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Elik, and other stories of the MacKenzie Eskimos

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue24943
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1970
Author
Schwarz, Herbert T.
Ohoveluk, Mona
Publisher
Toronto, McCelland and Stewart
Call Number
06.1 Sc1e
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Author
Schwarz, Herbert T.
Ohoveluk, Mona
Responsibility
Herbert T. Schwarz (author)
Mona Ohoveluk (illustrator)
Publisher
Toronto, McCelland and Stewart
Published Date
1970
Physical Description
79 pages illustrations, portraits
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Art
Inuit
Abstract
Pertains to Inuit stories with associated illustrations by Mona Ohoveluk, and highlights Inuit story tellers
Contents
Part One:
Introduction: Inside the Arctic Circle
The MacKenzie Land
The Northern Lights People
Elik
Elik, the Far Seeing One
Akaluk and the Stolen Soul of Ugpik
The Origin of the White Whale
The Rave and the Whale
The Whale Hunt
The Great Eskimo Rally and Fort McPherson
Part Two:
Story-tellers of Old
Alik Aluhuk Stefansson, Inuvik, NWT
Elizabeth Blake and William Firth, Fort McPherson, NWT
Felix Nuyaviak, Tuktoyaktuk, NWT
Archie (Headpoint) Erigaktuk, Aklavik, NWT
Susie Tiktalik, Sach Harbour, Banks Island, NWT
Kenneth Peeloolook, Inuvik, NWT
Jessie Olorgrak, Paulatuk, NWT
Acknowledgements
Dedication
Accession Number
2019.86
Call Number
06.1 Sc1e
Collection
Archives Library
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Archaeology and ethno-history in the Arrow Lakes, southeastern British Columbia

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue5080
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1977
Author
Turnbull, Christopher J
Publisher
Ottawa : National Museums of Canada
Call Number
07.2 T84
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Author
Turnbull, Christopher J
Publisher
Ottawa : National Museums of Canada
Published Date
1977
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Series
National Museum of Man. Mercury series; Archaeological Survey of Canada, paper 65
Subjects
Ktunaxa
Kootenay Indians
Notes
Bibliography
Accession Number
SG10000
Call Number
07.2 T84
Collection
Archives Library
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Ethnobotany of the Blackfoot Indians

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue6630
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1974
Author
Hellson, John C
Publisher
Ottawa : National Museums of Canada
Call Number
04.1 H36
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Author
Hellson, John C
Responsibility
by John C. Hellson and Morgan Gadd
Publisher
Ottawa : National Museums of Canada
Published Date
1974
Physical Description
iii, 138p. : ill., port
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Plants, Edible
Plants, Medicinal
Notes
Bibliography
Accession Number
2729
Call Number
04.1 H36
Collection
Archives Library
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Voices of the Plains Cree

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue4853
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
[1973]
Author
Ahenakew, Edward
Publisher
Toronto : McClelland and Stewart
Call Number
07.2 Ah3
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Author
Ahenakew, Edward
Responsibility
edited with an introduction by Ruth M. Buck
Publisher
Toronto : McClelland and Stewart
Published Date
[1973]
Physical Description
204p. : ill., map., ports
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Folklore
Call Number
07.2 Ah3
Collection
Archives Library
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Date
1976
Material
wood; metal; plastic; fibre
Catalogue Number
101.01.0008
Description
Log cabin model of Skoki Lodge ca. 1930; rectangular log construction notched and crossed at corners; peaked roof is shingled with ridge running along lengthwise axis and roof breaking outward at front supported by four log columns to form porch running length of cabin; large framed window (pla…
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Title
Model House
Date
1976
Material
wood; metal; plastic; fibre
Dimensions
44.0 x 66.7 x 65.9 cm
Description
Log cabin model of Skoki Lodge ca. 1930; rectangular log construction notched and crossed at corners; peaked roof is shingled with ridge running along lengthwise axis and roof breaking outward at front supported by four log columns to form porch running length of cabin; large framed window (plastic panes) at back and on one side; two small windows flank double doors in middle of front wall; inner door opens inward with vertical wire handle and is complete with latch string; outer door opens outward with horizontal wire handle, small brass hinges, and wooden twisting latch on frame to close; rests on green felt-covered base.
Subject
architecture
Skoki Lodge
Charlie Hunter
skiing
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
101.01.0008
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Date
1700 – 1900
Material
clay
Catalogue Number
101.02.0009
Description
A small, white clay representation of a conical turret roof, broken off about 2.0 cm below eave, texture of roof contains four rows of vertical, pointed tiles.
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Title
Finial
Date
1700 – 1900
Material
clay
Dimensions
5.5 cm
Description
A small, white clay representation of a conical turret roof, broken off about 2.0 cm below eave, texture of roof contains four rows of vertical, pointed tiles.
Subject
Whyte home
architecture
ceramics
travel
souvenir
collectable
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
101.02.0009
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Date
1700 – 1900
Material
clay
Catalogue Number
101.02.0010
Description
A small, flat, edge segment of reddish-brown clay representing, in bas-relief, the miniature head of a Hindu god, rest of figure broken off, features of typical Asian cast with turreted headdress and halo behind, floral arch around edge of fragment.
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Title
Moulding Segment
Date
1700 – 1900
Material
clay
Dimensions
2.0 x 3.7 x 4.5 cm
Description
A small, flat, edge segment of reddish-brown clay representing, in bas-relief, the miniature head of a Hindu god, rest of figure broken off, features of typical Asian cast with turreted headdress and halo behind, floral arch around edge of fragment.
Subject
Whyte home
travel
souvenir
architecture
Nepal
religion
ceramics
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
101.02.0010
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Sheets; Pillowcases Bedding

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Date
1970 – 1975
Material
fibre
Catalogue Number
102.01.0021 a-d
Description
a) 242.0 x 229.0 - large flat white sheet with selvages along each side and hems at the ends, bottom hem narrow, top hem wide with small eyelet trim where sewn back to sheet. Label in bottom corner: “Cannon Percale/ 90” double bed extra wide”b) flat sheet (231.0 x 196.0) - as (a) but of coarser ma…
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Title
Sheets; Pillowcases Bedding
Date
1970 – 1975
Material
fibre
Description
a) 242.0 x 229.0 - large flat white sheet with selvages along each side and hems at the ends, bottom hem narrow, top hem wide with small eyelet trim where sewn back to sheet. Label in bottom corner: “Cannon Percale/ 90” double bed extra wide”b) flat sheet (231.0 x 196.0) - as (a) but of coarser material with very narrow hem at bottom, and slightly larger eyelet at top. Stamped in bottom corner: “WHYTE”c,d) pillowcases (79.8 x 53.0) - a pair of plain white pillowcases with hem at open end. Label inside at hem: “Texmade/ Truprest II/ 50% polyester/ 50% cotton”
Subject
households
furnishings
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
102.01.0021 a-d
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Date
1978
Material
ceramic
Catalogue Number
102.04.0216
Description
4 scored feet, indigo colour caused by cobalt glaze. Mandala impression on plate surface with small circular indentations on three sides, slab-built plate. Each foot has chop mark. Signature stamp on bottom of plate.
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Title
Decorative Plate
Date
1978
Material
ceramic
Dimensions
6.5 x 27.0 x 28.0 cm
Description
4 scored feet, indigo colour caused by cobalt glaze. Mandala impression on plate surface with small circular indentations on three sides, slab-built plate. Each foot has chop mark. Signature stamp on bottom of plate.
Subject
households
decorative
Doug Machuk
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
102.04.0216
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Date
1970 – 1975
Material
ceramic
Catalogue Number
102.04.0228
Description
Flat based vase with 2.5 cm. diameter neck. Pale green glaze with iron-content (brown) calligraphy-like decoration, white banding at neck. Slightly flared rim lip. Two signature stamps on base - "T" and "G".
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Title
Vase
Date
1970 – 1975
Material
ceramic
Dimensions
12.4 cm
Description
Flat based vase with 2.5 cm. diameter neck. Pale green glaze with iron-content (brown) calligraphy-like decoration, white banding at neck. Slightly flared rim lip. Two signature stamps on base - "T" and "G".
Subject
households
decorative
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
102.04.0228
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