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- Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
- Published Date
- 1953
- Author
- Townend, Paul
- Publisher
- London : Robert Hale
- Call Number
- 02.3 T66
- Author
- Townend, Paul
- Publisher
- London : Robert Hale
- Published Date
- 1953
- Physical Description
- 189p. : ill., ports
- Subjects
- Banff National Park
- Notes
- Index
- Accession Number
- 19000
- Call Number
- 02.3 T66
- Collection
- Archives Library
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[British Columbia] Mineral Map
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue24747
- Medium
- Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
- Map
- Published Date
- 1951
- Publisher
- Dept. of Mines and Technical Surveys
- Call Number
- C7-3.18 A & B
- Publisher
- Dept. of Mines and Technical Surveys
- Published Date
- 1951
- Physical Description
- 1 map : col
- Scale
- Scale: 20 miles: 1 inch
- Subjects
- British Columbia
- Accession Number
- 673
- Call Number
- C7-3.18 A & B
- Collection
- Archives Library
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The cariboo story
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue20066
- Medium
- Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
- Published Date
- 1958
- Author
- Lindsay, F.W.
- Publisher
- [Quesnel, B.C.] : [Quesnel Advertiser
- Call Number
- 08.2 L64t
- Author
- Lindsay, F.W.
- Responsibility
- F.W. Lindsay
- Publisher
- [Quesnel, B.C.] : [Quesnel Advertiser
- Published Date
- 1958
- Physical Description
- 52 pages : illustrations, map, portraits ; 24 cm
- Abstract
- Pertains to a collection of stories combined to tell the story of Cariboo, British Columbia. While not entirely complete in nature, the author dedicates the history to the men who chose the disgruntled forest life, over that of comfort and stability. The author, F.W. Lindsay explains the relationship between pioneers and Americans, arguing that our best pioneers were American men. Readers can expect to learn more about Cariboo, while taking in the patriotic undertones of the publication.
- Notes
- by F.W. Lindsay ; with pen and ink illustrations by Gwen Lewis.
- Accession Number
- 3069 a
- Call Number
- 08.2 L64t
- Collection
- Archives Library
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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
- 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
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue3884
- Medium
- Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
- Published Date
- 1958
- c1945
- Author
- Thomas, Harriet Hartley
- Edition
- Rev.ed
- Call Number
- 02.6 B22t c.1
- 02.6 B22t c.2, Deaccessioned
- Author
- Thomas, Harriet Hartley
- Edition
- Rev.ed
- Published Date
- 1958
- c1945
- Physical Description
- 76 pages : illustrations, maps ; 23 cm
- Subjects
- Banff National Park
- Guidebooks
- Accession Number
- A-1
- 5142
- Call Number
- 02.6 B22t c.1
- 02.6 B22t c.2, Deaccessioned
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- Archives Library
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From Barnacle to Banff : a tourist's guide to where to go, and what to do in Banff
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue3885
- Medium
- Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
- Published Date
- 1958
- Author
- Thomas, Harriet Hartley
- Publisher
- Calgary : John D. McAra
- Edition
- Rev.ed
- Call Number
- 02.6 B22t 1958
- Author
- Thomas, Harriet Hartley
- Edition
- Rev.ed
- Publisher
- Calgary : John D. McAra
- Published Date
- 1958
- Physical Description
- 84p. : ill
- Subjects
- Banff National Park
- Guidebooks
- Notes
- Reprint of 1958 ed
- Accession Number
- A-1
- Call Number
- 02.6 B22t 1958
- Collection
- Archives Library
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Historic Yale : British Columbia
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue20114
- Medium
- Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
- Published Date
- 1954
- Author
- Rev. Gordon Forbes, O.M.I, John E. Gibbard, Norman Hacking, D.A. McGregor, Bruce Ramsey, Noel Robinson and H.B. Scudamore.
- Publisher
- Vancouver Section, British Columbia Historical Association
- Call Number
- 08.2 F74h Pam
- Publisher
- Vancouver Section, British Columbia Historical Association
- Published Date
- 1954
- Physical Description
- 32 pages.
- Subjects
- Yale
- British Columbia
- Abstract
- Pertains to a brief collection of information working to tell the story of Yale, in British Columbia. The publication tells the history of the small town, while also grounding it with more modern comparisons.
- Accession Number
- 3069 a
- Call Number
- 08.2 F74h Pam
- Collection
- Archives Library
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Land of the chinook : stories of early Alberta
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue5908
- Medium
- Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
- Published Date
- 1955
- Author
- Willison, Gladys
- Publisher
- Toronto : Macmillan of Canada
- Call Number
- 08.2 Al1w
- Author
- Willison, Gladys
- Responsibility
- illustrated by Vernon Mould
- Publisher
- Toronto : Macmillan of Canada
- Published Date
- 1955
- Physical Description
- v, 197p. : ill
- Accession Number
- 10500
- Call Number
- 08.2 Al1w
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- Archives Library
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A little town and a little girl
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue25549
- Medium
- Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
- Published Date
- 1951
- Author
- Carr, Emily
- Publisher
- Toronto : Clarke, Irwin & Company Limited
- Call Number
- 06 C23a
- Author
- Carr, Emily
- Responsibility
- With a Foreword by Ira Dilworth
- Publisher
- Toronto : Clarke, Irwin & Company Limited
- Published Date
- 1951
- Physical Description
- xvii, 124 pages
- Abstract
- Emily Carr describes her life in Victoria, British Columbia.
- Contents
- Beginnings ; James' Bay and Dallas Road ; Silence and Pioneers ; Saloons and Roadhouses ; Ways of Getting Round ; Father's Store ; New Neighbours ; Visiting Matrons ; Servants ; East and West ; Cathedral ; Cemetery ; Schools ; Christmas ; Regatta ; Characters ; Loyalty ; Doctor and Dentist ; Chain Gang ; Cook Street ; Waterworks ; From Carr Street to James' Bay ; Grown Up
- Accession Number
- 3069A
- Call Number
- 06 C23a
- Collection
- Archives Library
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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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- Archives Library
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