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A climber's guide to the Rocky Mountains of Canada

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue19847
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1930
Author
Palmer, Howard and J. Monroe Thorington
Publisher
[Philadelphia] American Alpine Club
Edition
second edition
Call Number
01.4 P18a
Author
Palmer, Howard and J. Monroe Thorington
Responsibility
Howard Palmer and J. Monroe Thorington
Edition
second edition
Publisher
[Philadelphia] American Alpine Club
Published Date
1930
Physical Description
[244] pages
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
American Alpine Club
Canadian Rocky Mountains
Canadian Rockies
Guide
Mountain guides
Canada
Mountaineering
Abstract
Pertains to a comprehensive climbing guide based on the mountains in the Canadian Rockies. The book was likely to be considered an invaluable resource for mountaineers based on the complexity and detail of the information provided. In detail, the guide offers insight into the approximate locations, elevation gains, climbing distances/time, and additional relevant information pertaining to climbing in the Canadian Rocky Mountains.
Contents
Part one: international boundary to Kicking Horse pass
Part two: Kicking Horse pass to Yellowhead pass
Part three: Yellowhead pass to Jasper pass
Accession Number
2019.48
Call Number
01.4 P18a
Collection
Archives Library
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Peaks and trails in the Canadian Alps

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue15348
Medium
Library - Periodical
Published Date
1934
Author
Harmon, Byron
Publisher
National Geographic Vol. 65, No. 5, May 1934
Call Number
P
Author
Harmon, Byron
Publisher
National Geographic Vol. 65, No. 5, May 1934
Published Date
1934
Physical Description
p.627-642, illustrations
Medium
Library - Periodical
Subjects
Assiniboine, Mount
Glaciers
Lake Louise
Robson, Mount
Sir Donald, Mount
Skiing
Skoki Lodge
Sulphur Mountain
Takakkaw Falls
Wildlife
Call Number
P
Collection
Archives Library
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Where the clouds can go

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue1442
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1935
Author
Kain, Conrad
Publisher
New York : American Alpine Club
Edition
1st ed
Call Number
G512 K3
Author
Kain, Conrad
Edition
1st ed
Publisher
New York : American Alpine Club
Published Date
1935
Physical Description
xxi, 456 p. : ill
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Mountain guides
Notes
No dustjacket. Pasted onto flyleaf: an original summit note by Conrad Kain, June 23, 1913 Mount Whymper, retrieved by F.C. Bell in 1957. Handwritten annotation reads: A climb of Mt. Whymper was made on Aug 7, 1957 by a small party of ACC members, one of whom was Mr. Don Morrison of Calgary. The cairn at the top contained some now deteriorating records, one of which was Whymper's own certificate of original climb on June 26, 1901, together with the names of his guides Mr. Klucker, Pollmager, Bosemay and C. Kaufmann. There was also a note by Conrad Kain of his climb of June 23, 1913; the latter has been considered worthy of preservation in his book "Where the clouds can go" and has been offered above. [signed] F.C. Bell, Alpine Club House, Banff, August 8, 1957. Inscribed by Lillian Gest. The book is stamped with the Alpine Club of Canada as well as an ACC bookplate on the front pastedown. Note: For a complete account of finding the Whymper original 1901 ascent record, see Canadian Alpine Journal 1958 article by Don Morrison "First Ascent of Unnamed Peak, 9050 feet : west of Mt. Whymper, above Vermillion Pass"
Edward C. Porter Mountaineering Library (?)
Call Number
G512 K3
Collection
Alpine Club of Canada Library
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Son of the mountains : the life of an alpine guide

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue1506
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1938
Author
Kugy, Julius
Publisher
London : Nelson
Call Number
G512 O38 K8
Author
Kugy, Julius
Publisher
London : Nelson
Published Date
1938
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Julian Alps
Mountain guides
Oitzinger, Anton
Notes
Edward C. Porter Mountaineering Library
Call Number
G512 O38 K8
Collection
Alpine Club of Canada Library
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Date
1932
Material
metal; wood
Catalogue Number
103.09.1057
Description
Dark wooden shield shaped plaque has a metal ribbon across top with "Presented by Mr. A.H. Devonish". Below that is a plate of silver with "The Mountain School Banff General Proficiency". Fourteen silver name plates surround the main plate on both sides along the edges of the plaque.
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Title
Award Plaque
Date
1932
Material
metal; wood
Dimensions
33.8 x 25.8 cm
Description
Dark wooden shield shaped plaque has a metal ribbon across top with "Presented by Mr. A.H. Devonish". Below that is a plate of silver with "The Mountain School Banff General Proficiency". Fourteen silver name plates surround the main plate on both sides along the edges of the plaque.
Subject
institutions
The Mountain School
Ann Boon
Credit
Gift of Lorna Boon Hart, 1977
Catalogue Number
103.09.1057
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Date
prior to 1950
Material
fibre
Catalogue Number
103.09.1120
Description
A small green felt school crest with the words "AD SUMMA The Mountain School" stitched in light brown thread around edge and three white mountain forms over three green trees in the centre.
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Title
School Patch
Date
prior to 1950
Material
fibre
Dimensions
4.5 x 4.2 cm
Description
A small green felt school crest with the words "AD SUMMA The Mountain School" stitched in light brown thread around edge and three white mountain forms over three green trees in the centre.
Subject
institutions
Mountain School
education
Credit
Gift of Lorna Boon Hart, 1977
Catalogue Number
103.09.1120
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Date
1930 – 1950
Material
metal
Catalogue Number
104.10.1001 a,b
Description
(a) Cast iron, scissor-like clamp, seal 1.5 dia. has "R M P" in reverse.(b) wire loop 3.5 long is pressed into lead ca. 1.5 dia with "RMP" embossed.see curatorial notes
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Title
Gun Sealer
Date
1930 – 1950
Material
metal
Dimensions
19.9 cm
Description
(a) Cast iron, scissor-like clamp, seal 1.5 dia. has "R M P" in reverse.(b) wire loop 3.5 long is pressed into lead ca. 1.5 dia with "RMP" embossed.see curatorial notes
Subject
parks
Wardens
Rocky Mountain Park
Credit
Gift of Bill de Haan, Canmore, 1967
Catalogue Number
104.10.1001 a,b
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Date
1933 – 1982
Material
metal; glass
Catalogue Number
105.02.1120 a-e
Description
Three summit note canisters. (a,b) glass jar 10.2x3.3 dia. with metal screw-on lid; (c) sardine can with lid completely cut out; (d,e) aluminum film canister with lid, 35.0 mm size, Ansco.
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Title
Summit Canister
Date
1933 – 1982
Material
metal; glass
Description
Three summit note canisters. (a,b) glass jar 10.2x3.3 dia. with metal screw-on lid; (c) sardine can with lid completely cut out; (d,e) aluminum film canister with lid, 35.0 mm size, Ansco.
Subject
sports
climbing
Eaton Cromwell
Georgia Engelhard Cromwell
Wapta Mountain
Mistaya Mountain
Credit
Gift of Graeme Pole, Field, 1989
Catalogue Number
105.02.1120 a-e
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Date
prior to 1950
Material
bone; horn
Catalogue Number
112.01.1013
Description
Bleached skull and horns of a mountain sheep.
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Title
Mountain Sheep Skull
Date
prior to 1950
Material
bone; horn
Dimensions
44.0 cm
Description
Bleached skull and horns of a mountain sheep.
Subject
animal
mountain sheep
ram
Credit
Gift of Douglas Robinson, 1971
Catalogue Number
112.01.1013
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Artist
Aleen Aked (1907 – 2003, Canadian)
Date
c. 1939
Catalogue Number
AkA.02.03
Description
Cascade Mountain, trees in foreground.
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Title
Cascade Mountain
Date
c. 1939
Dimensions
26.5 x 32.5 cm
Description
Cascade Mountain, trees in foreground.
Credit
Gift of Canadian Art Gallery, Canmore, 2004
Catalogue Number
AkA.02.03
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