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Annotated copy of Alpine Flora of the Canadian Rockies

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions57633
Part Of
Archives General File Collection
Scope & Content
File consists of one copy of the book "Alpine Flora of the Canadian Rockies" (1907) with a note written on the first page from the illustrator Mary Schaffer to Molly (Wright) Adams in December 1907.
Date Range
1907
Reference Code
M8 / accn. 2023.63
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Published record
Part Of
Archives General File Collection
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M8
V8
S8
Sous-Fonds
M8
Accession Number
2023.63
Reference Code
M8 / accn. 2023.63
GMD
Published record
Date Range
1907
Physical Description
1 volume
Scope & Content
File consists of one copy of the book "Alpine Flora of the Canadian Rockies" (1907) with a note written on the first page from the illustrator Mary Schaffer to Molly (Wright) Adams in December 1907.
Name Access
Warren, Mary Schaffer
Schaffer, Mary
Wright, Mary
Adams, Molly
Subject Access
Artist
Art
Flowers
Plants
Mountains
Publication
Environment
Geographic Access
Canadian Rocky Mountains
Language
English
Category
Environment
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Date
1900 – 1925
Material
glass
Catalogue Number
104.20.0106 a-h
Description
A set of eight small, narrow clear crystal liqueur glasses with short stems and round bases. The glasses have gilt rims and a large floral band around each glass done in gilt.
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Title
Beverage Set
Date
1900 – 1925
Material
glass
Dimensions
7.6 cm
Description
A set of eight small, narrow clear crystal liqueur glasses with short stems and round bases. The glasses have gilt rims and a large floral band around each glass done in gilt.
Subject
households
social customs
decorative
plants
flowers
Credit
Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
104.20.0106 a-h
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Date
1900 – 1920
Material
metal, silver
Catalogue Number
104.20.0054
Description
A small silver oval-shaped dish with a rectangular base and a hinged arch handle. The bottom of the dish is embossed with the figures of three cherubs in clouds. The sides of the dish are embossed and pierced with an ornate floral pattern. The handle is also embossed and pierced. The dish is m…
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Title
Bonbon Dish
Date
1900 – 1920
Material
metal, silver
Dimensions
15.0 cm
Description
A small silver oval-shaped dish with a rectangular base and a hinged arch handle. The bottom of the dish is embossed with the figures of three cherubs in clouds. The sides of the dish are embossed and pierced with an ornate floral pattern. The handle is also embossed and pierced. The dish is marked “9902 H”.
Subject
households
decorative
flowers
Credit
Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
104.20.0054
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The buzz about native bees

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Medium
Library - Periodical
Published Date
March 2020
Author
Skrajny, Joanna
Publisher
The Alberta Wilderness Association Journal
Call Number
P
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Author
Skrajny, Joanna
Responsibility
Joanna Skrajny
Publisher
The Alberta Wilderness Association Journal
Published Date
March 2020
Physical Description
p. 9 - 11
Medium
Library - Periodical
Subjects
Alberta
Ecology
Biodiversity
Flowers
Abstract
Pertains to natives bees in Alberta and the issues caused by invasive honey bees, loss of biodiversity, disease, and use of neonicotinoids with suggested solutions
Notes
In Wildlands Advocate, Vol. 28, No.1, March 2020
Call Number
P
Collection
Archives Library
URL Notes
PDF of publication can be downloaded on Alberta Wilderness' website
Websites
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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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Date
1900 – 1906
Material
ceramic; metal, silver
Catalogue Number
104.20.0130
Description
A tall pitcher which tapers gradually to the neck and then flares out to form a large pouring lip. The pitcher has a squared loop handle and a domed lid with a squared loop handle. The base, lip rim, and handles are outlined with silver. A thin sheet of silver has been applied to the front of th…
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Title
Chocolate Pot
Date
1900 – 1906
Material
ceramic; metal, silver
Dimensions
25.0 cm
Description
A tall pitcher which tapers gradually to the neck and then flares out to form a large pouring lip. The pitcher has a squared loop handle and a domed lid with a squared loop handle. The base, lip rim, and handles are outlined with silver. A thin sheet of silver has been applied to the front of the pot in a large curved X-shape having rolled scrolls at the ends of the bottom legs. The silver extends around sides and back of the pot as a floral filigree. The X-shape is monogrammed “P.E.B.” and marked with the number “80”.
Subject
households
Pearl Moore
decorative
flowers
Credit
Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
104.20.0130
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Collected photographs

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of photographs sent to Georgina Luxton from friends and family, as well as portraits of Georgina. Includes images of Georgina Luxton on a float at a Calgary Stampede parade; Georgina and her brother, David Hardisty McDougall, at the wedding of David's daughter (Virginia); an image of …
Date Range
[ca.1890-1960]
Reference Code
LUX / III / B2 / PA - 1 to 16
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Print
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
LUX
Series
LUX / II / B : Georgina Luxton series
Sous-Fonds
LUX / III : Luxton family sous-fonds
Sub-Series
LUX / III / B2 : Personal papers and photographs
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / III / B2 / PA - 1 to 16
GMD
Photograph
Print
Responsibility
Item LUX/III/B2/PA-13 produced by Calgary Herald photographer
Date Range
[ca.1890-1960]
Physical Description
16 photographs : b&w and col. prints ; 21 x 27.5 cm or smaller
Scope & Content
File consists of photographs sent to Georgina Luxton from friends and family, as well as portraits of Georgina. Includes images of Georgina Luxton on a float at a Calgary Stampede parade; Georgina and her brother, David Hardisty McDougall, at the wedding of David's daughter (Virginia); an image of purple flowers in a vase, annotated with a letter to Georgina from Mary (Schaffer) Warren; portraits of Georgina and various friends and family members; and other related material.
Name Access
Luxton, Georgina
McDougall, David Hardisty
Warren, Mary Schaffer
Subject Access
Family and personal life
Portrait
Children
Calgary Stampede
Parades
Public events
Correspondence
Flowers
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Calgary
Banff
Cochrane
Reproduction Restrictions
Copyright restrictions may apply
Language
English
Conservation
Items stored in mylar
Category
Family and personal life
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Date
1905 – 1930
Material
ceramic
Catalogue Number
104.20.0208 a-c
Description
A set of three deep plates on round pedestals. Each plate is round with a shaped edge and two handles outlined with gold grapes and leaves. Each plate is white with a blue border containing bright red flowers and green leaves. The centre of each plate is decorated with bold red flowers (poppies?…
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Title
Compote Set
Date
1905 – 1930
Material
ceramic
Dimensions
8.0 (a); 8.5 (b,c) cm
Description
A set of three deep plates on round pedestals. Each plate is round with a shaped edge and two handles outlined with gold grapes and leaves. Each plate is white with a blue border containing bright red flowers and green leaves. The centre of each plate is decorated with bold red flowers (poppies?) with green leaves. The bottom of each pedestal is outlined in blue. Each piece of this set is marked “3440”.
Subject
households
plants
flowers
Credit
Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
104.20.0208 a-c
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Date
1905 – 1930
Material
ceramic
Catalogue Number
104.20.0436
Description
A small tulip-shaped cup on a short stem with a round base. The eggcup is white with light blue line drawings of thistles on the inside, and a blue pattern on the outside.
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Title
Eggcup
Date
1905 – 1930
Material
ceramic
Dimensions
7.0 cm
Description
A small tulip-shaped cup on a short stem with a round base. The eggcup is white with light blue line drawings of thistles on the inside, and a blue pattern on the outside.
Subject
households
flowers
Credit
Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
104.20.0436
Images
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Flower : exploring the world in bloom

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Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
2020
Author
Clarke, Victoria
Publisher
London ; New York : Phaidon Press Limited
Call Number
06.1 C55f
Author
Clarke, Victoria
Publisher
London ; New York : Phaidon Press Limited
Published Date
2020
Physical Description
351 pages : illustrations (chiefly colour) ; 30 cm
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Art
Botany
Flowers
Photography
Abstract
Takes readers on a journey across continents and cultures to discover the endless ways artists and image-makers have employed floral motifs throughout history. Showcasing the diversity of blooms from all over the world, Flower spans a wide range of styles and media - from art, botanical illustrations, and sculptures to floral arrangements, film stills, and textiles - and follows a visually stunning sequence with works, regardless of period, thoughtfully paired to allow interesting and revealing juxtapositions between them.
ISBN
9781838660857
Accession Number
2022.27
Call Number
06.1 C55f
Collection
Archives Library
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