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Medium
Library - Maps and blueprints (unannotated; published)
Map
Published Date
1911
Publisher
Dept. of the Interior
Call Number
C2-7.2
Publisher
Dept. of the Interior
Published Date
1911
Physical Description
1 map : black and white
Scale
Scale: 2 miles to 1 inch
Relief: Spot heights
Medium
Library - Maps and blueprints (unannotated; published)
Map
Subjects
Glacier National Park
Accession Number
400
Call Number
C2-7.2
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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Medium
Library - Maps and blueprints (unannotated; published)
Map
Published Date
1923
Publisher
Dept. of the Interior
Call Number
C2-7.4
Publisher
Dept. of the Interior
Published Date
1923
Scale
Scale: 1.97 miles to 1 inch
Relief: Contour Interval 250'
Medium
Library - Maps and blueprints (unannotated; published)
Map
Subjects
Glacier National Park
Notes
4 duplicates in map room - 3 Accn. 400, 1 Accn. 1105
Accession Number
400
1105
Call Number
C2-7.4
Collection
Archives Library
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Artist
Peter Whyte (1905 – 1966, Canadian)
Date
1923
Medium
graphite; ink on paper
Catalogue Number
WyP.03.743
Description
A rough sketch outlines a jeep driving up a mountain hill carrying luggage. In the background there is a mountain range and clouds in the sky. In the middle of the page near the bottom edge is says “SEE AMERICA FIRST” and above it you can see Peter’s signature. inside the fold along the length: qui…
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Artist
Peter Whyte (1905 – 1966, Canadian)
Title
Untitled
Date
1923
Medium
graphite; ink on paper
Dimensions
14.0 x 21.5 cm
Description
A rough sketch outlines a jeep driving up a mountain hill carrying luggage. In the background there is a mountain range and clouds in the sky. In the middle of the page near the bottom edge is says “SEE AMERICA FIRST” and above it you can see Peter’s signature. inside the fold along the length: quick sketches - very cartoonish - throughout the page. There are five drawings of men and one of woman, two that appear to be of wolves, one duck, a plane and a rough landscape. verso: printed advertisement for Glacier National Park, with a cartoon drawing of a man to the right of the printed image. In the BLC “magnificent” is crossed out, and near the fold in the middle of the page it says “for mudit”
Subject
jeep
mountain
travel
cloud
hill
America
luggage
duck
man
woman
wolf
plane
cigarette
Glacier National Park
advertisement
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
WyP.03.743
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Circular of general information regarding Glacier National Park Montana

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue20134
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)
Notes
Additional information on front reads, "Season from June 15 to September 15"
Accession Number
3069 a
Call Number
02.3 D34c Pam
Collection
Archives Library
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Part Of
Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 43 b&w prints. The prints pertain to Catharine Robb Whyte's trip to western Canada. Prints document landscapes and activities like fishing, horseback riding, and camping. Prints also include images of friends such as Ed Newberry, John M. Wilcox, Estelle M. Larson, and Frank, the…
Date Range
1929
Reference Code
V683 / I / A / PA - 655 to 698
Description Level
5 / File
Part Of
Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M36 / V683 / S37
Series
V683 / I / A : Catharine Robb Whyte: Catharine Robb
Reference Code
V683 / I / A / PA - 655 to 698
Date Range
1929
Physical Description
Photographs: 43 prints; b&w.
Scope & Content
File consists of 43 b&w prints. The prints pertain to Catharine Robb Whyte's trip to western Canada. Prints document landscapes and activities like fishing, horseback riding, and camping. Prints also include images of friends such as Ed Newberry, John M. Wilcox, Estelle M. Larson, and Frank, the Guide. Includes images of Many Glacier Hotel, Granite Park Chalet and Goat Haunt Mountain and Chalet in Glacier National Park.
Subject Access
Glacier National Park
Friends
Camping
Fishing
Horseback riding
Title Source
Title based on contents of file.
Processing Status
Processed
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Medium
Library - Maps and blueprints (unannotated; published)
Map
Published Date
1934
Publisher
Dept. of the Interior
Call Number
C2-7.5
Publisher
Dept. of the Interior
Published Date
1934
Scale
Scale: 1" : 2 miles
Contour Interval 200'
Medium
Library - Maps and blueprints (unannotated; published)
Map
Subjects
Glacier National Park
Accession Number
718
Call Number
C2-7.5
Collection
Archives Library
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Glacier Park, B.C.

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue23225
Medium
Library - Maps and blueprints (unannotated; published)
Map
Published Date
1946
Publisher
Ottawa, Tophographical Survey of Canada
Call Number
C2-7.5a
Publisher
Ottawa, Tophographical Survey of Canada
Published Date
1946
Physical Description
1 map : col
Scale
Scale: 1:126,720
Medium
Library - Maps and blueprints (unannotated; published)
Map
Subjects
Glacier National Park
Accession Number
3349
Call Number
C2-7.5a
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
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
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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