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Brewster Transport Company Photographs
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- Part Of
- Jim Brewster family fonds
- Scope & Content
- File pertaints to photographs of Brewster Transport operations, facilities, cars, buildings, staff, etc. Includes scenic views with Brewster packard touring cars at Banff, Kootenay and Yoho NP, Banff Springs Hotel; Mount Royal Hotel; Brewster buses; Jim and Bill Brewster with Brewster Transport car…
- Date Range
- [ca. 1905-1959]
- Reference Code
- V90 / I / PA - 123 to 235
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Photograph
4 images
- Part Of
- Jim Brewster family fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Fonds Number
- M436 / V90
- Series
- I. Jim Brewster
- Sous-Fonds
- V90
- Accession Number
- .
- Reference Code
- V90 / I / PA - 123 to 235
- GMD
- Photograph
- Date Range
- [ca. 1905-1959]
- Physical Description
- 113 photographs : prints; some duplicates, 1 oversize
- History / Biographical
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- Scope & Content
- File pertaints to photographs of Brewster Transport operations, facilities, cars, buildings, staff, etc. Includes scenic views with Brewster packard touring cars at Banff, Kootenay and Yoho NP, Banff Springs Hotel; Mount Royal Hotel; Brewster buses; Jim and Bill Brewster with Brewster Transport car, ca.1920; Brewster's Royal Hawaiian fleet of packards, ca.1927; views of Columbia Icefield area and chalet construction, ca.1938, also military training hut?; sketch map showing route from Mt. Norquay ski area to Mount Royal Hotel, n.d. Fifty four views date from. ca.1959, after Jim Brewster's death (V90 / 182-235)
- Name Access
- Brewster, Jim
- Subject Access
- Brewster Brothers
- Brewster Transport Company Ltd.
- Horses
- Professional and Personal Life
- Transportation
- 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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Brochures, maps, postcards, etc. re: Banff, C.P.R., Canada.
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- Part Of
- Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
- Scope & Content
- Brochures, maps, postcards, etc. re: Banff, C.P.R., Canada.
- Date Range
- 1926-1940
- Reference Code
- M36 / III / C / 5 / 2146 - 2147
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Part Of
- Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Fonds Number
- M36 / V683 / S37
- Series
- III.C. Dave (Jack) White papers
- Sous-Fonds
- M36
- Reference Code
- M36 / III / C / 5 / 2146 - 2147
- Date Range
- 1926-1940
- Physical Description
- 2 files of textual records
- Scope & Content
- Brochures, maps, postcards, etc. re: Banff, C.P.R., Canada.
- Subject Access
- White, Jack
- Highland Gatherings, Banff
- Banff Springs Hotel
- Brewster Transport Company
- Banff Indian Days
- Canadian Pacific Railway - Tourist information
- Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies
- Banff Winter Carnival
- Deer Lodge
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
- Processed
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- Date
- 1930 – 1950
- Material
- metal
- Catalogue Number
- 103.07.1061
- Description
- Solid, one piece metal button hook, hook one end, other flattened into guitar shape with pattern one side, other side is embossed "The Brewster Trading Co., Banff, Canada"
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- Title
- Buttonhook
- Date
- 1930 – 1950
- Material
- metal
- Dimensions
- 2.1 x 9.3 cm
- Description
- Solid, one piece metal button hook, hook one end, other flattened into guitar shape with pattern one side, other side is embossed "The Brewster Trading Co., Banff, Canada"
- Subject
- Mrs. F.H. Kidney
- Brewster Trading Co.
- Credit
- Gift of Betty S. MacAulay, Banff, 1991
- Catalogue Number
- 103.07.1061
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Children on Banff Avenue
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- Part Of
- Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
- Scope & Content
- Image of a row of unidentified children wearing skis standing in a line on Banff Avenue [possibly as part of the Banff Winter Carnival] with buildings [including the Brewster Trading Co] and Sulphur Mountain in the background - "Boy's Ski Race on Banff Avenue" written on the back in pencil
- Date Range
- [ca. 1885-1945]
- Reference Code
- V683 / III / A / 15 / PA - 692
- Description Level
- 6 / Item
- GMD
- Photograph
2 images
- Part Of
- Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
- Description Level
- 6 / Item
- Fonds Number
- M36 / V683 / S37
- Series
- V683 / III / A / 15 : Peter and Catharine Whyte: Collected Photographs
- Sous-Fonds
- V683
- Accession Number
- .
- Reference Code
- V683 / III / A / 15 / PA - 692
- GMD
- Photograph
- Date Range
- [ca. 1885-1945]
- Physical Description
- Photograph: 1 print (front and back) ; b&w.
- Scope & Content
- Image of a row of unidentified children wearing skis standing in a line on Banff Avenue [possibly as part of the Banff Winter Carnival] with buildings [including the Brewster Trading Co] and Sulphur Mountain in the background - "Boy's Ski Race on Banff Avenue" written on the back in pencil
- Subject Access
- Banff Winter Carnival
- Buildings
- Brewster Trading Company Ltd.
- Children
- Skiing
- Winter
- Winter Carnival
- Geographic Access
- Banff
- Banff National Park
- Language
- English
- Title Source
- Title based on item
- Processing Status
- Processed
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Commemorative Coin
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- Date
- 1935 – 1935
- Material
- metal
- Catalogue Number
- 105.02.0015
- Description
- A silver coin stamped on one side with a pony express rider and the words “Oregon Trail Memorial Ass'n, Pony Express Diamond Jubilee, 1860-1935,” and with “Changing Ponies Relay Station” with two horses and three men on the reverse.
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- Title
- Commemorative Coin
- Date
- 1935 – 1935
- Material
- metal
- Dimensions
- 3.1 x 3.1 cm
- Description
- A silver coin stamped on one side with a pony express rider and the words “Oregon Trail Memorial Ass'n, Pony Express Diamond Jubilee, 1860-1935,” and with “Changing Ponies Relay Station” with two horses and three men on the reverse.
- Subject
- Fred Brewster
- souvenirs
- Pony Express
- Credit
- Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
- Catalogue Number
- 105.02.0015
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- Date
- 1930 – 1940
- Material
- wood; metal; fibre
- Catalogue Number
- 104.18.1001 a-c
- Description
- Split cane fishing rod in two pieces with canvas case. Light brown varnished cane rod with cork butt grip and black lock ring and butt cap. Metal collars and line guides. Manufacturer's writing on rod above handle. Sewn canvas case with ties.
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- Title
- Fishing Rod
- Date
- 1930 – 1940
- Material
- wood; metal; fibre
- Dimensions
- 244.3 cm
- Description
- Split cane fishing rod in two pieces with canvas case. Light brown varnished cane rod with cork butt grip and black lock ring and butt cap. Metal collars and line guides. Manufacturer's writing on rod above handle. Sewn canvas case with ties.
- Subject
- sports
- fishing
- Howie Goon
- Jim Brewster
- Credit
- Gift of Howie Goon, Banff, 1984
- Catalogue Number
- 104.18.1001 a-c
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- Date
- 1930 – 1945
- Material
- metal; enamel
- Catalogue Number
- 103.09.0036
- Description
- A triangular pin with the figure of a skier against white mountains and a blue sky in enamel. A blue band across the bottom of the pin reads “Jasper Park Ski Club”.
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- Title
- Fraternal Pin
- Date
- 1930 – 1945
- Material
- metal; enamel
- Description
- A triangular pin with the figure of a skier against white mountains and a blue sky in enamel. A blue band across the bottom of the pin reads “Jasper Park Ski Club”.
- Credit
- Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
- Catalogue Number
- 103.09.0036
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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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Jim Brewster of Banff
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- Date
- 1935 – 1945
- Medium
- pastel on paper
- Catalogue Number
- DgN.03.06
- Description
- A realistic rendering of a head and shoulder portrait of Jim Brewster; a three-quarter view; he has on a light brown hat, blue jacket, white shirt, red tie; streaks of colour in background.
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- Title
- Jim Brewster of Banff
- Date
- 1935 – 1945
- Medium
- pastel on paper
- Dimensions
- 76.0 x 56.0 cm
- Description
- A realistic rendering of a head and shoulder portrait of Jim Brewster; a three-quarter view; he has on a light brown hat, blue jacket, white shirt, red tie; streaks of colour in background.
- Subject
- portrait
- male
- portrait: Jim Brewster
- Credit
- Gift of Lubov de Grandmaison, 1990
- Catalogue Number
- DgN.03.06
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- Date
- 1930
- Material
- metal; wood; paper
- Catalogue Number
- 103.08.1096
- Description
- A matchbox with 7 wooden matches, three without tips. The cover is made of silver and wood. The striker is worn out. Initials "P.B.M. 1.15.'30" engraved on front.
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- Title
- Matchbox
- Date
- 1930
- Material
- metal; wood; paper
- Dimensions
- 4.3 x 2.9 cm
- Description
- A matchbox with 7 wooden matches, three without tips. The cover is made of silver and wood. The striker is worn out. Initials "P.B.M. 1.15.'30" engraved on front.
- Subject
- Pearl Brewster Moore
- households
- Credit
- Gift of Charles C. Reid, Banff, Alberta, 1986
- Catalogue Number
- 103.08.1096
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