topic:"Ranch" found 35 records - Research Collections - Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies

Book Notes

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Part Of: Dorothy Wardle fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of 139 pages of handwritten research notes, correspondence, and newspaper clippings, H35 x W30 cm or smaller. File pertains to Dorothy's research on Banff and surrounding area, Parks Canada, Department of the Interior, and the history of the Canadian Rocky Mountains in general. Record…

Date Range: ca. 1870 - ca. 1998; 1870s-1880s; ca.1918 - ca. 1960s; 1986-1998; 1986; 1990; 1993; 1995; 1997-1998

Reference Code: M521 / I / A / 3-4

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Newspaper clipping; Private record; Textual record

Part Of: Dorothy Wardle fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M521 / V75

Series: M521 / I : Dorothy Wardle Personal Papers

Sous-Fonds: M521

Sub-Series: M521 / I / A : Research and Writing

Accession Number: 7504

Reference Code: M521 / I / A / 3-4

GMD: Newspaper clipping; Private record; Textual record

Date Range: ca. 1870 - ca. 1998; 1870s-1880s; ca.1918 - ca. 1960s; 1986-1998; 1986; 1990; 1993; 1995; 1997-1998

Physical Description: 2 cm of textual records (139 pages ; 30 x 35 cm or smaller)

Scope & Content: File consists of 139 pages of handwritten research notes, correspondence, and newspaper clippings, H35 x W30 cm or smaller. File pertains to Dorothy's research on Banff and surrounding area, Parks Canada, Department of the Interior, and the history of the Canadian Rocky Mountains in general. Records were filed in an envelope that was titled "Book Notes." Notable people include James Wardle, J.B. Harkin, Pat Brewster, Arthur Unwin, Dr. Brett, Norman Sanson, and Bill Peyto, among others. Notable places and topics include the organization of the Department of the Interior, the Banff-Windemere Highway, Rocky Mountain Park and Park Wardens, Kootenay National Park fires, coal and precious metal mines (e.g. Bankhead, Silver City), trail riding and hiking, research about James Wardle and his accomplishments, Ya-Ha-Tinda, and various parks (e.g. Glacier, Revelstoke, Elk Island, Kootenay, and Yoho). Other records include a handwritten letter to the Auld family in Scotland (cousins of Sheila Ritchie) with a story about Glenbow and a highland cow from Oban, Scotland; personal reflections on the Banff area and mountains in general; notes that Dorothy took while doing research at the Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies and the Banff Public Library; and a variety of newspaper clippings.

Notes: Includes request slips and stationary from the archives at the Whyte Museum.; Potentially includes a handwritten list of Dorothy's written works.; Newspaper clippings primarily from the Times Colonist, which is published in Victoria, British Columbia.

Name Access: Wardle, Dorothy; Wardle, James M.; Harkin, J. B. (James Bernard); Brewster, Pat; Peyto, Bill; Brett, Robert George; Sanson, Norman

Subject Access: Banff; Banff National Park; Banff Public Library; National parks and reserves; Newspaper; Parks Canada; Park policy; Research; Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies; Wardens; Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies; Ya-Ha-Tinda Ranch; Hiking; Community life; History; Mines and mineral resources

Geographic Access: Alberta; Banff; Banff National Park; Bankhead; British Columbia; Canada; Canadian Rocky Mountains; Castle Mountain; Glacier National Park; Kootenay National Park; Silver City; Victoria; Yoho National Park; Scotland; Revelstoke

Language: English

Conservation: Some of the slips of paper are taped together. Was unable to remove them without damaging the materials. May present conservation issues in the future.

Creator: Wardle, Dorothy

Category: Sports, recreation and leisure; Transportation; Politics; Natural resources; Family and personal life; Exploration, discovery and travel

Title Source: Title based on contents of file; Title was written on an envelope containing these materials.

Processing Status: Processed

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Buildings and businesses, Banff area

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Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of 34 photographs pertaining to businesses and other properties in and around Banff. Photographs depict individuals swimming at the Cave and Basin; a boathouse near the Bow River; several hotels, including Banff Springs Hotel, Chateau Lake Louise and the Mount Royal Hotel; Fairholme R…

Date Range: 1901; [1910-1950]

Reference Code: LUX / III / D / PA - 1 to 34

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: LUX

Series: LUX / III / D : Other material

Sous-Fonds: LUX / III : Luxton family sous-fonds

Accession Number: LUX

Reference Code: LUX / III / D / PA - 1 to 34

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

Date Range: 1901; [1910-1950]

Physical Description: 34 photographs : b&w prints ; 25 x 20 cm or smaller

Scope & Content: File consists of 34 photographs pertaining to businesses and other properties in and around Banff. Photographs depict individuals swimming at the Cave and Basin; a boathouse near the Bow River; several hotels, including Banff Springs Hotel, Chateau Lake Louise and the Mount Royal Hotel; Fairholme Ranch; and other related views.

Notes: Some photographs are annotated

Subject Access: Businesses; Hotels; Animals; Banff National Park; Banff Upper Hot Springs; Bow River Boat House; Boats; Buildings; Cave and Basin; Chateau Lake Louise; Fairholme Ranch; Mount Royal Hotel; Postcards; Ranches; Teahouses; Tourism; Travel; Upper Hot Springs

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Banff; Banff National Park; Lake Louise

Access Restrictions: Restrictions may apply

Reproduction Restrictions: Copyright restrictions may apply

Language: English

Conservation: Some items stored in mylar

Category: Exploration, discovery and travel

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Camp rules and agreements

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Part Of: Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of documents pertaining to camp rules and agreements for trail rides between ca.1996 and 2002. Content pertains to rules of trail riding set by the Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies, camp agreements between trail ride participants and the Trail Riders [including trail maps with dir…

Date Range: 1996-2002

Reference Code: M545 / V / 56

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Textual record; Organization record

Part Of: Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M545 / V635

Series: M545 / V : Administrative records

Sous-Fonds: M545

Accession Number: 5939; 8235

Reference Code: M545 / V / 56

GMD: Textual record; Organization record

Date Range: 1996-2002

Physical Description: 2 cm of textual records

Scope & Content: File consists of documents pertaining to camp rules and agreements for trail rides between ca.1996 and 2002. Content pertains to rules of trail riding set by the Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies, camp agreements between trail ride participants and the Trail Riders [including trail maps with directions to the Great Divide, Snow Creek, Elk Horn and Ya Ha Tinda], and a list of rules for camping at Bighorn Campground and on the property of Ya Ha Tinda Ranch.

Name Access: Smith, Rick

Subject Access: Administration; Businesses; Camping; Camps; Ya-Ha-Tinda Ranch; Ranches; Recreation; Property; Trails; Animals; Environment; Map

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Banff National Park

Language: English

Category: Environment; Sports, recreation and leisure

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Cottonwood Canyon Homes and Buildings

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Part Of: Bert Riggall fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of 30 b&w, some captioned, some mounted. This file pertains to the Riggall family's homes at Cottonwood Canyon. The prints pertain to views of moving buildings onto the property with horse and buggy,construction one of the two homes built at Cottonwood Canyon, the exterior of the home…

Date Range: 1915 to 1946

Reference Code: V26 / VII / A5 / PA - 84 to 112

Description Level: 5 / File

Part Of: Bert Riggall fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Series: VII. Familial and Personal Series: Riggall Homes

Reference Code: V26 / VII / A5 / PA - 84 to 112

Date Range: 1915 to 1946

Physical Description: Photographs: 30 prints, b&w

Scope & Content: File consists of 30 b&w, some captioned, some mounted. This file pertains to the Riggall family's homes at Cottonwood Canyon. The prints pertain to views of moving buildings onto the property with horse and buggy,construction one of the two homes built at Cottonwood Canyon, the exterior of the homes, the surrounding landscape before and after the homes were built, snow clearing on the road above the ranch, grazing cattle and horses, Riggall's homemade mail box, and two Riggall packers building pack boxes for horses.

Subject Access: Home building, Ranch, Cottonwood Canyon

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Content Details: Riggall's Grandson John Russell provided idendifications on some photographs they are as follows:; PA - 105 This is a summer guest house next to F.H.R's last house but very close to the creek (Cottowood Creek); PA - 108 The cow is lying exactly where the house was built

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Cottonwood Canyon Homes and Buildings

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Part Of: Bert Riggall fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of 30 b&w, some captioned, some mounted. This file pertains to the Riggall family's homes at Cottonwood Canyon. The prints pertain to views of the ranch in winter, the exterior of the homes, the surrounding landscape, and a picnic at Cottonwood creek.

Date Range: 1937 to 1944

Reference Code: V26 / VII / A5 / PA - 113 to 129

Description Level: 5 / File

Part Of: Bert Riggall fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Series: VII. Familial and Personal Series: Riggall Homes

Reference Code: V26 / VII / A5 / PA - 113 to 129

Date Range: 1937 to 1944

Physical Description: Photographs: 30 prints, b&w

Scope & Content: File consists of 30 b&w, some captioned, some mounted. This file pertains to the Riggall family's homes at Cottonwood Canyon. The prints pertain to views of the ranch in winter, the exterior of the homes, the surrounding landscape, and a picnic at Cottonwood creek.

Subject Access: Home building, Ranch, Cottonwood Canyon

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Content Details: PA - 128 Mounted on album paper and possibly captioned by Doris "Babe" Burton (nee Riggall)

Processing Status: Processed

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Cottonwood Canyon Homes and Buildings

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Part Of: Bert Riggall fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of 26 b&w and colour, some captioned. This file pertains to the Riggall family's homes at Cottonwood Canyon. The prints pertain to views of the ranch in winter, the exterior of the homes, the surrounding landscape, Dora working on ranch, and Riggall's home made mail box.

Date Range: 1922 to 1949

Reference Code: V26 / VII / A5 / PA - 130 to 155

Description Level: 5 / File

Part Of: Bert Riggall fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Series: VII. Familial and Personal Series: Riggall Homes

Reference Code: V26 / VII / A5 / PA - 130 to 155

Date Range: 1922 to 1949

Physical Description: Photographs: 26 prints, b&w, colour

Scope & Content: File consists of 26 b&w and colour, some captioned. This file pertains to the Riggall family's homes at Cottonwood Canyon. The prints pertain to views of the ranch in winter, the exterior of the homes, the surrounding landscape, Dora working on ranch, and Riggall's home made mail box.

Subject Access: Home building, Ranch, Cottonwood Canyon

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Cottonwood Canyon Homes and Buildings

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Part Of: Bert Riggall fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of 15 b&w, some captioned. This file pertains to the Riggall family's homes at Cottonwood Canyon. The prints pertain to views of the ranch in winter, the exterior of the homes, the surrounding landscape, Dora working on ranch, and milk cows.

Date Range: 1934 to 1935

Reference Code: V26 / VII / A5 / PA - 156 to 170

Description Level: 5 / File

Part Of: Bert Riggall fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Series: VII. Familial and Personal Series: Riggall Homes

Reference Code: V26 / VII / A5 / PA - 156 to 170

Date Range: 1934 to 1935

Physical Description: Photographs: 15 prints, b&w

Scope & Content: File consists of 15 b&w, some captioned. This file pertains to the Riggall family's homes at Cottonwood Canyon. The prints pertain to views of the ranch in winter, the exterior of the homes, the surrounding landscape, Dora working on ranch, and milk cows.

Subject Access: Home building, Ranch, Cottonwood Canyon

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Cottonwood Canyon Homes and Buildings

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Part Of: Bert Riggall fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of 30 b&w, some captioned. This file pertains to the Riggall family's homes at Cottonwood Canyon. The prints pertain to views of the ranch in winter, the exterior of the homes, the surrounding landscape, Dora working on ranch, family at the ranch, Dora hauling hay in winter, and Rigga…

Date Range: 1933 to 1946

Reference Code: V26 / VII / A5 / PA - 171 to 200

Description Level: 5 / File

Part Of: Bert Riggall fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Series: VII. Familial and Personal Series: Riggall Homes

Reference Code: V26 / VII / A5 / PA - 171 to 200

Date Range: 1933 to 1946

Physical Description: Photographs: 30 prints, b&w

Scope & Content: File consists of 30 b&w, some captioned. This file pertains to the Riggall family's homes at Cottonwood Canyon. The prints pertain to views of the ranch in winter, the exterior of the homes, the surrounding landscape, Dora working on ranch, family at the ranch, Dora hauling hay in winter, and Riggall's home made mail mailbox.

Subject Access: Home building, Ranch, Cottonwood Canyon

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Content Details: PA - 186 Print mounted on album paper and possibly captioned by Doris "Babe" Burton (nee Riggall); PA - 200 Album page possibly captioned by Doris "Babe" Burton (nee Riggall)

Processing Status: Processed

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Fairholme Ranch

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Part Of: Bruno Engler fonds

Scope & Content: File pertains to 28 b&w prints of Conrad O'Brien-ffrench's Fairholme Ranch. Includes interior and exterior shots of the main house and its grounds and a portrait of O'Brien-ffrench.

Date Range: [ca. 1975]

Reference Code: V190 / VI / F / i / PA - 01 to PA - 28

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Print

19 images

Part Of: Bruno Engler fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M323 / S40 / V190

Series: VI : Retained file, F : Alphabetical order

Sous-Fonds: V190

Sub-Series: i : Fairholme Ranch

Accession Number: 7436

Reference Code: V190 / VI / F / i / PA - 01 to PA - 28

GMD: Photograph; Print

Date Range: [ca. 1975]

Physical Description: 28 photographs : b&w & col. ; 25.2 x 20.2 cm or smaller

History / Biographical: See fonds level description

Scope & Content: File pertains to 28 b&w prints of Conrad O'Brien-ffrench's Fairholme Ranch. Includes interior and exterior shots of the main house and its grounds and a portrait of O'Brien-ffrench.