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Event invitations and programs

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Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of programs, pamphlets and invitations for events held in Banff National Park, Yoho National Park, Red Deer River and Edmonton. Content pertains to musical performances, the opening of the Banff School Auditorium, a memorial unveiling for John Murray Gibbon, the opening of the John Wa…

Date Range: 1917; 1937; 1940; 1955; 1960; 1968; 1975-1976

Reference Code: LUX / II / F1 / 30

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Textual record; Published record

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 / 30

GMD: Textual record; Published record

Date Range: 1917; 1937; 1940; 1955; 1960; 1968; 1975-1976

Physical Description: 0.8 cm of textual records

Scope & Content: File consists of programs, pamphlets and invitations for events held in Banff National Park, Yoho National Park, Red Deer River and Edmonton. Content pertains to musical performances, the opening of the Banff School Auditorium, a memorial unveiling for John Murray Gibbon, the opening of the John Ware Cabin, the Banff Public Library and Archives of the Canadian Rockies, Government House in Edmonton, and a commemoration program for Edouard Gaston Deville.

Name Access: Gibbon, John Murray; Ware, John; Deville, Edouard Gaston

Subject Access: Community events; Concert; Memorial; Music; Museums; National parks and reserves; Tourism; Library; Banff Springs Hotel; Events; Government

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Banff; Edmonton; British Columbia; Yoho National Park; Red Deer

Reproduction Restrictions: Restrictions may apply

Language: English

Category: Arts; Education; Government; Sports, recreation and leisure; Family and personal life

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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George Kinney photographs and price lists. -- [ca.1907]

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Part Of: Alpine Club of Canada fonds

Scope & Content: Photographs mainly pertain to Paradise Valley ACC camp, 1907; 59 items, accompanied by list. Other views are miscellaneous and unidentified items. Textual items are lists of photographs and prices re Kinney's photographs of the Paradise Valley ACC camp.

Date Range: [ca. 1905-1910]

Reference Code: M200 / AC 014M / 1; V14 / AC 0P / 015-018; V14 / AC 0P / 022; V14 / AC 014P / 01-61

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print; Print

2 images

Part Of: Alpine Club of Canada fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M200 / S6 / V14

Series: III. Personal papers and photographs

Sous-Fonds: V14

Accession Number: 5200

Reference Code: M200 / AC 014M / 1; V14 / AC 0P / 015-018; V14 / AC 0P / 022; V14 / AC 014P / 01-61

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print; Print

Date Range: [ca. 1905-1910]

Physical Description: 64 photographs : prints. -- 2 textual records : printed matter

Scope & Content: Photographs mainly pertain to Paradise Valley ACC camp, 1907; 59 items, accompanied by list. Other views are miscellaneous and unidentified items. Textual items are lists of photographs and prices re Kinney's photographs of the Paradise Valley ACC camp.

Name Access: Kinney, George; Alpine Club of Canada

Subject Access: Abbot Pass Hut; Activities; Administration; Advertising; Alpine Club of Canada; Alpine Club House; Cabins; Cabins and shelters; Camps; Club; Competition; Discovery and exploration; Environment; Environment and Nature; Exploration; Guide; Guides; Hiking; Huts; Mountain; Mountain guides; Mountaineering; Mountaineers; Mountains; National parks and reserves; Organizations; Photography; Scenery; Sports and recreation; Summit

Geographic Access: Banff National Park; Jasper National Park; Yoho National Park; Alberta; British Columbia; Canada

Language: English

Title Source: Title based on material

Processing Status: Processed

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Winnipeg section scrapbook

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Part Of: Alpine Club of Canada fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of a scrapbook pertaining to the Winnepeg Section of the Alpine Club of Canada. The scrapbook contains newspaper clippings, menus from ACC camps, photographs, and various brochures.

Date Range: 1908-1934

Reference Code: M200 / AC 016M / 2

Description Level: 5 / File

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Part Of: Alpine Club of Canada fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M200 / S6 / V14

Series: I.B. Section records

Sous-Fonds: AC 016M

Accession Number: .

Reference Code: M200 / AC 016M / 2

Date Range: 1908-1934

Physical Description: 4cm of textual material (80 pages ; 39.5 x 29.7 cm)

History / Biographical: See fonds level description.

Scope & Content: File consists of a scrapbook pertaining to the Winnepeg Section of the Alpine Club of Canada. The scrapbook contains newspaper clippings, menus from ACC camps, photographs, and various brochures.

Name Access: Alpine Club of Canada

Subject Access: Newspaper; Administration; Club; Clubhouse; Menu; Anniversary

Geographic Access: Winnipeg; Manitoba; Yoho National Park; Banff National Park; Jasper National Park; Alberta; British Columbia; Canada

Language: English

Title Source: Title based on material

Processing Status: Processed

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Frank W. Freeborn records

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Part Of: Alpine Club of Canada fonds

Scope & Content: Photograph albums mainly document Alpine Club of Canada camps in the Rocky and Selkirk Mountains between 1906 and 1914. Included are photographs of camp sites, activities, participants, operations and mountaineering in the areas of Selkirk Mountains, Glacier area and Rogers Pass, Yoho Valley, Cons…

Date Range: 1905-1914

Reference Code: M200 / AC 0M / 008-009; V14 / AC 014M / 2; V14 / AC 0P / 011-014; V14 / AC 0P / 020-021; V14 / AC 014P / 62-68; V14 / AC 055P / 01-22

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print; Print

1 image

Part Of: Alpine Club of Canada fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M200 / S6 / V14

Series: III. Personal papers and photographs

Sous-Fonds: V14

Accession Number: 5200

Reference Code: M200 / AC 0M / 008-009; V14 / AC 014M / 2; V14 / AC 0P / 011-014; V14 / AC 0P / 020-021; V14 / AC 014P / 62-68; V14 / AC 055P / 01-22

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print; Print

Responsibility: Albums were assembled and documented by Freeborn, who also produced most of the images. Photographs by other are generally credited

Date Range: 1905-1914

Physical Description: 22 photograph albums (ca.4800 prints). -- 13 photographs : prints. -- 3 textual records (59p, 50p, 1 p)

History / Biographical: Frank W. Freeborn was an original member of the Alpine Club of Canada.

Scope & Content: Photograph albums mainly document Alpine Club of Canada camps in the Rocky and Selkirk Mountains between 1906 and 1914. Included are photographs of camp sites, activities, participants, operations and mountaineering in the areas of Selkirk Mountains, Glacier area and Rogers Pass, Yoho Valley, Consolation Valley, Paradise Valley, Sherbrooke Lake, Cathedral Mountain, Vermilion Pass and Mount Robson area. Albums and images are titled and often include detailed identifications. Several albums are broad thematic compilations of scenic and camp views. Some albums include views of Banff clubhouse and other facilities. Accompanied by "Index to Canadian Souvenirs" (AC 0M / 8-9). These notebooks index the Canadian Souvenirs albums (AC 55P / 9-11). Textual items also include a letter from Freeborn to McTavish re photographs (AC 14M / 2)

Name Access: Alpine Club of Canada; Freeborn, Frank W.

Subject Access: Abbot Pass Hut; Activities; Administration; Advertising; Alpine Club of Canada; Alpine Club House; Cabins; Cabins and shelters; Camps; Club; Competition; Discovery and exploration; Environment; Environment and Nature; Exploration; Guide; Guides; Hiking; Huts; Mountain; Mountain guides; Mountaineering; Mountaineers; Mountains; National parks and reserves; Organizations; Photography; Scenery; Sports and recreation; Summit

Geographic Access: Banff National Park; Jasper National Park; Yoho National Park; Alberta; British Columbia; Canada

Access Restrictions: Access to original albums is limited. Microfilm copies are available for reference use

Language: English

Finding Aid: Inventories and microfilm copies are available for albums

Title Source: Title based on material

Processing Status: Processed

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Stanley H. Mitchell scrapbook

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Part Of: Alpine Club of Canada fonds

Scope & Content: Includes ACC history and Canadian Rockies.

Date Range: 1907-1914

Reference Code: M200 / AC 0M / 141

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Scrapbook

1 image 1 Electronic Resource

Part Of: Alpine Club of Canada fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: V14 / M200

Series: III. Personal papers and photographs

Sous-Fonds: M200

Accession Number: .

Reference Code: M200 / AC 0M / 141

GMD: Scrapbook

Date Range: 1907-1914

Physical Description: 4.5 cm of texual material (32 pages ; 33.2 x 29.2 cm)

History / Biographical: The Alpine Club of Canada, the national mountaineering club, was founded in 1906 by A. O. Wheeler and other like-minded climbers. The club espoused scientific study and exploration, cultivation of art, public education, acquisition of climbing skills, and preservation of natural areas within the mountainous regions of Canada. Through a national executive, local sections and volunteer committees, the club provided climbing camps, clubhouse, huts, and publications, including the Canadian Alpine Journal. ACC expeditions and projects resulted in pioneer exploration, first ascents, and included mountain warfare training during the Second World War. In recent years, the club's membership has increased dramatically with the popularity of climbing and its programs have evolved to serve the needs of unguided climbers using sophisticated technical aids.

Scope & Content: Includes ACC history and Canadian Rockies.

Notes: There is an annotation on the first page that describes the scrapbook as being created by S.H. Mitchell, a club secretary, and pertaining to the clubs early years.; Scrapbook contains 5 inserts, the first being an envelope with newspaper clippings, and the other 4 being identical copies of The Alpine Herald from November 1907. The inserts can be found on page 1, 27, 189, 219, and 265.

Name Access: Mitchell, Stanley H.

Subject Access: Alpine Club of Canada; Mountaineering; Newspaper; History; Climbing; Mountaineers

Geographic Access: Banff; Lake Louise; Jasper; Banff National Park; Jasper National Park; Yoho National Park; Alberta; British Columbia; Yukon; Manitoba; Canada

Language: English

Creator: S.H. Mitchell

Title Source: Title based on material

Processing Status: Processed

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Alberta to British Columbia Trip Scrapbook

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Part Of: Norman Bethune Sanson fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of a scrapbook that contains postcards and photographs of scenic views from Banff west to Vancouver Island, as well as scenic views of Lethbridge, Alberta, and southern Ontario. Includes scenes from Banff, Lake Louise, Golden, Salmon Arm, Cranbrook, Comox, Lethbridge, Toronto, Muskoka…

Date Range: 1909-1931, [n.d.]

Reference Code: M3 / 26

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Scrapbook

1 image 1 Electronic Resource

Part Of: Norman Bethune Sanson fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M3 / V246

Sous-Fonds: M3

Sub-Series: 2. Postcards, n.d.

Accession Number: 1036

Reference Code: M3 / 26

GMD: Scrapbook

Date Range: 1909-1931, [n.d.]

Physical Description: 3.5 cm of textual records (88 pages ; 25 x 31 cm)

History / Biographical: See fonds level description.

Scope & Content: File consists of a scrapbook that contains postcards and photographs of scenic views from Banff west to Vancouver Island, as well as scenic views of Lethbridge, Alberta, and southern Ontario. Includes scenes from Banff, Lake Louise, Golden, Salmon Arm, Cranbrook, Comox, Lethbridge, Toronto, Muskoka Lakes, and the Canadian side of Niagara Falls. Also features photographs from the Banff menagerie.

Subject Access: Postcards; Family and personal life; Travel; Animals; Banff Zoo

Geographic Access: Banff; Lake Louise; Laggan; Vancouver Island; Lethbridge; Toronto; Niagara Falls; Banff National Park; Yoho National Park; Kootenay National Park; Alberta; British Columbia; Ontario; Canada

Language: English

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Book Notes

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Part Of: Dorothy Wardle fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of 139 pages of handwritten research notes, correspondence, and newspaper clippings, H35 x W30 cm or smaller. File pertains to Dorothy's research on Banff and surrounding area, Parks Canada, Department of the Interior, and the history of the Canadian Rocky Mountains in general. Record…

Date Range: ca. 1870 - ca. 1998; 1870s-1880s; ca.1918 - ca. 1960s; 1986-1998; 1986; 1990; 1993; 1995; 1997-1998

Reference Code: M521 / I / A / 3-4

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Newspaper clipping; Private record; Textual record

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 / 3-4

GMD: Newspaper clipping; Private record; Textual record

Date Range: ca. 1870 - ca. 1998; 1870s-1880s; ca.1918 - ca. 1960s; 1986-1998; 1986; 1990; 1993; 1995; 1997-1998

Physical Description: 2 cm of textual records (139 pages ; 30 x 35 cm or smaller)

Scope & Content: File consists of 139 pages of handwritten research notes, correspondence, and newspaper clippings, H35 x W30 cm or smaller. File pertains to Dorothy's research on Banff and surrounding area, Parks Canada, Department of the Interior, and the history of the Canadian Rocky Mountains in general. Records were filed in an envelope that was titled "Book Notes." Notable people include James Wardle, J.B. Harkin, Pat Brewster, Arthur Unwin, Dr. Brett, Norman Sanson, and Bill Peyto, among others. Notable places and topics include the organization of the Department of the Interior, the Banff-Windemere Highway, Rocky Mountain Park and Park Wardens, Kootenay National Park fires, coal and precious metal mines (e.g. Bankhead, Silver City), trail riding and hiking, research about James Wardle and his accomplishments, Ya-Ha-Tinda, and various parks (e.g. Glacier, Revelstoke, Elk Island, Kootenay, and Yoho). Other records include a handwritten letter to the Auld family in Scotland (cousins of Sheila Ritchie) with a story about Glenbow and a highland cow from Oban, Scotland; personal reflections on the Banff area and mountains in general; notes that Dorothy took while doing research at the Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies and the Banff Public Library; and a variety of newspaper clippings.

Notes: Includes request slips and stationary from the archives at the Whyte Museum.; Potentially includes a handwritten list of Dorothy's written works.; Newspaper clippings primarily from the Times Colonist, which is published in Victoria, British Columbia.

Name Access: Wardle, Dorothy; Wardle, James M.; Harkin, J. B. (James Bernard); Brewster, Pat; Peyto, Bill; Brett, Robert George; Sanson, Norman

Subject Access: Banff; Banff National Park; Banff Public Library; National parks and reserves; Newspaper; Parks Canada; Park policy; Research; Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies; Wardens; Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies; Ya-Ha-Tinda Ranch; Hiking; Community life; History; Mines and mineral resources

Geographic Access: Alberta; Banff; Banff National Park; Bankhead; British Columbia; Canada; Canadian Rocky Mountains; Castle Mountain; Glacier National Park; Kootenay National Park; Silver City; Victoria; Yoho National Park; Scotland; Revelstoke

Language: English

Conservation: Some of the slips of paper are taped together. Was unable to remove them without damaging the materials. May present conservation issues in the future.

Creator: Wardle, Dorothy

Category: Sports, recreation and leisure; Transportation; Politics; Natural resources; Family and personal life; Exploration, discovery and travel

Title Source: Title based on contents of file; Title was written on an envelope containing these materials.

Processing Status: Processed

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Personal Daytimers

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Part Of: Arthur Oliver Wheeler fonds

Scope & Content: File pertains to the 1910 & 1911 personal diaires/daytimers of A. O. Wheeler. M546 / 17 : Includes office correspondence, day to day tasks. Trip to Toronto, January 10 Geological Survey office visit, late January interactions with delegation, January 24 at S. G. S. office, travel around Ottawa and …

Date Range: 1910-1911

Reference Code: M546 / 17 to 18

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Diary

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Part Of: Arthur Oliver Wheeler fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M546 / V771

Sous-Fonds: M546

Accession Number: 2014.8312

Reference Code: M546 / 17 to 18

GMD: Diary

Date Range: 1910-1911

Physical Description: 4.4 cm of textual records (2 volumes ; 9.9 x 15.2 cm or smaller)

History / Biographical: See fonds level description

Scope & Content: File pertains to the 1910 & 1911 personal diaires/daytimers of A. O. Wheeler. M546 / 17 : Includes office correspondence, day to day tasks. Trip to Toronto, January 10 Geological Survey office visit, late January interactions with delegation, January 24 at S. G. S. office, travel around Ottawa and Winnipeg, notations of interactions with Clare, early February writing article for Canadian Magazine, early March working on Harmon shots, May 3 put in resignation (to ACC?), office correspondence, trip to Banff in May, time at Club, documentation of whereabouts of members and trip locations, August-September camping in Bugaboos. M546 / 18 : Includes travel and camping from Bella Coola, travel experiences including evaluations of trails and barometer readings, trips to Vancouver and Calgary, notations and underlines done in red throughout, August 5, 1911 circled in red with note: “must be Gendarme Mt.” this entry regarding climb near Berg Lake, following days with red notations for Mt. Mumm, Ptarmigan Peak, with Konrad, following weeks indicate climbing trips, bar. Readings, travel around Bella Coola. When in Sidney entries regard office work, banking, and social engagements. Often writes down the spine when the page is filled and overwrites his previous text. Daily notations of weather.

Notes: Blank pages not scanned

Name Access: Wheeler, A. O. (Arthur Oliver); Wheeler, Arthur Oliver

Subject Access: Camps; Climbing; Correspondence; Family and personal life; Finances; Leisure; Mountains; Professional and Personal Life; Sports and recreation; Record keeping; Travel and Exploration; Weather; Work

Geographic Access: Rocky Mountains; Selkirks; Banff National Park; Yoho National Park; Alberta; British Columbia; Canada

Language: English

Creator: Wheeler, Arthur O.

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Personal Daytimers

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Part Of: Arthur Oliver Wheeler fonds

Scope & Content: File pertains to the 1912 & 1913 personal diaires/daytimers of A. O. Wheeler. M546 / 19 : Post it notes marking January 19, 1912 and January 31, 1912 both entries relate to typical days with office work and correspondence. Trip to Edmonton, March 6-20 blank, notations of different employees leaving…

Date Range: 1912-1913

Reference Code: M546 / 19 to 20

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Diary

Part Of: Arthur Oliver Wheeler fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M546 / V771

Sous-Fonds: M546

Accession Number: 2014.8312

Reference Code: M546 / 19 to 20

GMD: Diary

Date Range: 1912-1913

Physical Description: 4.6 cm of textual records (2 volumes ; 13.5 x 20.2 cm or smaller)

History / Biographical: See fonds level description

Scope & Content: File pertains to the 1912 & 1913 personal diaires/daytimers of A. O. Wheeler. M546 / 19 : Post it notes marking January 19, 1912 and January 31, 1912 both entries relate to typical days with office work and correspondence. Trip to Edmonton, March 6-20 blank, notations of different employees leaving for surveys or returning to town, camping in July and August, trips around Castle and Glacier, August 15-October 30 blank, financial notations. M546 / 20 : “A. O. Wheeler” indicating residence in Sidney or Banff written on front page. August 21-22 1913 marked with green bookmark, these entries include information regarding a glorious day, mention of O’Hara survey, business in Vancouver, Jasper, interactions with Conrad, day to day notations regarding office work, lunch, and social activities. Often writes down the spine when the page is filled and overwrites his previous text.

Notes: Blank pages not scanned

Name Access: Wheeler, A. O. (Arthur Oliver); Wheeler, Arthur Oliver

Subject Access: Camps; Climbing; Correspondence; Family and personal life; Finances; Leisure; Mountains; Professional and Personal Life; Sports and recreation; Record keeping; Travel and Exploration; Weather; Work

Geographic Access: Rocky Mountains; Selkirks; Banff National Park; Yoho National Park; Alberta; British Columbia; Canada

Language: English

Creator: Wheeler, Arthur O.

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

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Personal Daytimers

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Part Of: Arthur Oliver Wheeler fonds

Scope & Content: File pertains to the 1914 & 1915 personal diaires/daytimers of A. O. Wheeler. M546 / 21 : Includes day to day notations regarding weather, office work, social activities, summer trips to various camps in the Calgary and Banff areas, notations of developing plates. M546 / 22 : Includes day to day no…

Date Range: 1914-1915

Reference Code: M546 / 21 to 22

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Diary

2 images 2 Electronic Resources

Part Of: Arthur Oliver Wheeler fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M546 / V771

Sous-Fonds: M546

Accession Number: 2014.8312

Reference Code: M546 / 21 to 22

GMD: Diary

Date Range: 1914-1915

Physical Description: 4 cm of textual records (2 volumes ; 9.5 x 15.5 cm)

History / Biographical: See fonds level description

Scope & Content: File pertains to the 1914 & 1915 personal diaires/daytimers of A. O. Wheeler. M546 / 21 : Includes day to day notations regarding weather, office work, social activities, summer trips to various camps in the Calgary and Banff areas, notations of developing plates. M546 / 22 : Includes day to day notations regarding weather, office work, social activities, camping activities throughout the summer.