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- Alpine Club of Canada fonds 38
- Ben Gadd fonds 16
- Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies fonds 16
- Luxton family fonds 9
- Dorothy Wardle fonds 5
- Maryalice Harvey Stewart fonds 4
- Canadian Pacific Railway fonds 3
- Chic Scott fonds 3
- Archives General File Collection 2
- Bob Smith fonds 2
- Bruno Engler's Veteran's Race fonds 2
- Mary (Molly) Wright Adams fonds 2
1904 Lease between King Edward VII and Joseph Sadler
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- Part Of
- Archives General File Collection
- Scope & Content
- File consists of April 1, 1904 Lease between King Edward VII and Joseph Sadler. Lot 14 Blk 6 Banff Townsite. Ref. No. 874633 Document is affixed with a red seal with embossed crown - the Minister of the Interior.
- Date Range
- 1904
- Reference Code
- M8 / 2014.8348
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Photograph
- Textual record
- Part Of
- Archives General File Collection
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Fonds Number
- M8
- V8
- S8
- Series
- M8 / 2014.8348
- Sous-Fonds
- M8
- Accession Number
- 2014.8348
- Reference Code
- M8 / 2014.8348
- Date Range
- 1904
- Physical Description
- 1 cm Textual Records
- Scope & Content
- File consists of April 1, 1904 Lease between King Edward VII and Joseph Sadler. Lot 14 Blk 6 Banff Townsite. Ref. No. 874633 Document is affixed with a red seal with embossed crown - the Minister of the Interior.
- Geographic Access
- Canada
- Alberta
- Banff National Park
- Language
- English
- Category
- Land, settlement and immigration
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
- Processed
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Friends of Banff National Park
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- Part Of
- Ben Gadd fonds
- Scope & Content
- File consists of a contract agreement between the Canadian government's Ministry of Environment and the Friends of Banff National Park, pertaining to the group's incorporation as a society in 1991.
- Date Range
- 1991
- Reference Code
- M590 / III / D / 31
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Textual record
- Organization record
- Part Of
- Ben Gadd fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Fonds Number
- M590
- V810
- S61
- Series
- M590 / III : Professional records
- Sous-Fonds
- M590
- Sub-Series
- M590 / III / D : Other contracts and projects
- Accession Number
- 2021.20
- Reference Code
- M590 / III / D / 31
- Date Range
- 1991
- Physical Description
- 0.2 cm of textual records
- Scope & Content
- File consists of a contract agreement between the Canadian government's Ministry of Environment and the Friends of Banff National Park, pertaining to the group's incorporation as a society in 1991.
- Name Access
- Gadd, Ben
- Subject Access
- Parks
- Organizations
- Communications
- National parks and reserves
- Laws and legislation
- Legal and Financial
- Government
- Geographic Access
- Canada
- Alberta
- Banff National Park
- Reproduction Restrictions
- Restrictions may apply
- Language
- English
- Category
- Law and justice
- Government
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
- Processed
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Pipestone Project
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- Scope & Content
- File consists of contract agreements and correspondence pertaining to a public concert event hosted by the Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies in 1994, which was proposed as a fundraising initiative to support a backcountry trail reconstrution project.
- Date Range
- 1994
- Reference Code
- M545 / V / 61
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Textual record
- Organization record
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Fonds Number
- M545 / V635
- Series
- M545 / V : Administrative records
- Sous-Fonds
- M545
- Accession Number
- 8235
- Reference Code
- M545 / V / 61
- Date Range
- 1994
- Physical Description
- 1 cm of textual records
- Scope & Content
- File consists of contract agreements and correspondence pertaining to a public concert event hosted by the Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies in 1994, which was proposed as a fundraising initiative to support a backcountry trail reconstrution project.
- Name Access
- Orr, Dennis
- Subject Access
- Administration
- Communications
- Fundraising
- Organizations
- Events
- Public events
- Concert
- Trail making
- Trails
- Geographic Access
- Canada
- Alberta
- Edmonton
- Banff National Park
- Language
- English
- Conservation
- Metal paper clips and one metal portfolio-style fastener removed from materials in file, and replaced with plastic archival clips
- Category
- Communications
- Title Source
- Title copied from original material folder
- Processing Status
- Processed
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General accounts
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- Part Of
- Luxton family fonds
- Scope & Content
- Sub-series pertains to business, properties, rentals, banking, house and personal accounts
- Date Range
- [ca.1905-ca.1960]
- Reference Code
- LUX / I / C1 / 60 to 71
- Description Level
- 4 / Sub-series
- GMD
- Textual record
6 Electronic Resources
- Part Of
- Luxton family fonds
- Description Level
- 4 / Sub-series
- Fonds Number
- LUX
- Series
- LUX / I / C : Business, legal and financial
- Sous-Fonds
- LUX / I : Norman Luxton sous-fonds
- Reference Code
- LUX / I / C1 / 60 to 71
- GMD
- Textual record
- Date Range
- [ca.1905-ca.1960]
- Physical Description
- 11 v. and ca.5 cm of textual records
- Scope & Content
- Sub-series pertains to business, properties, rentals, banking, house and personal accounts
- Geographic Access
- Banff
- Banff National Park
- Alberta
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of sub-series
- Content Details
- LIST OF VOLUMES (LUX / I / C1 - 60 to 71):
- * [Account ledger], ca.1905, 1 v. Entries pertain to Merchants Bank, H. E. Sibbald, David McDougall, and personal accounts. Some entries are dated 1906 and 1907 (folder 60)
- * Transient ledger : [sheets], 1911, 1.5 cm. Re house, bar, livery and curio accounts (folder 61) - Oversize storage
- * [Account ledger], 1912-1928, 1 v. Re businesses (curio, coal, livery, other) and personal accounts (folder 62)
- * Purchase and general accounts : [ledger sheets], 1914-1928, 4 sheets. Re properties. Involves Byron Lee Smith and Robert Vass (folder 63) - Oversize storage
- * Purchase and general accounts : [ledger sheets], 1915-1927, 1.5 cm. Re properties, businesses, insurance and personal accounts (folder 63) - Oversize storage
- * [Account ledger], 1917, 1 v. Re mainly horse and hay accounts with individuals and businesses (folder 64) - Oversize storage
- * Daily statement of business : [cash and charge records], 1917-1918, 2 v. (folder 65) - Oversize storage
- * [Property record books], 1907-1928, 3 v. Property records describe Luxton properties, enhancements, rents, furnishings, renters, etc. Books cover 1918-1922 (with loose items back to 1907), 1922-1925, and 1923-1928. Includes loose items (folder 66)
- * [Account book], 1925-1936, 1 v. Re personal accounts, including sundries and banking, also curio shop etc (folder 67) - Oversize storage
- * [Account ledger], 1932-1945, 1 v. Re business, rental and personal accounts (folder 68)
- * [Account sheets], 1935-1939, .5 cm. Re sundries, banking, curio store, personal and car accounts (folder 68B) - Oversize storage
- * [Account sheets], 1943-1944, .5 cm. Re business, property and personal accounts (folder 69) - Oversize storage
- * [Account ledger], 1948-1956, 1 v. Re properties, business leases, rents and taxes (folder 70)
- * [Account book sheets], before 1962, .5 cm. Re accounts with Stoney individuals, perhaps at Morley (folder 71)
- Processing Status
- Processed
Electronic Resources
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Townsend Trophy
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- Scope & Content
- File consists of correspondence, a list of winners, printed photograph copies and printed statistics/graphs pertaining to Townsend Trophy contest entries and winners. File also includes contract agreements between the Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies and the Whyte Museum pertaining to photograp…
- Date Range
- 1970
- 1976 - 1979
- 1983
- 1995
- 1998 - 2006
- 2009
- Reference Code
- M545 / I / 4
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Textual record
- Organization record
- Private record
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Fonds Number
- M545 / V635
- Series
- M545 / I : Events and Activities
- Sous-Fonds
- M545
- Accession Number
- 5939
- 8235
- Reference Code
- M545 / I / 4
- Date Range
- 1970
- 1976 - 1979
- 1983
- 1995
- 1998 - 2006
- 2009
- Physical Description
- 1 cm of textual records
- Scope & Content
- File consists of correspondence, a list of winners, printed photograph copies and printed statistics/graphs pertaining to Townsend Trophy contest entries and winners. File also includes contract agreements between the Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies and the Whyte Museum pertaining to photograph prints and a trophy which were donated to the museum [2001-2005]. Large portion of correspondence in file is addressed to Joe Madaro.
- Notes
- Items dated between 1997 and 2001 were previously stored in folder labelled "Townsend 1997-2001".
- Corresponding photos from Townsend Trophy competition stored under files V635/I/PA-203 to 281 and V635/III/PA-159 to 171
- First five items in file [correspondence dated 1976, 1978, 1979 and 1983] from accn. 5939, rest of items are from accn. 8235
- Name Access
- Madaro, Joe
- Subject Access
- Contest
- Competition
- Photography
- Packing
- Horses
- Awards
- Museums
- Geographic Access
- Canada
- Alberta
- Banff National Park
- Access Restrictions
- Restrictions may apply
- Reproduction Restrictions
- Restrictions may apply
- Language
- English
- Conservation
- File contains some fragile tissue paper items, handle with care
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
- Processed
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Trail ride surveys 1977 - 2004
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- Scope & Content
- File consists of trail riders surveys completed by riders who attended Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies packing trips in the years 1977, 1979, and 1995 to 2004. Items are organized chronologically and by ride numbers each year. File also includes survey summary sheets for some individual rides,…
- Date Range
- 1977
- 1979
- 1995-2004
- Reference Code
- M545 / II / 4 to 5
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Textual record
- Organization record
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Fonds Number
- M545 / V635
- Series
- M545 / II : Members, Staff, Personal Content
- Sous-Fonds
- M545
- Accession Number
- 5939
- 8235
- Reference Code
- M545 / II / 4 to 5
- Date Range
- 1977
- 1979
- 1995-2004
- Physical Description
- 4 cm of textual records
- Scope & Content
- File consists of trail riders surveys completed by riders who attended Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies packing trips in the years 1977, 1979, and 1995 to 2004. Items are organized chronologically and by ride numbers each year. File also includes survey summary sheets for some individual rides, annual summaries for the years 1977, 1979, 2000, 2001, 2002 and 2004 with overall review scores, and additional comments given by riders.
- Notes
- File M545 / II / 4 contains surveys from 1977, 1979 and 1995 to 2000; file M545 / II / 5 contains surveys from 2001 to 2004.
- Subject Access
- Packing
- Pack trips
- Trails
- Tourism
- Travel
- Communications
- Surveys
- Geographic Access
- Canada
- Alberta
- Banff National Park
- Language
- English
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
- Processed
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Camp coordinator documents
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- Scope & Content
- File consists of 3 bound Camp Coordinator handbooks, Coordinator reports, schedules, forms and correspondence pertaining to the Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies [ca. 100 items total]. Content is held in two folders: M545 / II / 12 contains undated handbooks, and documents from 1974 to 1999 M545…
- Date Range
- 1974
- 1978
- 1980 - 1984
- 1997 - 2008
- Reference Code
- M545 / II / 12 to 13
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Textual record
- Organization record
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Fonds Number
- M545 / V635
- Series
- M545 / II : Members, Staff, Personal Content
- Sous-Fonds
- M545
- Accession Number
- 5939
- 8235
- Reference Code
- M545 / II / 12 to 13
- Date Range
- 1974
- 1978
- 1980 - 1984
- 1997 - 2008
- Physical Description
- 4 cm of textual records
- Scope & Content
- File consists of 3 bound Camp Coordinator handbooks, Coordinator reports, schedules, forms and correspondence pertaining to the Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies [ca. 100 items total]. Content is held in two folders: M545 / II / 12 contains undated handbooks, and documents from 1974 to 1999 M545 / II / 13 contains documents from 2000 to 2008
- Notes
- File contains duplicates
- Geographic Access
- Canada
- Alberta
- Banff National Park
- Language
- English
- Category
- Sports, recreation and leisure
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
- Processed
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- Part Of
- Dorothy Wardle fonds
- Scope & Content
- File consists of 139 pages of handwritten research notes, correspondence, and newspaper clippings, H35 x W30 cm or smaller. File pertains to Dorothy's research on Banff and surrounding area, Parks Canada, Department of the Interior, and the history of the Canadian Rocky Mountains in general. Record…
- Date Range
- ca. 1870 - ca. 1998
- 1870s-1880s
- ca.1918 - ca. 1960s
- 1986-1998
- 1986
- 1990
- 1993
- 1995
- 1997-1998
- Reference Code
- M521 / I / A / 3-4
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Newspaper clipping
- Private record
- Textual record
- Part Of
- Dorothy Wardle fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Fonds Number
- M521 / V75
- Series
- M521 / I : Dorothy Wardle Personal Papers
- Sous-Fonds
- M521
- Sub-Series
- M521 / I / A : Research and Writing
- Accession Number
- 7504
- Reference Code
- M521 / I / A / 3-4
- Date Range
- ca. 1870 - ca. 1998
- 1870s-1880s
- ca.1918 - ca. 1960s
- 1986-1998
- 1986
- 1990
- 1993
- 1995
- 1997-1998
- Physical Description
- 2 cm of textual records (139 pages ; 30 x 35 cm or smaller)
- Scope & Content
- File consists of 139 pages of handwritten research notes, correspondence, and newspaper clippings, H35 x W30 cm or smaller. File pertains to Dorothy's research on Banff and surrounding area, Parks Canada, Department of the Interior, and the history of the Canadian Rocky Mountains in general. Records were filed in an envelope that was titled "Book Notes." Notable people include James Wardle, J.B. Harkin, Pat Brewster, Arthur Unwin, Dr. Brett, Norman Sanson, and Bill Peyto, among others. Notable places and topics include the organization of the Department of the Interior, the Banff-Windemere Highway, Rocky Mountain Park and Park Wardens, Kootenay National Park fires, coal and precious metal mines (e.g. Bankhead, Silver City), trail riding and hiking, research about James Wardle and his accomplishments, Ya-Ha-Tinda, and various parks (e.g. Glacier, Revelstoke, Elk Island, Kootenay, and Yoho). Other records include a handwritten letter to the Auld family in Scotland (cousins of Sheila Ritchie) with a story about Glenbow and a highland cow from Oban, Scotland; personal reflections on the Banff area and mountains in general; notes that Dorothy took while doing research at the Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies and the Banff Public Library; and a variety of newspaper clippings.
- Notes
- Includes request slips and stationary from the archives at the Whyte Museum.
- Potentially includes a handwritten list of Dorothy's written works.
- Newspaper clippings primarily from the Times Colonist, which is published in Victoria, British Columbia.
- Name Access
- Wardle, Dorothy
- Wardle, James M.
- Harkin, J. B. (James Bernard)
- Brewster, Pat
- Peyto, Bill
- Brett, Robert George
- Sanson, Norman
- Subject Access
- Banff
- Banff National Park
- Banff Public Library
- National parks and reserves
- Newspaper
- Parks Canada
- Park policy
- Research
- Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies
- Wardens
- Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies
- Ya-Ha-Tinda Ranch
- Hiking
- Community life
- History
- Mines and mineral resources
- Geographic Access
- Alberta
- Banff
- Banff National Park
- Bankhead
- British Columbia
- Canada
- Canadian Rocky Mountains
- Castle Mountain
- Glacier National Park
- Kootenay National Park
- Silver City
- Victoria
- Yoho National Park
- Scotland
- Revelstoke
- Language
- English
- Conservation
- Some of the slips of paper are taped together. Was unable to remove them without damaging the materials. May present conservation issues in the future.
- Creator
- Wardle, Dorothy
- Category
- Sports, recreation and leisure
- Transportation
- Politics
- Natural resources
- Family and personal life
- Exploration, discovery and travel
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Title was written on an envelope containing these materials.
- Processing Status
- Processed
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Race documents 1952 - 1990
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- Scope & Content
- File consists of various textual documents ranging in dates from 1967 to 1990 pertaining to Bruno Engler's Veteran's Race, which is now referred to as Bruno Engler's Memorial Ski Race, as well as items pertaining to a separate unidentified ski race held in 1952. Documents include meeting agendas an…
- Date Range
- 1952
- 1967 - 1990
- Reference Code
- M559 / I / 1 to 2
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Textual record
- Published record
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Fonds Number
- M559 / V783
- Series
- M559 / I : 1952 - 1990
- Sous-Fonds
- M559
- Accession Number
- 2018.8688
- Reference Code
- M559 / I / 1 to 2
- Date Range
- 1952
- 1967 - 1990
- Physical Description
- 4 cm of textual records
- Scope & Content
- File consists of various textual documents ranging in dates from 1967 to 1990 pertaining to Bruno Engler's Veteran's Race, which is now referred to as Bruno Engler's Memorial Ski Race, as well as items pertaining to a separate unidentified ski race held in 1952. Documents include meeting agendas and minutes re: the annual race event, race ephemera, registration forms, correspondence and other miscellaneous notes.
- Name Access
- Engler, Bruno
- Subject Access
- Winter sports
- Ski racing
- Skiing
- Sports
- Community events
- Administration
- Events
- Geographic Access
- Canada
- Alberta
- Banff National Park
- Mount Norquay
- Access Restrictions
- Restrictions may apply
- Reproduction Restrictions
- Restrictions may apply
- Language
- English
- Category
- Sports, recreation and leisure
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Content Details
- Items are stored in two file folders organized by date: M559 / I / 1 : 1952 - 1976 M559 / I / 2 : 1977 - 1990
- Processing Status
- Processed
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Race documents 1991 - 2016
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- Scope & Content
- File consists of various textual documents ranging in dates from 1991 to 2016 pertaining to Bruno Engler's Veteran's Race, which is now referred to as Bruno Engler's Memorial Ski Race. Documents include meeting agendas and minutes re: the annual race event, race ephemera, registration forms and rec…
- Date Range
- 1991 - 2016
- Reference Code
- M559 / II / 1 to 13
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Textual record
- Private record
- Organization record
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Fonds Number
- M559 / V783
- Series
- M559 / II : 1991 - 2016
- Sous-Fonds
- M559
- Accession Number
- 2018.8688
- Reference Code
- M559 / II / 1 to 13
- Date Range
- 1991 - 2016
- Physical Description
- ca. 25 cm of textual records
- Scope & Content
- File consists of various textual documents ranging in dates from 1991 to 2016 pertaining to Bruno Engler's Veteran's Race, which is now referred to as Bruno Engler's Memorial Ski Race. Documents include meeting agendas and minutes re: the annual race event, race ephemera, registration forms and receipts, correspondence and other miscellaneous notes.
- Notes
- Items arranged chronologically [see "Content Details"]
- Name Access
- Engler, Bruno
- Subject Access
- Administration
- Memorial
- Winter sports
- Skiing
- Ski racing
- Community events
- Finances
- Geographic Access
- Canada
- Alberta
- Banff National Park
- Mount Norquay
- Access Restrictions
- Restrictions may apply [personal information]
- Reproduction Restrictions
- Restrictions may apply
- Language
- English
- Category
- Sports, recreation and leisure
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Content Details
- File contents are organized by year in folders, as listed below: M559 / II / 1 : 1911 - 1994 M559 / II / 2 : 1995 - 2002 M559 / II / 3 : 2003 - 2005 M559 / II / 4 : 2006 - 2007 M559 / II / 5 : 2008 - 2009 M559 / II / 6 : 2009 M559 / II / 7 : 2010 M559 / II / 8 : 2011 M559 / II / 9 : 2011 - 2012 M559 / II / 10 : 2012 - 2013 M559 / II / 11 : 2013 M559 / II / 12 : 2014 - 2015 M559 / II / 13 : 2015 - 2016
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