Fonds consists of three series, 3 cm, ca. 1938 - 1943. Series I: Photograph Albums (depicting photographs of the Skyline Hikers and Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies trips and camps between 1938-1943 including Devil's Gap, Ghost River, Yoho Lake, Mount Assiniboine and views of the Town of Banff,…
207 photographs. -- 1 album (174 photographs : b&w ; 39 x 27.5 cm). -- 18 photographs : b&w ; 17 x 12 cm or smaller. -- 15 photographs : col. slides ; 35 mm
History / Biographical
Allan E. Crawford (1900-1989) of Calgary, Alberta and Prince Rupert, British Columbia, was a member of the Sky Line Trail Hikers from 1937 to 1946 and was the "Official Musician of the Sky Line Trail Hikers" in 1937, 1938, 1940, and 1941.
He also participated in Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies trips from 1937, 1938, 1940, 1941 as their musician.
Allan E. Crawford appeared on Calgary radio station CFCN "The Voice of the Prairies" on a live weekly program, with the music trio "The Gamboliers" playing the accordian with Eddie Clemens on guitar and J.E. Gerke on vocals. Allan also played the organ, piano and harmonica.
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of three series, 3 cm, ca. 1938 - 1943. Series I: Photograph Albums (depicting photographs of the Skyline Hikers and Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies trips and camps between 1938-1943 including Devil's Gap, Ghost River, Yoho Lake, Mount Assiniboine and views of the Town of Banff, Mount Rundle and the Banff Springs Hotel). Series II: Photograph Prints (depicting photographs of the Skyline Hikers of the Canadian Rockies trips and camps between 1938-1943 including Sunburst Lake and Mount Assiniboine with camp scenes), Series III: Transparencies (depicting the Skyline Hikers camp including Egypt Lake, Lake Louise, Pharoah Peak, Castle Mountain and Scarab Lake in 1940).
File consists of one photograph album, comprising 174 photographs. Contents pertains to the Skyline Hikers and Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies trips and camps including 1938 trail ride to Devil's Gap and Ghost River; hike in 1938 to Yoho Lake; trail ride in 1940; hike in 1940; trail ride in 19…
File consists of one photograph album, comprising 174 photographs. Contents pertains to the Skyline Hikers and Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies trips and camps including 1938 trail ride to Devil's Gap and Ghost River; hike in 1938 to Yoho Lake; trail ride in 1940; hike in 1940; trail ride in 1941 to Mount Assiniboine; as well as views of the Town of Banff, Mount Rundle and the Banff Springs Hotel.
Album contain 43 colour photographs: 17 images pertain to Wotypka family BBQs in fall 1991 and 2001 (including annotated images of various family members and Charlie Whittaker, food and entertainment); 7 images pertain to a trail ride near Red Deer, 1984 featuring scenic views and trail riders; and…
1 photograph album : 45 colour photographs, 1 textual record
Scope & Content
Album contain 43 colour photographs: 17 images pertain to Wotypka family BBQs in fall 1991 and 2001 (including annotated images of various family members and Charlie Whittaker, food and entertainment); 7 images pertain to a trail ride near Red Deer, 1984 featuring scenic views and trail riders; and 21 images pertain to a 1985 trail ride, including mountain and camp view and a group photo of participants. Album also contains member list corresponding with photos of 1985 trail ride.
Album contains 71 colour photographs (2 loose in album) pertaining to Wotypka family "Fall Roundup" BBQ events between 1978 and 1989. Includes photos of numerous members of the Wotypka family and Charles Whittaker; also images of musical performances and dancing, buffet-style food, the setup of a l…
1 photograph album: 71 colour photographs, 2 handwritten textual records and 1 newspaper clipping
Scope & Content
Album contains 71 colour photographs (2 loose in album) pertaining to Wotypka family "Fall Roundup" BBQ events between 1978 and 1989. Includes photos of numerous members of the Wotypka family and Charles Whittaker; also images of musical performances and dancing, buffet-style food, the setup of a large tent space, etc. Album also contains hand written poem and drawing by Joanne Wotypka (1981), handwritten note date 2013 re: Charles Whittaker (author unknown) and 1989 news article re: Charles Whittaker from the Edmonton Journal.