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Rotary Club of Banff fonds

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Rotary Club of Banff fonds
Scope & Content
Fonds consist of two scrapbooks of clippings, photographs, publications and miscellaneous materials relating to the history of the Rotary Club of Banff between 1924 and 1993. Scrapbooks were assembled by Bill Waterworth.
Date Range
[1993]
Reference Code
M30
Description Level
1 / Fonds
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Textual record
Organization record
Published record
Scrapbook
Part Of
Rotary Club of Banff fonds
Description Level
1 / Fonds
Fonds Number
M30
Sous-Fonds
M30
Accession Number
7074
Reference Code
M30
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Textual record
Organization record
Published record
Scrapbook
Date Range
[1993]
Physical Description
2 v. of textual records
History / Biographical
The Rotary Club of Banff was established in 1924 as part of an international organization of business and professional men. This service club has been involved in a variety of community activities and weekly luncheon addresses.
Scope & Content
Fonds consist of two scrapbooks of clippings, photographs, publications and miscellaneous materials relating to the history of the Rotary Club of Banff between 1924 and 1993. Scrapbooks were assembled by Bill Waterworth.
Name Access
Rotary Club of Banff
Subject Access
Community life
Access Restrictions
No restrictions on access
Copyright, privacy, commercial use and other restrictions may apply
Language
English
Creator
Rotary Club of Banff
Category
Family and personal life
Title Source
Title based on accession record
Processing Status
Processed
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Lake O'Hara Trails Club fonds

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Lake O'Hara Trails Club fonds
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of club records. Textual records include by-laws, 1979; minutes, 1949-1984; presidents' records, 1974-1983; financial records, membership records and dues receipts; newsletters, 1978-1994; clippings and articles, after 1946; Lake O'Hara region south area map elements and published ve…
Date Range
[1925, 1949-1994]
Reference Code
M50 / V191
Description Level
1 / Fonds
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Transparency
Textual record
Organization record
Part Of
Lake O'Hara Trails Club fonds
Description Level
1 / Fonds
Fonds Number
M 50
V 191
Sous-Fonds
M 50
V 191
Accession Number
5200, 6035, 6701
Reference Code
M50 / V191
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Transparency
Textual record
Organization record
Date Range
[1925, 1949-1994]
Physical Description
ca. 34 cm of textual records. -- 630 photographs : transparencies, prints
History / Biographical
The Lake O'Hara Trails Club was established 1948, dissolved in 1962 and reactivated in 1969 to create, improve and maintain a system of trails in the Lake O'Hara region of Yoho National Park, British Columbia. Later work involved providing information on the region to visitors, publishing maps and historical works, and continuing the efforts of founders, George K. K. Link and A. Carson Simpson.
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of club records.
Textual records include by-laws, 1979; minutes, 1949-1984; presidents' records, 1974-1983; financial records, membership records and dues receipts; newsletters, 1978-1994; clippings and articles, after 1946; Lake O'Hara region south area map elements and published versions; and correspondence between Dr. George K. K. Link, members and others, 1960-1978.
Photographs consist mainly of Lake O'Hara Trails Club slide library pertaining to landscape, flora and fauna of the region, also portraits of Dr. Link; ca.1950-1981; 625 items. Photographers / contributors to slide library include Lillian Gest, D. M. Hehir, Frank and Ruth Henderson, Jane Hopkinson, John Hutchinson, Richard Turnbull and others. Prints pertain to ascent of Mount Lefroy, 1925, 5 items.
Name Access
Gest, Lillian
Link, George K. K. (Tommy)
Subject Access
Environment
Exploration, discovery and travel
Lake O'Hara Trails Club
Sports, recreation and leisure
Access Restrictions
Access and use restricted
Language
English
Creator
Lake O'Hara Trails Club
Title Source
Title based on contents of fonds
Processing Status
Unprocessed
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Richard Pike fonds

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Richard Pike fonds
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of letters, reports and articles pertaining to development of skiing in North America and western Canada, 1936-1945; written by, to, or collected by Norman Watson. Also includes a manuscript titled "Take Care, Son" by Richard Pike, 1971, pertaining to early flight into Sunshine by A…
Date Range
1936 - 1945
1971
1947
1992
Reference Code
M34 / V5
Description Level
1 / Fonds
GMD
Photograph
Private record
Published record
Photograph print
Textual record
Part Of
Richard Pike fonds
Description Level
1 / Fonds
Fonds Number
M 34
V 5
Sous-Fonds
M 34
V 5
Accession Number
6389
Reference Code
M34 / V5
GMD
Photograph
Private record
Published record
Photograph print
Textual record
Date Range
1936 - 1945
1971
1947
1992
Physical Description
1 cm of textual records (45 p.). -- 5 photographic prints
History / Biographical
Richard (Dick) G. Pike was involved in early skiing in the Canadian Rockies. He later moved to Lake Oswego, California
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of letters, reports and articles pertaining to development of skiing in North America and western Canada, 1936-1945; written by, to, or collected by Norman Watson. Also includes a manuscript titled "Take Care, Son" by Richard Pike, 1971, pertaining to early flight into Sunshine by Al Gaetz and Dick Pike, 1947. The flight resulted in a crash landing. Manuscript is accompanied by five photographs by Richard Pike and a letter of explanation from R. G. Pike to R. W. Sandford, 1992
Name Access
Pike, Richard
Subject Access
Skiing
Sports, recreation and leisure
Transportation
Access Restrictions
No restrictions on access
Copyright, privacy, commercial use and other restrictions may apply
Language
Language is English
Creator
Pike, Richard
Category
Sports, recreation and leisure
Transportation
Title Source
Title based on accession record
Processing Status
Processed
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Mary Andrews fonds

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Part Of
Mary Andrews fonds
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of manuscripts written by Mary Andrews and photographs pertaining to dedication ceremonies for Mount Deville, September 30, 1975, at which G. S. Andrews, was guest speaker. Manuscripts are "Passport to Paradise: the Alpine Club of Canada summer camps" and "Conrad Kain: Mountain man …
Date Range
1975, 1991, 1992
Reference Code
M240 / V21
Description Level
1 / Fonds
GMD
Photograph
Negative
Photograph print
Textual record
Private record
Published record
Part Of
Mary Andrews fonds
Description Level
1 / Fonds
Fonds Number
M 240
V 21
Sous-Fonds
M 240
V 21
Accession Number
2465, 5901, 6334
Reference Code
M240 / V21
GMD
Photograph
Negative
Photograph print
Textual record
Private record
Published record
Date Range
1975, 1991, 1992
Physical Description
2 textual records. -- 34 photographs : prints, negatives
History / Biographical
Mary Andrews was Librarian at the Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies, Banff, Alberta, from 1973 until 1999. Andrews is the daughter of Lieutenant- Colonel Gerald Smedley Andrews.
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of manuscripts written by Mary Andrews and photographs pertaining to dedication ceremonies for Mount Deville, September 30, 1975, at which G. S. Andrews, was guest speaker. Manuscripts are "Passport to Paradise: the Alpine Club of Canada summer camps" and "Conrad Kain: Mountain man par excellence."
Notes
Articles were published in the British Columbia Historical Quarterly
Name Access
Andrews, Mary
Kain, Conrad
Subject Access
Alpine Club of Canada
Sports, recreation and leisure
Access Restrictions
No restrictions on access
Copyright, privacy, commercial use and other restrictions may apply
Language
Language is English
Creator
Andrews, Mary
Category
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title based on accession records
Processing Status
Processed
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Banff Centre for the Arts fonds

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Part Of
Banff Centre for the Arts fonds
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of ephemera and video recordings. Ephemera includes programme notes, 1974, 1975, re Boris Roubakine and Roubakine Hall; list of painting instructors for 1936 to 1974; letters, agendas, minutes and reports for the Annual Banff Festival of Mountain Films, 1981-1984. Video recordings …
Date Range
1974-1992
Reference Code
M310 / V42
Description Level
1 / Fonds
GMD
Motion picture
Video
Textual record
Corporate record
Published record
Part Of
Banff Centre for the Arts fonds
Description Level
1 / Fonds
Fonds Number
M 310
V 42
Sous-Fonds
M310/V42
Accession Number
2094, 2139, 2271, 3737, 5116, 6378, 6695
Reference Code
M310 / V42
GMD
Motion picture
Video
Textual record
Corporate record
Published record
Date Range
1974-1992
Physical Description
1.5 cm of textual records. -- 4 video recordings
History / Biographical
The Banff Centre for the Arts of an institution of advanced education at Banff, Alberta, Canada. It was founded as the Banff School of Fine Arts in 1933.
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of ephemera and video recordings. Ephemera includes programme notes, 1974, 1975, re Boris Roubakine and Roubakine Hall; list of painting instructors for 1936 to 1974; letters, agendas, minutes and reports for the Annual Banff Festival of Mountain Films, 1981-1984. Video recordings are: interview with Paul Stutz by Margot La Rocque, 1982; "Man and Mountain," Bruno Engler's reminiscences of early days at Sunshine, by Sandra Dolan, 1985; interview with Jon Whyte for "Travelogue Four" project, 1991; "Travelogue Four: Coming from the Wrong Side," 1992.
Name Access
Banff Centre for the Arts
Subject Access
Arts
Communications
Access Restrictions
No restrictions on access
Copyright, privacy, commercial use and other restrictions may apply
Language
Language is English
Creator
Banff Centre for the Arts
Category
Arts
Communications
Title Source
Title based on contents of fonds
Processing Status
Processed
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Banff Crag and Canyon fonds

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Banff Crag and Canyon fonds
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of records in the form of drafts, columns, notes, press releases and photographs in numbered and dated files. Also includes photographic prints pertaining to town and national park events, including the Banff National Park Centennial in 1985, acquired separately from above records.
Date Range
1972-2003
Reference Code
M129 / V147
Description Level
1 / Fonds
GMD
Machine-readable data file
Photograph
Negative
Photograph print
Textual record
Corporate record
Part Of
Banff Crag and Canyon fonds
Description Level
1 / Fonds
Fonds Number
M 129
V 147
Sous-Fonds
M129/V147
Accession Number
1560, 2056, 2264, 5176, 5203, 5394, 5623,7783 (unproc)
Reference Code
M129 / V147
GMD
Machine-readable data file
Photograph
Negative
Photograph print
Textual record
Corporate record
Date Range
1972-2003
Physical Description
ca.40 cm of textual records. -- ca. 84,528 photographs: ca.10,528 prints, ca.74,000 negatives, 7 computer diskettes, 3 CD-ROM, 2 zip disks.
History / Biographical
The Banff Crag and Canyon, est. 1900, is a weekly newspaper published every Tuesday in Banff, Alberta, Canada by Bowes Publishers Limited. The newspaper is directed at local area residents and visitors covering news, sports and entertainment in the Town of Banff and area.
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of records in the form of drafts, columns, notes, press releases and photographs in numbered and dated files. Also includes photographic prints pertaining to town and national park events, including the Banff National Park Centennial in 1985, acquired separately from above records.
Name Access
Banff Crag and Canyon
Subject Access
Communications
Access Restrictions
Some restriction/s on access
Copyright, privacy, commercial use and other restrictions may apply
Language
Language is English
Finding Aid
Basic description only
Creator
Banff Crag and Canyon
Category
Communications
Title Source
Title based on contents of fonds
Processing Status
Processed / Unprocessed
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Banff Earth Day Committee fonds

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Banff Earth Day Committee fonds
Scope & Content
Fonds pertain to Banff Earth Day activities at Banff, Alberta, Canada
Date Range
1990
Reference Code
M231
Description Level
1 / Fonds
GMD
Textual record
Organization record
Part Of
Banff Earth Day Committee fonds
Description Level
1 / Fonds
Fonds Number
M 231
Sous-Fonds
M231
Accession Number
5873
Reference Code
M231
GMD
Textual record
Organization record
Date Range
1990
Physical Description
.5 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
Fonds pertain to Banff Earth Day activities at Banff, Alberta, Canada
Name Access
Banff Earth Day Committee
Subject Access
Environment
Access Restrictions
No restrictions on access
Copyright, privacy, commercial use and other restrictions may apply
Language
Language is English
Creator
Banff Earth Day Committee
Category
Environment
Title Source
Title based on accession record
Processing Status
Processed
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Banff National Park Health Unit fonds

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Banff National Park Health Unit fonds
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of annual reports, 1960-1987, 1989-1992; printed, some with photographic prints. Also, "History of the Banff National Park Health Unit," 1985, by Cathy Caldwell.
Date Range
1960-1992
Reference Code
M504
Description Level
1 / Fonds
GMD
Textual record
Government record
Part Of
Banff National Park Health Unit fonds
Description Level
1 / Fonds
Fonds Number
M 504
Sous-Fonds
M504
Accession Number
4093, 5256, 5289, 5449, 5687, 6011, 6360, 6581, 6746
Reference Code
M504
GMD
Textual record
Government record
Date Range
1960-1992
Physical Description
33 textual records
History / Biographical
The Banff National Park Health Unit was established as a provincially-funded public health organization at Banff, Alberta, Canada in 1959.
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of annual reports, 1960-1987, 1989-1992; printed, some with photographic prints. Also, "History of the Banff National Park Health Unit," 1985, by Cathy Caldwell.
Name Access
Banff National Park Health Unit
Subject Access
Health services
Access Restrictions
No restrictions on access
Copyright, privacy, commercial use and other restrictions may apply
Language
Language is English
Creator
Banff National Park Health Unit
Category
Health services
Title Source
Title based on reports.
Processing Status
Processed
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Banff Public Library fonds

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Banff Public Library fonds
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of correspondence re establishment and premises, 1949-1961; constitution and minutes, 1949-2006; miscellaneous textual items, including poster, blueprint and calendar of community events, 1974-1976; and a sound recording of the Banff Library/Seniors Centre opening ceremony, April 20,…
Date Range
1949-2007
Reference Code
M71 / S32 / V785
Description Level
1 / Fonds
GMD
Machine-readable data file
Motion picture
Video
Photograph
Album
Photograph print
Sound recording
Reel to reel
Textual record
Corporate record
Published record
Part Of
Banff Public Library fonds
Description Level
1 / Fonds
Fonds Number
M 71
S 32
V785
Sous-Fonds
M71 / S32 / V785
Accession Number
200, 429, 1010, 1919, 2043, 2548, 4074, 2017.8661
Reference Code
M71 / S32 / V785
GMD
Machine-readable data file
Motion picture
Video
Photograph
Album
Photograph print
Sound recording
Reel to reel
Textual record
Corporate record
Published record
Date Range
1949-2007
Physical Description
6 cm of textual records. -- 1 sound recording : audio tape reel; 217cm of unprocessed textual and visual material
History / Biographical
The Banff Public Library, also known as the Banff Library, was initially sponsored by local service groups in various premises, including the Banff Clinic, 1949-1961, a home on the Whyte property, 1961-1967, and in the Peter and Catharine Whyte Foundation building (now Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies) from 1968-1985. In 1985, the Banff Public Library relocated to the lower floor of the new Banff Library/Seniors Centre, and in 1990 the library came under the jurisdiction of the new Town of Banff.
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of correspondence re establishment and premises, 1949-1961; constitution and minutes, 1949-2006; miscellaneous textual items, including poster, blueprint and calendar of community events, 1974-1976; and a sound recording of the Banff Library/Seniors Centre opening ceremony, April 20, 1985. Unprocessed Includes: Box 1 consists of Banff Public Library minutes 1949 to 1994 Box 2 consists of Banff Public Library minutes 1995 to 2006 Box 3 consists of: Banff Public Library Needs Assessment, 1987, Banff Public Library Collection Assessment Project January – April 1995, Banff Public Library Renovations 1998, Banff Public Library Bylaws & Policy (1983?), Banff Public Library Plan of Service, By-Laws & Policy (1994?), Banff Public Library Rules & Regulations (1953-54?), George Stacey, Proposed Library Philosophy 1981, and Banff Public Library Goals & Objectives 1998, and Minutes of the Banff Library/Seniors’ Centre Building Committee. Also included is Proposed Banff Seniors’s Centre/Library Complex: Proposed Financing and funds, Proposal for Architectural Services, Budget for Construction and Consulting costs, Site Plan. Documents regarding establishing a Building Committee: Letter from George Stacey, Secretary-Treasurer, Banff Library Board to W. R. Roberge, Chairman, Banff School District No. 102 requesting School District representation on the Building Committee and List of Committee members Other various documents included are: Library Building Program Checklist, Review and remarks of the Building Committee’s visit to Lacombe, Space & design requirements; Fundraising, Planning, Clippings, One file “Banff Public Library up to 1962 clippings (incl. 1949 & before), Nine files labelled 1990-91, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999 containing newspaper clippings, advertisements, and programme posters. Also included: library logo contest c. 1985, One blue receipt book containing receipts for fundraising donations for the new library at 101 Bear St. c. 1982-83, Seniors’ Centre: Plans, Anticipated Needs and Suggestions, Library Citizen Survey, and Space Plan April 1981 Leasehold Correspondence
Letter; E. J. Hart, Administrator, Peter and Catharine Whyte Foundation to George Stacey, Secretary/Treasurer Banff Library Board
Letter; George Stacey, Secretary/Treasurer Banff Library Board to Cliff White, President, Peter and Catharine Whyte Foundation
Letter; Lee Racine, Building and Development Officer, Parks Canada, Banff Township Office to Patricia Langridge, Chairperson Banff Library/Seniors’ Centre Building Committee
Letter; Patricia Langridge, Chairperson Banff Library/Seniors’ Centre Building Committee to Mr. Tom Ross, Acting Superintendent, Banff National Park
Letter; E. J. Hart, Administrator, Peter and Catharine Whyte Foundation to Patricia Langridge, Chairperson Banff Library/Seniors’ Centre Building Committee
Letter: Patricia E. McNamee, Librarian/Secretary/Treasurer, Banff Public Library to Patricia Langridge, Chairperson Banff Library/Seniors’ Centre Building Committee
Letter: Patricia E. McNamee, Librarian/Secretary/Treasurer, Banff Public Library to Patricia Langridge, Chairperson Banff Library/Seniors’ Centre Building Committee Box 4 Two small green photograph albums
Banff Public Library 1984-1989
Banff Public Library 2003-2007 Programming, staff events, renovations
Fourteen photos mounted on foam core with a sheet of paper describing the images. Copied and mounted by Chic Scott for a library celebration c. 2005. Box 5 Two guest books containing visitor comments from 1999 and 2000 One file of negatives – ca. 1970? to 2000? and 1 CD-R disc containing 109 J-PEG photos dating 2000-2007 One VHS containing the Much Music Snowjob event, March 1995 containing a segment filmed in the library (staff Margaret Watson & Max Elliott). Special program event posters
Name Access
Banff Public Library
Subject Access
Education
Access Restrictions
No restrictions on access
Copyright, privacy, commercial use and other restrictions may apply
Language
Language is English
Finding Aid
box list for unprocessed material
Creator
Banff Public Library
Category
Education
Title Source
Title based on contents of fonds
Processing Status
Processed / Unprocessed
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Banff Winter Festival fonds

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Part Of
Banff Winter Festival fonds
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of three series: I. Textual records, 1973-1997; II. Photographs, ca.1960-1989; III. Moving Images, 1991-1992. Textual material consists of administrative and operational records in the form of files of reports, transcripts, letters, minutes of meetings, legal papers, lists, registra…
Date Range
[ca.1960]-1997
Reference Code
M171 / V458
Description Level
1 / Fonds
GMD
Motion picture
Video
Photograph
Negative
Photograph print
Textual record
Organization record
Published record
Part Of
Banff Winter Festival fonds
Description Level
1 / Fonds
Fonds Number
M 171
V 458
Sous-Fonds
M 171
V 458
Accession Number
6374, 7198 (unproc)
Reference Code
M171 / V458
GMD
Motion picture
Video
Photograph
Negative
Photograph print
Textual record
Organization record
Published record
Date Range
[ca.1960]-1997
Physical Description
1.4 m textual records. -- ca.4500 photographs: ca.3100 prints, ca.1000 negatives, ca.400 transparencies. -- 2 video tape recordings: VHS
History / Biographical
Banff Winter Festival, successor to Banff Winter Carnival, was coordinated under the Chamber of Commerce until 1986. After that time it operated in association with the Recreation and Culture Department of what is now the Town of Banff. The Banff Winter Festival Society was founded in 1988 and has operated in conjunction with the Banff-Lake Louise Tourism Bureau since 1994.
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of three series: I. Textual records, 1973-1997; II. Photographs, ca.1960-1989; III. Moving Images, 1991-1992. Textual material consists of administrative and operational records in the form of files of reports, transcripts, letters, minutes of meetings, legal papers, lists, registrations, advertising, poster entries, handbills and print material. Photographs pertain mainly to festival events, activities, including the Festival Queen contest. Videos pertain to 1991 and 1992 Banff Winter Festivals.
Name Access
Banff Winter Festival
Subject Access
Sports, recreation and leisure
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
series and file description
electronic finding aid
Related Material
Portion related to Banff-Lake Louise Chamber of Commerce fonds [M132/V43].
Also related to Banff Winter Carnival fonds [M13/V427].
Accompanied by artifacts, 1968-1980, 18 items (Heritage collections).
Creator
Banff Winter Festival
Category
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title based on accession record
Processing Status
Processed / Unprocessed
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