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Part Of
Murray Hay fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 0.5 cm of textual records, 75.5 x 64.5 cm. File pertains to Murray Hay's rendering of Canada Olympic Park (A Site of the Calgary 1988 Olympic Winter Games) in the early to mid-1980s. File includes a reproduction of Hay's original painted map in poster form.
Date Range
ca.1980-ca. 1986
Reference Code
M570 / III / C / i / 1
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Map
Poster
Published record
Textual record
Part Of
Murray Hay fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M570 / V795
Series
M570 / III : Murray Hay Portfolio (published material)
Sous-Fonds
M570
Sub-Series
M570 / III / C : Olympic Bids / i : Canada
Accession Number
2019.41
Reference Code
M570 / III / C / i / 1
GMD
Map
Poster
Published record
Textual record
Date Range
ca.1980-ca. 1986
Physical Description
0.5 cm of textual records (75.5 x 64.5 cm)
Scope & Content
File consists of 0.5 cm of textual records, 75.5 x 64.5 cm. File pertains to Murray Hay's rendering of Canada Olympic Park (A Site of the Calgary 1988 Olympic Winter Games) in the early to mid-1980s. File includes a reproduction of Hay's original painted map in poster form.
Notes
Date range is approximate based on the year the park was constructed (1984-1986)
A sticky note was attached to M570 / III / C / i / 1 that read: "This was drawn and painted before the park was built", which has been removed for preservation purposes.
Name Access
Hay, Murray
Subject Access
Ski Maps
Cartography
Winter
Winter sports
Olympic Games (Winter)
Ski area
Map
Artist
Sports and recreation
Geographic Access
Calgary
Alberta
Canada
Canada Olympic Park
Language
English
Related Material
V795 / II / B / iv / 1-2
Category
Sports, recreation and leisure
Communications
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and potentially offensive content. Read more.

Cariboo Monashee Heli-Skiing

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Part Of
Murray Hay fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 1 cm of textual records, 28 x 21.5 cm. File pertains to maps related to the ski areas utilized by Helicopter Skiing Canada in Cariboo Monashee Country, created by Murray Hay. File includes reproductions of the maps in an individual promotional map with information on the back and a…
Date Range
ca. 1978 - ca. 1979
Reference Code
M570 / III / A / vii / 1
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Map
Published record
Textual record
Part Of
Murray Hay fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M570 / V795
Series
M570 / III : Murray Hay portfolio (published material)
Sous-Fonds
M570
Sub-Series
M570 / III / A : British Columbia / vii : Cariboo Monashee
Accession Number
2019.41
Reference Code
M570 / III / A / vii / 1
GMD
Map
Published record
Textual record
Date Range
ca. 1978 - ca. 1979
Physical Description
1 cm of textual records (28 x 21.5 cm)
Scope & Content
File consists of 1 cm of textual records, 28 x 21.5 cm. File pertains to maps related to the ski areas utilized by Helicopter Skiing Canada in Cariboo Monashee Country, created by Murray Hay. File includes reproductions of the maps in an individual promotional map with information on the back and a bound brochure (which also includes the map) promoting helicopter skiing.
Notes
Dates are approximate based on the ages of the daughter of Mike Wiegele (owner of Cariboo Monashee Helicopter Skiing Canada), who was born in 1970 and is aged 8 in the photographs included in the booklet.
Name Access
Hay, Murray
Subject Access
Ski Maps
Skiing
Ski touring
Ski areas
Helicopter skiing
Cartography
Tourism
Tourist information
Sports and recreation
Travel
Winter
Winter sports
Advertising
Artist
Geographic Access
British Columbia
Canada
Monashee Mountains
Cariboo Mountains
Language
English
Category
Sports, recreation and leisure
Exploration, discovery and travel
Communications
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and potentially offensive content. Read more.

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
Less detail
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Part Of
Alpine Club of Canada fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of a summit record from Cathedral Mountain produced by the Alpine Club of Canada from around 2010 to 2014. Summit record includes entries from visitors to the various summits which pertain to individuals' hiking and climbing trips; details of specific events which occurred while at th…
Date Range
ca. 2010-2014
Reference Code
M200 / V / A / 116
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. 2023.20
Reference Code
M200 / V / A / 116
GMD
Textual record
Organization record
Responsibility
Summit Registers and Notes produced by Alpine Club of Canada
Date Range
ca. 2010-2014
Physical Description
0.5 cm of textual records 1 volume
History / Biographical
Cathedral Mountain is located in Yoho National Park, in British Columbia. Nearby are Lake O'Hara, Mount Stephen, Hungabee Mountain, Mount Temple, Mount Huber, and the town of Field, B.C.
Scope & Content
File consists of a summit record from Cathedral Mountain produced by the Alpine Club of Canada from around 2010 to 2014. Summit record includes 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. File: M200 / V / A / 116: Cathedral Mnt.
Name Access
Alpine Club of Canada
Subject Access
Alpine Club of Canada
Backcountry skiing
Backpacking
British Columbia
Climbing
Club
Cross-country skiing
Description and travel
Environment
Environment and Nature
Hiking
Lake O'hara
Mountain
Mountaineering
Mountaineers
Mountains
National parks and reserves
Parks
Record keeping
Ski area
Ski areas
Ski mountaineering
Skiing
Skis
Sports and leisure
Sports and recreation
Summit
Temple Mountain
Trails
Winter sports
Geographic Access
Canada
Canadian Rocky Mountains
Rocky Mountains
British Columbia
Yoho National Park
Mount Huber
Mount Temple
Mount Stephen
Cathedral Mountain
Access Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Conservation
Summit notes are loose pages in file folder.
Related Material
M235
Category
Environment
Exploration and travel
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and potentially offensive content. Read more.

Cirque Peak Summit Registers and Notes

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Part Of
Alpine Club of Canada fonds
Scope & Content
Files consist of summit notes and summit registers from Cirque Peak produced by the Alpine Club of Canada between 1993 and 2006. Summit records include entries from visitors to the various summits which pertain to individuals' hiking and climbing trips; details of specific events which occurred whi…
Date Range
1993-1996
1999-2000
2006
Reference Code
M200 / V / A / 40 to 42
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. 2023.10 accn. 7779 accn. 8002
Reference Code
M200 / V / A / 40 to 42
GMD
Textual record
Organization record
Responsibility
Summit Registers and Notes produced by Alpine Club of Canada
Date Range
1993-1996
1999-2000
2006
Physical Description
3 volumes 4 cm of textual records
History / Biographical
Cirque Peak is located in Banff National Park, near Dolomite Pass in the Bow Valley.
Scope & Content
Files consist of summit notes and summit registers from Cirque Peak produced by the Alpine Club of Canada between 1993 and 2006. 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 / 40: Cirque Peak Summit register July 3, 1993 - July 21, 1996 M200 / V / A / 41: Cirque Peak Sept, 1999 - Sept. 2000 M200 / V / A / 42: Summit Register - Cirque Peak, 2006
Name Access
Alpine Club of Canada
Subject Access
Alpine Club of Canada
Backcountry skiing
Backpacking
Banff National Park
Bow Valley
Climbing
Environment
Environment and Nature
Hiking
Mountain
Mountaineering
Mountaineers
Mountains
National parks and reserves
Ski mountaineering
Skiing
Sports and leisure
Sports and recreation
Summit
Trails
Winter sports
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Bow Valley
Dolomite Pass
Access Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Italian
German
Mandarin
Conservation
Some registers have loose pages. Some registers have water damage.
Related Material
M235
Category
Environment
Exploration and travel
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and potentially offensive content. Read more.

Community clubs and local publications

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Part Of
Kidney family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of various documents pertaining to the Southern Alberta Pioneers' and Old Timers' Association, the Glenbow Foundation, Banff Rebekah Lodge No. 34, the Order of the Eastern Star, the Rotary Club of Banff, the Bow Valley Minor Hockey League, Banff High School and the Mineral Springs Hos…
Date Range
1946
1957
1962
1963
1965 - 1970
Reference Code
M74 / IV / C / 2
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Private record
Newspaper clipping
Organization record
Part Of
Kidney family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M74 / V324
Series
M74 / IV : Family, friends and community records
Sous-Fonds
M74
Sub-Series
M74 / IV / C : 1946 - 1970
Accession Number
3109
2016.8581
Reference Code
M74 / IV / C / 2
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Private record
Newspaper clipping
Organization record
Date Range
1946
1957
1962
1963
1965 - 1970
Physical Description
2 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of various documents pertaining to the Southern Alberta Pioneers' and Old Timers' Association, the Glenbow Foundation, Banff Rebekah Lodge No. 34, the Order of the Eastern Star, the Rotary Club of Banff, the Bow Valley Minor Hockey League, Banff High School and the Mineral Springs Hospital in Banff. Includes cheque receipts and a club membership card, event booklets/programmes (including numerous programmes for Bow Valley Minor Hockey League awards nights and Rotary Club "Sportsmen's Dinners"), news clippings pertaining to local club events, a copy of "The Pinnacle" (Banff High School publication), and a copy of "The Mountaineer" (Mineral Springs Hospital newsletter) from 1957.
Notes
File contains multiple duplicate documents.
Name Access
Kidney, Maude
Kidney, Forest H. (Pop)
Woodworth, Annie
LaCasse, Annie
Subject Access
Sports
Winter sports
Hockey
Community events
Club
Banff High School
Mineral Springs Hospital
Rotary Club of Banff
Rebekah Assembly Banff Lodge No. 34
Glenbow Foundation
Order of the Eastern Star
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Calgary
Reproduction Restrictions
Copyright restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Family and personal life
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and potentially offensive content. Read more.

Conrad Kain/Bugaboos Hut Registers

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Part Of
Alpine Club of Canada fonds
Scope & Content
Sub-series of hut registers from the Conrad Kain/Bugaboo Hut produced by the Alpine Club of Canada between 2000 and 2017. Registers include entries from visitors to the huts which pertain to individuals' hiking and climbing trips; details of specific events which occurred while staying at the hut, …
Date Range
2000-2003
2006-2017
Reference Code
M200 / IV / O
Description Level
4 / Sub-series
GMD
Textual record
Organization record
Part Of
Alpine Club of Canada fonds
Description Level
4 / Sub-series
Fonds Number
M200
V14
S6
Series
M200 / IV: Hut Registers
Sous-Fonds
M200
Sub-Series
M200 / IV / O: Conrad Kain/Bugaboos Hut Registers
Accession Number
accn. 7779
accn. 2014.8293
accn. 2023.32
Reference Code
M200 / IV / O
GMD
Textual record
Organization record
Responsibility
Registers produced by Alpine Club of Canada
Date Range
2000-2003
2006-2017
Physical Description
7 cm of textual records 4 volumes
History / Biographical
According to the Alpine Club of Canada website, the Conrad Kain/Bugaboo hut is located in the Bugaboo Provincial Park, in British Columbia. The ACC built the hut in 1972, and named the hut after the renowned Austrian mountaineer and guide, Conrad Kain, who first visited the area in 1910. From 1972 to 2000, the hut was maintained by B.C. Parks. Today, the hut accommodates 35 people.
Scope & Content
Sub-series of hut registers from the Conrad Kain/Bugaboo Hut produced by the Alpine Club of Canada between 2000 and 2017. Registers include entries from visitors to the huts which pertain to individuals' hiking and climbing trips; details of specific events which occurred while staying at the hut, wildlife sightings, custodial issues and updates, and related topics. The sub-series is separated into individual hut registers, arranged by date:
M200 / IV / O / 1: Conrad Kain Hut June 20/2000 - June 26/2003
M200 / IV / O / 2: 2006 - 2008 Conrad Kain Hut, Bugaboos, Hut Register
M200 / IV / O / 3: Conrad Kain Hut Register [2008 - 2012]
M200 / IV / O / 4: Conrad Kain, Bugaboos 2012 - 2017
Name Access
Alpine Club of Canada
Subject Access
Huts
Cabins and shelters
Alpine Club of Canada
Backpacking
Backcountry skiing
British Columbia
Buildings
Buildings and facilities
Climbing
Environment and Nature
Guide
Hiking
Memorial
Mountain guides
Mountaineering
Mountaineers
Mountains
Property
Skiing
Sports and recreation
Winter sports
Geographic Access
Canada
British Columbia
Bugaboo Provincial Park
Bugaboos
Golden, BC
Radium, BC
Access Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
French
Japanese
Mandarin
Category
Environment
Exploration and travel
Sports, recreation and leisure
Biographical Source Notes
Alpine Club of Canada website: https://www.alpineclubofcanada.ca/conrad-kain-hut/
Title Source
Title based on contents of sub-series
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and potentially offensive content. Read more.

Correspondence, news articles, Banff hockey

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Part Of
Kidney family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of scanned and original copies of newspaper clippings, a full copy of The Edmonton Journal from 1953, correspondence, an event programme, two calendars and a local hockey newsletter/booklet. Contents pertain to news of Jack and Karin MacAulay's professional achievements and a brief we…
Date Range
1946
1953
[ca. 1960]
1962
1965
1970 - 1971
1979 - 1980
Reference Code
M74 / III / B / 1
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Private record
Newspaper clipping
Part Of
Kidney family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M74 / V324
Series
M74 / III : Jack MacAulay records
Sous-Fonds
M74
Sub-Series
M74 / III / B : 1946 - 1980
Accession Number
3109
2016.8581
Reference Code
M74 / III / B / 1
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Private record
Newspaper clipping
Responsibility
Some items published by the Crag and Canyon and the Edmonton Journal
Date Range
1946
1953
[ca. 1960]
1962
1965
1970 - 1971
1979 - 1980
Physical Description
1.5 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of scanned and original copies of newspaper clippings, a full copy of The Edmonton Journal from 1953, correspondence, an event programme, two calendars and a local hockey newsletter/booklet. Contents pertain to news of Jack and Karin MacAulay's professional achievements and a brief wedding announcement from 1946; a rescue mission in which Jack and Ted MacAulay assisted in rescuing a trapped mountain climber in 1953; a 1962 Community Scholarship Concert event programme; Jack's selection as Sportsman of the Year in Banff in 1965; the opening of the Banff Scout-Guide Hall; Banff Minor Hockey League calendars 1970 - 1971; a thank you letter for Jack MacAulay's assistance, from The Canadian Figure Skating Association; and events/news from the Alberta Amateur Hockey Association 1979 - 1980.
Notes
Dates provided for 4 scanned newspaper articles based on time of publication [originally published 1946]; date(s) of scanned physical copies unknown.
Name Access
MacAulay, Jack
MacAulay, Ted
Peddie, Gordon
MacAulay, Karin
Subject Access
Community life
Military
Personal and Professional Life
Recreation
Sports
Winter sports
Hockey
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Edmonton
Access Restrictions
Some restrictions may apply
Reproduction Restrictions
Some restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Family and personal life
Sports, recreation and leisure
Military
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and potentially offensive content. Read more.

Deep Powder and Steep Rock - textual

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Part Of
Chic Scott fonds
Scope & Content
Series consists of textual records, including notes, manuscripts and other related materials, pertaining to the creation of the book "Deep Powder and Steep Rock".
Date Range
2009
Reference Code
M57 / V
Description Level
3 / Series
GMD
Textual record
Map
Part Of
Chic Scott fonds
Description Level
3 / Series
Fonds Number
M57 / V40 / S47
Series
M57 / V : Deep Powder and Steep Rock
Sous-Fonds
M57
Accession Number
2014.8295
2015.8559
Reference Code
M57 / V
GMD
Textual record
Map
Date Range
2009
Physical Description
30 cm of textual records
History / Biographical
Hans Gmoser played a major role in creating Canada’s vibrant mountain community. Although known internationally as the father of heli-skiing, he was much more than that: a talented rock climber, tireless expedition leader, a mountain guide, film maker and organizer. Deep Powder and Steep Rock presents an intimate portrait of this charismatic man. Much of the story is told in Gmoser’s own words, gleaned from his diaries, expedition journals, film commentaries and personal correspondence. It is a unique tale of adventure, hard work, perseverance and ultimate success.
Scope & Content
Series consists of textual records, including notes, manuscripts and other related materials, pertaining to the creation of the book "Deep Powder and Steep Rock".
Notes
Series consists of five sub-series: M57 / V / A: Research files M57 / V / B: Maps M57 / V / C: Interviews M57 / V / D: Photograph notes M57 / V / E: Draft Manuscript
Name Access
Scott, Chic
Gmoser, Hans
Subject Access
Biography
Personal and Professional Life
Publication
Research
Geography
Map
Mountaineers
Mountaineering
Skiing
Sports
Recreation
Winter sports
Canadian Mountain Holidays
Helicopter skiing
Tourism
Climbing
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Banff National Park
Canadian Rocky Mountains
Language
English
Related Material
S47 / V
V40 / V
Category
Exploration, discovery and travel
Sports, recreation and leisure
Family and personal life
Biographical Source Notes
http://chicscott.com/books.htm
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Dorothy Wardle fonds

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Part Of
Dorothy Wardle fonds
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of two sous-fonds: M521 and V75. M521 consists of four series, 154 cm, ca.1870-2002. Series I: Dorothy Wardle Personal Papers, 69.5 cm, ca.1870-2002 (includes Dorothy's written work and research and notes related to Banff). Series II: Wardle Family, 32.5 cm, 1872-1998 (including cor…
Date Range
ca.1870-2002
Reference Code
M521 / V75
Description Level
1 / Fonds
GMD
Photograph
Album
Negative
Photograph print
Postcard
Transparency
Textual record
Private record
Published record
Part Of
Dorothy Wardle fonds
Description Level
1 / Fonds
Fonds Number
M521
V75
Sous-Fonds
M521
V75
Accession Number
5296, 5391, 7504
Reference Code
M521 / V75
GMD
Photograph
Album
Negative
Photograph print
Postcard
Transparency
Textual record
Private record
Published record
Date Range
ca.1870-2002
Physical Description
154 cm of textual records. -- 1304 photographs (1190 prints, 95 negatives, 19 transparencies). -- 6 photograph albums.
History / Biographical
The Wardle family was comprised of husband and wife, James Morey Wardle (June 26,1888 - May 18,1971) and Maud Leette (Roney) Wardle (May 24,1889 - December 1,1969), and their one child, Dorothy Hope Wardle (May 23,1919 - July 20,2003). James Wardle, born in Chiliwack, British Columbia, was a civil engineer and public servant. He was the Superintendent of Banff National Park from 1918-1921, Chief Engineer for Parks Canada from 1921-1935, and Deputy Minister of the Interior from 1935-1936. He is primarily known as a highway design engineer, particularly for building the Banff-Windermere, Banff-Lake Louise, and Banff-Jasper highways. He was a councillor for the Municipality of Rockcliffe Park in Ontario and he was the President of the Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies in Banff from 1925-1929. Mount Wardle in Vermillion was named after him in 1921. James married Leette on November 4, 1913, with whom he had one child, Dorothy. Born in Calgary, Alberta, Dorothy (also known as Dot and Dorie) grew up in Banff, Alberta and Ottawa, Ontario, due to her father's position with the federal government. She was educated at the Mountain School in Banff and at the Elmwood School in Ottawa. All three family members were graduates of Queen's University in Kingston, Ontario. James graduated in 1912 with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Leette graduated with a Bachelor's degree, and in 1942, Dorothy also earned a Bachelor's degree. Dorothy was prominent in student life and active in athletics. In 1941, Dorothy became the first woman elected as President of the Alma Mater Society and during her academic career, Dorothy was a member of the Levana Intercollegiate Debative, University Centenary Committee, and Queen’s War Aid Commission. Dorothy spent her career as a freelance writer however, upon graduation she served as the first Secretary-In-Charge of Records at Carleton College (now Carleton University) from 1942-1944 in Ottawa and in the mid-1950s worked as a secretary for the Glenbow Foundation in Calgary. Dorothy pursued a lifelong interest in traveling, art, and antiques. Although she was fiercely proud and protective of Banff and the Park, and remained a volunteer and patron of the Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies, Dorothy eventually settled in Sidney, British Columbia and shared an apartment with Sheila Iris Ritchie, with whom Dorothy travelled extensively. After her death in 2003, Dorothy, "Dorie," was laid to rest alongside her parents in the Old Banff Cemetery.
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of two sous-fonds: M521 and V75.
M521 consists of four series, 154 cm, ca.1870-2002. Series I: Dorothy Wardle Personal Papers, 69.5 cm, ca.1870-2002 (includes Dorothy's written work and research and notes related to Banff). Series II: Wardle Family, 32.5 cm, 1872-1998 (including correspondence with Carl Rungius and Mrs. Helen Brett, and Christmas and other greeting cards from Peter and Catharine Whyte). Series III: Queen's University, 7.5 cm, 1911-1980 (including graduation certificates for each family member and records pertaining to Dorothy's participation on the Alma Mater Society). Series IV: Travel, 44.5 cm, ca.1950-1988 (includes hand-written notebooks meticulously detailing their travels).
V75 consists of two series, 79.5 cm, ca. 1912-2001. Series I: Wardle Family, ca. 1912-1971, 6 albums, 31 cm of photograph prints and negatives (including family trips, trail rides in the Canadian Rocky Mountains, and family gatherings). Series II: Dorothy Wardle, 1972-2001, 34 cm of photograph prints, negatives, and transparencies (including Dorothy's travels in Alberta and British Columbia, overseas, and various outings with friends).
Name Access
Wardle, Dorothy
Wardle, James
Rungius, Carl
Brett, Helen
Keyte, Freeman
Hart, E. J. (Ted)
Harkin, J. B. (James Bernard)
Brewster, Pat
Peyto, Bill
Brett, Robert George
Sanson, Norman
White, Clifford
Drummond-Davies, Nora
Mills, Ike
McLean, George
Walking Buffalo (George McLean)
Kaquitts, Frank
Oxborough, Dorothy
Whyte, Jon
Robinson, Dean
Warren, Mary Schaffer
Simpson, George
Gibbon, John Murray
Whyte, Catharine
Whyte, Peter
Greenham, Margaret
Subject Access
Arts
Environment
Personal and Family Life
Banff
Old Banff Cemetery
Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies
Cabins
Travel
Picnics and picnicking
Holidays
Scenery
Christmas
Dogs
Horses
Mountain
Canoes and canoeing
Hiking
Wildlife
War Memorial
Highland Games
Bow River Bridge
Golfing
Anniversary
Horseback riding
Indigenous Peoples
Stoney Nakoda
Education
Snowshoes and snowshoeing
Banff Winter Carnival
Banff Winter Festival
Women
Trails
Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies
Sports and leisure
Skiing
European travel
Beach
Calgary Herald
Geography
Government
Newspaper
Politics
Research
Banff Public Library
National parks and reserves
Park policy
Parks Canada
Wardens
Ya-Ha-Tinda Ranch
Community life
Mines and mineral resources
History
Immigration and homesteading
Settlement
Organizations
World War II
Biographical
Professional and Personal Life
Grizzly Bears
Fire fighters
Sunshine Village
Teahouses
Banff Indian Days
Regalia
Calgary Stampede
Mountain guides
Mountain School
The Albertan
Crag and Canyon newspaper
Homestead Hotel
Banff Centre
Hot Springs
Superintendents
Automobiles
Natural history
Records
Calendar
Finances
Leases
Legal and Financial
Property
Recreation
Geographic Access
Banff
Banff National Park
Canmore
Alberta
Canada
Canadian Rocky Mountains
Castle Mountain
Bankhead
British Columbia
Glacier National Park
Kootenay National Park
Silver City
Victoria
Scotland
Revelstoke
Yoho National Park
Ottawa
Ontario
Prince Edward Island
Plain of Six Glaciers
Lake Agnes
Lake Louise
Lake Minnewanka
Lake O'Hara
Bow River
Calgary
Sidney
San Francisco
United States
Europe
Germany
Switzerland
France
Spain
Monaco
Italy
Denmark
Austria
Quebec
Windermere
New York
Assiniboine
Ghost River
High River
Quebec City
New Brunswick
Maine
Great Divide
Moraine Lake
Maligne Lake
Columbia Icefield
Washington
Philadelphia
Atlantic City
Larch Valley
Cascade Mountain
Panama
Sulphur Mountain
Field
Emerald Lake
Head Smashed In Buffalo Jump
Takkakaw Falls
Jasper National Park
Athabasca Falls
Okanagan
Kananaskis
Hoodoos
Powell River
Montreal
Access Restrictions
Some restriction/s on access
Copyright, privacy, commercial use and other restrictions may apply
Language
Language is English
Related Material
Dorothy also donated artwork (by Carl Rungius) to Art and Heritage.
James Morey Wardle fonds (Library and Archives Canada)
Creator
Wardle, Dorothy
Wardle, James M.
Wardle, Leette
Category
Arts
Environment
Education
Exploration, discovery and travel
Family and personal life
First nations
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title based on accession records and contents of fonds
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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