topic:"Wardens" found 34 records - Research Collections - Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies

Identification Pin

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Date: n.d.

Material: metal

Catalogue Number: 103.09.0170 a-c

Description: 3 National Parks of Canada pins. a) Bronze pin. Circular shape with relief of a beaver on a pile of sticks. “NATIONAL PARKS OF CANADA” on banner above. Crown set above this. “10” and “PARKS OFFICER” on ribbon below beaver. Vertical straight pin with hook clasp at back.b) silver pin. Round with “NAT…

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Title: Identification Pin

Date: n.d.

Material: metal

Dimensions: 5.0 x 4.1 cm

Description: 3 National Parks of Canada pins. a) Bronze pin. Circular shape with relief of a beaver on a pile of sticks. “NATIONAL PARKS OF CANADA” on banner above. Crown set above this. “10” and “PARKS OFFICER” on ribbon below beaver. Vertical straight pin with hook clasp at back.b) silver pin. Round with “NATIONAL PARKS OF CANADA” around edge. “157” in middle. Horizontal straight pin with hook at back. c) Copper pin. Round with “NATIONAL PARKS OF CANADA” around edge. “WARDEN” on horizontal bar over maple leaf in centre. Vertical straight pin with hook at back. “Superior MFG CO TORONTO” stamped on back.

Subject: Banff National Park; Park Wardens; Wardens; Canada; National Parks

Credit: Gift of anonymous, 1992

Catalogue Number: 103.09.0170 a-c

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Game hunter with a camera

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Medium: Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)

Author: Franklin, Stephen

Call Number: 06 T18f Pam oversize

Author: Franklin, Stephen

Physical Description: p.10-13 : ill

Medium: Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)

Subjects: Banff National Park; Tasker, Peter; Wardens

Notes: In Weekend Magazine, vol.12, no.24, June 16, 1962

Accession Number: 29000

Call Number: 06 T18f Pam oversize

Collection: Archives Library

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Four legs and a bunchof claws

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Medium: Library - Periodical

Author: Wynne, David

Call Number: P - General

Author: Wynne, David

Responsibility: by David Wynne

Physical Description: p.90-96 : ill

Medium: Library - Periodical

Subjects: Banff National Park; Bears, Grizzly; Vroom, Bill; Wardens

Notes: In Reader's Digest; vol.106 no.638, June 1975; The author follows park warden Bill Vroom through Banff National Park in the search of grizzly bears. The article includes photographs taken by the author of a running mother grizzly bear

Accession Number: 7770

Call Number: P - General

Collection: Archives Library

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Guardians of the high wilderness

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Medium: Library - Periodical

Author: Jones, Andrew

Call Number: P - General

Author: Jones, Andrew

Responsibility: by Andrew Jones

Physical Description: p.173-209 : ill

Medium: Library - Periodical

Subjects: Banff National Park; Bears, Grizzly; Biography; Siding 29; Vroom, Bill; Wardens

Notes: In Reader's Digest; vol.108 no.649, May 1976; Gives an account of Bill Vroom's time as Warden in Banff National Park protecting the park.

Accession Number: 7770

Call Number: P - General

Collection: Archives Library

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Backpack

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Date: 1940 – 1965

Material: wood, fibre; skin; metal

Catalogue Number: 103.08.1123

Description: Wooden pack board with green canvas pack and top flap with leather straps. Large exterior front pocket. Label under flap: “PIONEER BRAND. TRAPPER NELSON. INDIAN PACK BOARD No. 3. REGISTRATION No. 152720. SOLE MANUFACTURERS. JONES TENT & AWNING LTD. VANCOUVER, B.C.”

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Title: Backpack

Date: 1940 – 1965

Material: wood, fibre; skin; metal

Dimensions: 76.0 x 43.0 cm

Description: Wooden pack board with green canvas pack and top flap with leather straps. Large exterior front pocket. Label under flap: “PIONEER BRAND. TRAPPER NELSON. INDIAN PACK BOARD No. 3. REGISTRATION No. 152720. SOLE MANUFACTURERS. JONES TENT & AWNING LTD. VANCOUVER, B.C.”

Subject: parks; wardens; hiking; camping; Banff National Park

Credit: Gift of Henry Ness, Banff, 2000

Catalogue Number: 103.08.1123

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Backpack

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Date: 1930 – 1960

Material: fibre; wood; skin; metal

Catalogue Number: 103.08.1124

Description: Wooden pack board with beige canvas pack and top flap with leather straps. Large exterior front pocket. Label under flap: “PIONEER BRAND. TRAPPER NELSON. INDIAN PACK BOARD NO. 2. JONES . . . . LTD.” Part of label deteriorated.

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Title: Backpack

Date: 1930 – 1960

Material: fibre; wood; skin; metal

Dimensions: 76.0 x 43.0 cm

Description: Wooden pack board with beige canvas pack and top flap with leather straps. Large exterior front pocket. Label under flap: “PIONEER BRAND. TRAPPER NELSON. INDIAN PACK BOARD NO. 2. JONES . . . . LTD.” Part of label deteriorated.

Subject: parks; wardens; hiking; camping; Banff National Park

Credit: Gift of Henry Ness, Banff, 2000

Catalogue Number: 103.08.1124

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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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Retained file

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Part Of: Bruno Engler fonds

Date Range: [ca. 1940-1990]

Reference Code: V190 / VI

Description Level: 3 / Series

GMD: Film; Motion picture; Negative; Newspaper clipping; Photograph; Photograph print; Print; Transparency

Part Of: Bruno Engler fonds

Description Level: 3 / Series

Fonds Number: M323 / S40 / V190

Series: VI : Retained file

Sous-Fonds: V190

Accession Number: 7436

Reference Code: V190 / VI

GMD: Film; Motion picture; Negative; Newspaper clipping; Photograph; Photograph print; Print; Transparency

Date Range: [ca. 1940-1990]

Physical Description: ca. 17,580 photographs: negatives, prints, and transparencies. -- 1 photograph album (ca. 150 prints). -- ca. 12.5 cm textual records. -- 42 reels of film

History / Biographical: See fonds level description

Name Access: Engler, Bruno

Subject Access: Activities; Advertising; Aerial photography; Airplanes; Animals; Architecture; Art; Automobiles; Avalanches; Banff Centre; Banff Indian Days; Banff School of Fine Arts; Banff Winter Carnival; Bow Valley; Buildings and facilities; Businesses; Chairlifts and gondolas; Community events; Environment and Nature; Filmaking; Films and film making; Fire; First Nations; Helicopter skiing; Helicopters; Indigenous Peoples; Lake Louise Ski Area; Landscapes; Mount Assiniboine; Mount Norquay Ski Area; Mountains; Movie Stars; Parks Canada Warden; Photography; Public events; Scenery; Search and rescue; Ski areas; Sports and recreation; Sunshine Ski Area; Trans-Canada Highway; Wardens

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

Access Restrictions: Some restriction/s on access; Copyright, privacy, commercial use and other restrictions may apply

Language: English

Creator: Engler, Bruno

Title Source: Title based on contents of series

Processing Status: Processed

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BNP Warden - Rescue [1/2]

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Part Of: Bruno Engler fonds

Scope & Content: File pertains to 53 b&w prints of various Banff National Park Warden rescue operations and training sessions. Includes rescues conducted via helicopter, on foot, and by boat from rivers, lakes, and various mountains around the Park.

Date Range: 1961-1972

Reference Code: V190 / VI / B / viii / PA - 01 to PA - 53

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, B : Alphabetical order

Sous-Fonds: V190

Sub-Series: viii : BNP Warden

Accession Number: 7436

Reference Code: V190 / VI / B / viii / PA - 01 to PA - 53

GMD: Photograph; Print

Date Range: 1961-1972

Physical Description: 53 photographs : b&w ; 25.2 x 20.2 cm or smaller

History / Biographical: See fonds level description

Scope & Content: File pertains to 53 b&w prints of various Banff National Park Warden rescue operations and training sessions. Includes rescues conducted via helicopter, on foot, and by boat from rivers, lakes, and various mountains around the Park.

Notes: Photographs included in this entry were originally housed in a photo paper box identified by Bruno Engler prior to accessioning.

Name Access: Perren, Walter

Subject Access: Accidents; Boats; Boating; Bow River; Canoes and canoeing; Castle Mountain; Helicopters; Lake Minnewanka; Mountains; Parks Canada; Rivers; Wardens

Geographic Access: Banff; Banff National Park; Alberta

Language: English

Creator: Engler, Bruno

Title Source: Original title kept

Processing Status: Processed

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Helicopters

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Part Of: Bruno Engler fonds

Scope & Content: File pertains to 58 b&w prints of various helicopter operations. Includes rescue operations, heli tours [both hiking and skiing], portraits, and construction projects - including the building of a telephone line, construction of the Sulphur Mountain Teahouse, and an unidentified project involving g…

Date Range: 1970-1985

Reference Code: V190 / VI / H / ii / PA - 01 to PA - 58

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, H : Alphabetical order

Sous-Fonds: V190

Sub-Series: ii : Helicopters

Accession Number: 7436

Reference Code: V190 / VI / H / ii / PA - 01 to PA - 58

GMD: Photograph; Print

Date Range: 1970-1985

Physical Description: 58 photographs : b&w ; 25.2 x 20.2 cm or smaller

History / Biographical: See fonds level description

Scope & Content: File pertains to 58 b&w prints of various helicopter operations. Includes rescue operations, heli tours [both hiking and skiing], portraits, and construction projects - including the building of a telephone line, construction of the Sulphur Mountain Teahouse, and an unidentified project involving gravel at Lake Louise.