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A. J. Smyth fonds

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions359

Part Of: A. J. Smyth fonds

Scope & Content: Fonds consists of photographic views of railway construction in the Kicking Horse Valley and life at Donald, B.C. Accompanied by letter from Bob [Mead], Spring Valley, Minnesota, to brother Ed Mead, Saw Mill Siding, End of C.P.Ry., Track west via Winnipeg, Man., Canada, May 17, 1885. Views are cr…

Date Range: [1884-1885]

Reference Code: V41

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print; Textual record; Private record

Part Of: A. J. Smyth fonds

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

Fonds Number: V 41

Sous-Fonds: V41

Accession Number: 6344

Reference Code: V41

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print; Textual record; Private record

Date Range: [1884-1885]

Physical Description: 16 photographs : prints. -- 1 textual record

History / Biographical: A. J. Smyth was an itinerant photographer who worked along the Canadian Pacific Railway. In 1884-1885 he was working at the end of track in the Rocky and Selkirk Mountains. By 1885, A. J. Smyth was working with his brother, S. A. Smyth, as Smyth Brothers of Calgary, Alberta.

Scope & Content: Fonds consists of photographic views of railway construction in the Kicking Horse Valley and life at Donald, B.C. Accompanied by letter from Bob [Mead], Spring Valley, Minnesota, to brother Ed Mead, Saw Mill Siding, End of C.P.Ry., Track west via Winnipeg, Man., Canada, May 17, 1885. Views are credited as A. J. Smyth, Artist, Rocky Mountains, B.C. or A. J. Smyth, Photographer, Rocky Mountains, B.C.

Name Access: Smyth, A. J.

Subject Access: Arts; Environment; Transportation

Access Restrictions: No restrictions on access; Public domain (other restrictions may apply)

Language: Language is English

Finding Aid: Finding aids and reference tools: modern reference prints

Creator: Smyth, A. J.

Category: Arts; Environment; Transportation

Title Source: Title based on credits on photographs

Processing Status: Processed

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Sidney A. Smyth fonds

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions553

Part Of: Sidney A. Smyth fonds

Scope & Content: Fonds pertains to Banff townsite and Lake Minnewanka and area, Alberta. Card mounted views are inscribed "S. A. Smyth, Calgary, N.W.T." Some have captions.

Date Range: [ca.1890]

Reference Code: V24

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

Part Of: Sidney A. Smyth fonds

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

Fonds Number: V 24

Sous-Fonds: V 24

Accession Number: 8000

Reference Code: V24

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

Date Range: [ca.1890]

Physical Description: 29 photographs : prints

History / Biographical: S. A. (Sidney Alfred) Smyth (also known as Smythe) was a professional photographer who worked mainly out of Calgary, Alberta, Canada from ca.1883 until 1900. For a time, ca.1885, S. A. Smyth worked in partnership with his brother, itinerant photographer A. J. Smyth, as the Smyth Brothers of Calgary. S. A. Smyth also worked in Minnedosa, Manitoba; Banff, Alberta; and Vancouver, Vernon and Atlin, British Columbia.

Scope & Content: Fonds pertains to Banff townsite and Lake Minnewanka and area, Alberta. Card mounted views are inscribed "S. A. Smyth, Calgary, N.W.T." Some have captions.

Name Access: Smyth, S. A.

Subject Access: Arts; Exploration, discovery and travel

Access Restrictions: No restrictions on access; Public domain (other restrictions may apply)

Language: Language is English

Finding Aid: Finding aids and reference tools: basic description; modern reference prints

Creator: Smyth, S. A.

Category: Arts; Exploration, discovery and travel

Biographical Source Notes: MH private research notes

Title Source: Title based on contents of fonds

Processing Status: Processed

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529. Banff from the Sanitarium

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions32271

Part Of: Sidney A. Smyth fonds

Scope & Content: View towards Cascade Mountain

Date Range: [1888?]

Reference Code: V24 / PA - 5

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph

1 image

Part Of: Sidney A. Smyth fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: V24

Reference Code: V24 / PA - 5

GMD: Photograph

Date Range: [1888?]

Physical Description: 1 photograph : print

Scope & Content: View towards Cascade Mountain

Subject Access: Commerce

Geographic Access: Alberta

Creator: S. A. Smyth (Calgary, NWT)

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530. Banff, from the east

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Part Of: Sidney A. Smyth fonds

Date Range: [1888?]

Reference Code: V24 / PA - 2

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph

1 image

Part Of: Sidney A. Smyth fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: V24

Reference Code: V24 / PA - 2

GMD: Photograph

Date Range: [1888?]

Physical Description: 1 photograph : print

Subject Access: Environment and Nature

Geographic Access: Alberta

Creator: S. A. Smyth (Calgary, NWT)

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534. Devil's Canyon, National Park (winter)

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Part Of: Sidney A. Smyth fonds

Scope & Content: Near Lake Minnewanka

Date Range: [ca.1890]

Reference Code: V24 / PA - 20

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph

1 image

Part Of: Sidney A. Smyth fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: V24

Reference Code: V24 / PA - 20

GMD: Photograph

Date Range: [ca.1890]

Physical Description: 1 photograph : print

Scope & Content: Near Lake Minnewanka

Subject Access: Environment and Nature

Geographic Access: Alberta

Creator: S. A. Smyth (Calgary, NWT)

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536. Devil's Lake, National Park (summer)

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Part Of: Sidney A. Smyth fonds

Scope & Content: Lake Minnewanka

Date Range: [ca.1890]

Reference Code: V24 / PA - 16

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph

1 image

Part Of: Sidney A. Smyth fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: V24

Reference Code: V24 / PA - 16

GMD: Photograph

Date Range: [ca.1890]

Physical Description: 1 photograph : print

Scope & Content: Lake Minnewanka

Subject Access: Sports and Recreation

Geographic Access: Alberta

Creator: S. A. Smyth (Calgary, NWT)

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539. Devil's Lake, with Ice boat (south shore)

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Part Of: Sidney A. Smyth fonds

Scope & Content: Lake Minnewanka

Date Range: [ca.1890]

Reference Code: V24 / PA - 18

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph

1 image

Part Of: Sidney A. Smyth fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: V24

Reference Code: V24 / PA - 18

GMD: Photograph

Date Range: [ca.1890]

Physical Description: 1 photograph : print

Scope & Content: Lake Minnewanka

Subject Access: Environment and Nature; Sports and Recreation

Geographic Access: Alberta

Creator: S. A. Smyth (Calgary, NWT)

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541. Ice boat on Devil's Lake

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Part Of: Sidney A. Smyth fonds

Scope & Content: Lake Minnewanka

Date Range: [ca.1890]

Reference Code: V24 / PA - 19

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph

1 image

Part Of: Sidney A. Smyth fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: V24

Reference Code: V24 / PA - 19

GMD: Photograph

Date Range: [ca.1890]

Physical Description: 1 photograph : print

Scope & Content: Lake Minnewanka

Subject Access: Sports and Recreation

Geographic Access: Alberta

Creator: S. A. Smyth (Calgary, NWT)

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543. C.P.R. Hotel, Banff

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions32689

Part Of: Sidney A. Smyth fonds

Scope & Content: Banff Springs Hotel

Date Range: [ca.1890]

Reference Code: V24 / PA - 6

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph

1 image

Part Of: Sidney A. Smyth fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: V24

Reference Code: V24 / PA - 6

GMD: Photograph

Date Range: [ca.1890]

Physical Description: 1 photograph : print

Scope & Content: Banff Springs Hotel

Subject Access: Buildings and memorials; Railways

Geographic Access: Alberta

Creator: S. A. Smyth (Calgary, NWT)

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544. C.P.R. Hotel, Banff (from the west)

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions32690

Part Of: Sidney A. Smyth fonds

Scope & Content: Banff Springs Hotel

Date Range: [ca.1890]

Reference Code: V24 / PA - 7

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph

1 image

Part Of: Sidney A. Smyth fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: V24

Reference Code: V24 / PA - 7

GMD: Photograph

Date Range: [ca.1890]

Physical Description: 1 photograph : print

Scope & Content: Banff Springs Hotel

Subject Access: Buildings and memorials; Railways

Geographic Access: Alberta

Creator: S. A. Smyth (Calgary, NWT)

Images

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