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50 Switzerlands in one : Banff the beautiful : Canada's national park : where to go and what to see in and around Banff
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue8226
- Medium
- Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
- Published Date
- 1912
- Publisher
- Banff : Banff Board of Trade
- Crag and Canyon
- Call Number
- 02.6 B22l 1912 Pam
- Responsibility
- [text by H.C. Stovel]
- Publisher
- Banff : Banff Board of Trade
- Crag and Canyon
- Published Date
- 1912
- Physical Description
- 80p. : ill
- Subjects
- Businesses
- Guidebooks
- Accession Number
- 74
- Call Number
- 02.6 B22l 1912 Pam
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Alpine Scenes and Work Near Home
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue24925
- Medium
- Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
- Published Date
- 1890
- Author
- J.R.
- Publisher
- Harper's Weekly
- Call Number
- 02.6 R11a PAM O.S
- Author
- J.R.
- Responsibility
- J.R. (author)
- Frederic Remington (illustrator)
- Publisher
- Harper's Weekly
- Published Date
- 1890
- Subjects
- Mountaineering
- Mountaineers, British
- Mountaineers, Swiss
- Sir Donald, Mount
- Glacier House
- Travel
- Tourism
- Canadian Pacific Railway
- Canadian Pacific Railway Hotels
- Abstract
- Pertains to Glacier House and the ascent of Sir Donald by Emil Huber and Carl Sulzer from Switzerland and Harry Cooper from England with illustration on page 725
- Notes
- In Harper's Weekly, Vol. XXXIV No. 1760, September 13, 1890, pp. 723 - 725
- Accession Number
- 7979
- Call Number
- 02.6 R11a PAM O.S
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Canada's El Dorado
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue20164
- Medium
- Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
- Published Date
- 1892?
- Author
- Ralph, Julian
- Call Number
- 07.2 R11c Pam
- Author
- Ralph, Julian
- Responsibility
- Julian Ralph
- Published Date
- 1892?
- Subjects
- British Columbia
- Travel
- Abstract
- Pertains to a Julian Ralph publication, where he shares his input and observations of the Indigenous Peoples of North America.
- Accession Number
- 3069 a
- Call Number
- 07.2 R11c Pam
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The Canadian guide-book, part II : Western Canada
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue3799
- Medium
- Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
- Published Date
- 1892
- Author
- Ingersoll, Ernest
- Publisher
- London : William Heinemann
- Call Number
- 02.5 In4
- Author
- Ingersoll, Ernest
- Publisher
- London : William Heinemann
- Published Date
- 1892
- Physical Description
- 261p. : ill., maps
- Subjects
- Guidebooks
- Notes
- Bibliography
- Also on microfiche
- Accession Number
- 511
- Call Number
- 02.5 In4
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The Canadian Rockies
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue8409
- Medium
- Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
- Published Date
- 1917
- Author
- Wood, Ruth Kedzie
- Call Number
- 02.6 W85 Pam c.1
- 02.6 W85 Pam c.2
- Author
- Wood, Ruth Kedzie
- Responsibility
- The Mentor
- Published Date
- 1917
- Physical Description
- 11p. : ill
- Subjects
- Guidebooks
- Notes
- In the Mentor Department of Travel, vol.5, no.16, October 1, 1917. Includes photograph of early Bow River Bridge towards Cascade Mountain and aerial view of Field, British Columbia
- Bibliography
- Accession Number
- 400, 1588, 7864
- Call Number
- 02.6 W85 Pam c.1
- 02.6 W85 Pam c.2
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The challenge of the mountains
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue7925
- Medium
- Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
- Published Date
- [1910?]
- Call Number
- 02.5 C16ch 1910? Pam
- Responsibility
- Canadian Pacific Railway
- Published Date
- [1910?]
- Physical Description
- 48p. : ill., maps
- Subjects
- Guidebooks
- Notes
- Photocopy (illustrations faint)
- Maps separate
- Other editions also available
- Accession Number
- 1688
- Call Number
- 02.5 C16ch 1910? Pam
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The challenge of the mountains
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue7927
- Medium
- Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
- Published Date
- [1912]
- Call Number
- 02.5 C16ch 1912 Pam
- Responsibility
- Canadian Pacific Railway
- Published Date
- [1912]
- Subjects
- Guidebooks
- Notes
- Photocopy (illustrations faint)
- Folded map at back
- Other editions also available
- Accession Number
- 1688
- Call Number
- 02.5 C16ch 1912 Pam
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The challenge of the mountains : the Canadian Rockies : the playground of America
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue7926
- Medium
- Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
- Published Date
- [1911?]
- Call Number
- 02.5 C16ch 1911 Pam
- Responsibility
- issued by the Canadian Pacific Railway
- Published Date
- [1911?]
- Physical Description
- 48p. : ill., map
- Subjects
- Guidebooks
- Notes
- Other editions also available
- Accession Number
- 25000
- Call Number
- 02.5 C16ch 1911 Pam
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David Thompson's narrative of his explorations in western America, 1784-1812
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue14398
- Medium
- Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
- Published Date
- 1916
- Author
- Thompson, David
- Publisher
- Toronto : Champlain Society
- Call Number
- 02.5 T37d
- Author
- Thompson, David
- Responsibility
- edited by J.B. Tyrrell
- Publisher
- Toronto : Champlain Society
- Published Date
- 1916
- Physical Description
- xcviii, 582 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
- Series
- The publications of the Champlain Society ; 12
- Notes
- Includes index
- This copy is a reprint of the origianlly published work
- ISBN
- 9781146386319
- Accession Number
- P2015-01-20
- Call Number
- 02.5 T37d
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Dogs of the North
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue24916
- Medium
- Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
- Published Date
- 1914
- Author
- Browne, Belmore
- Publisher
- Outing
- Call Number
- 02.3 B35d PAM
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- Author
- Browne, Belmore
- Responsibility
- Belmore Browne
- Publisher
- Outing
- Published Date
- 1914
- Subjects
- Dogs
- Dogsledding
- Travel
- Alaska
- Alaska, United States
- Browne, Belmore
- Authors
- Hunting
- Art
- Artists
- Abstract
- Pertains to the use of dogs for travel and moving freight in Alaska as observed by Belmore Browne during his travels - includes illustrations by Belmore Browne
- Notes
- In Outing, Vol. LXIII, No.6 , March 1914, pp. 643 - 658
- Accession Number
- 7889
- Call Number
- 02.3 B35d PAM
- Collection
- Archives Library
- URL Notes
- Article available online at via Hathi Trust and University of Michigan
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The Great Dominion : Canada - Supplement to the Illustrated London News
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue24927
- Medium
- Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
- Published Date
- 1912
- Publisher
- The Illustrated London News
- Call Number
- 02.4 Il6g PAM O.S.
- Publisher
- The Illustrated London News
- Published Date
- 1912
- Physical Description
- 28 pages
- Subjects
- Canadian Pacific Railway
- Great Divide Trail
- Highways
- Highways - Alberta
- Mountaineering
- Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies
- Tourism
- Travel
- Abstract
- Pertains to Canada as of 1912 with articles on Duke of Connought, Canadian Pacific Railway "All Red Tour Through Canada" from Yarmouth to Alberni, the proposed construction of "The Motor Highway of the Great Divide" from Calgary to Banff and onto through the Columbia Valley, "On Dizzy Heights of the Dominion : Mountaineering in Canada" which explains trail riding options available to tourists in the Rocky Mountains and some mountain scenes entitled "The Charm of the Dominion : Beauty Rugged and Pastoral"
- Notes
- In The Illustrated London News, Vol. CXL, No. 3803 , Saturday, March 9, 1912, pp. i - xxviii
- Accession Number
- 7864
- Call Number
- 02.4 Il6g PAM O.S.
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Handy man's manual of facts and figures
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue20062
- Medium
- Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
- Published Date
- 1910
- Author
- Milford, James D.
- Publisher
- New York : The Christian Herald
- Call Number
- 05.5 C46ha
- Author
- Milford, James D.
- Responsibility
- James D. Milford
- Publisher
- New York : The Christian Herald
- Published Date
- 1910
- Physical Description
- 213 pages.
- Subjects
- farming
- handy-work
- Guidebooks
- Abstract
- Pertains to a collection of tips and information on handy-work and farming. While the publication admittedly claims not to be exhaustive, the guide continues to serve as a source of valuable farming information. The publication serves as a valuable source in understanding early 19th century farming, as well as poses as a possible comparison to modern farming techniques.
- Contents
- Chapter I: Success
- Chapter II: Learn through the United States
- Chapter III: The census
- Chapter IV: Public lands
- Chapter V: Interstate commerce
- Chapter VI: Postal savings banks
- Chapter VII: Labor, laws, and wages
- Chapter VIII: Farm manures
- Chapter IX: Corn
- Chapter X: Factors in crop production
- Chapter XI: Fruit Trees
- Chapter XII: House flies and insect pests
- Chapter XIII: Bees
- Chapter XIV: About buildings
- Chapter XV: About chickens
- Chapter XVI: Good roads
- Chapter XVII: What the handy man knows
- Chapter XVIII: Around the farm
- Chapter XIX: Things worth knowing
- Chapter XX: About the house
- Accession Number
- 3069 a
- Call Number
- 05.5 C46ha
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John L. Stoddard's lectures...
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue3552
- Medium
- Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
- Published Date
- 1911
- Author
- Stoddard, John Lawson
- Edition
- rev. ed
- Call Number
- 02.2 St6
- Author
- Stoddard, John Lawson
- Edition
- rev. ed
- Published Date
- 1911
- Call Number
- 02.2 St6
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My home in the Alps
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue26170
- Medium
- Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
- Published Date
- 1892
- Author
- Le Blond, Elizabeth
- Publisher
- London : Sampson Low, Marston, and Company Limited
- Call Number
- 02.2 L46m
- Author
- Le Blond, Elizabeth
- Responsibility
- Mrs. Main
- Publisher
- London : Sampson Low, Marston, and Company Limited
- Published Date
- 1892
- Physical Description
- 131 pages
- Accession Number
- 2023.47
- Call Number
- 02.2 L46m
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Old Indian trails : incidents of camp and trail life, covering two years' exploration through the Rocky Mountains of Canada
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue19850
- Medium
- Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
- Published Date
- 1911
- Author
- Schaffer, Mary T.S.
- Publisher
- New York : G.P. Putnam's Sons, 1912
- Call Number
- 02.6 Sh1o
- Author
- Schaffer, Mary T.S.
- Responsibility
- Mary T.S. Schaffer
- Publisher
- New York : G.P. Putnam's Sons, 1912
- Published Date
- 1911
- Physical Description
- xiv, 364 pages : frontispiece, illustrations, folded map ; 21 cm
- Subjects
- Travel
- Rocky Mountains
- Alberta
- Schaffer Mary
- Abstract
- Pertains to the stories of Mary T.S. Schaffer, an American-Canadian naturalist and adventurer, during her time in the Canadian Rocky Mountains. Written similar to the format of a diary entry, Schaffer’s book invites the reader to experience the Canadian Rockies from her perspective. She tells of her adventurers, struggles and discoveries during her two year exploration in the Rocky Mountains.
- Contents
- Expedition of 1907 I.An Explanation II.Trouble at the Start – Bow Valley III.Trailing the North Fork IV.Through unmapped country V.On the search of fortress lake VI.To the base of mount Columbia VII.Back on the old familiar trail VIII.Nashan Valley, Thompson Pass, the Ice-Fields of Mount Columbia IX.Off to the Brazeau Country X.Jonas Pass and a pair of snow-blind eyes XI.On the golden plains of the Saskatchewan XII.The valley of the lakes, then back to cizilisation Expedition of 1908 I.The start II.Back on our old playground – the north fork III.The search for the unmapped lake IV.A maiden voyage on the “new” lake V.The tribulations of the investigator VI.The joys of Pobokton Valley and the Sun Wapta VII.Rock-bluffs, Georges, and residents of the Athabasca VIII.Bound for Mount Robson IX.The Tete jaune Cache X.Going home Index
- Accession Number
- 2019.51
- Call Number
- 02.6 Sh1o
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Panama Canal : what it is, what it means
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue20056
- Medium
- Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
- Published Date
- 1913
- Author
- Barrett, John
- Publisher
- Washington, D.C. : Pan American Union
- Call Number
- 08 B27p
- Author
- Barrett, John
- Responsibility
- John Barrett
- Publisher
- Washington, D.C. : Pan American Union
- Published Date
- 1913
- Physical Description
- 120 pages : illustrations, maps, portraits (some color) ; 23 cm
- Abstract
- Pertains to a collection of information, facts and tips regarding the Panama Canal. The publication acknowledges the growing interest in the Panama Canal, and has thus created this source of information to aid in awareness. The publication covers all aspects of the Panama, while working to create a digestible source of information. Topics include but are not limited to, travel, politics, climate, and other relevant information regarding Panama and the Panama Canal.
- Accession Number
- 3069 a
- Call Number
- 08 B27p
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Picturesque California : The Rocky Mountains and the Pacific Slope
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue24928
- Medium
- Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
- Published Date
- 1894
- Author
- Muir, John (editor)
- Ingersoll, Ernest (author)
- Publisher
- San Francisco, New York : J. Dewing Company, Publishers
- Call Number
- 02.6 In4p PAM O.S.
- Responsibility
- John Muir (editor)
- Ernest Ingersoll (author)
- Eminent American Artists (photos, photogravures, wood engravings derived from paintings)
- Publisher
- San Francisco, New York : J. Dewing Company, Publishers
- Published Date
- 1894
- Physical Description
- 16 pages
- Series
- California Series No. 32, April 23, 1894
- Subjects
- Travel
- Tourism
- Rocky Mountains
- Art
- Fraser, John Arthur
- Notman, William & Son
- Banff
- Canmore
- Kamloops
- Vancouver
- Victoria
- Sir Donald, Mount
- Bow River
- Hot springs
- Banff Springs Hotel
- Emerald Lake
- Selkirk Mountains
- Selkirk Mountains - Hermit Range
- Asulkan Glacier
- Canadian Pacific Railway
- Canadian Pacific Railway Company
- Abstract
- Pertains to the Canadian Rockies as authored by Ernest Ingersoll with introduction by John Muir including a variety of sketches of Sir Donald, Bow River, Canmore, the Great Glacier, hot springs, open pool, Mount Burgess and Emerald Lake, Bow Falls and Banff Springs Hotel, the Selkirks and Hermit Mountain, Cheops, Asulkan Glacier, Stanley Park, Victoria, Shushwap Mission at Kamloops, and the Canadian Pacific Docks at Vancouver.
- Notes
- Part XXVI - The Canadian Rockies by Ernest Ingersoll
- Accession Number
- 7901
- Call Number
- 02.6 In4p PAM O.S.
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Resorts in the Canadian Rockies : carriage drives, walking and climbing trips, camping and saddle horse trips, tariffs and general information
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue8263
- Medium
- Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
- Published Date
- 1912
- Author
- Canadian Pacific Railway
- Call Number
- 02.6 C16re Pam
- Author
- Canadian Pacific Railway
- Published Date
- 1912
- Physical Description
- 40p. : ill
- Subjects
- Guidebooks
- Tours
- Accession Number
- 18500
- Call Number
- 02.6 C16re Pam
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The Selkirk Mountains : a guide for mountain climbers and pilgrims
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue3986
- Medium
- Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
- Published Date
- 1912
- Author
- Wheeler, Arthur Oliver
- Publisher
- Winnipeg : Stovel
- Edition
- 1st
- Call Number
- 02.6 Se4wm
- 02.6 Se4wm c.2
- Author
- Wheeler, Arthur Oliver
- Edition
- 1st
- Publisher
- Winnipeg : Stovel
- Published Date
- 1912
- Physical Description
- 191p. : ill., maps
- Subjects
- Guidebooks
- Mountaineering
- Notes
- Foreword by Arthur O. Wheeler indicates that the text is written by Elizabeth (Mrs. H. J.) Parker and the botanical notes and accompanying illustrations are by Mrs. J.W. Henshaw.
- One copy of the publication is in library binding
- Accession Number
- 837
- 5142 deaccessioned (c.3)
- 3069A
- Call Number
- 02.6 Se4wm
- 02.6 Se4wm c.2
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Through the Canadian Pacific Rockies : a series of views illustrating the chief points of interest and the glorious mountain scenery seen in a journey through the Rocky and Selkirk Mountains
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue24920
- Medium
- Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
- Published Date
- [1910?]
- Author
- Canadian Pacific Railway Company
- Publisher
- Montreal : The Gazette Printing Co., Limited
- Call Number
- 02.6 C16thr PAM O.S
- Responsibility
- Canadian Pacific Railway News Service
- Publisher
- Montreal : The Gazette Printing Co., Limited
- Published Date
- [1910?]
- Physical Description
- [26] leaves : chiefly illustrations (some color)
- Subjects
- Travel
- Canadian Pacific Railway
- Canadian Pacific Railway Company
- Canadian Pacific Rockies
- Art
- Tourism
- Abstract
- Pertains to areas of interest along the Canadian Pacific Railway through the Rocky Mountains via paintings by Chester W. Simpson, Carl Rungius, and unattributed photographs.
- Contents
- Three Sisters
- The Beginning of the Rockies
- The Gap
- Banff
- The Swimming Pool at Banff
- Cascade Mountain
- Buffalo at Banff
- Mount Assiniboine
- On the Trail
- Castle Mountain
- Chateau Lake Louise
- Lakes in the Clouds
- Moraine Lake
- The Great Divide
- Lake Louise
- Lake O'Hara
- Cathedral Mountain
- Spiral Tunnels at Field
- Mount Stephen, Field, B.C.
- The Van Horne Range
- The Twin Falls, Yoho Valley
- Takakkaw Falls
- Emerald Lake
- Connaught Tunnel
- The Yoho Glacier
- Albert Canyon
- Hells Gates, Fraser Canyon
- Yale, B.C.
- Descriptive Index
- Accession Number
- 7889
- Call Number
- 02.6 C16thr PAM O.S
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