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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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1,000th 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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_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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11. Bow River and C.P.R. Hotel, Banff

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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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56. Banff Springs Hotel

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Part Of: Byron Harmon fonds

Scope & Content: Banff Springs Hotel from Bow River

Date Range: [1915?]

Reference Code: V263 / NG-8

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.d. Negatives, Main series : glass

Reference Code: V263 / NG-8

GMD: Photograph; Negative

Date Range: [1915?]

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

Scope & Content: Banff Springs Hotel from Bow River

Subject Access: Buildings and memorials

Geographic Access: Alberta

Conservation: damaged negative, glass is broken

Creator: Byron Harmon (Banff, Alberta)

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90. Banff Springs Hotel, Painter Tower of stone, wooden ends

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions29814

Part Of: Byron Harmon fonds

Scope & Content: Centre tower designed by Walter Painter

Date Range: [ca.1920]

Reference Code: V263 / NA - 3696

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 - 3696

GMD: Photograph; Negative

Date Range: [ca.1920]

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

Scope & Content: Centre tower designed by Walter Painter

Subject Access: Buildings and memorials

Geographic Access: Alberta

Conservation: Reprocessed / archival quality gold-toned, 1973

Creator: Byron Harmon (Banff, Alberta)

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92. Banff Springs Hotel, Painter Tower of stone, wooden ends

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions29813

Part Of: Byron Harmon fonds

Scope & Content: Centre tower designed by Walter Painter

Date Range: [ca.1920]

Reference Code: V263 / NA - 3695

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 - 3695

GMD: Photograph; Negative

Date Range: [ca.1920]

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

Scope & Content: Centre tower designed by Walter Painter

Subject Access: Buildings and memorials

Geographic Access: Alberta

Conservation: Reprocessed / archival quality gold-toned, 1973

Creator: Byron Harmon (Banff, Alberta)

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95. Govt. Bath House, Banff, Cave & Basin

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions32106

Part Of: Byron Harmon fonds

Date Range: [ca.1910]

Reference Code: V263 / NG-3

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.d. Negatives, Main series : glass

Reference Code: V263 / NG-3

GMD: Photograph; Negative

Date Range: [ca.1910]

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

Subject Access: Buildings and memorials

Geographic Access: Alberta

Creator: Byron Harmon (Banff, Alberta)

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98. Government bath, Banff, Cave & Basin

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Part Of: Byron Harmon fonds

Scope & Content: Swimming pool and bathhouse

Date Range: [ca.1925]

Reference Code: V263 / NA - 3542

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 - 3542

GMD: Photograph; Negative

Date Range: [ca.1925]

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

Scope & Content: Swimming pool and bathhouse

Subject Access: Buildings and memorials

Geographic Access: Alberta

Creator: Byron Harmon (Banff, Alberta)

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164. CPR Hotel

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions32108

Part Of: Byron Harmon fonds

Scope & Content: Banff Springs Hotel, Canadian Pacific Railway hotel at Banff

Date Range: [1915?]

Reference Code: V263 / NG-5

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.d. Negatives, Main series : glass

Reference Code: V263 / NG-5

GMD: Photograph; Negative

Date Range: [1915?]

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

Scope & Content: Banff Springs Hotel, Canadian Pacific Railway hotel at Banff

Subject Access: Buildings and memorials; Railways

Geographic Access: Alberta

Creator: Byron Harmon (Banff, Alberta)

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(165?) Tearoom, Lake Agnes

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions30674

Part Of: Byron Harmon fonds

Date Range: [between 1903 and 1942]

Reference Code: V263 / NA - 4819

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 - 4819

GMD: Photograph; Negative

Date Range: [between 1903 and 1942]

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

Subject Access: Buildings and memorials

Geographic Access: Alberta

Creator: Byron Harmon (Banff, Alberta)

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189. Louise station : [Lake Louise railway station]

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions32157

Part Of: Byron Harmon fonds

Scope & Content: Banff National Park

Date Range: [1915?]

Reference Code: V263 / NG-54

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.d. Negatives, Main series : glass

Reference Code: V263 / NG-54

GMD: Photograph; Negative

Date Range: [1915?]

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

Scope & Content: Banff National Park

Subject Access: Buildings and memorials; Railways

Geographic Access: Alberta

Creator: Byron Harmon (Banff, Alberta)

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304. A Calgary residence. The Coste House, Mount Royal

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions29026

Part Of: Byron Harmon fonds

Date Range: [1918]

Reference Code: V263 / NA - 2700

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 - 2700

GMD: Photograph; Negative

Date Range: [1918]

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

Subject Access: Buildings and memorials

Geographic Access: Alberta

Creator: Byron Harmon (Banff, Alberta)

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307. Central High School, Calgary

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions29029

Part Of: Byron Harmon fonds

Date Range: [1918]

Reference Code: V263 / NA - 2703

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 - 2703

GMD: Photograph; Negative

Date Range: [1918]

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

Subject Access: Buildings and memorials; Education

Geographic Access: Alberta

Creator: Byron Harmon (Banff, Alberta)

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312. City Hall, Calgary

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions29035

Part Of: Byron Harmon fonds

Date Range: [1918]

Reference Code: V263 / NA - 2709

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 - 2709

GMD: Photograph; Negative

Date Range: [1918]

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

Subject Access: Buildings and memorials

Geographic Access: Alberta

Creator: Byron Harmon (Banff, Alberta)

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314. Palliser Hotel, Calgary

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions29037

Part Of: Byron Harmon fonds

Date Range: [1918]

Reference Code: V263 / NA - 2711

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 - 2711

GMD: Photograph; Negative

Date Range: [1918]

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

Subject Access: Buildings and memorials

Geographic Access: Alberta

Creator: Byron Harmon (Banff, Alberta)

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346. Banff Avenue, winter (teepees)

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Part Of: Byron Harmon fonds

Scope & Content: Banff Winter Carnival

Date Range: [1921]

Reference Code: V263 / NA - 3882

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 - 3882

GMD: Photograph; Negative

Date Range: [1921]

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

Scope & Content: Banff Winter Carnival

Subject Access: Buildings and memorials; Family and personal life

Geographic Access: Alberta

Creator: Byron Harmon (Banff, Alberta)

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381. Banff Station

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions29690

Part Of: Byron Harmon fonds

Scope & Content: Canadian Pacific Railway station

Date Range: [ca.1920]

Reference Code: V263 / NA - 3513

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 - 3513

GMD: Photograph; Negative

Date Range: [ca.1920]

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

Scope & Content: Canadian Pacific Railway station

Subject Access: Buildings and memorials; Railways

Geographic Access: Alberta

Creator: Byron Harmon (Banff, Alberta)

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390. Interior of tea room, Moraine Lake Lodge

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions31545

Part Of: Byron Harmon fonds

Date Range: [between 1903 and 1942]

Reference Code: V263 / NA - 5060

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 - 5060

GMD: Photograph; Negative

Date Range: [between 1903 and 1942]

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

Subject Access: Buildings and memorials

Geographic Access: Alberta

Conservation: Reprocessed / archival quality gold-toned, 1973

Creator: Byron Harmon (Banff, Alberta)

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