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Mabel Aubin fonds

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Part Of: Mabel Aubin fonds

Scope & Content: Fonds consists of ration books; ephemera pertaining to Banff musical and variety productions; Christmas cards from the Beil family, the de Grandmaison family, Peter and Catharine Whyte and the Christofferson family; Alberta Hotel menu, 1913; and photographs pertaining to the Stenton family, ca.1888…

Date Range: [ca.1888]-1980

Reference Code: M166 / V34

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

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

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Part Of: Mabel Aubin fonds

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

Fonds Number: M 166; V 34

Sous-Fonds: M 166; V 34

Accession Number: 550, 1002, 1101, 2029, 3541, 3833, 5173

Reference Code: M166 / V34

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

Date Range: [ca.1888]-1980

Physical Description: 4 cm of textual records. -- 32 photographs : prints

History / Biographical: Mabel Sarah Aubin, 1905-1990, was a life-long resident of Banff, Alberta, Canada. Mabel Aubin's parents, the Stenton family, ran the Alberta Hotel beginning ca.1908.

Scope & Content: Fonds consists of ration books; ephemera pertaining to Banff musical and variety productions; Christmas cards from the Beil family, the de Grandmaison family, Peter and Catharine Whyte and the Christofferson family; Alberta Hotel menu, 1913; and photographs pertaining to the Stenton family, ca.1888-ca.1950, and 1918 Banff Peace Day parade (First World War), which shows citizens wearing masks in response to the influenza pandemic of 1918-1919

Name Access: Aubin, Mabel

Subject Access: Family and personal life

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: basic description

Creator: Aubin, Mabel

Category: Family and personal life

Title Source: Title based on accession records

Processing Status: Processed

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Fletcher P. Brady fonds

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Part Of: Fletcher P. Brady fonds

Scope & Content: Fonds consists mainly of scrapbook, 1932-1948, pertaining to activities of the Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies. Accompanied by Trail Rider publications, ca.1929-1966.

Date Range: [ca.1929]-1966

Reference Code: M119

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

GMD: Textual record; Published record; Scrapbook

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Part Of: Fletcher P. Brady fonds

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

Fonds Number: M 119

Sous-Fonds: M 119

Accession Number: 901

Reference Code: M119

GMD: Textual record; Published record; Scrapbook

Date Range: [ca.1929]-1966

Physical Description: 2 cm of textual records

History / Biographical: Fletcher P. Brady was a towerman with the New England Association of Railroad Veterans in Providence, Rhode Island. In the 1930s, he served as an officer of the Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies.

Scope & Content: Fonds consists mainly of scrapbook, 1932-1948, pertaining to activities of the Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies. Accompanied by Trail Rider publications, ca.1929-1966.

Name Access: Brady, Fletcher P.

Subject Access: Sports, recreation and leisure; Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies; Horses; Horseback riding; Horse packing; Guiding; Guides

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

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

Language: Language is English

Creator: Brady, Fletcher P.

Category: Sports, recreation and leisure

Title Source: Title based on accession record

Processing Status: Processed

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Browne family fonds

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Part Of: Browne family fonds

Scope & Content: Fonds consists mainly of diary excerpts and transcripts, 1912-1913, 1921-1954; also includes a guest book, 1924-1956, posters, ca.1942, publications relating the story of Belmore Browne Peak, 1992-1993, and photographs, ca.1930, ca.1955, 1991-1992. Diaries are mainly trip diaries pertaining to summ…

Date Range: 1912-1993, predominant 1921-1954

Reference Code: M473 / V39

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

GMD: Photograph; Negative; Photograph print; Transparency; Textual record; Diary; Poster; Private record; Published record

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Part Of: Browne family fonds

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

Fonds Number: M 473; V 39

Sous-Fonds: M 473; V 39

Accession Number: 3429, 3813, 3863, 3873, 3892, 3901, 3975, 3995, 4007, 4021, 4037, 4039, 5075, 5149, 5220, 6382, 6596, 6741, 6742, 6774

Reference Code: M473 / V39

GMD: Photograph; Negative; Photograph print; Transparency; Textual record; Diary; Poster; Private record; Published record

Date Range: 1912-1993, predominant 1921-1954

Physical Description: 24 cm of textual records. -- 108 photographs : prints, copy negatives, transparencies

History / Biographical: Belmore Browne, d.1954, was a well-known artist who lived and worked at Banff and Seebe, Alberta, Canada and in the United States. Browne and Agnes Evelyn Sibley, 1882-1976, were married in 1913. In 1921, they bought property in Banff for a summer home and with their children, George, 1918-1958, and Evelyn, 1915-1994, travelled extensively throughout the 1920s and 1930s in pursuit of subjects for Belmore Browne's paintings. In 1946, the Brownes built a home near Seebe. Agnes Browne was a diarist for the family and much of her extensive writing centres around the career of Belmore Browne. Her daughter Evelyn consolidated the diaries in the 1980s. George Browne was also an artist.

Scope & Content: Fonds consists mainly of diary excerpts and transcripts, 1912-1913, 1921-1954; also includes a guest book, 1924-1956, posters, ca.1942, publications relating the story of Belmore Browne Peak, 1992-1993, and photographs, ca.1930, ca.1955, 1991-1992.; Diaries are mainly trip diaries pertaining to summer travels and family life in the Canadian Rockies, 1921-1933. Included are trips to Red Earth Creek, Skoki, Mystic Lake, Sawback Lake, Red Deer Valley, Hector Lake, Bow Lake, Kananaskis Valley, Cascade and Panther rivers, Elbow Pass, and other locations. Other diaries cover the years 1943 to 1954, years partly spent at Seebe until Belmore Browne's death. Diary copies and typescripts have been annotated by Evelyn Browne.; Posters on alpine and wilderness survival, ca.1942, were done by Belmore Browne for the American military's Arctic Training Program.; Photographs are mainly photographic copies of paintings by Belmore and George Browne produced by Peter A. Juley & Son, Photographers of Fine Arts, New York, ca.1955, 79 items. Other photographs pertain to Belmore Browne and the Browne family, their Banff home and painting activities, ca.1930; the site of Belmore Browne plaque on Browne Peak, rediscovered and photographed by Tony and Gillean Daffern in September 1991, and dedication of the Belmore Browne plaque, 1992.; Official correspondence pertaining to the naming of Belmore Browne Peak, 1989-1993, is available in document file.

Name Access: Browne, Belmore; Browne, George

Subject Access: Arts; Exploration, discovery and travel; Family and personal life

Access Restrictions: Reference use only; Other restrictions may apply

Language: Language is English

Finding Aid: Finding aids and reference tools: arrangement outline; file list and index

Creator: Browne, Belmore

Category: Arts; Exploration, discovery and travel; Family and personal life

Title Source: Title based on contents of fonds

Processing Status: Processed

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Enoch Smith fonds

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Part Of: Enoch Smith fonds

Scope & Content: Fonds pertains to Enoch Smith's work in the Banff area. Textual records include correspondence and memoranda between Major Enoch Smith and contractors, Banff National Park Superintendent and other government officials, etc., regarding clearing brush and timber in the Spray Lakes and Lake Minnewank…

Date Range: 1923-1950

Reference Code: M91 / V595

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

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

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Part Of: Enoch Smith fonds

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

Fonds Number: M 91; V 595

Sous-Fonds: M 91; V 595

Accession Number: 619, 3091, 6333

Reference Code: M91 / V595

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

Date Range: 1923-1950

Physical Description: 70 photographs : prints. -- .5cm of textual records

History / Biographical: Enoch Smith, 1884-1958, was a construction superintendent for Calgary Power Ltd. at Banff, Alberta, Canada. Smith was a Major with the Army Engineers during the First World War. He came to Banff in 1923 and worked for Calgary Power on several projects in the area.

Scope & Content: Fonds pertains to Enoch Smith's work in the Banff area. Textual records include correspondence and memoranda between Major Enoch Smith and contractors, Banff National Park Superintendent and other government officials, etc., regarding clearing brush and timber in the Spray Lakes and Lake Minnewanka areas where Calgary Power had hydro electric developments. Correspondents include Claude Brewster, J. M. Wardle and C. M. Walker. Photographs pertain to Lake Minnewanka Power Development, construction of bridge across Stewart Canyon, and old and new Cascade Power Plant; 1923-1943.

Name Access: Smith, Enoch

Subject Access: Natural resources

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: basic description

Creator: Smith, Enoch

Category: Natural resources

Title Source: Title based on accession records

Processing Status: Processed

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Stenton family fonds

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Part Of: Stenton family fonds

Scope & Content: Fonds consists of sheet music for "The Blue Canadian Rockies", 1953, with numerous autographs including those of band leader Moxie Whitney and other musicians; poster titled "All-inclusive organized camping trips...Mt. Assiniboine Park Egyptian [sic] Lakes, Sunshine Lodge," lettered by Bill Stenton…

Date Range: [after 1940?]

Reference Code: M536 / V731

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print; Transparency; Textual record; Poster; Private record; Published record

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Part Of: Stenton family fonds

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

Fonds Number: M 536; V 731

Sous-Fonds: M 536; V 731

Accession Number: 5482, 5485

Reference Code: M536 / V731

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print; Transparency; Textual record; Poster; Private record; Published record

Date Range: [after 1940?]

Physical Description: 2 textual records. -- 12 photographs : prints, transparency

History / Biographical: The Stenton family were business owners in Banff, Alberta, Canada. Maria and Bill Stenton operated BJ Novelty, and later, BJ's Fabrics.

Scope & Content: Fonds consists of sheet music for "The Blue Canadian Rockies", 1953, with numerous autographs including those of band leader Moxie Whitney and other musicians; poster titled "All-inclusive organized camping trips...Mt. Assiniboine Park Egyptian [sic] Lakes, Sunshine Lodge," lettered by Bill Stenton; photographs pertaining to Banff and area, including some items by Conrad Stenton.

Name Access: Stenton, Bill; Stenton, Conrad; Whitney, Moxie

Subject Access: Camping; Family and personal life; Music

Access Restrictions: Some restriction/s on access; Copyright, privacy, commercial use and other restrictions may apply

Language: Language is English

Creator: Stenton, Bill; Stenton, Conrad

Category: Family and personal life

Title Source: Title based on accession records

Processing Status: Processed / Unprocessed

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"A" series. -- [ca.1940-ca.1960]

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Part Of: Georgia Engelhard fonds

Scope & Content: Consists of mountain climbing and scenic views taken in the Alps of Switzerland and Italy, the Canadian Rockies, the Himalayas and the Teton Mountains of Wyoming. Canadian Rockies views are mainly Lake Louise area and include the Victoria Glacier, Goat Peak and other features. Photographs taken i…

Date Range: ca. 1940 - ca.1950

Reference Code: V751 / PA - 1 to 117

Description Level: 4 / Sub-series

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

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Part Of: Georgia Engelhard fonds

Description Level: 4 / Sub-series

Fonds Number: V751

Series: I. Georgia Engelhard photographs

Sous-Fonds: V751

Accession Number: .

Reference Code: V751 / PA - 1 to 117

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

Date Range: ca. 1940 - ca.1950

Physical Description: 117 photographs : prints

Scope & Content: Consists of mountain climbing and scenic views taken in the Alps of Switzerland and Italy, the Canadian Rockies, the Himalayas and the Teton Mountains of Wyoming. Canadian Rockies views are mainly Lake Louise area and include the Victoria Glacier, Goat Peak and other features. Photographs taken in Swiss Alps include Zermatt, the Matterhorn and Val D'Herens. Climbers photographed include Eaton Cromwell, renowned mountaineer (#6, 8, 87) and Edmund Petrig, prominent Swiss guide (#6, 8).

Language: English

Title Source: Title based on original numbering

Processing Status: Processed

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"278" series. -- [ca.1940-ca.1960]

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Part Of: Georgia Engelhard fonds

Scope & Content: Series includes numerous views pertaining of the Canadian Rockies and other Canadian locations, including Lake Louise area, Victoria Glacier, Mount Athabasca, Mount Assiniboine, Pinnacle Mountain, Mount Collie, Murchison Group and Bobbie Burns Group. Also includes views of Switzerland, including Ze…

Date Range: ca. 1940 to ca. 1950

Reference Code: V751 / PA - 162 to 220

Description Level: 4 / Sub-series

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

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Part Of: Georgia Engelhard fonds

Description Level: 4 / Sub-series

Fonds Number: V751

Series: I. Georgia Engelhard photographs

Sous-Fonds: V751

Accession Number: .

Reference Code: V751 / PA - 162 to 220

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

Date Range: ca. 1940 to ca. 1950

Physical Description: 59 photographs : prints

Scope & Content: Series includes numerous views pertaining of the Canadian Rockies and other Canadian locations, including Lake Louise area, Victoria Glacier, Mount Athabasca, Mount Assiniboine, Pinnacle Mountain, Mount Collie, Murchison Group and Bobbie Burns Group. Also includes views of Switzerland, including Zermatt and Engadine districts and the Matterhorn; Italian Alps (Dolomites); and Teton Mountains. Includes Edward Feuz (#164?, 167, 173, 191?), Eaton Cromwell (#167), Georgia Engelhard (#183, 187, 188), Edmund Petrig (#190), Emil and Rudi Perren and unidentified climbers.

Language: English

Title Source: Title based on original numbering

Processing Status: Processed

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Guiding training photographs. -- [ca.1945]

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Part Of: Georgia Engelhard fonds

Scope & Content: Photographs document mountaineering techniques and guide training featuring Swiss guide Emil Perren and his son Rudi

Date Range: ca. 1940 to 1950

Reference Code: V751 / PA - 221 to 264

Description Level: 4 / Sub-series

GMD: Photograph

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Part Of: Georgia Engelhard fonds

Description Level: 4 / Sub-series

Fonds Number: V751

Series: I.Georgia Engelhard photographs

Sous-Fonds: V751

Accession Number: .

Reference Code: V751 / PA - 221 to 264

GMD: Photograph

Date Range: ca. 1940 to 1950

Physical Description: 44 photographs : prints

Scope & Content: Photographs document mountaineering techniques and guide training featuring Swiss guide Emil Perren and his son Rudi

Language: English

Related Material: Related to "5" series and "278" series photographs

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Prints. -- 1915-1958.

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Part Of: Caroline Hinman fonds

Scope & Content: Pertain to Caroline Hinman and her camping, climbing,hiking, horse, canoe and motor trips in the Canadian Rockies. Includes camps, hunting, climbs, Skyline Hikes, pack trips, scenery etc. Some views pertain to trip personnel such as Jim Boyce and Curly Phillips, and clients such as Lillian Gest.

Date Range: 1915-1958

Reference Code: V282 / PA (1 - 566); V282 / PB (1 - 8)

Description Level: 4 / Sub-series

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Part Of: Caroline Hinman fonds

Description Level: 4 / Sub-series

Fonds Number: V282

Series: III.A. Photographs: prints

Sous-Fonds: V282

Accession Number: 1256

Reference Code: V282 / PA (1 - 566); V282 / PB (1 - 8)

Date Range: 1915-1958

Physical Description: 574 photographs : prints; 8 oversize.

Scope & Content: Pertain to Caroline Hinman and her camping, climbing,hiking, horse, canoe and motor trips in the Canadian Rockies. Includes camps, hunting, climbs, Skyline Hikes, pack trips, scenery etc. Some views pertain to trip personnel such as Jim Boyce and Curly Phillips, and clients such as Lillian Gest.

Finding Aid: Item-level list available.

Processing Status: Processed

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Photographs. -- [ca.1880]-1949

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Part Of: Norman Sanson fonds

Scope & Content: Series consists of: A. Albums, 1880s-1949, 46 vol., pertaining to Norman Sanson's life and work; document Banff Park Museum, Sulphur Mountain and Sulphur Mountain Observatory; natural history, including mountain flora, collecting trips, weather surveys and snow surveys; Banff events, including Banf…

Date Range: [1880]-1949

Reference Code: V246 / PD / 1 - 51; V246 / PG / 1

Description Level: 3 / Series

GMD: Photograph

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Part Of: Norman Sanson fonds

Description Level: 3 / Series

Fonds Number: V246

Series: II. Photographs

Sous-Fonds: V246

Reference Code: V246 / PD / 1 - 51; V246 / PG / 1

GMD: Photograph

Date Range: [1880]-1949

Physical Description: 46 photograph albums (ca.7500 prints). -- 1 postcard set (37 prints)

Scope & Content: Series consists of: A. Albums, 1880s-1949, 46 vol., pertaining to Norman Sanson's life and work; document Banff Park Museum, Sulphur Mountain and Sulphur Mountain Observatory; natural history, including mountain flora, collecting trips, weather surveys and snow surveys; Banff events, including Banff Winter Carnival, Banff Indian Days, Highland Gatherings and Banff Regatta; mountain travels and travels throughout Canada, United States, England and Europe; friends, associates and Banff personalities. Detailed identifications provided by Norman Sanson. B. Postcard set, ca.1930.