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The romance of mountaineering

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue26157
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1935
Author
Irving, R. L. G.
Publisher
London : J. M. Dent and Sons Ltd.
Edition
1st edition
Call Number
01 Ir8t
Author
Irving, R. L. G.
Edition
1st edition
Publisher
London : J. M. Dent and Sons Ltd.
Published Date
1935
Physical Description
320 pages ; 40 ill.
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Mountaineering
Mountaineers
Masculinity
Alpine Club (Great Britain)
Contents
PART ONE: BIRTH AND EARLY YEARS -- Introductory and personal -- Lux in tenebris -- The winning of Mont Blanc -- The growth of understanding -- The great peaks are won -- PART TWO: SIGNS OF MATURITY -- The extension of the playground -- The old leading-strings are dropped -- Mechanization and the cult of danger -- The highest mountains in the world -- Nationality in mountaineering -- PART THREE: PERPETUAL YOUTH -- Methods of approach -- Mountaineering out of season -- Solidary mountaineering -- Solvitur in excelsis.
Accession Number
2023.47
Call Number
01 Ir8t
Collection
Archives Library
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Mont Blanc sideshow : the life and times of Albert Smith

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue15300
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1934
Author
Thorington, James Monroe
Publisher
Philadelphia : John C. Winston
Call Number
01.2 T39m
Author
Thorington, James Monroe
Publisher
Philadelphia : John C. Winston
Published Date
1934
Physical Description
xv, 255 pages, illustrations
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Alpine Club (Great Britain)
Biography
Literature
Mont Blanc
Notes
Inscription "James Simpson, Banff, March 25th 1934"
Accession Number
492
Call Number
01.2 T39m
Collection
Archives Library
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A climber's guide to the Rocky Mountains of Canada

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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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The lure of the mountains

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Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1936
Author
McDowell, F. E. D
Call Number
01.4 M14 Pam oversize
Author
McDowell, F. E. D
Published Date
1936
Physical Description
p.22-23 : ill., ports
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Alpine Club of Canada
Camps
Fryatt Creek
Notes
From Mayfair magazine, October 1936
Accession Number
3069
Call Number
01.4 M14 Pam oversize
Collection
Archives Library
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Date
1930 – 1950
Material
hair,sheep; skin; fibre
Catalogue Number
103.05.1039
Description
Hudson's Bay blanket coat, 3/4 length coat, white with black bands at collar and cuffs, 11.0 wide at hips, 3 1/2 points at front closure, 2 buttoned flap pockets, 1 button belt 7.0 wide, shawl collar, 3 button closure,"Banff Curling Club" crest sewn onright arm, "Winter Sports Canadian Rockies Ban…
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Title
Hudson's Bay Coat
Date
1930 – 1950
Material
hair,sheep; skin; fibre
Dimensions
45.0 x 83.0 cm
Description
Hudson's Bay blanket coat, 3/4 length coat, white with black bands at collar and cuffs, 11.0 wide at hips, 3 1/2 points at front closure, 2 buttoned flap pockets, 1 button belt 7.0 wide, shawl collar, 3 button closure,"Banff Curling Club" crest sewn onright arm, "Winter Sports Canadian Rockies Banff" crest sewn on left arm.
Subject
sports
Banff Curling Club
Banff Winter Sports Association
Lou Crosby
Credit
Gift of Robert Crosby, Banff, 1985
Catalogue Number
103.05.1039
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Date
1930 – 1935
Material
fibre
Catalogue Number
103.05.1077
Description
Attached hood, windproof khaki explorers cloth, hood and shoulder area waxed to make it waterproof, straps with metal buckles at wrists, 20.0 cm zipper at neckline with windguard inside, drawstring around face of hood, zippered slanting pockets on each side of chest, front has double material excep…
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Title
Hooded Parka
Date
1930 – 1935
Material
fibre
Dimensions
64.0 x 185.0 cm
Description
Attached hood, windproof khaki explorers cloth, hood and shoulder area waxed to make it waterproof, straps with metal buckles at wrists, 20.0 cm zipper at neckline with windguard inside, drawstring around face of hood, zippered slanting pockets on each side of chest, front has double material except for bottom 10.0 cm, double material forms kangaroo pocket opening inside. Label reads: "Explorer's Cloth J. Mandleberg & Co. Ltd. London & Manchester England for The Woods Manufacturing Co. Ltd. Ottawa Canada"
Subject
winter
sports
organization
Alpine Club of Canada
R.C. Hind
Credit
Gift of Bob and Marjory Hind, Calgary, 1990
Catalogue Number
103.05.1077
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Date
1930 – 1945
Material
metal; enamel
Catalogue Number
103.09.0036
Description
A triangular pin with the figure of a skier against white mountains and a blue sky in enamel. A blue band across the bottom of the pin reads “Jasper Park Ski Club”.
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Title
Fraternal Pin
Date
1930 – 1945
Material
metal; enamel
Description
A triangular pin with the figure of a skier against white mountains and a blue sky in enamel. A blue band across the bottom of the pin reads “Jasper Park Ski Club”.
Subject
sports, skiing
Fred Brewster
organizations
Jasper Park Ski Club
insignia
Credit
Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
103.09.0036
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Date
1935
Material
wood; metal
Catalogue Number
103.09.1109
Description
Small metal cup with two scrolled handles on a wooden base. There is a manufacturer’s (?) sticker on the base. The cup is marked “BBC - 35.”
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Title
Loving Cup
Date
1935
Material
wood; metal
Description
Small metal cup with two scrolled handles on a wooden base. There is a manufacturer’s (?) sticker on the base. The cup is marked “BBC - 35.”
Subject
Jimmy Simpson
sports
Banff Boating Club
canoeing
Credit
Gift of James (Sr.) Simpson, 1968
Catalogue Number
103.09.1109
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Date
1931 – 1935
Material
metal; wood
Catalogue Number
103.09.1114 a-f
Description
Six silver-coloured metal loving cups on wood stands. These were canoeing trophies (keepers for large trophies) from the Banff Boating Club between 1931 and 1935. Each cup has “BBC”, a date, and an event engraved on one side.
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Title
Loving Cup
Date
1931 – 1935
Material
metal; wood
Description
Six silver-coloured metal loving cups on wood stands. These were canoeing trophies (keepers for large trophies) from the Banff Boating Club between 1931 and 1935. Each cup has “BBC”, a date, and an event engraved on one side.
Subject
Dorothy Standish Paull
Banff Boating Club
sports
canoeing
Credit
Gift of Dorothy Paull, White Rock, 1990
Catalogue Number
103.09.1114 a-f
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Date
1930 – 1940
Material
fibre
Catalogue Number
103.09.1177 a,b
Description
Two circular felt patches. Image of figure skate with wings and “Banff Skating Club” in blue on white background.
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Title
Skating Patch
Date
1930 – 1940
Material
fibre
Dimensions
12.0 x 12.0 cm
Description
Two circular felt patches. Image of figure skate with wings and “Banff Skating Club” in blue on white background.
Subject
sports
skating
Margaret Simpson
Mary Simpson
Banff Skating Club
Credit
Gift of James (Sr.) Simpson, 1968
Catalogue Number
103.09.1177 a,b
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