Search Results - Research Collections - Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies

Hiking around the circle

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

Published Date: 1929

Author: Ayre, Robert

Call Number: 13.113 J31a Pam oversize

Author: Ayre, Robert

Published Date: 1929

Physical Description: p.7-8, 46-48 : ill., port

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

Subjects: Jasper National Park

Notes: In Canadian National Railways Magazine, vol.XV, no.5

Accession Number: 320; 21000

Call Number: 13.113 J31a Pam oversize

Collection: Archives Library

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Trailing the fur trader : many stirring scenes enacted in the early days of Jasper National Park

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

Published Date: 1929

Author: Howard, Margaret

Call Number: 13.113 J31h Pam oversize

Author: Howard, Margaret

Published Date: 1929

Physical Description: p.18, 47-48 : ill

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

Notes: In Canadian National Railways magazine, vol.XV, no.8

Accession Number: 320

Call Number: 13.113 J31h Pam oversize

Collection: Archives Library

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Canadian Chamber of Commerce 1929 tour of the Peace River, the Arrowhead Lakes and Kootenay districts : arranged in connection with the Fourth Annual Convention at Edmonton and Calgary, Alta., September 11, 12, 13, 1929

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

Published Date: 1929

Call Number: 02.5 C16cc Pam

Published Date: 1929

Physical Description: 27p. : ill., map

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

Accession Number: 1688

Call Number: 02.5 C16cc Pam

Collection: Archives Library

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The geological story of Jasper Park, Alberta, Canada

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

Published Date: 1929

Author: Kindle, E.M

Publisher: Ottawa : [Printed by F.A. Acland]

Call Number: 03.2 K53g Pam

Variant Title: The geological story of Jasper National Park Canada

Author: Kindle, E.M

Responsibility: E.M. Kindle

Publisher: Ottawa : [Printed by F.A. Acland]

Published Date: 1929

Physical Description: [48] pg.

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

Subjects: Jasper National Park; Geology; Glaciers

Abstract: Pertains to the geological story of Jasper National Park. The pamphlet includes a segment on geological chronology, and the ways in which the Tertiary Times were highly influential in the development of the Rocky Mountains. Additionally, the pamphlet includes information on lakes, gorges and other features of post glacial outcomes.

Contents: Introduction (pg. 7); How the mountain began (pg. 11); Mountain sculpture (pg. 12); Geological structure (pg. 15); Underdog waters and mineral springs (pg. 19); Geological Chronology (pg. 21); Lakes, Gorges and other post-glacial features (pg. 41)

Accession Number: 2017.8683

Call Number: 03.2 K53g Pam

Collection: Archives Library

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Kootenay National Park & the Banff Windermere Highway,

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

Published Date: 1929

Author: Williams, M.B.

Publisher: Ottawa, F.A. Acland, printer

Call Number: 13.113 W67k Pam

Author: Williams, M.B.

Responsibility: M.B. Willaims

Publisher: Ottawa, F.A. Acland, printer

Published Date: 1929

Physical Description: 48 pages illustrations, map 21 cm

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

Subjects: Kootenay National Park; Banff Windermere Highway

Abstract: Pertains to the history and origins of Kootenay National Park and the Banff Windermere Highway. Author M.B. Williams, tells of the history using stories and personal anecdotes. The author has included many photographs to enrich the reader’s experience.

Notes: "Notes by the way": 3 p. at end

Accession Number: 2017.8683

Call Number: 13.113 W67k Pam

Collection: Archives Library

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The album of Toshogu at Nikko

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

Published Date: 1929

Call Number: 06.1 J11t

Responsibility: Printer : Minoru Otsuka, Tokyo; Printer place : Otsuka Kojyukusha, Tokyo

Published Date: 1929

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

Subjects: Japan; Japanese

Abstract: Pertains to images of scared shrines, temples and carvings featured at the shrine of Toshogu in Nikko, Japan. The album captures images of ancient sacred meeting places, granting the viewer a chance to delve into traditional Japanese culture. Today, the Toshogu shrine continues to be immensely popular, drawing together tourist from all around the world.

Accession Number: 2019.64

Call Number: 06.1 J11t

Collection: Archives Library

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Report of the Provincial Museum of Natural History for the year 1928

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

Published Date: 1929

Author: Province of British Columbia

Publisher: Victoria, B.C. : Authority of the Legislative Assembly, [printed by Charles F. Banfield, Printer to the King's Most Excellent Majesty.]

Call Number: 04 P94r 1928

Author: Province of British Columbia

Publisher: Victoria, B.C. : Authority of the Legislative Assembly, [printed by Charles F. Banfield, Printer to the King's Most Excellent Majesty.]

Published Date: 1929

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

Subjects: Museums; Anthropology; Zoology; Entomology; Botany; Paleontology

Abstract: Pertains to the commissioner report on the events carried out by the Provincial Museum of Natural history, for the year of 1928. Published in 1929, the Province of British Columbia published the report in an effort to reflect on events from the previous calendar year. The objectives of the report were to secure and preserve specimens reflecting the natural history of British Columbia, collect anthropological material from Indigenous Peoples, and obtain information on natural sciences that could subsequently be shared with the public. The reports were comprehensive in nature and covered but were not exclusive to, topics relating to the following fields of study; anthropology, zoology, entomology, ornithology, botany, paleontology and archaeology. In addition, the reports included a segment on visitors, staff changes, activities and new accessions that had taken place over the last year. Readers can expect a comprehensive report on the annual undertakings of the Provincial Museum of Natural History.

Contents: Staff of the museum (pg. 6); Admission (pg. 6); Inception and History of Provincial Musuem (pg. 7); Objects (pg. 8); Visitors (pg. 9); Activities (pg. 9); Anthropology and Archaeology (pg. 10, 23); Palaeontology (pg. 22, 23); Botany (pg. 15); Marine Zoology (pg. 12, 25); Entomology (pg. 24); Amphibians (pg. 24); Ornithology (pg. 24); Mammology (pg. 23); Accesions (pg. 23); Publications received from other Museums (pg. 26)

Accession Number: 7201

Call Number: 04 P94r 1928

Collection: Archives Library

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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)