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The black grizzly of Whiskey Creek

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Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
2008
Author
Marty, Sid
Publisher
Toronto : McClelland & Stewart
Call Number
04.2 M33b
Author
Marty, Sid
Publisher
Toronto : McClelland & Stewart
Published Date
2008
Physical Description
282 p. : maps
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Accidents
Banff (townsite)
Bears
Canadian Pacific Railway
Garbage
Indians
Parks Canada
Place names
Tourism
Wardens
Wildlife management
ISBN
9780771056994
Accession Number
40500 08-05-21
Call Number
04.2 M33b
Collection
Archives Library
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The black grizzly of Whiskey Creek

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Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
2008
Author
Marty, Sid
Publisher
Toronto : McClelland & Stewart
Call Number
QL M37
Author
Marty, Sid
Publisher
Toronto : McClelland & Stewart
Published Date
2008
Physical Description
282 p. : maps
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Accidents
Banff (townsite)
Bears
Canadian Pacific Railway
Garbage
Indians
Parks Canada
Place names
Tourism
Wardens
Wildlife management
ISBN
9780771056994
Accession Number
AC609 copy 2 to dups
Call Number
QL M37
Collection
Alpine Club of Canada Library
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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
  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
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
Images
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thumbnail
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BNP Warden - Rescue [2/2]

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Part Of
Bruno Engler fonds
Scope & Content
File pertains to 3 boards with b&w negative contact sheets adhered to them, dated May 23, 1973, depicting a helicopter sling rescue [possibly a training exercise] and portraits of the rescue team posed beside the helicopter.
Date Range
1973
Reference Code
V190 / VI / B / viii / PA - 54 to PA - 56
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, B : Alphabetical order
Sous-Fonds
V190
Sub-Series
viii : BNP Warden
Accession Number
7436
Reference Code
V190 / VI / B / viii / PA - 54 to PA - 56
GMD
Photograph
Print
Date Range
1973
Physical Description
3 photographs : b&w ; 23.4 x 34.2 cm or smaller
History / Biographical
See fonds level description
Scope & Content
File pertains to 3 boards with b&w negative contact sheets adhered to them, dated May 23, 1973, depicting a helicopter sling rescue [possibly a training exercise] and portraits of the rescue team posed beside the helicopter.
Notes
File came from box XVI, separate from alphabetised boxes
Name Access
Anderson, Andy
Davies, Jim
Engler, Bruno
Subject Access
Accidents
Helicopters
Mountains
Parks Canada
Portrait
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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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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"Buffalo Medicine" [charm]

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Part Of
Parks Canada fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of documents pertaining to the "Buffalo Medicine" charm manufactured and distributed by the Parks publicity bureau from 1920-1922. The charm was a small metal piece housed in a paper pouch and accompanied by a leaflett that related the legend of the charm. The charms were made in batc…
Date Range
[ca. 1920-1922]
Reference Code
M317 / III / 1
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Published record
Textual record
  1 website  
Part Of
Parks Canada fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M317 / S23 / V488
Series
III. Textual records series
Sous-Fonds
M317
Accession Number
8134
Reference Code
M317 / III / 1
GMD
Published record
Textual record
Date Range
[ca. 1920-1922]
Physical Description
0.5 cm of textual records (3 pages ; 21.5 x 28 cm and 10.5 x 16.5 cm)
Scope & Content
File consists of documents pertaining to the "Buffalo Medicine" charm manufactured and distributed by the Parks publicity bureau from 1920-1922. The charm was a small metal piece housed in a paper pouch and accompanied by a leaflett that related the legend of the charm. The charms were made in batches of 10,000 and were popular collectors items. The first batch made in 1920 were made of alluminum, but the design was changed for the second and final issue. Includes a typed letter to Jim Sime from Fergus Lothian regarding the charm and material related to early Park fire prevention ; the leaflet that accompanied a "Buffalo Medicine" charm ; a typed text page meant to accompany the charm while on display.
Notes
The charm and its original pouch are now housed in Heritage Collection.
Name Access
Lothian, Fergus
Sime, Jim
Subject Access
Advertising
Buffalo
Correspondence
Fire
Fire fighters
Fire wardens
National parks and reserves
Parks
Parks Canada
Rocky Mountains Park
Souvenir
Geographic Access
Banff
Lake Louise
Banff National Park
Alberta
Canada
Language
English
Related Material
Charm held in Heritage Collection : 103.01.1043 a,b
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Websites
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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: 1986

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Part Of
Bruno Engler fonds
Scope & Content
File pertains to 467 b&w negatives on 96 strips of film depicting various activities that took place during 1986. Includes a plane crash in Kananaskis, film production projects, trains, portraits, Canada Day celebrations, hiking at Sunshine Meadows, wildlife, construction projects, the World Cup [h…
Date Range
1986
Reference Code
V190 / VI / Z / xi / NA - 01 to NA - 19
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
xi : 1986
Accession Number
7436
Reference Code
V190 / VI / Z / xi / NA - 01 to NA - 19
GMD
Negative
Date Range
1986
Physical Description
467 photographs : b&w negatives ; medium format or smaller
History / Biographical
See fonds level description
Scope & Content
File pertains to 467 b&w negatives on 96 strips of film depicting various activities that took place during 1986. Includes a plane crash in Kananaskis, film production projects, trains, portraits, Canada Day celebrations, hiking at Sunshine Meadows, wildlife, construction projects, the World Cup [held at Sunshine, March], and more.
Notes
File came from box X, separate from alphabetised boxes. Photographs were ordered chronologically by Engler prior to accessioning.
Subject Access
Activities
Aerial photography
Animals
Automobiles
Back to Banff Days
Banff Springs Hotel
Banff townsite
Buildings
Canada Day
Community events
Community life
Construction
Cross-country skiing
Elk
Helicopters
Mountains
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
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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Chronological Binders: 1988

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Part Of
Bruno Engler fonds
Scope & Content
File pertains to 340 b&w negatives on 58 strips of film depicting various activities that took place during 1988. Includes rafting near Seebe, scenic views, hiking at Sunshine Meadows, a helicopter rescue from Mt. Lougheed, and more.
Date Range
1988
Reference Code
V190 / VI / Z / xiii / NA - 01 to NA - 10
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
xiii : 1988
Accession Number
7436
Reference Code
V190 / VI / Z / xiii / NA - 01 to NA - 10
GMD
Negative
Date Range
1988
Physical Description
340 photographs : b&w negatives ; medium format or smaller
History / Biographical
See fonds level description
Scope & Content
File pertains to 340 b&w negatives on 58 strips of film depicting various activities that took place during 1988. Includes rafting near Seebe, scenic views, hiking at Sunshine Meadows, a helicopter rescue from Mt. Lougheed, and more.
Notes
File came from box X, separate from alphabetised boxes. Photographs were ordered chronologically by Engler prior to accessioning.
Subject Access
Activities
Aerial photography
Buildings
Helicopters
Mountains
Parks Canada
Parks Canada Warden
Portrait
Sunshine Meadows
Sunshine Village
Wardens
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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