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Jim and Dorothy Boyce fonds

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Jim and Dorothy Boyce fonds
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of material pertaining to the separate careers and families of Jim and Dorothy Boyce, as well as material from their life together. Jim Boyce material consists mainly of business and personal papers and photographs, ca.1910-1982. Business papers arise mainly from the incorporation, …
Date Range
[ca.1850-2001]
Reference Code
M250 / V79
Description Level
1 / Fonds
GMD
Motion picture
Film
Photograph
Album
Negative
Photograph print
Textual record
Corporate record
Private record
Published record
Part Of
Jim and Dorothy Boyce fonds
Description Level
1 / Fonds
Fonds Number
M250 / V79
Sous-Fonds
M 250
V 79
Accession Number
1418, 1570, 1574, 2453, 3037, 3087, 3609 (unproc), 5575 (unproc), 5856 (unproc), 6359 (unproc), 6762 (unproc), 6790 (unproc), 7047 (unproc), 7363 (unproc)
Reference Code
M250 / V79
GMD
Motion picture
Film
Photograph
Album
Negative
Photograph print
Textual record
Corporate record
Private record
Published record
Date Range
[ca.1850-2001]
Physical Description
ca.6.5 m textual records. -- ca.3500 photographs: prints, negatives, copy negatives. -- 4 photograph albums. -- 5 motion pictures: film reels; 8mm, 16mm; col.
History / Biographical
James (Jim) Hawkins Boyce, 1892-1982, was a guide, outfitter, log builder and businessman at Lake Louise and Banff, Alberta, Canada. Dorothy Boyce was a pharmacist and business woman at Calgary, Quebec and Banff, Canada.
Jim Boyce was the son of Joseph Boyce, 1856-1927, and stepson of Wilma "Josephine" Boyce, 1866-1952, of Banff, Alberta. In 1911, Jim joined his father building trails. His guiding and outfitting career began with Jimmy Simpson's outfit as a trail cook. During the 1920s Boyce formed his own outfit with Max Brooks and went on to guide prominent clients Carl Rungius, Caroline Hinman and her parties, George and Adeline Link and William D. Cox of Chicago, USA.
In addition to guiding and outfitting, Jim Boyce worked with motion picture companies on location in the Rockies with his dog teams during the 1920s. A number of well-known log buildings are testament to his log-building skills, including Skoki, Mount Temple Lodge and the Lake Louise Ski Lodge. During the 1930s, Boyce managed and expanded Skoki Lodge. He also supervised road construction on the Banff-Jasper Highway and the Alaska Alcan Military Highway for the U. S. Army during the Second World War and operated the Bar C Ranch (for William D. Cox) for many years. Boyce made his home in Banff.
Dorothy Frances Llewellyn (Whiteman) Boyce, 1901-2001, was the daughter of Rev Arthur Wellesley Richard Whiteman, 1865-1926, and Nina L. Whiteman, 1873-1956. After studying pharmacy at the University of Alberta, Dorothy came to Banff in 1922 to work for Dr. Brett. She subsequently studied at the University of Toronto, Ontario; worked at the Calgary General Hospital, Alberta, from 1926 to 1940; and during the Second World War, worked as a chemist in Quebec, Canada. After the death of her first husband, Tronson James Draper, 1879-1949, an oilman of Calgary, Alberta, Dorothy became a permanent resident of Banff. She owned and operated Travellers Digest in Banff and married Jim Boyce in 1957.
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of material pertaining to the separate careers and families of Jim and Dorothy Boyce, as well as material from their life together.
Jim Boyce material consists mainly of business and personal papers and photographs, ca.1910-1982. Business papers arise mainly from the incorporation, operation and expropriation of the Lake Louise Ski Lodge (later Post Hotel) 1941-1969. Other business and personal material pertains to Skoki Lodge, 1933-1942; guiding and outfitting, 1938-1940; Army Service Forces and Alaska Alcan Military Highway, 1943-1944; Bar C Ranch, 1947-1969; laundry and rental businesses, 1962-1965, plans for Boyce house, Banff and family items. Correspondents include William D. Cox and Eldon Woolliams. Jim Boyce photographs pertain to family, friends, associates and activities, Banff and Skoki areas; includes guiding and outfitting, hunting, motion picture and dog team activities, Skoki Lodge and region, Alaska-Yukon activities, Bar C Ranch and personal material.
Papers of Dorothy Boyce, 1901-ca.1950, pertain to her childhood, university career, business life and first marriage; Dorothy Boyce photographs, ca.1920s-1940, pertain to family, friends, professional and recreational activities in Banff, Banff and Yoho National Parks, Calgary, Edmonton, Vancouver and Toronto.
Jim and Dorothy Boyce joint material includes photographs, 1900s-1990s, and incoming letters pertaining to home, travel and friends. Album includes mainly published postcards from all over the world. Fonds also includes Boyce family personal and financial papers, 1901-1928; business and estate papers of Joseph Boyce, 1908-1954; Tronson Draper and Draper family personal and professional papers and photographs, 1906-1949; and Whiteman family papers and photographs, ca.1860, 1885-ca.1925. Also included in the Boyce's personal records are film reels ca.1920-1970 which pertain mainly to the Skoki area.
Name Access
Boyce, Jim
Boyce, Dorothy
Subject Access
Exploration, discovery and travel
Family and personal life
Access Restrictions
Some restriction/s on access
Copyright, privacy, commercial use and other restrictions may apply
Language
English
Finding Aid
Finding aids and reference tools: preliminary electronic finding aid
motion picture summaries
Related Material
Transparencies by Adeline and/or George Link of trips with Jim Boyce, formerly retained by Jim Boyce, can be found in George K. K. Link fonds (M60/V276)
Accompanied by artifacts (Heritage collections, Whyte Museum)
Creator
Boyce, Jim
Boyce, Dorothy
Category
Exploration, discovery and travel
Family and personal life
Title Source
Title based on accession records and contents of fonds
Processing Status
Processed / Unprocessed
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Additional correspondence

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Part Of
Jim and Dorothy Boyce fonds
Scope & Content
One file of personal correspondence addressed to a variety of individuals including family members of Tronson Draper, Dorothy Boyce, and Jim Boyce. Recipients include: Mr. and Mrs. H. Mann, Kathleen Mann, Margaret and Mary Draper, Mrs. Peatman, Mary Boyce, Rupert Edwards, Mrs. Hanson, Mrs. A. M. Ma…
Date Range
1906-1975
Reference Code
M250 / I / 9
Description Level
5 / File
Part Of
Jim and Dorothy Boyce fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Series
I. Correspondence
Accession Number
1418, 6790, 7363
Reference Code
M250 / I / 9
Date Range
1906-1975
Physical Description
1 cm of textual records.
History / Biographical
See fonds level description for biographical history. Note to researcher: Mrs. H. Mann was Tronson Draper's sister.
Scope & Content
One file of personal correspondence addressed to a variety of individuals including family members of Tronson Draper, Dorothy Boyce, and Jim Boyce. Recipients include: Mr. and Mrs. H. Mann, Kathleen Mann, Margaret and Mary Draper, Mrs. Peatman, Mary Boyce, Rupert Edwards, Mrs. Hanson, Mrs. A. M. Mack. Letter from H. Tiesmaki dated 19 June 1939, pertaining to film (accn 1418).This file includes unaddressed correspondence. Undated correspondence at back of file.
Subject Access
Family and personal life
Title Source
Title based on records.
Processing Status
Processed
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Jim and Dorothy Boyce fonds
Scope & Content
4 files of address books and loose addresses belonging to Dorothy Whiteman, Mary Alice Boyce and Nina Grenny.
Date Range
ca. 1937-1973
Reference Code
M250 / I / 34 to 37
Description Level
5 / File
Part Of
Jim and Dorothy Boyce fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Series
I. Correspondence
Accession Number
6790, 7363
Reference Code
M250 / I / 34 to 37
Date Range
ca. 1937-1973
Physical Description
8 cm of textual records.
History / Biographical
See fonds level description for biographical history.
Scope & Content
4 files of address books and loose addresses belonging to Dorothy Whiteman, Mary Alice Boyce and Nina Grenny.
Subject Access
Family and personal life
Title Source
Title based on records.
Content Details
34 - File contains Ladies Visiting List book with entries in Index, Christmas Record Book 1969-1973 and Christmas Record Book 1969. 35 - File contains two brown address books, one with newspaper clipping at back regarding death of Nina Whiteman and Ethel Riggin, and Mary Alice Boyce's blue address book dated 1972. 36 - File contains deer notebook with addresses and phone numbers, 1937 Imperial Products notebook with addresses and phone numbers, red "Addresses Telephones" book with financial notations throughout, Birthday Forget Me Not book belonging to Nina L. Grenny, Brantford. 37 - File contains loose addresses on pieces of lined paper, papers ripped from envelopes, envelope stickers, and loose Christmas card lists.
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Part Of
Jim and Dorothy Boyce fonds
Scope & Content
15 files of Christmas cards, typically addressed to Dorothy Draper Boyce (nee Whiteman), Nina Whiteman, Tronson Draper, and Jim Boyce. Cards are in miscellaneous order due to undated nature of the majority of the cards.
Date Range
ca. 1880-2001
Reference Code
M250 / I / 19 to 33
Description Level
5 / File
Part Of
Jim and Dorothy Boyce fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Series
I. Correspondence
Accession Number
6790, 7363
Reference Code
M250 / I / 19 to 33
Date Range
ca. 1880-2001
Physical Description
36 cm of textual records.
History / Biographical
See fonds level description for biographical history.
Scope & Content
15 files of Christmas cards, typically addressed to Dorothy Draper Boyce (nee Whiteman), Nina Whiteman, Tronson Draper, and Jim Boyce. Cards are in miscellaneous order due to undated nature of the majority of the cards.
Subject Access
Family and personal life
Title Source
Title based on records.
Processing Status
Processed
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Dorothy Boyce Personal and Professional Correspondence

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Part Of
Jim and Dorothy Boyce fonds
Scope & Content
25 files of correspondence addressed to Dorothy Draper Boyce (nee Whiteman), Dorothy and Tronson Draper, and Dorothy and Jim Boyce. Dated letter drafts written by Dorothy are included in files.
Date Range
1905-2001
Reference Code
M250 / I / 44 to 68
Description Level
5 / File
Part Of
Jim and Dorothy Boyce fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Series
I. Correspondence
Accession Number
6790, 7363
Reference Code
M250 / I / 44 to 68
Date Range
1905-2001
Physical Description
300 cm of textual records.
History / Biographical
See fonds level description for biographical history.
Scope & Content
25 files of correspondence addressed to Dorothy Draper Boyce (nee Whiteman), Dorothy and Tronson Draper, and Dorothy and Jim Boyce. Dated letter drafts written by Dorothy are included in files.
Subject Access
Family and personal life
Title Source
Title based on records.
Content Details
44 - 1905 -1925. File includes 1923 Christmas card from Tronson Draper prior to marriage. Undated correspondence at back of file. 45 - 1933 - 1936. File includes extensive correspondence from Tronson Draper throughout 1936 and 1937. 46 - 1936 - 1939. File includes extensive correspondence from Tronson Draper throughout 1936, letter from Jim Boyce on Skoki lodge stationary December 1936, February 1937 47 - 1941 - 1949. 48 - 1943 Dorothy Whiteman and Tronson Draper wedding correspondence. 1949 condolence correspondence to Dorothy Draper on the death of her husband Tronson Draper. 49 - 1950 - 1954. 50 - 1955. 51 - 1956 condolence correspondence to Dorothy Draper on the death of her mother Nina Whiteman. 52 - 1956. 53 - 1961 - 1972. 1963 Dorothy and Jim Boyce wedding correspondence. Attached newspaper clippings in folder with correspondence as per original order. 54 - 1973 - 1974. 1974 Christmas letter from Catharine Whyte. 55 - 1975 - 1976. Correspondence from Joe Clark in thanks for the Boyce's hospitality. Attached newspaper clippings in folder with correspondence as per original order. 56 - 1977. 57 - 1978. 58 - 1979. 59 - 1980. 60 - 1981. 61 - 1982. File includes sympathy correspondence and floral arrangement cards to Dorothy regarding Jim Boyce's death. 62 - 1983. File includes 1983 Christmas cards as per original order. 63 - 1984. 64 - 1985 - 1989. File includes letter and newspaper clipping regarding the death of William Cox, letters from House of Commons, Legislature of Alberta, the Prime Minister of Canada and the member of the Legislative Assembly Banff-Cochrane in celebration of Dorothy's 85th birthday, letter in thanks from the Whyte Museum for the donation of Jim's records. 65 - 1990 - 1991. File includes various official certificates from government agencies congratulating Dorothy on her 90th birthday. 66 - 1992 - 1993. File includes letter from Cliff White at the Whyte Museum regarding the donation of the Boyce home to the Museum, and correspondence regarding the establishment of the Dorothy Whiteman Scholarship at the University of Alberta. 67 - 1994 - 2001. File includes correspondence from the recipients of the Dorothy Whiteman Scholarship. 68 - Undated correspondence addressed to Dorothy Whiteman, Dorothy Draper, Dorothy Boyce, and Jim and Dorothy Boyce. File includes a letter from Jack Fuller describing a painting of Tom Kaquitz [sic] which was hanging in the Boyce home, and letters and certificates from the Lieutenant Governor, the MP, the Prime Minister, the Governor General of Canada, the Legislative Assembly of Alberta congratulating her on her 100th birthday.
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Empty addressed envelopes

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Part Of
Jim and Dorothy Boyce fonds
Scope & Content
Five files of empty addressed envelopes addressed primarily to Dorothy Draper or Dorothy Boyce (nee Whiteman).
Date Range
1916-1993
Reference Code
M250 / I / 10 to 14
Description Level
5 / File
Part Of
Jim and Dorothy Boyce fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Series
I. Correspondence
Accession Number
7363
Reference Code
M250 / I / 10 to 14
Date Range
1916-1993
Physical Description
1 cm of textual records.
History / Biographical
See fonds level description for biographical history.
Scope & Content
Five files of empty addressed envelopes addressed primarily to Dorothy Draper or Dorothy Boyce (nee Whiteman).
Subject Access
Family and personal life
Title Source
Title based on records.
Content Details
Envelopes primarily date to the 1970s and 1980s.
Processing Status
Processed
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Part Of
Jim and Dorothy Boyce fonds
Scope & Content
Four files of invitations to weddings and other events. Intended recipient typically not indicated.
Date Range
1871-1998
Reference Code
M250 / I / 15 to 18
Description Level
5 / File
Part Of
Jim and Dorothy Boyce fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Series
I. Correspondence
Accession Number
7363
Reference Code
M250 / I / 15 to 18
Date Range
1871-1998
Physical Description
8 cm of textual records.
History / Biographical
See fonds level description for biographical history.
Scope & Content
Four files of invitations to weddings and other events. Intended recipient typically not indicated.
Subject Access
Family and personal life
Title Source
Title based on records.
Content Details
15 - Wedding invitations 1898 - 1956. Includes invitation to the wedding of Arthur W. R. Whiteman and Nina Llewellyn Grenny, and to the wedding of Dorothy Frances Llewellyn Whiteman to Tronson Draper. 16 - Wedding invitations 1969 - 1995. File includes wedding anniversary celebration invitations. 17 - Event invitations 1871 - 1981. Events include: Billiards tournament, 1885 Grand Winter Carnival, Commencements, The Medical Student Club of the University of Alberta banquets, events at the Peter Whyte Gallery, events at the Banff Centre, a garden party for Joe Clark, Pioneer Night. 18 - Event invitations 1982 - 1998. Events include: Chateau Lake Louise Centennial Day Program, Edmonton Ladies Pharmaceutical Auxiliary and Edmonton Society of Pharmacists Poinsettia Ball including attached menu, Grand Opening of the Banff Public Library/Seniors Centre, events at the Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies and the Banff Centre, Dorothy Boyce's 90th birthday celebration. Assorted undated invitations at back of file.
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Marion (Mrs. F. G. Grenny nee Peatman)

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Part Of
Jim and Dorothy Boyce fonds
Scope & Content
One file of Marion Grenny's (nee Peatman) personal correspondence.
Date Range
1903-1929
Reference Code
M250 / I / 7
Description Level
5 / File
Part Of
Jim and Dorothy Boyce fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Series
I. Correspondence
Accession Number
7363
Reference Code
M250 / I / 7
Date Range
1903-1929
Physical Description
2 cm of textual records.
History / Biographical
See fonds level description for biographical history. Note to researcher: Correspondence to Marion Grenny is often addressed as to Mrs. F. G. Grenny, referring to her husband's initials for Fras Jas Grenny.
Scope & Content
One file of Marion Grenny's (nee Peatman) personal correspondence.
Subject Access
Family and personal life
Title Source
Title based on records.
Content Details
Correspondence includes postcards from Dorothy Whiteman and Fred Grenny. Five undated postcards at back of file. 1929 correspondence regarding Old Age Pensions Act.
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Nina Whiteman (nee Grenny)

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Part Of
Jim and Dorothy Boyce fonds
Scope & Content
Six files of Nina Whiteman's (nee Grenny) personal correspondence.
Date Range
1889-1956
Reference Code
M250 / I / 1 to 6
Description Level
5 / File
Part Of
Jim and Dorothy Boyce fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Series
I. Correspondence
Accession Number
7363
Reference Code
M250 / I / 1 to 6
Date Range
1889-1956
Physical Description
12 cm of textual records.
Scope & Content
Six files of Nina Whiteman's (nee Grenny) personal correspondence.
Subject Access
Family and personal life
Title Source
Title based on records.
Content Details
1 - Correspondence dates 1889 to 1899. Folder contains correspondence from the Galt Public School Board and corresponding report card, Young Ladies College Brantford, Ontario correspondence with corresponding receipts.Several items of correspondence are in German, including mailed German receipts. Correspondence with AWR Whiteman. 2 - Correspondence dates 1900 to 1928. 3 - Correspondence dates 1930 to 1942. Letters from Dorothy Whiteman to her mother. 4 - Correspondence dates 1943 to 1949. Letters from Dorothy Whiteman to her mother. 5 - Correspondence dates 1950 to 1956. 6 - Undated correspondence. Letters from Dorothy Whiteman to her mother.
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Part Of
Jim and Dorothy Boyce fonds
Scope & Content
One file of Tronson Draper's personal correspondence.
Date Range
1926-1947
Reference Code
M250 / I / 8
Description Level
5 / File
Part Of
Jim and Dorothy Boyce fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Series
I. Correspondence
Accession Number
6790, 7363
Reference Code
M250 / I / 8
Date Range
1926-1947
Physical Description
2 cm of textual records.
History / Biographical
See fonds level description for biographical history. Note to researcher: Correspondence commonly addressed to Tron Draper. Tronson Draper was an oilman involved in the Alberta oil fields development. Draper was employed by Imperial Oil Limited in the Leamington field, at Edmonton as manager of the North-West, and at Calgary as manager of the Royalite Oil Company. Draper was a past president of the Lambton-Kent Conservative Association and a member of Petrolia Lodge No. 17, Knights of Pythias and Washington Lodge No. 260 A.F. and A.M.
Scope & Content
One file of Tronson Draper's personal correspondence.
Subject Access
Family and personal life
Title Source
Title based on records.
Content Details
Correspondence includes financial arrangements with Calgary Brewing and Malting Co. and Harvard Trust Company, financial conflict with James D. Holboran [?]. Postcard from Dorothy introduces their first Banff house, then called Minnewawa. Affectionate letter from Dorothy addressed to Tron Santa Claus.
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