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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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Helveticus sive Itinera Alpina Tria

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

Published Date: 1708

Author: Scheuchzer, Jean Jacob

Publisher: London : Henry Clements

Call Number: DQ22 S34

Author: Scheuchzer, Jean Jacob

Publisher: London : Henry Clements

Published Date: 1708

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

Notes: Edward C. Porter Mountaineering Library

Call Number: DQ22 S34

Collection: Alpine Club of Canada Library

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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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Itineraire du St Gothard, d'une partie du Vallais et des contrees de la Suisse

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

Published Date: 1795

Author: Mechel, Chretien de

Publisher: Basel : Chretien de Mechel

Call Number: DQ22 M42

Author: Mechel, Chretien de

Publisher: Basel : Chretien de Mechel

Published Date: 1795

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

Call Number: DQ22 M42

Collection: Alpine Club of Canada Library

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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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Jug

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Date: 1700 – 1850

Material: ceramic

Catalogue Number: 104.19.0040

Description: Hand thrown, flat based vessel with 2.2 diameter neck and an affixed top handle. Glaze transparent mottled dark green with blue streaking, blue caused by small amount of cobalt. Glaze mottling possibly from heavy ash, wood, firing. 7.5 cm. crack on bottom, probably occured during firing. Glaze …

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Title: Jug

Date: 1700 – 1850

Material: ceramic

Dimensions: 24.0 x 20.5 cm

Description: Hand thrown, flat based vessel with 2.2 diameter neck and an affixed top handle. Glaze transparent mottled dark green with blue streaking, blue caused by small amount of cobalt. Glaze mottling possibly from heavy ash, wood, firing. 7.5 cm. crack on bottom, probably occured during firing. Glaze residue on bottom rough surface.

Subject: households; Mingei; Edward S. Morse

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

Catalogue Number: 104.19.0040

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Legal Documents

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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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[Letters]

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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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A map showing the communication of the lakes and rivers between Lake Superior and Slave Lake in North America

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Medium: Library - Maps and blueprints (unannotated; published); Map

Published Date: 1790

Publisher: Gent. Mag.

Call Number: C11-1.7

Publisher: Gent. Mag.

Published Date: 1790

Physical Description: 1 map

Scale: Scale indeterminable

Medium: Library - Maps and blueprints (unannotated; published); Map

Subjects: Rivers; The West, Canadian

Accession Number: 12,500

Call Number: C11-1.7

Collection: Archives Library

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Map showing the communication of the Lakes and Rivers between Lake Superior and Slave Lake in North America

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Medium: Library - Maps and blueprints (unannotated; published); Map

Published Date: 1790

Publisher: Gent Mag.

Call Number: C5-5.8

Publisher: Gent Mag.

Published Date: 1790

Medium: Library - Maps and blueprints (unannotated; published); Map

Subjects: Hydrological Maps Canada

Notes: From a copy - Gent Mag. 1790

Accession Number: 11,500

Call Number: C5-5.8

Collection: Archives 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

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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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Monkey Eating Mikan

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Artist: Kawamura Hiroshi

Date: c. 1800

Medium: ink and colour on silk

Catalogue Number: HiK.05.01

Description: This piece features a monkey in a domestic setting. The monkey is wearing a vest of Japanese design and peeling an orange. To the monkey’s right are two flower pots. The image is mounted with blue and gold decorative silk.

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Artist: Kawamura Hiroshi

Title: Monkey Eating Mikan

Date: c. 1800

Medium: ink and colour on silk

Dimensions: 56.0 x 78.0 cm

Description: This piece features a monkey in a domestic setting. The monkey is wearing a vest of Japanese design and peeling an orange. To the monkey’s right are two flower pots. The image is mounted with blue and gold decorative silk.

Subject: animal; monkey and still life; potted plants

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

Catalogue Number: HiK.05.01

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Moulding Segment

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Date: 1700 – 1900

Material: clay

Catalogue Number: 101.02.0010

Description: A small, flat, edge segment of reddish-brown clay representing, in bas-relief, the miniature head of a Hindu god, rest of figure broken off, features of typical Asian cast with turreted headdress and halo behind, floral arch around edge of fragment.

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Title: Moulding Segment

Date: 1700 – 1900

Material: clay

Dimensions: 2.0 x 3.7 x 4.5 cm

Description: A small, flat, edge segment of reddish-brown clay representing, in bas-relief, the miniature head of a Hindu god, rest of figure broken off, features of typical Asian cast with turreted headdress and halo behind, floral arch around edge of fragment.