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On tour with Nature Bats Last
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue10697
- Author
- Widmer-Carson, Lorraine
- Physical Description
- p.6
- Medium
- Library - Periodical
- Subjects
- Precipice Theatre
- Notes
- In Wild Lands Advocate, vol.3, no.4, October 1995
- Call Number
- P
- Collection
- Archives Library
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Theatre in the woods
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue11091
- Author
- Gallagher, Louise
- Physical Description
- p. 16 : ill
- Medium
- Library - Periodical
- Subjects
- Precipice Theatre
- Notes
- In Avenue West, vol. 1, no. 3 (Spring/Summer 1999)
- Call Number
- P
- Collection
- Archives Library
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The hungry spirit : selected plays and prose by Elsie Park Gowan
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue19787
- Medium
- Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
- Published Date
- 1992
- Author
- Day, Moira (editor)
- Publisher
- Edmonton : NeWest Press
- Call Number
- 05.3 Da33t
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- Author
- Day, Moira (editor)
- Responsibility
- Edited by Moira Day
- Publisher
- Edmonton : NeWest Press
- Published Date
- 1992
- Physical Description
- 328 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm.
- Abstract
- Pertains to Elsie Park Gowan who was an adjudicator and instructor at the Banff School of Fine Arts between 1930 and 1958.
- Contents
- Homestead -- The hungry spirit -- Back to the kitchen, women! -- The last caveman -- High green gate -- Breeches from Bond Street -- Woman in the twentieth century -- The freedom of Mrs. Rodway.
- ISBN
- 0-920897-19-3
- Accession Number
- p2019-07
- Call Number
- 05.3 Da33t
- Collection
- Archives Library
- URL Notes
- Biographical information found in the Canadian Encyclopedia
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Theatre arts works notebook
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue20459
- Medium
- Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
- Published Date
- 1972
- Author
- Graff, Tom
- Publisher
- Vancouver : The Author
- Call Number
- N8252 G7
- Author
- Graff, Tom
- Responsibility
- Tom Graff
- Publisher
- Vancouver : The Author
- Published Date
- 1972
- Physical Description
- lv. (unpaged) : ill.
- Subjects
- Theatre in art
- Call Number
- N8252 G7
- Location
- Art Library is located in Curatorial Department - Please contact Curatorial Department for access
- Collection
- Art Library
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The impossible dream
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue4449
- Medium
- Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
- Published Date
- 1977
- Author
- Cameron, Donald
- Publisher
- Canada : Allcraft
- Bulletin Commercial Printing
- Call Number
- 06 B22c
- Author
- Cameron, Donald
- Publisher
- Canada : Allcraft
- Bulletin Commercial Printing
- Published Date
- 1977
- Physical Description
- v, 252p. : ill., port
- Subjects
- Artists
- Banff Auditorium
- Banff Centre
- Banff Little Theatre
- Banff School of Fine Arts
- Bretton Hall Theatre
- Whiskey Creek
- Accession Number
- 10500
- 15500 deaccessioned
- Call Number
- 06 B22c
- Collection
- Archives Library
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- Date
- 1915 – 1935
- Material
- bone
- Catalogue Number
- 104.33.1001 a-d
- Description
- Four lengths of black bone(?).
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- Title
- Musical Bone
- Date
- 1915 – 1935
- Material
- bone
- Description
- Four lengths of black bone(?).
- Subject
- entertainment
- theatre
- Minstrel Show
- Credit
- Gift of Ulysse LaCasse, Banff, 1970
- Catalogue Number
- 104.33.1001 a-d
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Box Grand Piano
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/artifact104.34.1002
- Date
- 1860 – 1865
- Material
- wood; ivory; metal
- Catalogue Number
- 104.34.1002
- Description
- A box grand piano with ornately carved spiral legs. A hinged lid covers the keyboard and the upright box holds the hammers and wires. “Henry F. Miller Boston” is written in gold lettering on the folding lid. There is carved lattice piece that screws on to hold sheet music. The serial number “13270”…
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- Title
- Box Grand Piano
- Date
- 1860 – 1865
- Material
- wood; ivory; metal
- Dimensions
- 98. x 195. cm
- Description
- A box grand piano with ornately carved spiral legs. A hinged lid covers the keyboard and the upright box holds the hammers and wires. “Henry F. Miller Boston” is written in gold lettering on the folding lid. There is carved lattice piece that screws on to hold sheet music. The serial number “13270” is printed in black on the inside. The pedals fold for storage underneath the piano body.
- Credit
- Gift of Iva (Mrs. Len) Smith, 1970
- Catalogue Number
- 104.34.1002
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Marquee Letters
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/artifact105.05.0049aa-zd
- Date
- 1935 – 1949
- Material
- aluminum; metal
- Catalogue Number
- 105.05.0049aa-zd
- Description
- 112 aluminum cast metal letters for use in marquee signs. Each letter has a silver base with the front face painted dark blue. On the back, a relief is stamped reading “MANUFACTURED BY / ADLER SIGN LETTER CO. / CHICAGO,U.S.A - LONDON, ENG. / PATENT PENDING”.Inventory is as follows:Letter “A” - 6 (a…
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- Title
- Marquee Letters
- Date
- 1935 – 1949
- Material
- aluminum; metal
- Dimensions
- 18.5 x 22.0 cm
- Description
- 112 aluminum cast metal letters for use in marquee signs. Each letter has a silver base with the front face painted dark blue. On the back, a relief is stamped reading “MANUFACTURED BY / ADLER SIGN LETTER CO. / CHICAGO,U.S.A - LONDON, ENG. / PATENT PENDING”.Inventory is as follows:Letter “A” - 6 (aa,ab,ac,ad,ae,af)Letter “B” - 4 (ba,bb,bc,bd)Letter “C” - 4 (ca,cb,cc,cd)Letter “D” - 4 (ba,bb,bc,bd)Letter “E” - 6 (ea,eb,ec,ed,ee,ef)Letter “F” - 4 (fa,fb,fc,fd)Letter “G” - 4 (ga,gb,gc,gd)Letter “H” - 4 (ha,hb,hc,hd)Letter “I” - 1 (ia)Letter “J” - 4 (ja.jb,jc,jd)Letter “K” - 4 (ka,kb,kc,kd)Letter “L” - 2 (la,lb)Letter “M” - 4 (ma,mb,mc,md)Letter “N” - 4 (na,nb,nc,nd)Letter “O” - 6 (oa,ob,oc,od,oe,of)Letter “P” - 4 (pa,pb,pc,pd)Letter “Q” - 4 (qa,qb,qc,qd)Letter “R” - 4 (ra,rb,rc,rd)Letter “S” - 6 (sa,sb,sc,sd,se,sf)Letter “T” - 5 (ta,tb,tc,td,te)Letter “U” - 6 (ua,ub,uc,ud,ue,uf)Letter “V” - 4 (va,vb,vc,vd)Letter “W” - 4 (wa,wb,wc,wd)Letter “X” - 4 (xa.xb.xc.xd)Letter “Y” - 6 (ya,yb,yc,yd,ye,yf)Letter “Z” - 4 (za,zb,zc,zd)Note - some letters are missing the Adler stamp, and so now sign of stamp at all.
- Credit
- Gift of Steve T. Hincks, Banff, 1998
- Catalogue Number
- 105.05.0049aa-zd
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Movie; Film Projector
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/artifact105.05.0050a%2cb
- Date
- 1961 – 1969
- Material
- Metal; plastic; paper
- Catalogue Number
- 105.05.0050a,b
- Description
- Slate grey/blue/green film/movie projector with original instruction manual.a) Film/Movie projector built into its own case. There is a small rectangular button at the top, underneath the handle, that opens the case when pushed sideways. This removed the lid, which contains the reel. The reel can b…
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- Title
- Movie; Film Projector
- Date
- 1961 – 1969
- Material
- Metal; plastic; paper
- Dimensions
- 19.3 x 27.3 cm
- Description
- Slate grey/blue/green film/movie projector with original instruction manual.a) Film/Movie projector built into its own case. There is a small rectangular button at the top, underneath the handle, that opens the case when pushed sideways. This removed the lid, which contains the reel. The reel can be removed and put onto the base unit, threaded with film, to project movies. Inside there is a cord and metal plate. There is text identifying the model number and company. This unit is a Model S-500A.b) Small paper instruction booklet. Front reads “argus Showmaster movie projectors” with a drawing of a projector against a dark yellow and cream background. Back reads “Your Argus Showmaster Movie Projector was manu- factured, inspected, and tested by skilled craftsmen. It is guaranteed to be free of defects in workmanship or material during its lifetime. If any servicing be- comes necessary because of imperfections in materials or workmanship, your projector will be factory seru- iced without charge. Argus equipment which has been damaged, mishan- dled, or worn from extensive use will be factory serviced at established rates. Equipment purchased as used or rebuilt is not covered by this guarantee. ARGUS CAMERAS, INC., ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN Subsidiary of Sylvania Electric Products Inc. ARGUS CAMERAS OF CANADA, LTD., REXDALE, ONTARIO PART NO. 42528-603 LITHO IN U.S.A.” The book contains instructions, best practises, and tips and tricks to run and maintain the projector. Note - b) is being stored inside a).
- Subject
- film
- cinema
- movie
- visual arts
- theatre
- motion picture
- Credit
- Gift of Janet Grice, Banff, 2024
- Catalogue Number
- 105.05.0050a,b
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Theatrical Wig
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/artifact108.02.1001
- Date
- 1915 – 1935
- Material
- fibre
- Catalogue Number
- 108.02.1001
- Description
- Black, short curly threads on close fitting wig. Netting is shaped to head, stays in front of ears and back of the wig. The hair-like fabric is very fine and quite long but stitched to netting to resemble short, curly hair.
- Title
- Theatrical Wig
- Date
- 1915 – 1935
- Material
- fibre
- Dimensions
- 13.5 x 18.0 x 20.0 cm
- Description
- Black, short curly threads on close fitting wig. Netting is shaped to head, stays in front of ears and back of the wig. The hair-like fabric is very fine and quite long but stitched to netting to resemble short, curly hair.
- Subject
- entertainment
- theatre
- Minstrel Show
- Credit
- Gift of Ulysse LaCasse, Banff, 1970
- Catalogue Number
- 108.02.1001
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