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50 Switzerlands in one : Banff the beautiful : Canada's national park : where to go and what to see in and around Banff

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Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1923
Edition
Rev ed
Call Number
02.6 B22l 1923 Pam c.1
02.6 B22l 1923 Pam c.2
Responsibility
editor and publisher: N.K. Luxton
[text by H.C. Stovel]
Edition
Rev ed
Published Date
1923
Physical Description
80p. : ill., map
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Businesses
Guidebooks
Accession Number
74
1402
6585
Call Number
02.6 B22l 1923 Pam c.1
02.6 B22l 1923 Pam c.2
Collection
Archives Library
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1723 Copy of ‘A Life of Mahomet’ Possibly Morant’s (?) and Japanese Stamp Collection

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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
GMD
Textual record
Private record
Published record
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
Subject Access
Religion
Biography
Stamps
Postage
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).
Creator
Humphrey Prideaux, Nicholas Morant
Biographical Source Notes
https://www.ccel.org/ccel/prideaux
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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The 1927-1928 Peruvian expedition of the American Geographical Society

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Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1929
Author
Miller, O.M
Publisher
New York : Geographical Review
Call Number
F3423 M54
Author
Miller, O.M
Publisher
New York : Geographical Review
Published Date
1929
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Notes
From Geographical Review, vol.19
Call Number
F3423 M54
Collection
Alpine Club of Canada Library
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Part Of
Crosby family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 24 accounting books, 1871 to 1904 are accounting books from Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. The remaining accounting books are for Deer Lake Lodge and include charge accounts, dismemberments and receipts. XXX
Date Range
1871
1872
1873
1891
1901
1902
1904
1912
1914
1931
1932
1939
1954
1955
Reference Code
M486 / II / B / 1 to 24 O.S
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Part Of
Crosby family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M486 / V152
Series
M486 / II : Deer Lake Lodge
Sous-Fonds
M486
Sub-Series
M486 / II / B : Financials
Reference Code
M486 / II / B / 1 to 24 O.S
GMD
Textual record
Date Range
1871
1872
1873
1891
1901
1902
1904
1912
1914
1931
1932
1939
1954
1955
Physical Description
24 cm of textual records (24 volumes)
Scope & Content
File consists of 24 accounting books, 1871 to 1904 are accounting books from Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. The remaining accounting books are for Deer Lake Lodge and include charge accounts, dismemberments and receipts. XXX
Name Access
Crosby, Louis
Crosby, Lou
Subject Access
Administration
Finances
Geographic Access
Banff, Alberta
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island
Language
English
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Part Of
Crosby family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 13 folders of samples from accounting books. Accounting books or ledger from Deer Lake Lodge and include charge accounts, dismemberments and receipts. XXX
Date Range
ca. 1923
ca. 1935
1937
1932
1939
1954
1955
1961
Reference Code
M486 / II / B / 25 to 37 O.S
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Part Of
Crosby family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M486 / V152
Series
M486 / II : Deer Lake Lodge
Sous-Fonds
M486
Sub-Series
M486 / II / B : Financials
Reference Code
M486 / II / B / 25 to 37 O.S
GMD
Textual record
Date Range
ca. 1923
ca. 1935
1937
1932
1939
1954
1955
1961
Physical Description
13 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of 13 folders of samples from accounting books. Accounting books or ledger from Deer Lake Lodge and include charge accounts, dismemberments and receipts. XXX
Name Access
Crosby, Louis
Crosby, Lou
Subject Access
Administration
Finances
Lake LouiseTrading Company
Deer Lodge
Geographic Access
Banff, Alberta
Language
English
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Across Asia's snows and deserts

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Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1927
Author
Morden, William James
Publisher
New York : Putnam
Call Number
DS785 M67
Author
Morden, William James
Publisher
New York : Putnam
Published Date
1927
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Notes
Edward C. Porter Mountaineering Library
Call Number
DS785 M67
Collection
Alpine Club of Canada Library
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Across Canada : an annotated guide to the country served by the Canadian Pacific Railway and its allied interests : eastbound : part I : Winnipeg and west ; Chicago and west

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Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1922
Call Number
08.5 C16ac 1922
Published Date
1922
Physical Description
84p. : ill., maps
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Notes
First issued in 1887
Accession Number
20000
Call Number
08.5 C16ac 1922
Collection
Archives Library
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Across Canada : an annotated guide to the country served by the Canadian Pacific Railway and its allied interests : westbound part 2 : west of Winnipeg, west of Chicago

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Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1921
Author
Canadian Pacific Railway
Call Number
02.4 C16ac
Author
Canadian Pacific Railway
Published Date
1921
Physical Description
p.63-143 : ill., maps
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Guidebooks
Accession Number
224
3174
Call Number
02.4 C16ac
Collection
Archives Library
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Across Canada and back

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Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1926?]
Publisher
[Montreal? : Canadian Pacific Railway
Call Number
02.4 Ac7t Pam
Publisher
[Montreal? : Canadian Pacific Railway
Published Date
1926?]
Physical Description
17p. : ill
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Tours
Accession Number
5742
Call Number
02.4 Ac7t Pam
Collection
Archives Library
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Across Canada and back

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Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1928
Publisher
[Montreal? : Canadian Pacific Railway]
Call Number
02.4 Ac7t 1928 Pam
Responsibility
introduction by Sinclair Laird
Publisher
[Montreal? : Canadian Pacific Railway]
Published Date
1928
Physical Description
27p. : ill., map
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Tours
Accession Number
22500
Call Number
02.4 Ac7t 1928 Pam
Collection
Archives Library
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Across Canada and back, $325.00 : a 21 day tour ... via Canadian Pacific Railway, Monday, July 20, 1925, under the personal direction of Professor Sinclair Laird

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Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
[1925]
Publisher
Montreal : Canadian Pacific Railway
Call Number
08.5 Ac7 Pam
Publisher
Montreal : Canadian Pacific Railway
Published Date
[1925]
Physical Description
17p. : ill., map
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Tours
Accession Number
18500
Call Number
08.5 Ac7 Pam
Collection
Archives Library
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Across Canada by way of Canada's great scenic route

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Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1924
Call Number
02.4 C16cna Pam
Responsibility
Canadian National Railways
Published Date
1924
Physical Description
89p. : all ill
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Views
Accession Number
2864
Call Number
02.4 C16cna Pam
Collection
Archives Library
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Across Canada by way of Canada's great scenic route

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Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1925
Author
Canadian National Railways
Call Number
02.4 C16acr Pam
Author
Canadian National Railways
Published Date
1925
Physical Description
96p : all ill., maps
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Views
Notes
Cover title : Scenic Canada
Accession Number
19500
Call Number
02.4 C16acr Pam
Collection
Archives Library
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Adventures in Alaska and along the trail

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Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1928
Author
Endicott, Wendell
Publisher
New York : Frederick A. Stokes
Call Number
04.2 En2
Author
Endicott, Wendell
Publisher
New York : Frederick A. Stokes
Published Date
1928
Physical Description
xvi, 344p. : ill., ports., map
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Devona Siding
Jasper
Pack trips
Notes
Chapters XII-XIV describe a hunting trip in the northern Rockies, with Jack Brewster as guide
Accession Number
20500
Call Number
04.2 En2
Collection
Archives Library
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The adventures of a nature guide

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Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1920
Author
Mills, Enos Abijah
Publisher
Garden City (N.Y.): Doubleday, Page
Call Number
QH81 M5
Author
Mills, Enos Abijah
Publisher
Garden City (N.Y.): Doubleday, Page
Published Date
1920
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Call Number
QH81 M5
Collection
Alpine Club of Canada Library
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The adventures of an illustrator, mostly in following his authors in America & Europe

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Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1925
Author
Fennell, Joseph
Publisher
Boston : Little, Brown
Call Number
NE112 P5
Author
Fennell, Joseph
Responsibility
by Jospeh Pennell
Publisher
Boston : Little, Brown
Published Date
1925
Physical Description
xxii, 372p. : ill. ports. facsim
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Illustrators, American
Accession Number
3069
Call Number
NE112 P5
Location
Art Library is located in Curatorial Department - Please contact Curatorial Department for access
Collection
Art Library
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Adventures on the Columbia River

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

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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
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
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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Aileen Harmon fonds

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Part Of
Aileen Harmon fonds
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of textual records and photographs by and about Aileen Harmon, as well as collected items. Textual records include: letter from Harmon to the Director of Alberta's provincial parks re addition of Yamnuska area to Bow Valley Provincial Park, 1973; brief, from Harvie Heights and Bow Va…
Date Range
[ca. 1924] - 2015
Reference Code
M287 / V262
Description Level
1 / Fonds
GMD
Photograph
Negative
Photograph print
Textual record
Private record
Transparency
Part Of
Aileen Harmon fonds
Description Level
1 / Fonds
Fonds Number
M287 / V262
Sous-Fonds
M287
V262
Accession Number
1876
1915
1916
2302
2932
3082
3380
3383
3411
7753
2016.8596
Reference Code
M287 / V262
GMD
Photograph
Negative
Photograph print
Textual record
Private record
Transparency
Date Range
[ca. 1924] - 2015
Physical Description
26.5 cm of textual records. -- 33 photographs (26 prints : b&w and col. ; 20.5 x 30 cm or smaller -- 6 negatives : b&w nitrate negatives ; 12.5 x 10 cm -- 1 transparency : col. slide ; 35 mm)
History / Biographical
Aileen Harmon (1912 - 2015), daughter of Byron Harmon, worked as a government naturalist at Banff, Alberta, Canada and was involved in local natural history groups and activities. Aileen was a founding member, alongside Bruce Gordon, of the Bow Valley Naturalists, and was also on the Board of The Canadian Wildlife Federation and The Society of Alberta Naturalists. Aileen moved to Mill Bay on Vancouver Island, B.C. in 1981 following the end of a lengthy career with Parks Canada. During her retirement years, Aileen travelled extensively, reaching all seven continents. She also authored an autobiographical book, titled "Tales of My Mountain Life", in 2004. Aileen passed away on January 9, 2015 at the age of 102.
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of textual records and photographs by and about Aileen Harmon, as well as collected items. Textual records include: letter from Harmon to the Director of Alberta's provincial parks re addition of Yamnuska area to Bow Valley Provincial Park, 1973; brief, from Harvie Heights and Bow Valley subdivision residents to public hearings on land use and resource development in the eastern slopes, 1973; letter re James Hector, 1979; notes on career, 2003; notes on Catharine Whyte for CBC recording, 2004; Christmas cards and collected articles, ca.1960. Photographs, made by and collected by Aileen Harmon, pertain to Aileen Harmon and friends, skiing, Skoki area, Mount Yamnuska, Banff Indian Days. Includes photographs by Byron Harmon. Added content from accession 2016.8596 : ca. 25 cm of textual records including personal correspondence, guest book, original writing and notes by Aileen Harmon, personal travel journals from a 1931 packing trip and 1933 ski trip to Skoki, drafts of autobiographical book "Tales of My Mountain Life", articles pertaining to or written by Aileen Harmon, Christmas cards, and letters of condolence to Carole Harmon following Aileen's passing. Also 26 print photographs, 6 negative photographs from a 1937 hiking trip, and one transparency. Fonds consists of one series : Series I - Personal records
Name Access
Harmon, Aileen
Harmon, Carole
Subject Access
Environment
Family and personal life
Memorial
Parks Canada
Hiking
Mountains
Travel
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
British Columbia
Access Restrictions
Copyright, privacy, commercial use and other restrictions may apply
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Finding Aid
Basic description only
Category
Environment
Family and personal life
Title Source
Title based on contents of fonds
Processing Status
Processed
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Alberta business and news publication history

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of three textual publications and a subject index booklet for a separate publication [accompanying publication not present in fonds]. Content pertains to the history of the Calgary Herald [ca. 1905]; the Alberta Division Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association; the history of Calgary's…
Date Range
[1905]
1950
1955
[1956-1960]
Reference Code
LUX / II / F1 / 39
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
LUX
Series
LUX / II / F : Collected material
Sous-Fonds
LUX / II : Eleanor Luxton sous-fonds
Sub-Series
LUX / II / F1 : Textual
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / II / F1 / 39
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Date Range
[1905]
1950
1955
[1956-1960]
Physical Description
2 cm of textual records (4 volumes ; 23 x 29.5 cm or smaller)
Scope & Content
File consists of three textual publications and a subject index booklet for a separate publication [accompanying publication not present in fonds]. Content pertains to the history of the Calgary Herald [ca. 1905]; the Alberta Division Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association; the history of Calgary's business and financial development; and Alberta's economy.
Subject Access
Advertising
Businesses
Buildings
Construction
Commercial products
Commerce
Industry
History
Anniversary
Calgary Power Ltd.
Finances
Newspaper
Publication
Natural resources
Land, settlement and immigration
Land use
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Calgary
Edmonton
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Commerce and industry
Land, settlement and immigration
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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