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Part Of
Soapy Smith fonds
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of personal papers, 1940-1948, pertaining to guiding examination, Smith's son Michael Guinn, and Smith's estate; financial papers, 1914-1946, re business accounts, 1914-1919, income tax and receipts; photographs pertaining to Soapy Smith, pack trips, associates and clients, hunting, …
Date Range
1914-1948
Reference Code
M369 / V252
Description Level
1 / Fonds
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Textual record
Private record
Part Of
Soapy Smith fonds
Description Level
1 / Fonds
Fonds Number
M 369
V 252
Sous-Fonds
M 369
V 262
Accession Number
2532
Reference Code
M369 / V252
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Textual record
Private record
Date Range
1914-1948
Physical Description
3.5 cm of textual records. -- 176 photographs : prints
History / Biographical
Herbert Alonzo "Soapy" Smith, 1878-1948, was a rancher, guide and outfitter at Jumping Pound, Banff, and Seebe, Alberta, Canada. Smith came to Canada in 1904 and worked on ranches in the Jumping Pound district. In 1906 he began working for Brewster Brothers as a cook and guided for them until ca.1920. During the winters, he raised and boarded horses, returning to Banff each outfitting season. In about 1923, Smith started a new ranch, the present day Rafter 6 near Seebe, from which he outfitted and guided. In later years, he frequently outfitted for the Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies.
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of personal papers, 1940-1948, pertaining to guiding examination, Smith's son Michael Guinn, and Smith's estate; financial papers, 1914-1946, re business accounts, 1914-1919, income tax and receipts; photographs pertaining to Soapy Smith, pack trips, associates and clients, hunting, wildlife, Rafter Six Guest Ranch and scenic views.
Name Access
Smith, Soapy (Herbert Alonzo)
Subject Access
Exploration, discovery and travel
Family and personal life
Pack trips
Access Restrictions
No restrictions on access
Copyright, privacy, commercial use and other restrictions may apply
Language
Language is English
Finding Aid
Finding aids and reference tools: basic description
Creator
Smith, Soapy
Category
Exploration, discovery and travel
Family and personal life
Title Source
Title based on accession record and contents of fonds
Processing Status
Processed
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