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A warrior I have been : Plains Indian cultures in transition : the Richard Green collection of Plains Indian art

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Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
2004
Author
Green, Richard
Publisher
Folsom, LA : Written Heritage
Call Number
07.2 Gr82a
Author
Green, Richard
Responsibility
Text by Richard Green ; with an introduction by Michael G. Johnson
Publisher
Folsom, LA : Written Heritage
Published Date
2004
Physical Description
205 pages : illustrations (some color), maps ; 28 cm
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
First Nations
Beading
Clothing
Art
Abstract
Pertains to regalia, clothing, tools, tipi furniture and beaded objects created by Plains Indigenous people with a focus on items in the private collection of Richard Green. Includes photographs by Byron Harmon and photographs of Hector Crawler, with references to Banff Indian Days and the Calgary Stampede.
Contents
Acknowledgments, foreword / Carole Morris -- Introduction / Michael G. Johnson -- Behold these things : Northern Plains parade regalia -- Something splendid I wear : Plains trade cloth dresses -- In paint and feathers : on tour with Pahaska -- Some honor I seek : Sioux Indians in early photographs -- White man's vision : evolving stereotypes of the Plains Indian -- The catalog : reservation period Plains Indian art -- The warrior's world : weapons, clothing, trade cloth clothing, non-native influences, dance regalia -- The women's world : tools and implements, tipi furniture, clothing -- Childhood -- Horsegear -- Tobacco bags -- Bags and pouches -- Moccasins -- Made for sale -- Maps -- Bibliography.
ISBN
0-9671494-1-X
Accession Number
p2019-11
Call Number
07.2 Gr82a
Collection
Archives Library
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Challenging frontiers : the Canadian west

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue19801
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
2004
Author
Felske, Lorry W., Beverly Jean Rasporich (editors)
Publisher
Calgary : University of Calgary Press
Call Number
08.2 Fe33c
Author
Felske, Lorry W., Beverly Jean Rasporich (editors)
Responsibility
Edited by Lorry W. Felske and Beverly Jean Rasporich
Publisher
Calgary : University of Calgary Press
Published Date
2004
Physical Description
vii, 375 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Landscapes
Artists
Prairies, Canadian
First Nations
Mining
Music
Immigration
Chinese
Politics
Ranching
Abstract
Pertains to Indigenous people and Asian immigration in Western Canada, the Banff Springs Hotel, coal mining in Calgary, Canadian Pacific Hotels, Wilf Carter, Group of Seven, Sid Marty
Contents
Introduction : challenging frontiers / Lorry W. Felske and Beverly Rasporich -- Shooting a Saskatoon (whatever happened to the Marlboro man?) / Aritha van Herk -- Regionalism, landscape, and identity in the prairie west / R. Douglas Francis -- Celebrating magpies : artists Paul Kane, Hongeeyesa, and Emily Carr / Ann Davis -- Two months in big bear's camp, 1885 : narratives of "Indian captivity" and the articulation of "race" and "gender" hierarchies in western Canada / Sarah Carter -- Roughing it in the west, or, whose frontier, whose history? / Janice Dickin -- Diversifying our past : finding a place for coal mining communities in Alberta's historic identity / Lorry W. Felske -- When the "wild west" is me : re-viewing cowboys and Indians / Emma LaRocque -- Managing contradictory visions of the west : the great Richardson/Weadick experiment / Robert Seiler and Tamara Seiler -- Hank Snow and the eastern frontiers of western music / Brian Rusted -- Standard prairie grain elevators : a disappearing icon / Geoffrey Simmins -- From somewhere to everywhere to nowhere : the bank of Montreal as a case of vanishing identity / Michael McMordie -- Asian immigration to western Canada / Madeline A. Kalbach -- Chinese-language media across the west / Lloyd Sciban -- The reform and alliance experiments : federal politics in Western Canada / David Taras -- Constancy amid change : ranching in Western Canada / Max Foran -- North/Western aurages : the soundscapes of Allan Gordon Bell / Marcia Jenneth Epstein -- Rodeos, ranching and the house of tea : Irene McCaugherty and Esther Warkov re-invent the West / Beverly Rasporich.
ISBN
1-55238-140-4
Accession Number
p2019-21
Call Number
08.2 Fe33c
Collection
Archives Library
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Qu'Appelle : tales of two valleys

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue19812
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
2002
Author
Ring, Dan
Publisher
Saskatoon : Mendel Art Gallery
Call Number
06.1 Ri47qu
Author
Ring, Dan
Responsibility
Dan Ring, Trevor Herriot, Robert Stacey
Publisher
Saskatoon : Mendel Art Gallery
Published Date
2002
Physical Description
157 p. : ill. (chiefly col.), ports. (some col.) ; 27 cm.
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Saskatchewan
Art
History
Geography
Exhibition catalogue
Abstract
Catalogue for the touring exhibition held at the McMichael Canadian Art Collection, Kleinburg, Ont., March 2-May 5, 2002, the Mendel Art Gallery, Saskatoon, Sask., June 14-Sept. 2, 2002 and at the Mackenzie Art Gallery, Regina, Sask., Sept. 27, 2002-Jan. 12, 2003. Exhibition curated by Dan Ring and Robert Stacey ; catalogue essays by Dan Ring, Robert Stacey and Trevor Herriot.
Contents
Foreword / Gilles He´bert -- Qu'Appelle: tales of two valleys / Dan Ring -- Down to the Qu'Appelle / Trevor Herriot -- Who calls: a Qu'Appelle quest / Robert Stacey -- Bibliography / Robert Stacey -- Catalogue of the exhibition.
Notes
Pertains to paintings that are held in the Art & Heritage Collection by James Henderson
ISBN
1-896359-32-9
Accession Number
2019.34
Call Number
06.1 Ri47qu
Collection
Archives Library
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Country post : rural postal service in Canada, 1880 to 1945

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue19833
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
2003
Author
Amyot, Chantal and John Willis
Publisher
Gatineau, Quebec : Canadian Postal Museum
Call Number
08.1 Am1c
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Author
Amyot, Chantal and John Willis
Responsibility
Chantal Amyot and John Willis
Publisher
Gatineau, Quebec : Canadian Postal Museum
Published Date
2003
Physical Description
210 pages : illustrations (some color), maps ; 24 cm
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Postal services
History
Canada
Abstract
Pertains to the ways in which rural postal service combat isolationism in rural communities across Canada while using examples in Alberta. References and/or photos pertaining to Alberta include the following locations, Bently, Beverly, Big Valley, Capon, Claresholm, Consort, Coronation, Cressman, Gadsby, Hanna, Kinnodale, Lacombe, Ogden, Rapid City, Lethbridge, Red Lodge, Richdale, Rimbey, Stand Off, Troche, Wardlow and Worsley. The book draws similarities to the isolationism that was likely to exist in the Rocky Mountains at the time of early settlement, and the ways in which rural postal services increased communication among communities.
Contents
Foreword -- Canadian Postal Museum -- Foreword -- Canada post -- Foreword -- Canadian postmasters and assistants association -- Ch. 1. The transformation of rural society in Canada and the post office -- Ch. 2. The significance and symbolism of post offices and their locations -- Ch. 3. The rural postmaster -- Ch. 4. Social role of the post -- Ch. 5. Sending saving, and spending money -- Conclusion : whither the rural post office?
Notes
References and/or photographs of locations in Alberta can be found on the following pages Bently (98), Beverly (103), Big Valley (132), Capon (80), Claresholm (109), Consort (123), Coronation (114), Cressman (43), Gadsby (107), Hanna (98 and 124), Kinnodale (57 and 59), Lacombe (51), Lethbridge (89), Ogden (88), Rapid City (59), Red Lodge (59), Richdale (85), Rimbey (98), Stand Off (41), Troche (116), Wardlow (105) and Worsley (97)
ISBN
0660189984
Accession Number
2019.44
Call Number
08.1 Am1c
Collection
Archives Library
URL Notes
Avaliable through online subscription to jstor
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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
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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A 2005 centennial addendum to the 1993 publication "pioneer families of Southern Alberta"

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue19930
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
2005
Author
Southern Alberta Pioneers and Their Descendants
Publisher
[Calgary] : Southern Alberta Pioneers and Their Descendents
Call Number
08.2 So8a
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Author
Southern Alberta Pioneers and Their Descendants
Responsibility
Southern Alberta Pioneers and Their Descendants
Publisher
[Calgary] : Southern Alberta Pioneers and Their Descendents
Published Date
2005
Physical Description
94 p. ; illus.
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
History of Alberta
History
Biography
Pioneer life
Abstract
Pertains to the "Pioneer Families of Southern Alberta" publication compiled in 1995 - addendum for centennial with additional biographical information
Contents
Ascheson to Astley
Baille to Byers
Callaway to Cyr
Dalgleish to Dyke
Earl to Ewell
Faiery to Fullerton
Gaetz to Gunn
Haines to Hutchison
Ilugason to Irvine
Jack to Jukes
Kauntz to Kountz
Lacombe to Lyndon
MacDonald to Myers
Naessens to Norrish
O'Brien to Owens
Pace to Pullar
Quail
Ramsay to Ruers
Sample sto Sweinhurt
Talbot to Tyson
Vanwart to Vincent
Wakeford to Wright
York to Yuill
Zanoni
Illustrations - photos prepared by Robert (Bud) Vine
Notes
Addendum to 08.2 So8p
Accession Number
2019.68
Call Number
08.2 So8a
Collection
Archives Library
URL Notes
Website for Southern Alberta Pioneers and their Descendants
Websites
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Women's rights : a historical perspective

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue19936
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
2009
Author
Al Kahtany, Dr. Abullah H.
Publisher
King Fahd National Library Cataloging in-Publication Data
Call Number
05.5 Al1w
Author
Al Kahtany, Dr. Abullah H.
Responsibility
Dr. Abullah H Al Kahtany
Publisher
King Fahd National Library Cataloging in-Publication Data
Published Date
2009
Physical Description
75 pages
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Religion
ISBN
9960944158
Accession Number
2019.70
Call Number
05.5 Al1w
Collection
Archives Library
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Report of the commissioner of Dominion Parks : for the year ending in March 31, 1913

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue19986
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

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue19987
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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