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Part Of
Aileen Harmon fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of two bound journals/diaries with handwritten notes pertaining to a 1931 packing trip [entries are from July and August, approx. 38 days]. Item M287/I/6 appears to contain original account by Aileen Harmon, and M287/I/7 is rewritten duplicate, also handwritten, likely made for legibi…
Date Range
1931
[ca. 1931 - ca. 1940]
Reference Code
M287 / I / 6 to 7
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Diary
Part Of
Aileen Harmon fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M287 / V262
Series
M287 / I : Personal records
Sous-Fonds
M287
Accession Number
2016.8596
Reference Code
M287 / I / 6 to 7
GMD
Textual record
Diary
Responsibility
Items produced by Aileen Harmon
Date Range
1931
[ca. 1931 - ca. 1940]
Physical Description
3 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of two bound journals/diaries with handwritten notes pertaining to a 1931 packing trip [entries are from July and August, approx. 38 days]. Item M287/I/6 appears to contain original account by Aileen Harmon, and M287/I/7 is rewritten duplicate, also handwritten, likely made for legibility reasons. Author and date of copied version are unknown [possibly similar time period].
Notes
The inside front cover of item M287/I/7 is annotated in pencil with names "Jay Nowlin" and "Jack Cooley".
Name Access
Nowlin, Jay
Cooley, Jack
Harmon, Aileen
Subject Access
Packing
Travel
Horses
Camping
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Waterford Lake
Castle Mountain
British Columbia
Goat Ridge
Camp Parker
Lake Louise
Language
English
Creator
Aileen Harmon
Category
Family and personal life
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title provided prior to processing
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
GMD
Newspaper clipping
Private record
Textual record
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
Less detail
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British royal family [1939 - 1940]

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
Scrapbook consists of a Star Weekly, 1939 magazine publication about Queen Elizabeth and King Edward VI. Also included are newspaper clippings relating to "Know Your Empire" Contest, 1940.
Date Range
1939-1940
Reference Code
LUX / III / B4 - 11
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Scrapbook
  1 image     1 Electronic Resource  
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
LUX
Series
III.B.4. Georgina Luxton : Collected Material : Textual Records
Sous-Fonds
III. Luxton Family sous-fonds
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / III / B4 - 11
GMD
Textual record
Scrapbook
Date Range
1939-1940
Physical Description
1 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
Scrapbook consists of a Star Weekly, 1939 magazine publication about Queen Elizabeth and King Edward VI. Also included are newspaper clippings relating to "Know Your Empire" Contest, 1940.
Subject Access
Royalty
Royal Visit
Politics
Public events
Regalia
Industry
Ship
Travel
Geographic Access
Canada
British Columbia
Vancouver
England
London
Access Restrictions
Copyright status unknown
Reproduction Restrictions
Copyright status unknown
Language
English
Conservation
Metal rings removed from binding and replaced with unbleached string to protect materials from rust damage
Two loose items have been stored in mylar
Category
Commerce and industry
Exploration, discovery and travel
Politics
Title Source
Title based on contents of item
Processing Status
Processed
Electronic Resources
Images
thumbnail
Less detail
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Canadian history and tourism publications

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55109
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of published materials pertaining to topics of Canadian, provincial and regional history, related statistical information, and national politics; information booklets and guides for Banff National Park, Alberta, Victoria, B.C., and other regions within Canada; and other Canadian trave…
Date Range
1902-1905
1919
1928
1930-1931
1934
1940-1941
1948
1951
1955-1957
1960
1963
1979
1988
Reference Code
LUX / II / F1 / 63 to 64
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Published record
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 / 63 to 64
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Date Range
1902-1905
1919
1928
1930-1931
1934
1940-1941
1948
1951
1955-1957
1960
1963
1979
1988
Physical Description
4.5 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of published materials pertaining to topics of Canadian, provincial and regional history, related statistical information, and national politics; information booklets and guides for Banff National Park, Alberta, Victoria, B.C., and other regions within Canada; and other Canadian travel and promotional material.
Notes
Some items are annotated
Subject Access
Advertising
Travel
Tourism
Transportation
History
Geography
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Banff National Park
British Columbia
Victoria
Saskatchewan
Language
English
Category
Commerce and industry
Exploration, discovery and travel
Government
Natural resources
Politics
Sports, recreation and leisure
Transportation
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Content Details
File stored in two folders arranged by subject: LUX / II / F1 / 63 : Canadian history and research material LUX / II / F1 / 64 : Canadian tourism publications
Processing Status
Processed
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Canadian Pacific Landscape Posters

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions54183
Part Of
Nicholas Morant fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 24 large printed posters, colour. Content pertains to promotional tourism imagery produced by Nicholas Morant, depicting various Canadian landscapes and sights. Most of posters depict regions in or close to the Rocky Mountains, with additional images featuring areas in Nova Scotia …
Date Range
[ca. 1940 - ca. 1960]
Reference Code
V500 / II / C / 6 / PA - 14 to 37 O.S.
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Poster
Textual record
Part Of
Nicholas Morant fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M300 / S20 / V500
Sous-Fonds
V500
Sub-Series
V500 / II / C / 6 : Promotional Items, Awards and Correspondence
Accession Number
7784
Reference Code
V500 / II / C / 6 / PA - 14 to 37 O.S.
GMD
Poster
Textual record
Responsibility
Nicholas Morant , Canadian Pacific
Date Range
[ca. 1940 - ca. 1960]
Physical Description
Posters: paper; colour
Scope & Content
File consists of 24 large printed posters, colour. Content pertains to promotional tourism imagery produced by Nicholas Morant, depicting various Canadian landscapes and sights. Most of posters depict regions in or close to the Rocky Mountains, with additional images featuring areas in Nova Scotia and Quebec and some which do not mention locations in their titles.
Notes
Items originally stored together in large poster tube, labelled : "Montreal Quebec - 8 I '63 Canada Postage 15 [cents]" "Mr. Nick Morant, P.O. Box 1288, Banff, Alberta. Department of Publc Relations Canadian Pacific Railway Company Windsor Station - Montreal 3, Quebec" "OLD CP VIEWS - Kodaks - " "CP Airline Plane / Chateau Frontenac / Sulphur Mt. Skyline View / Evangeline Church / Kick. Horse - Mt. Field / Kick Horse Canyon with Train / Empress Hotel / BS Hotel from Sulphur Mt. / Quebec Windmills / Yoho Valley Hi-Line Trail / Peggy's Cove / Thompson River View / Moraine Lake Scenic / Icefields / Yoho Valley / Lake Louise / Lake O'Hara / 'Canadian' Stoney Cr. / Freight nr. Lake Louise / Empress of Britain (painting)"
Storage Range
In oversize storage as V500 / II / C / 6 / PA - 14 O.S. to V500 / II / C / 6 / PA - 37 O.S.
Subject Access
tourism
Advertising
Canadian Pacific
Travel
Landscapes
Trains
Mountains
Scenery
Empress Hotel
Hotels
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
British Columbia
Canadian Rocky Mountains
Yoho National Park
Quebec
Nova Scotia
Lake Louise
Moraine Lake
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
Creator
Nicholas Morant
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Canadian Pacific souvenir and travel publications

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of brochures, souvenir booklets, travel guides and related materials pertaining to Canadian Pacific trips and destinations within North America. Locations include: Banff Springs Hotel and Banff National Park; the Empress Hotel in Victoria; British Columbia; Ontario and the the Great L…
Date Range
[1905-1911]
1909
[1915-1920]
1917-1918
1920-1921
1923
1928-1929
1931
1935-1938
1940
[1940-1950]
1974
Reference Code
LUX / II / C4 / 15 to 17
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
LUX
Series
LUX / II / C : Personal material
Sous-Fonds
LUX / II : Eleanor Luxton sous-fonds
Sub-Series
LUX / II / C4 : Travel and hobbies
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / II / C4 / 15 to 17
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Date Range
[1905-1911]
1909
[1915-1920]
1917-1918
1920-1921
1923
1928-1929
1931
1935-1938
1940
[1940-1950]
1974
Physical Description
7.5 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of brochures, souvenir booklets, travel guides and related materials pertaining to Canadian Pacific trips and destinations within North America. Locations include: Banff Springs Hotel and Banff National Park; the Empress Hotel in Victoria; British Columbia; Ontario and the the Great Lakes; Quebec; Alaska; and the Pacific and Atlantic coasts. File also includes a map of the Canadian Pacific rail system [1918] and a copy of "Empress of the Pacific" cruise magazine [1936].
Subject Access
Tourism
Travel
Canadian Pacific Railway
Cruise ships
Banff Springs Hotel
Hotel
Empress Hotel
Train
Railways
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
British Columbia
Victoria
Ontario
Quebec
Great Lakes
United States of America
Alaska
Access Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Exploration, discovery and travel
Commerce and industry
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Content Details
Items divided into 3 files: LUX/II/C4/15: Ontario, Quebec, Alaska and Canadian coastal guide books [ca. 1915-1920] LUX/II/C4/16: Canadian Rockies guides and information booklets LUX/II/C4/17: Other Canadian Pacific material
Processing Status
Processed
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Canadian Pacific souvenir menus

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions54721
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of souvenir menus from various trips on Canadian Pacific Railway and Canadian Pacific cruises. Contents pertain to various destinations within Canada, including: Banff Springs Hotel and Banff National Park, Lake Louise, Calgary, Edmonton, Victoria, Vancouver, Connaught and Spiral Tunn…
Date Range
1924
1926
1928
1939
1941
1945
1952
1957
1969
Reference Code
LUX / II / C4 / 14
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
LUX
Series
LUX / II / C : Personal material
Sous-Fonds
LUX / II : Eleanor Luxton sous-fonds
Sub-Series
LUX / II / C4 : Travel and hobbies
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / II / C4 / 14
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Responsibility
Materials in file produced by Canadian Pacific
Date Range
1924
1926
1928
1939
1941
1945
1952
1957
1969
Physical Description
3 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of souvenir menus from various trips on Canadian Pacific Railway and Canadian Pacific cruises. Contents pertain to various destinations within Canada, including: Banff Springs Hotel and Banff National Park, Lake Louise, Calgary, Edmonton, Victoria, Vancouver, Connaught and Spiral Tunnels, Ottawa, Quebec, and St. John [New Brunswick]. Includes a set of 3 menus from 1924 and a set of 3 adult menus and 1 children's menu from 1952 which are stored in original Canadian Pacific paper envelopes.
Notes
Items in file are stored in two file folders, organized chronologically
Name Access
Luxton, Eleanor
Canadian Pacific Railway
Subject Access
Advertising
Travel
Train
Tourism
Tourist information
Banff Springs Hotel
Hotel
Commerce and industry
Cruise ships
Indigenous Peoples
Government
Landscapes
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Calgary
Edmonton
Lake Louise
British Columbia
Vancouver
Victoria
Quebec
New Brunswick
St. John
Access Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Transportation
Commerce and industry
Exploration, discovery and travel
Family and personal life
Environment
Cultural pluralism
Government
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Collected materials, H. C. Hahn sketchbook

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Part Of
Maryalice Harvey Stewart fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of materials collected by Maryalice Harvey Stewart. File includes one letter to Jack J. Crowhurst of Sheep Creek, British Columbia from "Henry", dated 1949; a written tribute to Stoney Nakoda elder William Twin following his death [ca.1944], signed "P.A.M. [likely Philip A. Moore]; an…
Date Range
1944
1949
Reference Code
M9 / II / 17
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Part Of
Maryalice Harvey Stewart fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M9
S13
V605
Series
M9 / II : Personal records
Sous-Fonds
M9
Accession Number
2014.8310
Reference Code
M9 / II / 17
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Date Range
1944
1949
Physical Description
1 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of materials collected by Maryalice Harvey Stewart. File includes one letter to Jack J. Crowhurst of Sheep Creek, British Columbia from "Henry", dated 1949; a written tribute to Stoney Nakoda elder William Twin following his death [ca.1944], signed "P.A.M. [likely Philip A. Moore]; and a bound book titled "U.S. Navy Ships: A Book of Sketches by H.C. Hahn, USNR".
Notes
H.C. Hahn sketchbook annotated in pen on first page: "To Leonard Merry Christmas Herb 1949" Sketchbook also accompanied by note: "Herbert C. Hahn was an artist for the Palace Theatre, Calgary in the 1930's. [V. L.?] Doug [Harbes?]"
Name Access
Hahn, H. C.
Crowhurst, Jack J.
Twin, William
Moore, Phil
Subject Access
Correspondence
Community events
Funeral
Indigenous Peoples
Memorial
Publication
Art
Artist
Personal and Family Life
Geographic Access
Canada
British Columbia
Sheep Creek
Morley
Access Restrictions
Handle with caution - fragile materials, mold
Language
English
Conservation
Items stored in mylar
Category
Family and personal life
Arts
Communications
Indigenous Peoples
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Correspondence between H. E. Sampson (Man. Com.) and E. C. B. President. 1942-47.

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions57300
Part Of
Alpine Club of Canada fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of reports from the Management Committee on behalf of H. E. Sampson, sent to President, Eric Brooks between 1942 and 1947.
Date Range
1942-1947
Reference Code
M200 / I / A / 7
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Organization record
Part Of
Alpine Club of Canada fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M200
V14
S6
Series
M200 / I : Administrative records
Sous-Fonds
M200
Sub-Series
M200 / I / A : Club meeting minutes and reports
Accession Number
accn. 5343
Reference Code
M200 / I / A / 7
GMD
Textual record
Organization record
Date Range
1942-1947
Physical Description
1 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of reports from the Management Committee on behalf of H. E. Sampson, sent to President, Eric Brooks between 1942 and 1947.
Name Access
Alpine Club of Canada
Brooks, Eric
Subject Access
Alpine Club of Canada
Report
Record keeping
Records
Administration
Organizations
Club
Geographic Access
Canada
British Columbia
Saskatchewan
Vancouver
Vancouver, BC
Regina
Language
English
Conservation
Materials are fragile, made of tissue-like paper.
Title Source
Original title
Processing Status
Processed
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Correspondence between Jimmy Wilson + E.C.B. after 'J' took over as Secretary-Treasurer office 1957 + on

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions57998
Part Of
Alpine Club of Canada fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of a report of the Club's Investment Securities from 1958, a report on their Expense Account in 1948, and several reports on their War Credit Account. Also includes a report on the Camps Account and a report Re: Climbing Equipment.
Date Range
1947-1948
1958
Reference Code
M200 / II / A / 7
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Organization record
Part Of
Alpine Club of Canada fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M200
V14
S6
Series
M200 / II: Financial Records
Sous-Fonds
M200
Sub-Series
M200 / II / A: Financial Statements and Reports
Accession Number
accn. 5343
Reference Code
M200 / II / A / 7
GMD
Textual record
Organization record
Date Range
1947-1948
1958
Physical Description
0.5 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of a report of the Club's Investment Securities from 1958, a report on their Expense Account in 1948, and several reports on their War Credit Account. Also includes a report on the Camps Account and a report Re: Climbing Equipment.
Name Access
Alpine Club of Canada
Brooks, Eric
Subject Access
Administration
Alpine Club of Canada
Club
Organizations
Finances
Record keeping
Records
Report
Geographic Access
Canada
British Columbia
Alberta
Vancouver
Vancouver, BC
Calgary
Calgary, AB
Calgary, Alberta
Language
English
Title Source
Original title
Processing Status
Processed
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