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Letter and Photographs
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- Part Of
- Archives General File Collection
- Scope & Content
- File consists of 2 pages typed letter from Margery to Kathleen; 6 black and white prints of Banff and Lake Louise, July and September 1957, annotated on back
- Date Range
- 1957
- Reference Code
- V8 / 2014.8321
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Photograph
- Photograph print
- Textual record
- Part Of
- Archives General File Collection
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Fonds Number
- M8
- V8
- S8
- Series
- V8 / 2014.8321
- Sous-Fonds
- V8
- Accession Number
- 2014.8321
- Reference Code
- V8 / 2014.8321
- Date Range
- 1957
- Physical Description
- 6 photographs : b&w ; 6 x 4 cm and 2 pages of textual records
- Scope & Content
- File consists of 2 pages typed letter from Margery to Kathleen; 6 black and white prints of Banff and Lake Louise, July and September 1957, annotated on back
- Geographic Access
- Canada
- Alberta
- Banff National Park
- Language
- English
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
- Processed
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Mann family annotated postcard collection
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- Part Of
- Archives General File Collection
- Scope & Content
- File consists of annotated souvenir postcards sent to Walter and Richard Mann from various friends and relatives between ca.1905-1920. Postcard images pertain to views in and around Banff and the Canadian Rockies, including views of Lake Louise, Edmonton, Lake O'Hara and Glacier National Park.
- Date Range
- 1905
- [1910-1920]
- 1916
- 1920
- Reference Code
- M8 / accn. 3151 / 1 to 9
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Postcard
- Textual record
- Part Of
- Archives General File Collection
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Fonds Number
- M8
- V8
- S8
- Sous-Fonds
- M8
- Accession Number
- 3151
- Reference Code
- M8 / accn. 3151 / 1 to 9
- Date Range
- 1905
- [1910-1920]
- 1916
- 1920
- Physical Description
- 9 annotated postcards
- Scope & Content
- File consists of annotated souvenir postcards sent to Walter and Richard Mann from various friends and relatives between ca.1905-1920. Postcard images pertain to views in and around Banff and the Canadian Rockies, including views of Lake Louise, Edmonton, Lake O'Hara and Glacier National Park.
- Subject Access
- Travel
- Tourism
- Family and personal life
- Mountains
- Landscapes
- Trains
- Canadian Pacific Railway
- Geographic Access
- Canada
- Alberta
- Banff
- Lake Louise
- Edmonton
- British Columbia
- Glacier National Park
- Language
- English
- Conservation
- Postcards are stored in mylar sleeves
- Related Material
- M8/accn.1430
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
- Processed
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Maple Leaf Album and Souvenir Programme
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- Part Of
- Archives General File Collection
- Scope & Content
- File consists of Maple leaf album / Bing Coughlin Official souvenir programme: June second, 1939 Large envelope addressed to Mr. George Colley
- Date Range
- ca. 1935 - 1950
- Reference Code
- M8 / 2019.55
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Photograph
- Textual record
- Part Of
- Archives General File Collection
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Fonds Number
- M8
- V8
- S8
- Series
- M8 / 2019.55
- Sous-Fonds
- M8
- Accession Number
- 2019.55
- Reference Code
- M8 / 2019.55
- Date Range
- ca. 1935 - 1950
- Physical Description
- 2 cm Textual Records
- Scope & Content
- File consists of
- Maple leaf album / Bing Coughlin
- Official souvenir programme: June second, 1939
- Large envelope addressed to Mr. George Colley
- Name Access
- Colley, George
- Geographic Access
- Canada
- Alberta
- Banff National Park
- Language
- English
- Category
- Exploration and travel
- Tourism
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
- Processed
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Margaret Sorensen papers
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- Part Of
- Archives General File Collection
- Scope & Content
- File consists of Miscellaneous receipts, statements, mirror and identification card, newsclipping, diary and autograph book of Margaret Sorensen.
- Date Range
- 1941 - 1950
- Reference Code
- M8 / 2014.8271 / 1 - 2
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Textual record
- Private record
- Part Of
- Archives General File Collection
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Fonds Number
- M8 / V8 / S8
- Series
- 2014.8271
- Sous-Fonds
- V8
- Accession Number
- 2014.8271
- Reference Code
- M8 / 2014.8271 / 1 - 2
- Date Range
- 1941 - 1950
- Physical Description
- 6 cm of textual records
- Scope & Content
- File consists of Miscellaneous receipts, statements, mirror and identification card, newsclipping, diary and autograph book of Margaret Sorensen.
- Name Access
- Sorensen, Margaret
- Geographic Access
- Banff
- Alberta
- Language
- English
- Biographical Source Notes
- Born in Denmark (approx. 1888), came to Banff in 1933, operated Pearl Dry Cleaners, involved with curling, bowling, golfing. More info found in newspaper clipping from Crag and Canyon 1973/3/28/1/3 “Mrs. Sorensen Passes, 85”
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Content Details
- Inventory follows: Title: Mirror and Identification Card Cont. Description: Mirror and Identification Card. Card information: Name M. Sorensen Address Pearl Laundry City Banff Province Alberta Tel. No. 183 R. 3 Made in Canada. Back of card is blank Shopping Memo list. Phys. Description: 1 small paper folder, yellowed, with minimal creasing, MC. Mirror exhibits cracklature, appears scratched below the surface, stained spots, PC. Title: Newspaper article: “MORTAR BOMB KILLS BOY: Nanaimo Home Wrecked with Missile Explodes.” May 9, 14 year old Norman Madsen was “blown to pieces and the interior of his home shattered” trying to open a mortar bomb while his parents were not home. Article is marked in pencil with “May 1945.” Nothing of significance on back of newspaper clipping. Phys. Description: 1 newspaper clipping, yellowing, roughly clipped, MC. Title: Five Year Diary (Purple) Cont. Description: First page: “Marg Sorensen” handwritten at top, “Diary” crossed out and “Date Book” written underneath. January 1st “Budget Monday Nov. 22 Playus (?) 33 Magazine 20 Paper 10.” 12 addresses listed with names. Including Saskatchewan, Calgary, Vancouver, Nanaimo, Canadian Army Reserves. Note of interest: address of Kay Madsen in Nanaimo is listed. Calendars on front and back interior covers from 1941-1946. Phys. Description: 1 purple diary with textured cover embossed in yellow with text “Five Year Diary,” “Date Book” is written in pencil above the formal title, top and bottom end of spine scuffed, two small stains at bottom of cover, MC. Pages are edged in gold, EC. Mark of pink, possibly lipstick, on January 9 page, MC. Title: Autographs book (Green) Cont. Description: Front cover “Margaret Sorensen Banff, Alberta Jimmy.” First page from April 22, 1938. Last page from January 5, 1939. 21 signatures, including rhyming text and proclamations of friendship. 1 colourful drawing of a girl’s head, 1 drawing out of a car window, 1 drawing of a whiskey bottle. “Take care of ‘Banff.’ Go East and get educated.” Small newspaper clipping: “Back home here there are a group of grand girls that it may interest readers to know are still in Banff and still getting out and really cheering for present Banff teams as they did for you not too long ago…” List of names in clipping includes Margaret Sorenson. Note of interest: Kay Madsen signed. ( Infer that others left for school, and Margaret stayed in Banff.) Phys. Description: 1 green book with “Autographs” embossed on cover in gold, rip along top spine, first pages of book torn out, MC. 1 newspaper clipping, MC. Title: Selection of cheques secured together with four paperclips Cont. Description: “Dine in the Sky” cheque dated Oct. 15, 1943, Received from Miss. L. Bannerman (?) the sum of $14.70. Payment Suite No. 507, folded rectangular sheet in shape of cheque with itemized list of expenses on left side. 1 very small cheque, Received from Margaret Sorensen Feb 25, 1946, Paid in full $6. 1 blue statement from Renfrew Furs LTD Calgary, July 14, 1943, Miss M. Sorenson, Banff Alta $10 “Promptness in meeting Accounts keeps one’s Credit good.” 1 Crag and Canyon Printers and Publishers cheque, dated Feb (?), Received from __illegible___ the Sum of $2 for renewal fee of _illegible_. 1 Green cheque #91 received from Margaret Sorenson Five dollars, July 12, 1943, J. D. Anderson. 1 Green cheque #29 received from Margaret Sorenson Five dollars, June 25, 1934 J. D. Anderson. 1 Green cheque #68 received from Margaret Sorenson Five dollars July 3, 1943 J. D. Anderson. Phys. Description: “Dine in the Sky” cheque, folded into three, MC. 1 very small cheque, Received from Margaret Sorensen Feb 25, 1946, Small rectangular cheque approx. 4”, yellowing, MC. 1 blue statement from Renfrew Furs LTD Calgary, ripped along side, EC. 1 Crag and Canyon Printers and Publishers cheque, small rip at bottom right, MC. 1 Green cheque #91, central fold, MC. 1 Green cheque #29, central fold, MC. 1 Green cheque #68, central fold, MC. Title: Envelope and statement from The Parisian stamped Calgary Jun 15 6 PM 1944 ALTA. Cont. Description: Envelope addressed to Miss Margaret Sorenson, Banff, Alta. Statement from The Parisian: Where smart style meets moderate price, Calgary, June 15, 1944, Received from Margaret Sorenson $15, Balance $43.13. Phys. Description: 1 envelope from The Parisian stamped Calgary Jun 15 6 PM 1944 ALTA., Calgary Exhibition and Stampede stamp, red 4 cents Canada stamp, yellowing, envelope ripped open, MC. Statement folded in half, and upper left corner partially folded, serrated edge, MC. Title: Paperclipped receipts, beginning with J. D. Anderson “The Sweater King,” from August 9, 1941. Cont. Description: 20 receipts date from August 9, 1941- June 29, 1946. Receipts for J. D. Anderson, Salter’s Specialty Shoppe, skirt, 3 pliece play suit, black suit, pink dress, acct. cash Phys. Description: 20 receipts, yellowed, top and bottom receipts dirty, generally, MC. Title: Paperclipped receipts, beginning with J. D. Anderson “The Sweater King,” from June 29, 1946. Cont. Description: Three receipts from J.D. Anderson for play suit, illegible, and coat. 1 receipt for Salter’s Specialty Shoppe, cash on account. 1 receipt for The British Woolen Shop for blazer. 1 receipt for Unwin’s Limited for glass. Phys. Description: 6 receipts, yellowed, top receipt creased with small rips, bottom receipt small rip, MC. Title: Envelope and statement from The Parisian stamped Calgary Aug 15 6 PM 1944 ALTA. Cont. Description: Envelope addressed to Miss Margaret Sorenson, Banff, Alta., hand written checklist on back. Statement from The Parisian: Where smart style meets moderate price, Calgary, August 15, 1944, Received from Margaret Sorenson $15, Balance $13.13. Phys. Description: 1 envelope from The Parisian stamped Calgary Aug 15 6 PM 1944 ALTA., “Airmail Speeds Business” stamp, red 4 cents Canada stamp, yellowing, small stains on front of envelope, envelope ripped open, MC. Statement folded in half, serrated edge, EC. Title: Envelope and statement from Renfrew Furs Ltd. stamped Calgary Nov 27 8 PM 1942 ALTA. Cont. Description: Envelope addressed to Miss Margaret Sorenson, Banff, Alta. Letter from Renfrew Furs Limited dated November 27, 1942, apologizing for a contract error in which they claimed she owed $80 instead of $70. A contract from the Cinderella Style Shoppe was folded with the letter, which the letter states she should have signed, her parents signed, and returned to the Shoppe. Phys. Description: 1 envelope, yellowing, ripped open, rip down centre, MC. 1 yellow contract, EC. 1 letter dated November 27, 1942, letter typewritten and signed in ink, EC. Title: Envelope and statement from Renfrew Furs Ltd. stamped Calgary Feb 2 6 PM 1943 ALTA. Cont. Description: Envelope addressed to Miss M. Sorenson, Banff, Alta. Statement from Renfrew Furs Ltd., dated Feb 2, 1943. Received from Margaret Sorenson $10, Balance left blank. Phys. Description: 1 envelope from Renfrew Furs Ltd. stamped Calgary Feb 2 6 PM 1943 ALTA., red 4 cents Canada stamp, yellowing, envelope ripped open, MC. 1 blue statement folded in half, written in pencil, serrated edge, EC. Title: Envelope and statement from Renfrew Furs Ltd. stamped Calgary June 12 8 PM 1943 ALTA. Cont. Description: Envelope addressed to Miss M. Sorenson, Banff, Alta. Letter from Renfrew Furs Ltd. Dated June 12, 1943, “in receipt of your remittance of $10.” Statement from Renfrew Furs Ltd., dated June 12, 1943. Received from Margaret Sorenson $10, Balance left blank. Phys. Description: 1 envelope from Renfrew Furs Ltd. stamped Calgary June 12 8 PM 1943 ALTA., “B. General Delivery Jun 13 Jun 23 BANFF Alberta” stamp, Calgary Exhibition and Stampede stamp, 2 brown 2 cents Canada stamps, yellowing, envelope ripped open, MC. 1 blue statement folded three times, written in pencil, serrated edge, MC.1 letter, typewritten and signed in ink, EC. Title: Envelope and statement from Renfrew Furs Ltd. stamped Calgary April 10 5 PM 1943 ALTA. Cont. Description: Envelope addressed to Miss M. Sorenson, Banff, Alta. Letter from Renfrew Furs Ltd. Dated April 10, 1943, “in receipt of your remittance of $10,” and discussing a rip in Miss Bannermans coat. Statement from Renfrew Furs Ltd., dated April 10, 1943. Received from Miss M. Sorenson $10, Balance left blank. Phys. Description: 1 envelope from Renfrew Furs Ltd. stamped Calgary April 10 5 PM 1943 ALTA., “B. General Delivery April BANFF Alberta” stamp, 1 red 3 cents Canada stamp, 1 green 1 cent Canada stamp, yellowing, envelope ripped open, MC. 1 blue statement folded three times, written in pencil, serrated edge, MC. 1 letter, typewritten and signed in ink, EC. Title: Envelope and statement from Renfrew Furs Ltd. stamped Calgary March 9 8 PM 1943 ALTA. Cont. Description: Envelope addressed to Miss M. Sorenson, Banff, Alta. Statement from Renfrew Furs Ltd., dated March 9, 1943. Received from Miss M. Sorenson $10, Balance $44.20. Phys. Description: 1 envelope from Renfrew Furs Ltd. stamped Calgary April 10 5 PM 1943 ALTA., “B. General Delivery Mar 10 Mar 20 BANFF Alberta” stamp, “Help the Red Cross” stamp, 1 red 3 cents Canada stamp, yellowing, envelope ripped open, MC. 1 blue statement folded in half, written in pencil, serrated edge, EC. Title: Envelope with handwritten address for Madame Ellen Cont. Description: On front of envelope handwritten in pen: “Madame Ellen, Health Clinic, 15-709 Dunamuir St. Tunstall Bldg. Telephone- Ma. 7713.” Envelope empty. Back of envelope lightly in pencil: “1190 W.” Phys. Description: 1 creased and dirty envelope, fragile, blue interior, PC. Title: Envelope and statement from The Robert Simpson Western Limited Cont. Description: Letter from The Robert Simpson Western Limited thanking Miss Margaret Sorensen for paying her account promptly in full. Phys. Description: 1 envelope from the Robert Simpson Western Limited with plastic window, stamped “Regina May 12 ’43 Saskatchewan,” “B. General Delivery May 14 May 24 BANFF Alberta” stamp, envelope ripped open, MC. 1 letter, typed with signature in pencil, EC. Title: Envelope and letter from Cinderella Style Shoppe. stamped Calgary Nov 24 9 PM 1942 ALTA. Cont. Description: Envelope addressed to Miss M. Sorenson, c/o Pearl Laundry, Banff, Alta. Letter from Cinderella Style Shoppe in receipt of cheque for $29 in payment for a coat, with $80 remaining on account, and writing they enclose a contract (not enclosed) to be signed by her and her parents and sent back. Phys. Description: 1 envelope from Cinderella Style Shoppe. stamped Calgary Nov 24 9 PM 1942 ALTA., 1 red 3 cents Canada stamp, bottom of envelope front “Buy ‘War Savings Stamps’ Regularly,” yellowing, envelope ripped open, MC. 1 letter, typewritten and signed in pen, EC. Title: Envelope from The Robert Simpson Western Limited Regina Canada dated May 26 ‘44 Cont. Description: Empty envelope addressed to Mrs. Margaret Sorensen, 225 Bear St; Banff Alberta. Two red stamps, one for Simpsons one for the mailing date in Regina. Phys. Description: 1 envelope, back with “Open Here for Postal Inspection” flap, ripped open, yellowing, MC. Title: Envelope and statement from The Parisian stamped Calgary Jul 11 6 PM 1944 ALTA. Cont. Description: Envelope addressed to Miss Margaret Sorenson, Banff, Alta. Statement from The Parisian: Where smart style meets moderate price, Calgary, July 11, 1944, Received from Miss Margaret Sorenson $15, Balance $28.13. Phys. Description: 1 envelope from The Parisian stamped Calgary Jul 11 6 PM 1944 ALTA., Calgary Exhibition and Stampede stamp, red 4 cents Canada stamp, yellowing, envelope ripped open, MC. Statement folded, written in pencil, two serrated edges, EC. Title: Envelope and statement from The Parisian stamped Calgary Sep 18 6 PM 1944 ALTA. Cont. Description: Envelope addressed to Miss M. Sorenson, Banff, Alta. Statement from The Parisian: Where smart style meets moderate price, Calgary, Sept 18, 1944, Received from Miss M. Sorenson $13.13, Balance “In Full.” Phys. Description: 1 envelope from The Parisian stamped Calgary Sep 18 6 PM 1944 ALTA., red 4 cents Canada stamp, yellowing, envelope ripped open, MC. Statement folded, written in pencil, two serrated edges, EC. Title: Envelope from The Robert Simpson Western Limited Regina Canada dated Mar 28 ‘44 Cont. Description: Envelope addressed to Mrs. Margaret Sorensen, Banff Alberta. Two red stamps, one for Simpsons one for the mailing date in Regina. Blue sheet dated 28/3/44 for “return of merchandise.” Yellow book for “Mail Order Budget Club Mar 13 Date 1944.” Months of April, May and June filled out on front and last page of book. Phys. Description: 1 envelope, ripped open, yellowing, MC. 1 blue sheet single sided, cardstock, EC. 1 yellow book, covers cardstock and receipts paper, two staples, EC. Title: Envelope, letter, and statement from Renfrew Furs Ltd. stamped Calgary Jan 7 8 PM 1943 ALTA. Cont. Description: Envelope addressed to Miss M. Sorenson, Banff, Alta. Letter from Renfrew Furs Ltd. in receipt of a money order, and addressing complaints regarding a fur coat. Statement from Renfrew Furs Ltd., dated Jan 7, 1943. Received from Miss M. Sorenson $10, Balance left blank. Phys. Description: 1 envelope from Renfrew Furs Ltd. stamped Calgary Jan 7 8 PM 1943 ALTA., “B. General Delivery Jan 8 Jan 18 BANFF Alberta” stamp, 1 red 3 cents Canada stamp, yellowing, envelope ripped open, MC. 1 letter typewritten, signed in ink, EC. 1 blue statement folded, written in pencil, serrated edge, MC. Title: Envelope and letter from The Robert Simpson Western Limited Regina Canada dated Mar 23 ‘44 Cont. Description: Envelope with two red stamps, one for Simpsons one for the mailing date in Regina. Letter discussing return of shoes, mailing of other items, and a sold out item. Phys. Description: 1 envelope with plastic window, ripped open, yellowing, MC. 1 letter on watermarked paper, typewritten, signed in pen, EC. Title: Envelope, statement and letter from Renfrew Furs Ltd. stamped Calgary Aug 9 7 PM 1943 ALTA. Cont. Description: Envelope addressed to Miss M. Sorenson, Banff, Alta. Statement from Renfrew Furs Ltd., dated Aug 9, 1943. Received from Miss M. Sorenson $4.20, Balance “in Full.” Letter “thanking you for the splendid way y ou have looked after your account.” Phys. Description: 1 envelope from Renfrew Furs Ltd. stamped Calgary Aug 9 7 PM 1943 ALTA., “B. General Delivery Aug 10 Aug 20 BANFF Alberta” stamp, “Save Time Use Air Mail” stamp, 1 red 3 cents Canada stamp, yellowing, envelope ripped open, MC. 1 blue statement folded in thirds, written in pencil, serrated edge, MC. 1 letter, typewritten, signed in pen, EC. Title: Folded envelope “The Inspector of Income Tax” dated Nov 24 ’44. Cont. Description: Folded envelope “The Inspector of Income Tax, 18 Customs BLDG. Calgary Alberta” dated Nov 24 ’44. Income tax Notice of Assessment form for 1943 addressed to Miss Margaret Sorensen, 225 Bear Street Banff, Alta. Mailed Nov. 24, 1944. Bottom refundable portion $18.Instructions written on back. Phys. Description: 1 standard size folded envelope with plastic window, ripped open, MC. 1 Notice of Assessment form, folded, MC. Title: Envelope with measurements and Salter’s Specialty Shoppe Receipt Cont. Description: Envelope with waist and “sk.” measurements. Receipt for three piece Suit. Phys. Description: 1 small envelope, pencil handwritten, yellowing, MC. 1 receipt, folded, MC. Title: Envelope from The Parisian dated Jan 2 6 PM 1945 Calgary Alta. Cont. Description: Empty envelope addressed to Miss M. Sorenson, Banff, Alta. 1 red four cent stamp. Phys. Description: 1 envelope, yellowing, MC. Title: Folded envelope “The Inspector of Income Tax” dated Jan 12 ‘45. Cont. Description: Folded envelope “The Inspector of Income Tax, 18 Customs BLDG. Calgary Alberta” dated Nov 24 ’44. Income tax receipt dated Jan 6 1945 addressed to Miss Margaret Sorensen, 225 Bear Street Banff, Alta. Amount payable for 1943, $1.48. Phys. Description: 1 standard size folded envelope with plastic window, ripped open, MC. 1 pink receipt, folded, EC. Title: Envelope and statement from Renfrew Furs Ltd. stamped Calgary May 14 7 PM 1943 ALTA. Cont. Description: Envelope addressed to Miss M. Sorenson, Banff, Alta. Statement from Renfrew Furs Ltd., dated May 14, 1943. Received from Miss M. Sorenson $10, Balance $24.20. Phys. Description: 1 envelope from Renfrew Furs Ltd. stamped Calgary May 14 7 PM 1943 ALTA., “B. General Delivery May 15 May 25 BANFF Alberta” stamp, 1 red 3 cents Canada stamp,1 green 1 cent Canada stamp, yellowing, envelope ripped open, MC. 1 blue statement folded, written in pencil, serrated edges, MC. Title: Paperclipped receipts, beginning with Saba Bros Limited Silk Specialists Cont. Description: 11 receipts date from Oct 31, 1941- March 14, 1942. Receipts for Saba Bros Limited, J. D. Anderson, Salter’s Specialty Shoppe, The Parisian, Darling Hat Shop Ltd. Phys. Description: 11 receipts, yellowed, MC.
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Miniature souvenir photograph collection, Stoney Nakoda portraits
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- Part Of
- Archives General File Collection
- Scope & Content
- File consists of one souvenir collection of 16 miniature photographs by Byron Harmon in original envelope, titled "16 Miniature Photographs of Indians of Western Canada". Images include portraits of various unnamed Stoney Nakoda people [possibly including Hector Crawler and Leah Rider], teepees, an…
- Date Range
- [ca.1920-1940]
- Reference Code
- V8 / 2022.31
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Photograph
- Published record
- Part Of
- Archives General File Collection
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Fonds Number
- M8
- V8
- S8
- Sous-Fonds
- V8
- Accession Number
- 2022.31
- Reference Code
- V8 / 2022.31
- Date Range
- [ca.1920-1940]
- Physical Description
- Souvenir photograph collection (16 photographs : b&w prints ; 4.5 x 7 cm)
- Scope & Content
- File consists of one souvenir collection of 16 miniature photographs by Byron Harmon in original envelope, titled "16 Miniature Photographs of Indians of Western Canada". Images include portraits of various unnamed Stoney Nakoda people [possibly including Hector Crawler and Leah Rider], teepees, and a totem pole.
- Notes
- Warning: Photographs include original titles, which contain derogatory and/or offensive language describing Indigenous people.
- Name Access
- Harmon, Byron
- Subject Access
- Photography
- Portrait
- Indigenous Peoples
- Teepees
- Totem pole
- Geographic Access
- Canada
- Alberta
- Morley
- Reproduction Restrictions
- Copyright restrictions may apply
- Language
- English
- Category
- Indigenous Peoples
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
- Processed
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Minnewanka dogsledding race, 1923
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- Part Of
- Archives General File Collection
- Scope & Content
- File consists of 3 black & white photograph prints depicting a dogsledding race held at Lake Minnewanka, March 3, 1923. Two of the photos are annotated on the back in pencil.
- Date Range
- 1923
- Reference Code
- V8 / accn. 2023.60
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Photograph
- Part Of
- Archives General File Collection
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Fonds Number
- M8
- V8
- S8
- Sous-Fonds
- V8
- Accession Number
- 2023.60
- Reference Code
- V8 / accn. 2023.60
- GMD
- Photograph
- Date Range
- 1923
- Physical Description
- 3 photographs : b&w prints ; 8.5 x 14 cm
- Scope & Content
- File consists of 3 black & white photograph prints depicting a dogsledding race held at Lake Minnewanka, March 3, 1923. Two of the photos are annotated on the back in pencil.
- Subject Access
- Dogs
- Dogsledding
- Sports
- Recreation
- Winter sports
- Community events
- Geographic Access
- Canada
- Alberta
- Lake Minnewanka
- Language
- English
- Category
- Sports, recreation and leisure
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
- Processed
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Minutes of Canadian Legion of the British Empire Service League No. 26 Branch
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- Part Of
- Archives General File Collection
- Scope & Content
- File consists of Minutes of Canadian Legion of the British Empire Service League. No. 26 Branch
- Date Range
- ca. 1910 - 1924
- Reference Code
- M8 / 2017.8654 / 5 - 8
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Textual record
- Part Of
- Archives General File Collection
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Fonds Number
- M8 / V8 / S8
- Series
- M8 / 2017.8654
- Sous-Fonds
- M8
- Accession Number
- 2017.8654
- Reference Code
- M8 / 2017.8654 / 5 - 8
- GMD
- Textual record
- Date Range
- ca. 1910 - 1924
- Physical Description
- 3 cm Textual Records
- Scope & Content
- File consists of Minutes of Canadian Legion of the British Empire Service League. No. 26 Branch
- Geographic Access
- Banff
- Alberta
- Language
- English
- Processing Status
- Processed
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National Park School Scribbler Scrapbook
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- Part Of
- Archives General File Collection
- Scope & Content
- File consists of National Park School Scribbler scrabook, contans newspaper clippings and recipes.
- Date Range
- ca. 1910 - 1924
- Reference Code
- M8 / 2017.8654 / 4
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Textual record
- Part Of
- Archives General File Collection
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Fonds Number
- M8 / V8 / S8
- Series
- M8 / 2017.8654
- Sous-Fonds
- M8
- Accession Number
- 2017.8654
- Reference Code
- M8 / 2017.8654 / 4
- GMD
- Textual record
- Date Range
- ca. 1910 - 1924
- Physical Description
- 3 cm Textual Records
- Scope & Content
- File consists of National Park School Scribbler scrabook, contans newspaper clippings and recipes.
- Geographic Access
- Banff
- Alberta
- Language
- English
- Category
- Family and personal life
- Processing Status
- Processed
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Num-Ti-Jah Lodge Under Construction
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- Part Of
- Archives General File Collection
- Scope & Content
- File consists of 2 photographs; Num-Ti-Jah Lodge under construction and Bow Lake looking south east to Mount Hector
- Date Range
- ca. 1920
- Reference Code
- V8 / 2014.8308
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Photograph
- Photograph print
- Part Of
- Archives General File Collection
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Fonds Number
- M8
- V8
- S8
- Series
- V8 / 2014.8308
- Sous-Fonds
- V8
- Accession Number
- 2014.8308
- Reference Code
- V8 / 2014.8308
- Date Range
- ca. 1920
- Physical Description
- 2 photographs : b&w ; 7 x 5 cm and 4 x 3 cm
- Scope & Content
- File consists of 2 photographs; Num-Ti-Jah Lodge under construction and Bow Lake looking south east to Mount Hector
- Geographic Access
- Canada
- Alberta
- Banff National Park
- Language
- English
- Category
- Exploration and travel
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
- Processed
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Pack Trip, Hiking, and Tourist Activities
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions57290
- Part Of
- Archives General File Collection
- Scope & Content
- File consists of 80 Kodachrome slides 35 mm slides (1957 - 59). Content of slides includes pack trips and tourist activities in and around Banff National Park and Calgary. Locations include Peyto Lake, Field, Lake Louise, Bow Falls, and Spray Valley.
- Date Range
- ca. 1970 - 1985
- Reference Code
- V8 / 2016.8580
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Photograph
- Textual record
- Part Of
- Archives General File Collection
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Fonds Number
- M8
- V8
- S8
- Series
- V8 / 2016.8580
- Sous-Fonds
- M8
- Accession Number
- 2016.8580
- Reference Code
- V8 / 2016.8580
- Date Range
- ca. 1970 - 1985
- Physical Description
- 80 photographs : col. slides ; 35 mm
- Scope & Content
- File consists of 80 Kodachrome slides 35 mm slides (1957 - 59). Content of slides includes pack trips and tourist activities in and around Banff National Park and Calgary. Locations include Peyto Lake, Field, Lake Louise, Bow Falls, and Spray Valley.
- Geographic Access
- Canada
- Alberta
- Banff National Park
- Calgary
- Language
- English
- Category
- Exploration and travel
- Tourism
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
- Processed
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Paddy, 'official' Greeter at Banff Station and Bill Young's Retirement
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions57268
- Part Of
- Archives General File Collection
- Scope & Content
- 1 page from Spanner (CPR) magazine, a tribute to dog Paddy, 'official' greeter at Banff Station, June 1958 1 article from Crag & Canyon re: Bill Young's retirement, November 1, 1961
- Date Range
- 1958 - 1961
- Reference Code
- M8 / 8128
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Newspaper clipping
- Postcard
- Part Of
- Archives General File Collection
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Fonds Number
- M8
- V8
- S8
- Series
- M8 / 8128
- Sous-Fonds
- M8
- Accession Number
- 8128
- Reference Code
- M8 / 8128
- Date Range
- 1958 - 1961
- Physical Description
- .5 cm textual records
- Scope & Content
- 1 page from Spanner (CPR) magazine, a tribute to dog Paddy, 'official' greeter at Banff Station, June 1958
- 1 article from Crag & Canyon re: Bill Young's retirement, November 1, 1961
- Name Access
- Young, Bill
- Subject Access
- Tourism
- Geographic Access
- Canada
- Alberta
- Banff National Park
- Language
- English
- Category
- Tourism
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
- Processed
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Photograph Postcards
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions57285
- Part Of
- Archives General File Collection
- Scope & Content
- File consists of 1 b&w postcard Cascade Mtn Reflection Pool, 1940s 1 b&w postcard Banff Chair Lift, 1940s 1 b&w postcard Norquay Day Lodge, 1940s 1 col. postcard Mt. Rundle, Tunnel Mtn, Banff Springs Hotel
- Date Range
- ca. 1920 - 1950
- Reference Code
- V8 / 2014.8285
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Photograph
- Photograph print
- Textual record
- Part Of
- Archives General File Collection
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Fonds Number
- M8
- V8
- S8
- Series
- V8 / 2014.8285
- Sous-Fonds
- M8
- Accession Number
- 2014.8285
- Reference Code
- V8 / 2014.8285
- Date Range
- ca. 1920 - 1950
- Physical Description
- 3 photographs; b&w and 1 postcard
- Scope & Content
- File consists of 1 b&w postcard Cascade Mtn Reflection Pool, 1940s
- 1 b&w postcard Banff Chair Lift, 1940s
- 1 b&w postcard Norquay Day Lodge, 1940s
- 1 col. postcard Mt. Rundle, Tunnel Mtn, Banff Springs Hotel
- Geographic Access
- Canada
- Alberta
- Banff National Park
- Language
- English
- Category
- Exploration and travel
- Tourism
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
- Processed
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Photographs of Banff
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions57263
- Part Of
- Archives General File Collection
- Scope & Content
- File consists of photographs of Banff views, particularly streets, buildings and roads
- Date Range
- 1916
- Reference Code
- V8 / accn 5550 / PA - 1 to PA - 6
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Photograph
- Negative
- Part Of
- Archives General File Collection
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Fonds Number
- M8 / V8 / S8
- Series
- V8 / accn 5550
- Sous-Fonds
- M8
- Accession Number
- 5550
- Reference Code
- V8 / accn 5550 / PA - 1 to PA - 6
- GMD
- Photograph
- Negative
- Date Range
- 1916
- Physical Description
- 6 photographs : negatives
- History / Biographical
- Tom and Netta Merrills visited Banff, Alberta, Canada on a honeymoon trip in 1916
- Scope & Content
- File consists of photographs of Banff views, particularly streets, buildings and roads
- Name Access
- Merrills, Netta
- Merrills, Tom
- Subject Access
- Family and personal life
- Access Restrictions
- No restrictions on access
- Public domain (other restrictions may apply)
- Language
- Language is English
- Creator
- Merrills, Netta
- Merrills, Tom
- Category
- Family and personal life
- Title Source
- Title based on accession record
- Processing Status
- Processed
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Portrait of Bruno Engler
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions57277
- Part Of
- Archives General File Collection
- Scope & Content
- File consists of 1 b&w sketch of Bruno Engler, titled: Bruno Engler Mountain Legend 1975, signed by Carol Bortenlanger 1 b&w photograph of Bruno Engler
- Date Range
- 1975
- Reference Code
- V8 / 2014.8284
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Photograph
- Photograph print
- Drawing
- Part Of
- Archives General File Collection
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Fonds Number
- M8
- V8
- S8
- Series
- V8 / 2014.8284
- Sous-Fonds
- V8
- Accession Number
- 2014.8284
- Reference Code
- V8 / 2014.8284
- Date Range
- 1975
- Physical Description
- 1 photographs : b&w ; 20 x 16 cm and 1 pencil drawing
- Scope & Content
- File consists of 1 b&w sketch of Bruno Engler, titled: Bruno Engler Mountain Legend 1975, signed by Carol Bortenlanger
- 1 b&w photograph of Bruno Engler
- Name Access
- Engler, Bruno
- Bortenlanger, Carol
- Geographic Access
- Canada
- Alberta
- Banff National Park
- Language
- English
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
- Processed
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Portrait of Bruno Engler
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions57278
- Part Of
- Archives General File Collection
- Scope & Content
- File consists of 1 8 x 10 photograph (print) and 1 photocopy (ca. 1923) pertaining to Vancouver Amazon women's hockey team. The photograph depicts the team with filming crew.
- Date Range
- ca. 1923
- Reference Code
- V8 / 2014.8279
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Photograph
- Photograph print
- Drawing
- Part Of
- Archives General File Collection
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Fonds Number
- M8
- V8
- S8
- Series
- V8 / 2014.8279
- Sous-Fonds
- V8
- Accession Number
- 2014.8279
- Reference Code
- V8 / 2014.8279
- Date Range
- ca. 1923
- Physical Description
- 1 photographs : b&w ; 25 x 20 cm
- Scope & Content
- File consists of 1 8 x 10 photograph (print) and 1 photocopy (ca. 1923) pertaining to Vancouver Amazon women's hockey team. The photograph depicts the team with filming crew.
- Geographic Access
- Canada
- Alberta
- Banff National Park
- Language
- English
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
- Processed
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Portrait of unidentified men
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions57273
- Part Of
- Archives General File Collection
- Scope & Content
- 1 matted black and white photograph depicting five men standing in front of mountain. On back "A Roy Sutton Purchase from Red Cross Superfluity Store Ottawa.
- Date Range
- ca. 1920
- Reference Code
- V8 / 2014.8329
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Photograph
- Photograph print
- Part Of
- Archives General File Collection
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Fonds Number
- M8
- V8
- S8
- Series
- V8 / 2014.8329
- Sous-Fonds
- V8
- Accession Number
- V8 / 2014.8329
- Reference Code
- V8 / 2014.8329
- Date Range
- ca. 1920
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w ; 24 x 18 cm
- Scope & Content
- 1 matted black and white photograph depicting five men standing in front of mountain. On back "A Roy Sutton Purchase from Red Cross Superfluity Store Ottawa.
- Subject Access
- Tourism
- Geographic Access
- Canada
- Alberta
- Banff National Park
- Language
- English
- Category
- Tourism
- Exploration and travel
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
- Processed
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Portrait of unidentified men
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions57274
- Part Of
- Archives General File Collection
- Scope & Content
- 1 album containing ca. 33 black and white prints pertaining to family trip to Banff
- Date Range
- 1920
- Reference Code
- V8 / 2014.8309
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Photograph
- Photograph print
- Album
- Part Of
- Archives General File Collection
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Fonds Number
- M8
- V8
- S8
- Series
- V8 / 2014.8309
- Sous-Fonds
- V8
- Accession Number
- V8 / 2014.8309
- Reference Code
- V8 / 2014.8309
- Date Range
- 1920
- Physical Description
- 1 album (33 photographs : b&w ; 15 x 11 cm)
- Scope & Content
- 1 album containing ca. 33 black and white prints pertaining to family trip to Banff
- Subject Access
- Tourism
- Geographic Access
- Canada
- Alberta
- Banff National Park
- Language
- English
- Category
- Tourism
- Exploration and travel
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
- Processed
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Records Register and Notebook
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions57287
- Part Of
- Archives General File Collection
- Scope & Content
- File consists of 1 records register ; 1 blank notebook with business card at front "Mrs. Ethel Edwards" related to Mr. Bob Edwards ; 1 Rattray And McDougall Banff Hotel key fob
- Date Range
- ca. 1960 - 1975
- Reference Code
- M8 / 2014.8342
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Photograph
- Textual record
- Part Of
- Archives General File Collection
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Fonds Number
- M8
- V8
- S8
- Series
- M8 / 2014.8342
- Sous-Fonds
- M8
- Accession Number
- 2014.8342
- Reference Code
- M8 / 2014.8342
- Date Range
- ca. 1960 - 1975
- Physical Description
- 2 cm Textual Records
- Scope & Content
- File consists of 1 records register ; 1 blank notebook with business card at front "Mrs. Ethel Edwards" related to Mr. Bob Edwards ; 1 Rattray And McDougall Banff Hotel key fob
- Geographic Access
- Canada
- Alberta
- Banff National Park
- Language
- English
- Category
- Exploration and travel
- Tourism
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
- Processed
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Roger Ruck photographs
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- Part Of
- Archives General File Collection
- Scope & Content
- File consists of five photographs depicting Roger Ruck and other unidentified individuals on horseback in the Canadian Rockies. One image depicts Roger Ruck on horseback in Somerset, England, with cars visible in the background.
- Date Range
- [ca.1935 - 1940]
- Reference Code
- V8 / accn. 2023.48 / PA - 1 to 5
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Photograph
- Part Of
- Archives General File Collection
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Fonds Number
- M8
- V8
- S8
- Sous-Fonds
- V8
- Accession Number
- 2023.48
- Reference Code
- V8 / accn. 2023.48 / PA - 1 to 5
- GMD
- Photograph
- Date Range
- [ca.1935 - 1940]
- Physical Description
- 5 photographs : b&w prints ; 14 x 9 cm or smaller
- History / Biographical
- Roger Ruck (1915-1953) was born in Taunton, Somerset, U.K., to parents Rev. George Ruck and Muriel Ruck. Roger married Dr. Esme Ruck (nee De Smidt, born ca.1920) and the couple had one son, Michael (born ca.1946). Roger spent time in the Windermere region between ca.1935-1940 before moving to North Kinangop, Kenya. Roger, Esme, and Michael were murdered on January 24, 1953 during the Mau Mau Uprising.
- Scope & Content
- File consists of five photographs depicting Roger Ruck and other unidentified individuals on horseback in the Canadian Rockies. One image depicts Roger Ruck on horseback in Somerset, England, with cars visible in the background.
- Notes
- Some photographs are annotated on the back
- Name Access
- Ruck, Roger
- Subject Access
- Horseback riding
- Horses
- Recreation
- Travel
- Geographic Access
- Canada
- British Columbia
- Windermere
- Access Restrictions
- No restrictions
- Reproduction Restrictions
- No restrictions
- Language
- English
- Related Material
- M8 / accn. 2023.48
- Biographical Source Notes
- Information provided by donor Roger Scoones (great-nephew of Roger Ruck).
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
- Processed
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Skiing at Waterfowl Lakes
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions56884
- Part Of
- Archives General File Collection
- Scope & Content
- File consists of 2 b&w photographs of Bruce Mitchell skiing at waterfowl Lakes in Banff National Park, ca. 1932. Images appear to have been removed from a photograph album.
- Date Range
- ca. 1932
- Reference Code
- V8 / 2014.8297 / 1
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Photograph print
- Photograph
- Part Of
- Archives General File Collection
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Fonds Number
- M8 / V8 / S8
- Series
- 2014.8297
- Sous-Fonds
- V8
- Accession Number
- 2014.8297
- Reference Code
- V8 / 2014.8297 / 1
- Date Range
- ca. 1932
- Physical Description
- 2 photographs : b&w ; 9 x 6 cm
- Scope & Content
- File consists of 2 b&w photographs of Bruce Mitchell skiing at waterfowl Lakes in Banff National Park, ca. 1932. Images appear to have been removed from a photograph album.
- Name Access
- Mitchell, Bruce
- Geographic Access
- Waterfowl Lake
- Alberta
- Banff National Park
- Language
- English
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
- Processed
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