Fonds consists of organizational records including photographs, brochures, correspondence and other documents which are divided into five series [see Content Details]. Content pertains to the Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies, including the organization's history, members and staff, trail rides …
ca.340 cm of textual records -- 1191 photographs (691 prints, 312 transparencies, 188 negatives) -- 11 photograph albums -- 4 motion pictures -- 7 discs (1,214 digital images, 1 slideshow)
History / Biographical
The Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies is a trail riding organization based in Calgary, Alberta. The organization was established in 1923 with the support of the Canadian Pacific Railway. The first ride was held in 1924, and annual summer trail rides and pow-wows attracted fifteen hundred members by 1929. Many notable residents of the Bow Valley, including members of the Brewster and Moore families, Catherine Robb and Peter Whyte, and Carl Rungius have participated in trail rides. Support from the Canadian Pacific Railway ended in 1961. As of 2020, the Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies remains an active organization.
LISTING OF TRAIL RIDE LOCATIONS:
1924 : Yoho Valley
1925 : Marble Canyon, Wolverine Plateau, Goodsir Plateau, Lake O'Hara, Lake Wapta, Sun Dance Lodge
1926 : Baker Lake, Shaki, Molar Peak, Bow Lake, Mosquito Creek, Ptarmigan Valley
1927 : Mountain Assiniboine, Brewster Creek, Magag Lake, Sunshine Camp, Simpson Pass; Jasper, Portal Creek, Maccarib Pass, Tonquin Valley, Meadow Creek, Calendone River
1928 : Lake of Hanging Glaciers; Horse Thief Creek, Windermere
1929 : Egypt Lake, Shadow Lake, Twin Lake; Lake Louise, Columbia Icefields
1930 : Red Earth Creek, Hawk Creek, Floe Lake, Wolverine Pass, Marble Canyon
1931 : Bankhead, Cascade River, Stewart Canyon, Stoney Creek, Baker Creek, Sawback Lake
1932 : Mount Assiniboine and Banff Springs Hotel terrace (Pow-wow)
1933 : Mosquito Creek, Bow Lake, Isabella Lake, Pipestone River, Lake Louise
1934 : Leanchoil, Shining Beauty camp, Goodsir mountain, Wolverine Plateau, Marble Canyon
1935 : Windy Camp, Snow Creek Pass, Scotch Cabin, Baker Lake, Ptarmigan Valley, Lake Louise Station (pow-wow)
1936 : Johnston Canyon, Pulsatilla Mountain, Badger Pass, Forty Mile Creek, Hillsdale Meadows
1937 : Mount Assiniboine, Lake Magog, Valley of the Rocks, Simpson Pass, Healy Creek
1938 : Carrot Creek, Lake Minnewanka, Middle Lake, Devil Gap, Ghost River, Mount Aylmer, Aylmer Pass
1939 : Healy Creek, Egypt Lake, Scarab Lake, Shadow Lakes, Twin Lakes, Taylor Lake, Moraine Lake
1940 : Marble Canyon, Helmet Creek, Ottertail River, Lake McArthur, Chateau Lake Louise
1941 : Mount Assiniboine, Canmore, spray Lakes, Valley of Rocks, Simpson Summit, Rock Isle Lake, Healy Creek
1942 : Larix Lake, Egypt Lake, Twin Lakes, Storm Mountain
1943 : Healy Creek warden's cabin, Brewater Creek, Fatigue Pass, Quartz hill, Simpson Summit, Sunshine Lodge, Eohippus lake, Mount Assiniboine
1944 : Healy Creek, Brewster Creek, Quartz Hill, Lake Eohippus, Red Earth Creek
1945 : Baker Lake
1946 : Panther River (Windy Camp), Snow Creek, Harrison Lake, Panther Falls
1947 : Monard Mountain, Healy Creek, Redearth Creek
1948 : Sunshine and Simpson River
1949 : Molar Mountain area
1950 : Palliser Pass
1951 : Goodsirs
1952 : Harvey Pass, Healy Creek, Egypt Lake
1953 : Baker Lakes
1954 : Mount Assiniboine, Magog Lake
1955 : Pulsatilla Pass area
1956 : Pipestone area
1957 : Panther River, Windy Camp, Dormer Pass, Snow Creek
1958 : Mount Assiniboine
1959 : Palliser Pass area [Bunny Robinson paints new teepee designs]
1960 : Pipestone area, north of Lake Louise
1961 : Goodsirs Mountains, McArthur Creek, Wolverine Pass [Volume 102, CPR publication last issue - CPR pulls sponsorship of association]
1962 : Pipestone and Skoki Valley areas
1963 : Simpson Summit, Healy Creek, Harvey Pass, Egypt Lake
1964 : Bryant Creek Meadows, Mount Assiniboine
1965 : Palliser Pass
1966 : Ptarmigan Valley, north of Lake Louise
1967 : Palliser Pass
1968 : Bryant Creek Meadows, Mount Assiniboine
1969 : Pulsatilla Pass
1970 : Egypt Lake area
1971 : Pipestone region
1972 : Shadow Lakes
1973 : Palliser Pass [50th anniversary]
1974 : Pulsatilla Pass area, Johnson Creek Meadows
1975 : Pipestone River area : Molar Glacier, Skoki Lakes, Merlin Lakes, hector Plateau, Fish Lakes
1976 : Cascade Valley region : Elk Lake summit, Stoney Creek, Dormer Pass
1977 : Mount Assiniboine
1978 : Palliser Pass area : Upper Spray River
1979 : Pulsatilla Pass area : Indian Paint Pots, Johnston Creek Meadows
1980 : Panther River region
1981 : Red Deer River region : Divide Creek, Tyrell Creek, Horseshoe Lake, Panther Ridge
1982 : Bryant Creek, Og Pass, Owl and Marvel Lakes, Allenby Pass, Assiniboine Pass, Lake Magog
1983 : Upper Pipestone River region: Red Deer Lake, Skoki Lakes, Hector Plateau, Singing Meadows [60th Anniversary]
1984 : Panther River region
1985 : Palliser Pass : Goat Ridge, Tumble Creek Falls, Spray Lakes, Birdwood Mountain, Leman Lake, White Man Pass
1986 : Johnston Creek, Badger Pass and Pulsatilla Pass; Safari expeditions: Kananaskis Country, Pipestone River , Front Range, Clearwater, Kootenay Plains
1987 : Red Deer River
1988 : Pipestone River
1989 : Panther River
1990 : Palliser Pass
1991 : Red Deer River
1992 : Bryant Creek
1993 : Pipestone River
1994 : Johnston Creek
1995 : Palliser Pass
1996 : Red Deer River
1997 : Bryant Creek
1998 : Panther River
1999 : Pipestone River
2000 : Johnston Creek
2001 : Palliser Pass
2002 : Yamnuska and Ghost Mountain
2003 : Bryant Creek
2004 : Cascade Valley and Mystic Lake
2005 : Sundance and Halfway Lodge
2006 : Waterton Park
2007 : Clearwater River
2008 : Kananaskis
2009 : Johnston Creek
2010 : Stoney Creek and Flint's Valley
2011 : Rock Lake and Solomon Creek
2012 : Kananaskis
2013 : Bryant Creek
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of organizational records including photographs, brochures, correspondence and other documents which are divided into five series [see Content Details]. Content pertains to the Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies, including the organization's history, members and staff, trail rides and other events, publications and advertising, finances, and administration.
Notes
Fonds has been reorganized by Processing Archivist Kate Skelton and content from all accessions prior to 2019 has been integrated into new series. Content from accessions 5757 and 5939 have been renumbered; storage of files adjusted to accommodate most recent donations [accn. 8235 & accn. 2014.8277]
Some files contain personal contact information including full names, home addresses, email addresses and phone numbers [see file-level entries under M545/V635 for specific contents and restrictions]
Series I - Events and Activities: Records include ride notes and summaries [1968-2009], songs and poems performed during trail rides, documents and images pertaining to the Townsend Trophy photograph competition, and materials related to other events including trail ride anniversary events and round-ups.
Series II - Members, Staff, Personal Content : Records include lists of trail ride participants, documents from camp coordinators and other trail ride staff, personal photographs, committee notes, personal correspondence and trail ride surveys from 1958-2009
Series III - Published Records : Records include newsletters, brochures, promotional material, news articles and other published content
Series IV - Financial Records : Records include tax records, income statements, expense notes, receipts, payment information for members, budgets, price lists and funding applications
Series V - Administrative Records : Records include administrative notes, inventories and checklists, meeting minutes and agendas, legal and administrative forms, and agreements with outfitting and supply companies
Album contains 58 colour photographs pertaining to trail rides around Pulsatilla Pass and other unidentified regions in the Canadian Rockies between 1979 and 1995. Photographs depict group shots of travellers, waterfront and other scenic views, walking and horseback riding along trails, indoor meal…
1 photograph album: 58 colour prints, 1 textual record
Scope & Content
Album contains 58 colour photographs pertaining to trail rides around Pulsatilla Pass and other unidentified regions in the Canadian Rockies between 1979 and 1995. Photographs depict group shots of travellers, waterfront and other scenic views, walking and horseback riding along trails, indoor meals with travellers, musical performers and images of a helicopter lifting off in a forest clearing.
File consists of one photograph album with images pertaining to Marshall Diverty, his daughter Jane Diverty (MacFarland) and other members of the Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies participating in trail rides and related events, ca.1940-1945.
1 photograph album (ca.67 b&w photograph prints; 20 x 25 cm or smaller)
History / Biographical
Marshall Diverty served as president of the Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies in 1943.
Scope & Content
File consists of one photograph album with images pertaining to Marshall Diverty, his daughter Jane Diverty (MacFarland) and other members of the Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies participating in trail rides and related events, ca.1940-1945.
Notes
Some individuals have been identified by donor Deborah Vogel (Marshall Diverty's granddaughter and Jane Diverty's daughter). One image possibly depicts Johnny Bearspaw [identification made by Indigenous Research Intern Jacinda Brisson] posing with Marshall and other individuals.
One photograph album containing 111 b&w photographs. Content pertains to a July-August 1943 trip with Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies which included multiple locations: Banff, Canmore, Spray Lakes, Wonder Pass, Mount Assiniboine, Simpson Summit, Larix Lake, Citadel Pass and Healy Creek. Second…
One photograph album containing 111 b&w photographs. Content pertains to a July-August 1943 trip with Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies which included multiple locations: Banff, Canmore, Spray Lakes, Wonder Pass, Mount Assiniboine, Simpson Summit, Larix Lake, Citadel Pass and Healy Creek. Second half of album pertains to Sky Line Hike Camp trip through Goat Creek and Spray River in August, 1943. Photographs depict group shots of riders on horseback and individuals hiking, swimming, scenic views of mountains, lakes, etc., portraits/individual shots of trip attendees, and views of teepees and campsites. Album also contains 3 newspaper clippings with articles related to trips, Trail Riders ticket for Miss Jeanne Nelson (July 30th - August 3rd, 1943) and 2 small booklets (one pertaining to each of two trips depicted in album). Pamphlet for Trail Riders packing trip is covered in signatures of trip attendees. Photos depict individuals including Carl Rungius, Jeanne Nelson, Wilf Bennett, Jean Stewart, and Peggy Robinson.
Notes
Possibly related to photographs in file V635 / I / PA - 155 to 178
Interleave pages with acid-free tissue paper to prevent further deterioration of photographs. Consider replacing metal spiral binding in the future if rusting becomes a risk to rest of album.
Album contains lists of participants and photographs pertaining to five trail rides with the Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies between 1977 and 1981. Locations include Mt. Assiniboine, Palliser Range, Johnston Creek, Panther River and Red Deer River. Photographs include members of the Wotypka fa…
Album contains lists of participants and photographs pertaining to five trail rides with the Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies between 1977 and 1981. Locations include Mt. Assiniboine, Palliser Range, Johnston Creek, Panther River and Red Deer River. Photographs include members of the Wotypka family. Photographs depict scenic views in the Canadian Rockies, riders on horseback, campsites, group photographs, indoor games and entertainment. Album also contains one route map for the Trail Riders (no date), 6 pages of song lyrics and one news article re: 1979 Trail Riders trip (March 30, 1979).
File consists of brochures, pamphlets and small guide books pertaining to ranches, accommodations, attractions, excursions and tour packages based in the Canadian Rockies.
File consists of brochures, pamphlets and small guide books pertaining to ranches, accommodations, attractions, excursions and tour packages based in the Canadian Rockies.
Notes
Items pertaining to the same companies have been kept together in one file
Files contain duplicates of some items
Horseback riding travel guide in M545/III/5 [1982] has attached note which is addressed to Joe Madaro
Summary of contents in files:
M545 / III / 3 :
Mount Robson Ranch
Homeplace Ranch
Lazy M. Ranch
Castle Mountain Ski Lodge and Hostel
Red Deer River Ranches
Rolyn Hills B&B
Skoki Lodge
Banff National Park attractions & Banff Lake Louise Tourism
Album contains 49 colour images pertaining to a trail ride to Panther River region which took place from September 10-15, 1989. Images depict forests and mountains, views of riders on horseback, lunch/meal stops during the trip, and a group shot of trip participants in front of a teepee. Album also…
1 photograph album : 49 colour prints, 5 loose pages with text, 1 attached textual record
Scope & Content
Album contains 49 colour images pertaining to a trail ride to Panther River region which took place from September 10-15, 1989. Images depict forests and mountains, views of riders on horseback, lunch/meal stops during the trip, and a group shot of trip participants in front of a teepee. Album also contains 5 loose pages of handwritten contact information for participants who attended the same 1989 trail ride, and an attached list of the riders.
File consists of 67 colour photographs pertaining to trail riders, staff, and various trail rides and camps. Includes honorable mention photographs for Townsend Trophy photo contest, as well as first and third prize for 1971.
Photographs produced by J. Amram, Kathy Barr, Adrienne Bode, Jane Burns, C.J. Busick family, Jeanne Eckert, Susan Dowell, Patti Falconer, Joyce Ferguson, R.S. Jamieson, David E. Lamphere, Jim Lanigan, Geo Z. Pinder, D.B. Preddy, Laverne Reine, Warren L. Russell C.E. Stemp, Eleanor Stoddard, Ken Swan, K.C. Thomas, Wendy Thomson, and Stuart R. Watkins
Date Range
1970
[ca. 1970 - ca. 1980]
1971
ca. 1972
ca. 1975
1983
Physical Description
67 photographs : col. prints
Scope & Content
File consists of 67 colour photographs pertaining to trail riders, staff, and various trail rides and camps. Includes honorable mention photographs for Townsend Trophy photo contest, as well as first and third prize for 1971.
Notes
Most photographs annotated with photographer's contact info and/or dates & descriptions of photographs.
Some images possibly appeared in bulletins and brochures (not confirmed).
File consists of 88 black and white photographs appearing in Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies Bulletin, no. 102 (Winter 1960), and other photographs possibly taken during the same time period. Photographs pertain to trail riding, camps and stunt nights.
File consists of 88 black and white photographs appearing in Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies Bulletin, no. 102 (Winter 1960), and other photographs possibly taken during the same time period. Photographs pertain to trail riding, camps and stunt nights.
Notes
Includes some duplicates
Some photographs may be attributed to Canadian Pacific
File consists of correspondence sent between Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies staff and members, and various other individuals, companies and organizations, including: Canadian Pacific Railway Company; Government of Alberta and Government of Canada; Dennis Orr; Gord Thompson; Penny Egeland; Dr.…
File consists of correspondence sent between Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies staff and members, and various other individuals, companies and organizations, including: Canadian Pacific Railway Company; Government of Alberta and Government of Canada; Dennis Orr; Gord Thompson; Penny Egeland; Dr. Barbara Rostron; Brewster Transport Company Ltd.; Calgary Area Outdoor Council; B.C. Provincial Parks Office; Terry Stowell; Paperchase Office Services Ltd.; Rick Godderis; Ben Bury; and Skyline Hikers of the Canadian Rockies. Content pertains to trail ride coordination [accommodation, scheduling, etc.], supplies and budgeting, provincial and federal parks legislation, associated businesses including outfitters and transport companies, and other administrative topics.
Notes
Files are organized by date [see "Content Details"].
File consists of newspaper clippings, articles and newsletters pertaining to and promoting the Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies, 1964-1972. Includes clippings from The Acton Free Press, The Globe and Mail, The Financial Post, Star Weekly, the Canadian Paediatric Society, Calgary Herald, Seattle…
File consists of newspaper clippings, articles and newsletters pertaining to and promoting the Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies, 1964-1972. Includes clippings from The Acton Free Press, The Globe and Mail, The Financial Post, Star Weekly, the Canadian Paediatric Society, Calgary Herald, Seattle Times, The Philadelphia Inquirer, Field & Stream, and the Edmonton Journal.
Notes
Clippings were originally stored in one 3-ring black binder (M545/III/22) and one red binder (M545/III/23) containing PVC page protectors
Album contains 28 colour photographs pertaining to trail rides in 1980 and 1984 led by the Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies. Location of photographs is Red Deer River, Banff National Park. Images depict mountain views, horses and riders, close-up views of Red Deer River, campsite with tents, lu…
Album contains 28 colour photographs pertaining to trail rides in 1980 and 1984 led by the Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies. Location of photographs is Red Deer River, Banff National Park. Images depict mountain views, horses and riders, close-up views of Red Deer River, campsite with tents, luggage and trip preparation, and group photograph of riders. Non-annotated, specific riders not identified.
Album contains 68 colour photographs pertaining to 6 trail rides led by the Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies in 1986 and 1987. Images depict trail riders travelling in groups, natural scenery and mountain views, water features, an area with fallen trees and a posed group photograph of traveller…
1 photograph album : 68 colour photographs, 2 pages from pamphlet (in album), 6 attached textual records
Scope & Content
Album contains 68 colour photographs pertaining to 6 trail rides led by the Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies in 1986 and 1987. Images depict trail riders travelling in groups, natural scenery and mountain views, water features, an area with fallen trees and a posed group photograph of travellers. 2 pages from same pamphlet attached near front of album, titled "Teepee Town Rides" (Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies excursion), presumably related to trips depicted in album. Album also contains individual lists of riders for 6 trail rides in 1986 - 1987 including trips to Red Deer River.
File consists of annotated diagrams, building instructions, price lists, inventory/condition report, order forms, and list of size requirements pertaining to teepees used by the Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies. Correspondence mostly pertains to teepee quotes by distributors and independent sel…
File consists of annotated diagrams, building instructions, price lists, inventory/condition report, order forms, and list of size requirements pertaining to teepees used by the Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies. Correspondence mostly pertains to teepee quotes by distributors and independent sellers, price inquiries, and teepee donations.
File consists of printed copies of website pages for other outfitting, guiding and pack trip companies, including Blueridge Outfitters, Mountain Meadow Trail Rides, Allen's Diamond Four Ranch, Horseback Adventures Ltd., Timberline Tours Ltd., C-R Trails, Anchor D Guiding and Outfitting Ltd., Red De…
File consists of printed copies of website pages for other outfitting, guiding and pack trip companies, including Blueridge Outfitters, Mountain Meadow Trail Rides, Allen's Diamond Four Ranch, Horseback Adventures Ltd., Timberline Tours Ltd., C-R Trails, Anchor D Guiding and Outfitting Ltd., Red Deer River Ranches, and Alpine Stables. Annotations and highlighted information pertain to price quotes for accommodation and other services. File also includes a "2008 Partnership Package" portfolio from The Cowboy Trail Tourism Association.
Photograph album contains 182 black and white prints pertaining to trail rides in July/August, 1945 through Baker Creek, Ptarmigan Lake, Skoki and Lake Louise; and Lake O'Hara, Lake McArthur and Odaray Trail. Images depict riders on horseback, scenic views of mountains, waterfalls, forests and land…
Photograph album contains 182 black and white prints pertaining to trail rides in July/August, 1945 through Baker Creek, Ptarmigan Lake, Skoki and Lake Louise; and Lake O'Hara, Lake McArthur and Odaray Trail. Images depict riders on horseback, scenic views of mountains, waterfalls, forests and landscapes, individual and group photographs of riders, and campsites. Most photographs not annotated and people in photographs not named. Album also contains three pamphlets pertaining to 1945 trail rides with lists of locations and attendees.
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 50 b&w photographs (prints) with some photographs missing from their holders. Content pertains to trail ride through Kananaskis Ranch and Brewster Ranch between July and August 1936. Includes images of riders on horses, lunch stops, scenic views and camping areas from trips. Some por…
Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies, Nelson family (?)
Date Range
1936
Physical Description
1 photograph album : 50 prints; b&w
Scope & Content
Album contains 50 b&w photographs (prints) with some photographs missing from their holders. Content pertains to trail ride through Kananaskis Ranch and Brewster Ranch between July and August 1936. Includes images of riders on horses, lunch stops, scenic views and camping areas from trips. Some portraits and group shots of people from trip include George Vaux, John Murray Gibbon, Jeanne and George Hisler (?), also Carl Rungius (photo missing). Album also has 4 newspaper clippings attached inside pertaining to 1936 packing trip depicted in album, booklet on July 31-August 4, 1936 trip with annotated list of travellers and 2 tickets for the same trip signed by Mr. and Mrs. Nelson.
File consists of original and scanned copies of newspaper articles pertaining to the Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies and previous members of the organization. Includes articles pertaining to Wilf Carter, Parks Canada, Banff National Park tourism and community events; promotional travel article…
File consists of original and scanned copies of newspaper articles pertaining to the Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies and previous members of the organization. Includes articles pertaining to Wilf Carter, Parks Canada, Banff National Park tourism and community events; promotional travel articles featuring the Trail Riders and horseback excursions; a satirical article from a 1953 Trail Riders Bulletin newsletter titled "Whoa Buttercup!"; a 1956 issue of "Focus" by the Toronto Camera Club featuring an article on the Trail Riders; and obituary articles for several previous riders and members.
File consists of 79 colour photographs, 1 photo printed on thick paper/card stock, and 3 clippings of photographs from newspapers. Content pertains to duplicate photos of Wotypka family BBQ events from 1991 and 2000; 2 sets of photographs from trail ride(s) led by the Trail Riders of the Canadian R…
79 photographic prints (colour), 1 photograph printed on card stock, 3 newspaper photograph clippings
Scope & Content
File consists of 79 colour photographs, 1 photo printed on thick paper/card stock, and 3 clippings of photographs from newspapers. Content pertains to duplicate photos of Wotypka family BBQ events from 1991 and 2000; 2 sets of photographs from trail ride(s) led by the Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies (no date, but photos developed August 3, 1983), non-annotated; 1 loose print of riders on horseback with mountain scene in background; 1 copy of colour photograph on thick paper stock, labelled "TRCR CAMPSITE HORSES RETURNING FROM BUEWING(?) PASTURE"; and 3 newspaper clipping photographs of trail riding groups (n.d.) attached to thicker paper backings.
Notes
V635 / I / PA - 1 to 14 are duplicates of photos in Wotypka family album V635 / I / PD - 9.
Original storage envelopes for photographs are stored in their corresponding folders behind prints.
Prints under V635 / I / PA - 1 to 78 correspond with negative photographs under V635 / I / NA - 1 to 78 (same numerical order and same titles). Negatives and prints were originally stored in respective photo developing envelopes together. See entry for V635 / I / NA.