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Inter-tribal cookbook : recipes of North American Indians : traditional and modern

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Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1982
Author
Wyss, Barbara
Publisher
Lone Butte (B.C.) : BRI Publishers
Call Number
07.2 W99
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Author
Wyss, Barbara
Responsibility
Barbara Wyss and Teressa Nahanee
Publisher
Lone Butte (B.C.) : BRI Publishers
Published Date
1982
Physical Description
iv, 50l
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Cookbooks
Accession Number
15500
Call Number
07.2 W99
Collection
Archives Library
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Essays on the historical geography of the Canadian West : regional perspectives on the settlement process

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Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1987
Publisher
Calgary : Dept. of Geography, University of Calgary
Call Number
08.2 Es7
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Responsibility
edited by L.A. Rosenvall, S.M. Evans
Publisher
Calgary : Dept. of Geography, University of Calgary
Published Date
1987
Physical Description
195p. : ill., maps, plans
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Stoney Nakoda
Indigenous
Stoney Indians
Notes
Partial contents: The Canmore corridor, 1880-1914 / John D.R Holmes; Photography, tourism and the C.P.R. / Margery Tanner Hadley; The past in the present : spatial and land use change on two Indian reserves / Claudia Notzke
Accession Number
5444
Call Number
08.2 Es7
Collection
Archives Library
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Metis outpost : memoirs of the first school master at the Metis settlement of Kelly Lake, B.C., 1923-1925

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Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1985
Author
Andrews, Gerald Smedley
Publisher
Victoria : Pencrest
Call Number
08.3 An2
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Author
Andrews, Gerald Smedley
Responsibility
Gerry Andrews
Publisher
Victoria : Pencrest
Published Date
1985
Physical Description
x, 340p. : ill., ports., maps, plans, facsim
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Peace River
Pine Pass
Yellowhead Pass
Notes
Bibliography and index
ISBN
0-9692169-0-4
Accession Number
5081
5587
Call Number
08.3 An2
Collection
Archives Library
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Medium
Library - Postcard
Published Date
ca. 1983
Publisher
Rick/Simon
Call Number
V690/PG-1
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Variant Title
Brandy Fetching, King Creek, Alberta
Place
Edmonton, Canada
Publisher
Rick/Simon
Published Date
ca. 1983
Medium
Library - Postcard
Abstract
Features dog by creek
Notes
Annotated
b&w
Includes postage stamp
Accession Number
3754
Call Number
V690/PG-1
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Catharine Robb Whyte ; Peter Whyte : a commemorative portfolio

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Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1980
Publisher
Banff : Peter and Catharine Whyte Foundation
Call Number
06 W62
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Responsibility
editor: Jon Whyte
Publisher
Banff : Peter and Catharine Whyte Foundation
Published Date
1980
Physical Description
1 portfolio
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Abstract
Pete 'n' Catharine : their story : drawn from diaries, letters and notes : illustrated with their drawings, photographs, cartoons and sketches / selected and annotated by Jon Whyte
Notes
Limited edition of three hundred signed, numbered copies
Accession Number
5861
Call Number
06 W62
Collection
Archives Library
URL Notes
www.whyte.org/commemorative-portfolio
Websites
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Plants and the Blackfoot

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Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1982
Author
Johnston, Alex
Publisher
Edmonton : Alberta Culture Historical Resources Division
Call Number
07.2 J64
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Author
Johnston, Alex
Responsibility
prepared for the Provincial Museum of Alberta
contains illustrations by Annora Brown
Publisher
Edmonton : Alberta Culture Historical Resources Division
Published Date
1982
Physical Description
xii, 106p. : ill., map
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Botany
Notes
Bibliography and index
Accession Number
3652
Call Number
07.2 J64
Collection
Archives Library
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Date
1850 – 1910
Material
hair, sheep
Catalogue Number
102.02.0006
Description
Small Persian rug with a dominant rust and gold coloured geometric pattern. Rug is very worn and tattered, with mended holes.
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Title
Throw Rug
Date
1850 – 1910
Material
hair, sheep
Dimensions
86.0 x 102.0 cm
Description
Small Persian rug with a dominant rust and gold coloured geometric pattern. Rug is very worn and tattered, with mended holes.
Subject
households
furnishings
weaving
Credit
Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
102.02.0006
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Date
1850 – 1900
Material
hair, sheep
Catalogue Number
102.02.0019
Description
Persian style carpet, geometric pattern of red, beige and black squares on a red background. A cleaning label on one corner indicates that the carpet was cleaned once in Boston, Massachusetts.
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Title
Floor Rug
Date
1850 – 1900
Material
hair, sheep
Dimensions
266.5 x 356.0 cm
Description
Persian style carpet, geometric pattern of red, beige and black squares on a red background. A cleaning label on one corner indicates that the carpet was cleaned once in Boston, Massachusetts.
Subject
households
furnishings
decorative
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
102.02.0019
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Date
1850 – 1900
Material
hair, sheep
Catalogue Number
102.02.0020
Description
Persian style wool rug, floral design in red, rose, ochre, and indigo.
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Title
Throw Rug
Date
1850 – 1900
Material
hair, sheep
Dimensions
100.0 x 146.0 cm
Description
Persian style wool rug, floral design in red, rose, ochre, and indigo.
Subject
households
furnishings
decorative
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
102.02.0020
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Date
1850 – 1900
Material
hair, sheep
Catalogue Number
102.02.0030
Description
Rectangular rug in red, blue and white geometric design, warp runs width-wise. Fringe along length-wise edges has become untwisted and appears to be a type of animal hair. Modern commercially bound width-wise edges, design along one length-wise edge contrasts the otherwise consistent zig zag motif …
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Title
Throw Rug
Date
1850 – 1900
Material
hair, sheep
Dimensions
101.0 x 136.5 cm
Description
Rectangular rug in red, blue and white geometric design, warp runs width-wise. Fringe along length-wise edges has become untwisted and appears to be a type of animal hair. Modern commercially bound width-wise edges, design along one length-wise edge contrasts the otherwise consistent zig zag motif covering the rest of the rug.
Subject
households
furnishings
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
102.02.0030
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Date
1850 – 1900
Material
wood, mahogany; wood
Catalogue Number
102.03.0018
Description
A centre pedestal dining table, in the Chippendale style, standing on four lion claw suports. This table is made of mahogany and another wood. There are seven fitted leaves for this table, and not all of them are in the table while it is on display (extra leaves are stored in basement).
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Title
Dining Table
Date
1850 – 1900
Material
wood, mahogany; wood
Dimensions
74.0 x 150.0 x 150.0 cm
Description
A centre pedestal dining table, in the Chippendale style, standing on four lion claw suports. This table is made of mahogany and another wood. There are seven fitted leaves for this table, and not all of them are in the table while it is on display (extra leaves are stored in basement).
Subject
households
furniture
Credit
Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
102.03.0018
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Date
1850 – 1900
Material
wood; glass; paint
Catalogue Number
102.03.0022
Description
A rectangular wall mirror, with a gilt wooden frame. The frame has columns at each side and a shelf on top. The bottom three-quarters of this piece is mirror, and the top one-quarter features a painted panel with a scene of a house and trees beside a stream.
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Title
Wall Mirror
Date
1850 – 1900
Material
wood; glass; paint
Dimensions
105.0 x 7.5 x 56.0 cm
Description
A rectangular wall mirror, with a gilt wooden frame. The frame has columns at each side and a shelf on top. The bottom three-quarters of this piece is mirror, and the top one-quarter features a painted panel with a scene of a house and trees beside a stream.
Subject
households
furniture
Credit
Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
102.03.0022
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Date
1850 – 1900
Material
wood, mahogany; metal, brass
Catalogue Number
102.03.0039
Description
Round cornered, rectangular-shaped, drop-leaf table (two side leaves). The table has a deep centre drawer with two lion's head drawer pulls. The turned legs are tapered towards the bottom, and each is finished with a brass caster.
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Title
Drop-Leaf Table
Date
1850 – 1900
Material
wood, mahogany; metal, brass
Dimensions
71.5 x 43.7 x 80.0 cm
Description
Round cornered, rectangular-shaped, drop-leaf table (two side leaves). The table has a deep centre drawer with two lion's head drawer pulls. The turned legs are tapered towards the bottom, and each is finished with a brass caster.
Subject
households
furniture
Credit
Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
102.03.0039
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Date
1850 – 1900
Material
wood, mahogany; stone, marble; glass; metal, brass
Catalogue Number
102.03.0044
Description
Dark mahogany occasional table with marble top. A drawer is inset and centered under the table top, and has brass and glass drawer pulls (each different). The legs of the table are turned and joined near the bottom with a shelf.
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Title
Side Table
Date
1850 – 1900
Material
wood, mahogany; stone, marble; glass; metal, brass
Dimensions
74.0 x 46.3 x 67.9 cm
Description
Dark mahogany occasional table with marble top. A drawer is inset and centered under the table top, and has brass and glass drawer pulls (each different). The legs of the table are turned and joined near the bottom with a shelf.
Subject
households
furniture
Credit
Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
102.03.0044
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Date
1850 – 1900
Material
mahogany
Catalogue Number
102.03.0055
Description
Four poster mahogamy bed (single size) with carved headboard and acorn finials on the four posts. There is a turned horizontal bar at foot end. The bed has a box spring and mattress and wheel casters at base of each post.
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Title
Four-Poster Bed
Date
1850 – 1900
Material
mahogany
Dimensions
132.5 x 97.5 x 210.0 cm
Description
Four poster mahogamy bed (single size) with carved headboard and acorn finials on the four posts. There is a turned horizontal bar at foot end. The bed has a box spring and mattress and wheel casters at base of each post.
Subject
households
furniture
Credit
Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
102.03.0055
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Date
1850 – 1910
Material
wood; glass; metal
Catalogue Number
102.03.0058
Description
Three drawer dresser, finished with ivory-coloured paint. The dresser has a bow front and carved feet. The two smaller drawers are on top of the third, larger drawer. Each drawer has brass handles and a brass keyhole to lock. The dresser is topped with a bevel-edged, oval-shaped swivel mirror.
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Title
Dressing Table
Date
1850 – 1910
Material
wood; glass; metal
Dimensions
181.5 x 55.0 x 111.5 cm
Description
Three drawer dresser, finished with ivory-coloured paint. The dresser has a bow front and carved feet. The two smaller drawers are on top of the third, larger drawer. Each drawer has brass handles and a brass keyhole to lock. The dresser is topped with a bevel-edged, oval-shaped swivel mirror.
Subject
households
furniture
Credit
Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
102.03.0058
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Date
1850 – 1910
Material
wood; metal
Catalogue Number
102.03.0059
Description
Plain top table with two vertical supports on either side and a lower shelf between supports.
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Title
Library Table
Date
1850 – 1910
Material
wood; metal
Dimensions
73.0 x 76.5 x 122.0 cm
Description
Plain top table with two vertical supports on either side and a lower shelf between supports.
Subject
households
furniture
Credit
Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
102.03.0059
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Date
1850 – 1925
Material
glass; metal; paint
Catalogue Number
102.03.0060
Description
Circular mirror with cast metal frame. Bottom of frame portrays satyr's face with horns, cloven hooves, and there is a scallop shell at the top of the frame. Handpainted pansies are directly on the mirror and words, “Souvenir C------”, are also painted on the mirror face.
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Title
Wall Mirror
Date
1850 – 1925
Material
glass; metal; paint
Dimensions
31.0 x 1.5 x 25.8 cm
Description
Circular mirror with cast metal frame. Bottom of frame portrays satyr's face with horns, cloven hooves, and there is a scallop shell at the top of the frame. Handpainted pansies are directly on the mirror and words, “Souvenir C------”, are also painted on the mirror face.
Subject
households
furnishings
crafts
Credit
Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
102.03.0060
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Date
1850 – 1900
Material
wood
Catalogue Number
102.03.0078
Description
The dimensions for the table are given when it is closed. It opens to a circular shape when both its dropleaves are erect. The legs are elegantly curved, and its feet are paw-like. Half of one foot is missing, top joint of another leg is cracked and partially missing above the pegging. Hinge dowels…
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Title
Tea Table
Date
1850 – 1900
Material
wood
Dimensions
65.5 x 30.0 x 76.5 cm
Description
The dimensions for the table are given when it is closed. It opens to a circular shape when both its dropleaves are erect. The legs are elegantly curved, and its feet are paw-like. Half of one foot is missing, top joint of another leg is cracked and partially missing above the pegging. Hinge dowels are loose.
Subject
households
furniture
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
102.03.0078
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Date
1830 – 1900
Material
wood; metal
Catalogue Number
102.03.0079
Description
Traditional Japanese household medicine or spice cabinet, 17 drawers, each affixed with brass pull, arrayed in four rows, five drawers in top row, and four in each of lower three rows.
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Title
Medicine Cabinet
Date
1830 – 1900
Material
wood; metal
Dimensions
23.3 x 8.1 x 32.0 cm
Description
Traditional Japanese household medicine or spice cabinet, 17 drawers, each affixed with brass pull, arrayed in four rows, five drawers in top row, and four in each of lower three rows.
Subject
households
furnishings
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
102.03.0079
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