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Hooker's Himalayan journals : or, notes of a naturalist in Bengal, the Sikkim and Nepal Himalayas
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue1344
- Medium
- Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
- Published Date
- 1854
- Author
- Hooker, Sir Joseph Dalton
- Publisher
- London : Murray
- Call Number
- DS485 H6 H65 I
- Author
- Hooker, Sir Joseph Dalton
- Publisher
- London : Murray
- Published Date
- 1854
- Series
- Volume 1 of 2
- Subjects
- Natural history
- Call Number
- DS485 H6 H65 I
- Collection
- Alpine Club of Canada Library
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Hooker's Himalayan journals : or, notes of a naturalist in Bengal, the Sikkim and Nepal Himalayas
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue14972
- Medium
- Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
- Published Date
- 1854
- Author
- Hooker, Sir Joseph Dalton
- Publisher
- London : Murray
- Call Number
- DS485 H6 H65 II
- Author
- Hooker, Sir Joseph Dalton
- Publisher
- London : Murray
- Published Date
- 1854
- Series
- Volume 2 of 2
- Subjects
- Natural history
- Call Number
- DS485 H6 H65 II
- Collection
- Alpine Club of Canada Library
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Manitoba and the great northwest
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue3817
- Medium
- Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
- Published Date
- 1882
- Author
- Macoun, John
- Publisher
- Guelph : World
- Call Number
- 02.5 M23
- Author
- Macoun, John
- Publisher
- Guelph : World
- Published Date
- 1882
- Physical Description
- xxii, 687p. : ill., maps, plans
- Subjects
- Natural history
- Accession Number
- 400
- Call Number
- 02.5 M23
- Collection
- Archives Library
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Old secrets and new discoveries : containing information of rare value
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue20097
- Medium
- Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
- Published Date
- 1884
- Author
- J.S. Ogilvie & Co.
- Publisher
- New York : J.S. Ogilvie Publishing Co.
- Call Number
- 05.5 Og4o
- Author
- J.S. Ogilvie & Co.
- Publisher
- New York : J.S. Ogilvie Publishing Co.
- Published Date
- 1884
- Physical Description
- [283 pages]
- Abstract
- Pertains to a collection of manners, customs and tips revealing old secrets and new discoveries. Written in a similar nature to a guidebook, the publication offers information pertaining to agriculture, making money, housewives, health and much more. Readers are offered insight into the societal expectation and norms of the late 19th century.
- Contents
- Preface
- Old Secrets
- Secrets for farmers
- Preserving secrets
- Manufacturing secrets
- Secrets for the housewife
- The secret of making money
- Accession Number
- 3069 a
- Call Number
- 05.5 Og4o
- Collection
- Archives Library
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Canada : its history, productions and natural resources
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue19962
- Medium
- Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
- Published Date
- 1886
- Author
- prepared under the direction of John Carling ; [by George Johnson].
- Publisher
- Ottawa: Department of Agriculture Canada
- Call Number
- 08.1 J62c
- Publisher
- Ottawa: Department of Agriculture Canada
- Published Date
- 1886
- Subjects
- Canada
- History-Canada
- History
- Abstract
- Published shortly after Canadian confederation of 1867, the Canadian Handbook was written to commemorate the new European understanding of Canada. The publication is comprehensive, and discusses but is not limited to the following topics, confederation, geology, trade, population, education, agriculture and minerals. The book serves to tell the story of a new united Canada which had not previously existed in the European psyche. Serving as both a handbook and condensed history, the book offers readers a glimpse into early Canada, as well as colonial settlement.
- Contents
- Climate (pg. 1-13)
- Extent (pg. 13-16)
- Historical Sketch (pg. 16-32)
- Confederation (pg. 33-35)
- Constitution (pg. 35-42)
- Population (pg. 42-52)
- Land (pg. 52-64)
- Geological Survey (pg. 64-67)
- Public Debt (pg. 67-69)
- Revenue and Expenditure (pg. 70-73)
- Trade and Commerce (pg. 70-73)
- Transport service (pg. 81-101)
- Auxiliaries to transport service (pg. 101-105)
- Savings Banks (pg. 105-107)
- Cities of Canada (pg. 108-113)
- Insurance (pg. 114-115)
- Newspapers (pg. 115-116)
- Various statistics (pg. 116-118)
- Manufactures (pg. 118-121)
- Forests (pg. 121-127)
- Education (pg. 126-127)
- Agriculture (pg. 127-131)
- Minerals (pg. 131-142)
- Fisheries (pg. 143-145)
- Shipping (pg. 146)
- Prices in Canada (pg. 147)
- Animal life and hunting grounds (pg. 148-160)
- Notes
- At head of title: Colonial and Indian Exhibition, London, 1886.
- Authorship claimed by George Johnson in prefatory note.
- Accession Number
- 2019.71
- Call Number
- 08.1 J62c
- Collection
- Archives Library
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Celebrating incorporation of Alberta as a province, Edmonton
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55526
- Part Of
- Luxton family fonds
- Scope & Content
- Photograph depicts large crowds and several individuals on a raised stage, during celebrations in Edmonton marking the incorporation of Alberta as a Canadian province, September 1, 1905.
- Date Range
- 1905
- Reference Code
- LUX / II / F2 / PC - 12
- Description Level
- 6 / Item
- GMD
- Photograph
- Framed print
- Part Of
- Luxton family fonds
- Description Level
- 6 / Item
- Fonds Number
- LUX
- Series
- LUX / II / F : Collected material
- Sous-Fonds
- LUX / II : Eleanor Luxton sous-fonds
- Sub-Series
- LUX / II / F2 : Photographs
- Accession Number
- LUX
- Reference Code
- LUX / II / F2 / PC - 12
- Date Range
- 1905
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : b&w framed print ; 33 x 28 cm
- Scope & Content
- Photograph depicts large crowds and several individuals on a raised stage, during celebrations in Edmonton marking the incorporation of Alberta as a Canadian province, September 1, 1905.
- Material Details
- Photograph is in dark brown wooden frame with brown paper backing and metal hanging wire attached to back.
- Subject Access
- History
- Government
- Events
- Public events
- Geographic Access
- Canada
- Alberta
- Edmonton
- Language
- English
- Category
- Government
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
- Processed
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In praise of Switzerland : being the alps in prose and verse
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue26165
- Medium
- Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
- Published Date
- 1912
- Author
- Spender, Harold
- Publisher
- London : Constable and Company Ltd.
- Call Number
- 05 Sp3i
- Author
- Spender, Harold
- Publisher
- London : Constable and Company Ltd.
- Published Date
- 1912
- Physical Description
- 291 pages
- Subjects
- Alps
- Literature
- Poetry
- History
- Fiction
- Contents
- I. The Alps in admiration -- II. The Alps in description -- III. The Alps in adventure, i. The pioneers, ii. The heroes -- The Alps in tragedy -- The Alps in comedy -- The Alps in history -- The Alps in fiction
- Accession Number
- 2023.47
- Call Number
- 05 Sp3i
- Collection
- Archives Library
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Panama Canal : what it is, what it means
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue20056
- Medium
- Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
- Published Date
- 1913
- Author
- Barrett, John
- Publisher
- Washington, D.C. : Pan American Union
- Call Number
- 08 B27p
- Author
- Barrett, John
- Responsibility
- John Barrett
- Publisher
- Washington, D.C. : Pan American Union
- Published Date
- 1913
- Physical Description
- 120 pages : illustrations, maps, portraits (some color) ; 23 cm
- Abstract
- Pertains to a collection of information, facts and tips regarding the Panama Canal. The publication acknowledges the growing interest in the Panama Canal, and has thus created this source of information to aid in awareness. The publication covers all aspects of the Panama, while working to create a digestible source of information. Topics include but are not limited to, travel, politics, climate, and other relevant information regarding Panama and the Panama Canal.
- Accession Number
- 3069 a
- Call Number
- 08 B27p
- Collection
- Archives Library
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Calgary Alberta Canada Souvenir Edition 1914
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions54762
- Part Of
- Luxton family fonds
- Scope & Content
- File consists of one copy of published text titled "Calgary Alberta Canada: Souvenir Edition 1914" [ed. B.S. White]. Pertains to the early settlement history, business development and expansion of Calgary, with articles featuring numerous local business owners, politicians and other professionals.
- Date Range
- 1914
- Reference Code
- LUX / II / F1 / 45
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Textual record
- Published record
- Part Of
- Luxton family fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Fonds Number
- LUX
- Series
- LUX / II / F : Collected material
- Sous-Fonds
- LUX / II : Eleanor Luxton sous-fonds
- Sub-Series
- LUX / II / F1 : Textual
- Accession Number
- LUX
- Reference Code
- LUX / II / F1 / 45
- Responsibility
- Produced by the Western Standard Publishing Company
- Date Range
- 1914
- Physical Description
- 0.7 cm of textual records (1 volume ; 26 x 36.5 cm)
- Scope & Content
- File consists of one copy of published text titled "Calgary Alberta Canada: Souvenir Edition 1914" [ed. B.S. White]. Pertains to the early settlement history, business development and expansion of Calgary, with articles featuring numerous local business owners, politicians and other professionals.
- Notes
- First page annotated in pencil: "D. M.Dougall" [likely David McDougall]
- Name Access
- McDougall, David
- Subject Access
- Advertising
- Businesses
- Commerce
- Commercial products
- Communities
- Finances
- Industry
- Land use
- Land, settlement and immigration
- History
- Politics
- Property
- Government
- Municipal views
- Tourism
- Geographic Access
- Canada
- Alberta
- Calgary
- Language
- English
- Conservation
- Item has been placed in mylar
- Category
- Commerce and industry
- Government
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
- Processed
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Battlefields of the World War : plates
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue25068
- Medium
- Library - Map
- Published Date
- 1921
- Author
- Wilson Johnson, Douglas
- Publisher
- Not identified
- Call Number
- 08 J62b MAP
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- Author
- Wilson Johnson, Douglas
- Publisher
- Not identified
- Published Date
- 1921
- Physical Description
- 11 maps : photoduplication ; in case
- Scale
- Varies
- Medium
- Library - Map
- Subjects
- World War I
- World War, 1914-1918
- Maps
- History
- Contents
- Maps include: The Battlefield of the Marne -- The Battlefield of Flanders -- The Battlefield of Verdun -- The Battlefield of the Somme -- The battlefield of Lorraine -- Block Dagram of the Isonzo Region -- Block Diagram of the Trentino Region -- Block Diagram of the Asymmetrical Plateaus and Lowlands of Northeastern France -- Aerial Photographs of the Belashitsa Range and Doiran-Struma Basin, and Adige River -- Photoduplications of Aerial Photographs of the Meuse Plateau and Woevre Lowland, and the Dovamont Region -- Aerial Photographs of Isonzo River and carso Plateau, and Asiago Plateau.
- Notes
- Maps are issued with book, "Battlefields of the world war, southern and western fronts", written by same author which is not held in the Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies Special Collections Library
- Accession Number
- 2926
- Call Number
- 08 J62b MAP
- Collection
- Archives Library
- URL Notes
- Available online via Pritzker Military Museum and Library
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