File consists of typed correspondence, event summaries, inventories, order forms, room booking documents, name tags, posters, handwritten planning notes and other textual documents pertaining to annual Spring and Fall Round-up events hosted by the Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies between 1963 a…
2 cm of textual records (ca. 125 pages ; 21.5 x 35.5 cm or smaller)
Scope & Content
File consists of typed correspondence, event summaries, inventories, order forms, room booking documents, name tags, posters, handwritten planning notes and other textual documents pertaining to annual Spring and Fall Round-up events hosted by the Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies between 1963 and 2001.
Notes
Items dated between 1963-1981 are part of accn. 5939, and items 1984 and later are from accn. 8235
Items with ink staining have been placed in mylar sheets to prevent damage to adjacent items. Consider encasing other items in the future if ink begins to stain.
File consists of one original bulletin from 1933 describing the TRCR's [Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies] 10th anniversary with notes by Anne Wotypka; notes of memories of the Trail Riders produced by Howard Watkins in 1973, as part of 50th anniversary celebrations; 3 newspaper articles, includ…
2.5 cm of textual records (ca. 45 pages ; 21.5 x 28 cm or smaller -- 3 newspaper clippings -- 2 volumes : 17 x 25.5 cm and 26 x 18.5 cm) -- 3 photographs : col. prints ; 12.5 x 9 cm
Scope & Content
File consists of one original bulletin from 1933 describing the TRCR's [Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies] 10th anniversary with notes by Anne Wotypka; notes of memories of the Trail Riders produced by Howard Watkins in 1973, as part of 50th anniversary celebrations; 3 newspaper articles, including two scanned copies, pertaining to the TRCR's 60th anniversary with attached notes by Anne Wotypka; information and sign-up sheets for 60th anniversary trail rides and Pow Wow event; 60th anniversary write-up titled "The Call of the Mountains - A Celebration"; 14 textual records including correspondence and a meeting agenda pertaining to TRCR's 60th and 75th anniversaries, 75th anniversary buckle design templates and plaque order forms including one duplicate; and one guest list booklet for the TRCR's 60th anniversary celebrations in 1983 containing 62 signatures. File also includes 3 colour photographs [see "Notes"].
Notes
Date "2013" is for accompanying handwritten notes by donor Anne Wotypka received with newspaper articles.
3 colour photographs have been stored in mylar and kept in folder with corresponding newspaper article to preserve context
Some excess duplicates of items have not been processed due to storage reasons; items will be offered for return to Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies.
File consists of correspondence, scheduling notes and floor plans pertaining to a "Trail Riders Against Cancer" event held in 1978, as well as a certificate of completion for the event naming Joe Madaro as recipient; file also consists of a ticket, invitation, order form, auction list and annotated…
0.5 cm of textual records (ca. 35 pages ; 21.5 x 35.5 cm or smaller)
Scope & Content
File consists of correspondence, scheduling notes and floor plans pertaining to a "Trail Riders Against Cancer" event held in 1978, as well as a certificate of completion for the event naming Joe Madaro as recipient; file also consists of a ticket, invitation, order form, auction list and annotated paper menu pertaining to the 9th annual AMPPE [Association for Mountain Parks Protection and Enjoyment] Fundraising Dinner held in 2009; and a certificate and letter [2003] recognizing the Trail Riders as a member and contributor to the AMPPE.
File consists of textual records pertaining to trail rides led by the Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies in 2005. File contains documents from 11 rides, including survey sheets, ride statistics, handwritten notes, correspondence, and ride registration cheque receipts.
File consists of textual records pertaining to trail rides led by the Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies in 2005. File contains documents from 11 rides, including survey sheets, ride statistics, handwritten notes, correspondence, and ride registration cheque receipts.
Notes
Ride documents were not separated and reorganized into separate series, in order to retain the donor's original order. See "Content Details" for list of individual files and corresponding ride numbers.
File consists of handwritten notes, receipts and financial documents, surveys, rider lists and other assorted documents pertaining to 12 individual trail rides led by the Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies in 2007.
File consists of handwritten notes, receipts and financial documents, surveys, rider lists and other assorted documents pertaining to 12 individual trail rides led by the Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies in 2007.
Notes
Ride documents were not separated and reorganized into separate series, in order to retain the donor's original order. See "Content Details" for list of individual files and corresponding ride numbers.
File consists of correspondence, a list of winners, printed photograph copies and printed statistics/graphs pertaining to Townsend Trophy contest entries and winners. File also includes contract agreements between the Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies and the Whyte Museum pertaining to photograp…
File consists of correspondence, a list of winners, printed photograph copies and printed statistics/graphs pertaining to Townsend Trophy contest entries and winners. File also includes contract agreements between the Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies and the Whyte Museum pertaining to photograph prints and a trophy which were donated to the museum [2001-2005]. Large portion of correspondence in file is addressed to Joe Madaro.
Notes
Items dated between 1997 and 2001 were previously stored in folder labelled "Townsend 1997-2001".
Corresponding photos from Townsend Trophy competition stored under files V635/I/PA-203 to 281 and V635/III/PA-159 to 171
First five items in file [correspondence dated 1976, 1978, 1979 and 1983] from accn. 5939, rest of items are from accn. 8235
File consists of participant reports, handwritten notes and contact lists pertaining to Ride #9 led by the Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies in 2008.
File consists of participant reports, handwritten notes and contact lists pertaining to Ride #9 led by the Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies in 2008.
Notes
Ride documents were not separated and reorganized into separate series, in order to retain the donor's original order.
File consists of a receipt from Elkana Stables attached to handwritten notes, pertaining to expenses and the organization of a 1981 Trail Riders sleigh ride event; and 1 handwritten page of ride lists with a note at the top re: Calgary Stampede event dates for 1999.
0.2 cm of textual records (3 pages ; 21 x 27.5 cm or smaller)
Scope & Content
File consists of a receipt from Elkana Stables attached to handwritten notes, pertaining to expenses and the organization of a 1981 Trail Riders sleigh ride event; and 1 handwritten page of ride lists with a note at the top re: Calgary Stampede event dates for 1999.
Notes
Sleigh ride items are from accn. 5939, Calgary Stampede item is from accn. 8235
File consists of song books, sheet music and handwritten song lyrics pertaining to the Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies. Music from these items was likely sung/played on instruments as entertainment during trail rides. Handwritten lyrics dated 1964 were used for "Stunt Night" by Margie Morrow a…
Some items produced by Margie Morrow, Cheryl Feller and John Murray Gibbon
Date Range
1939
1952
1953
[ca. 1960 - ca. 1970]
1963
1964
Physical Description
1.5 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of song books, sheet music and handwritten song lyrics pertaining to the Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies. Music from these items was likely sung/played on instruments as entertainment during trail rides. Handwritten lyrics dated 1964 were used for "Stunt Night" by Margie Morrow and Cheryl Feller. One of the items was produced by author John Murray Gibbon.
Notes
Items were previously stored in two separate files titled "songs" and "songs and poetry", which have been combined into one file. Handwritten lyrics used for stunt night by Margie Morrow and Cheryl Feller [1964], 1953 Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies Song Book, and 3 sets of sheet music by George Jameson were previously filed separately from other items under the new file.
Two additional song books (one 1939, one n.d.) incorporated in file during processin of accn. 2022.22
File consists of 4 printed poems pertaining to the Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies. Includes poem by Sue Thomson, two copies of "Ode to Trail Riding" by Robert K. Raynor, and an unattributed poem about a trail ride near Assiniboine in 1992.
Some items produced by Sue Thomson and Robert K. Raynor
Date Range
[ca. 1980 - ca. 1985]
1981
1992
Physical Description
0.25 cm of textual records (9 pages ; 21.5 x 28 cm)
Scope & Content
File consists of 4 printed poems pertaining to the Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies. Includes poem by Sue Thomson, two copies of "Ode to Trail Riding" by Robert K. Raynor, and an unattributed poem about a trail ride near Assiniboine in 1992.