File consists of 54 black and white prints pertaining to trail rides and tourism in areas including Peyto Lake, Wolverine Plateau, Scarab Lake, Lake Louise, Banff Springs Hotel and other scenic areas around Banff townsite. Photographs were produced by Canadian Pacific for publication and advertisin…
File consists of 54 black and white prints pertaining to trail rides and tourism in areas including Peyto Lake, Wolverine Plateau, Scarab Lake, Lake Louise, Banff Springs Hotel and other scenic areas around Banff townsite. Photographs were produced by Canadian Pacific for publication and advertising, and feature excursions led by the Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies.
Notes
Some photographs not dated, but likely similar in age to other items dated 1940.
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 2 photograph print copies: one of an original painted portrait of Simon Fraser, and one of an early photograph of the Banff Springs Hotel [predating a fire in 1926, after which it was rebuilt]. Items are later copies of original portrait and photograph [see "Notes"].
One item attributed to Photo Engravers and Electrotypers Ltd.
Date Range
[ca. 1880]
[ca. 1910 - ca. 1925]
Physical Description
2 photographs : b&w prints ; 20.5 x 25 cm and 18 x 12.5 cm
History / Biographical
Simon Fraser (1776-1862) was an explorer who was involved extensively with the fur trade in Western Canada during the early 19th century. Fraser began his career in 1793 as a clerk and in 1801 he became a trading partner with the Northwest Company. While working for the company, Fraser participated in expeditions throughout the Canadian Rockies to establish trade relationships with local Indigenous populations. In 1808, Fraser and 23 men completed a 36-day expedition following what was mistakenly believed to be the Columbia River, which ended at Musqueam. The river was later named "Fraser River" in his honour by David Thompson. Following the conflict leading up to the Seven Oaks Massacre, Fraser moved to St. Andrews West to live with family, where he met and married his wife Catherine. The couple had 9 children together. In 1838, Fraser fought in the Upper Canada Rebellion, resulting in a knee injury which left him permanently disabled. Fraser died at the age of 86 in 1862, and was buried in St. Andrews West with his wife who died the following day.
Scope & Content
File consists of 2 photograph print copies: one of an original painted portrait of Simon Fraser, and one of an early photograph of the Banff Springs Hotel [predating a fire in 1926, after which it was rebuilt]. Items are later copies of original portrait and photograph [see "Notes"].
Notes
Dates given are based on likely dates of original portrait and photograph. Dates of copies held by the Whyte Museum are likely between 1940 - 1970 [no exact date given].
Simon Fraser portrait annotated on reverse side with cropping instructions and label for "Photo Engravers Electrotypers Ltd.", as well as stamp crediting B.C. Provincial Archives in Victoria
Portrait print of Simon Fraser was possibly published or used in Bulletin/newsletter by TRCR; unknown if photograph of Banff Springs Hotel published as well, no annotations
File consists of 151 colour transparencies pertaining to Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies. Includes photographs pertaining to trail rides, guides and outfitters, camp staff, camps, and scenic views of Banff National Park regions including Banff, Red Deer Lake, and the Bow Valley. Some photogra…
File consists of 151 colour transparencies pertaining to Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies. Includes photographs pertaining to trail rides, guides and outfitters, camp staff, camps, and scenic views of Banff National Park regions including Banff, Red Deer Lake, and the Bow Valley. Some photographs appear in Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies Bulletins. Also includes entries for Townsend Trophy photograph competition [1971 and possibly other years].
Notes
Many photographs labelled with the names of [possibly] their respective photographers - individual names included in "Name Access"
Most photos not dated
Not specified which of transparencies, or how many, were published in Trail Riders bulletins