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United States Aeroplane Mail Service
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue19276
- Medium
- Library - Postcard
- Published Date
- Oct. 21, 1918
- Publisher
- Louis Scheiner
- Call Number
- V263/PG-for-nonumber1
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- Variant Title
- Portland, Oregon to Vancouver, Wash.
- Publisher
- Louis Scheiner
- Published Date
- Oct. 21, 1918
- Medium
- Library - Postcard
- Notes
- colour
- Call Number
- V263/PG-for-nonumber1
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[Honolulu Hawaii Team]
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue19277
- Medium
- Library - Postcard
- Published Date
- Feb. 20, 1913
- Call Number
- V263/PG-for-nonumber2
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- Published Date
- Feb. 20, 1913
- Medium
- Library - Postcard
- Notes
- b/w
- Call Number
- V263/PG-for-nonumber2
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Stoney Indian Chief
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue19384
- Medium
- Library - Postcard
- Published Date
- [ca.1911]
- Author
- Harmon, Byron
- Call Number
- V263/PG-bw-510-1
- V683/PA
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- Author
- Harmon, Byron
- Responsibility
- Byron Harmon
- Published Date
- [ca.1911]
- Medium
- Library - Postcard
- Notes
- b/w
- Call Number
- V263/PG-bw-510-1
- V683/PA
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Old Indian trails : incidents of camp and trail life, covering two years' exploration through the Rocky Mountains of Canada
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue19850
- 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
- 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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From barnacle to Banff : a story of the rising of the Rockies from the depth of the ocean to the height of a world famous resort : a tourist's guide to where to go, and what to do in Banff, playground of the Rockies
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue19872
- Medium
- Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
- Published Date
- 1973
- Author
- Thomas, Harriet Hartley
- Publisher
- [Calgary : s.n.]
- Call Number
- 13.113 T36f Pam
- Author
- Thomas, Harriet Hartley
- Responsibility
- Harriet Hartley Thomas
- Publisher
- [Calgary : s.n.]
- Published Date
- 1973
- Physical Description
- 84 p. : ill., 1 map ; 23 cm
- Subjects
- Banff National Park
- Guidebook
- Alberta
- History
- Abstract
- Pertains to the people, stories and historical events that have shaped Banff National Park into becoming the mega tourist attraction it is today. The book features influential figures who have made an impact on the becoming of Banff, as well as many tourist attractions the author encourages people to visit.
- Contents
- Out of the depths (pg. 1)
- Coming of the Indians (pg. 3)
- Explorers and Missionaries (pg. 5)
- Siding 29 (pg. 10)
- The beginning of the tourist trade (pg. 13)
- Sulphur springs (pg. 16)
- Stories of Banff (pg. 27)
- H.M. King George VI's gift (pg. 39)
- The emancipation of the motor car in the park (pg. 43)
- Where to go in Banff (pg. 47)
- The mountains (pg. 75)
- Accession Number
- 2017.8683
- Call Number
- 13.113 T36f Pam
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- Archives Library
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Guide to the trails of Banff National Park
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue19874
- Medium
- Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
- Published Date
- 1972
- Author
- National Parks Service
- Publisher
- [Ottawa] : National Parks Service
- Call Number
- 13.113 N21g Pam
- Author
- National Parks Service
- Publisher
- [Ottawa] : National Parks Service
- Published Date
- 1972
- Physical Description
- 12 p.
- Subjects
- Guidebook
- Banff National Park
- Abstract
- Pertains to the names, distances, locations and average hiking times for trails in and around Banff National Park. Additionally, the pamphlet contains information pertaining to parking, potential wildlife encounters and what visitors can expect from each trail. The trails include, but are not limited to the following; Tunnel Mountain Summit, Lake Minnewanka, Sundance Canyon, Cory Pass, Bourgeau Lake, Shadow Lake and Parker Ridge
- Accession Number
- 2017.8683
- Call Number
- 13.113 N21g Pam
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- Archives Library
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Perspectives : Canada's mountain national parks
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue19875
- Medium
- Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
- Published Date
- 1974
- Author
- [Indian and Northern Affairs, Parks Canada]
- Publisher
- [Ottawa : Indian and Northern Affairs, Parks Canada]
- Call Number
- 13.113 P21p Pam
- Variant Title
- Perspectives : les parcs nationaux des montagnes du Canada
- Publisher
- [Ottawa : Indian and Northern Affairs, Parks Canada]
- Published Date
- 1974
- Physical Description
- [20] p. : ill., map ; 23 cm
- Subjects
- Mountain Park
- Jasper National Park
- Banff National Park
- Yoho National Park
- Glacier National Park
- Waterton Lakes National Park
- Kootenay National Park
- Guide
- Parks Canada
- Abstract
- Pertains to the guidelines and the brief histories of various peaks within Canada’s Mountain National Parks. The pamphlet features a guidelines section which focuses on concerns such as wildlife, fire safety, fishing and camping. Additionally, the pamphlet contains a brief history and other pertinent information for the following parks: Mount Revelstoke National Park, Glacier National Park, Yoho National Park, Kootenay National Park, Jasper National Park, Banff National Park and Waterton Lakes National Park.
- Notes
- The pamphlet is in both French and English
- Accession Number
- 2017.8683
- Call Number
- 13.113 P21p Pam
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Weathered wood : anecdotes and history of the Banff-Sunshine area
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue19880
- Medium
- Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
- Published Date
- 1977
- Author
- Brewster, F.O. 'Pat'
- Publisher
- [Banff? Alta. : s.n.]
- Edition
- second edition
- Call Number
- 08.3 B74w Pam
- Author
- Brewster, F.O. 'Pat'
- Responsibility
- F.O. 'Pat' Brewster
- Edition
- second edition
- Publisher
- [Banff? Alta. : s.n.]
- Published Date
- 1977
- Physical Description
- 64 p. : ill., ports. ; 21 cm
- Abstract
- Pertains to the people and experiences which had influenced the author, Pat Brewster, a lifelong Banff resident, during the course of his life. Brewster refers to men such as Bill Peyto and Sir George Simpson and the ways in which their work had influenced his life, through both direct and indirect contact. Additionally, the author shares personal stories about his experience skiing and the development of Sunshine Ski area.
- Accession Number
- 2017.8683
- Call Number
- 08.3 B74w Pam
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Peyto Glacier : general information
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue19881
- Medium
- Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
- Published Date
- 1975
- Author
- Sedgwick, J.K and W.E.S. Henoch
- Publisher
- Ottawa : Inland Waters Directorate
- Call Number
- 03.4 Se1p Pam
- Responsibility
- J.K. Sedgwick and W.E.S. Henoch
- Publisher
- Ottawa : Inland Waters Directorate
- Published Date
- 1975
- Physical Description
- 30 pages ; map
- Subjects
- Peyto Glacier
- Glaciers
- Abstract
- Pertains to information regarding the geology, climate, landforms and glaciological research concerning Peyto Glacier. Additionally, the pamphlet includes a large map showing the glaciological divisions surrounding Peyto Glacier.
- Notes
- The pamphlet includes a large map pertaining to the glaciological divisions surrounding Peyto Glacier
- Accession Number
- 2017.8683
- Call Number
- 03.4 Se1p Pam
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A frontier guide to Calgary-Banff highway
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue19883
- Medium
- Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
- Published Date
- 1977
- Author
- Frontier Publishing Ltd.
- Publisher
- [Calgary], [Frontier Pub.]
- Call Number
- 08.5 F92a Pam
- Author
- Frontier Publishing Ltd.
- Publisher
- [Calgary], [Frontier Pub.]
- Published Date
- 1977
- Physical Description
- 56 pages illustrations 21 cm
- Subjects
- Highways
- Highways - Alberta
- Guide
- Abstract
- Pertains to the changing forms of transportation between Calgary and Banff. The pamphlet discusses the origins and installment of the CPR, as well as the development of the highway between Banff and Calgary. The guide talks about the ways in which transportation has changed, in addition to the influential people such as Matthew Cochrane, who have facilitated said changes.
- ISBN
- 0919214177
- Accession Number
- 2017.8683
- Call Number
- 08.5 F92a Pam
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- Archives Library
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