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678. Mouth of pit and elevator, Anthracite

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Part Of
Boorne and May fonds
Scope & Content
At Anthracite, N.W.T. Print is from presentation album inscribed: "W. Whyte Esq., General Superintendent, Western Division C.P.R., Winnipeg. With Boorne and May's Compliments, Calgary, January 1889"
Date Range
[1887 or 1888]
Reference Code
V10 / PD 1 - 8
Description Level
6 / Item
GMD
Photograph
Album
Photograph print
  1 image  
Part Of
Boorne and May fonds
Description Level
6 / Item
Fonds Number
V10
Reference Code
V10 / PD 1 - 8
GMD
Photograph
Album
Photograph print
Date Range
[1887 or 1888]
Physical Description
1 photograph : print, 11x19 cm, in album
Scope & Content
At Anthracite, N.W.T.
Print is from presentation album inscribed: "W. Whyte Esq., General Superintendent, Western Division C.P.R., Winnipeg. With Boorne and May's Compliments, Calgary, January 1889"
Subject Access
Discovery and Exploration
Environment and Nature
Industry
Geographic Access
Alberta
Creator
Boorne & May Photographers (Calgary, NWT)
Images
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807. 'Wild Horse' Gold diggings, Kootenai, B.C.

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Part Of
Boorne and May fonds
Scope & Content
Print is from presentation album inscribed: "W. Whyte Esq., General Superintendent, Western Division C.P.R., Winnipeg. With Boorne and May's Compliments, Calgary, January 1889"
Date Range
[1887 or 1888]
Reference Code
V10 / PD 1 - 58
Description Level
6 / Item
GMD
Photograph
Album
Photograph print
  1 image  
Part Of
Boorne and May fonds
Description Level
6 / Item
Fonds Number
V10
Reference Code
V10 / PD 1 - 58
GMD
Photograph
Album
Photograph print
Date Range
[1887 or 1888]
Physical Description
1 photograph : print, 11x19 cm, in album
Scope & Content
Print is from presentation album inscribed: "W. Whyte Esq., General Superintendent, Western Division C.P.R., Winnipeg. With Boorne and May's Compliments, Calgary, January 1889"
Subject Access
Discovery and Exploration
Environment and Nature
Industry
Geographic Access
British Columbia
Creator
Boorne & May Photographers (Calgary, NWT)
Images
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Calgary Alberta: Her Industries and Resources

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of one volume titled "Calgary Alberta: Her Industries and Rersources", 1885. Content pertains to local businesses, churches, schools and other community resources in Calgary.
Date Range
1885
Reference Code
LUX / II / C6 / 11
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
LUX
Series
LUX / II / C : Personal
Sous-Fonds
LUX / II : ELeanor Luxton sous-fonds
Sub-Series
LUX / II / C6 : Southern Alberta research project
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / II / C6 / 11
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Responsibility
Produced by Burns and Elliott
Date Range
1885
Physical Description
1 cm of txtual records (1 volume ; 14 x 23 cm)
Scope & Content
File consists of one volume titled "Calgary Alberta: Her Industries and Rersources", 1885. Content pertains to local businesses, churches, schools and other community resources in Calgary.
Material Details
Red covers with red, yellow and green marbled interior pages (first and last pages and inside covers only)
Subject Access
Commerce
Industry
Businesses
Municipal views
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Calgary
Language
English
Category
Commerce and industry
Title Source
Original title used
Processing Status
Processed
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Canadian Pacific historic photographs - Alberta

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 31 photograph prints ordered by Eleanor Luxton from Canadian Pacific. Photographs pertain to construction of the Canadian Pacific Railway, Canadian Pacific trains and ships, and historic views of Banff, Calgary, Fort McLeod, Strathcona and Edmonton.
Date Range
1881 - 1898
1903
1927
Reference Code
LUX / II / B4 / PA - 8 to 38
Description Level
5 / File
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 / B4 : Historical research
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / II / B4 / PA - 8 to 38
Date Range
1881 - 1898
1903
1927
Physical Description
31 photographs : b&w prints ; 24 x 18 cm or smaller
Scope & Content
File consists of 31 photograph prints ordered by Eleanor Luxton from Canadian Pacific. Photographs pertain to construction of the Canadian Pacific Railway, Canadian Pacific trains and ships, and historic views of Banff, Calgary, Fort McLeod, Strathcona and Edmonton.
Notes
Prints in file were produced by Canadian Pacific for Eleanor Luxton between 1946 and 1949; original dates of images
Photographs in file are accompanied by Canadian Pacific mailing envelope addressed to Eleanor Luxton
Name Access
Luxton, Eleanor
Subject Access
History
Canadian Pacific Railway
Trains
Transportation
Labour
Industry
Railways
Advertising
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Calgary
Edmonton
Fort McLeod
Strathcona
Access Restrictions
Copyright restrictions may apply
Reproduction Restrictions
Copyright restrictions may apply
Language
English
Conservation
Items are stored in mylar
Category
Commerce and industry
Labour
Transportation
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Clifford Jackson White fonds

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Part Of
Clifford Jackson White fonds
Scope & Content
Fonds consist of eight separate series: A. Moving Images; B. Photographs; C. Banff - Lake Louise - Chamber of Commerce Plaques; D. Printed Materials; E. Newspaper Clippings; F. Sunshine Village Lodge & Skoki Ski Lodge; G. Written Materials; H. Phone List. Fonds consists of records pertaining primar…
Date Range
1847-2003
Reference Code
M168 / V685
Description Level
1 / Fonds
GMD
Motion picture
Film
Video
Photograph
Photograph print
Textual record
Private record
Published record
Part Of
Clifford Jackson White fonds
Description Level
1 / Fonds
Fonds Number
M 168
V 685
Sous-Fonds
M 168
V 685
Accession Number
6335 (moved to V682), 7044, 7771
Reference Code
M168 / V685
GMD
Motion picture
Film
Video
Photograph
Photograph print
Textual record
Private record
Published record
Date Range
1847-2003
Physical Description
7 cm textual records. -- 24 photographs: prints. -- 2 motion pictures: 16mm film, video
History / Biographical
Clifford Jackson White (II), 1929-2003, was born in Banff, Alberta, the son of Clifford and Mildred (Jackson) White and the grandson of Dave White. Clifford J. White attended public and high school in Banff and in 1951, married Beverly Pogue of Calgary. Together they have four children: Clifford (III), Tara, Bradford, and Tristan. Cliff White was thirteen years old when he guided for his father at Mount Temple, and he operated the bulldozer for Sunshine Village from 1946 to 1949. From 1949 to 1953, Cliff White was assistant to the general manager of Snowmobile Tours at the Icefields, and 1953-1963, he owned a service station in Banff. In 1960, White purchased Sunshine Village ski resort, sold it in 1966 and remained the manager there until 1977. White succeeded his aunt, Catharine Whyte as President of the Board of Trustees, Peter and Catharine Whyte Foundation, 1979-1993. White was a member of the Kiwanis Club at Banff, and was the director of the Banff Chamber of Commerce. He was a Cub pack leader from 1953 to 1956.
Scope & Content
Fonds consist of eight separate series: A. Moving Images; B. Photographs; C. Banff - Lake Louise - Chamber of Commerce Plaques; D. Printed Materials; E. Newspaper Clippings; F. Sunshine Village Lodge & Skoki Ski Lodge; G. Written Materials; H. Phone List. Fonds consists of records pertaining primarily to Sunshine ski area. Textual records include a speech: "The Human History of Skiing at lake Louise," Feb. 8, 1992. Discusses origins of skiing in Banff, 1920s, the establishment of Skoki and Mt. Temple Chalet, and the first chair lifts. The remainder of the speech deals with White's recollections of a typical "ski week" in 1943 when he worked as a licensed ski guide at Mount Temple Chalet. Also includes a list of significant dates and events in Lake Louise ski history, 1894-1991. Textual records also include personal and legal records, Sunshine ski area pamphlets, 1960 - ?, correspondence, certificates, clippings, and pamphlets. Photographs consist of 20 prints re Clifford J. White, Beverly White and their children; Clifford White Sr. and ski development history. Motion pictures include a film "Top of the World," ca. 1970, 16mm, sd., col., ca. 500 ft., ca. 14 minutes. "A Jim Rice Production." Sunshine Village promotional film: skiing, lodge, lifts, helishots, etc. interspersed with 1930s footage of Skoki area skiing (some of which exists in this fonds). Film was property of Sunshine Village. Clifford J. White supplied some historical film footage by or collected by his father, Clifford White, for this film.
Name Access
White, Clifford Jackson
Subject Access
Commerce and industry
Environment
Family and personal life
Sports, recreation and leisure
Access Restrictions
Some restrictions on access
Language
Language is English
Creator
White, Clifford Jackson
Category
Commerce and industry
Environment
Family and personal life
Sports, recreation and leisure
Biographical Source Notes
Bio file; Who's Who in Alberta, 1969
Title Source
Title based on provenance of fonds
Processing Status
Processed
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Date
1885 – 1910
Material
metal, brass
Catalogue Number
104.03.0001
Description
A round brass bell made from a sheet of metal that has been bent and riveted into shape along the sides. The bell has a loop handle at the top.
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Title
Cowbell Bell, Animal
Date
1885 – 1910
Material
metal, brass
Dimensions
19.0 x 9.0 x 15.0 cm
Description
A round brass bell made from a sheet of metal that has been bent and riveted into shape along the sides. The bell has a loop handle at the top.
Subject
industry
dairy
farming
Credit
Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
104.03.0001
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Date
1885 – 1940
Material
metal, brass
Catalogue Number
104.03.0002
Description
A brass bell that is cast in the shape of a truncated pyramid with a lug on top for hanging. There are bent metal eyes through the lug. The clapper is made of a single, heavy, piece of metal that hangs from a hook inside at the top.
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Title
Cowbell Bell, Animal
Date
1885 – 1940
Material
metal, brass
Dimensions
6.0 x 3.7 x 4.9 cm
Description
A brass bell that is cast in the shape of a truncated pyramid with a lug on top for hanging. There are bent metal eyes through the lug. The clapper is made of a single, heavy, piece of metal that hangs from a hook inside at the top.
Subject
industry
dairy
farming
Credit
Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
104.03.0002
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Date
1885 – 1940
Material
metal, brass
Catalogue Number
104.03.0003
Description
A square, flattened, bell that is folded at the top. The bell is made from one sheet of metal folded into shape with a small loop handle at the top. The bell is riveted and braised on both sides. The bell’s clapper is a single light piece of metal that hangs from a large loop inside at the top.
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Title
Cowbell Bell, Animal
Date
1885 – 1940
Material
metal, brass
Dimensions
4.5 x 2.7 x 4.6 cm
Description
A square, flattened, bell that is folded at the top. The bell is made from one sheet of metal folded into shape with a small loop handle at the top. The bell is riveted and braised on both sides. The bell’s clapper is a single light piece of metal that hangs from a large loop inside at the top.
Subject
industry
dairy
farming
Credit
Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
104.03.0003
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Date
1885 – 1910
Material
metal, brass
Catalogue Number
104.03.0004
Description
A long cylindrical brass bell made from a single sheet of metal that has been cut, folded and braised together at sides to form shape. There is a flat loop handle at the top of the bell. A rolled light metal clapper hangs from a hook inside the bell at the top.
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Title
Cowbell Bell, Animal
Date
1885 – 1910
Material
metal, brass
Dimensions
8.0 x 3.5 x 4.0 cm
Description
A long cylindrical brass bell made from a single sheet of metal that has been cut, folded and braised together at sides to form shape. There is a flat loop handle at the top of the bell. A rolled light metal clapper hangs from a hook inside the bell at the top.
Subject
industry
dairy
farming
Pearl Moore
John Brewster
Credit
Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
104.03.0004
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David McDougall fonds

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Part Of
David McDougall fonds
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of six series: 1. Business Correspondence; 2. Cheques, Receipts, Invoices; 3. Personal Documents; 4. Miscellaneous; 5. Blueprints; 6. Painting. Series 1 consists of business related correspondence to various companies, individuals, and two branches of the Canadian Government. Govern…
Date Range
1845-1947
Reference Code
M557 / V779
Description Level
1 / Fonds
GMD
Painting
Textual record
Blueprint
Private record
Published record
Part Of
David McDougall fonds
Description Level
1 / Fonds
Fonds Number
M 557
V 779
Sous-Fonds
M557
V779
Accession Number
2017.8667
Reference Code
M557 / V779
GMD
Painting
Textual record
Blueprint
Private record
Published record
Date Range
1845-1947
Physical Description
39cm of textual records. – 1 painting
History / Biographical
David McDougall, son of George Millward McDougall and Elizabeth Chantler McDougall, was born on May 14, 1845 in Owen Sound, Ontario. David had four siblings: John, Eliza, Lubby, and Nellie. David married Annie McKenzie in 1871 in Manitoba. Together, they had six children, including their daughter named Georgina (Georgie) Elizabeth McDougall (1872-1965). Georgina was the wife of Norman Luxton and an active member in Banff and the mother of Eleanor Georgina Luxton (1908-1995). David was an early pioneer of Calgary and Banff, who helped build both community life and their economies. While David’s father and brother were both members of the clergy and did missionary work in Morley, Alberta, David become a successful businessman. He established a general merchant store in Morley where he was a dealer in cattle, horses, furs, and curios. In addition to managing his own business block in Calgary, David also owned properties in Edmonton and Calgary. In Banff, David and Annie owned the Mount Royal Hotel for six years until they sold it to Jim Brewster in August 14, 1913. David died in December 6, 1927 and Annie died in 1939.
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of six series: 1. Business Correspondence; 2. Cheques, Receipts, Invoices; 3. Personal Documents; 4. Miscellaneous; 5. Blueprints; 6. Painting. Series 1 consists of business related correspondence to various companies, individuals, and two branches of the Canadian Government. Government correspondence pertains to taxes and by-laws for McDougall’s properties. Series 2 contains invoices, receipts, cheques, and bank statements pertaining to McDougall’s business and properties. Series 3 contains personal letters and legal documents. Materials includes handwritten letters, property transactions and proof of ownership on properties. Series 4 contains cheque books, Dominion Travellers’ Hotel Guide, event program featuring Commissioner Coombs and “Safety First Guarantee” slip. Series 5 contains blueprints of Mount Royal Hotel and McDougall business block, Calgary 1911. The last series consist of a painting of George Noble photograph of Banff Ave, 1929.
Name Access
McDougall, David
Subject Access
Buildings and facilities
Commerce and industry
Communications
Family and personal life
Government
Labour
Land, settlement and immigration
Law and justice
Access Restrictions
No restriction on access. Copyright, privacy, commercial use and other restrictions may apply.
Language
Language is English
Related Material
See Luxton Family fonds
Creator
McDougall, David
Biographical Source Notes
Luxton, Eleanor G. Latch String Out. Banff: Summerthought Publishing, 2015. “The Morleyville Story.” McDougall Stoney Mission Society. http://www.mcdougallstoneymission.com/docs/The_Morleyvillle_Story.pdf
Title Source
Title based on provenance of fonds
Processing Status
Processed
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