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Home fires burning - a bizarre trek in 1962 was the beginning of the end of six decades of fiery protest by the Sons of Freedom
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue25114
- Medium
- Library - Periodical
- Published Date
- 2013
- Publisher
- Canada's History - formerly the Beaver
- Call Number
- P
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- Publisher
- Canada's History - formerly the Beaver
- Published Date
- 2013
- Medium
- Library - Periodical
- Abstract
- Pertains to the Sons of Freedom - a branch of the Doukhobors - and their activities and history in the Kootenay's
- Notes
- In Canada's History, Vol. 93, No.1 (February - March), p. 34 - 40
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- P
- Collection
- Archives Library
- URL Notes
- Canada's History website
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Rails over the mountains : exploring the railway heritage of Canada's western mountains
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue25285
- Medium
- Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
- Published Date
- 2016
- Author
- Brown, Ron
- Publisher
- Toronto : Dundurn
- Call Number
- 08.3 B78r
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- Author
- Brown, Ron
- Responsibility
- Ron Brown
- Publisher
- Toronto : Dundurn
- Published Date
- 2016
- Physical Description
- 156 pages : illustrations
- Subjects
- Railways
- History
- History of Alberta
- History-Canada
- Rocky Mountains
- Canadian Pacific Railway
- Canadian Pacific Railway Company
- Canadian Pacific Railway Hotels
- Abstract
- Ride the rails through Canada’s western mountains to explore the many vestiges of the region’s spectacular and surprising railway heritage. Here is where grand railway hotels were built to attract tourists to the West’s beautiful scenery and bring profit to the railway lines as well. Rustic stations added to the allure. The challenges of conquering the mountains resulted in some of Canada’s most ingenious feats of engineering, such as spiral tunnels and soaring trestles (one of which was featured in The Amazing Race Canada). Relive the days of rail on a steam train, the luxurious Rocky Mountaineer, or one of VIA Rail’s mountain journeys. Outdoor enthusiasts can follow the abandoned roadbeds of Canada’s more spectacular rail trails, like the legendary Kettle Valley Railway. Also included are some of Canada’s most extensive railway museums, which have helped to bring this vanished era back to life. (From publisher's website)
- Contents
- The rails arrive -- Conquering the mountains : the tunnels and bridges -- The faces of the railways : the heritage railway stations -- Life on the line : the railway towns -- The dream castles : western Canada's railway hotels -- Railway structures : a forgotten heritage -- Celebrating the heritage : the railway museums -- The rail trails -- All aboard.
- ISBN
- 9781459733596
- Accession Number
- P2020.07
- Call Number
- 08.3 B78r
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- Archives Library
- URL Notes
- Publisher's website
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Tears for old Lacerta : new poems
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue19868
- Medium
- Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
- Published Date
- 1990
- Author
- Burles, Gordon
- Publisher
- Banff, Alta. : G. Burles
- Call Number
- 05.1 B92t Pam
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- Author
- Burles, Gordon
- Responsibility
- Gordon Burles
- Publisher
- Banff, Alta. : G. Burles
- Published Date
- 1990
- Physical Description
- 92 pages
- Subjects
- Poetry
- Art
- Rocky Mountains Canada
- Abstract
- Pertains to the works of Gordon Burles, a poet of the Canadian Rocky Mountains. The poet’s work reflects a somber undertone, and covers topics pertaining to people, places, and nature.
- Notes
- Annotated – the author has signed the front page with the following, “To Liz – best wishes, from Gordon Burles”
- Accession Number
- 2017.8683
- Call Number
- 05.1 B92t Pam
- Collection
- Archives Library
- URL Notes
- The URL is linked to the Gordon Burles fonds held at the Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies.
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Out of sight out of mind : lifting the lid on waste removal in the Rockies
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue20023
- Medium
- Library - Periodical
- Published Date
- 2015
- Author
- Covey, Bob
- Call Number
- P
1 website
- Author
- Covey, Bob
- Responsibility
- Bob Covey
- Published Date
- 2015
- Medium
- Library - Periodical
- Subjects
- Garbage
- Wildlife
- Recycling
- Rocky Mountains
- Alberta
- Abstract
- Pertians to waste management in Rocky Mountain towns including Canmore, Banff, Lake Louise, and Jasper
- Notes
- In Highline Magazine, Vol. 7, Iss. 1, Winter 2014 / 2015, p. 34 - 41
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- Collection
- Archives Library
- URL Notes
- Highline website
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Rafter six ranch: statement of significance
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue19858
- Medium
- Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
- Published Date
- 2015
- Author
- Donald Luxton and Associates INC
- Publisher
- Donald Luxton and Associates INC
- Call Number
- 08.1 L96r
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- Publisher
- Donald Luxton and Associates INC
- Published Date
- 2015
- Physical Description
- 29 pg
- Abstract
- Pertains to the history and significance of the Rafter Six Ranch. In addition to historical significance, the book includes the architectural and design elements that are unique to the Rafter Six Ranch buildings. Above all, the book mentions the Rocky Mountains and the ways in which the Rafter Six Ranch contributed to settlement and expansion in the area.
- Contents
- Statement of significance
- Description of historic place
- Heritage value of historical place
- Character-defining elements
- statements of integrity
- Additional images
- Bibliography
- Accession Number
- 2019.58
- Call Number
- 08.1 L96r
- Collection
- Archives Library
- URL Notes
- URL is linked to the official website of Donald Luxton and Associates INC.
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An orogenous life: memoir and reader
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue19846
- Medium
- Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
- Published Date
- 2017
- Author
- Gadd, Ben
- Publisher
- Canmore, AB, Canada : Corax Press
- Call Number
- 02.6 G11a
1 website
- Author
- Gadd, Ben
- Responsibility
- Ben Gadd
- Publisher
- Canmore, AB, Canada : Corax Press
- Published Date
- 2017
- Physical Description
- 655 pages
- Abstract
- Pertains to the experiences of Ben Gadd, an experienced Rocky Mountain naturalist, guide and author. His book combines his personal experiences with the stories and essays of 36 others in order to create a touching, yet compelling story. The book includes a comprehensive selection of photographs, many of which are personal to the author and his family. Being that the author was and continues to be greatly involved with the Canadian Rocky Mountains, the book makes mention of multiple locations in and around the area of Banff such as, Mt. Assiniboine, Banff Mountain Film Festival, Bankhead, Brewster transportation and tours, and Johnston Canyon. The book follows the style of a biography and contains many personal stories and photos from the author and associated family.
- Contents
- Introduction
- Benny
- Ben
- Cia and Ben
- Willy, Cia and Ben
- Toby and Willy, Cia and Ben
- Index
- Other books by Ben Gadd
- Notes
- Some of the specific references to areas in, and area the Canadian Rocky Mountains are as follows, Mt. Assiniboine (297), Mt. Robson (373), Banff Mountain Film Festival (12, 395, 608), Bankhead (332) and Brewster transportation and tours (463, 469).
- ISBN
- 9780969263142
- Accession Number
- 2019.47
- Call Number
- 02.6 G11a
- Collection
- Archives Library
- URL Notes
- URL pertains to an online website dedicated to Ben Gadd and his continued achievements
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When trains ruled the rockies: my life at the Banff railway station
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue19859
- Medium
- Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
- Published Date
- 2019
- Author
- Gainer, Terry
- Publisher
- Rocky Mountain Books Ltd.
- Call Number
- 08.5 G11w
- 08.5 G22w copy 2 (Reference)
1 website
- Author
- Gainer, Terry
- Responsibility
- Terry Gainer
- Publisher
- Rocky Mountain Books Ltd.
- Published Date
- 2019
- Physical Description
- 272 pg
- Abstract
- When Trains Ruled the Rockies is a personal history of the Banff train station from 1948 through 1962.Drawn from Terry Gainer’s personal memories and experiences from his years living and working at the legendary Banff Railway Station, this entertaining memoir and important historical record beckons the reader into the golden age of railway travel in the mountains of western Canada.Complete with a selection of archival photographs, When Trains Ruled the Rockies documents life at the Banff Railway Station and traces the huge role the station played in the local community. The author’s own story of growing up at the station winds a thread through the narrative and brings into clear focus Terry’s lifelong passion for passenger trains, at one time the most dominant means of transportation for Canadians but sadly an experience that is now fading into history.
- Contents
- Part I - The golden years: when trains ruled the rockies
- Part II - Special trains
- Part III - In the trains station's backyard
- Part IV - The glory years 1955 - 1962: I've been working on the railroad
- Part V - An ending or a beginning?
- ISBN
- 9781771603010
- Accession Number
- 2019.69
- Call Number
- 08.5 G11w
- 08.5 G22w copy 2 (Reference)
- Collection
- Archives Library
- URL Notes
- The URL is linked to the Rocky Mountain Books Ltd. publishing company where the abstract for the book has been drawn from.
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The CMH gallery : a visual celebration of CMH Heli-Skiing and Heli-Hiking.
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue19902
- Medium
- Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
- Published Date
- 1996
- Author
- Gmoser, Hans
- Publisher
- Canmore, Alta. : Altitude Pub.
- Call Number
- 06.4 G11t
1 website
- Author
- Gmoser, Hans
- Responsibility
- Hans Gmoser
- Publisher
- Canmore, Alta. : Altitude Pub.
- Published Date
- 1996
- Physical Description
- 127 p. : col. ill. ; 34 cm
- Abstract
- Pertains to the breathtaking photography captured by members of the Canadian Mountain Holiday Heli-skiing and Summer Adventurers in Banff, Alberta. The Canadian Mountain Holiday Company (CMH) worked to create a gallery in their book that would showcase some of the stunning photography they hold in their collection. The photographs are vast, showcasing skiing adventures, snowboarding adventures, hiking trips and the outdoors in its most natural state. Alongside each photograph is a short excerpt written by Hans Gmoser. Although never intended to be a concise story, the captions help to provide context and evoke a greater appreciation for nature and adventure.
- Accession Number
- 2019.64
- Call Number
- 06.4 G11t
- Collection
- Archives Library
- URL Notes
- The URL is linked to the official website for the CMH. Interested users can explore the site for more information concerning the CMH and the services they offer.
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Rocky Mountain Rangers : guardians of the wild
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue25012
- Medium
- Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
- Published Date
- 2019
- Author
- The Wardens
- Golemba, Lia (illustrator)
- Publisher
- [Calgary], Alberta : Red Barn Books
- Call Number
- 06.2 W21g (copy 1)
- 06.2 W21g ref. (copy 2)
1 website
- Publisher
- [Calgary], Alberta : Red Barn Books
- Published Date
- 2019
- Physical Description
- 1 volume (unpaged) : colour illustrations, colour map
- Abstract
- Rocky Mountain Rangers: Guardians of the Wild’ is based on the music of Alberta band, The Wardens, with illustrations by award-winning artist Lia Golemba. Ideal for ages 4 + (Kindergarten to Grade 4), this uniquely Canadian book aims to bring the majesty of the Rockies to kids across the country, inspire a love of the outdoors, and pride in our natural heritage. (from Red Barn Books website)
- ISBN
- 9781999108700
- Accession Number
- P2020-1
- Call Number
- 06.2 W21g (copy 1)
- 06.2 W21g ref. (copy 2)
- Collection
- Archives Library
- URL Notes
- Summary on Red Barn Books website
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A new look at the Besant Phase in the Eastern Slopes of the Canadian Rocky Mountains
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue24932
- Medium
- Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
- Published Date
- 2012
- Author
- Greaves, Sheila
- Publisher
- Plains Anthropologist
- Call Number
- 07.2 G11a PAM copy 1
- 07.2 G11a PAM copy 2
- 07.2 G11a PAM copy 3
1 website
- Author
- Greaves, Sheila
- Responsibility
- Sheila Greaves
- Publisher
- Plains Anthropologist
- Published Date
- 2012
- Physical Description
- 25 pages ; illustrations, maps
- Subjects
- Archaeology
- Eastern slopes
- Rocky Mountains
- Abstract
- Pertains to the Besant Phase of lithic tools which date to 2,000 to 1,200 years ago and exist on the Eastern Slopes of the Rocky Mountains expanding on previous understanding of this cultural phase.
- Notes
- Plains anthropologist. v. 57, no. 224 (2012), p. 367-392
- Accession Number
- 2019.91 (copy 3)
- Call Number
- 07.2 G11a PAM copy 1
- 07.2 G11a PAM copy 2
- 07.2 G11a PAM copy 3
- Collection
- Archives Library
- URL Notes
- Plains Anthrologist available online via Taylor & Francis via subscription - 1954 to current
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