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Handbook for travellers in Switzerland, and the Alps of Savoy ...

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Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1846
Author
Murray, John
Publisher
London : John Murray
Edition
3d ed
Call Number
DQ16 M87 II
Author
Murray, John
Edition
3d ed
Publisher
London : John Murray
Published Date
1846
Physical Description
420 pages
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Series
Volume 2 of 2
Subjects
Travel
Switzerland
Call Number
DQ16 M87 II
Collection
Alpine Club of Canada Library
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The Hansons of Osmanthorp

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of one bound volume of genealogical research pertaining to the family of John Hanson in Osmanthorpe, Nottinghamshire, England. Content includes records from 1640 onwards, including general timelines, birth and death records, and transcriptions of earlier written accounts.
Date Range
[ca.1829-1846]
Reference Code
LUX / II / C6 / 1
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
LUX
Series
LUX / II / C : Personal
Sous-Fonds
LUX / II : Eleanor Luxton sous-fonds
Sub-Series
LUX / II / C6 : Southern Alberta research project
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / II / C6 / 1
GMD
Textual record
Responsibility
Compiled by John Hanson
Date Range
[ca.1829-1846]
Physical Description
2.5 cm of textual records (1 volume : 193 pages ; 21 x 27.5 cm)
Scope & Content
File consists of one bound volume of genealogical research pertaining to the family of John Hanson in Osmanthorpe, Nottinghamshire, England. Content includes records from 1640 onwards, including general timelines, birth and death records, and transcriptions of earlier written accounts.
Notes
Original date of volume creation listed as 1829; however, includes information added as late as 1846.
Material Details
Includes coloured illustration of building (annotated) between pages 74 and 75
Subject Access
Family and personal life
Genealogy
Research
History
Land, settlement and immigration
Geographic Access
England
Language
English
Category
Family and personal life
Land, settlement and immigration
Title Source
Original title used
Processing Status
Processed
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Irvinestowne H. I. J. K. : [file]

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Part Of
Pat Brewster fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of letters, cards, certificate, newsclipping, book regarding Brewster coat of arms, probable pedigree of Irvine family, Ireland, Orange Lodge member William Brewster. Other families include, Armstrong, Bennett, Donaldson, Fantham, Hitchcock, Penman, Somerville, Todd
Date Range
1841-1980
Reference Code
M2 / 84 - 85
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual Records
Part Of
Pat Brewster fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M2 / V91 / S21
Series
III. Pat Brewster activities series
Sous-Fonds
M2
Reference Code
M2 / 84 - 85
GMD
Textual Records
Date Range
1841-1980
Physical Description
1 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of letters, cards, certificate, newsclipping, book regarding Brewster coat of arms, probable pedigree of Irvine family, Ireland, Orange Lodge member William Brewster. Other families include, Armstrong, Bennett, Donaldson, Fantham, Hitchcock, Penman, Somerville, Todd
Creator
Includes undated items
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Date
1750 – 1800
Material
fibre; fibre, flax; fibre, silk; hair, sheep
Catalogue Number
103.08.0226
Description
A long narrow fabric strip with seven pockets formed along its length. Each pocket is made of neatly handsewn pieces of differently patterned silk swatches, with the bottom pocket made of velvet. The outside of the case is covered with linen canvas covered completely with very fine cross-stitch d…
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Title
Jewellery Case
Date
1750 – 1800
Material
fibre; fibre, flax; fibre, silk; hair, sheep
Dimensions
10.0 x 54.0 cm
Description
A long narrow fabric strip with seven pockets formed along its length. Each pocket is made of neatly handsewn pieces of differently patterned silk swatches, with the bottom pocket made of velvet. The outside of the case is covered with linen canvas covered completely with very fine cross-stitch designs of the alphabet at the top and patterned bands of flowers with a tree, bird, cat, and dog, and the initials 'ML' at the centre in traditional needlepoint sampler manner. The edges of the case have been bound with turqoise silk ribbon. There is a two-layered semicircular black wool flap at the bottom, and an arched silk-lined red velvet flap at the top.
Subject
households
crafts
needlework
Credit
Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
103.08.0226
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Journal of an exploring tour beyond the Rocky Mountains

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Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1844
Author
Parker, Samuel
Publisher
Ithaca : Andrus, Woodruff & Gauntlett
Edition
4th ed
Call Number
F850 P3
Author
Parker, Samuel
Edition
4th ed
Publisher
Ithaca : Andrus, Woodruff & Gauntlett
Published Date
1844
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Call Number
F850 P3
Collection
Alpine Club of Canada Library
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Date
1750 – 1820
Material
wood; metal
Catalogue Number
104.20.0229
Description
A tall varnished dark brown wooden box with heavy hinged lid sloping downward in front. Front of box is ornately shaped and bevelled with metal keyhole plaque on flat surface just below lid, and small hinged ring attached to metal back just above on lid. Exterior of box completely covered with vene…
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Title
Knife Box
Date
1750 – 1820
Material
wood; metal
Dimensions
36.8 x 22.2 x 27.4 cm
Description
A tall varnished dark brown wooden box with heavy hinged lid sloping downward in front. Front of box is ornately shaped and bevelled with metal keyhole plaque on flat surface just below lid, and small hinged ring attached to metal back just above on lid. Exterior of box completely covered with veneer with marquetry of lighter veneer along edges of lid on top and outlining bevelled joints on front of box. Inside of lid parqueted with six pointed star inside oval of lighter and darker woods. Bent metal pin on lid fits into lock chamber when closed, insides have been removed.
Subject
households
kitchen
dining
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
104.20.0229
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Part Of
David McDougall fonds
Scope & Content
Declaration in Proof of Age issued by Elizabeth G McDougall for David McDougall; Lease Agreement between David McDougall and Joseph H. Morris; Transfer of Land between David McDougall and Isabella Heiminck.
Date Range
1845 - 1904
Reference Code
M557 / C - 2
Description Level
5 / File
Part Of
David McDougall fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Series
Personal Documents
Accession Number
2017.8667
Reference Code
M557 / C - 2
Date Range
1845 - 1904
Physical Description
0.1cm of written materials.
Scope & Content
Declaration in Proof of Age issued by Elizabeth G McDougall for David McDougall; Lease Agreement between David McDougall and Joseph H. Morris; Transfer of Land between David McDougall and Isabella Heiminck.
Title Source
Title based on content.
Processing Status
Processed
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Part Of
Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
Scope & Content
Misc. Newbury and Robb family letters.
Date Range
1832-1873
Reference Code
M36 / II / D / 1969
Description Level
5 / File
Part Of
Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M36 / V683 / S37
Series
II.D. Robb/Newbury/Bagley family correspondence
Reference Code
M36 / II / D / 1969
Date Range
1832-1873
Physical Description
1 file of textual records
Scope & Content
Misc. Newbury and Robb family letters.
Name Access
Bagley, Frances Newbury
Subject Access
Newbury, Egbert Starr
Newbury, Jeanette
Spencer, Sarah Jami Robb
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Letters and notes on the manners, customs and condition of the North American Indians

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Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1842
Author
Catlin, George
Publisher
London : Tilt and Bogue
Edition
3rd ed
Call Number
07.2 C28n 1842
Author
Catlin, George
Responsibility
illustrations from the author's original paintings
Edition
3rd ed
Publisher
London : Tilt and Bogue
Published Date
1842
Physical Description
2v. : ill., ports., maps
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Notes
Spine title: Catlin's North American Indians
Accession Number
400
Call Number
07.2 C28n 1842
Collection
Archives Library
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Letters from the Alleghany mountains

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Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1849
Author
Lanman, Charles
Publisher
New York : Putnam
Call Number
F213 L3
Author
Lanman, Charles
Publisher
New York : Putnam
Published Date
1849
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Call Number
F213 L3
Collection
Alpine Club of Canada Library
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(Miss) Alice G. Fulmer's scrapbook

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Part Of
Alice Fulmer fonds
Scope & Content
Scrapbook pertains to early Banff history and personalities; includes Walter P. Fulmer's papers
Date Range
1833-1969
Reference Code
M70
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Scrapbook
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Part Of
Alice Fulmer fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M70 / V217
Sous-Fonds
M70
Accession Number
2416
Reference Code
M70
GMD
Scrapbook
Responsibility
Alice Fulmer
Date Range
1833-1969
Physical Description
.
History / Biographical
See fonds level description
Scope & Content
Scrapbook pertains to early Banff history and personalities; includes Walter P. Fulmer's papers
Name Access
Alice G. Fulmer
Subject Access
Newspaper
Accidents
Activities
Banff
Banff Crag and Canyon
Communities
Community events
Community life
Skiing
Sports
Sports and leisure
Exploration
Discovery and travel
Winter sports
Trains
Tourism
Townsite development
Geographic Access
Banff
Banff National Park
Alberta
Canada
Access Restrictions
Access restricted - fragile. Use photocopy
Language
English
Related Material
Related in part to Helen Fulmer Wells fonds (M480/V675)
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Content Details
Oversize “C” Automobiles / Banff - History / Bears, Grizzly / / Boorne and May (photographers) / Bridges - Banff / Buildings - Banff (Banff Avenue, Bear Street, Buffalo Street, Caribou Street, Lynx Street) / Cascade Scenic Railway Co. / Cave and Basin / Kananaskis Dude Ranch / Morley Trading Store / Mount Royal Hotel / Newspapers and magazines / North West Mounted Police / Photographers / Post office, Banff / Restaurants, tea rooms, etc. / Schools - Banff / Silver City / Skiing - History Personalities include: Astley, Lizzie Ida / Bagley, (Major) Fred / Barnes, Elliott Chapple / Beattie, Francis / Benham, Gertrude / Brett, Harry / Brett, Robert Earle / Brett, Robert George / Brett family / Brewster, Fred / Brewster, Jack Walker / Brewster, James I. / Brewster, John / Brewster family / Campbell, Robert E. / Christmas, (Rev.) F. / Connor, Ralph / Deacon, Thomas R. / Fear, William H. / Fidler, John J. / Fulmer, Minnie Christina / Fulmer, Walter P. / Galletly, D. D. / Hogbin, George H. / Leroy, Charles / Locke, John / Luxton, Norman / McCardell, William / McDougall, David / McDougall, (Mrs.) David / English, Thomas F. / Fear, William H. / Johnson, Gustaf / Lindsay, (Dr.) N. J. / Lipsett, John C. / Mather, Margaret / McCardell, William H. / Moffatt, Charles W. / Paris, Ida / Ricks, Frank / Rundle, Robert Terrill / Schaffer, Mary T. S. / Sibbald, Andrew S. / Smith, Joe / Stocks, John / Unwin, Ethel / Unwin, Sid / Walker, John White, Dave, Sr. / Warren, William / Woodworth, Ben
Processing Status
Processed
Electronic Resources
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Missions d l'Oregon et voyages aux montagnes Rocheuses aux sources de la Colombie, de l'Athabasca et du Sascatshawin en 1845-46

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Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1848
Author
Smet, Pierre Jean de
Publisher
Gaud (Belgium?): Van de Schelden
Call Number
F880 S614 1848
Author
Smet, Pierre Jean de
Publisher
Gaud (Belgium?): Van de Schelden
Published Date
1848
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Call Number
F880 S614 1848
Collection
Alpine Club of Canada Library
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Narrative of a journey from Caunpoor to the Boorendo pass in the Himalaya Mountains

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Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1846
Author
Lloyd, Willaim
Publisher
London : Madden
Call Number
DS485 H6 L56
Author
Lloyd, Willaim
Publisher
London : Madden
Published Date
1846
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Call Number
DS485 H6 L56
Collection
Alpine Club of Canada Library
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Narrative of a journey round the world, during the years 1841 and 1842

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Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1847
Author
Simpson, Sir George
Publisher
London : Colburn
Call Number
G480 S5
Author
Simpson, Sir George
Publisher
London : Colburn
Published Date
1847
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Call Number
G480 S5
Collection
Alpine Club of Canada Library
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Notes of a tour in Switzerland, in the summer of 1847

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Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1848
Author
Noel, Hon. Baptist Wriothesley
Publisher
London : James Nisbet
Call Number
DQ23 N63
Author
Noel, Hon. Baptist Wriothesley
Publisher
London : James Nisbet
Published Date
1848
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Call Number
DQ23 N63
Collection
Alpine Club of Canada Library
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Nouvelles excursions et sejours dans les glaciers et les hautes regions des Alpes de M. Agassiz

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Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1845
Author
Desor, Edouard
Publisher
Neuchatel : Kisling
Call Number
DQ823 D47 1845
Author
Desor, Edouard
Publisher
Neuchatel : Kisling
Published Date
1845
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Call Number
DQ823 D47 1845
Collection
Alpine Club of Canada Library
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Date
1840 – 1875
Material
wood; fibre; metal
Catalogue Number
102.03.0089
Description
Harp back chair, distinguished by its arced back and fan-like harp strut. Seat made of twisted fibre latticed together in four meshed triangles and painted. Front legs have been shortened.
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Title
Occasional Chair
Date
1840 – 1875
Material
wood; fibre; metal
Dimensions
99.5 x 48.0 x 56.0 cm
Description
Harp back chair, distinguished by its arced back and fan-like harp strut. Seat made of twisted fibre latticed together in four meshed triangles and painted. Front legs have been shortened.
Subject
households, furniture
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
102.03.0089
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Oregon missions and travels over the Rocky Mountains in 1845-46

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Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1847
Author
Smet, Pierre Jean de
Publisher
New York : Edward Durrigan
Call Number
F880 S614 1847
Author
Smet, Pierre Jean de
Publisher
New York : Edward Durrigan
Published Date
1847
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Notes
Edward C. Porter Mountaineering Library
Call Number
F880 S614 1847
Collection
Alpine Club of Canada Library
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Original documents gathered for research

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
Original documents collected by Eleanor Luxton for Glenbow-Alberta Institute research projects, 1956-1961. It is believed that these items were borrowed from individuals and families and were to be returned
Date Range
1829-1956
Reference Code
Possible transfer to Glenbow
Description Level
4 / Sub-series
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
4 / Sub-series
Series
II.B.4. Professional : historical research
Sous-Fonds
II. Eleanor Luxton sous-fonds
Reference Code
Possible transfer to Glenbow
Date Range
1829-1956
Physical Description
40 cm of textual and photographic records
Scope & Content
Original documents collected by Eleanor Luxton for Glenbow-Alberta Institute research projects, 1956-1961. It is believed that these items were borrowed from individuals and families and were to be returned
Content Details
LIST OF ITEMS:
* Visitor register, 1908, 1 vol. Source unknown. 1 page only used
* Expense registers, 1901-1913, 2 vol. Source unknown. Pertain to agriculture, timber, leases, wages, household expenses, other, 1901-1908, 1909-1913
* Inventory and sales register, 1901-1909, 1 vol. Source unknown. Includes: list of tools [&] waggons; list of cost of house and out buildings; cattle bought and on hand; cattle sold; horses purchased from Hamilton & Parslow of Calgary
* Account book, 1908, 1 vol. Source unknown. Pertains to room and board
* Oil and gas prospects of the prairie provinces / O. Bryant, Nov. 1920, 1 vol: annotated typescript
* News of the war, 1900 : [scrapbook], 1900-1901, 1 vol. Pertains to the Boer War, particularly regarding Fred Morden, Morden family and other Pincher Creek and southern Alberta residents. Includes clippings, letters, notes, photographs; some are loose
* Diary, 1892-1898, 1 vol. Source unknown. Fragile: loose and missing pages
* Isabell Beatrice Sheppard diaries, 1890-1891, 2 vol. One volume is signed by Sheppard. Other diary is not signed but exhibits the same handwriting. Fragile: loose and missing pages
* August to December 1886, Journal of a 4 months holiday to Canada and the United States / J. L. Douglas, 1886, 1 vol
* The Hansons of Osmanthorp, recorded by John Hanson : typescript, 1829, 1 vol
* Frank McHugh scrapbook, 1901-1956, 1 vol. Pertains to life of Frank McHugh, including polo and other sports, war service, activities, other. Consists of photographic prints and negatives, clippings, letters, postcards, notes, ephemera. Includes numerous loose and separated items
* Textual records, 1907-1958, 8 items. Consists of stories "The Women of the West" and "Incident of the Great War", also notes, letters, receipts, annotated postcard
* Photographs, ca.1870-ca.1925, 28 prints, 1 tintype. Pertain mainly to Calgary, individuals (portrais and candids), families, homes, polo, ranching and farming, High River, other. Some acquired from Mrs. Hogge of Okotoks; others appear to have been acquired from a Mrs. Worden
* Calgary Alberta directory : [publication], March 1885, 1 vol
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Part Of
Moore family fonds
Scope & Content
Letters, certificates, scrapbook pages, ration book, notebook and publication pertaining to Julie Moore Raymond, James W. Brown and Brown family geneaology. Also includes a restaurant menu for 1812 House, Farmingham, Mass., the former Brown family residence.
Date Range
1838-1950
Reference Code
M307 / V / 71
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Part Of
Moore family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M307 / V439
Series
V. Moore and Browne families series
Sous-Fonds
M307
Accession Number
.
Reference Code
M307 / V / 71
GMD
Textual record
Date Range
1838-1950
Physical Description
2 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
Letters, certificates, scrapbook pages, ration book, notebook and publication pertaining to Julie Moore Raymond, James W. Brown and Brown family geneaology. Also includes a restaurant menu for 1812 House, Farmingham, Mass., the former Brown family residence.
Notes
Bond issued by the Confederate States of America for 500 dollars, 1863, 1 item.
Discharge document of James W. Brown, from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Boston, 1849, 1 item. Military commission certificate of James W. Brown, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, 1948 Held in oversize "B"
Language
English
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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