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Chronological Binders: 1987

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Part Of: Bruno Engler fonds

Scope & Content: File pertains to 417 b&w negatives on 76 strips of film depicting various activities that took place during 1987. Includes portraits, scenic views, paragliding, wildlife, the Spirit of Christmas opening ceremony [July 24], ski races [Sunshine, Lake Louise, and Nakiska], Mt. Engadine Lodge, and more…

Date Range: 1987

Reference Code: V190 / VI / Z / xii / NA - 01 to NA - 16

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Negative

Part Of: Bruno Engler fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M323 / S40 / V190

Series: VI : Retained file, Z : Chronological order

Sous-Fonds: V190

Sub-Series: xii : 1987

Accession Number: 7436

Reference Code: V190 / VI / Z / xii / NA - 01 to NA - 16

GMD: Negative

Date Range: 1987

Physical Description: 417 photographs : b&w negatives ; medium format or smaller

History / Biographical: See fonds level description

Scope & Content: File pertains to 417 b&w negatives on 76 strips of film depicting various activities that took place during 1987. Includes portraits, scenic views, paragliding, wildlife, the Spirit of Christmas opening ceremony [July 24], ski races [Sunshine, Lake Louise, and Nakiska], Mt. Engadine Lodge, and more. Some items have accompanying contact sheets.

Notes: File came from box X, separate from alphabetised boxes. Photographs were ordered chronologically by Engler prior to accessioning.

Name Access: Encil, George; Fortin, Gaby

Subject Access: Activities; Aerial photography; Animals; Automobiles; Banff Springs Hotel; Banff townsite; Buildings; Businesses; Community events; Community life; Construction; Cross-country skiing; Helicopters; Horses; Mountains; Nakiska Ski Area; Norquay Ski Hill; Parades; Parks Canada; Parks Canada Warden; Portrait; Ski areas; Ski jumping; Ski racing; Sunshine Meadows; Sunshine Village; Wardens; Winter; Winter sports

Geographic Access: Banff; Banff National Park; Canmore; Kananaskis Country; Assiniboine Provincial Park; British Columbia; Alberta

Language: English

Creator: Engler, Bruno

Title Source: Original title kept

Processing Status: Processed

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Chronological Binders: 1986

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Part Of: Bruno Engler fonds

Scope & Content: File pertains to 467 b&w negatives on 96 strips of film depicting various activities that took place during 1986. Includes a plane crash in Kananaskis, film production projects, trains, portraits, Canada Day celebrations, hiking at Sunshine Meadows, wildlife, construction projects, the World Cup [h…

Date Range: 1986

Reference Code: V190 / VI / Z / xi / NA - 01 to NA - 19

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Negative

Part Of: Bruno Engler fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M323 / S40 / V190

Series: VI : Retained file, Z : Chronological order

Sous-Fonds: V190

Sub-Series: xi : 1986

Accession Number: 7436

Reference Code: V190 / VI / Z / xi / NA - 01 to NA - 19

GMD: Negative

Date Range: 1986

Physical Description: 467 photographs : b&w negatives ; medium format or smaller

History / Biographical: See fonds level description

Scope & Content: File pertains to 467 b&w negatives on 96 strips of film depicting various activities that took place during 1986. Includes a plane crash in Kananaskis, film production projects, trains, portraits, Canada Day celebrations, hiking at Sunshine Meadows, wildlife, construction projects, the World Cup [held at Sunshine, March], and more.

Notes: File came from box X, separate from alphabetised boxes. Photographs were ordered chronologically by Engler prior to accessioning.

Subject Access: Activities; Aerial photography; Animals; Automobiles; Back to Banff Days; Banff Springs Hotel; Banff townsite; Buildings; Canada Day; Community events; Community life; Construction; Cross-country skiing; Elk; Helicopters; Mountains; Norquay Ski Hill; Parades; Parks Canada; Parks Canada Warden; Portrait; Ski areas; Ski jumping; Ski racing; Sunshine Meadows; Sunshine Village; Wardens; Winter; Winter sports

Geographic Access: Banff; Banff National Park; Canmore; Kananaskis Country; Alberta

Language: English

Creator: Engler, Bruno

Title Source: Original title kept

Processing Status: Processed

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Harmony Lane, Banff Ave

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Part Of: Lloyd Harmon fonds

Scope & Content: Item consists of one metal negative printing plate depicting the front of the Harmons building on Banff Avenue with cars parked out front and mountains visible in the background.

Date Range: [ca. 1928-1939]

Reference Code: V108 / II / NC - 2510

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Negative; Negative printing plate

Part Of: Lloyd Harmon fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: V108

Series: II. Scenic and commercial views

Sous-Fonds: V108

Accession Number: 2895

Reference Code: V108 / II / NC - 2510

GMD: Negative; Negative printing plate

Date Range: [ca. 1928-1939]

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w negative printing plate ; 19.8 x 11.3 cm

History / Biographical: See fonds level description.

Scope & Content: Item consists of one metal negative printing plate depicting the front of the Harmons building on Banff Avenue with cars parked out front and mountains visible in the background.

Subject Access: Banff townsite; Buildings; Businesses; Harmony Lane; Mountains; Photography

Geographic Access: Banff; Banff National Park; Alberta; Canada

Language: English

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Wiebe family photographs, Alpine Motel

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Part Of: Archives General File Collection

Scope & Content: File consists of 59 photographs pertaining to the Wiebe family and their business, the Alpine Motel in Banff. Photographs depict Henry and Elsie Wiebe with their three children; dam construction near Lake Minnewanka; the Wiebe children interacting with wildlife, and riding a gondola; and related su…

Date Range: [ca.1945-1965]

Reference Code: V8 / 2023.59 / PA - 1 to 59

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Print

Part Of: Archives General File Collection

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M8; V8; S8

Sous-Fonds: V8

Accession Number: 2023.59

Reference Code: V8 / 2023.59 / PA - 1 to 59

GMD: Photograph; Print

Date Range: [ca.1945-1965]

Physical Description: 59 photographs : b&w prints ; 12 x 19 cm or smaller

History / Biographical: Deborah (Debbie) Downing is the daughter of Henry and Elsie Wiebe, who owned the Alpine Motel in Banff. Henry ("Hank") and Elsie ("Honey") came to Banff in 1942 and raised Debbie and two siblings there (including younger brother David).

Scope & Content: File consists of 59 photographs pertaining to the Wiebe family and their business, the Alpine Motel in Banff. Photographs depict Henry and Elsie Wiebe with their three children; dam construction near Lake Minnewanka; the Wiebe children interacting with wildlife, and riding a gondola; and related subjects.

Notes: One image depicts 5 unidentified women outside of the Alpine Motel who were described by donor as students from Three Hills College (now Prairie College in Three Hills, AB), who worked as summer cleaners.

Name Access: Wiebe, Elsie; Wiebe, Henry

Subject Access: Family; Family and personal life; Children; Chairlifts and gondolas; Wildlife; Deer; Banff Chairlift; Banff townsite; Skiing; Businesses; Alpine Motel

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Banff

Language: English

Category: Family and personal life; Sports, recreation and leisure

Biographical Source Notes: Information from donor, Deborah Downing

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Mount Norquay summit register June 25, 1986 - Sept. 1, 1996

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Part Of: Alpine Club of Canada fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of a summit record from Mount Norquay produced by the Alpine Club of Canada between 1986 and 1996. Summit record includes 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…

Date Range: 1986-1996

Reference Code: M200 / V / A / 209

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. 2023.10

Reference Code: M200 / V / A / 209

GMD: Textual record; Organization record

Responsibility: Summit Registers and Notes produced by Alpine Club of Canada

Date Range: 1986-1996

Physical Description: 0.5 cm of textual record 1 volume

History / Biographical: Mount Norquay is part of the Canadian Rockies located in Banff National Park, just outside of the Town of Banff, Alberta. Mount Norquay is also a popular ski resort.

Scope & Content: File consists of a summit record from Mount Norquay produced by the Alpine Club of Canada between 1986 and 1996. Summit record includes 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. File: M200 / V / A / 209: Mount Norquay summit register June 25, 1986 - Sept. 1, 1996

Name Access: Alpine Club of Canada

Subject Access: Alberta; Alpine Club of Canada; Backpacking; Banff National Park; Banff townsite; Bow Valley; Chairlifts and gondolas; Club; Climbing; Description and travel; Environment; Environment and Nature; Hiking; Mountain; Mountaineers; Mountaineering; Mountains; National parks and reserves; Norquay Ski Hill; Record keeping; Ski area; Ski areas; Ski jumping; Ski mountaineering; Skiers; Skiing; Skis; Sports and leisure; Sports and recreation; Summit; Trails; Winter sports

Geographic Access: Canada; Canadian Rocky Mountains; Rocky Mountains; Alberta; Banff National Park; Banff, AB; Banff, Alberta; Norquay; Mount Norquay

Access Restrictions: Restrictions may apply

Language: English

Conservation: Register contains water damage.

Related Material: M235

Category: Environment; Exploration and travel; Sports, recreation and leisure

Title Source: Original title

Processing Status: Processed

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