These records cover the history of the Yellowhead County region, including modern archaeological digs, details of voyageur expeditions through the area, and Aboriginal settlement. This series contains newspaper articles, photocopies of books and journal articles, photographs, handwritten notes of commentary and research, and a text essay on DVD. This series consists of the following files:
The Geological Story of Jasper National Park
Archaeological Student Research - Devona, Talbot Lake - Program Palisades
Recent Archaeological finds in the Robb Area and Brule (2005)
Recent Archaeological finding in the Rockies & JNP
Pre-Historic Snake Indian & Iroquois Archaeological Report Jack Elliot 2009 Devona Caves exploration Henry House expeditions: Ottos, Work, Simpson, Moberly, Trapp, Smith The Trail Through the Pembina Valley 1790-1912 by W.G.P. Allen and Henry House David Thompson and First Nations Outfitting, Surveying, and Exploring the Athabasca Region David Thompson’s Good Shed and Hudson’s Bay Company Misc. Reaching the Pacific includes 1812-13 use of Athabasca Pass opening trail system to Caledonia David Thompson modern scholarship and publicity The Journal of Daniel Williams Harmon 1808-1814 Special Information of living standards of Indians of Rockies Gabriel Franchère 1819 A Voyage to the Northwest Coast of America Ross Cox 1817 The Columbia River John Work Aemilius Simpson - diary 1826 Calder family history George Edward Camp Calder family history comments and Fort Langley: Outpost of Empire Calder family research references Smallpox epidemic c. 1870
Series consists of photographs of the public memorials by members of the St. Albert community at the St. Albert Healing Garden when the unmarked graves at the Kamloops Residential School came to light in Canada in 2021. Since this event, many other unmarked graves have been identified in many residential schools across Canada.
These records cover notes, documents, and other preparatory information related to Peterson’s History Hour, day tour events, and various hikes and trips to historic locations. These records also cover Peterson’s relationships and research with other historians, Peterson's goals to increase the Hinton community's local history knowledge, and the development of the Peterson Papers project. This series contains newspaper articles, photocopies of books and journal articles, photographs, and handwritten notes of commentary and research. This series consists of the following files:
Gateway to the Rockies Tour with Tom Peterson 11 May
History Hour 11 May 2019 Day Trip to Jasper
11 May 2019 Day Tour 8AM-515PM Hinton to Jasper Town (Henry House Plaque)
11 May 2019 Tour: Stop 2 - Disaster Point
11 May 2019 Tour: Stop 3 - Jasper House
11 May 2019 Tour: Stop 4 - Talbot Lake
11 May 2019 Tour: Stop 5 - Henry House Flats
11 May 2019 Tour: Stop 6 - Moberly Homestead
11 May 2019 Tour: Stop 7 - Lewis Swift Ranch
11 May 2019 Tour: Stop 8 - Parting of the Brigades
11 May 2019 Tour: Stop 9 - Athabasca Depot and the Columbia Trail
11 May 2019 Tour: Stop 10 - Old Fort Point/Henry House
11 May 2019 Tour: Extra - La Grande Traverse
8 January 2019 History Hour: Supporting Pictures & Information
8 January 2019 History Hour: Rediscovery of Athabasca Pass and Tie Camps
Athabasca Pass Explorations 1976-2010
Photographs of Alberta-BC Explorations 1998-2011: Whirlpool Valley, Mica Dam, Athabasca Pass
Introduction to Fur Trade History Hour 12 February 2019
History Hour 13 November 2018
History Hour Fur Trade: Columbia Express Trail - Jasper House to Moab Lake and Beyond
History Hour 9 January 2019 and Columbia Trail presentations
History Hour 12 March 2019: Jasper House and Columbia Express 1812-1830
History Hour 12 March 2019: Aerial and Trail Images
History Hour 12 March 2019: Jasper House II, Pierre Jean de Smet, and Paul Kane
History Hour 11 December 2018: Railroad Images
History Hour 11 December 2018: Railroad Surveying and Early Railroad Towns
Railroads and Townsite: Brule and Entrance
History Hour 11 December 2018: Working Papers for Talk
History Hour September 2018 to May 2019: General Prepatory Information
Athabasca Pass Misc. Facts and Fiction
David Thompson
William Henry and Henry House
Athabasca Pass and Columbia Trail
Hudson's Bay Company in Athabasca
George Simpson
Tête Jaune
Gabriel Franchère
Ross Cox
Alexander Ross: 1825 York Express
Edward Ermatinger Journals 1827-1828
Fur Trade Research: “Splendor sine occasu: Salvaging Boat Encampment,” Fur Trade Canoe Routes of Canada, and "The Fur Trade on the Upper Athabasca River"
David Thompson Bicentennial and Rediscovery of Athabasca Pass
History Hour August 2018 and Planning for Future Programs
History Hour: April & September-December 2018
Tom's Peterson's relations with other historians
Research and Donations: Hinton Coal Branch Archives
Fur Trade Research: Edmonton House Journals and Fur Trade and Empire
Diversity of Cultures: Indigenous Peoples in Athabasca
Fort Assiniboine
History Hour 12 March 2019: Michael Klyne
Edward Ermatinger: 1827-1828
History Hour 12 February 2019: Athabasca Pass
Columbia Express Designation
History Hour 12 February 2019: Yellowhead Pass
"The Name of Mount Robson A Puzzle"
Aemilius Simpson
Wilcox Pass, Camp Parker, and Sheep Camp trip August 2001
Future Plans: Peterson Papers Project, Museum Book Collection, Digitized Files
Disaster Point: 1990 & 2007 tours and research
Hinton Historical Tracks and Trails Bus Tour 5 May 2007
"La Grande Traverse: Athabasca Pass, Portal on the Trans-Canada Route, 1811-1850" presentation 27 May 2004
These records cover the history of the occupation of what would become Jasper National Park, from the First Nations Shuswap and Metis peoples, the homesteader families (Moberly, Swift, etc.), and the first Park Wardens in Jasper. This series contains newspaper articles, photocopies of books and journal articles, photographs, transcripts of documents, handwritten notes of commentary and research, an oral history interview on CD, and photographic slides. This series consists of the following files:
Shuswap First Nations people
History of Rocky Mountain Cree Richard Wuorinen and other Metis history
Family History Prairie Creek General Information: Groat, Moberly
Jasper’s First Homesteaders: Census Data and General Information
Moberly Family Pictures
Ed Moberly
Henry John Moberly
Henry House Flats
John "Harry" Moberly
Adolphus Moberly
William "Bill" Moberly
Ewan Moberly
Suzanne Cardinal Moberly
Moberly Plante Cemetery
Local Aboriginal Graveyards
Margaret McKirdy's The Colour of Gold and Alex McCauley murder
Louis Loyer
Finlay family: Jacques Raphael "Jaco" Finlay, James Finlay Sr. and Jr., Deome Findlay, Rose and Dione Findlay
Adam Joachim and Mount Joachim
Felix Plante
Swift diary notes re Corrections
Swift’s Homestead Researching Henry House Flats
Swift’s legal situation - 1910-1911 Ron Pelletier information collection
Swift family Suzette Chalifoux
Swift Homestead Parks Canada Re Palisades History
Swiftholm
Mary Schäffer: Athabasca Headwaters
Park Warden J.M. Christie 1920
Park Wardens Percy Goodair
Park Warden Frank Burstrom
George Camp: Park Warden Cabins on Whirlpool Trail
Park Wardens Toni Klettl
Park Wardens George McCready 1939
Charlie Phillips - Chief Warden Family History
Park Warden Frank Wells
Warden Frank Sivick
Wardens and Guides: Steve Kun, Berry, Leonard Jeck, Jeffrey, Doris Kensit, Otto Brothers, Clarence Wilkins, Alex Wylie, Fred Brewster, Dick Dickenson, George Fowlie, Mona and Agnes Harragin, Mark Truxler, Caroline Hinman, Bert White
1978 Alpine Club Camp Scott Glacier Hike
Jasper High School Athabasca Hike
1994 Scott Glacier Hike & 1987 Middle Whirlpool Hike
File consists of personal records of Pauline Vaugeois including records from her involvement with various community organizations such as St. Albert Catholic Parish, Catholic Women's League, St. Albert Arts and Crafts guild, genealogy and heritage societies.
Series consists of material created or collected for the Leighton's book on the 50th anniversary of the Banff Centre. The series consists of four sub-series: "Interview transcripts", "Interview recordings", "Research files", and "Artists, Builders and Dreamers" : [drafts, notes, and published copy]".
This series contains records related to the Grimm-Vader family after Ora and Edith Grimm’s marriage in 1943. The material is largely from Rycroft but also Nebraska, Spirit River, and Calgary. The records consist of photographs, cards, and personal documents. This series has been arranged into the following sub-series: Personal Papers (1908-2008), Farm and Business Papers (1927-1967), Photographs (1908-1990), and Family History (1872-2008).