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Bob Smith fonds

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Part Of: Bob Smith fonds

Scope & Content: Fonds consists of personal photographs, biographical notes, memoir drafts and other collected materials pertaining to Robert Neville (Bob) Smith. Fonds also includes plans and maps pertaining to the development of land near Lake Minnewanka and the Cascade Power Plant project (1943).

Date Range: 1925-1995

Reference Code: M589 / V809

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

GMD: Map; Newspaper clipping; Photograph; Plan; Postcard; Print; Published record; Textual record

Part Of: Bob Smith fonds

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

Fonds Number: M589; V809

Sous-Fonds: M589; V809

Accession Number: 2021.36

Reference Code: M589 / V809

GMD: Map; Newspaper clipping; Photograph; Plan; Postcard; Print; Published record; Textual record

Date Range: 1925-1995

Physical Description: ca.300 photographs : b&w and col. prints ; 12 x 18 cm or smaller -- 7 cm of textual records -- 7 topographical maps/plans -- 8 postcards

History / Biographical: Robert Neville (Bob) Smith (1926-2021) was born in Banff. He was the only child of parents Enoch Smith and Laurene Smith (nee Munson). Bob grew up near Lake Minnewanka until 1941, when a hydro dam was installed resulting in the intentional flooding of the area. The family moved to Banff, where Bob met his future wife, Mary Parkinson. The couple were married in 1953 and moved to Seebe, where they raised two daughters, Marjory and Shirley. Bob worked for Calgary Power Co. (later renamed TransAlta Utilities) from 1953 until his retirement in 1986. In his spare time, Bob founded the Bow Valley Camera Club and the Bow Valley Naturalists organization. In 1999, Bob was part of a successful project with the Bow Valley Naturalists to designate the Mount Yamnuska area as a Bow Valley Protected Area, following 25 years of lobbying with the Government of Alberta. Bob also formed the Meanderthals seniors hiking club in 1993 and led various local hiking trips in his later years.

Scope & Content: Fonds consists of personal photographs, biographical notes, memoir drafts and other collected materials pertaining to Robert Neville (Bob) Smith. Fonds also includes plans and maps pertaining to the development of land near Lake Minnewanka and the Cascade Power Plant project (1943).

Name Access: Smith, Enoch; Smith, Robert Neville (Bob)

Subject Access: Family and personal life; Labour; Environment; Natural resources

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Banff; Canmore; Seebe; Lake Minnewanka

Language: English

Category: Environment; Family and personal life; Labour; Natural resources

Biographical Source Notes: https://www.albertaprimetimes.com/obituaries/robert-neville-bob-smith-3238925

Title Source: Title based on contents of fonds

Processing Status: Processed

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Family photographs [1/2]

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Part Of: Bob Smith fonds

Scope & Content: File pertains to black and white photographs of Bob Smith, his parents and his friends in and around Banff, Seebe, and Bankhead, also around Lake Minnewanka. Includes portraits, scenic views, hiking, skating, wildlife, boating, and the Minnewanka Dam. Some photographs have handwritten notes on the …

Date Range: [ca. 1920-1947]

Reference Code: V809 / I / PA - 01 to PA - 54

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph

Part Of: Bob Smith fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M589 / V809

Sous-Fonds: V809

Accession Number: 2021.36

Reference Code: V809 / I / PA - 01 to PA - 54

GMD: Photograph

Date Range: [ca. 1920-1947]

Physical Description: 54 photographs : b&w ; 9.8 x 15.8 cm or smaller

History / Biographical: See fonds level description

Scope & Content: File pertains to black and white photographs of Bob Smith, his parents and his friends in and around Banff, Seebe, and Bankhead, also around Lake Minnewanka. Includes portraits, scenic views, hiking, skating, wildlife, boating, and the Minnewanka Dam. Some photographs have handwritten notes on the backs.

Name Access: Smith, Enoch; Smith, Laurene; Smith, Robert Neville (Bob)

Subject Access: Activities; Animals; Automobiles; Banff Park Museum; Banff townsite; Banff Zoo; Bankhead; Beach; Bears; Boats; Children; Christmas; Deer; Family; Family and personal life; Hiking; Lake Minnewanka; Lake Minnewanka Power Development; Landscapes; Mountains; Recreation; Shorelines; Winter

Geographic Access: Banff; Banff National Park; Seebe; Alberta

Language: English

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Family photographs [2/2]

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Part Of: Bob Smith fonds

Scope & Content: File pertains to black and white photographs of Bob Smith, his parents and his friends in and around Banff, Seebe, and Bankhead, also around Lake Minnewanka. Includes portraits, scenic views, hiking, skating, skiing and the Norquay Ski Area, wildlife, boating, the Minnewanka Dam, the Smith family h…

Date Range: [ca. 1912-1947]

Reference Code: V809 / I / PA - 55 to PA - 181

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph

Part Of: Bob Smith fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M589 / V809

Sous-Fonds: V809

Accession Number: 2021.36

Reference Code: V809 / I / PA - 55 to PA - 181

GMD: Photograph

Date Range: [ca. 1912-1947]

Physical Description: 127 photographs : b&w ; 9.8 x 15.8 cm or smaller

History / Biographical: See fonds level description

Scope & Content: File pertains to black and white photographs of Bob Smith, his parents and his friends in and around Banff, Seebe, and Bankhead, also around Lake Minnewanka. Includes portraits, scenic views, hiking, skating, skiing and the Norquay Ski Area, wildlife, boating, the Minnewanka Dam, the Smith family homes on Muscrat St. in Banff and in Seebe, WWI soliders, cars and car trips, the Banff Winter Carnival, swimming at the Cave & Basin, and Johnston Canyon. Most photographs have handwritten notes on the backs.

Name Access: Smith, Enoch; Smith, Laurene; Smith, Robert Neville (Bob); Mather, Allan

Subject Access: Activities; Animals; Automobiles; Banff townsite; Banff Winter Carnival; Banff; Bankhead; Beach; Big Horn Sheep; Boats; Buildings; Cave and Basin; Children; Christmas; Deer; Family; Family and personal life; First Nations; Hiking; Indigenous Peoples; Lake Minnewanka; Lake Minnewanka Power Development; Landscapes; Mountains; Recreation; Shorelines; Skiing; Ski areas; Swimming; Tepee; Wildlife; Winter; WWI; World War I

Geographic Access: Banff; Bankhead; Banff National Park; Seebe; Alberta

Language: English

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Indoor Group Photo at Banff Winter Carnival

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Part Of: Archives General File Collection

Scope & Content: 12.5" x 16" silver gelatin print depicting a community gathering at the Banff Winter Carnival.

Date Range: [ca.1910 to ca. 1940]

Reference Code: V8 /2019.37/PA-1

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

Part Of: Archives General File Collection

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: M8 / V8 / S8

Sous-Fonds: V8

Accession Number: 2019.37

Reference Code: V8 /2019.37/PA-1

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

Date Range: [ca.1910 to ca. 1940]

Physical Description: Photographs: 1 print; b&w

History / Biographical: Image is from the Banff Winter Carnival, date unknown. Many of the figures are named by the donor on an accompanying photocopy of the print.

Scope & Content: 12.5" x 16" silver gelatin print depicting a community gathering at the Banff Winter Carnival.

Notes: In addition to those named in the name access, there is also a figure identified on the photocopy as Mrs. Ferguson (first name unknown).

Name Access: Smith, Helen; Wignall, Christine; Styles, Shirley; Squires, Joe; Squires, Margaret; Wielie, Honey; Wielie, Hank; Steeves, Kay; Mazzilo, Shirley; Wavier, Lila; Smith, Harry; Black, Alma

Subject Access: Banff Winter Carnival; Community events

Geographic Access: Banff; Alberta; Canada

Language: English

Title Source: Title based on contents of item

Processing Status: Processed

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Memoir

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Part Of: Bob Smith fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of one draft copy and one final copy of Bob Smith's memoir, one draft copy of "Lake Minnewanka: The Spirit of the Waters" by R.W. Sandford, a draft copy of Bob Smith's biography for entry in "We Live in a Postcard: Banff Family Histories" edited by Douglas Hare, and loose biographical…

Date Range: [ca. 1995-1998]

Reference Code: M589 / I / 01 to 04

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Published record; Textual record

Part Of: Bob Smith fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M589 / V809

Sous-Fonds: M589

Accession Number: 2021.36

Reference Code: M589 / I / 01 to 04

GMD: Published record; Textual record

Date Range: [ca. 1995-1998]

Physical Description: 3.9 cm of textual records (5 volumes ; 23.1 x 29.2 cm or smaller)

History / Biographical: See fonds level description.

Scope & Content: File consists of one draft copy and one final copy of Bob Smith's memoir, one draft copy of "Lake Minnewanka: The Spirit of the Waters" by R.W. Sandford, a draft copy of Bob Smith's biography for entry in "We Live in a Postcard: Banff Family Histories" edited by Douglas Hare, and loose biographical notes pertaining to Bob Smith, Enoch Smith, and Laurence Munson Smith.

Name Access: Smith, Robert Neville (Bob); Smith, Enoch; Smith, Laurence Munson

Subject Access: Autobiography; Biography; Family; Family and personal life; Home; Publications; Lake Minnewanka

Geographic Access: Banff; Banff National Park; Alberta

Language: English

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Postcards

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Part Of: Bob Smith fonds

Scope & Content: File pertains to black and white and colour postcards. Four postcards have written messages on the backs and accompanying postage, the rest are blank except for the occasional date written on the backs in pencil - possibly by Bob Smith. Postcards depict Lake Minnewanka, Anthracite, Bankhead, Johnst…

Date Range: 1924-1939

Reference Code: V809 / IV / PG - 01 to PG - 09

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph

Part Of: Bob Smith fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M589 / V809

Sous-Fonds: V809

Accession Number: 2021.36

Reference Code: V809 / IV / PG - 01 to PG - 09

GMD: Photograph

Date Range: 1924-1939

Physical Description: Photographs : 9 postcards, col. & b&w : 15.1 x 12.5 cm or smaller

History / Biographical: See fonds level description

Scope & Content: File pertains to black and white and colour postcards. Four postcards have written messages on the backs and accompanying postage, the rest are blank except for the occasional date written on the backs in pencil - possibly by Bob Smith. Postcards depict Lake Minnewanka, Anthracite, Bankhead, Johnston Canyon, a man standing beside a car with a black bear cub climbing on it begging for food, and Holliday Beach of Lac Du Bonnet in Manitoba.

Name Access: Smith, Enoch; Smith, Laurene; Smith, Robert Neville (Bob)

Subject Access: Activities; Animals; Automobiles; Bankhead; Beach; Boats; Correspondence; Family; Family and personal life; Lake Minnewanka; Lake Minnewanka Power Development; Landscapes; Mountains; Painting; Shorelines

Geographic Access: Banff; Bankhead; Anthracite; Banff National Park; Alberta; Manitoba

Language: English

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Published images

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Part Of: Bob Smith fonds

Scope & Content: File pertains to black and white and colour photographs of Bob Smith, his family, and Lake Minnewanka - esspecially the Dam. Most of the photographs have handwritten captions written on the backs, some are duplicates. Many of the photographs in this file are enlarged reproductions on modern 4x6 inc…

Date Range: [ca. 1920-1947]

Reference Code: V809 / II / PA - 01 to PA - 37

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph

Part Of: Bob Smith fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M589 / V809

Sous-Fonds: V809

Accession Number: 2021.36

Reference Code: V809 / II / PA - 01 to PA - 37

GMD: Photograph

Date Range: [ca. 1920-1947]

Physical Description: 37 photographs : b&w and col. ; 10.2 x 15.2 cm or smaller

History / Biographical: See fonds level description

Scope & Content: File pertains to black and white and colour photographs of Bob Smith, his family, and Lake Minnewanka - esspecially the Dam. Most of the photographs have handwritten captions written on the backs, some are duplicates. Many of the photographs in this file are enlarged reproductions on modern 4x6 inch glossy paper.

Notes: All photographs placed in small plastic zip-lock bag with a note that reads "Aldready in red binder w/ duplicates" prior to processesing - unknown if removed from original order.

Name Access: Smith, Enoch; Smith, Laurene; Smith, Robert Neville (Bob)

Subject Access: Activities; Animals; Art; Automobiles; Banff townsite; Bankhead; Beach; Boats; Buildings; Children; Family; Family and personal life; Lake Minnewanka; Lake Minnewanka Power Development; Landscapes; Mountains; Painting; Recreation; Shorelines; Winter

Geographic Access: Banff; Bankhead; Banff National Park; Seebe; Alberta

Language: English

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Reproductions

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Part Of: Bob Smith fonds

Scope & Content: File pertains to black and white and colour photographs of Bob Smith and his family [mostly posed portraits of him and his parents], Lake Minnewanka, the Dam and the insides of the pump house, framed paintings, interior scenes from Bob's house, and the construction of the 1942 Dam. Most of the pho…

Date Range: [ca. 1920-1947]

Reference Code: V809 / III / PA - 01 to PA - 88

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph

Part Of: Bob Smith fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M589 / V809

Sous-Fonds: V809

Accession Number: 2021.36

Reference Code: V809 / III / PA - 01 to PA - 88

GMD: Photograph

Date Range: [ca. 1920-1947]

Physical Description: 88 photographs : b&w and col. ; 10.2 x 15.2 cm or smaller

History / Biographical: See fonds level description

Scope & Content: File pertains to black and white and colour photographs of Bob Smith and his family [mostly posed portraits of him and his parents], Lake Minnewanka, the Dam and the insides of the pump house, framed paintings, interior scenes from Bob's house, and the construction of the 1942 Dam. Most of the photographs have handwritten captions written on the backs, all have duplicates. Many of the photographs in this file are enlarged reproductions on modern 4x6 inch glossy paper.

Name Access: Smith, Enoch; Smith, Laurene; Smith, Robert Neville (Bob)

Subject Access: Activities; Animals; Art; Automobiles; Banff townsite; Bankhead; Beach; Boats; Buildings; Children; Construction; Family; Family and personal life; Home; Lake Minnewanka; Lake Minnewanka Power Development; Landscapes; Mountains; Painting; Recreation; Shorelines; Winter

Geographic Access: Banff; Bankhead; Banff National Park; Seebe; Alberta

Language: English

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Calgary Power Company papers, Lake Minnewanka Diving Guide

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Part Of: Bob Smith fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of a 1997 Parks Canada Diving Lake Minnewanka Submerged Cultural Resources brochure, a photocopied diagram of the Department of the Interior's plan for the subdivision of villa lots at Lake Minnewanka [consisting of two pieces of paper taped together], a Calgary Power Company progress…

Date Range: [ca. 1943-1997]

Reference Code: M589 / II / 01 to 04

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Published record; Textual record

Part Of: Bob Smith fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M589 / V809

Sous-Fonds: M589

Accession Number: 2021.36

Reference Code: M589 / II / 01 to 04

GMD: Published record; Textual record

Date Range: [ca. 1943-1997]

Physical Description: 0.4 cm of textual records (4 volumes ; 21.3 x 27.6 cm or smaller)

History / Biographical: See fonds level description.

Scope & Content: File consists of a 1997 Parks Canada Diving Lake Minnewanka Submerged Cultural Resources brochure, a photocopied diagram of the Department of the Interior's plan for the subdivision of villa lots at Lake Minnewanka [consisting of two pieces of paper taped together], a Calgary Power Company progress pictures report pertaining to the Cascade Project - specifically the construction of the Stewart Canyon Bridge - accompanied by two printed colour maps of the details surrounding the pump house [most likely printed from a computer by Bob Smith at a later date], and three print-outs pertaining to various components of the Calgary Power Company Minnewanka Storage Dam.

Name Access: Smith, Robert Neville (Bob); Smith, Enoch

Subject Access: Buildings; Businesses; Calgary Power Company Ltd.; Construction; Diving; Lake Minnewanka; Parks Canada; Stewart Canyon

Geographic Access: Banff; Banff National Park; Alberta

Language: English

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Curtiss-Wright Corp. staff and family photographs album

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Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of one personal photograph album [likely created by Eleanor Luxton]. Content pertains to staff members of the Curtiss-Wright Corporation Aircraft Division and related events including a dinner party in New York, as well as friends and relatives of the Luxton family. Includes images of…

Date Range: [ca. 1910]; [ca. 1920 - ca. 1930]; [ca. 1940 - ca. 1945]; 1941 - 1944; 1950; 1954; 1956; [ca. 1960 - ca. 1970]; 1967 - 1969

Reference Code: LUX / II / C / PD - 1

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Album; Photograph; Photograph print; Scrapbook

203 images 1 Electronic Resource

Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: LUX

Series: LUX / II / C : Personal

Sous-Fonds: LUX / II : Eleanor Luxton

Accession Number: LUX

Reference Code: LUX / II / C / PD - 1

GMD: Album; Photograph; Photograph print; Scrapbook

Responsibility: Some photographs produced by Associated Screen News Ltd., Curtiss-Wright Corporation, Byron Harmon

Date Range: [ca. 1910]; [ca. 1920 - ca. 1930]; [ca. 1940 - ca. 1945]; 1941 - 1944; 1950; 1954; 1956; [ca. 1960 - ca. 1970]; 1967 - 1969

Physical Description: 1 album (193 b&w photographs ; 20 x 25.5 cm or smaller -- 2 textual records)

Scope & Content: File consists of one personal photograph album [likely created by Eleanor Luxton]. Content pertains to staff members of the Curtiss-Wright Corporation Aircraft Division and related events including a dinner party in New York, as well as friends and relatives of the Luxton family. Includes images of Eleanor Luxton as a child and as an adult, group and individual portraits of mostly unidentified individuals [likely immediate and extended family and friends of Eleanor, including Norman and Georgina Luxton], unidentified children playing, images from the Calgary Stampede parade [ca. 1940s], unidentified Indigenous groups and individuals [possibly Stoney Nakoda community members during Banff Indian Days], Dr. Casey's Ranch [1944], and a family picnic. File also includes one small textual record describing a 1943 Curtiss-Wright Corporation staff event, as well as an annotated Christmas card from Ruth and Frank Neustadt [n.d.].

Notes: Some items are annotated on back; Items not in chronological or other clear order

Material Details: Album has clear plastic layer on surface of front and back covers; Green plastic stitched around border of both covers and side bindings