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2nd trip to Hole in Wall Mt - Cyril Paris, Cliff White and Fulton Dunsmore, Pardner Jones and cameramen "The Alaskan" 1924

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Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Scope & Content: Image of (left to right) Cyril Paris, Cliff White, Fulton Dunsmore, Pardner Jones and three unidentified cameramen reclining on side of mountain

Date Range: ca.1918 to ca.1924

Reference Code: V683 / II / A / PA - 559

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph

2 images

Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: M36 / V683 / S37

Series: V683 / II / A : Peter Whyte: Personal

Reference Code: V683 / II / A / PA - 559

GMD: Photograph

Date Range: ca.1918 to ca.1924

Physical Description: Photograph: 1 print (front and back) ; b&w.

Scope & Content: Image of (left to right) Cyril Paris, Cliff White, Fulton Dunsmore, Pardner Jones and three unidentified cameramen reclining on side of mountain

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40 Mile Creek - Mt.Norquay in Left Foreground

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Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Scope & Content: Image aerial view of 40 Mile Creek and Mount Norquay with double prop airplane in flight at centre "4" and "II272" on side of plane

Date Range: ca. 1926 to ca. 1950

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 3 / PA - 287

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph

2 images

Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: M36 / V683 / S37

Series: V683 / III / A / 3 : Peter and Catharine Whyte: Various Views of Banff and Area

Sous-Fonds: V683

Accession Number: .

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 3 / PA - 287

GMD: Photograph

Date Range: ca. 1926 to ca. 1950

Physical Description: Photograph: 1 print (front and back) ; b&w.

Scope & Content: Image aerial view of 40 Mile Creek and Mount Norquay with double prop airplane in flight at centre "4" and "II272" on side of plane

Language: English

Title Source: Title based on item

Processing Status: Processed

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529. Stoney Indian Camp

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Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Scope & Content: Image of unidentified First Nations people sitting and standing along a loose row of tepees at the Banff Indian Days grounds

Date Range: [ca. 1920-1950]

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 15 / PA - 1302

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph; Postcard

2 images

Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: M36 / V683 / S37

Series: V683 / III / A / 15 : Peter and Catharine Whyte: Collected Photographs

Sous-Fonds: V683

Accession Number: .

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 15 / PA - 1302

GMD: Photograph; Postcard

Date Range: [ca. 1920-1950]

Physical Description: Photograph: 1 print (front and back) ; b&w.

Scope & Content: Image of unidentified First Nations people sitting and standing along a loose row of tepees at the Banff Indian Days grounds

Subject Access: Banff Indian Days; First Nations; Indigenous Peoples; Recognizing relations; Stoney; Stoney Nakoda; Tepee

Geographic Access: Banff National Park

Language: English

Title Source: Title based on item

Processing Status: Processed

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Abbot Pass

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Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Scope & Content: Image of Abbot Pass Hut and the Death Trap from Victoria Glacier - "The hut from the foot of the [illegible] Victoria Glacier" written on the back in pencil

Date Range: 1929

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 15 / PA - 18

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph

2 images

Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: M36 / V683 / S37

Series: V683 / III / A / 15 : Peter and Catharine Whyte: Collected Photographs

Sous-Fonds: V683

Accession Number: .

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 15 / PA - 18

GMD: Photograph

Date Range: 1929

Physical Description: Photograph: 1 print (front and back) ; b&w.

Scope & Content: Image of Abbot Pass Hut and the Death Trap from Victoria Glacier - "The hut from the foot of the [illegible] Victoria Glacier" written on the back in pencil

Subject Access: Abbot Pass Hut; Glaciers; Mountains

Geographic Access: Abbot Pass; Banff National Park

Language: English

Title Source: Title based on item

Processing Status: Processed

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Abbot Pass

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Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Scope & Content: Image of Abbot Pass from below with an unidentified person wearing a hat at left on the scree slope - "The [illegible] up at Abbott Pass" written on the back in pencil

Date Range: 1929-1930

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 15 / PA - 47

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph

2 images

Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: M36 / V683 / S37

Series: V683 / III / A / 15 : Peter and Catharine Whyte: Collected Photographs

Sous-Fonds: V683

Accession Number: .

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 15 / PA - 47

GMD: Photograph

Date Range: 1929-1930

Physical Description: Photograph: 1 print (front and back) ; b&w.

Scope & Content: Image of Abbot Pass from below with an unidentified person wearing a hat at left on the scree slope - "The [illegible] up at Abbott Pass" written on the back in pencil

Subject Access: Mountains

Geographic Access: Abbot Pass; Yoho National Park; Banff National Park

Language: English

Title Source: Title based on item

Processing Status: Processed

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Abbot Pass Hut

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Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Scope & Content: Image of the back Abbot Pass Hut with a ladder leaning against the building

Date Range: 1929-1930

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 15 / PA - 11

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph

2 images

Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: M36 / V683 / S37

Series: V683 / III / A / 15 : Peter and Catharine Whyte: Collected Photographs

Sous-Fonds: V683

Accession Number: .

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 15 / PA - 11

GMD: Photograph

Date Range: 1929-1930

Physical Description: Photograph: 1 print (front and back) ; b&w.

Scope & Content: Image of the back Abbot Pass Hut with a ladder leaning against the building

Subject Access: Abbot Pass Hut; Buildings; Mountains

Geographic Access: Abbot Pass; Yoho National Park; Banff National Park

Language: English

Title Source: Title based on item

Processing Status: Processed

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Adolf Maland Camore Ski Jump about 1922

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Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Scope & Content: Image of Adolf Maland going off a ski jump - crowd of spectators and horses pulling sleighs in background - written in black ink along left side "A Maland"

Date Range: ca.1904 to ca.1924

Reference Code: V683 / II / A / PA - 585

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph

2 images

Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: M36 / V683 / S37

Series: V683 / II / A : Peter Whyte: Personal

Reference Code: V683 / II / A / PA - 585

GMD: Photograph

Date Range: ca.1904 to ca.1924

Physical Description: Photograph: 1 print (front and back) ; b&w.

Scope & Content: Image of Adolf Maland going off a ski jump - crowd of spectators and horses pulling sleighs in background - written in black ink along left side "A Maland"

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Aileen Harmon fonds

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Part Of: Aileen Harmon fonds

Scope & Content: Fonds consists of textual records and photographs by and about Aileen Harmon, as well as collected items. Textual records include: letter from Harmon to the Director of Alberta's provincial parks re addition of Yamnuska area to Bow Valley Provincial Park, 1973; brief, from Harvie Heights and Bow Va…

Date Range: [ca. 1924] - 2015

Reference Code: M287 / V262

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

GMD: Photograph; Negative; Photograph print; Textual record; Private record; Transparency

Part Of: Aileen Harmon fonds

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

Fonds Number: M287 / V262

Sous-Fonds: M287; V262

Accession Number: 1876; 1915; 1916; 2302; 2932; 3082; 3380; 3383; 3411; 7753; 2016.8596

Reference Code: M287 / V262

GMD: Photograph; Negative; Photograph print; Textual record; Private record; Transparency

Date Range: [ca. 1924] - 2015

Physical Description: 26.5 cm of textual records. -- 33 photographs (26 prints : b&w and col. ; 20.5 x 30 cm or smaller -- 6 negatives : b&w nitrate negatives ; 12.5 x 10 cm -- 1 transparency : col. slide ; 35 mm)

History / Biographical: Aileen Harmon (1912 - 2015), daughter of Byron Harmon, worked as a government naturalist at Banff, Alberta, Canada and was involved in local natural history groups and activities. Aileen was a founding member, alongside Bruce Gordon, of the Bow Valley Naturalists, and was also on the Board of The Canadian Wildlife Federation and The Society of Alberta Naturalists. Aileen moved to Mill Bay on Vancouver Island, B.C. in 1981 following the end of a lengthy career with Parks Canada. During her retirement years, Aileen travelled extensively, reaching all seven continents. She also authored an autobiographical book, titled "Tales of My Mountain Life", in 2004. Aileen passed away on January 9, 2015 at the age of 102.

Scope & Content: Fonds consists of textual records and photographs by and about Aileen Harmon, as well as collected items. Textual records include: letter from Harmon to the Director of Alberta's provincial parks re addition of Yamnuska area to Bow Valley Provincial Park, 1973; brief, from Harvie Heights and Bow Valley subdivision residents to public hearings on land use and resource development in the eastern slopes, 1973; letter re James Hector, 1979; notes on career, 2003; notes on Catharine Whyte for CBC recording, 2004; Christmas cards and collected articles, ca.1960. Photographs, made by and collected by Aileen Harmon, pertain to Aileen Harmon and friends, skiing, Skoki area, Mount Yamnuska, Banff Indian Days. Includes photographs by Byron Harmon. Added content from accession 2016.8596 : ca. 25 cm of textual records including personal correspondence, guest book, original writing and notes by Aileen Harmon, personal travel journals from a 1931 packing trip and 1933 ski trip to Skoki, drafts of autobiographical book "Tales of My Mountain Life", articles pertaining to or written by Aileen Harmon, Christmas cards, and letters of condolence to Carole Harmon following Aileen's passing. Also 26 print photographs, 6 negative photographs from a 1937 hiking trip, and one transparency. Fonds consists of one series : Series I - Personal records

Name Access: Harmon, Aileen; Harmon, Carole

Subject Access: Environment; Family and personal life; Memorial; Parks Canada; Hiking; Mountains; Travel

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; British Columbia

Access Restrictions: Copyright, privacy, commercial use and other restrictions may apply

Reproduction Restrictions: Restrictions may apply

Language: English

Finding Aid: Basic description only

Category: Environment; Family and personal life

Title Source: Title based on contents of fonds

Processing Status: Processed

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Albert Gondolfi 1st Cameraman of of most famous

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Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Scope & Content: Image of Albert Gondolfi at a film camera - unidentified man in background left

Date Range: ca.1920 to ca.1929

Reference Code: V683 / II / A / PA - 515

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph

2 images

Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: M36 / V683 / S37

Series: V683 / II / A : Peter Whyte: Personal

Reference Code: V683 / II / A / PA - 515

GMD: Photograph

Date Range: ca.1920 to ca.1929

Physical Description: Photograph: 1 print (front and back); b&w.

Scope & Content: Image of Albert Gondolfi at a film camera - unidentified man in background left

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Alberta Hotel

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Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Scope & Content: Image of the Alberta Hotel on Banff Avenue with a horse-drawn carriage out front

Date Range: [ca. 1885-1945]

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 15 / PA - 674

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph

1 image

Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: M36 / V683 / S37

Series: V683 / III / A / 15 : Peter and Catharine Whyte: Collected Photographs

Sous-Fonds: V683

Accession Number: .

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 15 / PA - 674

GMD: Photograph

Date Range: [ca. 1885-1945]

Physical Description: Photograph: 1 print ; b&w.

Scope & Content: Image of the Alberta Hotel on Banff Avenue with a horse-drawn carriage out front

Subject Access: Buildings; Cascade Mountain; Horses; Hotels

Geographic Access: Banff; Banff National Park

Language: English

Title Source: Title based on item

Processing Status: Processed

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Allan Mather and Pete White - Sulphur Mt. 17 miles 4 [?]

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Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Scope & Content: Image of (left to right) Allan Mather and Peter Whyte on skis at Sulphur Mountain

Date Range: ca.1918 to ca.1929.

Reference Code: V683 / II / A / PA - 84

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph

2 images

Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: M36 / V683 / S37

Series: V683 / II / A : Peter Whyte: Personal

Reference Code: V683 / II / A / PA - 84

GMD: Photograph

Date Range: ca.1918 to ca.1929.

Physical Description: Photograph: 1 print (front and back) ; b&w.

Scope & Content: Image of (left to right) Allan Mather and Peter Whyte on skis at Sulphur Mountain

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Alma Reubans Mitre and Lefroy Lower Victoria Glacier

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Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Scope & Content: Image of Alma Reubens on Lower Victoria Glacier - Mount Lefroy and The Mitre in the background

Date Range: ca.1923 to ca.1924

Reference Code: V683 / II / A / PA - 297

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph

2 images

Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: M36 / V683 / S37

Series: V683 / II / A : Peter Whyte: Personal

Reference Code: V683 / II / A / PA - 297

GMD: Photograph

Date Range: ca.1923 to ca.1924

Physical Description: Photograph: 1 print (front and back) ; b&w.

Scope & Content: Image of Alma Reubens on Lower Victoria Glacier - Mount Lefroy and The Mitre in the background

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Alma Reubens Norquay 1922

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Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Scope & Content: Image of Alma Reubens during filming of "Valley of Silent Men"

Date Range: ca.1923 to ca.1924

Reference Code: V683 / II / A / PA - 295

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph

2 images

Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: M36 / V683 / S37

Series: V683 / II / A : Peter Whyte: Personal

Reference Code: V683 / II / A / PA - 295

GMD: Photograph

Date Range: ca.1923 to ca.1924

Physical Description: Photograph: 1 print (front and back) ; b&w.

Scope & Content: Image of Alma Reubens during filming of "Valley of Silent Men"

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Alma Reubens on left and Mrs Frank Borzage 1922

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Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Scope & Content: Image of (left to right) Alma Reubens, Mrs Frank Borzage - mountains in background

Date Range: ca.1923 to ca.1924

Reference Code: V683 / II / A / PA - 296

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph

2 images

Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: M36 / V683 / S37

Series: V683 / II / A : Peter Whyte: Personal

Reference Code: V683 / II / A / PA - 296

GMD: Photograph

Date Range: ca.1923 to ca.1924

Physical Description: Photograph: 1 print (front and back) ; b&w.

Scope & Content: Image of (left to right) Alma Reubens, Mrs Frank Borzage - mountains in background

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[Anna May Wong]

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Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Scope & Content: Image of Anna May Wong posed for a studio portrait in gown and turban - written on photo in black ink "To Peter White, Kind regards of Anna May Wong [Chinese letters]" and "Hoover LH" with "Peter White Banff Alberta" stamped at top left

Date Range: ca.1918 to ca.1924

Reference Code: V683 / II / A / PA - 553

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph

1 image

Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: M36 / V683 / S37

Series: V683 / II / A : Peter Whyte: Personal

Reference Code: V683 / II / A / PA - 553

GMD: Photograph

Date Range: ca.1918 to ca.1924

Physical Description: Photograph: 1 print; b&w.

Scope & Content: Image of Anna May Wong posed for a studio portrait in gown and turban - written on photo in black ink "To Peter White, Kind regards of Anna May Wong [Chinese letters]" and "Hoover LH" with "Peter White Banff Alberta" stamped at top left