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1907 Diary [Hector Wheeler]

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Part Of: Arthur Oliver Wheeler fonds

Scope & Content: File pertains to the 1907 personal diary/daytimer of Hector Wheeler. Topics include: Diary begins June 30 leaving Calgary for ACC camp. Introductory pages hold geometrical drawings. Short documentation of camp and climbing June 30-July 14. Begins again August 1-October 30. Trip to Golden camp and s…

Date Range: 1907

Reference Code: M546 / 53

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Diary

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Part Of: Arthur Oliver Wheeler fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M546 / V771

Sous-Fonds: M546

Accession Number: 2014.8312

Reference Code: M546 / 53

GMD: Diary

Date Range: 1907

Physical Description: 1 cm of textual records (1 volumes ; 7.5 x 11.8 cm)

History / Biographical: See fonds level description

Scope & Content: File pertains to the 1907 personal diary/daytimer of Hector Wheeler. Topics include: Diary begins June 30 leaving Calgary for ACC camp. Introductory pages hold geometrical drawings. Short documentation of camp and climbing June 30-July 14. Begins again August 1-October 30. Trip to Golden camp and surrounding camps and climbs. Mention of A. O. and Oliver Wheeler August 14. In and out of Calgary and Golden. Camping and climbing in Ptarmigan, Donald Camp, Beaueumouth [?]. Memoranda at back monetary notations for trip expenses. Notations of expenses for 1907 and 1908 trips.

Notes: Blank pages not scanned

Name Access: Wheeler, A. O. (Arthur Oliver); Wheeler, Arthur Oliver; Wheeler, Hector

Subject Access: Camps; Climbing; Correspondence; Family and personal life; Finances; Leisure; Mountains; Professional and Personal Life; Sports and recreation; Record keeping; Travel and Exploration; Weather; Work

Geographic Access: Rocky Mountains; Calgary; Banff National Park; Yoho National Park; Alberta; British Columbia; Canada

Language: English

Creator: Wheeler, Hector

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Bennett and Snyder Trip 1913 and 1915

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Part Of: Bert Riggall fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of 21 b&w and tinted photographs, some mounted, some captioned. Photographs pertain to the Bennett and Snyder trips of 1913 and 1915 guided and outfitted by Riggall. The photographs document hiking and climbing, camp life and activities including picnikcing, tents set up in camp, pack…

Date Range: 1913,1915

Reference Code: V26 / II / A4 / PA - 1 to 21

Description Level: 5 / File

Part Of: Bert Riggall fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Series: II.Business and Financial: Client Papers and Photographs

Reference Code: V26 / II / A4 / PA - 1 to 21

Date Range: 1913,1915

Physical Description: Photographs: 21 prints, b&w, colour

Scope & Content: File consists of 21 b&w and tinted photographs, some mounted, some captioned. Photographs pertain to the Bennett and Snyder trips of 1913 and 1915 guided and outfitted by Riggall. The photographs document hiking and climbing, camp life and activities including picnikcing, tents set up in camp, packing a horse, and fishing. Locations photographed include Cameron Falls, Waterton Lakes, Castle River, Last Creek, Wall Lake, Hell Roaring Creek Falls, West Fork of Kishinena Creek, Yarrow Creek, and Pass Creek.

Subject Access: Hiking , Climbing, Fishing, Picnicking, Waterton Lakes

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Content Details: Riggall's Grandson John Russell provided idendifications on some photographs they are as follows:; PA - 2 This camp is on lower Sofa Creek in Waterton Park. Mt Crandell in background.

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Faegre and Dorsey Trips 1935 to 1945

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Part Of: Bert Riggall fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of 32 b&w photographs, some captioned. Photographs pertain to the Faegre and Dorsey Trips 1935 to 1945. The photographs document camp life, hiking, climbing, pack trains, and fishing. Locations of photographs include Boundary Meadow, Herbst Glacier, Kishinena, Wall Lake, and the Oldma…

Date Range: 1935, 1939, 1942, 1945

Reference Code: V26 / III / A15 / PA - 1 to 32

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

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Part Of: Bert Riggall fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M376 / V26

Series: III. Professional Photography: Guiding and Hunting Trips

Sous-Fonds: V26

Reference Code: V26 / III / A15 / PA - 1 to 32

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

Date Range: 1935, 1939, 1942, 1945

Physical Description: Photographs: 32 prints, b&w

Scope & Content: File consists of 32 b&w photographs, some captioned. Photographs pertain to the Faegre and Dorsey Trips 1935 to 1945. The photographs document camp life, hiking, climbing, pack trains, and fishing. Locations of photographs include Boundary Meadow, Herbst Glacier, Kishinena, Wall Lake, and the Oldman River.

Subject Access: Hunting, Guiding, Climbing

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Hunting and Climbing

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Part Of: Bert Riggall fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of 36 b&w some captioned. The prints pertain to Riggall's clients climbing, hiking, scoping for game, aiming guns, and hunting trophies.

Date Range: 1906 to 1916

Reference Code: V26 / III / B14 / PA - 1 to 36

Description Level: 5 / File

Part Of: Bert Riggall fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Series: III. Professional Photography: Topical Files

Reference Code: V26 / III / B14 / PA - 1 to 36

Date Range: 1906 to 1916

Physical Description: Photographs: 36 prints, b&w

Scope & Content: File consists of 36 b&w some captioned. The prints pertain to Riggall's clients climbing, hiking, scoping for game, aiming guns, and hunting trophies.

Subject Access: Hunting, Climbing

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Content Details: Riggall's Grandson John Russell provided idendifications on some photographs they are as follows:; V26 / III / B14 / PA - 10 At the head of North Kintla Creek. Nunatuck is in the background.; V26 / III / B14 / PA - 12 Two hunters and the remains of a young ram melted out of avalanche debris.; V26 / III / B14 / PA - 14 Two people working on a bird dog who probably has quills.

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Hunting and Climbing

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Part Of: Bert Riggall fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of 37 b&w some captioned. The prints pertain to Riggall's clients climbing, hiking, scoping for game, aiming guns, and hunting trophies.

Date Range: ca.1906 to ca.1916

Reference Code: V26 / III / B14 / PA - 37 to 74

Description Level: 5 / File

Part Of: Bert Riggall fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Series: III. Professional Photography: Topical Files

Reference Code: V26 / III / B14 / PA - 37 to 74

Date Range: ca.1906 to ca.1916

Physical Description: Photographs: 37 prints, b&w

Scope & Content: File consists of 37 b&w some captioned. The prints pertain to Riggall's clients climbing, hiking, scoping for game, aiming guns, and hunting trophies.

Subject Access: Hunting, Climbing

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Content Details: Riggall's Grandson John Russell provided idendifications on some photographs they are as follows:; V26 / III / B14 / PA - 52 'Nunatuk' from the balcony; V26 / III / B14 / PA - 53 North Kintla Creek and balcony; V26 / III / B14 / PA - 67 Starvation Creek, SE, B.C.; V26 / III / B14 / PA - 70 Gauntlet

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Hunting and Climbing

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Part Of: Bert Riggall fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of 26 b&w some captioned. The prints pertain to Riggall's clients climbing, hiking, scoping for game, aiming guns, and hunting trophies.

Date Range: ca.1906 to 1941

Reference Code: V26 / III / B14 / PA - 75 to 100

Description Level: 5 / File

Part Of: Bert Riggall fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Series: III. Professional Photography: Topical Files

Reference Code: V26 / III / B14 / PA - 75 to 100

Date Range: ca.1906 to 1941

Physical Description: Photographs: 26 prints, b&w

Scope & Content: File consists of 26 b&w some captioned. The prints pertain to Riggall's clients climbing, hiking, scoping for game, aiming guns, and hunting trophies.

Subject Access: Hunting, Climbing

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Hunting and Climbing

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Part Of: Bert Riggall fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of 13 b&w and colour some captioned. The prints pertain to Riggall's clients climbing, hiking, scoping for game, aiming guns, and hunting trophies.

Date Range: 1910 to ca.1941

Reference Code: V26 / III / B14 / PA - 101 to 113

Description Level: 5 / File

Part Of: Bert Riggall fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Series: III. Professional Photography: Topical Files

Reference Code: V26 / III / B14 / PA - 101 to 113

Date Range: 1910 to ca.1941

Physical Description: Photographs: 13 prints, b&w, colour

Scope & Content: File consists of 13 b&w and colour some captioned. The prints pertain to Riggall's clients climbing, hiking, scoping for game, aiming guns, and hunting trophies.

Subject Access: Hunting, Climbing

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Hunting and Climbing

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Part Of: Bert Riggall fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of 117 b&w negatives. The negatives pertain to Riggall's clients climbing, hiking, scoping for game, aiming guns, and hunting trophies. .

Date Range: [ca.1904 to ca.1959]

Reference Code: V26 / III / B14 / NA - 1 to 117

Description Level: 5 / File

Part Of: Bert Riggall fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Series: III. Professional Photography: Topical Files

Reference Code: V26 / III / B14 / NA - 1 to 117

Date Range: [ca.1904 to ca.1959]

Physical Description: Negatives: 117 b&w

Scope & Content: File consists of 117 b&w negatives. The negatives pertain to Riggall's clients climbing, hiking, scoping for game, aiming guns, and hunting trophies. .

Subject Access: Hunting, Climbing

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Content Details: The negatives in this file are not individually numbered. Storage Location: V26 / III / B13 / NA - 102 to V26 / III / B19 / NA - 39

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MacMillan, Young, and Stevens Trips

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Part Of: Bert Riggall fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of 32 b&w photographs, some captioned. Photographs pertain to the MacMillan trips from 1930 to 1938, MacMillan and Young Trip of 1940 and 1942, and the Stevens trips of 1932, 1936, 1938, 1942, and 1946. The photographs document camp life, hiking, climbing, packhorses, and mountain goa…

Date Range: 1930,1932, 1936, 1938, 1940, 1942, 1946

Reference Code: V26 / III / A11 / PA - 1 to V26 / III / A12 / PA - 14

Description Level: 5 / File

Part Of: Bert Riggall fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Series: III. Professional Photography: Guiding and Hunting Trips

Reference Code: V26 / III / A11 / PA - 1 to V26 / III / A12 / PA - 14

Date Range: 1930,1932, 1936, 1938, 1940, 1942, 1946

Physical Description: Photographs: 32 prints, b&w

Scope & Content: File consists of 32 b&w photographs, some captioned. Photographs pertain to the MacMillan trips from 1930 to 1938, MacMillan and Young Trip of 1940 and 1942, and the Stevens trips of 1932, 1936, 1938, 1942, and 1946. The photographs document camp life, hiking, climbing, packhorses, and mountain goats. Locations of photographs include Larch Creek, Oyster Creek, Panorama Peak, Beehive Ridge, Yarrow Creek, castle RIver, and Goat Lake.

Subject Access: Hunting, Guiding, Climbing

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Content Details: V26 / III / A11 / PA - 1 to 18 Pertain to the MacMillan and MacMillan and Young trips.; V26 / III / A12 / PA - 1 to 14 Petain to the Stevens Trips.; V26 / III / A11 / PA - 18 A O.S, 13.5 in x 9.5 in

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Personal Daytimers

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Part Of: Arthur Oliver Wheeler fonds

Scope & Content: File pertains to the 1885 & 1894 personal diaries/daytimers of A. O. Wheeler. M546 / 1 : Includes working in [?] department. Leisure and theatre. End of January problems with leg. Financial details. Early April travel to join North West Rebellion, arrives in Qu'Appelle April14, first full day in ca…

Date Range: 1885-1894

Reference Code: M546 / 1 to 2

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Diary

2 images 2 Electronic Resources

Part Of: Arthur Oliver Wheeler fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M546 / V771

Sous-Fonds: M546

Accession Number: 2014.8312

Reference Code: M546 / 1 to 2

GMD: Diary

Date Range: 1885-1894

Physical Description: 2.7 cm of textual records (2 volumes ; 9 x 14.2 cm or smaller)

History / Biographical: See fonds level description

Scope & Content: File pertains to the 1885 & 1894 personal diaries/daytimers of A. O. Wheeler. M546 / 1 : Includes working in [?] department. Leisure and theatre. End of January problems with leg. Financial details. Early April travel to join North West Rebellion, arrives in Qu'Appelle April14, first full day in camp April 15. April 23 regarding Riel’s location. May 8 Battleford engagement with Poundmaker and Big Bear and discussion of the wounded from the Fish Creek fight. May 10 passed site of Fish Creek Battle and was shot in shoulder. May 12 discussion of Battle of Batoche. May 15 Riel taken prisoner and discussion of “half breeds.” June 3 short description of Battle of Loon Lake. Returned home July 20 and continues with office work, correspondence and financial matters. M546 / 2 : Includes travel to/from Calgary, Winnipeg. Camp preparations. Notations of climbs, measurements and/or distances. Throughout December work on irrigation map. Documentation of day to day activities, office work, correspondence, leisure. Diary blank up to June 4th.