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Travel guides and maps

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Part Of: Ben Gadd fonds

Scope & Content: Sub-series consists of travel brochures and maps which were collected and used by Ben Gadd. Sub-series contains five sub-sub series: M590 / I / A / i : Travel guides and pocket maps M590 / I / A / ii : Topographical maps M590 / I / A / iii : Geological maps M590 / I / A / iv : Highway maps M590 / …

Date Range: [ca.1920-2010]

Reference Code: M590 / I / A

Description Level: 4 / Sub-series

GMD: Map; Textual record

Part Of: Ben Gadd fonds

Description Level: 4 / Sub-series

Fonds Number: M590; V810; S61

Series: M590 / I : Personal records

Sous-Fonds: M590

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

Accession Number: 2021.20

Reference Code: M590 / I / A

GMD: Map; Textual record

Date Range: [ca.1920-2010]

Physical Description: ca. 274 maps -- ca. 61 travel guides, brochures

Scope & Content: Sub-series consists of travel brochures and maps which were collected and used by Ben Gadd. Sub-series contains five sub-sub series: M590 / I / A / i : Travel guides and pocket maps M590 / I / A / ii : Topographical maps M590 / I / A / iii : Geological maps M590 / I / A / iv : Highway maps M590 / I / A / v : Index maps, other

Notes: Some materials in sub-series are annotated with notes by Ben Gadd

Name Access: Gadd, Ben

Subject Access: Geography; Geology; Environment; Map; Tourism; Tourist information; Travel; Trails; Roads; Transportation; Natural history; National parks and reserves; Provincial parks and reserves; Government; Sports; Recreation; Hiking

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; British Columbia; Banff National Park; Jasper National Park; Kootenay National Park; Yoho National Park; Waterton Lakes National Park; Columbia Icefields; United States of America; Colorado; Montana; Yellowstone National Park

Access Restrictions: Restrictions may apply - some materials are fragile

Reproduction Restrictions: Restrictions may apply

Language: English

Conservation: Some fragile/torn materials stored in mylar

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

Title Source: Title based on contents of sub-series

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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Rocky Mountains Park topographical map

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Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of one printed map on canvas depicting Rocky Mountains Park and surrounding areas, ca.1910-1930. Map is annotated with red hand-coloured markers and small notes written in black ink.

Date Range: [ca.1910-1930]

Reference Code: LUX / III / D / 38 (oversize)

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Map

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 / 38 (oversize)

GMD: Map

Date Range: [ca.1910-1930]

Physical Description: 1 topographical map : hand col., annotations, on canvas ; 150 x 100 cm

History / Biographical: Rocky Mountains Park was renamed Banff National Park on May 30, 1930 as part of the National Parks Act passed by the Government of Canada.

Scope & Content: File consists of one printed map on canvas depicting Rocky Mountains Park and surrounding areas, ca.1910-1930. Map is annotated with red hand-coloured markers and small notes written in black ink.

Notes: Context of map mostly unknown. Missing title, date and other identifying information.

Subject Access: Map; Geography; Landscapes; Parks

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Canadian Rocky Mountains

Access Restrictions: Map is difficult to handle due to size and condition. Assistance from archival staff required for physical access

Language: English

Conservation: Use nitrile gloves while handling map

Biographical Source Notes: http://parkscanadahistory.com/publications/national-parks-act-1930.htm

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Maps

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Part Of: Malcolm Geddes fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of two lantern slide photographs of western and eastern Canadian national parks maps.

Date Range: [ca.1925]

Reference Code: V756 / III / A / PS - 231 and 232

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Lantern slide; Map

Part Of: Malcolm Geddes fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M39; V756

Series: V756 / III : Personal and family records

Sous-Fonds: V756

Sub-Series: V756 / III / A : Travel and mountain expeditions

Accession Number: 6504

Reference Code: V756 / III / A / PS - 231 and 232

GMD: Photograph; Lantern slide; Map

Date Range: [ca.1925]

Physical Description: 2 photographs : lantern slides

Scope & Content: File consists of two lantern slide photographs of western and eastern Canadian national parks maps.

Material Details: Lantern slides are hand-coloured

Subject Access: Map; Geography; National parks and reserves; Travel

Geographic Access: Canada

Access Restrictions: Fragile - restrictions may apply

Language: N/A

Category: Exploration, discovery and travel

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Maps of Banff and Western Canada

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Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of 9 printed maps, b&w and col. [including zoning and topographical maps] depicting the Town of Banff and Banff National Park, the Rocky Mountains Forest Reserve, the Moose Mountain region, Medicine Hat, and the province of Alberta. File includes Trail Riders' Map of the Canadian Rock…

Date Range: 1912; 1914; 1924; 1926; 1932; 1957; [1970-1980]

Reference Code: LUX / II / C5 / 25

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Textual record; Published record; Map

Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: LUX

Series: LUX / II / C : Personal

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

Sub-Series: LUX / II / C5 : Other

Accession Number: LUX

Reference Code: LUX / II / C5 / 25

GMD: Textual record; Published record; Map

Date Range: 1912; 1914; 1924; 1926; 1932; 1957; [1970-1980]

Physical Description: 9 maps : b&w and col. ; 168 x 71 cm or smaller

Scope & Content: File consists of 9 printed maps, b&w and col. [including zoning and topographical maps] depicting the Town of Banff and Banff National Park, the Rocky Mountains Forest Reserve, the Moose Mountain region, Medicine Hat, and the province of Alberta. File includes Trail Riders' Map of the Canadian Rockies which has smaller maps of Waterton Lakes, Glacier, Revelstoke, and other national parks printed on the back. Map of Medicine Hat includes annotated storage envelope with dimensions written on the front.

Subject Access: Cartography; Geography; Land use; Government; Travel; National parks and reserves

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Banff; Banff National Park; Medicine Hat; Rocky Mountains; Glacier National Park; Revelstoke; Waterton Lakes National Park

Reproduction Restrictions: Restrictions may apply

Language: English

Category: Exploration, discovery and travel; Government; Environment

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Canadian Pacific Railway and connecting lines

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Medium: Library - Maps and blueprints (unannotated; published); Map

Published Date: 1928, c1927; Checked for C.P.R. Lines Nov. 1928

Publisher: [Montreal] : C.P.R.

Call Number: C3-6.3c

Responsibility: Canadian Pacific Railway

Publisher: [Montreal] : C.P.R.

Published Date: 1928, c1927; Checked for C.P.R. Lines Nov. 1928

Physical Description: 1 map : col

Scale: 1 inch = 110 miles

Medium: Library - Maps and blueprints (unannotated; published); Map

Subjects: Canadian Pacific Railway

Notes: On reverse: The Canadian Rockies

Accession Number: 6596

Call Number: C3-6.3c

Collection: Archives Library

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The Canadian Rockies : Rocky Mountains Park, Yoho Park, Kootenay Park

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Medium: Library - Maps and blueprints (unannotated; published); Map

Published Date: 1928, c1927

Author: Wheeler, Arthur Oliver

Publisher: [Montreal] : Canadian Pacific Railway

Call Number: C3-6.3c

Author: Wheeler, Arthur Oliver

Publisher: [Montreal] : Canadian Pacific Railway

Published Date: 1928, c1927

Physical Description: 1 map : col

Scale: 1 inch = 5 miles

Medium: Library - Maps and blueprints (unannotated; published); Map

Subjects: Rocky Mountains, Canada; Canadian Pacific Railway; Wheeler, Arthur Oliver

Notes: Compiled and drawn under the supervision of A.O. Wheeler; On reverse: Canadian Pacific Railway and connecting lines

Accession Number: 6596

Call Number: C3-6.3c

Collection: Archives Library

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Topographical sheet

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Medium: Library - Maps and blueprints (unannotated; published); Map

Published Date: 1889

Publisher: Dept. of the Interior

Call Number: C3-8.13

Publisher: Dept. of the Interior

Published Date: 1889

Scale: Scale: 1:40,000; Relief: Contour interval 100 ft.

Medium: Library - Maps and blueprints (unannotated; published); Map

Subjects: Banff

Notes: Photostatic copy from Public Archives

Accession Number: 675

Call Number: C3-8.13

Collection: Archives Library

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(a): Topographical sheets|(b): Original map

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Medium: Library - Maps and blueprints (unannotated; published); Map

Published Date: 1889

Publisher: Dept. of the Interior

Call Number: C3-8.14 (a); C3-8.14 (b)

Publisher: Dept. of the Interior

Published Date: 1889

Scale: Scale:1:40,000; Relief: Contour interval 100 ft.

Medium: Library - Maps and blueprints (unannotated; published); Map

Subjects: Anthracite

Notes: (b): 8 dup in map room

Accession Number: 675; 400; 3069

Call Number: C3-8.14 (a); C3-8.14 (b)

Collection: Archives Library

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Topographical sheet

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Medium: Library - Maps and blueprints (unannotated; published); Map

Published Date: 1889

Publisher: Dept. of the Interior

Call Number: C3-8.15

Publisher: Dept. of the Interior

Published Date: 1889

Scale: Scale: 1:40,000; Relief: Contour interval 100 ft.

Medium: Library - Maps and blueprints (unannotated; published); Map

Subjects: Saddle Mountain

Notes: Photostatic copy from Public Archives

Accession Number: 675

Call Number: C3-8.15

Collection: Archives Library

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Topographical Sheet

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Medium: Library - Maps and blueprints (unannotated; published); Map

Published Date: 1889

Publisher: Dept. of the Interior

Call Number: C3-8.21

Publisher: Dept. of the Interior

Published Date: 1889

Scale: Scale: 1:40,000; Relief: Contour interval 100 ft.

Medium: Library - Maps and blueprints (unannotated; published); Map

Subjects: Kananaskis

Notes: Photostatic copy from Public Archives

Accession Number: 675

Call Number: C3-8.21

Collection: Archives Library

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[Boundary Between Alberta and B.C.] Preliminary Topographical Maps

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Medium: Library - Maps and blueprints (unannotated; published); Map

Published Date: 1924

Publisher: Dept. of the Interior

Call Number: C3-9.34, 36, 37, 38, 40, 49, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55

Publisher: Dept. of the Interior

Published Date: 1924

Physical Description: 11 maps : black and white

Scale: Scale: 1:50,000

Medium: Library - Maps and blueprints (unannotated; published); Map

Subjects: Alberta - Boundaries; British Columbia - Boundaries

Accession Number: 718

Call Number: C3-9.34, 36, 37, 38, 40, 49, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55

Collection: Archives Library

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Calgary

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Medium: Library - Maps and blueprints (unannotated; published); Map

Published Date: 1926

Publisher: Ottawa: Topographical Survey of Canada

Call Number: C3-11.3

Responsibility: 1 map : col

Publisher: Ottawa: Topographical Survey of Canada

Published Date: 1926

Scale: Scale: 1:190,080

Medium: Library - Maps and blueprints (unannotated; published); Map

Subjects: Calgary

Notes: Revision of June, 1914

Accession Number: 3206; 5576

Call Number: C3-11.3

Collection: Archives Library

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Calgary

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Medium: Library - Maps and blueprints (unannotated; published); Map

Published Date: 1926

Publisher: Ottawa : Topographical Survey of Canada

Call Number: C3-11.3a

Publisher: Ottawa : Topographical Survey of Canada

Published Date: 1926

Physical Description: 1 map : col

Scale: Scale: 1:380,160

Medium: Library - Maps and blueprints (unannotated; published); Map

Subjects: Calgary

Notes: Sectional sheet ; no. 114; Revision of 1914

Accession Number: 3349

Call Number: C3-11.3a

Collection: Archives Library

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Geological map of the Cascade Coal Basin

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

Published Date: Topo survey: 1889-90

Call Number: C7-1.1(b)

Published Date: Topo survey: 1889-90

Scale: 1 mile - 1 inch

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

Subjects: Cascade Coal Basin; Alberta

Notes: Sheet #2. Cascade River No. 931; To illustrate Report by D.B. Dowling

Accession Number: 3120 (Copy 2)

Call Number: C7-1.1(b)

Collection: Archives Library

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Geological and Nat. Historical Survey

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

Published Date: 1886

Publisher: Burland Lithographic Co., Montreal

Call Number: C7-1.4

Publisher: Burland Lithographic Co., Montreal

Published Date: 1886

Scale: 2 miles to 1 inch

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

Subjects: Rocky Mountains

Notes: Cross section in the vicinity of the Canadian Pacific Railway

Accession Number: 400

Call Number: C7-1.4

Collection: Archives Library

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[Red Deer and Rosebud Sectional Sheet] Structure sections

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

Published Date: 1925

Call Number: C7-2.1a

Published Date: 1925

Physical Description: 1 map : col

Scale: Scale: 1 inch to 500 ft. (vertical scale), 1 inch to 3 miles (horizontal scale)

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

Subjects: Red Deer and Rosebud Sectional Sheet

Notes: Report # 13 to accompany maps 8 and 9

Accession Number: 400

Call Number: C7-2.1a

Collection: Archives Library

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Geological Survey

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

Published Date: 1925

Publisher: Dept. of the Interior

Call Number: C7-2.1(b)

Publisher: Dept. of the Interior

Published Date: 1925

Scale: Scale: 1 inch to 3 miles; Relief: Contour interval 50 ft.

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

Subjects: Red Deer Sheet

Notes: Map 8 to accompany report #13

Accession Number: 400

Call Number: C7-2.1(b)

Collection: Archives Library

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Geological Survey

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

Published Date: 1925

Publisher: Dept. of the Interior

Call Number: C7-2.1(c)

Publisher: Dept. of the Interior

Published Date: 1925

Physical Description: 1 map : col

Scale: Scale: 1 inch to 3 miles; Relief: Contour interval 50 ft.

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

Subjects: Rosebud Sheet

Notes: Map 9 to accompany report #13

Accession Number: 400

Call Number: C7-2.1(c)

Collection: Archives Library

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A surface geology map of New Brunswick

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

Published Date: 1888-9

Call Number: C7-6.1(c)

Published Date: 1888-9

Scale: 4 miles to 1 inch

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

Subjects: New Brunswick - Geological

Notes: Part N, No. 1 1/4 sheet 1, N.E.; Accompanies 03.1/G29ar Annual Report, 1888-9; To illustrate Reports by Messrs Bailey, Mathew and Ells, 1871-79

Accession Number: 7000

Call Number: C7-6.1(c)

Collection: Archives Library

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