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Part Of
Al Burgess fonds
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of Al Burgess dictation files for "Everest Canada: the ultimate challenge" (by Al Burgess and Jim Palmer, published 1983), and accompanying typewritten transcripts. Recordings have titles and correspond to the organization of the book. One recording is autobiographical.
Date Range
1982-1983
Reference Code
M64 / S48
Description Level
1 / Fonds
GMD
Sound recording
Cassette
Textual record
Private record
Part Of
Al Burgess fonds
Description Level
1 / Fonds
Fonds Number
M 64
S 48
Sous-Fonds
M64/S48
Accession Number
6500
Reference Code
M64 / S48
GMD
Sound recording
Cassette
Textual record
Private record
Date Range
1982-1983
Physical Description
17 sound recordings : audio tape cassettes. -- 3.5 cm of textual records
History / Biographical
Al Burgess, b.1948, is an international mountaineer, originally based at Calgary, Alberta, Canada and now living mainly in Nepal. Burgess began climbing in 1964 in the United Kingdom and the European Alps, often with his twin brother, Adrian. After coming to Canada in 1974, Burgess climbed extensively and took part in numerous expeditions in Canada, the European Alps, South America and the Himalayas. Burgess was a member of the 1982 Canadian Mount Everest Expedition.
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of Al Burgess dictation files for "Everest Canada: the ultimate challenge" (by Al Burgess and Jim Palmer, published 1983), and accompanying typewritten transcripts. Recordings have titles and correspond to the organization of the book. One recording is autobiographical.
Name Access
Burgess, Al
Subject Access
Arts
Exploration, discovery and travel
Sports, recreation and leisure
Access Restrictions
Some restriction/s on access
Copyright, privacy, commercial use and other restrictions may apply
Language
Language is English
Creator
Burgess, Al
Category
Arts
Exploration, discovery and travel
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title based on accession record
Processing Status
Unprocessed
Less detail
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Banff Community Celebrations Society fonds

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Part Of
Banff Community Celebrations Society fonds
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of records pertaining to the official Millenium events of the Town of Banff and include 1st Night, Banff Winter Festival, Artventure, Stories of Our Lives, TransCanada relay, Millenium quilts, art sculptures, and other official Millenium celebrations. Records include photographs by …
Date Range
1999-2001
Reference Code
M146 / S46 / V104
Description Level
1 / Fonds
GMD
Motion picture
Video
Photograph
Album
Negative
Photograph print
Transparency
Sound recording
Cassette
Recording disc
Part Of
Banff Community Celebrations Society fonds
Description Level
1 / Fonds
Fonds Number
M 146
S 46
V104
Sous-Fonds
M146/S46/V104
Accession Number
7744 (unproc)
Reference Code
M146 / S46 / V104
GMD
Motion picture
Video
Photograph
Album
Negative
Photograph print
Transparency
Sound recording
Cassette
Recording disc
Date Range
1999-2001
Physical Description
203 photographs: prints, negatives, transparencies. -- 1 photograph album (125 prints). -- 1 moving image: optical disc; DVD-ROM. -- 7 sound recordings: 3 audio cassettes
History / Biographical
The Banff Community Celebrations Society coordinated the official Millenium events of the Town of Banff which included such Millenium celebrations as 1st Night, Banff Winter Festival, and Artventure.
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of records pertaining to the official Millenium events of the Town of Banff and include 1st Night, Banff Winter Festival, Artventure, Stories of Our Lives, TransCanada relay, Millenium quilts, art sculptures, and other official Millenium celebrations. Records include photographs by Debbie Senger, black & white prints by Gavin Young, sound recordings relating to Stories of Our Lives, and a DVD recording titled Canada 2000 / Government of Canada, Millenium Bureau of Canada, 2001.
Notes
Stories of Our Lives audio cassettes- need transcriptions, copyright etc.
Name Access
Banff Community Celebrations Society
Subject Access
Arts
Community life
Family and personal life
Sports, recreation and leisure
Access Restrictions
Copyright, privacy, commercial use and other restrictions may apply
Language
Language is English
Finding Aid
No finding aid
Creator
Banff Community Celebrations Society
Category
Arts
Family and personal life
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title based on contents of fonds
Processing Status
Unprocessed
Less detail
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Ben Gadd playing guitar

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Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of sound recordings pertaining to Ben Gadd playing the guitar in 1985 and 2013.
Date Range
1985
2013
Reference Code
S61 / I / D / 1 to 3
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Sound recording
Cassette
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M590
V810
S61
Series
S61 / I : Personal records
Sous-Fonds
S61
Sub-Series
S61 / I / D : Other personal and collected
Accession Number
2021.20
Reference Code
S61 / I / D / 1 to 3
GMD
Sound recording
Cassette
Date Range
1985
2013
Physical Description
1 compact disc with audio file -- 2 cassette tapes
Scope & Content
File consists of sound recordings pertaining to Ben Gadd playing the guitar in 1985 and 2013.
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Subject Access
Music
Arts
Performance
Family and personal life
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Arts
Family and personal life
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Brian Bindon fonds

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Part Of
Brian Bindon fonds
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of the sound recordings compiled by the host of Heritage Fireside Chats, Brian Bindon. Recordings conducted at Num-Ti-Jah Lodge relate to 3 topics: Mountaineers of the Canadian Rockies and include interviews with Chic Scott, Barry Blanchard, and Kevin Doyle; Art and Spirit of Place …
Date Range
2004-2005
Reference Code
M128 / S52
Description Level
1 / Fonds
GMD
Sound recording
Cassette
Recording disc
Textual record
Private record
Part Of
Brian Bindon fonds
Description Level
1 / Fonds
Fonds Number
M 128
S 52
Sous-Fonds
M 128
S52
Accession Number
7848 (unproc)
Reference Code
M128 / S52
GMD
Sound recording
Cassette
Recording disc
Textual record
Private record
Date Range
2004-2005
Physical Description
Sound recordings: 20 optical discs; CD-ROM. -- 0.5 cm textual records
History / Biographical
Brian Bindon, host of Heritage Fireside Chats
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of the sound recordings compiled by the host of Heritage Fireside Chats, Brian Bindon. Recordings conducted at Num-Ti-Jah Lodge relate to 3 topics: Mountaineers of the Canadian Rockies and include interviews with Chic Scott, Barry Blanchard, and Kevin Doyle; Art and Spirit of Place includes interviews with Lisa Christensen, Neil Swanson, and Craig Richards; Warden Heritage discusses the horseback patrol system, Ya-Ha-Tinda, backcountry district system, and women wardens and silent partners. Recordings conducted at Hawks Nest Ranch consist of Andy Russell stories. Readings from Close Calls on High Walls continues the Warden Heritage subject at the home of Mike Schintz; the recordings Wolverine at Skoki and other stories are discussed at Ken Jones' home in Nanton, Alberta.
Also included in the fonds are textual records consisting of Bindon's handwritten notes of open discussions of the chats.
Name Access
Bindon, Brian
Blanchard, Barry
Christensen, Lisa
Doyle, Kevin
Jones, Ken
Richards, Craig
Russell, Andy
Schintz, Mike
Scott, Chic
Swanson, Neil
Subject Access
Community life
Exploration, discovery and travel
Arts
Law and justice
Sports, recreation and leisure
Access Restrictions
Copyright, privacy, commercial use and other restrictions may apply
Access and use restricted until processed
Language
Language is English
Finding Aid
No finding aid
Creator
Bindon, Brian
Category
Arts
Exploration, discovery and travel
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title based on contents of fonds
Processing Status
Unprocessed
Less detail
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Bruno Engler fonds

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Part Of
Bruno Engler fonds
Scope & Content
Fonds is primarily a broad-ranging commercial negative collection pertaining to Banff and area, including businesses, buildings, projects, events, people and scenic views; skiing, mountain travel and recreation; Sunshine Village Ski Area; warden activities in the mountain parks; national and provin…
Date Range
[ca.1886]-1998, predominant ca.1940-1995
Reference Code
M323 / S40 / V190
Description Level
1 / Fonds
GMD
Machine-readable data file
Motion picture
Film
Video
Photograph
Album
Negative
Photograph print
Sound recording
Cassette
Reel to reel
Textual record
Corporate record
Map
Private record
Published record
Part Of
Bruno Engler fonds
Description Level
1 / Fonds
Fonds Number
M 323
S 40
V 190
Sous-Fonds
M 323
S 40
V 190
Accession Number
188, 1300, 2622, 2998, 3468, 3496, 5507, 6200, 6770 (unproc), 7045(unproc), 7436 (unproc)
Reference Code
M323 / S40 / V190
GMD
Machine-readable data file
Motion picture
Film
Video
Photograph
Album
Negative
Photograph print
Sound recording
Cassette
Reel to reel
Textual record
Corporate record
Map
Private record
Published record
Date Range
[ca.1886]-1998, predominant ca.1940-1995
Physical Description
ca.31,580 photographs: negatives, prints, and transparencies. -- 1 photograph album (ca.150 prints). -- 50 motion pictures: 1 original, 8 copies on 3 video cassettes, 41 film reels: 16mm, 35mm. -- 18 sound recordings: audio tape reels, audio tape cassettes. -- 5 electronic records: computer diskettes. -- 3 maps. -- 15 cm textual records.
History / Biographical
Bruno Engler, 1915-2001, was a mountain guide, ski instructor, photographer and film maker at Banff and Canmore, Alberta, Canada. Engler arrived from Switzerland in 1939 and initially worked as a mountain guide and ski instructor for the Canadian Pacific Railway, Sunshine ski area and for Deer Lodge at Lake Louise, Alberta. During the Second World War, he served as a mountain warfare instructor for the Canadian Army. Following the war, Engler worked as a free-lance photographer for the National Film Board and others; as coach of the University of Alberta Ski Team; and as a technical advisor, cameraman and actor for numerous movies made in the Banff area. Throughout his career, Engler worked as a still and motion picture photographer, both for the movie industry and for governments at all levels, as well as operating his own business, Alpine Films of Banff, Alberta.
Scope & Content
Fonds is primarily a broad-ranging commercial negative collection pertaining to Banff and area, including businesses, buildings, projects, events, people and scenic views; skiing, mountain travel and recreation; Sunshine Village Ski Area; warden activities in the mountain parks; national and provincial parks; scenic views of western Canada, particularly mountain landscapes; some portraits and candid shots of local and international personalities. Photographs pertaining to film making include helicopter rescue; highway construction; Norquay, Sunshine, and Lake Louise ski areas' histories; Banff events and buildings; Canmore events and buildings; professional and amateur ski races; scenic mountain and wildlife; mountaineering and highway accidents; mountain guiding trips including Pierre Trudeau, Roland Michener and Peter Lougheed. Fonds consists of four series: Photography, Motion Pictures, Sound Recordings, and Textual records. Photography series consists of four sub-series established by the photographer: I. Old file, 1949-1970; II. Main file, alphabetical A - Z, 1950-1976; III Sunshine file, [1939], 1950-1975; IV. Warden file, 1954-1976.
Motion pictures on video cassettes are footage of skiing at Sunshine, 1930s; Clifford White films, 1930s, from WMCR Archives collection (V682); "Snow Capers" by Thomas Mead, 1946, includes Engler; "Ski Pro's Holiday" by George Encil, 1950?; "Mount Bulyea" by George Encil, 1950?, includes Engler; "Diary of a Mountain Man," a CBC documentary feature on Bruno Engler broadcast on "20/20" in 1965 (ca.27 minutes); "Great Days in the Rockies" by National Film Board of Canada, 1983; "Mountain Man" by Banff Centre, 1985, re Engler. Original film is "Sunshine 1940" and includes Brewster Transport ski buses travelling from train station to Sunshine Lodge, skiers, guide, lessons, games, rope tow, ski action, slalom, Bruno Engler, other. 16mm and 35mm film reels, 1946-1964 are films produced by the National Film Board.
Sound recordings, electronic records and and related textual material pertain to interviews with Bruno Engler, 1987, done by Brian Patton and Jon Whyte for Bruno Engler autobiography project. Interviews covered Engler's life, but are not complete to 1987. Transcripts, prepared from recordings by Brenda Goeres, are not verbatim. Audio tape cassettes consist of portions of content of audio tape reels.
Textual records include corporate records, newspaper clippings and magazine articles pertaining to film making, cast and crew listings and schedules for various movies, ski racing, mountain guiding trips and ski race listings. Also included is documentation pertaining to film making with producer National Film Board including letters, film stock footage, press releases, and film summaries; maps indicate film location shots for Arctic Rampage.
Name Access
Engler, Bruno
Subject Access
Arts
Environment
Exploration, discovery and travel
Family and personal life
Government
Sports, recreation and leisure
Access Restrictions
Some restriction/s on access
Copyright, privacy, commercial use and other restrictions may apply
Language
Language is English
Finding Aid
Finding aids and reference tools: basic description
electronic finding aid
Related Material
Duplicate or further transcripts for sound recordings are found in Jon Whyte fonds (M88).
Creator
Engler, Bruno
Category
Arts
Environment
Exploration, discovery and travel
Family and personal life
Government
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title based on accession records and contents of fonds
Processing Status
Processed / Unprocessed
Less detail
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Part Of
Maryalice Harvey Stewart fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of cassette recordings of CBC broadcasts collected by Maryalice Harvey Stewart. Most recordings pertain to Banff National Park and surrounding areas, Alberta Arts Foundation, conservation and environmental issues, and notable locals from the Banff area (including Bruno Engler and Harv…
Date Range
1971
1974
[ca.1980-1995]
1992
1995
Reference Code
S13 / I / B / 1 to 12
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Cassette
Sound recording
Part Of
Maryalice Harvey Stewart fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M9
S13
V605
Series
S13 / I : Professional records
Sous-Fonds
S13
Sub-Series
S13 / I / B : Archives of the Canadian Rockies
Accession Number
7412
Reference Code
S13 / I / B / 1 to 12
GMD
Cassette
Sound recording
Responsibility
Original content produced by CBC, recorded by Maryalice Harvey Stewart
Date Range
1971
1974
[ca.1980-1995]
1992
1995
Physical Description
12 sound recordings : 11 cassettes, 1 recording tape
Scope & Content
File consists of cassette recordings of CBC broadcasts collected by Maryalice Harvey Stewart. Most recordings pertain to Banff National Park and surrounding areas, Alberta Arts Foundation, conservation and environmental issues, and notable locals from the Banff area (including Bruno Engler and Harvey Locke).
Notes
Contents of file: S13 / I / B / 1 : "Log house in Canmore blocked by planning board" S13 / I / B / 2 : "Bideaux - 'Champagne Safari' " (1934 drive through Rockies - Hythe, AB to northeastern B.C.; filmmaker Charles Unger) S13 / I / B / 3 : "Eye Opener" Harvey Locke radio broadcast (1995) S13 / I / B / 4 : "Brad Pearce - AMPPE", Tourism and Commerce series S13 / I / B / 5 : "John Macaulay Lawyer - Feb 22 /74 Winnipeg, Man." S13 / I / B / 6 : "Joan Murray - Laurier La Pierre CBC" (n.d.) Alberta Arts Foundation S13 / I / B / 7 : "Bruno ENgler Nov. 24/92" S13 / I / B / 8: "Gorbachev" (n.d.) S13 / I / B / 9 : "Brian P[atton]" Cave and Basin, J.E.H. Macdonald journal excerpts, Roundtable with Leslie Taylor, etc. (n.d.) S13 / I / B / 10 : "The Travelling Med Show - don hill 345 4207" (n.d.) S13 / I / B / 11 : "The Dinosaurs - Quirks and Quarks Spring 1992" S13 / I / B / 12 : "Joan Murray Oct. 1971"
Name Access
Stewart, Maryalice Harvey
Engler, Bruno
Locke, Harvey
Subject Access
Research
Environment
National parks and reserves
History
Arts
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Banff National Park
Cave and Basin
Access Restrictions
Copyright restrictions may apply
Reproduction Restrictions
Copyright restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Environment
Arts
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Conferences, seminars, lectures

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Part Of
Maryalice Harvey Stewart fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 5 sound recordings pertaining to conferences, seminars and lectures which Maryalice Harvey Stewart either presented at, or attended.
Date Range
[ca.1970-1975]
1972
1975
1977
Reference Code
S13 / I / B / 37 to 41
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Cassette
Sound recording
Part Of
Maryalice Harvey Stewart fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M9
S13
V605
Series
S13 / I : Professional records
Sous-Fonds
S13
Sub-Series
S13 / I / A : Research and other professional records
Accession Number
7412
Reference Code
S13 / I / B / 37 to 41
GMD
Cassette
Sound recording
Responsibility
Recordings produced by Maryalice Harvey Stewart
Date Range
[ca.1970-1975]
1972
1975
1977
Physical Description
5 sound recordings : 1 mini recording tape reel, 4 cassettes
Scope & Content
File consists of 5 sound recordings pertaining to conferences, seminars and lectures which Maryalice Harvey Stewart either presented at, or attended.
Notes
Contents of file: S13 / I / B / 37 : "MHS - May 15 /75" library conference S13 / I / B / 38 : "MHS Oral History 1972" Maryalice Harvey Stewart presentor - conference on recording, Alberta Provincial Museum June, 1972 S13 / I /B / 39 : "York Univ. April 21 /72 Seminar - Arts Administration" S13 / I / B / 40 : "William Sampson - 'Fur Trade Life' Conf[erence] on log structures Oct. 24, 1977" S13 / I / B / 41 : Copyright, intellectual property lecture by Professor Lown (n.d.)
Name Access
Stewart, Maryalice Harvey
Subject Access
Administration
Arts
Lecture
Events
Conferences and conventions
Museums
History
Research
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Edmonton
Reproduction Restrictions
Copyright restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Arts
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Esther Fraser fonds

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Part Of
Esther Fraser fonds
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of literary and research papers pertaining to Fraser's research and writing projects. I. Canadian Rockies book project, 196-, including research files (notes, correspondence, sound recording); manuscript drafts (including illustrations); and other material pertaining mainly to public…
Date Range
[196-]-1978
Reference Code
M517 / S45 / V49
Description Level
1 / Fonds
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Sound recording
Cassette
Textual record
Private record
Part Of
Esther Fraser fonds
Description Level
1 / Fonds
Fonds Number
M 517
S 45
V 49
Sous-Fonds
M 517
S 45
V 49
Accession Number
5241, 5930
Reference Code
M517 / S45 / V49
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Sound recording
Cassette
Textual record
Private record
Date Range
[196-]-1978
Physical Description
ca.75 cm of textual records : includes photographs. -- 66 photographs : prints. -- 3 sound recordings (4 audio cassette tapes)
History / Biographical
Esther Fraser, d.1978, was a writer based at Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Fraser studied education at the University of Alberta, taught briefly and wrote scripts for radio school broadcasts. Her major works centered on the history of the Canadian Rockies. "The Canadian Rockies: Early Travels and Explorations" was published by M. G. Hurtig Ltd. of Edmonton in 1969 and quickly became a popular standard work, selling over 20,000 copies. "Wheeler," Fraser's biography of Arthur Oliver Wheeler, was published in 1978 by Summerthought of Banff.
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of literary and research papers pertaining to Fraser's research and writing projects.
I. Canadian Rockies book project, 196-, including research files (notes, correspondence, sound recording); manuscript drafts (including illustrations); and other material pertaining mainly to publication and post- publication activities. Project records include correspondence, notes and sound recording re Jimmy Simpson. Banff research material appears to be an incomplete project centering mainly on local personalities, and includes research notes on individuals and events over the period pre-1887 to 1952.
II. Wheeler book project, before 1979, including research files (notes, transcripts of Wheeler family papers, correspondence, diary interpretations, photographs); manuscript drafts; and other material.
III. Other projects, before 1978, including Banff research material and research on Dr. Silver Keeping.
IV. General research photographs, copies made between ca.1965 and 1978.
V. Other material, before 1978, pertaining mainly to research and professional activities; also one personal item.
Name Access
Fraser, Esther
Subject Access
Arts
Exploration, discovery and travel
Access Restrictions
No restrictions on access
Copyright, privacy, commercial use and other restrictions may apply
Language
Language is English
Finding Aid
Finding aids and reference tools: arrangement outline
file description and index
summary of Jimmy Simpson interview (S45/1)
Creator
Fraser, Esther
Category
Arts
Exploration, discovery and travel
Title Source
Title based on accession records and contents of fonds
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of one cassette tape containing a recording of Barbara Reese reading Ben Gadd's short story, "The Gathering Place", with accompanying music. The story was broadcast on "CBC Anthology: Christmas Edition" in 1995 and 1996.
Date Range
[ca.1995]
Reference Code
S61 / III / D / 19
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Sound recording
Cassette
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M590
V810
S61
Series
S61 / III : Professional records
Sous-Fonds
S61
Sub-Series
S61 / III / D : Other contracts and projects
Accession Number
2021.20
Reference Code
S61 / III / D / 19
GMD
Sound recording
Cassette
Date Range
[ca.1995]
Physical Description
One cassette tape
Scope & Content
File consists of one cassette tape containing a recording of Barbara Reese reading Ben Gadd's short story, "The Gathering Place", with accompanying music. The story was broadcast on "CBC Anthology: Christmas Edition" in 1995 and 1996.
Notes
Annotations from original cassette case: "The Gathering Place" by Ben Gadd read by Barbara Reese Music: Pam's Angelicus, Calgary Boy's Choir Technical Operations: Ray Buxton Producer: Kathleen Flaherty
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Subject Access
Music
Arts
Performance
Family and personal life
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Arts
Family and personal life
Biographical Source Notes
https://www.bengadd.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Gathering-Place.pdf
Title Source
Original title used
Processing Status
Processed
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Part Of
Jon Whyte fonds
Scope & Content
I. Literary papers, ca.1960-1990, 154.5 cm of textual records: A. Projects (book files, Carl Rungius project, Peter and Catharine Whyte portfolio papers, other projects); B. General literary papers (loose papers and writing notebooks) includes Jon Whyte's concrete poetry; C. Career documents; D. Wo…
Date Range
1948-1992
Reference Code
M88 / S28 / V690
Description Level
1 / Fonds
GMD
Machine-readable data file
Recording disc
Motion picture
Film
Photograph
Negative
Photograph print
Transparency
Sound recording
Cassette
Reel to reel
Textual record
Organization record
Private record
Published record
Part Of
Jon Whyte fonds
Description Level
1 / Fonds
Fonds Number
M 88
S 28
V 690
Sous-Fonds
M 88
S 28
V 690
Accession Number
553, 1315, 1497, 3854, 3865, 4020, 5301, 5663, 5869, 6283, 6785, 7498 (unproc)
Reference Code
M88 / S28 / V690
GMD
Machine-readable data file
Recording disc
Motion picture
Film
Photograph
Negative
Photograph print
Transparency
Sound recording
Cassette
Reel to reel
Textual record
Organization record
Private record
Published record
Date Range
1948-1992
Physical Description
4.5 m textual records. -- ca.7600 photographs: ca.6400 transparencies, ca.1200 prints and negatives. -- 27 electronic records (425 files): computer diskettes. -- 39 sound recordings: audio tape reels, audio cassettes. -- 5 motion pictures
History / Biographical
Jon Anthony Whyte, 1941-1992, was an author, poet, writer, editor, journalist, broadcaster, publisher, environmentalist and museum curator at Banff, Alberta, Canada. Whyte was born in Banff to Jack White, son of merchant Dave White, and Barbara Carpenter Whyte. After public school education in Banff and Medicine Hat, Alberta, he received a B.A. in English from the University of Alberta in 1964, followed by a Masters degree in Medieval English in 1967. Subsequently, he received a Masters in Communications from Stanford University, California in 1974. His thesis at Stanford was a film documentary, "Jimmy Simpson, Mountain Man". During his time at U of A, Whyte worked as a broadcaster for CKUA Radio and as a sessional Instructor at U of A, 1965-1967.
Upon returning to Banff, ca.1968, Whyte managed the Book and Art Den and helped establish Summerthought Press. In 1969 he became a columnist for the "Crag and Canyon," continuing until 1991, and in 1970 became a board member of the Peter Whyte Foundation (now Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies). From 1980 until his death, Whyte was Curator of the Heritage collections at the museum. He continued to write and publish extensively throughout the 1980s. He was involved with the formation of the Writer's Guild of Alberta and was elected its president in 1990. He received the WGA's Stephan Stephansson Award for Poetry in 1983. Whyte was also active in numerous other organizations, including the League of Canadian Poets, Alberta Museums Association, Canadian Museums Association, Interpretation Canada, Bow Valley Naturalists and the Alberta Wilderness Association.
Scope & Content
I. Literary papers, ca.1960-1990, 154.5 cm of textual records: A. Projects (book files, Carl Rungius project, Peter and Catharine Whyte portfolio papers, other projects); B. General literary papers (loose papers and writing notebooks) includes Jon Whyte's concrete poetry; C. Career documents; D. Works by other writers and artists.
II. Personal / professional papers, 1948-1991, 325.5 cm of textual records: A. School and university papers; B. Correspondence; C. Alphabetical files; D. Travel papers; E. Organizations (incl. Writer's Guild of Alberta, Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies, Bow Valley Naturalists, others); F. Other.
III. Electronic records, 1984-1991, 27 computer disks (425 files); files are mainly literary, with some letters and files pertaining to organizations, including the Whyte Museum
IV. Photographs and films, ca.1950-1991, ca.7600 items (mainly transparencies): A. Transparencies. Included in this sub-series are The Princess of the Stars musical drama performed in Banff National Park; B. Prints and negatives; C. Collected photographs; D. Films (5 items)
V. Sound recordings, ca.1950- 1988, 39 items.
Name Access
Whyte, Jon
Subject Access
Arts
Communications
Environment
Family and personal life
Access Restrictions
Some restriction/s on access
Copyright, privacy, commercial use and other restrictions may apply
Language
Language is English
Finding Aid
Finding aids and reference tools: arrangement outline
series and file description
electronic finding aid
searchable electronic lists for correspondence files (sub-series II.B.) and alphabetical files (sub-series II.C.)
video reference copy for "Jimmy Simpson: mountain man"
list of available Jon Whyte publications held by the Whyte Museum
list of Jon Whyte Crag and Canyon newspaper columns
Related Material
Art works and artifacts transferred to art collection and Heritage Collection, Whyte Museum
Creator
Whyte, Jon
Category
Arts
Communications
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