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- Canada National and Historic Parks Branch 1
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- Crowder, D.F. (author) 1
- Gest, Lillian 1
- Hanson, Ed (illustrator) 1
- Hinman, Caroline 1
- Hunter, Charlie 1
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- Nicholas Morant 1
- Tabor, R.W. (author) 1
- Westmorland, R 1
The story of the mountains : Banff National Park
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue19863
- Medium
- Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
- Published Date
- 1960
- Author
- Belyea, Helen R.
- Publisher
- Ottawa [Queen's Printer]
- Call Number
- 13.115 B41s Pam
- Variant Title
- The story of the mountains in Banff National park
- Author
- Belyea, Helen R.
- Responsibility
- Helen R. Belyea
- Publisher
- Ottawa [Queen's Printer]
- Published Date
- 1960
- Physical Description
- 42 pages
- Abstract
- Pertains to the history of Banff National Park. The author, Helen R. Belyea, provides a comprehensive description and glossary pertaining to the type of rocks that makes up the mountains in Banff National Park. Additionally, she highlights specific areas of geological interest such as, but not limited to the following: Hoodoos viewpoint, Sulphur Mountain, Lake Minnewanka, Mount Norquay and the Hot Springs. Due to the nature of the publication, that being a Geological Survey of Canada, the author includes an excerpt on rock formation for each area marked as one of geological interest.
- Contents
- The rocks (pg. 4)
- The building of the mountains (pg. 12)
- Mountain sculpture (pg.13)
- Drainage patterns (pg. 17)
- Glossary of terms (pg. 18)
- References (pg. 23)
- Local points of geological interest (pg. 24)
- Photographs (pg. 43)
- Accession Number
- 2017.8683
- Call Number
- 13.115 B41s Pam
- Collection
- Archives Library
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Peter and Catharine Whyte Colour Transparencies
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions24063
- Part Of
- Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
- Scope & Content
- File consists of 205, 35mm, colour transparencies. Transparencies pertain to Waterton Park, Red Rock Canyon (Waterton), Cameron Lake, Bert and Alma Newbury at Lake Louise, Peter painting at Columbia Icefield, Banff Administration building during Banff Indian Days, Penhold Air Show, scuba divers at …
- Date Range
- 1961
- Reference Code
- V683 / III / B / NS - 4687 to 4892
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Photograph
- Transparency
1 image
- Part Of
- Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Fonds Number
- M36 / V683 / S37
- Series
- V683 / III / B : Peter and Catharine Whyte Transparencies Sub Series
- Sous-Fonds
- V683
- Accession Number
- .
- Reference Code
- V683 / III / B / NS - 4687 to 4892
- Date Range
- 1961
- Physical Description
- Transparencies: 205 transparencies, 35mm, colour --
- Scope & Content
- File consists of 205, 35mm, colour transparencies. Transparencies pertain to Waterton Park, Red Rock Canyon (Waterton), Cameron Lake, Bert and Alma Newbury at Lake Louise, Peter painting at Columbia Icefield, Banff Administration building during Banff Indian Days, Penhold Air Show, scuba divers at Moraine Lake, Kootenay Plains, Mount Temple, Field, Mount Norquay Chairlift, Mountain sheep, Town of Banff from Sulphur Mountain, the Whyte home, Vermilion Lakes, Lake Louise, and Frances Roddy.
- Subject Access
- Landscapes
- Rocky Mountains
- Painting
- Language
- English
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file.
- Processing Status
- Processed
Images
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Plan of Control Survey
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue23244
- Medium
- Library - Maps and blueprints (unannotated; published)
- Map
- Published Date
- May 31, 1961
- Publisher
- Dept. of Highways
- Call Number
- C2-11.5(a)
- Publisher
- Dept. of Highways
- Published Date
- May 31, 1961
- Scale
- Scale: 1:250,000
- Subjects
- Rocky Mountains Forest Reserve Area
- Notes
- Legend in Colour
- Accession Number
- SG7500
- Call Number
- C2-11.5(a)
- Collection
- Archives Library
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[Rocky Mountains Forest Reserve]
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue23239
- Medium
- Library - Maps and blueprints (unannotated; published)
- Map
- Published Date
- 1962
- Publisher
- Alberta Department of Lands and Forests
- Call Number
- C2-11.2
- Publisher
- Alberta Department of Lands and Forests
- Published Date
- 1962
- Scale
- Scale: 1":12 1/2 miles
- Subjects
- Rocky Mountains Forest Reserve
- Notes
- Legend: Picnic and camp facilities
- Accession Number
- 5500
- no accn. number, deaccessioned
- Call Number
- C2-11.2
- Collection
- Archives Library
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Canada's quiet place
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue19862
- Medium
- Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
- Published Date
- 1964
- Author
- Canada National and Historic Parks Branch
- Publisher
- [Ottawa] : [Queen's Printer]
- Call Number
- 13.117 B72c Pam
- Publisher
- [Ottawa] : [Queen's Printer]
- Published Date
- 1964
- Physical Description
- 9 unnumbered pages : color illustrations, map
- Abstract
- Pertains to a guidebook aimed at preserving Canadas National Parks. Includes tips to reduce harm to wildlife, the environment and others, while encouraging visitors to enjoy the beauty of the National Parks.
- Accession Number
- 2017.8683
- Call Number
- 13.117 B72c Pam
- Collection
- Archives Library
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Adventures in climbing
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue3386
- Medium
- Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
- Published Date
- 1964
- Author
- Westmorland, R
- Publisher
- London : Pelham Books
- Call Number
- 01.4 W52
- Author
- Westmorland, R
- Publisher
- London : Pelham Books
- Published Date
- 1964
- Physical Description
- 124p. : ill
- Subjects
- Rocky Mountains, Canada
- Accession Number
- 1446
- Call Number
- 01.4 W52
- Collection
- Archives Library
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Hiker's map of the North Cascades; routes and rocks in the Mt. Challenger quadrangle
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue25099
- Medium
- Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
- Published Date
- 1968
- Author
- Tabor, R.W. (author)
- Crowder, D.F. (author)
- Hanson, Ed (illustrator)
- Publisher
- Seattle, The Mountaineers
- Edition
- First Edition
- Call Number
- 01.4 T11h
- Responsibility
- R.W. Tabor (author)
- D.F. Crowder (author)
- Ed Hanson (illustrator)
- Edition
- First Edition
- Publisher
- Seattle, The Mountaineers
- Published Date
- 1968
- Physical Description
- 47 pages illustrations, maps (1 folded color in pocket)
- Subjects
- Maps
- Mountain guides
- Rocky Mountains
- Abstract
- Pertains to routes in the North Cascades - includes illustrations and maps
- Contents
- Foreward Introduction A few words about geology Middle Peak High Route Silesia Creek High Route Whatcom Pass Trail Chilliwack River Trail Copper Mountain Lookout Trail Easy Ridge High Route Mineral Mountain High Route Baker River Approach Pioneer Ridge High Route Redoubt High Route Picket Traverse Luna Lake Traverse Little Beaver Creek Trail Perry Creek Approach Pass Creek Alternate Wiley Lake High Route Luna Peak High Route Elephant Butte High Route Mount Ross Approach Goodell Creek Approach
- Accession Number
- 6042
- Call Number
- 01.4 T11h
- Collection
- Archives Library
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Charlie Hunter fonds
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions222
- Part Of
- Charlie Hunter fonds
- Scope & Content
- Fonds consists of selected colour transparencies mainly pertaining to Hunter's world travels, including Africa, 1961, northern India and region, 1967, Norway, 1974, and New Zealand and Australia, date unknown. Also, scenic views of the Canadian Rockies. Selected from total of 1633 slides. Accompa…
- Date Range
- 1965-1975
- Reference Code
- V292
- Description Level
- 1 / Fonds
- GMD
- Photograph
- Photograph print
- Transparency
- Album
- Part Of
- Charlie Hunter fonds
- Description Level
- 1 / Fonds
- Fonds Number
- V 292
- Sous-Fonds
- V 292
- Accession Number
- 1017, 2688, 2016.8594
- Reference Code
- V292
- Date Range
- 1965-1975
- Physical Description
- 835 photographs : transparencies, print. 1 Photograph Album: ca.211 prints, b&w
- History / Biographical
- Charlie Hunter, 1888-1982, was a guide and outfitter at Pincher Creek, Banff, Rocky Mountain House and Nordegg, Alberta. Hunter was born in Illinois, USA and came to Pincher Creek in 1904. There he began his career as a guide and outfitter, expanding to the Banff area in 1930s. Hunter travelled extensively throughout the world.
- Scope & Content
- Fonds consists of selected colour transparencies mainly pertaining to Hunter's world travels, including Africa, 1961, northern India and region, 1967, Norway, 1974, and New Zealand and Australia, date unknown. Also, scenic views of the Canadian Rockies. Selected from total of 1633 slides. Accompanied by one photograph of Kootenai Brown. Also contains one photograph album previously belonging to Charlie Hunter consisting of ca.211 b&w photographs depicting Canadian Rockies tours and packing trips.
- Name Access
- Hunter, Charlie
- Gest, Lillian
- Hinman, Caroline
- Subject Access
- Guiding
- Hiking
- Pack Train
- Horses
- Pack trip
- Rocky Mountains
- Scenery
- Trails
- Travel
- Geographic Access
- Canada
- Alberta
- British Columbia
- Canadian Rocky Mountains
- Access Restrictions
- No restrictions on access
- Copyright, privacy, commercial use and other restrictions may apply
- Language
- English
- Finding Aid
- Finding aids and reference tools: file description
- some item lists
- Creator
- Hunter, Charlie
- Title Source
- Title based on accession records
- Processing Status
- Processed
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Photographs used by John Garden
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions20634
- Part Of
- Nicholas Morant fonds
- Scope & Content
- File consists of ca. 405 photographs used in books "Nicholas Morant's Canada" and "Nicholas Morant's Canadian Pacific" by John Garden, and 23 textual items. Photographs include ca.123 prints (13 oversize), ca.125 transparencies, and ca.156 negatives. Content pertains to Rocky Mountain scenics, vari…
- Date Range
- [ca.1940 - ca.1980]
- Reference Code
- V500 / I / D2 and M300 / I / D2
- Description Level
- 4.1 / Sub-sub-series
- GMD
- Photograph
- Photograph print
- Negative
- Transparency
- Part Of
- Nicholas Morant fonds
- Description Level
- 4.1 / Sub-sub-series
- Fonds Number
- M300 / V500 / S20
- Sous-Fonds
- M300 & V500
- Sub-Series
- V500 / I / D : Photography : other photographs
- Accession Number
- 7784
- Reference Code
- V500 / I / D2 and M300 / I / D2
- Responsibility
- Produced by Nicholas Morant
- Date Range
- [ca.1940 - ca.1980]
- Physical Description
- ca. 405 Photographs: prints, transparencies, negatives; b&w and colour
- Scope & Content
- File consists of ca. 405 photographs used in books "Nicholas Morant's Canada" and "Nicholas Morant's Canadian Pacific" by John Garden, and 23 textual items. Photographs include ca.123 prints (13 oversize), ca.125 transparencies, and ca.156 negatives. Content pertains to Rocky Mountain scenics, various hotel interior and exterior views, scenes from Peru, and other miscellaneous content relating to the Canadian Pacific Railway company. Textual materials include personal correspondence collected by Willie Morant, handwritten notes by Nicholas Morant, and one newspaper clipping (annotated).
- Notes
- Contains some duplicates. Negative photos to be re-housed in negative envelopes before moving to downstairs vault
- Subject Access
- Banff Springs Hotel
- Banff National Park
- Canadian Pacific Railway
- Hotels
- Rocky Mountains
- Travel
- Geographic Access
- Canada
- Alberta
- British Columbia
- Banff
- Peru
- Canadian Rocky Mountains
- Access Restrictions
- Items in this file are not to be accessed or distributed without the explicit permission of their identified copyright owners.
- Reproduction Restrictions
- Items in this file are not to be reproduced without the explicit permission of their identified copyright owners.
- Language
- English
- Creator
- Nicholas Morant
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
- Processed
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Kwadacha park proposal
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue14727
- Medium
- Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
- Published Date
- c1967?
- Publisher
- Victoria, British Columbia : Department of Recreation and Conservation, Parks Branch
- Call Number
- 13.122 D44k Pam
- Responsibility
- Department of recreation and conservation, Parks Branch
- Publisher
- Victoria, British Columbia : Department of Recreation and Conservation, Parks Branch
- Published Date
- c1967?
- Physical Description
- 32 pages : illustrations, maps
- Notes
- Summary - "This report recommends to the Government of British Columbia establishment of a new Wilderness Provincial Park, in the northern Rocky Mountain Ranges
- Accession Number
- tbd
- Call Number
- 13.122 D44k Pam
- Collection
- Archives Library
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