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Lawrence Grassi fonds

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Part Of
Lawrence Grassi fonds
Scope & Content
Fonds consist of papers and photographs produced and collected by Lawrence Grassi. Textual records consist of correspondence, 1918-1979, from family in Italy and organizations and individuals in Canada; personal papers, 1912-1975; publications and ephemera from organizations, including the Alpine C…
Date Range
[ca.1880]-1979
Reference Code
M45 / V240
Description Level
1 / Fonds
GMD
Photograph
Album
Negative
Photograph print
Transparency
Textual record
Private record
Published record
Part Of
Lawrence Grassi fonds
Description Level
1 / Fonds
Fonds Number
M 45
V 240
Sous-Fonds
M 45
V 240
Accession Number
249, 282, 830, 1626, 1943, 2262, 2826, 3159, 3446, 3985
Reference Code
M45 / V240
GMD
Photograph
Album
Negative
Photograph print
Transparency
Textual record
Private record
Published record
Date Range
[ca.1880]-1979
Physical Description
ca.25 cm of textual records. -- ca.2300 photographs : prints, transparencies, negatives. -- 1 photograph album (180 prints)
History / Biographical
Lawrence Grassi, 1890-1980, was a miner and mountaineer at Canmore, Alberta, Canada. Grassi was born in Falmenta, Italy and emigrated to Canada in 1912, working first as a section man for the Canadian Pacific Railway and from 1916 to 1945 as a miner for Canmore Mines. Grassi distinguished himself in solo mountain climbing and as an unofficial guide to many other mountaineers. Grassi is best remembered for trail building activities. J. S. Woodsworth led support for legislation to change the name of Twin Lakes in White Man Pass to Grassi Lakes in recognition of this work. As assistant warden at Lake O'Hara, British Columbia, Grassi upgraded and built numerous trails for which he received many honours in later life.
Scope & Content
Fonds consist of papers and photographs produced and collected by Lawrence Grassi.
Textual records consist of correspondence, 1918-1979, from family in Italy and organizations and individuals in Canada; personal papers, 1912-1975; publications and ephemera from organizations, including the Alpine Club of Canada, Canadian Youth Hostels Association, Skyline Trail Hikers of the Canadian Rockies; newsclippings, articles and other material pertaining to Grassi and mountaineering.
Photographs pertain mainly to mountain scenery of Alberta and British Columbia, particularly Banff National Park, Lake O'Hara and region, Jasper National Park, Mount Assiniboine and region, Grotto Mountain and Grassi Lakes, ca.1930-ca.1970. Also includes views of Lawrence Grassi, family and friends, ca.1880-ca.1970, and group of unidentified portraits, ca.1880- ca.1900. Transparencies are mainly unidentified colour mountain scenics. Most views are by Grassi; some are by Richard Rushworth and F. V. Longstaff.
Name Access
Grassi, Lawrence
Subject Access
Alpine Club of Canada
Environment
Family and personal life
Mountaineering
Sky Line Trail Hikers of the Canadian Rockies
Sports, recreation and leisure
Access Restrictions
No restrictions on access
Copyright, privacy, commercial use and other restrictions may apply
Language
Language is primarily English. Some correspondence is in Italian
Finding Aid
Finding aids and reference tools: arrangement outline
file description and index for photographs
electronic finding aid
Creator
Grassi, Lawrence
Category
Environment
Family and personal life
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title based on contents of fonds
Processing Status
Processed
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3.Jasper National Park [b.Columbia Icefield area]. -- [ca.1930-ca.1970]

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Part Of
Lawrence Grassi fonds
Scope & Content
Pertains to Mount Athabasca, Athabasca Glacier, Snow Dome and Stutfield Glacier.
Date Range
1930-1970
Reference Code
V240 / 385 - 407
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph, print
  2 images  
Part Of
Lawrence Grassi fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
V227
Series
II.A. Landscape photographs
Sous-Fonds
V227
Reference Code
V240 / 385 - 407
GMD
Photograph, print
Date Range
1930-1970
Physical Description
34 photographs : prints, negatives
Scope & Content
Pertains to Mount Athabasca, Athabasca Glacier, Snow Dome and Stutfield Glacier.
Access Restrictions
Access to negatives is by appointment only
Processing Status
Processed
Images
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Fay Hut and Floe Lake

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Part Of
Lawrence Grassi fonds
Scope & Content
File pertains to Fay Hut and Floe Lake in Kootenay National Park.
Date Range
[ca. 1930-1970]
Reference Code
V240 / II / A / PA - 428 to 433
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
  2 images  
Part Of
Lawrence Grassi fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M45 / V240
Series
II.A. Landscape photographs
Sous-Fonds
V240
Accession Number
.
Reference Code
V240 / II / A / PA - 428 to 433
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Date Range
[ca. 1930-1970]
Physical Description
6 photographs : prints
History / Biographical
See fonds level description
Scope & Content
File pertains to Fay Hut and Floe Lake in Kootenay National Park.
Name Access
Grassi, Lawrence
Subject Access
Buildings
Cabins
Cabins and shelters
Fay Hut
Geographic Access
Floe Lake
Kootenay National Park
British Columbia
Canada
Language
NA
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Images
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Mount Assiniboine Area

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Part Of
Lawrence Grassi fonds
Scope & Content
File pertains to Mount Assiniboine and area.
Date Range
[ca. 1930-1970]
Reference Code
V240 / II / A / PA - 476 to 504
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
  1 image  
Part Of
Lawrence Grassi fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M45 / V240
Series
II.A. Landscape photographs
Sous-Fonds
V240
Accession Number
.
Reference Code
V240 / II / A / PA - 476 to 504
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Date Range
[ca. 1930-1970]
Physical Description
49 photographs : prints, negatives
History / Biographical
See fonds level description
Scope & Content
File pertains to Mount Assiniboine and area.
Name Access
Grassi, Lawrence
Subject Access
Camps
Mountains
Mount Assiniboine
Professional and Personal Life
Geographic Access
Mount Assiniboine Park
British Columbia
Canada
Access Restrictions
Access to negatives is by appointment only
Language
NA
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Images
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Grassi Lakes Area, Canmore

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Part Of
Lawrence Grassi fonds
Scope & Content
File pertains to Grassi Lakes and waterfall near the lakes, Canmore AB.
Date Range
[ca. 1930-1970]
Reference Code
V240 / II / A / PA - 524 to 562
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
  2 images  
Part Of
Lawrence Grassi fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M45 / V240
Series
II.A. Landscape photographs
Sous-Fonds
V240
Accession Number
.
Reference Code
V240 / II / A / PA - 524 to 562
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Date Range
[ca. 1930-1970]
Physical Description
17 photographs : prints, negatives
History / Biographical
See fonds level description
Scope & Content
File pertains to Grassi Lakes and waterfall near the lakes, Canmore AB.
Name Access
Grassi, Lawrence
Subject Access
Construction
Grassi Lakes
Hiking
Mountains
Scenery
Geographic Access
Canmore
Alberta
Canada
Access Restrictions
Access to negatives is by appointment only
Language
NA
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Images
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Canadian Rockies Photograph Album

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Part Of
Lawrence Grassi fonds
Scope & Content
File pertains to a photo album that Includes an assortment of views of the Canadian Rockies; mainly duplicates of those images in Series I. Landscape Photographs. Item-level inventory available.
Date Range
[ca. 1930-1970]
Reference Code
V240 / II / A / PD - 624
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Album
Photograph
  6 images  
Part Of
Lawrence Grassi fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M45 / V240
Series
II.A. Landscape photographs
Sous-Fonds
V240
Accession Number
3159
Reference Code
V240 / II / A / PD - 624
GMD
Album
Photograph
Date Range
[ca. 1930-1970]
Physical Description
1 photograph album (180 prints)
History / Biographical
See fonds level description
Scope & Content
File pertains to a photo album that Includes an assortment of views of the Canadian Rockies; mainly duplicates of those images in Series I. Landscape Photographs. Item-level inventory available.
Name Access
Grassi, Lawrence
Subject Access
Activities
Alpine Club of Canada
Animals
Cabins and shelters
Camps
Environment and Nature
Exploration
Family and personal life
Grassi Lakes
Home
Kananaskis Country
Lake O'Hara region
Mountains
Parks
Provincial parks and reserves
Scenery
Trails
Trail making
Travel
Geographic Access
Canmore
Lake Louise
Lake O'Hara
Banff
Banff National Park
Yoho National Park
Kananaskis
Alberta
British Columbia
Canada
Language
English
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Lawrence Grassi With Others

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Part Of
Lawrence Grassi fonds
Scope & Content
File pertains to photographs of Lawrence Grassi with others, many are unidentified; includes climbing, leisure and posed views. Also includes of Grassi at his home in Canmore.
Date Range
[ca. 1930-1980]
Reference Code
V240 / II / B / PA - 672 to 731
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
  13 images  
Part Of
Lawrence Grassi fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M45 / V240
Series
II.B. Personal photographs
Sous-Fonds
V240
Accession Number
.
Reference Code
V240 / II / B / PA - 672 to 731
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Date Range
[ca. 1930-1980]
Physical Description
61 photographs : prints, b&w colour
History / Biographical
See fonds level description
Scope & Content
File pertains to photographs of Lawrence Grassi with others, many are unidentified; includes climbing, leisure and posed views. Also includes of Grassi at his home in Canmore.
Name Access
Grassi, Lawrence
Link, George K. K. (Tommy)
Link, George K.K.
Subject Access
Activities
Climbing
Family and personal life
Guide
Guiding
Home
Lake O'Hara region
Mountains
Portrait
Professional and Personal Life
Scenery
Geographic Access
Lake O'Hara
Canmore
Rocky Mountains
Yoho National Park
Alberta
British Columbia
Canada
Access Restrictions
Access to negatives is by appointment only
Language
English
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Personal and Professional Photographs

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Part Of
Lawrence Grassi fonds
Scope & Content
File pertains to various climbs, trips, and activities Lawrence Grassi and others did; many others are unidentified
Date Range
[ca. 1915-1980]
Reference Code
V240 / II / B / PA - 801 to 829
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
  1 image  
Part Of
Lawrence Grassi fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M45 / V240
Series
II.B. Personal photographs
Sous-Fonds
V240
Accession Number
.
Reference Code
V240 / II / B / PA - 801 to 829
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Date Range
[ca. 1915-1980]
Physical Description
29 photographs : prints
History / Biographical
See fonds level description
Scope & Content
File pertains to various climbs, trips, and activities Lawrence Grassi and others did; many others are unidentified
Name Access
Grassi, Lawrence
Subject Access
Activities
Buildings
Climbing
Cabins and shelters
Family and personal life
Guide
Guiding
Leisure
Mountains
Professional and Personal Life
Portrait
Scenery
Geographic Access
Rocky Mountains
Banff National Park
Yoho National Park
Kananaskis
Alberta
British Columbia
Canada
Language
English
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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F.V. Longstaff Prints

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Part Of
Lawrence Grassi fonds
Scope & Content
File pertains to photograph prints of and by F.V. Longstaff of Victoria, B.C.
Date Range
[ca. 1930-1950]
Reference Code
V240 / II / B / PA - 866 to 875
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
  2 images  
Part Of
Lawrence Grassi fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M45 / V240
Series
II.B. Personal photographs
Sous-Fonds
V240
Accession Number
.
Reference Code
V240 / II / B / PA - 866 to 875
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Date Range
[ca. 1930-1950]
Physical Description
10 photographs : prints
History / Biographical
See fonds level description
Scope & Content
File pertains to photograph prints of and by F.V. Longstaff of Victoria, B.C.
Name Access
Grassi, Lawrence
Longstaff, F. V. (Frederick Victor)
Subject Access
Activities
Buildings
Cabins
Cabins and shelters
Lake O'Hara region
Mountains
Scenery
Travel
Geographic Access
Rocky Mountains
Banff National Park
Yoho National Park
Alberta
British Columbia
Canada
Language
English
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Images
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Family and Personal Photographs

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Part Of
Lawrence Grassi fonds
Scope & Content
File pertains to misc. greeting cards and gift photographs probably sent to Lawrence Grassi by friends or relatives; most people are unidentified.
Date Range
[ca. 1920-1980]
Reference Code
V240 / II / B / PA - 876 to 906
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
  12 images  
Part Of
Lawrence Grassi fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M45 / V240
Series
II.B. Personal photographs
Sous-Fonds
V240
Accession Number
.
Reference Code
V240 / II / B / PA - 876 to 906
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Date Range
[ca. 1920-1980]
Physical Description
31 photographs : prints
History / Biographical
See fonds level description
Scope & Content
File pertains to misc. greeting cards and gift photographs probably sent to Lawrence Grassi by friends or relatives; most people are unidentified.
Name Access
Grassi, Lawrence
Subject Access
Activities
Family and personal life
Professional and Personal Life
Portrait
Transportation
Trains
Geographic Access
Canmore
Alberta
Canada
Italy
Language
English
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Images
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