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Part Of
Archives General File Collection
Scope & Content
File consists of 8 photographs of Banff Cafe staff and building
Date Range
ca. 1920 - 1930
Reference Code
V8 / 2014.8283
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Part Of
Archives General File Collection
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M8 / V8 / S8
Series
2014.8283
Sous-Fonds
V8
Accession Number
2014.8283
Reference Code
V8 / 2014.8283
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Date Range
ca. 1920 - 1930
Physical Description
8 photographs : b&w ; 12.5 x 8 cm
History / Biographical
Lester Gus Zarkos, b.1921 Brandon, MB. His parents and younger sister arrived Banff 1926. Lester's parents had the cafe on Banff Avenue (old location - Grizzly House) and lived upstairs. Parents separated. Lester's father Samuel Zarkos, d. 1933 (buried in old Banff Cemetary). Lester moved with his mother Alice to Chicago and lived between Chicago and St. Paul's MN until his mother died, ca. 1935. Lester joined RCAF as a rear gunner. Never saw action and returned to Banff following the war. Lester worked at Banff Cafe as waiter. Lester and his uncle Paul Zarkos of Calgary opened a deli on Banff Ave and operated it for a number of years. Lester relocated to Calgary in 1956 and worked as waiter, maitre d', and returned to Banff in 1966 where he operated Banff Delicatessen on Banff Ave. He married H.G. in 1951. H.G. was from Nanton, Alberta and she worked at the Banff Post Office. Following Mount Royal Hotel fire, the family left and returned to the space - Welch's Chocolate Shop. 3 children: Paulette Jean, b.1952; Leslie David, b.1953, d. 1974; Carolyn Anne, b. 1955.
Scope & Content
File consists of 8 photographs of Banff Cafe staff and building
Name Access
Zarkos, Lester
Geographic Access
Alberta
Banff National Park
Language
English
Category
Commerce and industry
Biographical Source Notes
Accession record
Title Source
Title based on contents
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Banff Trip Photographs

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Part Of
Archives General File Collection
Scope & Content
File consists of 3 b&w panoramic prints and 25 photograph postcards and 4 printed postcards. Images are of Banff National Park and area.
Date Range
ca. 1915 - 1940
Reference Code
V8 / 2014.8301
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Textual record
Part Of
Archives General File Collection
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M8
V8
S8
Series
V8 / 2014.8301
Sous-Fonds
V8
Accession Number
2014.8301
Reference Code
V8 / 2014.8301
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Textual record
Date Range
ca. 1915 - 1940
Physical Description
28 photographs : b&w and col. ; 7 x 18 or smaller and 2 post cards : col.
Scope & Content
File consists of 3 b&w panoramic prints and 25 photograph postcards and 4 printed postcards. Images are of Banff National Park and area.
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff National Park
Language
English
Category
Exploration and travel
Tourism
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Banff Winter Carnival

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Part Of
Archives General File Collection
Scope & Content
File consists of 30 photograpohs of the Banff Winter Carnival festivities
Date Range
ca. 1930 - ca. 1945
Reference Code
V8 / 2015.8402
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph print
Photograph
Part Of
Archives General File Collection
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M8 / V8 / S8
Series
2015.8402
Sous-Fonds
V8
Accession Number
2015.8402
Reference Code
V8 / 2015.8402
GMD
Photograph print
Photograph
Date Range
ca. 1930 - ca. 1945
Physical Description
30 photographs : b&w ; 25 x 20 cm
Scope & Content
File consists of 30 photograpohs of the Banff Winter Carnival festivities
Subject Access
Banff Winter Carnival
Banff Winter Festival
Geographic Access
Alberta
Banff National Park
Language
English
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Part Of
Archives General File Collection
Scope & Content
File consists of 4 photographs of six men visiting teh Cave and Basin
Date Range
ca. 1920 - 1940
Reference Code
V8 / 2014.8274
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Part Of
Archives General File Collection
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M8 / V8 / S8
Series
2014.8274
Sous-Fonds
V8
Accession Number
2014.8274
Reference Code
V8 / 2014.8274
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Date Range
ca. 1920 - 1940
Physical Description
4 photographs : b&w ; 12 x 7 cm
Scope & Content
File consists of 4 photographs of six men visiting teh Cave and Basin
Name Access
Thomas, Jo
Geographic Access
Alberta
Banff National Park
Language
English
Category
Sports, recreation and leisure
Transportation
Title Source
Title based on contents
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Group of hunters: B. Ward, E. Gammon, J. M. Brooks, T. W. Mitchell, R. R. Rymill, J. R. Rymill

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Part Of
Archives General File Collection
Scope & Content
File consists of 1 b&w photograph, matted, framed with identifications for group of hunters: B. Ward, E. Gammon, J. M. Brooks, T. W. Mitchell, R. R. Rymill, J. R. Rymill
Date Range
[ca.1925 - 1935]
Reference Code
V8 / 8162 / PA - 1
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Part Of
Archives General File Collection
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M8
V8
S8
Series
V8 / 8162
Sous-Fonds
V8
Accession Number
8162
Reference Code
V8 / 8162 / PA - 1
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Date Range
[ca.1925 - 1935]
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w
Scope & Content
File consists of 1 b&w photograph, matted, framed with identifications for group of hunters: B. Ward, E. Gammon, J. M. Brooks, T. W. Mitchell, R. R. Rymill, J. R. Rymill
Subject Access
Travel
Tourism
Mountains
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff National Park
Language
English
Category
Tourism
Exploration and travel
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Indoor Group Photo at Banff Winter Carnival

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Part Of
Archives General File Collection
Scope & Content
12.5" x 16" silver gelatin print depicting a community gathering at the Banff Winter Carnival.
Date Range
[ca.1910 to ca. 1940]
Reference Code
V8 /2019.37/PA-1
Description Level
6 / Item
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Part Of
Archives General File Collection
Description Level
6 / Item
Fonds Number
M8 / V8 / S8
Sous-Fonds
V8
Accession Number
2019.37
Reference Code
V8 /2019.37/PA-1
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Date Range
[ca.1910 to ca. 1940]
Physical Description
Photographs: 1 print; b&w
History / Biographical
Image is from the Banff Winter Carnival, date unknown. Many of the figures are named by the donor on an accompanying photocopy of the print.
Scope & Content
12.5" x 16" silver gelatin print depicting a community gathering at the Banff Winter Carnival.
Notes
In addition to those named in the name access, there is also a figure identified on the photocopy as Mrs. Ferguson (first name unknown).
Name Access
Smith, Helen
Wignall, Christine
Styles, Shirley
Squires, Joe
Squires, Margaret
Wielie, Honey
Wielie, Hank
Steeves, Kay
Mazzilo, Shirley
Wavier, Lila
Smith, Harry
Black, Alma
Subject Access
Banff Winter Carnival
Community events
Geographic Access
Banff
Alberta
Canada
Language
English
Title Source
Title based on contents of item
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Jack and Merle Brewster photographs

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Part Of
Archives General File Collection
Scope & Content
File consists of 18 photograph prints pertaining to Jack and Merle Brewster. Images depict Jack with hunting trophies; local wildlife; Jack and Merle posing together near Jasper; Jack bowling; and related subjects.
Date Range
[ca.1920 - 1940]
Reference Code
V8 / 2023.42
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Print
Part Of
Archives General File Collection
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M8
V8
S8
Sous-Fonds
V8
Accession Number
2023.42
Reference Code
V8 / 2023.42
GMD
Photograph
Print
Date Range
[ca.1920 - 1940]
Physical Description
18 photographs : b&w prints ; 20 x 25 cm or smaller
Scope & Content
File consists of 18 photograph prints pertaining to Jack and Merle Brewster. Images depict Jack with hunting trophies; local wildlife; Jack and Merle posing together near Jasper; Jack bowling; and related subjects.
Notes
Some images are annotated on the back
Name Access
Brewster, Jack Walker
Brewster, Merle
Subject Access
Family and personal life
Wildlife
Recreation
Sports
Hunting
Bison
Buffalo
Elk
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Jasper
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Related Material
M436 / V90 [Jim Brewster family fonds]
Category
Family and personal life
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Lake Louise Lodge Photograph

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Part Of
Archives General File Collection
Scope & Content
Item consists of 1 b/w Lake Louise Lodge postcard photograph with room/cabin rates
Date Range
[ca.1920-1940]
Reference Code
V8 / 8127
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Part Of
Archives General File Collection
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M8
V8
S8
Series
V8 / 8127
Sous-Fonds
V8
Accession Number
8127
Reference Code
V8 / 8127
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Date Range
[ca.1920-1940]
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w postcard
Scope & Content
Item consists of 1 b/w Lake Louise Lodge postcard photograph with room/cabin rates
Subject Access
Travel
Tourism
Mountains
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff National Park
Language
English
Category
Tourism
Exploration and travel
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Part Of
Archives General File Collection
Scope & Content
File consists of 1 composite photograph depicting lynx street. 5 small photographs placed together to make a panorama
Date Range
ca. 1940 - ca. 1960
Reference Code
V8 / 8125
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Part Of
Archives General File Collection
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M8 / V8 / S8
Series
8125
Sous-Fonds
V8
Accession Number
8125
Reference Code
V8 / 8125
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Date Range
ca. 1940 - ca. 1960
Physical Description
1 composite photograph : b&w
Scope & Content
File consists of 1 composite photograph depicting lynx street. 5 small photographs placed together to make a panorama
Geographic Access
Alberta
Banff National Park
Language
English
Title Source
Title based on contents
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Maple Leaf Album and Souvenir Programme

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Part Of
Archives General File Collection
Scope & Content
File consists of Maple leaf album / Bing Coughlin Official souvenir programme: June second, 1939 Large envelope addressed to Mr. George Colley
Date Range
ca. 1935 - 1950
Reference Code
M8 / 2019.55
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 / 2019.55
Sous-Fonds
M8
Accession Number
2019.55
Reference Code
M8 / 2019.55
GMD
Photograph
Textual record
Date Range
ca. 1935 - 1950
Physical Description
2 cm Textual Records
Scope & Content
File consists of
Maple leaf album / Bing Coughlin
Official souvenir programme: June second, 1939
Large envelope addressed to Mr. George Colley
Name Access
Colley, George
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff National Park
Language
English
Category
Exploration and travel
Tourism
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and potentially offensive content. Read more.

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