper at the Mount Royal Hotel. She went on to operate a gift shop in the Mount Royal Hotel. For many years, Cranstone was companion to Pearl (Brewster) Moore and later to Pat Brewster. She also worked for the Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies as custodian of the Moore Home and as museum hostess.
Scope & Content
The Dorothy Cranstone fonds consists of papers, clippings, photographs and ephemera.
Textual records include cards and letters from Peter and Catharine Whyte, 1947-1966; visitors to the Moore House, 1975-1981; Moore House visitors book, 1974-1983; transcript of Philip Moore 1903 trip diary (holograph and typescript) by Dorothy Cranstone; clippings, 1937-1983, re Pat Brewster, Dorothy Cranstone, Mount Royal Hotel fire and Jim Brewster home; ephemera regarding events attended by Cranstone, including Royal Visit to the Banff Springs Hotel, 1939, Gracie Fields Concert at the Banff Springs Hotel, 1940, and H. R. H. Princess Margaret Rose's visit, 1958. Textual records also include business/financial records for the gift shop operated by Cranstone, 1949-1974; records related to the publication and distribution of Pat Brewster's books, 1983-1987; correspondence records, 1962-1996; legal and business records concerning power of attorney as well as the dispersal of Cranstone's property and estate, 1980-1998. Miscellaneous items pertaining to Pat Brewster include clippings and interview transcripts.
Photographs pertain to Dorothy Cranstone, Pat Brewster, family, friends and associates, travels and activities, and to Banff Springs Hotel staff and guests. Includes photographs of Dorothy Cranstone and Pat Brewster, ca.1900-1985; travel in Europe and Asia, 1964; a trip to Hawaii; artworks by J. Crumine and Nicholas de Grandmaison, 1945, 1940s-1950s; Moore house, 1950s to 1970s; and photographs given to Cranstone by friends.
Albums pertain to Banff Springs Hotel staff and celebrity guests, including the 1939 royal visit, ca.1929-1940; family photographs and Cranstone's life in England ca. 1920-1940.
Name Access
Cranstone, Dorothy
Subject Access
Family and personal life
Access Restrictions
Access and use restricted for portion
Copyright, privacy, commercial use and other restrictions may apply
Language
Language is English
Finding Aid
accession record copies for unprocessed material
Related Material
Original of Philip Moore diary is in Moore Family fonds [M307]
Creator
Cranstone, Dorothy
Category
Family and personal life
Title Source
Title based on accession records
Processing Status
Processed / Unprocessed
Less detail
This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and potentially offensive content. Read more.
Part Of
Murray Hay fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 2 cm of textual records, 43 x 28 cm, or smaller. File pertains to Murray Hay's work on various projects in Alaska, USA, specifically the Mount Roberts Tramway in Juneau and Anchorage's Olympic Bid for the 1992 Winter Olympics. File includes a map and/or illustration of the Mount Ro…
Date Range
ca.1980-1997
1996
1997
Reference Code
M570 / IV / A / 2-3
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Private record
Map
Part Of
Murray Hay fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M570 / V795
Series
M570 / IV : Murray Hay Personal Papers
Sous-Fonds
M570
Sub-Series
M570 / IV / A : Correspondence
Accession Number
2019.41
Reference Code
M570 / IV / A / 2-3
GMD
Textual record
Private record
Map
Date Range
ca.1980-1997
1996
1997
Physical Description
2 cm of textual records (43 x 28 cm or smaller)
Scope & Content
File consists of 2 cm of textual records, 43 x 28 cm, or smaller. File pertains to Murray Hay's work on various projects in Alaska, USA, specifically the Mount Roberts Tramway in Juneau and Anchorage's Olympic Bid for the 1992 Winter Olympics. File includes a map and/or illustration of the Mount Roberts Tramway in Juneau, Alaska; handwritten correspondence between Hay and "Ms. Hunter" and the mailing slip (1997); a rough sketch of Hay's illustrations; tourism information related to the Mount Roberts Tramway; and correspondence and a draft example of the map for the Olympic Bid.
Notes
The Mount Roberts Tramway has been in operation since 1996.
M570 / IV / A / 3 : date based on the potential connection between the records and the Olympic bid process for the 1992 Winter Olympics, for which Anchorage (Alyeska) submitted a bid using maps created by Murray Hay. The selection was determined in 1986.
Records were originally filed in two envelopes, labelled: "Mt. Roberts Trmw." and "Prince William Sound - Valdez." File titles reflect this.
Name Access
Hay, Murray
Subject Access
Advertising
Artist
Cartography
Discovery and travel
Leisure
Map
Tourism
Tourist information
Travel
Ski area
Ski Maps
Sports and recreation
Winter
Winter sports
Olympic Games (Winter)
Geographic Access
Alaska
United States of America
Juneau
Valdez
Prince William Sound
Language
English
Category
Communications
Exploration, discovery and travel
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and potentially offensive content. Read more.

Big White Ski Village

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions54801
Part Of
Murray Hay fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 0.5 cm of textual records, 90 x 60.5 cm. File pertains to ski trail maps of Big White Ski Village and Area created by Murray Hay. File includes one oversized published reproduction of a Big White trail map in poster format.
Date Range
ca.1980 - ca.2000
Reference Code
M570 / III / A / v / 1
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Map
Poster
Published record
Textual record
Part Of
Murray Hay fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M570 / V795
Series
M570 / III : Murray Hay portfolio (published material)
Sous-Fonds
M570
Sub-Series
M570 / III / A : British Columbia / v : Big White
Accession Number
2019.41
Reference Code
M570 / III / A / v / 1
GMD
Map
Poster
Published record
Textual record
Date Range
ca.1980 - ca.2000
Physical Description
0.5 cm of textual records (90 x 60.5 cm)
Scope & Content
File consists of 0.5 cm of textual records, 90 x 60.5 cm. File pertains to ski trail maps of Big White Ski Village and Area created by Murray Hay. File includes one oversized published reproduction of a Big White trail map in poster format.
Name Access
Hay, Murray
Subject Access
Ski Maps
Map
Ski area
Skiing
Tourism
Travel
Winter
Winter sports
Sports and recreation
Big White Ski Area
Tourist information
Artist
Advertising
Geographic Access
Kelowna
British Columbia
Canada
Language
English
Related Material
V795 / II / A / iv / 5
Category
Communications
Exploration, discovery and travel
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and potentially offensive content. Read more.
Part Of
Murray Hay fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 1 cm of textual records, 21.5 x 35 cm. File pertains to development of The Fairways (a golf community) in Calgary, Alberta. File includes a reproduced published map of the development and surrounding area created by Murray Hay.
Date Range
ca. 1985-1991
Reference Code
M570 / III / D / i / 1
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Map
Published record
Textual record
Part Of
Murray Hay fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M570 / V795
Series
M570 / III : Murray Hay portfolio (published material)
Sous-Fonds
M570
Sub-Series
M570 / III / D : Miscellaneous / i : Canada (general)
Accession Number
2019.41
Reference Code
M570 / III / D / i / 1
GMD
Map
Published record
Textual record
Date Range
ca. 1985-1991
Physical Description
1 cm of textual records (21.5 x 35 cm)
Scope & Content
File consists of 1 cm of textual records, 21.5 x 35 cm. File pertains to development of The Fairways (a golf community) in Calgary, Alberta. File includes a reproduced published map of the development and surrounding area created by Murray Hay.
Notes
Date approximate based on the development of The Fairways, 1985-1991 (https://anthemunited.com/properties/the-fairways/).
Name Access
Hay, Murray
Subject Access
Advertising
Community life
Golfing
Map
Recreation
Sports and leisure
Sports and recreation
Tourism
Tourist information
Cartography
Artist
Geographic Access
Calgary
Alberta
Canada
Language
English
Category
Communications
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and potentially offensive content. Read more.
Part Of
Murray Hay fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 0.5 cm of textual records, 75.5 x 64.5 cm. File pertains to Murray Hay's rendering of Canada Olympic Park (A Site of the Calgary 1988 Olympic Winter Games) in the early to mid-1980s. File includes a reproduction of Hay's original painted map in poster form.
Date Range
ca.1980-ca. 1986
Reference Code
M570 / III / C / i / 1
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Map
Poster
Published record
Textual record
Part Of
Murray Hay fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M570 / V795
Series
M570 / III : Murray Hay Portfolio (published material)
Sous-Fonds
M570
Sub-Series
M570 / III / C : Olympic Bids / i : Canada
Accession Number
2019.41
Reference Code
M570 / III / C / i / 1
GMD
Map
Poster
Published record
Textual record
Date Range
ca.1980-ca. 1986
Physical Description
0.5 cm of textual records (75.5 x 64.5 cm)
Scope & Content
File consists of 0.5 cm of textual records, 75.5 x 64.5 cm. File pertains to Murray Hay's rendering of Canada Olympic Park (A Site of the Calgary 1988 Olympic Winter Games) in the early to mid-1980s. File includes a reproduction of Hay's original painted map in poster form.
Notes
Date range is approximate based on the year the park was constructed (1984-1986)
A sticky note was attached to M570 / III / C / i / 1 that read: "This was drawn and painted before the park was built", which has been removed for preservation purposes.
Name Access
Hay, Murray
Subject Access
Ski Maps
Cartography
Winter
Winter sports
Olympic Games (Winter)
Ski area
Map
Artist
Sports and recreation
Geographic Access
Calgary
Alberta
Canada
Canada Olympic Park
Language
English
Related Material
V795 / II / B / iv / 1-2
Category
Sports, recreation and leisure
Communications
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and potentially offensive content. Read more.

Cariboo Monashee Heli-Skiing

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Part Of
Murray Hay fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 1 cm of textual records, 28 x 21.5 cm. File pertains to maps related to the ski areas utilized by Helicopter Skiing Canada in Cariboo Monashee Country, created by Murray Hay. File includes reproductions of the maps in an individual promotional map with information on the back and a…
Date Range
ca. 1978 - ca. 1979
Reference Code
M570 / III / A / vii / 1
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Map
Published record
Textual record
Part Of
Murray Hay fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M570 / V795
Series
M570 / III : Murray Hay portfolio (published material)
Sous-Fonds
M570
Sub-Series
M570 / III / A : British Columbia / vii : Cariboo Monashee
Accession Number
2019.41
Reference Code
M570 / III / A / vii / 1
GMD
Map
Published record
Textual record
Date Range
ca. 1978 - ca. 1979
Physical Description
1 cm of textual records (28 x 21.5 cm)
Scope & Content
File consists of 1 cm of textual records, 28 x 21.5 cm. File pertains to maps related to the ski areas utilized by Helicopter Skiing Canada in Cariboo Monashee Country, created by Murray Hay. File includes reproductions of the maps in an individual promotional map with information on the back and a bound brochure (which also includes the map) promoting helicopter skiing.
Notes
Dates are approximate based on the ages of the daughter of Mike Wiegele (owner of Cariboo Monashee Helicopter Skiing Canada), who was born in 1970 and is aged 8 in the photographs included in the booklet.
Name Access
Hay, Murray
Subject Access
Ski Maps
Skiing
Ski touring
Ski areas
Helicopter skiing
Cartography
Tourism
Tourist information
Sports and recreation
Travel
Winter
Winter sports
Advertising
Artist
Geographic Access
British Columbia
Canada
Monashee Mountains
Cariboo Mountains
Language
English
Category
Sports, recreation and leisure
Exploration, discovery and travel
Communications
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and potentially offensive content. Read more.
Part Of
Dorothy Cranstone fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of correspondence between Barb Horn and Dorothy Cranstone's family friends. The correspondence pertains to Dorothy Cranstone's health and living arrangements and later regarding her death and the management of her estate. Also included are donation and thank you letters from the Whyte…
Date Range
1949 - 1959
1960 - 1969
1971 - 1972
Reference Code
M524 / II / 1
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Part Of
Dorothy Cranstone fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M524 / V150
Series
M580 / II :Correspondence
Sous-Fonds
M524
Reference Code
M524 / II / 1
GMD
Textual record
Date Range
1949 - 1959
1960 - 1969
1971 - 1972
Physical Description
2 cm textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of correspondence between Barb Horn and Dorothy Cranstone's family friends. The correspondence pertains to Dorothy Cranstone's health and living arrangements and later regarding her death and the management of her estate. Also included are donation and thank you letters from the Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies.
Notes
Barbara Horn is Dorothy's niece who spent time with Dorothy in her late years and managed Dorothy's estate after she passed.
Name Access
Cranstone, Dorothy
Subject Access
Correspondence
Geographic Access
Banff
Banff, Alberta
Language
English
Category
Family and personal life
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and potentially offensive content. Read more.
Part Of
Dorothy Cranstone fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of correspondence between Dorothy Cranstone and her family friends (includeing Jon Whyte), also included is corrspondence regarding Pat Brewster's books, and the Moore home.
Date Range
1983 - 1992
Reference Code
M524 / II / 2
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Part Of
Dorothy Cranstone fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M524 / V150
Series
M580 / II :Correspondence
Sous-Fonds
M524
Reference Code
M524 / II / 2
GMD
Textual record
Date Range
1983 - 1992
Physical Description
2 cm textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of correspondence between Dorothy Cranstone and her family friends (includeing Jon Whyte), also included is corrspondence regarding Pat Brewster's books, and the Moore home.
Notes
Dorothy a close friend and companion of Pat Brewster managed Pat Brewster's estate after he passed.
Name Access
Cranstone, Dorothy
Brewster, Pat
Whyte, Jon
Subject Access
Correspondence
Geographic Access
Banff
Banff, Alberta
Language
English
Category
Communications
Family and personal life
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and potentially offensive content. Read more.

Curio Store at Mount Royal Hotel

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions57145
Part Of
Dorothy Cranstone fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of three account books for the Curio store Dorothy Cranstone ran in the Mount Royal hotel. Also included is the contract for the sale of the Curio Store to Brewster Transport in November 1974.
Date Range
1949 - 1959
1960 - 1969
1971 - 1972
Reference Code
M524 / III / 1
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Part Of
Dorothy Cranstone fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M524 / V150
Series
M580 / III : Business Financials
Sous-Fonds
M524
Reference Code
M524 / III / 1
GMD
Textual record
Date Range
1949 - 1959
1960 - 1969
1971 - 1972
Physical Description
2 cm textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of three account books for the Curio store Dorothy Cranstone ran in the Mount Royal hotel. Also included is the contract for the sale of the Curio Store to Brewster Transport in November 1974.
Name Access
Cranstone, Dorothy
Subject Access
Mount Royal Hotel
Brewster Transport Company Ltd.
Geographic Access
Banff
Banff, Alberta
Language
English
Category
Commerce and industry
Tourism
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and potentially offensive content. Read more.

Fairmont Hot Springs

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Part Of
Murray Hay fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 1 cm of textual records, 23 x 30 cm. File pertains to alpine and cross-country ski trail maps at Fairmont Hot Springs created by Murray Hay. File includes a reproduced map of the resort village and ski areas that was included in a bound brochure promoting Vacation Lease Ownership a…
Date Range
ca. 1980 - ca. 1990
Reference Code
M570 / III / A / vi / 1
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Map
Textual record
Published record
Part Of
Murray Hay fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M570 / V795
Series
M570 / III : Murray Hay portfolio (published material)
Sous-Fonds
M570
Sub-Series
M570 / III / A : British Columbia / vi : Fairmont Hot Springs
Accession Number
2019.41
Reference Code
M570 / III / A / vi / 1
GMD
Map
Textual record
Published record
Date Range
ca. 1980 - ca. 1990
Physical Description
1 cm of textual records (23 x 30 cm)
Scope & Content
File consists of 1 cm of textual records, 23 x 30 cm. File pertains to alpine and cross-country ski trail maps at Fairmont Hot Springs created by Murray Hay. File includes a reproduced map of the resort village and ski areas that was included in a bound brochure promoting Vacation Lease Ownership at the Fairmont Hot Springs Villas.
Name Access
Hay, Murray
Subject Access
Cartography
Map
Ski Maps
Skiing
Ski area
Hot Springs
Resort
Winter sports
Tourism
Tourist information
Travel
Advertising
Artist
Geographic Access
British Columbia
Canada
Fairmont Hot Springs
Language
English
Related Material
V795 / II / A / viii / 1
Category
Communications
Exploration, discovery and travel
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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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