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Black and white Canadian Pacific prints

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Part Of
Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 54 black and white prints pertaining to trail rides and tourism in areas including Peyto Lake, Wolverine Plateau, Scarab Lake, Lake Louise, Banff Springs Hotel and other scenic areas around Banff townsite. Photographs were produced by Canadian Pacific for publication and advertisin…
Date Range
1940
[ca. 1940 - ca. 1950]
Reference Code
V635 / III / PA - 13 to 66
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
  8 images  
Part Of
Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M545 / V635
Series
V635 / III : Published records
Sous-Fonds
V635
Accession Number
5757
Reference Code
V635 / III / PA - 13 to 66
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Responsibility
Produced by Canadian Pacific
Date Range
1940
[ca. 1940 - ca. 1950]
Physical Description
54 photographs : b&w prints ; 25.5 x 20.5 cm
Scope & Content
File consists of 54 black and white prints pertaining to trail rides and tourism in areas including Peyto Lake, Wolverine Plateau, Scarab Lake, Lake Louise, Banff Springs Hotel and other scenic areas around Banff townsite. Photographs were produced by Canadian Pacific for publication and advertising, and feature excursions led by the Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies.
Notes
Some photographs not dated, but likely similar in age to other items dated 1940.
Subject Access
Travel
Tourism
Canadian Pacific
Advertising
Landscapes
Banff Springs Hotel
Hotel
Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Peyto Lake
Wolverine Plateau
Scarab Lake
Lake Louise
Banff National Park
Reproduction Restrictions
Copyright restrictions apply
Language
English
Category
Sports, recreation and leisure
Commerce and industry
Environment
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Byron Harmon photograph calendars

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 5 commercial miniature calendars with photographs [one printed directly onto calendar, 4 attached to backing]. Photographs on calendars are by Byron Harmon [one is not attributed, but likely by Harmon as well], and pertain to: an unnamed Indigenous couple [possibly Stoney Nakoda co…
Date Range
1907
1912
Reference Code
LUX / II / F1 / 26
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Calendar
Textual record
Published record
Photograph
Photograph print
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
LUX
Series
LUX / II / F : Collected material
Sous-Fonds
LUX / II : Eleanor Luxton sous-fonds
Sub-Series
LUX / II / F1 : Textual
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / II / F1 / 26
GMD
Calendar
Textual record
Published record
Photograph
Photograph print
Responsibility
Photographs attributed to Byron Harmon
Date Range
1907
1912
Physical Description
5 calendars (17.8 x 36.5 cm or smaller)
Scope & Content
File consists of 5 commercial miniature calendars with photographs [one printed directly onto calendar, 4 attached to backing]. Photographs on calendars are by Byron Harmon [one is not attributed, but likely by Harmon as well], and pertain to: an unnamed Indigenous couple [possibly Stoney Nakoda community members], a view of Maligne Lake, an unidentified mountain, 4 ice climbers at the peak of Mt. Habel, and Stoney hunter and Trapper Silas Abraham. Calendar depicting Silas Abraham, 1907, includes printed advertisement for Norman Luxton's trading and taxidermy businesses in Banff and Exshaw.
Name Access
Harmon, Byron
Luxton, Norman
Subject Access
Advertising
Banff National Park
Landscapes
Mountain
Hotel
Indigenous Peoples
Businesses
Trapping
Tourism
Taxidermy
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Exshaw
Jasper National Park
Maligne Lake
Mount Habel
Access Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Conservation
Items have been placed in mylar sheets
Category
Commerce and industry
First nations
Exploration, discovery and travel
Environment
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Canadian Pacific trail riders photos

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Part Of
Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 32 black and white prints produced by Canadian Pacific for promotional/publishing purposes. Images depict individuals and groups of members from the Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies standing and on horseback, group photos under a large tent, posing by mountain landscapes, etc. …
Date Range
[ca. 1950 - ca. 1960]
1955
Reference Code
V635 / III / PA - 85 to 116
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Part Of
Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M545 / V635
Series
V635 / III : Published records
Sous-Fonds
V635
Accession Number
5757
Reference Code
V635 / III / PA - 85 to 116
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Responsibility
Produced by Canadian Pacific
Date Range
[ca. 1950 - ca. 1960]
1955
Physical Description
32 photographs : b&w prints ; 25.5 x 20.5 cm or smaller
Scope & Content
File consists of 32 black and white prints produced by Canadian Pacific for promotional/publishing purposes. Images depict individuals and groups of members from the Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies standing and on horseback, group photos under a large tent, posing by mountain landscapes, etc. Most photographs have Canadian Pacific Railway stamp on the back, some are dated 1955 with stamp, some annotated in pencil.
Notes
Some images signed "Helen Ramsay" (possibly photographer)
Name Access
Ramsay, Helen
Subject Access
Canadian Pacific Railway
Horses
Packing
Trails
Mountain
Landscapes
Travel
Tourism
Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Access Restrictions
Copyright restrictions may apply
Reproduction Restrictions
Copyright restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Sports, recreation and leisure
Commerce and industry
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Canadian Pacific trail riders prints 1940s

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Part Of
Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 18 black and white print photographs produced by Canadian Pacific for advertising/promotional reasons. Content pertains to trail rides led by the Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies around 1943 and 1944, and individual portraits / group photographs of unnamed members from the same…
Date Range
[1943 - ca. 1945]
Reference Code
V635 / III / PA - 67 to 84
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
  2 images  
Part Of
Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M545 / V635
Series
V635 / III : Published records
Sous-Fonds
V635
Accession Number
5939
Reference Code
V635 / III / PA - 67 to 84
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Responsibility
Produced by Canadian Pacific
Date Range
[1943 - ca. 1945]
Physical Description
18 photographs : b&w prints ; 6.5 x 9 cm
Scope & Content
File consists of 18 black and white print photographs produced by Canadian Pacific for advertising/promotional reasons. Content pertains to trail rides led by the Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies around 1943 and 1944, and individual portraits / group photographs of unnamed members from the same time period. Images are from original mix of prints and negative photographs all produced by Canadian Pacific
Notes
Most items have no dates or descriptions See file box V635 / III / PA - 1 to 94 for document file with photo envelopes for this file and items in V635 / III / NA [Canadian Pacific content]
Subject Access
Trails
Travel
Tourism
Canadian Pacific
Hiking
Camping
Landscapes
Mountain
Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Access Restrictions
Copyright restrictions may apply
Reproduction Restrictions
Copyright restrictions may apply
Language
English
Conservation
Negative photographs separated and moved to downstairs storage
Category
Sports, recreation and leisure
Commerce and industry
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Commercial souvenir postcard prints

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 38 commercial souvenir postcards pertaining to areas in Canada and Panama. Includes a collection of 20 image cards titled "Souvenir Views: Panama and the Canal"; 10 mini postcards titled "Minicards by Intag: Vancouver, Canada" and original annotated envelope; an exterior view photo…
Date Range
[1915-1925]
[1940-1945]
1947
1953
[1956-1964]
Reference Code
LUX / II / F2 / PG - 2 to 6
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Postcard
Published record
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
LUX
Series
LUX / II / F : Collected material
Sous-Fonds
LUX / II : Eleanor Luxton sous-fonds
Sub-Series
LUX / II / F2 : Photographs
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / II / F2 / PG - 2 to 6
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Postcard
Published record
Responsibility
Items produced and/or owned by Curt Teich & Co.; M. R. Pellissier; John D. Anderson Jr.; Canada in Colour Ltd.; Harry Rowed [Jasper] and Bill Gibbons [Banff]
Date Range
[1915-1925]
[1940-1945]
1947
1953
[1956-1964]
Physical Description
38 prints : b&w and col. postcards ; 23.5 x 16 cm or smaller
History / Biographical
The Mile-Hi Lodge in Banff was owned and operated by John D. "Jack" Anderson (1917-1964). Anderson purchased the property located at 402 Banff Ave. in 1956 and operated the Mile-Hi Lodge until his death in 1964. The lodge remained in business under Anderson's estate until at least 1969, but was likely closed prior to the property's sale in 1973.
Scope & Content
File consists of 38 commercial souvenir postcards pertaining to areas in Canada and Panama. Includes a collection of 20 image cards titled "Souvenir Views: Panama and the Canal"; 10 mini postcards titled "Minicards by Intag: Vancouver, Canada" and original annotated envelope; an exterior view photograph of Mile-Hi Lodge in Banff; a postcard print depicting 4 unnamed individuals on a narrow bridge titled "Suspension Bridge Capilano Canyon N. Vancouver, Canada"; and a set of 6 colour postcard prints titled "Natural Colour Photographs" depicting scenes in Banff and Jasper National Park.
Name Access
Anderson, John D. (Jack)
Subject Access
Travel
Tourism
Landscapes
Mountain
Businesses
Photography
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Jasper
Vancouver
Cascade Mountain
Columbia Icefield
Lake Louise
Moraine Lake
Mount Eisenhower
Panama
Access Restrictions
Handle with caution as some contents may be fragile
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Exploration, discovery and travel
Commerce and industry
Environment
Biographical Source Notes
https://archives.whyte.org/en/list?q=john+anderson&p=1&ps=20 [John D. (Jack) Anderson fonds]
http://parkscanadahistory.com/brochures/mtn-parks-accommodations-e-undated1.pdf
Parks Canada fonds [M317/S23/V488] Banff townsite property records: under M317 (oversize), Block 22 section 1A
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Hawaii, Japan, China cruise album

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of one album containing 28 colorized postcard print images, 227 black and white prints and one annotated hand-drawn diagram on paper. Content pertains to a boat cruise attended by Eleanor Luxton to Hawaii, Japan and China [1937]. Includes images of the interior and exterior of the cru…
Date Range
[ca. 1937]
Reference Code
LUX / II / C / PD - 2
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Album
Photograph
Photograph print
Drawing
Scrapbook
  254 images     1 Electronic Resource  
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
LUX
Series
LUX / II / C : Personal
Sous-Fonds
LUX / II : Eleanor Luxton
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / II / C / PD - 2
GMD
Album
Photograph
Photograph print
Drawing
Scrapbook
Date Range
[ca. 1937]
Physical Description
1 album (255 b&w and col. prints ; 13.5 x 19.5 cm or smaller -- 1 diagram ; 6 x 4 cm)
Scope & Content
File consists of one album containing 28 colorized postcard print images, 227 black and white prints and one annotated hand-drawn diagram on paper. Content pertains to a boat cruise attended by Eleanor Luxton to Hawaii, Japan and China [1937]. Includes images of the interior and exterior of the cruise ship, as well as cruise staff members and on-board entertainment; landscapes, monuments and buildings; surfing; historic sites; dockyard scenes with unidentified workers; local individuals and families; and fishing and harvesting. Album also includes small tissue-like paper sheet with hand-drawn diagram of mechanical parts and measurements with annotations [possibly belonging to Eleanor Luxton, n.d.]
Notes
Most photographs are annotated on the lower front in white text with contextual information - location, name of landmark, etc.
Date provided is based on dating of similar items pertaining to cruise to Hawaii, Japan and China collected by Eleanor Luxton. Photographs are likely from the same trip, but not confirmed.
Name Access
Luxton, Eleanor
Subject Access
Travel
Tourism
Cruise ships
Boats
Fishing
Landscapes
Buildings
Statue
Community life
Commerce and industry
Dockyard
Labour
Farmland
Hotel
Geographic Access
United States of America
Hawaii
Japan
Kyoto
Yokohama
Kamakura
China
Canton
Guangzhou
Shanghai
Repulse Bay
Access Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Japanese
Conservation
Paper diagram in album has been placed in mylar sleeve and kept in original location
Consider removing metal ring bindings on album if they pose a risk of rust damage in future
Album has been secured with unbleached cotton string to prevent loose items from falling out
Related Material
LUX / II / E / 5
Category
Exploration, discovery and travel
Family and personal life
Commerce and industry
Labour
Transportation
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Electronic Resources
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Personal Photographs

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Part Of
Elmer and Grace Charlton fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of Trail Riders, wildlife photographs, photographs from a helicoptor, photographs of Charlton Evergreen Court, Golfing in Banff.
Date Range
1961 - 1963
1977- 1982
1991
1996
Reference Code
V153 / NS - 1 to NS - 156
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph print
Photograph
Part Of
Elmer and Grace Charlton fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M208 / V153
Sous-Fonds
V153
Accession Number
7878
Reference Code
V153 / NS - 1 to NS - 156
GMD
Photograph print
Photograph
Date Range
1961 - 1963
1977- 1982
1991
1996
Physical Description
156 photographs : col. slides ; 35 mm
Scope & Content
File consists of Trail Riders, wildlife photographs, photographs from a helicoptor, photographs of Charlton Evergreen Court, Golfing in Banff.
Name Access
Charlton, Grace
Subject Access
Bears
Sheep
Deer
Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies
Trails
Townsite development
Tourism
Hiking
Geographic Access
Banff
Shadow Lake
Baker Lake
Even-Thomas Creek
Language
English
Category
Family and personal life
Commerce and industry
Environment
Exploration and travel
Tourism
Sports, recreation and leisure
Processing Status
Processed
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Personal Photographs

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Part Of
Elmer and Grace Charlton fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of skiing, Hiking, Banff Winter Carnival, Wildlife, Golfing, Banff Indian Days, Sunshine Ski Hill , Mount Norquay, and the Mount Mount Royal fire in 1967
Date Range
1963 - 1967
1981
1986
1989
1991
1996
Reference Code
V153 / NS - 157 to NS - 371
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Part Of
Elmer and Grace Charlton fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M208 / V153
Sous-Fonds
V153
Accession Number
7878
Reference Code
V153 / NS - 157 to NS - 371
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Date Range
1963 - 1967
1981
1986
1989
1991
1996
Physical Description
215 photographs : col. slides ; 35 mm
Scope & Content
File consists of skiing, Hiking, Banff Winter Carnival, Wildlife, Golfing, Banff Indian Days, Sunshine Ski Hill , Mount Norquay, and the Mount Mount Royal fire in 1967
Name Access
Charlton, Grace
Subject Access
Bears
Sheep
Deer
Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies
Trails
Tourism
Hiking
Geographic Access
Banff
Mount Assiniboine
Language
English
Category
Family and personal life
Commerce and industry
Environment
Exploration and travel
Tourism
Sports, recreation and leisure
Processing Status
Processed
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Personal Photographs

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions57237
Part Of
Elmer and Grace Charlton fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 40 black and white and colour photographs. Included are photographs of people skiing, golfing, hiking, and attending social events.
Date Range
ca. 1936
1965
1987
Reference Code
V153 / PA - 1 to PA - 40
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Part Of
Elmer and Grace Charlton fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M208 / V153
Sous-Fonds
V153
Accession Number
7878
Reference Code
V153 / PA - 1 to PA - 40
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Date Range
ca. 1936
1965
1987
Physical Description
40 photographs : b&w and col. ; 16 x 25 cm or smaller
Scope & Content
File consists of 40 black and white and colour photographs. Included are photographs of people skiing, golfing, hiking, and attending social events.
Name Access
Charlton, Grace
Charlton, Elmer
Brewster, Jim
Beatty, Edward
Whyte, Barbara
Alexander, Bill
Subject Access
Deer
Trails
Tourism
Hiking
Skiing
Golfing
Geographic Access
Banff
Language
English
Category
Family and personal life
Commerce and industry
Environment
Tourism
Sports, recreation and leisure
Processing Status
Processed
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Simon Fraser and Banff Springs Hotel prints

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Part Of
Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 2 photograph print copies: one of an original painted portrait of Simon Fraser, and one of an early photograph of the Banff Springs Hotel [predating a fire in 1926, after which it was rebuilt]. Items are later copies of original portrait and photograph [see "Notes"].
Date Range
[ca. 1880]
[ca. 1910 - ca. 1925]
Reference Code
V635 / III / PA - 486 and 487
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Part Of
Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M545 / V635
Series
V635 / III : Published records
Sous-Fonds
V635
Accession Number
5757
Reference Code
V635 / III / PA - 486 and 487
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Responsibility
One item attributed to Photo Engravers and Electrotypers Ltd.
Date Range
[ca. 1880]
[ca. 1910 - ca. 1925]
Physical Description
2 photographs : b&w prints ; 20.5 x 25 cm and 18 x 12.5 cm
History / Biographical
Simon Fraser (1776-1862) was an explorer who was involved extensively with the fur trade in Western Canada during the early 19th century. Fraser began his career in 1793 as a clerk and in 1801 he became a trading partner with the Northwest Company. While working for the company, Fraser participated in expeditions throughout the Canadian Rockies to establish trade relationships with local Indigenous populations. In 1808, Fraser and 23 men completed a 36-day expedition following what was mistakenly believed to be the Columbia River, which ended at Musqueam. The river was later named "Fraser River" in his honour by David Thompson. Following the conflict leading up to the Seven Oaks Massacre, Fraser moved to St. Andrews West to live with family, where he met and married his wife Catherine. The couple had 9 children together. In 1838, Fraser fought in the Upper Canada Rebellion, resulting in a knee injury which left him permanently disabled. Fraser died at the age of 86 in 1862, and was buried in St. Andrews West with his wife who died the following day.
Scope & Content
File consists of 2 photograph print copies: one of an original painted portrait of Simon Fraser, and one of an early photograph of the Banff Springs Hotel [predating a fire in 1926, after which it was rebuilt]. Items are later copies of original portrait and photograph [see "Notes"].
Notes
Dates given are based on likely dates of original portrait and photograph. Dates of copies held by the Whyte Museum are likely between 1940 - 1970 [no exact date given].
Simon Fraser portrait annotated on reverse side with cropping instructions and label for "Photo Engravers Electrotypers Ltd.", as well as stamp crediting B.C. Provincial Archives in Victoria
Portrait print of Simon Fraser was possibly published or used in Bulletin/newsletter by TRCR; unknown if photograph of Banff Springs Hotel published as well, no annotations
Name Access
Fraser, Simon
Subject Access
Portrait
Hotel
Banff Springs Hotel
Tourism
Travel
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Access Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Sports, recreation and leisure
Commerce and industry
Biographical Source Notes
https://www.sfu.ca/archives/archives-program/outreach/simon_fraser.html
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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