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Wiebe family photographs, Alpine Motel

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Part Of: Archives General File Collection

Scope & Content: File consists of 59 photographs pertaining to the Wiebe family and their business, the Alpine Motel in Banff. Photographs depict Henry and Elsie Wiebe with their three children; dam construction near Lake Minnewanka; the Wiebe children interacting with wildlife, and riding a gondola; and related su…

Date Range: [ca.1945-1965]

Reference Code: V8 / 2023.59 / PA - 1 to 59

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: 2023.59

Reference Code: V8 / 2023.59 / PA - 1 to 59

GMD: Photograph; Print

Date Range: [ca.1945-1965]

Physical Description: 59 photographs : b&w prints ; 12 x 19 cm or smaller

History / Biographical: Deborah (Debbie) Downing is the daughter of Henry and Elsie Wiebe, who owned the Alpine Motel in Banff. Henry ("Hank") and Elsie ("Honey") came to Banff in 1942 and raised Debbie and two siblings there (including younger brother David).

Scope & Content: File consists of 59 photographs pertaining to the Wiebe family and their business, the Alpine Motel in Banff. Photographs depict Henry and Elsie Wiebe with their three children; dam construction near Lake Minnewanka; the Wiebe children interacting with wildlife, and riding a gondola; and related subjects.

Notes: One image depicts 5 unidentified women outside of the Alpine Motel who were described by donor as students from Three Hills College (now Prairie College in Three Hills, AB), who worked as summer cleaners.

Name Access: Wiebe, Elsie; Wiebe, Henry

Subject Access: Family; Family and personal life; Children; Chairlifts and gondolas; Wildlife; Deer; Banff Chairlift; Banff townsite; Skiing; Businesses; Alpine Motel

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Banff

Language: English

Category: Family and personal life; Sports, recreation and leisure

Biographical Source Notes: Information from donor, Deborah Downing

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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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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Jack and Merle Brewster photographs

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Part Of: Archives General File Collection

Scope & Content: File consists of 18 photograph prints pertaining to Jack and Merle Brewster. Images depict Jack with hunting trophies; local wildlife; Jack and Merle posing together near Jasper; Jack bowling; and related subjects.

Date Range: [ca.1920 - 1940]

Reference Code: V8 / 2023.42

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: 2023.42

Reference Code: V8 / 2023.42

GMD: Photograph; Print

Date Range: [ca.1920 - 1940]

Physical Description: 18 photographs : b&w prints ; 20 x 25 cm or smaller

Scope & Content: File consists of 18 photograph prints pertaining to Jack and Merle Brewster. Images depict Jack with hunting trophies; local wildlife; Jack and Merle posing together near Jasper; Jack bowling; and related subjects.

Notes: Some images are annotated on the back

Name Access: Brewster, Jack Walker; Brewster, Merle

Subject Access: Family and personal life; Wildlife; Recreation; Sports; Hunting; Bison; Buffalo; Elk

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Banff; Jasper

Reproduction Restrictions: Restrictions may apply

Language: English

Related Material: M436 / V90 [Jim Brewster family fonds]

Category: Family and personal life; Sports, recreation and leisure

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Postcard album, Brewster family

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Part Of: Jim Brewster family fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of one postcard album with ca.65 images pertaining to members of the Brewster family; extended family and friends, some unidentified; buildings and landscapes from in and around Banff; winter sporting events; portraits of Indigenous men in regalia, including Hector Crawler [image by p…

Date Range: [ca.1900-1920]; 1918; 1921; 1942; 1949; 1962

Reference Code: V90 / VI / PD - 1

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Album; Postcard; Print; Photograph

Part Of: Jim Brewster family fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M436; V90

Series: V90 / VI : Later acquisitions

Sous-Fonds: V90

Accession Number: 2023.09

Reference Code: V90 / VI / PD - 1

GMD: Album; Postcard; Print; Photograph

Date Range: [ca.1900-1920]; 1918; 1921; 1942; 1949; 1962

Physical Description: 1 album (ca.65 postcards and postcard prints): 23 x 39 cm

Scope & Content: File consists of one postcard album with ca.65 images pertaining to members of the Brewster family; extended family and friends, some unidentified; buildings and landscapes from in and around Banff; winter sporting events; portraits of Indigenous men in regalia, including Hector Crawler [image by photographer Byron Harmon]; members of the British royal family; men in military uniforms [World War I]; political satire and cartoon illustrations; and Australian wildlife.

Notes: Some postcard prints are annotated on the back; NOTE: some materials in this album contain offensive subject matter, including racist content. These materials reflect views from their original time period and have not been censored.

Subject Access: Banff; Businesses; Community life; Family and personal life; Home; Homestead; Indigenous people; Landscape; Military; Municipal views; Public events; Portrait; Recreation; Regalia; Royalty; Royal Visit; Sports; War; World War I; Winter sports; Wildlife

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Banff; Banff National Park; Australia

Access Restrictions: Contains offensive subject matter- accessible at researcher's individual discretion

Language: English

Category: Family and personal life; Indigenous Peoples; Sports, recreation and leisure

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Brewster family collected photographs

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Part Of: Jim Brewster family fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of collected photographs depicting Fern and Jim Brewster, as well as friends, extended family members and other unidentified individuals. Images depict local events, including Banff Indian Days and Banff Winter Carnival; a funeral ceremony, possibly for Jim Brewster; professional and …

Date Range: [ca.1900-1950]

Reference Code: V90 / VI / PA - 5 to 134

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Print

Part Of: Jim Brewster family fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: V90; M436

Series: V90 / VI : Later acquisitions

Sous-Fonds: V90

Accession Number: 2023.09

Reference Code: V90 / VI / PA - 5 to 134

GMD: Photograph; Print

Date Range: [ca.1900-1950]

Physical Description: 130 photograph prints : b&w ; 20 x 25 cm or smaller

Scope & Content: File consists of collected photographs depicting Fern and Jim Brewster, as well as friends, extended family members and other unidentified individuals. Images depict local events, including Banff Indian Days and Banff Winter Carnival; a funeral ceremony, possibly for Jim Brewster; professional and candid portraits [mostly unidentified]; military events; views of Banff and surrounding landmarks; and related subjects.

Notes: Some photographs are annotated

Name Access: Brewster, Fern; Brewster, Jim

Subject Access: Family; Family and personal life; Community life; Community events; Banff Indian Days; Banff Winter Carnival; Military; Funeral

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Banff

Language: N/A

Category: Family and personal life; Sports, recreation and leisure; Military; Environment; Cultural pluralism; Indigenous Peoples

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Miniature souvenir photograph collection, Stoney Nakoda portraits

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Part Of: Archives General File Collection

Scope & Content: File consists of one souvenir collection of 16 miniature photographs by Byron Harmon in original envelope, titled "16 Miniature Photographs of Indians of Western Canada". Images include portraits of various unnamed Stoney Nakoda people [possibly including Hector Crawler and Leah Rider], teepees, an…

Date Range: [ca.1920-1940]

Reference Code: V8 / 2022.31

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Print; Published record

Part Of: Archives General File Collection

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M8; V8; S8

Sous-Fonds: V8

Accession Number: 2022.31

Reference Code: V8 / 2022.31

GMD: Photograph; Print; Published record

Date Range: [ca.1920-1940]

Physical Description: Souvenir photograph collection (16 photographs : b&w prints ; 4.5 x 7 cm)

Scope & Content: File consists of one souvenir collection of 16 miniature photographs by Byron Harmon in original envelope, titled "16 Miniature Photographs of Indians of Western Canada". Images include portraits of various unnamed Stoney Nakoda people [possibly including Hector Crawler and Leah Rider], teepees, and a totem pole.

Notes: Warning: Photographs include original titles, which contain derogatory and/or offensive language describing Indigenous people.

Name Access: Harmon, Byron

Subject Access: Photography; Portrait; Indigenous Peoples; Teepees; Totem pole

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Morley

Reproduction Restrictions: Copyright restrictions may apply

Language: English

Category: Indigenous Peoples

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Wapta Lodge brochure photograph

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Part Of: Nicholas Morant fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of one photograph depicting Jean Thompson, Ann (Lawrence) Tomlinson, and four unidentified individuals posing inside Wapta Lodge. Photograph was produced by Nicholas Morant for use in a promotional brochure for Wapta Lodge in 1947.

Date Range: 1947

Reference Code: V500 / II / C / 5 / PA - 689

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Print

Part Of: Nicholas Morant fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M300; S20; V500

Series: V500 / II : Professional records

Sous-Fonds: V500

Sub-Series: V500 / II / C / 5 : Professional Photography

Accession Number: 8148

Reference Code: V500 / II / C / 5 / PA - 689

GMD: Photograph; Print

Responsibility: Produced by Nicholas Morant

Date Range: 1947

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w print ; 25 x 20.5 cm

Scope & Content: File consists of one photograph depicting Jean Thompson, Ann (Lawrence) Tomlinson, and four unidentified individuals posing inside Wapta Lodge. Photograph was produced by Nicholas Morant for use in a promotional brochure for Wapta Lodge in 1947.

Notes: Annotated on front of photograph below image in blue ink: "WAPTA 1947 Jean + Ann are at the piano"; Annotated [by Jean Thompson] in blue and black ink on back of photograph: "This photo was used in Wapta Brochures. I am at the piano + Ann Lawrence (now Tomlinson) is standing by piano."; Photograph includes Nicholas Morant copyright stamp on back

Name Access: Thompson, Jean; Lawrence, Ann

Subject Access: Promo; Advertising; Wapta Lodge; Tourism

Geographic Access: Canada; British Columbia

Language: English

Category: Tourism

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Maligne Valley history

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Part Of: Ben Gadd fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of photographs depicting groups of workers, canoeing, pack trips, landscape views and geological features in Maligne Valley. File includes a reference note by Ben Gadd listing several sound recordings from an archival collection belonging to Parks Canada.

Date Range: [ca.1930-1950]

Reference Code: V810 / I / C / PA - 57 to 75

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Print

Part Of: Ben Gadd fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M590; V810; S61

Series: V810 / I : Personal records

Sous-Fonds: V810

Sub-Series: V810 / I / C : Personal interest files

Accession Number: 2021.20

Reference Code: V810 / I / C / PA - 57 to 75

GMD: Photograph; Print

Date Range: [ca.1930-1950]

Physical Description: 19 photographs : b&w prints ; 21.5 x 28 cm or smaller

Scope & Content: File consists of photographs depicting groups of workers, canoeing, pack trips, landscape views and geological features in Maligne Valley. File includes a reference note by Ben Gadd listing several sound recordings from an archival collection belonging to Parks Canada.

Notes: Materials in file may have been used as research material By Ben Gadd during his employment as a Park Naturalist with Parks Canada between 1982 and 1984.

Name Access: Gadd, Ben

Subject Access: Land use; Land, settlement and immigration; Ranches; Ranchers and ranching; Research; Canoes and canoeing; Recreation; Horses; Horseback riding; Geology; Environment

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Maligne Valley

Reproduction Restrictions: Copyright status unknown - restrictions may apply

Language: English

Category: Environment; Land, settlement and immigration; Sports, recreation and leisure

Title Source: Original title used

Processing Status: Processed

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Bob Smith fonds

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Part Of: Bob Smith fonds

Scope & Content: Fonds consists of personal photographs, biographical notes, memoir drafts and other collected materials pertaining to Robert Neville (Bob) Smith. Fonds also includes plans and maps pertaining to the development of land near Lake Minnewanka and the Cascade Power Plant project (1943).

Date Range: 1925-1995

Reference Code: M589 / V809

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

GMD: Map; Newspaper clipping; Photograph; Plan; Postcard; Print; Published record; Textual record

Part Of: Bob Smith fonds

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

Fonds Number: M589; V809

Sous-Fonds: M589; V809

Accession Number: 2021.36

Reference Code: M589 / V809

GMD: Map; Newspaper clipping; Photograph; Plan; Postcard; Print; Published record; Textual record

Date Range: 1925-1995

Physical Description: ca.300 photographs : b&w and col. prints ; 12 x 18 cm or smaller -- 7 cm of textual records -- 7 topographical maps/plans -- 8 postcards

History / Biographical: Robert Neville (Bob) Smith (1926-2021) was born in Banff. He was the only child of parents Enoch Smith and Laurene Smith (nee Munson). Bob grew up near Lake Minnewanka until 1941, when a hydro dam was installed resulting in the intentional flooding of the area. The family moved to Banff, where Bob met his future wife, Mary Parkinson. The couple were married in 1953 and moved to Seebe, where they raised two daughters, Marjory and Shirley. Bob worked for Calgary Power Co. (later renamed TransAlta Utilities) from 1953 until his retirement in 1986. In his spare time, Bob founded the Bow Valley Camera Club and the Bow Valley Naturalists organization. In 1999, Bob was part of a successful project with the Bow Valley Naturalists to designate the Mount Yamnuska area as a Bow Valley Protected Area, following 25 years of lobbying with the Government of Alberta. Bob also formed the Meanderthals seniors hiking club in 1993 and led various local hiking trips in his later years.

Scope & Content: Fonds consists of personal photographs, biographical notes, memoir drafts and other collected materials pertaining to Robert Neville (Bob) Smith. Fonds also includes plans and maps pertaining to the development of land near Lake Minnewanka and the Cascade Power Plant project (1943).

Name Access: Smith, Enoch; Smith, Robert Neville (Bob)

Subject Access: Family and personal life; Labour; Environment; Natural resources

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Banff; Canmore; Seebe; Lake Minnewanka

Language: English

Category: Environment; Family and personal life; Labour; Natural resources

Biographical Source Notes: https://www.albertaprimetimes.com/obituaries/robert-neville-bob-smith-3238925

Title Source: Title based on contents of fonds

Processing Status: Processed

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Norman, Georgina and Eleanor Luxton - oversize photographs

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Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of 16 photographs depicting Norman Luxton and his immediate family. Includes professional portraits of Georgina Luxton; images of Eleanor Luxton as a young girl; professional portraits of Eleanor as a student and adult; portraits of a dog belonging to the Luxton family; professional p…

Date Range: [ca.1909]; [ca.1910-1920]; [ca.1927-1930]; [ca.1940-1955]; 1958

Reference Code: LUX / I / D1 / 17 / PA - 13 to 28

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Print

Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: LUX

Series: LUX / I / D : Personal and professional

Sous-Fonds: LUX / I : Norman Luxton sous-fonds

Sub-Series: LUX / I / D1 : Personal and family life

Accession Number: LUX

Reference Code: LUX / I / D1 / 17 / PA - 13 to 28

GMD: Photograph; Print

Date Range: [ca.1909]; [ca.1910-1920]; [ca.1927-1930]; [ca.1940-1955]; 1958

Physical Description: 16 photographs : b&w prints ; 40 x 50 cm or smaller

Scope & Content: File consists of 16 photographs depicting Norman Luxton and his immediate family. Includes professional portraits of Georgina Luxton; images of Eleanor Luxton as a young girl; professional portraits of Eleanor as a student and adult; portraits of a dog belonging to the Luxton family; professional portraits of Norman Luxton; and photographs depicting Norman Luxton meeting Princess Margaret during her royal visit to Banff in 1958.

Name Access: Luxton, Norman; Luxton, Eleanor; Luxton, Georgina

Subject Access: Family and personal life; Portrait; Royalty; Royal Visit; Education; Animals; Dogs

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Banff

Language: English

Category: Family and personal life

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Community events and groups

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Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of 6 photographs depicting community events and unidentified groups in Banff and Calgary. Content pertains to a parade in Banff, ca.1920; the erection of a memorial stone marking the location of the original North West Mounted Police barracks in Calgary, 1917; various group photograph…

Date Range: 1906; [ca.1910-1920]; 1917; [ca.1920]; [ca.1930-1940]

Reference Code: LUX / III / D / PA - 270 to 276 (oversize)

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Print

Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: LUX

Series: LUX / III / D : Other material

Sous-Fonds: LUX / III : Luxton family sous-fonds

Accession Number: LUX

Reference Code: LUX / III / D / PA - 270 to 276 (oversize)

GMD: Photograph; Print

Date Range: 1906; [ca.1910-1920]; 1917; [ca.1920]; [ca.1930-1940]

Physical Description: 7 photographs : b&w prints ; 50 x 40 cm or smaller

Scope & Content: File consists of 6 photographs depicting community events and unidentified groups in Banff and Calgary. Content pertains to a parade in Banff, ca.1920; the erection of a memorial stone marking the location of the original North West Mounted Police barracks in Calgary, 1917; various group photographs from local events, including one depicting Eleanor Luxton and colleagues (possibly a class photograph); a group photograph from a drama performance at the University of Alberta; and the 1906 class of the N.C.O.'s Provisional School of Instruction in Calgary.

Name Access: Luxton, Eleanor

Subject Access: Community life; Events; Community events; Parade; Education; University; Public events; Performance; Family and personal life

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Banff; Calgary; Edmonton

Language: English

Conservation: Some items stored in mylar

Category: Family and personal life; Education

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Powell River, Willingdon Beach, Lockie's Table

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Part Of: Percival R Lockie fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of 9 photographs depicting P.R. Lockie and friends at a cabin near Powell River, Willingdon Beach, and Lockie's Table in British Columbia.

Date Range: [ca.1930-1940]; 1944; 1971; 1996; 2002

Reference Code: V111 / PA - 27 to 35

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Print; Newspaper clipping

Part Of: Percival R Lockie fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: V111

Sous-Fonds: V111

Accession Number: 2021.30

Reference Code: V111 / PA - 27 to 35

GMD: Photograph; Print; Newspaper clipping

Date Range: [ca.1930-1940]; 1944; 1971; 1996; 2002

Physical Description: 9 photographs : b&w and col. prints ; 21.5 x 28 cm or smaller -- 1 newspaper clipping

Scope & Content: File consists of 9 photographs depicting P.R. Lockie and friends at a cabin near Powell River, Willingdon Beach, and Lockie's Table in British Columbia.

Notes: One newspaper article from The Peak, 1996, about Powell River which mentions P.R. Lockie is also included in file.; Photographs are annotated on back

Name Access: Lockie, Percival R,; Kaleszar, Jim; Taylor, Reginald R.; Stevens, Dick

Subject Access: Family and personal life; Sports; Recreation; Swimming; Winter; Cabins; Cabins and shelters; Landscapes; Geological formation

Geographic Access: Canada; British Columbia; Powell River; Willingdon Beach

Language: English

Creator: Reginald R. Taylor

Category: Family and personal life; Sports, recreation and leisure

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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William Royle fonds

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Part Of: William Royle fonds

Scope & Content: Fonds consists of photographs, published booklets and film reels which belonged to William Royle. Content pertains to the Banff Boy Scouts: local events, including Banff Winter Carnival, Banff Indian Days and Banff's Centennial Parade in 1967; hiking, camping, skiing and other recreational activiti…

Date Range: [ca.1920-1930]; 1959-1960; [ca.1960-1970]; 1978

Reference Code: M587 / V808

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

GMD: Photograph; Print; Transparency; Textual record; Published record; Film

Part Of: William Royle fonds

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

Fonds Number: M587; V808

Sous-Fonds: M587; V808

Accession Number: 2021.29

Reference Code: M587 / V808

GMD: Photograph; Print; Transparency; Textual record; Published record; Film

Date Range: [ca.1920-1930]; 1959-1960; [ca.1960-1970]; 1978

Physical Description: ca.348 photographs (204 b&w and col. prints, 144 col. transparencies) -- 0.5 cm of textual records -- 7 film reels

History / Biographical: William "Bill" Royle (1905-1980) moved to Banff from Lethbridge in 1952 with his mother (Mary Elizabeth) and two young sons (Bernard and Walter), following the death of his wife. William started the business Banff Plumbing and Heating Ltd., which he operated until his death. William and his brother, John J. Royle, were also involved with a laundromat business in Banff. From its inception in 1953, William also worked as director and president of the Banff Park Savings and Credit Union (now Bow Valley Credit Union). In his spare time, William volunteered with the Banff Boy Scouts, as well as St. Mary's Church in Banff, the Seniors' Society and the Alberta Council of the Aging. William's son, Bernard, tragically passed away in a plane crash in 1969 while searching for new heliskiing routes in British Columbia with his friend, John Gow, who survived.

Scope & Content: Fonds consists of photographs, published booklets and film reels which belonged to William Royle. Content pertains to the Banff Boy Scouts: local events, including Banff Winter Carnival, Banff Indian Days and Banff's Centennial Parade in 1967; hiking, camping, skiing and other recreational activities; Bernard Royle and friends; the Banff High School curling team; natural views and wildlife in Alberta and British Columbia; and other related subjects. Includes three visual series: I - Prints ; II - Motion pictures ; III - Transparencies. Series I includes five sub-series: A - Boy Scouts [includes o.s. items] ; B - Banff Indian Days ; C - Banff Winter Carnival ; D - St. Mary's Baptist Church ; E - Misc.

Name Access: Royle, William; Royle, Walter; Royle, Bernard

Subject Access: Family and personal life; Events; Community events; Sports; Recreation; Curling; Banff Winter Carnival; Banff Indian Days; Cultural pluralism; Scouting; Boy Scouts of Canada; Churches; Religions; Wildlife

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Banff; Banff National Park; British Columbia; Revelstoke; Canmore

Language: English

Category: Cultural pluralism; Family and personal life; Religions; Sports, recreation and leisure

Biographical Source Notes: https://time.com/5912476/heliski-survival-1969/; Information provided by Walter Royle

Title Source: Title based on contents of fonds

Processing Status: Processed

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Travel and home records

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Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Scope & Content: Series consists of scrapbooks, albums, photographs and textual records pertaining to Eleanor Luxton's domestic and international travels, and Eleanor's life in Banff. Includes records pertaining to Japan, Panama, Hawaii, and China; local events, including the Calgary Stampede, Banff Indian Days and…

Date Range: [ca.1900] - 1992

Reference Code: LUX / II / E

Description Level: 3 / Series

GMD: Textual record; Photograph; Print; Negative; Transparency

Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Description Level: 3 / Series

Fonds Number: LUX

Series: LUX / II / E : Travel and home records

Sous-Fonds: LUX / II : Eleanor Luxton sous-fonds

Accession Number: LUX

Reference Code: LUX / II / E

GMD: Textual record; Photograph; Print; Negative; Transparency

Date Range: [ca.1900] - 1992

Physical Description: 27.5 cm of textual records (5 scrapbooks ; 0.5 cm newspaper clippings) -- 7 albums -- 1,345 photographs (1,083 b&w and col. prints ; 257 b&w and col. negatives ; 5 col. transparency slides)

Scope & Content: Series consists of scrapbooks, albums, photographs and textual records pertaining to Eleanor Luxton's domestic and international travels, and Eleanor's life in Banff. Includes records pertaining to Japan, Panama, Hawaii, and China; local events, including the Calgary Stampede, Banff Indian Days and a celebration marking the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II; Canadian trips, including the Okanagan region, Seebe and Jasper National Park; and the Luxton family home in Banff.

Name Access: Luxton, Eleanor

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

Geographic Access: Canada; Canadian Rocky Mountains; Alberta; British Columbia; Banff; Quebec; United States of America; Panama; Japan; China

Language: English

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

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Bill Olson friends and family photographs

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Part Of: Olson family fonds

Scope & Content: File pertains to photographs of Bill Olson at work and with his family. Also includes family pictures of various generations of the Olson family, army portraits, coworkers, a Cave & Basin postcard, and an interior shot of the Dave White Shop.

Date Range: 1889-1967

Reference Code: V475 / PA121 - 01 to 19

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Postcard; Photograph; Photograph print; Print

37 images

Part Of: Olson family fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M97 / V475

Sous-Fonds: V475

Accession Number: 670 ; 1107 ; 1021

Reference Code: V475 / PA121 - 01 to 19

GMD: Postcard; Photograph; Photograph print; Print

Date Range: 1889-1967

Physical Description: 19 prints : b&w and col. ; 17.5 x 12 cm or smaller

Scope & Content: File pertains to photographs of Bill Olson at work and with his family. Also includes family pictures of various generations of the Olson family, army portraits, coworkers, a Cave & Basin postcard, and an interior shot of the Dave White Shop.

Notes: Some of the people identified in the photos are Bill Kay, Jack Powell, Jack Doe, Fred Day, Charlie Fullhroch, Mac Lennat, Earl Squires, Bob Graham, Larry Foster, Willard Bell, Bush Ashley, Shorty Blasker, Casey Jones, Dan Zakaryk, Pete Finlay, Jon Douglas, Irene Straus, Marie Leong, and more.

Name Access: Olson, Bill; Olson, Irene; McTrowe, Florence

Subject Access: Activities; Biographical; Buffalo; Cave and Basin; Children; Family; Family and personal life; Garden; Home; Leisure; Mount Royal Hotel; Personal and Family Life; Personal and Professional Life; Portrait; War; World War I; WWI

Geographic Access: Banff; Banff National Park; Alberta; Canada

Language: English

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

Images

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R H Palenske portfolio, Stoney Nakoda

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Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of one commercial portfolio containing three illustrated portraits of Stoney Nakoda leaders Big Medicine Bird, Minna-Ha-Ha Simmeon and Blind Eagle, produced by artist R. H. Palenske. Portraits are accompanied in file by original envelope.

Date Range: [ca.1930-1950]

Reference Code: LUX / II / F2 / PG - 9 to 11

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Print; 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 / F2 : Photographs

Accession Number: LUX

Reference Code: LUX / II / F2 / PG - 9 to 11

GMD: Print; Published record

Responsibility: Produced by R. H. Palenske

Date Range: [ca.1930-1950]

Physical Description: 1 commercial portfolio : 3 portrait drawings ; 18.5 x 24 cm

Scope & Content: File consists of one commercial portfolio containing three illustrated portraits of Stoney Nakoda leaders Big Medicine Bird, Minna-Ha-Ha Simmeon and Blind Eagle, produced by artist R. H. Palenske. Portraits are accompanied in file by original envelope.

Notes: Faint pencil illustration on back of portfolio envelope resembling road directions or possibly a rough layout plan

Name Access: Medicine Bird; Simmeon, Minna-Ha-Ha; Blind Eagle; Palenske, Reinhold H.

Subject Access: Arts; Artist; Portrait; First Nations; Indigenous Peoples; Stoney Nakoda; Regalia; Publication

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Morley

Reproduction Restrictions: Copyright restrictions may apply

Language: English

Category: Arts; First nations; Indigenous Peoples

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Canadian Pacific Railway promotional prints

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Part Of: Canadian Pacific Railway fonds

Scope & Content: Series pertains to photograph prints of Canadian Pacific Railway properties and surrounding locations. Includes scenes from around the town of Banff and Banff National Park, interior and exterior views of hotels [particularly the Banff Springs Hotel and the Chateau Lake Louise], trophies, portraits…

Date Range: [ca.1960-1960]

Reference Code: V782 / II / PA115 - 01 to 309

Description Level: 3 / Series

GMD: Photograph; Print

Part Of: Canadian Pacific Railway fonds

Description Level: 3 / Series

Fonds Number: M584 / V782

Sous-Fonds: V782

Accession Number: 625

Reference Code: V782 / II / PA115 - 01 to 309

GMD: Photograph; Print

Date Range: [ca.1960-1960]

Physical Description: 309 prints : b&w ; 27.9 x 20.3 cm or smaller

Scope & Content: Series pertains to photograph prints of Canadian Pacific Railway properties and surrounding locations. Includes scenes from around the town of Banff and Banff National Park, interior and exterior views of hotels [particularly the Banff Springs Hotel and the Chateau Lake Louise], trophies, portraits, horses and horseback riding, skiing, trains, photographs of paintings, and various scenic views.

Notes: Most prints have titles or captions on the backs, as well as negatives information.

Name Access: Canadian Pacific Railway; Brewster, Jim; Brewster, Fern; Rungius, Carl

Subject Access: Administration building; Art; Artists; Banff Springs Hotel; Buildings; Buildings and facilities; Camps; Chateau Lake Louise; Environment; Gondolas; Hiking; Horses; Horseback riding; Hotels; Mountains; Outfitters; Painting; Skiing; Sports and recreation; Tourism; Trains; Transportation

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

Reproduction Restrictions: Not to be reproduced (see NA 31). Copyright belongs to CPR Archives, now managed by The Canadian Railway Museum (Exporail), Montreal.

Language: English

Title Source: Title based on contents of series

Processing Status: Processed

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Community events, friends

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Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of photographs pertaining to travel photos, family and group portraits, and other events involving friends of the Luxton family. Includes images of unidentified individuals in Egypt, standing by a large glacier in the Rockies, visiting Stanford University, and feeding birds in Paris[?…

Date Range: [ca.1900-1960]

Reference Code: LUX / III / D / PA - 205 to 231

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Print

Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: LUX

Series: LUX / III / D : Collected material

Sous-Fonds: LUX / III : Luxton family sous-fonds

Accession Number: LUX

Reference Code: LUX / III / D / PA - 205 to 231

GMD: Photograph; Print

Date Range: [ca.1900-1960]

Physical Description: 27 photographs : b&w and col. prints ; 13.5 x 19.5 cm or smaller

Scope & Content: File consists of photographs pertaining to travel photos, family and group portraits, and other events involving friends of the Luxton family. Includes images of unidentified individuals in Egypt, standing by a large glacier in the Rockies, visiting Stanford University, and feeding birds in Paris[?]; group portraits of unidentified children; a pack train fording the Pipestone River; and related views.

Subject Access: Family and personal life; Travel; Tourism; Children; Public events; Community life; Horses; Hiking; Recreation; Portrait; Christmas; Landscapes; Glaciers

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Pipestone River; Canadian Rocky Mountains; Egypt; Europe; United States of America; California

Reproduction Restrictions: Restrictions may apply

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

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Travel views

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Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of 21 photographs pertaining to domestic and international travel. Includes scenes from Brooks, Alberta; Dublin, Ireland; Alert Bay, British Columbia; New York City; Rome, Italy; Banff and surrounding mountains; and some unidentified locations.

Date Range: [ca.1900-1970]

Reference Code: LUX / III / D / PA - 232 to 252

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Print; Postcard

Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: LUX

Series: LUX / III / D : Collected material

Sous-Fonds: LUX / III : Luxton family sous-fonds

Accession Number: LUX

Reference Code: LUX / III / D / PA - 232 to 252

GMD: Photograph; Print; Postcard

Date Range: [ca.1900-1970]

Physical Description: 21 photographs : b&w and col. prints ; 22 x 14 cm

Scope & Content: File consists of 21 photographs pertaining to domestic and international travel. Includes scenes from Brooks, Alberta; Dublin, Ireland; Alert Bay, British Columbia; New York City; Rome, Italy; Banff and surrounding mountains; and some unidentified locations.

Subject Access: Travel; Tourism; Environment; Landscapes

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Brooks; Banff; British Columbia; Alert Bay; Ireland; Italy

Language: English

Category: Exploration, discovery and travel; Environment

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Mary Chiniquay (Thaptâ) portrait, Stoney Nakoda golf match

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Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of two photographs: the first depicting Mary Chiniquay (Thaptâ), and the second depicting several Stoney Nakoda chiefs playing golf with Norman Luxton and two unidentified individuals.

Date Range: [ca.1920-1940]

Reference Code: LUX / III / A3d / PA - 1 to 2

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Print

Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: LUX

Series: LUX / III / A : Norman Luxton family

Sous-Fonds: LUX / III : Luxton family sous-fonds

Sub-Series: LUX / III / A3 : Collected material

Accession Number: LUX

Reference Code: LUX / III / A3d / PA - 1 to 2

GMD: Photograph; Print

Responsibility: Photographs produced by Byron Harmon

Date Range: [ca.1920-1940]

Physical Description: 2 photographs : b&w prints ; 16.5 x 12.5 cm and 12.5 x 10 cm

Scope & Content: File consists of two photographs: the first depicting Mary Chiniquay (Thaptâ), and the second depicting several Stoney Nakoda chiefs playing golf with Norman Luxton and two unidentified individuals.

Name Access: Chiniquay, Mary

Subject Access: First Nations; Indigenous Peoples; Portrait; Sports; Recreation; Golfing

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Banff

Reproduction Restrictions: Copyright restrictions may apply

Language: English

Category: First nations; Indigenous Peoples; Sports, recreation and leisure

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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