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Architectural and Grounds Plans for St. Mary's Parish
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- Part Of
- Robert J. McGuinness fonds
- Scope & Content
- File consists of architectural and grounds plans and drawings for St. Mary's Parish in Banff, comprising 9 sheets, H58 x W89 cm to H43 x W58 cm. Plans are possibly diazotype (diazo) prints. Designed by Father Robert McGuinness. Donated by Stevenson Raines Barrett Christie Hutton Seton & Partners (l…
- Date Range
- [ca.1945-1951]
- Reference Code
- M460 / I / A / 1-9 O.S.
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Plan
- Textual record
- Architectural drawing
- Part Of
- Robert J. McGuinness fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Fonds Number
- M460
- Series
- M460 / I : St. Mary's Parish
- Sous-Fonds
- M460
- Sub-Series
- M460 / I / A : Architecture
- Accession Number
- 3707
- Reference Code
- M460 / I / A / 1-9 O.S.
- Date Range
- [ca.1945-1951]
- Physical Description
- 9 architectural drawings : annotations ; 89 x 58 cm or smaller
- Scope & Content
- File consists of architectural and grounds plans and drawings for St. Mary's Parish in Banff, comprising 9 sheets, H58 x W89 cm to H43 x W58 cm.
- Plans are possibly diazotype (diazo) prints.
- Designed by Father Robert McGuinness.
- Donated by Stevenson Raines Barrett Christie Hutton Seton & Partners (later Raines Finlayson Barrett) to the Canadian Architectural Archives at the University of Calgary.
- Notes
- Father Robert McGuinness was an engineer with the Canadian federal government and the Canadian Pacific Railway before entering the priesthood. After becoming ordained in Rome, Father McGuinness traveled around Europe and his designs for St. Mary's Parish were influenced by the ancient stone churches he visited during his travels.
- The church was known by different names, including: St. Mary of the Assumption and St. Mary's Catholic Church. It is currently called St. Mary's Parish.
- Name Access
- McGuinness, Robert J.
- Geographic Access
- Banff
- Banff National Park
- Alberta
- Canada
- Reproduction Restrictions
- Originals are held in the Canadian Architectural Archives at the University of Calgary Libraries.
- Copies are for reference only.
- Language
- English
- Category
- Religions
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
- Processed
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Blueprints of Connaught Tunnel and Map of Deutchman Cave
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- Part Of
- Nicholas Morant fonds
- Scope & Content
- File consists of 2 printed paper copies of older hand-illustrated works. Pertains to a copied 1947 blueprint of Connaught Tunnel depicting burn damage on tracks from an accident that year; and a copied hand-drawn map of Deutchman Cave from 1902, with annotations bottom right (copied from the origin…
- Date Range
- [ca. 1950 - ca. 1970]
- Reference Code
- V500 / III / D / 5 / PA - 73 to 74 O.S.
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Drawing
- Map
- Blueprint
- Part Of
- Nicholas Morant fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Fonds Number
- M300 / S20 / V500
- Sous-Fonds
- V500
- Sub-Series
- V500 / III / D / 5 : Personal Interest and Gifts
- Accession Number
- 7784
- Reference Code
- V500 / III / D / 5 / PA - 73 to 74 O.S.
- Responsibility
- Nicholas Morant
- Date Range
- [ca. 1950 - ca. 1970]
- Physical Description
- 2 paper copies: 1 blueprint, 1 map
- Scope & Content
- File consists of 2 printed paper copies of older hand-illustrated works. Pertains to a copied 1947 blueprint of Connaught Tunnel depicting burn damage on tracks from an accident that year; and a copied hand-drawn map of Deutchman Cave from 1902, with annotations bottom right (copied from the original).
- Notes
- Items were stored together in a poster tube labelled: "Canadian Pacific Blueprints - CPR Passenger Train in Connaught Tunnel - Nakimu Caves at Glacier"
- Subject Access
- Geography
- Connaught Tunnel
- Canadian Pacific Railway
- Train
- Transportation
- Geographic Access
- Canada
- British Columbia
- 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 must be stored flat with similar materials
- Creator
- Nicholas Morant
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
- Processed
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Booklets, Mollie Morant Poem, Signed Pat Brewster Book
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions54142
- Part Of
- Nicholas Morant fonds
- Scope & Content
- File consists of 5 textual items, various authors. Content pertains to a copy of 'The Last of the Buffalo' given to Nicholas Morant in 1940 by Norman Luxton; an Illustrated booklet hand-drawn by Cyril Harris for Nicholas and Ivy Morant; a copy of 'Paintings from the Wild' by Clarence Pillenius; a 1…
- Date Range
- [ca. 1930 - ca. 1940]
- 1946
- 1963
- 1977
- 1980
- Reference Code
- M300 / III / D / 5 / 1 to 5
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Textual record
- Private record
- Drawing
- 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 / 1 to 5
- Responsibility
- Various authors
- Date Range
- [ca. 1930 - ca. 1940]
- 1946
- 1963
- 1977
- 1980
- Physical Description
- 5 Textual Records: books, journal copy, illustrations
- Scope & Content
- File consists of 5 textual items, various authors. Content pertains to a copy of 'The Last of the Buffalo' given to Nicholas Morant in 1940 by Norman Luxton; an Illustrated booklet hand-drawn by Cyril Harris for Nicholas and Ivy Morant; a copy of 'Paintings from the Wild' by Clarence Pillenius; a 1946 journal publication containing a poem written by Mollie Morant; and a copy of 'Weathered Wood' by F.O. 'Pat' Brewster, signed.
- Storage Range
- In file box M300 / III / D / 5 / 1 to M300 / III / D / 5 / 11
- Subject Access
- Poetry
- Publication
- Arts
- Buffalo
- 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 with ink or other risky materials on the surface must be covered with an acid-free paper barrier to protect adjacent items.
- Creator
- Various authors
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
- Processed
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Freelance and loose writing, comics
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- Scope & Content
- File consists of textual records pertaining to trips led by the Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies. Includes an annotated skit performed on a 1982 trail ride, drafts of possible content for newsletters, freelance writing samples, and accounts of specific trail rides. Most items list author(s) and…
- Date Range
- [1970-1980]
- 1982-1984
- 1986
- 1992-1993
- 1999
- 2003
- 2005-2008
- Reference Code
- M545 / II / 19
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Textual record
- Private record
- Drawing
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Fonds Number
- M545 / V635
- Series
- M545 / II : Members, Staff and Personal Records
- Sous-Fonds
- M545
- Accession Number
- 8235
- Reference Code
- M545 / II / 19
- Date Range
- [1970-1980]
- 1982-1984
- 1986
- 1992-1993
- 1999
- 2003
- 2005-2008
- Physical Description
- 2 cm of textual records
- Scope & Content
- File consists of textual records pertaining to trips led by the Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies. Includes an annotated skit performed on a 1982 trail ride, drafts of possible content for newsletters, freelance writing samples, and accounts of specific trail rides. Most items list author(s) and date. File also includes several annotated sketches depicting trail riders.
- Notes
- File contains duplicates which have been attached to each other
- Name Access
- Fedder, Zelda
- Vale, Don
- Howard, Christine
- Sharp, Thelma
- Levy, Joanne
- Brown, Brenda
- Bauer, Rebecca
- Orr, Dennis
- Wallace, Don
- Reid, Janice
- Elphinstone, Michelle
- Dallimore, Karen
- Godderis, Rick
- Geographic Access
- Canada
- Alberta
- Banff
- Clearwater
- Wonder Pass
- Language
- English
- Conservation
- Metal staples removed from numerous items
- Category
- Sports, recreation and leisure
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
- Processed
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Illustrations - general
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- Part Of
- Ben Gadd fonds
- Scope & Content
- File consists of research notes, sample drafts, photo lists and other materials collected or produced by Ben Gadd while working on illustrations for his book, Handbook of the Canadian Rockies.
- Date Range
- [ca.1985-1995]
- Reference Code
- M590 / II / A / 81
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Textual record
- Published record
- Drawing
- Part Of
- Ben Gadd fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Fonds Number
- M590
- V810
- S61
- Series
- M590 / II : Research and publication records
- Sous-Fonds
- M590
- Sub-Series
- M590 / II / A : Handbook of the Canadian Rockies
- Accession Number
- 2021.20
- Reference Code
- M590 / II / A / 81
- Date Range
- [ca.1985-1995]
- Physical Description
- 1 cm of textual records
- Scope & Content
- File consists of research notes, sample drafts, photo lists and other materials collected or produced by Ben Gadd while working on illustrations for his book, Handbook of the Canadian Rockies.
- Name Access
- Gadd, Ben
- Subject Access
- Publication
- Research
- Environment
- Photography
- Art
- Geographic Access
- Canadian Rocky Mountains
- Canada
- Alberta
- Jasper National Park
- British Columbia
- Golden
- Reproduction Restrictions
- Restrictions may apply
- Language
- English
- Category
- Environment
- Title Source
- Original title used
- Processing Status
- Processed
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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
- 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
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
- Processed
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Lux Theatre sample illustrations
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- Part Of
- Luxton family fonds
- Scope & Content
- File consists of hand-drawn sample illustrations produced as potential advertising material or signage for the LUX Theatre in Banff, ca. 1916. Illustrations depict animal and human figures posed in various ways to spell "LUX".
- Date Range
- [ca.1916]
- Reference Code
- LUX / I / C4 / 33
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Drawing
8 images
- Part Of
- Luxton family fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Fonds Number
- LUX
- Series
- LUX / I / C : Business, Legal and Financial
- Sous-Fonds
- LUX / I : Norman Luxton sous-fonds
- Sub-Series
- LUX / I / C4 : Topical files
- Accession Number
- LUX
- Reference Code
- LUX / I / C4 / 33
- GMD
- Drawing
- Date Range
- [ca.1916]
- Physical Description
- 7 drawings : illustration, ink ; 39.5 x 19.5 cm or smaller
- Scope & Content
- File consists of hand-drawn sample illustrations produced as potential advertising material or signage for the LUX Theatre in Banff, ca. 1916. Illustrations depict animal and human figures posed in various ways to spell "LUX".
- Notes
- 4 and 6 have ink lines on the back, in addition to a pencil sketch on 6
- Subject Access
- Advertising
- Animals
- Businesses
- Lux Theatre
- Geographic Access
- Canada
- Alberta
- Banff
- Language
- N/A
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
- Processed
Images
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Mt. Norquay Chairlift and Royal York Hotel Ads, Calendar Pages, Personal Sketch
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions54132
- Part Of
- Nicholas Morant fonds
- Scope & Content
- File consists of 5 colour advertising posters, 2 calendar pages, and one hand-drawn illustration. Content pertains to 'The Banff Chairlift on Mt. Norquay'; a Laurie Signs Ltd. ad with a Nicholas Morant image and metal hanger (formerly a page from a calendar, date unknown); a 'Bourne Bros.' calendar…
- Date Range
- 1913
- [ca. 1944 - ca. 1955]
- [ca. 1950 - 1960]
- Reference Code
- M300 / II / C / 6 / 1 to 8
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Poster
- Textual record
- Drawing
- Part Of
- Nicholas Morant fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Fonds Number
- M300 / S20 / V500
- Series
- M300 / II : Professional Records
- Sous-Fonds
- M300
- Sub-Series
- M300 / II / C / 6 : Promotional Items, Awards and Correspondence
- Accession Number
- 7784
- Reference Code
- M300 / II / C / 6 / 1 to 8
- Responsibility
- Produced by Nicholas Morant
- Date Range
- 1913
- [ca. 1944 - ca. 1955]
- [ca. 1950 - 1960]
- Physical Description
- 5 Posters/Advertisements, 2 Calendar Pages, 1 Illustration; colour.
- Scope & Content
- File consists of 5 colour advertising posters, 2 calendar pages, and one hand-drawn illustration. Content pertains to 'The Banff Chairlift on Mt. Norquay'; a Laurie Signs Ltd. ad with a Nicholas Morant image and metal hanger (formerly a page from a calendar, date unknown); a 'Bourne Bros.' calendar dated '1913', featuring a large image of a woman named 'Berenice' on a metal hanger; 4 red and white Royal York Hotel advertising posters with cardboard attachments on back to stand upright; and an illustration addressed to Nicholas Morant (unknown artist), drawn in pencil, depicting a character covered in porcupine quills (?) with an easel, painting the message 'dere Marantz thanks 4 the encouragement'.
- Notes
- 4 Royal York Hotel posters formerly stored in individual brown paper packaging with cardboard supports inside, labelled 'Royal York Hotel Poster' on the front of each in black marker. Original packaging has been removed for conservation reasons.
- Storage Range
- In file box M300 / II / C / 6 / 1 to M300 / II / C / 6 / 8 & M300 / II / C / 6 / 70 to 72
- Subject Access
- Royal York Hotel
- Calendar
- Banff Chairlift
- Geographic Access
- Canada
- Alberta
- Banff
- Mt. Norquay
- 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 must be stored using acid-free paper and / or mylar sheets to protect them from surface damage. Items must be stored in appropriate conditions.
- Creator
- Nicholas Morant
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
- Processed
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A Native Heritage
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- Part Of
- Luxton family fonds
- Scope & Content
- File consists of one large booklet/portfolio containing biographical information, illustrations, and 10 copies of painted colour portraits all pertaining to Indigenous chiefs. Individuals depicted are: Crowfoot [Southern Blackfoot], Old Sun [Northern Blackfoot], Red Crow [Southern Blood tribe], Bul…
- Date Range
- [1970-1980]
- Reference Code
- LUX / II / F1 / 55
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Textual record
- Published record
- Drawing
- Painting
- Part Of
- Luxton family fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Fonds Number
- LUX
- Series
- LUX / II / F : Collected material
- Sous-Fonds
- LUX / II : Eleanor Luxton sous-fonds
- Sub-Series
- LUX / II / F1 : Textual
- Accession Number
- LUX
- Reference Code
- LUX / II / F1 / 55
- Responsibility
- Art produced by Mort Graham
- Date Range
- [1970-1980]
- Physical Description
- 0.5 cm of textual records (1 volume ; 38 x 48 cm)
- Scope & Content
- File consists of one large booklet/portfolio containing biographical information, illustrations, and 10 copies of painted colour portraits all pertaining to Indigenous chiefs. Individuals depicted are: Crowfoot [Southern Blackfoot], Old Sun [Northern Blackfoot], Red Crow [Southern Blood tribe], Bull Head [Sarcee], Eagle Tail [North Piegans], Poundmaker [Cree], Medicine Calf [Southern Blood tribe], Big Bear [Cree], Big Plume [Sarcee], and Pakan [Wood Cree]. Collection also includes historical information pertaining to Indigenous history in Western Canada written by Dr. James G. MacGregor, and a map depicting Indigenous treaty boundaries in and around the Rocky Mountains.
- Notes
- Date range provided is estimate by Processing Archivist
- Name Access
- Graham, Mort
- MacGregor, James
- Subject Access
- Indigenous Peoples
- History
- Art
- Artist
- Portrait
- Biography
- Geography
- Government
- Geographic Access
- Canada
- United States of America
- Canadian Rocky Mountains
- Rocky Mountains
- Reproduction Restrictions
- Copyright restrictions may apply
- Language
- English
- Category
- Arts
- First nations
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
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Peter Whyte School Books
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- Part Of
- Nicholas Morant fonds
- Scope & Content
- File consists of 4 school books which formerly belonged to Peter Whyte. Consists of 1 algebra book (1918), 1 high school physics book (1921), 1 English book (1919), and 1 'New Canadian Readers' book (1918). Physics book contains a postcard from Seattle signed by Peter Whyte, dated August 25, 1921. …
- Date Range
- 1918
- 1919
- 1921
- Reference Code
- M300 / III / D / 5 / 12 to 15
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Textual record
- Private record
- Drawing
- 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 / 12 to 15
- Responsibility
- Peter Whyte
- Date Range
- 1918
- 1919
- 1921
- Physical Description
- 4 Textual records: books
- Scope & Content
- File consists of 4 school books which formerly belonged to Peter Whyte. Consists of 1 algebra book (1918), 1 high school physics book (1921), 1 English book (1919), and 1 'New Canadian Readers' book (1918). Physics book contains a postcard from Seattle signed by Peter Whyte, dated August 25, 1921. All books, excluding the 'New Canadian Readers' volume, contain original hand-drawn sketches by Peter Whyte; books also contain study notes and annotations by Peter Whyte.
- Storage Range
- In file box M300 / III / D / 5 / 12 to M300 / III / D / 5 / 15
- Name Access
- Whyte, Peter
- Geographic Access
- Canada
- United States of America
- 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 with risky materials such as adhesives must be covered with an acid-free paper barrier to protect adjacent items.
- Creator
- Peter Whyte
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
- Processed
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