Campers at Waterton Lakes National Park, 1928

Shot at Waterton Lakes National Park in 1928, this image features L-R: Jem Valentine, Royal Canadian Mounted Police officer, Marjorie Oliver, and Vic Valentine.

Dating primarily from the 1920s through the 1940s, the photographs of W.J. Oliver chronicled life in and around Calgary. In addition to capturing the streets and people of Calgary, his images recorded the Calgary Stampede, outdoor activities at Vermilion Lakes, Waterton, Banff and Jasper National Parks, and his own family at their Diamond L Ranch.