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Minnewanka dogsledding race, 1923

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Part Of
Archives General File Collection
Scope & Content
File consists of 3 black & white photograph prints depicting a dogsledding race held at Lake Minnewanka, March 3, 1923. Two of the photos are annotated on the back in pencil.
Date Range
1923
Reference Code
V8 / accn. 2023.60
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
2023.60
Reference Code
V8 / accn. 2023.60
GMD
Photograph
Print
Date Range
1923
Physical Description
3 photographs : b&w prints ; 8.5 x 14 cm
Scope & Content
File consists of 3 black & white photograph prints depicting a dogsledding race held at Lake Minnewanka, March 3, 1923. Two of the photos are annotated on the back in pencil.
Subject Access
Dogs
Dogsledding
Sports
Recreation
Winter sports
Community events
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Lake Minnewanka
Language
English
Category
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Archives General File collection

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Part Of
Archives General File Collection
Scope & Content
The Archives General File is an artificial collection of accessions which do not constitute separate fonds or collections or cannot be placed within existing fonds or collections. Included in the collection are textual records of many types, such as manuscripts, reports, letters, diaries, speeches…
Date Range
[after 1890]
Reference Code
M8 / S8 / V8
Description Level
1 / Fonds
GMD
Motion picture
Film
Video
Photograph
Album
Framed print
Negative
Photograph print
Postcard
Transparency
Sound recording
Cassette
Reel to reel
Textual record
Diary
Plan
Private record
Published record
Part Of
Archives General File Collection
Description Level
1 / Fonds
Fonds Number
M 8
S 8
V 8
Sous-Fonds
M8 / S8 / V8
Accession Number
Numerous. Access to material via accession number is available through the online database
Reference Code
M8 / S8 / V8
GMD
Motion picture
Film
Video
Photograph
Album
Framed print
Negative
Photograph print
Postcard
Transparency
Sound recording
Cassette
Reel to reel
Textual record
Diary
Plan
Private record
Published record
Date Range
[after 1890]
Physical Description
57 cm textual records. -- 50 cm of photographs : prints. -- 189 photographs (15 framed prints, 51 transparencies, 79 negatives; 44 copy negatives). -- 3 photograph albums (139 prints). -- 6 motion pictures. -- 9 sound recordings
Scope & Content
The Archives General File is an artificial collection of accessions which do not constitute separate fonds or collections or cannot be placed within existing fonds or collections. Included in the collection are textual records of many types, such as manuscripts, reports, letters, diaries, speeches, poetry, plans and others; photographs in the form of prints, negatives, transparencies, albums, postcards, etc.; sound recorded interviews and programmes; and motion pictures. Material pertains broadly to the Banff area and many other areas within the Archives collecting mandate.
Notable items include: Walter Wilcox letter; George Kinney report; interviews with Bill Round and Edward Feuz; original copy of Treaty Number Seven; Mary Schaffer material, including letters, notes, photograph and report; reports on the Nakimu Caves; film pertaining to Banff Winter Carnival; Georgia Engelhard letters and photos; plans for buildings and structures; George Noble photograph; W. S. Park photograph.
Name Access
Archives General File
Subject Access
Exploration, discovery and travel
Family and personal life
First Nations
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: electronic database
Creator
Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies
Category
Exploration, discovery and travel
Family and personal life
First nations
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title describes nature of collection. Individual titles in accession-level inventory have generally been assigned.
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Annie Wiseman postcard collection

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Part Of
Archives General File Collection
Scope & Content
File consists of 31 postcards collected by Annie (Creagh) Wiseman between ca.1920-1940. Postcards pertain to natural views and tourist attractions in Banff, Lake Louise, the Great Divide, Kicking Horse Canyon and other nearby areas. Some postcards are annotated with correspondence sent between Anni…
Date Range
[ca.1920-1940]
Reference Code
V8 / 2022.10
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Postcard
Part Of
Archives General File Collection
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M8
V8
S8
Sous-Fonds
V8
Accession Number
2022.10
Reference Code
V8 / 2022.10
GMD
Postcard
Date Range
[ca.1920-1940]
Physical Description
31 commercial postcards
History / Biographical
Annie (Creagh) Wiseman (1891-1972) was born in Deptford, England, where she married Stanley Wilfred Ernest Wiseman. The couple had one daughter, Ethel, before moving to Winnipeg. The family returned to England following the outbreak of World War I, in which Stanley served as a Private in the 61st Battalion, Canadian Infantry. Annie and Ethel later returned to Winnipeg, where Stanley joined them following a serious injury which he sustained in active duty. In Winnipeg, Annie and Stanley had two more children: a daughter (Hilda) and a son (Stanley). Stanley Sr. worked as a foreman for Canadian Pacific Railway, which enabled Annie to travel throughout the Canadian Rockies and other regions by train for free or a reduced price. Annie collected postcards from her travels, which included numerous visits to Banff National Park. Annie, Stanley Sr. and their two youngest children permanently settled in Victoria, B.C. in 1935.
Scope & Content
File consists of 31 postcards collected by Annie (Creagh) Wiseman between ca.1920-1940. Postcards pertain to natural views and tourist attractions in Banff, Lake Louise, the Great Divide, Kicking Horse Canyon and other nearby areas. Some postcards are annotated with correspondence sent between Annie, her children (including Hilda and Ethel), and friends of the Wiseman family.
Name Access
Wiseman, Annie
Subject Access
Travel
Tourism
Mountains
Landscape
Hotels
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
British Columbia
Banff National Park
Bow Lake
Castle Mountain
Sulphur Mountain
Canmore
Lake Louise
Field
Language
English
Category
Tourism
Exploration and travel
Biographical Source Notes
https://cgwp.uvic.ca/person.php?pid=181701
Most information in bio collected from donor, Annie Wiseman's granddaughter, Patty Pitts (daughter of Hilda [Wiseman] Pitts)
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Miniature souvenir photograph collection, Stoney Nakoda portraits

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Part Of
Archives General File Collection
Scope & Content
File consists of one souvenir collection of 16 miniature photographs by Byron Harmon in original envelope, titled "16 Miniature Photographs of Indians of Western Canada". Images include portraits of various unnamed Stoney Nakoda people [possibly including Hector Crawler and Leah Rider], teepees, an…
Date Range
[ca.1920-1940]
Reference Code
V8 / 2022.31
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Print
Published record
Part Of
Archives General File Collection
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M8
V8
S8
Sous-Fonds
V8
Accession Number
2022.31
Reference Code
V8 / 2022.31
GMD
Photograph
Print
Published record
Date Range
[ca.1920-1940]
Physical Description
Souvenir photograph collection (16 photographs : b&w prints ; 4.5 x 7 cm)
Scope & Content
File consists of one souvenir collection of 16 miniature photographs by Byron Harmon in original envelope, titled "16 Miniature Photographs of Indians of Western Canada". Images include portraits of various unnamed Stoney Nakoda people [possibly including Hector Crawler and Leah Rider], teepees, and a totem pole.
Notes
Warning: Photographs include original titles, which contain derogatory and/or offensive language describing Indigenous people.
Name Access
Harmon, Byron
Subject Access
Photography
Portrait
Indigenous Peoples
Teepees
Totem pole
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Morley
Reproduction Restrictions
Copyright restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Indigenous Peoples
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Paddy, 'official' Greeter at Banff Station and Bill Young's Retirement

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Part Of
Archives General File Collection
Scope & Content
1 page from Spanner (CPR) magazine, a tribute to dog Paddy, 'official' greeter at Banff Station, June 1958 1 article from Crag & Canyon re: Bill Young's retirement, November 1, 1961
Date Range
1958 - 1961
Reference Code
M8 / 8128
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Newspaper clipping
Postcard
Part Of
Archives General File Collection
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M8
V8
S8
Series
M8 / 8128
Sous-Fonds
M8
Accession Number
8128
Reference Code
M8 / 8128
GMD
Newspaper clipping
Postcard
Date Range
1958 - 1961
Physical Description
.5 cm textual records
Scope & Content
1 page from Spanner (CPR) magazine, a tribute to dog Paddy, 'official' greeter at Banff Station, June 1958
1 article from Crag & Canyon re: Bill Young's retirement, November 1, 1961
Name Access
Young, Bill
Subject Access
Tourism
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff National Park
Language
English
Category
Tourism
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Ethel McKnight annotated postcard collection

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Part Of
Archives General File Collection
Scope & Content
File consists of souvenir postcards sent to Ethel McKnight from various friends and relatives between ca.1909-1945. Postcard images pertain to views in and around Banff and the Canadian Rockies. Items are annotated with personal messages to Ethel.
Date Range
1909
[1910-1920]
1919
1929-1930
1940-1945
Reference Code
M8 / accn. 1430 / 1 to 25
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Postcard
Textual record
Part Of
Archives General File Collection
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M8
V8
S8
Sous-Fonds
M8
Accession Number
1340
Reference Code
M8 / accn. 1430 / 1 to 25
GMD
Postcard
Textual record
Date Range
1909
[1910-1920]
1919
1929-1930
1940-1945
Physical Description
25 annotated postcards
Scope & Content
File consists of souvenir postcards sent to Ethel McKnight from various friends and relatives between ca.1909-1945. Postcard images pertain to views in and around Banff and the Canadian Rockies. Items are annotated with personal messages to Ethel.
Notes
One item in file is souvenir booklet
Subject Access
Travel
Tourism
Family and personal life
Mountains
Landscapes
Swimming
Recreation
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Canmore
Jasper National Park
British Columbia
Yoho National Park
Emerald Lake
Language
English
Conservation
Postcards are stored in mylar sleeves
Related Material
M8/accn.3151
Category
Exploration and travel
Family and personal life
Tourism
Sports, recreation and leisure
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.

Mann family annotated postcard collection

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Part Of
Archives General File Collection
Scope & Content
File consists of annotated souvenir postcards sent to Walter and Richard Mann from various friends and relatives between ca.1905-1920. Postcard images pertain to views in and around Banff and the Canadian Rockies, including views of Lake Louise, Edmonton, Lake O'Hara and Glacier National Park.
Date Range
1905
[1910-1920]
1916
1920
Reference Code
M8 / accn. 3151 / 1 to 9
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Postcard
Textual record
Part Of
Archives General File Collection
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M8
V8
S8
Sous-Fonds
M8
Accession Number
3151
Reference Code
M8 / accn. 3151 / 1 to 9
GMD
Postcard
Textual record
Date Range
1905
[1910-1920]
1916
1920
Physical Description
9 annotated postcards
Scope & Content
File consists of annotated souvenir postcards sent to Walter and Richard Mann from various friends and relatives between ca.1905-1920. Postcard images pertain to views in and around Banff and the Canadian Rockies, including views of Lake Louise, Edmonton, Lake O'Hara and Glacier National Park.
Subject Access
Travel
Tourism
Family and personal life
Mountains
Landscapes
Trains
Canadian Pacific Railway
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Lake Louise
Edmonton
British Columbia
Glacier National Park
Language
English
Conservation
Postcards are stored in mylar sleeves
Related Material
M8/accn.1430
Category
Exploration and travel
Family and personal life
Tourism
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
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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Roger Ruck photographs

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Part Of
Archives General File Collection
Scope & Content
File consists of five photographs depicting Roger Ruck and other unidentified individuals on horseback in the Canadian Rockies. One image depicts Roger Ruck on horseback in Somerset, England, with cars visible in the background.
Date Range
[ca.1935 - 1940]
Reference Code
V8 / accn. 2023.48 / PA - 1 to 5
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
2023.48
Reference Code
V8 / accn. 2023.48 / PA - 1 to 5
GMD
Photograph
Print
Date Range
[ca.1935 - 1940]
Physical Description
5 photographs : b&w prints ; 14 x 9 cm or smaller
History / Biographical
Roger Ruck (1915-1953) was born in Taunton, Somerset, U.K., to parents Rev. George Ruck and Muriel Ruck. Roger married Dr. Esme Ruck (nee De Smidt, born ca.1920) and the couple had one son, Michael (born ca.1946). Roger spent time in the Windermere region between ca.1935-1940 before moving to North Kinangop, Kenya. Roger, Esme, and Michael were murdered on January 24, 1953 during the Mau Mau Uprising.
Scope & Content
File consists of five photographs depicting Roger Ruck and other unidentified individuals on horseback in the Canadian Rockies. One image depicts Roger Ruck on horseback in Somerset, England, with cars visible in the background.
Notes
Some photographs are annotated on the back
Name Access
Ruck, Roger
Subject Access
Horseback riding
Horses
Recreation
Travel
Geographic Access
Canada
British Columbia
Windermere
Access Restrictions
No restrictions
Reproduction Restrictions
No restrictions
Language
English
Related Material
M8 / accn. 2023.48
Category
Sports, recreation and leisure
Exploration and travel
Biographical Source Notes
Information provided by donor Roger Scoones (great-nephew of Roger Ruck).
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Wiebe family photographs, Alpine Motel

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Part Of
Archives General File Collection
Scope & Content
File consists of 59 photographs pertaining to the Wiebe family and their business, the Alpine Motel in Banff. Photographs depict Henry and Elsie Wiebe with their three children; dam construction near Lake Minnewanka; the Wiebe children interacting with wildlife, and riding a gondola; and related su…
Date Range
[ca.1945-1965]
Reference Code
V8 / 2023.59 / PA - 1 to 59
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
2023.59
Reference Code
V8 / 2023.59 / PA - 1 to 59
GMD
Photograph
Print
Date Range
[ca.1945-1965]
Physical Description
59 photographs : b&w prints ; 12 x 19 cm or smaller
History / Biographical
Deborah (Debbie) Downing is the daughter of Henry and Elsie Wiebe, who owned the Alpine Motel in Banff. Henry ("Hank") and Elsie ("Honey") came to Banff in 1942 and raised Debbie and two siblings there (including younger brother David).
Scope & Content
File consists of 59 photographs pertaining to the Wiebe family and their business, the Alpine Motel in Banff. Photographs depict Henry and Elsie Wiebe with their three children; dam construction near Lake Minnewanka; the Wiebe children interacting with wildlife, and riding a gondola; and related subjects.
Notes
One image depicts 5 unidentified women outside of the Alpine Motel who were described by donor as students from Three Hills College (now Prairie College in Three Hills, AB), who worked as summer cleaners.
Name Access
Wiebe, Elsie
Wiebe, Henry
Subject Access
Family
Family and personal life
Children
Chairlifts and gondolas
Wildlife
Deer
Banff Chairlift
Banff townsite
Skiing
Businesses
Alpine Motel
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Language
English
Category
Family and personal life
Sports, recreation and leisure
Biographical Source Notes
Information from donor, Deborah Downing
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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