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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
- 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
- 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"
- Credit
- Gift of Bennie Panaro, Calgary, 1984
- Catalogue Number
- 103.07.1027
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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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- 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
- 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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Photographic Print
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/artifact105.02.0041
- 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.”
- Credit
- Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
- Catalogue Number
- 105.02.0041
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Jim Brewster of Banff
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/artifactdgn.03.06
- 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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- 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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- 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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