File consists of a scrapbook containing a broad selection of clippings, photographs and notes pertaining to the history of Banff, including development, events, buildings and personalities. Material pertains to the period between ca.1890 and ca.1970
Extensive annotation by Helen Wells and Sylvia Vosburgh
Date Range
[ca. 1950-1970]
Physical Description
10 cm of textual records (190 pages ; 30.5 x 37 cm)
History / Biographical
See fonds level description.
Scope & Content
File consists of a scrapbook containing a broad selection of clippings, photographs and notes pertaining to the history of Banff, including development, events, buildings and personalities. Material pertains to the period between ca.1890 and ca.1970
File consists of a scrapbook which contains mainly clippings, as well as some personal and family items, pertaining to Banff and region, events and personalities, mountain areas, local, regional and western Canadian history, and mountaineering expeditions and accomplishments. Material covers the p…
File consists of a scrapbook which contains mainly clippings, as well as some personal and family items, pertaining to Banff and region, events and personalities, mountain areas, local, regional and western Canadian history, and mountaineering expeditions and accomplishments. Material covers the period between ca.1900 and ca.1970
Includes: Bereaved [poem], 1886, handwritten; letter, Leonard Fulmer to Walter Fulmer, 1988, handwritten; Methodist Church ticket, 1891; marriage certificate of Walter and Minnie Fulmer, 1892; list of Petrie family births and marriages, 1864-1892; letter to Mr. and Mrs. Fulmer from Andrew Sibbald, …
Includes: Bereaved [poem], 1886, handwritten; letter, Leonard Fulmer to Walter Fulmer, 1988, handwritten; Methodist Church ticket, 1891; marriage certificate of Walter and Minnie Fulmer, 1892; list of Petrie family births and marriages, 1864-1892; letter to Mr. and Mrs. Fulmer from Andrew Sibbald, 1921; card from Florence Jamieson to Helen Wells, 1952, on card advertising the Margaret Carrick Shop, Bear Street, Banff; letter from Leonard Leacock to Helen Wells, n.d.; miscellaneous notes and clippings
Consists of notes, transcripts, printed items and ephemera, pertaining mainly to Banff. List of noteable items follows
Title Source
Title based on material
Content Details
* Notes re meeting of Banff citizens re proposed route for C.P.R. line through town of Banff, 1912
* Yoho : [poem] / Edward Florance, after 1935, poster-sized, colour, with mountain scenes, note indicates poem was written in 1935; accompanied by note [by Helen Wells?]. - oversize storage "A"
* Souvenir programme of opening of Banff School Auditorium, 1940
* Copy of letter from W. H. Fear to N. K. Luxton, 1945, 6p., hand-transcribed by Helen Wells, pertains to Supt. George Stewart residence, Lady MacDonald cottage, old museum building, early Banff buildings, businesses, personalities and trails
* "The Pathfinders" [manuscript], n.d., 34p., hand transcribed by Helen Wells from 1963 article in Spanner magazine, with introductory commentary
* Cascadian [Banff High School newsletter], 1939-1940, 3 issues
Yoho : [poem] / Edward Florance, after 1935, poster-sized, colour, with mountain scenes, note indicates poem was written in 1935; accompanied by note [by Helen Wells?] Held in oversize "A"
Fonds consists of two series consisting of textual records and photographs. Textual records include three scrapbooks which contain clippings, photographs, notes and ephemera dating from 1886 to 1976 and pertain to Banff and area history, Fulmer family, royal family, etc. Remaining textual material…
3 v. and 1.5 cm of textual records. -- ca.1100 photographs : prints, negatives. -- 4 photograph albums (370 prints)
History / Biographical
Helen Louise (Fulmer) Wells, 1893-1980, was a long-time resident of Banff, Alberta, Canada. She was the daughter of pioneer Banff residents Minnie Christina Fulmer, 1868-1962, and Walter P. Fulmer, 1863-1948. The family also included another daughter, Alice G. Fulmer, 1896-1989. The Fulmers were very active in local life and recreation and made numerous trips in the Canadian Rockies. In 1927, Helen Fulmer married Fred Wells, 1873-1975. The couple lived in Banff until the death of Fred Wells in 1975 at which time Helen Wells retired to Edmonton. Helen Wells was particularly interested in the history and Banff and area.
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of two series consisting of textual records and photographs. Textual records include three scrapbooks which contain clippings, photographs, notes and ephemera dating from 1886 to 1976 and pertain to Banff and area history, Fulmer family, royal family, etc. Remaining textual material includes Fulmer family papers and other material. Photographs, [ca.1880]-1972, pertain to Fulmer family, friends, trips and activities; as well as Banff and area locations, scenery, personalities and events. Includes Banff Winter Carnival, Banff Indian Days, snowshoe tramps, views of Banff and area, Banff Avenue, dwellings, buildings and hotels, including Banff Springs Hotel and Lake Louise Chalet; also Anthracite, Alberta.
Pertain to Fulmer and Petrie families, also Fred Wells; Banff locations and events, including Banff Avenue, buildings, ice palace, royal archway, ski jump, community and school picnics, Christmas cantata; Chateau Lake Louise, 1936?; Marble Canyon Bungalow Camp, 1950; mountain scenics, including han…
Pertain to Fulmer and Petrie families, also Fred Wells; Banff locations and events, including Banff Avenue, buildings, ice palace, royal archway, ski jump, community and school picnics, Christmas cantata; Chateau Lake Louise, 1936?; Marble Canyon Bungalow Camp, 1950; mountain scenics, including hand-coloured views by George Noble.
Views pertain to buffalo, Connaught Tunnel, Lake Minnewanka, Alice Fulmer, Jack Stanley, Connie Astley, Three Sisters, Tunnel Mountain Drive, Castle Mountain
Views pertain to buffalo, Connaught Tunnel, Lake Minnewanka, Alice Fulmer, Jack Stanley, Connie Astley, Three Sisters, Tunnel Mountain Drive, Castle Mountain