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Welcome to Resisterville : American dissidents in British Columbia
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue19781
- Medium
- Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
- Published Date
- 2014
- Author
- Rodgers, Kathleen
- Publisher
- Vancouver : UBC Press
- Call Number
- 08.1 Ro61w
- Author
- Rodgers, Kathleen
- Responsibility
- Kathleen Rodgers
- Publisher
- Vancouver : UBC Press
- Published Date
- 2014
- Physical Description
- xix, 219 pages : illustrations, map ; 24 cm
- Subjects
- British Columbia
- History
- Immigration
- Abstract
- Between 1965 and 1975, thousands of American migrants traded their established lives for a new beginning in the West Kootenay region of British Columbia. Some were non-violent resisters who opposed the war in Vietnam. But a larger group was inspired by the ideals of the 1960s counterculture and the New Left and, hoping to flee the restrictive demands of their parents’ world and the pressures of city life, they set out to build a peaceful, egalitarian society in the Canadian wilderness. Once they arrived, they began to build communities according to these ideals -- finding allies in the Quakers and Doukhobors who had taken refuge there years before, and working through confrontations with those in the area who resented the transformative influx of young, idealistic Americans. Even today, their success is evident, as values like equality, sustainability, and creativity still define community life. This fascinating history draws on interviews and archival records to explore the root causes of this and its role in creating a region that continues to be a hotbed of social and environmental experimentation. Welcome to Resisterville is both an important look at an untold chapter in Canadian history and a compelling story of enduring idealism.
- Contents
- Welcome to Resisterville -- Identity and the American migration -- Taking root : brokering friends and allies in the West Kootenay counterculture, 1965-73 -- Acting together and resisting together : building a countercultural haven, 1968-79 -- "We were even stranger than other strangers" : conflict, contestation and boundary negotiation in the formation of the West Kootenay counterculture, 1968-79 -- The birth of environmental consciousness and the rise of the environmental critique, 1973-91 -- Leadership, legacy, and reconciliation -- Forging a "long tradition."
- ISBN
- 978-0-7748-2734-8 pbk
- Accession Number
- p2019-01
- Call Number
- 08.1 Ro61w
- Collection
- Archives Library
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A climber's guide to the interior ranges of British Columbia
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue19830
- Medium
- Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
- Published Date
- 1937
- Author
- Thorington, J. Monroe
- Publisher
- The American Alpine Club
- Edition
- 1st ed.
- Call Number
- 01.4 Th39a
- Author
- Thorington, J. Monroe
- Responsibility
- J. Monroe Thorington
- Edition
- 1st ed.
- Publisher
- The American Alpine Club
- Published Date
- 1937
- Physical Description
- 149 pages
- Abstract
- Guidebook written by J. Monroe Thorington on behalf the American Alpine Club pertaining to the interior ranges of British Columbia with focus on the Selkirk, Purcell, Caribou, and Monashee (Gold) Ranges
- Contents
- The Selkirk Range
- The Purcell Range
- The Caribou Range
- The Monashee (Gold) Range
- Notes
- Annotated by Ernest Feuz and Fred A. Feuz
- Accession Number
- 2019.43
- Call Number
- 01.4 Th39a
- Collection
- Archives Library
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The kicking horse trail, scenic highway from Lake Louise, Alberta to Golden, British Columbia
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue19849
- Medium
- Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
- Published Date
- 1927
- Author
- Williams, M.B.
- Publisher
- [Ottawa], [F.A. Acland, printer]
- Call Number
- 02.6 W66k PAM
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- Author
- Williams, M.B.
- Responsibility
- M.B. Williams
- Publisher
- [Ottawa], [F.A. Acland, printer]
- Published Date
- 1927
- Physical Description
- 47 pages
- Subjects
- British Columbia
- Alberta
- Travel
- Abstract
- Pertains to a Canadian Rocky Mountain travel guide. With the use of both images and text, the author has been successful in compiling a guide for travelling in the Canadian Rockies. The book is written in a narrative voice, as to immerse the reader into the Canadian Rocky Mountain experience. The author cover areas and landmarks ranging from Lake Louise, Alberta to Golden, British Columbia.
- Notes
- This version contains a unique annotation on the first page dating August 4, 1927 from Fred Johnston
- Accession Number
- 2019.50
- Call Number
- 02.6 W66k PAM
- Collection
- Archives Library
- URL Notes
- The URL is linked to an interactive website in which the reader can learn more about the author and her admiration for Canada’s national parks.
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A century of antics, epics, & escapades : the Varsity Outdoor Club, 1917-2017
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue19856
- Medium
- Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
- Published Date
- 2017
- Author
- Varsity Outdoor Club
- Publisher
- Vancouver : Varsity Outdoor Club, University of British Columbia
- Edition
- centennial edition
- Call Number
- 01.4 C51a
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- Author
- Varsity Outdoor Club
- Edition
- centennial edition
- Publisher
- Vancouver : Varsity Outdoor Club, University of British Columbia
- Published Date
- 2017
- Abstract
- Pertains to the history and achievements of the Varsity Outdoor Club over the last 100 years in celebration of the organizations centennial anniversary. Divided by decade, the book offers the reader a comprehensive analysis of the achievements during each time period. From mountaineering to rock climbing, hiking and sailing, the centennial edition of the Varsity Outdoor Club offers the reader a personal experience in understanding mountain life.
- Contents
- Foreward
- A history older than ours
- Table of contenets
- Timeline
- 1917 - 1939
- 1940's
- 1950's
- 1960's
- Buildering by Ard Ardvin
- 1970's
- Conservation and advocacy in VOC
- 1980's
- Women in the VOC
- 1990's
- Huts
- Nerdiness in the VOC
- 2000's
- VOC portrait: Roland Burton
- VOC marriage proposals
- 2010's
- Beyond 2017
- Acknowledgements
- A note on sources
- Appendix: executive lists
- ISBN
- 9781775043003
- Accession Number
- 2019.56
- Call Number
- 01.4 C51a
- Collection
- Archives Library
- URL Notes
- The attached URL pertains to the Varsity Outdoor Clubs official website
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Glacier and Mount Revelstoke National parks: where rivers are born
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue19860
- Medium
- Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
- Published Date
- 1965
- Author
- Baird, David M.
- Publisher
- Ottawa, Geological survey of Canada, Dept. of mines and technical surveys
- Call Number
- 13.115 B11g Pam
- Author
- Baird, David M.
- Responsibility
- David M. Baird
- Publisher
- Ottawa, Geological survey of Canada, Dept. of mines and technical surveys
- Published Date
- 1965
- Physical Description
- v, 104 pages illustrations, maps (1 folded color). 18 cm.
- Subjects
- Geology
- Geology - British Columbia
- Mount Revelstoke National Park
- Glacier National Park
- British Columbia
- Banff National Park
- Abstract
- Pertains to the geology of Glacier and Mount Revelstoke National parks. While providing an overview of the geology, the author also provides the reader with specific details making the experience well rounded. The content pertains to the Rocky Mountains and makes specific mention to Banff and Banff National park
- Contents
- Introduction
- Divides
- Boundaries of the parks
- Origin of the mountains
- The rocks
- The sculpturing of the mountains
- Regional differences in the mountains
- Shapes of mountains
- Roadlog and points of interest along the Trans-Canada Highway
- Epilogue
- Index
- Notes
- The page numbers for the following locations listed in the abstract are as follows; Banff (37), Banff National Park (vi, 4, 19, 37 and 40)
- Accession Number
- 2017.8683
- Call Number
- 13.115 B11g Pam
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A frontier guide to Calgary - Banff Highway
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue19861
- Medium
- Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
- Author
- Canadian National Railway
- Publisher
- [Montreal] : C.N.R.
- Call Number
- 02.6 R13j Pam
- Author
- Canadian National Railway
- Responsibility
- Canadian National Railway
- Publisher
- [Montreal] : C.N.R.
- Physical Description
- 48 pg.
- Abstract
- Pertains to the history of Jasper National Park. The Canadian National Railways have compiled a comprehensive pamphlet containing an extensive list of tourist information for those visiting Jasper National Park. Includes detailed information concerning cost, location, required time and other essentials effecting various tourist opportunities available in Jasper.
- Contents
- Accomodation in Jasper National Park
- All-Expense package tours
- Big game and camera hunting
- Canadian National equipment
- Canadian national representatives
- Columbia icefield
- Fishing
- Golfing
- Hiking trips
- Historical and physical features
- Jasper park lodge
- Maligne Lake (chalets, accomodation, rates, transportation, etc.)
- Maligne River Angler's club
- Maps - Canadian National System
- Miette Hot Springs
- Motoring
- Mount Robson park
- Trail riding and camping trips
- What to wear
- Winter sports
- Accession Number
- 2017.8683
- Call Number
- 02.6 R13j Pam
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National parks and new initiatives in British Columbia
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue19876
- Medium
- Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
- Published Date
- 1985
- Author
- Stiven, Shelagh and Bruce Downie
- Publisher
- Victoria, B.C. : National and Provincial Parks Association of Canada, B.C. Chapter,
- Call Number
- 13.1 St5n Pam
- Responsibility
- Shelagh Stiven and Bruce Downie
- Publisher
- Victoria, B.C. : National and Provincial Parks Association of Canada, B.C. Chapter,
- Published Date
- 1985
- Physical Description
- 39 pages : illustrations, maps ; 22 cm
- Subjects
- National parks
- British Columbia
- National parks and reserves
- National and Provincial Parks Association of Canada
- Abstract
- Pertains to the introductions, character, cultural features and the current status and relevant issues of several Canadian National Parks. Additionally, the pamphlet contains information on Natural Areas of Canadian Significance (NACS), specifically pertaining to terrestrial NACS and marine NACS. The intent of the pamphlet was to bring public awareness to the current status and initiatives in British Columbia, while encouraging the public to get involved.
- Contents
- Introduction (pg. 5)
- Parks Canada programs (pg. 6)
- Exisiting National Parks in British Columbia (pg. 9)
- Parks Canada interests in British Columbia (pg. 26)
- Role of the public (pg. 36)
- General references (pg. 40)
- ISBN
- 0920570100
- Accession Number
- 2017.8683
- Call Number
- 13.1 St5n Pam
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Diary of a wilderness dweller
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue19887
- Medium
- Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
- Author
- Czajkowski, Chris
- Publisher
- Victoria, B.C. : Orca Book Publishers
- Call Number
- 01.4 C11d
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- Author
- Czajkowski, Chris
- Responsibility
- Chris Czajkowski
- Publisher
- Victoria, B.C. : Orca Book Publishers
- Physical Description
- x, 209 p. : ill., map, port. ; 23 cm
- Subjects
- Wilderness areas
- Pioneer life
- British Columbia
- Coast Mountains
- Dairies
- Biography
- Natural history
- Abstract
- Diary of a Wilderness Dweller by Chris Czajkowski begins: “It is two days since I left my truck at the end of a logging road twenty miles east of here. I have hiked through untracked forest and over a mountain, through country I have never seen before, to reach a point of land jutting into an un-named lake five thousand feet hight in the Coast Range of British Columbia. And yet, unbelievably, I now have rights, in our civilization’s laws, to adapt this uncompromising pile of boulders and its wind-weary trees to my own ends; I plan to build on it, single-handedly, two cabins, a business, and a life. I must be crazy” Thus wrote Chris Czajkowski as, aged 37 years old, she arrived at an un-named location that she later called Nuk Tessli. This book spans a period of three years where first Chris lived in a tent until she erected the first cabin, finding, falling, peeling and hauling all the logs alone, then moved under the first roof while she completed (more or less) the second. Contact with the outside world was via a long hike in summer and a 4-day snowshoe trip in winter. Crazy or not, Chris made this place work for her, and eventually lived there for 23 years.
- Notes
- The front inside cover of the book has been annotated by the author. The annotation reads as follows, “To Janet, All my best, Chris Czajkowski”
- The abstract has been taken from the official website of the author, the URL can be found below
- ISBN
- 1551430592
- Accession Number
- 2019.60
- Call Number
- 01.4 C11d
- Collection
- Archives Library
- URL Notes
- The URL has been linked to the official website for the author, Chris Czajkowski. Contains information on the book, as well as additional information concerning the authors personal life.
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Welcome to climbing camp : camaraderie, conversation and conservation are key at the Alpine Club of Canada's annual General Mountaineering Camp
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue19937
- Medium
- Library - Periodical
- Published Date
- 2019
- Author
- Anthony, Leslie
- Publisher
- Canadian Geographic
- Call Number
- P
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- Author
- Anthony, Leslie
- Responsibility
- Leslie Anthony
- Publisher
- Canadian Geographic
- Published Date
- 2019
- Medium
- Library - Periodical
- Subjects
- Alpine Club of Canada
- Mountaineering
- Clubs
- Camps
- Camps, Alpine Club of Canada
- British Columbia
- Abstract
- Pertains to the Alpine Club of Canada's annual General Mountaineering Camp
- Notes
- In Canadian Geographic, July - August 2019, p. 60 - 70
- Call Number
- P
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- Archives Library
- URL Notes
- Link to online article
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Columbia Icefield : a centennial celebration
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue19961
- Medium
- Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
- Published Date
- 1998
- Author
- Sandford, Robert W.
- Publisher
- Calgary : Blackbird Naturgraphics
- Call Number
- 03.4 Sa5c Pam
- Author
- Sandford, Robert W.
- Responsibility
- Robert W. Sandford
- Publisher
- Calgary : Blackbird Naturgraphics
- Published Date
- 1998
- Physical Description
- 32 p. : ill., maps, ports. ; 28 cm.
- Subjects
- Columbia Icefield
- Jasper National Park
- History
- Abstract
- Pertains to the centennial anniversary of the Columbia Icefields by traveler, Norman Collie. The publication pays tribute to Collies extraordinary efforts as he ventured across the Columbia Icefields, located here in the Canadian Rocky Mountains. Additionally, the publication pays tribute to those who travelled after Collie, as they continued to explore and contribute to our understanding of the vast terrain. The publication has devoted a section to Jasper National Park, but more specifically, their preservation methods of the Columbia Icefield. Readers can expect a glimpse into Norman Collies life, as well as information pertaining to the Columbia Icefields since the time of Norman Collie.
- Notes
- Front reads - "Official Souvenir"
- ISBN
- 0920735029
- Accession Number
- 2019.71
- Call Number
- 03.4 Sa5c Pam
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