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Actinolite; Tremolite Mineral

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Date
n.d.
Material
mineral, actinolite & tremolite
Catalogue Number
112.03.1111 a,b
Description
a) Actinolite specimen with well defined prismatic crystals. The green colour is due to the iron content. This is an example of the asbesti form of the mineral. Probably traded from Quebec. b) Tremolite specimen with well defined prismatic crystals. The white colour is due to the lack of iron and p…
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Title
Actinolite; Tremolite Mineral
Date
n.d.
Material
mineral, actinolite & tremolite
Dimensions
5.0 x 7.0 x 9.0 cm
Description
a) Actinolite specimen with well defined prismatic crystals. The green colour is due to the iron content. This is an example of the asbesti form of the mineral. Probably traded from Quebec. b) Tremolite specimen with well defined prismatic crystals. The white colour is due to the lack of iron and presence of magnesium.
Subject
Num-ti-jah Lodge
Jimmy Simpson
geology
Credit
Gift of James (Jr.) Simpson, Rocky Mountain House, 2000
Catalogue Number
112.03.1111 a,b
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The alpine regions of Switzerland and the neighbouring countries : a pedestrian's noteson their physical features, scenery, and natural history

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Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1896
Author
Bonney, T. G.
Publisher
Cambridge : Deighton, Bell, and Co.
Edition
1st edition
Call Number
02.2 B64a
Author
Bonney, T. G.
Responsibility
Illustrations by E. Whymper
Edition
1st edition
Publisher
Cambridge : Deighton, Bell, and Co.
Published Date
1896
Physical Description
351 pages ; 15 ill. ; 5 plates
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Switzerland
Geology
Italy
Glaciers
Animals
Avalanches
Botany
Folklore
Accession Number
2023.47
Call Number
02.2 B64a
Collection
Archives Library
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The alpine tundra vegetation of Signal Mountain, Jasper National Park

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Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Author
Hrapko, Julia O
Call Number
04.1 H85 Pam
Author
Hrapko, Julia O
Responsibility
by Julia O. Hrapko and George H. LaRoi
Physical Description
p.309-332 : ill., maps
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Geology
Notes
From Canadian Journal of Botany, vol.56, no.3, 1978
Bibliography
Accession Number
2902
Call Number
04.1 H85 Pam
Collection
Archives Library
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Date
n.d.
Material
stone, fossil
Catalogue Number
112.03.1067 a-c
Description
Three fossilized ammonites (Scaphites). From the Cretaceous period, Wapiabi formation.
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Title
Ammonite Fossil
Date
n.d.
Material
stone, fossil
Dimensions
5.0 x 7.0 x 9.0 cm
Description
Three fossilized ammonites (Scaphites). From the Cretaceous period, Wapiabi formation.
Subject
Num-ti-jah Lodge
Jimmy Simpson
geology
paleontology
Credit
Gift of James (Jr.) Simpson, Rocky Mountain House, 2000
Catalogue Number
112.03.1067 a-c
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Date
n.d.
Material
stone, fossil
Catalogue Number
112.03.1070
Description
Fossilized ammonite (Maclurites) on silty limestone. Calcite crystals growing on the shell, cavity has not been completely filled in. From the Ordovician period.
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Title
Ammonite Fossil
Date
n.d.
Material
stone, fossil
Dimensions
3.0 x 7.0 x 12.0 cm
Description
Fossilized ammonite (Maclurites) on silty limestone. Calcite crystals growing on the shell, cavity has not been completely filled in. From the Ordovician period.
Subject
Num-ti-jah Lodge
Jimmy Simpson
geology
paleontology
Credit
Gift of James (Jr.) Simpson, Rocky Mountain House, 2000
Catalogue Number
112.03.1070
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Among the Selkirk glaciers : being the account of a rough survey in the Rocky Mountain regions of British Columbia

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Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1890
Author
Green, William Spotswood
Publisher
London : Macmillan
Call Number
02.6 Se4g
02.6 Se4g M'fiche
Author
Green, William Spotswood
Publisher
London : Macmillan
Published Date
1890
Physical Description
xv, 251p. : ill., map
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Geology
Mountaineering
Notes
Also on microfiche
Accession Number
400
5142 deaccessioned
Call Number
02.6 Se4g
02.6 Se4g M'fiche
Collection
Archives Library
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An evaluation of surface geochemical prospecting for petroleum, Olds- Caroline area, Alberta

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Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1972
Author
McCrossan, R. G
Call Number
03.6 M13
Author
McCrossan, R. G
Responsibility
by R.G. McCrossan, N.L. Ball and L.R. Snowden
Published Date
1972
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Geology
Oil
Call Number
03.6 M13
Collection
Archives Library
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An introduction to crystallography

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Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1966
Author
Phillips, F. C.
Publisher
London : Longmans, Green and Co Ltd
Call Number
03 P54a
Author
Phillips, F. C.
Publisher
London : Longmans, Green and Co Ltd
Published Date
1966
Physical Description
340 pages : 535 diagrams
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Crystallography
Geology
Science
Contents
1. The nature of the crystalline state -- 2. Methods of projection -- 3. The description of crystals -- 4. A general study of the seven crystal systems -- 5. Goniometry -- 6. The thirty-two classes -- 7. Parallel growth and composite crystals -- 8. Some mathematical relationships -- 9. Crystal drawings -- 10. The symmetry of internal structure -- 11. Space groups -- 12. Diffraction of x-rays by crystals -- 13. Crystal habit
Notes
Ben Gadd Personal Library
Accession Number
2021.20
Call Number
03 P54a
Collection
Archives Library
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Andes of southern Peru : geographical reconnaissance along the seventy-third meridian

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Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1916
Author
Bowman, Isaiah
Publisher
New York : Holt
Call Number
GB165 B6
Author
Bowman, Isaiah
Publisher
New York : Holt
Published Date
1916
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Geology
Yale Peruvian Expedition (1911)
Notes
Edward C. Porter Mountaineering Library
Call Number
GB165 B6
Collection
Alpine Club of Canada Library
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Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of author's copies of multiple editions of Ben Gadd's book, Handbook of the Canadian Rockies. Editions in file are annotated with notes and corrections by the author.
Date Range
1991-1992
1995
1999
2003
Reference Code
M590 / II / A / 89 to 93
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Published record
Textual record
Newspaper clipping
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M590
V810
S61
Series
M590 / II : Research and publication records
Sous-Fonds
M590
Sub-Series
M590 / II / A : Handbook of the Canadian Rockies
Accession Number
2021.20
Reference Code
M590 / II / A / 89 to 93
GMD
Published record
Textual record
Newspaper clipping
Responsibility
Produced by Ben Gadd, Corax Press
Date Range
1991-1992
1995
1999
2003
Physical Description
18 cm of textual records : 5 volumes ; 14 x 21 cm
Scope & Content
File consists of author's copies of multiple editions of Ben Gadd's book, Handbook of the Canadian Rockies. Editions in file are annotated with notes and corrections by the author.
Notes
Volumes in file are arranged by date
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Subject Access
Publication
Research
Professional and Personal Life
Travel
Environment
Geology
Natural history
Wildlife
Conservation
National parks and reserves
Tourism
Recreation
Geographic Access
Canada
Canadian Rocky Mountains
Reproduction Restrictions
Copyright restrictions apply
Language
English
Creator
Ben Gadd
Category
Environment
Exploration, discovery and travel
Sports, recreation and leisure
Tourism
Title Source
Original title used
Processing Status
Processed
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