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- Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York) 11
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My story : an autobiography
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue19786
- Medium
- Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
- Published Date
- 1959
- Author
- Astor, Mary
- Publisher
- Garden City, N.Y., Doubleday
- Call Number
- 06.3 As8m
- Author
- Astor, Mary
- Responsibility
- Mary Astor
- Publisher
- Garden City, N.Y., Doubleday
- Published Date
- 1959
- Physical Description
- 332 pages ; 22 cm
- Subjects
- Banff
- Films
- Lake Louise
- Autobiography
- Abstract
- Pertains to Mary Astor's reminisces regarding filming of "Enticement" in Banff National Park (Chapter 3, page 81.)
- ISBN
- 59-6265
- Accession Number
- p2019-06
- Call Number
- 06.3 As8m
- Collection
- Archives Library
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The technique of the color wood-cut
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue19788
- Medium
- Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
- Published Date
- 1926
- Author
- Phillips, Walter J.
- Publisher
- [New York], [Brown-Robertson Co., Inc.]
- Call Number
- 06.1 Ph54t
- Author
- Phillips, Walter J.
- Responsibility
- Walter J. Phillips
- Publisher
- [New York], [Brown-Robertson Co., Inc.]
- Published Date
- 1926
- Physical Description
- 1 preliminary leaf, 5-63 pages color frontispiece, illustrations, plates (some color) 24 cm 1 p. ., 5-63 p. col. front., illus., plates (part col.) 24 cm.
- Subjects
- Phillips, Walter J
- Art
- Contents
- Preface
- Author's preface
- Chapter One - the print; the traditional Japanese method - scope of the wood-cut in color - gradations and hard edges - the subject
- Chapter Two - wood - preparation of wood - transfer of tracing to wood - wood substitutes - cutting tools - how deep to cut - islands - broken lines - impressions from the key block - planning color-blocks
- Chapter Three - printing ; paper - sizing - paper - a brush for sizing - pigment - medium - brushes - other necessities for printing - blind printing - the oriental printer - printing - gradations - drying the prints - editions - marketing - prints - epilogue
- Bibliography
- Some societies of print makers
- Accession Number
- p2019-08
- Call Number
- 06.1 Ph54t
- Collection
- Archives Library
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The kicking horse trail, scenic highway from Lake Louise, Alberta to Golden, British Columbia
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue19849
- Medium
- Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
- Published Date
- 1927
- Author
- Williams, M.B.
- Publisher
- [Ottawa], [F.A. Acland, printer]
- Call Number
- 02.6 W66k PAM
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- Author
- Williams, M.B.
- Responsibility
- M.B. Williams
- Publisher
- [Ottawa], [F.A. Acland, printer]
- Published Date
- 1927
- Physical Description
- 47 pages
- Subjects
- British Columbia
- Alberta
- Travel
- Abstract
- Pertains to a Canadian Rocky Mountain travel guide. With the use of both images and text, the author has been successful in compiling a guide for travelling in the Canadian Rockies. The book is written in a narrative voice, as to immerse the reader into the Canadian Rocky Mountain experience. The author cover areas and landmarks ranging from Lake Louise, Alberta to Golden, British Columbia.
- Notes
- This version contains a unique annotation on the first page dating August 4, 1927 from Fred Johnston
- Accession Number
- 2019.50
- Call Number
- 02.6 W66k PAM
- Collection
- Archives Library
- URL Notes
- The URL is linked to an interactive website in which the reader can learn more about the author and her admiration for Canada’s national parks.
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Exploring the national parks of Canada
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue19871
- Medium
- Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
- Published Date
- 1951
- Author
- Butcher, Devereux
- Publisher
- Washington, National Parks Association
- Call Number
- 13.113 B97e Pam
- Author
- Butcher, Devereux
- Responsibility
- Devereux Butcher
- Publisher
- Washington, National Parks Association
- Published Date
- 1951
- Physical Description
- 84 pages illustrations, map 25 cm
- Subjects
- National parks
- Canada
- Prince Albert National Park
- Yoho National Park
- Mount Revelstoke National Park
- Riding Mountain National Park
- Waterton Lakes National Park
- Glacier National Park
- Jasper National Park
- Kootenay National Park
- Banff National Park
- Abstract
- Pertains to the information and brief history on the following Canadian National Parks, Banff National Park, Cape Breton Highlands National Park, Elk Island National Park, Glacier National Park, Jasper National Park, Kootenay National Park, Mount Revelstoke National Park, Prince Albert National Park, Riding Mountain National Park, Waterton Lakes National Park and Yoho National Park. The histories of each National Park contains information regarding their location, beginnings, size and additional information that may be pertinent to ones understanding of the location.
- Contents
- Nature's mansions (pg. 5)
- Banff (pg. 11)
- Banff-Jasper Highway (pg. 19)
- Cape Breton Highlands (pg, 25)
- Elk Island (pg. 30)
- Glacier (pg. 33)
- Jasper (pg. 39)
- Kootenay (pg. 46)
- Mount Revelstoke (pg. 50)
- Prince Albert (pg. 55)
- Riding Mountain (pg. 61)
- Waterton Lakes (pg. 65)
- Yoho (pg. 68)
- Maps (pg. 76)
- The parks and people (pg. 77)
- Other nature reservations in Canada (pg. 79)
- For further reading (pg. 81)
- Index (pg. 83)
- Notes
- The content pertaining specifically to Banff National Park can be found in the following page numbers: 11-24
- Accession Number
- 2017.8683
- Call Number
- 13.113 B97e Pam
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Banff area, Alberta
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue19878
- Medium
- Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
- Published Date
- 1927
- Author
- Warren, Percival S.
- Publisher
- Ottawa, F.A. Acland, printer
- Call Number
- 03.2 W25b Pam
- Author
- Warren, Percival S.
- Responsibility
- Percival S. Warren
- Publisher
- Ottawa, F.A. Acland, printer
- Published Date
- 1927
- Physical Description
- 3 preliminary leaves, 94 pages including frontispiece (plates I) [II]-VII plates, tables, folded map 25 cm.
- Abstract
- Pertains to an in depth analysis of geological features in and around Banff, as well as a descriptive segment on new fossil species. The geological features pertains to both the mountains in and around Banff, as well as a separate discussion on economic geology.
- Contents
- Introduction (pg. 1)
- Physiography (pg. 4)
- General geology (pg. 4)
- Description of new species of fossils (pg. 44)
- Economic geology (pg. 93)
- Index to fossils (pg. 93)
- Accession Number
- 2017.8683
- Call Number
- 03.2 W25b Pam
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The geological story of Jasper Park, Alberta, Canada
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue19879
- 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.
- 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
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Kootenay National Park & the Banff Windermere Highway,
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue19882
- 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
- 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
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The mammals of Banff National Park, Alberta
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue19893
- Medium
- Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
- Published Date
- 1958
- Author
- Banfield, A.W.F.
- Publisher
- Ottawa, ON : The Queen's Printer
- Call Number
- 04.2 B22m PAM
- Author
- Banfield, A.W.F.
- Responsibility
- A.W.F. Banfield
- Publisher
- Ottawa, ON : The Queen's Printer
- Published Date
- 1958
- Physical Description
- 51 pg.
- Subjects
- Zoology
- Zoology--Alberta
- Banff National Park
- Abstract
- Pertains to the comprehensive analysis and annotated list of the mammal species present in Banff National Park. The book explores topics such as climate, vegetation, geology and zoogeography in an effort to provide both context and critical information regarding animal life. Additionally, the book contains an annotated list pertaining to each mammal, their scientific name, and additional relevant information. Upon reading this book, the reader is granted a complete understanding of the wildlife presence in Banff National Park at the time of publication (1958).
- Contents
- Introduction (pg. 1)
- Geology (pg. 1)
- Climate (pg. 2)
- Vegetation (pg. 2)
- History of exploration (pg. 3)
- Present investigation (pg. 4)
- Zoogeography (pg. 5)
- Treatment (pg. 8)
- Annotated list (pg. 9)
- References (pg. 49)
- Index (pg. 53) Maps:
- Distribution of Chipmunks in the Park (pg. 16)
- Winter distribution of Wapiti in the Park (pg. 32)
- Summer distribution of White-tailed Deer in the Park (pg. 37)
- Distribution of Mountain Goats in the Park (pg. 40)
- Summer and winter distribution of Mounain Sheep in the Park (pg. 44)
- Accession Number
- 2017.8683
- Call Number
- 04.2 B22m PAM
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The album of Toshogu at Nikko
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue19913
- 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
- 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
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Climbs in the Canadian Rockies
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue19938
- Medium
- Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
- Published Date
- 1950
- Author
- Smythe, Frank S.
- Publisher
- London : Hodder and Stoughton Ltd.
- Call Number
- 01.4 Sm9c
- Author
- Smythe, Frank S.
- Responsibility
- Frank S. Smythe
- Publisher
- London : Hodder and Stoughton Ltd.
- Published Date
- 1950
- Physical Description
- 260 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
- Subjects
- Mountaineering
- Mountaineers, British
- Canadian Rocky Mountains
- Mount Assiniboine
- Mount Robson
- Abstract
- Pertains to the personal mountaineering experience of author, Frank S. Smythe. As a prominent English author, photographer, botanist and mountaineer, Smythe invites the reader to delve into a greater understanding of what it means to climb in the Canadian Rocky Mountains. He tells of his successes, failures and lessons learned while scaling some of the most ambitious mountains in the Canadian Rockies. Some of the mountains discussed include, but are not limited to the following, Mount Alberta, Mount Assiniboine, Mount Robson, Mount Glendower and Mount Colin.
- Contents
- Part I : The Canadian Rockies
- I. The Canadian Rocky Mountains (pg. 3)
- II. Training the Lovat Scouts (pg. 19)
- III. Elysium Pass (pg. 37)
- IV. Mountaineering from Lake O'Hara (pg. 47)
- V. Mount Assiniboine (pg. 54)
- VI. Mount Alberta (pg. 67)
- VII. The Beaver (pg. 86)
- VIII. An attempt to climb Mount Brussels (pg. 96)
- IX. The first ascent of Mount Bridgland (pg. 108)
- X. Mount Robson (pg. 121)
- XI. Failure and success on Mount Colin (pg. 142)
- XII. Storm on Mount Louis (pg. 162) Part II : Unmapped and unexplored. An expedition to the LLoyd George Mountains of north-east British Columbia
- XIII. The Lloyd George Mountains (pg. 175)
- XIV. The flight to Haworth Lake (pg. 186)
- XV. The base-camp (pg. 196)
- XVI. Reconnaissance flight (pg. 206)
- XVII. The ascent of Mount Glendower (pg. 213)
- XVIII. The ascent of Mount Lloyd George (pg. 221)
- XIX. Call it a day (pg. 227)
- XX. High-level traverse (pg. 241)
- XXI. Lightning (pg. 251)
- Index (pg. 255)
- Notes
- All photographs used in the publication were taken by the author
- Accession Number
- 2019.71
- Call Number
- 01.4 Sm9c
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