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Banff "active best"

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Part Of: Douglas Leighton fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of photographs compiled by Douglas Leighton for publication. Includes photographs of landscapes, lakes, mountains, hotel, tourists, waterfalls and glaciers.

Date Range: 1978; 1979; 1984; 1986 - 1993; 1995; 1996

Reference Code: V222 / VI / C / 2 / NS - 1 to 155

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Transparency

Part Of: Douglas Leighton fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M133; V222

Series: V222 / VI : Publication

Sous-Fonds: V222

Sub-Series: V222 / VI / C: Compiled for publication

Accession Number: 2020.24

Reference Code: V222 / VI / C / 2 / NS - 1 to 155

GMD: Photograph; Transparency

Date Range: 1978; 1979; 1984; 1986 - 1993; 1995; 1996

Physical Description: 155 photographs : col. slides ; 35 mm

Scope & Content: File consists of photographs compiled by Douglas Leighton for publication. Includes photographs of landscapes, lakes, mountains, hotel, tourists, waterfalls and glaciers.

Name Access: Leighton, Douglas

Subject Access: British Columbia

Geographic Access: Alberta; Lake Louise, AB; Banff National Park; Banff; Exshaw; Canmore

Language: English

Creator: Douglas Leighton

Category: Sports, recreation and leisure; Natural resources; Environment; Commerce and industry

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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[British Columbia] Mineral Map

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

Published Date: 1951

Publisher: Dept. of Mines and Technical Surveys

Call Number: C7-3.18 A & B

Publisher: Dept. of Mines and Technical Surveys

Published Date: 1951

Physical Description: 1 map : col

Scale: Scale: 20 miles: 1 inch

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

Subjects: British Columbia

Accession Number: 673

Call Number: C7-3.18 A & B

Collection: Archives Library

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Canada West magazine, vol.1, no.3, fall 1969

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

Published Date: 1969

Call Number: 08.2 C16c Pam

Published Date: 1969

Physical Description: 32 pages : illustrations, maps, portraits

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

Subjects: Archaeology; British Columbia; Pictographs

Notes: Original magazine

Call Number: 08.2 C16c Pam

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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Canadian Rockies and other "active best"

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Part Of: Douglas Leighton fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of photographs compiled by Douglas Leighton for publication. Includes photographs of landscapes, cityscapes, lakes, mountains, hotel, tourists, plants, waterfalls and glaciers.

Date Range: 1978; 1981 - 1983; 1987; 1988; 1990; 1993 - 1995; 1997; 1998; 2003; 2006; 2007

Reference Code: V222 / VI / C / 4 / NS - 1 to 119

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Transparency

4 images

Part Of: Douglas Leighton fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M133; V222

Series: V222 / VI : Publication

Sous-Fonds: V222

Sub-Series: V222 / VI / C: Compiled for publication

Accession Number: 2020.24

Reference Code: V222 / VI / C / 4 / NS - 1 to 119

GMD: Photograph; Transparency

Date Range: 1978; 1981 - 1983; 1987; 1988; 1990; 1993 - 1995; 1997; 1998; 2003; 2006; 2007

Physical Description: 119 photographs : col. slides ; 35 mm

Scope & Content: File consists of photographs compiled by Douglas Leighton for publication. Includes photographs of landscapes, cityscapes, lakes, mountains, hotel, tourists, plants, waterfalls and glaciers.

Name Access: Leighton, Douglas

Subject Access: British Columbia

Geographic Access: Alberta; British Columbia; Banff National Park; Banff; Calgary, AB; Edmonton, AB; Kootenay, BC; Yoho National Park; Jasper National Park; Cranbrook, BC; Vancouver, BC

Language: English

Creator: Douglas Leighton

Category: Sports, recreation and leisure; Natural resources; Environment; Commerce and industry

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

Images

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Canadian Rockies Climbing Report

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

Published Date: June 21 1972

Call Number: F1090 J37

Responsibility: Japanese University student climbing group

Published Date: June 21 1972

Physical Description: 51 pages, ill.

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

Subjects: Banff; British Columbia; Columbia Icefield; Japanese; Rock climbing

Notes: Report of Japanese University students of their trip to Western Canada (Alberta, BC) and their climbing expepditions in the Rocky Mountains. Includes articles written by students about their experiences, a full itinerary of their trip, diagrams of Columbia Icefield traverse, photos and cost of trip.; Article about Banff

Call Number: F1090 J37

Collection: Alpine Club of Canada Library

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The cariboo story

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

Published Date: 1958

Author: Lindsay, F.W.

Publisher: [Quesnel, B.C.] : [Quesnel Advertiser

Call Number: 08.2 L64t

Author: Lindsay, F.W.

Responsibility: F.W. Lindsay

Publisher: [Quesnel, B.C.] : [Quesnel Advertiser

Published Date: 1958

Physical Description: 52 pages : illustrations, map, portraits ; 24 cm

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

Subjects: Gold rush; British Columbia; History; History of Alberta; Cariboo Mountains

Abstract: Pertains to a collection of stories combined to tell the story of Cariboo, British Columbia. While not entirely complete in nature, the author dedicates the history to the men who chose the disgruntled forest life, over that of comfort and stability. The author, F.W. Lindsay explains the relationship between pioneers and Americans, arguing that our best pioneers were American men. Readers can expect to learn more about Cariboo, while taking in the patriotic undertones of the publication.

Notes: by F.W. Lindsay ; with pen and ink illustrations by Gwen Lewis.

Accession Number: 3069 a

Call Number: 08.2 L64t

Collection: Archives Library

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Cariboo yarns

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

Published Date: 1973

Author: Lindsay, F.W.

Publisher: Quesnel, B.C., [publisher not identified]

Call Number: 08.2 L64c

Author: Lindsay, F.W.

Responsibility: F.W. Lindsay

Publisher: Quesnel, B.C., [publisher not identified]

Published Date: 1973

Physical Description: 64 pages illustrations 24 cm

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

Subjects: British Columbia; Gold rush; Cariboo Mountains

Abstract: Pertains to a collection of informal stories about Cariboo country during, prior to and after the gold rush. The publication has been dedicated to the prospectors themselves. Cariboo yarns was created in an attempt to share the stories of the men who made the history during the Cariboo gold rush. Through the use of diaries and other archival materials, readers can expect to learn more about the gold rush from the accounts of men who experienced it firsthand.

Accession Number: 3069 a

Call Number: 08.2 L64c

Collection: Archives Library

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Come with me to yesterday : tales retold of pioneer days in East Kootenay

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

Published Date: 1972

Author: Kay, Dave and D.A. MacDonald

Publisher: Cranbrook, B.C. : D.A. MacDonald and D. Kay

Edition: Augmented ed.

Call Number: 08.2 K18c

Author: Kay, Dave and D.A. MacDonald

Responsibility: Dave Kay and D.A. MacDonald

Edition: Augmented ed.

Publisher: Cranbrook, B.C. : D.A. MacDonald and D. Kay

Published Date: 1972

Physical Description: 88 p. : ill., ports. ; 23 cm

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

Subjects: Fort Steele; Cranbrook; Cranbrook - Kootenay District; British Columbia

Abstract: Pertains to a collection of articles pulled from the weekly column of the Cranbrook Courier. The intent behind the publication was to tell the history, and share the stories of those who settled in the East Kootenay area. Readers can expect to receive a personal experience, while learning more about the early settlers of the East Kootenay area.

Contents: Foreword (pg. 3); Early explorers of East Kootenay (pg. 4); Fort Steele in its heyday (pg. 5); Christmas at "the Ferry", 1869 (pg. 11); Dave Griffith's fireplace (pg. 14); Dave Griffith, A wild Horse pioneer (pg. 15); The wonders of wild horse (pg. 16); Murder on wild horse -; An interview with Bob Dore (pg. 19); Michael Phillipps (pg. 22); Blazing the Crows Nest Pass Trail (pg. 23); An appreciation (pg. 25); The Sinclairs (pg. 27); Father Coccola, Early Missionary (pg. 28); Building the Dewdney Trail (pg. 32); The Galbrath Brothers, John and Robert (pg. 35); North West Mounted Police and Sam Steele (pg. 38); Steamboating days in East Kootenay (pg. 46); On the upper Columbia (pg. 47); On the upper Kootenay (pg. 50); Steamboating at Bonners Ferry (pg. 54); Henry W. Barr (pg. 55); The Mathers, another pioneer family (pg. 58); N.A. Wallinger (pg. 60); Crankbrook's beginnings (pg. 63); Henry E. Seelye, Ffirst customs officer (pg. 63); The Galbraiths at Crankbook (pg. 64); Colonel James Baker (pg. 65); V.Hyde Baker (pg. 66); First Customs Officers (pg. 68); First Buildings (pg. 68); Events leading to the discovery of the Sullivan Mine at Kimberley (pg. 72); Marysville, "Smelter City" (pg. 75); St. Mary's Valley Railroad (pg. 76); Marysville's First Dance (pg. 77); Perry Creek (pg. 78); The New Perry Creek (pg. 80); History of Fernie, 1898 to 1902 (pg. 82); Wardner, Sawmill Town (pg. 84); Francois and Baptiste Morigeau (pg.86)

Accession Number: 3069 a

Call Number: 08.2 K18c

Collection: Archives Library

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Cross in the wilderness

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

Published Date: 1960

Author: Cronin, Kay

Publisher: Vancouver : Mitchell Press

Call Number: 08.2 C88

Author: Cronin, Kay

Publisher: Vancouver : Mitchell Press

Published Date: 1960

Physical Description: xxiii, 255p. : ill., ports

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

Subjects: British Columbia; Catholic church

Notes: Bibliography

Accession Number: 5500

Call Number: 08.2 C88

Collection: Archives Library

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[Dease Lake N0-9, B.C.]

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

Published Date: 1971

Publisher: Department of Energy, Mines and Resources

Call Number: NTS N0-9

Publisher: Department of Energy, Mines and Resources

Published Date: 1971

Scale: Scale: 1:2,000,000; Altitude tints

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

Subjects: Dease Lake; British Columbia

Notes: International Map of the World

Accession Number: 5500

Call Number: NTS N0-9

Collection: Archives Library

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The diary and narrative of Richard Henry Alexander in a journey across the Rocky Mountains

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

Published Date: 1973

Author: Alexander, Richard Henry

Publisher: Richmond (B.C.) : Alcuin Society

Call Number: 02.4 Al2

Author: Alexander, Richard Henry

Responsibility: edited and with an introduction by Neil Brearley

Publisher: Richmond (B.C.) : Alcuin Society

Published Date: 1973

Physical Description: iii, 32p. : ill., map

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

Subjects: British Columbia

Accession Number: 8000

Call Number: 02.4 Al2

Collection: Archives Library

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Explorations in Alaska and North-west British Columbia

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

Published Date: 1891

Author: Seton-Karr, Heywood Walter

Publisher: Royal Geographical Society

Call Number: GB500 S48

Author: Seton-Karr, Heywood Walter

Publisher: Royal Geographical Society

Published Date: 1891

Physical Description: incl. map

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

Subjects: Geography; Mountains; Alaska; British Columbia

Accession Number: AC608

Call Number: GB500 S48

Collection: Alpine Club of Canada Library

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Exploring Kamloops country

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

Published Date: 1973

Author: Shewchuk, Murphy

Call Number: 02.5 K12s Pam

Author: Shewchuk, Murphy

Responsibility: Murphy and Sandra Shewchuk

Published Date: 1973

Physical Description: 48p. : ill., map

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

Subjects: British Columbia; Wells Gray Provincial Park

Accession Number: 2348

Call Number: 02.5 K12s Pam

Collection: Archives Library

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Glacier and Mount Revelstoke National parks: where rivers are born

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

Published Date: 1965

Author: Baird, David M.

Publisher: Ottawa, Geological survey of Canada, Dept. of mines and technical surveys

Call Number: 13.115 B11g Pam

Author: Baird, David M.

Responsibility: David M. Baird

Publisher: Ottawa, Geological survey of Canada, Dept. of mines and technical surveys

Published Date: 1965

Physical Description: v, 104 pages illustrations, maps (1 folded color). 18 cm.

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

Subjects: Geology; Geology - British Columbia; Mount Revelstoke National Park; Glacier National Park; British Columbia; Banff National Park

Abstract: Pertains to the geology of Glacier and Mount Revelstoke National parks. While providing an overview of the geology, the author also provides the reader with specific details making the experience well rounded. The content pertains to the Rocky Mountains and makes specific mention to Banff and Banff National park

Contents: Introduction; Divides; Boundaries of the parks; Origin of the mountains; The rocks; The sculpturing of the mountains; Regional differences in the mountains; Shapes of mountains; Roadlog and points of interest along the Trans-Canada Highway; Epilogue; Index

Notes: The page numbers for the following locations listed in the abstract are as follows; Banff (37), Banff National Park (vi, 4, 19, 37 and 40)

Accession Number: 2017.8683

Call Number: 13.115 B11g Pam

Collection: Archives Library

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Hiking the high points

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

Published Date: 1974; c1972

Author: Neave, Roland, ed

Publisher: New Westminster : Nunaga

Edition: 4th ed

Call Number: 02.5 B77n

Author: Neave, Roland, ed

Responsibility: design by Kal Opre; maps by Mike Adams

Edition: 4th ed

Publisher: New Westminster : Nunaga

Published Date: 1974; c1972

Physical Description: 108p. : ill., maps

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

Subjects: British Columbia; Guidebooks

Accession Number: 8000

Call Number: 02.5 B77n

Collection: Archives Library

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Historic Yale : British Columbia

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

Published Date: 1954

Author: Rev. Gordon Forbes, O.M.I, John E. Gibbard, Norman Hacking, D.A. McGregor, Bruce Ramsey, Noel Robinson and H.B. Scudamore.

Publisher: Vancouver Section, British Columbia Historical Association

Call Number: 08.2 F74h Pam

Author: Rev. Gordon Forbes, O.M.I, John E. Gibbard, Norman Hacking, D.A. McGregor, Bruce Ramsey, Noel Robinson and H.B. Scudamore.

Publisher: Vancouver Section, British Columbia Historical Association

Published Date: 1954

Physical Description: 32 pages.

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

Subjects: Yale; British Columbia

Abstract: Pertains to a brief collection of information working to tell the story of Yale, in British Columbia. The publication tells the history of the small town, while also grounding it with more modern comparisons.

Accession Number: 3069 a

Call Number: 08.2 F74h Pam

Collection: Archives Library

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Journey fantastic : with the overlanders to the Cariboo

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

Published Date: 1970

Author: Metcalf, Vicky

Publisher: Toronto : Ryerson

Call Number: 02.5 M56

Author: Metcalf, Vicky

Publisher: Toronto : Ryerson

Published Date: 1970

Physical Description: 159p. : map

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

Subjects: British Columbia; Women

Notes: Bibliography

Accession Number: 6000

Call Number: 02.5 M56

Collection: Archives Library

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Kwadacha park proposal

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

Published Date: c1967?

Publisher: Victoria, British Columbia : Department of Recreation and Conservation, Parks Branch

Call Number: 13.122 D44k Pam

Responsibility: Department of recreation and conservation, Parks Branch

Publisher: Victoria, British Columbia : Department of Recreation and Conservation, Parks Branch

Published Date: c1967?

Physical Description: 32 pages : illustrations, maps

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

Subjects: British Columbia; Conservation; Provincial Parks; Rocky Mountains, Canada, North

Notes: Summary - "This report recommends to the Government of British Columbia establishment of a new Wilderness Provincial Park, in the northern Rocky Mountain Ranges

Accession Number: tbd

Call Number: 13.122 D44k Pam

Collection: Archives Library

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The letters and journals, 1806-1808

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

Published Date: 1960

Author: Fraser, Simon

Publisher: Toronto : Macmillan

Call Number: F1060.7 F3

Author: Fraser, Simon

Responsibility: Edited with an introduction by W.K. Lamb

Publisher: Toronto : Macmillan

Published Date: 1960

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

Subjects: British Columbia

Call Number: F1060.7 F3

Collection: Alpine Club of Canada Library

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Banff "active best"

[British Columbia] Mineral Map

Canada West magazine, vol.1, no.3, fall 1969

Canada's El Dorado

Canadian Rockies and other "active best"

Images

Canadian Rockies Climbing Report

The cariboo story

Cariboo yarns

Come with me to yesterday : tales retold of pioneer days in East Kootenay

Cross in the wilderness

[Dease Lake N0-9, B.C.]

The diary and narrative of Richard Henry Alexander in a journey across the Rocky Mountains

Explorations in Alaska and North-west British Columbia

Exploring Kamloops country

Glacier and Mount Revelstoke National parks: where rivers are born

Hiking the high points

Historic Yale : British Columbia

Journey fantastic : with the overlanders to the Cariboo

Kwadacha park proposal

The letters and journals, 1806-1808