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[Alberta]

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

Published Date: 1927

Publisher: Dept. of the Interior, Ottawa

Call Number: C9-1.2

Publisher: Dept. of the Interior, Ottawa

Published Date: 1927

Physical Description: 1 map: col

Scale: Scale: 12 1/2 miles: 1 inch

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

Subjects: Alberta

Accession Number: 400

Call Number: C9-1.2

Collection: Archives Library

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Alberta and British Columbia [road map]

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

Published Date: 1953

Publisher: Imperial Esso Touring Service

Call Number: C9-1.21

Publisher: Imperial Esso Touring Service

Published Date: 1953

Physical Description: 8 maps on 1 sheet : col

Scale: Scale: 1 inch = ca 30 1/2 miles

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

Subjects: Alberta; British Columbia

Notes: Contents : Alberta. -- British Columbia; Insets feature maps of Edmonton, Calgary, Vancouver, Victoria, Alaska Highway, Fraser Valley. Cover features Waterton Lakes with Prince of Wales Hotel

Accession Number: 6787

Call Number: C9-1.21

Collection: Archives Library

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[Alberta] Resources and Development

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

Published Date: 1952

Publisher: A. Shnitka, Qheens' Printer for Alberta

Call Number: C9-5.1

Publisher: A. Shnitka, Qheens' Printer for Alberta

Published Date: 1952

Physical Description: 1 map : col

Scale: Scale: 1 inch: 20 miles

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

Subjects: Alberta

Accession Number: 372

Call Number: C9-5.1

Collection: Archives Library

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Alpine Scenes and Work Near Home

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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

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

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

Collection: Archives Library

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Antique Maps of India and Germany, Walter Wilcox Mounts

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Part Of: Nicholas Morant fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of 13 antique maps, 6 of which depict regions in India and 7 which depict regions in Germany. Content pertains to a small map collection originally issued to Tim Ffrench (?) during WWII which were later owned by Nicholas Morant. Some maps of reserves contain personal annotations and h…

Date Range: 1868; 1892; 1894; 1903; 1904; 1917; 1921; 1950

Reference Code: M300 / III / D / 5 / 54 to 66 O.S. & V500 / III / D / 5 / PA - 96 O.S.

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Map; Textual record

Part Of: Nicholas Morant fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: V500

Sous-Fonds: V500

Sub-Series: M300 & V500 / III / D / 5 : Personal Interest and Gifts

Accession Number: 7784

Reference Code: M300 / III / D / 5 / 54 to 66 O.S. & V500 / III / D / 5 / PA - 96 O.S.

GMD: Map; Textual record

Other Title Info: Parallel title is original title

Responsibility: Nicholas Morant

Date Range: 1868; 1892; 1894; 1903; 1904; 1917; 1921; 1950

Physical Description: 13 Maps: print; b&w, and set of 4 rag paper mounts

Scope & Content: File consists of 13 antique maps, 6 of which depict regions in India and 7 which depict regions in Germany. Content pertains to a small map collection originally issued to Tim Ffrench (?) during WWII which were later owned by Nicholas Morant. Some maps of reserves contain personal annotations and highlighted/coloured routes; none of German maps are annotated. File also contains set of 4 rag paper mounts, annotated. 3 naming artist Walter Wilcox (likely formerly held his works but are now blank). One labelled 'Model'.

Notes: Maps were originally stored together in one poster tube labelled: "MAPS OF GERMANY INDIA See notes inside" Shipping label: PLS HOLD Armand To Nicholas Morant 222 Melville Ave Westmount Montreal" (with two 3 - cent stamps attached) Note inside, written by Nicholas Morant: "These maps were among those issued to Capt. Tim Ffrench (?) preparatory to intelligence work done during W. War II" Signed "Nick M." Wilcox mounts were stored in brown paper packaging with several other blank mounts (disposed of). Labelled section of original paper packaging has been stored with mounts in oversize box for reference.

Subject Access: Geography; Travel

Geographic Access: Germany; India

Access Restrictions: Items in this file are not to be accessed or distributed without the explicit permission of their identified owners

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Language: English; German

Conservation: Items must be kept only with items of similar materials, and stored with protective acid-free barriers to prevent further damage.

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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[Athabaska Falls 83C/12, Alberta]

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

Published Date: 1955

Publisher: Dept. of National Defence

Call Number: NTS; 83C/12

Publisher: Dept. of National Defence

Published Date: 1955

Physical Description: 1 map : col

Scale: Scale: 1:50,000; Relief: Contour interval 100'

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

Subjects: Athabaska Falls; Alberta

Notes: National Topographic System

Call Number: NTS; 83C/12

Collection: Archives Library

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Banff National Park and Lake Louise maps

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Part Of: Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of two folded maps and a small clipping [possibly top or bottom portion from a different map or one of maps in file]. One map is of Banff National Park and one is of Lake Louise [1959]. Banff National Park map has black pencil tracings over trail section near the bottom of the map and…

Date Range: 1959; [1960-1970]

Reference Code: M545 / V / 53

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Textual record; Published record; Map

Part Of: Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M545 / V635

Series: M545 / V : Administrative records

Sous-Fonds: M545

Accession Number: 8235

Reference Code: M545 / V / 53

GMD: Textual record; Published record; Map

Date Range: 1959; [1960-1970]

Physical Description: 0.5 cm of textual records (2 maps ; 60.5 x 57.5 and 60 x 56.5 cm)

Scope & Content: File consists of two folded maps and a small clipping [possibly top or bottom portion from a different map or one of maps in file]. One map is of Banff National Park and one is of Lake Louise [1959]. Banff National Park map has black pencil tracings over trail section near the bottom of the map and annotation in bottom right corner which reads "Natural Bridge". Lake Louise map produced by the Government of Canada.

Subject Access: Banff National Park; Environment; Geography; Map; Lake Louise; Travel; Government; National parks and reserves; Trails

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Banff National Park; Lake Louise

Language: English

Conservation: Clipping stored in mylar due to significant staining and residue from tape; Items kept folded [not placed in mylar] due to mass production of content and minimal/no annotations

Category: Environment; Exploration, discovery and travel; Government

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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[Bearberry 820/15 East, Alberta]

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

Published Date: 1956

Publisher: Dept. of Mines and Technical Surveys

Call Number: NTS; 820/15E

Publisher: Dept. of Mines and Technical Surveys

Published Date: 1956

Physical Description: 1 map : col

Scale: Scale: 1:50,000; Relief: Contour interval 100'

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

Subjects: Bearberry; Alberta

Notes: National Topographic System

Call Number: NTS; 820/15E

Collection: Archives Library

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Beyond the rockies : three thousand miles by trail and canoe through little-known British Columbia

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

Published Date: 1929

Author: Johnston, Lukin

Publisher: London ; Toronto : J. M. Dent and Sons Ltd.

Edition: 1st edition

Call Number: 02.5 J64b

Author: Johnston, Lukin

Edition: 1st edition

Publisher: London ; Toronto : J. M. Dent and Sons Ltd.

Published Date: 1929

Physical Description: 212 pages ; 52 ill.

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

Subjects: Travel; Cariboo Mountains; Northern British Columbia; Vancouver Island

Contents: Foreword -- I. In which we discover an island eden in the Gulf of Georgia -- II. We explore Galiano, Pender and Salt Spring Islands -- III. Over the Cariboo highway--A foot and otherwise -- IV. In which a bishop comes to the rescue -- V. A "hobo's" adventures by the way -- VI. A sky-pilot among the enchanted islands of the British Columbia coast -- VII. Barkerville--The town of a thousand golden memories -- VIII. Chilcotin--Heart of the great British Columbia cattle country -- IX. Secrets in the great north -- X. Prince George and historic Fort St. James -- XI. Trappers, traders and pioneer settlers -- XII. Romantic trails of northern British Columbia -- XIII. The bridge river valley -- XIV. Waterways of the great north -- XV. Down the Peace--From finlay forks to old Fort St. John -- XVI. Peace River--The Last great west -- XVII. Taming the northern wilderness--The Story of sixteen years.

Accession Number: 2023.47

Call Number: 02.5 J64b

Collection: Archives Library

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By train through the Canadian Rockies the Canadian Pacific way

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

Published Date: 1950 ?; 1951; 1953

Author: Canadian Pacific Railway

Publisher: [Montreal?] : [Canadian Pacific Railway Co.]

Call Number: 08.5 C16b Pam copy 1 - ca. 1950; 08.5 C16b Pam copy 2 - 1951; 08.5 C16b Pam copy 3 - 1953; 08.5 C16b Pam copy 4 - 1953

Author: Canadian Pacific Railway

Publisher: [Montreal?] : [Canadian Pacific Railway Co.]

Published Date: 1950 ?; 1951; 1953

Physical Description: 24 pages : chiefly illustrations (some color), maps

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

Subjects: Guidebooks; Travel; Tourism; Canadian Pacific Railway; Canadian Pacific Railway Company

Abstract: Pertains to westbound travel through the Canadian Rocky Mountains on the Canadian Pacific Railway including maps and distances from stop to stop along the route with accompanying photographs

Contents: Morley to Banff; Banff to Stephen; Stephen to Field; Field to Golden; Golden to Rogers; Rogers to Glacier; Glacier to Revelstoke; Revelstoke to Sicamous; Sicamous to Elson; Elson to Kamloops; Kamloops to North Bend; North Bend to Odlum; Crowsnest Route; Odlum to Vancouver

Accession Number: 285; 3320; 2019.84

Call Number: 08.5 C16b Pam copy 1 - ca. 1950; 08.5 C16b Pam copy 2 - 1951; 08.5 C16b Pam copy 3 - 1953; 08.5 C16b Pam copy 4 - 1953

Collection: Archives Library

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Canada's El Dorado

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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?

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

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

Collection: Archives Library

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Canada's Great Highway and The Rockies of Canada

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Part Of: Nicholas Morant fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of 2 published books. Contains 1 copy of 'Canada's Great Highway: from the First Stake to the Last Spike' by J.H.E. Secretan (1924), annotated by Nicholas Morant; and 1 copy of 'The Rockies of Canada' by Walter D. Wilcox (1909) with topographical map of the Rocky Mountain region in ba…

Date Range: 1909; 1924

Reference Code: M300 / III / D / 5 / 46 to 47

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Textual record; Published record; Map

Part Of: Nicholas Morant fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M300 / S20 / V500

Sous-Fonds: M300

Sub-Series: M300 / III / D / 5 : Personal Interest and Gifts

Accession Number: 7784

Reference Code: M300 / III / D / 5 / 46 to 47

GMD: Textual record; Published record; Map

Responsibility: Produced by J.H.E. Secretan and Walter D. Wilcox

Date Range: 1909; 1924

Physical Description: 2 Textual records: books

Scope & Content: File consists of 2 published books. Contains 1 copy of 'Canada's Great Highway: from the First Stake to the Last Spike' by J.H.E. Secretan (1924), annotated by Nicholas Morant; and 1 copy of 'The Rockies of Canada' by Walter D. Wilcox (1909) with topographical map of the Rocky Mountain region in back pocket.

Storage Range: In file box M300 / III / D / 5 / 46 to M300 / III / D / 5 / 47.

Subject Access: Travel; Geography; History

Geographic Access: Canada; Canadian Rocky Mountains

Access Restrictions: Items in this file are not to be accessed or distributed without the explicit permission of their identified copyright owners.

Reproduction Restrictions: Items in this file are not to be reproduced without the explicit permission of their identified copyright owners.

Language: English

Conservation: Items in this file with risky materials attached, such as adhesives, must be covered with an acid-free paper barrier to protect adjacent items.

Creator: Nicholas Morant

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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[Canmore 82D/3 East, Alberta]

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

Published Date: 1959

Publisher: Dept. of Mines and Technical Surveys

Call Number: NTS; 82D/3E

Publisher: Dept. of Mines and Technical Surveys

Published Date: 1959

Physical Description: 1 map : col

Scale: Scale: 1:50,000; Relief: Contour interval 100'

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

Subjects: Canmore; Alberta

Notes: National Topographic System

Call Number: NTS; 82D/3E

Collection: Archives Library

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[Canmore 82D/3 West, Alberta]

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

Published Date: 1959

Publisher: Dept. of Mines and Technical Surveys

Call Number: NTS; 82D/3W

Publisher: Dept. of Mines and Technical Surveys

Published Date: 1959

Physical Description: 1 map : col

Scale: Scale: 1:50,000; Relief: Contour interval 100'

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

Subjects: Canmore; Alberta

Notes: National Topographical System; dup. in Map Room

Accession Number: 718

Call Number: NTS; 82D/3W

Collection: Archives Library

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Circular of general information regarding Glacier National Park Montana

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

Published Date: 1929

Author: United States Department of the Interior and National Park Service

Publisher: Washington, D.C. : U.S. Government Printing Office

Call Number: 02.3 D34c Pam

Author: United States Department of the Interior and National Park Service

Publisher: Washington, D.C. : U.S. Government Printing Office

Published Date: 1929

Physical Description: 64 pages

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

Subjects: Glacier National Park; Glacier National Park (U.S.); Montana; Travel; Guide

Abstract: Pertains to a comprehensive collection of information regarding travel and amenities in Glacier National Park, Montana. The publication provides insight into travel options, accommodations, costs, rules, regulations, animal safety, outdoor activities and much more.

Contents: General description (pg. 1); A romance in rocks (pg. 2); The Lewis overthrust (pg. 3); Magnificently colored strata (pg. 3); Carved by water and ice (pg. 5); Advantages of camping out (pg. 6); A general view (pg. 7); The west side (pg.7); History (pg. 8); East side valleys (pg. 8); The principal passes (pg. 12); South and west side valleys (pg. 15); Administration (pg. 17); How to reach the park (pg. 17); Road-sign information (pg. 20); How to dress (pg. 20); Transportation and accomodations (pg. 21); Free public automobile camp grounds (pg. 24); Post offices (pg. 24); Telegrams (pg. 25); Express (pg. 25); Information, utilities, etc. (pg. 25); Medical service (pg. 25); Saddle-horse tours (pg. 26); Nature-guide tours (pg. 27); Information for hikers (pg. 27); Rowboats (pg. 28); Swimming (pg. 28); Fishing (pg. 29); Wild animals (pg. 31); Rules and regulations (pg. 32); Map (pg. 40); Panoramic view (pg. 40); Literature (pg. 41); Government publications (pg. 41); References (pg. 42); Other National Parks (pg. 43); Authorized rates for public utilities, season of 1929 (pg. 44); Hotels, chalets, transportation within the park, etc. (pg. 44)

Notes: Additional information on front reads, "Season from June 15 to September 15"

Accession Number: 3069 a

Call Number: 02.3 D34c Pam

Collection: Archives Library

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[Donald Flats, Alberta]

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

Published Date: 1957

Publisher: Dept. of Mines & Technical Surv.

Call Number: NTS; 83E/16E

Publisher: Dept. of Mines & Technical Surv.

Published Date: 1957

Scale: Scale: 1:50,000

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

Subjects: Donald Flats; Alberta

Notes: National Topographic System

Accession Number: 12000

Call Number: NTS; 83E/16E

Collection: Archives Library

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[Donald Flats, Alberta]

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

Published Date: 1957

Publisher: Dept. of Mines & Technical Surv.

Call Number: NTS; 83E/16W

Publisher: Dept. of Mines & Technical Surv.

Published Date: 1957

Scale: Scale: 1:50,000

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

Subjects: Donald Flats; Alberta

Notes: National Topographic System

Accession Number: 12000

Call Number: NTS; 83E/16W

Collection: Archives Library

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Ephemera and Collected Materials

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Part Of: Dorothy Wardle fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of 28 cm of textual records, 21 x 29.5 cm or smaller. File pertains to the Wardle family's travels overseas and in North America. Records include brochures, pamphlets, postcards (annotated and blank), folded maps and guidebooks, and other travel literature. Destinations include Amster…

Date Range: c.1950-c.1980

Reference Code: M521 / IV / 1-17

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Diary; Map; Postcard; Published record; Textual record

Part Of: Dorothy Wardle fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M521 / V75

Series: M521 / IV : Travel

Sous-Fonds: M521

Accession Number: 7504

Reference Code: M521 / IV / 1-17

GMD: Diary; Map; Postcard; Published record; Textual record

Date Range: c.1950-c.1980

Physical Description: 28 cm of textual records (21 x 29.5 cm or smaller)

Scope & Content: File consists of 28 cm of textual records, 21 x 29.5 cm or smaller. File pertains to the Wardle family's travels overseas and in North America. Records include brochures, pamphlets, postcards (annotated and blank), folded maps and guidebooks, and other travel literature. Destinations include Amsterdam, Germany, Luxembourg, Austria, Spain, France, Monaco, Scotland, Italy, Scandinavia, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and various places in North America.