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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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Environmental groups in Alberta

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue12260
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
July 1974 (1st rev)
October 1977 (2 rev)
Call Number
R 04 En8
Responsibility
originally compiled June 1972 by Kenneth Persson (and others)
Published Date
July 1974 (1st rev)
October 1977 (2 rev)
Physical Description
50p
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Alpine Club of Canada
Bow Valley Naturalists
Clubs
Sky Line Trail Hikers of the Canadian Rockies
Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies
Accession Number
11000
Call Number
R 04 En8
Collection
Archives Library
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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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Miniature; Model Teepee

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Date
1970 – 1989
Material
fibre; wood; skin
Catalogue Number
101.01.1003
Description
A crudely made canvas teepee with poles attached to a hooden hoop. The canvas has red and black painting on it. A line of red fabric is sewn on top.
Title
Miniature; Model Teepee
Date
1970 – 1989
Material
fibre; wood; skin
Dimensions
75.0 cm
Description
A crudely made canvas teepee with poles attached to a hooden hoop. The canvas has red and black painting on it. A line of red fabric is sewn on top.
Subject
building
model
hobbies
Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies
Credit
Gift of Patricia Wilson, Calgary, 1989
Catalogue Number
101.01.1003
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Date
1975 – 1984
Material
ceramic
Catalogue Number
102.04.1017 a-c
Description
Majestic Rockies fine bone china plate in original box, #C411 out of limited edition of 10,000, landscape of Laggan, yellow grass in the foreground, trees in the middle ground and background purple mountains, on complete face of plate surrounded by a gold rim of the plate, 2 cabins are pictured in …
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Title
Decorative Plate
Date
1975 – 1984
Material
ceramic
Description
Majestic Rockies fine bone china plate in original box, #C411 out of limited edition of 10,000, landscape of Laggan, yellow grass in the foreground, trees in the middle ground and background purple mountains, on complete face of plate surrounded by a gold rim of the plate, 2 cabins are pictured in the right middle ground as well as a train, inscribed on the back, fine bone china made in in England Majestic Rockies (1887) by Lucius O' Brien, sixth of the Discover Canada Series."
Subject
households
souvenirs
Canadian Rockies
Laggan
Lake Louise
Lucius O’Brien
artists
Credit
Gift of Spinning Wheel, Banff, 1984
Catalogue Number
102.04.1017 a-c
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Date
1973 – 1986
Material
felt; metal; leather;
Catalogue Number
103.04.0130
Description
A beige cowboy hat with a brown suede band. The interior of the hat is silk with a plastic cover over the manufacturers label at the crown. An assortment of pins are attached to the band. In the front of the hat is a long rectangular pin that reads “PRESIDENT” (for president of the Trail Riders of …
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Title
Cowboy Hat
Date
1973 – 1986
Material
felt; metal; leather;
Dimensions
15.0 x 33.0 x 39.0 cm
Description
A beige cowboy hat with a brown suede band. The interior of the hat is silk with a plastic cover over the manufacturers label at the crown. An assortment of pins are attached to the band. In the front of the hat is a long rectangular pin that reads “PRESIDENT” (for president of the Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies). On the band at the back of the hat are, L-R:- brass Parks Canada 1885 - 1985 beaver pin- two brass Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies pins, round with image of figure on horseback in centre- 50th Anniversary TRCR pin. Horseshoe with tipi in middle and mountain at top. “50” below tipi and “TRCR” at bottom of horseshoe- 60th Anniversary TRCR pin. Horseshoe with brown horse head in centre. “60TH ANNIVERSARY” along horseshoe. - two round brass Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies pins with image of figure on horseback in centre. First pin has purple exterior. - red Calgary ‘88 Olympics pin.
Subject
Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies
cowboy hat
Credit
Gift of Wendy Aitkens, Lethbridge, 2023
Catalogue Number
103.04.0130
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Date
1915 – 1918
Material
fibre; skin; metal
Catalogue Number
103.08.1027
Description
Outside metal frame, Erling Strom's, Bergen brand, shaped metal tubualar frame, waist bar curved, canvas sack attaced at top by leather piece and at bottom sides, top of sack has grommets through which rope is laced to close, flap goes over top , 2 leather straps that buckle onto main sack, webbed …
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Title
Backpack
Date
1915 – 1918
Material
fibre; skin; metal
Description
Outside metal frame, Erling Strom's, Bergen brand, shaped metal tubualar frame, waist bar curved, canvas sack attaced at top by leather piece and at bottom sides, top of sack has grommets through which rope is laced to close, flap goes over top , 2 leather straps that buckle onto main sack, webbed waist band, leather shoulder straps are rivetted at top, adjustable buckle at bottom.
Subject
sports
hiking
Canadian Rockies
Erling Strom
Mount Assiniboine Lodge
Credit
Gift of Erling Strom, 1977
Catalogue Number
103.08.1027
Images
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Artist
George James Angliss (1921 – 1991, Canadian )
Date
c. 1984
Medium
oil on linen
Catalogue Number
AgG.02.01
Description
Off in the distance is wall of blue mountains. Darker blue areas on the mountains represent the tree line. In the middle and foreground are rolling areas of yellow land separated by rows and lines of dark green trees. The sky is covered in white clouds with bits of blue showing through.
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Artist
George James Angliss (1921 – 1991, Canadian )
Title
Crowsnest Pass
Date
c. 1984
Medium
oil on linen
Dimensions
46.0 x 61.0 cm
Description
Off in the distance is wall of blue mountains. Darker blue areas on the mountains represent the tree line. In the middle and foreground are rolling areas of yellow land separated by rows and lines of dark green trees. The sky is covered in white clouds with bits of blue showing through.
Subject
landscape
Canadian Rockies
Crowsnest Pass
Credit
Gift of Kay Angliss, Penticton, 1998
Catalogue Number
AgG.02.01
Images
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Lake Agnes, Canadian Rockies

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Artist
Louis Akhi
Date
1910
Medium
oil on canvas on board
Catalogue Number
AkL.02.01
Description
A mountain top view of Lake Agnes in the Canadian Rockies. In the foreground on the right are trees and land sloping to the left of the image. Behind the lake in the background are mountains with snow and a medium to light toned sky above.
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Artist
Louis Akhi
Title
Lake Agnes, Canadian Rockies
Date
1910
Medium
oil on canvas on board
Dimensions
40.3 x 30.4 cm
Description
A mountain top view of Lake Agnes in the Canadian Rockies. In the foreground on the right are trees and land sloping to the left of the image. Behind the lake in the background are mountains with snow and a medium to light toned sky above.
Subject
landscape
Canadian Rockies
Lake Agnes
Credit
Gift of George K.K. (Tommy) Link, Tucson, USA, 1979
Catalogue Number
AkL.02.01
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Tunnel Contour in Four Parts

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Artist
Stephen Andrews (1922 – 1995, Canadian)
Date
1977
Medium
acrylic; wax on paper
Catalogue Number
AnS.12.01 a-d
Description
General colour: green. Superimposed on horizontal lines placed at regular intervals up the picture, are curved lines indicating topographic or contour symbols. When all four are hung together the lines meet to form one autonomous image.
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Artist
Stephen Andrews (1922 – 1995, Canadian)
Title
Tunnel Contour in Four Parts
Date
1977
Medium
acrylic; wax on paper
Dimensions
76.0 x 55.7 cm
Description
General colour: green. Superimposed on horizontal lines placed at regular intervals up the picture, are curved lines indicating topographic or contour symbols. When all four are hung together the lines meet to form one autonomous image.
Subject
landscape
Canadian Rockies
Mount Rundle
cartography
topography
Credit
Purchased from Stephen Andrews, Banff, 1977
Catalogue Number
AnS.12.01 a-d
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