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First Shack at Cave + Basin

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Artist
Peter Whyte (1905 – 1966, Canadian)
Date
1910 – 1925
Medium
graphite on paper
Catalogue Number
WyP.03.835
Description
A simple log cabin that is shaped in a simple square is in the foreground. Just in front of the structure there is some logs on on the ground, off to the side is a wooden fence, and behind the building there is a tree without leaves (suggesting that the drawing is later in the year). In the backgro…
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Artist
Peter Whyte (1905 – 1966, Canadian)
Title
First Shack at Cave + Basin
Date
1910 – 1925
Medium
graphite on paper
Dimensions
20.4 x 25.3 cm
Description
A simple log cabin that is shaped in a simple square is in the foreground. Just in front of the structure there is some logs on on the ground, off to the side is a wooden fence, and behind the building there is a tree without leaves (suggesting that the drawing is later in the year). In the background there is pine trees, and the Rocky Mountains. In the sky their is a couple clouds. On the door of the building says “HOTEL”, and on the bottom edge is says “FIRST SHACK AT CAVE + BASIN”. Peter signed the drawing in the BRC “PETE WHiTE”
Subject
mountains
Rocky Mountains
Banff
Cave and Basin
hotel
cabin
lumber
log cabin
trees
clouds
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 0
Catalogue Number
WyP.03.835
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Journal kept by David Douglas during his travels in North America, 1823-1827

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue869
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1914
Author
Douglas, David
Publisher
London : Wesley
Call Number
QK110 D6
Author
Douglas, David
Publisher
London : Wesley
Published Date
1914
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
British Columbia
Rocky Mountains, Canada
Notes
Edward C. Porter Mountaineering Library
Call Number
QK110 D6
Collection
Alpine Club of Canada Library
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Old Indian trails : incidents of camp and trail life, covering two years' exploration through the Rocky Mountains of Canada

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue19850
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1911
Author
Schaffer, Mary T.S.
Publisher
New York : G.P. Putnam's Sons, 1912
Call Number
02.6 Sh1o
Author
Schaffer, Mary T.S.
Responsibility
Mary T.S. Schaffer
Publisher
New York : G.P. Putnam's Sons, 1912
Published Date
1911
Physical Description
xiv, 364 pages : frontispiece, illustrations, folded map ; 21 cm
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Travel
Rocky Mountains
Alberta
Schaffer Mary
Abstract
Pertains to the stories of Mary T.S. Schaffer, an American-Canadian naturalist and adventurer, during her time in the Canadian Rocky Mountains. Written similar to the format of a diary entry, Schaffer’s book invites the reader to experience the Canadian Rockies from her perspective. She tells of her adventurers, struggles and discoveries during her two year exploration in the Rocky Mountains.
Contents
Expedition of 1907 I.An Explanation II.Trouble at the Start – Bow Valley III.Trailing the North Fork IV.Through unmapped country V.On the search of fortress lake VI.To the base of mount Columbia VII.Back on the old familiar trail VIII.Nashan Valley, Thompson Pass, the Ice-Fields of Mount Columbia IX.Off to the Brazeau Country X.Jonas Pass and a pair of snow-blind eyes XI.On the golden plains of the Saskatchewan XII.The valley of the lakes, then back to cizilisation Expedition of 1908 I.The start II.Back on our old playground – the north fork III.The search for the unmapped lake IV.A maiden voyage on the “new” lake V.The tribulations of the investigator VI.The joys of Pobokton Valley and the Sun Wapta VII.Rock-bluffs, Georges, and residents of the Athabasca VIII.Bound for Mount Robson IX.The Tete jaune Cache X.Going home Index
Accession Number
2019.51
Call Number
02.6 Sh1o
Collection
Archives Library
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Preliminary map of the Canadian Rocky Mtns between Jarvis Pass and Yellowhead Pass showing the route followed by Mary Jobe in August 1914|Mary Jobe's trip through the northern Rockies

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Medium
Library - Maps and blueprints (unannotated; published)
Map
Published Date
1915
Publisher
Bulletin of the American Geographic Society, vol. XLV11, 7
Call Number
C6-3.9(a)
C6-3.9(b)
Publisher
Bulletin of the American Geographic Society, vol. XLV11, 7
Published Date
1915
Scale
1:300,000
Medium
Library - Maps and blueprints (unannotated; published)
Map
Subjects
Rocky Mountains
Canadian
Notes
xerox copy of M.67, M2.1
Accession Number
6500
Call Number
C6-3.9(a)
C6-3.9(b)
Collection
Archives Library
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Preliminary map of the Canadian Rocky Mtns between Jarvis Pass and Yellowhead Pass showing the route followed by Mary Jobe in August 1914|Mary Jobe's trip through the northern Rockies

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue24304
Medium
Library - Maps and blueprints (unannotated; published)
Map
Published Date
1915
Publisher
Bulletin of the American Geographic Society, vol. XLV11, 7
Call Number
C6-3.9(a)
C6-3.9(b)
Publisher
Bulletin of the American Geographic Society, vol. XLV11, 7
Published Date
1915
Scale
1:300,000
Medium
Library - Maps and blueprints (unannotated; published)
Map
Subjects
Rocky Mountains
Canadian
Notes
xerox copy of M.67, M2.1
Accession Number
6500
Call Number
C6-3.9(a)
C6-3.9(b)
Collection
Archives Library
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Report of the commission appointed to delimit the boundary between the provinces of Alberta and British Columbia : part 1 from 1913 to 1916

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue147
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1917
Author
Alberta and British Columbia Boundary Commission
Publisher
Ottawa : Office of the Surveyor-General
Call Number
F1079 B7 A3 I
Author
Alberta and British Columbia Boundary Commission
Publisher
Ottawa : Office of the Surveyor-General
Published Date
1917
Physical Description
191 pages
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Rocky Mountains, Canada
Notes
Edward C. Porter Mountaineering Library
Call Number
F1079 B7 A3 I
Collection
Alpine Club of Canada Library
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Report of the commissioner of Dominion Parks : for the year ending in March 31, 1913

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Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1914
Author
Department of the Interior: Dominion of Canada
Publisher
Ottawa : Government Printing Bureau
Call Number
13.116 In8r 1913
Author
Department of the Interior: Dominion of Canada
Publisher
Ottawa : Government Printing Bureau
Published Date
1914
Physical Description
96 pages
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Rocky Mountains
Rocky Mountains Canada
Yoho
Elk Island National Park
Bugaboo Creek
Glacier National Park
Abstract
Pertains to the commissioner report of the Dominion Parks for the year 1913. Published in 1914, the report was used to reflect on the events, successes and downfalls of the previous calendar year. The report discusses many of the Dominion Parks including, but not limited to Buffalo Park, Yoho Park, Elk Island Park, Waterton Lake Park and Jasper Park. Additionally, the report covers the Rocky Mountains Park. Within each discussion of the Dominion Parks, the publication makes mention of each location, wildlife patterns in the area and other relevant information. The report serves as a comprehensive guide to understanding the trails, status and condition of the Dominion Parks at the time.
Notes
Front reads, "Part V Annual Report 1913"
Accession Number
7201
Call Number
13.116 In8r 1913
Collection
Archives Library
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Report of the commissioner of Dominion Parks : for the year ending in March 31, 1914

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue19987
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1915
Author
Department of the Interior: Dominion of Canada
Publisher
Ottawa : Government Printing Bureau
Call Number
13.116 In8r 1914
Author
Department of the Interior: Dominion of Canada
Publisher
Ottawa : Government Printing Bureau
Published Date
1915
Physical Description
127 pages
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Rocky Mountains
Rocky Mountains Canada
Yoho
Elk Island National Park
Bugaboo Creek
Glacier National Park
Abstract
Pertains to the commissioner report of the Dominion Parks for the year 1914. Published in 1915, the report was used to reflect on the events, successes and downfalls of the previous calendar year. The report discusses many of the Dominion Parks including, but not limited to Buffalo Park, Yoho Park, Elk Island Park, Waterton Lake Park and Jasper Park. Additionally, the report covers the Rocky Mountains Park. Within each discussion of the Dominion Parks, the publication makes mention of each location, wildlife patterns in the area and other relevant information. The report serves as a comprehensive guide to understanding the trails, status and condition of the Dominion Parks at the time.
Accession Number
7201
Call Number
13.116 In8r 1914
Collection
Archives Library
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[Rocky Mountains and Yoho Park]

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue24800
Medium
Library - Maps and blueprints (unannotated; published)
Map
Published Date
1910
Publisher
Ottawa : Dept. of the Interior
Call Number
C12-1.31
Publisher
Ottawa : Dept. of the Interior
Published Date
1910
Physical Description
1 map -- (NMC0014969)
Scale
indeterminable
Medium
Library - Maps and blueprints (unannotated; published)
Map
Subjects
Yoho National Park
Rocky Mountains, Canada
Notes
Title information taken from notes pencilled on reverse
National Map Collection photostat, July 4, 1980
Call Number
C12-1.31
Collection
Archives Library
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[Rocky Mountains Park]

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue23195
Medium
Library - Maps and blueprints (unannotated; published)
Map
Published Date
1911
Publisher
Dept. of the Interior
Call Number
C2-3.9
Publisher
Dept. of the Interior
Published Date
1911
Physical Description
1 map : black and white
Scale
Scale: 2 miles : 1 inch
Medium
Library - Maps and blueprints (unannotated; published)
Map
Subjects
Rocky Mountains Park
Call Number
C2-3.9
Collection
Archives Library
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