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Alberta Centennial 2005 Summit Registers and Notes

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Part Of
Alpine Club of Canada fonds
Scope & Content
Files consist of summit notes and summit registers from the Alberta Centennial Mountain Expedition 2005 produced by the Alpine Club of Canada between 2005 and 2017. Summit records include entries from visitors to the various summits which pertain to individuals' hiking and climbing trips; details o…
Date Range
2005-2017
Reference Code
M200 / V / A / 14 to 25
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Organization record
Part Of
Alpine Club of Canada fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M200
V14
S6
Series
M200 / V: Summit Records
Sous-Fonds
M200
Sub-Series
M200 / V / A: Identified Summit Records
Accession Number
accn. 2023.20 accn. 8002 accn. 2023.19 accn. 2014.8293
Reference Code
M200 / V / A / 14 to 25
GMD
Textual record
Organization record
Responsibility
Summit Registers and Notes produced by Alpine Club of Canada
Date Range
2005-2017
Physical Description
25 cm of textual records 12 volumes
History / Biographical
The Alberta Centennial Mountain Expedition 2005 was a way for the Alpine Club of Canada, the Rocky Mountain Ramblers and other climbing groups to celebrate the Centennial of Alberta. These groups climbed various mountains throughout Alberta and placed registers on their peaks for climbers to commemorate their climbs during the centenary period. Various summits were reached including Mount Aylmer, Pigeon Mountain, Mount Niblock and others.
Scope & Content
Files consist of summit notes and summit registers from the Alberta Centennial Mountain Expedition 2005 produced by the Alpine Club of Canada between 2005 and 2017. Summit records include entries from visitors to the various summits which pertain to individuals' hiking and climbing trips; details of specific events which occurred while at the summit, wildlife sightings, trail updates, and related topics. Files consist of: M200 / V / A / 14: Mount. Aylmer 2005 M200 / V / A / 15: 2005 Alberta Centennial Mtn. Expedition Summit Register – Pigeon Mtn., Aug 2005 – July 2006 M200 / V / A / 16: Summit Register + Notes – Big Sister, Aug 2005 – Aug 2007 (AB. Centennial Mtn. Expedition 2005 Register) M200 / V / A / 17: Sentry Mountain Summit Register 2005 - 2017 M200 / V / A / 18: Mount Niles [summit register] [2005-2017] M200 / V / A / 19: Alberta Centennial Mtn. Expedition, 2005 Summit Register – MT. Niblock, July 2006 – July 2009 M200 / V / A / 20: 2005 AB. Centennial Mtn. Expedition Middle Sister July 2006 – July 2007 M200 / V / A / 21: 2005 AB. Centennial Mountain Expedition, Yamnuska, 2005 – 2006. Summit Register M200 / V / A / 22: Summit Register – Crowsnest Mtn., July 2005 – July 2007 2005 AB. Centennial Mtn. Expedition M200 / V / A / 23: Alberta Centennial Mountain Expedition. [Part 1 of 2]. M200 / V / A / 24: Alberta Centennial Mountain Expedition. [Part 2 of 2]. M200 / V / A / 25: [unidentified Alberta Centennial Mountain Expedition Log]
Name Access
Alpine Club of Canada
Subject Access
Alberta
Alpine Club of Canada
Backcountry skiing
Backpacking
Banff
Banff National Park
Bow Valley
Celebrations
Centennial
Climbing
Environment
Environment and Nature
Events
Hiking
Mountaineering
Mountaineers
Mountains
Ski mountaineering
Skiing
Sports and leisure
Sports and recreation
Summit
Trails
Winter sports
Yamnuska Mountain
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Banff National Park
Bow Valley
Canadian Rocky Mountains
Crowsnest Pass
Kananaskis Country
Mount Yamnuska
Pigeon Lake
Rocky Mountains
Access Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
French
Conservation
Some registers contain water damage. Some registers have loose pages placed in mylar. Some registers contain rusted staples.
Related Material
M235
Category
Environment
Exploration and travel
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Balfour Hut Registers

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Part Of
Alpine Club of Canada fonds
Scope & Content
Sub-series of hut registers from the Balfour (Rob Ritchie) Hut produced by the Alpine Club of Canada between 1966 and 2019. Registers include entries from visitors to the huts which pertain to individuals' hiking and climbing trips; details of specific events which occurred while staying at the hut…
Date Range
1966-2001
2007-2019
Reference Code
M200 / IV / I
Description Level
4 / Sub-series
GMD
Textual record
Organization record
Part Of
Alpine Club of Canada fonds
Description Level
4 / Sub-series
Fonds Number
M200
V14
S6
Series
M200 / IV: Hut Registers
Sous-Fonds
M200
Sub-Series
M200 / IV / I: Balfour Hut Registers
Accession Number
accn. 2376
accn. 3298
accn. 3560
accn. 7779
accn. 2023.10
accn. 2023.31
accn. 2023.15
Reference Code
M200 / IV / I
GMD
Textual record
Organization record
Responsibility
Registers produced by Alpine Club of Canada
Date Range
1966-2001
2007-2019
Physical Description
20 cm of textual records 9 volumes
History / Biographical
According to the Alpine Club of Canada's website: "The Rob Ritchie Hut, also known as the Balfour Hut, is found on low, rocky hills at the toe of the Vulture Glacier, approximately 28 km northwest of the town of Lake Louise, AB. It is east of Balfour Pass and the Continental divide, just inside the Banff National Park boundary.[...] The Rob Ritchie Hut, also known as the Balfour Hut, is found on low, rocky hills at the toe of the Vulture Glacier, approximately 28 km northwest of the town of Lake Louise, AB. It is east of Balfour Pass and the Continental divide, just inside the Banff National Park boundary. This is the half-way mark for the Wapta Traverse and is usually used in conjunction with the other huts in this chain while attempting this classic cross-glacier ski trip. Usual approach is from Bow Hut through the Olive/St. Nicholas Col then down the gentle and pleasant Vulture Glacier to Balfour Pass, where the hut sits on a section of moraine beneath the impressive bulk of Mt. Balfour. Though most people will spend one night at the R.J. Ritchie (Balfour) Hut before continuing on to Scott Duncan, there is potential for good skiing here, especially on the Diableret Glacier which sits northwest of Mt. Balfour and makes for a fantastic run on a clear day! There is also an optional route to the summit of Mt. Gordon from this hut, which would be an excellent loop trip if combined with the normal route back towards Bow Hut. Use your imagination and some neat trip ideas will present themselves!"
Scope & Content
Sub-series of hut registers from the Balfour (Rob Ritchie) Hut produced by the Alpine Club of Canada between 1966 and 2019. Registers include entries from visitors to the huts which pertain to individuals' hiking and climbing trips; details of specific events which occurred while staying at the hut, wildlife sightings, custodial issues and updates, and related topics. The sub-series is separated into individual hut registers, arranged by date:
M200 / IV / I / 1: Balfour Hut [Register] [1966-1971]
M200 / IV / I / 2: Balfour Pass Hut [1971-1972]
M200 / IV / I / 3: Balfour Pass Hut Register [1973-1974]
M200 / IV / I / 4: Balfour Pass Hut [register 1974-1982]
M200 / IV / I / 5: "Balfour Hut" [register] Sept. 2, 1982 - Nov. 17, 1989
M200 / IV / I / 6: Balfour Hut Journal Nov. 22, 1989 - Apr. 25, 1997
M200 / IV / I / 7: Balfour Hut Register [1997 -2001]
M200 / IV / I / 8: Balfour Hut Register 2007 - 2015
M200 / IV / I / 9: Balfour Hut register 2011 - 2019
Name Access
Alpine Club of Canada
Subject Access
Huts
Cabins
Cabins and shelters
Backcountry skiing
Banff National Park
Buildings and facilities
Climbing
Environment and Nature
Lake Louise
Mountaineering
Mountains
Ski mountaineering
Sports and leisure
Sports and recreation
Winter sports
Wapta Traverse
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff National Park
Lake Louise, AB
Access Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
French
German
Japanese
Spanish
Category
Environment
Exploration and travel
Sports, recreation and leisure
Biographical Source Notes
Alpine Club of Canada website: https://www.alpineclubofcanada.ca/rob-ritchie-balfour-hut/"
Title Source
Title based on contents of sub-series
Processing Status
Processed
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Banff rock : a guidebook to rock climbing in Banff National Park, Canada

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Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
2012
Author
Perry, Chris
Publisher
Altona, Manitoba : Friesens
Call Number
01.4 P42b
Author
Perry, Chris
Responsibility
Chris Perry
Publisher
Altona, Manitoba : Friesens
Published Date
2012
Physical Description
510 pages : illustrations, maps ; 18 cm
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Banff National Park
Guidebooks
Kootenay National Park
Rock climbing
Sport climbing
Thompson, David
Yoho National Park
ISBN
9780987937001
Accession Number
P2015-03-31
Call Number
01.4 P42b
Collection
Archives Library
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The Banff-Jasper highway : descriptive guide

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Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1948
Author
Williams, Mabel B
Publisher
Vancouver : H.R. larson Publishing Co.
Call Number
02.6 W67 1948
02.6 W67 1948 c. 2
Author
Williams, Mabel B
Publisher
Vancouver : H.R. larson Publishing Co.
Published Date
1948
Physical Description
ix, 136 pages, illustrations, maps
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Banff National Park
Jasper National Park
Kootenay National Park
Travel
Yoho National Park
Notes
Both Copy 1 & Copy 2 have publisher signature
Accession Number
492 (Copy 1&2)
2014.8385 deaccessioned
From card and old db record, unsure of which edition, missing copies: 5142
Call Number
02.6 W67 1948
02.6 W67 1948 c. 2
Collection
Archives Library
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The Banff-Jasper Highway : descriptive guide

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Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1963
Author
Williams, Mabel B
Publisher
Saskatoon : H.R. Larson
Edition
Rev. ed
Call Number
02.6 W67 1963
Author
Williams, Mabel B
Responsibility
illustrated by Mabel Bain
Edition
Rev. ed
Publisher
Saskatoon : H.R. Larson
Published Date
1963
Physical Description
ix, 136p. : ill., map
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Banff National Park
Jasper National Park
Kootenay National Park
Travel
Yoho National Park
Accession Number
2278
Call Number
02.6 W67 1963
Collection
Archives Library
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Canada's Great Divide Trail : hiking the backbone of the Rockies

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Medium
Library - Periodical
Published Date
1973
Author
Edwards, Mike W.
Publisher
In National Geographic Vol.143, No.6, June 1973
Call Number
P
Author
Edwards, Mike W.
Responsibility
Mike, W. Edwards
Photographs by Lowell Georgia
Publisher
In National Geographic Vol.143, No.6, June 1973
Published Date
1973
Physical Description
p.795-817, illustrations (colour)
Medium
Library - Periodical
Subjects
Assiniboine, Mount
Banff National Park
Conservation
Flora
Great Divide Trail
Hiking
Jasper National Park
Kootenay National Park
Lake O'Hara
Maligne Lake
Robson, Mount
Yoho National Park
Call Number
P
Collection
Archives Library
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Canada's mountain national parks : Banff, Jasper, Glacier, Kootenay, Mount Revelstoke, Waterton Lakes, Yoho

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Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1966
Author
Scharff, Robert
Publisher
Vancouver : Evergreen Press Limited
Toronto : Musson Book Company
Call Number
13.113 Sch1c Pam
Author
Scharff, Robert
Responsibility
by Robert Scharff, in association with the Natural and Historic Resources Branch, Dept. of Northern Affairs and Natural Resources
Publisher
Vancouver : Evergreen Press Limited
Toronto : Musson Book Company
Published Date
1966
Physical Description
vii, 184 pages : illustrations (some color), maps ; 22 cm
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
National parks
Banff National Park
Guide
Jasper National Park
Kootenay National Park
Glacier National Park
Mount Revelstoke National Park
Waterton Lakes National Park
Yoho National Park
Abstract
Pertains to a guide on Canada’s National Parks. This comprehensive guide offers readers a brief history of each Mountain National Park, as well as other useful information pertaining to risk reduction, camping, environmental preservation, wildlife preservation and sightseeing. Additionally, Robert Scharff includes information regarding activities that may be of interest to visitors such as cycling, canoeing, climbing, hiking, trail riding and more. Refers to Banff, Jasper, Glacier, Kootenay, Mount Revelstoke, Waterton Lakes and Yoho National Parks.
Contents
Chapter one - introduction to the mountain national parks (pg. 1)
Chapter two - sightseeing in the parks (pg. 34)
Chapter three - seeing the wilderness areas of the park (pg. 87)
Chapter four - plant life in the parks (pg. 110)
Chapter five - wildlife and birds in the parks (pg. 119)
Chapter six - fishing in the parks (pg. 142)
Chapter seven - winter in the parks (pg. 149)
Chapter eight - accomodations and service in the parks (pg. 158)
Accession Number
2017.8683
Call Number
13.113 Sch1c Pam
Collection
Archives Library
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Canadian National Park

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Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
[1904]
Author
Canada. Department of the Interior
Call Number
13.113 C16 Pam
13.113 C16 Pam c.2
Author
Canada. Department of the Interior
Published Date
[1904]
Physical Description
63p. : ill
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Banff National Park
Canadian Pacific Railway
Tourism
Travel
Mountains
First Nations
Rivers
Flowers
Lakes
Trees
Trails
Wildlife
Abstract
Pertains to travel to the Rocky Mountain Parks (Banff National Park) including summaries and photos and drawings of popular attractions
Notes
Cover title: Canadian National Park (Rocky Mountains) Banff, Alberta. This cover was used on page 121 of "The selling of Canada" by E. J. Hart, which indicated that this was the Canadian Government's first major tourist literature to support the efforts of the Canadian Pacific Railway
Accession Number
2308
2019.103
Call Number
13.113 C16 Pam
13.113 C16 Pam c.2
Collection
Archives Library
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Part Of
Murray Hay fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 1 cm of textual records, 10 x 22 cm. File pertains to tourist maps of the Canadian Rocky Mountains created by Murray Hay. File includes a brochure of titled "Canadian Rockies Access Maps" that, when unfolded, includes several maps of the various areas that make up the Canadian Rock…
Date Range
ca. 1990 - 1999
1999
Reference Code
M570 / III / D / i / 2
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Published record
Map
Textual record
Part Of
Murray Hay fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M570 / V795
Series
M570 / III : Murray Hay portfolio (published material)
Sous-Fonds
M570
Sub-Series
M570 / III / D : Miscellaneous / i : Canada (general)
Accession Number
2019.41
Reference Code
M570 / III / D / i / 2
GMD
Published record
Map
Textual record
Date Range
ca. 1990 - 1999
1999
Physical Description
1 cm of textual records (10 x 22 cm)
Scope & Content
File consists of 1 cm of textual records, 10 x 22 cm. File pertains to tourist maps of the Canadian Rocky Mountains created by Murray Hay. File includes a brochure of titled "Canadian Rockies Access Maps" that, when unfolded, includes several maps of the various areas that make up the Canadian Rocky Mountains, like Kananaskis Country, Canmore, Banff National Park, Jasper National Park, Yoho National Park, etc.
Name Access
Hay, Murray
Subject Access
Advertising
Artist
Banff
Banff National Park
Cartography
Communications
Lake Louise
Kananaskis Country
Map
Mountains
Tourism
Tourist information
Travel
Geographic Access
Canada
Canadian Rocky Mountains
Alberta
British Columbia
Yoho National Park
Jasper National Park
Banff National Park
Glacier National Park
Canmore
Banff
Jasper
Lake Louise
Kananaskis
Kananaskis Country
Kootenay National Park
Language
English
Category
Communications
Exploration, discovery and travel
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Castle Mountain Battle

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Part Of
Dorothy Wardle fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 127 pages of compiled research, correspondence, and newspaper clippings, H28 cm x W21.5 cm or smaller. File pertains to the renaming of Castle Mountain to Mt. Eisenhower in 1946 under the William Lyon Mackenzie King administration and the restoration of the Castle name in 1975-1976…
Date Range
ca.1946 - 1987
1946
1975
1987
Reference Code
M521 / I / A / 1-2
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Private record
Newspaper clipping
Government record
Part Of
Dorothy Wardle fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M521 / V75
Series
M521 / I : Dorothy Wardle Personal Papers
Sous-Fonds
M521
Sub-Series
M521 / I / A : Research and Writing
Accession Number
5391
7504
Reference Code
M521 / I / A / 1-2
GMD
Textual record
Private record
Newspaper clipping
Government record
Date Range
ca.1946 - 1987
1946
1975
1987
Physical Description
2 cm of textual records (127 pages ; 21.5 x 28 cm or smaller)
History / Biographical
Freeman Keyte was a scientist originally from Ontario who was living in Calgary at the time when Castle Mountain was renamed to Mt. Eisenhower. He argued for the Castle name to be reinstated and communicated with the Geographic Board of Alberta, Members of Parliament, and the Canadian Permanent Committee on Geographical Names.
Scope & Content
File consists of 127 pages of compiled research, correspondence, and newspaper clippings, H28 cm x W21.5 cm or smaller. File pertains to the renaming of Castle Mountain to Mt. Eisenhower in 1946 under the William Lyon Mackenzie King administration and the restoration of the Castle name in 1975-1976. File includes photocopies of government records, newspaper clippings, and other research compiled by Freeman Keyte. It also includes handwritten correspondence between Dorothy and Freeman, Dorothy and Ted Hart, and newspaper clippings that were collected by Dorothy.
Notes
On March 12, 1980, Freeman sent a copy of his findings in a 113-page binder to Dorothy, who then gifted it to the Whyte Museum in 1987.
Included a photocopy of the letter from Dorothy to Ted Hart. The photocopy was discarded. Dorothy filed the original with Freeman's compilation of research as represented in this file.
Records from accn.7504 were filed in an envelope titled, "The Castle Mountain Battle (from Castle to Eisenhower & back to Castle."
Name Access
Wardle, Dorothy
Keyte, Freeman
Hart, E. J. (Ted)
Subject Access
Banff
Banff National Park
Calgary Herald
Geography
Government
Mountains
Newspaper
Politics
Research
Geographic Access
Banff
Banff National Park
Alberta
Canada
Canadian Rocky Mountains
Castle Mountain
Language
English
Creator
Wardle, Dorothy
Keyte, Freeman
Category
Government
Natural resources
Politics
Biographical Source Notes
Rayburn, Alan. Naming Canada: Stories About Place Names from Canadian Geographic. Toronto: University of Toronto Press, 1994.
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Title was written on an envelope containing these materials
Processing Status
Processed
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