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Gebirgsaulslicht gezeichnet vom Gipfel des Titlis der 15 Aug 1832
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue46
- Medium
- Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
- Published Date
- 1833
- Publisher
- Zurich : Heinrich Keller
- Call Number
- DQ827 G42
- Responsibility
- von H. Zeller
- Publisher
- Zurich : Heinrich Keller
- Published Date
- 1833
- Subjects
- Views
- Call Number
- DQ827 G42
- Collection
- Alpine Club of Canada Library
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Ascent to the summit of Mont Blanc
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue263
- Medium
- Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
- Published Date
- 1837
- Author
- Atkins, Henry Martin
- Publisher
- London : Not published
- Call Number
- DQ841 M7 A8
- Author
- Atkins, Henry Martin
- Publisher
- London : Not published
- Published Date
- 1837
- Notes
- Edward C. Porter Mountaineering Library
- Call Number
- DQ841 M7 A8
- Collection
- Alpine Club of Canada Library
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Narrative of an ascent to the summit of Mont Blanc
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue271
- Medium
- Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
- Published Date
- 1830
- Author
- Auldjo, John
- Publisher
- London : Longman, Rees
- Edition
- 2d ed
- Call Number
- DQ841 M7 A9 1830
- Author
- Auldjo, John
- Edition
- 2d ed
- Publisher
- London : Longman, Rees
- Published Date
- 1830
- Call Number
- DQ841 M7 A9 1830
- Collection
- Alpine Club of Canada Library
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Ascent to the summit of Mont Blanc in 1834
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue318
- Medium
- Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
- Published Date
- 1836
- Author
- Barry, Martin
- Publisher
- Edinburgh : Blackwood
- Call Number
- DQ841 M7 B27
- Author
- Barry, Martin
- Publisher
- Edinburgh : Blackwood
- Published Date
- 1836
- Notes
- Edward C. Porter Mountaineering Library
- Call Number
- DQ841 M7 B27
- Collection
- Alpine Club of Canada Library
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Extracts from the journals of an alpine traveller
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue413
- Medium
- Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
- Published Date
- 1836
- Author
- Blackwoods Magazine
- Publisher
- [England] : Blackwoods
- Call Number
- DQ23 B53
- Author
- Blackwoods Magazine
- Publisher
- [England] : Blackwoods
- Published Date
- 1836
- Call Number
- DQ23 B53
- Collection
- Alpine Club of Canada Library
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Journals of excursions in the Alps
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue505
- Medium
- Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
- Published Date
- 1833
- Author
- Brockedon, William
- Publisher
- London : Duncan
- Call Number
- DQ823 B7
- Author
- Brockedon, William
- Publisher
- London : Duncan
- Published Date
- 1833
- Notes
- Edward C. Porter Mountaineering Library
- Call Number
- DQ823 B7
- Collection
- Alpine Club of Canada Library
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Letters from Switzerland and Italy, during a late tour
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue613
- Medium
- Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
- Published Date
- 1834
- Author
- Carne, John
- Publisher
- London : Bentley
- Call Number
- D919 C3
- Author
- Carne, John
- Publisher
- London : Bentley
- Published Date
- 1834
- Call Number
- D919 C3
- Collection
- Alpine Club of Canada Library
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Sketches of Switzerland
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue767
- Medium
- Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
- Published Date
- 1836
- Author
- Cooper, James Fenimore
- Publisher
- Philadelphia : Carey, Lea & Blanchard
- Call Number
- DQ23 C65 I
- Author
- Cooper, James Fenimore
- Publisher
- Philadelphia : Carey, Lea & Blanchard
- Published Date
- 1836
- Physical Description
- 244 pages
- Series
- Volume 1 of 2
- Subjects
- Travel
- Switzerland
- Notes
- Edward C. Porter Mountaineering Library
- Call Number
- DQ23 C65 I
- Collection
- Alpine Club of Canada Library
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Sketches of Switzerland
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue14949
- Medium
- Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
- Published Date
- 1836
- Author
- Cooper, James Fenimore
- Publisher
- Philadelphia : Carey, Lea & Blanchard
- Call Number
- DQ23 C65 II
- Author
- Cooper, James Fenimore
- Publisher
- Philadelphia : Carey, Lea & Blanchard
- Published Date
- 1836
- Physical Description
- 226 pages
- Series
- Volume 2 of 2
- Subjects
- Travel
- Switzerland
- Notes
- Edward C. Porter Mountaineering Library
- Call Number
- DQ23 C65 II
- Collection
- Alpine Club of Canada Library
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Adventures on the Columbia River
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue776
- Medium
- Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
- Published Date
- 1831
- Author
- Cox, Ross
- Publisher
- London : Colburn & Bentley
- Call Number
- F880 C69 1831 II
- Author
- Cox, Ross
- Publisher
- London : Colburn & Bentley
- Published Date
- 1831
- Physical Description
- 400 pages
- Series
- Volume 2 of 2
- Subjects
- Rocky Mountains, Canada
- Notes
- Edward C. Porter Mountaineering Library
- Call Number
- F880 C69 1831 II
- Collection
- Alpine Club of Canada Library
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Adventures on the Columbia River
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue14985
- Medium
- Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
- Published Date
- 1831
- Author
- Cox, Ross
- Publisher
- London : Colburn & Bentley
- Call Number
- F880 C69 1831 I
- Author
- Cox, Ross
- Publisher
- London : Colburn & Bentley
- Published Date
- 1831
- Physical Description
- 368 pages
- Series
- Volume 1 of 2
- Subjects
- Rocky Mountains, Canada
- Notes
- Edward C. Porter Mountaineering Library
- Call Number
- F880 C69 1831 I
- Collection
- Alpine Club of Canada Library
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Notes made during an excursion to the highlands of New Hampshire and Lake Winnipiseogee
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue1224
- Medium
- Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
- Published Date
- 1833
- Author
- Hale, Nathan
- Publisher
- Andover : Flagg, Gould & Newman
- Call Number
- F42 W7 H3
- Author
- Hale, Nathan
- Publisher
- Andover : Flagg, Gould & Newman
- Published Date
- 1833
- Call Number
- F42 W7 H3
- Collection
- Alpine Club of Canada Library
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Some account of a journey across the Alps, in a letter to a friend
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue1280
- Medium
- Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
- Published Date
- 1834?
- Author
- Hayward, Abraham
- Publisher
- London : Printed for private circulation
- Call Number
- DQ23 H39 Pam
- Author
- Hayward, Abraham
- Publisher
- London : Printed for private circulation
- Published Date
- 1834?
- Call Number
- DQ23 H39 Pam
- Collection
- Alpine Club of Canada Library
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Notice of a visit to the Himmaleh Mountains and the valley of Kashmir in 1835
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue1365
- Medium
- Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
- Published Date
- 1836
- Author
- Hugel, Charles
- Call Number
- DS485 K2 H83 Pam
- Author
- Hugel, Charles
- Published Date
- 1836
- Notes
- From Journal of Royal Geographical Society, vol.6, 1836
- Edward C. Porter Mountaineering Library
- Call Number
- DS485 K2 H83 Pam
- Collection
- Alpine Club of Canada Library
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1723 Copy of ‘A Life of Mahomet’ Possibly Morant’s (?) and Japanese Stamp Collection
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions54220
- Part Of
- Nicholas Morant fonds
- Scope & Content
- File consists of 2 books; one 18th century, one 20th century stamp book. Includes 1723 copy of ‘A Life of Mahomet’ by Humphrey Prideaux; missing front/back covers, replaced with plain brown paper covers. Handwritten title ‘Mahomet’ written on front cover and side binding in different handwritings; …
- Date Range
- 1723
- [ca. 1900 - ca. 1920]
- [ca. 1920 - ca. 1940]
- [ca. 1940 - ca. 1960]
- Reference Code
- M300 / III / D / 5 / 91 and 95
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Textual record
- Private record
- Published record
- Part Of
- Nicholas Morant fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Fonds Number
- M300 / V500 / S20
- Sous-Fonds
- M300
- Sub-Series
- M300 / III / D / 5 : Personal Interest and Gifts
- Accession Number
- Unknown
- Reference Code
- M300 / III / D / 5 / 91 and 95
- Responsibility
- Nicholas Morant (?), Nicholas Morant
- Date Range
- 1723
- [ca. 1900 - ca. 1920]
- [ca. 1920 - ca. 1940]
- [ca. 1940 - ca. 1960]
- Physical Description
- 2 books (1 published, 1 stamp book)
- History / Biographical
- Humphrey Prideaux (1648-1724) was born in Cornwall and eventually became a Doctor of Divinity. Prideaux was an author of multiple textual works pertaining to faith and particularly Christianity. He was the Dean of Norwich from 1702 until his death in 1724.
- Scope & Content
- File consists of 2 books; one 18th century, one 20th century stamp book. Includes 1723 copy of ‘A Life of Mahomet’ by Humphrey Prideaux; missing front/back covers, replaced with plain brown paper covers. Handwritten title ‘Mahomet’ written on front cover and side binding in different handwritings; front believed to be by Nicholas Morant (?), side unknown. Also includes book of Japanese stamps collected by Nicholas Morant; many not dated, various designs and sizes, annotated on covers with Nicholas Morant's personal ink stamp.
- Storage Range
- In file box M300 / III / D / 5 / 75 to M300 / III / D / 5 / 91
- Geographic Access
- England
- Japan
- Canada
- Access Restrictions
- Items in this file are not to be accessed or distributed without the explicit permission of their identified owner(s).
- Reproduction Restrictions
- Items in this file are not to be reproduced without the explicit permission of their identified owner(s).
- Language
- English
- Conservation
- 'Mahomet' book must be stored with protective barrier to prevent further damage (i.e. acid-free paper).
- Biographical Source Notes
- https://www.ccel.org/ccel/prideaux
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
- Processed
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Astroria : or, anecdotes of an enterprise beyond the Rocky Mountains
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue1398
- Medium
- Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
- Published Date
- 1836
- Author
- Irving, Washington
- Publisher
- Philadelphia : Carey, Lea & Blanchard
- Call Number
- F880 I78 II
- Author
- Irving, Washington
- Publisher
- Philadelphia : Carey, Lea & Blanchard
- Published Date
- 1836
- Physical Description
- 279 pages
- Series
- Volume 2 of 2
- Notes
- Edward C. Porter Mountaineering Library
- Call Number
- F880 I78 II
- Collection
- Alpine Club of Canada Library
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The pedestrian : a summer's ramble in the Tyrol, and some of the adjacent provinces, 1830
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue1535
- Medium
- Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
- Published Date
- 1832
- Author
- Latrobe, Charles Joseph
- Publisher
- London : Seeley and Burnside
- Call Number
- DB766 L38
- Author
- Latrobe, Charles Joseph
- Publisher
- London : Seeley and Burnside
- Published Date
- 1832
- Notes
- Edward C. Porter Mountaineering Library
- Call Number
- DB766 L38
- Collection
- Alpine Club of Canada Library
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Coup d'oeil sur la structure geologique et mineralogique du Groupe des Monts Dores
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue1554
- Medium
- Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
- Published Date
- 1830
- Author
- Lecoq, H
- Publisher
- Paris : Clermont-Gerrand
- Call Number
- QE268 L42 Pam
- Author
- Lecoq, H
- Publisher
- Paris : Clermont-Gerrand
- Published Date
- 1830
- Call Number
- QE268 L42 Pam
- Collection
- Alpine Club of Canada Library
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Three months' tour in Switzerland and France
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue1577
- Medium
- Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
- Published Date
- 1832
- Author
- Liddiard, William
- Publisher
- London : Smith, Elder
- Call Number
- DQ23 L53
- Author
- Liddiard, William
- Publisher
- London : Smith, Elder
- Published Date
- 1832
- Call Number
- DQ23 L53
- Collection
- Alpine Club of Canada Library
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Moore family fonds
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions289
- Part Of
- Moore family fonds
- Scope & Content
- Fonds consists of seven series : I. Philip Moore family series, ca.1882-1964, 42 cm., and contains three sub-series: A. Personal papers and photographs, 1897-1964 (college career, personal life, activities and estate); B. Professional papers and photographs, 1905-[ca.1950] (military career and re…
- Date Range
- 1838-1973
- Reference Code
- M307 / V439
- Description Level
- 1 / Fonds
- GMD
- Photograph
- Album
- Negative
- Photograph print
- Transparency
- Textual record
- Diary
- Drawing
- Private record
- Published record
- Scrapbook
- Part Of
- Moore family fonds
- Description Level
- 1 / Fonds
- Fonds Number
- M 307
- V 439
- Sous-Fonds
- M 307
- V 439
- Accession Number
- 347, 421, 988, 1018, 1029, 1891, 2037, 2091, 2764, 2769, 2828, 2872, 2933, 3891, 5248, 5581, 6020, 7412 (unproc)
- Reference Code
- M307 / V439
- GMD
- Photograph
- Album
- Negative
- Photograph print
- Transparency
- Textual record
- Diary
- Drawing
- Private record
- Published record
- Scrapbook
- Date Range
- 1838-1973
- Physical Description
- ca.1 m textual records. -- ca.3400 photographs: prints, transparencies, negatives. -- 10 photograph albums (ca.1000 prints). -- 24 motion pictures.
- History / Biographical
- The Moore family resided at Banff, Alberta and Yoho Valley, British Columbia, Canada. Col. Philip A. Moore, 1879-1951, was a guide, soldier, lecturer and publicist. Pearl Brewster Moore, 1889-1973, was a homemaker and tourist lodge operator. Daughter, Edmee Brewster Moore (Reid), 1908-1971, was a homemaker and wife of Charles Reid. Pearl Brewster, born in Banff, was an active sportswoman. In 1905, she met Philip Moore, who had joined Jim and Bill Brewster in the packing business. The Moores made their home in Banff in 1907. A trained soldier, Philip Moore distinguished himself in France in the First World War and served with the Calgary Highlanders during the Second World War. The Moores ran various Canadian Pacific Railway facilities, including Yoho Valley Bungalow Camp, during the 1920s and early 1930s. Col. Moore lectured widely during this period using motion pictures and lantern slides. During the 1930s, the Moores travelled extensively and were active in the Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies. Pearl Moore was instrumental in the Banff-Jasper fund during the Second World War. In 1971, Pearl Moore gave their log home, a showcase of Stoney Nakoda artifacts and art, to the Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies.
- Scope & Content
- Fonds consists of seven series :
- I. Philip Moore family series, ca.1882-1964, 42 cm., and contains three sub-series: A. Personal papers and photographs, 1897-1964 (college career, personal life, activities and estate); B. Professional papers and photographs, 1905-[ca.1950] (military career and research, writing and lecturing); C. Volunteer activities, 1935-1945 (Jubilee Committee; National War Finance Committee, Victory Loan program).
- II. Pearl Moore series. -- 1890-1973. -- 21.5 cm of textual records. -- 156 photographs: prints. -- Series consists of three sub-series: A. Personal papers and photographs, 1990-1973 (photographs, letters, diaries, notes and notebooks, and other material); B. Legal and financial papers, 1908-1971; C. Volunteer activities, [1940?]-1942 (Banff-Jasper Spitfire Fund, the Red Cross, wartime work).
- III. Edmee Moore series. -- 1908-1965. -- 8 cm of textual records. -- 152 photographs : prints, 4 photograph albums. -- Series consists of six sub-series: A. Photographs, 1908-1965; B. Letters and notes, [ca.1915-ca.1920]; C. Sketchbooks; D. Diaries and scrapbooks, 1926-1938; E. Financial and legal papers, 1935-1965; F. Other, 1919-1953.
- IV. Philip Moore family series. -- 1885-1970. -- 20 cm of textual records. -- 1183 photographs (1075 prints and negatives, 117 transparencies, 51 stereo cards). -- 11 motion pictures. -- Series consists of seven sub-series: A. Family portraits, 1885-[ca.1970]; B. Home, friends and activities, [ca.1910]-1962; C. Financial papers, 1907-1951; D. Travel, 1931-1936; E. Business papers, bungalow camp operations, 1921-1932; F. Banff/Lake Louise area photographs, 1885-1965; G. Other, [ca.1895-ca.1960].
- V. Moore and Brown families series. -- 1838-1950. -- 8 cm of textual records. -- 156 photographs : prints. -- Series consists of five sub-series: A. Roger Brown Moore, 1890-1931; B. Maria K. Moore estate, 1922-1927; C. William Gordon Moore, Laura Moore and Roger Brown Moore estate, 1930-1939; D. Maria K. Moore and Roger Brown Moore, 1925-1930; E. Other material, 1838-1950.
- VI. Brewster family series. -- [ca.1880]-1970. -- 6 cm of textual records. -- 289 photographs : prints, 2 photograph albums. -- Series consists of five sub-series: A. John and Isabella Brewster, 1904-1948; B. Fred Brewster, 1909-1953; C. James I. Brewster, 1909-1936; D. Fern Brewster, 1930-1932; E. Brewster family, [ca.1880]-1970; F. Other material, 1898-1969.
- VII. Other material series. -- 1885-1970. -- 709 photographs : prints. -- Series consists of three sub-series: A. Scenics, 1885-1970; B. People, 1885-1970; C. Other, 1885-1970.
- Name Access
- Moore, Edmee
- Moore, Pearl
- Moore, Phil
- Subject Access
- Exploration, discovery and travel
- Military
- Access Restrictions
- Some restrictions on access to originals
- Copyright, privacy, commercial use and other restrictions may apply
- Language
- Language is English
- Finding Aid
- Finding aids and reference tools: file description and index
- electronic finding aid
- summaries and video reference copies for some motion pictures
- Related Material
- Portion of photographs related by provenance to Mary Schaffer Warren fonds (M79 /V527)
- Creator
- Moore, Pearl
- Moore, Philip
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of fonds
- Processing Status
- Processed / Unprocessed
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