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.
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.
File pertains to 3 boards with b&w negative contact sheets adhered to them, dated May 23, 1973, depicting a helicopter sling rescue [possibly a training exercise] and portraits of the rescue team posed beside the helicopter.
File pertains to 3 boards with b&w negative contact sheets adhered to them, dated May 23, 1973, depicting a helicopter sling rescue [possibly a training exercise] and portraits of the rescue team posed beside the helicopter.
Notes
File came from box XVI, separate from alphabetised boxes
File consists of 139 pages of handwritten research notes, correspondence, and newspaper clippings, H35 x W30 cm or smaller. File pertains to Dorothy's research on Banff and surrounding area, Parks Canada, Department of the Interior, and the history of the Canadian Rocky Mountains in general. Record…
2 cm of textual records (139 pages ; 30 x 35 cm or smaller)
Scope & Content
File consists of 139 pages of handwritten research notes, correspondence, and newspaper clippings, H35 x W30 cm or smaller. File pertains to Dorothy's research on Banff and surrounding area, Parks Canada, Department of the Interior, and the history of the Canadian Rocky Mountains in general. Records were filed in an envelope that was titled "Book Notes."
Notable people include James Wardle, J.B. Harkin, Pat Brewster, Arthur Unwin, Dr. Brett, Norman Sanson, and Bill Peyto, among others. Notable places and topics include the organization of the Department of the Interior, the Banff-Windemere Highway, Rocky Mountain Park and Park Wardens, Kootenay National Park fires, coal and precious metal mines (e.g. Bankhead, Silver City), trail riding and hiking, research about James Wardle and his accomplishments, Ya-Ha-Tinda, and various parks (e.g. Glacier, Revelstoke, Elk Island, Kootenay, and Yoho).
Other records include a handwritten letter to the Auld family in Scotland (cousins of Sheila Ritchie) with a story about Glenbow and a highland cow from Oban, Scotland; personal reflections on the Banff area and mountains in general; notes that Dorothy took while doing research at the Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies and the Banff Public Library; and a variety of newspaper clippings.
Notes
Includes request slips and stationary from the archives at the Whyte Museum.
Potentially includes a handwritten list of Dorothy's written works.
Newspaper clippings primarily from the Times Colonist, which is published in Victoria, British Columbia.
Some of the slips of paper are taped together. Was unable to remove them without damaging the materials. May present conservation issues in the future.
File consists of documents pertaining to the "Buffalo Medicine" charm manufactured and distributed by the Parks publicity bureau from 1920-1922. The charm was a small metal piece housed in a paper pouch and accompanied by a leaflett that related the legend of the charm. The charms were made in batc…
0.5 cm of textual records (3 pages ; 21.5 x 28 cm and 10.5 x 16.5 cm)
Scope & Content
File consists of documents pertaining to the "Buffalo Medicine" charm manufactured and distributed by the Parks publicity bureau from 1920-1922. The charm was a small metal piece housed in a paper pouch and accompanied by a leaflett that related the legend of the charm. The charms were made in batches of 10,000 and were popular collectors items. The first batch made in 1920 were made of alluminum, but the design was changed for the second and final issue.
Includes a typed letter to Jim Sime from Fergus Lothian regarding the charm and material related to early Park fire prevention ; the leaflet that accompanied a "Buffalo Medicine" charm ; a typed text page meant to accompany the charm while on display.
Notes
The charm and its original pouch are now housed in Heritage Collection.
File pertains to 308 b&w negatives on 56 strips of film depicting various activities that took place during 1985. Includes film production shots, skiing and ski racing, Parks Canada Warden activities, Steve Fonyo passing though Banff on his cross-country marathon for cancer research, sledding at No…
File pertains to 308 b&w negatives on 56 strips of film depicting various activities that took place during 1985. Includes film production shots, skiing and ski racing, Parks Canada Warden activities, Steve Fonyo passing though Banff on his cross-country marathon for cancer research, sledding at Norquay, Back to Banff Days, Canada Day in Canmore, and more.
NA - 06 and NA - 09 have a postive contact sheets.
Notes
File came from box X, separate from alphabetised boxes. Photographs were ordered chronologically by Engler prior to accessioning.
File pertains to 467 b&w negatives on 96 strips of film depicting various activities that took place during 1986. Includes a plane crash in Kananaskis, film production projects, trains, portraits, Canada Day celebrations, hiking at Sunshine Meadows, wildlife, construction projects, the World Cup [h…
467 photographs : b&w negatives ; medium format or smaller
History / Biographical
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Scope & Content
File pertains to 467 b&w negatives on 96 strips of film depicting various activities that took place during 1986. Includes a plane crash in Kananaskis, film production projects, trains, portraits, Canada Day celebrations, hiking at Sunshine Meadows, wildlife, construction projects, the World Cup [held at Sunshine, March], and more.
Notes
File came from box X, separate from alphabetised boxes. Photographs were ordered chronologically by Engler prior to accessioning.
File pertains to 417 b&w negatives on 76 strips of film depicting various activities that took place during 1987. Includes portraits, scenic views, paragliding, wildlife, the Spirit of Christmas opening ceremony [July 24], ski races [Sunshine, Lake Louise, and Nakiska], Mt. Engadine Lodge, and more…
417 photographs : b&w negatives ; medium format or smaller
History / Biographical
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Scope & Content
File pertains to 417 b&w negatives on 76 strips of film depicting various activities that took place during 1987. Includes portraits, scenic views, paragliding, wildlife, the Spirit of Christmas opening ceremony [July 24], ski races [Sunshine, Lake Louise, and Nakiska], Mt. Engadine Lodge, and more.
Some items have accompanying contact sheets.
Notes
File came from box X, separate from alphabetised boxes. Photographs were ordered chronologically by Engler prior to accessioning.
File pertains to 340 b&w negatives on 58 strips of film depicting various activities that took place during 1988. Includes rafting near Seebe, scenic views, hiking at Sunshine Meadows, a helicopter rescue from Mt. Lougheed, and more.
340 photographs : b&w negatives ; medium format or smaller
History / Biographical
See fonds level description
Scope & Content
File pertains to 340 b&w negatives on 58 strips of film depicting various activities that took place during 1988. Includes rafting near Seebe, scenic views, hiking at Sunshine Meadows, a helicopter rescue from Mt. Lougheed, and more.
Notes
File came from box X, separate from alphabetised boxes. Photographs were ordered chronologically by Engler prior to accessioning.
File pertains to 278 b&w negatives on 56 strips of film depicting various activities that took place during 1994. Includes portraits, shots from film productions, Canada Day, scenic views, and more.
File pertains to 278 b&w negatives on 56 strips of film depicting various activities that took place during 1994. Includes portraits, shots from film productions, Canada Day, scenic views, and more.
Notes
File came from box X, separate from alphabetised boxes. Photographs were ordered chronologically by Engler prior to accessioning.
Sub-series pertains to ca. 1089 black & white and colour negatives and b&w prints pertaining to various exteriors and interiors of buildings throughout the Bow Valley including buildings in Exshaw, hotels, personal homes, heritage buildings, churches, restaurants, moving the Moore House, the Banff …