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Curio Store at Mount Royal Hotel
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- Part Of
- Dorothy Cranstone fonds
- Scope & Content
- File consists of three account books for the Curio store Dorothy Cranstone ran in the Mount Royal hotel. Also included is the contract for the sale of the Curio Store to Brewster Transport in November 1974.
- Date Range
- 1949 - 1959
- 1960 - 1969
- 1971 - 1972
- Reference Code
- M524 / III / 1
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Textual record
- Part Of
- Dorothy Cranstone fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Fonds Number
- M524 / V150
- Series
- M580 / III : Business Financials
- Sous-Fonds
- M524
- Reference Code
- M524 / III / 1
- GMD
- Textual record
- Date Range
- 1949 - 1959
- 1960 - 1969
- 1971 - 1972
- Physical Description
- 2 cm textual records
- Scope & Content
- File consists of three account books for the Curio store Dorothy Cranstone ran in the Mount Royal hotel. Also included is the contract for the sale of the Curio Store to Brewster Transport in November 1974.
- Name Access
- Cranstone, Dorothy
- Subject Access
- Mount Royal Hotel
- Brewster Transport Company Ltd.
- Geographic Access
- Banff
- Banff, Alberta
- Language
- English
- Category
- Commerce and industry
- Tourism
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
- Processed
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Cyril Fuller interview
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- Date Range
- 1970
- Reference Code
- S1 / 48
- Description Level
- 6 / Item
- Description Level
- 6 / Item
- Series
- I. Interviews
- Reference Code
- S1 / 48
- Responsibility
- Interviewer: Elizabeth Rummel
- Interviewer: Sue (Corless) Davies
- Date Range
- 1970
- Physical Description
- 1 sound recording
- Subject Access
- Brewster Transport Company
- Fuller, Gerry (Mrs. Cyril)
- National parks and reserves - Wardens
- Sibbald, Howard
- Smith, Soapy
- Warden cabins
- Windy Cabin
- Finding Aid
- Recording summary and reference cassette available
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of recording
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Jim Brewster family fonds
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- Part Of
- 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.
- 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
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of fonds
- Processing Status
- Processed
- Unprocessed
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Lake Louise Summer
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- Part Of
- Bruno Engler fonds
- Scope & Content
- File pertains to 13 b&w & colour prints of various scenes around Lake Louise. Includes shots of people hiking and on horseback, the road to the ski hill, the Post Hotel, people canoeing on Moraine Lake, and people walking up the Rockpile at Moraine Lake.
- Date Range
- [ca. 1970]
- Reference Code
- V190 / VI / L / i / a / PA - 01 to PA - 13
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Photograph
13 images
- Part Of
- Bruno Engler fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Fonds Number
- M323 / S40 / V190
- Series
- VI : Retained file, L : Alphabetical order
- Sous-Fonds
- V190
- Sub-Series
- i : Lake Louise, a : Summer
- Accession Number
- 7436
- Reference Code
- V190 / VI / L / i / a / PA - 01 to PA - 13
- GMD
- Photograph
- Date Range
- [ca. 1970]
- Physical Description
- 13 photographs : b&w & col. ; 25.2 x 20.2 cm or smaller
- History / Biographical
- See fonds level description
- Scope & Content
- File pertains to 13 b&w & colour prints of various scenes around Lake Louise. Includes shots of people hiking and on horseback, the road to the ski hill, the Post Hotel, people canoeing on Moraine Lake, and people walking up the Rockpile at Moraine Lake.
- Subject Access
- Animals
- Boats
- Brewster Transport Company Ltd.
- Canoes and canoeing
- Hiking
- Horses
- Hotels
- Mountains
- Scenery
- Geographic Access
- Lake Louise
- Moraine Lake
- Banff National Park
- Alberta
- Language
- English
- Creator
- Engler, Bruno
- Title Source
- Original title kept
- Processing Status
- Processed
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Letterpress Printing Plate
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- Date
- n.d.
- Material
- wood; metal
- Catalogue Number
- 104.43.1017 a-g
- Description
- (a) metal letterpress printing plate mounted on wood block with image of a globe encircled by two words: “SIGHT-SEEING” on top and “EVERYWHERE” on the bottom; the globe is partly covered by a diamond with the inscription: “The / GRAY LINE / TRADEMARK / REGISTERED”; large version(b) metal letterpres…
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- Title
- Letterpress Printing Plate
- Date
- n.d.
- Material
- wood; metal
- Dimensions
- (a) 2.2; (b) 2.2; (c) 2.3; (d) 2.2; (e) 2.2; (f) 2.3; (g) 2.4 x (a) 7.1; (b) 1.4; (c) 4.0; (d) 1.0; (e) 2.0; (f) 2.2; (g) 5.9 x (a) 7.8; (b) 1.6; (c) 7.7; (d) 1.6; (e) 9.2; (f) 6.9; (g) 13.3 cm
- Description
- (a) metal letterpress printing plate mounted on wood block with image of a globe encircled by two words: “SIGHT-SEEING” on top and “EVERYWHERE” on the bottom; the globe is partly covered by a diamond with the inscription: “The / GRAY LINE / TRADEMARK / REGISTERED”; large version(b) metal letterpress printing plate mounted on wood block with The Gray Line logo and globe [see (a)]; small version(c) metal letterpress printing plate mounted on wood block with The Gray Line diamond logo alone [see (a)]; large version(d) metal letterpress printing plate mounted on wood block with The Gray Line diamond logo alone [see (a)]; small version(e) metal letterpress printing plate mounted on wood block with Norquay logo on the right [see 104.43.1015 (a)]; inscription on the left: “BANFF CABLELIFTS LTD / Operating Mt Norquay Ski Area and Banff Cablecars / BOX 40 BANFF. / ALBERTA. / CANADA”(f) metal letterpress printing plate mounted on wood block reading: “Brewster Transport / COMPANY LIMITED”(g) metal letterpress printing plate mounted on wood block figuring an advertisement for the Brewster stubby knife; image of the knife and its case in the centre with 15 arrows and captions describing the knife’s different features; label at the top: “YOUR / OUTDOOR FRIEND / the Brewster / STUBBY KNIFE / THE BEST ALL-ROUND OUT-DOOR [sic] KNIFE ON THE MARKET / 8” OVERALL LENGTH”; label at the bottom: “HIGHEST QUALITY IMPORTED STEEL / DEALERSHIPS OPEN / $3.95 / POSTPAID / BY MONEY ORDER / OR CHECK / BREWSTER STUBBY KNIFE / BOX 400. / BANFF. / ALTA. CANADA.”
- Subject
- Banff Crag and Canyon
- printing press
- media
- newspaper
- advertising
- The Gray Line
- Brewster Transport
- Brewster Stubby Knife
- Banff Cablelifts
- Credit
- Gift of Margaret Nicks, Canmore, 2020
- Catalogue Number
- 104.43.1017 a-g
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Misc. Photographs
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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
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Mrs. Dick Roberts interview
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- Date Range
- 1972
- Reference Code
- S1 / 9
- Description Level
- 6 / Item
- Description Level
- 6 / Item
- Series
- I. Interviews
- Reference Code
- S1 / 9
- Responsibility
- Interviewer: Elizabeth Rummel
- Date Range
- 1972
- Physical Description
- 1 sound recording
- Subject Access
- Brewster Transport Company
- Cooley, Charlie
- Royal tours
- Teepee Inn
- Finding Aid
- Recording summary and reference cassette available
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of recording
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Murray Gammon interview
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- Date Range
- 1983
- Reference Code
- S1 / 143
- Description Level
- 6 / Item
- Description Level
- 6 / Item
- Series
- I. Interviews
- Reference Code
- S1 / 143
- Responsibility
- Interviewer: E. J. (Ted) Hart
- Date Range
- 1983
- Physical Description
- 1 sound recording
- Subject Access
- Bankhead
- Brewster Transport Company
- Dams
- Gammon, Earl
- Gammon family
- Ghost Dam
- Glenmore Dam
- Homestead Hotel
- Moore, Philip
- Mount Royal Hotel
- Mount Stephen House
- Finding Aid
- Recording summary and reference cassette available
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of recording
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- Part Of
- Charles Reid fonds
- Scope & Content
- File consists of 31 black and white negatives, 12.5 x 17 cm or smaller. Negatives pertain to Charles Reid and friends, family, and sports trophies, primarily in the 1920's and 1930's. Negatives document posed family/friend photographs, sports teams, groups canoeing, golfing, men on horseback, and a…
- Date Range
- ca. 1916-1939
- Reference Code
- V487 / III / NA - 1 to 31
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Negative
- Private record
- Part Of
- Charles Reid fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Fonds Number
- M413 / V487
- Series
- V487 / III : Negatives
- Sous-Fonds
- V487
- Accession Number
- 5248
- Reference Code
- V487 / III / NA - 1 to 31
- Date Range
- ca. 1916-1939
- Physical Description
- 31 photographs : b&w negatives ; 12.5 x 17 cm or smaller
- Scope & Content
- File consists of 31 black and white negatives, 12.5 x 17 cm or smaller. Negatives pertain to Charles Reid and friends, family, and sports trophies, primarily in the 1920's and 1930's. Negatives document posed family/friend photographs, sports teams, groups canoeing, golfing, men on horseback, and an unidentified landscape.
- Notes
- Possibly nitrate
- Name Access
- Reid, Charles
- Subject Access
- Banff National Park
- Banff
- Brewster Transport Company Ltd.
- Community life
- Golfing
- Horseback riding
- Personal and Family Life
- Photography
- Scenery
- Sports
- Sports and recreation
- Geographic Access
- Alberta
- Banff
- Banff National Park
- Language
- English
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
- Processed
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Pat Brewster interview
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- Date Range
- 1974
- Reference Code
- S1 / 94
- Description Level
- 6 / Item
- Description Level
- 6 / Item
- Series
- I. Interviews
- Reference Code
- S1 / 94
- Responsibility
- Interviewer: E. J. (Ted) Hart
- Date Range
- 1974
- Physical Description
- 1 sound recording
- Subject Access
- Brewster Transport Company
- Copper and copper mines
- Hussey, Fred
- Moore, Phillip
- Outfitters, trail guides and packers
- Peyto, Bill
- Talc and talc mines
- Finding Aid
- Recording summary and reference cassette available
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of recording
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