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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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Banff Trip Photographs

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Part Of: Archives General File Collection

Scope & Content: File consists of 3 b&w panoramic prints and 25 photograph postcards and 4 printed postcards. Images are of Banff National Park and area.

Date Range: ca. 1915 - 1940

Reference Code: V8 / 2014.8301

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print; Textual record

Part Of: Archives General File Collection

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M8; V8; S8

Series: V8 / 2014.8301

Sous-Fonds: V8

Accession Number: 2014.8301

Reference Code: V8 / 2014.8301

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print; Textual record

Date Range: ca. 1915 - 1940

Physical Description: 28 photographs : b&w and col. ; 7 x 18 or smaller and 2 post cards : col.

Scope & Content: File consists of 3 b&w panoramic prints and 25 photograph postcards and 4 printed postcards. Images are of Banff National Park and area.

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Banff National Park

Language: English

Category: Exploration and travel; Tourism

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Photograph Postcards

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Part Of: Archives General File Collection

Scope & Content: File consists of 1 b&w postcard Cascade Mtn Reflection Pool, 1940s 1 b&w postcard Banff Chair Lift, 1940s 1 b&w postcard Norquay Day Lodge, 1940s 1 col. postcard Mt. Rundle, Tunnel Mtn, Banff Springs Hotel

Date Range: ca. 1920 - 1950

Reference Code: V8 / 2014.8285

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print; Textual record

Part Of: Archives General File Collection

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M8; V8; S8

Series: V8 / 2014.8285

Sous-Fonds: M8

Accession Number: 2014.8285

Reference Code: V8 / 2014.8285

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print; Textual record

Date Range: ca. 1920 - 1950

Physical Description: 3 photographs; b&w and 1 postcard

Scope & Content: File consists of 1 b&w postcard Cascade Mtn Reflection Pool, 1940s; 1 b&w postcard Banff Chair Lift, 1940s; 1 b&w postcard Norquay Day Lodge, 1940s; 1 col. postcard Mt. Rundle, Tunnel Mtn, Banff Springs Hotel

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Banff National Park

Language: English

Category: Exploration and travel; Tourism

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Maple Leaf Album and Souvenir Programme

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Part Of: Archives General File Collection

Scope & Content: File consists of Maple leaf album / Bing Coughlin Official souvenir programme: June second, 1939 Large envelope addressed to Mr. George Colley

Date Range: ca. 1935 - 1950

Reference Code: M8 / 2019.55

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Textual record

Part Of: Archives General File Collection

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M8; V8; S8

Series: M8 / 2019.55

Sous-Fonds: M8

Accession Number: 2019.55

Reference Code: M8 / 2019.55

GMD: Photograph; Textual record

Date Range: ca. 1935 - 1950

Physical Description: 2 cm Textual Records

Scope & Content: File consists of; Maple leaf album / Bing Coughlin; Official souvenir programme: June second, 1939; Large envelope addressed to Mr. George Colley

Name Access: Colley, George

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Banff National Park

Language: English

Category: Exploration and travel; Tourism

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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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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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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Pack trips

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Part Of: Archives General File Collection

Scope & Content: Album contains unidentified family photographs, including pack trips and mountain travel.

Date Range: [1940 - 1965]

Reference Code: V8 / 1450 / PD - 1

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Album; Photograph; Photograph print

109 images 1 Electronic Resource

Part Of: Archives General File Collection

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M8 / V8 / S8

Series: V8 / 1450

Sous-Fonds: V8

Accession Number: 1450

Reference Code: V8 / 1450 / PD - 1

GMD: Album; Photograph; Photograph print

Date Range: [1940 - 1965]

Physical Description: 1 photograph album (111 prints)

Scope & Content: Album contains unidentified family photographs, including pack trips and mountain travel.

Language: English

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Rocky Mountain Postcards

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Part Of: Archives General File Collection

Scope & Content: File consists of 24 black and white and colour postcards. File contains miscellaneous views of the Rocky Mountains. Subjects include Castle Mountain, Lake Louise, Victoria Glacier, Sinclair Canyon, Three Sisters, Moraine Lake in the Valley of the Ten Peaks, Emerald Lake and Mount Burgess, Mount Ste…

Date Range: [ca.1930 - ca.1940]

Reference Code: V8 / accn. 5398 / PG - (1 to 24)

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Postcard

Part Of: Archives General File Collection

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M8 / V8 / S8

Sous-Fonds: V8

Accession Number: 5398

Reference Code: V8 / accn. 5398 / PG - (1 to 24)

GMD: Photograph; Postcard

Date Range: [ca.1930 - ca.1940]

Physical Description: Photographs: 24 postcards, b&w, colour

Scope & Content: File consists of 24 black and white and colour postcards. File contains miscellaneous views of the Rocky Mountains. Subjects include Castle Mountain, Lake Louise, Victoria Glacier, Sinclair Canyon, Three Sisters, Moraine Lake in the Valley of the Ten Peaks, Emerald Lake and Mount Burgess, Mount Stephen and Kicking Horse River, Cathedral Mountain, Pilot Mountain, the Great Divide monument, Banff main street with Cascade Mountain, Chateau Lake Louise swimming pool, Mount Temple, Mount Fairview, Mount Saddleback, Mount Aberdeen, Bow Falls, Lake Louise lakeside trail with Mount Lefroy, the Giant Steps in Paradise Valley, Mount Assiniboine with Lake Magog, Banff Springs Hotel, Mount Rundle with Echo River, West Portal of the Connaught Tunnel at Glacier, B.C., and Spiral Tunnels at Field, British Columbia. Photographers and publishers include Byron Harmon and The Camera Products Co.

Geographic Access: Canadian Rocky Mountains

Language: English

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Indoor Group Photo at Banff Winter Carnival

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Part Of: Archives General File Collection

Scope & Content: 12.5" x 16" silver gelatin print depicting a community gathering at the Banff Winter Carnival.

Date Range: [ca.1910 to ca. 1940]

Reference Code: V8 /2019.37/PA-1

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

Part Of: Archives General File Collection

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: M8 / V8 / S8

Sous-Fonds: V8

Accession Number: 2019.37

Reference Code: V8 /2019.37/PA-1

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

Date Range: [ca.1910 to ca. 1940]

Physical Description: Photographs: 1 print; b&w

History / Biographical: Image is from the Banff Winter Carnival, date unknown. Many of the figures are named by the donor on an accompanying photocopy of the print.

Scope & Content: 12.5" x 16" silver gelatin print depicting a community gathering at the Banff Winter Carnival.

Notes: In addition to those named in the name access, there is also a figure identified on the photocopy as Mrs. Ferguson (first name unknown).

Name Access: Smith, Helen; Wignall, Christine; Styles, Shirley; Squires, Joe; Squires, Margaret; Wielie, Honey; Wielie, Hank; Steeves, Kay; Mazzilo, Shirley; Wavier, Lila; Smith, Harry; Black, Alma

Subject Access: Banff Winter Carnival; Community events

Geographic Access: Banff; Alberta; Canada

Language: English

Title Source: Title based on contents of item

Processing Status: Processed

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Banff National Park

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Part Of: Archives General File Collection

Scope & Content: File consists of 74 photographic prints and 14 postcards (3 annotated), and 2 menus from the Sulphur Mountain Chalet. Photographs and postcards are of the Banff area

Date Range: ca. 1940 - 1965

Reference Code: V8 / 2014.8307

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print; Postcard

Part Of: Archives General File Collection

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M8 / V8 / S8

Series: 2014.8307

Sous-Fonds: V8

Accession Number: 2014.8307

Reference Code: V8 / 2014.8307

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print; Postcard

Date Range: ca. 1940 - 1965

Physical Description: 74 photographs : b&w ; 13 x 9 cm or smaller; 05 cm of textual records (13 x 9 cm)

History / Biographical: Tunstall family from Edmonton, AB. Mother- Mary Tunstall Senior; Mary- Clerk of U of A; Dora- housewife; Evelyn -left to do work on Alaska Navy-- Mary, Dora and Evelyn were aunts of Dennis Stansfield

Scope & Content: File consists of 74 photographic prints and 14 postcards (3 annotated), and 2 menus from the Sulphur Mountain Chalet. Photographs and postcards are of the Banff area

Name Access: Tunstall, Dora; Tunstall, Mary; Missal, Dora

Geographic Access: Alberta; Banff National Park; Johnston Canyon

Language: English

Category: Sports, recreation and leisure; Transportation; Environment

Biographical Source Notes: Accession record

Title Source: based on contents

Processing Status: Processed

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Cave and Basin

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Part Of: Archives General File Collection

Scope & Content: File consists of 4 photographs of six men visiting teh Cave and Basin

Date Range: ca. 1920 - 1940

Reference Code: V8 / 2014.8274

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

Part Of: Archives General File Collection

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M8 / V8 / S8

Series: 2014.8274

Sous-Fonds: V8

Accession Number: 2014.8274

Reference Code: V8 / 2014.8274

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

Date Range: ca. 1920 - 1940

Physical Description: 4 photographs : b&w ; 12 x 7 cm

Scope & Content: File consists of 4 photographs of six men visiting teh Cave and Basin

Name Access: Thomas, Jo

Geographic Access: Alberta; Banff National Park

Language: English

Category: Sports, recreation and leisure; Transportation

Title Source: Title based on contents

Processing Status: Processed

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Morley Past

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Part Of: Archives General File Collection

Scope & Content: File consists of one photograph album, comprising 108 photographs, 17.5 x 12.5 cm or smaller. Photographs pertain to community life, schooling, business, and religion in and around Morely from the late 1800s to the early 1940s. File also contains three loose pages, possibly from the same album, wit…

Date Range: 1890-1942

Reference Code: V8 / 2014.8294

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Album; Photograph; Photograph print; Private record

1 image 1 Electronic Resource

Part Of: Archives General File Collection

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M8 / V8 / S8

Series: Accession number : 2014.8294

Sous-Fonds: V8

Accession Number: 2014.8294

Reference Code: V8 / 2014.8294

GMD: Album; Photograph; Photograph print; Private record

Date Range: 1890-1942

Physical Description: 1 album (108 photographs : b&w ; 17.5 x 12.5 cm or smaller)

Scope & Content: File consists of one photograph album, comprising 108 photographs, 17.5 x 12.5 cm or smaller. Photographs pertain to community life, schooling, business, and religion in and around Morely from the late 1800s to the early 1940s. File also contains three loose pages, possibly from the same album, with a total of nine full-colour photographs of structures around Morely taken ca. 1970s.