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…
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).
File consists of 139 pages of handwritten research notes, correspondence, and newspaper clippings, H35 x W30 cm or smaller. File pertains to Dorothy's research on Banff and surrounding area, Parks Canada, Department of the Interior, and the history of the Canadian Rocky Mountains in general. Record…
2 cm of textual records (139 pages ; 30 x 35 cm or smaller)
Scope & Content
File consists of 139 pages of handwritten research notes, correspondence, and newspaper clippings, H35 x W30 cm or smaller. File pertains to Dorothy's research on Banff and surrounding area, Parks Canada, Department of the Interior, and the history of the Canadian Rocky Mountains in general. Records were filed in an envelope that was titled "Book Notes."
Notable people include James Wardle, J.B. Harkin, Pat Brewster, Arthur Unwin, Dr. Brett, Norman Sanson, and Bill Peyto, among others. Notable places and topics include the organization of the Department of the Interior, the Banff-Windemere Highway, Rocky Mountain Park and Park Wardens, Kootenay National Park fires, coal and precious metal mines (e.g. Bankhead, Silver City), trail riding and hiking, research about James Wardle and his accomplishments, Ya-Ha-Tinda, and various parks (e.g. Glacier, Revelstoke, Elk Island, Kootenay, and Yoho).
Other records include a handwritten letter to the Auld family in Scotland (cousins of Sheila Ritchie) with a story about Glenbow and a highland cow from Oban, Scotland; personal reflections on the Banff area and mountains in general; notes that Dorothy took while doing research at the Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies and the Banff Public Library; and a variety of newspaper clippings.
Notes
Includes request slips and stationary from the archives at the Whyte Museum.
Potentially includes a handwritten list of Dorothy's written works.
Newspaper clippings primarily from the Times Colonist, which is published in Victoria, British Columbia.
Some of the slips of paper are taped together. Was unable to remove them without damaging the materials. May present conservation issues in the future.
Sub-series pertains to 204 black and white negatives and includes individual, group, family and baby portraits, school portraits, classes, sports, graduation, events, yearbooks, weddings, businesses and facilities, buildings and dwellings, construction projects and government projects, courses, con…
204 photographs : b&w negatives ; 12.1 x 9.9 cm or smaller
History / Biographical
See fonds level description
Scope & Content
Sub-series pertains to 204 black and white negatives and includes individual, group, family and baby portraits, school portraits, classes, sports, graduation, events, yearbooks, weddings, businesses and facilities, buildings and dwellings, construction projects and government projects, courses, conventions, conferences, meetings, presentations, displays and exhibits, clubs and organizations, Banff events including Banff Winter Carnival, Banff School of Fine Arts 1963-1971, Banff and area views, copy work.
1001 - E.W. Rande, Box 904, Field, B.C.
1002 - Gov. Construction
1003 - Lisa Meisenback
1004 - Mrs. Van Christou
1005 - Greig Family Group
1006 - Alvin Smith
1007 - Mrs. Doug Light
1008 - Ivy Goodlas, Banff, portrait
1009 - School of Fine Arts
1010 - Portrait
1011 - Proofs, Telephone Office Staff
1012 - BSFA Building
1013 - Portrait, Miss Judy Smith
1014 - Gov. Construction
1015 - Wedding
1016 - Wedding
1017 - School of Fine Arts, Labor Group
1018 - Mrs. Anderson’s 80th Birthday
1019 - Mrs. J. Edwards, 335 Banff Avenue
1021 - Brantford Coach and Body Group
1022 - Le Tourneau Westinghouse Group
1023 - Curling Club
1024 - Two Greek Boys
1025 - Brantford Coach and Body Ltd.[?]
1026 - Curling Club, Gammon
1027 - Kinsmen Club, Bill Kenny
1028 - Calgary Power, Norman Rockwell Exhibit
1029 - D.V.A. Indians, Mount Royal Hotel
1030 - H.G. Pearce, Palo Alta Cal[?] wedding
1031 - Chamerland-Larsen, Canmore, wedding
1032 - Presenting Check [Cheque] to Hospital
1033 - Linton Presentation Party
1034 - Damaged Houses, Deer St.
1035 - Princesses
1037 - Leadership Group, BSFA, Small Groups
1038 - Leadership Training Course
1039 - Ski Champions, Cascade Hotel, Kiwanis Reception
1040 - W. Cameron c/o Canada Cement, Exshaw
1041 - Burns and Dutton [construction project]
1042 - Unemployment Civil Service Group
1043 - Hot Air Group
1044 - Exec. Management Group
1045 - Joe Woodworth Presentation Red Cross
1046 - Hyde Montgomery wedding
1047 - Burns and Dutton [construction project]
1048 - Geddis wedding
1049 - Conservative[?] Party
1050 - Tom Brown
1051 - Bus Rivett
1052 - Miss Slinn
1053 - Robertson (Lemons)
1054 - Jr. Red Cross, Mrs. Beth Norgren (Director of Jr. Red X), Large Group
1055 - Jr. Red Cross, Miss Green, Small Group
1056 - Aerial of Timerberline
1057 - Anglican Lay Readers Assoc.
1058 - Gainor wedding
1059 - Hi Y Group, Miss Carrol Clark
1060 - Hi Y Group, Bob Jones
1061 - Bob Bray
1062 - Dept. Public Works
1063 - McLeod wedding
1064 - Rundle United Wolf Cub Pack
1065 - Portrait
1066 - Turner wedding
1067 - Jenkins Window
1068 - Burns and Dutton [construction project]
1069 - D.P.W. – School F.A
1070 - Insulation Industries, Calgary
1071 - Lucille Wheeler
1072 - Presentation White Hat to Lucille Wheeler, by Pat Slinn
1073 - Tom Brown
1074 - Vetters-Schult wedding
1075 - Ollie Lewis
1076 - Dr. Gordon Townsend, Orthopedic Group
1077 - Anglican Group, BSFA
1078 - Mrs. Fuller
1079 - Indians at Seebe – Volkswagon
1081 - Adult Education Group, BSFA
1082 - AARN
1083 - AARN
1084 - AARN
1085 - AARN
1086 - AARN
1087 - Mt. Eisenhower (Kiwanis)
1088 - First Investments Corp.
1089 - Thibodeau Hearing Aid
1090 - Girl Guide Association
1091 - Burns & Dutton [construction project]
1092 - Toast Mistress Club
1093 - Mr. Mah
1094 - Hutchinson portrait
1095 - [Government] Museum
1096 - Judith Pearce
1097 - Industrial Acceptance Corp.
1098 - Mrs. Jurgens
1099 - United Church
1100 - Royal Commission
1102 - Nat. Council of Jewish Women
1103 - MacKay-Reid wedding
1104 - School Kids
1105 - Elementary School Pics.
1106 - Wedding, Mary Deacon
1107 - Jr. Red Cross
1108 - Citizenship
1109 - Legion Opening
1111 - Burns and Dutton [highway bridge construction]
1112 - (1 to 60) – Scout Jamboree
1112b - (#60 up) – Scout Jamboree
1113 - Presbyterian Group, Camp Grounds
1114 - Hope Montonurro[?]
1116 - Burs and Dutton, Pipes – Boiler
1117 - Hospital
1119 - Lee
1121 - Waltham wedding
1122 - Hosp [Hospital] Opening Ceremony
1123 - Scholarship Night BSFA
1124 - Hubmann Court wedding, Exshaw
1125 - Jack MacAulay
1126 - Stran Steel
1127 - Gov. Crane
1146 - Stran Steel
1147 - Gov. Crane
1148 - Ba Hai Group
1149 - U.N. Group BSFA
1151 - Calgary Power
1152 - Monarch Life Assurance Co.
1153 - Canada Cement
1154 - Beckers [Bungalows]
1155 - Bannister
1156 - Anglican Clergy Group
1160 - Salada Tea Conference
1161 - Keller baby
1162 - Home and School Group
1163 - Advanced Management
1164 - Keller Baby pics.
1165 - Johnson
1166 - Hobbs-Guttmann wedding
1167 - Leadership Group Masquerade
1168 - Leadership Group
1169 - C. Walker Baby Pics
1170 - Al Moore wedding
1171 - Civil Service Group BSFA
1172 - Miss Barrie
1173 - Junior Chamber, Annual Meeting, Carnival
1174 - Van Christou family
1175 - Mrs. Storey and Mother
1176 - Jackie Curliss, Carnival Queen
1177 - Ron Chant Family
1178 - Ross Heron wedding
1179 - Miss Keding portrait
1180 - Luxton Museum
1181 - Mrs. Gonie Baby Pics.
1182 - Ruth Flem portrait
1183 - Charlie Beil Copy Neg.
1184 - Ralph Edwards, Herald
1185 - Hospital Exteriors, S.C. Russel Co.
1186 - Gov. Garage (Burns and Dutton)
1187 - Mr. and Mrs. Weatherby portrait
1188 - Al Wylie portrait
1189 - Miss Joyce Adamson portrait
1190 - Banff School of Fine Arts Bldgs.
1192 - C. Skates portrait
1193 - Court wedding
1194 - BSFA Wohlfarth Art Class
1195 - BSFA Construction
1196 - BSFA Construction
1197 - BSFA, Rule, Wynn and Rule, Art School
1198 - BSFA Copy Negs.
1199 - BSFA Group
1200 - J. Brown
1201 - Portrait, Al Moberly
1202 - Mrs. Wing, little girl
1203 - Rotary, 2 men
1204 - Wedding, Allan-Wolfe
1205 - Les Gordon
1206 - Unknown, no name
1207 - Pat Brewster, Camp outfit
1208 - J. Brown, Canmore
1209 - Lake Louise Caffeteria [Inglenook Cafeteria]
1210 - Joe D. MacKay wedding, Joe MacKay, Three Hills
1211 - Mile High Lodge, Jack Anderson, 100 Post Cards off each
1212 - Fielder-Longden wedding
1213 - Mrs. R. Benning portrait
1214 - Eldon Woolliams
1215 - Saker portrait
1216 - Marina Ness
1217 - Calgary Brewery, Banff Hotels
1218 - Copy – Aerial Photo, Emerald and Field
1219 - Mr. and Mrs. Mark McQuinel[?]
1220 - Premier Construction
1222 - Mr. and Mrs. W.R. Fennell wedding
1223 - Miss Esther Walokoff
1224 - Ann Ormrod portrait
T1 to T6 – teen Club, Miss Banff Coronation “Carnival”
E. Wheatley
Price Neg.
Cascade Staff [Cascade Cameras Ltd.?]
Banff Camera, Oxborough neg.
Banff Camera
Rundle Staff 58
Rundle Photo Staff
Kiwanis-Kinsmen-Rotary
File consists of 49 photographs pertaining to the Woodworth family, the LaCasse family, the Kidney family, events and friends in Banff. Includes photos of Benjamin Woodworth Sr., the Natural Bridge at Yoho National Park, family members at the Kidney home and Woodworth family residence in Banff, mem…
Some photographs produced by Duke Photo in Banff and Onions Photography in Calgary
Date Range
[ca. 1905 - ca. 1910]
1928
1937
1939
1944
[ca. 1960]
1966 - 1970
1973
[ca. 1975]
Physical Description
49 photographs : b&w and col. prints ; 12.5 x 17 cm or smaller
Scope & Content
File consists of 49 photographs pertaining to the Woodworth family, the LaCasse family, the Kidney family, events and friends in Banff. Includes photos of Benjamin Woodworth Sr., the Natural Bridge at Yoho National Park, family members at the Kidney home and Woodworth family residence in Banff, members of the Al Azhar Banff Shriners Club, Forest Kidney receiving a certificate from the Canadian Restaurant Association in 1973, Banff Indian Day celebrations in 1969, Maud Woodworth as a young girl, Annie and Ulysses LaCasse's 50th wedding anniversary party, and LaCasse family members at home.
Notes
File contains duplicates
Some dates are estimates provided by the Processing Archivist
Photographs in this file were accompanied by notes made shortly before or after accession in 1979 giving names/contextual information about photographs. Some notes are by Jim Deegan, 1987. Information has been transferred to the back of each photograph.