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Part Of
Jim Brewster family fonds
Scope & Content
Item consists of a small photo album bound in maroon leather with "Photographs" stamped on the front. Written on the inside of the front cover is "Tressa Brewster Banff, Alta" in black ink - Lade "Tressa" Brewster (nee Bagley) was Jim Brewster's first wife and mother of Fern. Photographs pertain to…
Date Range
[ca. 1900-1915]
Reference Code
V90 / IV / PD - 1
Description Level
6 / Item
GMD
Photograph
Part Of
Jim Brewster family fonds
Description Level
6 / Item
Fonds Number
M439 / V90
Series
IV. Brewster family
Sous-Fonds
V90
Accession Number
2021.26
Reference Code
V90 / IV / PD - 1
GMD
Photograph
Date Range
[ca. 1900-1915]
Physical Description
1 album (50 photographs : b&w ; 14.8 x 12.3 cm)
History / Biographical
See fonds level description.
Scope & Content
Item consists of a small photo album bound in maroon leather with "Photographs" stamped on the front. Written on the inside of the front cover is "Tressa Brewster Banff, Alta" in black ink - Lade "Tressa" Brewster (nee Bagley) was Jim Brewster's first wife and mother of Fern. Photographs pertain to landscapes taken throughout Alberta, mostly in and around Banff National Park, mounted on pages with built-in windows - some are annotated.
Name Access
Brewster, Tressa (Lade)
Subject Access
Activities
Animals
Banff Jasper Highway
Buildings
Buildings and facilities
Deer
Elk
Environment and Nature
Family and personal life
Glaciers
Landscapes
Mount Assiniboine
Mountains
Photography
Rivers
Scenery
Temple Mountain
Wildlife
Geographic Access
Banff
Lake Louise
Bow Lake
Assiniboine
Banff National Park
Alberta
Canada
Language
English
Conservation
Leather of cover worn along edges, many photographs severely faded, some warped, spine coming loose at the binding towards the back.
Biographical Source Notes
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/50087841/tressa-brewster
Title Source
Title based on item
Processing Status
Processed
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Canadian Rockies negatives

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Part Of
Jim Brewster family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 128 black and white photographic negatives of unidentified people, mountain landscapes, wildlife, and scenic views from throughout Banff National Park and surrounding areas.
Date Range
[ca. 1900-1915]
Reference Code
V90 / IV / NA - 01 to NA - 128
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Part Of
Jim Brewster family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M439 / V90
Series
IV. Brewster family
Sous-Fonds
V90
Accession Number
2021.26
Reference Code
V90 / IV / NA - 01 to NA - 128
GMD
Photograph
Date Range
[ca. 1900-1915]
Physical Description
128 photographs : b&w nitrate negatives ; 11.8 x 8.4 cm
History / Biographical
See fonds level description.
Scope & Content
File consists of 128 black and white photographic negatives of unidentified people, mountain landscapes, wildlife, and scenic views from throughout Banff National Park and surrounding areas.
Notes
Negatives were removed from their original housing in a negatives album (V90 / PD - 2) prior to processing
Subject Access
Activities
Animals
Banff Jasper Highway
Buildings
Buildings and facilities
Deer
Elk
Environment and Nature
Family and personal life
Glaciers
Landscapes
Mount Assiniboine
Mountains
Photography
Rivers
Scenery
Temple Mountain
Wildlife
Geographic Access
Banff
Lake Louise
Banff National Park
Assiniboine
Alberta
British Columbia
Canada
Language
English
Conservation
Many negatives warped - NA - 13 is folded in half
Related Material
V90 / PD - 2
Title Source
Title based on item
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Knife and pack gear promotional images

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions57435
Part Of
Jim Brewster family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of four loose photographs depicting inventions by F.O. "Pat" Brewster, including multiple designs of a "stubby knife", and images of a man carrying pack gear.
Date Range
[ca.1960-1965]
1962
Reference Code
V90 / VI / PA - 1 to 4
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 - 1 to 4
GMD
Photograph
Print
Date Range
[ca.1960-1965]
1962
Physical Description
4 photograph prints
Scope & Content
File consists of four loose photographs depicting inventions by F.O. "Pat" Brewster, including multiple designs of a "stubby knife", and images of a man carrying pack gear.
Name Access
Brewster, Pat
Subject Access
Advertising
Businesses
Commercial products
Language
N/A
Related Material
Corresponding negative photographs in V90 / VI / NA
Category
Commerce and industry
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Robert Townsend correspondence

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Part Of
Jim Brewster family fonds
Scope & Content
FIle consists of correspondence between Robert Townsend and F.O. "Pat" Brewster pertaining to various inventions by Pat, including the "stubby knife" and "Banff Brewster Bag". File also contains related materials, including handwritten inventories and notes, and two sample pieces of fabric [possibl…
Date Range
1978-1979
Reference Code
M436 / VI / 5
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Part Of
Jim Brewster family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M436
V90
Series
M436 / VI : Later acquisitions
Sous-Fonds
M436
Accession Number
2023.09
Reference Code
M436 / VI / 5
GMD
Textual record
Date Range
1978-1979
Physical Description
0.5 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
FIle consists of correspondence between Robert Townsend and F.O. "Pat" Brewster pertaining to various inventions by Pat, including the "stubby knife" and "Banff Brewster Bag". File also contains related materials, including handwritten inventories and notes, and two sample pieces of fabric [possibly sample fabrics considered for use as shoulder straps for the Brewster Bag].
Name Access
Brewster, Pat
Townsend, Robert
Subject Access
Commercial products
Commerce and industry
Businesses
Correspondence
Language
English
Category
Commerce and industry
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Pat Brewster inventions correspondence, other records

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Part Of
Jim Brewster family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of notes, correspondence, receipts, and other related documents pertaining to the production, advertising, and sale of inventions by F.O. "Pat" Brewster, including the "Stubby Knife" and "Pic-Kit-Bag".
Date Range
1950-1959
1967-1968
1977
Reference Code
M436 / VI / 6
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Part Of
Jim Brewster family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M436
V90
Series
M436 / VI : Later acquisitions
Sous-Fonds
M436
Accession Number
2023.09
Reference Code
M436 / VI / 6
GMD
Textual record
Date Range
1950-1959
1967-1968
1977
Physical Description
1.2 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of notes, correspondence, receipts, and other related documents pertaining to the production, advertising, and sale of inventions by F.O. "Pat" Brewster, including the "Stubby Knife" and "Pic-Kit-Bag".
Name Access
Brewster, Pat
Subject Access
Advertising
Businesses
Commerce and industry
Commercial products
Finances
Language
English
Category
Commerce and industry
Communications
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Pat Brewster inventions

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Part Of
Jim Brewster family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of photographs depicting inventions by F.O. "Pat" Brewster, including the "Pic-Kit-Up" or "Brewster Bag", and prototype designs of the "Stubby Knife".
Date Range
[ca.1960-1970]
Reference Code
V90 / VI / NA - 1 to 6
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 - 1 to 6
GMD
Photograph
Negative
Date Range
[ca.1960-1970]
Physical Description
6 photographs : col. negatives ; 6 x 6 cm
Scope & Content
File consists of photographs depicting inventions by F.O. "Pat" Brewster, including the "Pic-Kit-Up" or "Brewster Bag", and prototype designs of the "Stubby Knife".
Name Access
Brewster, Pat
Subject Access
Commercial products
Businesses
Related Material
Corresponding print photographs in file V90 / VI / PA - 1 to 4
Category
Commerce and industry
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Content Details
Sticky note originally attached to V90/VI/NA-2 reads: "#103.08.0565"
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Pat Brewster Stubby Knife invention

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Part Of
Jim Brewster family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of photographs depicting different styles of Pat Brewster's "Stubby Knife" invention.
Date Range
[ca.1960-1970]
Reference Code
V90 / VI / NS - 1 to 5
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Transparency
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 / NS - 1 to 5
GMD
Photograph
Transparency
Date Range
[ca.1960-1970]
Physical Description
5 photographs : col. transparency slides ; 35 mm
Scope & Content
File consists of photographs depicting different styles of Pat Brewster's "Stubby Knife" invention.
Name Access
Brewster, Pat
Subject Access
Businesses
Commercial products
Language
N/A
Related Material
V90 / VI / PA - 1 to 4
V90 / VI / NA - 1 to 6
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Scrapbook, collected historic and religious clippings

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Part Of
Jim Brewster family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of one scrapbook which was possibly compiled by Jim Brewster's mother, Isabella (Thompson) Brewster, or another unidentified relative, ca.1890-1900. Collected newspaper clippings and excerpts include religious quotes and symbolism, depictions of children, birds, women, and scenes invo…
Date Range
[ca.1890-1900]
Reference Code
M436 / VI / 8
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Scrapbook
Part Of
Jim Brewster family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M436
V90
Series
M436 / VI : Later acquisitions
Sous-Fonds
M436
Accession Number
2023.09
Reference Code
M436 / VI / 8
GMD
Scrapbook
Date Range
[ca.1890-1900]
Physical Description
1 scrapbook : 26 x 34.5 cm
Scope & Content
File consists of one scrapbook which was possibly compiled by Jim Brewster's mother, Isabella (Thompson) Brewster, or another unidentified relative, ca.1890-1900. Collected newspaper clippings and excerpts include religious quotes and symbolism, depictions of children, birds, women, and scenes involving families and rural homesteads.
Material Details
Interior of front cover has clothing measurements for James (Jim) Brewster written in pencil
Front cover depicts illustration of three white cats in a metal tray on a table
Name Access
Brewster, Jim
Subject Access
Family
Family and personal life
Farmland
Religions
History
Royalty
Advertising
Commercial products
Events
Newspaper
Magazine
Marriage
Homestead
Geographic Access
Canada
Ontario
Access Restrictions
Handle with caution - contains loose materials
Language
English
Category
Family and personal life
Farming
Religions
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Part Of
Jim Brewster family fonds
Scope & Content
[Black and white photograph of Pearl Moore standing in front of stream]
Reference Code
V90 / PA - 535
Description Level
6 / Item
GMD
Photograph
  1 image  
Part Of
Jim Brewster family fonds
Description Level
6 / Item
Fonds Number
V90
Series
Brewster Family
Reference Code
V90 / PA - 535
GMD
Photograph
Physical Description
1 photograph : print
Scope & Content
[Black and white photograph of Pearl Moore standing in front of stream]
Subject Access
Family and personal life
Women
Environment and Nature
Images
thumbnail
Less detail
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Part Of
Jim Brewster family fonds
Scope & Content
[Black and white photograph of Pearl, Philip, and Edmee Moore standing at end of wooden boardwalk at the base of a hill]
Reference Code
V90 / PA - 536
Description Level
6 / Item
GMD
Photograph
  1 image  
Part Of
Jim Brewster family fonds
Description Level
6 / Item
Fonds Number
V90
Series
Brewster Family
Reference Code
V90 / PA - 536
GMD
Photograph
Physical Description
1 photograph : print
Scope & Content
[Black and white photograph of Pearl, Philip, and Edmee Moore standing at end of wooden boardwalk at the base of a hill]
Subject Access
Family and personal life
Women
Environment and Nature
Images
thumbnail
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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