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Richard (Dick) H. Russell fonds

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Part Of
Richard (Dick) H. Russell fonds
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of 167 transparencies pertaining to camps, pack train, bears, sheep, moose, hunting, flowers, landscapes (Glacier Park, Mt. Mckinley Park), 1959-1963.
Date Range
1959-1963
Reference Code
V110
Description Level
1 / Fonds
GMD
Photograph
Transparency
Part Of
Richard (Dick) H. Russell fonds
Description Level
1 / Fonds
Fonds Number
V 110
Sous-Fonds
V 110
Accession Number
7772 (unproc)
Reference Code
V110
GMD
Photograph
Transparency
Date Range
1959-1963
Physical Description
167 photographs: transparencies
History / Biographical
Richard "Dick" H. Russell b.1938, is one of the son's of Andy Russell and Kay Russell and grandson of Bert Riggall. Dick grew up at the Hawk's Nest ranch on the N.E. boundary of Waterton Lake National Park with his sister, Anne and three brothers, Charlie, Gordon, and John. Dick and his brother Charlie worked with Andy Russell on his documentary film "Grizzly Country," ca.1969.
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of 167 transparencies pertaining to camps, pack train, bears, sheep, moose, hunting, flowers, landscapes (Glacier Park, Mt. Mckinley Park), 1959-1963.
Name Access
Russell, Richard H. (Dick)
Subject Access
Arts
Environment
Glacier National Park
McKinley, Mount
Pack trips
Language
Language is English
Finding Aid
No finding aid
Creator
Russell, Dick
Category
Arts
Environment
Sports, recreation and leisure
Biographical Source Notes
Bio file, Russell fonds
Title Source
Title based on contents of fonds
Processing Status
Unprocessed
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Circular of general information regarding Glacier National Park Montana

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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
Author
United States Department of the Interior and National Park Service
Publisher
Washington, D.C. : U.S. Government Printing Office
Published Date
1929
Physical Description
64 pages
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Glacier National Park
Glacier National Park (U.S.)
Montana
Travel
Guide
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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Asulkan Hut Registers

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Part Of
Alpine Club of Canada fonds
Scope & Content
Sub-series of hut registers from the Asulkan Hut produced by the Alpine Club of Canada between 2010 and 2019. Registers include entries from visitors to the huts which pertain to individuals' hiking and climbing trips; details of specific events which occurred while staying at the hut, wildlife sig…
Date Range
2010-2019
Reference Code
M200 / IV / R
Description Level
4 / Sub-series
GMD
Textual record
Organization record
Part Of
Alpine Club of Canada fonds
Description Level
4 / Sub-series
Fonds Number
M200
V14
S6
Series
M200 / IV: Hut Registers
Sous-Fonds
M200
Sub-Series
M200 / IV / R: Asulkan Hut Registers
Accession Number
accn. 2014.8293
accn. 2023.19
accn. 2020.05
Reference Code
M200 / IV / R
GMD
Textual record
Organization record
Responsibility
Registers produced by Alpine Club of Canada
Date Range
2010-2019
Physical Description
7 cm of textual records 4 volumes
History / Biographical
According to the Alpine Club of Canada's website The Asulkan Hut is located in the Asulkan Valley at Rogers Pass, in Glacier National Park. From the Asulkan Hut day trips can be made to the Seven Steps of Paradise, Asulkan Pass, Sapphire Col, and the Dome Glacier.
Scope & Content
Sub-series of hut registers from the Asulkan Hut produced by the Alpine Club of Canada between 2010 and 2019. Registers include entries from visitors to the huts which pertain to individuals' hiking and climbing trips; details of specific events which occurred while staying at the hut, wildlife sightings, custodial issues and updates, and related topics. The sub-series is separated into individual hut registers, arranged by date:
M200 / IV / R / 1: [Asulkan Hut Register 2010-2011]
M200 / IV / R / 2: [Asulkan Hut] 2011 - 2014
M200 / IV / R / 3: Asulkan Hut [2015-2017]
M200 / IV / R / 4: [2017-2019 Asulkan Hut Register]
Name Access
Alpine Club of Canada
Subject Access
Huts
Cabins and shelters
Cabins
Backcountry skiing
Backpacking
British Columbia
Buildings and facilities
Climbing
Environment and Nature
Glacier National Park
Mountaineering
Mountaineers
Mountains
Ski mountaineering
Skiing
Winter sports
Geographic Access
Canada
British Columbia
Glacier National Park
Asulkan Valley
Rogers Pass
Sapphire Col
Dome Glacier
Access Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
French
Japanese
Mandarin
Category
Environment
Exploration and travel
Sports, recreation and leisure
Biographical Source Notes
Alpine Club of Canada website: https://www.alpineclubofcanada.ca/asulkan-cabin/
Title Source
Title based on contents of sub-series
Processing Status
Processed
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Avalanches. -- 1957-1980

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Part Of
Bruno Engler fonds
Scope & Content
Avalanches on or near Mount Brewster, Camp 3 on Banff-Jasper Highway?, Mount Norquay, Bow Summit, Cascade River area, Cathedral Mountain, Glacier National Park, Sunshine area, Spray Road.
Reference Code
V190 / II.A.i. - 14
Description Level
5 / File
Part Of
Bruno Engler fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Series
II.A. Main file: Alphabetical files
Reference Code
V190 / II.A.i. - 14
Physical Description
ca.72 negatives: 9.5 x 12 cm. or smaller
Scope & Content
Avalanches on or near Mount Brewster, Camp 3 on Banff-Jasper Highway?, Mount Norquay, Bow Summit, Cascade River area, Cathedral Mountain, Glacier National Park, Sunshine area, Spray Road.
Subject Access
Avalanches
Banff National Park
Field, B.C.
Glacier National Park
Access Restrictions
Access by appointment only
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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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Chief Mountain International Highway : Waterton-Glacier's promised road

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Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
2010
Author
Morrison, Chris
Publisher
Waterton Park, Alta. : Goathaunt Pub
Call Number
13.117 M83c
Author
Morrison, Chris
Responsibility
Chris Morrison
Publisher
Waterton Park, Alta. : Goathaunt Pub
Published Date
2010
Physical Description
96 p. : ill., map, ports.
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Glacier National Park (U.S.)
Transportation
ISBN
ISBN: 9780969697435
Accession Number
60,000 2010-12-17
Call Number
13.117 M83c
Collection
Archives Library
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Date
prior to 1960
Material
fibre
Catalogue Number
105.02.1035
Description
Glacier National Park, yellow, "Glacier National Park" in white lettering on yellow outside border, portrait of man in full head dress, blue, yellow, white and red feathers on light blue background in the centre.
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Title
Crest
Date
prior to 1960
Material
fibre
Description
Glacier National Park, yellow, "Glacier National Park" in white lettering on yellow outside border, portrait of man in full head dress, blue, yellow, white and red feathers on light blue background in the centre.
Subject
Parks
Glacier National Park
Indigenous
tourism
souvenir
Credit
Gift of Alan McClelland, Banff, 1985
Catalogue Number
105.02.1035
Images
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Exploring the national parks of Canada

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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
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
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
Collection
Archives Library
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Fluvial processes in geomorphology

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Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1964
Author
Leopold, Luna B. and Wolman, M. Gordon and Miller, John P.
Publisher
San Francisco, W.H. Freeman
Call Number
04 L55f
Author
Leopold, Luna B. and Wolman, M. Gordon and Miller, John P.
Publisher
San Francisco, W.H. Freeman
Published Date
1964
Physical Description
xiii, 522 pages illustrations, maps 24 cm
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Rivers
Glacier Map
Glacier National Park
Geology
Geomorphology
Contents
THE EVOLVING LANDSCAPE: The changing scene -- Geomorphology and the field problem -- PROCESS AND FORM: Climate and denudational processes -- Weathering -- The drainage basin as a geomorphic unit -- Water and sediment in channels -- Channel form and process -- Hillslope characteristics and processes -- THE EFFECTS OF TIME: Geochronology -- Drainage pattern evolution -- Channel changes with time -- Evolution of hillslopes.
Notes
Ben Gadd Personal Library
Accession Number
2021.20
Call Number
04 L55f
Collection
Archives Library
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Footloose in the Columbias a hiker's guide to the trails of Mount Revelstoke and Glacier National parks British Columbia

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Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Call Number
13.1 T34f Pam
Responsibility
The Friends of Mt. Revelstoke and Glacier
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Revelstoke
Glacier National Park
Hiking
Abstract
Hiking pamphlet for the trails of Mount Revelstoke and Glacier National parks.
Notes
Ben Gadd Personal Library
Accession Number
2021.20
Call Number
13.1 T34f Pam
Collection
Archives Library
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