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The golden grindstone : the adventures of George M. Mitchell

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue26172
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1935
Publisher
Toronto : Oxford University Press, Canadian Branch
Call Number
08.2 G76g
Responsibility
Recorded by Angus Graham
Publisher
Toronto : Oxford University Press, Canadian Branch
Published Date
1935
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Exploration
Pioneer life
Travel
Indigenous
Indigenous People
Colonialism
Contents
I. The general idea -- II. The geographical problem -- III. The immigrant train -- IV. Edmonton -- V. Athbasca landing -- VI. The Athabasca River -- VII. Grand rapids -- VIII. The Slave River -- IX. Great Slave Lake -- X. Fort Simpson -- XI. The Mackenzie River -- XII. Fort McPherson --XIII. The Eskimo -- XIV. The first traffic with the Indians -- XV. The Peel River -- The upper Peel River and the valley of noises -- XVII. Gold -- XVIII. The winter camp -- XIX. Prospecting and exploration -- XX. Bears and wolves -- XXI. The winter night -- XXII. The Indians' visit -- XXIII. Dogs -- XXIV. The broken knee -- XXV. The last of the white men -- XXVI. The Indian Camp -- XXVI. The Indian Camp -- XXVII. Caribou -- XXVIII. The old lady -- XXIX. Famine and riot -- XXX. Mitchell becomes an Indian -- XXXI. An Indian "Veillee" -- XXXII. Women -- XXXIII. The closest shave of all -- XXXIV. The skin boats -- XXXV. Summer hunting -- XXXVI. Mitchell remains an Indian -- XXXVII. The last of the Indians.
Accession Number
2023.47
Call Number
08.2 G76g
Collection
Archives Library
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Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1904
Author
Martin-Conway, W.
Publisher
London: Adam and Charles Black
Call Number
02.2 M36a
Author
Martin-Conway, W.
Responsibility
Painted by A. D. McCormick
Publisher
London: Adam and Charles Black
Published Date
1904
Physical Description
294 pages
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Exploration
Switzerland
Art
Travel
Accession Number
2023.47
Call Number
02.2 M36a
Collection
Archives Library
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Roger Ruck photographs

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Part Of
Archives General File Collection
Scope & Content
File consists of five photographs depicting Roger Ruck and other unidentified individuals on horseback in the Canadian Rockies. One image depicts Roger Ruck on horseback in Somerset, England, with cars visible in the background.
Date Range
[ca.1935 - 1940]
Reference Code
V8 / accn. 2023.48 / PA - 1 to 5
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Print
Part Of
Archives General File Collection
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M8
V8
S8
Sous-Fonds
V8
Accession Number
2023.48
Reference Code
V8 / accn. 2023.48 / PA - 1 to 5
GMD
Photograph
Print
Date Range
[ca.1935 - 1940]
Physical Description
5 photographs : b&w prints ; 14 x 9 cm or smaller
History / Biographical
Roger Ruck (1915-1953) was born in Taunton, Somerset, U.K., to parents Rev. George Ruck and Muriel Ruck. Roger married Dr. Esme Ruck (nee De Smidt, born ca.1920) and the couple had one son, Michael (born ca.1946). Roger spent time in the Windermere region between ca.1935-1940 before moving to North Kinangop, Kenya. Roger, Esme, and Michael were murdered on January 24, 1953 during the Mau Mau Uprising.
Scope & Content
File consists of five photographs depicting Roger Ruck and other unidentified individuals on horseback in the Canadian Rockies. One image depicts Roger Ruck on horseback in Somerset, England, with cars visible in the background.
Notes
Some photographs are annotated on the back
Name Access
Ruck, Roger
Subject Access
Horseback riding
Horses
Recreation
Travel
Geographic Access
Canada
British Columbia
Windermere
Access Restrictions
No restrictions
Reproduction Restrictions
No restrictions
Language
English
Related Material
M8 / accn. 2023.48
Category
Sports, recreation and leisure
Exploration and travel
Biographical Source Notes
Information provided by donor Roger Scoones (great-nephew of Roger Ruck).
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Hand drawn map of Windermere region, poem

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Part Of
Archives General File Collection
Scope & Content
File consists of one hand-drawn map by Roger Ruck (1915-1953) depicting Windermere and surrounding regions. A poem pertaining to Roger's early life in England is written on the back.
Date Range
[ca.1935 - 1940]
Reference Code
M8 / accn. 2023.48
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Map
Part Of
Archives General File Collection
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M8
V8
S8
Sous-Fonds
M8
Accession Number
2023.48
Reference Code
M8 / accn. 2023.48
GMD
Textual record
Map
Responsibility
Produced by Roger Ruck
Date Range
[ca.1935 - 1940]
Physical Description
1 map : hand-drawn black ink ; 11 x 21 cm
History / Biographical
See V8 / accn. 2023.48 / PA - 1 to 5
See accession record
Scope & Content
File consists of one hand-drawn map by Roger Ruck (1915-1953) depicting Windermere and surrounding regions. A poem pertaining to Roger's early life in England is written on the back.
Material Details
Map and poem drawn/written in black ink
Name Access
Ruck, Roger
Subject Access
Geography
Map
Poetry
Exploration
Travel
Geographic Access
Canada
British Columbia
Windermere
Access Restrictions
No restrictions
Reproduction Restrictions
No restrictions
Language
English
Related Material
V8 / accn. 2023.48 / PA - 1 to 5
Category
Exploration and travel
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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In the shadow of Mount McKinley

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Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1931
Author
Beach, William N.
Publisher
New York ; The Derrydale Press
Edition
1st edition
Call Number
02.3 B36i
Author
Beach, William N.
Responsibility
Foreword by John Burnhalm ; Introduction by Robert Sterling Yard ; Illustrations by Carl Rungius
Edition
1st edition
Publisher
New York ; The Derrydale Press
Published Date
1931
Physical Description
289 pages ; 63 ill.
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Travel
Expeditions
Exploration
Alaska
McKinley, Mount
Animals
Conservation
Contents
Foreword / John Burnham -- I. Introduction / Robert Sterling Yard -- II. In the shadow of Mt. McKinley -- III. Along the north side of the Alaskan range to Mt. Dall: expedition of 1925 -- IV. Jenny of Mt. McKinley -- V. Rainy Pass, saddle of the range: expedition of 1926 -- VI. Exploration of 1930 -- VII. Early exploration and later developments in the Mt. McKinley country -- VIII. Mt. McKinley National Park -- IX. American big game animals: mountain sheep, caribou, moose, deer and elk, bear, goat -- X. On conservation of big game.
Notes
Special Edition: 750 copies printed.
Accession Number
2023.47
Call Number
02.3 B36i
Collection
Archives Library
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Ethel McKnight annotated postcard collection

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Part Of
Archives General File Collection
Scope & Content
File consists of souvenir postcards sent to Ethel McKnight from various friends and relatives between ca.1909-1945. Postcard images pertain to views in and around Banff and the Canadian Rockies. Items are annotated with personal messages to Ethel.
Date Range
1909
[1910-1920]
1919
1929-1930
1940-1945
Reference Code
M8 / accn. 1430 / 1 to 25
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Postcard
Textual record
Part Of
Archives General File Collection
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M8
V8
S8
Sous-Fonds
M8
Accession Number
1340
Reference Code
M8 / accn. 1430 / 1 to 25
GMD
Postcard
Textual record
Date Range
1909
[1910-1920]
1919
1929-1930
1940-1945
Physical Description
25 annotated postcards
Scope & Content
File consists of souvenir postcards sent to Ethel McKnight from various friends and relatives between ca.1909-1945. Postcard images pertain to views in and around Banff and the Canadian Rockies. Items are annotated with personal messages to Ethel.
Notes
One item in file is souvenir booklet
Subject Access
Travel
Tourism
Family and personal life
Mountains
Landscapes
Swimming
Recreation
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Canmore
Jasper National Park
British Columbia
Yoho National Park
Emerald Lake
Language
English
Conservation
Postcards are stored in mylar sleeves
Related Material
M8/accn.3151
Category
Exploration and travel
Family and personal life
Tourism
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Mann family annotated postcard collection

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Part Of
Archives General File Collection
Scope & Content
File consists of annotated souvenir postcards sent to Walter and Richard Mann from various friends and relatives between ca.1905-1920. Postcard images pertain to views in and around Banff and the Canadian Rockies, including views of Lake Louise, Edmonton, Lake O'Hara and Glacier National Park.
Date Range
1905
[1910-1920]
1916
1920
Reference Code
M8 / accn. 3151 / 1 to 9
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Postcard
Textual record
Part Of
Archives General File Collection
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M8
V8
S8
Sous-Fonds
M8
Accession Number
3151
Reference Code
M8 / accn. 3151 / 1 to 9
GMD
Postcard
Textual record
Date Range
1905
[1910-1920]
1916
1920
Physical Description
9 annotated postcards
Scope & Content
File consists of annotated souvenir postcards sent to Walter and Richard Mann from various friends and relatives between ca.1905-1920. Postcard images pertain to views in and around Banff and the Canadian Rockies, including views of Lake Louise, Edmonton, Lake O'Hara and Glacier National Park.
Subject Access
Travel
Tourism
Family and personal life
Mountains
Landscapes
Trains
Canadian Pacific Railway
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Lake Louise
Edmonton
British Columbia
Glacier National Park
Language
English
Conservation
Postcards are stored in mylar sleeves
Related Material
M8/accn.1430
Category
Exploration and travel
Family and personal life
Tourism
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Vancouver Island and Tilikum voyage photograph prints

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of black and white photograph prints depicting coastal British Columbia, May - July 1901, and the Tilikum voyage, July - November 1901. Content includes photographs of Vancouver Island, British Columbia including unidentified sailors, Indigenous people, buildings, lighthouses [Cape Be…
Date Range
1900-1901
Reference Code
LUX / I / B1 / 12 / PA - 1 to PA - 121
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Print
  123 images  
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
LUX
Series
LUX / I / B1 :
Sous-Fonds
LUX / I : Norman Luxton sous-fonds
Sub-Series
LUX / I / B1 / 12 : Tilikum voyage
Reference Code
LUX / I / B1 / 12 / PA - 1 to PA - 121
GMD
Photograph
Print
Date Range
1900-1901
Physical Description
121 photographs : 121 prints ; 16 x 13.5 cm or smaller
Scope & Content
File consists of black and white photograph prints depicting coastal British Columbia, May - July 1901, and the Tilikum voyage, July - November 1901. Content includes photographs of Vancouver Island, British Columbia including unidentified sailors, Indigenous people, buildings, lighthouses [Cape Beale], canoes, ships, boats, landscapes, and shorelines. Some prints are annotated by Norman Luxton, identifying individuals as being Nootka [Nuu-chah-nulth], some taken in Port Alberni. File contains photographs of human skulls and potentially residential schools - access is restricted to select photographs. Content includes Tilikum voyage to Pacific Islands, with possible locations depicted including Cook Islands, Manihiki and Penhryn, Somoa, Fiji, and Tahiti. Photographs depict the Tilikum, unidentified Indigenous people, missionaries, sailors [two identified as Captain Winchester and Captain Dexter], pearl boats, and scuba. Some photographs depict Norman Luxton and John Voss. Most photographs have duplicate copies. One print is of a child potentionally identified as Hazel Baird.
Notes
Description of negatives and photograph contents found in binder of photocopied photographs, labelled on spine II.B.1.A / 7, but labelled on first page LUX / I / B1 / 7
Name Access
Luxton, Norman
Voss, John
Subject Access
Travel
Seascapes
Shorelines
Residential schools
Personal and Family Life
Missionaries
Indigenous Peoples
Geographic Access
Vancouver Island
Victoria, British Columbia
Port Alberni
Cape Beale
Pacific Rim National Park
Tahiti
Manihiki
Penhryn
Somoa
Fiji
Access Restrictions
PA-115,116,117 depict human skulls, PA-95, 98, 120 possibly depict Port Alberni's residential school. These have not been made available online.
Language
English
Related Material
LUX / I / B1 / 12 / a / NG-1 to NG-127 LUX / I / B1 / 12/ b / NG-1 to NG-17 and NG-20 to NG-49 LUX / I / B1 / 12/ b / NA-18 to NA-19
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Part Of
Jon Whelan fonds
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of research materials, publications, ephemera, and other materials collected by Jon Whelan. Fonds includes three Canadian Pacific bell boy log books, 1970-1980; five bound scrapbooks with collected newspaper clippings, ca.1880-1890; and collected advertisements and articles pertainin…
Date Range
[1880-2022]
Reference Code
M595 / V818
Description Level
1 / Fonds
GMD
Textual record
Photograph
Print
Newspaper clipping
Published record
Scrapbook
Album
Part Of
Jon Whelan fonds
Description Level
1 / Fonds
Fonds Number
M595
V818
Sous-Fonds
M595
V818
Accession Number
2022.39
Reference Code
M595 / V818
GMD
Textual record
Photograph
Print
Newspaper clipping
Published record
Scrapbook
Album
Date Range
[1880-2022]
Physical Description
3 bankers boxes
History / Biographical
Jon Whelan (1952-2022) was a researcher, historian, and collector based in Banff, Alberta. Jon had a special interest in topics related to Banff National Park and Canadian Pacific Railway Company. Jon conducted independent research, as well as research for various authors and historians, from the 1980s onwards. Jon was also an active participant in municipal politics in Banff. "For most of Jon’s life, he was engaged in community affairs and fearless in voicing an opinion. He was successful in raising public awareness and his tenacity achieved a personal goal, which was to initiate the use of video for regular Town of Banff council meetings. He dedicated himself to the concerns of Banff residents." -Barry Kelly, Rocky Mountain Outlook, July 30, 2022
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of research materials, publications, ephemera, and other materials collected by Jon Whelan. Fonds includes three Canadian Pacific bell boy log books, 1970-1980; five bound scrapbooks with collected newspaper clippings, ca.1880-1890; and collected advertisements and articles pertaining to Canadian Pacific, Banff, travel and tourism within Canada, and related subjects.
Name Access
Whelan, Jon
Subject Access
Research
Chateau Lake Louise
Canadian Pacific Railway
Canadian Pacific Railway Company
Tourism
Travel
Recreation
Publication
Newspaper
History
Community events
Reproduction Restrictions
restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Exploration and travel
Sports, recreation and leisure
Tourism
Transportation
Title Source
Title based on contents of fonds
Processing Status
Unprocessed
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TEST - Rocky cliff - changed to Image File Name field and digital asset add date

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Part Of
Mary (Molly) Wright Adams fonds
Scope & Content
Image depicts view of rocky cliff next to a body of water [untitled, location unknown].
Date Range
1904
Reference Code
V777 / II / PD - 1 / 2
Description Level
6 / Item
GMD
Photograph
  1 image  
Part Of
Mary (Molly) Wright Adams fonds
Description Level
6 / Item
Fonds Number
V777
M555
Series
V777 / II : Personal and collected records
Sous-Fonds
V777
Accession Number
2018.8685
Reference Code
V777 / II / PD - 1 / 2
GMD
Photograph
Date Range
1904
Physical Description
1 album page with one photograph : 1 photograph
Scope & Content
Image depicts view of rocky cliff next to a body of water [untitled, location unknown].
Name Access
Adams, Molly
Subject Access
Family and personal life
Environment and Nature
Exploration
Travel
Language
N/A
Creator
[Molly Wright Adams created the album]
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Images
thumbnail
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Lake Louise Lodge Photograph

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Part Of
Archives General File Collection
Scope & Content
Item consists of 1 b/w Lake Louise Lodge postcard photograph with room/cabin rates
Date Range
[ca.1920-1940]
Reference Code
V8 / 8127
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Part Of
Archives General File Collection
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M8
V8
S8
Series
V8 / 8127
Sous-Fonds
V8
Accession Number
8127
Reference Code
V8 / 8127
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Date Range
[ca.1920-1940]
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w postcard
Scope & Content
Item consists of 1 b/w Lake Louise Lodge postcard photograph with room/cabin rates
Subject Access
Travel
Tourism
Mountains
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff National Park
Language
English
Category
Tourism
Exploration and travel
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Group of hunters: B. Ward, E. Gammon, J. M. Brooks, T. W. Mitchell, R. R. Rymill, J. R. Rymill

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions57267
Part Of
Archives General File Collection
Scope & Content
File consists of 1 b&w photograph, matted, framed with identifications for group of hunters: B. Ward, E. Gammon, J. M. Brooks, T. W. Mitchell, R. R. Rymill, J. R. Rymill
Date Range
[ca.1925 - 1935]
Reference Code
V8 / 8162 / PA - 1
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Part Of
Archives General File Collection
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M8
V8
S8
Series
V8 / 8162
Sous-Fonds
V8
Accession Number
8162
Reference Code
V8 / 8162 / PA - 1
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Date Range
[ca.1925 - 1935]
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w
Scope & Content
File consists of 1 b&w photograph, matted, framed with identifications for group of hunters: B. Ward, E. Gammon, J. M. Brooks, T. W. Mitchell, R. R. Rymill, J. R. Rymill
Subject Access
Travel
Tourism
Mountains
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff National Park
Language
English
Category
Tourism
Exploration and travel
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Souvenir postcard booklet, Canadian Rockies

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Part Of
Postcard general file collection
Scope & Content
One souvenir postcard booklet titled "Post Folder Souvenir of the Canadian Rockies". Postcards depict colourized views of Banff Springs Hotel, Canmore, Lake Louise, Emerald Lake and related scenes. Booklet is signed by A.J. Carpenter in pencil.
Date Range
[ca.1905-1910]
Reference Code
V466 / accn. 2022.25
Description Level
6 / Item
GMD
Postcard
Part Of
Postcard general file collection
Description Level
6 / Item
Fonds Number
V466
Sous-Fonds
V466
Accession Number
2022.25
Reference Code
V466 / accn. 2022.25
GMD
Postcard
Date Range
[ca.1905-1910]
Physical Description
1 souvenir postcard booklet (10 x 15 cm)
Scope & Content
One souvenir postcard booklet titled "Post Folder Souvenir of the Canadian Rockies". Postcards depict colourized views of Banff Springs Hotel, Canmore, Lake Louise, Emerald Lake and related scenes. Booklet is signed by A.J. Carpenter in pencil.
Subject Access
Travel
Tourism
Trains
Mountains
Landscape
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Lake Louise
Jasper
British Columbia
Emerald Lake
Language
English
Category
Exploration and travel
Tourism
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Part Of
Soole family fonds
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of textual and visual materials pertaining to members of the Soole and Astley family, as well as the Homestead Hotel and property near Lake Minnewanka. Includes family photographs and albums; published materials, including two guidebooks; collected newspaper articles; notes and corre…
Date Range
[ca.1905-1960]
Reference Code
M596 / V811
Description Level
1 / Fonds
GMD
Album
Photograph
Photograph print
Transparency
Private record
Published record
Part Of
Soole family fonds
Description Level
1 / Fonds
Fonds Number
M591
V811
Sous-Fonds
M591
V811
Accession Number
2022.24
Reference Code
M596 / V811
GMD
Album
Photograph
Photograph print
Transparency
Private record
Published record
Date Range
[ca.1905-1960]
Physical Description
3 photo albums -- ca.6 cm of textual records -- ca.124 photographs (48 prints; 76 transparencies) -- one annotated ribbon
History / Biographical
David Mowbray Soole (1885-1959) was postmaster at Bankhead until 1913 when he moved to Banff to establish a real estate and insurance business. He sold the business in 1919 and bought the Homestead Hotel in Banff which he operated until 1945. Eric and his wife, Violet, had two children: a daughter, Ivy (Bond), and a son, Eric A. Soole. Eric Astley Soole (1918-2012) grew up in Banff and Calgary. He married Sylvia (Maberley) Soole (1924-2016) in 1942 or 1943. Eric served in the Royal Canadian Air Force
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of textual and visual materials pertaining to members of the Soole and Astley family, as well as the Homestead Hotel and property near Lake Minnewanka. Includes family photographs and albums; published materials, including two guidebooks; collected newspaper articles; notes and correspondence, including genealogical records; Eric and Sylvia Soole's marriage certificate; and other related materials.
Name Access
Soole, Eric
Soole, Sylvia
Subject Access
Family and personal life
Hotels
Homestead Hotel
Travel
Publication
Correspondence
Genealogy
Research
Marriage
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Lake Minnewanka
Language
English
Category
Exploration and travel
Family and personal life
Biographical Source Notes
https://albertaonrecord.ca/d-m-soole-fonds https://www.legacy.com/ca/obituaries/timescolonist/name/eric-soole-obituary?pid=157142355
Title Source
Title based on contents of fonds
Processing Status
Unprocessed
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Part Of
Bruno Engler fonds
Scope & Content
File pertains to 120 b&w prints of various historical topics, some photos taken by Bruno Engler, others collected [presumably] by him. Includes various Canadian Pacific Railway events, community events and celebrations, Skoki Lodge's 60th anniversary, the Norquay Ski Hill rope-tow, the 1968 Winter …
Date Range
[ca. 1886-1993]
Reference Code
V190 / VI / H / iv / b / PA - 01 to PA - 120
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Print
  11 images  
Part Of
Bruno Engler fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M323 / S40 / V190
Series
VI : Retained file, H : Alphabetical order
Sous-Fonds
V190
Sub-Series
iv : History, b : Photos
Accession Number
7436
Reference Code
V190 / VI / H / iv / b / PA - 01 to PA - 120
GMD
Photograph
Print
Date Range
[ca. 1886-1993]
Physical Description
120 photographs : b&w ; 25.2 x 20.2 cm or smaller
History / Biographical
See fonds level description
Scope & Content
File pertains to 120 b&w prints of various historical topics, some photos taken by Bruno Engler, others collected [presumably] by him. Includes various Canadian Pacific Railway events, community events and celebrations, Skoki Lodge's 60th anniversary, the Norquay Ski Hill rope-tow, the 1968 Winter Olympics bid, Princess Margarite's [sic] visit in 1958, the Cosmic Ray Observatory operations, a Kiwanis Club event, ranching and ranch lands, portraits, and more.
Name Access
Perren, Walter
Whyte, Catharine
Whyte, Jon
White, Cliff Jr.
Locke, Charlie
Jones, Ken
Rungius, Carl
Luxton, Eleanor
Subject Access
Aerial photography
Animals
Banff townsite
Banff Upper Hot Springs
Buildings and facilities
Cave and Basin
Centennial
Ceremony
Chairlifts and gondolas
Climbing
Community events
Construction
Dogs
Entertainment
Festival
Helicopters
Military
Mount Norquay Chairlift
Mount Norquay Ski Area
Mountains
Parades
Parks Canada
Parks Canada Warden
Portrait
Public events
Roads
Roger's Pass
Royal tours
Royal Visit
Scenery
Tourism
Trains
Travel
Winter
Winter Carnival
Winter sports
Geographic Access
Banff
Lake Louise
Banff National Park
Alberta
Language
English
Related Material
V190 / VI / H / iv / b / NA - 01 to NA - 04 V190 / VI / H / iv / b / NS - 01 to NS - 02
Creator
Engler, Bruno
Title Source
Original title kept
Processing Status
Processed
Images
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Letters, postcards and sketches

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Part Of
Mary (Molly) Wright Adams fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of letters and six postcards sent from Molly Wright Adams to various family members between 1904 and 1905; and three ink drawings depicting climbers scaling mountains [possibly drawn by Molly]. Letters and postcards are primarily addressed to Molly's sister, Catharine (Adams) Elkin [a…
Date Range
1904 - 1905
Reference Code
M555 / I / A / 4
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Private record
Postcard
Drawing
Part Of
Mary (Molly) Wright Adams fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M555
V777
Series
M555 / I : Correspondence
Sous-Fonds
M555
Sub-Series
M555 / I / A : Molly Wright Adams correspondence
Accession Number
2018.8685
Reference Code
M555 / I / A / 4
GMD
Textual record
Private record
Postcard
Drawing
Date Range
1904 - 1905
Physical Description
1.5 cm of textual records -- 6 postcards -- 3 drawings
Scope & Content
File consists of letters and six postcards sent from Molly Wright Adams to various family members between 1904 and 1905; and three ink drawings depicting climbers scaling mountains [possibly drawn by Molly]. Letters and postcards are primarily addressed to Molly's sister, Catharine (Adams) Elkin [addressed mostly as "Katy"]. Letters pertain to Molly's travels in California, New Mexico, and the American and Canadian Rockies.
Notes
Materials in file previously stored with one leather-bound journal and four miniature monthly planners [1904-1905]. Journal and planners have been renumbered and processed as file M555 / II / 1.
Name Access
Adams, Molly
Elkin, Catharine (Adams)
Subject Access
Family and personal life
Exploration
Travel
Recreation
Climbing
Hiking
Tourism
Geographic Access
United States of America
California
New Mexico
Canada
Alberta
Lake Louise
Rocky Mountains
Canadian Rocky Mountains
Access Restrictions
Some materials in file are fragile - handle with caution
Language
English
Related Material
M555 / II / 1 - journal and daybooks
Category
Exploration and travel
Family and personal life
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Letters to friends and family

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Part Of
Mary (Molly) Wright Adams fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of several handwritten letters and four postcards which Molly Wright Adams sent to family and friends including "Cousin Alice", "Katy" [possibly Molly's sister, Catharine Elkin] and "Helene" between 1906 and 1908. Contents pertain to daily life and Molly's travels in the Canadian Rock…
Date Range
1906 - 1908
Reference Code
M555 / I / A / 5
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Private record
Postcard
Part Of
Mary (Molly) Wright Adams fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M555
V777
Series
M555 / I : Correspondence
Sous-Fonds
M555
Sub-Series
M555 / I / A : Molly Wright Adams correspondence
Accession Number
2018.8685
Reference Code
M555 / I / A / 5
GMD
Textual record
Private record
Postcard
Date Range
1906 - 1908
Physical Description
0.3 cm of textual records -- 4 postcards
Scope & Content
File consists of several handwritten letters and four postcards which Molly Wright Adams sent to family and friends including "Cousin Alice", "Katy" [possibly Molly's sister, Catharine Elkin] and "Helene" between 1906 and 1908. Contents pertain to daily life and Molly's travels in the Canadian Rockies and Japan.
Notes
File includes one torn fragment of a letter addressed to Molly Adams [sender unknown].
Name Access
Adams, Molly
Elkin, Catharine (Adams)
Subject Access
Family and personal life
Correspondence
Travel
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Banff National Park
British Columbia
Field
Japan
Language
English
Category
Exploration and travel
Family and personal life
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Part Of
Mary (Molly) Wright Adams fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of transcribed copies of letters originally written by Molly Wright Adams between 1891 and 1909. Some letters were sent to Roger Cook Adams by Catharine (Adams) Elkin in 1941. File includes genealogical notes pertaining to the Adams/Cook family addressed to Colleen [Skidmore] [possib…
Date Range
1891
1893 - 1906
1908 - 1909
1941
Reference Code
M555 / I / A / 6 to 8
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Private record
Part Of
Mary (Molly) Wright Adams fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M555
V777
Series
M555 / I : Correspondence
Sous-Fonds
M555
Sub-Series
M555 / I / A : Molly Wright Adams correspondence
Accession Number
2018.8685
Reference Code
M555 / I / A / 6 to 8
GMD
Textual record
Private record
Date Range
1891
1893 - 1906
1908 - 1909
1941
Physical Description
5 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of transcribed copies of letters originally written by Molly Wright Adams between 1891 and 1909. Some letters were sent to Roger Cook Adams by Catharine (Adams) Elkin in 1941. File includes genealogical notes pertaining to the Adams/Cook family addressed to Colleen [Skidmore] [possibly sent by Marjorie Adams ca. 2010-2015]
Notes
Materials in file re arranged based on original order: M555 / I / A / 6 : Letters 1891, 1908-1909 [includes envelope mailed to Roger Cook Adams, 1941, and genealogical notes] M555 / I / A / 7 : "Letters from Mary W. Adams, 1893 to 1906" M555 / I / A / 8 : Journal entries and letters from Molly Adams, 1904
Name Access
Adams, Molly
Elkin, Catharine (Adams)
Adams, Roger Cook
Subject Access
Family and personal life
Research
Genealogy
Correspondence
Travel
Language
English
Category
Family and personal life
Exploration and travel
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Miniature journal and monthly planners

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Part Of
Mary (Molly) Wright Adams fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of one miniature pocket journal which belonged to Molly Wright Adams [ca.1904-1905]; and four miniature monthly planners for July to October 1904. Journal and planners contain notes pertaining to Molly's life and travels in the United States and the Canadian Rockies.
Date Range
1904 - 1905
Reference Code
M555 / II / 1
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Diary
Textual record
Private record
Part Of
Mary (Molly) Wright Adams fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M555
V777
Series
M555 / II : Personal and collected records
Sous-Fonds
M555
Accession Number
2018.8685
Reference Code
M555 / II / 1
GMD
Diary
Textual record
Private record
Date Range
1904 - 1905
Physical Description
1.5 cm of textual records (5 volumes : 6.5 x 10 cm and 5 x 6.5 cm)
Scope & Content
File consists of one miniature pocket journal which belonged to Molly Wright Adams [ca.1904-1905]; and four miniature monthly planners for July to October 1904. Journal and planners contain notes pertaining to Molly's life and travels in the United States and the Canadian Rockies.
Notes
Monthly planners accompanied in file by annotated storage envelope
Materials were previously stored with items in file M555 / I / A / 6 to 8
Name Access
Adams, Molly
Subject Access
Exploration
Travel
Recreation
Family and personal life
Hiking
Geographic Access
United States of America
Canadian Rocky Mountains
Access Restrictions
Materials are fragile - handle with caution
Language
English
Category
Exploration and travel
Family and personal life
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Album, Canadian and American Rocky Mountains

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Part Of
Mary (Molly) Wright Adams fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of one photograph album compiled by Molly Wright Adams containing ca.107 photographs. Images pertain to Molly's travels in the American and Canadian Rocky Mountains in 1904.
Date Range
1904
Reference Code
V777 / II / PD - 1
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Album
Photograph
Print
Part Of
Mary (Molly) Wright Adams fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M555
V777
Series
V777 / II : Personal and collected records
Sous-Fonds
V777
Accession Number
2018.8685
Reference Code
V777 / II / PD - 1
GMD
Album
Photograph
Print
Responsibility
Produced by Molly W. Adams
Date Range
1904
Physical Description
1 photo album (ca. 107 photographs : b&w prints)
Scope & Content
File consists of one photograph album compiled by Molly Wright Adams containing ca.107 photographs. Images pertain to Molly's travels in the American and Canadian Rocky Mountains in 1904.
Notes
Some pages include annotations below photographs
Name Access
Adams, Molly
Subject Access
Family and personal life
Mountains
Landscape
Travel
Exploration
Environment
Recreation
Hiking
Geographic Access
United States of America
Rocky Mountains
Canada
British Columbia
Canadian Rocky Mountains
Access Restrictions
Materials in file are fragile - handle with caution
Language
N/A
Conservation
Pages interleaved with acid-free issue paper in 2018
Category
Exploration and travel
Family and personal life
Environment
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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