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Arnor Larson fonds

  • CA WHYTE whyte-344
  • Fonds
  • [ca.1970]-1983

Fonds consists of notes, n.d., by Arnor Larson describing numerous climbs in the Rockies and Purcells within the Lake Louise region, Taurus Group (Purcells); Misty and Harrison Groups, Italian Group, Joffre Group, Highwood Range, and Royal Group (Kananaskis region) between 1970 and 1978; promotional material for Northern Lights Alpine Recreation, ca.1975; manuscript: Basic Cliff Rescue Instructor's Manual, by Arnor Larson, 1983; and photographs pertaining to old cabins, dwellings and mine buildings, Toby Creek and Invermere areas, B.C.

Larson, Arnor

Arthur Gray Harris fonds

  • CA WHYTE whyte-343
  • Fonds
  • [ca.1930]

Fonds consists of personal photographs pertaining to Harris's life in Banff and Grade 8 Diploma, 1928. Accompanied by artifacts, including Banff High School sports ribbons, 1927- 1928, 17 items and medals and badges re Rocky Mountains Park and ski jumping, ca.1926, 3 items.

Harris, Arthur Gray

Astley family fonds

  • CA WHYTE whyte-1069
  • Fonds
  • [ca.1886]-1970

Fonds consists of notes, correspondence and articles pertaining to the Astley family and early history of Lake Louise and Lake Minnewanka areas. Fonds includes correspondence between Willoughby Astley and J. A. Jaffary of the Provincial Library, Alberta, 1928-1929, re place names in the Lake Louise area; scrapbook of clippings re World War I, including a list of Banff men who enlisted; Beach House Hotel guest register, 1890-1906, recording name and residence of guest, and occasionally record of fish caught; Astley family photographs, ca.1886-1930s. Photographs pertain to fishing and boating on Lake Minnewanka; Beach House Hotel and Lady of the Lake steam launch; Devil's Canyon, Bankhead and Banff; views of avalanche clearing in Roger's Pass by Byron Harmon. Includes one panorama view of group at Lake Minnewanka.

Astley (family)

Austin Standish family fonds

  • CA WHYTE whyte-535
  • Fonds
  • 1888-1961

Fonds pertains to Austin Standish's life growing up in Banff, skiing, travel, winter sports, activities, and career as a ski guide; family photographs of Austin and Laurie Standish and children; early photographs of Banff and Calgary, Alberta; Sias and George Standish and activities; Standish and Son and later Standish businesses.

Standish, Austin (family)

Baker family fonds : [ca.1902-ca.1916, 1926]

  • CA WHYTE whyte-73
  • Fonds
  • Copies made in 1984

Fonds pertains to Baker family, Glacier House and area, ca.1902-1916; also pack trip, Laggan to Jasper and Kootenay Plains, Alberta, 1926. Many views are unidentified. Album was assembled by Sydney Baker.

Baker (family)

Banff Community Celebrations Society fonds

  • CA WHYTE whyte-1011
  • Fonds
  • 1999-2001

Fonds consists of records pertaining to the official Millenium events of the Town of Banff and include 1st Night, Banff Winter Festival, Artventure, Stories of Our Lives, TransCanada relay, Millenium quilts, art sculptures, and other official Millenium celebrations. Records include photographs by Debbie Senger, black & white prints by Gavin Young, sound recordings relating to Stories of Our Lives, and a DVD recording titled Canada 2000 / Government of Canada, Millenium Bureau of Canada, 2001.

Banff Community Celebrations Society

Banff Library / Seniors Centre Building Committee fonds

  • CA WHYTE whyte-162
  • Fonds
  • 1979-1984

Fonds includes minutes, agenda and other meeting material; correspondence; administrative, building, architectural and other reports; financial records; newsclippings and brochures; also related minutes of the Banff Library Board, survey results and other materials. Includes material pertaining to lease arrangements with the Peter and Catharine Whyte Foundation and Parks Canada; needs assessment for library, drop-in and senior centre; and facilities and building planning.

Banff Library / Seniors Centre Building Committee

Banff Society for Preventive Social Services fonds

  • CA WHYTE whyte-117
  • Fonds
  • 1973-1980

Fonds consists of minutes, 1973-1980, and related correspondence, reports, etc. for the Banff Social Planning Committee and Banff Society for Preventive Social Services.

Banff Society for Preventive Social Services

Barbara Whyte fonds

  • CA WHYTE whyte-1099
  • Fonds
  • [ca.1900-ca.1967]

Fonds consists mainly of photographs pertaining to Barbara and Dave White, family, friends, activities, friends; Barbara and Ruth Carpenter, wedding and as children; Carpenter family; Dave White Jr. and White family; Jon Whyte, 1941-ca.1960; Banff people, places, events; other. Includes photographs by George Noble re banjo promotion; include Cliff White Sr. and Chief Calf Child. Also includes obituary of Ruth Carpenter Mather; birth notice for Barbara Jayne Whyte, ca.1933; nursery rhymes by Florence Carpenter, n.d. and biography of Jon Whyte by Barbara Whyte, 1992, 6 pages. Textual records also include a register ca.1941-1955 of room rentals at the Whyte House, 111 Bear Street, a marriage certificate for Allan Mather and Ruth Carpenter as well as various diplomas for Ruth (Mather) and Barbara Carpenter (Whyte).

Whyte, Barbara

Beattie family fonds

  • CA WHYTE whyte-221
  • Fonds
  • 1893-[ca.1975]

Papers consist of Doris Beattie papers and photographs, 1950s-1970s; financial records for the Hub Billiard Hall, 1929-1934; financial records for the Beattie family, 1946, 1960-1962; Frank Beattie certificate, 1894; guest register for Hot Springs Hotel, 1893-1896, and Beattie House, 1896-1903; and Imperial Tobacco Sales Company price list, 1932. Photographs pertain to Art Beattie, Beattie family and Banff scenes.

Beattie (family)

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