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Caving Bag

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Date: 1982

Material: Cordula nylon; cloth

Catalogue Number: 103.08.0571

Description: Handmade Cordura nylon shoulder bag, used by Ben Gadd for guided tours of Cadomin Cave in 1984 to 2005. The bag is red with an thick orange strap. It has a black strap that attaches to the side of the bag and acts as a closure for the top.

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Title: Caving Bag

Date: 1982

Material: Cordula nylon; cloth

Dimensions: 38.0 x 24.0 cm

Description: Handmade Cordura nylon shoulder bag, used by Ben Gadd for guided tours of Cadomin Cave in 1984 to 2005. The bag is red with an thick orange strap. It has a black strap that attaches to the side of the bag and acts as a closure for the top.

Subject: caving; exploration

Credit: Gift of Ben Gadd, Banff, 2024

Catalogue Number: 103.08.0571

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Athabasca Pass trip

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Part Of: Maryalice Harvey Stewart fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of 10 photographs depicting Maryalice Harvey Stewart and friends during a trip to Athabasca Pass in Jasper National Park to celebrate the unveiling of a historic site plaque.

Date Range: 1973

Reference Code: V605 / II / PA - 1 to 10

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Print

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Part Of: Maryalice Harvey Stewart fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M9; S13; V605

Series: V605 / II: Personal records

Sous-Fonds: V605

Accession Number: 2014.8310

Reference Code: V605 / II / PA - 1 to 10

GMD: Photograph; Print

Date Range: 1973

Physical Description: 11 photographs : col. prints ; 12.5 x 9 cm and 9 x 9 cm

Scope & Content: File consists of 10 photographs depicting Maryalice Harvey Stewart and friends during a trip to Athabasca Pass in Jasper National Park to celebrate the unveiling of a historic site plaque.

Name Access: Stewart, Maryalice Harvey

Subject Access: Family and personal life; Travel; History; National parks and reserves; Events

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Jasper National Park; Athabasca

Language: English

Conservation: Items stored in mylar

Category: Exploration, discovery and travel; Family and personal life

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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[left to right: Rudi Gertsch, Edward Feuz, and Bruno Engler during filming of CBC TV's "This Land " program on Edward Feuz]

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Part Of: Edward Feuz fonds

Scope & Content: Image of three men identifed as (left to right): Rudi Gertsch, Edward Feuz, and Bruno Engler with film equipment.

Date Range: 1968

Reference Code: v200 / 599 / na66 - 1985

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph; Negative, copy

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Part Of: Edward Feuz fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: V200

Reference Code: v200 / 599 / na66 - 1985

GMD: Photograph; Negative, copy

Date Range: 1968

Physical Description: 1 photograph : negative : copy negative

Scope & Content: Image of three men identifed as (left to right): Rudi Gertsch, Edward Feuz, and Bruno Engler with film equipment.

Subject Access: Discovery and Exploration; Sports and Recreation

Geographic Access: Alberta; British Columbia

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Yukon Alpine Centennial Expedition scrapbook

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Part Of: Alpine Club of Canada fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of a scrapbook containing newspaper clippings and other publications about the Yukon Alpine Centennial Expedition from 19 June to 13 August, 1967. Inserts refer to fold-out newspaper clippings and occasionally entire articles and pages throughout the scrapbook.

Date Range: 1967

Reference Code: M200 / AC 004M / 4

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Scrapbook

1 image 1 Electronic Resource

Part Of: Alpine Club of Canada fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M200 / S6 / V14

Series: I.A.2.d.ii. Administration: expeditions - Yukon Alpine Centennial Expedition

Sous-Fonds: AC 004M

Accession Number: .

Reference Code: M200 / AC 004M / 4

GMD: Scrapbook

Date Range: 1967

Physical Description: 4.5 cm of textual records (108 pages ; 30 x 36.5 cm)

History / Biographical: The Alpine Club of Canada was founded in 1906 as a national organization dedicated to climbing, mountaineering, mountain safety, and environmental preservation. It continues to operate throughout Canada and has a headquarters located in Canmore, Alberta.

Scope & Content: File consists of a scrapbook containing newspaper clippings and other publications about the Yukon Alpine Centennial Expedition from 19 June to 13 August, 1967. Inserts refer to fold-out newspaper clippings and occasionally entire articles and pages throughout the scrapbook.

Name Access: Alpine Club of Canada

Subject Access: Anniversary; Backpacking; Centennial; Climbing; Exploration; History; Hiking; Mountaineering; Mountaineers; Travel

Geographic Access: Alberta; British Columbia; Yukon; Ontario; Canada

Language: English; French

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Unprocessed

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Yukon Alpine Centennial Expedition photographs

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Part Of: Alpine Club of Canada fonds

Scope & Content: Includes photographs are by expedition members, including Hogo Hohener and Mary Fallis. Also includes views by Photo Importing Agencies Ltd. re presentations on behalf of expedition.

Date Range: 1967

Reference Code: V14 / AC 001P / 09-10; V14 / AC 055P / 28; V14 / AC 123P / 01-19, 23

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print; Print

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Part Of: Alpine Club of Canada fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M200 / S6 / V14

Series: I.A.2.d.ii. Administration: expeditions - Yukon Alpine Centennial Expedition

Sous-Fonds: V14

Accession Number: 5200

Reference Code: V14 / AC 001P / 09-10; V14 / AC 055P / 28; V14 / AC 123P / 01-19, 23

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print; Print

Date Range: 1967

Physical Description: ca.125 photographs (22 prints, 4 negatives, 1 album of 84 prints)

Scope & Content: Includes photographs are by expedition members, including Hogo Hohener and Mary Fallis. Also includes views by Photo Importing Agencies Ltd. re presentations on behalf of expedition.

Name Access: Alpine Club of Canada

Subject Access: Abbot Pass Hut; Activities; Administration; Advertising; Alpine Club of Canada; Alpine Club House; Cabins; Cabins and shelters; Camps; Club; Competition; Discovery and exploration; Environment; Environment and Nature; Exploration; Guide; Guides; Hiking; Huts; Mountain; Mountain guides; Mountaineering; Mountaineers; Mountains; National parks and reserves; Organizations; Photography; Scenery; Sports and recreation; Summit

Geographic Access: Yukon; Canada

Access Restrictions: Access to negatives is by appointment only

Language: English

Title Source: Title based on material

Processing Status: Processed

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Yukon Alpine Centennial Expedition

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Part Of: Alpine Club of Canada fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of a scrapbook about the Alpine Club of Canada's expedition to the Yukon for Canada's centenial in 1967. Includes mostly photocopies of newspaper and magazine and newspaper clippings in regards to the mountains climbed and the club members that participated.

Date Range: 1967

Reference Code: M200 / AC 123 / 1 - 18

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Scrapbook

1 image 1 Electronic Resource

Part Of: Alpine Club of Canada fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M200 / S6 / V14

Sous-Fonds: M200

Accession Number: 131

Reference Code: M200 / AC 123 / 1 - 18

GMD: Scrapbook

Date Range: 1967

Physical Description: 6.5 cm of textual material (131 pages ; 30 x 37 cm)

History / Biographical: See fonds level description.

Scope & Content: File consists of a scrapbook about the Alpine Club of Canada's expedition to the Yukon for Canada's centenial in 1967. Includes mostly photocopies of newspaper and magazine and newspaper clippings in regards to the mountains climbed and the club members that participated.

Name Access: Alpine Club of Canada

Subject Access: Activities; Airplanes; Alpine Club House; Alpine Club of Canada; Backpacking; Centennial; Club; Exploration; Geology; Magazine; Newspaper; Scouting; Sports and recreation

Geographic Access: Yukon; British Columbia; Alberta; Saskatchewan; Manitoba; Ontario; Quebec; New Brunswick; Nova Scotia; Newfoundland and Labrador; Prince Edward Island; Canada

Language: English

Conservation: Great: slight yellowing of newspaper clippings.

Appraisal: Blank pages not scanned

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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O'Hara [lodge] staff - front row (left to right): Major F.V. Longstaff, Charlottle Tuerck, and Dr. G.K.K. Link

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Part Of: George Paris fonds

Scope & Content: Image of a group of people sitting on steps identified as (front row left to right): Major F.V. Longstaff, Charlottle Tuerck, and Dr. G.K.K. Link - other nine people unidentified - caption along bottom reads "O'Hara Staff. 1955. F. V. L. 3400"

Date Range: 1955

Reference Code: v484 / 1098 / na66 - 2034

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph; Negative, copy

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Part Of: George Paris fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: V484

Reference Code: v484 / 1098 / na66 - 2034

GMD: Photograph; Negative, copy

Date Range: 1955

Physical Description: 1 photograph : negative : copy negative

Scope & Content: Image of a group of people sitting on steps identified as (front row left to right): Major F.V. Longstaff, Charlottle Tuerck, and Dr. G.K.K. Link - other nine people unidentified - caption along bottom reads "O'Hara Staff. 1955. F. V. L. 3400"

Subject Access: Buildings and memorials; Commerce; Discovery and Exploration; Environment and Nature; Industry; Labour; Sports and Recreation; Women

Geographic Access: Alberta; British Columbia

Title Source: copy negative envelope

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Hand Compass

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Date: 1955

Material: metal; plastic; leather

Catalogue Number: 104.44.1020 a, b

Description: A metal hand compass (a) in a brown leather case (b) into which the compass fits perfectly. The case has “MADE IN GERMANY” stamped in ink on the inside. The compass is two-sided; one side is calibrated for a directional compass and one side is for measuring inches to miles and nautical miles (on ma…

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Title: Hand Compass

Date: 1955

Material: metal; plastic; leather

Dimensions: 9.2 x 5.2 cm

Description: A metal hand compass (a) in a brown leather case (b) into which the compass fits perfectly. The case has “MADE IN GERMANY” stamped in ink on the inside. The compass is two-sided; one side is calibrated for a directional compass and one side is for measuring inches to miles and nautical miles (on maps). The compass is suspended on a central pivot with a metal ring on the top. The compass has a round face covered by hard clear plastic; the body of the compass is metal. The bottom of the compass is elongated with a point at the end where a small wheel is riveted onto the body. This compass wheel is used for measuring distances (land miles or nautical miles) on maps. On the directional side of the compass face the background is white and the letters and numbers are blue. The magnetic compass needle is half silver, half blue. The face dial is calibrated in degrees starting with 0, every 10 degrees marked to 330, completing the 360 degrees; N, E, S, and W and the lines marking them from the centre are in bold face blue N/E, S/E, S/W and N/W are in blue but smaller lettering. On the opposite side of the compass the outer ring is blue and the inner ring is orange, the background is white with the degrees in black; the needle is black also. The outer “inches to miles” compass has 39 on the top and every fifth degree is calibrated to 3, then 6, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, 30, 33, 36 where it comes full circle to the top at 39. The inner “Nautical Miles” starts with 0 at the top and every 10th degree is marked in succession by 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, until it comes full circle to 0. The word “GERMANY” is printed at the bottom of the compass.

Subject: climbing; hiking; mountaineering; exploration; Hans Gmoser

Credit: Gift of Margaret Gmoser, Harvie Heights, 2008

Catalogue Number: 104.44.1020 a, b

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[John Porter in Ptarmigan Valley with Redoubt Mountain in background]

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Part Of: Jim Deegan fonds

Scope & Content: Image of Redoubt Mountain with John Porter sitting with his skis in the foreground - "Dolomite John" written in pen at bottom of photograph

Date Range: 1952

Reference Code: v167 / 33 / na66 - 2397

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph; Negative, copy

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Part Of: Jim Deegan fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: V167

Reference Code: v167 / 33 / na66 - 2397

GMD: Photograph; Negative, copy

Date Range: 1952

Physical Description: 1 photograph : negative : copy negative

Scope & Content: Image of Redoubt Mountain with John Porter sitting with his skis in the foreground - "Dolomite John" written in pen at bottom of photograph

Subject Access: Discovery and Exploration; Environment and Nature; Sports and Recreation

Geographic Access: Alberta; British Columbia

Creator: John Porter, photographer

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Autumn 1947 Canadian Rockies & US Auto Trip [2/2]

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Part Of: Lillian Gest fonds

Scope & Content: File pertains to 100 35mm colour transparency slides mounted in cardboard sleeves. Includes photographs taken during the summer and autumn of 1947 in and around the Banff townsite, Lake O'Hara, and the Yoho Valley. Subjects include mountains, landscapes, the Bow River, lakes, people, horses, variou…

Date Range: 1947

Reference Code: V225 / II / C / ii / a / i / NS - 117 to 124a

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Film; Photograph; Transparency

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Part Of: Lillian Gest fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M67 / S36 / V225

Series: II.C. Activities / photography

Sous-Fonds: V225

Sub-Series: ii.a.i Photographic material / transparencies / boxes

Accession Number: 5142

Reference Code: V225 / II / C / ii / a / i / NS - 117 to 124a

GMD: Film; Photograph; Transparency

Parallel Title: R79-1 to R124-15. -- 1943-1947 V225 / NS - 4

Date Range: 1947

Physical Description: 100 photographs : col. slides ; 35 mm

History / Biographical: See fonds level description

Scope & Content: File pertains to 100 35mm colour transparency slides mounted in cardboard sleeves. Includes photographs taken during the summer and autumn of 1947 in and around the Banff townsite, Lake O'Hara, and the Yoho Valley. Subjects include mountains, landscapes, the Bow River, lakes, people, horses, various camps [mostly Alpine Club of Canada camps], hiking, wildlife, the opening dedication of the A.O. Wheeler Hut, and the drive back home. Some slides missing; most explained in notebook. Titles: Reel 117 Sept 1947 2. [Wheeler Hugh Dedication] 3. group at [Dedication] 4. H.E. Sampson speaking 5. Sir Oliver Wheeler 6. Bonldew Prastice 7. [Bonldew Prastice] 8. Belaying from above 9. Roping down 11. Sid and Eric 12. Phebe and Polly on road 13. My tentmates 14. Banff Musance[?] Park sign 16. Elk on mud flats 17. [Elk on mud flats] 18. [Elk] morning 19. Elk and Roy T. 20. [Elk] overexp. 21. Elk 26. Lamb descending rocks 27. Ewe and lamb 29. Rams at Bankhead - nearer 30. [Rams at Bankhead] further 31. [Rams at Bankhead] moving off Reel 118 Sept 1947 8 pictures 6. Delphiniums good 10. Sheep in swamp fair 12. [Sheep in swamp] overexp. 20. Mt. Eisenhower good 8/2 Reel 119- Sept 1947 13. View down river 15. Dam at Seebe 8/10 18. Aileen and Mrs B. at Seebe 19. [Aileen and Mrs B.] and house at Seebe Reel 120 Sept 1947 1. Down Couloir fr. Sawback Pinnacle 7. Bear on road overexp. 8. [Bear on road overexp.] 17. House and garden near Grassi's 21. Buffalo Reel 121 Sept 1947 6. Bears at dump 13. The Bear Show 15. Goose flats - Bow R. 17. BHG. at window A-ha-hi-na 19. Mt Rundle and reflections Reel 122 Sept 22. 47 1. The Sea Cadet Races 2. [The Sea Cadet Races] Boathouses in b.g. 3. [The Sea Cadet Races] Mt. Cascade 4. Sunset on Fairholme Range 5. Goat at paddock 6. [Goat at paddock] 12. Rundle fr. Vermilion Lakes 13. Mt. Rundle and Reflections 15. Fr Bridge - moon over Bourgeau 16. At Mrs. Lyalls - C.H. and Mrs L. 18. The Wee Hoose 19. Mrs. Lyalls garden 20. Kilmorey Lodge - Dodge and C.H. 21. Waterton from P of W. Hotel Reel 123 Oct 1947 1. The road home 2. Sheep on road 3. Sheep moving off road 5. View out back of car - sheep 6. Giant Springs of great Falls, Mont. 7. Feeding dogs at Rodman Ranch 9. Mrs. Rodman and dog 10. Hayel and 2 pups - standing 11. Hayel sitting down and pups 12. Yellowstone 13. Caroline near pool - Yellowstone 14. L.G. by pool 15. Yellowstone - 16. Old Faithful and circle of people 19. [Old Faithful] no people 21. [Old Faithful] and trees and road Reel 124 Oct. 10 - 47 1. Durls Tower from foot on trail 2. [Durls Tower from foot on trail] 4. Blank 5. Durls Tower whole with trees 6. [Durls Tower] solid mass 7. [Durls Tower] fr. auto road 11. Grain fields and trees 13. [Rushmore memorial] 14. [Rushmore memorial] thru window 15. The road home - drive [illegible] 16. Wheat fields 18. BHG. on enclosed porch 19. Enclosed porch BHG. 20. 650 Hayle[illegible] ave - good of house 21. Peace Rose The last 10 slides [named 124a] depict sites around Yellowstone National Park and were most likely purchased by Lillian Gest while visiting the park. The slides' matting paper states they were manufactured by the park and all are wrapped in a thin plastic sleeve.

Notes: Slide numbering kept as originally organized, see SL I for more information (M67 / II / C / i / a / 51 - 1). Please note: titles listed below are only those located in this box. Some others have been romved from their original order for use in slide shows made by Lillian Gest prior to accession. Please see related material notebook SL I for full title lists. R112 - not numbered slides ; 12 omitted R113 - not numbered slides R114 - not numbered slides

Name Access: Gest, Lillian; Harmon, Byron; Harmon, Aileen; Hinman, Caroline; Sampson, Herbert E.

Subject Access: Activities; Administration; Alpine Club of Canada; Animals; Automobiles; Backpacking; Banff Springs Hotel; Boats; Buildings; Cabins; Cabins and shelters; Camping; Camps; Climbing; Club; Environment; Environment and Nature; Exploration; Family and personal life; Fishing; Flowers; Glaciers; Guides; Hiking; Horse packing; Horses; Hotels; Landscapes; Mountain; Mountains; Mountaineering; National parks and reserves; Organizations; Outfitters; Pack trips; Personal and Professional Life; Photography; Prince of Wales Hotel; Recreation; Sports and leisure; Sports and recreation; Swiss Guides; Tourism; Trails; Travel; Wheeler Hut; Wildlife

Geographic Access: Banff; Banff National Park; Yoho National Park; Seebe; Kananaskis; Waterton; Waterton National Park; Alberta; British Columbia; Canada; Great Falls; Montana; Yellowstone National Park; United States of America