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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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Mann family annotated postcard collection

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Part Of: Archives General File Collection

Scope & Content: File consists of annotated souvenir postcards sent to Walter and Richard Mann from various friends and relatives between ca.1905-1920. Postcard images pertain to views in and around Banff and the Canadian Rockies, including views of Lake Louise, Edmonton, Lake O'Hara and Glacier National Park.

Date Range: 1905; [1910-1920]; 1916; 1920

Reference Code: M8 / accn. 3151 / 1 to 9

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: 3151

Reference Code: M8 / accn. 3151 / 1 to 9

GMD: Postcard; Textual record

Date Range: 1905; [1910-1920]; 1916; 1920

Physical Description: 9 annotated postcards

Scope & Content: File consists of annotated souvenir postcards sent to Walter and Richard Mann from various friends and relatives between ca.1905-1920. Postcard images pertain to views in and around Banff and the Canadian Rockies, including views of Lake Louise, Edmonton, Lake O'Hara and Glacier National Park.

Subject Access: Travel; Tourism; Family and personal life; Mountains; Landscapes; Trains; Canadian Pacific Railway

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Banff; Lake Louise; Edmonton; British Columbia; Glacier National Park

Language: English

Conservation: Postcards are stored in mylar sleeves

Related Material: M8/accn.1430

Category: Exploration and travel; Family and personal life; 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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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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Letters, postcards and sketches

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Part Of: Mary (Molly) Wright Adams fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of letters and six postcards sent from Molly Wright Adams to various family members between 1904 and 1905; and three ink drawings depicting climbers scaling mountains [possibly drawn by Molly]. Letters and postcards are primarily addressed to Molly's sister, Catharine (Adams) Elkin [a…

Date Range: 1904 - 1905

Reference Code: M555 / I / A / 4

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Textual record; Private record; Postcard; Drawing

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 / 4

GMD: Textual record; Private record; Postcard; Drawing

Date Range: 1904 - 1905

Physical Description: 1.5 cm of textual records -- 6 postcards -- 3 drawings

Scope & Content: File consists of letters and six postcards sent from Molly Wright Adams to various family members between 1904 and 1905; and three ink drawings depicting climbers scaling mountains [possibly drawn by Molly]. Letters and postcards are primarily addressed to Molly's sister, Catharine (Adams) Elkin [addressed mostly as "Katy"]. Letters pertain to Molly's travels in California, New Mexico, and the American and Canadian Rockies.

Notes: Materials in file previously stored with one leather-bound journal and four miniature monthly planners [1904-1905]. Journal and planners have been renumbered and processed as file M555 / II / 1.

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

Subject Access: Family and personal life; Exploration; Travel; Recreation; Climbing; Hiking; Tourism

Geographic Access: United States of America; California; New Mexico; Canada; Alberta; Lake Louise; Rocky Mountains; Canadian Rocky Mountains

Access Restrictions: Some materials in file are fragile - handle with caution

Language: English

Related Material: M555 / II / 1 - journal and daybooks

Category: Exploration 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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Letters to friends and family

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Part Of: Mary (Molly) Wright Adams fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of several handwritten letters and four postcards which Molly Wright Adams sent to family and friends including "Cousin Alice", "Katy" [possibly Molly's sister, Catharine Elkin] and "Helene" between 1906 and 1908. Contents pertain to daily life and Molly's travels in the Canadian Rock…

Date Range: 1906 - 1908

Reference Code: M555 / I / A / 5

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Textual record; Private record; Postcard

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 / 5

GMD: Textual record; Private record; Postcard

Date Range: 1906 - 1908

Physical Description: 0.3 cm of textual records -- 4 postcards

Scope & Content: File consists of several handwritten letters and four postcards which Molly Wright Adams sent to family and friends including "Cousin Alice", "Katy" [possibly Molly's sister, Catharine Elkin] and "Helene" between 1906 and 1908. Contents pertain to daily life and Molly's travels in the Canadian Rockies and Japan.

Notes: File includes one torn fragment of a letter addressed to Molly Adams [sender unknown].

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

Subject Access: Family and personal life; Correspondence; Travel

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Banff; Banff National Park; British Columbia; Field; Japan

Language: English

Category: Exploration and travel; Family and personal life

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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Miniature journal and monthly planners

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Part Of: Mary (Molly) Wright Adams fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of one miniature pocket journal which belonged to Molly Wright Adams [ca.1904-1905]; and four miniature monthly planners for July to October 1904. Journal and planners contain notes pertaining to Molly's life and travels in the United States and the Canadian Rockies.

Date Range: 1904 - 1905

Reference Code: M555 / II / 1

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Diary; Textual record; Private record

Part Of: Mary (Molly) Wright Adams fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M555; V777

Series: M555 / II : Personal and collected records

Sous-Fonds: M555

Accession Number: 2018.8685

Reference Code: M555 / II / 1

GMD: Diary; Textual record; Private record

Date Range: 1904 - 1905

Physical Description: 1.5 cm of textual records (5 volumes : 6.5 x 10 cm and 5 x 6.5 cm)

Scope & Content: File consists of one miniature pocket journal which belonged to Molly Wright Adams [ca.1904-1905]; and four miniature monthly planners for July to October 1904. Journal and planners contain notes pertaining to Molly's life and travels in the United States and the Canadian Rockies.

Notes: Monthly planners accompanied in file by annotated storage envelope; Materials were previously stored with items in file M555 / I / A / 6 to 8

Name Access: Adams, Molly

Subject Access: Exploration; Travel; Recreation; Family and personal life; Hiking

Geographic Access: United States of America; Canadian Rocky Mountains

Access Restrictions: Materials are fragile - handle with caution

Language: English

Category: Exploration 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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Correspondence from Europe

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Part Of: Mary (Molly) Wright Adams fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of handwritten letters and 6 postcards which Molly Wright Adams sent to her sister, Catharine (Adams) Elkin, between 1891 and 1903. Contents pertain to Molly's travels in Europe, including trips to Switzerland, Italy, England, Germany, and the Netherlands.

Date Range: 1891; 1893; 1896; 1902-1903

Reference Code: M555 / I / A / 1

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Textual record; Private record; Postcard

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 / 1

GMD: Textual record; Private record; Postcard

Date Range: 1891; 1893; 1896; 1902-1903

Physical Description: 2 cm of textual records (6 postcards -- letters)

Scope & Content: File consists of handwritten letters and 6 postcards which Molly Wright Adams sent to her sister, Catharine (Adams) Elkin, between 1891 and 1903. Contents pertain to Molly's travels in Europe, including trips to Switzerland, Italy, England, Germany, and the Netherlands.

Notes: Items in file are accompanied by two envelopes addressed to Catharine Elkin and her husband, Dr. William Elkin.

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

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

Geographic Access: United States of America; Europe; Italy; Switzerland; England; Germany; Netherlands

Access Restrictions: Some materials in file are fragile - assistance from staff required

Language: English

Conservation: Some materials stored in mylar sleeves

Category: Exploration and travel; Family and personal life; Tourism

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Travel letters, 1898 to 1905

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Part Of: Mary (Molly) Wright Adams fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of handwritten letters which Molly Wright Adams wrote between 1898 and 1905. Letters are predominantly addressed to"Katy" [possibly Molly's sister, Catharine (Adams) Elkin]. Contents pertain to Molly's travels in the United States, Venezuela, Mexico and the Canadian Rockies [including…

Date Range: 1898-1905

Reference Code: M555 / I / A / 2

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 / 2

GMD: Textual record; Private record

Date Range: 1898-1905

Physical Description: 2 cm of textual records

Scope & Content: File consists of handwritten letters which Molly Wright Adams wrote between 1898 and 1905. Letters are predominantly addressed to"Katy" [possibly Molly's sister, Catharine (Adams) Elkin]. Contents pertain to Molly's travels in the United States, Venezuela, Mexico and the Canadian Rockies [including Banff, Emerald Lake, Field, Golden and Glacier], extended family and personal interests.

Notes: Letters from Mexico accompanied by envelope (ca.1940) with notes pertaining to transcription of original letters in file [See "Material Details"] and annotated brown storage envelope in separate file folder

Material Details: Annotation in pencil on manila envelope in file: "Mexico Mar 16 1905 to Apr 11 1905 typewritten 1940"

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

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

Geographic Access: United States of America; Venezuela; Mexico; Canada; Alberta; Banff National Park; Banff; Yoho National Park; Emerald Lake; British Columbia; Field; Golden; Glacier; Glacier National Park

Language: English

Category: Exploration and travel; Family and personal life; Tourism

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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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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Correspondence, 1968 - 1971

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Part Of: Ben Gadd fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of letters and postcards sent to Ben Gadd between 1968 and 1971, as well as copies of letters which Ben sent to various people and organizations during the same time period. Content pertains to Ben's personal and professional life, family, holidays and various other subjects.

Date Range: 1968-1971

Reference Code: M590 / I / D / 1

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Textual record

Part Of: Ben Gadd fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M590; V810; S61

Series: M590 / I : Personal records

Sous-Fonds: M590

Sub-Series: M590 / I / D : Other personal and collected

Accession Number: 2021.20

Reference Code: M590 / I / D / 1

GMD: Textual record

Date Range: 1968-1971

Physical Description: 2 cm of textual records

Scope & Content: File consists of letters and postcards sent to Ben Gadd between 1968 and 1971, as well as copies of letters which Ben sent to various people and organizations during the same time period. Content pertains to Ben's personal and professional life, family, holidays and various other subjects.

Name Access: Gadd, Ben; Gadd, Cia; Gadd, Will

Subject Access: Family and personal life; Personal and Professional Life; Correspondence; Research; Education; Government; Environment; Holidays; Travel; Communications

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Calgary; Lethbridge

Reproduction Restrictions: Restrictions may apply

Language: English

Category: Family and personal life; Exploration, discovery and travel; Education; Environment; Communications; Government

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Notes and other collected materials

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Part Of: Ben Gadd fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of loose notes, pamphlets, newspaper clippings and other textual records which were collected or produced by Ben Gadd between 1968 and 1989. Some materials are annotated with sketches, maps and diagrams drawn by Ben.

Date Range: 1968-1989

Reference Code: M590 / I / D / 8 to 12

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Textual record; Published record; Newspaper clipping

Part Of: Ben Gadd fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M590; V810; S61

Series: M590 / I : Personal records

Sous-Fonds: M590

Sub-Series: M590 / I / D : Other personal and collected

Accession Number: 2021.20

Reference Code: M590 / I / D / 8 to 12

GMD: Textual record; Published record; Newspaper clipping

Date Range: 1968-1989

Physical Description: 10 cm of textual records

Scope & Content: File consists of loose notes, pamphlets, newspaper clippings and other textual records which were collected or produced by Ben Gadd between 1968 and 1989. Some materials are annotated with sketches, maps and diagrams drawn by Ben.

Notes: Contents of file folders: M590 / I / D / 8 : Other notes/collected, 1968-1971 M590 / I / D / 9 : Other notes/collected, 1972-1984 M590 / I / D / 10 : Other notes/collected, 1985-1986 M590 / I / D / 11 and 12 : Other notes/collected, 1987-1989

Name Access: Gadd, Ben

Subject Access: Family and personal life; Personal and Professional Life; Research; Organizations; Conservation; Community events; Wildlife; Travel; Tourism; Government; National parks and reserves; Publication; Education

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

Reproduction Restrictions: Restrictions may apply

Language: English

Category: Education; Environment; Family and personal life; Government; Exploration, discovery and travel

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Pre-university research, University of Colorado

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Part Of: Ben Gadd fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of notes and personal writings produced by Ben Gadd between 1965-1968, following his high school graduation and prior to moving to Canada.

Date Range: 1965-1968

Reference Code: M590 / I / B / 6

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Textual record

Part Of: Ben Gadd fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M590; V810; S61

Series: M590 / I : Personal records

Sous-Fonds: M590

Sub-Series: M590 / I / B : Education and early writing

Accession Number: 2021.20

Reference Code: M590 / I / B / 6

GMD: Textual record

Date Range: 1965-1968

Physical Description: 0.5 cm of textual records

Scope & Content: File consists of notes and personal writings produced by Ben Gadd between 1965-1968, following his high school graduation and prior to moving to Canada.

Notes: Original file folder included note written in pencil by Ben Gadd: "After meeting Cia, pre-university"

Name Access: Gadd, Ben; Gadd, Cia

Subject Access: Family and personal life; Politics; Government; Recreation; Travel

Geographic Access: United States of America; Colorado; Canada

Language: English

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

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Personal correspondence, other collected

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Part Of: Maryalice Harvey Stewart fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of personal correspondence which was sent to, or collected by, Maryalice Harvey Stewart, including letters and postcards from various friends, family and professional colleagues. File includes holiday and greeting cards, including a 1938 holiday card addressed to "Mary Harvey" contain…

Date Range: 1939; 1941; 1963; 1966; 1973; 1976; 1981-1982; 1989; 1993; 1995-1996; 1999

Reference Code: M9 / II / 9

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Textual record

Part Of: Maryalice Harvey Stewart fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M9; S13; V605

Series: M9 / II : Personal records

Sous-Fonds: M9

Accession Number: 7412; 2125

Reference Code: M9 / II / 9

GMD: Textual record

Date Range: 1939; 1941; 1963; 1966; 1973; 1976; 1981-1982; 1989; 1993; 1995-1996; 1999

Physical Description: 2 cm of textual records

Scope & Content: File consists of personal correspondence which was sent to, or collected by, Maryalice Harvey Stewart, including letters and postcards from various friends, family and professional colleagues. File includes holiday and greeting cards, including a 1938 holiday card addressed to "Mary Harvey" containing 7 photographs of Maryalice and friends on a packing trip and a miniature map of Sunshine Ski Lodge; several letters from Garde B. Gardom, who was elected Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia in 1995; and a letter to Maryalice's mother, Elizabeth "Bessie" Harvey from Private Earl R. Goodman of Banff, 1941.

Name Access: Stewart, Maryalice Harvey; Harvey, Elizabeth; Gardom, Garde B.; Goodman, Earl

Subject Access: Family and personal life; Correspondence; Holidays; Travel; Pack trips; Horses; Sunshine Ski Lodge; Military; World War II

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Banff

Reproduction Restrictions: Restrictions may apply - personal information

Language: English

Category: Family and personal life

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

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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Tilikum certificate, 1901

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Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of one certificate created by Woodworth Campbell and given to Norman Luxton in 1938 to celebrate his arrival in Australia during his expedition aboard the Tilikum dugout canoe in 1901.

Date Range: 1901

Reference Code: LUX / I / B1 / 19

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Textual record

2 images

Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: LUX

Series: LUX / I / B1 : Tilikum voyage

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

Sub-Series: LUX / I / B1 / 19 :

Accession Number: LUX

Reference Code: LUX / I / B1 / 19

GMD: Textual record

Date Range: 1901

Physical Description: 0.1 cm of textual records (1 certificate : 38 x 25 cm)

Scope & Content: File consists of one certificate created by Woodworth Campbell and given to Norman Luxton in 1938 to celebrate his arrival in Australia during his expedition aboard the Tilikum dugout canoe in 1901.