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American etchers, vol. III : George Elbert Burr

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Medium: Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)

Published Date: c1930

Author: Burr, George Elbert

Publisher: New York : The Crafton Collection

Call Number: NE2012 B8 A5

Author: Burr, George Elbert

Responsibility: with an introduction by Arthur Millier ; compiled by the Crafton Collection

Publisher: New York : The Crafton Collection

Published Date: c1930

Physical Description: lv. (unpaged) : ill.

Medium: Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)

Subjects: Etchings; Etchers

Accession Number: 3069

Call Number: NE2012 B8 A5

Location: Art Library is located in Curatorial Department - Please contact Curatorial Department for access

Collection: Art Library

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The American rifleman

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Medium: Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)

Published Date: January, 1934

Author: National Rifle Association of America

Publisher: Washington : National Rifle Association of America

Edition: Vol. 82, No. 1

Call Number: 08.1 R35t 1934 Pam

Author: National Rifle Association of America

Edition: Vol. 82, No. 1

Publisher: Washington : National Rifle Association of America

Published Date: January, 1934

Medium: Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)

Abstract: Pertains to a magazine published through the National Rifle Association of Alberta, written for gun enthusiasts. The publication discusses topics concerning wildlife, conservation and its relation to guns, gun care and the politics surrounding gun management. The magazine includes a segment where gun enthusiasts can write in, and share their opinions on the Rifle Association. The publication provides many tips that may have served as useful to gun owners looking to solve an issue with their rifle. Readers can expect to learn additional information about guns and the rifle community at large.

Contents: Cover photo (pg. 4); Powder smoke (pg. 5); Pioneer Work on the Hornet (pg. 5); Hunting with the Belt Gun (pg. 8); Wild-life Conservation as it affects the Rifleman (pg. 11); Marksmanship Training for Bank Guards (pg. 12); A "Different" scope stand (pg. 14); Vacation Echoes (pg. 15); Shop notes for beginners (pg. 16); Getting your bullet back (pg. 20); What's ahead in 1934 (pg. 22); Binding your Rifleman (pg. 23); Adjusting the sling (pg. 24); "What Battered Up These Guns?" - Some correspondence (pg. 25); N.R.A. News Items (pg. 32); Dope Bag (pg. 45); Arms Chest (pg. 53)

Accession Number: 7201

Call Number: 08.1 R35t 1934 Pam

Collection: Archives Library

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The American rifleman

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Medium: Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)

Published Date: July, 1930

Author: Hathaway, L.J.

Publisher: Washington : National Rifle Association of America

Edition: Vol. LXXVIII

Call Number: 08.1 R35t 1930 Pam

Author: Hathaway, L.J.

Responsibility: L. J. Hathaway

Edition: Vol. LXXVIII

Publisher: Washington : National Rifle Association of America

Published Date: July, 1930

Medium: Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)

Abstract: Pertains to a magazine published through the National Rifle Association of Alberta, written for gun enthusiasts. The publication discusses topics concerning gun care, gun management and the politics surrounding gun management. The magazine includes a segment where gun enthusiasts can write in, and share their opinions on the Rifle Association. The publication provides many tips that may have served as useful to gun owners looking to solve an issue with their rifle. Readers can expect to learn additional information about guns and the rifle community at large.

Contents: Cover photo; Editorial (pg. 6); The International Team Tryouts (pg. 7); The 7=mm. .30=60 and.300 Magnum on game (g. 8); Some comments on the German 0.22 Long-Rifle; Wilderness Side Arms (pg. 13); Shotgun notes (pg. 15); The Stevens ideal 44 1/2 Action (pg. 17); Regulations of the National Matches for 1930 Approved 9pg. 20); N.R.A. News (pg. 24); N.R.A. Junior news (pg. 35); N.R.A. Police news (pg. 39); Matches at St. Louis sport show (pg. 40); Director Civillian Membership (pg. 41); Dope Bag (pg. 42); Arms chest (pg. 49)

Accession Number: 7201

Call Number: 08.1 R35t 1930 Pam

Collection: Archives Library

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The American rifleman

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Medium: Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)

Published Date: July, 1931

Author: Hathaway, L.J.

Publisher: Washington : National Rifle Association of America

Edition: Vol. LXXVIII

Call Number: 08.1 R35t 1931 Pam

Author: Hathaway, L.J.

Responsibility: L. J. Hathaway

Edition: Vol. LXXVIII

Publisher: Washington : National Rifle Association of America

Published Date: July, 1931

Medium: Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)

Abstract: Pertains to a magazine published through the National Rifle Association of Alberta, written for gun enthusiasts. The publication discusses topics concerning gun care, gun management and the politics surrounding gun management. The magazine includes a segment where gun enthusiasts can write in, and share their opinions on the Rifle Association. The publication provides many tips that may have served as useful to gun owners looking to solve an issue with their rifle. Readers can expect to learn additional information about guns and the rifle community at large.

Contents: Cover photo; Editorial (pg. 6); Bisley, 1931 (pg. 7); The Standardization of the .22 Hornet Cartridges and Rifles (pg. 13); Standard shotgun pressure barrels (pg. 15); The Colt Ace (pg. 18); N.R.A. News (pg. 28); N.R.A. Junior news (pg. 37); N.R.A. Police news (pg. 41); Dope Bag (pg. 43); Arms chest (pg. 46)

Accession Number: 7201

Call Number: 08.1 R35t 1931 Pam

Collection: Archives Library

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An editor goes west : a holiday notebook

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Medium: Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)

Published Date: 1938

Author: Crocombe, Leonard

Publisher: London : George G. Harrap

Call Number: 02.3 C87

Author: Crocombe, Leonard

Publisher: London : George G. Harrap

Published Date: 1938

Physical Description: 255p. : port

Medium: Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)

Subjects: Canadian Pacific Railway; Spiral Tunnels

Accession Number: 18500

Call Number: 02.3 C87

Collection: Archives Library

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An introduction to bird study in British Columbia

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Medium: Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)

Published Date: 1931

Author: Munro, J. A

Publisher: Victoria : King's Printer; Department of Education

Call Number: 04.2 M92i

Author: Munro, J. A

Publisher: Victoria : King's Printer; Department of Education

Published Date: 1931

Physical Description: 99p. : ill

Medium: Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)

Subjects: Poetry

Accession Number: 7504

Call Number: 04.2 M92i

Collection: Archives Library

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Andiron

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Date: 1930 – 1932

Material: metal

Catalogue Number: 102.07.0017 a,b

Description: A pair of andirons made of railroad rail (original CPR rail), cut to length, and a cutout made from under the leading part of the rail so that they have bent up at the front to keep the logs in.

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Title: Andiron

Date: 1930 – 1932

Material: metal

Dimensions: 17.0 x 10.0 x 55.0 cm

Description: A pair of andirons made of railroad rail (original CPR rail), cut to length, and a cutout made from under the leading part of the rail so that they have bent up at the front to keep the logs in.

Subject: households

Credit: Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979

Catalogue Number: 102.07.0017 a,b

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Animal Figurine

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Date: 1930 – 1960

Material: ceramic

Catalogue Number: 107.01.0018 a,b

Description: Two white ceramic figurines of spotted dogs on thick dark bases with a thin line around the bottom of each base. a) A dog lying down, with its tail curled around its body, and head lifted. The dog has a narrow collar and a dark muzzle.b) A dog sitting with its head turned to side. The dog has a d…

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Title: Animal Figurine

Date: 1930 – 1960

Material: ceramic

Dimensions: 8.3 (a); 13.0 (b) x 12.0 (a); 8.3 (b) cm

Description: Two white ceramic figurines of spotted dogs on thick dark bases with a thin line around the bottom of each base. a) A dog lying down, with its tail curled around its body, and head lifted. The dog has a narrow collar and a dark muzzle.b) A dog sitting with its head turned to side. The dog has a dark muzzle, a narrow collar with a pendant, and a chain looped around its shoulders.

Subject: households; collectables; animals, dogs

Credit: Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979

Catalogue Number: 107.01.0018 a,b

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Animal Figurine

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Date: 1930 – 1960

Material: ceramic

Catalogue Number: 107.01.0031

Description: A ceramic reddish-brown squirrel standing on its hind legs and holding an acorn up in its forepaws next to its face. The bottom is marked “Beatrix Potter’s Squirrel Nutkin Beswick, England 18c Copyright.”

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Title: Animal Figurine

Date: 1930 – 1960

Material: ceramic

Dimensions: 8.5 cm

Description: A ceramic reddish-brown squirrel standing on its hind legs and holding an acorn up in its forepaws next to its face. The bottom is marked “Beatrix Potter’s Squirrel Nutkin Beswick, England 18c Copyright.”

Subject: households; collectables; animals, squirrel; children; Beatrix Potter; literary characters

Credit: Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979

Catalogue Number: 107.01.0031

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Animal Figurine

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Date: 1930 – 1940

Material: metal, bronze; ivory

Catalogue Number: 107.01.0084

Description: A bronze charging bull with its tail raised and its head down and slightly turned to one side. The bull has a broad snout, curly hair on its head, and curved ivory horns. The bull has been cast with features and hair texture showing in detail including cloven hooves. The figurine’s black patina …

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Title: Animal Figurine

Date: 1930 – 1940

Material: metal, bronze; ivory

Dimensions: 5.0 x 14.0 cm

Description: A bronze charging bull with its tail raised and its head down and slightly turned to one side. The bull has a broad snout, curly hair on its head, and curved ivory horns. The bull has been cast with features and hair texture showing in detail including cloven hooves. The figurine’s black patina worn at high points showing bronze colour through.

Subject: households; souvenirs; collectables; animals, bovine

Credit: Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979

Catalogue Number: 107.01.0084

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Animal Figurine

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Date: 1930 – 1940

Material: wood; ivory

Catalogue Number: 107.01.0085 a,b

Description: Two nearly identical carved wooden elephants with ivory tusks and inlaid ivory eyes. Each elephant is standing with its trunk hanging to the ground and slightly curled under at the end. The grain of wood is vertical with end grain showing as stippled texture on the back and under the belly. Eac…

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Title: Animal Figurine

Date: 1930 – 1940

Material: wood; ivory

Dimensions: 14.0 x 6.7 x 12.5 cm

Description: Two nearly identical carved wooden elephants with ivory tusks and inlaid ivory eyes. Each elephant is standing with its trunk hanging to the ground and slightly curled under at the end. The grain of wood is vertical with end grain showing as stippled texture on the back and under the belly. Each elephant has a grooved crease carved in the top of its head, two creases in each ear, and three along each side.

Subject: households; animals, elephants; collectables; souvenirs

Credit: Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979

Catalogue Number: 107.01.0085 a,b

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Animal Figurine

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Date: 1930 – 1940

Material: ceramic

Catalogue Number: 107.01.0087

Description: Scarab beetle carved from a lump of terracotta with its head and legs in relief on sides with smoothly curved back shell incised with outlines of wings. The bottom of the base has a flat incised pictograph of a beetle at the bottom inside a large oval shape with cross-hatched rectangle above him …

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Title: Animal Figurine

Date: 1930 – 1940

Material: ceramic

Dimensions: 3.5 x 5.5 x 8.8 cm

Description: Scarab beetle carved from a lump of terracotta with its head and legs in relief on sides with smoothly curved back shell incised with outlines of wings. The bottom of the base has a flat incised pictograph of a beetle at the bottom inside a large oval shape with cross-hatched rectangle above him and circle above that, and two long triangular shapes at each side of the oval. The figurine is glazed with green-blue slip.

Subject: households; animals, insects; collectables; souvenirs

Credit: Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979

Catalogue Number: 107.01.0087

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Animal Figurine

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Date: 1930 – 1940

Material: wood

Catalogue Number: 107.01.0088

Description: Three carved wooden monkeys seated in group. The monkey at the centre facing front, has hands covering eyes (see no evil), monkey at left facing to that side has hands covering mouth (speak no evil), monkey at right facing to that side has hands covering ears (hear no evil).

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Title: Animal Figurine

Date: 1930 – 1940

Material: wood

Dimensions: 5.0 x 14.0 cm

Description: Three carved wooden monkeys seated in group. The monkey at the centre facing front, has hands covering eyes (see no evil), monkey at left facing to that side has hands covering mouth (speak no evil), monkey at right facing to that side has hands covering ears (hear no evil).