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Fires of driftwood

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Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1922
Author
Ecclestone Mackay, Isabel
Publisher
Toronto : McClelland and Stewart
Call Number
05.1 E2f
Author
Ecclestone Mackay, Isabel
Responsibility
With Decorations by J. E. H. Macdonald
Publisher
Toronto : McClelland and Stewart
Published Date
1922
Physical Description
139 pages ; 20 cm
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Poetry
Abstract
As the flames playing about the burning driftwood logs weave together many beautiful shades and colorings, so in this collection of verse, the author presents many delightful phases of fancy and imagination, skilful tone-colorings and word melodies. Mrs. Mackay has a sensitive ear for the music of words and an instinctive feeling for rhythm. She has both imagination and humor, and a keen appreciation of the wonderful and the beautiful. Many of the lyrics in this collection have a universal emotional appeal while others reproduce with accuracy and fidelity a distinctively Canadian background and atmosphere. The author's many admirers will eagerly welcome this volume. -- From interior dust jacket
Accession Number
3069A
Call Number
05.1 E2f
Collection
Archives Library
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Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1949
Author
Murray Gibbon, John
Publisher
Toronto : The Ryerson Press
Call Number
05.1 M96t
Author
Murray Gibbon, John
Publisher
Toronto : The Ryerson Press
Published Date
1949
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Series
The Ryerson Poetry Chap-Books
Subjects
Poetry
Accession Number
3069A
Call Number
05.1 M96t
Collection
Archives Library
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Douglas of the fir : a biography of David Douglas botanist

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Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1947
Author
George Harvey, Athelstan
Publisher
Cambridge, Massachusetts : Harvard University Press
Call Number
04.1 H26d
Author
George Harvey, Athelstan
Publisher
Cambridge, Massachusetts : Harvard University Press
Published Date
1947
Physical Description
x, 290 pages illustrations, portraits, maps 23 cm
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Botany
Science
Travel
Canada
Upper Canada
Columbia River
Contents
Scotland ; The Horticultural Society ; United States and Upper Canada ; First Great Adventure ; Columbia River Region ; With Chief Tha-a-muxi ; Up the Columbia to Kettle Falls ; The Blue Mountains ; In Search of the Sugar Pine ; Homeward by Hudson's Bay Express ; Putting Mountains on the Map ; Fame and its Aftermath ; Second Great Adventure ; California ; Third Visit to the Columbia ; Ill-Fated Journey ; Flakes of Gold ; Hawaii and its Volcanoes ; Last Journey ; In Tribute
Accession Number
3069A
Call Number
04.1 H26d
Collection
Archives Library
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The downfall of Temlaham

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Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1928
Author
Barbeau, Marius
Publisher
Toronto : The Macmillian Company of Canada Limited
Call Number
07.2 B23t
Author
Barbeau, Marius
Responsibility
Illustations by A. Y. Jackson, Edwin H. Holgate, W. Langdon Kihn, Emily Carr and Annie D. Savage
Publisher
Toronto : The Macmillian Company of Canada Limited
Published Date
1928
Physical Description
xii, 253 pages, 1 leaf color frontispiece, color plates 23 cm
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Indigenous
Canada - Western Region
History-Canada
History
Abstract
A novel based on the Skeena River Rebellion of 1886, interwoven with the Gitksan legend of Temlaham.
Accession Number
3069A
Call Number
07.2 B23t
Collection
Archives Library
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An atlas of the world

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Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1925
Author
Philip, George
Publisher
London : Robert Riviére & Son
Edition
15
Call Number
03.1 P53a
Author
Philip, George
Responsibility
Ravenstein, E. G.
Edition
15
Publisher
London : Robert Riviére & Son
Published Date
1925
Physical Description
94 pages
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Series
The Reference Library
Subjects
Cartography
Maps
Atlases
World
World War I
Contents
Section I: Maps ; Section II: Descriptive and Statistical Notes and Index
Notes
The HANDY VOLUME ATLAS OF THE WORLD has long enjoyed a large measure of popularity as the most complete and accurate Compendium of Geographical Information of its size published. The evidence of this continued popularity lies in the fact that, since it was first produced under the Editorship of the eminent Geographer, the late Dr. E. G. Ravenstein, no fewer than fourteen large editions have been issued. In this, the FIFTEENTH EDITION, the present Editor has endeavoured to deserve a continuance of that popularity, by making the new issue of the Atlas a complete SURVEY of POST-WAR GEOGRAPHY, exhibiting, in their natural order, the territorial changes and political changes throughout the World effected by the Peace Treaties and Agreements following the Great War. -- Excerpt from Preface, p. v
Accession Number
3069A
Call Number
03.1 P53a
Collection
Archives Library
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Beyond the rockies : three thousand miles by trail and canoe through little-known British Columbia

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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.
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Travel
Cariboo Mountains
Northern British Columbia
Vancouver Island
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
Collection
Archives Library
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Tales of western mountaineer : a record of mountain experiences on the Pacific coast

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Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1924
Author
Rusk, C. E.
Publisher
Boston ; New York : Houghton Mifflin Company
Edition
1st edition
Call Number
01.3 R89t
Author
Rusk, C. E.
Edition
1st edition
Publisher
Boston ; New York : Houghton Mifflin Company
Published Date
1924
Physical Description
309 pages ; 40 ill.
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Mountaineering
Alpine sport
Glaciers
Avalanches
Crevasses
Abstract
This is a book of cliffs and crags, glaciers and crevasses, rope-work, axe-work, glissading, bergschrunds, arêtes, snow cornices, avalanches, -- everything that goes to make up mountain climbing of the genuine alpine sort. Excerpt from dustjacket.
Accession Number
2023.47
Call Number
01.3 R89t
Collection
Archives Library
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The art & sport of alpine photography

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Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1927
Author
Gardner, Arthur
Publisher
London : H. F. and G. Witherby
Call Number
06.4 G17t
Author
Gardner, Arthur
Publisher
London : H. F. and G. Witherby
Published Date
1927
Physical Description
234 pages ; 150 ill.
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Photography
Alpine Photography
Contents
I. Stating the case -- II. On composition and foregrounds -- III. Weather, lighting and seasons -- IV. Mountain portraits -- V. Conclusion
Accession Number
2023.47
Call Number
06.4 G17t
Collection
Archives Library
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Outdoor life cyclopedia : a complete guide for sportsmen

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Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1945
Publisher
New York : Outdoor Life
Call Number
02.7 Ou8o
Responsibility
Prepared by the editorial staff of Outdoor Life
Publisher
New York : Outdoor Life
Published Date
1945
Physical Description
334 pages
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Fishing
Firearms
Hunting
Deer
Elk
Bears
Dogs
Water Travel
Camping
Woodcraft
Food
Contents
Angling equipment -- Methods of fishing -- Fresh water fishing -- Ocean fishing -- The sporting rifle -- Learning to shoot -- Methods of hunting -- The deer family -- Elk, antelope, sheep, bear -- Hunting small game -- The shotgun -- American waterfowl -- Our upland birds -- Mastering the handgun -- Your gun dog -- The sportsman's boat -- Camping and woodcraft -- Camp recipies.
Accession Number
2023.47
Call Number
02.7 Ou8o
Collection
Archives Library
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Date
1940 – 1960
Material
metal; tin;
Catalogue Number
102.04.0596
Description
Metal wall-mounted matchbox holder with an opening at the top and another that curves up from the bottom so that boxes can be filled from the top and funnel through to the lower opening. Printed on the front in blue inside a zig-zag border is “CASH OR CREDIT AT MURDOCH’S Staple and Fancy GROCERIES …
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Title
Matchbox Holder
Date
1940 – 1960
Material
metal; tin;
Dimensions
14.5 x 7.0 x 7.1 cm
Description
Metal wall-mounted matchbox holder with an opening at the top and another that curves up from the bottom so that boxes can be filled from the top and funnel through to the lower opening. Printed on the front in blue inside a zig-zag border is “CASH OR CREDIT AT MURDOCH’S Staple and Fancy GROCERIES and PRODUCE Telephone 129 BANFF, ALBERTA.”
Subject
Crosby family
Abegweit
hosehold accessories
Murdoch’s Grocery
Credit
Gift of Robert Crosby Family, Banff, 1998
Catalogue Number
102.04.0596
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Date
1920 – 1930
Material
metal; aluminum;
Catalogue Number
104.20.1293
Description
Small aluminum pepper shaker with a narrow weighted base, wide central body, and tapered top with a screw-cap covered in holes throughout. The top of the cap and the interior stained pale brown. Shaker is empty.
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Title
Pepper Shaker
Date
1920 – 1930
Material
metal; aluminum;
Dimensions
6.6 cm
Description
Small aluminum pepper shaker with a narrow weighted base, wide central body, and tapered top with a screw-cap covered in holes throughout. The top of the cap and the interior stained pale brown. Shaker is empty.
Subject
kitchen utensils
seasonings
house ware
Credit
Gift of Bill Mather, Edmonton, 1991
Catalogue Number
104.20.1293
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Date
1920 – 1930
Material
glass; metal; aluminum;
Catalogue Number
104.20.1294
Description
Glass and aluminum salt shaker with a weighted glass bottom, wide central body, and tapered top with a screw-cap covered in holes. Shaker is empty.
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Title
Salt Shaker
Date
1920 – 1930
Material
glass; metal; aluminum;
Dimensions
6.5 cm
Description
Glass and aluminum salt shaker with a weighted glass bottom, wide central body, and tapered top with a screw-cap covered in holes. Shaker is empty.
Subject
kitchen utensils
home wares
food preparation;
Credit
Gift of Bill Mather, Edmonton, 1991
Catalogue Number
104.20.1294
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Date
1920 – 1930
Material
metal;
Catalogue Number
104.20.1295
Description
Metal eggcup with a hollow base and fluted stand below the cup, which has a slightly curved-out lip.
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Title
Eggcup
Date
1920 – 1930
Material
metal;
Dimensions
5.9 cm
Description
Metal eggcup with a hollow base and fluted stand below the cup, which has a slightly curved-out lip.
Subject
kitchen utensils
Credit
Gift of Bill Mather, Edmonton, 1991
Catalogue Number
104.20.1295
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Date
1920 – 1950
Material
metal; steel; wood;
Catalogue Number
104.20.1298 a,b
Description
Two kitchen knives with steel blades and wooden handles - the handles have three brass studs each. One knife has a thicker blade that curves slightly and has a small raised reinforcement before the handle - stamped on one side near the handle is a head wearing a hat and scarf that has “LA DUROLLIEN…
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Title
Kitchen Knife
Date
1920 – 1950
Material
metal; steel; wood;
Dimensions
1.7 x 2.3 x 32.5 cm
Description
Two kitchen knives with steel blades and wooden handles - the handles have three brass studs each. One knife has a thicker blade that curves slightly and has a small raised reinforcement before the handle - stamped on one side near the handle is a head wearing a hat and scarf that has “LA DUROLLIENNE” written on it. The other knife’s blade has been sharpened so much it appears to be less than half of its original width - faded remnants of something stamped on the blade is visible, but illegible.
Subject
kitchen utensils
cooking
food preparation;
Credit
Gift of Bill Mather, Edmonton, 1991
Catalogue Number
104.20.1298 a,b
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Date
1920 – 1960
Material
glass;
Catalogue Number
104.20.1301
Description
Two-part glass butter dish with a shallow base and deeper lid, both pieces have decorative beveling throughout the sides and on the top. Engraved into the base is “BOTTOM,” legible when the lid is removed - the base also has small handles that stick out from the short sides.
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Title
Butter Dish
Date
1920 – 1960
Material
glass;
Dimensions
8.5 x 16.7 x 9.0 cm
Description
Two-part glass butter dish with a shallow base and deeper lid, both pieces have decorative beveling throughout the sides and on the top. Engraved into the base is “BOTTOM,” legible when the lid is removed - the base also has small handles that stick out from the short sides.
Subject
kitchen utensils
kitchen tools
food preparation;
Credit
Gift of Bill Mather, Edmonton, 1991
Catalogue Number
104.20.1301
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Date
1920 – 1960
Material
ceramic;
Catalogue Number
104.20.1302
Description
White ceramic gravy boat with gold gilding along the rim, down the handle, and around the middle - also on the middle are gilded flowers, one on each side. There is no makers mark.
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Title
Gravy Boat
Date
1920 – 1960
Material
ceramic;
Dimensions
10. x 8.7 x 19.3 cm
Description
White ceramic gravy boat with gold gilding along the rim, down the handle, and around the middle - also on the middle are gilded flowers, one on each side. There is no makers mark.
Subject
kitchen utensils
dining utensils;
Credit
Gift of Bill Mather, Edmonton, 1991
Catalogue Number
104.20.1302
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Date
1920 – 1950
Material
straw; metal; string;
Catalogue Number
104.23.0016
Description
Small straw whisk broom bound at the top with four groupings of metal wire and capped with a metal cap and attached loop. Remnants of beige and green string visible in the middle of the bristles, which are mostly frayed and broken.
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Title
Whisk Broom
Date
1920 – 1950
Material
straw; metal; string;
Dimensions
3.6 x 7.6 x 19.5 cm
Description
Small straw whisk broom bound at the top with four groupings of metal wire and capped with a metal cap and attached loop. Remnants of beige and green string visible in the middle of the bristles, which are mostly frayed and broken.
Subject
household utensils
cleaning utensils;
Credit
Gift of Bill Mather, Edmonton, 1991
Catalogue Number
104.23.0016
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Date
1940 – 1950
Material
metal; glass; cardboard
Catalogue Number
104.41.0122
Description
A Kodak Precision Enlarger f/4.5 51mm focussing lens centered in a square metal plate with a black velvet-lined lens cap housed in the original grey Kodak cardboard box. This lens would be used with an enlarger as the very bottom piece before the image that is being enlarged.
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Title
Projection Lens
Date
1940 – 1950
Material
metal; glass; cardboard
Dimensions
4.4 x 7.5 x 7.5 cm
Description
A Kodak Precision Enlarger f/4.5 51mm focussing lens centered in a square metal plate with a black velvet-lined lens cap housed in the original grey Kodak cardboard box. This lens would be used with an enlarger as the very bottom piece before the image that is being enlarged.
Subject
Nicholas Morant
photography
camera equipment;
Credit
Gift of Nicholas Morant, Banff, 2006
Catalogue Number
104.41.0122
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Date
1949 – 1990
Material
metal; leather; glass;
Catalogue Number
104.41.0130
Description
A Linhof Technika 4x5 metal camera. The front panel folds down and has the option to extend beyond 90 degrees - the lens plate mount slides out on tracks and can be adjusted by two gears, extending the bellows. The camera has a Technika Xenar 1:4,5 / 150 lens mounted. The back of the camera also fo…
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Title
Camera
Date
1949 – 1990
Material
metal; leather; glass;
Dimensions
17.7 x 20.5 x 10.2 cm
Description
A Linhof Technika 4x5 metal camera. The front panel folds down and has the option to extend beyond 90 degrees - the lens plate mount slides out on tracks and can be adjusted by two gears, extending the bellows. The camera has a Technika Xenar 1:4,5 / 150 lens mounted. The back of the camera also folds down to show the exposure plate inside the main compartment - on the panel that folds down is some kind of leather hood and a depth of field table printed onto the panel. The main compartment of the camera has a leather handle on the left-hand side, a view-finder and mount for a flash on the right-hand side, another attachment mount and a circular level on the top, and a hole in the bottom where it can be fixed to a tripod - there is a second tripod mount in the front panel.
Subject
Nicholas Morant
photography
camera;
Credit
Gift of Nicholas Morant, Banff, 2006
Catalogue Number
104.41.0130
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Date
1927 – 1946
Material
metal; glass; leather; paper;
Catalogue Number
104.41.0182 a,b
Description
Black leather and silver metal hand-held Ciné-Kodak Model K 16mm film camera with a leather handle and two view finders on top, hand crank and trigger on the right hand side, lens and instruction plate on the front, and a metal switch on the left-hand side that allows the panel to come off in order…
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Title
Movie Camera
Date
1927 – 1946
Material
metal; glass; leather; paper;
Dimensions
12.7 x 6.2 x 23.6 cm
Description
Black leather and silver metal hand-held Ciné-Kodak Model K 16mm film camera with a leather handle and two view finders on top, hand crank and trigger on the right hand side, lens and instruction plate on the front, and a metal switch on the left-hand side that allows the panel to come off in order to access the film reels. Also comes with an instruction manual for “Making the Most” of the camera with more Ciné-Kodak leaflets tucked into the back cover.
Subject
Crosby family
Abegweit
movie camera
motion pictures
Credit
Gift of Robert Crosby Family, Banff, 1998
Catalogue Number
104.41.0182 a,b
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