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Jim Brewster family fonds

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Jim Brewster family fonds
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of papers and photographs of James Irvine (Jim) Brewster, Fern Brewster, Dell Brewster and the Brewster family. I. James Irvine Brewster papers and photographs, before 1948 and ca.1959, consist mainly of professional papers and photographs relating to guiding and outfitting activitie…
Date Range
[ca.1875-ca.1978]
Reference Code
M436 / V90
Description Level
1 / Fonds
GMD
Photograph
Album
Negative
Photograph print
Textual record
Corporate record
Diary
Map
Plan
Private record
Published record
Part Of
Jim Brewster family fonds
Description Level
1 / Fonds
Fonds Number
M 436
V 90
Sous-Fonds
M 436
V 90
Accession Number
79, 85, 108, 357, 451, 1618, 3350, 3808, 5274, 6019, 2021.26, 2023.09
Reference Code
M436 / V90
GMD
Photograph
Album
Negative
Photograph print
Textual record
Corporate record
Diary
Map
Plan
Private record
Published record
Date Range
[ca.1875-ca.1978]
Physical Description
24 cm of textual records. -- ca.830 photographs : prints, negatives. -- 12 photograph albums (ca.1000 prints). -- 1 motion picture
History / Biographical
James Irvine Brewster, 1882-1947, came to Banff with his parents in 1888. While still boys, he and his brother Bill started guiding fishing parties and later formed an outfitting partnership. With silent partners Fred Hussey and Phil Moore, they established Brewster Brothers in 1904. Jim Brewster and Hussey left the business in 1906. In 1909, Jim returned to guide the business. Under his control, it became a major transportation supplier, Brewster Transport Company. Fern Brewster, 1902-1967, daughter of Jim Brewster and Lade Brewster (d.1915), was a sportswoman, businesswoman and homemaker. She was involved in the operation of Sunshine ski area and was a director of Brewster Transportation after her father's death. Fern Brewster's married names were Clarkson and Dooley. Adele (Dell) Brewster (Sibbald), 1896-1983, Jim Brewster's second wife, was also a director of Brewster Transportation.
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of papers and photographs of James Irvine (Jim) Brewster, Fern Brewster, Dell Brewster and the Brewster family.
I. James Irvine Brewster papers and photographs, before 1948 and ca.1959, consist mainly of professional papers and photographs relating to guiding and outfitting activities, and to Brewster Transport Company records, including Sunshine ski area records. Series includes correspondence, diaries, legal papers, Sunshine Lodge addition papers, Brewster house plans and other material. Correspondence is incoming and outgoing letters between Brewster and Hussey, clients, and associates regarding guiding and outfitting, real estate speculation and personal matters, etc. 1906-1907. Diaries pertain to guiding, hunting and horse trips, 1897-1901, 1904-1906; entries mainly record clients, territory covered and game observations and records. Also includes articles and hand-drawn map by Brewster on hunting, 1903-1906. Includes 54 photographs pertaining to Brewster Transport after Jim Brewster period.
II. Fern Brewster papers and photographs, before 1967, includes mainly personal papers, correspondence, recipes, press clippings and photographs regarding friends and family, education, Jim Brewster's death and cooking. Correspondents include Carl Rungius, Les Peters, Charlie Beil and Fern Bedaux.
III. Dell Brewster papers, 1925-1967, pertain mainly to Jim Brewster's death. Dell Brewster photographs pertain to the Sibbald, Grier and McDougall families.
IV. Brewster family papers and photographs pertain to Jack Walker Brewster, and Brewster family and friends.
V. Other material, before 1978, consists of greeting cards.
VI. Later Acquisitions, pertain to various Brewster family members including Fern Brewster, Jim Brewster, and Pat Brewster.
Name Access
Brewster, Dell
Brewster, Fern
Brewster, Jack Walker
Brewster, Jim
Subject Access
Brewster Transport Company
Family and personal life
Sports, recreation and leisure
Transportation
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
file description and index
electronic finding aid
microfilm copies of albums
photographic copy of map
video copy of motion picture
Creator
Brewster, Dell
Brewster, Jim
Category
Family and personal life
Sports, recreation and leisure
Transportation
Title Source
Title based on contents of fonds
Processing Status
Processed
Unprocessed
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Brewster family collected photographs

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Jim Brewster family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of collected photographs depicting Fern and Jim Brewster, as well as friends, extended family members and other unidentified individuals. Images depict local events, including Banff Indian Days and Banff Winter Carnival; a funeral ceremony, possibly for Jim Brewster; professional and …
Date Range
[ca.1900-1950]
Reference Code
V90 / VI / PA - 5 to 134
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Print
Part Of
Jim Brewster family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
V90
M436
Series
V90 / VI : Later acquisitions
Sous-Fonds
V90
Accession Number
2023.09
Reference Code
V90 / VI / PA - 5 to 134
GMD
Photograph
Print
Date Range
[ca.1900-1950]
Physical Description
130 photograph prints : b&w ; 20 x 25 cm or smaller
Scope & Content
File consists of collected photographs depicting Fern and Jim Brewster, as well as friends, extended family members and other unidentified individuals. Images depict local events, including Banff Indian Days and Banff Winter Carnival; a funeral ceremony, possibly for Jim Brewster; professional and candid portraits [mostly unidentified]; military events; views of Banff and surrounding landmarks; and related subjects.
Notes
Some photographs are annotated
Name Access
Brewster, Fern
Brewster, Jim
Subject Access
Family
Family and personal life
Community life
Community events
Banff Indian Days
Banff Winter Carnival
Military
Funeral
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Language
N/A
Category
Family and personal life
Sports, recreation and leisure
Military
Environment
Cultural pluralism
Indigenous Peoples
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Brewster Family Photographs

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Part Of
Jim Brewster family fonds
Scope & Content
File pertains to photographs of Jim Brewster and family; other Brewster family members including John & Bella Brewster, Bill Brewster, Lade Bagley Brewster, Fern Brewster, George Clarkson, Edmee Moore (also Edmee and Charlie Reid's wedding), Pearl Moore, Philip Moore, George Brewster family and fr…
Date Range
[ca. 1898-1980]
Reference Code
V90 / IV / PA - 468 to 601
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Tintype
  11 images  
Part Of
Jim Brewster family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M436 / V90
Series
IV. Brewster family
Sous-Fonds
V90
Accession Number
.
Reference Code
V90 / IV / PA - 468 to 601
GMD
Photograph
Tintype
Date Range
[ca. 1898-1980]
Physical Description
ca.134 photographs : prints; some oversize.
History / Biographical
See fonds level description
Scope & Content
File pertains to photographs of Jim Brewster and family; other Brewster family members including John & Bella Brewster, Bill Brewster, Lade Bagley Brewster, Fern Brewster, George Clarkson, Edmee Moore (also Edmee and Charlie Reid's wedding), Pearl Moore, Philip Moore, George Brewster family and friends, Jack Brewster; also Rudolf Aemmer, Joe and Don Brewster, hockey team photos; views of Jim Brewster's house on Bow Avenue; Bow Falls, Banff townsite, Mount Royal Hotel, Mount Norquay Ski Lodge and ski school, Jim Brewster with school class, Banff Station; Irvine Castle, Ireland. One item is tintype
Name Access
Brewster, Jim
Brewster, Bill
Brewster, George
Brewster, Jack Alexander
Brewster, Jack Walker
Moore, Edmee
Moore, Pearl
Moore, Phil
Subject Access
Activities
Brewster Transport Company Ltd.
Children
Family
Family and personal life
Hockey
Home
Mount Royal Hotel
Photography
Portrait
Skiing
Ski areas
Travel
Weddings
Geographic Access
Norquay Ski Hill
Bow Falls
Banff
Banff National Park
Alberta
Canada
Ireland
Language
English
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Images
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Brewster Transport Company Photographs

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Jim Brewster family fonds
Scope & Content
File pertaints to photographs of Brewster Transport operations, facilities, cars, buildings, staff, etc. Includes scenic views with Brewster packard touring cars at Banff, Kootenay and Yoho NP, Banff Springs Hotel; Mount Royal Hotel; Brewster buses; Jim and Bill Brewster with Brewster Transport car…
Date Range
[ca. 1905-1959]
Reference Code
V90 / I / PA - 123 to 235
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
  4 images  
Part Of
Jim Brewster family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M436 / V90
Series
I. Jim Brewster
Sous-Fonds
V90
Accession Number
.
Reference Code
V90 / I / PA - 123 to 235
GMD
Photograph
Date Range
[ca. 1905-1959]
Physical Description
113 photographs : prints; some duplicates, 1 oversize
History / Biographical
See fonds level description
Scope & Content
File pertaints to photographs of Brewster Transport operations, facilities, cars, buildings, staff, etc. Includes scenic views with Brewster packard touring cars at Banff, Kootenay and Yoho NP, Banff Springs Hotel; Mount Royal Hotel; Brewster buses; Jim and Bill Brewster with Brewster Transport car, ca.1920; Brewster's Royal Hawaiian fleet of packards, ca.1927; views of Columbia Icefield area and chalet construction, ca.1938, also military training hut?; sketch map showing route from Mt. Norquay ski area to Mount Royal Hotel, n.d. Fifty four views date from. ca.1959, after Jim Brewster's death (V90 / 182-235)
Name Access
Brewster, Jim
Subject Access
Brewster Brothers
Brewster Transport Company Ltd.
Horses
Professional and Personal Life
Transportation
Geographic Access
Banff
Banff National Park
Alberta
Canada
Language
English
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Images
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Family photographs, unidentified children and adults

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Part Of
Jim Brewster family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of two negative film strips with 10 images depicting unidentified children and adults posing together.
Date Range
[ca.1940-1960]
Reference Code
V90 / VI / NA - 7 to 8
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Negative
Part Of
Jim Brewster family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M436
V90
Series
V90 / VI : Later acquisitions
Sous-Fonds
V90
Accession Number
2023.09
Reference Code
V90 / VI / NA - 7 to 8
GMD
Photograph
Negative
Date Range
[ca.1940-1960]
Physical Description
2 negative film strips : 10 col. images ; 55 mm
Scope & Content
File consists of two negative film strips with 10 images depicting unidentified children and adults posing together.
Notes
Some images in file are duplicates
Subject Access
Family and personal life
Children
Language
N/A
Category
Family and personal life
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Framed Brewster family photographs

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Part Of
Jim Brewster family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of four framed photographs depicting members of the Brewster family and extended friends and family. Photographs depict a 1951 high school graduating class [Banff High School?]; Jack Brewster performing a song during a trail ride in 1946; Jim Brewster with Fern Brewster as a baby, sta…
Date Range
[ca.1903]
[ca.1907-1908]
1946
1951
Reference Code
V90 / VI / PC - 1 to 4
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Print
Framed print
Part Of
Jim Brewster family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M436
V90
Series
V90 / VI : Later acquisitions
Sous-Fonds
V90
Accession Number
2023.09
Reference Code
V90 / VI / PC - 1 to 4
GMD
Photograph
Print
Framed print
Date Range
[ca.1903]
[ca.1907-1908]
1946
1951
Physical Description
4 framed photographs : b&w prints ; 40 x 32.5 cm or smaller
Scope & Content
File consists of four framed photographs depicting members of the Brewster family and extended friends and family. Photographs depict a 1951 high school graduating class [Banff High School?]; Jack Brewster performing a song during a trail ride in 1946; Jim Brewster with Fern Brewster as a baby, standing with their family dog; and Fern Brewster as a child, sitting on a horse.
Notes
V90 / VI / PC - 1 : Lists names of individual students in photograph, including Joe Brewster V90 / VI / PC - 2 : text on back reads "Jack Brewster Trail Ride 1946" V90 / VI / PC - 3 : text on back reads "Fern & Jim Brewster with Musquaw [the dog]" V90 / VI / PC - 4 : text on back reads "Fern Brewster on Peter Pan [the horse]"
Material Details
Photographs are in individual wood and glass frames
Name Access
Brewster, Jim
Brewster, Fern
Brewster, Jack
Subject Access
Family and personal life
Animals
Dogs
Horses
Horseback riding
Recreation
Music
Education
Schools
Language
English
Category
Family and personal life
Education
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Jim Brewster Photographs

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Part Of
Jim Brewster family fonds
Scope & Content
File pertains to photographs of Jim Brewster. Includes portraits of Jim Brewster, with friends, activities (on the trail, at camp); also Jim with King George and Queen Elizabeth, and with King and Queen of Siam; Jim with Tom Wilson; Tom Wilson with his wife; also portraits from friends and acquanta…
Date Range
[ca.1912-1948]
Reference Code
V90 / I / PA - 236 to 295
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
  2 images  
Part Of
Jim Brewster family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M436 / V90
Series
I. Jim Brewster
Sous-Fonds
V90
Accession Number
.
Reference Code
V90 / I / PA - 236 to 295
GMD
Photograph
Date Range
[ca.1912-1948]
Physical Description
60 photographs : prints, negatives; some oversize.
History / Biographical
See fonds level description
Scope & Content
File pertains to photographs of Jim Brewster. Includes portraits of Jim Brewster, with friends, activities (on the trail, at camp); also Jim with King George and Queen Elizabeth, and with King and Queen of Siam; Jim with Tom Wilson; Tom Wilson with his wife; also portraits from friends and acquantances, with inscriptions to Jim, including William Lyon Mackenzie King, 1933, and Johnny Coulon; also photograph of George Simpson blaze, 1844.
Name Access
Brewster, Jim
Wilson, Tom
Subject Access
Family
Family and personal life
Photography
Portrait
Royal family
Royal Visit
Geographic Access
Banff
Banff National Park
Alberta
Canada
Language
English
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Images
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Part Of
Jim Brewster family fonds
Scope & Content
File pertains to photographs of Rudolf Aemmer; Bruno Engler; Donald Smith driving in the last spike at Craigellachie; early view of the Banff High School; log structure at Cave & Basin (first "hotel" 1883); panoramic views of Lake Louise Chalet, 2 items ; views by J.H. Clarke, West Selkirk, Manitob…
Date Range
[ca. 1883-1949]
Reference Code
V90 / V / PA - 602 to 695
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
  1 image  
Part Of
Jim Brewster family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M436 / V90
Series
V. Other
Sous-Fonds
V90
Accession Number
.
Reference Code
V90 / V / PA - 602 to 695
GMD
Photograph
Date Range
[ca. 1883-1949]
Physical Description
ca.100 photographs : prints; some oversize or framed
History / Biographical
See fonds level description
Scope & Content
File pertains to photographs of Rudolf Aemmer; Bruno Engler; Donald Smith driving in the last spike at Craigellachie; early view of the Banff High School; log structure at Cave & Basin (first "hotel" 1883); panoramic views of Lake Louise Chalet, 2 items ; views by J.H. Clarke, West Selkirk, Manitoba, 5 items; Banff townsite; masquerade party; Joe Smith, Silver City; hunting scenes and trophy heads; scenic views, some from Banff area; Banff Winter Carnival queen and events; portrait of Edward Whymper with James Hector; scenic views and First Nations portraits by Walter Wilcox, includes portrait of Tom Wilson with Chief John Hunter; members of Rotary International commemorative ceremony at Waterton Lakes National Park. Framed photographs are formal portrait of the Duke of Connaught and portrait of Duke of Connaught in Indigenous regalia on the patio of the Banff Springs Hotel, both 1916, and view of Rudolf Aemmer at Lake Louise, 1949.
Name Access
Aemmer, Rudolf
Engler, Bruno
Smith, Donald
Clarke, J.H.
Wilson, Tom
Subject Access
Cave & Basin
Brewster Transport Company Ltd.
Hunting
Ceremony
Photography
Portrait
First Nations
Indigenous Peoples
Guides
Guiding
Transportation
Royal Family
Royal Visit
Banff Springs Hotel
Geographic Access
Banff
Lake Louise
Banff National Park
Alberta
Canada
Language
English
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Images
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Postcard album, Brewster family

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Part Of
Jim Brewster family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of one postcard album with ca.65 images pertaining to members of the Brewster family; extended family and friends, some unidentified; buildings and landscapes from in and around Banff; winter sporting events; portraits of Indigenous men in regalia, including Hector Crawler [image by p…
Date Range
[ca.1900-1920]
1918
1921
1942
1949
1962
Reference Code
V90 / VI / PD - 1
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Album
Postcard
Print
Photograph
Part Of
Jim Brewster family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M436
V90
Series
V90 / VI : Later acquisitions
Sous-Fonds
V90
Accession Number
2023.09
Reference Code
V90 / VI / PD - 1
GMD
Album
Postcard
Print
Photograph
Date Range
[ca.1900-1920]
1918
1921
1942
1949
1962
Physical Description
1 album (ca.65 postcards and postcard prints): 23 x 39 cm
Scope & Content
File consists of one postcard album with ca.65 images pertaining to members of the Brewster family; extended family and friends, some unidentified; buildings and landscapes from in and around Banff; winter sporting events; portraits of Indigenous men in regalia, including Hector Crawler [image by photographer Byron Harmon]; members of the British royal family; men in military uniforms [World War I]; political satire and cartoon illustrations; and Australian wildlife.
Notes
Some postcard prints are annotated on the back
NOTE: some materials in this album contain offensive subject matter, including racist content. These materials reflect views from their original time period and have not been censored.
Subject Access
Banff
Businesses
Community life
Family and personal life
Home
Homestead
Indigenous people
Landscape
Military
Municipal views
Public events
Portrait
Recreation
Regalia
Royalty
Royal Visit
Sports
War
World War I
Winter sports
Wildlife
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Banff National Park
Australia
Access Restrictions
Contains offensive subject matter- accessible at researcher's individual discretion
Language
English
Category
Family and personal life
Indigenous Peoples
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Sunshine Ski Lodge Photographs

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Part Of
Jim Brewster family fonds
Scope & Content
File pertains to views of the construction of Sunshine Ski Lodge; Sunshine area, including Mt. Assiniboine area; skiing at Sunshine; Sunshine area and skiers at Sunshine by R.B.R. [Rushworth], 14 items; panorama prints and negatives of Sunshine area; some views by Nicholas Morant; postcards of Suns…
Date Range
1934-1948
Reference Code
V90 / I / PA - 1 to 122
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
  2 images  
Part Of
Jim Brewster family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M436 / V90
Series
I. Jim Brewster
Sous-Fonds
V90
Accession Number
.
Reference Code
V90 / I / PA - 1 to 122
GMD
Photograph
Date Range
1934-1948
Physical Description
122 photographs : prints, negatives;
History / Biographical
See fonds level description
Scope & Content
File pertains to views of the construction of Sunshine Ski Lodge; Sunshine area, including Mt. Assiniboine area; skiing at Sunshine; Sunshine area and skiers at Sunshine by R.B.R. [Rushworth], 14 items; panorama prints and negatives of Sunshine area; some views by Nicholas Morant; postcards of Sunshine Ski Lodge by C.A. Beil, 2 items; also views of early snowmobiles at Sunshine.
Name Access
Brewster, Jim
Morant, Nicholas (Nick)
Subject Access
Skiing
Ski areas
Sports and recreation
Sunshine Ski Resort
Transportation
Winter
Geographic Access
Sunshine Ski Resort
Banff National Park
Alberta
Canada
Language
English
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Images
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