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The Canadian National Parks: Today and Tomorrow: Volume 1

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

Published Date: 1968

Author: Nelson, J.G.; Scace, R.C.

Publisher: [Place of publication not identified] : University of Calgary

Call Number: 13.112 Un1t Volume 1

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Author: Nelson, J.G.; Scace, R.C.

Responsibility: J.G. Nelson; R.C. Scace

Publisher: [Place of publication not identified] : University of Calgary

Published Date: 1968

Physical Description: 601p.

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

Subjects: National parks; Research; Conferences

Abstract: Parks & Recreation.; Proceedings of a Conference Organized by The National and Provincial Parks Association of Canada.; Studies in Land Use History and Landscape Change National Park Series No. 3.

Contents: Setting the Stage Uses of the National Parks Measuring the Value of National Parks

Notes: The University of Calgary - The National and Provincial Parks Association on Canada, October 9th - 15th, 1968, Calgary

Accession Number: 485

Call Number: 13.112 Un1t Volume 1

Collection: Archives Library

URL Notes: Available online via Parks Canada History

Websites

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The Canadian National Parks: Today and Tomorrow: Volume 2

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

Published Date: 1968

Author: Nelson, J.G.; Scace, R.C.

Publisher: [Place of publication not identified] : University of Calgary

Call Number: 13.112 Un1t Volume 2

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Author: Nelson, J.G.; Scace, R.C.

Responsibility: J.G. Nelson; R.C. Scace

Publisher: [Place of publication not identified] : University of Calgary

Published Date: 1968

Physical Description: 1027p.

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

Subjects: National parks; Research; Conferences

Abstract: Parks & Recreation.; Proceedings of a Conference Organized by The National and Provincial Parks Association of Canada.; Studies in Land Use History and Landscape Change National Park Series No. 3.

Contents: Other Alternatives : The Role and Planning of Provincial, State and Local Parks Recent Developments in the U.S. and Other Parts Around the World Concessions and Services Planning for the Future

Notes: The University of Calgary - The National and Provincial Parks Association on Canada, October 9th - 15th, 1968, Calgary

Accession Number: 485

Call Number: 13.112 Un1t Volume 2

Collection: Archives Library

URL Notes: Available online via Parks Canada History

Websites

http://parkscanadahistory.com/publications/proceedings-1968-2.pdf

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A study of coal mining : Cascade coal area

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

Published Date: 1968

Author: Tough, George Wallace

Call Number: 03.6 T64

Author: Tough, George Wallace

Published Date: 1968

Physical Description: viii, 203p

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

Subjects: Anthracite; Bankhead; Canmore; Georgetown; National parks

Notes: Thesis (M.A.), University of Calgary, 1968

Accession Number: 689

Call Number: 03.6 T64

Collection: Archives Library

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Canada's wild glory

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

Published Date: 1961

Author: Keller, W. Phillip

Publisher: London : Jarrolds

Call Number: 04 K28c

Author: Keller, W. Phillip

Responsibility: line drawings by Geraldine Locke

Publisher: London : Jarrolds

Published Date: 1961

Physical Description: 336p. : ill

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

Subjects: Birds; Mammals; National parks

Accession Number: 526

Call Number: 04 K28c

Collection: Archives Library

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The conservation of the wild life of Canada

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

Published Date: 1921

Author: Hewitt, C. Gordon

Publisher: New York : Charles Scribner

Call Number: 04.2 H49

Author: Hewitt, C. Gordon

Publisher: New York : Charles Scribner

Published Date: 1921

Physical Description: xx, 344p. : ill., maps

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

Subjects: Animal populations; Birds; Game laws; National parks

Accession Number: 69

Call Number: 04.2 H49

Collection: Archives Library

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Canada's mountain national parks : Banff, Jasper, Glacier, Kootenay, Mount Revelstoke, Waterton Lakes, Yoho

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

Published Date: 1966

Author: Scharff, Robert

Publisher: Vancouver : Evergreen Press Limited; Toronto : Musson Book Company

Call Number: 13.113 Sch1c Pam

Author: Scharff, Robert

Responsibility: by Robert Scharff, in association with the Natural and Historic Resources Branch, Dept. of Northern Affairs and Natural Resources

Publisher: Vancouver : Evergreen Press Limited; Toronto : Musson Book Company

Published Date: 1966

Physical Description: vii, 184 pages : illustrations (some color), maps ; 22 cm

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

Subjects: National parks; Banff National Park; Guide; Jasper National Park; Kootenay National Park; Glacier National Park; Mount Revelstoke National Park; Waterton Lakes National Park; Yoho National Park

Abstract: Pertains to a guide on Canada’s National Parks. This comprehensive guide offers readers a brief history of each Mountain National Park, as well as other useful information pertaining to risk reduction, camping, environmental preservation, wildlife preservation and sightseeing. Additionally, Robert Scharff includes information regarding activities that may be of interest to visitors such as cycling, canoeing, climbing, hiking, trail riding and more. Refers to Banff, Jasper, Glacier, Kootenay, Mount Revelstoke, Waterton Lakes and Yoho National Parks.

Contents: Chapter one - introduction to the mountain national parks (pg. 1); Chapter two - sightseeing in the parks (pg. 34); Chapter three - seeing the wilderness areas of the park (pg. 87); Chapter four - plant life in the parks (pg. 110); Chapter five - wildlife and birds in the parks (pg. 119); Chapter six - fishing in the parks (pg. 142); Chapter seven - winter in the parks (pg. 149); Chapter eight - accomodations and service in the parks (pg. 158)

Accession Number: 2017.8683

Call Number: 13.113 Sch1c Pam

Collection: Archives Library

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A guide to geology for visitors in Canada's national parks

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

Published Date: 1963

Author: Baird, David M.

Publisher: Ottawa : Roger Duhamel, Queen's Printer

Call Number: 13.115 B11a Pam

Author: Baird, David M.

Responsibility: David M. Baird

Publisher: Ottawa : Roger Duhamel, Queen's Printer

Published Date: 1963

Physical Description: 153 pages

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

Subjects: Geology; Guide; National parks

Abstract: Pertains to the geological information and processes that have occurred in order to yield the Canadian Rocky Mountains. In an effort to attract and inform visitors, author and scientist, David M. Baird, has opted to share the geological forces that have created the mountains we know today. Baird takes the reader through a comprehensive analysis of the forces needed to create the beauty of the terrain. He does so with the hopes of facilitating a much deeper appreciation for both the beauty, and natural processes needed to yield a mountain range as extensive as the Canadian Rockies.

Contents: Introduction (pg. 7); Rocks and the origin of the earth (pg. 15); Minerals (pg. 28); Erosion and sculpturing of the land (pg. 36); Wind as an agent of erosion (pg. 42); Underground water (pg. 48); Rivers (pg. 54); Oceans and shorelines (pg. 73); Glaciers (pg. 92); Islands (pg. 114); Lakes (pg. 117); Geological time (pg. 123); Earth's architecture (pg. 132); The formation of mountains (pg. 141); Economic geology (pg. 145)

Accession Number: 2017.8683

Call Number: 13.115 B11a Pam

Collection: Archives Library

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Report of the commissioner of Canadian National Parks : for the year ending March 31, 1923

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

Published Date: 1924

Author: J.B. Harkin [commissioner]

Publisher: Ottawa : F. A. Acland [printer to the King's most Exxcellent Majesty]

Call Number: 13.116 In8r 1923

Author: J.B. Harkin [commissioner]

Responsibility: Department of the Interior and Canadian National Parks Branch

Publisher: Ottawa : F. A. Acland [printer to the King's most Exxcellent Majesty]

Published Date: 1924

Physical Description: 36 pages.

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

Subjects: Yoho National Park; Waterton; Elk Island National Park; Jasper National Park; Buffalo; National parks; Rocky Mountains; Rocky Mountains Canada

Abstract: Pertains to the commissioner report of the Canadian National Parks for the year 1923. Published in 1924, the report was used to reflect on the events, successes and downfalls of the previous calendar year. The report discusses many of the National Parks including, but not limited to, Buffalo National Park, Yoho National Park, Elk Island National Park, Waterton Lake National Park and Jasper National Park. Additionally, the report covers the Rocky Mountains Park. The publication covers topics relating to wildlife, revenue generated and other relevant information pertaining to the status of the National Parks. The report serves as a comprehensive guide to understanding the status and condition of the Canadian National Parks as they were in the early 20th century.

Accession Number: 7201

Call Number: 13.116 In8r 1923

Collection: Archives Library

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Report of the commissioner of Canadian National Parks : for the year ending March 31, 1925

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

Published Date: 1926

Author: J.B. Harkin [commissioner]

Publisher: Ottawa : F. A. Acland [printer to the King's most Exxcellent Majesty]

Call Number: 13.116 In8r 1925

Author: J.B. Harkin [commissioner]

Responsibility: Department of the Interior and Canadian National Parks Branch

Publisher: Ottawa : F. A. Acland [printer to the King's most Exxcellent Majesty]

Published Date: 1926

Physical Description: 34 pages.

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

Subjects: Yoho National Park; Waterton; Elk Island National Park; Jasper National Park; Buffalo; National parks; Rocky Mountains; Rocky Mountains Canada

Abstract: Pertains to the commissioner report of the Canadian National Parks for the year 1925. Published in 1926, the report was used to reflect on the events, successes and downfalls of the previous calendar year. The report discusses many of the National Parks including, but not limited to, Buffalo National Park, Yoho National Park, Elk Island National Park, Waterton Lake National Park and Jasper National Park. Additionally, the report covers the Rocky Mountains Park. The publication covers topics relating to wildlife, revenue generated and other relevant information pertaining to the status of the National Parks. The report serves as a comprehensive guide to understanding the status and condition of the Canadian National Parks as they were in the early 20th century.