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A 'very quiet and harmless traveller': Gertrude Emily Benham 1867-1938

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

Published Date: 2009

Author: Howgego, Raymond John

Publisher: Plymouth City Museum and Art Gallery

Call Number: 01 H83a

Author: Howgego, Raymond John

Responsibility: Raymond John Howgego

Publisher: Plymouth City Museum and Art Gallery

Published Date: 2009

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

Subjects: Biography; Museums; Travel

ISBN: 904788245

Accession Number: 8049

Call Number: 01 H83a

Collection: Archives Library

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The writings of David Thompson. Volume 1, The travels, 1850 version

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

Published Date: 2009

Author: Thompson, David

Publisher: Montreal : McGill-Queen's University Press ; Seattle : University of Washington Press ; Toronto : The Champlain Society in association with the Centre for Rupert's Land Studies at the University of Winnipeg

Call Number: 02.5 T37mo v.1; 02.5 T37mo v.1 c.2

Author: Thompson, David

Responsibility: edited with an introduction by William E. Moreau

Publisher: Montreal : McGill-Queen's University Press ; Seattle : University of Washington Press ; Toronto : The Champlain Society in association with the Centre for Rupert's Land Studies at the University of Winnipeg

Published Date: 2009

Physical Description: lxiv, 352 p. : maps ; 24 cm

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

Subjects: Exploration; Hudson's Bay Company; Northwest Company; Travel

Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index

ISBN: 9780773535589

Accession Number: 60000 10-03-24; P2015-01-20

Call Number: 02.5 T37mo v.1; 02.5 T37mo v.1 c.2

Collection: Archives Library

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British Columbia and the Rockies

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

Published Date: 2009

Publisher: Greenville, SC : Michelin Travel Publications

Call Number: 02.6 M58b

Publisher: Greenville, SC : Michelin Travel Publications

Published Date: 2009

Physical Description: 288 pages : colour illustrations, colour maps ; 23 cm

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

Series: The green guide

Subjects: British Columbia; Guidebooks; Maps; Tourism; Travel

Notes: On cover: Take a tour of the totems -- Enjoy Vancouver's famed Stanley Park -- Ski Whistler's snowy slopes; Includes index; Map on inside cover

ISBN: 9781906261542

Accession Number: 2015.8545

Call Number: 02.6 M58b

Collection: Archives Library

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Alberta and the Rockies

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

Published Date: 2009

Publisher: Greenville, SC : Michelin Travel Publications

Call Number: 02.6 M58a

Publisher: Greenville, SC : Michelin Travel Publications

Published Date: 2009

Physical Description: 288 pages : colour illustrations, colour maps ; 23 cm

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

Series: The green guide

Subjects: Alberta; Guidebooks; Maps; Tourism; Travel

Notes: On cover: Track dinosaurs in the badlands -- Sample Calgary's famed Stampede -- Evoke Fort Edmonton's past; Includes index; Map on inside cover

ISBN: 9781906261559

Accession Number: 2015.8545

Call Number: 02.6 M58a

Collection: Archives Library

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Geology Road Tours - sample covers, page proofs

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Part Of: Ben Gadd fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of sample cover pages and interior pages of Ben Gadd's book, "Geology Road Tours". Pages are annotated with notes and corrections by Ben.

Date Range: 2009

Reference Code: M590 / II / B / 10

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Textual record

Part Of: Ben Gadd fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M590; V810; S61

Series: M590 / II : Research and publication records

Sous-Fonds: M590

Sub-Series: M590 / II / B : Other publications

Accession Number: 2021.20

Reference Code: M590 / II / B / 10

GMD: Textual record

Date Range: 2009

Physical Description: 1 cm of textual records

Scope & Content: File consists of sample cover pages and interior pages of Ben Gadd's book, "Geology Road Tours". Pages are annotated with notes and corrections by Ben.

Name Access: Gadd, Ben

Subject Access: Publication; Geology; Travel; Tourism; Environment

Geographic Access: Canada; Canadian Rocky Mountains; Alberta; British Columbia

Reproduction Restrictions: Restrictions may apply

Language: English

Category: Exploration, discovery and travel; Environment

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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For the love of nature : mammals described and illustrated by the naturalists Gerald E.H., Barrett-Hamilton & Edward Adrian Wilson

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

Published Date: 2008

Author: Hollenberg, Martin J.; Barrett-Hamilton, Gerald E.H.; Wilson, Edward Adrian

Publisher: Vancouver, BC : M.J. Hollenberg

Edition: Limited ed. of 400 copies (55/400)

Call Number: QL H65 F67

Author: Hollenberg, Martin J.; Barrett-Hamilton, Gerald E.H.; Wilson, Edward Adrian

Responsibility: Martin J. Hollenberg, Gerald E.H., Barrett-Hamilton, Edward Adrian Wilson

Edition: Limited ed. of 400 copies (55/400)

Publisher: Vancouver, BC : M.J. Hollenberg

Published Date: 2008

Physical Description: xiii, 187 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), maps

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

Subjects: Art; Mammals; Zoology; Travel; Naturalists

Contents: The Irish naturalist Gerald E.H. Barrett-Hamilton : his life and contributions to science -- Descriptions of mammals from Barrett-Hamilton's A history of British mammals, paired with drawings and paintings by Edward Adrian Wilson -- Edward Adrian Wilson : his outstanding career as a naturalist and artist -- The naturalists and the advances of science -- Appendix I. Gerald Barrett-Hamilton's South Georgia journal -- Appendix II. Letters from South Georgia from G.E.H. Barrett-Hamilton to Sir Sidney Frederic Harmer -- Appendix III. Selected remembrances.

Notes: Card from author removed from book and added to AC637 archival materials

ISBN: 9871553831877

Accession Number: AC637

Call Number: QL H65 F67

Collection: Alpine Club of Canada Library

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Author's copy of Geology Road Tours

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Part Of: Ben Gadd fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of one author's copy of Ben Gadd's book, Geology Road Tours, which includes corrections and other annotations by the author.

Date Range: 2008

Reference Code: M590 / II / B / 59

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Textual record; Published record

Part Of: Ben Gadd fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M590; V810; S61

Series: M590 / II : Research and publication records

Sous-Fonds: M590

Sub-Series: M590 / II / B : Other publications

Accession Number: 2021.20

Reference Code: M590 / II / B / 59

GMD: Textual record; Published record

Responsibility: Produced by Ben Gadd, Corax Press

Date Range: 2008

Physical Description: 3.5 cm of textual records : 1 volume ; 15.5 x 23 cm

Scope & Content: File consists of one author's copy of Ben Gadd's book, Geology Road Tours, which includes corrections and other annotations by the author.

Name Access: Gadd, Ben

Subject Access: Publication; Commercial products; Environment; Geology; Science and technology; Geography; Natural history; Travel; Roads; Map

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; British Columbia; Canadian Rocky Mountains

Reproduction Restrictions: Copyright restrictions may apply

Language: English

Category: Environment; Exploration, discovery and travel; Natural resources; Science and technology

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Canadian Rockies Geology Road Tours launch

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Part Of: Ben Gadd fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of one disc containing footage of the launch of Ben Gadd's book, "Canadian Rockies Geology Road Tours", at the Geological Survey of Canada building in Calgary in 2008.

Date Range: 2008

Reference Code: V810 / II / B / NV - 3

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Video

Part Of: Ben Gadd fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M590; V810; S61

Series: V810 / II : Research and publication records

Sous-Fonds: V810

Sub-Series: V810 / II / B : Other publications

Accession Number: 2021.20

Reference Code: V810 / II / B / NV - 3

GMD: Video

Responsibility: Produced by Perry Davis

Date Range: 2008

Physical Description: 1 DVD

Scope & Content: File consists of one disc containing footage of the launch of Ben Gadd's book, "Canadian Rockies Geology Road Tours", at the Geological Survey of Canada building in Calgary in 2008.

Notes: Original annotation on front of disc: "Canadian Rockies Geology Road Tours Launch at GSC [Geological Survey of Canada] Calgary, 4 Nov 2008 Video by Perry Davis"

Name Access: Gadd, Ben; Davis, Perry

Subject Access: Publication; Travel; Geology; Natural history; Research; Events; Government

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Calgary

Reproduction Restrictions: Restrictions may apply

Language: English

Category: Exploration, discovery and travel; Government

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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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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Drawing from the mountain : an illustrated journey

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

Published Date: 2006

Author: Perry, Lorne

Publisher: Calgary : Rocky Mountain Books

Edition: 1st ed.

Call Number: 06.1 P41d

Author: Perry, Lorne

Responsibility: Lorne Perry

Edition: 1st ed.

Publisher: Calgary : Rocky Mountain Books

Published Date: 2006

Physical Description: 141 p. : ill., ports.

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

Subjects: Art; Trees; Flora; Flowers; Geology; Wildlife; Mountaineering; Equipment; Biography; Mountains; Rocky Mountains; Photography; Wilderness; Travel

Abstract: Pertains to art created by Lorne Perry during

Contents: Prologue; Beginning with trees; The limstone triangle; A fine kind of madness; "Real good" stories; Lords of the dance; The power of one; Flesh and blood; The gift; Epilogue; Acknowledgements

Notes: Signed by Lorne Perry

ISBN: 9781894765817

Accession Number: 2019.110

Call Number: 06.1 P41d

Collection: Archives Library

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Handbook for interpretive guides

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

Published Date: 2006

Author: Clark, Dan (editor)

Publisher: Banff, AB, CA : Mountain Parks Heritage Interpretation Association

Call Number: 13.113 C51h

Author: Clark, Dan (editor)

Responsibility: Dan Clark (editor)

Publisher: Banff, AB, CA : Mountain Parks Heritage Interpretation Association

Published Date: 2006

Physical Description: 255 pages : illustrations

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

Subjects: Rocky and Selkirk Mountains; Rocky Mountains; Guide; Travel; Tourism; Training

Abstract: Handbook for interpretive guides working in the Rocky Mountain Parks

Contents: Chapter 1 - Introduction Chapter 2 - Interpretation Chapter 3 - Geology, Glaciology and Climate Chapter 4 - Ecology and the Rocky Mountains Chapter 5 - History Chapter 6 - Park Management and Ecological Integrity Chapter 7 - Group Management Chapter 8 - Conclusion Appendices

Accession Number: 2015.8391

Call Number: 13.113 C51h

Collection: Archives Library

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Radke Outfitting and Horseback Adventures Ltd online publications

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Part Of: Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of printed materials retrieved from online resources pertaining to Canadian Rockies excursion companies Radke Outfitting and Horseback Adventures Ltd. Includes schedules, itineraries, price lists and booking information.

Date Range: 2006

Reference Code: M545 / III / 26

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Textual record; Published record

Part Of: Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M545 / V635

Series: M545 / III : Published records

Sous-Fonds: M545

Accession Number: 8235

Reference Code: M545 / III / 26

GMD: Textual record; Published record

Date Range: 2006

Physical Description: 1 cm of textual records

Scope & Content: File consists of printed materials retrieved from online resources pertaining to Canadian Rockies excursion companies Radke Outfitting and Horseback Adventures Ltd. Includes schedules, itineraries, price lists and booking information.

Subject Access: Activities; Advertising; Animals; Horseback riding; Horses; Businesses; Travel; Tourism; Recreation; Sports; Skiing; Hiking

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Banff National Park; Jasper National Park

Language: English

Category: Communications; Exploration, discovery and travel; Sports, recreation and leisure

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Parks Canada park entry group passes

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Part Of: Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of Parks Canada group entry passes for Banff National Park issued for individual trail rides in 2006, and two summary sheets of group pass purchases listing attendance numbers and costs.

Date Range: 2006

Reference Code: M545 / V / 25

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Textual record; Government record

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 / 25

GMD: Textual record; Government record

Date Range: 2006

Physical Description: 0.2 cm of textual records

Scope & Content: File consists of Parks Canada group entry passes for Banff National Park issued for individual trail rides in 2006, and two summary sheets of group pass purchases listing attendance numbers and costs.

Name Access: Madaro, Joe

Subject Access: Administration; Parks Canada; Travel; National parks and reserves

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Banff National Park

Language: English

Conservation: Group passes placed in mylar due to risk of ink transfer

Category: Exploration, discovery and travel; Government

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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On thin ice : alpine climbs in the Americas, Asia and the Himalaya

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

Published Date: 2005

Author: Fowler, Mick

Publisher: London : Baton Works Publications

Call Number: 01 F83o

Author: Fowler, Mick

Responsibility: Foreword by Chris Bonington

Publisher: London : Baton Works Publications

Published Date: 2005

Physical Description: 223 pages

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

Subjects: Mountaineering; Mountaineers; Climbing; Travel; Sports

Abstract: Mick Fowler's second set of climbing memoirs, follows Vertical Pleasure (Hodder, 1995). Here the celebrated mountaineer records his expeditions since 1990. Despite work and family commitments he has maintained a regular series of 'big trips' to challending objectives around the world with a sequence of major successes. -- From inside cover

ISBN: 1898573581

Accession Number: P2023.19

Call Number: 01 F83o

Collection: Archives Library

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Gender, genre, and identity in women's travel writing

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

Published Date: 2004

Author: Siegel, Kristi

Publisher: New York : P. Lang

Call Number: 02 S1g

Author: Siegel, Kristi

Responsibility: Kristi Siegel, editor

Publisher: New York : P. Lang

Published Date: 2004

Physical Description: vii, 320 p

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

Subjects: Literature; Travel; Women

ISBN: 0820449059

Accession Number: 70,000 12-08-15

Call Number: 02 S1g

Collection: Archives Library

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Exploring South Georgia & the Falklands : M/S Endeavour November 12th - 29th, 2004

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Medium: Library - Moving image (includes film and digital video - published)

Published Date: 2004

Author: Napoli, Jim

Publisher: Lindblad Expeditions

Call Number: G370-480 N27 E97

1 website

Author: Napoli, Jim

Responsibility: Jim Napoli

Publisher: Lindblad Expeditions

Published Date: 2004

Physical Description: 1 videocassette (59 min., 52 sec.) : colour

Medium: Library - Moving image (includes film and digital video - published)

Subjects: Travel; Sailing; Antarctic Regions; Wildlife; Birds; History; Geography

Abstract: Film pertains to a trip aboard the M/S Endeavour from November 12th to November 29th, 2004 of South Georgia and the Falklands which included a trekking party who crossed South Georgia Island following Shakleton's route, led by guides David Hahn, Deirdre Galbraith, James Norton