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Map of North America engraved to illustrate Mitchell's school and family geography

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

Published Date: 1852

Publisher: Pennsylvania : S. Augustus Mitchell

Call Number: C13.4.6

Publisher: Pennsylvania : S. Augustus Mitchell

Published Date: 1852

Physical Description: 1 map : col

Scale: 1 inch = ca 600 miles

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

Subjects: North America; Hooker, Mount; Brown, Mount

Notes: Map shows Mts. Hooker and Brown, and gives altitudes of same

Accession Number: 3612

Call Number: C13.4.6

Collection: Archives Library

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Stations of the Church Missionary Society

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

Published Date: 1852

Call Number: C12-1.10

Published Date: 1852

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

Subjects: Hudson's Bay Company's Territories

Notes: Route of the Bishop of Montreal from Quebec to Red River in 1844; Photostatic copy from Public Archives

Accession Number: 675

Call Number: C12-1.10

Collection: Archives Library

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Danubian Principalities

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

Published Date: 1854

Publisher: W and A.K. Johnston, Edinburgh

Call Number: C13-12.17

Publisher: W and A.K. Johnston, Edinburgh

Published Date: 1854

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

Subjects: Europe - Central & Eastern

Accession Number: 400

Call Number: C13-12.17

Collection: Archives Library

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Outline of slave-holding States

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

Published Date: 1862

Call Number: C13-1.1

Published Date: 1862

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

Subjects: United States

Accession Number: 400

Call Number: C13-1.1

Collection: Archives Library

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British Columbia

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

Published Date: August, 1862

Publisher: Prepared under the direction of Captain Parsons of the Dept. of Lands and Works, New Westminster

Call Number: C10-10.3

Publisher: Prepared under the direction of Captain Parsons of the Dept. of Lands and Works, New Westminster

Published Date: August, 1862

Physical Description: 1 map

Scale: Scale: 1 inch = 50 miles

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

Subjects: British Columbia

Notes: Facsimilie/Association of Canadian Map Libraries ; no. 8); East of Columbia River from Captain Palliser

Accession Number: 5566

Call Number: C10-10.3

Collection: Archives Library

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[British North America]

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

Published Date: 1863

Publisher: John Arrowsmith. Republished by the Royal Canadian Geographical Society in 1967 in recognition of Canada's Centennial

Call Number: C11-1.3

Publisher: John Arrowsmith. Republished by the Royal Canadian Geographical Society in 1967 in recognition of Canada's Centennial

Published Date: 1863

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

Subjects: British North America

Accession Number: 495

Call Number: C11-1.3

Collection: Archives Library

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Seat of war

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

Published Date: 1864

Publisher: Bacon and Co.

Call Number: C13-1.10

Publisher: Bacon and Co.

Published Date: 1864

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

Subjects: Virginia/Maryland, United States

Notes: "Bacon's New Shilling War Map"

Accession Number: 400

Call Number: C13-1.10

Collection: Archives Library

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A general map of the routes in British North America explored by the expedition under Captain Palliser, 1857-1860

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

Published Date: 1865

Publisher: Stanford's, London, England

Call Number: C6-3.4

Publisher: Stanford's, London, England

Published Date: 1865

Scale: 1' - 28 miles

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

Subjects: Palliser Route

Notes: Bench marks

Accession Number: 956

Call Number: C6-3.4

Collection: Archives Library

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French map showing various districts

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

Published Date: 1869

Call Number: C12-1.4

Published Date: 1869

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

Subjects: Western Canada

Notes: Photostatic copy from Public Archives

Accession Number: 675

Call Number: C12-1.4

Collection: Archives Library

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Camp coordinator packages, notes and handouts

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Part Of: Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of introductory packages put together for Camp Coordinators on pack trips led by the Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies in 2008. File includes contact lists, name lists and basic information about riders, participant reports, printed maps and brochures pertaining to specific packing…

Date Range: 2008

Reference Code: M545 / II / 14

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Textual record; Organization record; Map; Postcard

Part Of: Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M545 / V635

Series: M545 / II : Members, Staff, Personal Content

Sous-Fonds: M545

Accession Number: 8235

Reference Code: M545 / II / 14

GMD: Textual record; Organization record; Map; Postcard

Date Range: 2008

Physical Description: 1.5 cm of textual records

Scope & Content: File consists of introductory packages put together for Camp Coordinators on pack trips led by the Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies in 2008. File includes contact lists, name lists and basic information about riders, participant reports, printed maps and brochures pertaining to specific packing trips in 2008, blank survey sheets and insurance waivers, and itineraries. Items are kept in order of 2008 ride numbers: Ride 1, Ride 2, etc.

Notes: Contains numerous duplicates

Subject Access: Administration; Packing; Travel; Tourism; Geography

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Kananaskis; Banff

Access Restrictions: Restrictions may apply due to personal information

Reproduction Restrictions: Restrictions may apply due to personal information

Language: English

Category: Sports, recreation and leisure

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Deep Powder and Steep Rock - textual

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Part Of: Chic Scott fonds

Scope & Content: Series consists of textual records, including notes, manuscripts and other related materials, pertaining to the creation of the book "Deep Powder and Steep Rock".

Date Range: 2009

Reference Code: M57 / V

Description Level: 3 / Series

GMD: Textual record; Map

Part Of: Chic Scott fonds

Description Level: 3 / Series

Fonds Number: M57 / V40 / S47

Series: M57 / V : Deep Powder and Steep Rock

Sous-Fonds: M57

Accession Number: 2014.8295; 2015.8559

Reference Code: M57 / V

GMD: Textual record; Map

Date Range: 2009

Physical Description: 30 cm of textual records

History / Biographical: Hans Gmoser played a major role in creating Canada’s vibrant mountain community. Although known internationally as the father of heli-skiing, he was much more than that: a talented rock climber, tireless expedition leader, a mountain guide, film maker and organizer. Deep Powder and Steep Rock presents an intimate portrait of this charismatic man. Much of the story is told in Gmoser’s own words, gleaned from his diaries, expedition journals, film commentaries and personal correspondence. It is a unique tale of adventure, hard work, perseverance and ultimate success.

Scope & Content: Series consists of textual records, including notes, manuscripts and other related materials, pertaining to the creation of the book "Deep Powder and Steep Rock".

Notes: Series consists of five sub-series: M57 / V / A: Research files M57 / V / B: Maps M57 / V / C: Interviews M57 / V / D: Photograph notes M57 / V / E: Draft Manuscript

Name Access: Scott, Chic; Gmoser, Hans

Subject Access: Biography; Personal and Professional Life; Publication; Research; Geography; Map; Mountaineers; Mountaineering; Skiing; Sports; Recreation; Winter sports; Canadian Mountain Holidays; Helicopter skiing; Tourism; Climbing

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Banff; Banff National Park; Canadian Rocky Mountains

Language: English

Related Material: S47 / V; V40 / V

Category: Exploration, discovery and travel; Sports, recreation and leisure; Family and personal life

Biographical Source Notes: http://chicscott.com/books.htm

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Routes in British North America explored by Captain Palliser, 1857-60

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

Published Date: 1857-60

Call Number: C12-1.15

Published Date: 1857-60

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

Subjects: Captain Palliser

Notes: Photostatic copy from Public Archives; three sections

Accession Number: 675

Call Number: C12-1.15

Collection: Archives Library

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Travel guides - Canmore, Kananaskis

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Part Of: Ben Gadd fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of travel guides collected by Ben Gadd pertaining to areas near Canmore and Kananaskis.

Date Range: 1998; 2006

Reference Code: M590 / I / A / i / 1 to 2

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Published record; Textual record; Map

Part Of: Ben Gadd fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M590; V810; S61

Series: M590 / I : Personal records

Sous-Fonds: M590

Sub-Series: M590 / I / A : Travel guides and maps

Accession Number: 2021.20

Reference Code: M590 / I / A / i / 1 to 2

GMD: Published record; Textual record; Map

Date Range: 1998; 2006

Physical Description: 4 cm of textual records

Scope & Content: File consists of travel guides collected by Ben Gadd pertaining to areas near Canmore and Kananaskis.

Subject Access: Geography; Travel; Tourism; Tourist information

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Canmore; Kananaskis

Reproduction Restrictions: Copyright restrictions may apply

Language: English

Category: Exploration, discovery and travel

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Travel guides - Lake Louise, Yoho

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Part Of: Ben Gadd fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of travel guides collected by Ben Gadd pertaining to areas near Lake Louise and Yoho National Park.

Date Range: 1998; 2001

Reference Code: M590 / I / A / i / 3

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Published record; Textual record; Map

Part Of: Ben Gadd fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M590; V810; S61

Series: M590 / I : Personal records

Sous-Fonds: M590

Sub-Series: M590 / I / A : Travel guides and maps

Accession Number: 2021.20

Reference Code: M590 / I / A / i / 3

GMD: Published record; Textual record; Map

Date Range: 1998; 2001

Physical Description: 2 cm of textual records

Scope & Content: File consists of travel guides collected by Ben Gadd pertaining to areas near Lake Louise and Yoho National Park.

Subject Access: Geography; Travel; Tourism; Tourist information

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; British Columbia; Lake Louise; Yoho National Park

Reproduction Restrictions: Copyright restrictions may apply

Language: English

Category: Exploration, discovery and travel

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Travel guides - Lake O'Hara, Egypt Lake, Kootenay

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Part Of: Ben Gadd fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of travel guides collected by Ben Gadd pertaining to areas near Lake O'Hara, Egypt Lake and Kootenay National Park.

Date Range: [ca.2000]

Reference Code: M590 / I / A / i / 4

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Published record; Textual record; Map

Part Of: Ben Gadd fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M590; V810; S61

Series: M590 / I : Personal records

Sous-Fonds: M590

Sub-Series: M590 / I / A : Travel guides and maps

Accession Number: 2021.20

Reference Code: M590 / I / A / i / 4

GMD: Published record; Textual record; Map

Date Range: [ca.2000]

Physical Description: 1.5 cm of textual records (3 volumes)

Scope & Content: File consists of travel guides collected by Ben Gadd pertaining to areas near Lake O'Hara, Egypt Lake and Kootenay National Park.