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Railways in southern Alberta

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue20076

Medium: Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)

Published Date: 1973

Author: Bowman, R.F.P.

Publisher: Lethbridge, Alta. : Lethbridge Historical Society

Call Number: 08.2 B67r Pam

Author: Bowman, R.F.P.

Responsibility: R.F.P. Bowman

Publisher: Lethbridge, Alta. : Lethbridge Historical Society

Published Date: 1973

Physical Description: 40 p. : ill., map, ports. ; 28 cm.

Medium: Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)

Subjects: Alberta; Railways; Railroads - Alberta; History; History of Alberta; Lethbridge

Abstract: Pertains to the history of the southern Alberta railways, written as a labor of love from Lethbridge local, R.F.P. Bowman. The intent of the publication was to record the history of the early local railway, in an effort to preserve the history before it was to be forgotten. Author R.F.P. Bowman, worked to commemorate the events that were able to elevate the area of Lethbridge, Alberta from its infancy into a state of maturity.

Contents: Chapter I: The beginnings (pg. 7); Chapter II: The Galts (pg. 9); Chapter III: Enter Canadian Pacific (pg. 13); Chapter IV: The Canadian Pacific extends (pg. 24); Chapter V: Other efforts (pg. 27); Chapter VI: Passenger trains in the past tense (pg. 31); Chapter VII: Freight - the railway's main diet (pg. 34); Chapter VIII: The Lethbridge division (pg. 38)

Accession Number: 3069 a

Call Number: 08.2 B67r Pam

Collection: Archives Library

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The CP Rail high level bridge at Lethbridge

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue20115

Medium: Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)

Published Date: 1977

Author: Johnston, Alex

Publisher: Lethbridge, Alberta : Whoop-up Country Chapter Historical Society of Alberta

Call Number: 08.5 J62t Pam

Author: Johnston, Alex

Responsibility: Alex Johnston

Publisher: Lethbridge, Alberta : Whoop-up Country Chapter Historical Society of Alberta

Published Date: 1977

Medium: Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)

Subjects: Lethbridge, Alberta; Railroads - Alberta; Railways

Abstract: Pertains to the history and commemoration of Lethbridge’s railway system. The intent behind the publication was to commemorate the various men who had devoted their labor to the railway system in Lethbridge since 1885. The publication payed a particular homage to Lethbridge old-timer, Andrew Joseph Staysko. Topics explored pertain to the design, construction process, steelwork and personnel of those involved in the construction of the Lethbridge railway system.

Accession Number: 3069 a

Call Number: 08.5 J62t Pam

Collection: Archives Library

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The Robson Valley story : a century of dreams

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue13740

Medium: Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)

Published Date: 1979, 2008

Publisher: McBride, B.C. : Sternwheeler Press

Edition: 2nd edition

Call Number: 08.3 R57 2008

Responsibility: compiled and narrated by Marilyn J. Wheeler; Chapter heading sketches by John D. Wheeler and marilyn J. Wheeler

Edition: 2nd edition

Publisher: McBride, B.C. : Sternwheeler Press

Published Date: 1979, 2008

Physical Description: ix, 710p. : ill., ports., maps, plan., facsim

Medium: Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)

Subjects: Canadian National Railways; Grand Trunk Pacific Railway; Yellowhead Highway

ISBN: 978-0-978749-0-6

Accession Number: 7947

Call Number: 08.3 R57 2008

Collection: Archives Library

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30. Connaught Tunnel

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions27795

Part Of: Byron Harmon fonds

Scope & Content: Canadian Pacific Railway

Date Range: [between 1903 and 1942]

Reference Code: V263 / NA - 1377

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph; Negative

1 image

Part Of: Byron Harmon fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: V263

Series: I. Scenic / commercial series

Sub-Series: A.1.a. Negatives, Main series : 13 x 18 cm and smaller

Reference Code: V263 / NA - 1377

GMD: Photograph; Negative

Date Range: [between 1903 and 1942]

Physical Description: 1 photograph : negative, 13 x 18 cm or smaller

Scope & Content: Canadian Pacific Railway

Subject Access: Railways

Geographic Access: British Columbia

Creator: Byron Harmon (Banff, Alberta)

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154. Cisco Bridge

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Part Of: Byron Harmon fonds

Scope & Content: Bridge over Fraser River near Lytton, BC Served both Canadian Pacific and Canadian National Railways

Date Range: [between 1903 and 1942]

Reference Code: V263 / NA - 1574

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph; Negative

1 image

Part Of: Byron Harmon fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: V263

Series: I. Scenic / commercial series

Sub-Series: A.1.a. Negatives, Main series : 13 x 18 cm and smaller

Reference Code: V263 / NA - 1574

GMD: Photograph; Negative

Date Range: [between 1903 and 1942]

Physical Description: 1 photograph : negative, 13 x 18 cm or smaller

Scope & Content: Bridge over Fraser River near Lytton, BC; Served both Canadian Pacific and Canadian National Railways

Subject Access: Railways

Geographic Access: British Columbia

Creator: Byron Harmon (Banff, Alberta)

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73. Stoney Creek bridge

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Part Of: Byron Harmon fonds

Scope & Content: Canadian Pacific Railway bridge, Beaver Canyon

Date Range: [between 1903 and 1942]

Reference Code: V263 / NA - 1575

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph; Negative

1 image

Part Of: Byron Harmon fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: V263

Series: I. Scenic / commercial series

Sub-Series: A.1.a. Negatives, Main series : 13 x 18 cm and smaller

Reference Code: V263 / NA - 1575

GMD: Photograph; Negative

Date Range: [between 1903 and 1942]

Physical Description: 1 photograph : negative, 13 x 18 cm or smaller

Scope & Content: Canadian Pacific Railway bridge, Beaver Canyon

Subject Access: Railways; Transportation

Geographic Access: British Columbia

Conservation: damaged negative

Creator: Byron Harmon (Banff, Alberta)

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223. Stoney Creek bridge

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions27937

Part Of: Byron Harmon fonds

Scope & Content: Canadian Pacific Railway bridge, Beaver Canyon

Date Range: [between 1903 and 1942]

Reference Code: V263 / NA - 1576

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph; Negative

1 image

Part Of: Byron Harmon fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: V263

Series: I. Scenic / commercial series

Sub-Series: A.1.a. Negatives, Main series : 13 x 18 cm and smaller

Reference Code: V263 / NA - 1576

GMD: Photograph; Negative

Date Range: [between 1903 and 1942]

Physical Description: 1 photograph : negative, 13 x 18 cm or smaller

Scope & Content: Canadian Pacific Railway bridge, Beaver Canyon

Subject Access: Railways

Geographic Access: British Columbia

Creator: Byron Harmon (Banff, Alberta)

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East portal, Connaught Tunnel & Mount Macdonald

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions27938

Part Of: Byron Harmon fonds

Scope & Content: Canadian Pacific Railway

Date Range: [between 1903 and 1942]

Reference Code: V263 / NA - 1577

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph; Negative

1 image

Part Of: Byron Harmon fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: V263

Series: I. Scenic / commercial series

Sub-Series: A.1.a. Negatives, Main series : 13 x 18 cm and smaller

Reference Code: V263 / NA - 1577

GMD: Photograph; Negative

Date Range: [between 1903 and 1942]

Physical Description: 1 photograph : negative, 13 x 18 cm or smaller

Scope & Content: Canadian Pacific Railway

Subject Access: Environment and Nature; Railways

Geographic Access: British Columbia

Creator: Byron Harmon (Banff, Alberta)

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Railroad tunnel

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions27941

Part Of: Byron Harmon fonds

Scope & Content: Canadian Pacific Railway line in Selkirk Mountains

Date Range: [between 1903 and 1942]

Reference Code: V263 / NA - 1580

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph; Negative

1 image

Part Of: Byron Harmon fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: V263

Series: I. Scenic / commercial series

Sub-Series: A.1.a. Negatives, Main series : 13 x 18 cm and smaller

Reference Code: V263 / NA - 1580

GMD: Photograph; Negative

Date Range: [between 1903 and 1942]

Physical Description: 1 photograph : negative, 13 x 18 cm or smaller

Scope & Content: Canadian Pacific Railway line in Selkirk Mountains

Subject Access: Railways

Geographic Access: British Columbia

Creator: Byron Harmon (Banff, Alberta)

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Connaught Tunnel

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions27942

Part Of: Byron Harmon fonds

Scope & Content: East portal of Connaught Tunnel and Mount Macdonald in background, Canadian Pacific Railway

Date Range: [between 1903 and 1942]

Reference Code: V263 / NA - 1581

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph; Negative

1 image

Part Of: Byron Harmon fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: V263

Series: I. Scenic / commercial series

Sub-Series: A.1.a. Negatives, Main series : 13 x 18 cm and smaller

Reference Code: V263 / NA - 1581

GMD: Photograph; Negative

Date Range: [between 1903 and 1942]

Physical Description: 1 photograph : negative, 13 x 18 cm or smaller

Scope & Content: East portal of Connaught Tunnel and Mount Macdonald in background, Canadian Pacific Railway

Subject Access: Railways

Geographic Access: British Columbia

Creator: Byron Harmon (Banff, Alberta)

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