Sign depicting the Simpson Sisters figurng skating together. Both sisters have their right leg raised above their head, with their arms stretched out on either side, while their left leg is slightly bent. They are skating on ice. The sign is cut tightly around the two figures, leaving a rounded rec…
Sign depicting the Simpson Sisters figurng skating together. Both sisters have their right leg raised above their head, with their arms stretched out on either side, while their left leg is slightly bent. They are skating on ice. The sign is cut tightly around the two figures, leaving a rounded rectangle shape at the bottom, where an inscription reads as follows:“SIMPSON SISTERS / “Canada’s Darlings” / With the / “GAY BLADES” / AT THE ARENA / Sat. the 8:30 p.m. ~ Sun. Mat. Dec 19th 2:30 p.m. ~ Sun. Eve. Dec 19th 8:30 p.m.”The sisters are wearing skating costumes that resemble a mountie outfit, along with wide rim hats and white figure skates.
File consists of 41 photographic prints (32 b&w and 9 colour). Content pertains to the CPR and Canadian Pacific companies, Canadian landscapes (including Mount Assiniboine), a portrait of Jimmy Simpson Sr., and three images (mounted and signed by Nicholas Morant) depicting female models posing with…
Jimmy Simpson Sr. was a backpacker and outfitter in the Banff / Rocky Mountains region. He built the Num-Ti-Jah Lodge near Bow Lake which him and his wife Williamina ran from 1920 - 1945, and led many hunting and climbing expeditions in the area. Jimmy and Williamina had three children: Jimmy Simpson Jr. (who took over the Lodge in 1945), and daughters Margaret and Mary Simpson who became famous as professional ice skaters, the 'Simpson Sisters' in the late 1930's.
Scope & Content
File consists of 41 photographic prints (32 b&w and 9 colour). Content pertains to the CPR and Canadian Pacific companies, Canadian landscapes (including Mount Assiniboine), a portrait of Jimmy Simpson Sr., and three images (mounted and signed by Nicholas Morant) depicting female models posing with skis and skates.
Notes
Items V500 / II / C / 5 / PA - 1 to 4 are stored separately in file box with items V500 / II / C / 5 / PA - 649 to 688
Storage Range
In file box V500 / II / C / 5 / PA - 5 to V500 / II / C / 5 / PA - 41 O.S.
Prints in this file are not to be accessed or distributed without the explicit permission of their identified copyright owners.
Reproduction Restrictions
Prints in this file are not to be reproduced without the explicit permission of their identified copyright owners.
Language
English
Conservation
Prints with ink or other risky materials attached need to be stored in mylar to protect adjacent prints. Items must be stored in appropriate conditions.
A collection of 18 medals belonging to Banff speed skater Stanley Johnson. The medals are pinned on a wood shield covered with faded black velvet. From viewer’s left, the medals are as follows:(a) is silver, round, and measures 2.8cm in diameter. The front has a relief of a head and neck of a Bigho…
A collection of 18 medals belonging to Banff speed skater Stanley Johnson. The medals are pinned on a wood shield covered with faded black velvet. From viewer’s left, the medals are as follows:(a) is silver, round, and measures 2.8cm in diameter. The front has a relief of a head and neck of a Bighorn sheep; a ram with curling horns. Above the ram’s head is the word “BANFF” in raised printing, on the viewer’s left of the ram’s neck “WINTER”, and on the viewer’s right “SPORTS”. Engraved on the back of the medal, at the top, an arced “440 -YD SKATE” under that “1922”. On the bottom an arced “STERLING” and underneath it appears to say “BANFF” but is indiscernible.(b) is gold in the shape of a Maltese cross and measures 3.20cm square. There is a circular medal superimposed on the cross. In the middle is a relief of a speed skater in action; underneath the skater is a laurel wreath. Engraved on the back is “B.W.C.”, under that “SKATING”, under that “220” “SR”, under that “ -1923-” (between the “19” and the “23” is the solder point for the the circle on the front), and under that “1st”. On the bottom of the medal is bar over an “R” and a bar underneath.(c) is a silver medal; a bar pin (3.50cmx1.0 at its widest part), from which, suspended by a red and yellow ribbon looped through a metal ring, is a circular medal measuring 2.90cm in diameter. The bar pin has a scrolled top and a rectangular framed space in which “FIRST PRIZE” is engraved in italics. There is a hinged pin fastened by a metal clasp on the back of the bar pin. The suspended circular medal has a bound wreath of laurel leaves around the rim and inside the circle of leaves these words are engraved in a rimmed circle “EDMONTON - WINTER - CARNIVAL” and inside another rimmed circle in the middle “SENIOR” and underneath “ONE MILE”. On the back, on the top “Won by” is engraved in script and on the bottom “STERLING” and something indiscernable (a hallmark).(d) A gold six-pointed star (3.50cm) interspersed with maple leaves. There is a circlular medal superimposed on the cross. In the middle is a relief of a speed skater in action; underneath the skater is a laurel wreath. On the back “B.W.C., under that “SKATING” under that “880 Sr”, under that something that looks like“ -19 indiscernible-” (between the “19” and the indiscernible is the solder point for the the circle on the front) and under that “1st” underlined and ”-1924--” underlined. On the bottom of the medal is bar over an “R” and a bar underneath.(e) is silver, round, and measures 2.8cm in diameter. The front has a relief of the head and neck of a Bighorn sheep; a ram with curling horns. Above the ram’s head is the word “BANFF” in raised printing, on viewer’s left of the ram’s neck “WINTER” and on viewer’s right “SPORTS”. Engraved on the back of the medal, at the top an arced “ONE MILE SKATE” underneath that “1922” On the bottom an arced “STERLING” and underneath it appears to say “BANFF” but is indiscernible.(f) is gold in the shape of a Maltese cross with four scrolled edges. There is a rimmed circular medal dropped in and soldered. In the middle of the circle is a figure of a speed skater; underneath the skater is a laurel wreath. Engraved on the back “B.W.C.”, under that “SKATING”, under that “1 MILE”, under that something indiscernible (could be a scroll), under that “-1st-”, and under that “1924”. On the bottom of the medal is bar over an “R” and a bar underneath.(g) is gold, only three-quarters is a circle (2.40cm diameter) as there is a scrolled bottom. There is a beaver on top of a shield; engraved on the shield “EDMONTON - WINTER - CARNIVAL” under that “1923”. On both sides of the engraved shield there are maple leaves. Engraved on the back “2nd”, under that arced “SEN. 220YDS RACE”, under that “WON BY”. On the bottom of the medal something that looks like a star in a circle followed by a star (hallmarks).(h) is gold, only three-quarters of the medal is a circle (2.40cm diameter), as there is a scrolled bottom. There is a beaver on top an shield; engraved on the shield “EDMONTON - WINTER - CARNIVAL” under that “1923”. On both sides of the engraved shield there are maple leaves. Engraved on the back “-SEN-”, under that arced “440YDS. RACE”, under that “2nd”, under that “WON BY”. On the bottom of the medal something that looks like a star in a circle followed by a star (hallmarks).(i) is a silver medal measuring 3.0cmx2.50cm wide; a shield superimposed on three cutout scrolls on top and a cutout wreaths of leaves around the medal, with the crossed stems on the bottom. Engraved on the shield is “EDMONTON”, under that “WINTER”, under that “CARNIVAL”, under that “1923”. On the back is engraving “3RD”, underneath that “800 YDS RACE”, under that “WON BY”. On the bottom, viewer’s left, the word “STERLING” is imprinted.(j) an elaborately scrolled silver frame measuring 4.50cmx3.80cm wide, surrounding a rimmed circlular medal dropped in and soldered. In the middle of the circle is a figure of a speed skater; underneath the skater is a laurel wreath. Engraved on the back “EDMONTON”, under that “SKATING”, under that “CARNIVAL”, under that, “1924” under that, in script “Blatchford Cup”, under that “-1MILE-”, “WON BY” S. JOHNSON”. On the middle of the bottom ‘STERLING” and “925” and something indiscernible.(k) a silver Maltese cross shape (measuring 3.0cmx3.0cm ) with a superimposed circular medal soldered on in the middle. In the middle of the circle is a figure of a speed skater; underneath him is a laurel wreath. Engraved in an arc over the skater is “BANFF W.S. 1925”. On the back of the medal, engraved in the middle “2ND” and underneath “440YDS”; printed on the bottom “STERLING 925” and something indiscernible.(l) a gold Maltese cross shape (measuring 3.0cmx3.0cm ) with a rimmed circlular silver medal dropped in and soldered on. Engraved on the medal in arced printing is “EDMONTON”, under that “WINTER”, under that “CARNIVAL”, under that “1923”. On the back of the medal, engraved in the middle “1ST”, underneath that “SEN. 5 MILE RACE”; and underneath “WON BY”. Imprinted on the bottom of the medal is a bar over an “R” and a bar underneath.m) a silver Maltese cross shape (measuring 3.0cmx2.50cm wide) with a scroll on top.There is a rimmed circular medal dropped in and soldered on. In the middle of the circle is a figure of a speed skater; underneath the skater is a laurel wreath. “BANFF W.S. 1925”. On the back of the medal, engraved in the middle “2ND” and underneath “1/2 MILE”; printed on the bottom “STERLING 925” and something indiscernible.(n) an elaborately scrolled silver frame measuring 4.50cmx3.80cm wide, surrounding a rimmed circular gold medal dropped in and soldered. In the middle of the circle is a figure of a speed skater; underneath the skater is a laurel wreath. Engraved on the back “EDMONTON”, under that “SKATING CARNIVAL”, under that, “1924” under that “Blatchford Cup” in script, under that “-3MILES-”, “WON BY” S. JOHNSON”. On the middle of the bottom ‘STERLING” and “925” and something indiscernible.(o) an elaborately scrolled copper frame measuring 4.50cmx3.80cm wide, surrounding a rimmed circular copper medal dropped in and soldered on. In the middle of the circle is a figure of a speed skater; underneath the skater is a laurel wreath. Engraved on the back “EDMONTON”, under that “SKATING CARNIVAL”, under that, “1924” under that “Blatchford Cup” in script, under that “440YDS”, “WON BY” S. JOHNSON”. On the middle of the bottom a “B” in script.(p) a silver Maltese cross shape (measuring radius of 4.0cm) superimposed on a cut-out circular wreath (measuring radius of 3.50cm) of laurel leaves. Superimposed on the cross is a rimmed circular gold medal. In the middle of the circle is a figure of a speed skater; underneath the skater is a laurel wreath. “BANFF W.S. 1924”. On the back of the medal, engraved in the middle “220YD” and underneath “1/2 MILE”; printed on the bottom “925” something indiscernible and “STERLING. (q) an elaborately scrolled copper frame measuring 4.50cmx3.80cm wide, surrounding a rimmed circular copper medal dropped in and soldered on. In the middle of the circle is a figure of a speed skater; underneath the skater is a laurel wreath. Engraved on the back “EDMONTON”, under that “SKATING CARNIVAL”, under that, “1924” under that “Blatchford Cup” in script, under that “220YDS”, “WON BY” S. JOHNSON”. On the middle of the bottom a “B” in script.(r) a gold Maltese cross shape (measuring 3.0cm) superimposed on a cut-out circular wreath (measuring 3.5cm) of maple leaves. Superimposed on the cross is a rimmed circular gold medal. In the middle of the circle is a figure of a speed skater; underneath the skater is a laurel wreath. On the back of the medal, engraved on the top part “B.W.C.” underneath that “SKATING”, underneath that “2 MILE”, underneath that “1925”, and underneath that imprinted on the bottom of the Maltese cross-shaped medal is a bar over an “R” and a bar underneath.
Speed skating medals on black velvet, sewn on with metallic threads. Medals are gold, silver, bronze and other metal. Circular felt emblem in centre with ram's head "Banff Winter Sports". Purple satin ribbon hemmed top and bottom. Small brass rings sewn on top edge with purple and white ribbon …
Speed skating medals on black velvet, sewn on with metallic threads. Medals are gold, silver, bronze and other metal. Circular felt emblem in centre with ram's head "Banff Winter Sports". Purple satin ribbon hemmed top and bottom. Small brass rings sewn on top edge with purple and white ribbon laced through. Top row of ribbons hang down sides. Ribbons hang from bottom edge.
File consists of 59 photographs collected by Eleanor Luxton as research material for the book Banff: Canada's First National Park. Images pertain to skiing and ski jumping, canoeing, Banff Indian Days, the King Edward Hotel, swimming at the Cave and Basin, the Banff Winter Carnival, wildlife, and v…
59 photographs : b&w prints ; 20 x 25 cm or smaller
Scope & Content
File consists of 59 photographs collected by Eleanor Luxton as research material for the book Banff: Canada's First National Park. Images pertain to skiing and ski jumping, canoeing, Banff Indian Days, the King Edward Hotel, swimming at the Cave and Basin, the Banff Winter Carnival, wildlife, and various views in and around the town of Banff.
Fonds consists of administrative records in the form of correspondence, minutes, judging files, evaluations, grant applications, financial records and other, 1970-1995; newsletters, 1975-1977; programs and posters, 1970-1979; and also records pertaining to the Alberta Winter Games, 1976; and the So…
ca.1 m of textual records. -- 60 photographs: 15 prints, 45 negatives.
History / Biographical
The Banff Figure Skating Club, est.1970, promotes figure skating skills in children. Program involves professional instructors, testing, events, etc. The club is affiliated with the Canadian Figure Skating Association and is successor to the Figure Skating Club of Banff.
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of administrative records in the form of correspondence, minutes, judging files, evaluations, grant applications, financial records and other, 1970-1995; newsletters, 1975-1977; programs and posters, 1970-1979; and also records pertaining to the Alberta Winter Games, 1976; and the Southern Alberta Figure Skating sub-section competition, 1970. Photographs are primarily colour and relate to Club events and members. Included are 2 signed b&w portraits of Brian Orser and Brian Boitano.
File consists of advertisements, programs, itineraries, information booklets and brochures pertaining to Banff Winter Carnival events held between 1921 and 1958, and an affiliated "Grand Prix" dog racing event in 1923. File also includes an invitation to a Banff Winter Carnival Homecoming Reunion e…
File consists of advertisements, programs, itineraries, information booklets and brochures pertaining to Banff Winter Carnival events held between 1921 and 1958, and an affiliated "Grand Prix" dog racing event in 1923. File also includes an invitation to a Banff Winter Carnival Homecoming Reunion event [1980].
Notes
Items in file are arranged chronologically
File contains numerous duplicates, some of which have been temporarily removed from file
In the top section of the poster design there is a cartoon drawing of a man in a suit jacket, vest, and tie flying through the air on skis. He has no poles in his hands suggesting that he could be ski jumping. Below the man there is three distinct mountains, with clouds behind them, and trees frami…
In the top section of the poster design there is a cartoon drawing of a man in a suit jacket, vest, and tie flying through the air on skis. He has no poles in his hands suggesting that he could be ski jumping. Below the man there is three distinct mountains, with clouds behind them, and trees framing the the edges of the drawing. Below the drawing it says “WITH APOLOGIES TO DEBECK”, “Peter White - 1924”, and “Banff WINTER CARNIVAL - FEBRUARY 7-14. 1925 - The Peoples Playground SKI-ING SWIMMING SKATING TOBOGGANING, ETC.” Surrounding the inscription it is bordered with 3mm design: two lines running parallel to each other with circles drawn in the middle.
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
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