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Miscellaneous Records
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions54639
- Part Of
- Dorothy Wardle fonds
- Scope & Content
- File consists of 17 cm of textual records, 34 x 44 cm or smaller. File pertains to an assortment of personal recordkeeping records and contains textual records, correspondence, photograph prints, and newspaper clippings. File documents various purchases and sales (Canmore, Alberta and Sidney, Briti…
- Date Range
- 1934-2002
- Reference Code
- M521 / I / B / 24-38
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Newspaper clipping
- Private record
- Published record
- Textual record
- Photograph print
- Part Of
- Dorothy Wardle fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Fonds Number
- M521 / V75
- Series
- M521 / I : Dorothy Wardle Personal Papers
- Sous-Fonds
- M521
- Sub-Series
- M521 / I / B : Personal Recordkeeping
- Accession Number
- 7504
- Reference Code
- M521 / I / B / 24-38
- Date Range
- 1934-2002
- Physical Description
- 17 cm of textual records (34 x 44 cm or smaller)
- Scope & Content
- File consists of 17 cm of textual records, 34 x 44 cm or smaller. File pertains to an assortment of personal recordkeeping records and contains textual records, correspondence, photograph prints, and newspaper clippings. File documents various purchases and sales (Canmore, Alberta and Sidney, British Columbia, mainly 1985-1986 and 1991-1995), property sales (Banff and Calgary, Alberta, 1972, and a photocopy of the original lease for the Wardle's property in Banff on Muskrat Street, 1921), Dorothy's work and membership with the Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies (1991-2001), art sales and appraisals (mainly Carl Rungius, 1977-2001), health and dental records detailing Dorothy's medical history (mainly 1994-2001, but goes back to 1934), a trip to Canmore (Banff Right to Reside (1984), subscriptions and miscellaneous records (including Dorothy's address book; poetry by her father, James Morey Wardle; Dorothy's passport from 1991-1996; various art collector catalogues such as Sotheby's; and commemorative coins), and Sheila Iris (S.I.) Ritchie's personal records (includes birth record from 1927 and death record from 1990).
- Notes
- Poetry by James Morey (J.M.) Wardle can be found in folder 34 under "miscellaneous."
- Sheila Iris Ritchie was Dorothy's long-term housemate and close friend. Dorothy served as the executor of Sheila's will.
- Dorothy's SIN card was originally included but has since been discarded for privacy concerns.
- Photocopies of the original lease for the property on Muskrat Street were taken from Parks Canada microfiche records in 1993.
- Name Access
- Wardle, Dorothy
- Wardle, James M.
- Hart, E. J. (Ted)
- Rungius, Carl
- Oxborough, Dorothy
- Whyte, Jon
- Subject Access
- Crag and Canyon newspaper
- Calgary Herald
- Art
- Artist
- Banff
- Banff Crag and Canyon
- Leases
- Legal and Financial
- Mineral Springs Hospital
- Museums
- Newspaper
- Obituary
- Park policy
- Parks Canada
- Personal and Family Life
- Property
- Records
- Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies
- Women
- Homestead Hotel
- Travel
- Geographic Access
- Alberta
- Banff
- Canada
- Sidney
- Victoria
- British Columbia
- Canmore
- Calgary
- Access Restrictions
- Access may be restricted. Specifically for records pertaining to personal health information and other personal information.
- Please speak to the Archivist for access to folders: M521 / I / B / 28-31 and M521 / I / B / 34-36.
- Language
- English
- Conservation
- Some records still have tape on them. May present conservation issues in the future.
- Acid-free archival paper used sporadically interwoven between records and newspaper clippings.
- Creator
- Wardle, Dorothy
- Category
- Family and personal life
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
- Processed
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Newspaper Clippings
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions54488
- Part Of
- Robert J. McGuinness fonds
- Scope & Content
- File consists of 3 newspaper article clippings: The Albertan, Tuesday October 17, 1950 (H38.5 x W10.5 cm) Banff Crag and Canyon, Wednesday May 18, 1960 (H28 x W38 cm, folded) Western Catholic Reporter, August 21, 1978 (H42 x W29 cm) Articles document: the wedding service of the niece of Father McGu…
- Date Range
- 1950-1978
- Reference Code
- M460 / I / B / 3-5
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Textual record
- Published record
- Newspaper clipping
- Part Of
- Robert J. McGuinness fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Fonds Number
- M460
- Series
- M460 / I / : St. Mary's Parish
- Sous-Fonds
- M460
- Sub-Series
- M460 / I / B : Newspaper Clippings
- Accession Number
- 2018.9000
- Reference Code
- M460 / I / B / 3-5
- Date Range
- 1950-1978
- Physical Description
- 0.05 cm of textual records (3 pages ; 29 x 42 cm or smaller)
- Scope & Content
- File consists of 3 newspaper article clippings:
- The Albertan, Tuesday October 17, 1950 (H38.5 x W10.5 cm)
- Banff Crag and Canyon, Wednesday May 18, 1960 (H28 x W38 cm, folded)
- Western Catholic Reporter, August 21, 1978 (H42 x W29 cm)
- Articles document: the wedding service of the niece of Father McGuinness, which he officiated; the visit of Governor-General Georges Vanier and wife to Banff, who attended Mass at St. Mary's Parish and is photographed with Father McGuinness; and, the unveiling of a memorial plaque for Father McGuinness' contributions to St. Mary's Parish.
- Notes
- Each article is annotated (unknown by whom)
- Name Access
- McGuinness, Robert J.
- Subject Access
- Banff
- Banff Crag and Canyon
- Banff National Park
- Buildings
- Churches
- Community life
- Marriage
- Memorial
- Newspaper
- Religions
- St. Mary's of the Assumption Catholic Church
- Professional and Personal Life
- The Albertan
- Western Catholic Reporter
- Government
- Geographic Access
- Alberta
- Banff
- Banff National Park
- Canada
- Language
- English
- Category
- Government
- Religions
- Family and personal life
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
- Processed
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Notebooks and Diaries
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions54649
- Part Of
- Dorothy Wardle fonds
- Scope & Content
- File consists of 16 cm of textual records, 9.5 x 15.5 cm or smaller. File pertains to Dorothy's travels to Europe with her family (1952-1966) and with friends (1974-1988). Records include bound notebooks and several loose pages in which Dorothy recorded her travel experiences, expenses, and keys to…
- Date Range
- 1952-1988
- 1952
- 1957
- 1959
- 1961
- 1966
- 1974-1975
- 1977-1979
- 1982
- 1987-1988
- Reference Code
- M521 / IV / 18-25
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Diary
- Newspaper clipping
- Private record
- Published record
- Textual record
- Part Of
- Dorothy Wardle fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Fonds Number
- M521 / V75
- Series
- M521 / IV : Travel
- Sous-Fonds
- M521
- Accession Number
- 7504
- Reference Code
- M521 / IV / 18-25
- Date Range
- 1952-1988
- 1952
- 1957
- 1959
- 1961
- 1966
- 1974-1975
- 1977-1979
- 1982
- 1987-1988
- Physical Description
- 16 cm of textual records (9.5 x 15.5 cm or smaller)
- Scope & Content
- File consists of 16 cm of textual records, 9.5 x 15.5 cm or smaller. File pertains to Dorothy's travels to Europe with her family (1952-1966) and with friends (1974-1988). Records include bound notebooks and several loose pages in which Dorothy recorded her travel experiences, expenses, and keys to slides (both Dorothy and her mother, Leette).
- Notes
- While traveling in Scotland in 1952, the Wardle family visited Banff.
- Some notebooks have loose notes tucked inside. One notebook from 1957 has a related (about Scotland) newspaper clipping tucked inside it.
- Name Access
- Wardle, Dorothy
- Wardle, James M.
- Subject Access
- Travel
- European travel
- Personal and Family Life
- Personal, Family
- Geographic Access
- Europe
- Scotland
- England
- Italy
- France
- Canada
- Language
- English
- Conservation
- Some pages were loose and have been taped back together. May present future conservation issues.
- Consider digitizing in the future.
- Creator
- Wardle, Dorothy
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
- Processed
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Photo and Feature Stories
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions54623
- Part Of
- Dorothy Wardle fonds
- Scope & Content
- File consists of 8 cm of textual records (40.5 x 60 cm or smaller) and 25 photographs : b&w (20 x 25 cm or smaller). Records include newspaper clippings, typed articles, research, correspondence, and photograph prints. File pertains to Dorothy's freelance research, notes, original writing, and pub…
- Date Range
- 1933-1978
- 1933-1934
- 1942
- 1953-1954
- 1960-1963
- 1965
- 1969
- 1970
- 1977-1978
- Reference Code
- M521 / I / A / 8-18
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Newspaper clipping
- Photograph
- Published record
- Textual record
- Scrapbook
- Part Of
- Dorothy Wardle fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Fonds Number
- M521 / V75
- Series
- M521 / I : Dorothy Wardle Personal Papers
- Sous-Fonds
- M521
- Sub-Series
- M521 / I / A : Research and Writing
- Accession Number
- 7504
- Reference Code
- M521 / I / A / 8-18
- Date Range
- 1933-1978
- 1933-1934
- 1942
- 1953-1954
- 1960-1963
- 1965
- 1969
- 1970
- 1977-1978
- Physical Description
- 8 cm of textual records (40.5 x 60 cm or smaller); 25 photographs : b&w (20 x 25 cm or smaller)
- Scope & Content
- File consists of 8 cm of textual records (40.5 x 60 cm or smaller) and 25 photographs : b&w (20 x 25 cm or smaller). Records include newspaper clippings, typed articles, research, correspondence, and photograph prints. File pertains to Dorothy's freelance research, notes, original writing, and published articles from The Albertan and The Calgary Herald primarily in the 1960s, and short stories for Reader's Digest in 1933-1934. File documents various people, places, and events significant to Banff, including: the old days, Banff Indian Days, Mountain School, Banff Centre, Banff namesake in Scotland, the teahouses at Lake Louise, hot springs, Indigenous regalia and ceremonies, local guides, and Silver City. File also includes personal notes/stories and correspondence between Dorothy and her parents, and several articles from the Banff Crag and Canyon. Notable people include Cliff and Beverly White, Walking Buffalo (Tatanga Mani, George McLean), George Paris, Margaret Greenham, Ike Mills, and Nora Drummond-Davies.
- Notes
- Correspondence between Dorothy and Mrs. Margaret Greenham, dated April 4, 1942.
- Correspondence between Dorothy and C.R. Walrod from the museum in Kelowna, dated November 4, 1953.
- Correspondence between Dorothy and her parents, dated March 9, 1961.
- M521 / I / A / 10 : title on folder changed to [Indigenous]. Original title was "Indian Story Material."
- M521 / I / A / 10 : photographs of Frank Kaquitts were originally filed in this folder (see: V75).
- M521 / I / A / 16 : title on folder changed to [Indigenous Ceremonial Regalia]. Original title was "Indian Ceremonial Costume."
- Most of the newspaper clippings are glued on a piece of paper like an unbound scrapbook.
- Name Access
- Wardle, Dorothy
- Wardle, James M.
- Greenham, Margaret
- White, Clifford
- Drummond-Davies, Nora
- Mills, Ike
- McLean, George
- Walking Buffalo (George McLean)
- Kaquitts, Frank
- Subject Access
- Grizzly Bears
- Fire fighters
- Boats
- Sunshine Village
- Teahouses
- Lake Agnes Teahouse
- Oldtimers
- Banff Indian Days
- Regalia
- Calgary Stampede
- Guides
- Homestead Hotel
- Hotel
- Mountain School
- Art
- Artist
- Animals
- Banff
- Banff National Park
- Bears
- Calgary Herald
- Community life
- Community events
- Hot Springs
- Indigenous Peoples
- Lake O'Hara Trails Club
- Mountain guides
- Newspaper
- Research
- Stoney Nakoda
- The Albertan
- Crag and Canyon newspaper
- Banff Centre
- Geographic Access
- Castle Mountain
- Alberta
- Banff
- Banff National Park
- Canada
- Scotland
- Plain of Six Glaciers
- Lake Agnes
- Bow River
- Calgary
- Lake Louise
- Language
- English
- Conservation
- Many of the newspaper clippings and other textual records were taped or glued together, and some of the photograph prints are damaged by ink. May present conservation issues in the future.
- Acid-free archival paper was sporadically used to protect prints.
- Should consider digitizing before further degradation.
- Creator
- Wardle, Dorothy
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
- Processed
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Reference Material
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions54629
- Part Of
- Dorothy Wardle fonds
- Scope & Content
- File consists of 0.5 cm of textual records, 40 x 60 cm or smaller. Records include 6 newspaper articles from the Calgary Herald and one typed correspondence between Dorothy and J.D.H. regarding Inland Waters Navigation and Captain Frank P. Armstrong. File pertains to place names in Banff, Dinosaur …
- Date Range
- 1956-1969
- 1956
- 1963
- 1969
- Reference Code
- M521 / I / A / 19
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Textual record
- Published record
- Newspaper clipping
- Part Of
- Dorothy Wardle fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Fonds Number
- M521 / V75
- Series
- M521 / I : Dorothy Wardle Personal Papers
- Sous-Fonds
- M521
- Sub-Series
- M521 / I / A : Research and Writing
- Accession Number
- 7504
- Reference Code
- M521 / I / A / 19
- Date Range
- 1956-1969
- 1956
- 1963
- 1969
- Physical Description
- 0.5 cm of textual records (40 x 60 cm or smaller)
- Scope & Content
- File consists of 0.5 cm of textual records, 40 x 60 cm or smaller. Records include 6 newspaper articles from the Calgary Herald and one typed correspondence between Dorothy and J.D.H. regarding Inland Waters Navigation and Captain Frank P. Armstrong. File pertains to place names in Banff, Dinosaur Park, automobiles in Banff, history of Banff, and local Banff lore (mostly Indigenous).
- Name Access
- Wardle, Dorothy
- Subject Access
- Stoney Nakoda
- Banff
- Banff National Park
- Superintendents
- Hot Springs
- Automobiles
- Calgary Herald
- Community life
- Indigenous Peoples
- Mountains
- Natural history
- Newspaper
- Geographic Access
- Alberta
- Banff
- Banff National Park
- Canada
- Language
- English
- Creator
- Wardle, Dorothy
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
- Processed
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St. Mary's Church in Banff, Alberta
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions54485
- Part Of
- Robert J. McGuinness fonds
- Scope & Content
- File consists of a copy of an article pertaining to St. Mary's Catholic Church in Banff, Alberta, comprising 6 pages, H27.5 x W21 cm. The undated article was written by Annalise Walker, the curator for the Canadian Architectural Archives at the University of Calgary Libraries. The article reference…
- Date Range
- [ca.1980-1983]
- Reference Code
- M460 / I / A / 10
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Textual record
- Part Of
- Robert J. McGuinness fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Fonds Number
- M460
- Series
- M460 / I : St. Mary's Parish
- Sous-Fonds
- M460
- Sub-Series
- M460 / I / A : Architecture
- Accession Number
- 3707
- Reference Code
- M460 / I / A / 10
- GMD
- Textual record
- Date Range
- [ca.1980-1983]
- Physical Description
- 0.01 cm of textual records (6 pages ; 21 x 27.5 cm)
- Scope & Content
- File consists of a copy of an article pertaining to St. Mary's Catholic Church in Banff, Alberta, comprising 6 pages, H27.5 x W21 cm. The undated article was written by Annalise Walker, the curator for the Canadian Architectural Archives at the University of Calgary Libraries. The article references the architectural design of the church, biographical information about Father Robert McGuinness, and the final built decor and design (stained glass windows, gneiss stone exterior, main alter), as well as a description of the later designs for an addition.
- Notes
- The article was gifted to the Whyte Museum from the Canadian Architectural Archives along with the architectural and grounds plans drawings
- Name Access
- McGuinness, Robert J.
- Walker, Annalise
- Subject Access
- Architecture
- Banff
- Banff National Park
- Buildings
- Churches
- St. Mary's of the Assumption Catholic Church
- Stone structures
- Biographical
- Geographic Access
- Alberta
- Banff
- Banff National Park
- Canada
- Language
- English
- Creator
- Walker, Annalise
- Category
- Religions
- Title Source
- Title given by author
- Processing Status
- Processed
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The Three Wardles Tour the Maritimes
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions54657
- Part Of
- Dorothy Wardle fonds
- Scope & Content
- File consists of 1 album comprised of 74 black and white and colour photographs, 13.5 x 8.5 cm or smaller. File pertains to the Wardle family's motor trip across eastern Canada and the United States in July 1951. File documents the family's travels to Ottawa; Quebec City; Fredericton, University of…
- Date Range
- 1951
- Reference Code
- V75 / I / PD - 5
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Album
- Photograph print
- Private record
- Textual record
- Part Of
- Dorothy Wardle fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Fonds Number
- M521 / V75
- Series
- V75 / I : Wardle Family, c.1912-1971
- Sous-Fonds
- V75
- Accession Number
- 7504
- Reference Code
- V75 / I / PD - 5
- Date Range
- 1951
- Physical Description
- 1 album (74 photographs : b&w and col. ; 13.5 x 8.5 cm or smaller)
- Scope & Content
- File consists of 1 album comprised of 74 black and white and colour photographs, 13.5 x 8.5 cm or smaller. File pertains to the Wardle family's motor trip across eastern Canada and the United States in July 1951. File documents the family's travels to Ottawa; Quebec City; Fredericton, University of New Brunswick, Mount Allison University, Fundy National Park; Charlottetown (PEI); Cape Breton Island, Cabot Trail, Halifax, and Dalhousie University (Nova Scotia); Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont. Photos include scenery, buildings, and the Wardles in front of monuments and other landmarks, as well as a print of the Citadel in Halifax with an accompanying description.
- Notes
- Album was a Christmas gift from Dorothy to her parents. It is signed: "To Mom and Dad, who helped to make a wonderful trip even more so with love from Dorie, Christmas 1951."
- Album is also labelled "The Three Wardles Tour the Maritimes, July 1951."
- Album is red with "Photo Album" written in gold on the front, it is bound with a purple tassel.
- Most photographs are captioned.
- The last page is signed: "The end of another wonderful trip together!" with a drawing of the family sitting in their car.
- Name Access
- Wardle, Dorothy
- Wardle, James M.
- Subject Access
- Family and personal life
- Travel
- Scenery
- Geographic Access
- Ottawa
- Ontario
- Quebec City
- New Brunswick
- Prince Edward Island
- Maine
- Canada
- United States of America
- Language
- English
- Creator
- Wardle, Dorothy
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
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Wardle Family Certificates
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- Part Of
- Dorothy Wardle fonds
- Scope & Content
- File consists of 0.5 cm of textual records, 35.5 x 45.5 cm or smaller. File pertains to university degree certificates for each member of the Wardle family from Queen's University: James Morey Wardle, Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, 1912. Laetitiam Roney, Bachelor of Arts, n.d. Dorothy Ho…
- Date Range
- 1912-1942
- 1912
- 1942
- Reference Code
- M521 / III / A / 1-3
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Textual record
- Private record
- Part Of
- Dorothy Wardle fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Fonds Number
- M521 / V75
- Series
- M521 / III : Queen's University
- Sous-Fonds
- M521
- Sub-Series
- M521 / III / A : Certificates
- Accession Number
- 7504
- Reference Code
- M521 / III / A / 1-3
- Date Range
- 1912-1942
- 1912
- 1942
- Physical Description
- 0.5 cm of textual records (3 pages ; 35.5 x 45.5 cm or smaller)
- Scope & Content
- File consists of 0.5 cm of textual records, 35.5 x 45.5 cm or smaller. File pertains to university degree certificates for each member of the Wardle family from Queen's University:
- James Morey Wardle, Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, 1912.
- Laetitiam Roney, Bachelor of Arts, n.d.
- Dorothy Hope Wardle, Bachelor of Arts in English, French, and Spanish, 1942.
- Notes
- Laetitiam Roney is Dorothy's mother, more commonly referred to as Leette.
- Name Access
- Wardle, Dorothy
- Wardle, James M.
- Subject Access
- Education
- Personal and Family Life
- Geographic Access
- Ontario
- Canada
- Language
- English
- Conservation
- Rolled with mylar in storage. Should consider digitizing.
- Category
- Education
- Family and personal life
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
- Processed
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