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Letters to Mother [January - June 1950]

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Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Scope & Content: File pertains to 51 letters written by Catharine Robb Whyte to her mother, Edith Morse Robb from January 2 to June 30, 1950. Topics include day to day life, Banff events, visits from friends, photography, painting, weather [including temperatures down to -50F (-45C) in January], the CPR test of the…

Date Range: 1950

Reference Code: M36 / I / A / 2b / i / 126

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Postcard; Private record

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Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M36 / V683 / S37

Series: I.A.2. Catharine Robb Whyte papers / photographs

Sous-Fonds: M36

Accession Number: .

Reference Code: M36 / I / A / 2b / i / 126

GMD: Postcard; Private record

Date Range: 1950

Physical Description: 1.6 cm of textual records (93 pages ; 21.4 x 27.5 cm or smaller)

History / Biographical: See fonds level description.

Scope & Content: File pertains to 51 letters written by Catharine Robb Whyte to her mother, Edith Morse Robb from January 2 to June 30, 1950. Topics include day to day life, Banff events, visits from friends, photography, painting, weather [including temperatures down to -50F (-45C) in January], the CPR test of their new diesel engines, events and people in Concord, world news, radio programs, the North American Ski Championship in February [for which Pete designed pins], the Banff Winter Carnival, installing fluorescent lights in the kitchen [prior to that they had "temporary" lights], purchasing a new Jeep stationwagon, the Duke and Duchess of Windsor visiting Banff in April, driving to Concord in May and back to Banff in June, plans for Banff Indian Days, a trip to Bow Lake, and Pete and Catharine's 20th wedding anniversary. Also includes postcards.

Notes: Please note: language pertaining to Indigenous Peoples used throughout is outdated and may be offensive. Letters are typed and hand-written. Many typed letters have hand-written notes and post scripts added throughout. Some letters are marked with a small x in pencil, indicating where Jon Whyte made notes for use in his project "Catharine Robb Whyte, Peter Whyte: Commemorative Portfolio," originally published in 1981.

Name Access: Whyte, Catharine; Whyte, Peter; Robb, Edith Morse; Moore, Pearl; Moore, Edmee; Moore, Phil; Campbell, Gray; Campbell, Eleanor; Simpson, Jimmy, Sr.; Simpson, Billie; Simpson, Jimmy, Jr.; White, Annie; Morant, Nicholas (Nick); Morant, Willie; Whyte, Jon; Watson, Sir Norman; Encil, George; Beil, Charlie; Luxton, Norman

Subject Access: Activities; Animals; Art; Artists; Banff; Banff Winter Carnival; Birds; Bird watching; Birthday; Businesses; Camping; Canadian Pacific Railway; Children; Community events; Community life; Correspondence; Deer; Family; Family and personal life; First Nations; Funeral; Home; Hospital; Indigenous Peoples; Lake Louise; Leisure; Mountain; Norquay Ski Hill; Num-Ti-Jah Lodge; Painting; Personal and Family Life; Photography; Post Office; Ranching; Royal tours; Royalty; Scenery; Ski areas; Ski jumping; Ski racing; Skiers; Skiing; Stoney Nakoda; Sunshine Ski Area; Sunshine Village; Trains; Transportation; Travel; Upper Hot Springs Hotel; Weather; Wildlife; Winter; Winter sports

Geographic Access: Banff; Lake Louise; Bow Lake; Banff National Park; Morley; Calgary; Alberta; Montana; North Dakota; Ohio; Minnesota; Concord; Massachusetts; Canada; United States of America

Language: English

Creator: Robb Whyte, Catharine

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Lake Louise Old Ski Area

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Part Of: Bruno Engler fonds

Scope & Content: File pertains to 30 b&w prints of the Lake Louise Ski Resort. Includes aerial views of the ski hill, plans for lifts and runs, the Temple Lodge area, ski lifts, and views from the Resort towards Lake Louise and Victoria Glacier.

Date Range: 1962

Reference Code: V190 / VI / L / i / c / PA - 01 to PA - 30

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Print

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Part Of: Bruno Engler fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M323 / S40 / V190

Series: VI : Retained file, L : Alphabetical order

Sous-Fonds: V190

Sub-Series: i : Lake Louise, c : Old Ski Area

Accession Number: 7436

Reference Code: V190 / VI / L / i / c / PA - 01 to PA - 30

GMD: Photograph; Print

Date Range: 1962

Physical Description: 30 photographs : b&w ; 25.2 x 20.2 cm or smaller

History / Biographical: See fonds level description

Scope & Content: File pertains to 30 b&w prints of the Lake Louise Ski Resort. Includes aerial views of the ski hill, plans for lifts and runs, the Temple Lodge area, ski lifts, and views from the Resort towards Lake Louise and Victoria Glacier.

Subject Access: Aerial photography; Lake Louise Ski Area; Mountains; Scenery; Ski areas; Skiing

Geographic Access: Lake Louise; Banff National Park; Alberta

Language: English

Creator: Engler, Bruno

Title Source: Original title kept

Processing Status: Processed

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Summit Notes - MT. Hooker, 1978

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Part Of: Alpine Club of Canada fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of summit notes from Mount Hooker, produced by the Alpine Club of Canada in 1978. Summit record includes entries from visitors to the various summits which pertain to individuals' hiking and climbing trips; details of specific events which occurred while at the summit, wildlife sighti…

Date Range: 1978

Reference Code: M200 / V / A / 126

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Textual record; Organization record

Part Of: Alpine Club of Canada fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M200; V14; S6

Series: M200 / V: Summit Records

Sous-Fonds: M200

Sub-Series: M200 / V / A: Identified Summit Records

Accession Number: accn. 8002

Reference Code: M200 / V / A / 126

GMD: Textual record; Organization record

Responsibility: Summit Registers and Notes produced by Alpine Club of Canada

Date Range: 1978

Physical Description: 1 cm of textual records 5 summit notes

History / Biographical: Mount Hooker is part of the Canadian Rockies, along the Continental Divide/Great Divide separating Alberta and British Columbia. Mount Hooker lies above the Hooker Icefield and the Athabasca Pass. The mountain was named after accomplished botanist, Sir William Jackson Hooker, in 1827.

Scope & Content: File consists of summit notes from Mount Hooker, produced by the Alpine Club of Canada in 1978. Summit record includes entries from visitors to the various summits which pertain to individuals' hiking and climbing trips; details of specific events which occurred while at the summit, wildlife sightings, trail updates, and related topics. File: M200 / V / A / 126: Summit Notes - MT. Hooker, 1978

Name Access: Alpine Club of Canada

Subject Access: Alberta; Alpine Club of Canada; Backcountry skiing; Backpacking; British Columbia; Climbing; Club; Cross-country skiing; Description and travel; Environment; Environment and Nature; Great Divide; Hiking; Mountain; Mountaineering; Mountaineers; Mountains; Parks; Record keeping; Ski areas; Ski area; Ski mountaineering; Sports and leisure; Sports and recreation; Summit; Trails; Winter sports

Geographic Access: Canada; Canadian Rocky Mountains; Continental Divide; Great Divide; Alberta; British Columbia; Athabasca Pass; Hooker Icefield; Mount Clemenceau; Mount Hooker

Access Restrictions: Restrictions may apply

Language: English

Conservation: Summit notes placed in individual mylar sleeves due to fragile state of paper. Water damage and mold on every summit note.

Related Material: M235

Category: Environment; Exploration and travel; Sports, recreation and leisure

Biographical Source Notes: Peak Finder: Mount Hooker, Canadian Rockies Database: https://cdnrockiesdatabases.ca/peaks/647#undefined3

Title Source: Original title

Processing Status: Processed

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World Cup 1983 L. Louise

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Part Of: Bruno Engler fonds

Scope & Content: File pertains to 12 b&w prints of the 1983 Molson World Cup held at Lake Louise Ski Resort. Includes action shots of skiers participating in the downhill race, the crowd in front of the lodge, and the reception at the Banff Springs Hotel. Also includes a photocopied version of the Molson World Down…

Date Range: 1983

Reference Code: V190 / VI / W / ii / PA - 01 to PA - 12

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Print

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Part Of: Bruno Engler fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M323 / S40 / V190

Series: VI : Retained file, W : Alphabetical order

Sous-Fonds: V190

Sub-Series: ii : World Cup 1983 L. Louise

Accession Number: 7436

Reference Code: V190 / VI / W / ii / PA - 01 to PA - 12

GMD: Photograph; Print

Date Range: 1983

Physical Description: 12 photographs : b&w ; 25.2 x 20.2 cm or smaller

History / Biographical: See fonds level description

Scope & Content: File pertains to 12 b&w prints of the 1983 Molson World Cup held at Lake Louise Ski Resort. Includes action shots of skiers participating in the downhill race, the crowd in front of the lodge, and the reception at the Banff Springs Hotel. Also includes a photocopied version of the Molson World Downhill FIS World Cup 1983 competitor and competition jury list.

Subject Access: Activities; Banff Springs Hotel; Buildings; Children; Community events; Competition; Lake Louise Ski Area; Mountains; Ski areas; Ski lodges and cabins; Ski racing; Skiers; Skiing; Sports; Winter; Winter sports

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

Language: English

Related Material: V190 / VI / W / ii / NA - 01 to NA - 03

Creator: Engler, Bruno

Title Source: Original title kept

Processing Status: Processed

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World Cup 1983 L. Louise - negatives

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Part Of: Bruno Engler fonds

Scope & Content: File pertains to 97 b&w negatives on 18 strips of film depicting the 1983 Molson World Cup held at Lake Louise Ski Resort, including trial runs leading up to the main event.

Date Range: 1983

Reference Code: V190 / VI / W / ii / NA - 01 to NA - 03

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, W : Alphabetical order

Sous-Fonds: V190

Sub-Series: ii : World Cup 1983 L. Louise

Accession Number: 7436

Reference Code: V190 / VI / W / ii / NA - 01 to NA - 03

GMD: Photograph; Print

Date Range: 1983

Physical Description: 97 photographs : b&w negatives ; 35 mm

History / Biographical: See fonds level description

Scope & Content: File pertains to 97 b&w negatives on 18 strips of film depicting the 1983 Molson World Cup held at Lake Louise Ski Resort, including trial runs leading up to the main event.

Subject Access: Activities; Banff Springs Hotel; Buildings; Children; Community events; Competition; Lake Louise Ski Area; Mountains; Ski areas; Ski lodges and cabins; Ski racing; Skiers; Skiing; Sports; Winter; Winter sports

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

Language: English

Related Material: V190 / VI / W / ii / PA - 01 to PA - 12

Creator: Engler, Bruno

Title Source: Original title kept

Processing Status: Processed

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Chronological Binders: 1983

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Part Of: Bruno Engler fonds

Scope & Content: File pertains to 818 b&w negatives on 165 strips of film depicting various activities that took place during 1983. Includes the winners of the Sir Norman Watson Trophy, aerial shots of and around the Banff townsite, helicopters, Back to Banff day, heli hiking, film poroductions, scenic views, portr…

Date Range: 1983

Reference Code: V190 / VI / Z / viii / NA - 01 to NA - 30

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Negative

Part Of: Bruno Engler fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M323 / S40 / V190

Series: VI : Retained file, Z : Chronological order

Sous-Fonds: V190

Sub-Series: viii : 1983

Accession Number: 7436

Reference Code: V190 / VI / Z / viii / NA - 01 to NA - 30

GMD: Negative

Date Range: 1983

Physical Description: 818 photographs : b&w negatives ; medium format or smaller

History / Biographical: See fonds level description

Scope & Content: File pertains to 818 b&w negatives on 165 strips of film depicting various activities that took place during 1983. Includes the winners of the Sir Norman Watson Trophy, aerial shots of and around the Banff townsite, helicopters, Back to Banff day, heli hiking, film poroductions, scenic views, portraits, opening of the Canmore Union Hall in July, community events, construction projects, Banff & Canmore school events, and more.

Notes: File came from box X, separate from alphabetised boxes. Photographs were ordered chronologically by Engler prior to accessioning.

Name Access: Fleck, Paul; Simpson, Jimmy, Sr.; Watson, Sir Norman

Subject Access: Activities; Aerial photography; Animals; Automobiles; Avalanches; Banff townsite; Boats; Boy Scouts of Canada; Buildings; Cabins; Children; Community events; Community life; Construction; Films and film making; Grassi Lakes; Lake Louise Ski Area; Mountains; Norquay Ski Hill; Parade; Parks Canada; Parks Canada Warden; Portrait; School; Ski areas; Ski racing; Winter

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

Language: English

Creator: Engler, Bruno

Title Source: Original title kept

Processing Status: Processed

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Chronological Binders: 1984

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Part Of: Bruno Engler fonds

Scope & Content: File pertains to 436 b&w negatives on 83 strips of film depicting various activities that took place during 1984. Includes portraits, community events in Banff & Canmore, opening the new Canmore Hospital, ski races, Sunshine Ski Area activities, and more

Date Range: 1984

Reference Code: V190 / VI / Z / ix / NA - 01 to NA - 17

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Negative

Part Of: Bruno Engler fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M323 / S40 / V190

Series: VI : Retained file, Z : Chronological order

Sous-Fonds: V190

Sub-Series: ix : 1984

Accession Number: 7436

Reference Code: V190 / VI / Z / ix / NA - 01 to NA - 17

GMD: Negative

Date Range: 1984

Physical Description: 436 photographs : b&w negatives ; medium format or smaller

History / Biographical: See fonds level description

Scope & Content: File pertains to 436 b&w negatives on 83 strips of film depicting various activities that took place during 1984. Includes portraits, community events in Banff & Canmore, opening the new Canmore Hospital, ski races, Sunshine Ski Area activities, and more

Notes: File came from box X, separate from alphabetised boxes. Photographs were ordered chronologically by Engler prior to accessioning.

Name Access: Harmon, Carol; Hutchins, Steve

Subject Access: Activities; Aerial photography; Automobiles; Banff townsite; Buildings; Children; Community events; Community life; Construction; Cross-country skiing; Helicopters; Mountains; Norquay Ski Hill; Parade; Portrait; Ski areas; Ski racing; Sunshine Ski Area; Sunshine Village; Winter; Winter sports

Geographic Access: Banff; Banff National Park; Canmore; Alberta

Language: English

Creator: Engler, Bruno

Title Source: Original title kept

Processing Status: Processed

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Chronological Binders: 1985

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Part Of: Bruno Engler fonds

Scope & Content: File pertains to 308 b&w negatives on 56 strips of film depicting various activities that took place during 1985. Includes film production shots, skiing and ski racing, Parks Canada Warden activities, Steve Fonyo passing though Banff on his cross-country marathon for cancer research, sledding at No…

Date Range: 1985

Reference Code: V190 / VI / Z / x / NA - 01 to NA - 12

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Negative

Part Of: Bruno Engler fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M323 / S40 / V190

Series: VI : Retained file, Z : Chronological order

Sous-Fonds: V190

Sub-Series: x : 1985

Accession Number: 7436

Reference Code: V190 / VI / Z / x / NA - 01 to NA - 12

GMD: Negative

Date Range: 1985

Physical Description: 308 photographs : b&w negatives ; 35mm

History / Biographical: See fonds level description

Scope & Content: File pertains to 308 b&w negatives on 56 strips of film depicting various activities that took place during 1985. Includes film production shots, skiing and ski racing, Parks Canada Warden activities, Steve Fonyo passing though Banff on his cross-country marathon for cancer research, sledding at Norquay, Back to Banff Days, Canada Day in Canmore, and more. NA - 06 and NA - 09 have a postive contact sheets.

Notes: File came from box X, separate from alphabetised boxes. Photographs were ordered chronologically by Engler prior to accessioning.

Name Access: Fonyo, Steve

Subject Access: Activities; Aerial photography; Automobiles; Back to Banff Days; Banff townsite; Buildings; Canada Day; Community events; Community life; Construction; Cross-country skiing; Helicopters; Mountains; Norquay Ski Hill; Parades; Parks Canada; Parks Canada Warden; Portrait; Ski areas; Ski jumping; Ski racing; Sunshine Ski Area; Sunshine Village; Wardens; Winter; Winter sports

Geographic Access: Banff; Banff National Park; Canmore; Alberta

Language: English

Creator: Engler, Bruno

Title Source: Original title kept

Processing Status: Processed

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Chronological Binders: 1987

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Part Of: Bruno Engler fonds

Scope & Content: File pertains to 417 b&w negatives on 76 strips of film depicting various activities that took place during 1987. Includes portraits, scenic views, paragliding, wildlife, the Spirit of Christmas opening ceremony [July 24], ski races [Sunshine, Lake Louise, and Nakiska], Mt. Engadine Lodge, and more…

Date Range: 1987

Reference Code: V190 / VI / Z / xii / NA - 01 to NA - 16

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Negative

Part Of: Bruno Engler fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M323 / S40 / V190

Series: VI : Retained file, Z : Chronological order

Sous-Fonds: V190

Sub-Series: xii : 1987

Accession Number: 7436

Reference Code: V190 / VI / Z / xii / NA - 01 to NA - 16

GMD: Negative

Date Range: 1987

Physical Description: 417 photographs : b&w negatives ; medium format or smaller

History / Biographical: See fonds level description

Scope & Content: File pertains to 417 b&w negatives on 76 strips of film depicting various activities that took place during 1987. Includes portraits, scenic views, paragliding, wildlife, the Spirit of Christmas opening ceremony [July 24], ski races [Sunshine, Lake Louise, and Nakiska], Mt. Engadine Lodge, and more. Some items have accompanying contact sheets.

Notes: File came from box X, separate from alphabetised boxes. Photographs were ordered chronologically by Engler prior to accessioning.

Name Access: Encil, George; Fortin, Gaby

Subject Access: Activities; Aerial photography; Animals; Automobiles; Banff Springs Hotel; Banff townsite; Buildings; Businesses; Community events; Community life; Construction; Cross-country skiing; Helicopters; Horses; Mountains; Nakiska Ski Area; Norquay Ski Hill; Parades; Parks Canada; Parks Canada Warden; Portrait; Ski areas; Ski jumping; Ski racing; Sunshine Meadows; Sunshine Village; Wardens; Winter; Winter sports

Geographic Access: Banff; Banff National Park; Canmore; Kananaskis Country; Assiniboine Provincial Park; British Columbia; Alberta

Language: English

Creator: Engler, Bruno

Title Source: Original title kept

Processing Status: Processed

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Sports

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Part Of: Bruno Engler fonds

Scope & Content: File pertains to 11 b&w prints of skiers participating in various races & events, two people playing with water buckets, and several shots of Alex Bahlsen hang gliding off of Ha Ling Peak in Canmore.

Date Range: 1991

Reference Code: V190 / VI / S / iii / PA - 01 to PA - 11

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Print

11 images

Part Of: Bruno Engler fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M323 / S40 / V190

Series: VI : Retained file, S : Alphabetical order

Sous-Fonds: V190

Sub-Series: iii : Sports

Accession Number: 7436

Reference Code: V190 / VI / S / iii / PA - 01 to PA - 11

GMD: Photograph; Print

Date Range: 1991

Physical Description: 11 photographs : b&w ; 25.2 x 20.2 cm or smaller

History / Biographical: See fonds level description

Scope & Content: File pertains to 11 b&w prints of skiers participating in various races & events, two people playing with water buckets, and several shots of Alex Bahlsen hang gliding off of Ha Ling Peak in Canmore.