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Old Indian trails : incidents of camp and trail life, covering two years' exploration through the Rocky Mountains of Canada

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Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1911
Author
Schaffer, Mary T.S.
Publisher
New York : G.P. Putnam's Sons, 1912
Call Number
02.6 Sh1o
Author
Schaffer, Mary T.S.
Responsibility
Mary T.S. Schaffer
Publisher
New York : G.P. Putnam's Sons, 1912
Published Date
1911
Physical Description
xiv, 364 pages : frontispiece, illustrations, folded map ; 21 cm
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Travel
Rocky Mountains
Alberta
Schaffer Mary
Abstract
Pertains to the stories of Mary T.S. Schaffer, an American-Canadian naturalist and adventurer, during her time in the Canadian Rocky Mountains. Written similar to the format of a diary entry, Schaffer’s book invites the reader to experience the Canadian Rockies from her perspective. She tells of her adventurers, struggles and discoveries during her two year exploration in the Rocky Mountains.
Contents
Expedition of 1907 I.An Explanation II.Trouble at the Start – Bow Valley III.Trailing the North Fork IV.Through unmapped country V.On the search of fortress lake VI.To the base of mount Columbia VII.Back on the old familiar trail VIII.Nashan Valley, Thompson Pass, the Ice-Fields of Mount Columbia IX.Off to the Brazeau Country X.Jonas Pass and a pair of snow-blind eyes XI.On the golden plains of the Saskatchewan XII.The valley of the lakes, then back to cizilisation Expedition of 1908 I.The start II.Back on our old playground – the north fork III.The search for the unmapped lake IV.A maiden voyage on the “new” lake V.The tribulations of the investigator VI.The joys of Pobokton Valley and the Sun Wapta VII.Rock-bluffs, Georges, and residents of the Athabasca VIII.Bound for Mount Robson IX.The Tete jaune Cache X.Going home Index
Accession Number
2019.51
Call Number
02.6 Sh1o
Collection
Archives Library
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Report of the commissioner of Dominion Parks : for the year ending in March 31, 1913

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Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1914
Author
Department of the Interior: Dominion of Canada
Publisher
Ottawa : Government Printing Bureau
Call Number
13.116 In8r 1913
Author
Department of the Interior: Dominion of Canada
Publisher
Ottawa : Government Printing Bureau
Published Date
1914
Physical Description
96 pages
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Rocky Mountains
Rocky Mountains Canada
Yoho
Elk Island National Park
Bugaboo Creek
Glacier National Park
Abstract
Pertains to the commissioner report of the Dominion Parks for the year 1913. Published in 1914, the report was used to reflect on the events, successes and downfalls of the previous calendar year. The report discusses many of the Dominion Parks including, but not limited to Buffalo Park, Yoho Park, Elk Island Park, Waterton Lake Park and Jasper Park. Additionally, the report covers the Rocky Mountains Park. Within each discussion of the Dominion Parks, the publication makes mention of each location, wildlife patterns in the area and other relevant information. The report serves as a comprehensive guide to understanding the trails, status and condition of the Dominion Parks at the time.
Notes
Front reads, "Part V Annual Report 1913"
Accession Number
7201
Call Number
13.116 In8r 1913
Collection
Archives Library
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Report of the commissioner of Dominion Parks : for the year ending in March 31, 1914

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Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1915
Author
Department of the Interior: Dominion of Canada
Publisher
Ottawa : Government Printing Bureau
Call Number
13.116 In8r 1914
Author
Department of the Interior: Dominion of Canada
Publisher
Ottawa : Government Printing Bureau
Published Date
1915
Physical Description
127 pages
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Rocky Mountains
Rocky Mountains Canada
Yoho
Elk Island National Park
Bugaboo Creek
Glacier National Park
Abstract
Pertains to the commissioner report of the Dominion Parks for the year 1914. Published in 1915, the report was used to reflect on the events, successes and downfalls of the previous calendar year. The report discusses many of the Dominion Parks including, but not limited to Buffalo Park, Yoho Park, Elk Island Park, Waterton Lake Park and Jasper Park. Additionally, the report covers the Rocky Mountains Park. Within each discussion of the Dominion Parks, the publication makes mention of each location, wildlife patterns in the area and other relevant information. The report serves as a comprehensive guide to understanding the trails, status and condition of the Dominion Parks at the time.
Accession Number
7201
Call Number
13.116 In8r 1914
Collection
Archives Library
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Museum bulletin no. 2 : The Pre-Cambrian (beltian) rocks of the Southeastern British Columbia and their correlation

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Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
July, 1914
Author
Schofield, S. J.
Publisher
Ottawa : Government Printing Bureau
Edition
No. 16
Call Number
03.1 Sch6m
Author
Schofield, S. J.
Responsibility
S. J. Schofield
Edition
No. 16
Publisher
Ottawa : Government Printing Bureau
Published Date
July, 1914
Physical Description
12 pages
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Geology - British Columbia
Geology
Museums
Abstract
Pertains to information regarding the geology of the Pre-Cambrian-Palaeozoic section of Southeastern B.C.. Specifically, the publication discusses the geological section at Elko, British Columbia. Some of the other topics of discussion include Phillips Formation, Elko Formation, The Jefferson Limestone and more. The publication is short and offers small glimpses of information on each formation.
Accession Number
7201
Call Number
03.1 Sch6m
Collection
Archives Library
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Healthful sports for boys

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Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1910
Author
Rochefort, Alfred
Publisher
New York : The Christian Herald
Call Number
05.5 C46h
Author
Rochefort, Alfred
Responsibility
Alfred Rochefort
Publisher
New York : The Christian Herald
Published Date
1910
Physical Description
212 pages
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Sports
Guidebook
Abstract
Pertains to a collection of tips, information, rules and codes of conduct on various sports. The publication is catered to men and discusses an abundance of sporting activities, all of which have been divided among the four seasons. Readers are granted a rare insight into the social expectations of men during the early 20th century, and the ways in which they were expected to behave.
Contents
Chapter I: Marbles - How played
Chapter II: Whip tops and Top Games
Chapter III: Kites and How Made
Chapter IV: Hoops, wheels and buzzers
Chapter V: Let's go A-Fishing
Chapter VI: Boating and Canoeing
Chapter VII: Small sail boats
Chapter VIII: How to swim
Chapter IX: Styles of swimming
Chapter X: Things boys should know
Chapter XI: Curious rhymes for games
Chapter XII: Tag and bull in the ring
Chapter XIII: All about leap frog
Chapter XIV: Duck on the rock-cat
Chapter XV: Ball, bat and racket
Chapter XVI: American baseball
Chapter XVII: All about football
Chapter XVIII: Mumbly peg-hop scotch
Chapter XIX: How to camp out
Chapter XX: Bicylces and lassoes
Chapter XXI: Golf, hockey and shinny
Chapter XXII: Skating-skiing-snow shoeing
Chapter XXIII: Coasting-tobogganing-sleds
Chapter XXIV: General athletics
Chapter XXV: Cries-shouts-college yells
Chapter XXVI: Clever tricks
Chapter XXVII: Sleight-of-hand
Accession Number
3069 a
Call Number
05.5 C46h
Collection
Archives Library
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Helpful talks with girls

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Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1910
Author
Ketling, Elizabeth
Publisher
New York : The Christian Herald
Call Number
05.5 C46he
Author
Ketling, Elizabeth
Responsibility
Elizabeth Ketling
Publisher
New York : The Christian Herald
Published Date
1910
Physical Description
212 pages
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Guidebook
Women
Abstract
Pertains to a collection of tips, information and formal rules catered towards women. The publication covers topics such as health, motherhood, employment and various others. Readers are granted an interesting insight into the social expectations placed upon women during the early 20th century, and the ways in which they were expected to behave.
Contents
Chapter I: Possibilities
Chapter II: Improved Opportunities
Chapter III: An essential to success
Chapter IV: Women who must work
Chapter V: What to do
Chapter VI: What may be done
Chapter VII: Exchanges and agencies
Chapter VIII: Other money-making sources
Chapter IX: Renting apartments, boarding houses
Chapter X: Special work
Chapter XI: Candy making and catering
Chapter XII: Another novel venture
Chapter XIII: Shops
Chapter XIV: Trades
Chapter XV: Some other callings
Chapter XVI: Secretaries
Chapter XVII: The civil service
Chapter XVIII: The teacher
Chapter XIX: Tea rooms and restaurants
Chapter XX: The kindergarten
Chapter XXI: The private school and library
Chapter XXII: Women waiters
Chapter XXIII: Telegraphs and telephones
Chapter XXIV: In conclusion
Accession Number
3069 a
Call Number
05.5 C46he
Collection
Archives Library
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Business hints for men and women

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Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1910
Author
Calhoun, A.R.
Publisher
New York : The Christian Herald
Call Number
05.5 C46b
Author
Calhoun, A.R.
Responsibility
A.R. Calhoun
Publisher
New York : The Christian Herald
Published Date
1910
Physical Description
213 pages.
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Guidebook
Women
Businesses
Guide
Abstract
Pertains to a collection of business tips, information, and hints catered to both men and women. The publication serves as a guidebook, and was intended to help establish a sort of formal ruling based on societal expectations. Readers are granted an interesting insight into the minds of those in the early 20th century, as well as the societal expectations placed upon both men and women of the period.
Contents
Chapter I: Common sense farming
Chapter II: Documents you should understand
Chapter III: Forms of deeds and mortgages
Chapter IV: Wills
Chapter V: Letter writing
Chapter VI: Bills, Receipts and accounts
Chapter VII: Who should keep accounts?
Chapter VIII: As to banks
Chapter IX: Savings banks
Chapter X: Notes-drafts
Chapter XI: A draft
Chapter XII: Just money
Chapter XIII: Our postal business
Chapter XIV: Telegrams - the telephone
Chapter XV: Business by express
Chapter XVI: About railroads
Chapter XVII: Taxes
Chapter XVIII: Contracts-leases-guarantees
Chapter XIX: Life insurance
Chapter XX: Insurance-fire-accident
Chapter XXI: Partnerships
Chapter XXII: Investments
Chapter XXIII: Bonds as investments
Chapter XXIV: Things to remember
Chapter XXV: Worth knowing
Chapter XXVI: Look before you leap
Chapter XXVII: Contractions and signs
Chapter XXVIII: Words and phrases used
Accession Number
3069 a
Call Number
05.5 C46b
Collection
Archives Library
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Panama Canal : what it is, what it means

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Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1913
Author
Barrett, John
Publisher
Washington, D.C. : Pan American Union
Call Number
08 B27p
Author
Barrett, John
Responsibility
John Barrett
Publisher
Washington, D.C. : Pan American Union
Published Date
1913
Physical Description
120 pages : illustrations, maps, portraits (some color) ; 23 cm
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
History
Travel
American
Abstract
Pertains to a collection of information, facts and tips regarding the Panama Canal. The publication acknowledges the growing interest in the Panama Canal, and has thus created this source of information to aid in awareness. The publication covers all aspects of the Panama, while working to create a digestible source of information. Topics include but are not limited to, travel, politics, climate, and other relevant information regarding Panama and the Panama Canal.
Accession Number
3069 a
Call Number
08 B27p
Collection
Archives Library
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Entertainments for home, church and school

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Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1910
Author
Seeger, Frederica
Publisher
New York : The Christian Herald
Call Number
05.5 C46e
Author
Seeger, Frederica
Responsibility
Frederica Seeger
Publisher
New York : The Christian Herald
Published Date
1910
Physical Description
212 pages.
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Guidebook
Churches
Schools
Abstract
Pertains to a collection of games to play in the home, church and school. The aim of the publication was to entice amusement that was both fun and educational. The publication contains a comprehensive list of games, most requiring little to no extra materials, catered to the home, church and school. While the publication was produced in the early 20th century, it offers the reader a fun insight into past times and games used with children and adults alike.
Contents
Chapter I: Household games and amusements
Chapter II: Household games and amusements
Chapter III: Household games and amusements
Chapter IV: Household games and amusements
Chapter V: Household games and amusements
Chapter VI: Household games and amusements
Chapter VII: Church and school socials
Chapter VIII: Church and school socials
Chapter IX: Church and school socials
Chapter X: Church and school socials
Chapter XI: Optical illusions
Chapter XII: Table games for adults
Chapter XIII: Outdoor games for adults
Chapter XIV: Holiday games adn amusements
Chapter XV: Outdoor games for girls
Chapter XVI: Pastimes for children
Chapter XVII: Indoor games for young children
Chapter XVIII: Outdoor games for young children
Chapter XIX: Singing games for children
Chapter XX: Games of arithmetic
Chapter XXI: One hundred conundrums
Accession Number
3069 a
Call Number
05.5 C46e
Collection
Archives Library
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Handy man's manual of facts and figures

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Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1910
Author
Milford, James D.
Publisher
New York : The Christian Herald
Call Number
05.5 C46ha
Author
Milford, James D.
Responsibility
James D. Milford
Publisher
New York : The Christian Herald
Published Date
1910
Physical Description
213 pages.
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
farming
handy-work
Guidebooks
Abstract
Pertains to a collection of tips and information on handy-work and farming. While the publication admittedly claims not to be exhaustive, the guide continues to serve as a source of valuable farming information. The publication serves as a valuable source in understanding early 19th century farming, as well as poses as a possible comparison to modern farming techniques.
Contents
Chapter I: Success
Chapter II: Learn through the United States
Chapter III: The census
Chapter IV: Public lands
Chapter V: Interstate commerce
Chapter VI: Postal savings banks
Chapter VII: Labor, laws, and wages
Chapter VIII: Farm manures
Chapter IX: Corn
Chapter X: Factors in crop production
Chapter XI: Fruit Trees
Chapter XII: House flies and insect pests
Chapter XIII: Bees
Chapter XIV: About buildings
Chapter XV: About chickens
Chapter XVI: Good roads
Chapter XVII: What the handy man knows
Chapter XVIII: Around the farm
Chapter XIX: Things worth knowing
Chapter XX: About the house
Accession Number
3069 a
Call Number
05.5 C46ha
Collection
Archives Library
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