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Trail Blazers of the Canadian Rockies

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue15459
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
2017
Author
MacDonald, Graham Reginald
Publisher
Banff, AB : Holy Grail Pubishers
Call Number
05.1 Mc31t
Author
MacDonald, Graham Reginald
Publisher
Banff, AB : Holy Grail Pubishers
Published Date
2017
Physical Description
78 p. : ill
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Trail Blazers
Poems
Tom Wilson
Jim Brewster
Bill Peyto
Mary Schaffer
Notes
Includes acknowledgements to the Whyte Museum archives staff
Accession Number
2017.8671
Call Number
05.1 Mc31t
Collection
Archives Library
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Date
1939 – 1939
Material
paper; wood; glass; metal
Catalogue Number
105.02.0041
Description
A black and white photograph of the King and Queen, in a carriage drawn by two white horses driven by Jim Brewster, with tall trees and mountains in background. The photo has a white mat and a simple black wooden frame. The bottom of the mat is marked “Thier (sic) Majesties King George VI Queen E…
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Title
Photographic Print
Date
1939 – 1939
Material
paper; wood; glass; metal
Dimensions
22.7; 37.2 (frame) x 17.5; 29.6 (frame) cm
Description
A black and white photograph of the King and Queen, in a carriage drawn by two white horses driven by Jim Brewster, with tall trees and mountains in background. The photo has a white mat and a simple black wooden frame. The bottom of the mat is marked “Thier (sic) Majesties King George VI Queen Elizabeth” and “To Pearl from Jim.”
Subject
photography
souvenirs
Jim Brewster
Pearl Moore
King George VI
Queen Elizabeth
Credit
Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
105.02.0041
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Trophy; Athletic Statuette

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/artifact103.09.1093
Date
1936
Material
metal; wood
Catalogue Number
103.09.1093
Description
Junior Combined skiing trophy presented by Jim Brewster "Championship Canadian Rockies Downhill & Slalom 1936. Silver plate skis on end with ski pole forming tripod on a metal base 8.8 dia. Skis are 19.5 long modelled realistically with buckle bindings and cable, etc. Ski pole has wrist strap. …
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Title
Trophy; Athletic Statuette
Date
1936
Material
metal; wood
Dimensions
26.7 x 13.0 cm
Description
Junior Combined skiing trophy presented by Jim Brewster "Championship Canadian Rockies Downhill & Slalom 1936. Silver plate skis on end with ski pole forming tripod on a metal base 8.8 dia. Skis are 19.5 long modelled realistically with buckle bindings and cable, etc. Ski pole has wrist strap. A wreath of leaves lays on the bindings and a smaller wreath behind the skis and pole. Turned brown wood base with silver plated name plates around it.
Subject
sports
winter
skiing
Jim Brewster
Credit
Gift of Tillie Knight, Banff, 1975
Catalogue Number
103.09.1093
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Artist
D Konda
Date
1945 – 1965
Medium
oil on canvas
Catalogue Number
KdD.02.01
Description
Portrait of Jim Brewster
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Artist
D Konda
Title
Jim Brewster
Date
1945 – 1965
Medium
oil on canvas
Dimensions
70.5 x 52.5 cm
Description
Portrait of Jim Brewster
Subject
Portrait
Male
Figure
Jim Brewster
Credit
Gift of Joe A. Brewster, Banff, 1980
Catalogue Number
KdD.02.01
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Part Of
Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 45 b&w. prints. The prints pertain to Peter Whyte and his interests and activities. Prints include images of activities and events in and around Banff including Banff Winter Carnival ski joring, relay race at the hot springs, the ice palace, figure skating, dogsledding, Fernie's …
Date Range
ca.1910
ca.1924
Reference Code
V683 / II / E / PA - 1 to 45
Description Level
5 / File
Part Of
Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M36 / V683 / S37
Series
V683 / II / E : Peter Whyte: Banff and Area Activities and Events
Reference Code
V683 / II / E / PA - 1 to 45
Date Range
ca.1910
ca.1924
Physical Description
Photographs: 45 prints; b&w.
Scope & Content
File consists of 45 b&w. prints. The prints pertain to Peter Whyte and his interests and activities. Prints include images of activities and events in and around Banff including Banff Winter Carnival ski joring, relay race at the hot springs, the ice palace, figure skating, dogsledding, Fernie's female hockey team "The Swastikas", and snowshoe races. Other images include a postcard from Catharine of herself, Herman Ladner (?) and Mrs. Jamieson skiing up Eagle Mountain in Lake Louise with Mount Temple behind them, and other skiers.
Subject Access
Philip Moore
Jim Brewster
Title Source
Title based on contents of file.
Processing Status
Processed
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Part Of
Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 25 b&w prints. The prints pertain to Peter and Catharine's activities and interests. Prints document people and places in and around Banff. Images include the King and Queen in a motorcade through town and at the train station. Other images are of the Legion, an airplane, and a…
Date Range
ca. 1930 to ca.1950
Reference Code
V683 / III / A / 3 / PA - 471 to 496
Description Level
5 / File
Part Of
Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M36 / V683 / S37
Series
V683 / III / A / 3 : Peter and Catharine Whyte: Various Views of Banff and Area
Reference Code
V683 / III / A / 3 / PA - 471 to 496
Date Range
ca. 1930 to ca.1950
Physical Description
Photographs: 25 prints; b&w.
Scope & Content
File consists of 25 b&w prints. The prints pertain to Peter and Catharine's activities and interests. Prints document people and places in and around Banff. Images include the King and Queen in a motorcade through town and at the train station. Other images are of the Legion, an airplane, and a young boy on skis.
Subject Access
Jim Brewster
Phil Moore
Title Source
Title based on contents of file.
Processing Status
Processed
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Jim Brewster of Banff

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/artifactdgn.03.06
Artist
Nicholas Raffael de Grandmaison (1892 – 1978, Canadian)
Date
1935 – 1945
Medium
pastel on paper
Catalogue Number
DgN.03.06
Description
A realistic rendering of a head and shoulder portrait of Jim Brewster; a three-quarter view; he has on a light brown hat, blue jacket, white shirt, red tie; streaks of colour in background.
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Artist
Nicholas Raffael de Grandmaison (1892 – 1978, Canadian)
Title
Jim Brewster of Banff
Date
1935 – 1945
Medium
pastel on paper
Dimensions
76.0 x 56.0 cm
Description
A realistic rendering of a head and shoulder portrait of Jim Brewster; a three-quarter view; he has on a light brown hat, blue jacket, white shirt, red tie; streaks of colour in background.
Subject
portrait
male
portrait: Jim Brewster
Credit
Gift of Lubov de Grandmaison, 1990
Catalogue Number
DgN.03.06
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Date
1900 – 1903
Material
wood, oak; ivory; metal, brass; fibre
Catalogue Number
104.34.0002
Description
An oak, rectangular, upright piano with carved spiral legs supporting the keyboard. A hinged lid covers the keyboard, and a large ornate brass plate locks the lid in place. The upright box holds hammers and wires on a large cast metal frame that is labeblled “Bellmetal Tone Pulsating Bridge”. Th…
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Title
Upright Piano
Date
1900 – 1903
Material
wood, oak; ivory; metal, brass; fibre
Dimensions
139.0 x 68.0 x 156.0 cm
Description
An oak, rectangular, upright piano with carved spiral legs supporting the keyboard. A hinged lid covers the keyboard, and a large ornate brass plate locks the lid in place. The upright box holds hammers and wires on a large cast metal frame that is labeblled “Bellmetal Tone Pulsating Bridge”. The metal frame is decorated with scrollwork and flowers. A large false panel and three brass footpedals are underneath the keyboard. There are two smaller false panels at the top with a large ornate brass false lock plate at the centre and two large ornate brass false gate-type hinges at each side. The top panel actually hinges at the top to open and has a wooden groove at the bottom to hold sheet music. The piano is marked with “Gerhard Heintzman Toronto” painted inside the keyboard lid.Cross reference: 104.34.0001 (piano bench)
Subject
households
music
hobbies
Fred Hussey
Philip Moore
Jim Brewster
events
World Fair
entertainment
social customs
Credit
Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
104.34.0002
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Date
1930 – 1940
Material
wood; metal; fibre
Catalogue Number
104.18.1001 a-c
Description
Split cane fishing rod in two pieces with canvas case. Light brown varnished cane rod with cork butt grip and black lock ring and butt cap. Metal collars and line guides. Manufacturer's writing on rod above handle. Sewn canvas case with ties.
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Title
Fishing Rod
Date
1930 – 1940
Material
wood; metal; fibre
Dimensions
244.3 cm
Description
Split cane fishing rod in two pieces with canvas case. Light brown varnished cane rod with cork butt grip and black lock ring and butt cap. Metal collars and line guides. Manufacturer's writing on rod above handle. Sewn canvas case with ties.
Subject
sports
fishing
Howie Goon
Jim Brewster
Credit
Gift of Howie Goon, Banff, 1984
Catalogue Number
104.18.1001 a-c
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Date
1915 – 1925
Material
metal
Catalogue Number
103.07.1027
Description
One piece button hook. .3 diameter metal, 5.0 long stem is turned into a rounded hook on one end, handle is pressed flat into a guitar shape. One side has a pressed design, other is flat with "The Brewster Trading Co. Banff, Canada". Also on flat side "Pat'd ??35"
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Title
Button Hook
Date
1915 – 1925
Material
metal
Dimensions
2.2 x 10.2 cm
Description
One piece button hook. .3 diameter metal, 5.0 long stem is turned into a rounded hook on one end, handle is pressed flat into a guitar shape. One side has a pressed design, other is flat with "The Brewster Trading Co. Banff, Canada". Also on flat side "Pat'd ??35"
Subject
households
clothing
Jim Brewster
Brewster Trading Co.
Credit
Gift of Bennie Panaro, Calgary, 1984
Catalogue Number
103.07.1027
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