topic:"transportation" found 149 records - Research Collections

815. "Canyon House" and the "Mountain Belle", Banff

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Part Of: Boorne and May fonds

Scope & Content: Image a structure next to a body of water - two people stand on a dock where a steam-powered boat the Mountain Belle is moored.

Date Range: 1887-1888

Reference Code: v10 / 84 / 1 / 36 / na66 - 636

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph; Album; Negative, copy; Photograph print

1 image

Part Of: Boorne and May fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: V10

Reference Code: v10 / 84 / 1 / 36 / na66 - 636

GMD: Photograph; Album; Negative, copy; Photograph print

Date Range: 1887-1888

Physical Description: 1 photograph : negative : copy negative

Scope & Content: Image a structure next to a body of water - two people stand on a dock where a steam-powered boat the Mountain Belle is moored.

Subject Access: Buildings and memorials; Discovery and Exploration; Environment and Nature; Industry; Transportation

Geographic Access: Alberta; British Columbia

Title Source: photograph caption

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A. J. Smyth fonds

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Part Of: A. J. Smyth fonds

Scope & Content: Fonds consists of photographic views of railway construction in the Kicking Horse Valley and life at Donald, B.C. Accompanied by letter from Bob [Mead], Spring Valley, Minnesota, to brother Ed Mead, Saw Mill Siding, End of C.P.Ry., Track west via Winnipeg, Man., Canada, May 17, 1885. Views are cr…

Date Range: [1884-1885]

Reference Code: V41

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print; Textual record; Private record

Part Of: A. J. Smyth fonds

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

Fonds Number: V 41

Sous-Fonds: V41

Accession Number: 6344

Reference Code: V41

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print; Textual record; Private record

Date Range: [1884-1885]

Physical Description: 16 photographs : prints. -- 1 textual record

History / Biographical: A. J. Smyth was an itinerant photographer who worked along the Canadian Pacific Railway. In 1884-1885 he was working at the end of track in the Rocky and Selkirk Mountains. By 1885, A. J. Smyth was working with his brother, S. A. Smyth, as Smyth Brothers of Calgary, Alberta.

Scope & Content: Fonds consists of photographic views of railway construction in the Kicking Horse Valley and life at Donald, B.C. Accompanied by letter from Bob [Mead], Spring Valley, Minnesota, to brother Ed Mead, Saw Mill Siding, End of C.P.Ry., Track west via Winnipeg, Man., Canada, May 17, 1885. Views are credited as A. J. Smyth, Artist, Rocky Mountains, B.C. or A. J. Smyth, Photographer, Rocky Mountains, B.C.

Name Access: Smyth, A. J.

Subject Access: Arts; Environment; Transportation

Access Restrictions: No restrictions on access; Public domain (other restrictions may apply)

Language: Language is English

Finding Aid: Finding aids and reference tools: modern reference prints

Creator: Smyth, A. J.

Category: Arts; Environment; Transportation

Title Source: Title based on credits on photographs

Processing Status: Processed

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[A.C. Leighton - portrait]

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Part Of: Alfred Crocker Leighton fonds

Scope & Content: Image of a man identifed as Alfred Crocker Leighton posing for a studio portrait

Reference Code: v727 / lc / accn 3469 / na66 - 2213

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph; Negative, copy

1 image

Part Of: Alfred Crocker Leighton fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: V727

Reference Code: v727 / lc / accn 3469 / na66 - 2213

GMD: Photograph; Negative, copy

Physical Description: 1 photograph : negative : copy negative

Scope & Content: Image of a man identifed as Alfred Crocker Leighton posing for a studio portrait

Subject Access: Arts; Discovery and Exploration; Railways; Transportation

Geographic Access: Alberta; British Columbia

Title Source: copy negative envelope

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[A.C. Leighton on horseback with easel and painting materials]

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Part Of: Alfred Crocker Leighton fonds

Scope & Content: Image of a man identifed as Alfred Crocker Leighton on horseback carrying easel and painting supplies - teepee, teepee poles, saddle and other horses in background

Reference Code: v727 / lc / accn 3469 / na66 - 2220

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph; Negative, copy

1 image

Part Of: Alfred Crocker Leighton fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: V727

Reference Code: v727 / lc / accn 3469 / na66 - 2220

GMD: Photograph; Negative, copy

Physical Description: 1 photograph : negative : copy negative

Scope & Content: Image of a man identifed as Alfred Crocker Leighton on horseback carrying easel and painting supplies - teepee, teepee poles, saddle and other horses in background

Subject Access: Arts; Discovery and Exploration; Railways; Transportation

Geographic Access: Alberta; British Columbia

Title Source: copy negative envelope

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[A.C. Leighton painting mountain scene at Valley of the Ten Peaks]

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Part Of: Alfred Crocker Leighton fonds

Scope & Content: Image of a man identifed as Alfred Crocker Leighton painting at the Valley of the Ten Peaks

Reference Code: v727 / lc / accn - 3469 / na66 - 2218

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph; Negative, copy

1 image

Part Of: Alfred Crocker Leighton fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: V727

Reference Code: v727 / lc / accn - 3469 / na66 - 2218

GMD: Photograph; Negative, copy

Physical Description: 1 photograph : negative : copy negative

Scope & Content: Image of a man identifed as Alfred Crocker Leighton painting at the Valley of the Ten Peaks

Subject Access: Arts; Discovery and Exploration; Railways; Transportation

Geographic Access: Alberta; British Columbia

Title Source: copy negative envelope

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Banff Avenue looking north

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Part Of: George John MacKenzie fonds

Scope & Content: Image of Banff Avenue looking north towards Cascade Mountain - businesses along left side read "G & W Fear Photographers, Souvenirs", "Byron Harmon Photographer", "Harmony", "Alpine Hotel" , "Restaurant"; businesses along the right side read "Ice Cream" "Bow Livery" and Cascade and Mount Royal Hot…

Date Range: ca. 1910

Reference Code: v384 / lc / na66 - 203

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph; Negative, copy

1 image

Part Of: George John MacKenzie fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: V384

Reference Code: v384 / lc / na66 - 203

GMD: Photograph; Negative, copy

Date Range: ca. 1910

Physical Description: 1 photograph : negative : copy negative

Scope & Content: Image of Banff Avenue looking north towards Cascade Mountain - businesses along left side read "G & W Fear Photographers, Souvenirs", "Byron Harmon Photographer", "Harmony", "Alpine Hotel" , "Restaurant"; businesses along the right side read "Ice Cream" "Bow Livery" and Cascade and Mount Royal Hotels - street lined with horse and carriages.