David Bearspaw? singing songs and telling stories. -- Reproduction must be approved by Head Archivist. --
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Source: David Bearspaw
Interviewed by:Catharine Whyte
Speed: 7 ½
Remarks: See also s37 / 58
“David’s copy” – David Bearspaw singing Indigenous songs and telling story of early Indigenous life through interpreter. Rev. John McDougall’s father froze to death.
Source: Frank Kaquitts
Date: August 15, 1967
Interviewed by: Gord Kelly
Speed: 3 ¾
Remarks: Interview on “Today from Calgary” with host Gord Kelly.
“CFCN TV, Frank Kaquitts, Aug. 15, 1967”
Artist Frank Kaquitts discusses some of his paintings. Attended the Banff School of Fine Arts. Quadravision paintings (can turn it any way), he has the past present and future in on painting – centennial symbol, beautiful colors. Most of his work incorporates Indian scenes – portrait of an Indian child “kid.” Some of his paintings for sale at the Trading Post. Starts with one thing turns it around until finished – quadravision technique. East side of “Clinic” (?) Lake. His own people like his painting. One picture is supposed to give you a feeling of warmth, moon is at the horizon, Indian person making a peace-pipe offering. The buffalo skull depicted in painting represents danger. Frank Kaquitts Indian name is Sitting Wind. He Sketches outdoors, paints indoors – works only in oils. Description of his painting of a Chinook arch. Painting of centennial symbols – 10 of them to represent the ten provinces. Another painting of a flying saucer and rocket. Talks about the difference behind the different colors of the different Indian designs. “All Indian people are different in a lot of ways” Designs are of the mountains, flowers, etc. Designs of the old people sometimes were a different color, but the design was the same. Frank has a “modernist approach.” Frank’s paintings are on sale at Fort Chiniki or in Banff.
Frank Kaquitts? describes illness and subsequent vision. -- Reference copy available. Summary available.
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Source: Unidentified Indigenous man[Frank Kaquitts?]
Date: 1969
Interviewed by: Catharine Whyte
Speed: 7 ½
Remarks: Box is labeled “Whistler, 1969, Tom McCullough” but contains an interview with unidentified Indian – possibly Frank Kaquitts?
Side A: Unidentified Indigenous man talking to Catharine about being very sick and escaping from the hospital at Morely. Got a ride with Fred Holloway to the Banff Indian Days. Met up with George McLean at the Banff Indian Days. Describes a vision – vision of temptation . . . never sick again – with somebody, not seen but guided by him. No fear.
Side B: Continuation of tape – this side should be Side A. Describes working for Calgary Power with George LaBelle and getting very sick and taken to the hospital at Morley. Has a vision while in the hospital – meets Jesus Christ.
Also Catharine learning to say "Good day" and "thank you" in Stoney. -- Reference copy available.
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Source: CBC radio
Taped by: Catharine Whyte
Speed: 3 ¾
Contents: “CBC Broadcast “The Sound of Sports”
Canadian National Ski Team training for Olympics (Olympic Games to be held in Grenoble, France; near end of tape – unidentified Stoney Nakoda teaching Catharine to say good day – “Armba wastetch” and thank you – “Ishneash.”
CBC broadcast - Banff Indian Days; Pearl Moore. -- Reference copy available.
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Source: Pearl Moore
Place: Banff
Taped by: Catharine Whyte
Speed: 3 ¾
Remarks: CBC radio broadcast commentary during Banff Indian Days parade.
Banff Indian Days parade; interview with Pearl Moore – one of the judges of regalia; Banff Indian Days Rodeo.
Re politics, sports, royal visits and royalty, art, Hawaiian music, etc. -- Reference copies and summaries available for some recordings (see printed inventory).
Re politics, sports, royal visits and royalty, art, Hawaiian music, etc. -- Reference copies and summaries available for some recordings (see printed inventory).
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S37 / 117
Source: Sir Winston Churchill
Place: Guild (sp?) Hall
Date: November 9, 1951
Taped by: Catharine Whyte
Speed: 7 ½
Remarks: BBC radio broadcast
“Churchill Lord Mayor’s Lunch, Nov. 9, 1951” – Sir Winston Churchill’s reply to the new Lord Mayor, Sir Leslie Boyd’s toast at the annual Lord Mayor Banquet at Guild (sp?) Hall.
S37 / 118
Source: Sir Winston Churchill
Place: Chateau Laurier, Ottawa
Date: January 1952
Taped by: Catharine Whyte
Speed: 7 ½
Remarks: CBC radio broadcast – tape is too full for this reel – a section has been spliced in.
“Churchill Ottawa and Washington, Jan. ‘52”
Side A: Dinner given by Louis St. Laurent, Prime Minister of Canada, at the Chateau Laurier in Ottawa. Guest of honor, Sir Winston Churchill, gives speech. Side B: Continuation of Side A. Sir Winston Churchill’s visit to Canada and U.S. Prime Minister Louis St. Laurent gives speech, Ottawa. Sir Winston Churchill addressing the President and Congress in Washington (January 18, 1952).
S37 / 119
Source: Dwight D. Eisenhower
Place: United Nations
Date: December 7, 1953
Taped by: Catharine Whyte
Remarks: Needs very slow speed – have not listened to it yet.
“Eisenhower, UN ‘53”; “Eisenhower at United Nations, Dec. 7, 1953”
S37 / 120
Source: Paul Martin
Date: January 20, 1957
Taped by: Catharine Whyte
Speed: 7 ½
Remarks: Radio broadcast – Hawaiian music at end.
“Paul Martin, Asia Trip, Jan. 20, 1957”
Paul Martin talks about his Asia trip; Canada is well thought of; the deep faith and religious belief have kept Asia strong. Hawaiian music.
S37 / 121
Source: Lester B. Pearson
Place: Oslo
Date: December 11, 1957
Taped by: Catharine Whyte
Speed: 1 7/8
Remarks: CBC radio broadcast
“Lester Pearson Speech, Oslo, Nobel Prize 12/11/57” – Lester B. Pearson’s speech in Oslo at the University after receiving the Nobel Peace Prize – first time the Peace Prize has been awarded to a Canadian.
S37 / 122
Source: Liberal Convention – various speakers
Date: 1958
Taped by: Catharine Whyte
Speed: 1 7/8
Remarks: Radio Broadcast from the Liberal Convention.
“Liberal Convention, Martin Pearson, 1958”
Side A: “Speakers at Liberal Convention, Paul Martin and Pearson” Louis St. Laurent speaking. Lester Pearson succeeding Louis St. Laurent. Paul Martin speech. Lester Pearson speech as new leader – speeches in both English and French.
Side B: Continuation of CBC broadcast from the liberal convention. “Part 3 of 5 on 4th National Liberal Convention” Various speakers – election of new leader and farewell to Louis St. Laurent.
S37 / 123
Source: John F. Kennedy; Paul Martin
Date: 1961
Taped by: Catharine Whyte
Speed: 3 ¾
Remarks: Radio broadcast.
“Paul Martin and 1961”
John F. Kennedy inauguration as 35th president of the United States; President Kennedy’s inaugural address; Knowlton Nash follows John F. Kennedy’s career. Liberal rally – Paul Martin; speech on Liberal Objectives – unemployment.
S37 / 124 **
Source: Radio Broadcast
Place: Kokanee Provincial Park
Date: 1968
Taped by: Catharine Whyte
Speed: 3 ¾
Remarks: Tape is very brittle – see also S37 / 126.
National Ski Team Summer Camp (10 days).
Getting ready for 1968 Olympic games. “Efforts will be culminating on the ski runs at Grenoble, France.” Camp includes eighteen young people from across Canada; Situated at isolated Kokanee Glacier, Kokanee Provincial Park – 11 miles north of Nelson, B.C. (6600 ft. above sea level). Description of formation of National Team. Nancy Green speaking. Scott and Wayne Henderson are mentioned. National “B” Team – Marilyn Kelly of Banff.
S37 / 125 **
Source: CBC broadcast
Taped by: Catharine Whyte
Speed: 3 ¾
Remarks: Interviewers Fred Diehl (?); Perry Saltzman and Mary Hawes.
Olympic Swim Team / Training / Banff
Training for the Olympics; Canada’s Best; Coach Gerry Gates (boys’ coach); Olympic swim team at Banff Alberta, snowing outside; Coach Gerry Gates (men’s); Coach Ted Thomas (women’s), Banff Springs Hotel pool; Sunshine; Sulphur Mountain; to Mexico City. “Microscope” CBC program features interview by Perry Saltzman and Mary Hawes with Dr. Wilder Penfield, first Director of the Montreal Neurological Institute.
Source: Lyle Brown
Date: 1967
Taped by: Catharine Whyte
Speed: 3 ¾
Remarks: CBC radio broadcast with host Lyle Brown; introduction be John David Hamilton.
“Prairies – The prairie People”
Taped interviews with early pioneers of the prairies: Sod shacks, description of construction of sod house. Most people lived in one during the first two tears of homesteading because it was affordable, only 4 or 5 dollars. Many people came without a cent – usually worked a half section for others. Women were usually left alone during the summers. Pioneers always worried about the winter – women spent time in the kitchen preparing food for winter; men worried about fuel – cut railways tires for fuel. Pioneers always worried about tomorrow, the hard way of life molded a spirit of stubborn independence. The depression on the parries left on with a respect for money and a sense of impermanence, Mike and Joe Hashi (sp?) had lived in a converted chicken house during their first winter on the prairies. This made them determined to build their own home as soon as possible. They had come to Alberta 35 years ago during the expulsion of the Japanese from the west coast. Miek Hashi tells story of job painting brands on sheep and had a dog to help him herd sheep down the highway. Ed and Barbara Deetson were homesteaders and had cut their own lumber to build their house. Barbara Deetson feels children in the cities don’t’ learn the sense of responsibility that one can learn on a farm. Most prairie people still yearn for a simple direct way of life. Worries about preparing children to enter the urban world- the competitive spirit in the prairie cities, it is no longer a simple life. Half the population on the prairies now live in major cities and more are moving into the cities from the farms. Prairie values are fading away as people become more urbanized. Indian people want to be treated as an equal as any other ethnic group. They want more respect for their culture and to be able to move into society and be accepted. General ethnic influence is still prevalent in the West. “Canadian Mosaic,” The finest of each nation help to create the Canadian nation. Prairie people, stubborn, fighting hard to shape the new West as the old West prairie people have learned to adjust to change. Isaac Rice, magistrate at Winnipeg, notes that people are forgetting the basic reason why they came to this country, most came to get away from some kind of oppression, depression, etc. in their own country – wanted freedom. Music at end of tape.
S37 / 126 **
Source: Tom McCullough
Place: Kokanee Glacier, Kokanee Provincial Park
Date: [1968]
Taped by: Catharine Whyte
Speed: 3 ¾
Remarks: Radio or Television broadcast; see also S37 / 124.
[National] “Ski Team”
Tom McCullough’s report on the summer training camp at the Kokanee Glacier. Interview with John Platt (the Coach?); Stephanie Townshend from Banff is mentioned. Other sports interviews – hockey, football.
S37 / 127
Source: Radio broadcast
Place: Squaw Valley
Taped by: Catharine Whyte
Speed: 3 ¾
“The Sound of Sports”
Canada’s National Ski Team from Notre Dame University in B.C. (Nelson, B.C.) with coach John Platt (sp?). Report on little (?) Olympics in Mexico City; Bob Wilson and Mike Winlaw – CBC; weight training for the ski ream; other sports news.
S37 / 129
Source: CBC radio
Place: Nelson, B.C.
Taped by: Catharine Whyte
Speed: 3 ¾
“Sound of Sports, Saturday, Oct. 28th”
Canadian Winter Sports Show; Scott Fennel; report on Canadian National Ski Team from Nelson, B.C.; talk with Eugene Pusler, 10 year old skier.
S37 / 130
Source: Radio broadcast
Date: 1951
Taped by: Catharine Whyte
Speed: 7 ½
Remarks: Radio coverage of the royal tour. Original tape: Side A is blank; recording is from Side B of tape.
“Royal Tour (1951)”
Princess Elizabeth and Duke of Edinburgh at State dinner reception in Quebec. Premier Duplessis toast Princess Elizabeth and her reply. At Ottawa – receiving key to the city; royal procession to the Grandstand; ceremony at War Memorial.
S37 / 131
Source: Radio Broadcast
Place: Toronto
Date: 1951
Taped by: Catharine Whyte
Speed: 7 ½
“Royal Tour, Toronto and Winnipeg”
Side A: Radio coverage – arrival at Toronto; escorted down Bay Street to City Hall; presentations made to royal couple; Princess Elizabeth speaks; description of events at Toronto – ceremony at Armory; tea Officers Mess Hall; retreat ceremonies performed.
Side B: Continuation of royal tour coverage. Coverage of royal tour in Winnipeg, motorcycle escort down Main Street in Winnipeg, procession very slow – people crowding right out onto streets; at Royal Alexander Hotel – luncheon reception; Princess Elizabeth gives speech at luncheon; royal party at Legislative Building; Winnipeg Ballet Company performance.
S37 / 132
Source: Radio broadcast
Place: Toronto
Date: 1951
Taped by: Catharine Whyte
Speed: 7 ½
Remarks: Includes a play-by-play of a hockey game with Foster Hewitt which continues onto Side B.
“Duke of Edinburgh speech in Toronto of Trade Luncheon” (at the Royal York Hotel) – Royal couple attends a hockey game at Maple Leaf Gardens – Toronto Maple Leafs vs. Chicago Blackhawks (Exhibition game); Foster Hewitt doing play-by-play (15 mins.) Royal tour down University Avenue; visit to Toronto’s Sick Children’s Hospital.
S37 / 133
Source: Radio broadcast
Place: Toronto; Trenton, Ont.
Date: 1951
Taped by: Catharine Whyte
Speed: 7 ½
Remarks: Original tape – Side A is blank and Side B has the recording.
“Royal Tour, Toronto, Trenton” – presentation to Princess Elizabeth; ceremonial parade (RCAF); air show at RCAF station, Trenton, Ontario; Ceremonies at airport – enroute to Toronto.
S37 / 134
Source: Radio broadcast
Place: Montreal
Date: 1951
Taped by: Catharine Whyte
Speed: 7 ½
Remarks: Coverage of royal tour.
“1st reel, Royal Tour”
Side A: Princess Elizabeth arriving at Montreal by airplane for her first visit to Canada; procession to special train from Dorval Airport. Side B: Continuation. Princess Elizabeth at Quebec City – Plains of Abraham. Various battalions making the “march pass” the royal party.
S37 / 135
Source: Leonard Brockington
Date: 1952
Taped by: Catharine Whyte
Speed: 7 ½
Remarks: CBC radio broadcast
“Brockington on King” – speaking on the death of the King.
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Source: Radio broadcast
Place: Ottawa
Date: 1951
Taped by: Peter and Catharine Whyte
Speed: 7 ½
Remarks: Peter and Catharine conversing with another couple after broadcast.
“Royal Tour, Ottawa, Kingston and Toronto”
Side A: Princess Elizabeth’s formal presentation in handing over the embroidered carpet made by Queen Mary to the National Gallery of Canada. Highlights of tour of House of Commons, Rideau Hall for state dinner; toast by Lord Alexander, Princess Elizabeth gives speech, both in English and French. Conversation: Peter and Catharine talking to another couple – Carl and Cathy (?) talking about Lucy (?) who has not been in Banff for 17 years; Cathy (?) practice spelling and pronouncing complicated words; Cathy telling story of man building frescoes, etc. on top of rock called “the Lion’s mouth” in Ceylon
Side B: Continuation of coverage of Princess Elizabeth’s tour – at Kingston; at RCAF Station No. 7, RCAF ceremony.
S37 / 137
Source: Radio Broadcast
Place: Regina; Winnipeg; Calgary
Date: 1951
Taped by: Catharine Whyte
Speed: 7 ½
Remarks: Continuing coverage of royal tour.
“Royal Tour, Wipg., Regina, Calgary”
Side A: Regina – viewing RCMP musical ride; description of musical ride at RCMP Barracks; Arrival of royal party at CPR station in Regina; royal couple being greeted by people.
Side B: Continuation of coverage of royal tour. Presentation to royal couple at CPR station in Calgary, various dignitaries present. Touring continues through Calgary – at City Hall, special “Western” luncheon at Palliser Hotel. Infield events to be held in the afternoon (See S37 / 138)
S37 / 138 **
Source: Henry Viney
Place: Calgary
Date: 1951
Taped by: Catharine Whyte
Speed: 7 ½
Remarks: Henry Viney is the broadcaster for infield rodeo events. Side B should be played first.
“Royal Tour Calgary, 1951”
Side A: Continuation of royal couple’s tour through Calgary. Special exhibition of infield rodeo events to Princess Elizabeth
Side B: Royal couple’s visit to Indian Village at Stampede Grounds. Chiefs of various tribes making presentations to Princes Elizabeth (including Chief Johnny Bearspaw and Chief David Crowchild); inspection of Indigenous Teepee by Princess Elizabeth. Gifts presented to royal couple. Events at the Corral, Princess Elizabeth rides in stagecoach from Nova Scotia which Edward VII, Prince stagecoach, will view chuckwagon races.
S37 / 139
Source: Radio broadcast
Date: 1951
Taped by: Catharine Whyte
Speed: 7 ½
Remarks: Continuation of royal tour through B.C.
Side A: “Royal Tour, B.C.” Side B: Royal couple in Victoria, B.C.; ceremony and performance by Indian band; broadcast from luncheon at the Empress Hotel; toast to princess and her reply.
S37 / 140
Source: Radio broadcast
Place: Edmonton
Date: October 27, 1951
Taped by: Catharine Whyte
Speed: 7 ½
“Royal Tour, Alberta”
Side A: Royal tour arrival at train station in Edmonton. Presentations made to Princess Elizabeth – otter coat for Prince Charles, Panda, Eskimo dolls and a polar bear rug with plaque in his mouth. Visit to Alberta Legislative building; tea party at the oil refinery, description of miniature oil well on display there.
Side B: Royal procession, motorcycle escort to stadium in Montreal; reception in Halifax; Duke of Edinburgh speech. At St. Johns, Newfoundland – speech by Princess Elizabeth, last stop in Canada. Royal party departs Canada from Portugal Cove wharf, Newfoundland.
S37 / 141
Source: Radio broadcast
Place: England
Date: November 17, 1951
Taped by: Catharine Whyte
Speed: 7 ½
“Royal Couple Arrival in England, Nov. 17, 1951” – Princess Elizabeth and Prince Phillips’ return home after tour of Canada.
S37 / 142 **
Source: Mathew Halton
Date: February 1952
Taped by: Catharine Whyte
Speed: 7 ½
Remarks: Radio broadcast.
“Mathew Halton, King”
Side A: Report on the death of the King – Princess Elizabeth is flying back from Tour de Africa. Description of the mood of the country and cause of the King’s death. 1939 tour of Canada and other biographical information on the king. Government of Canada officials swearing allegiance to the new Queen.
Side B; Continuation of coverage on death of the King. Queen Elizabeth returns for her father’s funeral. Sir Winston Churchill speech on the death of the King; proclamation that Princess Elizabeth is now Queen Elizabeth II (February 6, 1952).
S37 / 143
Source: Radio broadcast
Place: Westminster Hall, London
Date: February 15, 1952
Taped by: Catharine Whyte
Speed: 7 ½
“First part of Funeral, Westminster Hall, Feb. 15, 1952”
Side A: Funeral procession for King George VI at Westminster Hall. Side B: Continuation of broadcast of King George VI’s funeral. Funeral Procession at Paddington Station, London. Description of Royal train en route to Windsor Castle, various bands playing. Band playing funeral march as the Royal train departs.
S37 / 144
Source: Radio broadcast
Place: Windsor Castle, England
Date: February 15, 1952
Taped by: Catharine Whyte
Speed: 7 ½
“King’s Funeral – Windsor Castle, Feb. 15, 1952”
Side A: Description of Windsor Castle and town – large influx of people in town for funeral; funeral procession – bands playing; description of funeral procession to St. George’s chapel; funeral service. Side B: Funeral service at St. George’s Chapel. Leonard Brockington reflects on the life of King George VI.
S37 / 145
Source: CBC radio broadcast
Date: June 2, 1953
Taped by: Catharine Whyte
Speed: 1 7/8
Remarks: There is too much tape on reel – need reel with a smaller center.
“Tributes of Commonwealth and Churchill”
Side A: Coronation of Queen Elizabeth. Queen sends for congratulations to Hillary’s Everest Expedition before leaving for her coronation. Side B: Murray Adaskin’s music is featured. Four Canadian musical compositions to celebrate the Queen’s coronation. Murray Adaskin’s “Coronation Overture.”
S37 / 146
Source: Radio broadcast
Date: June 2, 1953
Taped by: Catharine Whyte
Speed: 1 7/8
Remarks: Have not been able to listen to tape – needs large format Uher.
“Coronation, 2nd, 4 hours”
S37 / 147
Source: Radio broadcast
Date: 1957 (?)
Taped by: Catharine Whyte
Speed: Side A: 1 7/8; Side B: 7 ½
Remarks: Have not been able to listen to Side A – needs large format.
“Duke of Edinburgh Speech, Royal Tour, 1957?”
Side A: very brief at beginning of tape. Side B: Coverage of royal tour in Canada; at government House; Queen will open parliament – first time Parliament opened by reigning monarch. Speech on Parliamentary system.
S37 / 148
Source: Radio broadcast
Place: Rideau Hall
Date: October 12 and 14, 1957
Taped by: Catharine Whyte
Speed: 1 7/8
Remarks: Have not been able to listen to tape – needs large format Uher.
“Arrival of Queen, Uplands, Oct. 12th [1957], Drive to Rideau Hall opening of parliament, Oct. 14th [1957].
S37 / 149
Source: Radio Broadcast
Date: May 6, 1960
Taped by: Catharine Whyte
Speed: Side A: 1 7/8; Side B: 3 ¾ and 7 ½.
Remarks: Have not been able to listen to Side A – needs large format Uher; Side B is very hard to listen to – speed keeps changing.
“Princess Margaret’s wedding, May 6, 1960”
Side A: Wedding coverage – 2 hrs. Side B: Continuation of BBC radio coverage of Princess Margaret’s wedding ceremony and couple leaving for their honeymoon.
S37 / 150
Source: Radio broadcast
Taped by: Catharine Whyte
Speed: 3 ¾
Exhibition of Canadian paintings discussed on a radio program; includes Eskimo prints. Touring in Africa: Nairobi, Kampala, South Africa, W.A. Blomb (sp?) interviewed by Mike Roberts in Ottawa. Nan Dobson’s interview with Michael Pitman, Sir Isaac Pitman’s great-grandson on the development of the Pitman system of shorthand; biographical information on Sir Isaac Pitman.
S37 / 151 **
Source: Cameron Stockand
Date: July 3, 1953
Taped by: Catharine Whyte
Speed: 7 ½
Remarks: Radio broadcast
Side A: “Hillary, Cam, Seals” – Cameron Stockand talking about problems that seals cause to salmon fishermen. Side B: “Sir Edmund Hillary, Everest” CBC News Roundup [doesn’t start until half way through the tape].
S37 / 152 **
Source: Ken Liddell
Date: 1974
Taped by: Catharine Whyte
Speed: 7 ½
Remarks: CFAC radio broadcast “Talk of the Town” program.
“Ken Liddell, Moyie, Fort Walsh ‘74”
Side A: Ken Liddell reporting from Nelson, B.C. on the last voyage of the Moyie. Moyie is the “Last of the sternwheelers to fly the Kootenay Lakes,” “bowed out to competition of the highway and cost of renovation.” Two dozen such ships who sailed Western Canadian Rockies lakes. Especially and sad farewell for the skipped, Norman McCloud, who will have to spend his last year before retirement on a tugboat – very touching tribute – several old stories told. Ken Liddell at Maple Creek, Saskatchewan, interviewing Gabriel Lavallee, who is possible the last living person to see the NWMP getting sunburnt; was too young to join the police, but his father joined as a scout; remembers the buffalo – “millions of them”; lived in a lodge of skins; became a scout later for 6 or 7 years; saw trains but didn’t like the police or the laws; saw Louis Riel at Fort Walsh. Gabriel didn’t do much during the rebellion- stayed with his father – was last boy to stay with him. Description of Fort Walsh, saw the construction of Fort Walsh in 1874 – only 50-60 men there; brass cannons; Gabriel Lavallee took mail from Fort Walsh to Fort McLeod; lost 6 workhorses – travelled by horse and sleigh one winter.
Side B: Repeat of interview with Gabriel Lavallee by Ken Liddell. Gabriel Lavallee talk about trading 5 buffalo robes for one sack of flour – one pound o tea was the same price as flour.
S37 / 153
Source: Radio broadcast
Place: Seymour Narrows
Date: April 5, 1958; April 9, 1958
Taped by: Catharine Whyte
Speed: 1 7/8
Remarks: Doug Campbell is the broadcaster on Ripple Rock blast.
Side A: “Ripple Rock, ‘58” – Blast of Ripple Rock at Seymour Narrows. Side B: “Life of Emily Carr, April 9, 1958, A.Y. Jackson, Arthur Lismer, Lauren Harris, Mario Barbeau, Ira Dilworth, Kate Mather” – CBC broadcast.
S37 / 154
Source: CBS radio broadcast
Date: May 11, 1958
Taped by: Catharine Whyte
Speed: 7 ½
Remarks: Featuring farm animals “singing”.
“Farm Yard Noises, May 11, 1958” – “Andy’s Musical Animals” – broadcast featuring farm animals “singing” various tunes, including “Old MacDonald Had a Farm”.
S37 / 155
Source: Ted Marriot
Date: February 2, 1959
Taped by: Catharine Whyte
Speed: 7 ½
Remarks: Radio broadcast, lots of static; Catharine is heard speaking very briefly at end.
“Ted Marriot, CBU, Feb. 2, 1959” – Ted Marriot interview; Catharine talking about getting a drink of water.
S37 / 156 **
Source: CBC broadcast
Date: November 15, 1965
Taped by: Catharine Whyte
Speed: 3 ¾
Remarks: CBC production on both sides of tape. Sound is not consistent at beginning.
“Métis and Riel, CBC< Nov. 25, 1965” – Métis history – Riel Rebellion. Interviews with various Métis. Wayne Hamilton, Winnipeg writer speaking of the plight of the Métis.
S37 / 157 **
Source: Lawrence Nowry
Date: July 24, 1966
Taped by: Catharine Whyte
Speed: 3 ¾
Remarks: “Venture” radio program by Lawrence Nowry – biographies of original Group of Seven members.
Side A: “The Group of Seven, Part I”; Side B: “The Group of Seven, Part II”
S37 / 158
Source: Radio broadcast
Taped by: Catharine Whyte
Speed: On both sides of tape.
Recording of flying the old Lindberg Airmail route – St. Louis to Chicago and return; VFR pilot Augie Henke (sp?)
S37 / 159
Source: David Hughes
Taped by: Catharine Whyte
Speed: 3 ¾
Remarks: Radio broadcast – book review.
“Blind Date” – Book review of book – 10th (and final) installment of story as read by David Hughes.
S37 / 160
Source: Radio 9 broadcast
Place: Victoria
Taped by: Catharine Whyte
Speed: 3 ¾
Remarks: Two tapes are spliced together
“Weekend Entertainment” – interview with Mr. John Windsor, who is blind and is a writer from Victoria. “Interesting people of Victoria”.
S37 / 161 **
Source: CFAC radio program
Taped by: Catharine Whyte
Speed: 3 ¾
Remarks: Tape is not in good condition – very badly spliced (some bare spots)
Side A: Guitar and string music. Side B: CFAC program “Talk of the Town” – Dr. E.J. Honeymoon (sp?) from Scotland is interviewed; friends with Mr. and Mrs. Eric Harvey; interested in Canadian life, universities, etc.
S37 / 162
Source: General Douglas McArthur
Date: April 19, 1951
Taped by: Catharine Whyte
Speed: 7 ½
Remarks: Radio broadcast
“McArthur, 1st recording, April 19, 1951” – meeting of the joint Committee; McArthur’s speech; threat of china, Korean campaign; war.
Source: Radio broadcast
Date: October 15, 1951 (?)
Taped by: Catharine Whyte
Speed: 7 ½
Remarks: Long lead before recording starts.
“Hawaii Calls”
President Truman visited Hawaii en route to meeting with General Douglas McArthur; Hawaiian Scotsman singing; various Hawaiian tunes; parts of the program from Pasadena, California.
S37 / 163
Source: Radio broadcast
Date: July 27, 1952 and September 16 1951
Taped by: Catharine Whyte
Speed: 7 ½
Remarks: “Hawaii Calls” recordings on both sides of tape.
“Hawaii Calls, Jul 27, 1952”
Aunt Bella, a lei maker talks about her craft, could take 200-300 flowers to make a double lei; “Hawaii Calls, Sept, 16, 1952”
S37 / 164
Source: Radio broadcast
Date: June 1952
Taped by: Catharine Whyte
Speed: 7 ½
Remarks: Side A is blank – recording is on Side B
“Hawaii Calls, June 1952”
S37 / 165
Source: Radio broadcast
Date: July 13, 1952
Taped by: Catharine Whyte
Speed: 7 ½
“Hawaii calls, Splash and Squeeze, Jul 13, 1952”
S37 / 166
Source: Radio broadcast
Date: September 1952
Taped by: Catharine Whyte
Speed: 7 ½
Remarks: Both sides of tape contain “Hawaii Calls program.
“Hawaii Calls, Sept. 1952” – Andy Bright at Kaneohe (sp?); “Hawaiian Cowboy”; “Hawaii Calls, 1952”
S37 / 167
Source: Radio broadcast
Date: September 7, 1952; ca. 1952
Taped by: Catharine Whyte
Speed: 7 ½
Side A: “Hawaii Calls, Sept. 7, 1952” – Duke Kahauamotou (sp?) former Olympic swimming champion from Hawaii is interviewed. Side B: “Hawaii Calls” At end of tape – Jon, Joe (?), Peter and Catharine talking to Spanish (?) lady about Sancha (the dog) – Sancha is a character in Spanish Story.
S37 / 168
Source: Radio broadcast
Taped by: Catharine Whyte
Speed: 7 ½
Remarks: Recording on Side B has very long lead before recording starts
“Hawaii Calls.”
S37 / 169
Source: CFCN radio broadcast
Date: August 24, 1952
Taped by: Catharine Whyte
Speed: 7 ½
“Hawaii Calls, New York, Aug. 24, 1952”
S37 / 170
Source: Radio Broadcast
Date: April 26, 1953
Taped by: Catharine Whyte
Speed: 7 ½
Remarks: “Hawaii Calls” on both sides of tape.
“Hawaii Calls, April 26, 1953.”
S37 / 171
Source: Radio broadcast
Date: May 24, 1953
Taped by: Catharine Whyte
Speed: 7 ½
Side A: “Hawaii Calls May 24, 1953” General Douglas McArthur gives his farewell speech ending 52 years of military service. Side B: “Hawaii Calls.”
S37 / 172
Source: Radio broadcast
Date: July 5, 1953
Taped by: Catharine Whyte
Speed: 7 ½
“Hawaii Calls, July 5, 1953”
S37 / 173
Source: Radio broadcast
Date: July 5, 1953
Taped by: Catharine Whyte
Speed: 1 7/8
Remarks: Have not listened to tape – need Uher that will hold large tape. On original tape, side A of tape is blank, recording is from side B.
“Hawaii Calls, July 5, 1953”
S37 / 174
Source: Radio broadcast
Date: n.d.
Taped by: Catharine Whyte
Speed: 7 ½
Remarks: “Hawaii Calls” program on both sides of tape
“Hawaii Calls, 16th Anniversary”
S37 / 175
Source: Radio broadcast
Date: n.d.
Taped by: Catharine Whyte
Speed: 7 ½
“Hawaii Calls” – 18th year of broadcasting from Hawaii.
Various performances by Murray Adaskin, Irene Glover and Colin McPhee. -- Reference copies and summaries available for some recordings (see printed inventory).
Various performances by Murray Adaskin, Irene Glover and Colin McPhee. -- Reference copies and summaries available for some recordings (see printed inventory).
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S37 / 84 **
Source: Radio broadcast; Murray Adaskin
Date: June 2, 1953
Taped by: Peter and Catharine Whyte
Speed: 7 ½
“Parts of Coronation”
Side A: Coronation of Queen Elizabeth – bits and pieces of the ceremony; “Coronation Overture” by Murray Adaskin. Side B: Continuation of Coronati8on program – Queen Elizabeth giving her coronation speech.
S37 / 85
Source: Murray Adaskin (CBC radio broadcast)
Date: April 30, 1956
Taped by: Peter and Catharine Whyte
Speed: Side A: 7 ½
Remarks: CBC radio broadcast – musical program
“Murray Adaskin”
Side A: Murray Adaskin is a guest of conductor of the CBC Symphony Orchestra, April 30, 1956; “Coronation Overture” by Murray Adaskin; Violin Concerto (premiere) by Murray Adaskin; Carnival of London Suite
Source: Murray Adaskin (CBC radio broadcast)
Date: February 9, 1956
Speed: 1 7/8
Remarks: Continuation of music by Murray Adaskin. Have not listened to this side – needs Uher for slow speed.
“Murray Adaskin, Feb. 9, 1955”
S37 / 86 **
Source: Frances James (CBC radio broadcast)
Date: June 25, 1957
Taped by: Peter and Catharine Whyte
Speed: 7 ½
Remarks: CBC Radio broadcast
Side A: “Frances Sinning”; “Wednesday Night Recital”; “Frances James” – 10 songs; “Program of Hugo Wald (sp?) Italian songs and settings of Moerike Poems”
Source: Murray Adaskin (CBC radio broadcast)
Date: March 26, 1952
Taped by: Peter and Catharine Whyte
Speed: 7 ½
Remarks: CBC radio broadcast – includes brief biography of Murray
“Murray Adaskin, 1st Ballet Symphony”; Wednesday Night Program”; Murray Adaskin’s career; premiere of “Ballet Symphony” by Murray Adaskin.
S37 / 87 **
Source: Murray Adaskin (CBC radio broadcast)
Date: ca. 1967
Taped by: Catharine Whyte
Speed: 7 ½ and 3 ¾
Tape starts with an interview at 7 ½ speed after a lengthy lead, starts again with an interview with Murray Adaskin at 3 ¾ speed.
Interview with unidentified female – brief mention of Indigenous life on the reserve (at 7 ½ speed) – cuts off after a few sentences [pause]. Interview with Murray Adaskin (at 3 ¾ speed)(CBC radio) – involved in writing show (20 min.) which is to be used at Expo ’67 – puppeteer show put on by Leo and Dora Bellamin (sp?), puppeteers titles “Why There Are No Frogs On The Queen Charlotte Islands”
S37 / 88
Source: Kelsey Jones; Murray Adaskin (CBC radio broadcast)
Date: December 29, 1967
Taped by: Catharine Whyte
Speed: 3 ¾
“Murray Adaskin Concerts, Dec. 29, 1967”
“The Songs of Time by Kelsey Jones – suite for choir and piano forts . . . based on text by four English poets of the 17th Century”; Igor Stravinsky / Summer Festival / Centennial Year; “Sheila Hennig was heard earlier in the program in” . . . . . “ by Murray Adaskin”
S37 / 89 **
Source: Murray Adaskin (CBC Radio broadcast)
Date: July 18, 1967
Taped by: Catharine Whyte
Speed: 3 ¾
Remarks: Murray Adaskin dedicates this special program to “Peter Whyte, Canadian painter, 1905-1966”.
S37 / 90
Source: Murray Adaskin
Place: Ottawa Arts Centre
Date: October 7, 1969
Taped by: Catharine Whyte
Speed: 7 ½
Remarks: Radio broadcast
“Diversion for orchestra by Murray Adaskin conducted by Marlo Bernardi, Ottawa Arts Center Orchestra, Oct. 7/69”
S37 / 91 **
Source: CBC broadcast
Taped by: Catharine Whyte
Speed: 3 ¾
Remarks: Narrator is Fletcher Markle. See also S7 / 9 and film “The Brewsters of Banff”.
Side A: “Brewsters of Banff” broadcast with narrator Fletcher Markle. The Brewster Story – Banff, in Canada’s first national park, is a place for change and a rest. The CPR take the change and the Brewsters take the rest. Chief Walking Buffalo, now 93, went to school with the Brewster boys. John Brewster came out shortly after the CPR in 1886. 1887 – Isabel Brewster and her four sons came out. Bill and Jim became guides. By 1910 they had 25 horses and a thriving tally-ho business. When the automobile came into the picture the Brewsters quickly switched over. John Brewster lived ‘till 90; Isable died in 1925. Bill Brewster, 84 years old. Bill and Jim Brewster agreed to live together with the [Indigenous people] – began the Banff Indian Days. Pat Brewster – at Mount Royal Hotel. Brewster industries is now operated by Brewster’s son, Claude. Involved in Olympic developments, politics, Chamber of Commerce. “If I paid more attention to my own business, I would probably be better off.” “We don’t make very much on the trail rides but it’s part of our family. Jim Brewster’s daughter, Fern, Mrs. Harry Dooley, now lives in Chicago. Charlie Beil, made statue of Jim Brewster from photograph, “The Mountain Man” – White – tailed deer, shot in 1908 and pronghorn antelope. Jim Brewster met very important people in the house. Duke (?), Governor General on a fishing trip; NWMP went off to find him to let him know that WWI was declared. Brewster Transport – Brewster Rocky Mountain Grayline; Joe Brewster; Holdings – Mount Royal Hotel, etc.; Emerald Lake Chalet; Icefields Chalet; Mountain Motors in Jasper; Moraine Lake Chalet. Fred Brewster – camping trip mad with brother Bill – doesn’t like the way Canadians named mountains. “shouldn’t name mountains, which are so permanent and everlasting, after passing personalities.
S37 / 92
Source: Murray Adaskin
Date: December 2, 1966
Taped by: Catharine Whyte
Speed: 3 ¾
Remarks: Radio broadcast
Murray Adaskin’s “Suite for Orchestra”
S37 / 93
Source: Murray Adaskin
Date: January 27, 1963
Taped by: Catharine Whyte
Speed: 7 ½
Remarks: Give very brief biography of Murray Adaskin but music is too garbled
“Premiere of Murray’s but may not be good, Sun. Jan. 27, ‘63”
Murray Adaskin’s new composition “Cappricchio” (sp?) as well as other selections; brief biography of Murray Adaskin, music is garbled.
S37 / 94 **
Source: Aaron Copeland
Taped by: Catharine Whyte
Speed: 7 ½
Remarks: Interviewed by Murray Adaskin, music is garbled.
S37 / 94
Source: Aaron Copeland
Taped by: Catharine Whyte
Speed: 7 ½
Remarks: Interviewed by Murray Adaskin for CBC radio
“Aug. 14th, Murray Adaskin interviewing Aaron Copeland” [composer].
First interview in a series of interviews. “This is a prologue for my music for the theater”; “Three movements from the six movements, Statement for Orchestra by Aaron Copeland”; “This is . . . (12 tone method) from my piano quartet written in 1950”; “Martha Lipton with myself at the piano” (Emily Dickinson song); Anton Gerate (under direction of) “First written for 2 pianos by Aaron Copeland. Dance . . .”; Program – “The composers Speak”
Source: Murray Adaskin
Taped by: Catharine Whyte
Speed: 3 ¾
Remarks: CBC radio broadcast
Continuing series “The Composers Speak” – Murray Adaskin and his music.
S37 / 95
Source: Irene Glover; Stanley Martin
Date: 1954
Interviewed by: Elwood Glover
Speed: 1 7/8 and 7 ½
Sounds very slow at beginning – see also S37 / 96 (better quality)
“Irene Glover – very slow”
Radio broadcast “CIL singing starts of tomorrow” – sounds very slow at beginning (7 ½). Irene Glover singing “The Laughing Song,” gives very brief biography and sings “Heather on the Hills.” Stanley Martin of Victoria sings.
S37 / 96 **
Source: Irene Glover, Stanley Martin
Date: October 10, 1954
Taped by: Catharine Whyte
Speed: 7 ½
Remarks: Radio broadcast – similar to S37 / 95 but better quality sound.
“Irene Glover, Singing Stars 1954”
“CIL Singing Stars of Tomorrow” CBC broadcast, host Elwood Glover. Featured guest: Irene Glover of Banff and Stanley Martin of Victoria. Irene talks a little about herself.
S37 / 97
Source: Colin McPhee
Date: October 18th, 1953
Speed: 1 7/8
Taped by: Catharine Whyte
Remarks: Radio broadcast – first concert of Canadian music ever to be presented in U.S>
“Oct. 53,Colin McPhee” – “1st Canadian Composers Concert, Carnegie Hall, Oct. 18th, 1953, Colin McPhee” (Colin McPhee’s composition Tabu Tabuttan).
S37 / 98
Source: Colin McPhee
Date: October 24, 1956
Taped by: Catharine Whyte
Speed: 3 ¾
Remarks: Colin McPhee’s composition “Tabu Tabuttan” played by the New York Philharmonic Orchestra – radio broadcast
“Colin McPhee UN Tabu Tabuttan 10/34/56” – Canadian composer Colin McPhee’s composition of Balinese song, “Tabu Tabuttan,” played by the New York Philharmonic Orchestra at United Nations concert during United Nations Day.
Pertains to: University slalom, Wayne Henderson downhill and other, Kendall 3 or 4, Mystee & Kendall, kick turns Prestoff and Marion, Canadian team slalom, Malcolm Cullen?, Mystee dancing, Pigeon 2?, Mr. & Mrs. Herron, Willie Schafer, looks like Dave Pogue #19 red sweater, Nancy Greene racers on tr…
1 motion picture (1 film reel) : 16 mm, original, acetate, col, silent
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Pertains to: University slalom, Wayne Henderson downhill and other, Kendall 3 or 4, Mystee & Kendall, kick turns Prestoff and Marion, Canadian team slalom, Malcolm Cullen?, Mystee dancing, Pigeon 2?, Mr. & Mrs. Herron, Willie Schafer, looks like Dave Pogue #19 red sweater, Nancy Greene racers on trampoline, Howard Srigley and Roy Andersen, Mystee & Kendall, busses at Norquay, Bruno Engler's veterans race, Fred Wonnacott, little Nancy Greene racers, Carrie heading for gulley, Sepp off tea house roof
Print of promotional film pertaining to: Norquay school, styles etc, Sepp Renner, both Herrons, Preston and Phiffen, u-ski meet, National ski team, Nancy Greene years, Nancy Greene League, ski school on Green Spot . (Description edited from film maker's notes). Credit on film: Mount Norquay, Banff …
1 motion picture (1 film reel) : 16 mm, release print, col, sound
Scope & Content
Print of promotional film pertaining to: Norquay school, styles etc, Sepp Renner, both Herrons, Preston and Phiffen, u-ski meet, National ski team, Nancy Greene years, Nancy Greene League, ski school on Green Spot
. (Description edited from film maker's notes).
Credit on film: Mount Norquay, Banff Canada presents Ski Spree
Language
English
Finding Aid
Reference copy available (DVD copied from VHS loan for copy)
High Definition HD transfer from original 16mm film June 2016 with DVD reference copy and USB HD files .wmv; .mp4; .mov (pro res)
Location (Copy)
Reference copy available (DVD copied from VHS loan for copy)
High Definition HD transfer from original 16mm film June 2016 with DVD reference copy and USB HD files .wmv; .mp4; .mov (pro res)
Mountain scenery, Banff Indian Days by G. Howard Smith, also includes portrait of photographer. -- Gift of Nora Smith's estate, c/o Jennifer Donnelly, 2008.
Mountain scenery, Banff Indian Days by G. Howard Smith, also includes portrait of photographer. -- Gift of Nora Smith's estate, c/o Jennifer Donnelly, 2008.
Letter is to his daughter, Betty May, 1938, including sketch of Chinese houseboy. Photocopies include P. M. May's obituary and Google search results on his artwork. Photographic views includes: portrait of P. M. May, Banff area views (1933) and also colour print of Mt. Edith Cavell (1963) by Jo Tho…
Percy Moreland May (1886-1966) was born in Birkenhead, England and came to Canada in 1925. Visited the Rockies ca. 1933. Percy M. May had painted with A. Y. Jackson, knew Arthur Lismer and regularly exhibited his works with the Montreal Arts Club.
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Letter is to his daughter, Betty May, 1938, including sketch of Chinese houseboy. Photocopies include P. M. May's obituary and Google search results on his artwork. Photographic views includes: portrait of P. M. May, Banff area views (1933) and also colour print of Mt. Edith Cavell (1963) by Jo Thomas.
1 textual record. 1967 Canadian Ski School Manual in French and English.-- 14 photographs: 12 prints, 2 postcards. Images pertaining to the life of Janez Pristov including his home in Slovenia and his involvement with film by Bruno Engler "Little Big Man" and 1988 Olympics.
History / Biographical
Janez Pristov was born in Kranjska gora. He was a volunteer for the 1988 Olympics in the ski jumping event and worked for the Voyageur Inn Ski School in 1962.
Collage consists of 14 b&w photographs of Stoney First Nations in the Kootenay Plains and Morley areas, 1877-1927. Images include John Hunter, George McLean (Chief Walking Buffalo), William Hunter, Paul Beaver, Sampson Beaver, Chief Tom Chinicka, John House, Silas Abraham, Job Beaver, Enos Hunter,…
Collage consists of 14 b&w photographs of Stoney First Nations in the Kootenay Plains and Morley areas, 1877-1927. Images include John Hunter, George McLean (Chief Walking Buffalo), William Hunter, Paul Beaver, Sampson Beaver, Chief Tom Chinicka, John House, Silas Abraham, Job Beaver, Enos Hunter, Ben Choquitts, Dan Wildman Sr., Dan Wildman Jr., Moses Hunter, Wildman boy, Enoch Wildman, Tom Kaquitts Jr., Tom Kaquitts Sr., Leebie Crawler, Tom Wilson, Morley Beaver, Nat Hunter, William and Josh Hunter, Mark Poucette, Geo. Choquitts, Joe Peacemaker, and Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Hunter.