Research Collections

Banff Winter Carnival photographs

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of prints and negatives depicting Banff Winter Carnival events including ski jumping, hockey, figure skating, log chopping competitions, toboggan races, swimming contests, dog sled races, ice sculptures and queen contests between 1920 and 1949, primarily from the 1920s. Includes snows…
Date Range
1920-1922
1922
[ca. 1940s]
1942
1949
Reference Code
LUX / I / D3b / 2 / NA - 01 to NA - 93 LUX / I / D3b / 2 / PA - 01 to PA - 71
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Negative
Print
Photograph print
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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
LUX
Series
LUX / I / D : Personal and professional
Sous-Fonds
I. Norman Luxton sous-fonds
Sub-Series
LUX / I / D / 3 : Organizations
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / I / D3b / 2 / NA - 01 to NA - 93 LUX / I / D3b / 2 / PA - 01 to PA - 71
GMD
Photograph
Negative
Print
Photograph print
Date Range
1920-1922
1922
[ca. 1940s]
1942
1949
Physical Description
164 photographs : 93 b&w negatives ; 14 x 8 cm or smaller : 71 b&w prints ; 23.5 x 19.5 cm or smaller
History / Biographical
Banff Winter Carnival, also known as Winter Sports of the Canadian Rockies, was the first post-war winter sports programme held in Banff, Alberta. The organization had Banff directors, Calgary directors and Directors-at-large from Alberta and outside the province. A wide variety of social and sports events took place under the organization's direction.
Scope & Content
File consists of prints and negatives depicting Banff Winter Carnival events including ski jumping, hockey, figure skating, log chopping competitions, toboggan races, swimming contests, dog sled races, ice sculptures and queen contests between 1920 and 1949, primarily from the 1920s. Includes snowshoe hikes, Sunshine Ski Camp, and personal motor trips to Lake Minnewanka. File includes photographs and prints by Lou Crosby, Dan McCowan, Byron Harmon. Some prints are stamped or annotated by the photographer and include processing receipts and original housing envelopes.
Notes
PA-01 to PA-09 are associated to negatives NA-49 to NA-57. Copy and duplicate prints associated with some negatives
Name Access
Luxton, Eleanor
Luxton, Norman
Standish, Gordon
Davies, Jim
MacDonald, Hugh John
Subject Access
Winter sports
Winter Carnival
Sunshine Lodge
Skiing
Sled dogs
Ski jumping
Skating
Lake Minnewanka
Lake Louise
Ice sculpture
Hot Springs
Dogsledding
Geographic Access
Banff National Park
Alberta
Banff
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Conservation
NA-05,06,07,21, NA-48, and NA-53 show deterioration and have turned amber
Biographical Source Notes
Banff Winter Carnival fonds
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Content Details
Second set of duplicate prints of NA-60 to NA-67 in a separate envelope
Processing Status
Processed
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Bill Wright interview

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Part Of
Whyte Museum Oral History Programme collection
Date Range
1970
Reference Code
S1 / 38
Description Level
6 / Item
Part Of
Whyte Museum Oral History Programme collection
Description Level
6 / Item
Series
I. Interviews
Reference Code
S1 / 38
Responsibility
Interviewer: Sue (Corless) Davies
Interviewer: Maryalice Harvey Stewart
Interviewer: Elizabeth Rummel
Date Range
1970
Physical Description
1 sound recording
Name Access
Boyce, Jim
Subject Access
Bar C Ranch
Cabins and shelters
Cox, Bill
Greenham, Margaret
Hurcomb, Agnes
Lake Minnewanka
Mills, Ike
National parks and reserves - Wardens
Outfitters, trail guides and packers
Ranchers and ranching
Ricks, Frank
Rungius, Carl
Skoki Lodge
Warden cabins
Wright, Andrew "Scotty"
Wright, Mary
Finding Aid
Recording summary and reference cassette available
Title Source
Title based on contents of recording
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BNP Warden - Rescue [1/2]

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Part Of
Bruno Engler fonds
Scope & Content
File pertains to 53 b&w prints of various Banff National Park Warden rescue operations and training sessions. Includes rescues conducted via helicopter, on foot, and by boat from rivers, lakes, and various mountains around the Park.
Date Range
1961-1972
Reference Code
V190 / VI / B / viii / PA - 01 to PA - 53
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Print
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Part Of
Bruno Engler fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M323 / S40 / V190
Series
VI : Retained file, B : Alphabetical order
Sous-Fonds
V190
Sub-Series
viii : BNP Warden
Accession Number
7436
Reference Code
V190 / VI / B / viii / PA - 01 to PA - 53
GMD
Photograph
Print
Date Range
1961-1972
Physical Description
53 photographs : b&w ; 25.2 x 20.2 cm or smaller
History / Biographical
See fonds level description
Scope & Content
File pertains to 53 b&w prints of various Banff National Park Warden rescue operations and training sessions. Includes rescues conducted via helicopter, on foot, and by boat from rivers, lakes, and various mountains around the Park.
Notes
Photographs included in this entry were originally housed in a photo paper box identified by Bruno Engler prior to accessioning.
Name Access
Perren, Walter
Subject Access
Accidents
Boats
Boating
Bow River
Canoes and canoeing
Castle Mountain
Helicopters
Lake Minnewanka
Mountains
Parks Canada
Rivers
Wardens
Geographic Access
Banff
Banff National Park
Alberta
Language
English
Creator
Engler, Bruno
Title Source
Original title kept
Processing Status
Processed
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Date
1860 – 1865
Material
wood; ivory; metal
Catalogue Number
104.34.1002
Description
A box grand piano with ornately carved spiral legs. A hinged lid covers the keyboard and the upright box holds the hammers and wires. “Henry F. Miller Boston” is written in gold lettering on the folding lid. There is carved lattice piece that screws on to hold sheet music. The serial number “13270”…
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Title
Box Grand Piano
Date
1860 – 1865
Material
wood; ivory; metal
Dimensions
98. x 195. cm
Description
A box grand piano with ornately carved spiral legs. A hinged lid covers the keyboard and the upright box holds the hammers and wires. “Henry F. Miller Boston” is written in gold lettering on the folding lid. There is carved lattice piece that screws on to hold sheet music. The serial number “13270” is printed in black on the inside. The pedals fold for storage underneath the piano body.
Subject
household
music
hobbies
Lux Theatre
Lake Minnewanka Chalet and Cabins
Credit
Gift of Iva (Mrs. Len) Smith, 1970
Catalogue Number
104.34.1002
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Date
1924 – 1941
Material
wood; metal
Catalogue Number
104.21.1006
Description
Two-handled saw with wooden handles and crossbars and a metal blade and metal tension rod with tightener. The tension rod is stamped “PAT. MAY 20 - 1924.”
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Title
Bucksaw
Date
1924 – 1941
Material
wood; metal
Dimensions
63.8 x 2.7 x 87.5 cm
Description
Two-handled saw with wooden handles and crossbars and a metal blade and metal tension rod with tightener. The tension rod is stamped “PAT. MAY 20 - 1924.”
Subject
households
camping
Lake Minnewanka
Robert (Bob) Smith
Credit
Gift of Robert N. Smith, Canmore, 2003
Catalogue Number
104.21.1006
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Calgary Power Company papers, Lake Minnewanka Diving Guide

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Part Of
Bob Smith fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of a 1997 Parks Canada Diving Lake Minnewanka Submerged Cultural Resources brochure, a photocopied diagram of the Department of the Interior's plan for the subdivision of villa lots at Lake Minnewanka [consisting of two pieces of paper taped together], a Calgary Power Company progress…
Date Range
[ca. 1943-1997]
Reference Code
M589 / II / 01 to 04
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Published record
Textual record
Part Of
Bob Smith fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M589 / V809
Sous-Fonds
M589
Accession Number
2021.36
Reference Code
M589 / II / 01 to 04
GMD
Published record
Textual record
Date Range
[ca. 1943-1997]
Physical Description
0.4 cm of textual records (4 volumes ; 21.3 x 27.6 cm or smaller)
History / Biographical
See fonds level description.
Scope & Content
File consists of a 1997 Parks Canada Diving Lake Minnewanka Submerged Cultural Resources brochure, a photocopied diagram of the Department of the Interior's plan for the subdivision of villa lots at Lake Minnewanka [consisting of two pieces of paper taped together], a Calgary Power Company progress pictures report pertaining to the Cascade Project - specifically the construction of the Stewart Canyon Bridge - accompanied by two printed colour maps of the details surrounding the pump house [most likely printed from a computer by Bob Smith at a later date], and three print-outs pertaining to various components of the Calgary Power Company Minnewanka Storage Dam.
Name Access
Smith, Robert Neville (Bob)
Smith, Enoch
Subject Access
Buildings
Businesses
Calgary Power Company Ltd.
Construction
Diving
Lake Minnewanka
Parks Canada
Stewart Canyon
Geographic Access
Banff
Banff National Park
Alberta
Language
English
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Commemorative Coin Collection

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Date
1979 – 1983
Material
metal; plastic
Catalogue Number
105.02.1062 a-e
Description
5 Banff/Lake Louise souvenir dollar coins in vinyl case. 5 silver dollar coins dating 1979 to 1983, all with lake scenes, Moraine Lake 1979, Lake Minnewanka 1980, Bow Lake 1981, Lake Louise 1982, Vermilion Lakes 1983. All are set in a beige and brown case,a white card is included on the inside list…
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Title
Commemorative Coin Collection
Date
1979 – 1983
Material
metal; plastic
Description
5 Banff/Lake Louise souvenir dollar coins in vinyl case. 5 silver dollar coins dating 1979 to 1983, all with lake scenes, Moraine Lake 1979, Lake Minnewanka 1980, Bow Lake 1981, Lake Louise 1982, Vermilion Lakes 1983. All are set in a beige and brown case,a white card is included on the inside listing the 5 scenes and the price 15.00. The case is 13.5 x 11.0,the coins 3.2 in diameter.
Subject
Banff National Park
souvenir
centennial
Moraine Lake
Lake Minnewanka
Bow Lake
Lake Louise
Vermilion Lakes
Credit
Gift of Banff-Lake Louise Chamber of Commerce, Banff, 1986
Catalogue Number
105.02.1062 a-e
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Family photographs [1/2]

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Part Of
Bob Smith fonds
Scope & Content
File pertains to black and white photographs of Bob Smith, his parents and his friends in and around Banff, Seebe, and Bankhead, also around Lake Minnewanka. Includes portraits, scenic views, hiking, skating, wildlife, boating, and the Minnewanka Dam. Some photographs have handwritten notes on the …
Date Range
[ca. 1920-1947]
Reference Code
V809 / I / PA - 01 to PA - 54
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Part Of
Bob Smith fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M589 / V809
Sous-Fonds
V809
Accession Number
2021.36
Reference Code
V809 / I / PA - 01 to PA - 54
GMD
Photograph
Date Range
[ca. 1920-1947]
Physical Description
54 photographs : b&w ; 9.8 x 15.8 cm or smaller
History / Biographical
See fonds level description
Scope & Content
File pertains to black and white photographs of Bob Smith, his parents and his friends in and around Banff, Seebe, and Bankhead, also around Lake Minnewanka. Includes portraits, scenic views, hiking, skating, wildlife, boating, and the Minnewanka Dam. Some photographs have handwritten notes on the backs.
Name Access
Smith, Enoch
Smith, Laurene
Smith, Robert Neville (Bob)
Subject Access
Activities
Animals
Automobiles
Banff Park Museum
Banff townsite
Banff Zoo
Bankhead
Beach
Bears
Boats
Children
Christmas
Deer
Family
Family and personal life
Hiking
Lake Minnewanka
Lake Minnewanka Power Development
Landscapes
Mountains
Recreation
Shorelines
Winter
Geographic Access
Banff
Banff National Park
Seebe
Alberta
Language
English
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Family photographs [2/2]

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Part Of
Bob Smith fonds
Scope & Content
File pertains to black and white photographs of Bob Smith, his parents and his friends in and around Banff, Seebe, and Bankhead, also around Lake Minnewanka. Includes portraits, scenic views, hiking, skating, skiing and the Norquay Ski Area, wildlife, boating, the Minnewanka Dam, the Smith family h…
Date Range
[ca. 1912-1947]
Reference Code
V809 / I / PA - 55 to PA - 181
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Part Of
Bob Smith fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M589 / V809
Sous-Fonds
V809
Accession Number
2021.36
Reference Code
V809 / I / PA - 55 to PA - 181
GMD
Photograph
Date Range
[ca. 1912-1947]
Physical Description
127 photographs : b&w ; 9.8 x 15.8 cm or smaller
History / Biographical
See fonds level description
Scope & Content
File pertains to black and white photographs of Bob Smith, his parents and his friends in and around Banff, Seebe, and Bankhead, also around Lake Minnewanka. Includes portraits, scenic views, hiking, skating, skiing and the Norquay Ski Area, wildlife, boating, the Minnewanka Dam, the Smith family homes on Muscrat St. in Banff and in Seebe, WWI soliders, cars and car trips, the Banff Winter Carnival, swimming at the Cave & Basin, and Johnston Canyon. Most photographs have handwritten notes on the backs.
Name Access
Smith, Enoch
Smith, Laurene
Smith, Robert Neville (Bob)
Mather, Allan
Subject Access
Activities
Animals
Automobiles
Banff townsite
Banff Winter Carnival
Banff
Bankhead
Beach
Big Horn Sheep
Boats
Buildings
Cave and Basin
Children
Christmas
Deer
Family
Family and personal life
First Nations
Hiking
Indigenous Peoples
Lake Minnewanka
Lake Minnewanka Power Development
Landscapes
Mountains
Recreation
Shorelines
Skiing
Ski areas
Swimming
Tepee
Wildlife
Winter
WWI
World War I
Geographic Access
Banff
Bankhead
Banff National Park
Seebe
Alberta
Language
English
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Map
Published Date
1971
Publisher
Dept. of Energy, Mines and Resources
Call Number
C7-1.7(a)
Publisher
Dept. of Energy, Mines and Resources
Published Date
1971
Physical Description
Colour
Scale
1:50,000
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Map
Subjects
Lake Minnewanka
Notes
Diagrammatic structure sections 2,3 and 4 (a) to accompany map 1271A, Lake Minnewanka (East half) and map 1272A, Lake Minnewanka (West half)
Accession Number
3000
Call Number
C7-1.7(a)
Collection
Archives Library
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