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Bankhead map project

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Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of textual records pertaining to a brochure describing the history of Bankhead, which Ben Gadd researched, designed and produced on behalf of Parks Canada in 1981. File includes research notes, reference maps, correspondence, paste-up drafts and finished copies of the brochures.
Date Range
1981
Reference Code
M590 / III / D / 93
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M590
V810
S61
Series
M590 / III : Professional records
Sous-Fonds
M590
Sub-Series
M590 / III / D : Other contracts and projects
Accession Number
2021.20
Reference Code
M590 / III / D / 93
GMD
Textual record
Responsibility
Produced by Ben Gadd, Parks Canada
Date Range
1981
Physical Description
1 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of textual records pertaining to a brochure describing the history of Bankhead, which Ben Gadd researched, designed and produced on behalf of Parks Canada in 1981. File includes research notes, reference maps, correspondence, paste-up drafts and finished copies of the brochures.
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Subject Access
Settlement
Townsite development
History
Research
Education
Publication
Tourism
Tourist information
Parks Canada
Government
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Bankhead
Banff National Park
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Category
Education
Environment
Government
Land, settlement and immigration
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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George Paris photographs : [film negatives, group 9]

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Part Of
George Paris fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of black and white negative photographs that pertain to George Paris family, friends, activities, recreation and sports; Banff people, places and events; Banff area and Canadian Rockies views. Photographs predominantly depict Paris family and dogs, winter street scenes, Lake Minnewan…
Date Range
1898, [ca.1911]-1927
Reference Code
V484 / I / B / NA - 801 to NA - 835
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Negative
Photograph
  42 images  
Part Of
George Paris fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
V484
Series
V484 / I : Negatives
Sous-Fonds
V484
Sub-Series
V484 / I / B : Film
Reference Code
V484 / I / B / NA - 801 to NA - 835
GMD
Negative
Photograph
Date Range
1898, [ca.1911]-1927
Physical Description
35 negatives [42 photographs] : b&w negatives, film ; 15 x 9 cm or smaller
Scope & Content
File consists of black and white negative photographs that pertain to George Paris family, friends, activities, recreation and sports; Banff people, places and events; Banff area and Canadian Rockies views. Photographs predominantly depict Paris family and dogs, winter street scenes, Lake Minnewanka dam before and after construction.
Name Access
Paris, Cyril
Paris, Ida
Paris, George
Paris, Georgina
Paris, Herb
Paris, Ted
White, Dave
White, Cliff
Subject Access
Dams
Banff
Family
Lake Minnewanka
Lake Minnewanka Power Development
Dogs
Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Automobiles
Geographic Access
Banff
Banff National Park
Alberta
Lake Minnewanka
Devil's Canyon
Access Restrictions
Access by appointment only
Title Source
Title based on contents of series. Sub-title reflects imposed division of series contents into manageable units for description purposes
Content Details
LIST OF NEGATIVES (V484/NA - 801 to 835):
801, 802 [Cyril Paris?], [ca.1926]
803 Ida Paris, [ca.1926]
804 [Ida and Georgie?] Paris, [ca.1926]
805 Ida, Cyril, Ted and Herb Paris with woman, [ca.1926]
806 Ida, Cyril, Ted and Herb Paris, [ca.1926]
807 Ida, Cyril, Georgie, Herb and Ted Paris, [ca.1926]
808 Group including Ida, Georgie, and Cyril Paris, [ca.1926]
809 Boys, [ca.1926]
810 Ida Paris with three friends, [ca.1926]
811 Ida Paris and friend, [ca.1926]
812 Ida, Cyril, Herb and Ted Paris, [ca.1926]
813 Group of people, [ca.1926]
814 Views on a ship, [ca.1926]
815 Mr. and Mrs. Dave White, Ida Paris, Cliff White in potato patch, 1927
816 [Bankhead band?] on Banff Avenue
817 Children
818 Child in front of Brewster Hall
819 Woman and child
820 Men in front of Brewster Hall
821 Banff Avenue in winter
822, 823 Man with snow covered auto on Banff Avenue
824 Snow covered auto on Banff Avenue
825 Sid Collins and dog "Pig" in boat on creek with Mount Rundle in the background, 1898
826 Group by summit cairn - first climb of the Alpine Club over 10,000 feet with Wheeler
827 to 829 Devil's Canyon before the dam
830 [Devil's Canyon?]
831 Calgary Power dam on Devil's Canyon at Lake Minnewanka
832 Lake Minnewanka and Mount Inglismaldie
833 Trees
834 R.C.M.P. members at side of barracks
835 Banff Avenue, [ca.1911]
Processing Status
Processed
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Helen (Fulmer) Wells scrapbook

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Part Of
Helen Fulmer Wells fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of a scrapbook containing a broad selection of clippings, photographs and notes pertaining to the history of Banff, including development, events, buildings and personalities. Material pertains to the period between ca.1890 and ca.1970
Date Range
[ca. 1950-1970]
Reference Code
M480 / 1
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Scrapbook
  1 image     1 Electronic Resource  
Part Of
Helen Fulmer Wells fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M480 / V675
Series
I. Textual records
Sous-Fonds
M480
Accession Number
3881
Reference Code
M480 / 1
GMD
Scrapbook
Responsibility
Extensive annotation by Helen Wells and Sylvia Vosburgh
Date Range
[ca. 1950-1970]
Physical Description
10 cm of textual records (190 pages ; 30.5 x 37 cm)
History / Biographical
See fonds level description.
Scope & Content
File consists of a scrapbook containing a broad selection of clippings, photographs and notes pertaining to the history of Banff, including development, events, buildings and personalities. Material pertains to the period between ca.1890 and ca.1970
Name Access
Wells, Helen Fulmer
Peyto, Bill
Luxton, Norman
Luxton, Eleanor
Liddell, Ken
Lonsdale, Tom
Phillips, Walter J.
Simpson, Jimmy, Jr.
Subject Access
Anniversary
Architecture
Art
Banff Crag and Canyon
Banff Indian Days
Bridges
Buildings and facilities
Community events
Community life
Events
Family and personal life
History
Hotels
Indigenous Peoples
Mountaineers
Newspaper
Obituary
Oldtimers
The Albertan
Townsite development
Geographic Access
Banff
Bankhead
Bow Lake
Lake Minnewanka
Bow Valley
Banff National Park
Alberta
Canada
Language
English
Title Source
Title supplied by Sylvia Vosburgh, daughter of Helen Wells and written on outside cover
Processing Status
Processed
Electronic Resources
Images
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Banff and area scenic views, King Edward Hotel

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 14 b&w photograph prints [loose and on matboard]. Content pertains to local views near Banff, including Georgina Luxton riding in a carriage along Tunnel Mountain Trail, a hunting trip north of Banff with guide George Harrison[?], the King Edward Hotel building exterior and surroun…
Date Range
1904-1905
1910
[ca.1910-1920]
Reference Code
LUX / I / D6c / PA - 220 to 233
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
  2 images  
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
LUX
Series
LUX / I / D : Professional and Personal
Sous-Fonds
LUX / I : Norman Luxton sous-fonds
Sub-Series
LUX / I / D6 : Other activities and interests
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / I / D6c / PA - 220 to 233
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Responsibility
Items LUX/I/D6c/PA-232 and 233 produced by Norman Luxton
Date Range
1904-1905
1910
[ca.1910-1920]
Physical Description
10 photographs : b&w ; 29.5 x 18 cm or smaller -- 4 photographs : b&w prints on matboard ; 35.5 x 14 cm and 25 x 21 cm
Scope & Content
File consists of 14 b&w photograph prints [loose and on matboard]. Content pertains to local views near Banff, including Georgina Luxton riding in a carriage along Tunnel Mountain Trail, a hunting trip north of Banff with guide George Harrison[?], the King Edward Hotel building exterior and surrounding property [1904-1910] and an event hosted in the hotel, and panoramic views of Banff and a waterfront area [Lake Minnewanka?] taken by Norman Luxton.
Name Access
Luxton, Norman
Luxton, Georgina
Harrison, George
Subject Access
Landscapes
Horses
Horseback riding
Sports
Recreation
Hunting
Family and personal life
Businesses
Hotels
Construction
Communities
Land use
Townsite development
Mountains
Trails
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Lake Minnewanka
Language
English
Category
Family and personal life
Land, settlement and immigration
Environment
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Content Details
Items stored in three file folders: PA-220 to 222 [Tunnel Mountain Trail and hunting trip]; PA-223 to 231 [King Edward Hotel]; and PA-232 to 233 [Banff & area panoramas]
Processing Status
Processed
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Seebe and Banff photographs, Harriet Mary Heath

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 10 photographs pertaining to Harriet Mary "Mollie" Heath and views of Seebe, Alberta and surrounding areas. Photographs include views of a bridge and a power dam.
Date Range
[1915-1930]
Reference Code
LUX / II / E / PA - 444 to 453
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
LUX
Series
LUX / II / E : Travel and home records
Sous-Fonds
LUX / II : Eleanor Luxton sous-fonds
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / II / E / PA - 444 to 453
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Date Range
[1915-1930]
Physical Description
10 photographs : b&w prints ; 12.5 x 17.5 cm
Scope & Content
File consists of 10 photographs pertaining to Harriet Mary "Mollie" Heath and views of Seebe, Alberta and surrounding areas. Photographs include views of a bridge and a power dam.
Notes
Images in file are accompanied by a photo order envelope addressed to Mr. R. N.[?] Smith of Seebe, dated 1974. Photographs in file are believed to be 1974 duplicate prints of original photographs from ca.1915-1930 [date range is estimate by Processing Archivist].
Name Access
Heath, Mollie
Subject Access
Family and personal life
Winter
Recreation
Industry
Natural resources
Bridges
Roads
Townsite development
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Seebe
Banff
Bankhead
Language
English
Category
Family and personal life
Commerce and industry
Exploration, discovery and travel
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Collected research photographs - early Banff

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of copy photographs from the Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies which were collected by Eleanor Luxton for research purposes. Content pertains to early views of Banff and local businesses and views, including: various views of Banff Avenue; the Bow River Boathouse; the Frank Lloyd W…
Date Range
[ca.1887-1930]
Reference Code
LUX / II / B5 / PA - 107 to 159
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Print
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
LUX
Series
LUX / II / B : Professional records
Sous-Fonds
LUX / II : Eleanor Luxton sous-fonds
Sub-Series
LUX / II / B5 : Literary papers
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / II / B5 / PA - 107 to 159
GMD
Photograph
Print
Responsibility
Photographs copied from original materials owned by the Whyte Museum
Date Range
[ca.1887-1930]
Physical Description
53 photographs : b&w prints ; 17.5 x 12.5 cm and 25 x 20 cm
Scope & Content
File consists of copy photographs from the Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies which were collected by Eleanor Luxton for research purposes. Content pertains to early views of Banff and local businesses and views, including: various views of Banff Avenue; the Bow River Boathouse; the Frank Lloyd Wright Pavilion; Norman Luxton and coworkers outside of the Crag and Canyon; Banff Indian Days and Banff Winter Carnival events; trap shooting, cross country skiing, skating and other sports; dog sled and hiking trips; and related subjects.
Notes
Prints LUX/II/B5/PA-124 to 159 originally accompanied by b&w copy negatives (9.5 x 12 cm) in yellow envelope; negatives have been stored separately and numbered as items LUX / II / B5 / NA - 83 to 118.
Name Access
Luxton, Norman
Luxton, Eleanor
Brett, Robert G.
McCowan, Dan
Sanson, Norman
Subject Access
Activities
Animals
Banff Indian Days
Banff Skating Club
Banff Winter Carnival
Bow River Boat House
Bridges
Buildings
Businesses
Community events
Community life
Crag and Canyon newspaper
Curling
Deer
Dog Team
Dogsledding
Environment
Events
Family and personal life
Festival
Hot Springs
Hotels
Hunting
Ice sculpture
Landscapes
Mountains
Municipal views
Newspaper
Organizations
Public events
Recreation
Shooting
Skating
Ski racing
Skiing
Sports
Swimming
Townsite development
Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies
Winter Carnival
Winter sports
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Banff National Park
Lake Minnewanka
Devil's Canyon
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Conservation
Items stored in mylar
Related Material
LUX / II / B5 / NA - 83 to 118 [copy negatives]
Category
Environment
Family and personal life
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Collected research photographs - early Banff

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of copy negatives of images from the Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies which were collected by Eleanor Luxton for research purposes. Content pertains to early views of Banff and local businesses, including: Norman Luxton and coworkers outside of the Crag and Canyon; Banff Indian Da…
Date Range
[ca.1900-1930]
Reference Code
LUX / II / B5 / NA - 83 to 118
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Print
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
LUX
Series
LUX / II / B : Professional records
Sous-Fonds
LUX / II : Eleanor Luxton sous-fonds
Sub-Series
LUX / II / B5 : Literary papers
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / II / B5 / NA - 83 to 118
GMD
Photograph
Print
Responsibility
Photographs copied from original materials owned by the Whyte Museum
Date Range
[ca.1900-1930]
Physical Description
36 photographs : b&w negatives ; 9.5 x 12 cm
Scope & Content
File consists of copy negatives of images from the Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies which were collected by Eleanor Luxton for research purposes. Content pertains to early views of Banff and local businesses, including: Norman Luxton and coworkers outside of the Crag and Canyon; Banff Indian Days and Banff Winter Carnival events; trap shooting, cross country skiing, skating and other sports; dog sled and hiking trips; and related subjects.
Notes
Original print copies processed and stored separately as LUX/II/B5/PA-124 to 159
Name Access
Luxton, Norman
Luxton, Eleanor
Brett, Robert G.
McCowan, Dan
Sanson, Norman
Subject Access
Activities
Animals
Banff Indian Days
Banff Skating Club
Banff Winter Carnival
Buildings
Businesses
Community events
Community life
Crag and Canyon newspaper
Curling
Deer
Dog Team
Dogsledding
Environment
Events
Family and personal life
Festival
Hot Springs
Hotels
Hunting
Ice sculpture
Landscapes
Mountains
Municipal views
Newspaper
Organizations
Public events
Recreation
Shooting
Skating
Ski racing
Skiing
Sports
Swimming
Townsite development
Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies
Winter sports
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Banff National Park
Lake Minnewanka
Devil's Canyon
Access Restrictions
Restrictions may apply - see "Related Material" (print copies available)
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Conservation
Items stored in original envelope
Related Material
LUX / II / B5 / PA - 124 to 159 [print copies]
Category
Environment
Family and personal life
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Part Of
Bob Smith fonds
Scope & Content
File pertains to black and white and colour photographs of Bob Smith, his family, and Lake Minnewanka - esspecially the Dam. Most of the photographs have handwritten captions written on the backs, some are duplicates. Many of the photographs in this file are enlarged reproductions on modern 4x6 inc…
Date Range
[ca. 1920-1947]
Reference Code
V809 / II / PA - 01 to PA - 37
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Part Of
Bob Smith fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M589 / V809
Sous-Fonds
V809
Accession Number
2021.36
Reference Code
V809 / II / PA - 01 to PA - 37
GMD
Photograph
Date Range
[ca. 1920-1947]
Physical Description
37 photographs : b&w and col. ; 10.2 x 15.2 cm or smaller
History / Biographical
See fonds level description
Scope & Content
File pertains to black and white and colour photographs of Bob Smith, his family, and Lake Minnewanka - esspecially the Dam. Most of the photographs have handwritten captions written on the backs, some are duplicates. Many of the photographs in this file are enlarged reproductions on modern 4x6 inch glossy paper.
Notes
All photographs placed in small plastic zip-lock bag with a note that reads "Aldready in red binder w/ duplicates" prior to processesing - unknown if removed from original order.
Name Access
Smith, Enoch
Smith, Laurene
Smith, Robert Neville (Bob)
Subject Access
Activities
Animals
Art
Automobiles
Banff townsite
Bankhead
Beach
Boats
Buildings
Children
Family
Family and personal life
Lake Minnewanka
Lake Minnewanka Power Development
Landscapes
Mountains
Painting
Recreation
Shorelines
Winter
Geographic Access
Banff
Bankhead
Banff National Park
Seebe
Alberta
Language
English
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Family photographs [2/2]

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Part Of
Bob Smith fonds
Scope & Content
File pertains to black and white photographs of Bob Smith, his parents and his friends in and around Banff, Seebe, and Bankhead, also around Lake Minnewanka. Includes portraits, scenic views, hiking, skating, skiing and the Norquay Ski Area, wildlife, boating, the Minnewanka Dam, the Smith family h…
Date Range
[ca. 1912-1947]
Reference Code
V809 / I / PA - 55 to PA - 181
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Part Of
Bob Smith fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M589 / V809
Sous-Fonds
V809
Accession Number
2021.36
Reference Code
V809 / I / PA - 55 to PA - 181
GMD
Photograph
Date Range
[ca. 1912-1947]
Physical Description
127 photographs : b&w ; 9.8 x 15.8 cm or smaller
History / Biographical
See fonds level description
Scope & Content
File pertains to black and white photographs of Bob Smith, his parents and his friends in and around Banff, Seebe, and Bankhead, also around Lake Minnewanka. Includes portraits, scenic views, hiking, skating, skiing and the Norquay Ski Area, wildlife, boating, the Minnewanka Dam, the Smith family homes on Muscrat St. in Banff and in Seebe, WWI soliders, cars and car trips, the Banff Winter Carnival, swimming at the Cave & Basin, and Johnston Canyon. Most photographs have handwritten notes on the backs.
Name Access
Smith, Enoch
Smith, Laurene
Smith, Robert Neville (Bob)
Mather, Allan
Subject Access
Activities
Animals
Automobiles
Banff townsite
Banff Winter Carnival
Banff
Bankhead
Beach
Big Horn Sheep
Boats
Buildings
Cave and Basin
Children
Christmas
Deer
Family
Family and personal life
First Nations
Hiking
Indigenous Peoples
Lake Minnewanka
Lake Minnewanka Power Development
Landscapes
Mountains
Recreation
Shorelines
Skiing
Ski areas
Swimming
Tepee
Wildlife
Winter
WWI
World War I
Geographic Access
Banff
Bankhead
Banff National Park
Seebe
Alberta
Language
English
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Part Of
Bob Smith fonds
Scope & Content
File pertains to black and white and colour photographs of Bob Smith and his family [mostly posed portraits of him and his parents], Lake Minnewanka, the Dam and the insides of the pump house, framed paintings, interior scenes from Bob's house, and the construction of the 1942 Dam. Most of the pho…
Date Range
[ca. 1920-1947]
Reference Code
V809 / III / PA - 01 to PA - 88
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Part Of
Bob Smith fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M589 / V809
Sous-Fonds
V809
Accession Number
2021.36
Reference Code
V809 / III / PA - 01 to PA - 88
GMD
Photograph
Date Range
[ca. 1920-1947]
Physical Description
88 photographs : b&w and col. ; 10.2 x 15.2 cm or smaller
History / Biographical
See fonds level description
Scope & Content
File pertains to black and white and colour photographs of Bob Smith and his family [mostly posed portraits of him and his parents], Lake Minnewanka, the Dam and the insides of the pump house, framed paintings, interior scenes from Bob's house, and the construction of the 1942 Dam. Most of the photographs have handwritten captions written on the backs, all have duplicates. Many of the photographs in this file are enlarged reproductions on modern 4x6 inch glossy paper.
Name Access
Smith, Enoch
Smith, Laurene
Smith, Robert Neville (Bob)
Subject Access
Activities
Animals
Art
Automobiles
Banff townsite
Bankhead
Beach
Boats
Buildings
Children
Construction
Family
Family and personal life
Home
Lake Minnewanka
Lake Minnewanka Power Development
Landscapes
Mountains
Painting
Recreation
Shorelines
Winter
Geographic Access
Banff
Bankhead
Banff National Park
Seebe
Alberta
Language
English
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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