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The Great Dominion : Canada - Supplement to the Illustrated London News

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue24927
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1912
Publisher
The Illustrated London News
Call Number
02.4 Il6g PAM O.S.
Publisher
The Illustrated London News
Published Date
1912
Physical Description
28 pages
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Canadian Pacific Railway
Great Divide Trail
Highways
Highways - Alberta
Mountaineering
Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies
Tourism
Travel
Abstract
Pertains to Canada as of 1912 with articles on Duke of Connought, Canadian Pacific Railway "All Red Tour Through Canada" from Yarmouth to Alberni, the proposed construction of "The Motor Highway of the Great Divide" from Calgary to Banff and onto through the Columbia Valley, "On Dizzy Heights of the Dominion : Mountaineering in Canada" which explains trail riding options available to tourists in the Rocky Mountains and some mountain scenes entitled "The Charm of the Dominion : Beauty Rugged and Pastoral"
Notes
In The Illustrated London News, Vol. CXL, No. 3803 , Saturday, March 9, 1912, pp. i - xxviii
Accession Number
7864
Call Number
02.4 Il6g PAM O.S.
Collection
Archives Library
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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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Adventures of an alpine guide

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue26177
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1932
Author
Klucker, Christian
Publisher
London : John Murray
Edition
1st (English)
Call Number
01.2 K71a
Author
Klucker, Christian
Responsibility
Translation by Erwin and Pleasaunce Von Gaisberg. Edited with additional chapters by H. E. G. Tyndale
Edition
1st (English)
Publisher
London : John Murray
Published Date
1932
Physical Description
329 pages
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Guide
Klucker, Christian
Alps
Whymper, Edward
Canadian Rockies
Mont Blanc
Mountaineering
Accession Number
2023.47
Call Number
01.2 K71a
Collection
Archives Library
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Life goes to Jasper Park in the Canadian Rockies : farthest north resort is tops in scenery

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue24917
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1940
Publisher
Life
Call Number
02.6 L11l PAM O.S.
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Publisher
Life
Published Date
1940
Physical Description
84 pages
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Jasper
Jasper National Park
Travel
Tourism
Labour
Edith Cavell, Mount
Hotels
Mountain guides
Hot springs
Skiing
Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies
Postal services
Abstract
Pertains to the summer labour in Japser National Park during 1940 and the types of activities and amenities available for staff and tourists.
Notes
In Life, Vol. 9, No. 9, August 26, 1940, pp. 76 - 79
Accession Number
7889
Call Number
02.6 L11l PAM O.S.
Collection
Archives Library
URL Notes
Specific volume with article can be viewed online via Google Books
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Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
February, 1942
Author
Sissons, C.B.
Publisher
Ontario : The Canadian Geographical Society
Call Number
01.4 Si8c Pam
Author
Sissons, C.B.
Responsibility
C.B. Sissons
Publisher
Ontario : The Canadian Geographical Society
Published Date
February, 1942
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Mountaineering
Mountaineers Canadian
Canadian Rockies
Abstract
Pertains to the experience of C.B. Sisson and his ascent of Mount Coleman with his wife and children. He shares details of his travels, both exploring the pain and success’ he shared along his trip. The article is pertinent to the Canadian Rocky Mountains in that Mt. Coleman exists within them. Readers can expect to read a personal story of perseverance, adventure and strength.
Notes
article IN Canadian Geographical Journal, Volume XXIV, No. 2. Mount Coleman by C.B. Sissons can be found on page 102 of the journal.
Accession Number
2019.71
Call Number
01.4 Si8c Pam
Collection
Archives Library
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The yodelling cowboy : Montana Slim from Nova Scotia

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue4495
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1961
Author
Carter, Wilf
Publisher
Toronto : Ryerson
Call Number
06.2 C24
Author
Carter, Wilf
Publisher
Toronto : Ryerson
Published Date
1961
Physical Description
104p
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies
Accession Number
383
Call Number
06.2 C24
Collection
Archives Library
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One man's mountains : Joe Weiss in Jasper

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue19896
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1979
Author
Collinson, Helen
Publisher
Edmonton : The University of Alberta Collections
Author
Collinson, Helen
Responsibility
Helen Collinson
Publisher
Edmonton : The University of Alberta Collections
Published Date
1979
Physical Description
43 pages : illustrations ; 20 x 23 cm
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Mountaineering
Weiss, Joe
Photography
Jasper
Jasper National Park
Pictorial works
Bibliography
Exhibition catalogue
Alberta
Canadian Rockies
Canadian Rocky Mountains
Accession Number
2019.64
Collection
Archives Library
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The old cabin : poems from Banff

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue19869
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1984
Author
Burles, Gordon
Publisher
Banff, Alta. : G. Burles
Call Number
05.1 B92o Pam
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Author
Burles, Gordon
Responsibility
Gordon Burles
Publisher
Banff, Alta. : G. Burles
Published Date
1984
Physical Description
50 pages ; 23 cm
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Poetry
Canadian Rockies
Banff
Abstract
Pertains to the works of Gordon Burles, a poet of the Canadian Rocky Mountains. The poet’ includes works exclusively from the Banff area and covers topics pertaining to nature, places and people.
Notes
Annotated – the author has signed the front page with the following, “Best wishes, Liz and Ron, from Gordon Burles”
Accession Number
2017.8683
Call Number
05.1 B92o Pam
Collection
Archives Library
URL Notes
The URL is linked to the Gordon Burles fonds held at the Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies.
Websites
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A wilderness for all : landscapes of Canada mountain parks, 1885-1960 = Une terre reservee a tous : les paysages des parcs Canadians montagneux, 1885-1960

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue15475
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1985
Author
Brown, Elizabeth Pringle, Allan
Publisher
Banff, AB : Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies
Call Number
06.1 Br81w
Author
Brown, Elizabeth Pringle, Allan
Responsibility
Essay by Allan Pringle
Publisher
Banff, AB : Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies
Published Date
1985
Physical Description
32p : ill
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Art
Art galleries
Exhibitions
Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies
ISBN
0920677088
Accession Number
2017.8669
Call Number
06.1 Br81w
Collection
Archives Library
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No fixed address : an amorous journey

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue4384
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1986
Author
van Herk, Aritha
Publisher
Toronto : McClelland and Stewart
Call Number
05.2 V31
Author
van Herk, Aritha
Publisher
Toronto : McClelland and Stewart
Published Date
1986
Physical Description
320p
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Banff Springs Hotel
Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies
ISBN
0-771008701-2
Accession Number
19000
Call Number
05.2 V31
Collection
Archives Library
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