Research Collections
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
Item consists of b&w photograph negatives of Luxton home in winter
Date Range
[1930-1960]
Reference Code
LUX / I / E4 / NA - 16 to NA - 17
Description Level
6 / Item
GMD
Photograph
Negative
  2 images  
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
6 / Item
Fonds Number
LUX
Series
LUX / I / E : Collected Material
Sous-Fonds
LUX / I : Norman Luxton sous-fonds
Sub-Series
LUX / I / E / 4 : Photographs
Reference Code
LUX / I / E4 / NA - 16 to NA - 17
GMD
Photograph
Negative
Date Range
[1930-1960]
Physical Description
2 photographs: b&w negatives ; 7 x 4.5 cm
Scope & Content
Item consists of b&w photograph negatives of Luxton home in winter
Subject Access
Buildings
Winter
Home
Geographic Access
Banff
Banff National Park
Alberta
Related Material
Corresponding prints: LUX / I / E4 PA-134 to PA-148.
Processing Status
Processed
Images
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Part Of
Charlotte Tuerck fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of a scrapbook of mainly ski-related newspaper clippings. Includes newspaper clippings about skiing, ski racing, winter sports, Disney filming winter scenes for the film "Nomads of the North," all dated from 1960.
Date Range
ca. 1960
Reference Code
M116 / 1
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Scrapbook
  1 image     1 Electronic Resource  
Part Of
Charlotte Tuerck fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M116 / V631
Sous-Fonds
M116
Accession Number
1503
Reference Code
M116 / 1
GMD
Scrapbook
Date Range
ca. 1960
Physical Description
2 cm of textual records (17 pages ; 25.5 x 32 cm)
History / Biographical
See fonds level description.
Scope & Content
File consists of a scrapbook of mainly ski-related newspaper clippings. Includes newspaper clippings about skiing, ski racing, winter sports, Disney filming winter scenes for the film "Nomads of the North," all dated from 1960.
Subject Access
Airplanes
Banff Ski Club
Banff Ski Runners of the Canadian Rockies
Chairlifts and gondolas
Crag and Canyon newspaper
Filmaking
Films and film making
Mount Norquay Chairlift
Mount Norquay Ski Area
Newspaper
Ski areas
Ski jumping
Ski racing
Skiing
Skiers
Winter
Geographic Access
Banff
Mount Norquay
Banff National Park
Alberta
Canada
Language
English
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Electronic Resources
Images
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Family and friends film

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Part Of
William Royle fonds
Scope & Content
Item consists of a 16 mm reel of colour film depicting topics such as the Royle family and their friends, Banff Indian Days, the Banff Winter Carnival, fishing, Boy Scouts, the wedding of an unidentified couple, scenery around Banff National Park, and wildlife. Film also has two pieces of paper wit…
Date Range
[ca. 1950-1978]
Reference Code
V808 / II / NF - 2
Description Level
6 / Item
GMD
Film
Part Of
William Royle fonds
Description Level
6 / Item
Fonds Number
M587 / V808
Series
II. Motion pictures
Sous-Fonds
V808
Accession Number
2021.29
Reference Code
V808 / II / NF - 2
GMD
Film
Date Range
[ca. 1950-1978]
Physical Description
8 mm film reel ; col.
History / Biographical
See fonds level description
Scope & Content
Item consists of a 16 mm reel of colour film depicting topics such as the Royle family and their friends, Banff Indian Days, the Banff Winter Carnival, fishing, Boy Scouts, the wedding of an unidentified couple, scenery around Banff National Park, and wildlife. Film also has two pieces of paper with handwritten notes on the contents of the film.
Subject Access
Banff Indian Days
Banff Winter Carnival
Winter Carnival
Marriage
Weddings
Animals
Wildlife
Family and personal life
Events
Community events
Sports
Recreation
Mountains
Scenery
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Banff National Park
Language
English
Conservation
Film needs to be removed from original metal base
Title Source
Title based on item
Processing Status
Processed
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Part Of
William Royle fonds
Scope & Content
Item consists of a 16 mm reel of colour film depicting topics such as the 1955 Banff Winter Carnvial, skiing, mountains, wildlife, and Banff Indian Days. Film also has three pieces of paper with handwritten notes on the contents of the film.
Date Range
1955
Reference Code
V808 / II / NF - 4
Description Level
6 / Item
GMD
Film
Part Of
William Royle fonds
Description Level
6 / Item
Fonds Number
M587 / V808
Series
II. Motion pictures
Sous-Fonds
V808
Accession Number
2021.29
Reference Code
V808 / II / NF - 4
GMD
Film
Date Range
1955
Physical Description
8 mm film reel ; col.
History / Biographical
See fonds level description
Scope & Content
Item consists of a 16 mm reel of colour film depicting topics such as the 1955 Banff Winter Carnvial, skiing, mountains, wildlife, and Banff Indian Days. Film also has three pieces of paper with handwritten notes on the contents of the film.
Subject Access
Animals
Banff Indian Days
Banff Winter Carnival
Family and personal life
Mountains
Scenery
Wildlife
Winter
Winter Carnival
Winter sports
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Banff National Park
Language
English
Conservation
Film needs to be removed from original metal base
Title Source
Title based on item
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Community and events film

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Part Of
William Royle fonds
Scope & Content
Item consists of a 16 mm reel of colour film depicting topics such as wildlife, the Calgary Stampede, Boy Scout activities, and the Royal Visit. Film also has one piece of paper with handwritten notes on the contents of the film.
Date Range
[ca. 1950-1978]
Reference Code
V808 / II / NF - 5
Description Level
6 / Item
GMD
Film
Part Of
William Royle fonds
Description Level
6 / Item
Fonds Number
M587 / V808
Series
II. Motion pictures
Sous-Fonds
V808
Accession Number
2021.29
Reference Code
V808 / II / NF - 5
GMD
Film
Date Range
[ca. 1950-1978]
Physical Description
8 mm film reel ; col.
History / Biographical
See fonds level description
Scope & Content
Item consists of a 16 mm reel of colour film depicting topics such as wildlife, the Calgary Stampede, Boy Scout activities, and the Royal Visit. Film also has one piece of paper with handwritten notes on the contents of the film.
Subject Access
Animals
Banff Winter Carnival
Calgary Stampede
Family and personal life
Mountains
Royal tours
Royal Visit
Scenery
Wildlife
Winter
Winter Carnival
Winter sports
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Banff National Park
Language
English
Conservation
Film needs to be removed from original metal base
Title Source
Title based on item
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Fishing trips and Mt Royal fire film

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Part Of
William Royle fonds
Scope & Content
Item consists of a 16 mm reel of colour film depicting topics such as scenery around Banff National Park, fishing trips, wildlife, friends and family members, and the Mount Royal Hotel burning down. Film also has two pieces of paper with handwritten notes on the contents of the film.
Date Range
[ca. 1950-1978]
Reference Code
V808 / II / NF - 6
Description Level
6 / Item
GMD
Film
Part Of
William Royle fonds
Description Level
6 / Item
Fonds Number
M587 / V808
Series
II. Motion pictures
Sous-Fonds
V808
Accession Number
2021.29
Reference Code
V808 / II / NF - 6
GMD
Film
Date Range
[ca. 1950-1978]
Physical Description
8 mm film reel ; col.
History / Biographical
See fonds level description
Scope & Content
Item consists of a 16 mm reel of colour film depicting topics such as scenery around Banff National Park, fishing trips, wildlife, friends and family members, and the Mount Royal Hotel burning down. Film also has two pieces of paper with handwritten notes on the contents of the film.
Subject Access
Animals
Buildings
Family and personal life
Hotels
Mountains
Mount Royal Hotel
Scenery
Wildlife
Winter
Winter sports
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Banff National Park
Language
English
Conservation
Film needs to be removed from original metal base
Title Source
Title based on item
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Part Of
William Royle fonds
Scope & Content
File pertains to black and white photographs of the Banff Boy Scouts troupe. Includes group portraits, camps, skiing and snowshoeing trips, an avalanche safety course, and construction of the new Scout Hall in 1959.
Date Range
[ca. 1955-1960]
Reference Code
V808 / I / A / PA - 01 to PA - 103
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Print
  3 images  
Part Of
William Royle fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M587 / V808
Series
I.A. Prints - Boy Scouts
Sous-Fonds
V808
Accession Number
2021.29
Reference Code
V808 / I / A / PA - 01 to PA - 103
GMD
Photograph
Print
Date Range
[ca. 1955-1960]
Physical Description
103 photographs : b&w ; 20.3 x 12.4 cm or smaller
History / Biographical
See fonds level description
Scope & Content
File pertains to black and white photographs of the Banff Boy Scouts troupe. Includes group portraits, camps, skiing and snowshoeing trips, an avalanche safety course, and construction of the new Scout Hall in 1959.
Subject Access
Boy Scouts of Canada
Buildings
Camps
Construction
Recreation
Scouting
Skiing
Snowshoes and snowshoeing
Sports
Winter
Winter sports
Geographic Access
Banff
Banff National Park
Alberta
Language
English
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Images
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Boy Scouts - oversize

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Part Of
William Royle fonds
Scope & Content
File pertains to black and white photographs of the Banff Boy Scouts troupe. Includes unidentified Scouts, camping trips, and the construction of the new Scout Hall in October 1959.
Date Range
[ca. 1959-1960]
Reference Code
V808 / I / A / PA - 104 to PA - 110 o.s.
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Print
Part Of
William Royle fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M587 / V808
Series
I.A. Prints - Boy Scouts
Sous-Fonds
V808
Accession Number
2021.29
Reference Code
V808 / I / A / PA - 104 to PA - 110 o.s.
GMD
Photograph
Print
Date Range
[ca. 1959-1960]
Physical Description
7 photographs : b&w ; 35.3 x 27.7 cm
History / Biographical
See fonds level description
Scope & Content
File pertains to black and white photographs of the Banff Boy Scouts troupe. Includes unidentified Scouts, camping trips, and the construction of the new Scout Hall in October 1959.
Subject Access
Boy Scouts of Canada
Buildings
Camps
Construction
Recreation
Scouting
Skiing
Snowshoes and snowshoeing
Sports
Winter
Winter sports
Geographic Access
Banff National Park
Alberta
Canada
Language
English
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Banff Ski Runners of the Canadian Rockies papers

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Part Of
John Monod fonds
Scope & Content
File consists correspondence to and from the President of the Banff Ski Runners, bills, cheque stubs, and annual reports pertain to the club and club activities. Also includes one insert: the original folder the papers were kept in.
Date Range
1952-1954
Reference Code
M48 / I / 01 - 61
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Organization record
Private record
Published record
Part Of
John Monod fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M48
Sous-Fonds
M48
Accession Number
8126
Reference Code
M48 / I / 01 - 61
GMD
Textual record
Organization record
Private record
Published record
Date Range
1952-1954
Physical Description
1.5 cm textual records
History / Biographical
See fonds level description
Scope & Content
File consists correspondence to and from the President of the Banff Ski Runners, bills, cheque stubs, and annual reports pertain to the club and club activities. Also includes one insert: the original folder the papers were kept in.
Subject Access
Activities
Administration
Banff Ski Runners of the Canadian Rockies
Club
Norquay Ski Hill
Skiing
Sunshine Ski Resort
Winter
Winter sports
Geographic Access
Banff
Banff National Park
Alberta
Access Restrictions
Copyright, privacy, commercial use and other restrictions may apply
Language
English
French
Conservation
Metal brace on original folder removed; staples removed
Finding Aid
No finding aid
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Postcard album, Brewster family

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Part Of
Jim Brewster family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of one postcard album with ca.65 images pertaining to members of the Brewster family; extended family and friends, some unidentified; buildings and landscapes from in and around Banff; winter sporting events; portraits of Indigenous men in regalia, including Hector Crawler [image by p…
Date Range
[ca.1900-1920]
1918
1921
1942
1949
1962
Reference Code
V90 / VI / PD - 1
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Album
Postcard
Print
Photograph
Part Of
Jim Brewster family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M436
V90
Series
V90 / VI : Later acquisitions
Sous-Fonds
V90
Accession Number
2023.09
Reference Code
V90 / VI / PD - 1
GMD
Album
Postcard
Print
Photograph
Date Range
[ca.1900-1920]
1918
1921
1942
1949
1962
Physical Description
1 album (ca.65 postcards and postcard prints): 23 x 39 cm
Scope & Content
File consists of one postcard album with ca.65 images pertaining to members of the Brewster family; extended family and friends, some unidentified; buildings and landscapes from in and around Banff; winter sporting events; portraits of Indigenous men in regalia, including Hector Crawler [image by photographer Byron Harmon]; members of the British royal family; men in military uniforms [World War I]; political satire and cartoon illustrations; and Australian wildlife.
Notes
Some postcard prints are annotated on the back
NOTE: some materials in this album contain offensive subject matter, including racist content. These materials reflect views from their original time period and have not been censored.
Subject Access
Banff
Businesses
Community life
Family and personal life
Home
Homestead
Indigenous people
Landscape
Military
Municipal views
Public events
Portrait
Recreation
Regalia
Royalty
Royal Visit
Sports
War
World War I
Winter sports
Wildlife
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Banff National Park
Australia
Access Restrictions
Contains offensive subject matter- accessible at researcher's individual discretion
Language
English
Category
Family and personal life
Indigenous Peoples
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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