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Alphabetical files. -- 1907-1987

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Jimmy Simpson family fonds
Scope & Content
Series of alphabetical files of correspondence and other papers, maintained first by Bille Simpson, later by Mary Simpson?. Most are labelled
Reference Code
M78 / 107 to 235
Description Level
4 / Sub-series
Part Of
Jimmy Simpson family fonds
Description Level
4 / Sub-series
Series
II.A. Simpson family papers: Alphabetical files
Reference Code
M78 / 107 to 235
Responsibility
Filing system attributed to Mary Simpson Hallock
Physical Description
127 files of textual records (ca.110 cm)
Scope & Content
Series of alphabetical files of correspondence and other papers, maintained first by Bille Simpson, later by Mary Simpson?. Most are labelled
Content Details
LIST OF FILES :
A : empty.
Abel Peter : correspondence, 1913-1928 (M78 / 107).
Amery : correspondence, incl. photograph, 1931-1962 (M78 / 108).
Art : includes cards, letters, invitations to openings and other events, poem tribute to Jimmy Simpson, articles, newsclippings, pamphlet (Notes on Organization) by Russell Robb; misc. photographs; 1946-1968 (M78 /109, 110).
Mother's Art : drawings by Billie Simpson?, n.d. (M78 / 111).
Ashiesteel : pamphlet, newsclipping, other, 1910, n.d. (M78 / 112).
B : cards and letters; 1937-1966, n.d. (M78 / 113).
Balfour : Alistair Balfour correspondence, 1932 (M78 / 114).
Banff People : greeting cards, letters, photographs, 1944-1968, n.d. (M78 / 115).
Beach : William and Marie Beach correspondence, 1934-1960 (M78 / 116).
Becker : Becker family greeting cards, 1951, n.d. (M78 / 117).
Charlie Beil : greeting cards, 1963-1972 (M78 / 118).
Billie Nicholls : correspondence, shorthand test, 1951-1967 (M78 / 119).
Bob Cummings : greeting cards, n.d. (M78 / 120).
Bow Lake : re Num-Ti-Jah Lodge and Bow Lake, photographs, letter, 1963, n.d. (M78 / 121).
Brewster Family : greeting cards, 1927-1966 (M78 / 122).
Harlow Brooks : correspondence, 1919-1959 (M78 / 123).
Agnes Browne : correspondence, photographs re Browne family, 1955-1967, n.d. (M78 / 124).
Evelyn Browne : correspondence, 1947-1983 (M78 / 125).
Dr. Bugbee : greeting cards, n.d. (M78 / 126).
C : greeting cards, 1931-1963, n.d. (M78 / 127).
Gray Campbell : correspondence, 1963-1965, n.d. (M78 / 128).
Marjorie Campbell : correspondence, 1952-1961 (M78 / 129).
Dale Carnegie : greeting cards, 1963-1965, n.d. (M78 / 130).
Alfred Castle : correspondence, 1964-1971, n.d. (M78 / 131).
D : greeting card from Frank Dennison, n.d. (M78 / 132).
Dad's Early Letters To Mother : letters from Jimmy Simpson Sr. to Billie, 1913-1920, 2 cm; combined contents of several files, titled and untitled (M78 / 133, 134).
Divertys Ruth Wolley [Woolley] : correspondence, 1952-1965, n.d. (M78 / 135).
Dog Case (NIX) 1930 : re shooting of Jimmy Simpson's dog, includes pedigree papers, 1929-1930 (M78 / 136).
Drama Club : letter from Captain Ramsay, articles re Henry Ibsen, Richard Sheridan and the English theatre (written by Billie Simpson?), n.d., 1934 (M78 / 137).
Dysan Duncan : greeting card, 1938 (M78 / 138).
E : correspondence, n.d., 1942 (M78 / 139).
F : greeting cards and letters, 1966-1972, n.d. (M78 / 140).
Fan Mail : letters, mainly re Simpson Sisters skating, 1937-1943 (M78 / 141).
Bill Field : greeting cards from W. O. Field, 1960-1966 (M78 / 142).
Meader Fletcher : correspondence, 1956-1968, n.d. (M78 / 143).
Murray Forbes : greeting cards, n.d. (M78 / 144).
Esther Fraser : correspondence, 1965-1970 (M78 / 145).
Mother's Friend : handwritten articles by Stella Price on Shakespeare, poetry, education, history, Francis Bacon, 1909-1910 (M78 / 146).
Frothinghams : greeting cards, 1920-1931 (M78 / 147).
G : greeting cards, 1959-1965 (M78 / 148).
Lady Gardiner : correspondence, 1937-1968 (M78 / 149).
Gissing : Roland Gissing greeting cards, n.d. (M78 / 150).
Glenbow E. Harvie : letter and invitation, 1962-1964 (M78 / 151).
Govt. People : greeting cards, 1947-1966 (M78 / 152).
Ronnie Graham : greeting cards, 1963-1965 (M78 / 153).
Grandmaison : greeting cards, 1956-1957, n.d. (M78 / 154).
Lilian Guest [Gest] & Polly Prescott : greeting cards, 1946-1972 (M78 / 155).
H : greeting cards, 1935-1963 (M78 / 156).
Hadow : greeting cards, some with letters and photographs, 1960-1968 (M78 / 157).
Hammond : greeting cards, Agnes Hammond and others, 1934-1961 (M78 / 158).
Harrier : greeting cards, letter, 1955 -1972 (M78 / 159).
Henderson : letters, n.d. (M78 / 160).
Foster Hewitt : greeting cards, 1959-1966, n.d. (M78 / 161).
Caroline Hinman : greeting cards, 1932, 1941 (M78 / 162).
Hockey : newsclippings, some re Jimmy Simpson Jr. (M78 / 163).
J. K. Howard : greeting cards, also letter re death, 1963-1965, n.d. (M78 / 164).
I : file is empty.
Mother - Interesting Pictures etc. : misc. letters, cards, newsclippings, painting, photographs, re Jimmy Simpson Sr., Billie Simpson and friends, 1960-1969 (M78 / 165).
J : greeting cards, 1935, n.d. (M78 / 166).
1913 H. Johnson : one letter to Wilhelmina Reid, Sept.3, 1913 (M78 / 167).
Dr. Rbt Johnson : greeting cards, letters, 1957-1962 (M78 / 168).
K : greeting cards and letters, 1955-1962 (M78 / 169).
L : greeting cards, n.d. (M78 / 170).
Lander, Harry : letter to Wilhelmina Reid, 1910 (M78 / 171).
Leighton : A. C. Leighton greeting cards, newsclipping, etc., 1963, n.d. (M78 / 172).
Literature : misc. items incl. brochures, envelopes, greeting cards, business cards, etc. re Num-Ti-Jah Lodge, skating, Fort St. John, other, 1949-1964 (M78 / 173).
Longstaff : greeting cards, letter, photographs, re Jimmy Simpson Sr., F. V. Longstaff, 1952-1960 (M78 / 174).
Luxton : Luxton family greeting cards, 1955-1959, n.d. (M78 / 175).
M : greeting cards, 1955-1967, n.d. (M78 / 176).
Bill Mainwaring : correspondence, 1932-1967 (M78 / 177, 178).
Jennie Mather : greeting cards, 1952, n.d. (M78 / 179).
J.K. Matheson : letter, 1952 (M78 / 180).
Joe McAleenan : correspondence, incl. between McAleenan and Joe Magill, 1909-1920 (M78 / 181).
N. McKenzie : greeting cards, 1952-1956 (M78 / 182).
Ole Mehn-Andersen : greeting card, n.d. (M78 / 183).
Ike Mills : greeting cards, 1952-1959 (M78 / 184).
N : file is empty.
N.Y. Clients of J. Sr. : greeting cards, 1925, n.d. (M78 / 185).
Nursing : correspondence, pamphlets re nursing, 1907-1912 (M78 / 186).
O : file is empty.
Canadian Odd Letters & Cards : letters, greeting cards, photographs, 1931- 1967 (M78 / 187).
Odd US Letters & Cards : greeting cards, letters, photographs, 1950-1972 (M78 / 188).
Old Employees : greeting cards, letters, 1957-1963, n.d. (M78 / 189).
Old Pictures Before 1916 : photographs, greeting cards, 1956, n.d. (M78 / 190).
Dave Oliver : photograph of film crew?, n.d. (M78 / 191).
Before 1916 - Other Letters : correspondence, photographs, 1910-1941 (M78 / 192).
P : greeting cards, watercolour sketches (1 attributed to W. Reid), pencil sketch, 1911-1966 (M78 / 193).
Painters : greeting cards, letters, 1941-1966 (M78 / 194).
Patterson, Raymond : correspondence, articles, 1954-1967 (M78 / 195).
Peabody, Sam : greeting cards, 1932-1934 (M78 / 196).
Re Peg : letters re death of Margaret Simpson, Sept. 1941; list of names of people who had sent letters re Margaret's death; Margaret Simpson's momentos and those to her family; other documents incl. death certificate; newsclippings; etc.; 1923-1987 (M78 / 197 - 201).
Pocaterra : greeting cards, 1962, n.d. (M78 / 202).
Poetry etc. : poetry (typed, handwritten), etc., 1966, n.d. (M78 / 203).
Before 1916 - Programes : programmes, letter, 1912-1915 (M78 / 204).
Q : file is empty.
R : greeting cards; 1956, n.d. (M78 / 205).
[Rungius] : mainly letters from Carl and Louise Rungius, 1926-1959 (M78 / 206).
S : greeting cards, 1960-1962, n.d. (M78 / 207).
Rae Shaver : correspondence, poetry by Ree Shaver and Billie Simpson, 1962- 1974 (M78 / 208, 209).
Jimmy [Simpson] Jr. : greeting cards, photographs from Jim Simpson Jr., 1929-1942, n.d. (M78 / 210).
Lill, Simpson & Simpson Relatives : letters, greeting cards, photographs, newsclippings, etc., 1924-1977 (M78 / 211).
Ma's Skating Shows : mostly re Banff Figure Skating Club, includes skating programs, 1951-1956 (M78 / 212).
Spaulding : greeting cards from Spaulding family, 1934-1935, n.d. (M78 / 213).
Special Letters : sympathy cards, letters, telegrams and list re deaths of Margaret Simpson, 1941, and Jimmy Simpson, 1972, includes items from political officials incl. Pierre Trudeau; letters, greeting cards and photographs sent to Jimmy, Billie and Mary Simpson; incl. Christmas card from Mr. & Mrs. Charles M. Russell to James Simpson, photographs, 1924-1987 (M78 / 214 - 216).
Swiss Guides : greeting card from Rudolf Aemmer, 1934 (M78 / 217).
T : greeting cards, 1959, n.d. (M78 / 218).
R. Thompson : correspondence, 1960-1967, n.d. (M78 / 219).
J.M. Thorington : correspondence, photograph, 1941-1977 (M78 / 220).
U : file is empty.
V : greeting cards, 1962-1965 (M78 / 221).
Vallance : greeting cards, 1956-1966, n.d. (M78 / 222).
Van Dam : correspondence, photographs, 1962-1966 (M78 / 223).
Voorhies - Polly French : correspondence, greeting cards, photographs, newsclippings, 1954-1966 (M78 / 224).
W : greeting cards, 1941-1968 (M78 / 225).
Claude Walker : greeting card (M78 / 226).
Wardwell : Mrs. Allen Wardwell correspondence, cards, 1942-1965 (M78 / 227).
Wedgewood : correspondence, 1933-1950 (M78 / 228).
1929 Weekly Scotsman : issues of The Weekly Scotsman newspaper, 1929 (discarded).
Wellman : invitation, greeting card, 1968, n.d. (M78 / 229).
Catherine Whyte : mostly greeting cards / letters from Catharine Whyte (M78 / 230).
Williamina Simpson - Vital Statistics : birth certificate, marriage licence, obituary, items re baptism of Mary and Margaret Simpson, 1891-1968 (M78 / 231).
Justice Wilson & Mrs. Lois : correspondence, 1954-1960, n.d. (M78 / 232).
Lady Wood : greeting card, 1937 (M78 / 233).
Woods & Janneys : greeting cards, 1947, n.d. (M78 / 234).
Lyle Wright : (of Minneapolis Arena) re skating, 1935-1937 (M78 / 235).
XYZ : files are empty.
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Billie Simpson papers. -- [before 1960]

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Part Of
Jimmy Simpson family fonds
Scope & Content
Scripts and programes for dramatic productions, n.d. Includes "Index LDC Banff" [Literary-Dramatic Club]: contains names of people and plays? loaned out
Reference Code
M78 / 277
Description Level
4 / Sub-series
Part Of
Jimmy Simpson family fonds
Description Level
4 / Sub-series
Series
III.C. Billie Simpson papers: Dramatics
Reference Code
M78 / 277
Physical Description
1.5 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
Scripts and programes for dramatic productions, n.d. Includes "Index LDC Banff" [Literary-Dramatic Club]: contains names of people and plays? loaned out
Notes
Sample portion of scripts retained
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Billie Simpson papers. -- 1913-1968

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Part Of
Jimmy Simpson family fonds
Scope & Content
Consists of programes (particularly re skating shows), clippings, notes, memberships, certificates, other
Reference Code
M78 / 278
Description Level
4 / Sub-series
Part Of
Jimmy Simpson family fonds
Description Level
4 / Sub-series
Series
III.D. Billie Simpson papers: Other
Reference Code
M78 / 278
Physical Description
1 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
Consists of programes (particularly re skating shows), clippings, notes, memberships, certificates, other
Content Details
Certificate of Merit, Canada Jaycees. -- 1956. -- 1 item of textual records. -- Presented to Mrs. James Simpson for the promotion of figure skating in Banff. Held in oversize "B"
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Billie Simpson writings. -- [ca.1914-ca.1967]

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Jimmy Simpson family fonds
Scope & Content
Writings, ca.1914, 1 cm: consists of loose contents of scrapbook; fragile (M78 / 274 & os H). -- Other writings, ca.1920-ca.1967, 2 cm: includes "Stories to be told", n.d. (3 stories written by Billie Simpson); "Ma's Writings", n.d., 1 vol (Billie Simpson's writings on William Clyde Fitch and othe…
Reference Code
M78 / 274 to 276
Description Level
4 / Sub-series
Part Of
Jimmy Simpson family fonds
Description Level
4 / Sub-series
Series
III.B. Billie Simpson papers: Writing
Reference Code
M78 / 274 to 276
Physical Description
3 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
Writings, ca.1914, 1 cm: consists of loose contents of scrapbook; fragile (M78 / 274 & os H). --
Other writings, ca.1920-ca.1967, 2 cm: includes "Stories to be told", n.d. (3 stories written by Billie Simpson); "Ma's Writings", n.d., 1 vol (Billie Simpson's writings on William Clyde Fitch and other playwrights); scribbler, 1925-1955 (containing Billie Simpson's writings, also newsclippings and book jacket reviews; scribbler: Billie Simpson? writings, n.d. (includes Margaret's school work, story "Banff" by Billie Simpson, newsclippings and letter to Billie) (M78 / 275, 276).
Content Details
Poetry. -- [ca.1914]. -- 1 item of textual records. -- Handwritten by Williamina Reid (Simpson). -- Title based on item. -- Loose item from scrapbook. Held in oversize "H"
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Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
Scope & Content
Sub-series consists of broadcasts pertaining to the Canadian Rockies, 18 items; and miscellaeous broadcasts, 59 items. Interviewees, sources and subjects for Canadian Rockies broadcasts include: Jack Brewster, John Fisher, Campbells, Rundle Memorial United Church, Rev. Tom Lonsdale, church unity, …
Date Range
1959 - 1969
Reference Code
S37 / 99 - 175
Description Level
4 / Sub-series
Part Of
Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
Description Level
4 / Sub-series
Fonds Number
M36 / V683 / S37
Series
I.D. Peter and Catharine Whyte sound recordings series
Sous-Fonds
S37
Accession Number
3069
Reference Code
S37 / 99 - 175
Date Range
1959 - 1969
Physical Description
77 sound recordings : audio tape reels
Scope & Content
Sub-series consists of broadcasts pertaining to the Canadian Rockies, 18 items; and miscellaeous broadcasts, 59 items. Interviewees, sources and subjects for Canadian Rockies broadcasts include: Jack Brewster, John Fisher, Campbells, Rundle Memorial United Church, Rev. Tom Lonsdale, church unity, Joe Weiss, parachute rescue work at Jasper, Don White, Lyle Brown, Jimmy Simpson, Ed Feuz, Jim Boyce, Andy Russell, Bruno Engler, Sen. Cameron, George McLean, Charlie Beil, Catharine Whyte, Banff library, Archives of the Canadian Rockies, Jon Whyte, Peter Whyte, Catharine Whyte, Banff Indian Days, Pearl Moore, Village Lake Louise, Palliser Expedition, Cameron Stockand, Mary Schaffer Warren. Miscellaneous broadcasts pertain to politics, sports, royalty, Canadian painting, military speeches, Hawaiian music, and other topics.
Finding Aid
Printed inventory is available. Reference copies and printed summaries are available for some recordings.
Related Material
Constitutes Sub-series 6 of I.D., Peter and Catharine Whyte sound recordings.
Title Source
Title based on recordings.
Processing Status
Processed
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Chronological files. -- 1903-1972

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Part Of
Jimmy Simpson family fonds
Scope & Content
Series consists mainly of Jimmy Simpson Sr. business correspondence and financial papers. Records pertain to: guiding and outfitting; clients; hunting and pack trip arrangements; supplies and equipment; game availability; taxidermy; animal and plant research and specimens; government regulations …
Reference Code
M78 / 1 to 101
Description Level
4 / Sub-series
Part Of
Jimmy Simpson family fonds
Description Level
4 / Sub-series
Series
I.A.1. Jimmy Simpson Sr. business papers
Accession Number
1655
Reference Code
M78 / 1 to 101
Physical Description
ca.65 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
Series consists mainly of Jimmy Simpson Sr. business correspondence and financial papers. Records pertain to: guiding and outfitting; clients; hunting and pack trip arrangements; supplies and equipment; game availability; taxidermy; animal and plant research and specimens; government regulations and licensing; importing and exporting; investments, insurance, taxes, stamp collecting, art work, hockey, figure skating, wartime rationing; other.
Includes correspondence from government officials and agencies, game commissioners, taxidermists and furriers, scientists and researchers, trading companies, suppliers, Alpine Club of Canada, Canadian Pacific Railway, Calgary Stampede, other businesses and organizations, and from individual business clients, colleagues and friends. List of major individual correspondents follows.
Content Details
MAJOR CORRESPONDENTS: 1903-1915: Philip R. Goodwin, C. Hart Merriam (Smithsonian Institute), Mitchell V. Mitchell, James F. Porter, Carl Rungius, Robert P. Sharples; some papers pertain to the Alpine Club of Canada and the International Boundary Survey (M78 / 1 to 8). 1916-1918: Dr. Henry Bugbee, Robert Frothingham, W. C. Gotshall, John D. Hazen, C. Hart Merriam, Bruce Paddock, Carl Rungius, Frederick Vreeland; includes pencil sketch (very faint) (M78 / 9 to 16).
1919-1920: William Beach, Brown Caldwell, Henry A. Colgate, Robert Frothingham, Philip R. Goodwin, J. B. Harkin, George Harrison, John D. Hazen, Caroline Hinman, Ulysses LaCasse, C. Hart Merriam, Morley Trading Co., John C. Phillip, Donald "Curly" Phillips, Walter Phillips; includes a legal document of an agreement between Jimmy Simpson Sr., Frank Wellman and T.E. Wilson (M78 / 17 to 24).
1921-1923: William Beach, Allan Brooks, Dr. Henry Bugbee, F. M. Carryl, James L. Clark, Louis A. Fuertes, Edward Feuz, Conrad Kain, Morley Trading Co., Martin Nordegg, William S. Ladd, Joe McAleenan, Bob Logan, Peterborough Canoe Co., John C. Phillips, Donald "Curly" Phillips, Carl Rungius, A. Thorburn, J. M. Thorington; Also include outgoing Jimmy Simpson letter (M78 / 25 to 34).
1924-1925: Sydney Baker, William Beach, Allan Brooks, Joseph Day, Louis A. Fuertes, Val Fynn, J. M. Gibbon, James L. Clark Studios, William S. Ladd, Julia Delafield Longfellow, Col. Phil Moore, Henry Munger, J. H. Munro, Carl Rungius, J. M. Thorington, Henry Nelson Tuttle, Guy Weadick, Walter Wilcox, William Wolfe; includes outgoing Jimmy Simpson letter (M78 / 35 to 42).
1926-1927: Sydney Baker, William Beach, Allan Brooks, Canadian Pacific Hotels, Alfred Castle, R.G. Collins, Joseph Day, William F. Embleton, Edward Feuz, Robert Frothingham, Mackay & Dippie Furriers, James L. Clark Studios, William S. Ladd, Henry Munger, Carl Rungius, A. Thorburn, J. M. Thorington, Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies, Henry Nelson Tuttle, Arlene Voorhies, Guy Weadick, Arthur O. Wheeler, James T. Wilson (M78 / 43 to 49).
1928-1929: L. S. Amery, William Beach, Dyson Duncan, Robert Frothingham, Henry Greenham, E. Richardson (Calgary Exhibition and Stampede), Carl Rungius, James T. Wilson; includes a hand-drawn sketch map of Bush Mountain by Dyson Duncan (M78 / 50 to 57).
1930-1931: L. S. Amery, William Beach, Belmore Browne, Alfred Castle, Dyson Duncan, John K. Howard, Carl Rungius, J. M. Thorington (M78 / 58 to 66).
1932-1933: L. S. Amery, William Beach, Dyson Duncan, John K. Howard, R. B. Bennett, Henry S. Kingman, John Kellog, Carl Rungius, J. M. Thorington, Katharine L. Wedgwood (M78 / 67 to 72).
1934-1935: L. S. Amery, William Beach, Alfred Castle, Dyson Duncan, John K. Howard, John Kellogg, Henry S. Kingman, F.V. Longstaff, Alfred Ostheimer, J. M. Thorington, Katharine L. Wedgwood (M78 / 73 to 77).
1936-1937: Fred Armbrister, Donald Bain, William Beach, Alfred Castle, Marshall Diverty, Lillian Gest, J.M. Thorington (M78 / 78 to 82).
1938-1939: Rudolf Aemmer, Donald Bain, Alfred Castle, J. M. Thorington, James T. Wilson; some material pertains to Simpson Sisters (M78 / 83 to 88).
1940-1941: Abbott Junior Hockey Club, Alberta Fish and Game Association, Alfred Castle, Marshall Diverty, Caroline Hinman, A. Morsbach, Carl Rungius, James T. Wilson (M78 / 89 to 91).
1942-1943: Donald Bain, William Beach, Allan Brooks, Donald Hopkins, Raymond Patterson; some material pertains to Jimmy Simpson Jr. (in the army) and Num-Ti-Jah Lodge (M78 / 92 to 95).
1944-1947: Allan Brooks, Belmore Browne, Donald Hopkins, W. Mainwaring, Jimmy Simpson Jr. (M78 / 96 to 100).
1948-1972: L. S. Amery, Alfred L. Castle, J. M. Thorington (M78 / 101).
Duplicate certificate of title. -- 1903, 1911, 1942. -- 1 item of textual records. -- For Lot 8, Block A in Banff. Held in Oversize "B"
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Conversations with Stoney Nakoda First Nations and Banff Indian Days recordings

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Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
Scope & Content
Interviewees, sources and subjects in this sub-series include: Banff Indian Days, Paul Amos, Bill Peyto, David Bearspaw, Johnny Bearspaw, Paul Francis, Noah Goat, Frank Kaquitts, Tom McCullough, Tom Kaquitts, Jon Whyte, Billy MacKenzie, George McLean (Chief Walking Buffalo), Peter Whyte, Indigenous…
Date Range
1950 - 1973
Reference Code
S37 / 57 - 83
Description Level
4 / Sub-series
Part Of
Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
Description Level
4 / Sub-series
Fonds Number
M36 / V683 / S37
Series
I.D. Peter and Catharine Whyte sound recordings series
Sous-Fonds
S37
Accession Number
3069
Reference Code
S37 / 57 - 83
Date Range
1950 - 1973
Physical Description
27 sound recordings.
Scope & Content
Interviewees, sources and subjects in this sub-series include: Banff Indian Days, Paul Amos, Bill Peyto, David Bearspaw, Johnny Bearspaw, Paul Francis, Noah Goat, Frank Kaquitts, Tom McCullough, Tom Kaquitts, Jon Whyte, Billy MacKenzie, George McLean (Chief Walking Buffalo), Peter Whyte, Indigenous camp at Nordegg, Dorothy Whyte, Moral Rearmament, Flora McLean, Jacob Two Youngman, Hanson Bearspaw, Joe Kaquitts, Tom Simeon, Bill McLean and Percy Wildward. Includes numerous native songs and stories, many recorded at Banff Indian Days camps.
Access Restrictions
Reproduction of certain native recordings must be approved by the Head Archivist.
Finding Aid
Inventory available in computer database form; select M36INV. More detailed inventory is available in printed form. Reference copies and printed summaries are available for some recordings.
Related Material
Constitutes Sub-series 4 of I.D., Peter and Catharine Whyte sound recordings.
Title Source
Title based on recordings.
Processing Status
Processed
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Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
Scope & Content
Sub-series consists of correspondence with Catharine Robb Whyte, 1927-1962; chronological correspondence files, 1909-1962; and other papers, [ca.1920- ca.1930], in the form of business cards, addresses, greeting cards, and other.
Date Range
1909-1962
Reference Code
M36 / I / B / 2 / 1875 - 1908
Description Level
4 / Sub-series
Part Of
Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
Description Level
4 / Sub-series
Fonds Number
M36 / V683 / S37
Series
I.B. Peter Whyte papers and photographs series
Reference Code
M36 / I / B / 2 / 1875 - 1908
Date Range
1909-1962
Physical Description
40 cm of textual records.
Scope & Content
Sub-series consists of correspondence with Catharine Robb Whyte, 1927-1962; chronological correspondence files, 1909-1962; and other papers, [ca.1920- ca.1930], in the form of business cards, addresses, greeting cards, and other.
Finding Aid
File description available in printed form and through this database.
Related Material
Constitutes Sub-series 2 of I.B. Peter Whyte papers and photographs.
Title Source
Title based on contents of sub-series
Processing Status
Processed.
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Correspondence. -- 1862-1979

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Part Of
Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
Scope & Content
Sub-series consists of correspondence with Peter Whyte, 1927-1962; Robb family, 1862-1962; Edith Morse Robb, 1913-1962; Russell Robb Sr., 1907-1925. Also includes alphabetical people files, 1912-1979; chronological files, 1913-1979; greeting cards, 1929-1978, including letters; related materials, 1…
Reference Code
M36 / I / A / 2 / 64 - 658
Description Level
4 / Sub-series
Part Of
Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
Description Level
4 / Sub-series
Fonds Number
M36 / V683 / S37
Series
I.A. Catharine Robb Whyte papers and photographs series
Reference Code
M36 / I / A / 2 / 64 - 658
Physical Description
789 cm of textual records.
Scope & Content
Sub-series consists of correspondence with Peter Whyte, 1927-1962; Robb family, 1862-1962; Edith Morse Robb, 1913-1962; Russell Robb Sr., 1907-1925. Also includes alphabetical people files, 1912-1979; chronological files, 1913-1979; greeting cards, 1929-1978, including letters; related materials, 1930-1978, including card file, business cards, guest book, guest register and miscellaneous. Correspondence with Edith Morse Robb consists of Catharine Whyte's letters both to and from her mother, Edith Robb. Outgoing letters provide a detailed account of life in Banff, including local events, personalities and travels in the Canadian Rockies.
Finding Aid
File-level description available in printed form and through this database.
Related Material
Constitutes Sub-series 2 of I.A., Catharine Robb Whyte papers and photographs.
Title Source
Title based on papers.
Content Details
Guest book with illustrated entries, belonging to Peter and Catharine Whyte, 1933-1935. held in oversize "E"
Processing Status
Processed.
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Correspondence. -- 1919-1966

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Part Of
Jimmy Simpson family fonds
Scope & Content
Letters to Billie Simpson
Reference Code
M78 / 273
Description Level
4 / Sub-series
Part Of
Jimmy Simpson family fonds
Description Level
4 / Sub-series
Series
III.A. Billie Simpson papers: Correspondence
Reference Code
M78 / 273
Physical Description
1 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
Letters to Billie Simpson
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Crosby family fonds

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Part Of
Crosby family fonds
Scope & Content
Fonds consists mainly of business records of Deer Lodge, Lake Louise Trading Company, Inglenook restaurant, including lodge receipts, 1931-1941; accounts, 1929-1934; tourist agency accounts, 1936-1943; menus, 1940-1945; rationing records, 1943-1947; Inglenook advertising, 1958-1962; maintenance and…
Date Range
[188-]-1971
Reference Code
M486 / V152
Description Level
1 / Fonds
GMD
Motion picture
Film
Photograph
Album
Negative
Photograph print
Transparency
Textual record
Corporate record
Map
Plan
Private record
Published record
Part Of
Crosby family fonds
Description Level
1 / Fonds
Fonds Number
M 486
V 152
Sous-Fonds
M 486
V 152
Accession Number
3117, 3266, 3422, 3933, 4086, 5017, 5069, 5128, 5224, 5450, 5892, 5956, 6748, 6764, 7066, 7212 (unproc)
Reference Code
M486 / V152
GMD
Motion picture
Film
Photograph
Album
Negative
Photograph print
Transparency
Textual record
Corporate record
Map
Plan
Private record
Published record
Date Range
[188-]-1971
Physical Description
ca.2 m textual records. -- ca. 3000 photographs: prints, negatives, transparencies. -- 1 photograph album (ca.180 prints); some copies. -- 1 cartographic record: plan. -- 2 motion pictures
History / Biographical
The Crosby family of Banff and Lake Louise, Alberta, Canada was involved with the development and operation of businesses at Lake Louise from 1923, when Louis S. and Gertrude Crosby built the Lake Louise Trading Company, a general store and dining room. Over the years they acquired Deer Lodge (1924); Triangle Inn, the YWCA and Inglenook Lodge (1941); and operated a gas station (1926). Deer Lodge was expanded in 1925, 1931, 1939, 1941 and staff quarters were added. Gertrude Crosby managed the businesses, while Lou Crosby was involved with Brewster Transport Company from 1907 to 1964. From 1947 until his death in 1964, Crosby was President of Brewster's and prior to that had handled the financial operations for the firm. The Crosby family was actively involved with the Banff Winter Carnival.
Scope & Content
Fonds consists mainly of business records of Deer Lodge, Lake Louise Trading Company, Inglenook restaurant, including lodge receipts, 1931-1941; accounts, 1929-1934; tourist agency accounts, 1936-1943; menus, 1940-1945; rationing records, 1943-1947; Inglenook advertising, 1958-1962; maintenance and other records. Records were generated during period of ownership by the Crosby family.
Fonds also includes Lou Crosby personal and professional papers and Crosby family papers.
Photographs pertain to Crosby family; Deer Lodge; Banff Winter Carnival; Brewster Transport Company and Jim Brewster; Banff events; winter sports, especially skiing and skating; vacations; scenic views. Photographs taken primarily by Lou Crosby and companions including Byron Harmon, ca. 1910-1950. Photograph album pertains to Lou Crosby's hunting and climbing trips, ca. 1907-1915.
Plan of Anthracite with annotations re status of properties, ca. 1930.
Motion pictures are of Banff Winter Carnival
Name Access
Crosby, Lou
Crosby, Louis
Crosby, Marion
Crosby, Fred
Subject Access
Commerce and industry
Family and personal life
Sports, recreation and leisure
Access Restrictions
Some restriction/s on access
Copyright, privacy, commercial use and other restrictions may apply
Language
Language is English
Finding Aid
Finding aids and reference tools: preliminary inventory
accession record copies for unprocessed material
Related Material
Brewster Transport material is related by provenance to Brewster Transport fonds (M82/V92)
Creator
Crosby, Lou
Category
Commerce and industry
Family and personal life
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title based on contents of fonds
Processing Status
Processed / Unprocessed
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Elk sounds. -- 1952-1957.

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Part Of
Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
Reference Code
S37 / 176 - 178
Description Level
4 / Sub-series
Part Of
Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
Description Level
4 / Sub-series
Series
I.D. Peter and Catharine Whyte sound recordings series
Accession Number
3069
Reference Code
S37 / 176 - 178
Physical Description
3 sound recordings.
Related Material
Constitutes Sub-series 7 of I.D., Peter and Catharine Whyte sound recordings.
Title Source
Title based on recordings.
Processing Status
Processed.
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Family conversations and performances. -- 1951-1962.

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Part Of
Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
Scope & Content
Sub-series consists mainly of letter tapes from members of Catharine Whyte's family, including mother, Edith Morse Robb, and brother, Russell (Rusty) Robb III, also from members of the Newbury family. Letter tapes are mainly family news and recorded music. Mention is made of Jimmy Simpson and Dor…
Reference Code
S37 / 41 - 51
Description Level
4 / Sub-series
Part Of
Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
Description Level
4 / Sub-series
Series
I.D. Peter and Catharine Whyte sound recordings series
Accession Number
3069
Reference Code
S37 / 41 - 51
Physical Description
11 sound recordings.
Scope & Content
Sub-series consists mainly of letter tapes from members of Catharine Whyte's family, including mother, Edith Morse Robb, and brother, Russell (Rusty) Robb III, also from members of the Newbury family. Letter tapes are mainly family news and recorded music. Mention is made of Jimmy Simpson and Doris Burditt. Other tapes are recorded music, discussion of Jon Whyte trip to Vancouver, musical clock of Mrs. Dave Whyte Sr. from Scotland, Billy McKenzie, and other family material.
Finding Aid
Inventory available in computer database form; select M36INV. More detailed inventory is available in printed form. Reference copies and printed summaries are available for some recordings.
Related Material
Constitutes Sub-series 2 of I.D., Peter and Catharine Whyte sound recordings.
Title Source
Title based on recordings.
Processing Status
Processed.
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Family correspondence. -- 1923-1971

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Part Of
Jimmy Simpson family fonds
Scope & Content
Letters from Jimmy Simpson Sr. to his family, 1935-1971, 4 cm. (M78 / 236-240). Letters from Billie Simpson to Margaret and Mary Simpson, 1940-1941, 1 cm. (M78 / 241). Letters from Billie Simpson to Mary Simpson, 1944-1955, 2 cm. (M78 / 242-243). Simpson family telegrams, 1930s, .5 cm. (M78 / 244…
Reference Code
M78 / 236 to 254
Description Level
4 / Sub-series
Part Of
Jimmy Simpson family fonds
Description Level
4 / Sub-series
Series
II.B.1. Simpson family papers: Family correspondence
Reference Code
M78 / 236 to 254
Physical Description
ca.20 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
Letters from Jimmy Simpson Sr. to his family, 1935-1971, 4 cm. (M78 / 236-240).
Letters from Billie Simpson to Margaret and Mary Simpson, 1940-1941, 1 cm. (M78 / 241).
Letters from Billie Simpson to Mary Simpson, 1944-1955, 2 cm. (M78 / 242-243).
Simpson family telegrams, 1930s, .5 cm. (M78 / 244).
Letters from Mary and Margaret Simpson to their family, 1937-1941, 10 cm. (M78 / 245-251).
Letters from Mary Simpson to her parents, 1942-1943, 1 cm. (M78 / 252).
Miscellaneous letters and greeting cards related to Mary and Margaret Simpson, 1923-1946, 1.5 cm. (M78 / 253).
Jimmy Simpson letters to his family, 1938-1953, n.d., 4 items. (M78 / 254).
Related Material
Jimmy Simpson letters to Billie Reid / Simpson, 1913-1920, are located in II.A. Alphabetical files (M78 / 133, 134).
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Family papers. -- 1929-1942

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Part Of
Jimmy Simpson family fonds
Scope & Content
News clippings book, 1931-1940, 255p: re Banff, Cascade of Times gardens, Banff history, events, personalities, also includes articles on wildlife and wildlife management, etc.; clippings are from Banff Crag & Canyon, Calgary Herald, The Albertan, Toronto Star, etc.; most items glued in, some loose…
Reference Code
M78 / 270 to 272
Description Level
4 / Sub-series
Part Of
Jimmy Simpson family fonds
Description Level
4 / Sub-series
Series
II.C.3. Simpson family papers: Other
Reference Code
M78 / 270 to 272
Physical Description
ca.30 textual records (incl. 1 oversize volume)
Scope & Content
News clippings book, 1931-1940, 255p: re Banff, Cascade of Times gardens, Banff history, events, personalities, also includes articles on wildlife and wildlife management, etc.; clippings are from Banff Crag & Canyon, Calgary Herald, The Albertan, Toronto Star, etc.; most items glued in, some loose (M78 / 270 os C). --
Miscellaneous items, 1929-1942, n.d., 1 cm: including leatherbound book illustrating events from the Bible (handwritten, with hand-drawn coloured maps, inscribed "Margaret Simpson Banff 1927"); autograph book; ration coupons; notes; Num-Ti-Jah Lodge brochure; other items pertaining to Margaret and Mary Simpson (M78 / 271, 272).
Notes
Oversize stored in o.s. C
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Financial, legal and business papers. -- 1901-1979.

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Part Of
Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
Scope & Content
Sub-series consists of five major groups of records: a. Personal and family papers, 1901-1979, pertaining to Catharine Robb Whyte, Robb family, Peter Whyte, Whyte family and to Peter and Catharine Whyte; b. Legal and financial papers, blueprints and miscellaneous items pertaining to properties, 190…
Reference Code
M36 / I / A / 3 / 659 - 1092
Description Level
4 / Sub-series
Part Of
Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
Description Level
4 / Sub-series
Fonds Number
M36 / V683 / S37
Series
I.A. Catharine Robb Whyte papers and photographs series
Reference Code
M36 / I / A / 3 / 659 - 1092
Physical Description
504 cm of textual records.
Scope & Content
Sub-series consists of five major groups of records: a. Personal and family papers, 1901-1979, pertaining to Catharine Robb Whyte, Robb family, Peter Whyte, Whyte family and to Peter and Catharine Whyte; b. Legal and financial papers, blueprints and miscellaneous items pertaining to properties, 1902-1978; c. Business papers, 1930-1953, pertaining to Canadian Rockies Winter Sports Ltd, Ski Club of the Canadian Rockies and Skoki Lodge; d. Correspondence and financial papers pertaining to Indians, 1955-1979; e. Banking records, 1926-1973.
Finding Aid
File-level description available in printed form and through this database.
Related Material
Constitutes Sub-series 3 of I.A., Catharine Robb Whyte papers and photographs.
Title Source
Title based on papers.
Processing Status
Processed.
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Financial, legal and business records

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Part Of
Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
Scope & Content
Sub-series consists of personal records, 1914-1962, employment records, 1923-1930, and banking records, 1927-1964.
Date Range
1914-1964
Reference Code
M36 / I / B / 3 / 1909 - 1912
Description Level
4 / Sub-series
Part Of
Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
Description Level
4 / Sub-series
Fonds Number
M36 / V683 / S37
Series
I.B. Peter Whyte papers and photographs series
Reference Code
M36 / I / B / 3 / 1909 - 1912
Date Range
1914-1964
Physical Description
3 cm of textual records.
Scope & Content
Sub-series consists of personal records, 1914-1962, employment records, 1923-1930, and banking records, 1927-1964.
Finding Aid
File description available in printed form and through this database.
Related Material
Constitutes Sub-series 3 of I.B., Peter Whyte papers and photographs.
Title Source
Title based on contents of sub-series
Processing Status
Processed.
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Greeting cards. -- [ca.1920-ca.1960]

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Part Of
Jimmy Simpson family fonds
Scope & Content
Mainly Christmas cards from numerous sources: Carl Rungius, (M78 / 257); Peter and Catharine Whyte (M78 / 258); other sources, including L.S. Amery, Lillian K. Barrie, Fern Brewster (Clarkson), Mrs. Belmore Browne, T. Raffles Cox, Dahl family, M. Diverty, Gamow family, A. C. Leighton, N. Luxton fam…
Reference Code
M78 / 257 to 259
Description Level
4 / Sub-series
Part Of
Jimmy Simpson family fonds
Description Level
4 / Sub-series
Series
II.B.2.b. Simpson family papers: Other correspondence: Cards
Reference Code
M78 / 257 to 259
Physical Description
ca.5 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
Mainly Christmas cards from numerous sources: Carl Rungius, (M78 / 257); Peter and Catharine Whyte (M78 / 258); other sources, including L.S. Amery, Lillian K. Barrie, Fern Brewster (Clarkson), Mrs. Belmore Browne, T. Raffles Cox, Dahl family, M. Diverty, Gamow family, A. C. Leighton, N. Luxton family, J.M. Thorington, Mrs. Dave White, Tom Wilson family, and others (M78 / 259).
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Harry Pollard photographs. -- [192-].

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Part Of
Park family fonds
Scope & Content
Pertain to Alpine Club of Canada camps.
Reference Code
V96 / PA - 297 to 299
Description Level
4 / Sub-series
Part Of
Park family fonds
Description Level
4 / Sub-series
Series
I.B. Park family photographs - prints
Reference Code
V96 / PA - 297 to 299
Physical Description
3 photographs : prints.
Scope & Content
Pertain to Alpine Club of Canada camps.
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Hetty Park negatives. -- [ca.1960].

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Part Of
Park family fonds
Scope & Content
Groups include: Japan, 1958, 60 items, b/w; Canada, ca.1960, 19 items, b/w, 7 x 12 cm; undientified people in house, ca.1960, 8 items, b/w; world travels, ca.1960, 48 items, col; Hawaii, ca.1960, 12 items, col; Seattle, British Columbia, Rocky Mountains, 1962, 10 items, col. -- Representative sampl…
Reference Code
V96 / NA
Description Level
4 / Sub-series
Part Of
Park family fonds
Description Level
4 / Sub-series
Series
I.C. Park family photographs - negatives
Reference Code
V96 / NA
Physical Description
ca.150 negatives : 4 x 4 cm. and larger; col, b/w.
Scope & Content
Groups include: Japan, 1958, 60 items, b/w; Canada, ca.1960, 19 items, b/w, 7 x 12 cm; undientified people in house, ca.1960, 8 items, b/w; world travels, ca.1960, 48 items, col; Hawaii, ca.1960, 12 items, col; Seattle, British Columbia, Rocky Mountains, 1962, 10 items, col. -- Representative sample from ca.500 negatives received.
Access Restrictions
Access by appointment only
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