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Peter Spear fonds

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions54061

Part Of: Peter Spear fonds

Scope & Content: Fonds include three sous-fonds related to the 1982 Canadian Mount Everest Expedition : M562 - Textual; V787 - Visual; S56 - Sound M562 contains five series: A. Expedition Planning and Logistics; B. General; C. Correspondence; D. Periodicals; E. Newspaper Clippings; F. Posters V787 contains four s…

Date Range: 1981 - 1986

Reference Code: M562 / V787 / S56

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

GMD: Photograph; Negative; Photograph print; Postcard; Transparency; Sound recording; Cassette; Textual record; Diary; Organization record; Poster; Private record; Published record

Part Of: Peter Spear fonds

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

Fonds Number: M562 / V787 / S56

Sous-Fonds: M562 / V787 / S56

Accession Number: 2017.8655

Reference Code: M562 / V787 / S56

GMD: Photograph; Negative; Photograph print; Postcard; Transparency; Sound recording; Cassette; Textual record; Diary; Organization record; Poster; Private record; Published record

Date Range: 1981 - 1986

Physical Description: 96 cm of textual records; 1150 photographs: 11 prints; b&w, 22 prints; colour, 2 oversize prints ; colour, 32 negatives; b&w, 1080 transparencies; colour ; 3 transparencies; b&w; 36 audio cassettes

History / Biographical: Peter Spear (April 1, 1940 - ) was a teacher, administrator, mountain ski patroller at the Lake Louise Ski Area, member of the Canadian Ski Patrol System, and base camp manager for the 1982 Canadian Mount Everest Expedition based out of Calgary, Alberta.

Scope & Content: Fonds include three sous-fonds related to the 1982 Canadian Mount Everest Expedition : M562 - Textual; V787 - Visual; S56 - Sound M562 contains five series: A. Expedition Planning and Logistics; B. General; C. Correspondence; D. Periodicals; E. Newspaper Clippings; F. Posters V787 contains four series: A. Photographs; B. Oversize Photographs; C. Transparencies; D. Negatives S56 contains 34 audio cassettes

Notes: There are artefacts in the heritage collection associated with this fonds - flags, shirts, logos, pins, business cards, luggage tags etc.

Name Access: Spear, Peter; Everest '82

Subject Access: Alpine Club of Canada; Avalanches; Calgary; Camps; Canada; Climbing; Clothing and dress; Columbia Icefield; Communications; Conferences and conventions; Daily routines; Education; Winter Sports; Helicopters; India; Legal and Financial; Mountaineering; Mountaineers; Newspaper clippings; Organizations; Portraits; Public events; Shopping lists; Sports; Transportation; Travel

Geographic Access: Alberta; Bangkok; Thailand; Kathmandu; England; London; Nepal

Access Restrictions: Some personal mailing addresses in M562/C - Correspondence

Language: English

Location (Copy): Copy of Peter Spear's diary in case file

Related Material: John Amatt fonds

Creator: Peter Spear

Category: Exploration, discovery and travel; Science and technology; Transportation

Title Source: Title based on contents

Processing Status: Processed

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[1 person and dog fording stream on horseback]

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions38143

Part Of: Mary Schaffer fonds

Date Range: [between 1907 - 1911]

Reference Code: V527 / PS 1 - 154

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph; Lantern slide; Transparency

1 image

Part Of: Mary Schaffer fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Series: II. Photography series

Sub-Series: A. Lantern slides 1. Travels to Maligne Lake and Yellowhead area

Reference Code: V527 / PS 1 - 154

GMD: Photograph; Lantern slide; Transparency

Date Range: [between 1907 - 1911]

Physical Description: 1 transparency : lantern slide

Subject Access: Discovery and Exploration; Environment and Nature; Transportation

Geographic Access: Alberta; British Columbia

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1,000th ascent of Sulphur Mountain by Norman Sanson (front row left)

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions49976

Part Of: Round family fonds

Scope & Content: Image of a group of people gathered for a photo at the weather station on Sulphur Mountain - man front row left identified as Norman Sanson

Date Range: July 1, 1931

Reference Code: v547 / 10 / na66 - 1855

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph; Negative, copy; Photograph, print

1 image

Part Of: Round family fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: V547

Reference Code: v547 / 10 / na66 - 1855

GMD: Photograph; Negative, copy; Photograph, print

Date Range: July 1, 1931

Physical Description: 1 photograph : negative : copy negative

Scope & Content: Image of a group of people gathered for a photo at the weather station on Sulphur Mountain - man front row left identified as Norman Sanson

Subject Access: Buildings and memorials; Discovery and Exploration; Environment and Nature; Science and technology; Sports and Recreation

Geographic Access: Alberta; British Columbia

Title Source: copy negative envelope

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2 climbers, Banff Springs Hotel

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions29828

Part Of: Byron Harmon fonds

Scope & Content: Swiss alpine guides, Rudolph Aemmer (left) and Edward Feuz Jr (right)

Date Range: [ca.1915]

Reference Code: V263 / NA - 3710

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph; Negative

1 image

Part Of: Byron Harmon fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: V263

Series: I. Scenic / commercial series

Sub-Series: A.1.a. Negatives, Main series : 13 x 18 cm and smaller

Reference Code: V263 / NA - 3710

GMD: Photograph; Negative

Date Range: [ca.1915]

Physical Description: 1 photograph : negative, 13 x 18 cm or smaller

Scope & Content: Swiss alpine guides, Rudolph Aemmer (left) and Edward Feuz Jr (right)

Subject Access: Buildings and memorials; Sports and Recreation

Geographic Access: Alberta

Creator: Byron Harmon (Banff, Alberta)

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3 Sisters

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Part Of: Byron Harmon fonds

Scope & Content: Three Sisters Mountain

Date Range: [1925]

Reference Code: V263 / NA - 4307

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph; Negative

1 image

Part Of: Byron Harmon fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: V263

Series: I. Scenic / commercial series

Sub-Series: A.1.a. Negatives, Main series : 13 x 18 cm and smaller

Reference Code: V263 / NA - 4307

GMD: Photograph; Negative

Date Range: [1925]

Physical Description: 1 photograph : negative, 13 x 18 cm or smaller

Scope & Content: Three Sisters Mountain

Subject Access: Environment and Nature

Geographic Access: Alberta

Creator: Byron Harmon (Banff, Alberta)

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_05. C.P.R. from Tunnel Mt., Banff, Alberta / Canadian Pacific _____

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions32396

Part Of: Professional photographers collection

Scope & Content: Banff Springs Hotel, Canadian Pacific Railway hotel at Banff, N.W.T. Mounted print has been trimmed

Date Range: [ca.1890]

Reference Code: V650 / 6603 - PA - 10

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph

1 image

Part Of: Professional photographers collection

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: V650

Reference Code: V650 / 6603 - PA - 10

GMD: Photograph

Date Range: [ca.1890]

Physical Description: 1 photograph : print, 12 x 21 cm

Scope & Content: Banff Springs Hotel, Canadian Pacific Railway hotel at Banff, N.W.T. Mounted print has been trimmed

Subject Access: Buildings and memorials; Railways

Geographic Access: Alberta

Creator: Alexander Henderson (Montreal, Quebec)

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#6- 1975

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions47198

Part Of: Bruno Engler fonds

Date Range: 1975

Reference Code: V190 / IV. A.v. - 3 / NA - 27

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph; Negative

1 image

Part Of: Bruno Engler fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: V190

Series: IV. Warden collection

Sub-Series: IV.A.v. Warden exercises

Reference Code: V190 / IV. A.v. - 3 / NA - 27

GMD: Photograph; Negative

Date Range: 1975

Physical Description: 1 negative : 6 x 6 cm.; 1 of 2 images on filmstrip

Subject Access: Education; Environment and Nature; Science and technology

Geographic Access: Alberta

Access Restrictions: Access by appointment only

Creator: Bruno Engler

Title Source: Title taken from original negative envelope

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#6- 1975

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions47199

Part Of: Bruno Engler fonds

Date Range: 1975

Reference Code: V190 / IV. A.v. - 3 / NA - 28

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph; Negative

1 image

Part Of: Bruno Engler fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: V190

Series: IV. Warden collection

Sub-Series: IV.A.v. Warden exercises

Reference Code: V190 / IV. A.v. - 3 / NA - 28

GMD: Photograph; Negative

Date Range: 1975

Physical Description: 1 negative : 6 x 6 cm.; 1 of 2 images on filmstrip

Subject Access: Education; Environment and Nature; Science and technology

Geographic Access: Alberta

Access Restrictions: Access by appointment only

Creator: Bruno Engler

Title Source: Title taken from original negative envelope

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7. Junction of Bow and Spray Rivers, Banff

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions32720

Part Of: Richard H. Trueman fonds

Scope & Content: Bridge over Spray River near Bow Falls

Date Range: [ca.1892]

Reference Code: V528 / 11 (NG & PA)

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph

1 image

Part Of: Richard H. Trueman fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: V528

Reference Code: V528 / 11 (NG & PA)

GMD: Photograph

Date Range: [ca.1892]

Physical Description: 2 photographs (1 negative glass, 1 print) : 27.5 x 35 cm

Scope & Content: Bridge over Spray River near Bow Falls

Subject Access: Environment and Nature

Geographic Access: Alberta

Creator: R. H. Trueman & Co. (Vancouver, BC)

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8. Junction of Bow and Spray Rivers, Banff

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions32721

Part Of: Richard H. Trueman fonds

Scope & Content: Bridge over Spray River near Bow Falls

Date Range: [ca.1892]

Reference Code: V528 / 12 (NG)

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph

1 image

Part Of: Richard H. Trueman fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: V528

Reference Code: V528 / 12 (NG)

GMD: Photograph

Date Range: [ca.1892]

Physical Description: 1 photograph : negative, glass, 27.5 x 35 cm glass

Scope & Content: Bridge over Spray River near Bow Falls

Subject Access: Environment and Nature; Transportation

Geographic Access: Alberta

Creator: R. H. Trueman & Co. (Vancouver, BC)

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9. Bow River and Boat House, Banff

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions32722

Part Of: Richard H. Trueman fonds

Date Range: [ca.1895]

Reference Code: V528 / 13 (NG)

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph

1 image

Part Of: Richard H. Trueman fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: V528

Reference Code: V528 / 13 (NG)

GMD: Photograph

Date Range: [ca.1895]

Physical Description: 1 photograph : negative, glass, 27.5 x 35 cm glass

Subject Access: Environment and Nature

Geographic Access: Alberta

Creator: R. H. Trueman & Co. (Vancouver, BC)

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10. Banff from Tunnel Mountain

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions32723

Part Of: Richard H. Trueman fonds

Date Range: [ca.1895]

Reference Code: V528 / 14 (NG)

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph

1 image

Part Of: Richard H. Trueman fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: V528

Reference Code: V528 / 14 (NG)

GMD: Photograph

Date Range: [ca.1895]

Physical Description: 1 photograph : negative, glass, 27.5 x 35 cm glass

Subject Access: Environment and Nature

Geographic Access: Alberta

Creator: R. H. Trueman & Co. (Vancouver, BC)

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11. Bow River and C.P.R. Hotel, Banff

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions32724

Part Of: Richard H. Trueman fonds

Scope & Content: Banff Springs Hotel

Date Range: [ca.1895]

Reference Code: V528 / 15 (NG)

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph

1 image

Part Of: Richard H. Trueman fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: V528

Reference Code: V528 / 15 (NG)

GMD: Photograph

Date Range: [ca.1895]

Physical Description: 1 photograph : negative, glass, 27.5 x 35 cm glass

Scope & Content: Banff Springs Hotel

Subject Access: Buildings and memorials; Environment and Nature; Railways

Geographic Access: Alberta

Creator: R. H. Trueman & Co. (Vancouver, BC)

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14. Banff and Cascade Mountain, from Sanitarium Hotel

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions32725

Part Of: Richard H. Trueman fonds

Date Range: [ca.1895]

Reference Code: V528 / 16 (NG)

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph

1 image

Part Of: Richard H. Trueman fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: V528

Reference Code: V528 / 16 (NG)

GMD: Photograph

Date Range: [ca.1895]

Physical Description: 1 photograph : negative, glass, 27.5 x 35 cm glass

Subject Access: Environment and Nature

Geographic Access: Alberta

Creator: R. H. Trueman & Co.(Vancouver, BC)

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16. Bow River Valley from Hot Springs Drive, Banff

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions32726

Part Of: Richard H. Trueman fonds

Scope & Content: View shows Banff Springs Hotel

Date Range: [ca.1895]

Reference Code: V528 / 17 (NG)

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph

1 image

Part Of: Richard H. Trueman fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: V528

Reference Code: V528 / 17 (NG)

GMD: Photograph

Date Range: [ca.1895]

Physical Description: 1 photograph : negative, glass, 27.5 x 35 cm glass

Scope & Content: View shows Banff Springs Hotel

Subject Access: Environment and Nature

Geographic Access: Alberta

Creator: R. H. Trueman & Co. (Vancouver, BC)

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23. Bow Peak

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions31139

Part Of: Byron Harmon fonds

Date Range: [between 1903 and 1942]

Reference Code: V263 / NA - 5732

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph; Negative

1 image

Part Of: Byron Harmon fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: V263

Series: I. Scenic / commercial series

Sub-Series: A.1.a. Negatives, Main series : 13 x 18 cm and smaller

Reference Code: V263 / NA - 5732

GMD: Photograph; Negative

Date Range: [between 1903 and 1942]

Physical Description: 1 photograph : negative, 13 x 18 cm or smaller

Subject Access: Environment and Nature

Geographic Access: Alberta

Creator: Byron Harmon (Banff, Alberta)

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29. Athabasca Falls, Icefield trip?

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions31143

Part Of: Byron Harmon fonds

Date Range: [between 1903 and 1942]

Reference Code: V263 / NA - 5736

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph; Negative

1 image

Part Of: Byron Harmon fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: V263

Series: I. Scenic / commercial series

Sub-Series: A.1.a. Negatives, Main series : 13 x 18 cm and smaller

Reference Code: V263 / NA - 5736

GMD: Photograph; Negative

Date Range: [between 1903 and 1942]

Physical Description: 1 photograph : negative, 13 x 18 cm or smaller

Subject Access: Discovery and Exploration; Environment and Nature

Geographic Access: Alberta

Creator: Byron Harmon (Banff, Alberta)

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30 : [untitled]

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions27774

Part Of: Byron Harmon fonds

Date Range: [between 1903 and 1942]

Reference Code: V263 / NA - 1356

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph; Negative

1 image

Part Of: Byron Harmon fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: V263

Series: I. Scenic / commercial series

Sub-Series: A.1.a. Negatives, Main series : 13 x 18 cm and smaller

Reference Code: V263 / NA - 1356

GMD: Photograph; Negative

Date Range: [between 1903 and 1942]

Physical Description: 1 photograph : negative, 13 x 18 cm or smaller

Subject Access: Environment and Nature

Geographic Access: Alberta

Creator: Byron Harmon (Banff, Alberta)

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30 : [untitled]

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions27775

Part Of: Byron Harmon fonds

Date Range: [between 1903 and 1942]

Reference Code: V263 / NA - 1357

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph; Negative

1 image

Part Of: Byron Harmon fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: V263

Series: I. Scenic / commercial series

Sub-Series: A.1.a. Negatives, Main series : 13 x 18 cm and smaller

Reference Code: V263 / NA - 1357

GMD: Photograph; Negative

Date Range: [between 1903 and 1942]

Physical Description: 1 photograph : negative, 13 x 18 cm or smaller

Subject Access: Environment and Nature

Geographic Access: Alberta

Creator: Byron Harmon (Banff, Alberta)

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30 : [untitled]

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions27776

Part Of: Byron Harmon fonds

Date Range: [between 1903 and 1942]

Reference Code: V263 / NA - 1358

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph; Negative

1 image

Part Of: Byron Harmon fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: V263

Series: I. Scenic / commercial series

Sub-Series: A.1.a. Negatives, Main series : 13 x 18 cm and smaller

Reference Code: V263 / NA - 1358

GMD: Photograph; Negative

Date Range: [between 1903 and 1942]

Physical Description: 1 photograph : negative, 13 x 18 cm or smaller

Subject Access: Environment and Nature

Geographic Access: Alberta

Creator: Byron Harmon (Banff, Alberta)

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