topic:"Poetry" found 7 records - Research Collections - Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies

Abstract: Pertains to the works of Gordon Burles, a poet of the Canadian Rocky Mountains. The poet includes works exclusively from the Banff area and covers topics pertaining to nature, places and people.

Notes: Annotated – the author has signed the inside front page with the following, “Best wishes Liz and Ron, from Gordon Burles”

Accession Number: 2017.8683

Call Number: 05.1 B92c Pam

Collection: Archives Library

URL Notes: The URL is linked to Gordon Burles archival fonds held at the Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies

Websites

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Jim Nicoll : paintings and poetry : Glenbow-Alberta Institute, March 18-April 10, 1977.

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

Published Date: 1977

Author: Nicoll, Jim and Glenbow-Alberta Institute

Publisher: Calgary : Glenbow-Alberta Institute

Call Number: 05.1 N54p

Author: Nicoll, Jim and Glenbow-Alberta Institute

Responsibility: Jim Nicoll and Glenbow-Alberta Institute

Publisher: Calgary : Glenbow-Alberta Institute

Published Date: 1977

Physical Description: [34] p. : ill. (some col.) ; 22 x 28 cm.

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

Subjects: Art; Exhibition catalogue; Poetry

Subjects: Paintings

Abstract: Pertains to a collection of paintings and poetry from artist and creator, Jim Nicoll. Much of Nicoll’s art is characterized by his attention to minute details, which is largely a result of his training as a Civil Engineer. Both an artist and poet, Nicoll has an extensive collection of works, many of which have gone unnoticed. The publication sought to bring Nicoll’s work to the surface, and hopefully attract attention to his great talents.

Accession Number: 3069 a

Call Number: 05.1 N54p

Collection: Archives Library

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Northward journal : a quarterly of Northern arts

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

Published Date: 1980

Author: Flood, John

Publisher: Moonbeam, Ontario : Penumbra Press

Edition: No. 17

Call Number: 06.1 F65n

Author: Flood, John

Responsibility: John Flood

Edition: No. 17

Publisher: Moonbeam, Ontario : Penumbra Press

Published Date: 1980

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

Subjects: Fiction; Poetry; Art

Subjects: Landscape Painting; Artists - Canada

Abstract: Pertains to a collection of contemporary writing and artwork from Northern Saskatchewan. The Northward Journal was published in an effort to celebrate the arts being produced in Northern Saskatchewan. The publication showcases a variety of fine arts, poetry and short fiction. The publication is niche in the sense that it focuses primarily on Northern Saskatchewan, yet it remains simultaneously all-encompassing through its relationship to the Canadian art scene.

Contents: Grey owl in the park - Allison Mitcham (pg. 7); Painting the Northland : Ernest Lindner - Terrence Health (pg. 12); Art in Northern Saskatchewan - Gordon Snyder (pg. 19); A portfolio of drawings - Reta Cowley (pg. 29); Poetry - Anne Campbell, John V. Hicks, Mick Burrs, Geoffrey Ursell, Brenda Niskala, Ray Penner and Andrew Suknaski (pg. 53); Short fiction - james Misfeldt, Byrna Barclay and Glen Sorestad (pg. 63)

ISBN: 07060955

Accession Number: 2019.61

Call Number: 06.1 F65n

Collection: Archives Library

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Social Life Sketches Scrapbook

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Part Of: Mollie E. Smith Ross and Peter Murray Ross fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of a scrapbook of sketches, poems, and writings pertaining to social life among residents of Banff.

Date Range: 1888-1889

Reference Code: M490 / 1

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Scrapbook

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Part Of: Mollie E. Smith Ross and Peter Murray Ross fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M490

Sous-Fonds: M490

Accession Number: 5013

Reference Code: M490 / 1

GMD: Scrapbook

Date Range: 1888-1889

Physical Description: 3.5 cm of textual material (84 pages ; 24.5 x 30 cm)

History / Biographical: See fonds level description.

Scope & Content: File consists of a scrapbook of sketches, poems, and writings pertaining to social life among residents of Banff.

Subject Access: Activities; Art; Community events; Community life; Dance; Family and personal life; Leisure; Personal and Family Life; Plays; Poetry; Portrait

Geographic Access: Banff; Banff National Park; Alberta; Canada

Language: English

Creator: Christmas, F.G.

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Tears for old Lacerta : new poems

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

Published Date: 1990

Author: Burles, Gordon

Publisher: Banff, Alta. : G. Burles

Call Number: 05.1 B92t Pam

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Author: Burles, Gordon

Responsibility: Gordon Burles

Publisher: Banff, Alta. : G. Burles

Published Date: 1990

Physical Description: 92 pages

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

Subjects: Poetry; Art; Rocky Mountains Canada

Abstract: Pertains to the works of Gordon Burles, a poet of the Canadian Rocky Mountains. The poet’s work reflects a somber undertone, and covers topics pertaining to people, places, and nature.

Notes: Annotated – the author has signed the front page with the following, “To Liz – best wishes, from Gordon Burles”

Accession Number: 2017.8683

Call Number: 05.1 B92t Pam

Collection: Archives Library

URL Notes: The URL is linked to the Gordon Burles fonds held at the Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies.

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There is my people sleeping

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

Published Date: 1974

Author: Stump, Sarain

Publisher: Sidney, B.C. : Gray's Pub.

Edition: 3rd

Call Number: 06.1 St9t copy 2

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Variant Title: There is my people sleeping : the ethnic poem-drawings of Sarain Stump

Author: Stump, Sarain

Responsibility: Sarain Stump

Edition: 3rd

Publisher: Sidney, B.C. : Gray's Pub.

Published Date: 1974

Physical Description: ca. 150 p. : ill.

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

Subjects: Art; Poetry; First Nations

Abstract: Poems and illustrations by Sarain Stump

ISBN: 0888260563

Accession Number: TBD

Call Number: 06.1 St9t copy 2

Collection: Archives Library

URL Notes: Available online via Open Library

Websites

https://openlibrary.org/books/OL5741838M/There_is_my_people_sleeping

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To Mount Rundle

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Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of one photograph of Mount Rundle on construction paper, annotated with an original poem by Mary Belle Rich. Photograph and poem were gifted to Norman Luxton.

Date Range: [ca.1925-1930]

Reference Code: LUX / I / E4 / PA - 691 (O.S.)

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Print; Textual record

1 image

Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: LUX

Series: LUX / I / E : Collected material

Sous-Fonds: LUX / I : Norman Luxton sous-fonds

Sub-Series: LUX / I / E4 : Photographs

Accession Number: LUX

Reference Code: LUX / I / E4 / PA - 691 (O.S.)

GMD: Photograph; Print; Textual record

Responsibility: Produced by Mary Belle Rich

Date Range: [ca.1925-1930]

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w print on paper ; 30 x 40 cm

History / Biographical: Mary Belle Rich was a published poet and children's book author. Mary Belle grew up in Buffalo, New York before purchasing a large ranch and moving to Pincher Creek, Alberta in her adult years. Mary Belle's best-known work is her compilation of children's poems, titled "Fairy Tales and Grown-up Talk" (published ca.1913).

Scope & Content: File consists of one photograph of Mount Rundle on construction paper, annotated with an original poem by Mary Belle Rich. Photograph and poem were gifted to Norman Luxton.

Notes: Item in file possibly produced during or shortly following Mary Belle Rich travelled to Banff in 1927.

Name Access: Luxton, Norman; Rich, Mary Belle

Subject Access: Art; Poetry; Photography; Mountains

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Banff National Park; Mount Rundle

Language: English

Creator: Mary Belle Rich

Category: Arts

Biographical Source Notes: https://www.newspapers.com/clip/34621443/edmonton-journal-21-july-1927/; https://www.canadiana.ca/view/oocihm.992326/53?r=0&s=1

Title Source: Original title used

Processing Status: Processed

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