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Bits of common sense series : household management

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Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1899?
Author
Harland, Marion
Publisher
Montreal : John Lovell & Son
Edition
No. 3
Call Number
05.5 H11b
Author
Harland, Marion
Responsibility
Marion Harland
Edition
No. 3
Publisher
Montreal : John Lovell & Son
Published Date
1899?
Physical Description
126 pages.
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Guide
Abstract
Pertains to a collection of tips and rules on household management in American homes. The publication provides insight into the art of housekeeping and the ways it can be made easier for individuals practicing it. The publication is highly reflective of early 20th century social constructs and gendered norms.
Contents
I. How we make housekeeping harder (pg. 5)
II. Ways and ways of work (pg. 22)
III. Beds and bed-making (pg. 34)
IV. How to svae time-and yourself (pg. 49)
V. Fine arts in "drudgery" (pg. 61)
VI. Spring house-cleaning (pg. 77)
VII. Wanted-a change (pg. 91)
VIII. Where the shoe pinches (pg. 107)
IX. The intelligence office (pg. 116)
Accession Number
3069 a
Call Number
05.5 H11b
Collection
Archives Library
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Bits of common sense series : home topics

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Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1899?
Author
Harland, Marion
Publisher
Montreal : Joh Lovell and Son
Edition
No. 2
Call Number
05.5 M11bi
Author
Harland, Marion
Responsibility
Marion Harland
Edition
No. 2
Publisher
Montreal : Joh Lovell and Son
Published Date
1899?
Physical Description
126 pages.
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Guide
Abstract
Pertains to a collection of tips and rules on home topics in American houses. The publication provides insight into the art of housekeeping, social etiquette and marriage. The publication is highly reflective of early 20th century social constructs and gendered norms.
Contents
I. Helpful of hurtful (pg. 5)
II. Manners for everyday wear (pg. 21)
III. Our girl and doubtful books (pg. 32)
IV. Politeness as policy (pg. 44)
V. Our feet and our hands (pg. 57)
VI. Common-sense window-gardening (pg. 74)
VII. Common-sense window-gardening (pg. 89)
VIII. The marriage tie (pg. 104)
IX. What people should not wear (pg. 117)
Accession Number
3069 a
Call Number
05.5 M11bi
Collection
Archives Library
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Business hints for men and women

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Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1910
Author
Calhoun, A.R.
Publisher
New York : The Christian Herald
Call Number
05.5 C46b
Author
Calhoun, A.R.
Responsibility
A.R. Calhoun
Publisher
New York : The Christian Herald
Published Date
1910
Physical Description
213 pages.
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Guidebook
Women
Businesses
Guide
Abstract
Pertains to a collection of business tips, information, and hints catered to both men and women. The publication serves as a guidebook, and was intended to help establish a sort of formal ruling based on societal expectations. Readers are granted an interesting insight into the minds of those in the early 20th century, as well as the societal expectations placed upon both men and women of the period.
Contents
Chapter I: Common sense farming
Chapter II: Documents you should understand
Chapter III: Forms of deeds and mortgages
Chapter IV: Wills
Chapter V: Letter writing
Chapter VI: Bills, Receipts and accounts
Chapter VII: Who should keep accounts?
Chapter VIII: As to banks
Chapter IX: Savings banks
Chapter X: Notes-drafts
Chapter XI: A draft
Chapter XII: Just money
Chapter XIII: Our postal business
Chapter XIV: Telegrams - the telephone
Chapter XV: Business by express
Chapter XVI: About railroads
Chapter XVII: Taxes
Chapter XVIII: Contracts-leases-guarantees
Chapter XIX: Life insurance
Chapter XX: Insurance-fire-accident
Chapter XXI: Partnerships
Chapter XXII: Investments
Chapter XXIII: Bonds as investments
Chapter XXIV: Things to remember
Chapter XXV: Worth knowing
Chapter XXVI: Look before you leap
Chapter XXVII: Contractions and signs
Chapter XXVIII: Words and phrases used
Accession Number
3069 a
Call Number
05.5 C46b
Collection
Archives Library
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A.L. Harkness photograph album

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Part Of
Alpine Club of Canada fonds
Scope & Content
Album contains miscellaneous views.
Date Range
1917
Reference Code
V14 / AC 055P / 30
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Print
  1 image  
Part Of
Alpine Club of Canada fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M200 / S6 / V14
Series
III. Personal papers and photographs
Sous-Fonds
V14
Accession Number
5200
Reference Code
V14 / AC 055P / 30
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Print
Date Range
1917
Physical Description
1 photograph album (27 prints)
Scope & Content
Album contains miscellaneous views.
Name Access
Alpine Club of Canada
Harkness, A.L.
Subject Access
Abbot Pass Hut
Activities
Administration
Advertising
Alpine Club of Canada
Alpine Club House
Cabins
Cabins and shelters
Camps
Club
Competition
Discovery and exploration
Environment
Environment and Nature
Exploration
Guide
Guides
Hiking
Huts
Mountain
Mountain guides
Mountaineering
Mountaineers
Mountains
National parks and reserves
Organizations
Photography
Scenery
Sports and recreation
Summit
Geographic Access
Banff National Park
Jasper National Park
Yoho National Park
Alberta
British Columbia
Canada
Language
English
Title Source
Title based on preliminary inventory
Processing Status
Processed
Images
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The perfect gentleman

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Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1919
Author
Bergengren, Ralph
Publisher
Boston : The Atlantic Monthly Press
Call Number
05.5 B35t
Author
Bergengren, Ralph
Responsibility
Ralph Bergengren
Publisher
Boston : The Atlantic Monthly Press
Published Date
1919
Physical Description
133 pages 22 cm
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Guide
Guidebook
Abstract
Pertains to a collection of manners and customs on being a perfect gentlemen. Written similarly to a guidebook, the publication offers tips and firm rules of activities to both engage in, and avoid when a man is working on his gentlemanly skills. The book offers insight into the societal norms of the early 20th century, allowing the reader to understand the expectations placed upon men of the period.
Contents
The perfect gentleman -- As a man dresses -- In the chair -- Oh, shining shoes! -- On making calls -- The lier in bed -- To bore or not to bore -- Where toils the tailor -- Shaving thoughts -- Oh, the afternoon tea!
Accession Number
3069 a
Call Number
05.5 B35t
Collection
Archives Library
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The standard question book and homestudy outline

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Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1920
Author
The Frontier Press Company
Publisher
Buffalo, N.Y. The Frontier Press Company
Call Number
05.5 F92t
Author
The Frontier Press Company
Publisher
Buffalo, N.Y. The Frontier Press Company
Published Date
1920
Physical Description
156 pages
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Guide
Abstract
Pertains to a series of questions designed to help inform trained intellects. The publication presents a series of questions that were thought to be vital if an individual was to be considered enlightened. The answers to said questions were accessible through The Standard Dictionary of Facts.
Contents
History (pg. 11-68)
Language (pg. 69-80)
Literature (pg. 81-114)
Geography (pg. 115-130)
Government (pg. 131-142)
Industry-Invention-Commerce (pg. 139-142)
Science-Education-Fine Arts (pg. 142-146)
Natural History (pg. 147-150)
Miscellany (pg. 151-154)
Accession Number
3069 a
Call Number
05.5 F92t
Collection
Archives Library
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Construction of Abbott Pass Hut

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Part Of
Edward Feuz fonds
Scope & Content
File pertains to construction of Abbot Pass Hut. Some accompanied by negatives (V200/NA - 169 to 172).
Date Range
1922
Reference Code
V200 / I / A / II / PA - 67 to 82
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
  20 images  
Part Of
Edward Feuz fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M93 / V200
Series
I.A.ii. Prints / general
Sous-Fonds
V200
Accession Number
.
Reference Code
V200 / I / A / II / PA - 67 to 82
GMD
Photograph
Date Range
1922
Physical Description
23 photographs : prints.
History / Biographical
See fonds level description
Scope & Content
File pertains to construction of Abbot Pass Hut. Some accompanied by negatives (V200/NA - 169 to 172).
Name Access
Feuz, Edward, Jr.
Subject Access
Abbot Pass Hut
Alpine Club of Canada
Climbing
Construction
Exploration
Hiking
Guide
Guiding
Mountains
Professional and Personal Life
Swiss Guides
Geographic Access
Rocky Mountains
Abbott Pass
Alberta
British Columbia
Canada
Language
English
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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The valley of the hidden lakes

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Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1922
Author
Wilcox, Walter D.
Publisher
Philadelphia : The Society
Call Number
02.6 W64v
Author
Wilcox, Walter D.
Responsibility
Walter D. Wilcox
Publisher
Philadelphia : The Society
Published Date
1922
Physical Description
9 pages, 2 unnumbered leaves of plates : illustrations, map
Scale
1:40,0000
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Travel
Rocky Mountains
Wilcox, Walter Dwight
Guide
Guidebook
Guidebooks
Abstract
Summary of Walter D. Wilcox’s time spent at the Valley of the Hidden Lakes
Notes
Reprinted from Bulletin of the Geographical Society of Philadelphia.no. 3-4, April-July, 1922.XX
Accession Number
TBD
Call Number
02.6 W64v
Collection
Archives Library
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Part Of
Edward Feuz fonds
Scope & Content
File pertains to expedition to Castleguard area by William Osgood Field, Frederick V. Field, Lem Harris, Cecil Smith and Ernie Stenton (packers), Max Brooks (outfitter), Joseph Biner and Edward Feuz (guides). For account, see App 16: 144. Item-level inventory available.
Date Range
1924
Reference Code
V200 / I / A / I / PA - 153 to 256
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
  1 image  
Part Of
Edward Feuz fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M93 / V200
Series
I.A.i. Prints / trips and climbs
Sous-Fonds
V200
Accession Number
.
Reference Code
V200 / I / A / I / PA - 153 to 256
GMD
Photograph
Date Range
1924
Physical Description
104 photographs : prints.
History / Biographical
See fonds level description
Scope & Content
File pertains to expedition to Castleguard area by William Osgood Field, Frederick V. Field, Lem Harris, Cecil Smith and Ernie Stenton (packers), Max Brooks (outfitter), Joseph Biner and Edward Feuz (guides). For account, see App 16: 144. Item-level inventory available.
Name Access
Field, William O.
Feuz, Edward, Jr.
Subject Access
Alpine Club of Canada
Climbing
Exploration
Hiking
Horses
Horse packing
Guide
Guiding
Mountains
Professional and Personal Life
Swiss Guides
Geographic Access
Castleguard Mountain
Banff National Park
Alberta
Canada
Language
NA
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Images
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Devil's Head First Ascent

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Part Of
Edward Feuz fonds
Scope & Content
File pertains to first ascent of Devil's Head by J. W. A. Hickson, Louis S. Crosby and Edward Feuz, guide. Item-level inventory available.
Date Range
1925
Reference Code
V200 / I / A / I / PA - 324 to 332
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
  1 image  
Part Of
Edward Feuz fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M93 / V200
Series
I.A.i. Prints / trips and climbs
Sous-Fonds
V200
Accession Number
.
Reference Code
V200 / I / A / I / PA - 324 to 332
GMD
Photograph
Date Range
1925
Physical Description
9 photographs : prints.
History / Biographical
See fonds level description
Scope & Content
File pertains to first ascent of Devil's Head by J. W. A. Hickson, Louis S. Crosby and Edward Feuz, guide. Item-level inventory available.
Name Access
Feuz, Edward, Jr.
Subject Access
Alpine Club of Canada
Climbing
Exploration
Fist ascent
Hiking
Guide
Guiding
Mountains
Professional and Personal Life
Swiss Guides
Geographic Access
Devil's Head Mountain
Banff National Park
Alberta
Canada
Language
NA
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Images
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