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Maryalice Harvey Stewart fonds

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Part Of
Maryalice Harvey Stewart fonds
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of materials collected by, and pertaining to, Maryalice Harvey Stewart. Content includes daybooks, notebooks, correspondence and various notes collected by Maryalice during her time working as Director of the Archives of the Canadian Rockies (now the Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rock…
Date Range
1939-2002, predominant 1965-2000
Reference Code
M9 / S13 / V605
Description Level
1 / Fonds
GMD
Photograph
Negative
Photograph print
Postcard
Sound recording
Cassette
Reel to reel
Textual record
Private record
Published record
Part Of
Maryalice Harvey Stewart fonds
Description Level
1 / Fonds
Fonds Number
M 9
S 13
V 605
Sous-Fonds
M 9
S 13
V 605
Accession Number
17, 88, 120, 1183, 1900, 1923, 2045, 2125, 2198, 2762, 3180, 3208, 3276, 7412, 2014.8266, 2014.8267, 2014.8310
Reference Code
M9 / S13 / V605
GMD
Photograph
Negative
Photograph print
Postcard
Sound recording
Cassette
Reel to reel
Textual record
Private record
Published record
Date Range
1939-2002, predominant 1965-2000
Physical Description
49 photographs: prints, negatives. -- 1 m textual records. -- 60 sound recordings: 52 audio cassettes, 8 reels
History / Biographical
Maryalice Harvey Stewart, 1923-2001, was Director of the Archives of the Canadian Rockies (now Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies) at Banff, Alberta, Canada from 1965 to 1976. She continued to do historical projects and was known for her knowledge of Banff and Rocky Mountain history.
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of materials collected by, and pertaining to, Maryalice Harvey Stewart. Content includes daybooks, notebooks, correspondence and various notes collected by Maryalice during her time working as Director of the Archives of the Canadian Rockies (now the Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies Archives and Special Collections); research materials pertaining to the town of Banff, the Brewster family and other local subjects; personal interest materials, including cassette recordings of documentaries and lectures; personal materials, including correspondence, photographs, Maryalice's birth certificate, certifications and awards, and sheet music; and other related materials. Fonds consists of the following series and sub-series:
Series I : Professional records Series I has two sub-series: I / A : Archives of the Canadian Rockies records (includes cataloguing cards, notes and other materials pertaining to Maryalice's role as Archivist/Director at the Archives of the Canadian Rockies between 1965-1976) I / B : Research and other professional records (includes Brewster family research notes, materials from various committees and organizations which Maryalice was involved in, documents related to an oral history project completed in 2000, professional correspondence, and related materials)
Series II: Personal records (includes collected materials, personal interest materials, cassette recordings of documentaries and other subjects, sheet music, and various certificates and awards given to Maryalice).
Name Access
Stewart, Maryalice Harvey
Subject Access
Family and personal life
Professional and Personal Life
Awards
Banff townsite
Buildings and facilities
Community events
Community life
Correspondence
Education
Entertainment
Employment
History
Lecture
Membership
Museums
Municipal views
Music
Newspaper
Organizations
Publication
Record keeping
Records
Research
Songs
Geographic Access
Banff
Banff National Park
Kootenay National Park
Access Restrictions
No restrictions on access
Copyright, privacy, commercial use and other restrictions may apply
Language
Language is English
Finding Aid
Finding aids and reference tools: basic description
Related Material
S23 / II / B (National Park Wardens oral history project conducted by Maryalice Harvey Stewart)
Creator
Stewart, Maryalice Harvey
Category
Family and personal life
Title Source
Title based on accession records
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Jim Brewster family fonds
Scope & Content
Item consists of a small photo album bound in maroon leather with "Photographs" stamped on the front. Written on the inside of the front cover is "Tressa Brewster Banff, Alta" in black ink - Lade "Tressa" Brewster (nee Bagley) was Jim Brewster's first wife and mother of Fern. Photographs pertain to…
Date Range
[ca. 1900-1915]
Reference Code
V90 / IV / PD - 1
Description Level
6 / Item
GMD
Photograph
Part Of
Jim Brewster family fonds
Description Level
6 / Item
Fonds Number
M439 / V90
Series
IV. Brewster family
Sous-Fonds
V90
Accession Number
2021.26
Reference Code
V90 / IV / PD - 1
GMD
Photograph
Date Range
[ca. 1900-1915]
Physical Description
1 album (50 photographs : b&w ; 14.8 x 12.3 cm)
History / Biographical
See fonds level description.
Scope & Content
Item consists of a small photo album bound in maroon leather with "Photographs" stamped on the front. Written on the inside of the front cover is "Tressa Brewster Banff, Alta" in black ink - Lade "Tressa" Brewster (nee Bagley) was Jim Brewster's first wife and mother of Fern. Photographs pertain to landscapes taken throughout Alberta, mostly in and around Banff National Park, mounted on pages with built-in windows - some are annotated.
Name Access
Brewster, Tressa (Lade)
Subject Access
Activities
Animals
Banff Jasper Highway
Buildings
Buildings and facilities
Deer
Elk
Environment and Nature
Family and personal life
Glaciers
Landscapes
Mount Assiniboine
Mountains
Photography
Rivers
Scenery
Temple Mountain
Wildlife
Geographic Access
Banff
Lake Louise
Bow Lake
Assiniboine
Banff National Park
Alberta
Canada
Language
English
Conservation
Leather of cover worn along edges, many photographs severely faded, some warped, spine coming loose at the binding towards the back.
Biographical Source Notes
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/50087841/tressa-brewster
Title Source
Title based on item
Processing Status
Processed
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Canadian Pacific film

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Part Of
Canadian Pacific Railway fonds
Scope & Content
File pertains to the screenplay for the 1948 film "Canadian Pacific" by Jack DeWitt. The film was made in Banff, directed by Nat Holt, and follows the construction of the line through the Rockies in the 1880s.
Date Range
[ca.1925]
Reference Code
M584 / II / 01
Description Level
3 / Series
GMD
Organization record
Textual record
Part Of
Canadian Pacific Railway fonds
Description Level
3 / Series
Fonds Number
M584 / V782
Series
II : screenplay
Sous-Fonds
M584
Accession Number
3502
Reference Code
M584 / II / 01
GMD
Organization record
Textual record
Date Range
[ca.1925]
Physical Description
5 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File pertains to the screenplay for the 1948 film "Canadian Pacific" by Jack DeWitt. The film was made in Banff, directed by Nat Holt, and follows the construction of the line through the Rockies in the 1880s.
Notes
Record absorbed from old M48.
Name Access
Canadian Pacific Railway
Subject Access
Buildings
Buildings and facilities
Camps
Construction
Environment
Huts
Tourism
Trains
Transportation
Geographic Access
Banff
Lake Louise
Banff National Park
Jasper National Park
Yoho National Park
Glacier
Alberta
British Columbia
Canada
Language
English
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Canadian Rockies negatives

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Part Of
Jim Brewster family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 128 black and white photographic negatives of unidentified people, mountain landscapes, wildlife, and scenic views from throughout Banff National Park and surrounding areas.
Date Range
[ca. 1900-1915]
Reference Code
V90 / IV / NA - 01 to NA - 128
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Part Of
Jim Brewster family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M439 / V90
Series
IV. Brewster family
Sous-Fonds
V90
Accession Number
2021.26
Reference Code
V90 / IV / NA - 01 to NA - 128
GMD
Photograph
Date Range
[ca. 1900-1915]
Physical Description
128 photographs : b&w nitrate negatives ; 11.8 x 8.4 cm
History / Biographical
See fonds level description.
Scope & Content
File consists of 128 black and white photographic negatives of unidentified people, mountain landscapes, wildlife, and scenic views from throughout Banff National Park and surrounding areas.
Notes
Negatives were removed from their original housing in a negatives album (V90 / PD - 2) prior to processing
Subject Access
Activities
Animals
Banff Jasper Highway
Buildings
Buildings and facilities
Deer
Elk
Environment and Nature
Family and personal life
Glaciers
Landscapes
Mount Assiniboine
Mountains
Photography
Rivers
Scenery
Temple Mountain
Wildlife
Geographic Access
Banff
Lake Louise
Banff National Park
Assiniboine
Alberta
British Columbia
Canada
Language
English
Conservation
Many negatives warped - NA - 13 is folded in half
Related Material
V90 / PD - 2
Title Source
Title based on item
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Personal Interest Files

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Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
Sub-series consists of textual records and photographs collected by Ben Gadd. Content pertains to various research subjects, current events and other topics of interest, including: environmental science; wildlife; sports and recreation; Parks Canada; clubs, charities and organizations; natural hist…
Date Range
[ca.1980-2015]
Reference Code
M590 / I / C
V810 / I / C
Description Level
4 / Sub-series
GMD
Textual record
Photograph
Print
Digital image
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Description Level
4 / Sub-series
Fonds Number
M590
V810
Series
Series I : Personal records
Sous-Fonds
M590
V810
Sub-Series
Subseries C : Personal Interest Files
Accession Number
2021.20
Reference Code
M590 / I / C
V810 / I / C
GMD
Textual record
Photograph
Print
Digital image
Date Range
[ca.1980-2015]
Physical Description
ca.180 cm of textual records -- 5 CDs with digital image files -- 1 floppy disk -- ca.122 photograph prints : b&w and col. -- 2 negatives : b&w ; 6 x 7.5 cm -- 26 film strips : col. negatives ; 35 mm
Scope & Content
Sub-series consists of textual records and photographs collected by Ben Gadd. Content pertains to various research subjects, current events and other topics of interest, including: environmental science; wildlife; sports and recreation; Parks Canada; clubs, charities and organizations; natural history; and conservation.
Notes
Subjects are arranged alphabetically by title. Original titles and arrangement of materials by Ben Gadd has been preserved. See file-level descriptions for content details.
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Subject Access
Animals
Buildings
Buildings and facilities
Businesses
Boats
Climbing
Columbia Icefield
Community events
Community life
Conservation
Dams
Environment
Events
Forestry
Fishing
Flowers
Government
Geography
Geology
Hiking
History
Ice climbing
Land, settlement and immigration
Landscapes
Laws and legislation
Membership
Mining
Mountaineering
Municipal views
Natural history
Natural resources
Parks Canada
Politics and government
Property
Provincial parks and reserves
Recreation
Rivers
Science and technology
Settlement
Skiing
Snakes, Insects
Sports
Tourism
Townsite development
Trails
Transportation
Travel
Wildlife
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
British Columbia
United States of America
Rocky Mountains
Canadian Rocky Mountains
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Commerce and industry
Environment
Exploration, discovery and travel
Government
Land, settlement and immigration
Law and justice
Natural resources
Politics
Science and technology
Sports, recreation and leisure
Transportation
Title Source
Original title used
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Scott Duncan Hut Registers

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Part Of
Alpine Club of Canada fonds
Scope & Content
Sub-series of hut registers from the Scott Duncan Hut produced by the Alpine Club of Canada between 1988 and 2018. Registers include entries from visitors to the huts which pertain to individuals' hiking and climbing trips; details of specific events which occurred while staying at the hut, wildlif…
Date Range
1988-2018
Reference Code
M200 / IV / N
Description Level
4 / Sub-series
GMD
Textual record
Organization record
Part Of
Alpine Club of Canada fonds
Description Level
4 / Sub-series
Fonds Number
M200
V14
S6
Series
M200 / IV: Hut Registers
Sous-Fonds
M200
Sub-Series
M200 / IV / N: Scott Duncan Hut Registers
Accession Number
accn. 6766
accn. 7779
accn. 8002
accn. 2014.8293
accn. 2023.32
Reference Code
M200 / IV / N
GMD
Textual record
Organization record
Responsibility
Registers produced by Alpine Club of Canada
Date Range
1988-2018
Physical Description
13 cm of textual records 5 volumes
History / Biographical
According to the Alpine Club of Canada's website, the Scott Duncan Hut was the last hut to be built on the Wapta Traverse; it was built in 1988. The hut was primarily funded by the Duncan family of Calgary as a memorial for their son, Scott. The hut was built by the Rocky Mountain Section of the ACC. The hut accommodates 12 people and includes a propane stove and lanterns, cooking supplies and sleeping quarters.
Scope & Content
Sub-series of hut registers from the Scott Duncan Hut produced by the Alpine Club of Canada between 1988 and 2018. Registers include entries from visitors to the huts which pertain to individuals' hiking and climbing trips; details of specific events which occurred while staying at the hut, wildlife sightings, custodial issues and updates, and related topics. The sub-series is separated into individual hut registers, arranged by date:
M200 / IV / N / 1: [Scott Duncan Memorial Hut register 1988-94]
M200 / IV / N / 2: Scott Duncan Hut Feb. 26, 1994 - Apr 24, 2000
M200 / IV / N / 3: Scott Duncan Memorial Hut Register, 2000 - 2004
M200 / IV / N / 4: [2004 - 2009 Scott Duncan Hut Register]
M200 / IV / N / 5: [Scott Duncan Hut, 2009 - 2018]
Name Access
Alpine Club of Canada
Subject Access
Huts
Cabins and shelters
Alpine Club of Canada
Backcountry skiing
British Columbia
Buildings and facilities
Buildings and memorials
Environment and Nature
Mountaineering
Mountaineers
Mountains
Memorial
Ski mountaineering
Skiing
Sports and recreation
Sports and leisure
Winter sports
Geographic Access
Canada
British Columbia
Field
Canadian Rocky Mountains
Access Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Japanese
Mandarin
French
Conservation
Some registers have water damage. Some registers have loose pages. Some register bindings are damaged.
Category
Environment
Exploration and travel
Sports, recreation and leisure
Biographical Source Notes
Alpine Club of Canada website: https://www.alpineclubofcanada.ca/scott-duncan-hut/ Alpine Club of Canada Backcountry Huts: Scott Duncan Hut Info Sheet: https://www.alpineclubofcanada.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/ScottDuncan-InfoSheet-1.pdf
Title Source
Title based on contents of sub-series
Processing Status
Processed
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Part Of
Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
Scope & Content
Image of the Alberta Hotel on Banff Avenue with a horse-drawn carriage out front
Date Range
[ca. 1885-1945]
Reference Code
V683 / III / A / 15 / PA - 674
Description Level
6 / Item
GMD
Photograph
  1 image  
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 - 674
GMD
Photograph
Date Range
[ca. 1885-1945]
Physical Description
Photograph: 1 print ; b&w.
Scope & Content
Image of the Alberta Hotel on Banff Avenue with a horse-drawn carriage out front
Subject Access
Buildings
Cascade Mountain
Horses
Hotels
Geographic Access
Banff
Banff National Park
Language
English
Title Source
Title based on item
Processing Status
Processed
Images
thumbnail
Less detail
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Part Of
Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
Scope & Content
Image of Banff Avenue in winter - Mandarin Cafe and Cascade Hotel visible, among others
Date Range
[ca. 1900-1940]
Reference Code
V683 / III / A / 8 / PA - 645
Description Level
6 / Item
GMD
Photograph
  1 image  
Part Of
Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
Description Level
6 / Item
Fonds Number
M36 / V683 / S37
Series
V683 / III / A / 8 : Peter and Catharine Whyte: Banff and Area Skiing
Sous-Fonds
V683
Accession Number
.
Reference Code
V683 / III / A / 8 / PA - 645
GMD
Photograph
Date Range
[ca. 1900-1940]
Physical Description
Photograph: 1 print; b&w.
Scope & Content
Image of Banff Avenue in winter - Mandarin Cafe and Cascade Hotel visible, among others
Subject Access
Automobiles
Buildings
Businesses
Cascade Hotel
Winter
Geographic Access
Banff
Banff National Park
Language
English
Title Source
Title based on item
Processing Status
Processed
Images
thumbnail
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Part Of
Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
Scope & Content
Image of Banff Avenue with cars parked alongside one side and shops along the other looking north - the edge of the White Block just visible on left
Date Range
[ca. 1885-1945]
Reference Code
V683 / III / A / 15 / PA - 685
Description Level
6 / Item
GMD
Photograph
  1 image  
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 - 685
GMD
Photograph
Date Range
[ca. 1885-1945]
Physical Description
Photograph: 1 print ; b&w.
Scope & Content
Image of Banff Avenue with cars parked alongside one side and shops along the other looking north - the edge of the White Block just visible on left
Subject Access
Automobiles
Banff townsite
Buildings
Businesses
Horses
Geographic Access
Banff
Banff National Park
Language
English
Title Source
Title based on item
Processing Status
Processed
Images
thumbnail
Less detail
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Banff Avenue looking south

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Part Of
Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
Scope & Content
Image of the shops along Banff Avenue looking towards Sulphur Mountain
Date Range
[ca. 1885-1945]
Reference Code
V683 / III / A / 15 / PA - 671
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 - 671
GMD
Photograph
Date Range
[ca. 1885-1945]
Physical Description
Photograph: 1 print (front and back) ; b&w.
Scope & Content
Image of the shops along Banff Avenue looking towards Sulphur Mountain
Subject Access
Buildings
Businesses
Banff townsite
Mountains
Sulphur Mountain
Geographic Access
Banff
Banff National Park
Language
English
Title Source
Title based on item
Processing Status
Processed
Images
thumbnail
thumbnail
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