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The golden grindstone : the adventures of George M. Mitchell

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Medium: Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)

Published Date: 1935

Publisher: Toronto : Oxford University Press, Canadian Branch

Call Number: 08.2 G76g

Responsibility: Recorded by Angus Graham

Publisher: Toronto : Oxford University Press, Canadian Branch

Published Date: 1935

Medium: Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)

Subjects: Exploration; Pioneer life; Travel; Indigenous; Indigenous People; Colonialism

Contents: I. The general idea -- II. The geographical problem -- III. The immigrant train -- IV. Edmonton -- V. Athbasca landing -- VI. The Athabasca River -- VII. Grand rapids -- VIII. The Slave River -- IX. Great Slave Lake -- X. Fort Simpson -- XI. The Mackenzie River -- XII. Fort McPherson --XIII. The Eskimo -- XIV. The first traffic with the Indians -- XV. The Peel River -- The upper Peel River and the valley of noises -- XVII. Gold -- XVIII. The winter camp -- XIX. Prospecting and exploration -- XX. Bears and wolves -- XXI. The winter night -- XXII. The Indians' visit -- XXIII. Dogs -- XXIV. The broken knee -- XXV. The last of the white men -- XXVI. The Indian Camp -- XXVI. The Indian Camp -- XXVII. Caribou -- XXVIII. The old lady -- XXIX. Famine and riot -- XXX. Mitchell becomes an Indian -- XXXI. An Indian "Veillee" -- XXXII. Women -- XXXIII. The closest shave of all -- XXXIV. The skin boats -- XXXV. Summer hunting -- XXXVI. Mitchell remains an Indian -- XXXVII. The last of the Indians.

Accession Number: 2023.47

Call Number: 08.2 G76g

Collection: Archives Library

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Roger Ruck photographs

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Part Of: Archives General File Collection

Scope & Content: File consists of five photographs depicting Roger Ruck and other unidentified individuals on horseback in the Canadian Rockies. One image depicts Roger Ruck on horseback in Somerset, England, with cars visible in the background.

Date Range: [ca.1935 - 1940]

Reference Code: V8 / accn. 2023.48 / PA - 1 to 5

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Print

Part Of: Archives General File Collection

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M8; V8; S8

Sous-Fonds: V8

Accession Number: 2023.48

Reference Code: V8 / accn. 2023.48 / PA - 1 to 5

GMD: Photograph; Print

Date Range: [ca.1935 - 1940]

Physical Description: 5 photographs : b&w prints ; 14 x 9 cm or smaller

History / Biographical: Roger Ruck (1915-1953) was born in Taunton, Somerset, U.K., to parents Rev. George Ruck and Muriel Ruck. Roger married Dr. Esme Ruck (nee De Smidt, born ca.1920) and the couple had one son, Michael (born ca.1946). Roger spent time in the Windermere region between ca.1935-1940 before moving to North Kinangop, Kenya. Roger, Esme, and Michael were murdered on January 24, 1953 during the Mau Mau Uprising.

Scope & Content: File consists of five photographs depicting Roger Ruck and other unidentified individuals on horseback in the Canadian Rockies. One image depicts Roger Ruck on horseback in Somerset, England, with cars visible in the background.

Notes: Some photographs are annotated on the back

Name Access: Ruck, Roger

Subject Access: Horseback riding; Horses; Recreation; Travel

Geographic Access: Canada; British Columbia; Windermere

Access Restrictions: No restrictions

Reproduction Restrictions: No restrictions

Language: English

Related Material: M8 / accn. 2023.48

Category: Sports, recreation and leisure; Exploration and travel

Biographical Source Notes: Information provided by donor Roger Scoones (great-nephew of Roger Ruck).

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Hand drawn map of Windermere region, poem

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Part Of: Archives General File Collection

Scope & Content: File consists of one hand-drawn map by Roger Ruck (1915-1953) depicting Windermere and surrounding regions. A poem pertaining to Roger's early life in England is written on the back.

Date Range: [ca.1935 - 1940]

Reference Code: M8 / accn. 2023.48

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Textual record; Map

Part Of: Archives General File Collection

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M8; V8; S8

Sous-Fonds: M8

Accession Number: 2023.48

Reference Code: M8 / accn. 2023.48

GMD: Textual record; Map

Responsibility: Produced by Roger Ruck

Date Range: [ca.1935 - 1940]

Physical Description: 1 map : hand-drawn black ink ; 11 x 21 cm

History / Biographical: See V8 / accn. 2023.48 / PA - 1 to 5; See accession record

Scope & Content: File consists of one hand-drawn map by Roger Ruck (1915-1953) depicting Windermere and surrounding regions. A poem pertaining to Roger's early life in England is written on the back.

Material Details: Map and poem drawn/written in black ink

Name Access: Ruck, Roger

Subject Access: Geography; Map; Poetry; Exploration; Travel

Geographic Access: Canada; British Columbia; Windermere

Access Restrictions: No restrictions

Reproduction Restrictions: No restrictions

Language: English

Related Material: V8 / accn. 2023.48 / PA - 1 to 5

Category: Exploration and travel

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Stereoscope viewers, stereographs

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Part Of: Archives General File Collection

Scope & Content: File consists of 2 stereoscope viewers and ca.122 stereograph images which belonged to/were produced by Richard Proctor of Edmonton, ca.1955-1965. Images depict views of Waterton and area; other unidentified landscapes, waterfalls, lakes, and rivers; wildlife (including black bears); views from the…

Date Range: [ca.1955-1965]

Reference Code: V8 / 2023.45

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph

Part Of: Archives General File Collection

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M8; V8; S8

Sous-Fonds: V8

Accession Number: 2023.45

Reference Code: V8 / 2023.45

GMD: Photograph

Responsibility: Images produced by Richard Proctor, Edmonton

Date Range: [ca.1955-1965]

Physical Description: 2 stereoscope viewers -- ca.122 stereograph slides (10 cm x 4 cm)

Scope & Content: File consists of 2 stereoscope viewers and ca.122 stereograph images which belonged to/were produced by Richard Proctor of Edmonton, ca.1955-1965. Images depict views of Waterton and area; other unidentified landscapes, waterfalls, lakes, and rivers; wildlife (including black bears); views from the Jasper Skytram; and related subjects. File also includes two stereoscope viewers (one electric, one battery powered) which are compatible with the stereograph images.

Subject Access: Landscapes; Environment; Gondolas; Rivers; Roads; Travel; Transportation; Wildlife; Bears; Black Bears; Tourism; Recreation

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Jasper; Waterton; Waterton Lakes National Park

Access Restrictions: Staff assistance required for use of stereoscope viewers

Language: N/A

Category: Environment; Exploration and travel; Tourism; Transportation

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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In the shadow of Mount McKinley

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Medium: Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)

Published Date: 1931

Author: Beach, William N.

Publisher: New York ; The Derrydale Press

Edition: 1st edition

Call Number: 02.3 B36i

Author: Beach, William N.

Responsibility: Foreword by John Burnhalm ; Introduction by Robert Sterling Yard ; Illustrations by Carl Rungius

Edition: 1st edition

Publisher: New York ; The Derrydale Press

Published Date: 1931

Physical Description: 289 pages ; 63 ill.

Medium: Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)

Subjects: Travel; Expeditions; Exploration; Alaska; McKinley, Mount; Animals; Conservation

Contents: Foreword / John Burnham -- I. Introduction / Robert Sterling Yard -- II. In the shadow of Mt. McKinley -- III. Along the north side of the Alaskan range to Mt. Dall: expedition of 1925 -- IV. Jenny of Mt. McKinley -- V. Rainy Pass, saddle of the range: expedition of 1926 -- VI. Exploration of 1930 -- VII. Early exploration and later developments in the Mt. McKinley country -- VIII. Mt. McKinley National Park -- IX. American big game animals: mountain sheep, caribou, moose, deer and elk, bear, goat -- X. On conservation of big game.

Notes: Special Edition: 750 copies printed.

Accession Number: 2023.47

Call Number: 02.3 B36i

Collection: Archives Library

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Ethel McKnight annotated postcard collection

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Part Of: Archives General File Collection

Scope & Content: File consists of souvenir postcards sent to Ethel McKnight from various friends and relatives between ca.1909-1945. Postcard images pertain to views in and around Banff and the Canadian Rockies. Items are annotated with personal messages to Ethel.

Date Range: 1909; [1910-1920]; 1919; 1929-1930; 1940-1945

Reference Code: M8 / accn. 1430 / 1 to 25

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Postcard; Textual record

Part Of: Archives General File Collection

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M8; V8; S8

Sous-Fonds: M8

Accession Number: 1340

Reference Code: M8 / accn. 1430 / 1 to 25

GMD: Postcard; Textual record

Date Range: 1909; [1910-1920]; 1919; 1929-1930; 1940-1945

Physical Description: 25 annotated postcards

Scope & Content: File consists of souvenir postcards sent to Ethel McKnight from various friends and relatives between ca.1909-1945. Postcard images pertain to views in and around Banff and the Canadian Rockies. Items are annotated with personal messages to Ethel.

Notes: One item in file is souvenir booklet

Subject Access: Travel; Tourism; Family and personal life; Mountains; Landscapes; Swimming; Recreation

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

Language: English

Conservation: Postcards are stored in mylar sleeves

Related Material: M8/accn.3151

Category: Exploration and travel; Family and personal life; Tourism; Sports, recreation and leisure

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Trail rides 1963 to 1973

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Part Of: Bruce Hatfield fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of 125 transparency slides depicting scenes from Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies trips between 1963 and 1973. Includes images of trail ride participants, landscape and camp views, camp entertainment, wildlife, and related scenes.

Date Range: 1963 - 1973

Reference Code: V819 / NS - 1 to 125

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Transparency

Part Of: Bruce Hatfield fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M597; V819

Sous-Fonds: V819

Accession Number: 2023.29

Reference Code: V819 / NS - 1 to 125

GMD: Photograph; Transparency

Responsibility: Produced and/or collected by Bruce Hatfield

Date Range: 1963 - 1973

Physical Description: 125 col. transparency slides : 35 mm

Scope & Content: File consists of 125 transparency slides depicting scenes from Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies trips between 1963 and 1973. Includes images of trail ride participants, landscape and camp views, camp entertainment, wildlife, and related scenes.

Notes: Photographs are arranged by date: V819 / NS - 1 to 14 : Healy Creek (1963) V819 / NS - 15 to 25 : Pulsatilla Pass (1965) V819 / NS - 26 to 39 : Baker Lake (1966) V819 / NS - 40 to 52 : Assiniboine (1968) V819 / NS - 53 to 61 : Pulsatilla Pass (1969) V819 / NS - 62 to 76 : Simpson Pass/ Healy Creek (1970) V819 / NS - 77 to 85 : Pipestone (1971) V819 / NS - 86 to 104 : Shadow Lake (1972) V819 / NS - 105 to 125 : Palliser Pass (1973)

Name Access: Hatfield, Bruce

Subject Access: Animals; Camping; Environment; Exploration; Fishing; Flowers; Glaciers; Guides; Guiding; Horse packing; Horseback riding; Horses; Landscapes; Leisure; Mountains; Music; Outfitters, trail guides and packers; Packing; Recreation; Swimming; Tourism; Trails; Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies; Travel

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Assiniboine; Pulsatilla Pass; Pipestone River; Baker Lake; Johnson Lake; Simpson Pass

Language: English

Category: Environment; Exploration and travel; Sports, recreation and leisure; Tourism

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Brochures and Rider Lists

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Part Of: Bruce Hatfield fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of annotated riders lists and brochures for various Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies trips between 1963 and 1994. Materials include corrections and other notes by Bruce Hatfield. File also contains one registration form completed by Bruce Hatfield to attend a trail ride in 1995.

Date Range: 1963; 1965; 1970; 1972; 1974-1976; 1980-1981; 1990-1992; 1994-1995

Reference Code: M597 / 3

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Textual record

Part Of: Bruce Hatfield fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M597; V819

Sous-Fonds: M597

Accession Number: 2023.29

Reference Code: M597 / 3

GMD: Textual record

Date Range: 1963; 1965; 1970; 1972; 1974-1976; 1980-1981; 1990-1992; 1994-1995

Physical Description: 0.5 cm textual records

Scope & Content: File consists of annotated riders lists and brochures for various Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies trips between 1963 and 1994. Materials include corrections and other notes by Bruce Hatfield. File also contains one registration form completed by Bruce Hatfield to attend a trail ride in 1995.

Name Access: Hatfield, Bruce

Subject Access: Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies; Organizations; Events; Membership; Recreation; Travel; Tourism; Pack trips

Access Restrictions: Restrictions may apply - contains personal contact information

Reproduction Restrictions: Restrictions may apply - contains personal contact information

Language: English

Category: Exploration and travel; Tourism; Sports, recreation and leisure

Processing Status: Processed

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Bruce Hatfield fonds

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Part Of: Bruce Hatfield fonds

Scope & Content: Fonds consists of materials pertaining to Dr. Bruce Hatfield's excursions with the Trail Riders between 1963-1995 and his role as Trail Doctor. Fonds includes ca.441 transparency slides with images primarily taken by Bruce during trail rides, 1963-1994, depicting fellow ride participants, camp life…

Date Range: 1963-1995

Reference Code: M597 / V819

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

GMD: Photograph; Transparency; Textual record; Negative; Private record; Organization record

Part Of: Bruce Hatfield fonds

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

Fonds Number: M597; V819

Sous-Fonds: M597; V819

Accession Number: 2023.29

Reference Code: M597 / V819

GMD: Photograph; Transparency; Textual record; Negative; Private record; Organization record

Responsibility: Photographs mostly produced by Bruce Hatfield

Date Range: 1963-1995

Physical Description: ca.441 col. transparency slides : 35 mm -- 14 col. neg. film strips (49 images) : 35 mm -- ca.1.5 cm textual records

History / Biographical: Clinton Bruce Hatfield (1926-2009) was born in Calgary, Alberta. After graduating from Western Canada High School in 1945, Bruce attended the University of Alberta, where he completed a Bachelor of Science degree in 1948, a Master of Science degree in 1951, and a Medical Degree in 1953. Bruce interned at the University of Alberta Hospital before moving to Minneapolis in 1957, where he worked as an Instructor in Medicine at the University of Minnesota Hospital (1958-1959). Bruce moved back to Calgary and opened a private medical practice with his brother, Bob Hatfield. While operating his private practice, Bruce also served on several committees at the Calgary Hospital, including the Intern Committee, Library Committee, Medical Education Committee, Pharmacy Committee (of which he was Chair in 1966), and the Department of Medicine Committee. Bruce was hired as an Assistant Professor at the University of Calgary in 1970, and was Clinical Professor of Medicine when he retired in 1994. Bruce was active as an educator and volunteer in his community, and supported numerous charitable initiatives through the United Church of Canada. He gave public presentations on the topics of Family Life and Sex Education throughout the 1960s and 1970s. Bruce also served as a Trail Doctor for the Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies on numerous trips between 1963 and 1995. Bruce was also a talented photographer; his photographs were featured in multiple publications including Macleans magazine, Canadian Doctor, and Canadian Medical Association Journal. Bruce was the recipient of many awards including Calgary’s Citizen of the Year (1970), the Premier’s Cup (1983), an Honorary Doctorate of Laws from the University of Calgary (1995) and most recently was chosen as one of Alberta’s 100 Physicians of the Century (2005). Bruce and his brother, Bob, were co-recipients of the Alberta Achievement Award and the Premier's Cup for Excellence in Medicine and the Community. Bruce was married to his wife, Kathleen, for 55 years and the couple raised four daughters together: Linda, Barbara, Sue and Kate.

Scope & Content: Fonds consists of materials pertaining to Dr. Bruce Hatfield's excursions with the Trail Riders between 1963-1995 and his role as Trail Doctor. Fonds includes ca.441 transparency slides with images primarily taken by Bruce during trail rides, 1963-1994, depicting fellow ride participants, camp life, wildlife, and landscapes; 14 colour negative film strips (49 images) depicting scenes from a trail ride in 1995; collected correspondence pertaining to trail rides and administrative work; medical reports from trail rides; and collected riders' lists and related material.

Name Access: Hatfield, Bruce

Subject Access: Trails; Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies; Travel; Administration; Animals; Bighorn Sheep; Buildings and facilities; Businesses; Camping; Correspondence; Dancing; Deer; Dogs; Elk; Entertainment; Environment; Fishing; Glaciers; Guides; Horse packing; Horseback riding; Horses; Health services; Landscapes; Membership; Mountain Goats; Music; Musicians; Organizations; Outfitters, trail guides and packers; Pack trips; Recreation; Sports and recreation; Swimming; Tourism; Trail guides

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; British Columbia

Access Restrictions: Some restrictions apply- contains personal information

Reproduction Restrictions: Some restrictions apply- contains personal information

Related Material: Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies fonds (M545/V635)

Category: Exploration and travel; Environment; Health services; Sports, recreation and leisure; Tourism

Biographical Source Notes: https://searcharchives.ucalgary.ca/dr-c-bruce-hatfield-fonds; https://mhfh.com/tribute/details/15163/Clinton-Hatfield/obituary.html

Title Source: Title based on contents of fonds

Processing Status: Processed

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Glacier Park, B.C. Avalanche Zone [2/2]

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Part Of: Bruno Engler fonds

Scope & Content: File pertains to 14 boards with b&w negative contact sheets adhered to them depicting Glacier National Park, BC and surrounding environs. Includes ski areas, filming projects [possibly promotional], construction of highway avalanche tunnels, backcountry skiing, and an opening ceremony [possibly for…

Date Range: 1962

Reference Code: V190 / VI / G / i / PA - 67 to PA - 80

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Print

10 images

Part Of: Bruno Engler fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M323 / S40 / V190

Series: VI : Retained file, G : Alphabetical order

Sous-Fonds: V190

Sub-Series: i : Glacier Park, B.C. Avalanche Zone

Accession Number: 7436

Reference Code: V190 / VI / G / i / PA - 67 to PA - 80

GMD: Photograph; Print

Date Range: 1962

Physical Description: 14 photographs : b&w ; 21.9 x 26.5 cm or smaller

History / Biographical: See fonds level description

Scope & Content: File pertains to 14 boards with b&w negative contact sheets adhered to them depicting Glacier National Park, BC and surrounding environs. Includes ski areas, filming projects [possibly promotional], construction of highway avalanche tunnels, backcountry skiing, and an opening ceremony [possibly for the completion of the Trans-Canada Highway]. Boards originally housed in a black 3-ring binder with "Glacier BC 1962, Bruno Engler" written on fabric tape adhered to the front cover and along the spine.

Notes: File came from box XVI, separate from alphabetised boxes

Subject Access: Aerial photography; Automobiles; Avalanches; Construction; Glaciers; Mountains; Roads; Trains; Travel

Geographic Access: Glacier National Park; British Columbia

Language: English

Conservation: Original binder housing has possible mold on the bottom right corner of the front cover.

Creator: Engler, Bruno

Title Source: Original title kept

Processing Status: Processed

Images

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Jon Whelan fonds

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Part Of: Jon Whelan fonds

Scope & Content: Fonds consists of research materials, publications, ephemera, and other materials collected by Jon Whelan. Fonds includes three Canadian Pacific bell boy log books, 1970-1980; five bound scrapbooks with collected newspaper clippings, ca.1880-1890; and collected advertisements and articles pertainin…

Date Range: [1880-2022]

Reference Code: M595 / V818

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

GMD: Textual record; Photograph; Print; Newspaper clipping; Published record; Scrapbook; Album

Part Of: Jon Whelan fonds

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

Fonds Number: M595; V818

Sous-Fonds: M595; V818

Accession Number: 2022.39

Reference Code: M595 / V818

GMD: Textual record; Photograph; Print; Newspaper clipping; Published record; Scrapbook; Album

Date Range: [1880-2022]

Physical Description: 3 bankers boxes

History / Biographical: Jon Whelan (1952-2022) was a researcher, historian, and collector based in Banff, Alberta. Jon had a special interest in topics related to Banff National Park and Canadian Pacific Railway Company. Jon conducted independent research, as well as research for various authors and historians, from the 1980s onwards. Jon was also an active participant in municipal politics in Banff. "For most of Jon’s life, he was engaged in community affairs and fearless in voicing an opinion. He was successful in raising public awareness and his tenacity achieved a personal goal, which was to initiate the use of video for regular Town of Banff council meetings. He dedicated himself to the concerns of Banff residents." -Barry Kelly, Rocky Mountain Outlook, July 30, 2022

Scope & Content: Fonds consists of research materials, publications, ephemera, and other materials collected by Jon Whelan. Fonds includes three Canadian Pacific bell boy log books, 1970-1980; five bound scrapbooks with collected newspaper clippings, ca.1880-1890; and collected advertisements and articles pertaining to Canadian Pacific, Banff, travel and tourism within Canada, and related subjects.

Name Access: Whelan, Jon

Subject Access: Research; Chateau Lake Louise; Canadian Pacific Railway; Canadian Pacific Railway Company; Tourism; Travel; Recreation; Publication; Newspaper; History; Community events

Reproduction Restrictions: restrictions may apply

Language: English

Category: Exploration and travel; Sports, recreation and leisure; Tourism; Transportation

Title Source: Title based on contents of fonds

Processing Status: Unprocessed

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Lake Louise Lodge Photograph

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Part Of: Archives General File Collection

Scope & Content: Item consists of 1 b/w Lake Louise Lodge postcard photograph with room/cabin rates

Date Range: [ca.1920-1940]

Reference Code: V8 / 8127

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

Part Of: Archives General File Collection

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M8; V8; S8

Series: V8 / 8127

Sous-Fonds: V8

Accession Number: 8127

Reference Code: V8 / 8127

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

Date Range: [ca.1920-1940]

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w postcard

Scope & Content: Item consists of 1 b/w Lake Louise Lodge postcard photograph with room/cabin rates

Subject Access: Travel; Tourism; Mountains

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Banff National Park

Language: English

Category: Tourism; Exploration and travel

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Group of hunters: B. Ward, E. Gammon, J. M. Brooks, T. W. Mitchell, R. R. Rymill, J. R. Rymill

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Part Of: Archives General File Collection

Scope & Content: File consists of 1 b&w photograph, matted, framed with identifications for group of hunters: B. Ward, E. Gammon, J. M. Brooks, T. W. Mitchell, R. R. Rymill, J. R. Rymill

Date Range: [ca.1925 - 1935]

Reference Code: V8 / 8162 / PA - 1

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

Part Of: Archives General File Collection

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M8; V8; S8

Series: V8 / 8162

Sous-Fonds: V8

Accession Number: 8162

Reference Code: V8 / 8162 / PA - 1

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

Date Range: [ca.1925 - 1935]

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w

Scope & Content: File consists of 1 b&w photograph, matted, framed with identifications for group of hunters: B. Ward, E. Gammon, J. M. Brooks, T. W. Mitchell, R. R. Rymill, J. R. Rymill

Subject Access: Travel; Tourism; Mountains

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Banff National Park

Language: English

Category: Tourism; Exploration and travel

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Soole family fonds

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Part Of: Soole family fonds

Scope & Content: Fonds consists of textual and visual materials pertaining to members of the Soole and Astley family, as well as the Homestead Hotel and property near Lake Minnewanka. Includes family photographs and albums; published materials, including two guidebooks; collected newspaper articles; notes and corre…

Date Range: [ca.1905-1960]

Reference Code: M596 / V811

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

GMD: Album; Photograph; Photograph print; Transparency; Private record; Published record

Part Of: Soole family fonds

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

Fonds Number: M591; V811

Sous-Fonds: M591; V811

Accession Number: 2022.24

Reference Code: M596 / V811

GMD: Album; Photograph; Photograph print; Transparency; Private record; Published record

Date Range: [ca.1905-1960]

Physical Description: 3 photo albums -- ca.6 cm of textual records -- ca.124 photographs (48 prints; 76 transparencies) -- one annotated ribbon

History / Biographical: David Mowbray Soole (1885-1959) was postmaster at Bankhead until 1913 when he moved to Banff to establish a real estate and insurance business. He sold the business in 1919 and bought the Homestead Hotel in Banff which he operated until 1945. Eric and his wife, Violet, had two children: a daughter, Ivy (Bond), and a son, Eric A. Soole. Eric Astley Soole (1918-2012) grew up in Banff and Calgary. He married Sylvia (Maberley) Soole (1924-2016) in 1942 or 1943. Eric served in the Royal Canadian Air Force

Scope & Content: Fonds consists of textual and visual materials pertaining to members of the Soole and Astley family, as well as the Homestead Hotel and property near Lake Minnewanka. Includes family photographs and albums; published materials, including two guidebooks; collected newspaper articles; notes and correspondence, including genealogical records; Eric and Sylvia Soole's marriage certificate; and other related materials.

Name Access: Soole, Eric; Soole, Sylvia

Subject Access: Family and personal life; Hotels; Homestead Hotel; Travel; Publication; Correspondence; Genealogy; Research; Marriage

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Banff; Lake Minnewanka

Language: English

Category: Exploration and travel; Family and personal life

Biographical Source Notes: https://albertaonrecord.ca/d-m-soole-fonds https://www.legacy.com/ca/obituaries/timescolonist/name/eric-soole-obituary?pid=157142355

Title Source: Title based on contents of fonds

Processing Status: Unprocessed

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History Photos

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Part Of: Bruno Engler fonds

Scope & Content: File pertains to 120 b&w prints of various historical topics, some photos taken by Bruno Engler, others collected [presumably] by him. Includes various Canadian Pacific Railway events, community events and celebrations, Skoki Lodge's 60th anniversary, the Norquay Ski Hill rope-tow, the 1968 Winter …

Date Range: [ca. 1886-1993]

Reference Code: V190 / VI / H / iv / b / PA - 01 to PA - 120

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Print

11 images

Part Of: Bruno Engler fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M323 / S40 / V190

Series: VI : Retained file, H : Alphabetical order

Sous-Fonds: V190

Sub-Series: iv : History, b : Photos

Accession Number: 7436

Reference Code: V190 / VI / H / iv / b / PA - 01 to PA - 120

GMD: Photograph; Print

Date Range: [ca. 1886-1993]

Physical Description: 120 photographs : b&w ; 25.2 x 20.2 cm or smaller

History / Biographical: See fonds level description

Scope & Content: File pertains to 120 b&w prints of various historical topics, some photos taken by Bruno Engler, others collected [presumably] by him. Includes various Canadian Pacific Railway events, community events and celebrations, Skoki Lodge's 60th anniversary, the Norquay Ski Hill rope-tow, the 1968 Winter Olympics bid, Princess Margarite's [sic] visit in 1958, the Cosmic Ray Observatory operations, a Kiwanis Club event, ranching and ranch lands, portraits, and more.

Name Access: Perren, Walter; Whyte, Catharine; Whyte, Jon; White, Cliff Jr.; Locke, Charlie; Jones, Ken; Rungius, Carl; Luxton, Eleanor

Subject Access: Aerial photography; Animals; Banff townsite; Banff Upper Hot Springs; Buildings and facilities; Cave and Basin; Centennial; Ceremony; Chairlifts and gondolas; Climbing; Community events; Construction; Dogs; Entertainment; Festival; Helicopters; Military; Mount Norquay Chairlift; Mount Norquay Ski Area; Mountains; Parades; Parks Canada; Parks Canada Warden; Portrait; Public events; Roads; Roger's Pass; Royal tours; Royal Visit; Scenery; Tourism; Trains; Travel; Winter; Winter Carnival; Winter sports

Geographic Access: Banff; Lake Louise; Banff National Park; Alberta

Language: English

Related Material: V190 / VI / H / iv / b / NA - 01 to NA - 04 V190 / VI / H / iv / b / NS - 01 to NS - 02

Creator: Engler, Bruno

Title Source: Original title kept

Processing Status: Processed

Images

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Glacier Park, B.C. Avalanche Zone [1/2]

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Part Of: Bruno Engler fonds

Scope & Content: File pertains to 66 b&w prints of various views of Glacier National Park, B.C. Includes aerial views of mountain slopes alongside the Trans Canada Highway and train tracks, avalanche sheds over the train tracks, various construction projects [possibly of avalanche sheds and bridges], and views of c…

Date Range: [ca. 1965]

Reference Code: V190 / VI / G / i / PA - 01 to PA - 66

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Print

10 images

Part Of: Bruno Engler fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M323 / S40 / V190

Series: VI : Retained file, G : Alphabetical order

Sous-Fonds: V190

Sub-Series: i : Glacier Park, B.C. Avalanche Zone

Accession Number: 7436

Reference Code: V190 / VI / G / i / PA - 01 to PA - 66

GMD: Photograph; Print

Date Range: [ca. 1965]

Physical Description: 66 photographs : b&w ; 25.2 x 20.2 cm or smaller

History / Biographical: See fonds level description

Scope & Content: File pertains to 66 b&w prints of various views of Glacier National Park, B.C. Includes aerial views of mountain slopes alongside the Trans Canada Highway and train tracks, avalanche sheds over the train tracks, various construction projects [possibly of avalanche sheds and bridges], and views of cars driving on the Highway.

Notes: Photographs included in this entry were originally housed in a photo paper box identified by Bruno Engler prior to accessioning.

Subject Access: Aerial photography; Automobiles; Avalanches; Construction; Glaciers; Mountains; Roads; Trains; Travel

Geographic Access: Glacier National Park; British Columbia

Language: English

Creator: Engler, Bruno

Title Source: Original title kept

Processing Status: Processed

Images

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Topographical maps

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Part Of: Ben Gadd fonds

Scope & Content: Sub-sub series consists of topographical maps depicting various regions in Canada and the United States, which were collected by Ben Gadd. Includes ca.13 maps of regions in the United States (including Eagletail National Park in Arizona, Colorado Springs, and Montana); and ca.213 maps of regions in…

Date Range: [ca.1960-2005]

Reference Code: M590 / I / A / ii

Description Level: 4.1 / Sub-sub-series

GMD: Map

Part Of: Ben Gadd fonds

Description Level: 4.1 / Sub-sub-series

Fonds Number: M590; V810; S61

Series: M590 / I : Personal records

Sous-Fonds: M590

Sub-Series: M590 / I / A / ii : Travel guides and maps : Topographical maps

Accession Number: 2021.20

Reference Code: M590 / I / A / ii

GMD: Map

Date Range: [ca.1960-2005]

Physical Description: ca.226 topographical maps

Scope & Content: Sub-sub series consists of topographical maps depicting various regions in Canada and the United States, which were collected by Ben Gadd. Includes ca.13 maps of regions in the United States (including Eagletail National Park in Arizona, Colorado Springs, and Montana); and ca.213 maps of regions in Northern Canada, Western Canada and the Canadian Rockies (predominantly Alberta and British Columbia, as well as the Yukon).

Notes: Some maps include annotations by Ben Gadd

Name Access: Gadd, Ben

Subject Access: Geography; Map; Travel

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; British Columbia; Yukon; Canadian Rocky Mountains; Rocky Mountains

Reproduction Restrictions: Restrictions may apply

Language: English

Category: Exploration and travel

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Transcribed letters

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Part Of: Mary (Molly) Wright Adams fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of transcribed copies of letters originally written by Molly Wright Adams between 1891 and 1909. Some letters were sent to Roger Cook Adams by Catharine (Adams) Elkin in 1941. File includes genealogical notes pertaining to the Adams/Cook family addressed to Colleen [Skidmore] [possib…

Date Range: 1891; 1893 - 1906; 1908 - 1909; 1941

Reference Code: M555 / I / A / 6 to 8

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Textual record; Private record

Part Of: Mary (Molly) Wright Adams fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M555; V777

Series: M555 / I : Correspondence

Sous-Fonds: M555

Sub-Series: M555 / I / A : Molly Wright Adams correspondence

Accession Number: 2018.8685

Reference Code: M555 / I / A / 6 to 8

GMD: Textual record; Private record

Date Range: 1891; 1893 - 1906; 1908 - 1909; 1941

Physical Description: 5 cm of textual records

Scope & Content: File consists of transcribed copies of letters originally written by Molly Wright Adams between 1891 and 1909. Some letters were sent to Roger Cook Adams by Catharine (Adams) Elkin in 1941. File includes genealogical notes pertaining to the Adams/Cook family addressed to Colleen [Skidmore] [possibly sent by Marjorie Adams ca. 2010-2015]

Notes: Materials in file re arranged based on original order: M555 / I / A / 6 : Letters 1891, 1908-1909 [includes envelope mailed to Roger Cook Adams, 1941, and genealogical notes] M555 / I / A / 7 : "Letters from Mary W. Adams, 1893 to 1906" M555 / I / A / 8 : Journal entries and letters from Molly Adams, 1904

Name Access: Adams, Molly; Elkin, Catharine (Adams); Adams, Roger Cook

Subject Access: Family and personal life; Research; Genealogy; Correspondence; Travel

Language: English

Category: Family and personal life; Exploration and travel

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Mary (Molly) Wright Adams fonds

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Part Of: Mary (Molly) Wright Adams fonds

Scope & Content: Fonds consists of textual records, postcards, drawings and one photograph album pertaining to Mary (Molly) Wright Adams (1868-1909); transcripts of Molly's original letters which were compiled by Molly's sister, Catharine Elkin (nee Adams) between ca.1939 and 1941; and transcriptions of letters sen…

Date Range: [ca.1844 - 1909]; [ca.1939 - 1944]; 1980 - 1981; 2014

Reference Code: M555 / V777

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

GMD: Photograph; Album; Photograph print; Textual record; Diary; Drawing; Postcard; Private record

Part Of: Mary (Molly) Wright Adams fonds

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

Fonds Number: M555; V777

Sous-Fonds: M555; V777

Accession Number: 2018.8685

Reference Code: M555 / V777

GMD: Photograph; Album; Photograph print; Textual record; Diary; Drawing; Postcard; Private record

Responsibility: Some materials produced by Catharine (Adams) Elkin

Date Range: [ca.1844 - 1909]; [ca.1939 - 1944]; 1980 - 1981; 2014

Physical Description: 21 cm of textual records -- 16 postcards -- 3 drawings -- 1 photograph album : 107 b&w photographs

History / Biographical: Mary Wright (Molly) Adams was born on 15 October 1868. in Ridgefield Connecticut. She was the third of five children born to Cornelia Ann Cook (1830-1902) and Daniel Lucius Adams (1814 - 1899) She died in Kobe, Japan on 23 January 1909 and was buried there.

Scope & Content: Fonds consists of textual records, postcards, drawings and one photograph album pertaining to Mary (Molly) Wright Adams (1868-1909); transcripts of Molly's original letters which were compiled by Molly's sister, Catharine Elkin (nee Adams) between ca.1939 and 1941; and transcriptions of letters sent between Molly's extended family members [including members of the Adams, Cook and Wright families], ca.1844 and 1866. Textual records primarily consist of correspondence sent between Molly Adams and various friends and family members [ca.1891-1909].

Notes: Fonds consists of two series: Series I : Correspondence [contains two sub-series: I / A : Molly Wright Adams ; I / B : Extended family] Series II : Personal and collected records

Name Access: Adams, Molly; Schaffer, Mary

Subject Access: Family and personal life; Family; Correspondence; Travel; Exploration

Geographic Access: United States of America; Connecticut; New York; Europe

Language: English

Creator: Mary (Molly) Wright Adams fonds

Category: Family and personal life; Exploration and travel

Biographical Source Notes: Searching for Mary Schaffer: Women Wilderness Photography by Colleen Skidmore

Title Source: Title based on contents of fonds

Processing Status: Processed

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Annie Wiseman postcard collection

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Part Of: Archives General File Collection

Scope & Content: File consists of 31 postcards collected by Annie (Creagh) Wiseman between ca.1920-1940. Postcards pertain to natural views and tourist attractions in Banff, Lake Louise, the Great Divide, Kicking Horse Canyon and other nearby areas. Some postcards are annotated with correspondence sent between Anni…

Date Range: [ca.1920-1940]

Reference Code: V8 / 2022.10

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Postcard

Part Of: Archives General File Collection

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M8; V8; S8

Sous-Fonds: V8

Accession Number: 2022.10

Reference Code: V8 / 2022.10

GMD: Postcard

Date Range: [ca.1920-1940]

Physical Description: 31 commercial postcards

History / Biographical: Annie (Creagh) Wiseman (1891-1972) was born in Deptford, England, where she married Stanley Wilfred Ernest Wiseman. The couple had one daughter, Ethel, before moving to Winnipeg. The family returned to England following the outbreak of World War I, in which Stanley served as a Private in the 61st Battalion, Canadian Infantry. Annie and Ethel later returned to Winnipeg, where Stanley joined them following a serious injury which he sustained in active duty. In Winnipeg, Annie and Stanley had two more children: a daughter (Hilda) and a son (Stanley). Stanley Sr. worked as a foreman for Canadian Pacific Railway, which enabled Annie to travel throughout the Canadian Rockies and other regions by train for free or a reduced price. Annie collected postcards from her travels, which included numerous visits to Banff National Park. Annie, Stanley Sr. and their two youngest children permanently settled in Victoria, B.C. in 1935.

Scope & Content: File consists of 31 postcards collected by Annie (Creagh) Wiseman between ca.1920-1940. Postcards pertain to natural views and tourist attractions in Banff, Lake Louise, the Great Divide, Kicking Horse Canyon and other nearby areas. Some postcards are annotated with correspondence sent between Annie, her children (including Hilda and Ethel), and friends of the Wiseman family.

Name Access: Wiseman, Annie

Subject Access: Travel; Tourism; Mountains; Landscape; Hotels

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; British Columbia; Banff National Park; Bow Lake; Castle Mountain; Sulphur Mountain; Canmore; Lake Louise; Field

Language: English

Category: Tourism; Exploration and travel

Biographical Source Notes: https://cgwp.uvic.ca/person.php?pid=181701; Most information in bio collected from donor, Annie Wiseman's granddaughter, Patty Pitts (daughter of Hilda [Wiseman] Pitts)

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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