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Mary Schaffer fonds

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Part Of: Mary Schaffer fonds

Scope & Content: Fonds consists of three series: I. Personal, literary and research papers, 1907-ca.1935; II. Mary Schaffer photographs, 1893-ca.1920; II. Other, 1895-1928. I. Papers series consists of four sub-series: A. Correspondence, 1908-1922; B. Literary manuscripts (original and published), 1907-ca.1925; …

Date Range: 1893-[ca.1935]

Reference Code: M79 / V527

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

GMD: Photograph; Album; Negative; Photograph print; Transparency; Textual record; Diary; Map; Private record; Published record

Part Of: Mary Schaffer fonds

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

Fonds Number: M79 / V527

Series: V527

Sous-Fonds: V527

Accession Number: 275, 439, 573, 2685, 2764, 2933, 2996, 3284, 3302, 5248, 7202, 7731, 7737

Reference Code: M79 / V527

GMD: Photograph; Album; Negative; Photograph print; Transparency; Textual record; Diary; Map; Private record; Published record

Other Title Info: Also known as Mary Schaffer Warren fonds

Date Range: 1893-[ca.1935]

Physical Description: 35 cm of textual records. -- ca.2025 photographs (ca.1550 transparencies, ca.400 negatives, 75 prints). -- 7 photograph albums (ca.1760 prints)

History / Biographical: Mary Schaffer, 1861-1939, also known as Mary Schaffer Warren, was an American explorer, photographer and artist who visited the Canadian Rockies and Selkirk Mountains frequently beginning in 1888, finally settling in Banff, Alberta in 1912. Born Mary Townsend Sharples to moderately wealthy Quaker parents at West Chester, Pennsylvania, she first visited the Canadian Rockies and Selkirk Mountains in 1888 with her friend Mary Vaux. She returned the following year with her husband, Dr. Charles Schaffer, and until Charles died in 1903, the Schaffers travelled annually to the mountains to study botany. Using Dr. Schaffer's data and her drawings and photographs, Mary Schaffer and Stewardson Brown completed "Alpine flora of the Canadian Rocky Mountains" in 1907.; Schaffer continued to travel in the Canadian mountains, often through remote regions. In 1908, she reached Maligne Lake in Jasper National Park, Alberta, and returned in 1911 to survey the region. "Old Indian Trails of the Canadian Rockies," 1911, recounts her adventures of 1907 and 1908. Schaffer settled in Banff in 1912 and married her guide, Billy Warren, in 1915.

Scope & Content: Fonds consists of three series: I. Personal, literary and research papers, 1907-ca.1935; II. Mary Schaffer photographs, 1893-ca.1920; II. Other, 1895-1928.; I. Papers series consists of four sub-series: A. Correspondence, 1908-1922; B. Literary manuscripts (original and published), 1907-ca.1925; C. Maps of Maligne Lake; D. Other, 1905-ca.1935. Literary manuscripts pertain to the Athabasca River, Maligne Lake, Howse, Yellowhead and Athabasca passes; hunting; Dr. Gilbert Atkin and Nurse Fulcher's medical mission to Ya Ha Tinda Ranch; Banff, Revelstoke BC, Saskatchewan River; Stoney Nakoda; Palliser Expedition; and Mary Schaffer life and activities.; II. Photographs series consists of four sub-series: A. Lantern slides; B. Photograph albums; C. Negatives; D. Prints. Lantern slides pertain to Mary Schaffer's trips to Maligne Lake and Yellowhead Pass, mountain scenics, nature subjects (animals, birds, flowers); and includes Mary Schaffer's lantern slide presentations "In the Heart of the Canadian Rockies", accompanied by scripts; Philip Moore's Indigenous lecture series, mainly copies from books and other graphic sources; and Mary Schaffer's slides of China and Japan. Photograph albums, 1908-ca.1921, pertain mainly to trips in the Canadian Rocky and Selkirk Mountains, especially expeditions to the Yoho and Ptarmigan Valleys, Nakimu Caves, North Saskatchewan River, Wilcox Pass and Maligne Lake. Two albums pertain to travels in Mexico and Asia. Negatives pertain mainly to Schaffer's trips and explorations, Glacier House and environs, alpine flora and fauna, mountain views, portraits, Sampson Beaver family, 1902-1911.; III. Other material series consists of diaries of Molly Adams, 1908, and Mrs. H. H. Sharples, 1911, and original manuscripts and published reports by other writers, 1895-1928.

Name Access: Adams, Molly; Schaffer, Mary

Subject Access: Arts; Environment; Exploration, discovery and travel

Access Restrictions: Some restrictions on access to originals; Copyright, privacy, commercial use and other restrictions may apply

Language: Language is English

Finding Aid: Finding aids and reference tools: arrangement outline; series and file description for processed material; electronic finding aid; item list for lantern slides; copies of literary manuscripts; modern reference prints for lantern slides

Related Material: Accompanied by books, artifacts and art works

Creator: Schaffer, Mary

Category: Arts; Environment; Exploration, discovery and travel

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Soapy Smith fonds

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Part Of: Soapy Smith fonds

Scope & Content: Fonds consists of personal papers, 1940-1948, pertaining to guiding examination, Smith's son Michael Guinn, and Smith's estate; financial papers, 1914-1946, re business accounts, 1914-1919, income tax and receipts; photographs pertaining to Soapy Smith, pack trips, associates and clients, hunting, …

Date Range: 1914-1948

Reference Code: M369 / V252

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print; Textual record; Private record

Part Of: Soapy Smith fonds

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

Fonds Number: M 369; V 252

Sous-Fonds: M 369; V 262

Accession Number: 2532

Reference Code: M369 / V252

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print; Textual record; Private record

Date Range: 1914-1948

Physical Description: 3.5 cm of textual records. -- 176 photographs : prints

History / Biographical: Herbert Alonzo "Soapy" Smith, 1878-1948, was a rancher, guide and outfitter at Jumping Pound, Banff, and Seebe, Alberta, Canada. Smith came to Canada in 1904 and worked on ranches in the Jumping Pound district. In 1906 he began working for Brewster Brothers as a cook and guided for them until ca.1920. During the winters, he raised and boarded horses, returning to Banff each outfitting season. In about 1923, Smith started a new ranch, the present day Rafter 6 near Seebe, from which he outfitted and guided. In later years, he frequently outfitted for the Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies.

Scope & Content: Fonds consists of personal papers, 1940-1948, pertaining to guiding examination, Smith's son Michael Guinn, and Smith's estate; financial papers, 1914-1946, re business accounts, 1914-1919, income tax and receipts; photographs pertaining to Soapy Smith, pack trips, associates and clients, hunting, wildlife, Rafter Six Guest Ranch and scenic views.

Name Access: Smith, Soapy (Herbert Alonzo)

Subject Access: Exploration, discovery and travel; Family and personal life; Pack trips

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: basic description

Creator: Smith, Soapy

Category: Exploration, discovery and travel; Family and personal life

Title Source: Title based on accession record and contents of fonds

Processing Status: Processed

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Soapy Smith Photographs [1/3]

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Part Of: Soapy Smith fonds

Scope & Content: FIle pertains to photographs of Soapy Smith, pack trips, associates and clients, hunting, wildlife, Rafter Six Guest Ranch and scenic views.

Date Range: 1914-1948

Reference Code: V252 / PA 357 - 1 to 54

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

53 images

Part Of: Soapy Smith fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M369 / V252

Sous-Fonds: V252

Accession Number: 2532

Reference Code: V252 / PA 357 - 1 to 54

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

Date Range: 1914-1948

Physical Description: 162 photographs : prints

History / Biographical: See fonds level description

Scope & Content: FIle pertains to photographs of Soapy Smith, pack trips, associates and clients, hunting, wildlife, Rafter Six Guest Ranch and scenic views.

Notes: IMAGES : 1. Youngest Trail Rider was five years old - rode pint sized saddle but full sized horse [identified as Michael Guinn] 2. Man identified as John Murray Gibbon presenting a Hundred Mile Button to a child identifed as Michael Guinn 3. First Ranch Rafter Six 4. S. Smith at his ranch 5. Unidentified 6. Road at Soapy Smith’s ranch 7. Rafter Six Ranch [Nov. 29, 1963] 8. [Missing?] 9. Soapy Smith on the Saskatchewan Glacier [1924] 10. DeMott [at horse’s head], Bill Bagley [behind horse], DeMott [pulling on rope] 11. [Unidentified men with horse] 12. [Unidentified men chopping wood] 13. From left to right: DeMott brothers, Soapy Smith, Johnny Muska 14. From left to right: Bill Bagley, DeMott brothers, Johnny Muska, Soapy Smith 15. [Horses] 16. Soapy Smith [at horse’s head], Bill Bagley [bent over horse], [unidentified man in background] 17. From left to right: Bill Bagley, DeMott, John Muska 18. [Unidentified men packing a horse] John Muska has arm raised 19. Johnny Muska [walking], C.M. DeMott, Soapy 20. [Pack train] 21. [Pack train] 22. DeMott 23. Alexandra River? 24. J. Muska 25. [Camp] 26. [Camp] 27. [Right] Soapy Smith and C.M. DeMott packing horse 28. [Unidentified mountain scene] 29. [Unidentified lake] 30. [Unidentified men packing a horse] 31. Dr. Athin? [behind horse], Bill Bagley 32. [Mountain goat] 33. DeMott 34. [Unidentified men packing horses] 35. [Unidentified man fishing] 36a & 36b DeMotts? 37. Pack train and saddle horses 38. [Horses] 39. [Unidentified river] 40. J. Muska, C. DeMott Jr.? 41. [Pack train crossing river] 42. [Unidentified mountain] 43. [Pack train in meadow] 44. [Pack horses] 45. [Pack horse] 46. [Unidentified mountain] 47. [Unidentified mountain] 48. [Camp] 49. Johnny [Muska] 50. [Pack horses fording river] 51. Soapy 52. Happy Valley – Head of the Valley of Evans-Thomas Creek 53. [Unidentified valley] 54. [Camp]

Name Access: Smith, Soapy (Herbert Alonzo); Gibbon, John Murray; Bagley, Bill; Guinn, Michael

Subject Access: Animals; Bighorn Sheep; Cabins and shelters; Camps; Caribou; Exploration, discovery and travel; Family and personal life; Horses; Horse packing; Leisure; Moose; Mountains; Mountain Goat; Pack trips; Professional and Personal Life; Rafter Six Guest Ranch

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

Access Restrictions: No restrictions on access; Copyright, privacy, commercial use and other restrictions may apply

Language: Language is English

Conservation: Locate PA - 8

Finding Aid: Finding aids and reference tools: basic description

Creator: Smith, Soapy

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

Images

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Soapy Smith Photographs [2/3]

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Part Of: Soapy Smith fonds

Scope & Content: FIle pertains to photographs of Soapy Smith, pack trips, associates and clients, hunting, wildlife, Rafter Six Guest Ranch and scenic views.

Date Range: 1914-1948

Reference Code: V252 / PA 357 - 55 to 108

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

53 images

Part Of: Soapy Smith fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M369 / V252

Sous-Fonds: V252

Accession Number: 2532

Reference Code: V252 / PA 357 - 55 to 108

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

Date Range: 1914-1948

Physical Description: 162 photographs : prints

History / Biographical: See fonds level description

Scope & Content: FIle pertains to photographs of Soapy Smith, pack trips, associates and clients, hunting, wildlife, Rafter Six Guest Ranch and scenic views.

Notes: IMAGES : 55. [Mountain goat] 56. [Unidentified mountain] 57. B. Bagley? 58. [Old burn forest] 59. [Unidentified mountain] 60. [Unidentified mountain] 61. J. Muska 62. [Pack train on road] 63. [View of Banff Ave and Cascade Mt. from Cascades of Time Gardens] 64. Deer on lakeside 65. [Cow Moose with calf] 66. [Unidentified mountain] 67. Hold em boys 68. Rock Mtn. Sheep – rams 69. Soapy Smith’s Rafter Six Guest Ranch 70. Camp horseshoeing equipment 71. Original bridge at Saskatchewan River Crossing 72. Rafter Six Guest Ranch of Soapy Smith 73. Rafter Six Guest Ranch of Soapy Smith 74. Rafter Six Guest Ranch of Soapy Smith [ca.1940] 75. Bow Lake 76. [Pack horse] 77. [Unidentified lake] 78. What the well dressed man will wear this season on the trail – J. Muska? And unidentified man 79. Smoke from the Jasper fire 80. Four moose 81. Deer 82. Rocky Mtn. sheep – rams 83. [Unidentified man sitting on slope] 84. [Unidentified man] 85. [Unidentified mountain] 86. [Horses at pasture] 87. Douglas Lake 88. Caribou 89. Four Moose 90. Caribou 91. Moose 92. [Unidentified mountain] 93. [Big horn sheep – rams] 94. Bull moose 95. [Unidentified mountain range] 96. Moose 97. Mountain goat 98. Banff Ave ca. 1925 [colour tinted] 99. [Unidentified men at camp] 100. J. Muska? 101. [Unidentified man with ram skull] 102. [Unidentified man at camp] 103. [Pack train in valley] 104. [Pack train in valley] 105. [Pack horses] 106. [Horses at pasture] 107. [Unidentified valley] 108. One of the DeMott family?

Name Access: Smith, Soapy (Herbert Alonzo); Gibbon, John Murray; Bagley, Bill; Guinn, Michael

Subject Access: Animals; Bighorn Sheep; Cabins and shelters; Camps; Caribou; Exploration, discovery and travel; Family and personal life; Horses; Horse packing; Leisure; Moose; Mountains; Mountain Goat; Pack trips; Professional and Personal Life; Rafter Six Guest Ranch

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

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: basic description

Creator: Smith, Soapy

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

Images

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Soapy Smith Photographs [3/3]

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Part Of: Soapy Smith fonds

Scope & Content: FIle pertains to photographs of Soapy Smith, pack trips, associates and clients, hunting, wildlife, Rafter Six Guest Ranch and scenic views.

Date Range: 1914-1948

Reference Code: V252 / PA 357 - 109 to 163

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

55 images

Part Of: Soapy Smith fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M369 / V252

Sous-Fonds: V252

Accession Number: 2532

Reference Code: V252 / PA 357 - 109 to 163

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

Date Range: 1914-1948

Physical Description: 162 photographs : prints

History / Biographical: See fonds level description

Scope & Content: FIle pertains to photographs of Soapy Smith, pack trips, associates and clients, hunting, wildlife, Rafter Six Guest Ranch and scenic views.

Notes: IMAGES : 109. Soapy Smith [note on back reads: “Soapy I am sending you this not that the picture is any good but I know it will bring back happy memories of Buttercup and the Days of the [illegible] Brigade] 110. B. Bagley? Soapy Smith 111. Soapy Smith [with cigarette] C.M. DeMott [on right] 112. C.M. DeMott 113. Soapy Smith? Bill Bagley? 114. Camp scene – Soapy Smith on right 115. J. Muska? 116. J. Muska C. DeMott Jr.? 117. [Unidentified man and Bill Bagley?] 118. [Unidentified man and horses in tall grass] 119. [Bighorn sheep - ram] 120. The cook at work! Soapy Smith 121a & 121b Soapy Smith [in vest] 122. Soapy Smith 123. Soapy Smith 124. Soapy Smith directly in front of tent 125. Soapy Smith – right 126. [Rafter Six Guest Ranch of Soapy Smith] 127. [Rafter Six Guest Ranch of Soapy Smith] 128. [Cat climbing screen door] 129. [Camp] 130. Rocky Mtn. sheep (rams) 131. Campsite cooking area? 132. [Unidentified cabin] 133. [Fire warning sign] 134. [Unidentified man at river] 135. [Unidentified mountain] 136. [Unidentified man at river] 137. [Camp] 138. George Brown painting 139. [Horses at pasture] 140. In the good old days before being lost in the sea of matrimony – Ahem! Soapy Smith ca.1930? 141. Soapy Smith ca.1930? 142. The Browne’s New House. Marine County, California (Belmore Browne) 143. Mr. and Mrs. Browne with Spike 144. Evelyn Browne 145. Entrance to the Browne’s House 146. Bruce Air Dale 147. Cow moose and calf 148. [Bighorn sheep] 149. [Unidentified men on mountain slope] 150. [Unidentified mountain] 151. [Unidentified men in field] 152. [Pack train crossing a river] 153. Fording 154. Buck thought it was Saturday night 155. The pack train on the move, slow but sure 156. [Unidentified mountain and glacier] 157. “When the Day is Done” this is home 158. All in a day’s work 159. The Kananaskis Dam at Seebe 160. The Four Musty Steers – Soapy Smith, J. Muska?, DeMott?, DeMott? 161. [Unidentified mountain] 162. [Unidentified mountain lake] 163. [Unidentified mountain range]