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Panama Canal : what it is, what it means

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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
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
History
Travel
American
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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Yukon Alpine Centennial Expedition scrapbook

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Part Of
Alpine Club of Canada fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of a scrapbook containing newspaper clippings and other publications about the Yukon Alpine Centennial Expedition from 19 June to 13 August, 1967. Inserts refer to fold-out newspaper clippings and occasionally entire articles and pages throughout the scrapbook.
Date Range
1967
Reference Code
M200 / AC 004M / 4
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Scrapbook
  1 image     1 Electronic Resource  
Part Of
Alpine Club of Canada fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M200 / S6 / V14
Series
I.A.2.d.ii. Administration: expeditions - Yukon Alpine Centennial Expedition
Sous-Fonds
AC 004M
Accession Number
.
Reference Code
M200 / AC 004M / 4
GMD
Scrapbook
Date Range
1967
Physical Description
4.5 cm of textual records (108 pages ; 30 x 36.5 cm)
History / Biographical
The Alpine Club of Canada was founded in 1906 as a national organization dedicated to climbing, mountaineering, mountain safety, and environmental preservation. It continues to operate throughout Canada and has a headquarters located in Canmore, Alberta.
Scope & Content
File consists of a scrapbook containing newspaper clippings and other publications about the Yukon Alpine Centennial Expedition from 19 June to 13 August, 1967. Inserts refer to fold-out newspaper clippings and occasionally entire articles and pages throughout the scrapbook.
Name Access
Alpine Club of Canada
Subject Access
Anniversary
Backpacking
Centennial
Climbing
Exploration
History
Hiking
Mountaineering
Mountaineers
Travel
Geographic Access
Alberta
British Columbia
Yukon
Ontario
Canada
Language
English
French
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Unprocessed
Electronic Resources

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A frontier guide to the Dewdney Trail, Rock Creek to Salmo

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Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1969
Publisher
Calgary, Alberta : Frontier Publishing Ltd.
Edition
Frontier Book No. 20
Call Number
08.1 F92a
Edition
Frontier Book No. 20
Publisher
Calgary, Alberta : Frontier Publishing Ltd.
Published Date
1969
Physical Description
48 pages illustrations 21 cm.
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Travel
History
History-Canada
Abstract
"In the early days of British Columbia, the land lying along the American border from Rock Creek to Salmo was almost forgotten territory. In the beginning, the fur trade followed the lines of least resistance and these led southward by valley and river to United States soil. With the discovery of gold, copper and silver in the Boundary country, a subtle struggle between American and Canadian influence developed - each striving to draw a trade from the area. Over the years, the history of the region has been woven around the struggle between the powerful American magnet of roads and railroads to draw Boundary country into its orbit and the Canadian efforts to divert this traffic into an east-west pattern. The two major weapons in the hands of the Canadians were the Dewdney Trail of 1865 and the Kettle Valley Railroad. This, our eight Frontier Guide, is the attempt to portray the development of the Boundary country in relation to the roles played by the Dewdney Trail and the fabulous Kettle Valley Line."
Notes
Abstract taken directly from publication
Accession Number
3069 a
Call Number
08.1 F92a
Collection
Archives Library
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A frontier guide to the Dewdney Trail : Hope to Rock Creek

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Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1969?
Publisher
Calgary, Alta. : Frontier Publishing
Edition
Frontier Book No. 19
Call Number
08.2 F92a
Edition
Frontier Book No. 19
Publisher
Calgary, Alta. : Frontier Publishing
Published Date
1969?
Physical Description
56 pages.
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Travel
History
History of Alberta
Abstract
"Highway No.3 is a ribbon of concrete that winds through some of the most dramatic scenery in Western Canada. At times it courses between valley walls lush with vegetation and history, adn at others it climbs mountain sides to meander gracefully over the top of the world. It was originally called the Dewdney Trail and it ran from Hope, through Rock Creek and on to Wild Horse Camp, 6 miles northeast of Cranbrook. Today, with a few variations of route, it follows the old trail and has become in every sense of the word the New Dewdney Trail. In this, our seventh Frontier Guide, we are attempting to trace the story adn the history of both the old trail and the new , from Hope to Rock Creek. In companion volumes, we hope to complete the trail from Rock Creek to Salmo adn from Salmo to Wild Horse."
Notes
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Accession Number
3069 a
Call Number
08.2 F92a
Collection
Archives Library
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Part Of
Maryalice Harvey Stewart fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 10 photographs depicting Maryalice Harvey Stewart and friends during a trip to Athabasca Pass in Jasper National Park to celebrate the unveiling of a historic site plaque.
Date Range
1973
Reference Code
V605 / II / PA - 1 to 10
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Print
  2 images  
Part Of
Maryalice Harvey Stewart fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M9
S13
V605
Series
V605 / II: Personal records
Sous-Fonds
V605
Accession Number
2014.8310
Reference Code
V605 / II / PA - 1 to 10
GMD
Photograph
Print
Date Range
1973
Physical Description
11 photographs : col. prints ; 12.5 x 9 cm and 9 x 9 cm
Scope & Content
File consists of 10 photographs depicting Maryalice Harvey Stewart and friends during a trip to Athabasca Pass in Jasper National Park to celebrate the unveiling of a historic site plaque.
Name Access
Stewart, Maryalice Harvey
Subject Access
Family and personal life
Travel
History
National parks and reserves
Events
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Jasper National Park
Athabasca
Language
English
Conservation
Items stored in mylar
Category
Exploration, discovery and travel
Family and personal life
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Quest for adventure

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Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1981
Author
Bonington, Chris
Publisher
New York : Clarkson N. Potter, Inc.
Call Number
02.1 B64q
Author
Bonington, Chris
Responsibility
Chris Bonington
Publisher
New York : Clarkson N. Potter, Inc.
Published Date
1981
Physical Description
448 pages : illustrations (some color), maps, portraits (some color)
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Travel
History
Sailing
Mountaineering
Hiking
Abstract
Pertains to the travels of Thor Heyerdahl, John Ridgeway, Chay Blyth, John Fairfax, Sylvia Cook, Francis Chichester, Robin Knox-Johnston, David Lewis, Wilfred Thesiger, John Blashford-Snell, Mike Jones, Maurice Herzog, John Hunt, Herbert Tichy, Walter Bonatti, Hermann Buhl, Reinhold Messner, Vivian Fuchs, Edmund Hillary, Wally Herbert, Naomie Uemura, Max Anderson, Ben Abruzzo, Larry Newman, Neil Armstrong, Geoff Yeadon, Oliver Statham
Contents
Introduction
Oceans:
1) Kon-tiki
2) Rowing the Atlantic
3) Across Two Oceans
4) The Man Who Raced Himself
5) Golden Globe
6) Ice Bird
Deserts:
7) The Empty Quarter
Rivers:
8) The Blue Nile
Mountains:
9) Annapurna, the First 1800
10) The Challenge of Everest
11) Cho Oyu
12) The Bonatti Pillar
13) Board Peak
14) Annapurna, South Face
15) Diamir - Messner on Nanga Parbat
The Poles:
16) The Crossing of Antarctica
17) The Last Great Polar Journey
18) Solo to the Pole
Air:
19) Double Eagle
Space:
20) First on the Moon
Beneath the Earth:
21) Dead Man's Handshake
Facets of Adventure
A Chronology of Adventure since 1945
Glossary
Select Bibliography
Picture Credits
Index
Notes
Addressed to Hans Gmoser from Philippe Delesalle - dated 1983
ISBN
0517546965
Accession Number
AC637
Call Number
02.1 B64q
Collection
Archives Library
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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of one VHS tape titled "Launching 'Qualicum Wind' Oct. 16, 1988".
Date Range
1988
Reference Code
LUX / II / F4 / NV - 1
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Film
Video
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 / F4 ; Audiovisual and sound records
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / II / F4 / NV - 1
GMD
Film
Video
Date Range
1988
Physical Description
1 VHS tape
History / Biographical
The boat "Qualicum Wind" was christened by the daughter of its builder, Brian Salmon, in honour of Eleanor Luxton. Salmon's goal was to reenact the voyage of Norman Luxton's canoe, the Tilikum, in order to celebrate and publicize Norman's journey.
Scope & Content
File consists of one VHS tape titled "Launching 'Qualicum Wind' Oct. 16, 1988".
Name Access
Salmon, Brian
Subject Access
Boats
Transportation
Travel
History
Recreation
Access Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Exploration, discovery and travel
Transportation
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Original title used
Processing Status
Processed
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Pembina River Provincial Park interpretive signs

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Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of a signed contract agreement, correspondence, text drafts and sample designs pertaining to interpretive signs created by Ben Gadd on behalf of the Government of Alberta's Environmental Protection department. Interpretive signs pertain to geological history, natural features and wild…
Date Range
1997
Reference Code
M590 / III / D / 17
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M590
V810
S61
Series
M590 / III : Professional records
Sous-Fonds
M590
Sub-Series
M590 / III / D : Other contracts and projects
Accession Number
2021.20
Reference Code
M590 / III / D / 17
GMD
Textual record
Responsibility
Produced by Ben Gadd
Date Range
1997
Physical Description
1.5 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of a signed contract agreement, correspondence, text drafts and sample designs pertaining to interpretive signs created by Ben Gadd on behalf of the Government of Alberta's Environmental Protection department. Interpretive signs pertain to geological history, natural features and wildlife in Pembina River Provincial Park.
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Subject Access
Government
Trails
Guiding
Tourism
Travel
Environment
Wildlife
Recreation
Natural history
Provincial parks and reserves
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Pembina River Provincial Park
Category
Environment
Exploration, discovery and travel
Government
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Stories and customs of the Sherpas

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Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
2000
Publisher
Kathmandu, Mera
Edition
4th ed
Call Number
02.1 She3
Responsibility
told by Ngawang Tenzin Zangbu, Abbot of Tengboche Monastery
edited by Frances Klatzel
Edition
4th ed
Publisher
Kathmandu, Mera
Published Date
2000
Physical Description
x, 82p. : ill
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Travel
Culture Guide
Sherpa-history
Nepal
Literature
ISBN
9993355305
Accession Number
2017-8669
Call Number
02.1 She3
Collection
Alpine Club of Canada Library
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Exploring South Georgia & the Falklands : M/S Endeavour November 12th - 29th, 2004

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Medium
Library - Moving image (includes film and digital video - published)
Published Date
2004
Author
Napoli, Jim
Publisher
Lindblad Expeditions
Call Number
G370-480 N27 E97
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Author
Napoli, Jim
Responsibility
Jim Napoli
Publisher
Lindblad Expeditions
Published Date
2004
Physical Description
1 videocassette (59 min., 52 sec.) : colour
Medium
Library - Moving image (includes film and digital video - published)
Subjects
Travel
Sailing
Antarctic Regions
Wildlife
Birds
History
Geography
Abstract
Film pertains to a trip aboard the M/S Endeavour from November 12th to November 29th, 2004 of South Georgia and the Falklands which included a trekking party who crossed South Georgia Island following Shakleton's route, led by guides David Hahn, Deirdre Galbraith, James Norton
Notes
Margaret Gmoser was in the trekking party
Accession Number
AC637
Call Number
G370-480 N27 E97
Collection
Alpine Club of Canada Library
URL Notes
Daily Expedition Reports from this expedition
Websites
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