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Road worthy : a second look at Banff's fire roads

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue20014
Medium
Library - Periodical
Published Date
2013
Author
Watt, Dillon
Call Number
P
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Author
Watt, Dillon
Responsibility
Dillon Watt
Published Date
2013
Medium
Library - Periodical
Subjects
Fires
Automobiles
Banff (townsite)
Banff National Park
Banff National Park - Roads and Trails
History
Abstract
Pertians to fire roads in Banff National Park and their change in use since automobiles were allowed in the park in 1916
Notes
In Highline Magazine, Vol. 5, Iss. 2, Summer 2013, p. 22
Call Number
P
Collection
Archives Library
URL Notes
Highline website
Websites
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Roadless areas - an idea whose time has come

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue13292
Medium
Library - Periodical
Author
Horesji, Brian
Call Number
P
Author
Horesji, Brian
Responsibility
Brian Horesji and David Swarm
Physical Description
p.25 : ill
Medium
Library - Periodical
Subjects
Roads
Notes
In Wild Lands Advocate, vol.15, no.1 (February 2007)
Call Number
P
Collection
Archives Library
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A rough ride : automobiles in Banff National Park, 1905-1918

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Medium
Library - Periodical
Author
Larin, Amy
Call Number
P
Author
Larin, Amy
Physical Description
p.2-9 : ill
Medium
Library - Periodical
Subjects
Canadian Pacific Railway
Highways
Roads
Tourism
Notes
In Alberta History, vol. 56, no. 1 (Winter 2008). Article discusses the controversy of automobiles in the Park including newspaper editorial, petitions by car owners such as Senator Lougheed and the Calary Automobile Club and the reaction of the J.B. Harkin and the Government of Canada, Department of the Interior
Call Number
P
Collection
Archives Library
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Columbia River Highway Views

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 19 postcard prints by company Cross & Dimmitt depicting views of the Columbia River Highway in Portland, Oregon and the surrounding region [ca.1918-1925]. File also contains original storage envelope for postcards.
Date Range
[1918-1925]
Reference Code
LUX / I / E4 / PA - 286 to 304
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Postcard
Print
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
LUX
Series
LUX / I / E : Collected material
Sous-Fonds
LUX / I : Norman Luxton sous-fonds
Sub-Series
LUX / I / E4 : Photographs
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / I / E4 / PA - 286 to 304
GMD
Postcard
Print
Responsibility
Postcards produced by Cross & Dimmitt
Date Range
[1918-1925]
Physical Description
19 postcards : b&w ; 14 x 9 cm
Scope & Content
File consists of 19 postcard prints by company Cross & Dimmitt depicting views of the Columbia River Highway in Portland, Oregon and the surrounding region [ca.1918-1925]. File also contains original storage envelope for postcards.
Notes
Specific dates unknown; date range is estimate based on production era, content and format of postcards.
Subject Access
Aerial photography
Columbia River Highway
Landscapes
Postcards
Businesses
Transportation
Travel
Roads
Geographic Access
United States of America
Oregon
Portland
Language
English
Conservation
Items stored in mylar; original envelope stored in separate mylar sheet in same folder
Category
Exploration, discovery and travel
Transportation
Title Source
Original title of contents used for file
Processing Status
Processed
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Geology photos for geological views

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Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of printed photographs compiled by Ben Gadd pertaining to his book, Handbook of the Canadian Rockies. Images depict mountain views; bighorn sheep posing on steep rock; and highway views, possibly including Icefields Parkway.
Date Range
[ca.1990-1995]
Reference Code
V810 / II / A / PA - 40 to 138
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Print
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M590
V810
S61
Series
V810 / II : Research and publication records
Sous-Fonds
V810
Sub-Series
V810 / II / B : Handbook of the Canadian Rockies
Accession Number
2021.20
Reference Code
V810 / II / A / PA - 40 to 138
GMD
Photograph
Print
Responsibility
Produced by Ben Gadd
Date Range
[ca.1990-1995]
Physical Description
99 photographs : col. prints ; 15 x 10 cm
Scope & Content
File consists of printed photographs compiled by Ben Gadd pertaining to his book, Handbook of the Canadian Rockies. Images depict mountain views; bighorn sheep posing on steep rock; and highway views, possibly including Icefields Parkway.
Material Details
Photographs were originally stored in Tekarra Color Lab envelope
Subject Access
Publication
Landscapes
Travel
Roads
Wildlife
Bighorn Sheep
Mountains
Geology
Environment
Natural history
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Columbia Icefield
Jasper National Park
Canadian Rocky Mountains
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Environment
Exploration, discovery and travel
Title Source
Original title used
Processing Status
Processed
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Part Of
Bruno Engler fonds
Scope & Content
File pertains to 52 b&w prints of various scenic views around British Columbia. Includes views overlooking towns, skiing, beaches, A-frame cabins, highways, rivers, portraits, and the inner harbour & Empress Hotel in Victoria.
Date Range
[ca. 1959-1965]
Reference Code
V190 / VI / B / v / PA - 01 to PA - 52
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Print
  14 images  
Part Of
Bruno Engler fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M323 / S40 / V190
Series
VI : Retained file, B : Alphabetical order
Sous-Fonds
V190
Sub-Series
v : BC Scenic Views
Accession Number
7436
Reference Code
V190 / VI / B / v / PA - 01 to PA - 52
GMD
Photograph
Print
Date Range
[ca. 1959-1965]
Physical Description
52 photographs : b&w ; 25.2 x 20.2 cm or smaller
History / Biographical
See fonds level description
Scope & Content
File pertains to 52 b&w prints of various scenic views around British Columbia. Includes views overlooking towns, skiing, beaches, A-frame cabins, highways, rivers, portraits, and the inner harbour & Empress Hotel in Victoria.
Subject Access
Activities
Architecture
Backcountry skiing
Boats
Buildings
Empress Hotel
Environment and Nature
Family and personal life
Glaciers
Landscape
Mountains
Personal and Professional Life
Portrait
Rivers
Roads
Scenery
Ship
Ski areas
Skiing
Sports and leisure
Totem pole
Winter sports
Geographic Access
Victoria
British Columbia
Language
English
Creator
Engler, Bruno
Title Source
Original title kept
Processing Status
Processed
Images
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Buildings and Hotels

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Part Of
Bruno Engler fonds
Scope & Content
File pertains to 68 b&w prints of various buildings' interiors and exteriors around Banff, Edmonton, Radium, and Wapta. Includes St. Paul's Presbyterian Church, Mineral Springs Hospital (located on the south side of the Bow River), the Voyager Inn, the Rimrock Inn, the Parks Canada Administration B…
Date Range
[ca. 1960-1977]
Reference Code
V190 / VI / B / vii / PA - 01 to PA - 68
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Print
  10 images  
Part Of
Bruno Engler fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M323 / S40 / V190
Series
VI : Retained file, B : Alphabetical order
Sous-Fonds
V190
Sub-Series
vii : Buildings and Hotels
Accession Number
7436
Reference Code
V190 / VI / B / vii / PA - 01 to PA - 68
GMD
Photograph
Print
Date Range
[ca. 1960-1977]
Physical Description
68 photographs : b&w ; 25.2 x 20.2 cm or smaller
History / Biographical
See fonds level description
Scope & Content
File pertains to 68 b&w prints of various buildings' interiors and exteriors around Banff, Edmonton, Radium, and Wapta. Includes St. Paul's Presbyterian Church, Mineral Springs Hospital (located on the south side of the Bow River), the Voyager Inn, the Rimrock Inn, the Parks Canada Administration Building, Num-ti-Jaw Lodge, the lobby of the Bank of Montreal, various unidentified houses (both intact and being demolished), a federal building in Edmonton, the Radium Hot Springs Inn, the Wapta Inn, alters and shrines (interior and exterior), and the interiors of various hotels - including public spaces and rooms.
Subject Access
Buildings
Businesses
Cabins
Churches
Hot Springs
Hotels
Government
Mountains
Parks Canada
Rivers
Roads
Winter
Geographic Access
Banff
Lake Louise
Banff National Park
Edmonton
Alberta
Radium
British Columbia
Language
English
Related Material
V190 / VI / B / vii / NA - 01 to NA - 04
Creator
Engler, Bruno
Title Source
Original title kept
Processing Status
Processed
Images
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Part Of
Bruno Engler fonds
Scope & Content
File pertains to 36 b&w prints of the Canmore area. Includes scenic views of trails, rivers, and mountains, people hiking, a child feeding ducks, and buildings.
Date Range
1982-1998
Reference Code
V190 / VI / C / ii / PA - 01 to PA - 36
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Print
  7 images  
Part Of
Bruno Engler fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M323 / S40 / V190
Series
VI : Retained file, C : Alphabetical order
Sous-Fonds
V190
Sub-Series
ii : Canmore, Alta.
Accession Number
7436
Reference Code
V190 / VI / C / ii / PA - 01 to PA - 36
GMD
Photograph
Print
Date Range
1982-1998
Physical Description
36 photographs : b&w ; 25.2 x 20.2 cm or smaller
History / Biographical
See fonds level description
Scope & Content
File pertains to 36 b&w prints of the Canmore area. Includes scenic views of trails, rivers, and mountains, people hiking, a child feeding ducks, and buildings.
Subject Access
Buildings
Grassi Lakes
Hiking
Horses
Mountains
Rivers
Roads
Winter
Geographic Access
Canmore
Alberta
Language
English
Creator
Engler, Bruno
Title Source
Original title kept
Processing Status
Processed
Images
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Glacier Park, B.C. Avalanche Zone [1/2]

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Part Of
Bruno Engler fonds
Scope & Content
File pertains to 66 b&w prints of various views of Glacier National Park, B.C. Includes aerial views of mountain slopes alongside the Trans Canada Highway and train tracks, avalanche sheds over the train tracks, various construction projects [possibly of avalanche sheds and bridges], and views of c…
Date Range
[ca. 1965]
Reference Code
V190 / VI / G / i / PA - 01 to PA - 66
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Print
  10 images  
Part Of
Bruno Engler fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M323 / S40 / V190
Series
VI : Retained file, G : Alphabetical order
Sous-Fonds
V190
Sub-Series
i : Glacier Park, B.C. Avalanche Zone
Accession Number
7436
Reference Code
V190 / VI / G / i / PA - 01 to PA - 66
GMD
Photograph
Print
Date Range
[ca. 1965]
Physical Description
66 photographs : b&w ; 25.2 x 20.2 cm or smaller
History / Biographical
See fonds level description
Scope & Content
File pertains to 66 b&w prints of various views of Glacier National Park, B.C. Includes aerial views of mountain slopes alongside the Trans Canada Highway and train tracks, avalanche sheds over the train tracks, various construction projects [possibly of avalanche sheds and bridges], and views of cars driving on the Highway.
Notes
Photographs included in this entry were originally housed in a photo paper box identified by Bruno Engler prior to accessioning.
Subject Access
Aerial photography
Automobiles
Avalanches
Construction
Glaciers
Mountains
Roads
Trains
Travel
Geographic Access
Glacier National Park
British Columbia
Language
English
Creator
Engler, Bruno
Title Source
Original title kept
Processing Status
Processed
Images
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Part Of
Bruno Engler fonds
Scope & Content
File pertains to 62 b&w contact sheet prints of various events and activities in and around Banff National Park. Includes the Canadian centennial in 1967, parades, Park Warden activities, rodeos, the opening of the Roger's Pass highway twinning, a game farm, portraits, Norquay Ski Hill t-bar, and m…
Date Range
1961-1969
Reference Code
V190 / VI / H / iv / a / PA - 01 to PA - 62
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Print
Part Of
Bruno Engler fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M323 / S40 / V190
Series
VI : Retained file, H : Alphabetical order
Sous-Fonds
V190
Sub-Series
iv : History, a : Contact Sheets
Accession Number
7436
Reference Code
V190 / VI / H / iv / a / PA - 01 to PA - 62
GMD
Photograph
Print
Date Range
1961-1969
Physical Description
62 photographs : b&w ; 25.2 x 20.2 cm or smaller
History / Biographical
See fonds level description
Scope & Content
File pertains to 62 b&w contact sheet prints of various events and activities in and around Banff National Park. Includes the Canadian centennial in 1967, parades, Park Warden activities, rodeos, the opening of the Roger's Pass highway twinning, a game farm, portraits, Norquay Ski Hill t-bar, and more.
Subject Access
Aerial photography
Animals
Banff townsite
Banff Upper Hot Springs
Buildings and facilities
Cave and Basin
Centennial
Ceremony
Chairlifts and gondolas
Climbing
Community events
Construction
Dogs
Entertainment
Festival
Helicopters
Military
Mount Norquay Chairlift
Mount Norquay Ski Area
Mountains
Parades
Parks Canada
Parks Canada Warden
Portrait
Public events
Roads
Roger's Pass
Geographic Access
Banff
Lake Louise
Banff National Park
Alberta
Language
English
Creator
Engler, Bruno
Title Source
Original title kept
Processing Status
Processed
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