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Henry Vaux Jr. fonds

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Part Of
Henry Vaux Jr. fonds
Scope & Content
The Henry Vaux Jr. fonds consists of 495 negative photographs taken by Henry Vaux Jr. between 1997-2013. Photographs depict various regions within the Canadian Rockies including mountain ranges, water features and other landscapes, replicating photographs of the same regions taken by his ancestors …
Date Range
[1997 - 2013]
Reference Code
V794
Description Level
1 / Fonds
GMD
Negative
Photograph
Part Of
Henry Vaux Jr. fonds
Description Level
1 / Fonds
Fonds Number
V794
Sous-Fonds
V794
Accession Number
2018.9008
Reference Code
V794
GMD
Negative
Photograph
Responsibility
Henry Vaux Jr.
Date Range
[1997 - 2013]
Physical Description
495 photographs : negatives
History / Biographical
Henry Vaux Jr. (1940-) is a professor emeritus of ersource economics at the University of California. Henry Vaux Jr. retired in 2004 following and extensive career in the field of water resource economics, including positions as the director of the University of Calgary Water Resource Centre, a national associate of the U.S. National Academy of Sciences, and chair of the Water Science and Technology Board of the National Research Council. Vaux Jr. is the author of over 90 publications in his field, including "Legacy in Time: Three Generations of Mountain Photography in the Canadian West". Vaux Jr. is a member of the well-known Vaux family of the Canadian Rockies region (see fonds level entry for M107/V653).
Scope & Content
The Henry Vaux Jr. fonds consists of 495 negative photographs taken by Henry Vaux Jr. between 1997-2013. Photographs depict various regions within the Canadian Rockies including mountain ranges, water features and other landscapes, replicating photographs of the same regions taken by his ancestors George Vaux IX, Mary Vaux and William Vaux, between ca. 1897 and ca. 1912. The fonds consists of: Series I : Legacy in Time (contains ca. 485 negatives of images used in Henry Vaux Jr.'s book "Legacy in Time: Three Generations of Mountain Photography in the Canadian West"). Series I consists of five sub-series: Sub-series A (Glaciers), 165 photographs; B (Mountains), 135 photographs; C (Water Falls), 60 photographs; D (Lakes), 75 photographs; and E (People), 60 photographs.
Notes
Negatives in Series I were organized by Henry Vaux Jr. based on their corresponding chapters in his book, "Legacy in Time"; sub-series have been named according to corresponding chapter names given by Henry Vaux Jr.
Name Access
Vaux, Henry Jr.
Subject Access
Mountain
Landscapes
Scenery
Travel
Conservation
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
British Columbia
Canadian Rocky Mountains
Language
English
Creator
Henry Vaux Jr.
Biographical Source Notes
http://glacierchange.org/scrapbook/vaux-family-gallery/ https://calgaryherald.com/news/local-news/going-back-in-time-to-record-retreat-of-glaciers https://rmbooks.com/book-author/henry-vaux-jr/ Vaux, Henry Jr. "Legacy in Time: Three Generations of Mountain Photography in the Canadian West" (Calgary: Rocky Mountain Books, 2014).
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Part Of
Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
Scope & Content
Sub-series consists of 10 oversize b&w prints, mounted. The prints pertain to the Chicago World's Fair and other family travel. Prints document various pavilions of the world's fair and the exterior of the home of Albrecht Durer.
Date Range
1893
Reference Code
V683 / IV / B / PA - 155 O.S. to PA - 165 O.S.
Description Level
4 / Sub-series
Part Of
Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
Description Level
4 / Sub-series
Fonds Number
M36 / V683 / S37
Series
V683 / IV / B : Robb/Morse Family Travel Sub-series
Reference Code
V683 / IV / B / PA - 155 O.S. to PA - 165 O.S.
Date Range
1893
Physical Description
Photographs: 10 prints; b&w, oversized --
Scope & Content
Sub-series consists of 10 oversize b&w prints, mounted. The prints pertain to the Chicago World's Fair and other family travel. Prints document various pavilions of the world's fair and the exterior of the home of Albrecht Durer.
Subject Access
Travel
Title Source
Title based on contents of sub-series
Content Details
V683 / IV / B / PA - 155 O.S. V683 / IV / B / PA - 156 O.S. V683 / IV / B / PA - 157 O.S. V683 / IV / B / PA - 158 O.S. V683 / IV / B / PA - 159 O.S. V683 / IV / B / PA - 160 O.S. V683 / IV / B / PA - 161 O.S. V683 / IV / B / PA - 162 O.S. V683 / IV / B / PA - 163 O.S. V683 / IV / B / PA - 164 O.S. V683 / IV / B / PA - 165 O.S.
Processing Status
Processed
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Part Of
Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
Scope & Content
Sub-series consists of 19 oversize b&w prints. The prints pertain to Peter Whyte's travels in Asia. Prints document boats in bays, women carrying baskets on their heads, men and oxen in rice patties, portraits of local peoples, and the Great Wall of China.
Date Range
[ca.1930]
Reference Code
V683 / II / G / PA - 336 O.S. to PA - 355 O.S.
Description Level
4 / Sub-series
Part Of
Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
Description Level
4 / Sub-series
Fonds Number
M36 / V683 / S37
Series
V683 / II / E : Peter Whyte Travel Sub-Series
Reference Code
V683 / II / G / PA - 336 O.S. to PA - 355 O.S.
Date Range
[ca.1930]
Physical Description
Photographs: 19 prints; b&w, oversized --
Scope & Content
Sub-series consists of 19 oversize b&w prints. The prints pertain to Peter Whyte's travels in Asia. Prints document boats in bays, women carrying baskets on their heads, men and oxen in rice patties, portraits of local peoples, and the Great Wall of China.
Subject Access
Travel
Portraits
Title Source
Title based on contents of sub-series
Content Details
V683 / II / G / PA - 336 O.S. V683 / II / G / PA - 337 O.S. V683 / II / G / PA - 338 O.S. V683 / II / G / PA - 339 O.S. V683 / II / G / PA - 340 O.S. V683 / II / G / PA - 341 O.S. V683 / II / G / PA - 342 O.S. V683 / II / G / PA - 343 O.S. V683 / II / G / PA - 344 O.S. V683 / II / G / PA - 345 O.S. V683 / II / G / PA - 346 O.S. V683 / II / G / PA - 347 O.S. V683 / II / G / PA - 348 O.S. V683 / II / G / PA - 349 O.S. V683 / II / G / PA - 350 O.S. V683 / II / G / PA - 351 O.S. V683 / II / G / PA - 352 O.S. V683 / II / G / PA - 353 O.S. V683 / II / G / PA - 354 O.S. V683 / II / G / PA - 355 O.S.
Processing Status
Processed
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Part Of
Henry Vaux Jr. fonds
Scope & Content
Sub-series consists of 60 photographs depicting various figures from the Canadian Rockies region. People depicted include: Guy Clarkson, Guide and Interpreter; CPR Foreman John Gaffney; Mr. J. Simpson (young Trainman); Photographer Craig Richards; and Pierre Lemire, Guide.
Date Range
[ca. 2000 - ca. 2010]
2002
2008
2010
2011
Reference Code
V794 / I / E / NA - 1 to NA - 60
Description Level
4 / Sub-series
GMD
Photograph
Negative
  60 images  
Part Of
Henry Vaux Jr. fonds
Description Level
4 / Sub-series
Fonds Number
V794
Series
V794 / I : Legacy in Time
Sous-Fonds
V794
Accession Number
2018.9008
Reference Code
V794 / I / E / NA - 1 to NA - 60
GMD
Photograph
Negative
Responsibility
Produced by Henry Vaux Jr.
Date Range
[ca. 2000 - ca. 2010]
2002
2008
2010
2011
Physical Description
60 Photographs: negatives; b&w
Scope & Content
Sub-series consists of 60 photographs depicting various figures from the Canadian Rockies region. People depicted include: Guy Clarkson, Guide and Interpreter; CPR Foreman John Gaffney; Mr. J. Simpson (young Trainman); Photographer Craig Richards; and Pierre Lemire, Guide.
Name Access
Clarkson, Guy
Gaffney, John
Simpson, J.
Lemire, Pierre
Richards, Craig
Vaux, Henry Jr.
Subject Access
Canadian Pacific Railway
Guiding
Helicopters
Photography
Travel
tourism
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Canadian Rocky Mountains
Language
English
Creator
Henry Vaux Jr.
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Photographs of India

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Part Of
Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
Scope & Content
Sub-series consists of 26 oversize b&w prints. The prints relate to the Robb and Morse families. The prints pertain to Russell Robb and Edith Morse Robb's trip to India in 1899; architectural views, street views, locals particpating in daily tasks and portraits of locals (most likely purchased whil…
Date Range
1899
Reference Code
V683 / IV / B / PA - 128 to 154 O.S
Description Level
4 / Sub-series
Part Of
Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
Description Level
4 / Sub-series
Fonds Number
M36 / V683 / S37
Series
V683 / IV / B : Robb/Morse Family Travel
Reference Code
V683 / IV / B / PA - 128 to 154 O.S
Date Range
1899
Physical Description
26 Photographs: prints; b&w
Scope & Content
Sub-series consists of 26 oversize b&w prints. The prints relate to the Robb and Morse families. The prints pertain to Russell Robb and Edith Morse Robb's trip to India in 1899; architectural views, street views, locals particpating in daily tasks and portraits of locals (most likely purchased while there).
Subject Access
India
Travel
Title Source
Title based on contents of sub-series
Content Details
V683 / IV / B / PA - 128 O.S. V683 / IV / B / PA - 129 O.S. V683 / IV / B / PA - 130 O.S. V683 / IV / B / PA - 131 O.S. V683 / IV / B / PA - 132 O.S. V683 / IV / B / PA - 133 O.S. V683 / IV / B / PA - 134 O.S. V683 / IV / B / PA - 135 O.S. V683 / IV / B / PA - 136 O.S. V683 / IV / B / PA - 137 O.S. V683 / IV / B / PA - 138 O.S. V683 / IV / B / PA - 139 O.S. V683 / IV / B / PA - 140 O.S. V683 / IV / B / PA - 141 O.S. V683 / IV / B / PA - 142 O.S. V683 / IV / B / PA - 143 O.S. V683 / IV / B / PA - 144 O.S. V683 / IV / B / PA - 145 O.S. V683 / IV / B / PA - 146 O.S. V683 / IV / B / PA - 147 O.S. V683 / IV / B / PA - 148 O.S. V683 / IV / B / PA - 149 O.S. V683 / IV / B / PA - 150 O.S. V683 / IV / B / PA - 151 O.S. V683 / IV / B / PA - 152 O.S. V683 / IV / B / PA - 153 O.S. V683 / IV / B / PA - 154 O.S.
Processing Status
Processed
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