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Charlie Hunter fonds
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- 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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Drawing from the mountain : an illustrated journey
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- Medium
- Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
- Published Date
- 2006
- Author
- Perry, Lorne
- Publisher
- Calgary : Rocky Mountain Books
- Edition
- 1st ed.
- Call Number
- 06.1 P41d
- Author
- Perry, Lorne
- Responsibility
- Lorne Perry
- Edition
- 1st ed.
- Publisher
- Calgary : Rocky Mountain Books
- Published Date
- 2006
- Physical Description
- 141 p. : ill., ports.
- Subjects
- Art
- Trees
- Flora
- Flowers
- Geology
- Wildlife
- Mountaineering
- Equipment
- Biography
- Mountains
- Rocky Mountains
- Photography
- Wilderness
- Travel
- Abstract
- Pertains to art created by Lorne Perry during
- Contents
- Prologue
- Beginning with trees
- The limstone triangle
- A fine kind of madness
- "Real good" stories
- Lords of the dance
- The power of one
- Flesh and blood
- The gift
- Epilogue
- Acknowledgements
- Notes
- Signed by Lorne Perry
- ISBN
- 9781894765817
- Accession Number
- 2019.110
- Call Number
- 06.1 P41d
- Collection
- Archives Library
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Handbook for interpretive guides
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue25098
- Medium
- Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
- Published Date
- 2006
- Author
- Clark, Dan (editor)
- Publisher
- Banff, AB, CA : Mountain Parks Heritage Interpretation Association
- Call Number
- 13.113 C51h
- Author
- Clark, Dan (editor)
- Responsibility
- Dan Clark (editor)
- Publisher
- Banff, AB, CA : Mountain Parks Heritage Interpretation Association
- Published Date
- 2006
- Physical Description
- 255 pages : illustrations
- Abstract
- Handbook for interpretive guides working in the Rocky Mountain Parks
- Contents
- Chapter 1 - Introduction Chapter 2 - Interpretation Chapter 3 - Geology, Glaciology and Climate Chapter 4 - Ecology and the Rocky Mountains Chapter 5 - History Chapter 6 - Park Management and Ecological Integrity Chapter 7 - Group Management Chapter 8 - Conclusion Appendices
- Accession Number
- 2015.8391
- Call Number
- 13.113 C51h
- Collection
- Archives Library
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In the heart of the Canadian Rockies
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue19853
- Medium
- Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
- Published Date
- 1905
- Author
- Outram, James
- Publisher
- London : Macmillan & Co., LTD
- Call Number
- 02.6 O1i
- Author
- Outram, James
- Responsibility
- James Outram
- Publisher
- London : Macmillan & Co., LTD
- Published Date
- 1905
- Physical Description
- 466 pages
- Subjects
- Mountaineering
- Rocky Mountains
- Rocky Mountains Canada
- Outram, James
- Travel
- Mountaineers Canadian
- Mountaineers, British
- Great Britain
- Abstract
- Pertains to the experiences of James Outram, an English mountaineer and author. With a specific chapter dedicated to Banff, the author offers insight into what he considered to be the ‘training’ area of the Rocky Mountains, that being Banff itself. Due to his comprehensive climbing experience, the author is able to provide the reader with specific details pertaining to the Canadian Rocky Mountains based on his personal experience and adventures.
- Contents
- I. The mountains and their history
- II. Banff the beautiful
- III. Mt. Assiniboine
- IV. Lake Louise
- V. The tragedy on Mt. Lefroy
- VI. The valley of the ten peaks
- VII. Field and Mt. Stephen
- VIII. The Yoho Valley
- IX. The ottertail group
- X. The valley of the upper bow
- XI. The sources of the North Saskatchewan
- XII. Mt. Forbes
- XIII. The mountains of the West Branch
- XIV. Mt. Bryce
- XV. Farther north
- Notes
- Chapter dedicated to Banff contained in the following page numbers ; 27 -37
- Accession Number
- 2019.54
- Call Number
- 02.6 O1i
- Collection
- Archives Library
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Ocean to ocean : Sandford Fleming's expedition through Canada in 1872
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue1162
- Medium
- Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
- Published Date
- 1873
- Author
- Grant, George Monro
- Publisher
- London : Low, Marston [et al.]
- Call Number
- F1015 F54
- Author
- Grant, George Monro
- Publisher
- London : Low, Marston [et al.]
- Published Date
- 1873
- Subjects
- Exploration
- Rocky Mountains, Canada
- Travel
- Notes
- Edward C. Porter Mountaineering Library
- Call Number
- F1015 F54
- 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
- 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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Personal Correspondence
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- Part Of
- Dorothy Whyte fonds
- Scope & Content
- File consists of correspondence and writings resulting from her friendship with Erling Strom. Subjects include Christmas greetings, Whyte and Catharine’s trip to Norway, Siri Strom, Lizzie Rummell, Lillian Gest, and Mount Assiniboine.
- Date Range
- 1964 - 1982
- Reference Code
- M59 / II / 2
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Textual, private record
- Part Of
- Dorothy Whyte fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Fonds Number
- M59 / V689
- Series
- II. Correspondence
- Sous-Fonds
- M59
- Accession Number
- 5380
- Reference Code
- M59 / II / 2
- Date Range
- 1964 - 1982
- Physical Description
- 1.5 cm of textual material
- History / Biographical
- See fonds level description
- Scope & Content
- File consists of correspondence and writings resulting from her friendship with Erling Strom. Subjects include Christmas greetings, Whyte and Catharine’s trip to Norway, Siri Strom, Lizzie Rummell, Lillian Gest, and Mount Assiniboine.
- Storage Range
- M59 / I / 23 to M59 / II / 4
- Subject Access
- Rocky Mountains
- Employment
- Travel
- Language
- English
- Norwegian
- Title Source
- Title supplied by archival assistant
- Processing Status
- Processed
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Peter and Catharine Whyte Colour Transparencies
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions24015
- Part Of
- Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
- Scope & Content
- File consists of 133, 35mm, b&w transparencies. Transparencies pertain to Peter and Catharine's travels in Java and Suez, and various locations around the Banff area. Locations include: the Saskatchewan River, the Jasper Highway, Yoho National Park, Egypt Lake, the Ptarmigan Valley, Saddleback, Lak…
- Date Range
- [ca.1934, ca.1935-40]
- Reference Code
- V683 / III / B / NS - 780 to 913
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- 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
- Reference Code
- V683 / III / B / NS - 780 to 913
- Date Range
- [ca.1934, ca.1935-40]
- Physical Description
- Transparencies: 133 transparencies, 35mm, b&w --
- Scope & Content
- File consists of 133, 35mm, b&w transparencies. Transparencies pertain to Peter and Catharine's travels in Java and Suez, and various locations around the Banff area. Locations include: the Saskatchewan River, the Jasper Highway, Yoho National Park, Egypt Lake, the Ptarmigan Valley, Saddleback, Lake Louise, and Mount Temple . Transparencies document street scenes, boats, various mountain views, and portraits of hiking companions.
- Subject Access
- Travel
- Landscapes
- Rocky Mountains
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file.
- Processing Status
- Processed
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Peter and Catharine Whyte Colour Transparencies
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions24056
- Part Of
- Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
- Scope & Content
- File consists of 206, 35mm, colour transparencies. Transparencies pertain to Peter and Catharine's travels to Quebec, Cape Breton, Hailfax, Lunenberg, Peggy's Cove, Prince Edward Island, Maine, and Concord. Transparencies also document Annie White's house, the Banff Anglican church, an elk, Lake Lo…
- Date Range
- 1958, 1960
- Reference Code
- V683 / III / B / NS - 4315 to 4521
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- 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
- Reference Code
- V683 / III / B / NS - 4315 to 4521
- Date Range
- 1958, 1960
- Physical Description
- Transparencies: 206 transparencies, 35mm, colour --
- Scope & Content
- File consists of 206, 35mm, colour transparencies. Transparencies pertain to Peter and Catharine's travels to Quebec, Cape Breton, Hailfax, Lunenberg, Peggy's Cove, Prince Edward Island, Maine, and Concord. Transparencies also document Annie White's house, the Banff Anglican church, an elk, Lake Louise, Bow Lake, Buffalo Block, a deer in the Whyte yard, Cascade Valley (fire road), Tunnel Mountain Road in winter, a dog sled on the Bow River, and Charlie Beil's diorama in the Luxton Museum.
- Subject Access
- Landscapes
- Travel
- Rocky Mountains
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file.
- Processing Status
- Processed
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Peter and Catharine Whyte Colour Transparencies
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions24060
- Part Of
- Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
- Scope & Content
- File consists of 164, 35mm, colour transparencies. Transparencies pertain to deer and elk in Whyte home yard, rear view of George Noble's store, birds in snow, boat house in snow, a train, old garage of Whyte home, Sow Summit, Peter Whyte's jeep, Crowfoot Glacier, construction of the Trans-Canada H…
- Date Range
- 1955-1960
- Reference Code
- V683 / III / B / NS - 4522 to 4686
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- 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
- Reference Code
- V683 / III / B / NS - 4522 to 4686
- Date Range
- 1955-1960
- Physical Description
- Transparencies: 164 transparencies, 35mm, colour --
- Scope & Content
- File consists of 164, 35mm, colour transparencies. Transparencies pertain to deer and elk in Whyte home yard, rear view of George Noble's store, birds in snow, boat house in snow, a train, old garage of Whyte home, Sow Summit, Peter Whyte's jeep, Crowfoot Glacier, construction of the Trans-Canada Highway, P. Tasker on Cascade Fire Road, ski jumpers at Norquay, and Peter and Catharine's trip to the West Indies.
- Subject Access
- Landscapes
- Travel
- Rocky Mountains
- Ski jumping
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file.
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