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West and Iverson families fonds
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- Part Of
- West and Iverson families fonds
- Scope & Content
- Fonds consists of three series: I. Dolly (West) Iverson series, ca.1915-1985; II. West family series, ca.1913-ca.1930; III. Iverson family series, 1918-1958. Dolly (West) Iverson series pertains to the West family and the children and grandchildren of Dolly and Charles Iverson (photograph album of…
- Date Range
- [ca.1913-1985]
- Reference Code
- M397 / V298
- Description Level
- 1 / Fonds
- GMD
- Photograph
- Album
- Photograph print
- Textual record
- Private record
- Part Of
- West and Iverson families fonds
- Description Level
- 1 / Fonds
- Fonds Number
- M 397
- V 298
- Sous-Fonds
- M 397
- V 298
- Accession Number
- 2313, 2379, 2847, 2854, 2972, 6363
- Reference Code
- M397 / V298
- Date Range
- [ca.1913-1985]
- Physical Description
- 64 photographs : prints. -- 1 photograph album (235 prints). -- 9 textual records.
- History / Biographical
- The West family were prominent residents at Stephen, British Columbia, Canada. The Iverson family were residents of Banff, Alberta, Canada. Henry West, 1880-1932, Mary Charlotte West, 1883-1976, and children Violet (Harbidge), Dorothy (Dolly) (Iverson), Harry (1904-1955) and Gwen lived at Stephen, B.C., a logging camp near the Great Divide between Laggan and Field B.C., from ca.1910 until 1913. In 1913 the family moved to Banff, and Vi, Dolly and Harry West continued their father's logging business during the First World War.
- In 1925 Dolly married Charles (Carl, Blondy) Iverson, 1896-1972, had two sons, Charles (Bud) and George. Between ca.1927 to 1947 Dolly worked at the Upper Hot Springs and Cave and Basin. Carl operated a gas station in Lake Louise followed by a vulcanizing business on the corner of Wolf and Bear Street in Banff. In 1932 Carl Iverson began work as a National Park employee until his retirement in 1961. Carl Iverson died of lung complications stemming from gas during the First World War. George Iverson operates a guide and outfitting company in British Columbia, and has two sons. Charles (Bud) Iverson is a forestry engineer, has three sons and also resides in British Columbia.
- Scope & Content
- Fonds consists of three series: I. Dolly (West) Iverson series, ca.1915-1985; II. West family series, ca.1913-ca.1930; III. Iverson family series, 1918-1958.
- Dolly (West) Iverson series pertains to the West family and the children and grandchildren of Dolly and Charles Iverson (photograph album of 235 prints). West family series pertains to the West family's life in the Great Divide, Banff and Castle areas (45 prints, 7 textual records). Iverson family series pertains to Dolly and Charles Iverson, family and friends, activities and scenic views in the Banff, Lake Louise and Yoho areas (2 textual records, 19 prints).
- Subject Access
- Family and personal life
- 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
- series and file description
- electronic finding aid
- Category
- Family and personal life
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of fonds
- Processing Status
- Processed
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Banff and Castle Mountain areas photographs
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- Part Of
- West and Iverson families fonds
- Scope & Content
- Photographs includes views of West family homes in Banff, Moffat and Brewster dairies, internment camps, dog teams, Lake Minnewanka and Banff Winter Carnival ice castle
- Date Range
- 1918-[ca.1930]
- Reference Code
- V298 / 29 - 43 (PA)(LC)
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Part Of
- West and Iverson families fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Series
- II. West family series
- Reference Code
- V298 / 29 - 43 (PA)(LC)
- Date Range
- 1918-[ca.1930]
- Physical Description
- 15 photographs : prints, negatives
- Scope & Content
- Photographs includes views of West family homes in Banff, Moffat and Brewster dairies, internment camps, dog teams, Lake Minnewanka and Banff Winter Carnival ice castle
- Access Restrictions
- Access to negatives is by appointment only
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of photographs
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[Black bears at dump, Lake Louise?]
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- Part Of
- West and Iverson families fonds
- Scope & Content
- Image of at least 13 black bears rummaging through trash at a dump - possibly at Lake Louise
- Date Range
- ca. 1912
- Reference Code
- v298 / 61 / na66 - 2399
- Description Level
- 6 / Item
- GMD
- Photograph
- Negative, copy
1 image
- Part Of
- West and Iverson families fonds
- Description Level
- 6 / Item
- Fonds Number
- V298
- Reference Code
- v298 / 61 / na66 - 2399
- Date Range
- ca. 1912
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : negative : copy negative
- Scope & Content
- Image of at least 13 black bears rummaging through trash at a dump - possibly at Lake Louise
- Subject Access
- Environment and Nature
- Geographic Access
- Alberta
- British Columbia
- Title Source
- copy negative envelope
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Carl and Dolly Iverson papers and photographs
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- Part Of
- West and Iverson families fonds
- Scope & Content
- Papers consist of First World War document "A farewell word from the chaplains" and newspaper clipping regarding death of James Smith of Silver City. Photographs pertain to family life and friends, including Wilf Carter, Smith family and national park staff, Canon Tully Montgomery, hockey team and…
- Date Range
- 1918-[ca.1945]
- Reference Code
- M397 / 2
- V298 / 44 - 50 (PA)
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Part Of
- West and Iverson families fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Series
- III. Iverson family series
- Reference Code
- M397 / 2
- V298 / 44 - 50 (PA)
- Date Range
- 1918-[ca.1945]
- Physical Description
- 2 textual records. -- 7 photographs : prints
- Scope & Content
- Papers consist of First World War document "A farewell word from the chaplains" and newspaper clipping regarding death of James Smith of Silver City. Photographs pertain to family life and friends, including Wilf Carter, Smith family and national park staff, Canon Tully Montgomery, hockey team and soldiers from 2nd battalion Calgary Highlanders
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of papers
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Carl and Dolly Iverson photographs
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- Part Of
- West and Iverson families fonds
- Scope & Content
- Photographs pertain to Banff townsite buildings, Charlie Beil ice buffalo for Banff Winter Carnival, Banff Springs Hotel fire and Kootenay Gate
- Date Range
- [ca.1925]-1958
- Reference Code
- V298 / 51 - 62 (PA)
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Part Of
- West and Iverson families fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Series
- III. Iverson family series
- Reference Code
- V298 / 51 - 62 (PA)
- Date Range
- [ca.1925]-1958
- Physical Description
- 12 photographs : prints
- Scope & Content
- Photographs pertain to Banff townsite buildings, Charlie Beil ice buffalo for Banff Winter Carnival, Banff Springs Hotel fire and Kootenay Gate
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of photographs.
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Dolly (West) Iverson photograph album
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- Part Of
- West and Iverson families fonds
- Scope & Content
- Album pertains to West family living at the Great Divide and later in Banff, as well as Dolly in later years when married. Includes views of homes, friends and family, including Dolly Iverson's children and grandchildren to 1985. Activities include early years of logging and mining, parades, part…
- Date Range
- [ca.1915-1985]
- Reference Code
- V298 / PD 1 (1 to 235)
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Part Of
- West and Iverson families fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Series
- I. Dolly (West) Iverson series
- Reference Code
- V298 / PD 1 (1 to 235)
- Date Range
- [ca.1915-1985]
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph album : 235 prints
- Scope & Content
- Album pertains to West family living at the Great Divide and later in Banff, as well as Dolly in later years when married. Includes views of homes, friends and family, including Dolly Iverson's children and grandchildren to 1985. Activities include early years of logging and mining, parades, parties and special events in Banff
- Finding Aid
- Photocopy indicating original order is available for reference use.
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of album
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Great Divide area photographs
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- Part Of
- West and Iverson families fonds
- Scope & Content
- Photographs pertain to the West's family life, scenic views and roadways, and logging and mining. Includes views of homes, schools, Banff-Windermere Highway, snow tunnel at Yoho National Park, park gates, forest fires and mining and logging camps
- Date Range
- [ca.1913-ca.1928]
- Reference Code
- V298 / 1 - 28 (PA)
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Part Of
- West and Iverson families fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Series
- II. West family series
- Reference Code
- V298 / 1 - 28 (PA)
- Date Range
- [ca.1913-ca.1928]
- Physical Description
- 30 photographs : prints
- Scope & Content
- Photographs pertain to the West's family life, scenic views and roadways, and logging and mining. Includes views of homes, schools, Banff-Windermere Highway, snow tunnel at Yoho National Park, park gates, forest fires and mining and logging camps
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of photographs.
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Life guards at Cave and Basin pool, Banff
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- Part Of
- West and Iverson families fonds
- Scope & Content
- Image of five unidentified people in life guard uniforms at Cave and Basin National Historic Site - hats read "Park Officer"
- Date Range
- ca. 1930
- Reference Code
- v298 / 44 / na66 - 1887
- Description Level
- 6 / Item
- GMD
- Photograph
- Negative, copy
1 image
- Part Of
- West and Iverson families fonds
- Description Level
- 6 / Item
- Fonds Number
- V298
- Reference Code
- v298 / 44 / na66 - 1887
- Date Range
- ca. 1930
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : negative : copy negative
- Scope & Content
- Image of five unidentified people in life guard uniforms at Cave and Basin National Historic Site - hats read "Park Officer"
- Subject Access
- Buildings and memorials
- Health services
- Labour
- Sports and Recreation
- Women
- Geographic Access
- Alberta
- British Columbia
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Mary and Harry West papers
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- Part Of
- West and Iverson families fonds
- Scope & Content
- Papers include newspaper clipping regarding mountaineering accident on Mount Eon involving Mrs. Stone
- Date Range
- 1918-1921
- Reference Code
- M397 / 1
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Part Of
- West and Iverson families fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Series
- II. West family series
- Reference Code
- M397 / 1
- Date Range
- 1918-1921
- Physical Description
- 7 textual records
- Scope & Content
- Papers include newspaper clipping regarding mountaineering accident on Mount Eon involving Mrs. Stone
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of papers.
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