topic:"Exploration, discovery and travel" found 76 records - Research Collections

[Pack trip album]

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Part Of: Archives General File Collection

Scope & Content: Fonds consists of a photograph album pertaining to unidentified pack trip to the Red Deer Valley, Big Horn Creek, Molar, Ptarmigan Pass and Deception Pass and Ya-Ha-Tinda areas of Alberta with guides "Tex Vernon Wood, and Bert "Red" Johnson - the two other people on the trip may be A.O. Wheeler and…

Date Range: [ca.1915]

Reference Code: V8 / accn 2190 / PD

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Album; Photograph print

Part Of: Archives General File Collection

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: V8

Sous-Fonds: V8

Accession Number: 2190

Reference Code: V8 / accn 2190 / PD

GMD: Photograph; Album; Photograph print

Date Range: [ca.1915]

Physical Description: 1 photograph album (62 prints)

Scope & Content: Fonds consists of a photograph album pertaining to unidentified pack trip to the Red Deer Valley, Big Horn Creek, Molar, Ptarmigan Pass and Deception Pass and Ya-Ha-Tinda areas of Alberta with guides "Tex Vernon Wood, and Bert "Red" Johnson - the two other people on the trip may be A.O. Wheeler and his second wife and former hostess and secretary of the Alpine Club of Canada Banff chapter, Emmaline Savatard.

Name Access: Pack trip album

Subject Access: Exploration, discovery and travel; Pack trips; Ya-Ha-Tinda Ranch

Access Restrictions: No restrictions on access; Public domain (other restrictions may apply)

Language: Language is English

Finding Aid: Finding aids and reference tools: basic description

Creator: Possibly A.O. Wheeler and Emmeline Savatard

Category: Exploration, discovery and travel

Title Source: Title based on contents of fonds

Processing Status: Processed

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John Adie Photographs

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Part Of: John Adie fonds

Scope & Content: Fonds consists of ca. 36 b&w photographs, some captioned. File pertains to John Adie and friends and family enjoying recreational activities in the Banff area including hiking, skating on the Bow River, and the Hot Springs. Subjects also include Jane and John Adie playing tennis in Calgary, John Ad…

Date Range: ca.1914

Reference Code: V154 / PA - (1 to 36)

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph, print

Part Of: John Adie fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: V 154

Sous-Fonds: V 154

Accession Number: 7879

Reference Code: V154 / PA - (1 to 36)

GMD: Photograph, print

Date Range: ca.1914

Physical Description: Photographs: 36 prints, b&w

History / Biographical: John Adie grew up in St. Catharines, Ontario and moved to Calgary, Alberta ca.1911. Adie was a signmaker who had a workspace on 8th Avenue in Calgary and lived at the YMCA. In 1914 Adie and his three younger brothers, along with other members and residents of the Calgary YMCA joined the Canadian Army. John Adie and two of his brothers were killed in action.

Scope & Content: Fonds consists of ca. 36 b&w photographs, some captioned. File pertains to John Adie and friends and family enjoying recreational activities in the Banff area including hiking, skating on the Bow River, and the Hot Springs. Subjects also include Jane and John Adie playing tennis in Calgary, John Adie in his sign painting studio, and a room in the YMCA. One print has a hiking route drawn on the print.

Name Access: John (Jack) Adie

Subject Access: Community life; Exploration, discovery and travel; Family and personal life; Sports, recreation and leisure

Language: Language is English

Creator: Adie, John

Category: Exploration, discovery and travel; Family and personal life; Sports, recreation and leisure

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Harry Southwick photographs

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Part Of: Harry Southwick fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of 23 b&w and colour prints and postcards. File pertains to photographic views of Banff, Alberta, Canada and area, including visit of Duke and Duchess of Connaught. Also, postcard views of Banff and area and of western Canada. Subjects include men canoeing, balcony at Banff Springs Ho…

Date Range: [ca.1912]

Reference Code: V398 / PA - 1 to 23

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Postcard; Print

Part Of: Harry Southwick fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: V 398

Sous-Fonds: V 398

Accession Number: 5700

Reference Code: V398 / PA - 1 to 23

GMD: Photograph; Postcard; Print

Date Range: [ca.1912]

Physical Description: Photographs: 23 prints, postcards, b&w, colour

History / Biographical: Harry Southwick, d.192-, lived at London, England.

Scope & Content: File consists of 23 b&w and colour prints and postcards. File pertains to photographic views of Banff, Alberta, Canada and area, including visit of Duke and Duchess of Connaught. Also, postcard views of Banff and area and of western Canada. Subjects include men canoeing, balcony at Banff Springs Hotel, coalhouse and boathouses on Bow River, a farm scene at Edmonton, street scene on 12th avenue in Calgary, Hell's Gate, Bow River Valley, C.P.R. Depot at Banff, Lake Minnewanka, camp scene near Laggan, and Paradise Valley.

Name Access: Southwick, Harry

Subject Access: Exploration, discovery and travel

Access Restrictions: No restrictions on access; Public domain (other restrictions may apply)

Language: Language is English

Creator: Southwick, Harry

Category: Exploration, discovery and travel

Title Source: Title based on accession record

Processing Status: Processed

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Bert Riggall's 1000 Mile Pack trip

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Part Of: Bert Riggall fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of 43 b&w photographs, some captioned. Photographs pertain to Riggall's 1911 1000 mile pack trip undertaken to seek out areas for hunting and outfitting following the enlargement of Waterton National Park and the reduction of available hunting area for Riggall's clients. The prints do…

Date Range: 1911

Reference Code: V26 / II / A7 / PA - 119 to 161

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

1 image

Part Of: Bert Riggall fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M376 / V26

Series: II.Business and Financial: Bert Riggall's 1000 Mile Pack trip, 1911

Sous-Fonds: V26

Accession Number: 7201

Reference Code: V26 / II / A7 / PA - 119 to 161

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

Date Range: 1911

Physical Description: 43 photographs: b&w prints

Scope & Content: File consists of 43 b&w photographs, some captioned. Photographs pertain to Riggall's 1911 1000 mile pack trip undertaken to seek out areas for hunting and outfitting following the enlargement of Waterton National Park and the reduction of available hunting area for Riggall's clients. The prints document this pack trip from stops in Banff, AB and Cranbrook, BC, and the extent of his mountain exploration from Fort Steele to Edson. On this trip, approximately 150 miles of new trail was cut including portions of Roger's Pass.

Subject Access: Pack trips; Exploration; Trails; Trail making; Recreation; Hunting; Outfitters, trail guides and packers

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Banff National Park; Waterton National Park; British Columbia; Cranbrook; Rogers Pass

Language: English

Category: Exploration, discovery and travel; Transportation; Sports, recreation and leisure

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

Images

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Bert Riggall's 1000 Mile Pack trip

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Part Of: Bert Riggall fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of 20 b&w photographs, some captioned. Photographs pertain to Riggall's 1911 1000 mile pack trip undertaken to seek out areas for hunting and outfitting following the enlargement of Waterton National Park and the reduction of available hunting area for Riggall's clients. The prints do…

Date Range: 1911

Reference Code: V26 / II / A7 / PA - 162 to 181

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

1 image

Part Of: Bert Riggall fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M376 / V26

Series: II.Business and Financial: Bert Riggall's 1000 Mile Pack trip, 1911

Sous-Fonds: V26

Accession Number: 7201

Reference Code: V26 / II / A7 / PA - 162 to 181

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

Date Range: 1911

Physical Description: Photographs: 20 prints, b&w

Scope & Content: File consists of 20 b&w photographs, some captioned. Photographs pertain to Riggall's 1911 1000 mile pack trip undertaken to seek out areas for hunting and outfitting following the enlargement of Waterton National Park and the reduction of available hunting area for Riggall's clients. The prints document this pack trip from stops in Banff, AB and Cranbrook, BC, and the extent of his mountain exploration from Fort Steele to Edson. On this trip, approximately 150 miles of new trail was cut including portions of Roger's Pass.

Subject Access: Pack trips; Exploration; Trails; Trail making; Recreation; Hunting; Outfitters, trail guides and packers

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Banff National Park; Waterton National Park; British Columbia; Cranbrook; Rogers Pass

Language: English

Category: Exploration, discovery and travel; Transportation; Sports, recreation and leisure

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

Images

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Other family and friends - identified

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Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of 37 photographs depicting friends and extended members of the Luxton family. Includes professional portraits, postcard prints and candid photographs. Individuals include members of the Nolan and Boswell families, Mary Watson, Will Kidner, John and Ada Wilson, Sam Kellock, W.W. Kemp,…

Date Range: ca.1900-1920

Reference Code: LUX / III / C3 / PA - 168 to 204

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: LUX

Series: LUX / III / C : Extended family

Sous-Fonds: LUX / III : Luxton family sous-fonds

Sub-Series: LUX / III / C3 : Other extended family

Accession Number: LUX

Reference Code: LUX / III / C3 / PA - 168 to 204

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

Date Range: ca.1900-1920

Physical Description: 37 photographs : b&w prints ; 15 x 21 cm or smaller

Scope & Content: File consists of 37 photographs depicting friends and extended members of the Luxton family. Includes professional portraits, postcard prints and candid photographs. Individuals include members of the Nolan and Boswell families, Mary Watson, Will Kidner, John and Ada Wilson, Sam Kellock, W.W. Kemp, Arnold and Charles Douglas, Sam Howe, and George and Bob Findlay. Items LUX/III/C3/PA-192 to 204 pertain to trips to Marble Canyon and Sibbald Ranch with Norman Luxton and members of the Sibbald and Fisher families [ca.1904].

Name Access: Gill, George William; Luxton, Norman; Luxton, Georgina; Nolan, Paddy J.; Wilson, Ada; Wilson, John; Whyte, William (Bill); Kellock, Sam; Douglas, Roy; Douglas, Charles; Douglas, Arnold; Howe, Sam; Fisher, W. F. O.; Sibbald, Andrew Franklin

Subject Access: Family and personal life; Correspondence; Portrait; Children; Travel; Holidays; Recreation

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; British Columbia; Ontario; United States of America

Reproduction Restrictions: Restrictions may apply - fragile materials

Language: English

Conservation: Some items stored in mylar

Category: Family and personal life; Exploration, discovery and travel; Sports, recreation and leisure

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Community events, friends

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Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of photographs pertaining to travel photos, family and group portraits, and other events involving friends of the Luxton family. Includes images of unidentified individuals in Egypt, standing by a large glacier in the Rockies, visiting Stanford University, and feeding birds in Paris[?…

Date Range: [ca.1900-1960]

Reference Code: LUX / III / D / PA - 205 to 231

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Print

Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: LUX

Series: LUX / III / D : Collected material

Sous-Fonds: LUX / III : Luxton family sous-fonds

Accession Number: LUX

Reference Code: LUX / III / D / PA - 205 to 231

GMD: Photograph; Print

Date Range: [ca.1900-1960]

Physical Description: 27 photographs : b&w and col. prints ; 13.5 x 19.5 cm or smaller

Scope & Content: File consists of photographs pertaining to travel photos, family and group portraits, and other events involving friends of the Luxton family. Includes images of unidentified individuals in Egypt, standing by a large glacier in the Rockies, visiting Stanford University, and feeding birds in Paris[?]; group portraits of unidentified children; a pack train fording the Pipestone River; and related views.

Subject Access: Family and personal life; Travel; Tourism; Children; Public events; Community life; Horses; Hiking; Recreation; Portrait; Christmas; Landscapes; Glaciers

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Pipestone River; Canadian Rocky Mountains; Egypt; Europe; United States of America; California

Reproduction Restrictions: Restrictions may apply

Category: Exploration, discovery and travel; Family and personal life; Sports, recreation and leisure

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Travel views

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Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of 21 photographs pertaining to domestic and international travel. Includes scenes from Brooks, Alberta; Dublin, Ireland; Alert Bay, British Columbia; New York City; Rome, Italy; Banff and surrounding mountains; and some unidentified locations.

Date Range: [ca.1900-1970]

Reference Code: LUX / III / D / PA - 232 to 252

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Print; Postcard

Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: LUX

Series: LUX / III / D : Collected material

Sous-Fonds: LUX / III : Luxton family sous-fonds

Accession Number: LUX

Reference Code: LUX / III / D / PA - 232 to 252

GMD: Photograph; Print; Postcard

Date Range: [ca.1900-1970]

Physical Description: 21 photographs : b&w and col. prints ; 22 x 14 cm

Scope & Content: File consists of 21 photographs pertaining to domestic and international travel. Includes scenes from Brooks, Alberta; Dublin, Ireland; Alert Bay, British Columbia; New York City; Rome, Italy; Banff and surrounding mountains; and some unidentified locations.

Subject Access: Travel; Tourism; Environment; Landscapes

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Brooks; Banff; British Columbia; Alert Bay; Ireland; Italy

Language: English

Category: Exploration, discovery and travel; Environment

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Cigar label collection

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Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of 8 individual Cuban cigar label bands, possibly collected by Georgina Luxton.

Date Range: [ca.1890-1920]

Reference Code: LUX / III / B4 / 44

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Textual record

Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: LUX

Series: LUX / III / B : Georgina Luxton

Sous-Fonds: LUX / III : Luxton family sous-fonds

Sub-Series: LUX / III / B4 : Collected material

Accession Number: LUX

Reference Code: LUX / III / B4 / 44

GMD: Textual record

Date Range: [ca.1890-1920]

Physical Description: 8 cigar labels

Scope & Content: File consists of 8 individual Cuban cigar label bands, possibly collected by Georgina Luxton.

Subject Access: Travel; Souvenir

Language: English; Spanish

Category: Exploration, discovery and travel

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Negatives

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Part Of: Bert Riggall fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of 481 b&w negatives. The negatives pertain to Riggall pack trains and camps, the building of Cottonwood Canyon homes, Parkview school, Kay Russell (nee Riggall) and Doris "Babe" Burton as children and teens, homestead building, Gloyne's oil camp, Kootenay Brown, Dora cooking in camp,…

Date Range: [ca.1904 to ca.1959]

Reference Code: V26 / IX / A / NA (A1 to A59)

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Negative

11 images

Part Of: Bert Riggall fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M376 / V26

Series: IX. Riggall Negatives Scanned and Described

Sous-Fonds: V26

Accession Number: 7102

Reference Code: V26 / IX / A / NA (A1 to A59)

GMD: Photograph; Negative

Date Range: [ca.1904 to ca.1959]

Physical Description: 481 photographs : b&w negatives

Scope & Content: File consists of 481 b&w negatives. The negatives pertain to Riggall pack trains and camps, the building of Cottonwood Canyon homes, Parkview school, Kay Russell (nee Riggall) and Doris "Babe" Burton as children and teens, homestead building, Gloyne's oil camp, Kootenay Brown, Dora cooking in camp, Cyril Watmough, Dora's cows, Chris William hauling logs, Dick Russell, Dora in Pincher creek, Doris "Babe" Burton in Vancouver, Jenkins ranch corralls, Riggall's log house on number 6, Riggall's dogs, flood at Cottonwood creek, various Riggall homes and picnics, hunting, fishing, Jack Hazzard's hotel, and Dora hiking and working.