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[Luxton house]

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Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Scope & Content: Item consists of b&w photograph negatives of Luxton home in winter

Date Range: [1930-1960]

Reference Code: LUX / I / E4 / NA - 16 to NA - 17

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph; Negative

2 images

Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: LUX

Series: LUX / I / E : Collected Material

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

Sub-Series: LUX / I / E / 4 : Photographs

Reference Code: LUX / I / E4 / NA - 16 to NA - 17

GMD: Photograph; Negative

Date Range: [1930-1960]

Physical Description: 2 photographs: b&w negatives ; 7 x 4.5 cm

Scope & Content: Item consists of b&w photograph negatives of Luxton home in winter

Subject Access: Buildings; Winter; Home

Geographic Access: Banff; Banff National Park; Alberta

Related Material: Corresponding prints: LUX / I / E4 PA-134 to PA-148.

Processing Status: Processed

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Ski News Scrapbook

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Part Of: Charlotte Tuerck fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of a scrapbook of mainly ski-related newspaper clippings. Includes newspaper clippings about skiing, ski racing, winter sports, Disney filming winter scenes for the film "Nomads of the North," all dated from 1960.

Date Range: ca. 1960

Reference Code: M116 / 1

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Scrapbook

1 image 1 Electronic Resource

Part Of: Charlotte Tuerck fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M116 / V631

Sous-Fonds: M116

Accession Number: 1503

Reference Code: M116 / 1

GMD: Scrapbook

Date Range: ca. 1960

Physical Description: 2 cm of textual records (17 pages ; 25.5 x 32 cm)

History / Biographical: See fonds level description.

Scope & Content: File consists of a scrapbook of mainly ski-related newspaper clippings. Includes newspaper clippings about skiing, ski racing, winter sports, Disney filming winter scenes for the film "Nomads of the North," all dated from 1960.

Subject Access: Airplanes; Banff Ski Club; Banff Ski Runners of the Canadian Rockies; Chairlifts and gondolas; Crag and Canyon newspaper; Filmaking; Films and film making; Mount Norquay Chairlift; Mount Norquay Ski Area; Newspaper; Ski areas; Ski jumping; Ski racing; Skiing; Skiers; Winter

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

Language: English

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Natural landscapes, wildlife, plants

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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 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

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Film Reel #4

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Part Of: William Royle fonds

Scope & Content: Item consists of a 16 mm reel of colour film depicting topics such as the 1955 Banff Winter Carnvial, skiing, mountains, wildlife, and Banff Indian Days. Film also has three pieces of paper with handwritten notes on the contents of the film.

Date Range: 1955

Reference Code: V808 / II / NF - 4

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Film

Part Of: William Royle fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: M587 / V808

Series: II. Motion pictures

Sous-Fonds: V808

Accession Number: 2021.29

Reference Code: V808 / II / NF - 4

GMD: Film

Date Range: 1955

Physical Description: 8 mm film reel ; col.

History / Biographical: See fonds level description

Scope & Content: Item consists of a 16 mm reel of colour film depicting topics such as the 1955 Banff Winter Carnvial, skiing, mountains, wildlife, and Banff Indian Days. Film also has three pieces of paper with handwritten notes on the contents of the film.

Subject Access: Animals; Banff Indian Days; Banff Winter Carnival; Family and personal life; Mountains; Scenery; Wildlife; Winter; Winter Carnival; Winter sports

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

Language: English

Conservation: Film needs to be removed from original metal base

Title Source: Title based on item

Processing Status: Processed

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Community and events film

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Part Of: William Royle fonds

Scope & Content: Item consists of a 16 mm reel of colour film depicting topics such as wildlife, the Calgary Stampede, Boy Scout activities, and the Royal Visit. Film also has one piece of paper with handwritten notes on the contents of the film.

Date Range: [ca. 1950-1978]

Reference Code: V808 / II / NF - 5

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Film

Part Of: William Royle fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: M587 / V808

Series: II. Motion pictures

Sous-Fonds: V808

Accession Number: 2021.29

Reference Code: V808 / II / NF - 5

GMD: Film

Date Range: [ca. 1950-1978]

Physical Description: 8 mm film reel ; col.

History / Biographical: See fonds level description

Scope & Content: Item consists of a 16 mm reel of colour film depicting topics such as wildlife, the Calgary Stampede, Boy Scout activities, and the Royal Visit. Film also has one piece of paper with handwritten notes on the contents of the film.

Subject Access: Animals; Banff Winter Carnival; Calgary Stampede; Family and personal life; Mountains; Royal tours; Royal Visit; Scenery; Wildlife; Winter; Winter Carnival; Winter sports

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

Language: English

Conservation: Film needs to be removed from original metal base

Title Source: Title based on item

Processing Status: Processed

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Fishing trips and Mt Royal fire film

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Part Of: William Royle fonds

Scope & Content: Item consists of a 16 mm reel of colour film depicting topics such as scenery around Banff National Park, fishing trips, wildlife, friends and family members, and the Mount Royal Hotel burning down. Film also has two pieces of paper with handwritten notes on the contents of the film.

Date Range: [ca. 1950-1978]

Reference Code: V808 / II / NF - 6

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Film

Part Of: William Royle fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: M587 / V808

Series: II. Motion pictures

Sous-Fonds: V808

Accession Number: 2021.29

Reference Code: V808 / II / NF - 6

GMD: Film

Date Range: [ca. 1950-1978]

Physical Description: 8 mm film reel ; col.

History / Biographical: See fonds level description

Scope & Content: Item consists of a 16 mm reel of colour film depicting topics such as scenery around Banff National Park, fishing trips, wildlife, friends and family members, and the Mount Royal Hotel burning down. Film also has two pieces of paper with handwritten notes on the contents of the film.

Subject Access: Animals; Buildings; Family and personal life; Hotels; Mountains; Mount Royal Hotel; Scenery; Wildlife; Winter; Winter sports

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

Language: English

Conservation: Film needs to be removed from original metal base

Title Source: Title based on item

Processing Status: Processed

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Banff Winter Carnival

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Part Of: William Royle fonds

Scope & Content: File pertains to 74 colour 35mm slides of Banff Winter Carnival events, possibly from multiple years. Includes parade floats, ice sculptures, Ice Pinnacles on the Bow River, and scenes of a large crowd - possibly part of opening or closing ceremonies.

Date Range: [ca. 1960-1970]

Reference Code: V808 / III / NS - 69 to NS - 142

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Transparency

Part Of: William Royle fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M587 / V808

Series: II. Transparencies

Sous-Fonds: V808

Accession Number: 2021.29

Reference Code: V808 / III / NS - 69 to NS - 142

GMD: Photograph; Transparency

Date Range: [ca. 1960-1970]

Physical Description: 74 photographs : col. slides ; 35 mm

History / Biographical: See fonds level description

Scope & Content: File pertains to 74 colour 35mm slides of Banff Winter Carnival events, possibly from multiple years. Includes parade floats, ice sculptures, Ice Pinnacles on the Bow River, and scenes of a large crowd - possibly part of opening or closing ceremonies.

Notes: Slides are sectioned into series, noted by stamped numbers in one corner of the cardboard mounts - some appear to be curated by Royle and are denoted with ink dots.

Subject Access: Automobiles; Banff Winter Carnival; Banff townsite; Bow River; Buildings; Businesses; Community events; Events; Ice sculpture; Mountains; Parade; Winter; Winter Carnival

Geographic Access: Banff; Banff National Park; Alberta

Language: English

Conservation: Rehoused from original cardboard and plastic boxes

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Boy Scouts

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Part Of: William Royle fonds

Scope & Content: File pertains to black and white photographs of the Banff Boy Scouts troupe. Includes group portraits, camps, skiing and snowshoeing trips, an avalanche safety course, and construction of the new Scout Hall in 1959.

Date Range: [ca. 1955-1960]

Reference Code: V808 / I / A / PA - 01 to PA - 103

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Print

3 images

Part Of: William Royle fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M587 / V808

Series: I.A. Prints - Boy Scouts

Sous-Fonds: V808

Accession Number: 2021.29

Reference Code: V808 / I / A / PA - 01 to PA - 103

GMD: Photograph; Print

Date Range: [ca. 1955-1960]

Physical Description: 103 photographs : b&w ; 20.3 x 12.4 cm or smaller

History / Biographical: See fonds level description

Scope & Content: File pertains to black and white photographs of the Banff Boy Scouts troupe. Includes group portraits, camps, skiing and snowshoeing trips, an avalanche safety course, and construction of the new Scout Hall in 1959.

Subject Access: Boy Scouts of Canada; Buildings; Camps; Construction; Recreation; Scouting; Skiing; Snowshoes and snowshoeing; Sports; Winter; Winter sports

Geographic Access: Banff; Banff National Park; Alberta

Language: English

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Boy Scouts - oversize

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Part Of: William Royle fonds

Scope & Content: File pertains to black and white photographs of the Banff Boy Scouts troupe. Includes unidentified Scouts, camping trips, and the construction of the new Scout Hall in October 1959.

Date Range: [ca. 1959-1960]

Reference Code: V808 / I / A / PA - 104 to PA - 110 o.s.

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Print

Part Of: William Royle fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M587 / V808

Series: I.A. Prints - Boy Scouts

Sous-Fonds: V808

Accession Number: 2021.29

Reference Code: V808 / I / A / PA - 104 to PA - 110 o.s.

GMD: Photograph; Print

Date Range: [ca. 1959-1960]

Physical Description: 7 photographs : b&w ; 35.3 x 27.7 cm

History / Biographical: See fonds level description

Scope & Content: File pertains to black and white photographs of the Banff Boy Scouts troupe. Includes unidentified Scouts, camping trips, and the construction of the new Scout Hall in October 1959.

Subject Access: Boy Scouts of Canada; Buildings; Camps; Construction; Recreation; Scouting; Skiing; Snowshoes and snowshoeing; Sports; Winter; Winter sports

Geographic Access: Banff National Park; Alberta; Canada

Language: English

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Banff Ski Runners of the Canadian Rockies papers

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Part Of: John Monod fonds

Scope & Content: File consists correspondence to and from the President of the Banff Ski Runners, bills, cheque stubs, and annual reports pertain to the club and club activities. Also includes one insert: the original folder the papers were kept in.

Date Range: 1952-1954

Reference Code: M48 / I / 01 - 61

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Textual record; Organization record; Private record; Published record

Part Of: John Monod fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M48

Sous-Fonds: M48

Accession Number: 8126

Reference Code: M48 / I / 01 - 61

GMD: Textual record; Organization record; Private record; Published record

Date Range: 1952-1954

Physical Description: 1.5 cm textual records

History / Biographical: See fonds level description

Scope & Content: File consists correspondence to and from the President of the Banff Ski Runners, bills, cheque stubs, and annual reports pertain to the club and club activities. Also includes one insert: the original folder the papers were kept in.

Subject Access: Activities; Administration; Banff Ski Runners of the Canadian Rockies; Club; Norquay Ski Hill; Skiing; Sunshine Ski Resort; Winter; Winter sports

Geographic Access: Banff; Banff National Park; Alberta

Access Restrictions: Copyright, privacy, commercial use and other restrictions may apply

Language: English; French

Conservation: Metal brace on original folder removed; staples removed

Finding Aid: No finding aid

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Unidentified people skiing

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Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Scope & Content: Image of three people on skis on a steep slope with a large snow-covered mountain in the background - written on the back is "Skoki" in pencil

Date Range: [ca. 1930-1939]

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 4 / PA - 78

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph

2 images

Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: M36 / V683 / S37

Series: V683 / III / A / 4 : Peter and Catharine Whyte: Banff and Area Activities and Events

Sous-Fonds: V683

Accession Number: .

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 4 / PA - 78

GMD: Photograph

Date Range: [ca. 1930-1939]

Physical Description: Photograph: 1 print (front and back) ; b&w.

Scope & Content: Image of three people on skis on a steep slope with a large snow-covered mountain in the background - written on the back is "Skoki" in pencil

Subject Access: Mountains; Skiing; Skoki Lodge; Winter

Geographic Access: Banff National Park

Language: NA

Title Source: Title based on item

Processing Status: Processed

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Group of people on skis

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Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Scope & Content: Image of a group of people on skis standing on a slope with a snow-covered mountain in the background - written on the back in pencil is "Skoki - Boston Group"

Date Range: [ca. 1930-1939]

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 4 / PA - 79

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph

2 images

Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: M36 / V683 / S37

Series: V683 / III / A / 4 : Peter and Catharine Whyte: Banff and Area Activities and Events

Sous-Fonds: V683

Accession Number: .

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 4 / PA - 79

GMD: Photograph

Date Range: [ca. 1930-1939]

Physical Description: Photograph: 1 print (front and back) ; b&w.

Scope & Content: Image of a group of people on skis standing on a slope with a snow-covered mountain in the background - written on the back in pencil is "Skoki - Boston Group"

Subject Access: Mountains; Skiing; Ski areas; Skoki Lodge; Winter

Geographic Access: Banff National Park

Language: NA

Title Source: Title based on item

Processing Status: Processed

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Group of people on skis

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Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Scope & Content: Image of a group of people on skis standing on a slope with a snow-covered mountain in the background - written on the back in pencil is "Skoki - Boston Group"

Date Range: [ca. 1910-1939]

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 4 / PA - 80

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph

2 images

Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: M36 / V683 / S37

Series: V683 / III / A / 4 : Peter and Catharine Whyte: Banff and Area Activities and Events

Sous-Fonds: V683

Accession Number: .

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 4 / PA - 80

GMD: Photograph

Date Range: [ca. 1910-1939]

Physical Description: Photograph: 1 print (front and back) ; b&w.

Scope & Content: Image of a group of people on skis standing on a slope with a snow-covered mountain in the background - written on the back in pencil is "Skoki - Boston Group"

Subject Access: Mountains; Skiing; Ski areas; Skoki Lodge; Winter

Geographic Access: Banff National Park

Language: NA

Title Source: Title based on item

Processing Status: Processed

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Group of people on skis

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Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Scope & Content: Image of people on skis side-stepping up a hill with a snow-covered mountain in the background - written in pencil on the back is "Skoki - Boston Group"

Date Range: [ca. 1930-1939]

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 4 / PA - 81

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph

2 images

Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: M36 / V683 / S37

Series: V683 / III / A / 4 : Peter and Catharine Whyte: Banff and Area Activities and Events

Sous-Fonds: V683

Accession Number: .

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 4 / PA - 81

GMD: Photograph

Date Range: [ca. 1930-1939]

Physical Description: Photograph: 1 print (front and back) ; b&w.

Scope & Content: Image of people on skis side-stepping up a hill with a snow-covered mountain in the background - written in pencil on the back is "Skoki - Boston Group"

Subject Access: Mountains; Skiing; Ski areas; Skoki Lodge; Winter

Geographic Access: Banff National Park

Language: NA

Title Source: Title based on item

Processing Status: Processed

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Skis outside a log building

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Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Scope & Content: Image of skis and ski poles leaning against the outside of a log building - possibly Skoki Lodge

Date Range: [ca. 1920-1940]

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 5 / PA - 118

Description Level: 6 / Image

GMD: Photograph

1 image

Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Description Level: 6 / Image

Fonds Number: M36 / V683 / S37

Series: V683 / III / A / 5 : Peter and Catharine Whyte: Landscapes

Sous-Fonds: V683

Accession Number: .

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 5 / PA - 118

GMD: Photograph

Date Range: [ca. 1920-1940]

Physical Description: Photograph: 1 print ; b&w.

Scope & Content: Image of skis and ski poles leaning against the outside of a log building - possibly Skoki Lodge

Subject Access: Skiing; Ski areas; Winter; Winter sports

Geographic Access: Banff National Park

Language: English

Title Source: Title based on item

Processing Status: Processed

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Skoki Lodge

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Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Scope & Content: Image of Skoki Lodge covered in snow with smoke coming out of the chimney

Date Range: [ca. 1920-1940]

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 5 / PA - 137

Description Level: 6 / Image

GMD: Photograph

1 image

Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Description Level: 6 / Image

Fonds Number: M36 / V683 / S37

Series: V683 / III / A / 5 : Peter and Catharine Whyte: Landscapes

Sous-Fonds: V683

Accession Number: .

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 5 / PA - 137

GMD: Photograph

Date Range: [ca. 1920-1940]

Physical Description: Photograph: 1 print ; b&w.

Scope & Content: Image of Skoki Lodge covered in snow with smoke coming out of the chimney

Subject Access: Buildings; Buildings and facilities; Skoki Lodge; Winter

Geographic Access: Banff National Park

Language: English

Title Source: Title based on item

Processing Status: Processed

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Train derailment

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Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Scope & Content: Image of unidentified men walking towards the cars of a Canadian Pacific Railway train that has come off the rails - car on the left is on its side

Date Range: [ca. 1940-1960]

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 5 / PA - 205

Description Level: 6 / Image

GMD: Photograph

1 image

Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Description Level: 6 / Image

Fonds Number: M36 / V683 / S37

Series: V683 / III / A / 5 : Peter and Catharine Whyte: Landscapes

Sous-Fonds: V683

Accession Number: .

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 5 / PA - 205

GMD: Photograph

Date Range: [ca. 1940-1960]

Physical Description: Photograph: 1 print ; b&w.

Scope & Content: Image of unidentified men walking towards the cars of a Canadian Pacific Railway train that has come off the rails - car on the left is on its side