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- Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds 8
- Charles Reid fonds 5
- Alpine Club of Canada fonds 4
- Dorothy Wardle fonds 3
- Luxton family fonds 3
- Nicholas Morant fonds 2
- Jean A. Hembroff MacDonald fonds 1
- Maud Grice-Hutchinson fonds 1
- Parks Canada fonds 1
- R. P. Graves fonds 1
- Sid Dumbleton fonds 1
- Ulysses LaCasse fonds 1
- Reid, Charles 5
- Alpine Club of Canada 4
- Wardle, Dorothy 3
- Wardle, James M. 3
- Kaquitts, Frank 2
- Moore, Phil 2
- Sanson, Norman 2
- Thomas Mower Martin, R. C. A. (1838 – 1934, Canadian) 2
- Benedict, Mavis 1
- Brett, Robert George 1
- Brewster, Pat 1
- Canadian Government, Government of Alberta, Government of Ontario, Canadian Pacific, National Parks of Canada 1
- Date
- 1930 – 1960
- Material
- fibre; wood; skin; metal
- Catalogue Number
- 103.08.1124
- Description
- Wooden pack board with beige canvas pack and top flap with leather straps. Large exterior front pocket. Label under flap: “PIONEER BRAND. TRAPPER NELSON. INDIAN PACK BOARD NO. 2. JONES . . . . LTD.” Part of label deteriorated.
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- Title
- Backpack
- Date
- 1930 – 1960
- Material
- fibre; wood; skin; metal
- Dimensions
- 76.0 x 43.0 cm
- Description
- Wooden pack board with beige canvas pack and top flap with leather straps. Large exterior front pocket. Label under flap: “PIONEER BRAND. TRAPPER NELSON. INDIAN PACK BOARD NO. 2. JONES . . . . LTD.” Part of label deteriorated.
- Subject
- parks
- wardens
- hiking
- camping
- Banff National Park
- Credit
- Gift of Henry Ness, Banff, 2000
- Catalogue Number
- 103.08.1124
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- Part Of
- Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
- Date Range
- 1923-1948
- Reference Code
- M36 / I / A / 5 / a / 1570
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Part Of
- Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Fonds Number
- M36 / V683 / S37
- Series
- I.A.5. Catharine Robb Whyte papers / photographs
- Reference Code
- M36 / I / A / 5 / a / 1570
- Date Range
- 1923-1948
- Physical Description
- 1 file of textual records
- Subject Access
- Banff Centre
- Banff
- Banff National Park
- Hotels, etc.
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- Medium
- Library - Maps and blueprints (unannotated; published)
- Map
- Published Date
- 1932
- Publisher
- Department of the Interior
- Call Number
- C2-1.1
- Publisher
- Department of the Interior
- Published Date
- 1932
- Physical Description
- 1 map : col
- Scale
- Scale: 3 miles : 1 inch
- Relief: Contour interval 250'
- Subjects
- Banff National Park
- Accession Number
- 400 (4 maps)
- 1003
- 2684
- Call Number
- C2-1.1
- Collection
- Archives Library
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- Part Of
- Dorothy Wardle fonds
- Scope & Content
- File consists of 139 pages of handwritten research notes, correspondence, and newspaper clippings, H35 x W30 cm or smaller. File pertains to Dorothy's research on Banff and surrounding area, Parks Canada, Department of the Interior, and the history of the Canadian Rocky Mountains in general. Record…
- Date Range
- ca. 1870 - ca. 1998
- 1870s-1880s
- ca.1918 - ca. 1960s
- 1986-1998
- 1986
- 1990
- 1993
- 1995
- 1997-1998
- Reference Code
- M521 / I / A / 3-4
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Newspaper clipping
- Private record
- Textual record
- Part Of
- Dorothy Wardle fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Fonds Number
- M521 / V75
- Series
- M521 / I : Dorothy Wardle Personal Papers
- Sous-Fonds
- M521
- Sub-Series
- M521 / I / A : Research and Writing
- Accession Number
- 7504
- Reference Code
- M521 / I / A / 3-4
- Date Range
- ca. 1870 - ca. 1998
- 1870s-1880s
- ca.1918 - ca. 1960s
- 1986-1998
- 1986
- 1990
- 1993
- 1995
- 1997-1998
- Physical Description
- 2 cm of textual records (139 pages ; 30 x 35 cm or smaller)
- Scope & Content
- File consists of 139 pages of handwritten research notes, correspondence, and newspaper clippings, H35 x W30 cm or smaller. File pertains to Dorothy's research on Banff and surrounding area, Parks Canada, Department of the Interior, and the history of the Canadian Rocky Mountains in general. Records were filed in an envelope that was titled "Book Notes." Notable people include James Wardle, J.B. Harkin, Pat Brewster, Arthur Unwin, Dr. Brett, Norman Sanson, and Bill Peyto, among others. Notable places and topics include the organization of the Department of the Interior, the Banff-Windemere Highway, Rocky Mountain Park and Park Wardens, Kootenay National Park fires, coal and precious metal mines (e.g. Bankhead, Silver City), trail riding and hiking, research about James Wardle and his accomplishments, Ya-Ha-Tinda, and various parks (e.g. Glacier, Revelstoke, Elk Island, Kootenay, and Yoho). Other records include a handwritten letter to the Auld family in Scotland (cousins of Sheila Ritchie) with a story about Glenbow and a highland cow from Oban, Scotland; personal reflections on the Banff area and mountains in general; notes that Dorothy took while doing research at the Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies and the Banff Public Library; and a variety of newspaper clippings.
- Notes
- Includes request slips and stationary from the archives at the Whyte Museum.
- Potentially includes a handwritten list of Dorothy's written works.
- Newspaper clippings primarily from the Times Colonist, which is published in Victoria, British Columbia.
- Name Access
- Wardle, Dorothy
- Wardle, James M.
- Harkin, J. B. (James Bernard)
- Brewster, Pat
- Peyto, Bill
- Brett, Robert George
- Sanson, Norman
- Subject Access
- Banff
- Banff National Park
- Banff Public Library
- National parks and reserves
- Newspaper
- Parks Canada
- Park policy
- Research
- Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies
- Wardens
- Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies
- Ya-Ha-Tinda Ranch
- Hiking
- Community life
- History
- Mines and mineral resources
- Geographic Access
- Alberta
- Banff
- Banff National Park
- Bankhead
- British Columbia
- Canada
- Canadian Rocky Mountains
- Castle Mountain
- Glacier National Park
- Kootenay National Park
- Silver City
- Victoria
- Yoho National Park
- Scotland
- Revelstoke
- Language
- English
- Conservation
- Some of the slips of paper are taped together. Was unable to remove them without damaging the materials. May present conservation issues in the future.
- Creator
- Wardle, Dorothy
- Category
- Sports, recreation and leisure
- Transportation
- Politics
- Natural resources
- Family and personal life
- Exploration, discovery and travel
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Title was written on an envelope containing these materials.
- Processing Status
- Processed
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B.S. Hotel "Oldies", B.S. Hotel Golf, Balfour Glacier, Timberline Hotel, Lake Louise "Oldies"
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- Part Of
- Nicholas Morant fonds
- Scope & Content
- File consists of 23 negative photographs (colour and b&w), 30 colour transparencies and 1 colour print. Content pertains to Banff National Park AB views. Includes Balfour Glacier, Hector Lake, Bow Lake, Banff Springs Hotel, Banff Springs Hotel golf course, views from Chateau Lake Louise (1960s), Ti…
- Date Range
- [ca. 1960 - ca. 1970] [ca. 1965]
- Reference Code
- V500 / I / A7 / 30
- Description Level
- 4.2 / Sub-sub-sub series
- GMD
- Photograph
- Negative
- Transparency
- Part Of
- Nicholas Morant fonds
- Description Level
- 4.2 / Sub-sub-sub series
- Fonds Number
- M300 / S20 / V500
- Sous-Fonds
- V500
- Sub-Series
- V500 / I / A : Negatives and Transparencies
- Accession Number
- 7438
- Reference Code
- V500 / I / A7 / 30
- Responsibility
- Nicholas Morant
- Date Range
- [ca. 1960 - ca. 1970] [ca. 1965]
- Physical Description
- 54 Photographs: negatives, transparencies, print; b&w and colour
- Scope & Content
- File consists of 23 negative photographs (colour and b&w), 30 colour transparencies and 1 colour print. Content pertains to Banff National Park AB views. Includes Balfour Glacier, Hector Lake, Bow Lake, Banff Springs Hotel, Banff Springs Hotel golf course, views from Chateau Lake Louise (1960s), Timberline Hotel, Banff. Print photograph depicts bagpipe player near Banff Springs Hotel.
- Notes
- Contains duplicates. Negatives, transparencies and print stored in separate file boxes.
- Subject Access
- Banff National Park
- Banff Springs Hotel
- Chateau Lake Louise
- Hotel
- tourism
- Geographic Access
- Canada
- Alberta
- Banff
- Reproduction Restrictions
- Reference use only; no reproduction
- Language
- English
- Creator
- Nicholas Morant
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
- Processed
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Buildings and businesses, Banff area
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- Part Of
- Luxton family fonds
- Scope & Content
- File consists of 34 photographs pertaining to businesses and other properties in and around Banff. Photographs depict individuals swimming at the Cave and Basin; a boathouse near the Bow River; several hotels, including Banff Springs Hotel, Chateau Lake Louise and the Mount Royal Hotel; Fairholme R…
- Date Range
- 1901
- [1910-1950]
- Reference Code
- LUX / III / D / PA - 1 to 34
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Photograph
- Photograph print
- Part Of
- Luxton family fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Fonds Number
- LUX
- Series
- LUX / III / D : Other material
- Sous-Fonds
- LUX / III : Luxton family sous-fonds
- Accession Number
- LUX
- Reference Code
- LUX / III / D / PA - 1 to 34
- Date Range
- 1901
- [1910-1950]
- Physical Description
- 34 photographs : b&w prints ; 25 x 20 cm or smaller
- Scope & Content
- File consists of 34 photographs pertaining to businesses and other properties in and around Banff. Photographs depict individuals swimming at the Cave and Basin; a boathouse near the Bow River; several hotels, including Banff Springs Hotel, Chateau Lake Louise and the Mount Royal Hotel; Fairholme Ranch; and other related views.
- Notes
- Some photographs are annotated
- Subject Access
- Businesses
- Hotels
- Animals
- Banff National Park
- Banff Upper Hot Springs
- Bow River Boat House
- Boats
- Buildings
- Cave and Basin
- Chateau Lake Louise
- Fairholme Ranch
- Mount Royal Hotel
- Postcards
- Ranches
- Teahouses
- Tourism
- Travel
- Upper Hot Springs
- Geographic Access
- Canada
- Alberta
- Banff
- Banff National Park
- Lake Louise
- Access Restrictions
- Restrictions may apply
- Reproduction Restrictions
- Copyright restrictions may apply
- Language
- English
- Conservation
- Some items stored in mylar
- Category
- Exploration, discovery and travel
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
- Processed
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- Medium
- Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
- Published Date
- 1930
- Author
- Niven, Frederick John
- Publisher
- London : Dent
- Call Number
- 02.5 N64
- Author
- Niven, Frederick John
- Publisher
- London : Dent
- Published Date
- 1930
- Physical Description
- xi, 188p. : ill., map
- Notes
- Bibliography
- Accession Number
- 323
- Call Number
- 02.5 N64
- Collection
- Archives Library
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The Canadian guide-book : ...a guide to eastern Canada and Newfoundland.. and western Canada to Vancouver's Island ...
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue3705
- Medium
- Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
- Published Date
- 1899
- Author
- Roberts, Charles G. D
- Publisher
- Toronto : George N. Morang
- Call Number
- 02.4 R54
- Author
- Roberts, Charles G. D
- Publisher
- Toronto : George N. Morang
- Published Date
- 1899
- Physical Description
- 327p. : ill
- Subjects
- Banff National Park
- Notes
- "Appleton's Canadian guide-book"
- Accession Number
- 2000
- Call Number
- 02.4 R54
- Collection
- Archives Library
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The Canadian Pacific : the new highway to the Orient across the mountains, prairies and rivers of Canada
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue7882
- Medium
- Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
- Published Date
- [1894?]
- Publisher
- Montreal : Canadian Pacific Railway
- Call Number
- 02.4 C16cp 1894 Pam
- Publisher
- Montreal : Canadian Pacific Railway
- Published Date
- [1894?]
- Physical Description
- 48p. : ill., maps
- Subjects
- Banff National Park
- Accession Number
- 18000
- Call Number
- 02.4 C16cp 1894 Pam
- Collection
- Archives Library
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Catch of mountain trout at Devil's Lake, Banff National Park
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- Published Date
- August 22nd 1891
- Physical Description
- p.187, ill.
- Medium
- Library - Periodical
- Subjects
- Banff National Park
- Notes
- In The Dominion Illustrated [newspaper], vol.VI, no.164, (August 1891)
- Call Number
- P
- Collection
- Archives Library
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