Research Collections

Byron Harmon house fonds

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Part Of
Byron Harmon house fonds
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of plans of elevations and details of residence for Byron Harmon, by Benjamin S. Parker, architect, San Marino, California. The residence was built on St. Julien Road at Banff.
Date Range
1929
Reference Code
M256
Description Level
1 / Fonds
GMD
Textual record
Plan
Part Of
Byron Harmon house fonds
Description Level
1 / Fonds
Fonds Number
M 256
Sous-Fonds
M 256
Accession Number
1821
Reference Code
M256
GMD
Textual record
Plan
Date Range
1929
Physical Description
7 textual records
History / Biographical
Byron Harmon, 1876-1942, was a professional photographer at Banff, Alberta, Canada.
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of plans of elevations and details of residence for Byron Harmon, by Benjamin S. Parker, architect, San Marino, California. The residence was built on St. Julien Road at Banff.
Name Access
Harmon, Byron
Parker, Benjamin S.
Subject Access
Buildings and facilities
Family and personal life
Access Restrictions
No restrictions on access
Copyright, privacy, commercial use and other restrictions may apply
Language
Language is English
Related Material
The Byron Harmon fonds (V263) contains Harmon's professional work as a photographer.
Creator
Harmon, Byron
Category
Family and personal life
Title Source
Title based on items.
Processing Status
Processed
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Commercial Leases - Block 1, Lot 20

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
Files consist of copies of commercial leases for Eleanor Luxton's Banff property Block 1, Lot 20. Includes one folder of notes and photographs compiled by Eleanor Luxton pertaining to the addition of a new roof at 203 Caribou Street in Banff.
Date Range
1977-1990
Reference Code
LUX / II / D / 83 to 85
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Newspaper clipping
Plan
Photograph
Print
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
LUX
Series
II.D. Business, Legal and Financial Series
Sous-Fonds
II. Eleanor Luxton sous-fonds
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / II / D / 83 to 85
GMD
Textual record
Newspaper clipping
Plan
Photograph
Print
Other Title Info
Title based on contents of file
Date Range
1977-1990
Physical Description
6 cm of textual records -- 21 photographs : col. prints ; 15 x 10 cm or smaller
Scope & Content
Files consist of copies of commercial leases for Eleanor Luxton's Banff property Block 1, Lot 20. Includes one folder of notes and photographs compiled by Eleanor Luxton pertaining to the addition of a new roof at 203 Caribou Street in Banff.
Notes
One illustrated layout plan and three-dimensional drawing depicting the front of the Magpie and Stump restaurant in Banff was removed from folder LUX/II/D/85. Item has been moved to oversize storage, with reference number LUX/II/D/220.
Subject Access
Property
Leases
Construction
Businesses
Labour
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Language
English
Category
Labour
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Part Of
Bill Baxter fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 21 plastic binders, one booklet, research notes and newspaper clippings pertaining to geophysical reports and natural resource and mining information within Alberta, 1986-1994. Binders were collected by Bill Baxter as part of his work as a chairperson for the Undermining Review Com…
Date Range
1982-1997
Reference Code
M586 / V807
Description Level
1 / Fonds
GMD
Textual record
Corporate record
Map
Plan
Transparency
Part Of
Bill Baxter fonds
Description Level
1 / Fonds
Fonds Number
M586 / V807
Sous-Fonds
M586 / V807
Accession Number
2021.25
Reference Code
M586 / V807
GMD
Textual record
Corporate record
Map
Plan
Transparency
Date Range
1982-1997
Physical Description
ca.45 cm of textual records -- 2 transparency slides : col. ; 27 x 30 cm -- 6 maps : plastic overlay plans
History / Biographical
Bill Baxter (1949-1998) was a geologist in Canmore and Calgary, AB.
Scope & Content
File consists of 21 plastic binders, one booklet, research notes and newspaper clippings pertaining to geophysical reports and natural resource and mining information within Alberta, 1986-1994. Binders were collected by Bill Baxter as part of his work as a chairperson for the Undermining Review Committee in Canmore. File also contains two transparency slides from a presentation related to undermining, and 6 architectural layover maps of a mine.
Name Access
Baxter, Bill
Subject Access
Environment
Natural resources
Townsite development
Land use
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Canmore
Reproduction Restrictions
Copyright status unknown
Language
English
Category
Education
Land, settlement and immigration
Title Source
Title based on contents of fonds
Processing Status
Processed
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Part Of
Bob Smith fonds
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of personal photographs, biographical notes, memoir drafts and other collected materials pertaining to Robert Neville (Bob) Smith. Fonds also includes plans and maps pertaining to the development of land near Lake Minnewanka and the Cascade Power Plant project (1943).
Date Range
1925-1995
Reference Code
M589 / V809
Description Level
1 / Fonds
GMD
Map
Newspaper clipping
Photograph
Plan
Postcard
Print
Published record
Textual record
Part Of
Bob Smith fonds
Description Level
1 / Fonds
Fonds Number
M589
V809
Sous-Fonds
M589
V809
Accession Number
2021.36
Reference Code
M589 / V809
GMD
Map
Newspaper clipping
Photograph
Plan
Postcard
Print
Published record
Textual record
Date Range
1925-1995
Physical Description
ca.300 photographs : b&w and col. prints ; 12 x 18 cm or smaller -- 7 cm of textual records -- 7 topographical maps/plans -- 8 postcards
History / Biographical
Robert Neville (Bob) Smith (1926-2021) was born in Banff. He was the only child of parents Enoch Smith and Laurene Smith (nee Munson). Bob grew up near Lake Minnewanka until 1941, when a hydro dam was installed resulting in the intentional flooding of the area. The family moved to Banff, where Bob met his future wife, Mary Parkinson. The couple were married in 1953 and moved to Seebe, where they raised two daughters, Marjory and Shirley. Bob worked for Calgary Power Co. (later renamed TransAlta Utilities) from 1953 until his retirement in 1986. In his spare time, Bob founded the Bow Valley Camera Club and the Bow Valley Naturalists organization. In 1999, Bob was part of a successful project with the Bow Valley Naturalists to designate the Mount Yamnuska area as a Bow Valley Protected Area, following 25 years of lobbying with the Government of Alberta. Bob also formed the Meanderthals seniors hiking club in 1993 and led various local hiking trips in his later years.
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of personal photographs, biographical notes, memoir drafts and other collected materials pertaining to Robert Neville (Bob) Smith. Fonds also includes plans and maps pertaining to the development of land near Lake Minnewanka and the Cascade Power Plant project (1943).
Name Access
Smith, Enoch
Smith, Robert Neville (Bob)
Subject Access
Family and personal life
Labour
Environment
Natural resources
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Canmore
Seebe
Lake Minnewanka
Language
English
Category
Environment
Family and personal life
Labour
Natural resources
Biographical Source Notes
https://www.albertaprimetimes.com/obituaries/robert-neville-bob-smith-3238925
Title Source
Title based on contents of fonds
Processing Status
Processed
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Architectural and Grounds Plans for St. Mary's Parish

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Part Of
Robert J. McGuinness fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of architectural and grounds plans and drawings for St. Mary's Parish in Banff, comprising 9 sheets, H58 x W89 cm to H43 x W58 cm. Plans are possibly diazotype (diazo) prints. Designed by Father Robert McGuinness. Donated by Stevenson Raines Barrett Christie Hutton Seton & Partners (l…
Date Range
[ca.1945-1951]
Reference Code
M460 / I / A / 1-9 O.S.
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Plan
Textual record
Architectural drawing
Part Of
Robert J. McGuinness fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M460
Series
M460 / I : St. Mary's Parish
Sous-Fonds
M460
Sub-Series
M460 / I / A : Architecture
Accession Number
3707
Reference Code
M460 / I / A / 1-9 O.S.
GMD
Plan
Textual record
Architectural drawing
Date Range
[ca.1945-1951]
Physical Description
9 architectural drawings : annotations ; 89 x 58 cm or smaller
Scope & Content
File consists of architectural and grounds plans and drawings for St. Mary's Parish in Banff, comprising 9 sheets, H58 x W89 cm to H43 x W58 cm.
Plans are possibly diazotype (diazo) prints.
Designed by Father Robert McGuinness.
Donated by Stevenson Raines Barrett Christie Hutton Seton & Partners (later Raines Finlayson Barrett) to the Canadian Architectural Archives at the University of Calgary.
Notes
Father Robert McGuinness was an engineer with the Canadian federal government and the Canadian Pacific Railway before entering the priesthood. After becoming ordained in Rome, Father McGuinness traveled around Europe and his designs for St. Mary's Parish were influenced by the ancient stone churches he visited during his travels.
The church was known by different names, including: St. Mary of the Assumption and St. Mary's Catholic Church. It is currently called St. Mary's Parish.
Name Access
McGuinness, Robert J.
Subject Access
Churches
Architecture
St. Mary's of the Assumption Catholic Church
Buildings
Geographic Access
Banff
Banff National Park
Alberta
Canada
Reproduction Restrictions
Originals are held in the Canadian Architectural Archives at the University of Calgary Libraries.
Copies are for reference only.
Language
English
Category
Religions
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Miscellaneous items from Peter and Catharine Whyte's home

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Part Of
Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of building plans of the White Block renovations 1965, posters, original and reproductions of art, aluminium press plates from printing cards and letters, blank Banff School District Diploma's, preliminary plans for renovation of Peter and Catharine Whyte's home March 3, 1969.
Date Range
1950 - 1959
Reference Code
M36 / I / C / F / O.S.
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual, map, plan or blueprint
Textual, print or ephemera
Textual, private record
Part Of
Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M36 / V683 / S37
Series
I / C - Catharine and Peter Whyte Papers, items added in 2017 onward
Sous-Fonds
M36
Sub-Series
M36 / I / C / F - Miscellaneous items from Peter and Catharine Whyte's home
Accession Number
3069
Reference Code
M36 / I / C / F / O.S.
GMD
Textual, map, plan or blueprint
Textual, print or ephemera
Textual, private record
Date Range
1950 - 1959
Physical Description
3 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of building plans of the White Block renovations 1965, posters, original and reproductions of art, aluminium press plates from printing cards and letters, blank Banff School District Diploma's, preliminary plans for renovation of Peter and Catharine Whyte's home March 3, 1969.
Name Access
Whyte, Peter
Whyte, Catharine
Geographic Access
Alberta
Language
English
Category
Arts
Family and personal life
Title Source
Title based on contents
Processing Status
Processed
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Miscellaneous papers from Catharine Whyte's desk

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Part Of
Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of blank cards and postcards; two doilies; printed copies of images from the Hispanic Society of America; newspaper clippings; Geographic Maps.
Date Range
1923
1939
1959
[ca.1950 - 1960]
Reference Code
M36 / I / C / B / 1
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual, map, plan or blueprint
Textual, print or ephemera
Part Of
Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M36 / V683 / S37
Series
M36 / I / C: Catharine and Peter Whyte Papers, items accessioned in 2018 onward
Sous-Fonds
M36
Sub-Series
M36 / I / C / B: Miscellaneous papers from Catharine Whyte’s desk
Accession Number
3069
Reference Code
M36 / I / C / B / 1
GMD
Textual, map, plan or blueprint
Textual, print or ephemera
Date Range
1923
1939
1959
[ca.1950 - 1960]
Physical Description
2 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of blank cards and postcards; two doilies; printed copies of images from the Hispanic Society of America; newspaper clippings; Geographic Maps.
Name Access
Whyte, Peter
Whyte, Catharine
Language
English
Title Source
Based on contents
Processing Status
Processed
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Part Of
John Amatt fonds
Scope & Content
M563/D- Maps - contains: Map of Mount Everest Region 1:100,000
Date Range
1981 - 1986
Reference Code
M563 / D
Description Level
3 / Series
GMD
Textual, map, plan or blueprint
Part Of
John Amatt fonds
Description Level
3 / Series
Fonds Number
M563 / V788 / S57
Sous-Fonds
M563 / D
Accession Number
2017.8659
Reference Code
M563 / D
GMD
Textual, map, plan or blueprint
Date Range
1981 - 1986
Physical Description
0.5 cm of textual records
History / Biographical
John Amatt (May 19, 1945 - ) was an educator, expedition leader, public speaker, and founder of One Step Beyond WorldWide. He was a climber, business manager, spokesman and press liason for the 1982 Canadian Mount Everest Expedition.
Scope & Content
M563/D- Maps - contains:
Map of Mount Everest Region 1:100,000
Name Access
Amatt, John
Everest '82
Subject Access
Alpine Club of Canada
Avalanches
Calgary
Camps
Canada
Climbing
Communications
Daily routines
Education
Winter Sports
Helicopters
India
Mountaineering
Mountaineers
Organizations
Sports
Transportation
Travel
Geographic Access
Alberta
England
Thailand
Nepal
Bangkok
Kathmandu
Language
English
Related Material
Peter Spear fonds
Creator
John Amatt
Category
Exploration, discovery and travel
Science and technology
Transportation
Biographical Source Notes
http://www.adventureattitude.com/bio.htm
Title Source
Title based on contents
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Documents and Certificates

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Part Of
Dorothy Wardle fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 8 cm of textual records, 65 x 40 cm or smaller. File pertains to the personal and professional records of the Wardle family, particularly James M. Wardle. Records include: birth certificates for each family member (James Morey Wardle, 1888; Leette (Roney) Wardle, 1889; and Dorothy …
Date Range
1888-1998
1888-1889
1912
1913
1919
1945
c.1935-c.1959
1966-1972
1998
Reference Code
M521 / II / A / 1-7
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Private record
Published record
Textual record
Newspaper clipping
Government record
Plan
Part Of
Dorothy Wardle fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M521 / V75
Series
M521 / II : Wardle Family
Sous-Fonds
M521
Sub-Series
M521 / II / A : Documents and Certificates
Accession Number
7504
Reference Code
M521 / II / A / 1-7
GMD
Private record
Published record
Textual record
Newspaper clipping
Government record
Plan
Date Range
1888-1998
1888-1889
1912
1913
1919
1945
c.1935-c.1959
1966-1972
1998
Physical Description
8 cm of textual records (65 x 40 cm or smaller)
Scope & Content
File consists of 8 cm of textual records, 65 x 40 cm or smaller. File pertains to the personal and professional records of the Wardle family, particularly James M. Wardle. Records include: birth certificates for each family member (James Morey Wardle, 1888; Leette (Roney) Wardle, 1889; and Dorothy Hope Wardle, 1919); James and Leette's marriage certificate from 1913; proof of age certificates and various notes on family (Roney) history; records pertaining to the family plot in the Old Banff Cemetery (including a photocopy of a blueprint plan of the cemetery grounds); records pertaining to the estates of James (d. 1971) and Leette (d. 1969); miscellaneous family items (including records about Dorothy's cousin Jack WIlliams who died overseas during World War II); photocopies of records pertaining to appointments and certificates for James (including his appointment to Deputy Minister of the Interior in 1935); and James' shares with the Alaska Yukon Pipeline (1966-1967). Records also include newspaper clippings (Banff Crag and Canyon, Calgary Herald) and various correspondence (related to the material) interspersed throughout.
Name Access
Wardle, Dorothy
Wardle, James M.
Subject Access
Marriage
National parks and reserves
Newspaper
World War II
Government
Personal and Family Life
Personal and Professional Life
Personal, Family
Records
Geographic Access
Alberta
Banff
Banff National Park
Canada
Ottawa
Calgary
Language
English
Conservation
M521 / II / A / 1 : Includes James Wardle's original birth certificate. In okay condition (some tears), currently in mylar. Consider digitizing.
M521 / II / A / 7 : The original shareholder certificate was ripped and then heavily taped back together. It is currently in mylar but could present issues in the future. Consider digitizing.
Creator
Wardle, Dorothy
Wardle, James
Parks Canada
Government of Canada
Category
Family and personal life
Government
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Lefroy family fonds

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Part Of
Lefroy family fonds
Scope & Content
Fonds includes: manuscripts by Robert Lefroy titled "Old Timers" and pertaining to early Banff and local personalities, including Nora Drummond-Davies; articles on Lefroy family; plans of Lefroy home; note book of Magistrate Boswell, recording judgements and sentences for petty crimes in Banff, 190…
Date Range
1906-[ca.1965]
Reference Code
M33 / V356
Description Level
1 / Fonds
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Textual record
Plan
Private record
Part Of
Lefroy family fonds
Description Level
1 / Fonds
Fonds Number
M 33
V 356
Sous-Fonds
M 33
V 356
Accession Number
103, 225, 1003, 1264
Reference Code
M33 / V356
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Textual record
Plan
Private record
Date Range
1906-[ca.1965]
Physical Description
2 cm of textual records. -- 8 photographs : prints
History / Biographical
The Lefroy family were early residents of Banff, Alberta, Canada.
Scope & Content
Fonds includes: manuscripts by Robert Lefroy titled "Old Timers" and pertaining to early Banff and local personalities, including Nora Drummond-Davies; articles on Lefroy family; plans of Lefroy home; note book of Magistrate Boswell, recording judgements and sentences for petty crimes in Banff, 1906; photographs pertaining to Lefroy family, school class, dwelling, Banff hotels, ca.1900-ca.1965.
Name Access
Drummond-Davies, Nora
Lefroy, Robert
Subject Access
Family and personal life
Access Restrictions
No restrictions on access
Copyright, privacy, commercial use and other restrictions may apply
Language
Language is English
Finding Aid
Finding aids and reference tools: basic description
Creator
Lefroy, Robert
Category
Family and personal life
Title Source
Title based on accession records
Processing Status
Processed
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