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Bruno Engler fonds

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Part Of
Bruno Engler fonds
Scope & Content
Fonds is primarily a broad-ranging commercial negative collection pertaining to Banff and area, including businesses, buildings, projects, events, people and scenic views; skiing, mountain travel and recreation; Sunshine Village Ski Area; warden activities in the mountain parks; national and provin…
Date Range
[ca.1886]-1998, predominant ca.1940-1995
Reference Code
M323 / S40 / V190
Description Level
1 / Fonds
GMD
Machine-readable data file
Motion picture
Film
Video
Photograph
Album
Negative
Photograph print
Sound recording
Cassette
Reel to reel
Textual record
Corporate record
Map
Private record
Published record
Part Of
Bruno Engler fonds
Description Level
1 / Fonds
Fonds Number
M 323
S 40
V 190
Sous-Fonds
M 323
S 40
V 190
Accession Number
188, 1300, 2622, 2998, 3468, 3496, 5507, 6200, 6770 (unproc), 7045(unproc), 7436 (unproc)
Reference Code
M323 / S40 / V190
GMD
Machine-readable data file
Motion picture
Film
Video
Photograph
Album
Negative
Photograph print
Sound recording
Cassette
Reel to reel
Textual record
Corporate record
Map
Private record
Published record
Date Range
[ca.1886]-1998, predominant ca.1940-1995
Physical Description
ca.31,580 photographs: negatives, prints, and transparencies. -- 1 photograph album (ca.150 prints). -- 50 motion pictures: 1 original, 8 copies on 3 video cassettes, 41 film reels: 16mm, 35mm. -- 18 sound recordings: audio tape reels, audio tape cassettes. -- 5 electronic records: computer diskettes. -- 3 maps. -- 15 cm textual records.
History / Biographical
Bruno Engler, 1915-2001, was a mountain guide, ski instructor, photographer and film maker at Banff and Canmore, Alberta, Canada. Engler arrived from Switzerland in 1939 and initially worked as a mountain guide and ski instructor for the Canadian Pacific Railway, Sunshine ski area and for Deer Lodge at Lake Louise, Alberta. During the Second World War, he served as a mountain warfare instructor for the Canadian Army. Following the war, Engler worked as a free-lance photographer for the National Film Board and others; as coach of the University of Alberta Ski Team; and as a technical advisor, cameraman and actor for numerous movies made in the Banff area. Throughout his career, Engler worked as a still and motion picture photographer, both for the movie industry and for governments at all levels, as well as operating his own business, Alpine Films of Banff, Alberta.
Scope & Content
Fonds is primarily a broad-ranging commercial negative collection pertaining to Banff and area, including businesses, buildings, projects, events, people and scenic views; skiing, mountain travel and recreation; Sunshine Village Ski Area; warden activities in the mountain parks; national and provincial parks; scenic views of western Canada, particularly mountain landscapes; some portraits and candid shots of local and international personalities. Photographs pertaining to film making include helicopter rescue; highway construction; Norquay, Sunshine, and Lake Louise ski areas' histories; Banff events and buildings; Canmore events and buildings; professional and amateur ski races; scenic mountain and wildlife; mountaineering and highway accidents; mountain guiding trips including Pierre Trudeau, Roland Michener and Peter Lougheed. Fonds consists of four series: Photography, Motion Pictures, Sound Recordings, and Textual records. Photography series consists of four sub-series established by the photographer: I. Old file, 1949-1970; II. Main file, alphabetical A - Z, 1950-1976; III Sunshine file, [1939], 1950-1975; IV. Warden file, 1954-1976.
Motion pictures on video cassettes are footage of skiing at Sunshine, 1930s; Clifford White films, 1930s, from WMCR Archives collection (V682); "Snow Capers" by Thomas Mead, 1946, includes Engler; "Ski Pro's Holiday" by George Encil, 1950?; "Mount Bulyea" by George Encil, 1950?, includes Engler; "Diary of a Mountain Man," a CBC documentary feature on Bruno Engler broadcast on "20/20" in 1965 (ca.27 minutes); "Great Days in the Rockies" by National Film Board of Canada, 1983; "Mountain Man" by Banff Centre, 1985, re Engler. Original film is "Sunshine 1940" and includes Brewster Transport ski buses travelling from train station to Sunshine Lodge, skiers, guide, lessons, games, rope tow, ski action, slalom, Bruno Engler, other. 16mm and 35mm film reels, 1946-1964 are films produced by the National Film Board.
Sound recordings, electronic records and and related textual material pertain to interviews with Bruno Engler, 1987, done by Brian Patton and Jon Whyte for Bruno Engler autobiography project. Interviews covered Engler's life, but are not complete to 1987. Transcripts, prepared from recordings by Brenda Goeres, are not verbatim. Audio tape cassettes consist of portions of content of audio tape reels.
Textual records include corporate records, newspaper clippings and magazine articles pertaining to film making, cast and crew listings and schedules for various movies, ski racing, mountain guiding trips and ski race listings. Also included is documentation pertaining to film making with producer National Film Board including letters, film stock footage, press releases, and film summaries; maps indicate film location shots for Arctic Rampage.
Name Access
Engler, Bruno
Subject Access
Arts
Environment
Exploration, discovery and travel
Family and personal life
Government
Sports, recreation and leisure
Access Restrictions
Some restriction/s on access
Copyright, privacy, commercial use and other restrictions may apply
Language
Language is English
Finding Aid
Finding aids and reference tools: basic description
electronic finding aid
Related Material
Duplicate or further transcripts for sound recordings are found in Jon Whyte fonds (M88).
Creator
Engler, Bruno
Category
Arts
Environment
Exploration, discovery and travel
Family and personal life
Government
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title based on accession records and contents of fonds
Processing Status
Processed / Unprocessed
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Buildings and Hotels

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Part Of
Bruno Engler fonds
Scope & Content
File pertains to 68 b&w prints of various buildings' interiors and exteriors around Banff, Edmonton, Radium, and Wapta. Includes St. Paul's Presbyterian Church, Mineral Springs Hospital (located on the south side of the Bow River), the Voyager Inn, the Rimrock Inn, the Parks Canada Administration B…
Date Range
[ca. 1960-1977]
Reference Code
V190 / VI / B / vii / PA - 01 to PA - 68
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Print
  10 images  
Part Of
Bruno Engler fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M323 / S40 / V190
Series
VI : Retained file, B : Alphabetical order
Sous-Fonds
V190
Sub-Series
vii : Buildings and Hotels
Accession Number
7436
Reference Code
V190 / VI / B / vii / PA - 01 to PA - 68
GMD
Photograph
Print
Date Range
[ca. 1960-1977]
Physical Description
68 photographs : b&w ; 25.2 x 20.2 cm or smaller
History / Biographical
See fonds level description
Scope & Content
File pertains to 68 b&w prints of various buildings' interiors and exteriors around Banff, Edmonton, Radium, and Wapta. Includes St. Paul's Presbyterian Church, Mineral Springs Hospital (located on the south side of the Bow River), the Voyager Inn, the Rimrock Inn, the Parks Canada Administration Building, Num-ti-Jaw Lodge, the lobby of the Bank of Montreal, various unidentified houses (both intact and being demolished), a federal building in Edmonton, the Radium Hot Springs Inn, the Wapta Inn, alters and shrines (interior and exterior), and the interiors of various hotels - including public spaces and rooms.
Subject Access
Buildings
Businesses
Cabins
Churches
Hot Springs
Hotels
Government
Mountains
Parks Canada
Rivers
Roads
Winter
Geographic Access
Banff
Lake Louise
Banff National Park
Edmonton
Alberta
Radium
British Columbia
Language
English
Related Material
V190 / VI / B / vii / NA - 01 to NA - 04
Creator
Engler, Bruno
Title Source
Original title kept
Processing Status
Processed
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Chronological Binders: 1976

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Part Of
Bruno Engler fonds
Scope & Content
File pertains to 34 b&w negatives on 7 strips of 35mm flim depicting the retirement party for Parks Canada Warden Horseman Jim Burles on October 29, 1976. Includes photographs of people giving speeches, posed group shots, and people dancing.
Date Range
1976
Reference Code
V190 / VI / Z / i / NA - 01
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
i : 1976
Accession Number
7436
Reference Code
V190 / VI / Z / i / NA - 01
GMD
Negative
Date Range
1976
Physical Description
34 photographs : b&w negatives ; 35mm
History / Biographical
See fonds level description
Scope & Content
File pertains to 34 b&w negatives on 7 strips of 35mm flim depicting the retirement party for Parks Canada Warden Horseman Jim Burles on October 29, 1976. Includes photographs of people giving speeches, posed group shots, and people dancing.
Notes
File came from box X, separate from alphabetised boxes. Photographs were ordered chronologically by Engler prior to accessioning.
Name Access
Burles, Jim
Subject Access
Activities
Ceremony
Dancing
Government
Parks Canada
Parks Canada Warden
Personal and Professional Life
Geographic Access
Banff National Park
Alberta
Language
English
Creator
Engler, Bruno
Title Source
Original title kept
Processing Status
Processed
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Chronological Binders: 1977

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Part Of
Bruno Engler fonds
Scope & Content
File pertains to 49 b&w negatives on 14 strips of flim depicting a fire on Mt. Cory in April 1977 and helicopters waterbombing a forest fire around Banff in April 1977.
Date Range
1977
Reference Code
V190 / VI / Z / ii / NA - 01 to NA - 03
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
ii : 1977
Accession Number
7436
Reference Code
V190 / VI / Z / ii / NA - 01 to NA - 03
GMD
Negative
Date Range
1977
Physical Description
49 photographs : b&w negatives ; 35mm
History / Biographical
See fonds level description
Scope & Content
File pertains to 49 b&w negatives on 14 strips of flim depicting a fire on Mt. Cory in April 1977 and helicopters waterbombing a forest fire around Banff in April 1977.
Notes
File came from box X, separate from alphabetised boxes. Photographs were ordered chronologically by Engler prior to accessioning.
Subject Access
Fires
Forest Fires
Government
Helicopters
Mt. Cory
Parks Canada
Parks Canada Warden
Geographic Access
Banff National Park
Alberta
Language
English
Creator
Engler, Bruno
Title Source
Original title kept
Processing Status
Processed
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Chronological Binders: 1978

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Bruno Engler fonds
Scope & Content
File pertains to 53 b&w negatives on 10 strips of 35mm flim depicting the retirement party for Warden Ed Carleton on June 9, 1978 in the Mount Stephen Hall at the Banff Springs Hotel. Includes shots of the hall from the upper mezanine, people dancing, people giving speeches, and Ed posed with a pic…
Date Range
1978
Reference Code
V190 / VI / Z / iii / NA - 01 to NA - 02
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
iii : 1978
Accession Number
7436
Reference Code
V190 / VI / Z / iii / NA - 01 to NA - 02
GMD
Negative
Date Range
1978
Physical Description
49 photographs : b&w negatives ; 35mm
History / Biographical
See fonds level description
Scope & Content
File pertains to 53 b&w negatives on 10 strips of 35mm flim depicting the retirement party for Warden Ed Carleton on June 9, 1978 in the Mount Stephen Hall at the Banff Springs Hotel. Includes shots of the hall from the upper mezanine, people dancing, people giving speeches, and Ed posed with a picture or plaque.
Notes
File came from box X, separate from alphabetised boxes. Photographs were ordered chronologically by Engler prior to accessioning.
Name Access
Carleton, Dorothy
Carleton, Ed
Subject Access
Activities
Banff Springs Hotel
Ceremony
Dancing
Government
Parks Canada
Parks Canada Warden
Personal and Professional Life
Geographic Access
Banff National Park
Alberta
Language
English
Creator
Engler, Bruno
Title Source
Original title kept
Processing Status
Processed
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Chronological Binders: 1979

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Part Of
Bruno Engler fonds
Scope & Content
File pertains to 50 b&w negatives on 11 strips of 35mm flim depicting Parks Canada Warden cable rescues [either training or live rescues], water-based helicopter rescues, and aerial shots of Mt. Lougheed.
Date Range
1979
Reference Code
V190 / VI / Z / iv / NA - 01 to NA - 02
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
iv : 1979
Accession Number
7436
Reference Code
V190 / VI / Z / iv / NA - 01 to NA - 02
GMD
Negative
Date Range
1979
Physical Description
50 photographs : b&w negatives ; 35mm
History / Biographical
See fonds level description
Scope & Content
File pertains to 50 b&w negatives on 11 strips of 35mm flim depicting Parks Canada Warden cable rescues [either training or live rescues], water-based helicopter rescues, and aerial shots of Mt. Lougheed.
Notes
File came from box X, separate from alphabetised boxes. Photographs were ordered chronologically by Engler prior to accessioning.
Subject Access
Activities
Climbing
Government
Helicopters
Mountains
Parks Canada
Parks Canada Warden
Geographic Access
Banff National Park
Alberta
Language
English
Creator
Engler, Bruno
Title Source
Original title kept
Processing Status
Processed
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Gov. Gen Vanier, Banff

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Part Of
Bruno Engler fonds
Scope & Content
Item consists of one 16 mm motion picture pertaining to the arrival of Governor General Georges Philias Vanier and his wife Pauline by train to Banff. They were greeted at the train station by crowds of locals, including Boy Scouts and Girl Guide troops and cadets with flags. The original label on …
Date Range
1960
Reference Code
V190 / VI / NF - 07
Description Level
6 / Item
GMD
Film
Motion picture
  1 image  
Part Of
Bruno Engler fonds
Description Level
6 / Item
Fonds Number
M323 / S40 / V190
Series
VI : Retained file
Sous-Fonds
V190
Accession Number
7436
Reference Code
V190 / VI / NF - 07
GMD
Film
Motion picture
Date Range
1960
Physical Description
1 motion picture (1 film reel: ca. 150'): 16 mm, original, b&w, silent
History / Biographical
See fonds level description
Scope & Content
Item consists of one 16 mm motion picture pertaining to the arrival of Governor General Georges Philias Vanier and his wife Pauline by train to Banff. They were greeted at the train station by crowds of locals, including Boy Scouts and Girl Guide troops and cadets with flags. The original label on the case reads "Gov. Gen. Vanier, Banff, may 1960."
Subject Access
Activities
Boy Scouts of Canada
Children
Girl Guides of Canada
Government
Trains
Geographic Access
Banff
Banff National Park
Alberta
Language
English
Creator
Engler, Bruno
Title Source
Original title kept
Processing Status
Processed
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Park Warden Photos - negatives

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Part Of
Bruno Engler fonds
Scope & Content
File pertains to 23 b&w & colour 35mm negatives on 23 strips of film depicting Warden Andy Anderson posed on horseback in a mountain setting, and a posed group portrait of Parks Canada Wardens leaning against a fense. Also includes scenic views and 1 shot of an unidentified woman and small child hi…
Date Range
[ca. 1965-1982]
Reference Code
V190 / VI / P / ix / NA - 01 to NA - 02
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Film
Negative
Part Of
Bruno Engler fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M323 / S40 / V190
Series
VI : Retained file, P : Alphabetical order
Sous-Fonds
V190
Sub-Series
ix : Park Warden Photos
Accession Number
7436
Reference Code
V190 / VI / P / ix / NA - 01 to NA - 02
GMD
Film
Negative
Date Range
[ca. 1965-1982]
Physical Description
27 photographs : b&w & col. negatives ; 35 mm
History / Biographical
See fonds level description
Scope & Content
File pertains to 23 b&w & colour 35mm negatives on 23 strips of film depicting Warden Andy Anderson posed on horseback in a mountain setting, and a posed group portrait of Parks Canada Wardens leaning against a fense. Also includes scenic views and 1 shot of an unidentified woman and small child hiking. File also pertains to 4 b&w 35mm negatives on 1 strip of film depicting Norquay Mountain.
Name Access
Anderson, Andy
Auger, Tim
Pengally, Ian
Martin, Doug
Subject Access
Activities
Animals
Children
Environment
Government
Hiking
Horseback riding
Horses
Landscapes
Mount Norquay Ski Area
Mountains
Parks Canada
Parks Canada Warden
Ski areas
Wardens
Women
Ya-Ha-Tinda Ranch
Geographic Access
Banff National Park
Alberta
Language
English
Related Material
V190 / VI / P / ix / PA - 01 to PA - 203 V190 / VI / P / ix / NS - 01 to NS - 05
Creator
Engler, Bruno
Title Source
Original title kept
Processing Status
Processed
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Park Warden Photos - transparencies

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Part Of
Bruno Engler fonds
Scope & Content
File pertains to 5 colour transparencies mounted in cardboard frames with "Warden" written in pencil on each one depicting a Parks Canada Warden climbing/mountain rescue training session. Includes shots of wardens climbing, having lunch, and hanging on some kind of wire harness apparatus.
Date Range
[ca. 1965-1975]
Reference Code
V190 / VI / P / ix / NS - 01 to NS - 05
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Film
Negative
  5 images  
Part Of
Bruno Engler fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M323 / S40 / V190
Series
VI : Retained file, P : Alphabetical order
Sous-Fonds
V190
Sub-Series
ix : Park Warden Photos
Accession Number
7436
Reference Code
V190 / VI / P / ix / NS - 01 to NS - 05
GMD
Film
Negative
Date Range
[ca. 1965-1975]
Physical Description
5 photographs : col. slides ; medium format
History / Biographical
See fonds level description
Scope & Content
File pertains to 5 colour transparencies mounted in cardboard frames with "Warden" written in pencil on each one depicting a Parks Canada Warden climbing/mountain rescue training session. Includes shots of wardens climbing, having lunch, and hanging on some kind of wire harness apparatus.
Subject Access
Activities
Climbing
Environment
Government
Landscapes
Mountains
Parks Canada
Parks Canada Warden
Wardens
Geographic Access
Banff National Park
Alberta
Language
English
Related Material
V190 / VI / P / ix / PA - 01 to PA - 203 V190 / VI / P / ix / NA - 01 to NA - 02
Creator
Engler, Bruno
Title Source
Original title kept
Processing Status
Processed
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Park Warden Photos [1/3]

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Part Of
Bruno Engler fonds
Scope & Content
File pertains to 72 b&w and colour prints depicting various Parks Canada Warden activities, training programs, personnel, and more. Includes shots of wardens participating in climbing rescues (training and real), helicopter operations, fire prevention, avalanche rescue (possibly training), and hors…
Date Range
1954-1975
Reference Code
V190 / VI / P / ix / PA - 01 to PA - 72
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Print
  27 images  
Part Of
Bruno Engler fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M323 / S40 / V190
Series
VI : Retained file, P : Alphabetical order
Sous-Fonds
V190
Sub-Series
ix : Park Warden Photos
Accession Number
7436
Reference Code
V190 / VI / P / ix / PA - 01 to PA - 72
GMD
Photograph
Print
Date Range
1954-1975
Physical Description
72 photographs : b&w & col. ; 10.1 x 12.6 cm or smaller
History / Biographical
See fonds level description
Scope & Content
File pertains to 72 b&w and colour prints depicting various Parks Canada Warden activities, training programs, personnel, and more. Includes shots of wardens participating in climbing rescues (training and real), helicopter operations, fire prevention, avalanche rescue (possibly training), and horseback competitions. Also includes posed portraits (individual and group), backcountry cabins, the Ya Ha Tinda ranch area and horses, and contact sheets of negatives.
Name Access
Anderson, Andy
Auger, Tim
Davies, Jim
Fuhrman, Peter
Hand, Bob
Kunelius, Rick
Marak, Bob
Marty, Sid
Perren, Walter
Pittany, Bert
Rose, Monty
Skjonsberg, Earl
Rimmer, Jim
Vroom, Bill
Woledge, Jack
Subject Access
Accidents
Activities
Animals
Avalanches
Buildings
Cabins
Camps
Climbing
Dog Team
Dogs
Environment
Government
Helicopters
Hitch throwing
Horse packing
Horseback riding
Horses
Landscapes
Mountain warfare training
Mountaineering
National parks and reserves
Parks Canada
Parks Canada Warden
Wardens
Ya-Ha-Tinda Ranch
Geographic Access
Banff National Park
Alberta
Language
English
Related Material
V190 / VI / P / ix / NA - 01 to NA - 02 V190 / VI / P / ix / NS - 01 to NS - 05
Creator
Engler, Bruno
Title Source
Original title kept
Processing Status
Processed
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