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Alberta provincial trap shooting tournament

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of one photograph depicting winners of the Alberta Provincial Trap Shooting Tournament in 1934. Individuals in photograph include Norman Luxton, K.N. Leach, A.W. Scott, W.J. Muirhead and H.A. Simpson.
Date Range
1934
Reference Code
LUX / I / D2 / 19 (O.S.)
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Print
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
LUX
Series
LUX / I / D : Personal and Professional
Sous-Fonds
LUX / I : Norman Luxton sous-fonds
Sub-Series
LUX / I / D2 : Recreation
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / I / D2 / 19 (O.S.)
GMD
Photograph
Print
Date Range
1934
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w print on paper ; 31 x 38 cm
Scope & Content
File consists of one photograph depicting winners of the Alberta Provincial Trap Shooting Tournament in 1934. Individuals in photograph include Norman Luxton, K.N. Leach, A.W. Scott, W.J. Muirhead and H.A. Simpson.
Notes
Photograph attached to paper backing, with names and competition rankings written below photograph
Name Access
Luxton, Norman
Subject Access
Recreation
Sports
Hunting
Shooting
Competition
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Language
English
Category
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Original title used
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Snap Shots of Banf Trip 1937

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Part Of
Archives General File Collection
Scope & Content
File consists of 1 leather painted cover photograph album with handwritten descriptions dated July 1937 with 9 images, ca 32 loose photographs. Images are of Banff National Park and surrounding area, include views of Lake Louise, Turner Valley, and the Great Divide.
Date Range
1937
Reference Code
V8 / 2014.8276
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 / 2014.8276
Sous-Fonds
V8
Accession Number
2014.8276
Reference Code
V8 / 2014.8276
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Date Range
1937
Physical Description
1 album (41 photographs : b&w ; 8 x 16 cm or smaller)
Scope & Content
File consists of 1 leather painted cover photograph album with handwritten descriptions dated July 1937 with 9 images, ca 32 loose photographs. Images are of Banff National Park and surrounding area, include views of Lake Louise, Turner Valley, and the Great Divide.
Subject Access
Tourism
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff National Park
Language
English
Category
Tourism
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Snap Shots of Banf Trip 1937

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Part Of
Archives General File Collection
Scope & Content
File consists of 1 leather painted cover photograph album with handwritten descriptions dated July 1937 with 9 images, ca 32 loose photographs. Images are of Banff National Park and surrounding area, include views of Lake Louise, Turner Valley, and the Great Divide.
Date Range
1937
Reference Code
V8 / 2014.8276 / 1 - 2
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 / 2014.8276
Sous-Fonds
V8
Accession Number
2014.8276
Reference Code
V8 / 2014.8276 / 1 - 2
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Date Range
1937
Physical Description
1 album (41 photographs : b&w ; 8 x 16 cm or smaller)
Scope & Content
File consists of 1 leather painted cover photograph album with handwritten descriptions dated July 1937 with 9 images, ca 32 loose photographs. Images are of Banff National Park and surrounding area, include views of Lake Louise, Turner Valley, and the Great Divide.
Subject Access
Tourism
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff National Park
Language
English
Category
Tourism
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Part Of
Archives General File Collection
Scope & Content
File consists of 11 35mm annotated colour slides, landscape Banff, Moraine Lake
Date Range
1963
Reference Code
V8 / 2014.8313
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 / 2014.8313
Sous-Fonds
V8
Accession Number
2014.8313
Reference Code
V8 / 2014.8313
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Date Range
1963
Physical Description
11 photographs : col. slides ; 35 mm
Scope & Content
File consists of 11 35mm annotated colour slides, landscape Banff, Moraine Lake
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff National Park
Language
English
Category
Family and personal life
Exploration and travel
Tourism
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Johnson Cabin, building demolition

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Part Of
Maryalice Harvey Stewart fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 12 photographs depicting exterior views of Johnson Cabin, Johnson Lake and surrounding areas, 1966; and 3 photographs depicting the demolition of buildings in Banff prior to the construction of Ossie's Mall, 1976.
Date Range
1966
1976
Reference Code
V605 / I / B / PA - 15 to 29
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Print
Part Of
Maryalice Harvey Stewart fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M9
S13
V605
Series
V605 / I : Professional records
Sous-Fonds
V605
Sub-Series
V605 / I / B : Research and other professional records
Accession Number
120
2762
Reference Code
V605 / I / B / PA - 15 to 29
GMD
Photograph
Print
Date Range
1966
1976
Physical Description
15 photographs : b&w and col. prints ; 9 x 9 cm
Scope & Content
File consists of 12 photographs depicting exterior views of Johnson Cabin, Johnson Lake and surrounding areas, 1966; and 3 photographs depicting the demolition of buildings in Banff prior to the construction of Ossie's Mall, 1976.
Notes
Photographs are all annotated with contextual information on back side (possibly annotated by Maryalice Harvey Stewart)
Subject Access
Buildings
Townsite development
Construction
Landscapes
Land use
Cabins
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Johnson Lake
Banff
Language
English
Conservation
Items stored in mylar
Category
Land, settlement and immigration
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Placido Monachello fonds

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Part Of
Placido Monachello fonds
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of photographs pertaining to Placido Monachello and family; and a bound publication titled "Machinery's Handbook", 1943, which belonged to Placido. 12 photographs pertain to Placido's experiences at the Alternative Service Corps work camp at the Spray River Trail near Banff Springs H…
Date Range
1941-1943
[ca.1950-1960]
2010
Reference Code
M582 / V803
Description Level
1 / Fonds
GMD
Digital image
Photograph
Photograph print
Published record
Textual record
Part Of
Placido Monachello fonds
Description Level
1 / Fonds
Fonds Number
M582 / V803
Sous-Fonds
M582 / V803
Accession Number
2020.25
Reference Code
M582 / V803
GMD
Digital image
Photograph
Photograph print
Published record
Textual record
Date Range
1941-1943
[ca.1950-1960]
2010
Physical Description
ca.172 photographs : b&w prints -- 3 digital files : col. JPG images -- 4 cm of textual records (1 volume)
History / Biographical
Placido Monachello (1920-2018) received a conscription notice to join the war effort between 1940-1941. Placido opposed the conscription notice, identifying himself as a Conscientious Objector who refused to participate in the war. After appealing his case in court, Placido was sentenced to one year of work in an internment/work camp. Placido completed his year of work at the Alternative Service Corps work camp, located near the Sunshine Road/Brewster Creek area (ASW Camp No. 1). While at the work camp, Placido aided in the clearing of land and road construction around Banff. Placido returned home to Hamilton, Ontario in 1942, where he worked odd jobs as a labourer and farm hand. Placido married his partner, Leonarda "Leona" (Borsellino) Monachello (1920-2019) in 1944, with whom he later had two children, John and David. Placido sent numerous letters and photographs to Leona during his time at the ASW camp. While Placido was in Banff, Leona directly supported the war effort as an employee at Westinghouse in Hamilton, Ontario, where she produced high-tech military components. Placido and Leona ran two delicatessen businesses together after the war, one of which was initially funded by her parents. The couple sold their business in the 1970s, after which Placido worked for Stelco (a steel manufacturing company) until 1985. Placido and Leona took a trip to visit Banff together in 2010.
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of photographs pertaining to Placido Monachello and family; and a bound publication titled "Machinery's Handbook", 1943, which belonged to Placido. 12 photographs pertain to Placido's experiences at the Alternative Service Corps work camp at the Spray River Trail near Banff Springs Hotel (ASW Camp No. 1). ca.160 photographs pertain to Placido's family and personal life, including his wedding to Leonarda (Leona) in 1944 and their children [ca.1950s]. Fonds also includes 3 digital images of Placido and Leona visiting Banff in 2010.
Name Access
Monachello, Placido
Monachello, Leona
Subject Access
World War II
Family and personal life
Internment Camps
Settlement
Labour
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Ontario
Hamilton
Language
English
Category
Family and personal life
Labour
Land, settlement and immigration
Title Source
Title based on contents of fonds
Processing Status
Unprocessed
Less detail
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Part Of
William Royle fonds
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of photographs, published booklets and film reels which belonged to William Royle. Content pertains to the Banff Boy Scouts: local events, including Banff Winter Carnival, Banff Indian Days and Banff's Centennial Parade in 1967; hiking, camping, skiing and other recreational activiti…
Date Range
[ca.1920-1930]
1959-1960
[ca.1960-1970]
1978
Reference Code
M587 / V808
Description Level
1 / Fonds
GMD
Photograph
Print
Transparency
Textual record
Published record
Film
Part Of
William Royle fonds
Description Level
1 / Fonds
Fonds Number
M587
V808
Sous-Fonds
M587
V808
Accession Number
2021.29
Reference Code
M587 / V808
GMD
Photograph
Print
Transparency
Textual record
Published record
Film
Date Range
[ca.1920-1930]
1959-1960
[ca.1960-1970]
1978
Physical Description
ca.348 photographs (204 b&w and col. prints, 144 col. transparencies) -- 0.5 cm of textual records -- 7 film reels
History / Biographical
William "Bill" Royle (1905-1980) moved to Banff from Lethbridge in 1952 with his mother (Mary Elizabeth) and two young sons (Bernard and Walter), following the death of his wife. William started the business Banff Plumbing and Heating Ltd., which he operated until his death. William and his brother, John J. Royle, were also involved with a laundromat business in Banff. From its inception in 1953, William also worked as director and president of the Banff Park Savings and Credit Union (now Bow Valley Credit Union). In his spare time, William volunteered with the Banff Boy Scouts, as well as St. Mary's Church in Banff, the Seniors' Society and the Alberta Council of the Aging. William's son, Bernard, tragically passed away in a plane crash in 1969 while searching for new heliskiing routes in British Columbia with his friend, John Gow, who survived.
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of photographs, published booklets and film reels which belonged to William Royle. Content pertains to the Banff Boy Scouts: local events, including Banff Winter Carnival, Banff Indian Days and Banff's Centennial Parade in 1967; hiking, camping, skiing and other recreational activities; Bernard Royle and friends; the Banff High School curling team; natural views and wildlife in Alberta and British Columbia; and other related subjects. Includes three visual series: I - Prints ; II - Motion pictures ; III - Transparencies. Series I includes five sub-series: A - Boy Scouts [includes o.s. items] ; B - Banff Indian Days ; C - Banff Winter Carnival ; D - St. Mary's Baptist Church ; E - Misc.
Name Access
Royle, William
Royle, Walter
Royle, Bernard
Subject Access
Family and personal life
Events
Community events
Sports
Recreation
Curling
Banff Winter Carnival
Banff Indian Days
Cultural pluralism
Scouting
Boy Scouts of Canada
Churches
Religions
Wildlife
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Banff National Park
British Columbia
Revelstoke
Canmore
Language
English
Category
Cultural pluralism
Family and personal life
Religions
Sports, recreation and leisure
Biographical Source Notes
https://time.com/5912476/heliski-survival-1969/
Information provided by Walter Royle
Title Source
Title based on contents of fonds
Processing Status
Processed
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Powell River, Willingdon Beach, Lockie's Table

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Part Of
Percival R Lockie fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 9 photographs depicting P.R. Lockie and friends at a cabin near Powell River, Willingdon Beach, and Lockie's Table in British Columbia.
Date Range
[ca.1930-1940]
1944
1971
1996
2002
Reference Code
V111 / PA - 27 to 35
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Print
Newspaper clipping
Part Of
Percival R Lockie fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
V111
Sous-Fonds
V111
Accession Number
2021.30
Reference Code
V111 / PA - 27 to 35
GMD
Photograph
Print
Newspaper clipping
Date Range
[ca.1930-1940]
1944
1971
1996
2002
Physical Description
9 photographs : b&w and col. prints ; 21.5 x 28 cm or smaller -- 1 newspaper clipping
Scope & Content
File consists of 9 photographs depicting P.R. Lockie and friends at a cabin near Powell River, Willingdon Beach, and Lockie's Table in British Columbia.
Notes
One newspaper article from The Peak, 1996, about Powell River which mentions P.R. Lockie is also included in file.
Photographs are annotated on back
Name Access
Lockie, Percival R,
Kaleszar, Jim
Taylor, Reginald R.
Stevens, Dick
Subject Access
Family and personal life
Sports
Recreation
Swimming
Winter
Cabins
Cabins and shelters
Landscapes
Geological formation
Geographic Access
Canada
British Columbia
Powell River
Willingdon Beach
Language
English
Creator
Reginald R. Taylor
Category
Family and personal life
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Community events and groups

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 6 photographs depicting community events and unidentified groups in Banff and Calgary. Content pertains to a parade in Banff, ca.1920; the erection of a memorial stone marking the location of the original North West Mounted Police barracks in Calgary, 1917; various group photograph…
Date Range
1906
[ca.1910-1920]
1917
[ca.1920]
[ca.1930-1940]
Reference Code
LUX / III / D / PA - 270 to 276 (oversize)
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Print
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
LUX
Series
LUX / III / D : Other material
Sous-Fonds
LUX / III : Luxton family sous-fonds
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / III / D / PA - 270 to 276 (oversize)
GMD
Photograph
Print
Date Range
1906
[ca.1910-1920]
1917
[ca.1920]
[ca.1930-1940]
Physical Description
7 photographs : b&w prints ; 50 x 40 cm or smaller
Scope & Content
File consists of 6 photographs depicting community events and unidentified groups in Banff and Calgary. Content pertains to a parade in Banff, ca.1920; the erection of a memorial stone marking the location of the original North West Mounted Police barracks in Calgary, 1917; various group photographs from local events, including one depicting Eleanor Luxton and colleagues (possibly a class photograph); a group photograph from a drama performance at the University of Alberta; and the 1906 class of the N.C.O.'s Provisional School of Instruction in Calgary.
Name Access
Luxton, Eleanor
Subject Access
Community life
Events
Community events
Parade
Education
University
Public events
Performance
Family and personal life
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Calgary
Edmonton
Language
English
Conservation
Some items stored in mylar
Category
Family and personal life
Education
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Norman, Georgina and Eleanor Luxton - oversize photographs

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55723
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 16 photographs depicting Norman Luxton and his immediate family. Includes professional portraits of Georgina Luxton; images of Eleanor Luxton as a young girl; professional portraits of Eleanor as a student and adult; portraits of a dog belonging to the Luxton family; professional p…
Date Range
[ca.1909]
[ca.1910-1920]
[ca.1927-1930]
[ca.1940-1955]
1958
Reference Code
LUX / I / D1 / 17 / PA - 13 to 28
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Print
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
LUX
Series
LUX / I / D : Personal and professional
Sous-Fonds
LUX / I : Norman Luxton sous-fonds
Sub-Series
LUX / I / D1 : Personal and family life
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / I / D1 / 17 / PA - 13 to 28
GMD
Photograph
Print
Date Range
[ca.1909]
[ca.1910-1920]
[ca.1927-1930]
[ca.1940-1955]
1958
Physical Description
16 photographs : b&w prints ; 40 x 50 cm or smaller
Scope & Content
File consists of 16 photographs depicting Norman Luxton and his immediate family. Includes professional portraits of Georgina Luxton; images of Eleanor Luxton as a young girl; professional portraits of Eleanor as a student and adult; portraits of a dog belonging to the Luxton family; professional portraits of Norman Luxton; and photographs depicting Norman Luxton meeting Princess Margaret during her royal visit to Banff in 1958.
Name Access
Luxton, Norman
Luxton, Eleanor
Luxton, Georgina
Subject Access
Family and personal life
Portrait
Royalty
Royal Visit
Education
Animals
Dogs
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Language
English
Category
Family and personal life
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of one photograph of Mount Rundle on construction paper, annotated with an original poem by Mary Belle Rich. Photograph and poem were gifted to Norman Luxton.
Date Range
[ca.1925-1930]
Reference Code
LUX / I / E4 / PA - 691 (O.S.)
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Print
Textual record
  1 image  
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
LUX
Series
LUX / I / E : Collected material
Sous-Fonds
LUX / I : Norman Luxton sous-fonds
Sub-Series
LUX / I / E4 : Photographs
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / I / E4 / PA - 691 (O.S.)
GMD
Photograph
Print
Textual record
Responsibility
Produced by Mary Belle Rich
Date Range
[ca.1925-1930]
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w print on paper ; 30 x 40 cm
History / Biographical
Mary Belle Rich was a published poet and children's book author. Mary Belle grew up in Buffalo, New York before purchasing a large ranch and moving to Pincher Creek, Alberta in her adult years. Mary Belle's best-known work is her compilation of children's poems, titled "Fairy Tales and Grown-up Talk" (published ca.1913).
Scope & Content
File consists of one photograph of Mount Rundle on construction paper, annotated with an original poem by Mary Belle Rich. Photograph and poem were gifted to Norman Luxton.
Notes
Item in file possibly produced during or shortly following Mary Belle Rich travelled to Banff in 1927.
Name Access
Luxton, Norman
Rich, Mary Belle
Subject Access
Art
Poetry
Photography
Mountains
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff National Park
Mount Rundle
Language
English
Creator
Mary Belle Rich
Category
Arts
Biographical Source Notes
https://www.newspapers.com/clip/34621443/edmonton-journal-21-july-1927/
https://www.canadiana.ca/view/oocihm.992326/53?r=0&s=1
Title Source
Original title used
Processing Status
Processed
Images
thumbnail
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Holiday greeting poster

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of one large poster-style Christmas greeting card created by Eleanor Luxton. Poster has 11 cropped photographs attached to front, depicting teepees, members of the Stoney Nakoda community (including Chief Peter Wesley), landscapes, wildlife, and related scenes.
Date Range
[ca.1940-1960]
Reference Code
LUX / II / F1 / 72
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Photograph
Poster
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
LUX
Series
LUX / II / F : Collected material
Sous-Fonds
LUX / II : Eleanor Luxton sous-fonds
Sub-Series
LUX / II / F1 : Textual
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / II / F1 / 72
GMD
Textual record
Photograph
Poster
Date Range
[ca.1940-1960]
Physical Description
1 poster : b&w ; 36.5 x 43 cm
Scope & Content
File consists of one large poster-style Christmas greeting card created by Eleanor Luxton. Poster has 11 cropped photographs attached to front, depicting teepees, members of the Stoney Nakoda community (including Chief Peter Wesley), landscapes, wildlife, and related scenes.
Notes
Text on bottom of poster/card: "Pictures always bring to mind, Old days, old times, old friends So these memories of bygone years go to you, For a Happy Christmas and A Joyous New Year, too. ELEANOR G. LUXTON Banff Park Canadian Rockies"
Name Access
Luxton, Eleanor
Wesley, Peter
Subject Access
Family and personal life
Holidays
Christmas
Correspondence
Wildlife
Buffalo
Horses
Teepees
Landscapes
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Language
English
Conservation
Item stored in mylar
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Part Of
Bob Smith fonds
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of personal photographs, biographical notes, memoir drafts and other collected materials pertaining to Robert Neville (Bob) Smith. Fonds also includes plans and maps pertaining to the development of land near Lake Minnewanka and the Cascade Power Plant project (1943).
Date Range
1925-1995
Reference Code
M589 / V809
Description Level
1 / Fonds
GMD
Map
Newspaper clipping
Photograph
Plan
Postcard
Print
Published record
Textual record
Part Of
Bob Smith fonds
Description Level
1 / Fonds
Fonds Number
M589
V809
Sous-Fonds
M589
V809
Accession Number
2021.36
Reference Code
M589 / V809
GMD
Map
Newspaper clipping
Photograph
Plan
Postcard
Print
Published record
Textual record
Date Range
1925-1995
Physical Description
ca.300 photographs : b&w and col. prints ; 12 x 18 cm or smaller -- 7 cm of textual records -- 7 topographical maps/plans -- 8 postcards
History / Biographical
Robert Neville (Bob) Smith (1926-2021) was born in Banff. He was the only child of parents Enoch Smith and Laurene Smith (nee Munson). Bob grew up near Lake Minnewanka until 1941, when a hydro dam was installed resulting in the intentional flooding of the area. The family moved to Banff, where Bob met his future wife, Mary Parkinson. The couple were married in 1953 and moved to Seebe, where they raised two daughters, Marjory and Shirley. Bob worked for Calgary Power Co. (later renamed TransAlta Utilities) from 1953 until his retirement in 1986. In his spare time, Bob founded the Bow Valley Camera Club and the Bow Valley Naturalists organization. In 1999, Bob was part of a successful project with the Bow Valley Naturalists to designate the Mount Yamnuska area as a Bow Valley Protected Area, following 25 years of lobbying with the Government of Alberta. Bob also formed the Meanderthals seniors hiking club in 1993 and led various local hiking trips in his later years.
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of personal photographs, biographical notes, memoir drafts and other collected materials pertaining to Robert Neville (Bob) Smith. Fonds also includes plans and maps pertaining to the development of land near Lake Minnewanka and the Cascade Power Plant project (1943).
Name Access
Smith, Enoch
Smith, Robert Neville (Bob)
Subject Access
Family and personal life
Labour
Environment
Natural resources
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Canmore
Seebe
Lake Minnewanka
Language
English
Category
Environment
Family and personal life
Labour
Natural resources
Biographical Source Notes
https://www.albertaprimetimes.com/obituaries/robert-neville-bob-smith-3238925
Title Source
Title based on contents of fonds
Processing Status
Processed
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Boy Scouts - oversize

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Part Of
William Royle fonds
Scope & Content
File pertains to black and white photographs of the Banff Boy Scouts troupe. Includes unidentified Scouts, camping trips, and the construction of the new Scout Hall in October 1959.
Date Range
[ca. 1959-1960]
Reference Code
V808 / I / A / PA - 104 to PA - 110 o.s.
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Print
Part Of
William Royle fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M587 / V808
Series
I.A. Prints - Boy Scouts
Sous-Fonds
V808
Accession Number
2021.29
Reference Code
V808 / I / A / PA - 104 to PA - 110 o.s.
GMD
Photograph
Print
Date Range
[ca. 1959-1960]
Physical Description
7 photographs : b&w ; 35.3 x 27.7 cm
History / Biographical
See fonds level description
Scope & Content
File pertains to black and white photographs of the Banff Boy Scouts troupe. Includes unidentified Scouts, camping trips, and the construction of the new Scout Hall in October 1959.
Subject Access
Boy Scouts of Canada
Buildings
Camps
Construction
Recreation
Scouting
Skiing
Snowshoes and snowshoeing
Sports
Winter
Winter sports
Geographic Access
Banff National Park
Alberta
Canada
Language
English
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Part Of
William Royle fonds
Scope & Content
File pertains to four colour 35mm slides of the Banff Boy Scouts at the Banff Jamboree. Photographs consist of wide shots taken at a distance of the Scouts in a grid formation in an open field with spectators along the sides and mountains in the background. Three slides have "Boy Scouts - Banff Jam…
Date Range
[ca. 1959-1960]
Reference Code
V808 / I / A / NS - 01 to NS - 04
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Transparency
Part Of
William Royle fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M587 / V808
Series
I.A. Prints - Boy Scouts
Sous-Fonds
V808
Accession Number
2021.29
Reference Code
V808 / I / A / NS - 01 to NS - 04
GMD
Photograph
Transparency
Date Range
[ca. 1959-1960]
Physical Description
4 photographs : col. slides ; 35 mm
History / Biographical
See fonds level description
Scope & Content
File pertains to four colour 35mm slides of the Banff Boy Scouts at the Banff Jamboree. Photographs consist of wide shots taken at a distance of the Scouts in a grid formation in an open field with spectators along the sides and mountains in the background. Three slides have "Boy Scouts - Banff Jamboree" written on them in blue ink.
Subject Access
Boy Scouts of Canada
Recreation
Scouting
Geographic Access
Banff National Park
Alberta
Canada
Language
English
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of materials pertaining to Ben Gadd's personal life and career as an environmental researcher, educator, interpretive guide, publisher, public speaker and author, ca.1956-2018. Fonds includes maps, research materials, publication notes/drafts, correspondence, contracts, photographs, …
Date Range
1956-2018
Reference Code
M590 / V810 / S61
Description Level
1 / Fonds
GMD
Digital image
Drawing
Negative
Newspaper clipping
Photograph
Photograph print
Postcard
Published record
Textual record
Video
Transparency
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Description Level
1 / Fonds
Fonds Number
M590
V810
Sous-Fonds
M590
V810
Accession Number
2021.20
2024.01
Reference Code
M590 / V810 / S61
GMD
Digital image
Drawing
Negative
Newspaper clipping
Photograph
Photograph print
Postcard
Published record
Textual record
Video
Transparency
Date Range
1956-2018
Physical Description
ca. 7.9 metres of textual records -- ca. 274 maps -- 29 VHS tapes -- ca.15 discs with digital files -- 21 cassettes -- photographs -- oversized materials -- USB stick with 15 sldeshows
History / Biographical
Ben Gadd (1946-) is a retired naturalist, guide, geologist, instructor, freelance writer and award-winning author based in the Canadian Rockies. Ben was born in Colorado Springs, Colorado in 1946. He met his wife, Cia (Langdon) Gadd at Colorado College in 1965, and the couple married four weeks later. Ben and Cia had two sons, Will and Toby. Ben and his family relocated to Jasper in the late 1960s. Ben later attended the University of Lethbridge and graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Earth Science in 1972. Between 1976 and 1980, Ben taught classes at Mount Royal College and the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology; he later taught additional classes at Grant MacEwan College and Lakeland College. From 1981, Ben also worked as a seasonal naturalist/guide for Parks Canada. Ben left Parks Canada in 1985 to start an independent naturalist guiding business with Cia based in Jasper and other parts of the Canadian Rockies, which the couple continued to operate for over two decades. Ben published his best-known work, "Handbook of the Canadian Rockies", through his publishing company Corax Press in 1986. The second edition of "Handbook of the Canadian Rockies" received multiple awards after its release in 1995. Ben's fiction book, "Raven's End" won the title of Best Canadian Rockies Book at the Banff Mountain Film and Book Festival in 2001 and became a Canadian bestseller. Overall, Ben has authored or co-authored 11 books and received nearly one dozen awards for his achievements as a writer, researcher and guide. Ben continued to lead guided hikes and school programs until his retirement in 2016.
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of materials pertaining to Ben Gadd's personal life and career as an environmental researcher, educator, interpretive guide, publisher, public speaker and author, ca.1956-2018. Fonds includes maps, research materials, publication notes/drafts, correspondence, contracts, photographs, video and sound recordings, and other related material. Materials donated in 2024 include one USB stick containing
Notes
Ben Gadd fonds arrangement: Series I : Personal records - Subseries A : Travel guides and maps - Subseries B : Education and early writings - Subseries C : Personal interest files - Subseries D : Other personal and collected Series II : Research and publication records - Subseries A : Handbook of the Canadian Rockies - Subseries B : Other publications Series III : Professional records - Subseries A : Parks Canada Records - Subseries B : Interpretive guiding - Subseries C : Teaching records - Subseries D : Other contracts and projects Series IV : Legal and financial records - Subseries A : Legal records - Subseries B : Financial records
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Gadd, Cia
Subject Access
Education
Research
Publication
Environment
Geology
Tourism
Family and personal life
Personal and Professional Life
Academics
Guiding
Guides
Businesses
Finances
Conservation
Wildlife
Natural history
Sports and recreation
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Jasper National Park
Banff National Park
Yoho National Park
Kootenay National Park
Lethbridge
United States of America
Colorado
Canadian Rocky Mountains
Reproduction Restrictions
Copyright restrictions apply
Language
English
French
Dutch
Category
Education
Environment
Family and personal life
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title based on contents of fonds
Processing Status
Processed / Unprocessed
Less detail
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Eric Mountjoy exhibit images

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Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of two discs containing digital image files which were used in the creation of an exhibit about Dr. Eric Mountjoy at the Jasper-Yellowhead Museum and Archives. File also includes printed paper copies of 10 images which are included on the two discs. Images pertain to Eric Mountjoy and…
Date Range
1958-1959
2009
Reference Code
V810 / III / D / DF - 1 to 2
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Digital image
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M590
V810
S61
Series
V810 / III : Professional records
Sous-Fonds
V810
Sub-Series
V810 / III / D : Other contracts and projects
Accession Number
2021.20
Reference Code
V810 / III / D / DF - 1 to 2
GMD
Photograph
Digital image
Responsibility
Photographs produced by Roger Macqueen
Date Range
1958-1959
2009
Physical Description
Two discs (80 image files) -- 10 paper reference copies of images
Scope & Content
File consists of two discs containing digital image files which were used in the creation of an exhibit about Dr. Eric Mountjoy at the Jasper-Yellowhead Museum and Archives. File also includes printed paper copies of 10 images which are included on the two discs. Images pertain to Eric Mountjoy and fellow geologists assessing and working in areas near Miette, Alberta.
Notes
Discs are labelled on front: V810 / III / D / DF - 1 : "Roger Macqueen's slides Miette mapsheet geo party 1958" [contains 60 image files] NOTE: DF - 1 is accompanied by typed summary list of images in file V810 / III / D / DF - 2 : "Roger Macqueen's slides Miette mapsheet (1st 7 images), rest are Shell Canada 1959" [contains 20 image files]
Name Access
Mountjoy, Eric
Subject Access
Research
Science and technology
Geology
Environment
Education
Museums
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Jasper National Park
Miette
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Related Material
Corresponding textual records processed as file M590 / III / D / 4
Category
Environment
Education
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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HCR info files - Geomorphology and Pleistocene

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Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of published research material collected by Ben Gadd pertaining to the study of Geomorphology and the Pleistocene Epoch. File includes one photograph print sent to Ben Gadd depicting a boulder [in file M590/II/A/32].
Date Range
1958
1966-1967
1973-1989
1991-1995
2004
2007-2010
Reference Code
M590 / II / A / 32 to 37
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Photograph
Print
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M590
V810
S61
Series
M590 / II : Research and publication records
Sous-Fonds
M590
Sub-Series
M590 / II / A : Handbook of the Canadian Rockies
Accession Number
2021.20
Reference Code
M590 / II / A / 32 to 37
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Photograph
Print
Responsibility
Photograph produced by Alan Kane, 1994
Date Range
1958
1966-1967
1973-1989
1991-1995
2004
2007-2010
Physical Description
12 cm of textual records -- 1 photograph : col. print
Scope & Content
File consists of published research material collected by Ben Gadd pertaining to the study of Geomorphology and the Pleistocene Epoch. File includes one photograph print sent to Ben Gadd depicting a boulder [in file M590/II/A/32].
Storage Range
Materials stored in two file boxes: M590/II/A/26 to 32 and M590/II/A/33 to 38
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Subject Access
Publication
Research
Natural history
Environment
Geology
Geographic Access
Canada
Canadian Rocky Mountains
Reproduction Restrictions
Copyright restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Environment
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Maligne Valley history

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Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of photographs depicting groups of workers, canoeing, pack trips, landscape views and geological features in Maligne Valley. File includes a reference note by Ben Gadd listing several sound recordings from an archival collection belonging to Parks Canada.
Date Range
[ca.1930-1950]
Reference Code
V810 / I / C / PA - 57 to 75
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Print
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M590
V810
S61
Series
V810 / I : Personal records
Sous-Fonds
V810
Sub-Series
V810 / I / C : Personal interest files
Accession Number
2021.20
Reference Code
V810 / I / C / PA - 57 to 75
GMD
Photograph
Print
Date Range
[ca.1930-1950]
Physical Description
19 photographs : b&w prints ; 21.5 x 28 cm or smaller
Scope & Content
File consists of photographs depicting groups of workers, canoeing, pack trips, landscape views and geological features in Maligne Valley. File includes a reference note by Ben Gadd listing several sound recordings from an archival collection belonging to Parks Canada.
Notes
Materials in file may have been used as research material By Ben Gadd during his employment as a Park Naturalist with Parks Canada between 1982 and 1984.
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Subject Access
Land use
Land, settlement and immigration
Ranches
Ranchers and ranching
Research
Canoes and canoeing
Recreation
Horses
Horseback riding
Geology
Environment
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Maligne Valley
Reproduction Restrictions
Copyright status unknown - restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Environment
Land, settlement and immigration
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Original title used
Processing Status
Processed
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Trail Riders and Skyline Hikers of the Canadian Rockies

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Part Of
John Murray Gibbon fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of photographs relating to trips with the Skyline Hikers and Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies. Photographs of people include Jim Brewster, Wild Carter, and John Murray Gibbon.
Date Range
ca. 1920 - 1950
Reference Code
V226 / PA - 38 to PA - 96
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
  2 images  
Part Of
John Murray Gibbon fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M454 / V226
Sous-Fonds
V226
Accession Number
524, 3574, 3604
Reference Code
V226 / PA - 38 to PA - 96
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Date Range
ca. 1920 - 1950
Physical Description
59 photographs : b&w ; 25.5 x 20.32 cm or smaller
Scope & Content
File consists of photographs relating to trips with the Skyline Hikers and Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies. Photographs of people include Jim Brewster, Wild Carter, and John Murray Gibbon.
Name Access
Gibbon, John Murray
Subject Access
Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies
Skyline Hikers
Geographic Access
Canada
Access Restrictions
No restrictions on access
Copyright, privacy, commercial use and other restrictions may apply
Language
English
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Images
thumbnail
thumbnail
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