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Bennett Trips 1931 to 1936

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions23415
Part Of
Bert Riggall fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 22 b&w photographs, some captioned. Photographs pertain to the Bennett trips guided and outfitted by Riggall of 1931, 1933, 1934, 1935, and 1936. The photographs document packtrains, camp life, hiking, Herbst glacier, and fishing. Locations of photographs include: Wall Lake, Mount …
Date Range
1931
1933-1936
Reference Code
V26 / II / A4 / PA - 130 to 152
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Part Of
Bert Riggall fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M376 / V26
Series
II.Business and Financial: Client Papers and Photographs
Sous-Fonds
V26
Accession Number
7201
Reference Code
V26 / II / A4 / PA - 130 to 152
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Date Range
1931
1933-1936
Physical Description
Photographs: 22 b&w prints
Scope & Content
File consists of 22 b&w photographs, some captioned. Photographs pertain to the Bennett trips guided and outfitted by Riggall of 1931, 1933, 1934, 1935, and 1936. The photographs document packtrains, camp life, hiking, Herbst glacier, and fishing. Locations of photographs include: Wall Lake, Mount Festubert, Great Divide at South Kootenay Pass.
Subject Access
Guiding, Camping, Packtrains
Hiking
Camping
Recreation
Sports
Fishing
Geographic Access
Canada
Canadian Rocky Mountains
British Columbia
Kootenay National Park
Great Divide
Language
N/A
Category
Exploration, discovery and travel
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and potentially offensive content. Read more.

Travel guides - Canadian Rockies, Montana

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55927
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of travel guides collected by Ben Gadd pertaining to the Canadian Rockies, as well as regions in Montana.
Date Range
[ca.2000]
2009
Reference Code
M590 / I / A / i / 13
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Published record
Textual record
Map
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 / A : Travel guides and maps
Accession Number
2021.20
Reference Code
M590 / I / A / i / 13
GMD
Published record
Textual record
Map
Date Range
[ca.2000]
2009
Physical Description
1 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of travel guides collected by Ben Gadd pertaining to the Canadian Rockies, as well as regions in Montana.
Notes
Some items in file are annotated
Subject Access
Geography
Travel
Tourism
Tourist information
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
British Columbia
Canadian Rocky Mountains
United States of America
Montana
Reproduction Restrictions
Copyright restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Exploration, discovery and travel
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and potentially offensive content. Read more.

Geology photos for geological views

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Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of printed photographs compiled by Ben Gadd pertaining to his book, Handbook of the Canadian Rockies. Images depict mountain views; bighorn sheep posing on steep rock; and highway views, possibly including Icefields Parkway.
Date Range
[ca.1990-1995]
Reference Code
V810 / II / A / PA - 40 to 138
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Print
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M590
V810
S61
Series
V810 / II : Research and publication records
Sous-Fonds
V810
Sub-Series
V810 / II / B : Handbook of the Canadian Rockies
Accession Number
2021.20
Reference Code
V810 / II / A / PA - 40 to 138
GMD
Photograph
Print
Responsibility
Produced by Ben Gadd
Date Range
[ca.1990-1995]
Physical Description
99 photographs : col. prints ; 15 x 10 cm
Scope & Content
File consists of printed photographs compiled by Ben Gadd pertaining to his book, Handbook of the Canadian Rockies. Images depict mountain views; bighorn sheep posing on steep rock; and highway views, possibly including Icefields Parkway.
Material Details
Photographs were originally stored in Tekarra Color Lab envelope
Subject Access
Publication
Landscapes
Travel
Roads
Wildlife
Bighorn Sheep
Mountains
Geology
Environment
Natural history
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Columbia Icefield
Jasper National Park
Canadian Rocky Mountains
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Environment
Exploration, discovery and travel
Title Source
Original title used
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and potentially offensive content. Read more.

Associated Screen News Photographs

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Part Of
Associated Screen News fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 25 b&w photographs, some captioned. File contains photographs from the Associated Screen News company. File pertains to subjects photographed in Banff and Waterton National Parks and at Mount Assiniboine. Image captions are as follows: V98/PA 81 Mt. Edith – Banff, 5442B-2 V98/PA …
Date Range
1925
1938
Reference Code
V98 / PA - 81 to 105
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Print
Part Of
Associated Screen News fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
V98
Sous-Fonds
V98
Accession Number
7751
Reference Code
V98 / PA - 81 to 105
GMD
Photograph
Print
Date Range
1925
1938
Physical Description
Photographs: 25 prints, b&w
History / Biographical
See fonds level description
Scope & Content
File consists of 25 b&w photographs, some captioned. File contains photographs from the Associated Screen News company. File pertains to subjects photographed in Banff and Waterton National Parks and at Mount Assiniboine. Image captions are as follows: V98/PA 81 Mt. Edith – Banff, 5442B-2 V98/PA 82 Marmot, 2246 V98/PA 83 Falls at Head of Johnston Canyon, A.S.N. 2752-1 V98/PA 84 Falls at Head of Johnston Canyon, A.S.N. 2752 V98/PA 85 Johnston Canyon, A.S.N. 2752-3 V98/PA 86 On verso 5232-B-4 V98/PA 87 Mount Assiniboine, A.S.N. 2772 V98/PA 88 Mount Assiniboine, A.S.N. 2765 V98/PA 89 Mount Assiniboine, A.S.N. 2766 V98/PA 90 Mount Assiniboine, A.S.N. 2764 V98/PA 91 Mount Assiniboine, A.S.N. 2767 V98/PA 92 A.S.N. 2769 V98/PA 93 Mount Assiniboine, A.S.N. 2773 V98/PA 94 A.S.N. 2774 V98/PA 95 A.S.N. 2777 V98/PA 96 Mount Assiniboine, A.S.N. 2778 V98/PA 97 (on verso) Mt. Assiniboine Alta., 5323-B-9 V98/PA 98 Castle Mt. Banff-, ASN 5121-B- V98/PA 99 Castle Mt. Banff -, ASN 5120-B- V98/PA 100 Main Street Waterton Lakes Park, ASN 2751-14 V98/PA 101 Prince of Wales Hotel from the Boulevard Waterton Lakes, ASN 2751 V98/PA 102 Golf Course Club House, Waterton Lakes Park, ASN 2751-11 V98/PA 103 Prince of Wales Hotel and Lake from Akimina, ASN 2751-12 V98/PA 104 Town of Waterton Vimy Ridge Mountain, ASN 2751-10 V98/PA 105 Park Superintendent’s Residence Waterton Lakes Park, ASN 2751-8
Geographic Access
Canadian Rocky Mountains
Language
English
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and potentially offensive content. Read more.

Rocky Mountain Postcards

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions54001
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
Less detail
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Other collected brochures and pamphlets

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions54805
Part Of
Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of brochures, pamphlets and small guide books pertaining to ranches, accommodations, attractions, excursions and tour packages based in the Canadian Rockies.
Date Range
1982
[1990]
1992-1996
[2000]
2001
2003-2010
Reference Code
M545 / III / 3 to 5
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Part Of
Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M545 / V635
Series
M545 / III : Published records
Sous-Fonds
M545
Accession Number
5939
8235
Reference Code
M545 / III / 3 to 5
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Date Range
1982
[1990]
1992-1996
[2000]
2001
2003-2010
Physical Description
6 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of brochures, pamphlets and small guide books pertaining to ranches, accommodations, attractions, excursions and tour packages based in the Canadian Rockies.
Notes
Items pertaining to the same companies have been kept together in one file
Files contain duplicates of some items
Horseback riding travel guide in M545/III/5 [1982] has attached note which is addressed to Joe Madaro Summary of contents in files: M545 / III / 3 :
Mount Robson Ranch
Homeplace Ranch
Lazy M. Ranch
Castle Mountain Ski Lodge and Hostel
Red Deer River Ranches
Rolyn Hills B&B
Skoki Lodge
Banff National Park attractions & Banff Lake Louise Tourism
Tonquin Valley
Sunset Guiding and Outfitting M545 / III / 4 :
Brewster
Timberline Tours
Saddle Peak Trail Rides
Bar U Ranch
Country & Ranch Vacations
Rafter Six Ranch
Bar JJ Outfitting Ltd. M545 / III / 5 :
Alberta Outfitters Association
Travel Alberta
Tom Vinson, Guide and Outfitter
Boundary Ranch
Anchor D Guiding and Outfitting Ltd.
The Cowboy Trail Travel Guide
Outdoor Adventure and Travel Show
Subject Access
Administration
Advertising
Animals
Backpacking
Businesses
Gondolas
Guides
Hiking
History
Horses
Hotel
Leisure
Membership
Organizations
Outfitters, trail guides and packers
Pack trips
Promo
Publication
Ranches
Recreation
Sports
Tourism
Tourist information
Trails
Travel
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Canadian Rocky Mountains
Banff
Banff National Park
Jasper
Red Deer
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Commerce and industry
Exploration, discovery and travel
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and potentially offensive content. Read more.

Trail and outfitter company descriptions, quotes

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions54942
Part Of
Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of printed copies of website pages for other outfitting, guiding and pack trip companies, including Blueridge Outfitters, Mountain Meadow Trail Rides, Allen's Diamond Four Ranch, Horseback Adventures Ltd., Timberline Tours Ltd., C-R Trails, Anchor D Guiding and Outfitting Ltd., Red De…
Date Range
2005-2008
Reference Code
M545 / V / 41
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Organization record
Published record
Part Of
Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M545 / V635
Series
M545 / V : Administrative records
Sous-Fonds
M545
Accession Number
8235
Reference Code
M545 / V / 41
GMD
Textual record
Organization record
Published record
Date Range
2005-2008
Physical Description
1 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of printed copies of website pages for other outfitting, guiding and pack trip companies, including Blueridge Outfitters, Mountain Meadow Trail Rides, Allen's Diamond Four Ranch, Horseback Adventures Ltd., Timberline Tours Ltd., C-R Trails, Anchor D Guiding and Outfitting Ltd., Red Deer River Ranches, and Alpine Stables. Annotations and highlighted information pertain to price quotes for accommodation and other services. File also includes a "2008 Partnership Package" portfolio from The Cowboy Trail Tourism Association.
Subject Access
Administration
Advertising
Businesses
Commerce
Finances
Outfitting
Organizations
Outfitters
Pack trips
Publication
Ranches
Recreation
Tourism
Tourist information
Trail guides
Travel
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff National Park
Canadian Rocky Mountains
Language
English
Conservation
One information page has brochure attached with clear tape, tape was not removed due to risk of damaging item
Category
Commerce and industry
Exploration, discovery and travel
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and potentially offensive content. Read more.

National Parks - Kootenay, Yoho, Glacier, Jasper, Waterton Lakes

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55243
Part Of
Malcolm Geddes fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 70 lantern slide images pertaining to views from Kootenay, Yoho, Glacier, Jasper and Waterton Lakes National Parks. Specific locations include: Marble Canyon and Sinclair Canyon; Mount Stephen, Lake Oesa, Lake O'Hara, Lake McArthur, Takakkaw Falls, Twin Falls and Yoho Glacier; Ille…
Date Range
[ca.1925]
Reference Code
V756 / III / A / PS - 161 to 230
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Lantern slide
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 - 161 to 230
GMD
Photograph
Lantern slide
Responsibility
Some items issued by Department of the Interior Natural Resources Intelligence Branch and by Canadian National Railways
Date Range
[ca.1925]
Physical Description
70 photographs : lantern slides
Scope & Content
File consists of 70 lantern slide images pertaining to views from Kootenay, Yoho, Glacier, Jasper and Waterton Lakes National Parks. Specific locations include: Marble Canyon and Sinclair Canyon; Mount Stephen, Lake Oesa, Lake O'Hara, Lake McArthur, Takakkaw Falls, Twin Falls and Yoho Glacier; Illecillewaet Glacier and surrounding area; Jasper town and Jasper Park Lodge; Maligne Lake, Maligne Canyon, Mount Edith Cavell and Mount Robson; and Waterton Lake area. Most items are captioned.
Notes
Slides are organized by location: V756 / III / A / PS - 161 to 167 : Kootenay V756 / III / A / PS - 168 to 185 : Yoho V756 / III / A / PS - 186 to 194 : Glacier V756 / III / A / PS - 195 to 226 : Jasper V756 / III / A / PS - 227 to 230 : Waterton Lakes
Subject Access
Travel
Exploration
Mountains
Landscapes
Glaciers
Hotels
Waterfalls
National parks and reserves
Tourism
Recreation
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
British Columbia
Canadian Rocky Mountains
Kootenay National Park
Yoho National Park
Glacier National Park
Jasper National Park
Jasper
Waterton Lakes National Park
Waterton
Access Restrictions
Fragile - restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Exploration, discovery and travel
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and potentially offensive content. Read more.
Part Of
Malcolm Geddes fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of original poetry drafts written by Malcolm Geddes. Content pertains to landscapes and trails in the Canadian Rockies, love and romance, and various other subjects related to Malcolm's life.
Date Range
1896
1901-1902
[1900-1920]
1926
Reference Code
M39 / I / B / 1
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Part Of
Malcolm Geddes fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M39
V756
Series
M39 / I : Professional records
Sous-Fonds
M39
Sub-Series
M39 / I / B : Manuscripts and notes
Accession Number
7846
Reference Code
M39 / I / B / 1
GMD
Textual record
Date Range
1896
1901-1902
[1900-1920]
1926
Physical Description
0.5 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of original poetry drafts written by Malcolm Geddes. Content pertains to landscapes and trails in the Canadian Rockies, love and romance, and various other subjects related to Malcolm's life.
Notes
Most items are not dated
Subject Access
Family and personal life
Mountains
Environment and Nature
Exploration
Trails
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Canadian Rocky Mountains
Reproduction Restrictions
Some restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Exploration, discovery and travel
Environment
Family and personal life
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and potentially offensive content. Read more.

Mountaineering calendar

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55278
Part Of
Chic Scott fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of one monthly calendar produced by the International Mountaineering and Climbing Federation in honour of the International Year of Mountains [2002].
Date Range
2002
Reference Code
M57 / XIV / B / 2 (O.S)
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Calendar
Published record
Part Of
Chic Scott fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M57
S47
V40
Series
M57 / XIV : Chic Scott Personal
Sous-Fonds
M57
Sub-Series
M57 / XIV / B : Family and personal
Accession Number
8110
Reference Code
M57 / XIV / B / 2 (O.S)
GMD
Calendar
Published record
Date Range
2002
Physical Description
1 calendar (33 x 28.5 cm)
Scope & Content
File consists of one monthly calendar produced by the International Mountaineering and Climbing Federation in honour of the International Year of Mountains [2002].
Subject Access
History
Publication
Mountaineering
Anniversary
Calendar
Geographic Access
Canada
Canadian Rocky Mountains
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Exploration, discovery and travel
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and potentially offensive content. Read more.

Community events, friends

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55539
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
Less detail
This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and potentially offensive content. Read more.

Natural landscapes, wildlife, plants

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55553
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of photographs collected and possibly produced by George Luxton. Content pertains to mountain views, waterfalls, winter scenes, lake views and related subjects.
Date Range
[ca.1910-1930]
Reference Code
LUX / III / C1 / C / PA - 92 to 111
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Print
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
LUX
Series
LUX / III / C : Extended family
Sous-Fonds
LUX / III : Luxton family sous-fonds
Sub-Series
LUX / III / C1 : William Luxton family papers and photographs
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / III / C1 / C / PA - 92 to 111
GMD
Photograph
Print
Date Range
[ca.1910-1930]
Physical Description
20 photographs: b&w prints ; 18 x 13 cm or smaller
Scope & Content
File consists of photographs collected and possibly produced by George Luxton. Content pertains to mountain views, waterfalls, winter scenes, lake views and related subjects.
Subject Access
Landscapes
Mountains
Environment
Waterfalls
Winter
Geographic Access
Canada
Canadian Rocky Mountains
Language
N/A
Conservation
Items stored in mylar
Category
Environment
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Buildings and bridges

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of photographs collected and possibly produced by George Luxton. Content pertains to cabins and houses, a boat launch and waterfront building, metal and wooden bridges, and an early view of a residential street in Banff facing Cascade Mountain.
Date Range
[ca.1910-1930]
Reference Code
LUX / III / C1 / C / PA - 131 to 148
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Print
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
LUX
Series
LUX / III / C : Extended family
Sous-Fonds
LUX / III : Luxton family sous-fonds
Sub-Series
LUX / III / C1 : William Luxton family papers and photographs
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / III / C1 / C / PA - 131 to 148
GMD
Photograph
Print
Date Range
[ca.1910-1930]
Physical Description
18 photographs : b&w prints ; 18 x 13 cm or smaller
Scope & Content
File consists of photographs collected and possibly produced by George Luxton. Content pertains to cabins and houses, a boat launch and waterfront building, metal and wooden bridges, and an early view of a residential street in Banff facing Cascade Mountain.
Subject Access
Home
Buildings
Bridges
Landscapes
Mountains
Land use
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Canadian Rocky Mountains
Cascade Mountain
Language
N/A
Conservation
Items stored in mylar
Category
Land, settlement and immigration
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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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
Less detail
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The Selkirk Range Text and Maps

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions54163
Part Of
Nicholas Morant fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 2 volumes, 1 textual and 1 cartographic, from 'The Selkirk Range British Columbia'. Volume 1 pertains to a textual account of the Selkirk region; volume 2 pertains to a collection of various topographical maps of the Selkirk region. Volume 1 is signed by Emmeline Wheeler.
Date Range
1951
Reference Code
M300 / III / D / 5 / 52 to 53
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Private record
Map
Part Of
Nicholas Morant fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M300 / S20 / V500
Sous-Fonds
M300
Sub-Series
M300 / III / D / 5 : Personal Interest and Gifts
Accession Number
7784
Reference Code
M300 / III / D / 5 / 52 to 53
GMD
Textual record
Private record
Map
Responsibility
Produced by A.O. Wheeler
Date Range
1951
Physical Description
Textual record: book & Cartographic records: maps
Scope & Content
File consists of 2 volumes, 1 textual and 1 cartographic, from 'The Selkirk Range British Columbia'. Volume 1 pertains to a textual account of the Selkirk region; volume 2 pertains to a collection of various topographical maps of the Selkirk region. Volume 1 is signed by Emmeline Wheeler.
Storage Range
In file box M300 / III / D / 5 / 52 to M300 / III / D / 5 / 53.
Name Access
Wheeler, A.O.
Subject Access
Travel
Geography
Mountains
Geographic Access
Canada
Canadian Rocky Mountains
Selkirks
Access Restrictions
Items in this file are not to be accessed or distributed without the explicit permission of their identified copyright owners.
Reproduction Restrictions
Items in this file are not to be reproduced without the explicit permission of their identified copyright owners.
Language
English
Creator
A.O. Wheeler
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Miscellaneous Books, Signed and Annotated

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Part Of
Nicholas Morant fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 4 published books. Consists of 1 copy of 'The Canadian Rockies: New & Old Trails' by A.P. Coleman (1912), with Merry Christmas message dated 1919; 1 copy of W.J. Phillips' volume, 'Essays In Wood', containing 10 printed copies of artwork and 2 booklets titled 'The Art of W.J. Phill…
Date Range
1912
1932
1933
1948
Reference Code
M300 / III / D / 5 / 22 to 25
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Published record
Textual record
Part Of
Nicholas Morant fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M300 / S20 / V500
Sous-Fonds
M300
Sub-Series
M300 / III / D / 5 : Personal Interest and Gifts
Accession Number
7784
Reference Code
M300 / III / D / 5 / 22 to 25
GMD
Published record
Textual record
Responsibility
Produced by A.P. Coleman, W. J. Phillips, Bernard Darwin, John Murray Gibbon
Date Range
1912
1932
1933
1948
Physical Description
Textual records: books
Scope & Content
File consists of 4 published books. Consists of 1 copy of 'The Canadian Rockies: New & Old Trails' by A.P. Coleman (1912), with Merry Christmas message dated 1919; 1 copy of W.J. Phillips' volume, 'Essays In Wood', containing 10 printed copies of artwork and 2 booklets titled 'The Art of W.J. Phillips' and 'An essay in Wood-cuts', with message from author to Mary McCowan dated 1948; 1 soft cover copy of 'Two Hundred Years in the Coal Trade: 1731 - 1931' by Bernard Darwin (1932), with letter inside addressed to Mollie Morant from John Charrington, 1932; 1 copy of 'Magic of Melody' by John Murray Gibbon (1933), with author's handwritten note to Nicholas Morant and a newspaper clipping with a poem.
Storage Range
In file box M300 / III / D / 5 / 22 to M300 / III / D / 5 / 25
Subject Access
Publication
Poetry
Arts
History
Geographic Access
Canada
Canadian Rocky Mountains
Access Restrictions
Items in this file are not to be accessed or distributed without the explicit permission of their identified copyright owners.
Reproduction Restrictions
Items in this file are not to be reproduced without the explicit permission of their identified copyright owners.
Language
English
Conservation
Items in this file with risky materials on the surface, such as adhesives, must be covered with an acid-free barrier to protect adjacent items.
Creator
A.P. Coleman, W. J. Phillips, Bernard Darwin, John Murray Gibbon
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Album, Canadian and American Rocky Mountains

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Part Of
Mary (Molly) Wright Adams fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of one photograph album compiled by Molly Wright Adams containing ca.107 photographs. Images pertain to Molly's travels in the American and Canadian Rocky Mountains in 1904.
Date Range
1904
Reference Code
V777 / II / PD - 1
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Album
Photograph
Print
Part Of
Mary (Molly) Wright Adams fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M555
V777
Series
V777 / II : Personal and collected records
Sous-Fonds
V777
Accession Number
2018.8685
Reference Code
V777 / II / PD - 1
GMD
Album
Photograph
Print
Responsibility
Produced by Molly W. Adams
Date Range
1904
Physical Description
1 photo album (ca. 107 photographs : b&w prints)
Scope & Content
File consists of one photograph album compiled by Molly Wright Adams containing ca.107 photographs. Images pertain to Molly's travels in the American and Canadian Rocky Mountains in 1904.
Notes
Some pages include annotations below photographs
Name Access
Adams, Molly
Subject Access
Family and personal life
Mountains
Landscape
Travel
Exploration
Environment
Recreation
Hiking
Geographic Access
United States of America
Rocky Mountains
Canada
British Columbia
Canadian Rocky Mountains
Access Restrictions
Materials in file are fragile - handle with caution
Language
N/A
Conservation
Pages interleaved with acid-free issue paper in 2018
Category
Exploration and travel
Family and personal life
Environment
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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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
Less detail
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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
Less detail
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Annotated copy of Alpine Flora of the Canadian Rockies

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Part Of
Archives General File Collection
Scope & Content
File consists of one copy of the book "Alpine Flora of the Canadian Rockies" (1907) with a note written on the first page from the illustrator Mary Schaffer to Molly (Wright) Adams in December 1907.
Date Range
1907
Reference Code
M8 / accn. 2023.63
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Published record
Part Of
Archives General File Collection
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M8
V8
S8
Sous-Fonds
M8
Accession Number
2023.63
Reference Code
M8 / accn. 2023.63
GMD
Published record
Date Range
1907
Physical Description
1 volume
Scope & Content
File consists of one copy of the book "Alpine Flora of the Canadian Rockies" (1907) with a note written on the first page from the illustrator Mary Schaffer to Molly (Wright) Adams in December 1907.
Name Access
Warren, Mary Schaffer
Schaffer, Mary
Wright, Mary
Adams, Molly
Subject Access
Artist
Art
Flowers
Plants
Mountains
Publication
Environment
Geographic Access
Canadian Rocky Mountains
Language
English
Category
Environment
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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