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Beyond the rockies : three thousand miles by trail and canoe through little-known British Columbia
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue26158
- Medium
- Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
- Published Date
- 1929
- Author
- Johnston, Lukin
- Publisher
- London ; Toronto : J. M. Dent and Sons Ltd.
- Edition
- 1st edition
- Call Number
- 02.5 J64b
- Author
- Johnston, Lukin
- Edition
- 1st edition
- Publisher
- London ; Toronto : J. M. Dent and Sons Ltd.
- Published Date
- 1929
- Physical Description
- 212 pages ; 52 ill.
- Contents
- Foreword -- I. In which we discover an island eden in the Gulf of Georgia -- II. We explore Galiano, Pender and Salt Spring Islands -- III. Over the Cariboo highway--A foot and otherwise -- IV. In which a bishop comes to the rescue -- V. A "hobo's" adventures by the way -- VI. A sky-pilot among the enchanted islands of the British Columbia coast -- VII. Barkerville--The town of a thousand golden memories -- VIII. Chilcotin--Heart of the great British Columbia cattle country -- IX. Secrets in the great north -- X. Prince George and historic Fort St. James -- XI. Trappers, traders and pioneer settlers -- XII. Romantic trails of northern British Columbia -- XIII. The bridge river valley -- XIV. Waterways of the great north -- XV. Down the Peace--From finlay forks to old Fort St. John -- XVI. Peace River--The Last great west -- XVII. Taming the northern wilderness--The Story of sixteen years.
- Accession Number
- 2023.47
- Call Number
- 02.5 J64b
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Circular of general information regarding Glacier National Park Montana
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue20134
- Medium
- Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
- Published Date
- 1929
- Author
- United States Department of the Interior and National Park Service
- Publisher
- Washington, D.C. : U.S. Government Printing Office
- Call Number
- 02.3 D34c Pam
- Publisher
- Washington, D.C. : U.S. Government Printing Office
- Published Date
- 1929
- Physical Description
- 64 pages
- Abstract
- Pertains to a comprehensive collection of information regarding travel and amenities in Glacier National Park, Montana. The publication provides insight into travel options, accommodations, costs, rules, regulations, animal safety, outdoor activities and much more.
- Contents
- General description (pg. 1)
- A romance in rocks (pg. 2)
- The Lewis overthrust (pg. 3)
- Magnificently colored strata (pg. 3)
- Carved by water and ice (pg. 5)
- Advantages of camping out (pg. 6)
- A general view (pg. 7)
- The west side (pg.7)
- History (pg. 8)
- East side valleys (pg. 8)
- The principal passes (pg. 12)
- South and west side valleys (pg. 15)
- Administration (pg. 17)
- How to reach the park (pg. 17)
- Road-sign information (pg. 20)
- How to dress (pg. 20)
- Transportation and accomodations (pg. 21)
- Free public automobile camp grounds (pg. 24)
- Post offices (pg. 24)
- Telegrams (pg. 25)
- Express (pg. 25)
- Information, utilities, etc. (pg. 25)
- Medical service (pg. 25)
- Saddle-horse tours (pg. 26)
- Nature-guide tours (pg. 27)
- Information for hikers (pg. 27)
- Rowboats (pg. 28)
- Swimming (pg. 28)
- Fishing (pg. 29)
- Wild animals (pg. 31)
- Rules and regulations (pg. 32)
- Map (pg. 40)
- Panoramic view (pg. 40)
- Literature (pg. 41)
- Government publications (pg. 41)
- References (pg. 42)
- Other National Parks (pg. 43)
- Authorized rates for public utilities, season of 1929 (pg. 44)
- Hotels, chalets, transportation within the park, etc. (pg. 44)
- Notes
- Additional information on front reads, "Season from June 15 to September 15"
- Accession Number
- 3069 a
- Call Number
- 02.3 D34c Pam
- Collection
- Archives Library
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Colour in the Canadian Rockies
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue4578
- Medium
- Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
- Published Date
- 1937
- Author
- Phillips, Walter J
- Publisher
- Toronto : Thomas Nelson
- Call Number
- 06.1 P54 1937
- 06.1 P54 1947
- Author
- Phillips, Walter J
- Responsibility
- by Walter J. Phillips and Frederick Niven
- Publisher
- Toronto : Thomas Nelson
- Published Date
- 1937
- Physical Description
- 125p. : ill., map
- Subjects
- Travel
- Notes
- Index
- Accession Number
- 323 (dustjacket)
- 492 deaccessioned
- 5142
- Call Number
- 06.1 P54 1937
- 06.1 P54 1947
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The golden grindstone : the adventures of George M. Mitchell
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue26172
- Medium
- Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
- Published Date
- 1935
- Publisher
- Toronto : Oxford University Press, Canadian Branch
- Call Number
- 08.2 G76g
- Responsibility
- Recorded by Angus Graham
- Publisher
- Toronto : Oxford University Press, Canadian Branch
- Published Date
- 1935
- Contents
- I. The general idea -- II. The geographical problem -- III. The immigrant train -- IV. Edmonton -- V. Athbasca landing -- VI. The Athabasca River -- VII. Grand rapids -- VIII. The Slave River -- IX. Great Slave Lake -- X. Fort Simpson -- XI. The Mackenzie River -- XII. Fort McPherson --XIII. The Eskimo -- XIV. The first traffic with the Indians -- XV. The Peel River -- The upper Peel River and the valley of noises -- XVII. Gold -- XVIII. The winter camp -- XIX. Prospecting and exploration -- XX. Bears and wolves -- XXI. The winter night -- XXII. The Indians' visit -- XXIII. Dogs -- XXIV. The broken knee -- XXV. The last of the white men -- XXVI. The Indian Camp -- XXVI. The Indian Camp -- XXVII. Caribou -- XXVIII. The old lady -- XXIX. Famine and riot -- XXX. Mitchell becomes an Indian -- XXXI. An Indian "Veillee" -- XXXII. Women -- XXXIII. The closest shave of all -- XXXIV. The skin boats -- XXXV. Summer hunting -- XXXVI. Mitchell remains an Indian -- XXXVII. The last of the Indians.
- Accession Number
- 2023.47
- Call Number
- 08.2 G76g
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Highways, motor camps and stopping places in British Columbia
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue24953
- Medium
- Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
- Published Date
- 1929
- Author
- Bureau of Provincial Information
- Publisher
- Victoria, B.C. : Printer to the King
- Call Number
- 02.5 B85h PAM
1 website
- Publisher
- Victoria, B.C. : Printer to the King
- Published Date
- 1929
- Physical Description
- 96 pages : illustrations, maps
- Abstract
- Pertains to highways, camping, and stopping places in British Columbia as of 1929 - includes maps and descriptions
- Contents
- British Columbia:
- Camps and Fire Precautions
- Fishing and Hunting
- Island Highway
- Vancouver Highways
- Dewdney Road
- Pacific Highways
- Yale Road
- Cariboo Road
- South Trunk Highway
- Kamloops-Okanagan Highway
- Trans-provincial Highway
- Northern Highway
- Okanagan-Arrow-Kootenay Lakes
- Columbia Valley Highway
- Accession Number
- 2014.8336
- Call Number
- 02.5 B85h PAM
- Collection
- Archives Library
- URL Notes
- Mentioned as a "Special Publication" in this document entitled "Publications of the Government of British Columbia 1811-1947"
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In the shadow of Mount McKinley
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue26160
- Medium
- Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
- Published Date
- 1931
- Author
- Beach, William N.
- Publisher
- New York ; The Derrydale Press
- Edition
- 1st edition
- Call Number
- 02.3 B36i
- Author
- Beach, William N.
- Responsibility
- Foreword by John Burnhalm ; Introduction by Robert Sterling Yard ; Illustrations by Carl Rungius
- Edition
- 1st edition
- Publisher
- New York ; The Derrydale Press
- Published Date
- 1931
- Physical Description
- 289 pages ; 63 ill.
- Contents
- Foreword / John Burnham -- I. Introduction / Robert Sterling Yard -- II. In the shadow of Mt. McKinley -- III. Along the north side of the Alaskan range to Mt. Dall: expedition of 1925 -- IV. Jenny of Mt. McKinley -- V. Rainy Pass, saddle of the range: expedition of 1926 -- VI. Exploration of 1930 -- VII. Early exploration and later developments in the Mt. McKinley country -- VIII. Mt. McKinley National Park -- IX. American big game animals: mountain sheep, caribou, moose, deer and elk, bear, goat -- X. On conservation of big game.
- Notes
- Special Edition: 750 copies printed.
- Accession Number
- 2023.47
- Call Number
- 02.3 B36i
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Jasper trails
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue19895
- Medium
- Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
- Published Date
- [1930?]
- Author
- Williams, M.B.
- Publisher
- [Ottawa, Ont.] : Department of the Interior
- Call Number
- 13.113 J31w c.3
- Author
- Williams, M.B.
- Responsibility
- M.B. Williams
- Publisher
- [Ottawa, Ont.] : Department of the Interior
- Published Date
- [1930?]
- Physical Description
- 43 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm
- Subjects
- Jasper National Park
- Travel
- Abstract
- Pertains to a comprehensive guide and story written by M.B. Williams about Jasper National Park. Using story, the author tells of Jasper’s history using her own experiences. She guides the reader to explore new destinations within the mountain park. Some of, but not all of the topics discussed pertain to the following, climate, seasons, fishing, backpacking trips and more. The guide is comprehensive and offers specific details that would likely to have been very relevant for new travelers in the area.
- Accession Number
- 2017.8683
- Call Number
- 13.113 J31w c.3
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John L. Stoddard; traveller, lecturer, litterateur
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue25074
- Medium
- Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
- Published Date
- 1935
- Author
- Crane Taylor, D.
- Publisher
- New York, P.J. Kenedy & Sons
- Call Number
- 02 C85j
- Author
- Crane Taylor, D.
- Publisher
- New York, P.J. Kenedy & Sons
- Published Date
- 1935
- Physical Description
- 325 pages illustrations
- Abstract
- Biography of author John Lawson Stoddard
- Contents
- Preface
- Foundations
- The Troubled Waters
- A Traveller Sets Out
- Before the Public
- The Published Lectures
- Retirement
- Preferences and Prejudices
- Into Thy Vineyard
- Late Harvest
- Index
- Accession Number
- 2020.20
- Call Number
- 02 C85j
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The kicking horse trail, scenic highway from Lake Louise, Alberta to Golden, British Columbia
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue19849
- Medium
- Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
- Published Date
- 1927
- Author
- Williams, M.B.
- Publisher
- [Ottawa], [F.A. Acland, printer]
- Call Number
- 02.6 W66k PAM
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- Author
- Williams, M.B.
- Responsibility
- M.B. Williams
- Publisher
- [Ottawa], [F.A. Acland, printer]
- Published Date
- 1927
- Physical Description
- 47 pages
- Subjects
- British Columbia
- Alberta
- Travel
- Abstract
- Pertains to a Canadian Rocky Mountain travel guide. With the use of both images and text, the author has been successful in compiling a guide for travelling in the Canadian Rockies. The book is written in a narrative voice, as to immerse the reader into the Canadian Rocky Mountain experience. The author cover areas and landmarks ranging from Lake Louise, Alberta to Golden, British Columbia.
- Notes
- This version contains a unique annotation on the first page dating August 4, 1927 from Fred Johnston
- Accession Number
- 2019.50
- Call Number
- 02.6 W66k PAM
- Collection
- Archives Library
- URL Notes
- The URL is linked to an interactive website in which the reader can learn more about the author and her admiration for Canada’s national parks.
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The Lodge Totem : the offical organ of the Jasper Park Lodge C.N.R. Staff
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue24935
- Medium
- Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
- Published Date
- 1932
- Author
- Rand, Frank (editor)
- Publisher
- "Published weekly during the season"
- Call Number
- 08.5 R15t PAM
- Author
- Rand, Frank (editor)
- Responsibility
- Frank Rand (editor)
- Bob Wallace (managing editor)
- Jack Oswald (business manager)
- Marion Bray (social editor)
- Murray Campbell (news editor)
- Mel. Doig (sports editor)
- Publisher
- "Published weekly during the season"
- Published Date
- 1932
- Physical Description
- 12 pages
- Subjects
- Travel
- Tourism
- Labour
- Canadian Pacific Railway
- Canadian Pacific Railway Company
- Canadian Pacific Railway Hotels
- Jasper
- Jasper Park Lodge
- Abstract
- Pertains to staff events, gossip, poetry, stories, anecdotes at the Jasper Park Lodge in newsletter form.
- Contents
- Prologue
- We Make Our Bow
- A Caddy's Dream
- Our Champion
- They Will Write!!
- Here and There
- At the Pool
- Notes from the Mangle
- Talking Shop
- The Snack Room
- The Sports Column
- The Bench
- Jasper Winters
- Subscriptions
- Editors
- Departmental Representatives
- Notes
- Volume 1 Number 1 - Week Ending June 28, 1932
- Accession Number
- 2019.85
- Call Number
- 08.5 R15t PAM
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