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Driving the Golden Spike, by Donald Smith; #on CPR [Canadian Pacific Railway], Nov. [November] 7, 1885

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions38799
Part Of
Mary Schaffer fonds
Scope & Content
[Driving of the Last Spike at Craigellachie]
Date Range
November 7, 1885
Reference Code
V527 / PS 1 - 810
Description Level
6 / Item
GMD
Photograph
Lantern slide
Transparency
  1 image  
Part Of
Mary Schaffer fonds
Description Level
6 / Item
Series
II. Photography series
Sub-Series
A. Lantern slides 9. Transportation
Reference Code
V527 / PS 1 - 810
GMD
Photograph
Lantern slide
Transparency
Date Range
November 7, 1885
Physical Description
1 transparency : lantern slide
Scope & Content
[Driving of the Last Spike at Craigellachie]
Subject Access
Public events
Railways
Transportation
Geographic Access
British Columbia
Creator
Notman
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First Banff Indian Days [Chief Hector Crawler (Wachegiye) (Prayer Giver) and Tom Wilson front centre]

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions50037
Part Of
Tom Wilson family fonds
Scope & Content
Image of a group of people posed for a photograph - the two men standing in front centre identified as Hector Crawler (Wachegiye) (Prayer Giver) (left) and Tom Wilson (right).
Date Range
1894
Reference Code
v701 / 4 / na66 - 488
Description Level
6 / Item
GMD
Photograph
Negative, copy
  1 image  
Part Of
Tom Wilson family fonds
Description Level
6 / Item
Fonds Number
V701
Sous-Fonds
V701
Reference Code
v701 / 4 / na66 - 488
GMD
Photograph
Negative, copy
Date Range
1894
Physical Description
1 photograph : negative : copy negative
Scope & Content
Image of a group of people posed for a photograph - the two men standing in front centre identified as Hector Crawler (Wachegiye) (Prayer Giver) (left) and Tom Wilson (right).
Subject Access
Banff Indian Days
First nations
Public events
Regalia
Women
Geographic Access
Alberta
British Columbia
Title Source
copy negative envelope
Processing Status
Processed
Images
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Celebrating incorporation of Alberta as a province, Edmonton

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
Photograph depicts large crowds and several individuals on a raised stage, during celebrations in Edmonton marking the incorporation of Alberta as a Canadian province, September 1, 1905.
Date Range
1905
Reference Code
LUX / II / F2 / PC - 12
Description Level
6 / Item
GMD
Photograph
Framed print
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
6 / Item
Fonds Number
LUX
Series
LUX / II / F : Collected material
Sous-Fonds
LUX / II : Eleanor Luxton sous-fonds
Sub-Series
LUX / II / F2 : Photographs
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / II / F2 / PC - 12
GMD
Photograph
Framed print
Date Range
1905
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w framed print ; 33 x 28 cm
Scope & Content
Photograph depicts large crowds and several individuals on a raised stage, during celebrations in Edmonton marking the incorporation of Alberta as a Canadian province, September 1, 1905.
Material Details
Photograph is in dark brown wooden frame with brown paper backing and metal hanging wire attached to back.
Subject Access
History
Government
Events
Public events
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Edmonton
Language
English
Category
Government
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Date
1905 – 1905
Material
metal, gold
Catalogue Number
103.09.0042
Description
A round medal bearing two crossed baseball bats and a ball at the top. Lettering on the bats reads “Calgary Brewing Co”. The disc is inscribed “Trophy 1905”. The pin is marked “10K” on the reverse side.
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Title
Award Pin
Date
1905 – 1905
Material
metal, gold
Description
A round medal bearing two crossed baseball bats and a ball at the top. Lettering on the bats reads “Calgary Brewing Co”. The disc is inscribed “Trophy 1905”. The pin is marked “10K” on the reverse side.
Subject
sports, baseball
organizations
events
Calgary Brewing Co.
Philip Moore
Credit
Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
103.09.0042
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1908 Calgary Exhibition souvenir album

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55236
Part Of
Malcolm Geddes fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of one souvenir album pertaining to the Calgary Exhibition held in 1908. Album contains 28 b&w photographs which depict staff involved with the exhibition, views of exhibition grounds, a parade, and other related subjects.
Date Range
1908
Reference Code
V756 / III / C / PD - 1
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Album
Photograph
Photograph print
Part Of
Malcolm Geddes fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M39
V756
Series
V756 / III : Personal and family records
Sous-Fonds
V756
Sub-Series
V756 / III / C : Other personal and family records
Accession Number
2015.8558
Reference Code
V756 / III / C / PD - 1
GMD
Album
Photograph
Photograph print
Date Range
1908
Physical Description
1 album (28 photographs : b&w ; 28 x 20 cm or smaller)
Scope & Content
File consists of one souvenir album pertaining to the Calgary Exhibition held in 1908. Album contains 28 b&w photographs which depict staff involved with the exhibition, views of exhibition grounds, a parade, and other related subjects.
Subject Access
Activities
Community events
Events
Horses
Leisure
Public events
Recreation
Souvenir
Tourism
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Calgary
Language
English
Conservation
Item has been interleaved
Category
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Date
1908 – 1908
Material
paper; wood; glass; metal
Catalogue Number
105.02.0018
Description
Hand-written invitation to Mr. & Mrs. John Brewster for the 1st Annual Ball of the Calgary Old Timers Association with illustrations in the corners: a tepee in the upper left, an old timer (Sam Livingston) in the upper right, a horse and travois in lower left, and a Red River cart in lower right. …
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Title
Invitation
Date
1908 – 1908
Material
paper; wood; glass; metal
Dimensions
11.9; 20.8 (frame) x 18.4; 25.9 (frame) cm
Description
Hand-written invitation to Mr. & Mrs. John Brewster for the 1st Annual Ball of the Calgary Old Timers Association with illustrations in the corners: a tepee in the upper left, an old timer (Sam Livingston) in the upper right, a horse and travois in lower left, and a Red River cart in lower right. The invitation is matted and in a plain wooden frame.
Subject
households
events
John Brewster
Isabella Brewster
organizations, Calgary Old Timer’s Association
Credit
Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
105.02.0018
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Date
1911
Material
metal
Catalogue Number
105.02.1014
Description
King George V, Queen Mary Crowned 1911, silver coloured (likely tin), inscription around rim "King George V &Queen Mary crowned 1911. King and Queen in left profile, centre, wreath, reverse: "To commemorate the coronation June 1911', inside 4 different crests.
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Title
Commemorative Medal
Date
1911
Material
metal
Description
King George V, Queen Mary Crowned 1911, silver coloured (likely tin), inscription around rim "King George V &Queen Mary crowned 1911. King and Queen in left profile, centre, wreath, reverse: "To commemorate the coronation June 1911', inside 4 different crests.
Subject
events
coronation
King George V
Queen Mary
Credit
Gift of Forrest (Pat) Oliver Brewster, Banff, 1970
Catalogue Number
105.02.1014
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Stony Chiefs Stampede 1912

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
Photograph depicts approximately 60 Indigenous men on horses dressed in traditional regalia, including Stoney Nakoda chiefs, gathered at the Calgary Stampede in 1912.
Date Range
1912
Reference Code
LUX / II / F2 / PC - 15
Description Level
6 / Item
GMD
Photograph
Framed print
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
6 / Item
Fonds Number
LUX
Series
LUX / II / F : Collected material
Sous-Fonds
LUX / II : Eleanor Luxton sous-fonds
Sub-Series
LUX / II / F2 : Photographs
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / II / F2 / PC - 15
GMD
Photograph
Framed print
Date Range
1912
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w framed print ; 43 x 11.5 cm
Scope & Content
Photograph depicts approximately 60 Indigenous men on horses dressed in traditional regalia, including Stoney Nakoda chiefs, gathered at the Calgary Stampede in 1912.
Notes
Text on back of frame reads: "Stony[sic] Chiefs Stampede 1912"
Material Details
Photograph is in simple black wooden frame with plain beige paper backing and metal hanging wire attached.
Subject Access
Indigenous Peoples
First Nations
Cultural pluralism
Horses
Events
Public events
Calgary Stampede
Regalia
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Calgary
Language
English
Category
First nations
Indigenous Peoples
Cultural pluralism
Title Source
Original title used
Processing Status
Processed
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Date
1912 – 1912
Material
wood
Catalogue Number
105.02.0076
Description
A rough, lightweight wooden (pine?) gavel with a squared head and plain round handle. Hand printed on head: “John Walker handled the gavel, old countrymen's stag party Jan. 18, 1912.”
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Title
Gavel
Date
1912 – 1912
Material
wood
Dimensions
4.0 x 8.2 x 26.0 cm
Description
A rough, lightweight wooden (pine?) gavel with a squared head and plain round handle. Hand printed on head: “John Walker handled the gavel, old countrymen's stag party Jan. 18, 1912.”
Subject
events
John Walker
Credit
Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
105.02.0076
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[Fanny Fowles, wife of George "Ockey" Fowles in costume, Banff - Mrs. Fowles won prizes for her elaborate costumes]

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Part Of
McCowan family fonds
Scope & Content
Image of woman identifed as Fanny Fowles dressed as a cake. See local newspaper Banff Crag and Canyon, March 25, 1916 (page 8) entitled “The Best Masquerade Ball”
Date Range
1916
Reference Code
v407 / 3 / na66 - 1880
Description Level
6 / Item
GMD
Photograph
Negative, copy
  1 image  
Part Of
McCowan family fonds
Description Level
6 / Item
Fonds Number
V407
Sous-Fonds
tbd
Accession Number
tbd
Reference Code
v407 / 3 / na66 - 1880
GMD
Photograph
Negative, copy
Date Range
1916
Physical Description
1 photograph : negative : copy negative
Scope & Content
Image of woman identifed as Fanny Fowles dressed as a cake. See local newspaper Banff Crag and Canyon, March 25, 1916 (page 8) entitled “The Best Masquerade Ball”
Subject Access
Women
Public events
Geographic Access
Alberta
British Columbia
Language
English
Creator
Byron Harmon, photographer
Title Source
copy negative envelope
Processing Status
Processed
Images
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