topic:"winter" found 90 records - Research Collections - Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies

Film Reel #4

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Part Of: William Royle fonds

Scope & Content: Item consists of a 16 mm reel of colour film depicting topics such as the 1955 Banff Winter Carnvial, skiing, mountains, wildlife, and Banff Indian Days. Film also has three pieces of paper with handwritten notes on the contents of the film.

Date Range: 1955

Reference Code: V808 / II / NF - 4

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Film

Part Of: William Royle fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: M587 / V808

Series: II. Motion pictures

Sous-Fonds: V808

Accession Number: 2021.29

Reference Code: V808 / II / NF - 4

GMD: Film

Date Range: 1955

Physical Description: 8 mm film reel ; col.

History / Biographical: See fonds level description

Scope & Content: Item consists of a 16 mm reel of colour film depicting topics such as the 1955 Banff Winter Carnvial, skiing, mountains, wildlife, and Banff Indian Days. Film also has three pieces of paper with handwritten notes on the contents of the film.

Subject Access: Animals; Banff Indian Days; Banff Winter Carnival; Family and personal life; Mountains; Scenery; Wildlife; Winter; Winter Carnival; Winter sports

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Banff; Banff National Park

Language: English

Conservation: Film needs to be removed from original metal base

Title Source: Title based on item

Processing Status: Processed

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Banff Park Warden Ice Climbing

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Part Of: Bruno Engler fonds

Scope & Content: Item consists of one 16 mm motion picture pertaining to Parks Canada Wardens ice climbing and rescue training on Victoria Glacier above Lake Louise. Includes shots of them hiking up, detailed shots of warden's putting on their crampons and tying knots, cutting steps in the glacier, and practicing c…

Date Range: 1956

Reference Code: V190 / VI / NF - 38

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Film; Motion picture

1 image

Part Of: Bruno Engler fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: M323 / S40 / V190

Series: VI : Retained file

Sous-Fonds: V190

Accession Number: 7436

Reference Code: V190 / VI / NF - 38

GMD: Film; Motion picture

Date Range: 1956

Physical Description: 1 motion picture (1 film reel: 380'): 16 mm, original, b&w, silent

History / Biographical: See fonds level description

Scope & Content: Item consists of one 16 mm motion picture pertaining to Parks Canada Wardens ice climbing and rescue training on Victoria Glacier above Lake Louise. Includes shots of them hiking up, detailed shots of warden's putting on their crampons and tying knots, cutting steps in the glacier, and practicing crevasse rescues. The original label on the case reads "Title: Banff Park Warden Ice Climbing, Camera: B. Engler, Date: 1956, Footage 380ft."

Subject Access: Activities; Climbing; Glaciers; Lake Louise; Mountains; Mountaineering; Mountaineers; Parks Canada; Parks Canada Warden; Victoria Glacier; Winter

Geographic Access: Lake Louise; Banff National Park; Alberta

Language: English

Creator: Bruno Engler

Title Source: Original title kept

Processing Status: Processed

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McCowan family curling

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Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Scope & Content: Image of a group of people on an indoor curling rink - "McCowan Family" written on the back in pencil by Catharine Whyte

Date Range: 1956

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 15 / PA - 802

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph

2 images

Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: M36 / V683 / S37

Series: V683 / III / A / 15 : Peter and Catharine Whyte: Collected Photographs

Sous-Fonds: V683

Accession Number: .

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 15 / PA - 802

GMD: Photograph

Date Range: 1956

Physical Description: Photograph: 1 print (front and back) ; b&w.

Scope & Content: Image of a group of people on an indoor curling rink - "McCowan Family" written on the back in pencil by Catharine Whyte

Subject Access: Curling; Family and personal life; Winter

Language: English

Title Source: Title based on item

Processing Status: Processed

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Alberta Ski Team Training, Norquay

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Part Of: Bruno Engler fonds

Scope & Content: Item consists of one 16 mm motion picture pertaining to footage of ski lessons and skiing at Norquay Ski Hill, including slalom lessons, ski racing, a demonstration of strapping boots into skis, the T-bar ski pull, and the chair lift. The original label on the case reads "Title: Alberta Ski team Tr…

Date Range: 1957

Reference Code: V190 / VI / NF - 09

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Film; Motion picture

1 image

Part Of: Bruno Engler fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: M323 / S40 / V190

Series: VI : Retained file

Sous-Fonds: V190

Accession Number: 7436

Reference Code: V190 / VI / NF - 09

GMD: Film; Motion picture

Date Range: 1957

Physical Description: 1 motion picture (1 film reel: 400'): 16 mm, original, b&w, silent

History / Biographical: See fonds level description

Scope & Content: Item consists of one 16 mm motion picture pertaining to footage of ski lessons and skiing at Norquay Ski Hill, including slalom lessons, ski racing, a demonstration of strapping boots into skis, the T-bar ski pull, and the chair lift. The original label on the case reads "Title: Alberta Ski team Training Norquay, Date: 1947, Tootape[?]: 400ft, Film cuts, Stock footage only, Not to be used for Projection."

Subject Access: Activities; Norquay Ski Hill; Mountains; Ski area; Ski racing; Ski schools; Skiers; Skiing; Skis; Winter; Winter sports

Geographic Access: Banff; Banff National Park; Alberta

Language: English

Creator: Engler, Bruno

Title Source: Original title kept

Processing Status: Processed

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Skiing on Norquay

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Part Of: Bruno Engler fonds

Scope & Content: Item consists of one 16 mm motion picture pertaining to the Alberta Ski Team practicing at Norquay Ski Hill, specifically on the North American chair. Includes shots riding the chairlift, exterior shots of the upper terminal, and various angles of the team skiing down in different methods to the ba…

Date Range: 1957

Reference Code: V190 / VI / NF - 31

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Film; Motion picture

1 image

Part Of: Bruno Engler fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: M323 / S40 / V190

Series: VI : Retained file

Sous-Fonds: V190

Accession Number: 7436

Reference Code: V190 / VI / NF - 31

GMD: Film; Motion picture

Date Range: 1957

Physical Description: 1 motion picture (1 film reel: 250'): 16 mm, original, b&w, silent

History / Biographical: See fonds level description

Scope & Content: Item consists of one 16 mm motion picture pertaining to the Alberta Ski Team practicing at Norquay Ski Hill, specifically on the North American chair. Includes shots riding the chairlift, exterior shots of the upper terminal, and various angles of the team skiing down in different methods to the base lodge. The original label on the case reads "Skiing on Norqua 1957, B&W 18, Alberta Ski Team Practice on the Bowl Runn [sic] & NH, Date 1957, Camera B. Engler, Footage 250ft."

Subject Access: Activities; Buildings; Mountains; Norquay Ski Hill; Ski area; Ski lodges and cabins; Ski racing; Ski schools; Skiers; Skiing; Skis; Winter; Winter sports

Geographic Access: Banff; Banff National Park; Alberta

Language: English

Creator: Bruno Engler

Title Source: Original title kept

Processing Status: Processed

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Banff Winter Carnival

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Part Of: Bruno Engler fonds

Scope & Content: Item consists of one 16 mm motion picture pertaining to the 1958 Banff Winter Carnival and accompanying activities. Includes footage of a costume party/dance, costume ski race/ obstacle course, ski jumping at Mt. Norquay, the Carinval Queen, and the crowds gathered on the Bow River beside the bridg…

Date Range: 1958

Reference Code: V190 / VI / NF - 37

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Film; Motion picture

1 image

Part Of: Bruno Engler fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: M323 / S40 / V190

Series: VI : Retained file

Sous-Fonds: V190

Accession Number: 7436

Reference Code: V190 / VI / NF - 37

GMD: Film; Motion picture

Date Range: 1958

Physical Description: 1 motion picture (1 film reel: 300'): 16 mm, original, b&w, silent

History / Biographical: See fonds level description

Scope & Content: Item consists of one 16 mm motion picture pertaining to the 1958 Banff Winter Carnival and accompanying activities. Includes footage of a costume party/dance, costume ski race/ obstacle course, ski jumping at Mt. Norquay, the Carinval Queen, and the crowds gathered on the Bow River beside the bridge. The original label on the case reads "Title: Banff Winter Carnival 1958, Camera B. Engler, Date: 1958, B&W, Footage: 300 ft."

Subject Access: Activities; Banff Winter Carnival; Costumes; Dancing; Mountains; Norquay Ski Hill; Ski areas; Ski jumping; Ski racing; Skiers; Skiing; Winter; Winter Carnival; Winter sports; Women

Geographic Access: Banff; Banff National Park; Alberta

Language: English

Creator: Bruno Engler

Title Source: Original title kept

Content Details: In case of viewing request: Recommend issuing caution to viewers, specifically pertaining to sequences from the dance [00:01:06 to 01:00:11] as they contain graphic use of blackface, cultural appropriation, and misogynistic scenes.

Processing Status: Processed

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Peter Ear, unknown, winter carnival queen, possibly Tom Kaquitts (Sûga Wakâ) (Dog God) and John Hunter (Îrhe Wapta), Stoney Nakoda at Banff Winter Carnival

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Part Of: George Noble fonds

Scope & Content: [Peter Ear, unknown, winter carnival queen, possibly Tom Kaquitts (Sûga Wakâ) (Dog God) and John Hunter (Îrhe Wapta), Stoney Nakoda at Banff Winter Carnival]*

Date Range: ca. 1940

Reference Code: V469 / 3721 - 3724

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph; Negative

1 image

Part Of: George Noble fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: V469

Sous-Fonds: V469

Accession Number: n/a

Reference Code: V469 / 3721 - 3724

GMD: Photograph; Negative

Date Range: ca. 1940

Physical Description: 1 negative: 12.5 x 18 cm

Scope & Content: [Peter Ear, unknown, winter carnival queen, possibly Tom Kaquitts (Sûga Wakâ) (Dog God) and John Hunter (Îrhe Wapta), Stoney Nakoda at Banff Winter Carnival]*

Name Access: Ear, Peter; Hunter, John; Kaquitts, Tom; Noble, George

Subject Access: Banff Winter Carnival; First Nations; Indigenous Peoples; Recognizing Relations Collection; Stoney; Stoney Nakoda

Geographic Access: Alberta

Language: English

Creator: Noble, George

Title Source: Stoney Nakoda Elders provided naming and other culturally relevant information during interviews held for Recognizing Relations, an archives initiative active from 2014-2023.; The goal of this initiative was to name local Indigenous peoples in photographs held in the WMCR archives as well as encouraging access for Indigenous communities to these images.