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- 1956, 1980-1981
- Author
- Feathers, Gerald T.
- Publisher
- Glenbow Museum
- Call Number
- V375/PG-15
1 image
- Variant Title
- Blood Camps
- Author
- Feathers, Gerald T.
- Place
- Calgary, Alberta
- Publisher
- Glenbow Museum
- Published Date
- 1956, 1980-1981
- Medium
- Library - Postcard
- Notes
- from the exhibition, 150 Years of Watercolour painting in Alberta, organized by Glenbow Museum
- colour
- Accession Number
- 1700
- Call Number
- V375/PG-15
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- Medium
- Library - Postcard
- Published Date
- ca. 1955
- Author
- Gibbons, W. J. [Bill Gibbons]
- Publisher
- Canada in Colour Limited
- Call Number
- V525/PG-5
1 image
- Variant Title
- Peyto Lake
- Responsibility
- The Keystone Press Ltd.
- Place
- Banff, Alberta, Canada
- Publisher
- Canada in Colour Limited
- Published Date
- ca. 1955
- Medium
- Library - Postcard
- Notes
- colour
- Accession Number
- 3395
- Call Number
- V525/PG-5
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- Library - Postcard
- Published Date
- ca. 1955
- Author
- Gibbons, W. J. [Bill Gibbons]
- Publisher
- Canada in Colour Limited
- Call Number
- V616/PG-4
1 image
- Variant Title
- Mount Eisenhower
- Responsibility
- The Keystone Press Ltd.
- Place
- Banff, Alberta, Canada
- Publisher
- Canada in Colour Limited
- Published Date
- ca. 1955
- Medium
- Library - Postcard
- Notes
- colour
- Accession Number
- 3364
- Call Number
- V616/PG-4
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- Library - Postcard
- Published Date
- ca. 1959
- Publisher
- Byron Harmon Photos
- Call Number
- V466/PG-B99h-6
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- Variant Title
- Mt. Rundle [Mount Rundle], altitude 9675 feet, and Vermillion Lakes [Vermilion Lakes]
- Responsibility
- Scenic Art
- Place
- Banff, Canada Richmond, California Printed in U.S.A.
- Publisher
- Byron Harmon Photos
- Published Date
- ca. 1959
- Medium
- Library - Postcard
- Notes
- Annotated
- colour
- scenes in natural Colour
- Includes postage stamp
- Accession Number
- 5362
- Call Number
- V466/PG-B99h-6
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- Library - Postcard
- Published Date
- ca. 1958
- Publisher
- Byron Harmon Photos
- Call Number
- V151/PG-B99h-1
1 image
- Variant Title
- "Piping" down the Flag at Lake Louise. Banff National Park. Canadian Rockies
- Responsibility
- Scenic Art
- Place
- Banff, Canada Richmond, California Printed in U.S.A.
- Publisher
- Byron Harmon Photos
- Published Date
- ca. 1958
- Medium
- Library - Postcard
- Notes
- Annotated
- colour
- scenes in natural Colour
- Includes postage stamp
- Accession Number
- 7864
- Call Number
- V151/PG-B99h-1
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My story : an autobiography
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue19786
- Medium
- Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
- Published Date
- 1959
- Author
- Astor, Mary
- Publisher
- Garden City, N.Y., Doubleday
- Call Number
- 06.3 As8m
- Author
- Astor, Mary
- Responsibility
- Mary Astor
- Publisher
- Garden City, N.Y., Doubleday
- Published Date
- 1959
- Physical Description
- 332 pages ; 22 cm
- Subjects
- Banff
- Films
- Lake Louise
- Autobiography
- Abstract
- Pertains to Mary Astor's reminisces regarding filming of "Enticement" in Banff National Park (Chapter 3, page 81.)
- ISBN
- 59-6265
- Accession Number
- p2019-06
- Call Number
- 06.3 As8m
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Exploring the national parks of Canada
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue19871
- Medium
- Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
- Published Date
- 1951
- Author
- Butcher, Devereux
- Publisher
- Washington, National Parks Association
- Call Number
- 13.113 B97e Pam
- Author
- Butcher, Devereux
- Responsibility
- Devereux Butcher
- Publisher
- Washington, National Parks Association
- Published Date
- 1951
- Physical Description
- 84 pages illustrations, map 25 cm
- Subjects
- National parks
- Canada
- Prince Albert National Park
- Yoho National Park
- Mount Revelstoke National Park
- Riding Mountain National Park
- Waterton Lakes National Park
- Glacier National Park
- Jasper National Park
- Kootenay National Park
- Banff National Park
- Abstract
- Pertains to the information and brief history on the following Canadian National Parks, Banff National Park, Cape Breton Highlands National Park, Elk Island National Park, Glacier National Park, Jasper National Park, Kootenay National Park, Mount Revelstoke National Park, Prince Albert National Park, Riding Mountain National Park, Waterton Lakes National Park and Yoho National Park. The histories of each National Park contains information regarding their location, beginnings, size and additional information that may be pertinent to ones understanding of the location.
- Contents
- Nature's mansions (pg. 5)
- Banff (pg. 11)
- Banff-Jasper Highway (pg. 19)
- Cape Breton Highlands (pg, 25)
- Elk Island (pg. 30)
- Glacier (pg. 33)
- Jasper (pg. 39)
- Kootenay (pg. 46)
- Mount Revelstoke (pg. 50)
- Prince Albert (pg. 55)
- Riding Mountain (pg. 61)
- Waterton Lakes (pg. 65)
- Yoho (pg. 68)
- Maps (pg. 76)
- The parks and people (pg. 77)
- Other nature reservations in Canada (pg. 79)
- For further reading (pg. 81)
- Index (pg. 83)
- Notes
- The content pertaining specifically to Banff National Park can be found in the following page numbers: 11-24
- Accession Number
- 2017.8683
- Call Number
- 13.113 B97e Pam
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The mammals of Banff National Park, Alberta
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue19893
- Medium
- Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
- Published Date
- 1958
- Author
- Banfield, A.W.F.
- Publisher
- Ottawa, ON : The Queen's Printer
- Call Number
- 04.2 B22m PAM
- Author
- Banfield, A.W.F.
- Responsibility
- A.W.F. Banfield
- Publisher
- Ottawa, ON : The Queen's Printer
- Published Date
- 1958
- Physical Description
- 51 pg.
- Subjects
- Zoology
- Zoology--Alberta
- Banff National Park
- Abstract
- Pertains to the comprehensive analysis and annotated list of the mammal species present in Banff National Park. The book explores topics such as climate, vegetation, geology and zoogeography in an effort to provide both context and critical information regarding animal life. Additionally, the book contains an annotated list pertaining to each mammal, their scientific name, and additional relevant information. Upon reading this book, the reader is granted a complete understanding of the wildlife presence in Banff National Park at the time of publication (1958).
- Contents
- Introduction (pg. 1)
- Geology (pg. 1)
- Climate (pg. 2)
- Vegetation (pg. 2)
- History of exploration (pg. 3)
- Present investigation (pg. 4)
- Zoogeography (pg. 5)
- Treatment (pg. 8)
- Annotated list (pg. 9)
- References (pg. 49)
- Index (pg. 53) Maps:
- Distribution of Chipmunks in the Park (pg. 16)
- Winter distribution of Wapiti in the Park (pg. 32)
- Summer distribution of White-tailed Deer in the Park (pg. 37)
- Distribution of Mountain Goats in the Park (pg. 40)
- Summer and winter distribution of Mounain Sheep in the Park (pg. 44)
- Accession Number
- 2017.8683
- Call Number
- 04.2 B22m PAM
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Climbs in the Canadian Rockies
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue19938
- Medium
- Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
- Published Date
- 1950
- Author
- Smythe, Frank S.
- Publisher
- London : Hodder and Stoughton Ltd.
- Call Number
- 01.4 Sm9c
- Author
- Smythe, Frank S.
- Responsibility
- Frank S. Smythe
- Publisher
- London : Hodder and Stoughton Ltd.
- Published Date
- 1950
- Physical Description
- 260 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
- Subjects
- Mountaineering
- Mountaineers, British
- Canadian Rocky Mountains
- Mount Assiniboine
- Mount Robson
- Abstract
- Pertains to the personal mountaineering experience of author, Frank S. Smythe. As a prominent English author, photographer, botanist and mountaineer, Smythe invites the reader to delve into a greater understanding of what it means to climb in the Canadian Rocky Mountains. He tells of his successes, failures and lessons learned while scaling some of the most ambitious mountains in the Canadian Rockies. Some of the mountains discussed include, but are not limited to the following, Mount Alberta, Mount Assiniboine, Mount Robson, Mount Glendower and Mount Colin.
- Contents
- Part I : The Canadian Rockies
- I. The Canadian Rocky Mountains (pg. 3)
- II. Training the Lovat Scouts (pg. 19)
- III. Elysium Pass (pg. 37)
- IV. Mountaineering from Lake O'Hara (pg. 47)
- V. Mount Assiniboine (pg. 54)
- VI. Mount Alberta (pg. 67)
- VII. The Beaver (pg. 86)
- VIII. An attempt to climb Mount Brussels (pg. 96)
- IX. The first ascent of Mount Bridgland (pg. 108)
- X. Mount Robson (pg. 121)
- XI. Failure and success on Mount Colin (pg. 142)
- XII. Storm on Mount Louis (pg. 162) Part II : Unmapped and unexplored. An expedition to the LLoyd George Mountains of north-east British Columbia
- XIII. The Lloyd George Mountains (pg. 175)
- XIV. The flight to Haworth Lake (pg. 186)
- XV. The base-camp (pg. 196)
- XVI. Reconnaissance flight (pg. 206)
- XVII. The ascent of Mount Glendower (pg. 213)
- XVIII. The ascent of Mount Lloyd George (pg. 221)
- XIX. Call it a day (pg. 227)
- XX. High-level traverse (pg. 241)
- XXI. Lightning (pg. 251)
- Index (pg. 255)
- Notes
- All photographs used in the publication were taken by the author
- Accession Number
- 2019.71
- Call Number
- 01.4 Sm9c
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We chased a rainbow
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue19939
- Medium
- Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
- Published Date
- 1957
- Author
- Reynolds, Helen
- Publisher
- New York, Funk & Wagnalls
- Call Number
- 05.2 R33w
- Author
- Reynolds, Helen
- Responsibility
- Helen Reynolds
- Publisher
- New York, Funk & Wagnalls
- Published Date
- 1957
- Physical Description
- 214 pages illustrations 22 cm
- Abstract
- Pertains to the adventures of Elaine Fairley and Mary Holwood as they travel to Banff, AB. The fiction book tells the story of Elaine Fairley and Mary Holwood, two young women searching for a new beginning in Banff. Despite wanting a job, the women were searching for more. Mary, enchanted by the mountains, was hoping to sketch, while Elaine was hoping to share her passion for singing. The book takes an unexpected turn towards romance as two men from back home, George Bedlow and Wayne Chisholm, continue to appear during Elaine and Mary’s adventures. Not long after, the natural romances between the couples bloom. The author, Helen Reynolds, captivates the reader using a combination of romance and humor.
- Contents
- One: Away to the mountians (pg. 3)
- Two: The pup tent (pg. 18)
- Three: We earn our pay (pg. 32)
- Four: Art school evening (pg. 44)
- Five: Claude Vincent (pg. 57)
- Six: The blue dress (pg. 69)
- Seven: The phony (pg. 82)
- Eight: Mount Rundle (pg. 95)
- Nine: Talent scout (pg. 108)
- Ten: Wayne's Star Rises (pg. 119)
- Eleven: The picnic (pg. 131)
- Twelve: We climb (pg. 142)
- Thirteen: The red canoe (pg. 154)
- Fourteen: Vera's favor (pg. 166)
- Fifteen: Up Mount Rundle (pg. 178)
- Sixteen: The rescue (pg. 191)
- Seventeen: Romance (pg. 204)
- Notes
- illustrations by Lucille Wallace
- Accession Number
- 2019.71
- Call Number
- 05.2 R33w
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Provincial Museum of Natural History and Anthropology : report for the year 1949
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue19969
- Medium
- Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
- Published Date
- 1950
- Author
- Province of British Columbia department of education
- Publisher
- Victoria, B.C. : Authority of the Legislative Assembly, [by Don McDiarmid, printer to the King's Most Excellent Majesty]
- Call Number
- 04 P94p 1949
- Publisher
- Victoria, B.C. : Authority of the Legislative Assembly, [by Don McDiarmid, printer to the King's Most Excellent Majesty]
- Published Date
- 1950
- Subjects
- Museums
- Anthropology
- Abstract
- Pertains to the commissioner report on the events carried out by the Provincial Museum of Natural history and Anthropology, during the year of 1949. Published in 1950, the British Columbia Department of Education published the report in an effort to reflect on events from the previous calendar year. The objectives of the report were to secure and preserve specimens reflecting the natural history of British Columbia, collect anthropological material from Indigenous Peoples, and obtain information on natural sciences that could then be shared with the public. Each issue features a report from the director, biologist, and/or botanist, and/or anthropologist in which they would share their subsequent findings from the previous year. Topics discussed in each report include, but are not limited to the following; exhibitions, new accessions, staff changes, research, botany, entomology and relevant articles.
- Contents
- Report of the Director (pg. 7)
- Special Exhibits (pg. 7)
- Field Work (pg. 7)
- Publications (pg. 8)
- Motion Pictures (pg. 9)
- Education (pg. 9)
- Museum Lectures (pg. 9)
- Other Lectures (pg. 9)
- School Loan Material (pg. 10)
- Visit to Eastern Museums (pg. 10)
- Attendance (pg. 11)
- Staff Changes (pg. 12)
- Equipment (pg. 12)
- Obituary (pg. 12)
- Report of the Assistant in Botany (pg. 12)
- Activities (pg. 12)
- Acknowledgments (pg. 13)
- Miscellaneous Botonical Notes (pg. 13)
- Entomology (pg. 15)
- Report of the Assistant in Biology (pg. 15)
- Report of the Assistant in Anthropology (pg. 16)
- Accessions (pg. 17)
- Article: "The Distribution of Fresh-water Fishes in British Columbia," by G. Clifford Carl (pg. 20)
- Accession Number
- 7201
- Call Number
- 04 P94p 1949
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Provincial Museum of Natural History and Anthropology : report for the year 1951
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue19970
- Medium
- Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
- Published Date
- 1952
- Author
- Province of British Columbia department of education
- Publisher
- Victoria, B.C. : Authority of the Legislative Assembly, [by Don McDiarmid, printer to the King's Most Excellent Majesty]
- Call Number
- 04 P94p 1951
- Publisher
- Victoria, B.C. : Authority of the Legislative Assembly, [by Don McDiarmid, printer to the King's Most Excellent Majesty]
- Published Date
- 1952
- Subjects
- Museums
- Anthropology
- Abstract
- Pertains to the commissioner report on the events carried out by the Provincial Museum of Natural history and Anthropology, during the year of 1951. Published in 1952, the British Columbia Department of Education published the report in an effort to reflect on events from the previous calendar year. The objectives of the report were to secure and preserve specimens reflecting the natural history of British Columbia, collect anthropological material from Indigenous Peoples, and obtain information on natural sciences that could then be shared with the public. Each issue features a report from the director, biologist, and/or botanist, and/or anthropologist in which they would share their subsequent findings from the previous year. Topics discussed in each report include, but are not limited to the following; exhibitions, new accessions, staff changes, research, botany, entomology and relevant articles.
- Contents
- Report of the Director (pg. 7)
- New Exhibits (pg. 7)
- Special Exhibits (pg. 7)
- Field Work (pg. 7)
- Publications (pg. 8)
- Motion Pictures (pg. 9)
- Education (pg. 9)
- Museum Lectures (pg. 9)
- Other Lectures (pg. 10)
- School Loan Material (pg. 10)
- Attendance (pg. 11)
- Obituary (pg. 11)
- Gifts Received (pg. 11)
- Building Maintenance and Equipment (pg. 11)
- Report of the Assistant in Botany and Entomology (pg. 12)
- Botany (pg. 12)
- Entomology (pg. 13)
- Report of the Assistant in Biology (pg. 14)
- Report on the Francois-Ootsa Lake Area Visited in June, 1951 (pg. 15)
- Research in Speciation in Coastal White-footed Mice (pg. 18)
- Report of the Assistant in Anthropology (pg. 19)
- Accessions (pg. 21)
- Articles: "Status of Birds and Mammals of the Osoyoos Area in May, 1951," by C.J. Guiguet
- Articles: "Botanizing along the Big Bend Highway, British Columbia," by J.W. Eastham
- Accession Number
- 7201
- Call Number
- 04 P94p 1951
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Provincial Museum of Natural History and Anthropology : report for the year 1954
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue19971
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- Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
- Published Date
- 1955
- Author
- Province of British Columbia department of education
- Publisher
- Victoria, B.C. : Authority of the Legislative Assembly, [by Don McDiarmid, printer to the King's Most Excellent Majesty]
- Call Number
- 04 P94p 1954
- Publisher
- Victoria, B.C. : Authority of the Legislative Assembly, [by Don McDiarmid, printer to the King's Most Excellent Majesty]
- Published Date
- 1955
- Subjects
- Museums
- Anthropology
- Abstract
- Pertains to the commissioner report on the events carried out by the Provincial Museum of Natural history and Anthropology, during the year of 1954. Published in 1955, the British Columbia Department of Education published the report in an effort to reflect on events from the previous calendar year. The objectives of the report were to secure and preserve specimens reflecting the natural history of British Columbia, collect anthropological material from Indigenous Peoples, and obtain information on natural sciences that could then be shared with the public. Each issue features a report from the director, biologist, and/or botanist, and/or anthropologist in which they would share their subsequent findings from the previous year. Topics discussed in each report include, but are not limited to the following; exhibitions, new accessions, staff changes, research, botany, entomology and relevant articles.
- Contents
- Report of the Director (pg. 9)
- New Exhibits (pg. 9)
- Special Exhibits (pg. 9)
- Field Work and Out-of-Province Travel (pg. 9)
- Education (pg. 11)
- Museum Lectures (pg. 11)
- Other Lectures (pg. 11)
- Extended Open Hours (pg. 12)
- Publications (pg. 12)
- Motion Pictures (pg. 13)
- Attendance (pg. 13)
- Building Maintenance and Alterations (pg. 14)
- Staff Notes (pg. 14)
- Obituaries (pg. 14)
- Report of the Botanist (pg. 14)
- Report of the Botanist (pg. 16)
- Report of the Anthropologist (pg. 18)
- Activities (pg. 18)
- Totem-pole Restoration programme (pg. 20)
- Accessions (pg. 20)
- Articles - "The Natural History of the Forbidden Plateau Area," by George A. Hardy (pg. 24)
- Articles - "Undescribed Mammals (Peromyscus and Microtus) from the Islands of British Columbia," C.J. Guiguet (pg. 65)
- Articles - "The Green Turtle in British Columbia," by G. Clifford Carl (pg. 77)
- Articles - "The Birds of the Cariboo Parklands : A Supplement," by J.A. Munro (pg. 79)
- Publications of the Provincial Museum (pg. 86)
- Accession Number
- 7201
- Call Number
- 04 P94p 1954
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- Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
- Published Date
- November, 1952
- Author
- Rae, William E.
- Publisher
- Godfrey, Hammond
- Edition
- Volume 110, No. 5
- Call Number
- 08.1 R12o Pam
- Author
- Rae, William E.
- Responsibility
- William E. Rae
- Edition
- Volume 110, No. 5
- Publisher
- Godfrey, Hammond
- Published Date
- November, 1952
- Abstract
- Pertains to a collection of material discussing hunting, fishing and guns. Written for gun enthusiasts and hunters alike, the publication talks in detail of the experiences had by both hunters and fishermen. The publication features stories from various hunters who share their experience in hunting elephants, birds, rabbits and more. Readers can expect to be immersed into the world of hunting, fishing and gun ownership.
- Contents
- The Three Musketeers (pg. 33)
- The Time of my life (pg. 36)
- That's my baby (pg. 38)
- Northern pike (pg. 41)
- Alex racks one up (pg. 42)
- Bull for a buck (pg. 44)
- Forget the hatch (pg. 46)
- Try a heart shot (pg. 48)
- Why not shoot them? (pg. 50)
- Gillaroo (pg. 52)
- Don't spare the rod (pg. 54)
- It's easy to grouse (pg. 60)
- Carp with a bow (pg. 62)
- Home-town Bigmouth (pg. 70)
- Accession Number
- 5777
- Call Number
- 08.1 R12o Pam
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The cariboo story
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue20066
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- Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
- Published Date
- 1958
- Author
- Lindsay, F.W.
- Publisher
- [Quesnel, B.C.] : [Quesnel Advertiser
- Call Number
- 08.2 L64t
- Author
- Lindsay, F.W.
- Responsibility
- F.W. Lindsay
- Publisher
- [Quesnel, B.C.] : [Quesnel Advertiser
- Published Date
- 1958
- Physical Description
- 52 pages : illustrations, map, portraits ; 24 cm
- Abstract
- Pertains to a collection of stories combined to tell the story of Cariboo, British Columbia. While not entirely complete in nature, the author dedicates the history to the men who chose the disgruntled forest life, over that of comfort and stability. The author, F.W. Lindsay explains the relationship between pioneers and Americans, arguing that our best pioneers were American men. Readers can expect to learn more about Cariboo, while taking in the patriotic undertones of the publication.
- Notes
- by F.W. Lindsay ; with pen and ink illustrations by Gwen Lewis.
- Accession Number
- 3069 a
- Call Number
- 08.2 L64t
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Trail to the charmed land
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue20072
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- Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
- Published Date
- 1950
- Author
- Edwards, Ralph
- Publisher
- Hamilton (Canada) H.R. Larson
- Call Number
- 01.4 Ed9t
- Author
- Edwards, Ralph
- Responsibility
- Ralph Edwards
- Publisher
- Hamilton (Canada) H.R. Larson
- Published Date
- 1950
- Physical Description
- viii, 135 pages illustrations, map 23 cm
- Abstract
- Pertains to the stories of Ralph Edwards, a former mountain guide. While not a history, the publication serves as a way to commemorate a life well lived in the Canadian Rocky Mountains. Written similar to a diary, the author tells of his personal experiences and lessons learned while in the mountains. Readers are granted a highly personal account of mountaineering from a man who lived among the shadows of the Canadian Rockies himself.
- Contents
- Introduction -- The Discovery of Yoho -- First Crossing of the Dolomite Pass -- The Conquest of Balfour -- A Millionaire Goes A-Hunting -- Anything Can Happen, And Does -- Cayuses I Have Met.
- Accession Number
- 3069 a
- Call Number
- 01.4 Ed9t
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Mount Pleasant early days : memories of Reuben Hamilton, pioneer, 1890
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue20083
- Medium
- Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
- Published Date
- 1957
- Author
- Hamilton, Reuben and Vancouver City Archives
- Publisher
- Vancouver, B.C. : City Archives, City Hall
- Call Number
- 08.1 H18m
- Responsibility
- Reuben Hamilton and Vancouver City Archives
- Publisher
- Vancouver, B.C. : City Archives, City Hall
- Published Date
- 1957
- Physical Description
- 64 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
- Abstract
- Pertains to a collection of letters and images pertaining to Reuben Hamilton. Reuben Hamilton had been a pioneer in Vancouver, British Columbia since 1890. Through the use of his letters, readers are offered insight into the life of Hamilton, as told by him.
- Contents
- Mount Pleasant School, 1892-3 (pg. 8)
- Mount Pleasant School class, 1894 (pg. 9)
- William Hamilton, portrait of (pg. 10)
- Kingsway and St. Catherines St. (pg. 13)
- Cedar Cottage Brewery, 1902 (pg. 19)
- Cedar Cottage Brewery, 1944 (pg. 20)
- "North Arm Road" - Hutson home (pg. 22)
- Lot 301, Plan of subdivision of (pg. 23)
- Lot 301, Price list (pg. 24)
- District Lot 301 School, 1902 (pg. 27)
- Joseph Jones' milk ranch, cottage (pg. 29)
- Joseph Jones' milk ranch, barn (pg. 29)
- Doering and Marstrand Brewery (pg. 31)
- Fifth Avenue, East, circa 1898-1900 (pg. 31)
- Gladstone Inn, 1909 (pg. 32)
- Jones, of Jones Park, portait of (pg. 38)
- Mt. Pleasant, from False Creek bridge, July 1rst, 1890 (pg. 45)
- Garvin Milk Ranch, circa 1890 (pg. 46)
- McCleery Farm House, 1948 (pg. 55)
- Broadway and Main street, 1899 (pg. 64)
- Broadway and Kingsway, 1898 (pg. 64)
- Accession Number
- 3069 a
- Call Number
- 08.1 H18m
- Collection
- Archives Library
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F.H. Varley : paintings, 1915-1954
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue20090
- Medium
- Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
- Published Date
- [1954]
- Author
- Varley, Frederick Horsman and Art Gallery of Toronto
- Publisher
- [Toronto] : [Art Gallery of Toronto]
- Call Number
- 06.1 V42f
- Responsibility
- Frederick Horsman Varley and Art Gallery of Toronto
- Publisher
- [Toronto] : [Art Gallery of Toronto]
- Published Date
- [1954]
- Physical Description
- 32 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 26 cm
- Abstract
- Pertains to the work of the prominent Canadian artist, Frederick H. Varley. As a member of the Canadian Group of Seven, Varley had an extensive set of artistic skills to offer. The publication explores his artistic style and variety, while also paying homage to his ultimate accomplishments. Readers are offered a greater look into one of the artists who shaped the Canadian art scene into what we understand it to be today.
- Accession Number
- 3069 a
- Call Number
- 06.1 V42f
- Collection
- Archives Library
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The badlands of the Red Deer river : 1964 Drumheller-Alberta
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue20091
- Medium
- Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
- Published Date
- 1958
- Author
- Dominion of Canada
- Publisher
- Drumheller, Alberta : The Drumheller Mail
- Call Number
- 03.1 D71t
- Author
- Dominion of Canada
- Publisher
- Drumheller, Alberta : The Drumheller Mail
- Published Date
- 1958
- Physical Description
- 56 pages.
- Abstract
- Pertains to a collection of information offering insight into the Badlands of the Red Deer River area. The publication covers, but is not limited to the following discussions, geology, paleontology, fossils. Readers can expect to learn more about the Badlands of Red Deer, Alberta.
- Contents
- Valley of the Dinosaurs (pg. 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 17, 19)
- Newcastle Beach (pg. 23)
- Our little church (pg. 25)
- Wayne (pg. 27)
- Map (pg. 28, 29)
- A glimpse into the past (pg. 31)
- Welcome from chamber of commerce (pg. 33)
- Hoodoos (pg. 35)
- For men only? (pg. 37)
- Chamber of Commerce Activities (pg. 39)
- Duck-billed dinosaur edmontosaurus (pg. 41, 43, 45)
- Early discoveries of dinosaurs (pg. 47)
- Calgary's horsemen's hall of fame (pg. 49)
- Drumheller and district museum society (pg. 51)
- Beginnings of geology (pg. 53)
- What are fossils? (pg. 55)
- Accession Number
- 3069 a
- Call Number
- 03.1 D71t
- Collection
- Archives Library
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Cities of Canada : reproductions from the Seagram collection of paintings
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue20093
- Medium
- Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
- Published Date
- 1953
- Author
- House of Seagram with commentary by Bernard K. Sandwell
- Publisher
- [Montreal?] : House of Seagram
- Call Number
- 08.1 Sa5c
- Publisher
- [Montreal?] : House of Seagram
- Published Date
- 1953
- Physical Description
- [49] p. : col. ill., 1 map, ports. ; 29 x 35 cm
- Abstract
- Pertains to a collection of images and text showcasing the various cities of Canada. The publication seeks to provide a greater insight into the Canadian landscapes and sky-lines through the exploration of Canadian cities. The publication contains a collection of fantastic art pieces created by various artists that showcase the cities. Some of the cities discussed include, but are not limited to the following: Windsor, Edmonton, Kingston, Montreal, Charlottetown and Sarnia.
- Accession Number
- 3069 a
- Call Number
- 08.1 Sa5c
- Collection
- Archives Library
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