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Action on Skis

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Part Of: Bruno Engler fonds

Scope & Content: File pertains to 38 b&w prints of people skiing. Includes action shots of people skiing at Norquay, Lake Louise, and Sunshine, the Norquay parking lot, ski jumping, ski racing, and an unidentified person paragliding on skis at Norquay.

Date Range: [ca. 1948-1980]

Reference Code: V190 / VI / A / ii / PA - 01 to PA - 38

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph print; Print

12 images

Part Of: Bruno Engler fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M323 / S40 / V190

Series: VI : Retained file, A : Alphabetical order

Sous-Fonds: V190

Sub-Series: ii : Action on Skis

Accession Number: 7436

Reference Code: V190 / VI / A / ii / PA - 01 to PA - 38

GMD: Photograph print; Print

Date Range: [ca. 1948-1980]

Physical Description: 38 photographs : b&w ; 25.5 x 20.5 cm or smaller

History / Biographical: See fonds level description

Scope & Content: File pertains to 38 b&w prints of people skiing. Includes action shots of people skiing at Norquay, Lake Louise, and Sunshine, the Norquay parking lot, ski jumping, ski racing, and an unidentified person paragliding on skis at Norquay.

Name Access: Engler, Bruno

Subject Access: Activities; Lake Louise Ski Area; Mountains; Norquay Ski Hill; Ski areas; Ski jumping; Ski racing; Skiing; Sports and leisure; Sunshine Ski Resort; Winter; Winter sports

Geographic Access: Banff; Lake Louise; Banff National Park; Alberta

Language: English

Creator: Engler, Bruno

Title Source: Original title kept

Processing Status: Processed

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Banff, Canada's First National Park images

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Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of 59 photographs collected by Eleanor Luxton as research material for the book Banff: Canada's First National Park. Images pertain to skiing and ski jumping, canoeing, Banff Indian Days, the King Edward Hotel, swimming at the Cave and Basin, the Banff Winter Carnival, wildlife, and v…

Date Range: 1902 - 1958

Reference Code: LUX / II / B5 / PA - 48 to 106

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: LUX

Series: LUX / II / B : Professional records

Sous-Fonds: LUX / II : Eleanor Luxton sous-fonds

Sub-Series: LUX / II / B5 : Literary papers

Accession Number: LUX

Reference Code: LUX / II / B5 / PA - 48 to 106

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

Date Range: 1902 - 1958

Physical Description: 59 photographs : b&w prints ; 20 x 25 cm or smaller

Scope & Content: File consists of 59 photographs collected by Eleanor Luxton as research material for the book Banff: Canada's First National Park. Images pertain to skiing and ski jumping, canoeing, Banff Indian Days, the King Edward Hotel, swimming at the Cave and Basin, the Banff Winter Carnival, wildlife, and various views in and around the town of Banff.

Notes: Some items in file are annotated

Name Access: Paris, Cyril; Browne, George; Browne, Belmore; Luxton, Norman; Luxton, Eleanor; Orr, Lorne; Brewster, Fern; Brewster, Jim; Luxton, George; Dunsmore, Fulton

Subject Access: Animals; Artists; Banff Indian Days; Banff Winter Carnival; Bighorn Sheep; Bridges; Businesses; Canoes and canoeing; Cave and Basin; Community events; Community life; Competition; Elk; Environment; Family and personal life; History; Hotels; Land, settlement and immigration; Leisure; Mount Norquay Ski Area; Mountaineering; Mountains; Museums; Municipal views; Multiculturalism; Painting; Public events; Research; Recreation; Royalty; Royal Visit; Settlement; Skating; Ski areas; Ski jumping; Skiing; Sports; Swimming; Tourism; Wildlife; Winter; Winter Carnival; Winter sports

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Banff; Banff National Park; Lake Minnewanka; Mount Norquay

Reproduction Restrictions: Restrictions may apply

Language: English

Conservation: Items stored in mylar

Category: Exploration, discovery and travel; Environment; Family and personal life; Sports, recreation and leisure

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Banff photographs

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Part Of: Placido Monachello fonds

Scope & Content: File pertains to 16 black and white photographs of buildings and activities around the Banff townsite including skiing at Mt. Norquay, swimming at the Upper Hot Springs, visiting the Cave & Basin, children holding skates, Banff Avenue, and Monachello standing outside Rundle United Church. Photos we…

Date Range: 1941-1943

Reference Code: V803 / III / PA - 1 to PA - 16

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph

31 images

Part Of: Placido Monachello fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: V803

Series: III : Banff townsite

Sous-Fonds: M582 / V803

Accession Number: 2020.25

Reference Code: V803 / III / PA - 1 to PA - 16

GMD: Photograph

Date Range: 1941-1943

Physical Description: 16 photographs : b&w ; 14.7 x 8.7 cm or smaller

History / Biographical: See fonds level description

Scope & Content: File pertains to 16 black and white photographs of buildings and activities around the Banff townsite including skiing at Mt. Norquay, swimming at the Upper Hot Springs, visiting the Cave & Basin, children holding skates, Banff Avenue, and Monachello standing outside Rundle United Church. Photos were taken by Placido Monachello, annotated, and sent to his [then] fiance Leona in Hamilton, Ontario.

Name Access: Monachello, Placido

Subject Access: Activities; Automobiles; Banff townsite; Banff Upper Hot Springs; Buildings; Businesses; Cave and Basin; Churches; Mountains; Norquay Ski Hill; Skiing; Ski areas; Swimming; Winter; Winter sports

Geographic Access: Banff; Banff National Park

Language: English

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Castle Mountain Summit Registers

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Part Of: Alpine Club of Canada fonds

Scope & Content: Files consist of summit notes and summit registers from Castle Mountain produced by the Alpine Club of Canada between 1995 and 2010. Summit records include entries from visitors to the various summits which pertain to individuals' hiking and climbing trips; details of specific events which occurred…

Date Range: 1995-2003; 2005-2010

Reference Code: M200 / V / A / 51 to 53

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Textual record; Organization record

Part Of: Alpine Club of Canada fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M200; V14; S6

Series: M200 / V: Summit Records

Sous-Fonds: M200

Sub-Series: M200 / V / A: Identified Summit Records

Accession Number: accn. 7779; accn. 8119

Reference Code: M200 / V / A / 51 to 53

GMD: Textual record; Organization record

Responsibility: Summit Registers and Notes produced by Alpine Club of Canada

Date Range: 1995-2003; 2005-2010

Physical Description: 3 volumes 3 cm of textual records

History / Biographical: Castle Mountain is located in Banff National Park. The mountain is named for the castle-like appearance due to erosion. From 1946 to 1979 it was known as Mount Eisenhower in honour of war veteran, General Dwight D. Eisenhower. The pinnacle on the mountain's southeastern side is called Eisenhower Tower or Eisenhower Peak.

Scope & Content: Files consist of summit notes and summit registers from Castle Mountain produced by the Alpine Club of Canada between 1995 and 2010. Summit records include entries from visitors to the various summits which pertain to individuals' hiking and climbing trips; details of specific events which occurred while at the summit, wildlife sightings, trail updates, and related topics. Files include: M200 / V / A / 51: Castle Mountain Summit Register 1995 - 1998 M200 / V / A / 52: Castle Mountain Sep 26, 1998 - July 20, 2003 M200 / V / A / 53: Summit Reg. Castle Mtn. [2005 - 2010]

Name Access: Alpine Club of Canada

Subject Access: Alberta; Alpine Club of Canada; Backcountry skiing; Backpacking; Banff National Park; Bow Valley; Castle Mountain; Climbing; Environment; Environment and Nature; Hiking; Mountain; Mountaineering; Mountaineers; Mountains; National parks and reserves; Ski mountaineering; Skiing; Ski area; Ski areas; Sports and leisure; Sports and recreation; Summit; Trails; Winter sports

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Banff National Park; Bow Valley; Canadian Rocky Mountains; Castle Mountain; Castle Mountain, AB; Mount Eisenhower; Rocky Mountains

Access Restrictions: Restrictions may apply

Reproduction Restrictions: Contains personal information

Language: English; Japanese; Mandarin; French

Related Material: M235

Category: Environment; Exploration and travel; Sports, recreation and leisure

Biographical Source Notes: A history of West Castle to Castle Mountain Resort 1967 to 2007 : for skiing pleasure unlimited, 2014, Steven Kenworthy, Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies, Archives Library, Call No: 08.3 K42h

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Catharine Whyte on skis

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Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Scope & Content: Image of Catharine Whye on skis with an unidentified mountain in the distance - taken from below

Date Range: [ca. 1920-1940]

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 5 / PA - 127

Description Level: 6 / Image

GMD: Photograph

1 image

Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Description Level: 6 / Image

Fonds Number: M36 / V683 / S37

Series: V683 / III / A / 5 : Peter and Catharine Whyte: Landscapes

Sous-Fonds: V683

Accession Number: .

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 5 / PA - 127

GMD: Photograph

Date Range: [ca. 1920-1940]

Physical Description: Photograph: 1 print ; b&w.

Scope & Content: Image of Catharine Whye on skis with an unidentified mountain in the distance - taken from below

Name Access: Whyte, Catharine

Subject Access: Mountains; Portrait; Skiing; Ski areas; Winter; Winter sports

Language: English

Title Source: Title based on item

Processing Status: Processed

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Clifford White at Norquay Ski Lodge

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Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Scope & Content: Image of Cliff White Sr. wearing a Banff Ski Club sweater on skis outside the Mt. Norquay Ski Camp building

Date Range: [ca. 1930-1945]

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 15 / PA - 826

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 - 826

GMD: Photograph

Date Range: [ca. 1930-1945]

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

Scope & Content: Image of Cliff White Sr. wearing a Banff Ski Club sweater on skis outside the Mt. Norquay Ski Camp building

Name Access: White, Clifford Jackson; White, Clifford J., Sr.; White, Clifford

Subject Access: Banff Ski Club; Buildings; Norquay Ski Hill; Portrait; Skiing; Ski areas; Winter sports

Geographic Access: Banff National Park

Language: English

Title Source: Title based on item

Processing Status: Processed

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Dennis Mighall

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Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Scope & Content: Image of Dennis Mighall wearing a Banff Ski Club sweater on skis outside the Mt. Norquay Ski Club

Date Range: [ca. 1930-1945]

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 15 / PA - 827

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 - 827

GMD: Photograph

Date Range: [ca. 1930-1945]

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

Scope & Content: Image of Dennis Mighall wearing a Banff Ski Club sweater on skis outside the Mt. Norquay Ski Club

Name Access: Mighall, Dennis

Subject Access: Banff Ski Club; Buildings; Norquay Ski Hill; Portrait; Skiing; Ski areas; Winter sports

Geographic Access: Banff National Park

Language: English

Title Source: Title based on item

Processing Status: Processed

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Family photographs [2/2]

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Part Of: Bob Smith fonds

Scope & Content: File pertains to black and white photographs of Bob Smith, his parents and his friends in and around Banff, Seebe, and Bankhead, also around Lake Minnewanka. Includes portraits, scenic views, hiking, skating, skiing and the Norquay Ski Area, wildlife, boating, the Minnewanka Dam, the Smith family h…

Date Range: [ca. 1912-1947]

Reference Code: V809 / I / PA - 55 to PA - 181

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph

Part Of: Bob Smith fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M589 / V809

Sous-Fonds: V809

Accession Number: 2021.36

Reference Code: V809 / I / PA - 55 to PA - 181

GMD: Photograph

Date Range: [ca. 1912-1947]

Physical Description: 127 photographs : b&w ; 9.8 x 15.8 cm or smaller

History / Biographical: See fonds level description

Scope & Content: File pertains to black and white photographs of Bob Smith, his parents and his friends in and around Banff, Seebe, and Bankhead, also around Lake Minnewanka. Includes portraits, scenic views, hiking, skating, skiing and the Norquay Ski Area, wildlife, boating, the Minnewanka Dam, the Smith family homes on Muscrat St. in Banff and in Seebe, WWI soliders, cars and car trips, the Banff Winter Carnival, swimming at the Cave & Basin, and Johnston Canyon. Most photographs have handwritten notes on the backs.

Name Access: Smith, Enoch; Smith, Laurene; Smith, Robert Neville (Bob); Mather, Allan

Subject Access: Activities; Animals; Automobiles; Banff townsite; Banff Winter Carnival; Banff; Bankhead; Beach; Big Horn Sheep; Boats; Buildings; Cave and Basin; Children; Christmas; Deer; Family; Family and personal life; First Nations; Hiking; Indigenous Peoples; Lake Minnewanka; Lake Minnewanka Power Development; Landscapes; Mountains; Recreation; Shorelines; Skiing; Ski areas; Swimming; Tepee; Wildlife; Winter; WWI; World War I

Geographic Access: Banff; Bankhead; Banff National Park; Seebe; Alberta

Language: English

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Group at Mount Temple Lodge

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Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Scope & Content: Image of a group of unidentified people on the porch of Mount Temple Lodge - "Your New Year family 1939-1940" writted on the back in pencil

Date Range: 1939-1940

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 15 / PA - 732

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 - 732

GMD: Photograph

Date Range: 1939-1940

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

Scope & Content: Image of a group of unidentified people on the porch of Mount Temple Lodge - "Your New Year family 1939-1940" writted on the back in pencil

Subject Access: Buildings; Mount Temple Chalet; Mount Temple Lodge; Portrait; Ski areas; Winter

Geographic Access: Banff National Park

Language: English

Title Source: Title based on item

Processing Status: Processed

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Group of skiers

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Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Scope & Content: Image of a group of skiers crouched going down a snowy slope with mountains in the distance - taken from above - "Skoki" written on the back in pencil by Catharine Whyte

Date Range: [ca. 1929-1940]

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 15 / PA - 63

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 - 63

GMD: Photograph

Date Range: [ca. 1929-1940]

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

Scope & Content: Image of a group of skiers crouched going down a snowy slope with mountains in the distance - taken from above - "Skoki" written on the back in pencil by Catharine Whyte

Subject Access: Mountains; Skiing; Ski areas; Winter; Winter sports

Geographic Access: Banff National Park

Language: English

Title Source: Title based on item

Processing Status: Processed

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Action on Skis

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Banff, Canada's First National Park images

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55295

Banff photographs

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55711

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Castle Mountain Summit Registers

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Catharine Whyte on skis

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Clifford White at Norquay Ski Lodge

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Dennis Mighall

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Family photographs [2/2]

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Group at Mount Temple Lodge

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Group of skiers

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