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Alberta Centennial 2005 Summit Registers and Notes
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions57664
- Part Of
- Alpine Club of Canada fonds
- Scope & Content
- Files consist of summit notes and summit registers from the Alberta Centennial Mountain Expedition 2005 produced by the Alpine Club of Canada between 2005 and 2017. Summit records include entries from visitors to the various summits which pertain to individuals' hiking and climbing trips; details o…
- Date Range
- 2005-2017
- Reference Code
- M200 / V / A / 14 to 25
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Textual record
- Organization record
- Part Of
- Alpine Club of Canada fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Fonds Number
- M200
- V14
- S6
- Series
- M200 / V: Summit Records
- Sous-Fonds
- M200
- Sub-Series
- M200 / V / A: Identified Summit Records
- Accession Number
- accn. 2023.20 accn. 8002 accn. 2023.19 accn. 2014.8293
- Reference Code
- M200 / V / A / 14 to 25
- Responsibility
- Summit Registers and Notes produced by Alpine Club of Canada
- Date Range
- 2005-2017
- Physical Description
- 25 cm of textual records 12 volumes
- History / Biographical
- The Alberta Centennial Mountain Expedition 2005 was a way for the Alpine Club of Canada, the Rocky Mountain Ramblers and other climbing groups to celebrate the Centennial of Alberta. These groups climbed various mountains throughout Alberta and placed registers on their peaks for climbers to commemorate their climbs during the centenary period. Various summits were reached including Mount Aylmer, Pigeon Mountain, Mount Niblock and others.
- Scope & Content
- Files consist of summit notes and summit registers from the Alberta Centennial Mountain Expedition 2005 produced by the Alpine Club of Canada between 2005 and 2017. Summit records include entries from visitors to the various summits which pertain to individuals' hiking and climbing trips; details of specific events which occurred while at the summit, wildlife sightings, trail updates, and related topics. Files consist of: M200 / V / A / 14: Mount. Aylmer 2005 M200 / V / A / 15: 2005 Alberta Centennial Mtn. Expedition Summit Register – Pigeon Mtn., Aug 2005 – July 2006 M200 / V / A / 16: Summit Register + Notes – Big Sister, Aug 2005 – Aug 2007 (AB. Centennial Mtn. Expedition 2005 Register) M200 / V / A / 17: Sentry Mountain Summit Register 2005 - 2017 M200 / V / A / 18: Mount Niles [summit register] [2005-2017] M200 / V / A / 19: Alberta Centennial Mtn. Expedition, 2005 Summit Register – MT. Niblock, July 2006 – July 2009 M200 / V / A / 20: 2005 AB. Centennial Mtn. Expedition Middle Sister July 2006 – July 2007 M200 / V / A / 21: 2005 AB. Centennial Mountain Expedition, Yamnuska, 2005 – 2006. Summit Register M200 / V / A / 22: Summit Register – Crowsnest Mtn., July 2005 – July 2007 2005 AB. Centennial Mtn. Expedition M200 / V / A / 23: Alberta Centennial Mountain Expedition. [Part 1 of 2]. M200 / V / A / 24: Alberta Centennial Mountain Expedition. [Part 2 of 2]. M200 / V / A / 25: [unidentified Alberta Centennial Mountain Expedition Log]
- Name Access
- Alpine Club of Canada
- Subject Access
- Alberta
- Alpine Club of Canada
- Backcountry skiing
- Backpacking
- Banff
- Banff National Park
- Bow Valley
- Celebrations
- Centennial
- Climbing
- Environment
- Environment and Nature
- Events
- Hiking
- Mountaineering
- Mountaineers
- Mountains
- Ski mountaineering
- Skiing
- Sports and leisure
- Sports and recreation
- Summit
- Trails
- Winter sports
- Yamnuska Mountain
- Geographic Access
- Canada
- Alberta
- Banff
- Banff National Park
- Bow Valley
- Canadian Rocky Mountains
- Crowsnest Pass
- Kananaskis Country
- Mount Yamnuska
- Pigeon Lake
- Rocky Mountains
- Access Restrictions
- Restrictions may apply
- Language
- English
- French
- Conservation
- Some registers contain water damage. Some registers have loose pages placed in mylar. Some registers contain rusted staples.
- Related Material
- M235
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Balfour Hut Registers
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- Part Of
- Alpine Club of Canada fonds
- Scope & Content
- Sub-series of hut registers from the Balfour (Rob Ritchie) Hut produced by the Alpine Club of Canada between 1966 and 2019. Registers include entries from visitors to the huts which pertain to individuals' hiking and climbing trips; details of specific events which occurred while staying at the hut…
- Date Range
- 1966-2001
- 2007-2019
- Reference Code
- M200 / IV / I
- Description Level
- 4 / Sub-series
- GMD
- Textual record
- Organization record
- Part Of
- Alpine Club of Canada fonds
- Description Level
- 4 / Sub-series
- Fonds Number
- M200
- V14
- S6
- Series
- M200 / IV: Hut Registers
- Sous-Fonds
- M200
- Sub-Series
- M200 / IV / I: Balfour Hut Registers
- Accession Number
- accn. 2376
- accn. 3298
- accn. 3560
- accn. 7779
- accn. 2023.10
- accn. 2023.31
- accn. 2023.15
- Reference Code
- M200 / IV / I
- Responsibility
- Registers produced by Alpine Club of Canada
- Date Range
- 1966-2001
- 2007-2019
- Physical Description
- 20 cm of textual records 9 volumes
- History / Biographical
- According to the Alpine Club of Canada's website: "The Rob Ritchie Hut, also known as the Balfour Hut, is found on low, rocky hills at the toe of the Vulture Glacier, approximately 28 km northwest of the town of Lake Louise, AB. It is east of Balfour Pass and the Continental divide, just inside the Banff National Park boundary.[...] The Rob Ritchie Hut, also known as the Balfour Hut, is found on low, rocky hills at the toe of the Vulture Glacier, approximately 28 km northwest of the town of Lake Louise, AB. It is east of Balfour Pass and the Continental divide, just inside the Banff National Park boundary. This is the half-way mark for the Wapta Traverse and is usually used in conjunction with the other huts in this chain while attempting this classic cross-glacier ski trip. Usual approach is from Bow Hut through the Olive/St. Nicholas Col then down the gentle and pleasant Vulture Glacier to Balfour Pass, where the hut sits on a section of moraine beneath the impressive bulk of Mt. Balfour. Though most people will spend one night at the R.J. Ritchie (Balfour) Hut before continuing on to Scott Duncan, there is potential for good skiing here, especially on the Diableret Glacier which sits northwest of Mt. Balfour and makes for a fantastic run on a clear day! There is also an optional route to the summit of Mt. Gordon from this hut, which would be an excellent loop trip if combined with the normal route back towards Bow Hut. Use your imagination and some neat trip ideas will present themselves!"
- Scope & Content
- Sub-series of hut registers from the Balfour (Rob Ritchie) Hut produced by the Alpine Club of Canada between 1966 and 2019. Registers include entries from visitors to the huts which pertain to individuals' hiking and climbing trips; details of specific events which occurred while staying at the hut, wildlife sightings, custodial issues and updates, and related topics. The sub-series is separated into individual hut registers, arranged by date:
- M200 / IV / I / 1: Balfour Hut [Register] [1966-1971]
- M200 / IV / I / 2: Balfour Pass Hut [1971-1972]
- M200 / IV / I / 3: Balfour Pass Hut Register [1973-1974]
- M200 / IV / I / 4: Balfour Pass Hut [register 1974-1982]
- M200 / IV / I / 5: "Balfour Hut" [register] Sept. 2, 1982 - Nov. 17, 1989
- M200 / IV / I / 6: Balfour Hut Journal Nov. 22, 1989 - Apr. 25, 1997
- M200 / IV / I / 7: Balfour Hut Register [1997 -2001]
- M200 / IV / I / 8: Balfour Hut Register 2007 - 2015
- M200 / IV / I / 9: Balfour Hut register 2011 - 2019
- Name Access
- Alpine Club of Canada
- Subject Access
- Huts
- Cabins
- Cabins and shelters
- Backcountry skiing
- Banff National Park
- Buildings and facilities
- Climbing
- Environment and Nature
- Lake Louise
- Mountaineering
- Mountains
- Ski mountaineering
- Sports and leisure
- Sports and recreation
- Winter sports
- Wapta Traverse
- Geographic Access
- Canada
- Alberta
- Banff National Park
- Lake Louise, AB
- Access Restrictions
- Restrictions may apply
- Language
- English
- French
- German
- Japanese
- Spanish
- Biographical Source Notes
- Alpine Club of Canada website: https://www.alpineclubofcanada.ca/rob-ritchie-balfour-hut/"
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of sub-series
- Processing Status
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Banff rock : a guidebook to rock climbing in Banff National Park, Canada
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue14540
- Medium
- Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
- Published Date
- 2012
- Author
- Perry, Chris
- Publisher
- Altona, Manitoba : Friesens
- Call Number
- 01.4 P42b
- Author
- Perry, Chris
- Responsibility
- Chris Perry
- Publisher
- Altona, Manitoba : Friesens
- Published Date
- 2012
- Physical Description
- 510 pages : illustrations, maps ; 18 cm
- Subjects
- Banff National Park
- Guidebooks
- Kootenay National Park
- Rock climbing
- Sport climbing
- Thompson, David
- Yoho National Park
- ISBN
- 9780987937001
- Accession Number
- P2015-03-31
- Call Number
- 01.4 P42b
- Collection
- Archives Library
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The Banff-Jasper highway : descriptive guide
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue15289
- Medium
- Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
- Published Date
- 1948
- Author
- Williams, Mabel B
- Publisher
- Vancouver : H.R. larson Publishing Co.
- Call Number
- 02.6 W67 1948
- 02.6 W67 1948 c. 2
- Author
- Williams, Mabel B
- Publisher
- Vancouver : H.R. larson Publishing Co.
- Published Date
- 1948
- Physical Description
- ix, 136 pages, illustrations, maps
- Notes
- Both Copy 1 & Copy 2 have publisher signature
- Accession Number
- 492 (Copy 1&2)
- 2014.8385 deaccessioned
- From card and old db record, unsure of which edition, missing copies: 5142
- Call Number
- 02.6 W67 1948
- 02.6 W67 1948 c. 2
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- Archives Library
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The Banff-Jasper Highway : descriptive guide
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue4002
- Medium
- Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
- Published Date
- 1963
- Author
- Williams, Mabel B
- Publisher
- Saskatoon : H.R. Larson
- Edition
- Rev. ed
- Call Number
- 02.6 W67 1963
- Author
- Williams, Mabel B
- Responsibility
- illustrated by Mabel Bain
- Edition
- Rev. ed
- Publisher
- Saskatoon : H.R. Larson
- Published Date
- 1963
- Physical Description
- ix, 136p. : ill., map
- Accession Number
- 2278
- Call Number
- 02.6 W67 1963
- 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.
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Canada's Great Divide Trail : hiking the backbone of the Rockies
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue15342
- Medium
- Library - Periodical
- Published Date
- 1973
- Author
- Edwards, Mike W.
- Publisher
- In National Geographic Vol.143, No.6, June 1973
- Call Number
- P
- Author
- Edwards, Mike W.
- Responsibility
- Mike, W. Edwards
- Photographs by Lowell Georgia
- Publisher
- In National Geographic Vol.143, No.6, June 1973
- Published Date
- 1973
- Physical Description
- p.795-817, illustrations (colour)
- Medium
- Library - Periodical
- Subjects
- Assiniboine, Mount
- Banff National Park
- Conservation
- Flora
- Great Divide Trail
- Hiking
- Jasper National Park
- Kootenay National Park
- Lake O'Hara
- Maligne Lake
- Robson, Mount
- Yoho National Park
- Call Number
- P
- Collection
- Archives Library
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Canada's mountain national parks : Banff, Jasper, Glacier, Kootenay, Mount Revelstoke, Waterton Lakes, Yoho
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue19864
- Medium
- Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
- Published Date
- 1966
- Author
- Scharff, Robert
- Publisher
- Vancouver : Evergreen Press Limited
- Toronto : Musson Book Company
- Call Number
- 13.113 Sch1c Pam
- Author
- Scharff, Robert
- Responsibility
- by Robert Scharff, in association with the Natural and Historic Resources Branch, Dept. of Northern Affairs and Natural Resources
- Publisher
- Vancouver : Evergreen Press Limited
- Toronto : Musson Book Company
- Published Date
- 1966
- Physical Description
- vii, 184 pages : illustrations (some color), maps ; 22 cm
- Subjects
- National parks
- Banff National Park
- Guide
- Jasper National Park
- Kootenay National Park
- Glacier National Park
- Mount Revelstoke National Park
- Waterton Lakes National Park
- Yoho National Park
- Abstract
- Pertains to a guide on Canada’s National Parks. This comprehensive guide offers readers a brief history of each Mountain National Park, as well as other useful information pertaining to risk reduction, camping, environmental preservation, wildlife preservation and sightseeing. Additionally, Robert Scharff includes information regarding activities that may be of interest to visitors such as cycling, canoeing, climbing, hiking, trail riding and more. Refers to Banff, Jasper, Glacier, Kootenay, Mount Revelstoke, Waterton Lakes and Yoho National Parks.
- Contents
- Chapter one - introduction to the mountain national parks (pg. 1)
- Chapter two - sightseeing in the parks (pg. 34)
- Chapter three - seeing the wilderness areas of the park (pg. 87)
- Chapter four - plant life in the parks (pg. 110)
- Chapter five - wildlife and birds in the parks (pg. 119)
- Chapter six - fishing in the parks (pg. 142)
- Chapter seven - winter in the parks (pg. 149)
- Chapter eight - accomodations and service in the parks (pg. 158)
- Accession Number
- 2017.8683
- Call Number
- 13.113 Sch1c Pam
- Collection
- Archives Library
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Castle Mountain Summit Registers
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- Part Of
- Alpine Club of Canada fonds
- Scope & Content
- Files consist of summit notes and summit registers from Castle Mountain produced by the Alpine Club of Canada between 1995 and 2010. Summit records include entries from visitors to the various summits which pertain to individuals' hiking and climbing trips; details of specific events which occurred…
- Date Range
- 1995-2003
- 2005-2010
- Reference Code
- M200 / V / A / 51 to 53
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Textual record
- Organization record
- Part Of
- Alpine Club of Canada fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Fonds Number
- M200
- V14
- S6
- Series
- M200 / V: Summit Records
- Sous-Fonds
- M200
- Sub-Series
- M200 / V / A: Identified Summit Records
- Accession Number
- accn. 7779
- accn. 8119
- Reference Code
- M200 / V / A / 51 to 53
- Responsibility
- Summit Registers and Notes produced by Alpine Club of Canada
- Date Range
- 1995-2003
- 2005-2010
- Physical Description
- 3 volumes 3 cm of textual records
- History / Biographical
- Castle Mountain is located in Banff National Park. The mountain is named for the castle-like appearance due to erosion. From 1946 to 1979 it was known as Mount Eisenhower in honour of war veteran, General Dwight D. Eisenhower. The pinnacle on the mountain's southeastern side is called Eisenhower Tower or Eisenhower Peak.
- Scope & Content
- Files consist of summit notes and summit registers from Castle Mountain produced by the Alpine Club of Canada between 1995 and 2010. Summit records include entries from visitors to the various summits which pertain to individuals' hiking and climbing trips; details of specific events which occurred while at the summit, wildlife sightings, trail updates, and related topics. Files include: M200 / V / A / 51: Castle Mountain Summit Register 1995 - 1998 M200 / V / A / 52: Castle Mountain Sep 26, 1998 - July 20, 2003 M200 / V / A / 53: Summit Reg. Castle Mtn. [2005 - 2010]
- Name Access
- Alpine Club of Canada
- Subject Access
- Alberta
- Alpine Club of Canada
- Backcountry skiing
- Backpacking
- Banff National Park
- Bow Valley
- Castle Mountain
- Climbing
- Environment
- Environment and Nature
- Hiking
- Mountain
- Mountaineering
- Mountaineers
- Mountains
- National parks and reserves
- Ski mountaineering
- Skiing
- Ski area
- Ski areas
- Sports and leisure
- Sports and recreation
- Summit
- Trails
- Winter sports
- Geographic Access
- Canada
- Alberta
- Banff National Park
- Bow Valley
- Canadian Rocky Mountains
- Castle Mountain
- Castle Mountain, AB
- Mount Eisenhower
- Rocky Mountains
- Access Restrictions
- Restrictions may apply
- Reproduction Restrictions
- Contains personal information
- Language
- English
- Japanese
- Mandarin
- French
- Related Material
- M235
- Biographical Source Notes
- A history of West Castle to Castle Mountain Resort 1967 to 2007 : for skiing pleasure unlimited, 2014, Steven Kenworthy, Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies, Archives Library, Call No: 08.3 K42h
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
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Charles Reid fonds
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- Part Of
- Charles Reid fonds
- Scope & Content
- Fonds consists of two sous-fonds: M413 (textual) and V487 (photographs). M413 consists of two series, 3.5 cm, ca. 1920-1939. Series I: Correspondence, 2.5 cm, 1929-1939 (particularly with Mary Schaffer Warren and an assortment of postcards). Series II: Newspaper Clippings, 1 cm, ca.1920-1939 (mai…
- Date Range
- ca.1900 to ca. 1939
- 1922-1927
- 1929
- 1931
- 1935-1936
- 1938-1939
- Reference Code
- M413 / V487
- Description Level
- 1 / Fonds
- GMD
- Photograph
- Album
- Negative
- Photograph print
- Textual record
- Private record
- Part Of
- Charles Reid fonds
- Description Level
- 1 / Fonds
- Fonds Number
- M413/V487
- Sous-Fonds
- M413
- V487
- Accession Number
- 3295
- 3303
- 5248
- 2014.8273
- 5727
- Reference Code
- M413 / V487
- Date Range
- ca.1900 to ca. 1939
- 1922-1927
- 1929
- 1931
- 1935-1936
- 1938-1939
- Physical Description
- 3.5 cm textual records. -- 175 photographs (31 negatives, 144 prints). -- 1 album (183 prints).
- History / Biographical
- Charles "Charlie" Clifford Carmichael Reid (1904-1984) was born near Suffield, Alberta, Canada. Charlie went to high school in Medicine Hat, Alberta and arrived in Banff in 1922 to serve his three-year pharmacy apprenticeship with Gourlay's Drug Store. After completing his apprenticeship, Charlie studied to be a pharmacist at the University of Alberta from 1926-1928. While at university, Charlie joined the Pharmacy Club and the Track Team. Charlie had dreams of opening his own pharmacy in Banff, which he did in 1936 on Banff Avenue and named it Banff Pharmacy Limited. He operated the Banff Pharmacy until his retirement in February 1977. He was known as a good employer that paid well, and known for selling French perfumes. A true entrepreneur, Charlie opened a branch store that sold general merchandise in the Banff Springs Hotel, a Curio and Gift shop across from the pharmacy, and a fur store. It is also noted that Charlie found an opportunity to sell coal to the Banff Springs Hotel, which is where he made a significant amount money. He remained in Banff until his death. He was described as a "go getter" and was known for dressing meticulously, particularly with his trademark bowtie. He was a keen and skilled golfer at the Banff Springs Golf Course (he was a member), and won the Prince of Wales trophy in the 1930's. He was an accomplished track and field athlete, captain of the canoe team, participated in water sports, and enjoyed hiking and hunting. He was good friends with George Noble (photographer), Dr. Ernest Kennedy (dentist), and Carl Rungius (artist). Charlie was a prominent Banff citizen: he served as the Registrar for births, deaths, and marriages; he served on the Banff Advisory Council; was a Charter Member of the Kinsman Club of Banff; he was a member of the Banff Curling Club; and he was a volunteer firefighter with fire brigade. When a fire broke out at the Banff Springs Hotel in the late 1920's, Charlie was one of the firefighters who helped put it out. Charlie was a bachelor until his mother died, although during this period he courted Edmee Moore, daughter of Col. Philip and Pearl (Brewster) Moore, whom he married in 1942. Charlie and Edmee Reid were friends of Mary Schaffer Warren and lived in the Warren home after Billy Warren's death. After Edmee died in 1971, Charles remarried a friend from Vancouver, Gladys McQueen, until his death on February 8th, 1984.
- Scope & Content
- Fonds consists of two sous-fonds: M413 (textual) and V487 (photographs).
- M413 consists of two series, 3.5 cm, ca. 1920-1939. Series I: Correspondence, 2.5 cm, 1929-1939 (particularly with Mary Schaffer Warren and an assortment of postcards). Series II: Newspaper Clippings, 1 cm, ca.1920-1939 (mainly related to Reid's sports activities).
- V487 consists of three series, 9 cm, ca. 1900-ca. 1939. Series I: Albums (depicting sports and community events in and around Banff, including the Banff Winter Carnival and the Banff Indian Days). Series II: Prints, consisting two sub-series: A. Community Life and Banff Area (family and friends, community events including Banff Winter Carnival and Banff Indian Days, and scenery; includes Reid's pharmacy) and B. Sports and Recreation (summer and winter sports, mainly golf). Series III: Negatives (primarily depicting Reid with friends and family and sports activities).
- Notes
- Grant Buchanan was a good friend of Charles Reid. His son, Doug Buchanan, gifted additional records in 2014 (accn.2014.8273), these were found in his garage after his father passed away.
- Items from accn. 5727 were placed in the Charles Reid biofile.
- 1 loan for copy print of Carl Rungius working on painting, ca. 1950. -- put in Mary Schaffer V527
- Name Access
- Reid, Charles
- Moore, Edmee
- Moore, Phil
- Subject Access
- Family and personal life
- Sports, recreation and leisure
- Banff
- Community life
- Community events
- Banff National Park
- Geographic Access
- Alberta
- Banff
- Banff National Park
- Canada
- Medicine Hat
- Calgary
- Access Restrictions
- Some restriction/s on access
- Copyright, privacy, commercial use and other restrictions may apply
- Language
- Language is English
- Related Material
- Charles C. Reid biofile
- Creator
- Reid, Charles
- Biographical Source Notes
- Charles C.C. Reid biofile
- Some information based on contents within the fonds
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of fonds
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