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Ray Wardell fonds

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Part Of: Ray Wardell fonds

Scope & Content: Fonds consists of unpublished report titled "Mount Norquay Memories, 1948- 1956" by Ray Wardell. Report is a chronological history of development at Mount Norquay ski area by George Encil's Banff Chairlift Corporation Ltd. It discusses the Banff Chairlift, rope tows, electrification, passenger an…

Date Range: 1993

Reference Code: M252

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

GMD: Textual record; Private record; Published record

Part Of: Ray Wardell fonds

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

Fonds Number: M 252

Sous-Fonds: M 252

Accession Number: 6505

Reference Code: M252

GMD: Textual record; Private record; Published record

Date Range: 1993

Physical Description: 6 cm of textual records (ca.130 p.)

History / Biographical: Ray Wardell, 1922-1994, was an engineer at Banff, Alberta, Canada from 1948 until 1958, and lived at Oakville, Ontario until his death. Wardell worked on early construction at Mount Norquay ski area and rose to the position of Superintendent of Construction and Maintenance for the Banff Chairlift Corporation.

Scope & Content: Fonds consists of unpublished report titled "Mount Norquay Memories, 1948- 1956" by Ray Wardell. Report is a chronological history of development at Mount Norquay ski area by George Encil's Banff Chairlift Corporation Ltd. It discusses the Banff Chairlift, rope tows, electrification, passenger and safety services, Upper Terminal Tea Room and improvements to Mount Norquay Lodge. Contents include technical details, construction photographs and articles from trade journals

Name Access: Wardell, Ray

Subject Access: Chairlifts and gondolas; Mount Norquay Ski Area; Sports, recreation and leisure

Access Restrictions: No restrictions on access; Copyright, privacy, commercial use and other restrictions may apply

Language: Language is English

Creator: Wardell, Ray

Category: Sports, recreation and leisure

Title Source: Title based on contents of fonds

Processing Status: Processed

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Dave Day fonds

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Part Of: Dave Day fonds

Scope & Content: Photographs were taken by Dave Day during 60th Anniversary celebrations at Skoki Lodge, Banff National Park, spring 1991. Participants included Jon Whyte, Blake O'Brien, Cliff White Jr., Patty White and Bruno Engler. Includes interior and exterior views of lodge.

Date Range: 1991

Reference Code: V539

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

GMD: Photograph; Negative; Photograph print

Part Of: Dave Day fonds

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

Fonds Number: V 539

Sous-Fonds: V 539

Accession Number: 6411

Reference Code: V539

GMD: Photograph; Negative; Photograph print

Date Range: 1991

Physical Description: 57 photographs (27 prints, 30 negatives) : 35 mm

History / Biographical: Dave Day was Superintendent of Banff National Park, ca.1989-ca.1991.

Scope & Content: Photographs were taken by Dave Day during 60th Anniversary celebrations at Skoki Lodge, Banff National Park, spring 1991. Participants included Jon Whyte, Blake O'Brien, Cliff White Jr., Patty White and Bruno Engler. Includes interior and exterior views of lodge.

Name Access: Day, Dave

Subject Access: Buildings and facilities

Access Restrictions: No restrictions on access; Copyright, privacy, commercial use and other restrictions may apply

Language: Language is English

Creator: Day, Dave

Category: Sports, recreation and leisure

Title Source: Title based on accession record

Processing Status: Processed

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Music Mosaic fonds

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Part Of: Music Mosaic fonds

Scope & Content: Fonds consists of debut recording by Music Mosaic, accompanied by draft and final programme notes by Jon Whyte, liner artwork, letters and press materials. Recording is titled: Music of countryside and wilderness; music champetre et regions sauvages

Date Range: 1991

Reference Code: M137 / S33

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

GMD: Sound recording; Cassette; Recording disc; Textual record; Private record; Published record

Part Of: Music Mosaic fonds

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

Fonds Number: M 137; S 33

Sous-Fonds: M 137; S 33

Accession Number: 6326

Reference Code: M137 / S33

GMD: Sound recording; Cassette; Recording disc; Textual record; Private record; Published record

Date Range: 1991

Physical Description: 1 compact disc. -- 1 audio tape cassette. -- .5 cm of textual records

History / Biographical: Music Mosaic, a musical trio based at Banff, Alberta, Canada, consisted of Laura Schlessinger, artistic director and cellist, Susan Lang Eddlemon, violinist, and Colleen Athparia, pianist

Scope & Content: Fonds consists of debut recording by Music Mosaic, accompanied by draft and final programme notes by Jon Whyte, liner artwork, letters and press materials. Recording is titled: Music of countryside and wilderness; music champetre et regions sauvages

Notes: Jon Whyte's involvement was due to his interest in the trio

Name Access: Music Mosaic

Subject Access: Arts; Music

Access Restrictions: No restrictions on access; Copyright, privacy, commercial use and other restrictions may apply

Language: Language is English

Finding Aid: Finding aids and reference tools: reference copy recording

Creator: Music Mosaic

Category: Arts

Title Source: Title based on recording

Processing Status: Processed

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Banff Earth Day Committee fonds

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Part Of: Banff Earth Day Committee fonds

Scope & Content: Fonds pertain to Banff Earth Day activities at Banff, Alberta, Canada

Date Range: 1990

Reference Code: M231

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

GMD: Textual record; Organization record

Part Of: Banff Earth Day Committee fonds

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

Fonds Number: M 231

Sous-Fonds: M231

Accession Number: 5873

Reference Code: M231

GMD: Textual record; Organization record

Date Range: 1990

Physical Description: .5 cm of textual records

Scope & Content: Fonds pertain to Banff Earth Day activities at Banff, Alberta, Canada

Name Access: Banff Earth Day Committee

Subject Access: Environment

Access Restrictions: No restrictions on access; Copyright, privacy, commercial use and other restrictions may apply

Language: Language is English

Creator: Banff Earth Day Committee

Category: Environment

Title Source: Title based on accession record

Processing Status: Processed

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Tony Denton fonds

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Part Of: Tony Denton fonds

Scope & Content: Fonds pertains to Standish Block at Banff before demolition.

Date Range: 1990

Reference Code: V460

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

GMD: Photograph; Negative; Photograph print

Part Of: Tony Denton fonds

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

Fonds Number: V 460

Sous-Fonds: V 460

Accession Number: 6425

Reference Code: V460

GMD: Photograph; Negative; Photograph print

Date Range: 1990

Physical Description: 22 photographs (11 images) : prints, negatives

History / Biographical: Tony Denton is a resident of Banff, Alberta, Canada.

Scope & Content: Fonds pertains to Standish Block at Banff before demolition.

Name Access: Denton, Tony

Subject Access: Buildings and facilities; Standish Block

Access Restrictions: No restrictions on access; Copyright, privacy, commercial use and other restrictions may apply

Language: Language is English

Creator: Denton, Tony

Category: Commerce and industry

Title Source: Title based on accession record

Processing Status: Processed

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National Film Board of Canada fonds

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Part Of: National Film Board of Canada fonds

Scope & Content: Fonds consists of Andy Russell "Grizzly Country" voice over (sound track), film-to-tape transfer and interviews/conversations, 1989. The film-to-tape transfer is on 2 - 1" videotapes, colour, silent; corresponding rough narration for film is on 2 - 16mm full-coat-reels, 5 - 1/4" audiotapes, 15 i.p…

Date Range: 1989

Reference Code: S39 / V693

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

GMD: Motion picture; Film; Video; Sound recording; Cassette

Part Of: National Film Board of Canada fonds

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

Fonds Number: S 39; V 693

Sous-Fonds: S 39; V 693

Accession Number: 7776 (unproc)

Reference Code: S39 / V693

GMD: Motion picture; Film; Video; Sound recording; Cassette

Date Range: 1989

Physical Description: 6 sound recordings: audiocassettes. -- 5 moving images: 3 video, 2 film; 16mm,

History / Biographical: The National Film Board of Canada (NFB) is Canada's national film producer and distributor. The NFB, previously the National Film Commission, was established in 1939 and is a Government of Canada agency in the Canadian Heritage Department. The NFB's mandate has undergone numerous revisions since it's creation, but continues to foster Canadian production, distribution and promotion of socially relevant and innovative audiovisual works.

Scope & Content: Fonds consists of Andy Russell "Grizzly Country" voice over (sound track), film-to-tape transfer and interviews/conversations, 1989. The film-to-tape transfer is on 2 - 1" videotapes, colour, silent; corresponding rough narration for film is on 2 - 16mm full-coat-reels, 5 - 1/4" audiotapes, 15 i.p.s. and 1 - 1/4" audiotape copy, 7 i.p.s; also included is 1 - 3/4" UMatic video "Grizzly Country Part 1". Audio content includes additional material, Andy Russell in conversation and telling stories.; These recordings were made after a session of filming for an NFB series on water. Andy Russell's "Grizzly Country" (silent) was screened and Russell's commentary was recorded. This session, and accompanying interviews/conversations were not part of an official NFB project and were not edited or published.

Name Access: National Film Board of Canada; Russell, Andy

Subject Access: Education; Environment; Arts; Films and film making

Access Restrictions: Copyright applies for portion - National Film Board of Canada for sound elements; Access and use restrictions apply

Language: Language is English

Finding Aid: No finding aid

Creator: National Film Board of Canada

Category: Arts; Education; Environment

Biographical Source Notes: Accession record notes; GoC website

Title Source: Title based on contents of fonds

Processing Status: Unprocessed

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Mary Lenders fonds

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Part Of: Mary Lenders fonds

Scope & Content: Fonds consists of manuscript drafts and research notes for newspaper article on Flossie Currie. Includes notes from interview with Flossie Currie, Dorothy Cranstone, Helen Shandruk, Nick Morant and Phyllis Hart. Article appeared in the "Crag and Canyon", June 22, 1983. Refers to Chateau Lake Lou…

Date Range: 1983

Reference Code: M470

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

GMD: Textual record; Private record

Part Of: Mary Lenders fonds

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

Fonds Number: M 470

Sous-Fonds: M 470

Accession Number: 3774

Reference Code: M470

GMD: Textual record; Private record

Date Range: 1983

Physical Description: 10 textual records

History / Biographical: Mary Lenders was a summer archives employee at the Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies, Banff, Alberta, in 1983.

Scope & Content: Fonds consists of manuscript drafts and research notes for newspaper article on Flossie Currie. Includes notes from interview with Flossie Currie, Dorothy Cranstone, Helen Shandruk, Nick Morant and Phyllis Hart. Article appeared in the "Crag and Canyon", June 22, 1983. Refers to Chateau Lake Louise.

Name Access: Cranstone, Dorothy; Currie, Flossie; Hart, Phyllis; Morant, Nick; Lenders, Mary; Shandruk, Helen

Subject Access: Women

Access Restrictions: No restrictions on access; Copyright, privacy, commercial use and other restrictions may apply

Language: Language is English

Creator: Lenders, Mary

Category: Family and personal life

Title Source: Title based on accession record

Processing Status: Processed

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Susan Hammond Mellen fonds

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Part Of: Susan Hammond Mellen fonds

Scope & Content: Back country cabins of Banff National Park, a summary report / by Susan Hammond Mellen, 1983, includes textual report, master map and inventory site forms with photographs where applicable.

Date Range: 1983

Reference Code: M462

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

GMD: Textual record; Map; Photograph print; Private record; Published record

Part Of: Susan Hammond Mellen fonds

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

Fonds Number: M 462

Sous-Fonds: M 462

Accession Number: 3674

Reference Code: M462

GMD: Textual record; Map; Photograph print; Private record; Published record

Date Range: 1983

Physical Description: 3.5 cm of textual records and photographs

History / Biographical: Susan Mellen and researchers documented thirty locations of back country log structures from among two hundred possible locations in Banff National Park during 1983. The project was submitted to Alberta Culture Historic Sites with sponsorship from the Peter and Catharine Whyte Foundation.

Scope & Content: Back country cabins of Banff National Park, a summary report / by Susan Hammond Mellen, 1983, includes textual report, master map and inventory site forms with photographs where applicable.

Name Access: Mellen, Susan Hammond

Subject Access: Buildings and facilities; Environment; Log structures

Access Restrictions: No restrictions on access; Copyright, privacy, commercial use and other restrictions may apply

Language: Language is English

Creator: Mellen, Susan Hammond

Category: Environment

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Bruce Patterson fonds

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Part Of: Bruce Patterson fonds

Scope & Content: Audio tapes recorded to assist with preparation of newspaper reports and eventually used to prepare "Canadians on Everest." Transmissions included those communications exchanged between climbers and base camp and broadcasts monitored on another radio from Kathmandu transmissions, August to October…

Date Range: 1982

Reference Code: S42

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

GMD: Sound recording; Cassette

Part Of: Bruce Patterson fonds

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

Fonds Number: S 42

Sous-Fonds: S 42

Accession Number: 5885

Reference Code: S42

GMD: Sound recording; Cassette

Date Range: 1982

Physical Description: 29 sound recordings : audio tape cassettes

History / Biographical: Bruce Patterson, b.1949, was a journalist, writer and photographer at Calgary and Claresholm, Alberta, Canada. Patterson reported for the Calgary Herald for fifteen years, four of those years as Banff Bureau Chief. He accompanied the 1982 Canadian Mount Everest Expedition as a support team member and covered the expedition for Southam News. Bruce Patterson is the author of "Canadians on Everest" (Calgary, Alberta: Detselig Enterprises, 1990).

Scope & Content: Audio tapes recorded to assist with preparation of newspaper reports and eventually used to prepare "Canadians on Everest." Transmissions included those communications exchanged between climbers and base camp and broadcasts monitored on another radio from Kathmandu transmissions, August to October 1982. Recordings were made on a small Hitachi recorder. Accompanied by notes.