Fonds consists of materials collected by, and pertaining to, Maryalice Harvey Stewart. Content includes daybooks, notebooks, correspondence and various notes collected by Maryalice during her time working as Director of the Archives of the Canadian Rockies (now the Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rock…
49 photographs: prints, negatives. -- 1 m textual records. -- 60 sound recordings: 52 audio cassettes, 8 reels
History / Biographical
Maryalice Harvey Stewart, 1923-2001, was Director of the Archives of the Canadian Rockies (now Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies) at Banff, Alberta, Canada from 1965 to 1976. She continued to do historical projects and was known for her knowledge of Banff and Rocky Mountain history.
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of materials collected by, and pertaining to, Maryalice Harvey Stewart. Content includes daybooks, notebooks, correspondence and various notes collected by Maryalice during her time working as Director of the Archives of the Canadian Rockies (now the Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies Archives and Special Collections); research materials pertaining to the town of Banff, the Brewster family and other local subjects; personal interest materials, including cassette recordings of documentaries and lectures; personal materials, including correspondence, photographs, Maryalice's birth certificate, certifications and awards, and sheet music; and other related materials.
Fonds consists of the following series and sub-series:
Series I : Professional records
Series I has two sub-series:
I / A : Archives of the Canadian Rockies records (includes cataloguing cards, notes and other materials pertaining to Maryalice's role as Archivist/Director at the Archives of the Canadian Rockies between 1965-1976)
I / B : Research and other professional records (includes Brewster family research notes, materials from various committees and organizations which Maryalice was involved in, documents related to an oral history project completed in 2000, professional correspondence, and related materials)
Series II: Personal records (includes collected materials, personal interest materials, cassette recordings of documentaries and other subjects, sheet music, and various certificates and awards given to Maryalice).
Fonds consists of interviews, research notes,manuscripts, printed and digital photographs, and other materials produced and collected by Chic Scott between 1982 and 2021. Content pertains to Chic's various publications and research projects, the Canadian Himalayan Foundation, the Canadian '82 Evere…
Sound recordings: 224 audio tape cassettes, 7 audio tape reels. -- 78 CD-ROM. with digital files -- Moving images: 148 videocassettes: 133 Hi8, 15 VHS. ; 149 DVDs -- 4.2 m textual records
History / Biographical
Charles (Chic) C. Scott, b.1945, is a mountaineer, mountain guide and writer based in Banff, Alberta, Canada. Scott climbed extensively in the western Canada and the Himalayas until the mid-1970s. He guided extensively in the European Alps for five seasons, ca.1970, and worked as a climber for "The Eiger Sanction," a Hollywood movie starring Clint Eastwood. Scott resumed climbing in 1988, after a period working at the University of Calgary. His publications include "Alpinism," editor, "Ski Trails in the Canadian Rockies," "The History of the Calgary Mountain Club", "Summits and Icefields", "Pushing the Limits: the Story of Canadian Mountaineering", "Powder Pioneers : Ski Stories from the Canadian Rockies and Columbia Mountains", and "Deep Powder and Steep Rock : the Life of Mountain Guide Hans Gmoser".
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of interviews, research notes,manuscripts, printed and digital photographs, and other materials produced and collected by Chic Scott between 1982 and 2021. Content pertains to Chic's various publications and research projects, the Canadian Himalayan Foundation, the Canadian '82 Everest Expedition, and collected and personal materials. Items in fonds are arranged mostly by individual projects/areas of research.
Notes
Fonds consists of 15 series:
Series I : Pushing the Limits
Series II : Mountain Romantics
Series III : Summits and Icefields
Series IV : Powder Pioneers
Series V : Deep Powder and Steep Rock
Series VI : Ski Trails of the Canadian Rockies
Series VII : Hans Gmoser Film Collection
Series VIII : The Canadian Himalayan Foundation
Series IX : The Book of Mortimer
Series X : Tommy and Lawrence
Series XI : The Yam
Series XII :Calgary Mountain Club
Series XIII : Young at Heart
Series XIV : Chic Scott personal records
Series XV : A LIFE IN THE WILD: The Story of Mountain Explorer John Baldwin
Access to interviews limited to VHS reference compilations.
File consists of one weekly planner book used by Maryalice Harvey Stewart, 1972. Content pertains to appointments, projects and other aspects of Maryalice's work performed as Director of the Archives of the Canadian Rockies.
File consists of one weekly planner book used by Maryalice Harvey Stewart, 1972. Content pertains to appointments, projects and other aspects of Maryalice's work performed as Director of the Archives of the Canadian Rockies.
Notes
Item contains various loose notes pertaining to individual research appointments.
File consists of 39 spiral notebooks annotated by Maryalice Harvey Stewart, during her time as Director of the Archives of the Canadian Rockies, 1965-1976. Content pertains to projects, research, appointments, and other related notes.
File consists of 39 spiral notebooks annotated by Maryalice Harvey Stewart, during her time as Director of the Archives of the Canadian Rockies, 1965-1976. Content pertains to projects, research, appointments, and other related notes.
Notes
Materials in file are arranged chronologically, with undated materials at the end:
File consists of handwritten catalogue cards listing names of individuals with connections to Banff and area. Cards were possibly produced by Maryalice Harvey Stewart as resource materials to be used at the Archives of the Canadian Rockies.
File consists of handwritten catalogue cards listing names of individuals with connections to Banff and area. Cards were possibly produced by Maryalice Harvey Stewart as resource materials to be used at the Archives of the Canadian Rockies.
Notes
Materials are arranged alphabetically, with blue separators to mark individual letter sections.
Contents of individual folders:
M9 / I / A / 41 : Cards A - G
M9 / I / A / 42 : Cards H - O
M9 / I / A / 43 : Cards P - Z
File consists of handwritten cataloguing cards pertaining to Banff's townsite layout. Cards are arranged in numerical order by block number; each card contains information pertaining to the history and current status of an individual property lot.
File consists of handwritten cataloguing cards pertaining to Banff's townsite layout. Cards are arranged in numerical order by block number; each card contains information pertaining to the history and current status of an individual property lot.
Material Details
Materials were previously stored in an empty oatmeal box with one side removed. Box had black, pink and yellow plaid fabric stapled to the outside.
File consists of loose notes, memos, business cards and related materials produced and/or collected by Maryalice Harvey Stewart. Content pertains to Maryalice's work as Director of the Archives of the Canadian Rockies between 1965 and 1976.
File consists of loose notes, memos, business cards and related materials produced and/or collected by Maryalice Harvey Stewart. Content pertains to Maryalice's work as Director of the Archives of the Canadian Rockies between 1965 and 1976.
File consists of notes, scanned documents and other textual records collected by Maryalice Harvey Stewart as research materials. Content pertains to the history and development of Banff National Park and other areas of Alberta; local architecture; biographical research on various people from the Ba…
File consists of notes, scanned documents and other textual records collected by Maryalice Harvey Stewart as research materials. Content pertains to the history and development of Banff National Park and other areas of Alberta; local architecture; biographical research on various people from the Banff community, including explorer David Thompson; and related materials.
Notes
Contents in file:
M9 / I / B / 1 : “Historical Research – Banff Nat. Park Historic Bldgs.”; “Canmore Area”; “Eighth Ave Mall – Calgary”
M9 / I / B / 2 : “Historical Notes”; “John Lunn”; “Alberta Culture Etc.”; UMC – Education + Training – Restoration Architects”; loose conference docs
M9 / I / B / 3 : Biographical research notes sent by Dorothea Calverly; "David Thompson Explorations"
M9 / I / B / 4 : “Banff Architecture and Environment”
M9 / I / B / 5 : Miscellaneous/loose research notes
File consists of documents pertaining to projects and reports which Maryalice Harvey Stewart was involved in. File includes a research project pertaining to Jack Long; a bound copy of an oral history project completed by Christine Crilley-Everts in 2000, with an accompanying letter addressed to Mar…
File consists of documents pertaining to projects and reports which Maryalice Harvey Stewart was involved in. File includes a research project pertaining to Jack Long; a bound copy of an oral history project completed by Christine Crilley-Everts in 2000, with an accompanying letter addressed to Maryalice; conservation project documents, including one folder titled “Save the Cave and Basin Swimming Pools Committee”; and archival activity reports.
File consists of one pictorial file folder and an accompanying letter which were sent to Maryalice Harvey Stewart from Alberta's Culture Department in 1982. Folder contains images and corresponding filing information pertaining to interior and exterior views of the Brewster family residence in Banf…
1.5 cm of textual records ( 1 volume : 23 x 29 cm)
Scope & Content
File consists of one pictorial file folder and an accompanying letter which were sent to Maryalice Harvey Stewart from Alberta's Culture Department in 1982. Folder contains images and corresponding filing information pertaining to interior and exterior views of the Brewster family residence in Banff.
Notes
Folder was originally compiled in 1981.
File contents were previously stored together with 11 colour photograph prints, now processed as items V605/I/B/PA-1 to 11; photographs depict exterior views of the Brewster family home and surrounding area, ca.1981
File consists of collected research documents pertaining to Stanley J. Carr and the Brewster family in Banff. File includes correspondence from the Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development pertaining to requests for information about the Brewster family; autobiographical information ab…
Stanley "Windy" Carr (1890-1983) immigrated to Canada from England in 1907, and worked at ranches in Calgary before he was hired as a guide by the Brewster brothers in 1910. Stanley was active in the Canadian Army between 1916 and 1918, and returned to Alberta after being injured in France. Shortly after, Stanley and two other veterans started an outfitting business in Banff. Stanley married his wife, Jessie, in 1921. Around 1927, Stanley and Jessie purchased property at Tête Jaune Cache, where they built a home and opened a guest ranch. Stanley was a lifetime member of the Masonic Lodge in Cochrane and was actively involved in the construction of the Yellowhead Highway near Mount Robson. Carr Road (located by Red Pass Junction and Highway 16) was named in Stanley's honour.
Scope & Content
File consists of collected research documents pertaining to Stanley J. Carr and the Brewster family in Banff. File includes correspondence from the Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development pertaining to requests for information about the Brewster family; autobiographical information about Stanley J. Carr, who started working as a guide for the Brewster brothers in 1910; newspaper clippings; scanned copies of photographs depicting Stanley Carr and others on horseback, ca. 1915; a genealogical timeline of Sarah (Irvine) Brewster, William Brewster and their descendants; and poetry written by Stanley Carr about the Brewsters.
File consists of handwritten and scanned documents pertaining to research conducted by Maryalice Harvey Stewart regarding Dorothy "Dolly" Iverson. Includes an Auxiliary Care Resident information sheet for Dolly listing Maryalice Harvey Stewart as her immediate contact; and scanned copies of records…
File consists of handwritten and scanned documents pertaining to research conducted by Maryalice Harvey Stewart regarding Dorothy "Dolly" Iverson. Includes an Auxiliary Care Resident information sheet for Dolly listing Maryalice Harvey Stewart as her immediate contact; and scanned copies of records from the Whyte Museum listing sound recordings of Dolly which were originally recorded by Maryalice (1975).
File consists of one bound volume, titled "Guardians of the Wild: A History of the Wardens of Canada's National Parks" by Robert J. Burns, 1994. Item is signed on first page by Maryalice Harvey Stewart, and contains small annotations.
File consists of one bound volume, titled "Guardians of the Wild: A History of the Wardens of Canada's National Parks" by Robert J. Burns, 1994. Item is signed on first page by Maryalice Harvey Stewart, and contains small annotations.
Material Details
Volume is signed in blue ink on first page
Contains small annotations near back of volume in pencil and blue-coloured pencil
File consists of one spiral notebook titled "Part I - Book Report", dated 1965, with annotations by Maryalice Harvey Stewart. Content includes research notes pertaining to various historic people from the Banff area, a rough sketch of Castle Peak and Devil's Head, and notes on other assorted topics…
File consists of one spiral notebook titled "Part I - Book Report", dated 1965, with annotations by Maryalice Harvey Stewart. Content includes research notes pertaining to various historic people from the Banff area, a rough sketch of Castle Peak and Devil's Head, and notes on other assorted topics related to Banff and the Canadian Rockies.
File consists of architectural plans, meeting notes, and other documents pertaining to the Town of Banff Heritage Advisory Committee and its projects, 1994.
File consists of architectural plans, meeting notes, and other documents pertaining to the Town of Banff Heritage Advisory Committee and its projects, 1994.
Notes
Maryalice Stewart is identified in one of the file documents as "Consultant, Historic Research" for the Committee.
FIle consists of documents pertaining to the Canadian Permanent Committee on Geographical Names collected by Maryalice Harvey Stewart. File includes a list of members of the Committee and their contact information from 1997, which names Maryalice as a "Corresponding Member"; and signed approval doc…
FIle consists of documents pertaining to the Canadian Permanent Committee on Geographical Names collected by Maryalice Harvey Stewart. File includes a list of members of the Committee and their contact information from 1997, which names Maryalice as a "Corresponding Member"; and signed approval documents for seven renaming decisions, including Castle Mountain (previously named Eisenhower Peak) and six locations in British Columbia.
Notes
Most items in file are annotated by Maryalice Harvey Stewart.
File consists of index cards compiled and annotated by Maryalice Harvey Stewart between 1981-1982. Content pertains to Banff property names and addresses; various names and research topics relevant to Banff and the Canadian Rockies, arranged alphabetically; and alphabetized cards with geographical …
File consists of index cards compiled and annotated by Maryalice Harvey Stewart between 1981-1982. Content pertains to Banff property names and addresses; various names and research topics relevant to Banff and the Canadian Rockies, arranged alphabetically; and alphabetized cards with geographical location names and details, divided by index separator cards.
Notes
3 cm of materials were previously stored in sealable sandwich bags titled "MHS File Work Done- 1981-1982" and "Misc Historical Notes- MHS"; other 5 cm of materials (large cards with beige/yellow card dividers) titled "To Whyte [Museum]".
File consists of documents pertaining to a potential project about log structures in Canada. File includes a proposal by Maryalice Harvey Stewart for a travelling exhibit about log structures (1975); reference material from a conference on log structures held in Banff in 1977; and other documents r…
File consists of documents pertaining to a potential project about log structures in Canada. File includes a proposal by Maryalice Harvey Stewart for a travelling exhibit about log structures (1975); reference material from a conference on log structures held in Banff in 1977; and other documents related to the 1977 conference, including a list of delegates, itinerary, and recommended readings list.
File consists of professional correspoondence wihich was sent to or from Maryalice Harvey Stewart between 1969 and 2000. Content pertains to research projects (including an oral history project in 2000), professional appointments, and other related topics.
File consists of professional correspoondence wihich was sent to or from Maryalice Harvey Stewart between 1969 and 2000. Content pertains to research projects (including an oral history project in 2000), professional appointments, and other related topics.
File consists of business cards and organization membership cards belonging to Maryalice Harvey Stewart, a form nominating Maryalice as a Canadian Museums Association council member, and Maryalice's professional summary notes and resumes. Business/membership cards include Archives of the Canadian R…
File consists of business cards and organization membership cards belonging to Maryalice Harvey Stewart, a form nominating Maryalice as a Canadian Museums Association council member, and Maryalice's professional summary notes and resumes. Business/membership cards include Archives of the Canadian Rockies, the Smithsonian, Canada's National History Society, the McDougall Stoney Mission Society, Lougheed House Conservation Society, the Bow Corridor Organization for Responsible Development, and the New Calgary Rug and Textile Club.