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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
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
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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Report of the commissioner of Dominion Parks : for the year ending in March 31, 1913

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue19986
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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Report of the commissioner of Canadian National Parks : for the year ending March 31, 1923

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue19988
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1924
Author
J.B. Harkin [commissioner]
Publisher
Ottawa : F. A. Acland [printer to the King's most Exxcellent Majesty]
Call Number
13.116 In8r 1923
Author
J.B. Harkin [commissioner]
Responsibility
Department of the Interior and Canadian National Parks Branch
Publisher
Ottawa : F. A. Acland [printer to the King's most Exxcellent Majesty]
Published Date
1924
Physical Description
36 pages.
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Yoho National Park
Waterton
Elk Island National Park
Jasper National Park
Buffalo
National parks
Rocky Mountains
Rocky Mountains Canada
Abstract
Pertains to the commissioner report of the Canadian National Parks for the year 1923. Published in 1924, the report was used to reflect on the events, successes and downfalls of the previous calendar year. The report discusses many of the National Parks including, but not limited to, Buffalo National Park, Yoho National Park, Elk Island National Park, Waterton Lake National Park and Jasper National Park. Additionally, the report covers the Rocky Mountains Park. The publication covers topics relating to wildlife, revenue generated and other relevant information pertaining to the status of the National Parks. The report serves as a comprehensive guide to understanding the status and condition of the Canadian National Parks as they were in the early 20th century.
Accession Number
7201
Call Number
13.116 In8r 1923
Collection
Archives Library
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Report of the commissioner of Canadian National Parks : for the year ending March 31, 1925

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue19989
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1926
Author
J.B. Harkin [commissioner]
Publisher
Ottawa : F. A. Acland [printer to the King's most Exxcellent Majesty]
Call Number
13.116 In8r 1925
Author
J.B. Harkin [commissioner]
Responsibility
Department of the Interior and Canadian National Parks Branch
Publisher
Ottawa : F. A. Acland [printer to the King's most Exxcellent Majesty]
Published Date
1926
Physical Description
34 pages.
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Yoho National Park
Waterton
Elk Island National Park
Jasper National Park
Buffalo
National parks
Rocky Mountains
Rocky Mountains Canada
Abstract
Pertains to the commissioner report of the Canadian National Parks for the year 1925. Published in 1926, the report was used to reflect on the events, successes and downfalls of the previous calendar year. The report discusses many of the National Parks including, but not limited to, Buffalo National Park, Yoho National Park, Elk Island National Park, Waterton Lake National Park and Jasper National Park. Additionally, the report covers the Rocky Mountains Park. The publication covers topics relating to wildlife, revenue generated and other relevant information pertaining to the status of the National Parks. The report serves as a comprehensive guide to understanding the status and condition of the Canadian National Parks as they were in the early 20th century.
Accession Number
7201
Call Number
13.116 In8r 1925
Collection
Archives Library
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National Parks of Canada : report of the commissioner : year ended March 31, 1929

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue19990
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1930
Author
J.B. Harkin [commissioner]
Publisher
Ottawa : F. A. Acland [printer to the King's most Excellent Majesty]
Call Number
13.116 In8n 1929
Author
J.B. Harkin [commissioner]
Responsibility
Department of the Interior and Canadian National Parks Branch
Publisher
Ottawa : F. A. Acland [printer to the King's most Excellent Majesty]
Published Date
1930
Physical Description
34 pages.
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Yoho National Park
Waterton
Kootenay National Park
Jasper National Park
Buffalo
National parks
Rocky Mountains
Rocky Mountains Canada
Abstract
Pertains to the commissioner report of the Canadian National Parks for the year 1929. Published in 1930, the report was used to reflect on the events, successes and downfalls of the previous calendar year. The report discusses many of the National Parks including, but not limited to, Banff National Park, Yoho National Park, Kootenay National Park, Waterton Lake National Park and Jasper National Park. The publication covers topics relating to wildlife, revenue generated and other relevant information pertaining to the status of the National Parks. The report serves as a comprehensive guide to understanding the status and condition of the Canadian National Parks as they were in the early 20th century.
Accession Number
7201
Call Number
13.116 In8n 1929
Collection
Archives Library
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National Parks of Canada : report of the commissioner : year ended March 31, 1930

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue19991
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1931
Author
J.B. Harkin [commissioner]
Publisher
Ottawa : F. A. Acland [printer to the King's most Excellent Majesty]
Call Number
13.116 In8n 1930
Author
J.B. Harkin [commissioner]
Responsibility
Department of the Interior and Canadian National Parks Branch
Publisher
Ottawa : F. A. Acland [printer to the King's most Excellent Majesty]
Published Date
1931
Physical Description
36 pages.
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Yoho National Park
Waterton
Kootenay National Park
Jasper National Park
Buffalo
National parks
Rocky Mountains
Rocky Mountains Canada
Abstract
Pertains to the commissioner report of the Canadian National Parks for the year 1930. Published in 1931, the report was used to reflect on the events, successes and downfalls of the previous calendar year. The report discusses many of the National Parks including, but not limited to, Banff National Park, Yoho National Park, Kootenay National Park, Waterton Lake National Park and Jasper National Park. The publication covers topics relating to wildlife, revenue generated and other relevant information pertaining to the status of the National Parks. The report serves as a comprehensive guide to understanding the status and condition of the Canadian National Parks as they were in the early 20th century.
Accession Number
7201
Call Number
13.116 In8n 1930
Collection
Archives Library
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National Parks of Canada : report of the commissioner : year ended March 31, 1931

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue19992
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1932
Author
J.B. Harkin [commissioner]
Publisher
Ottawa : F. A. Acland [printer to the King's most Excellent Majesty]
Call Number
13.116 In8n 1931
Author
J.B. Harkin [commissioner]
Responsibility
Department of the Interior and Canadian National Parks Branch
Publisher
Ottawa : F. A. Acland [printer to the King's most Excellent Majesty]
Published Date
1932
Physical Description
37 pages.
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Yoho National Park
Waterton
Kootenay National Park
Jasper National Park
Buffalo
National parks
Rocky Mountains
Rocky Mountains Canada
Abstract
Pertains to the commissioner report of the Canadian National Parks for the year 1931. Published in 1932, the report was used to reflect on the events, successes and downfalls of the previous calendar year. The report discusses many of the National Parks including, but not limited to, Banff National Park, Yoho National Park, Kootenay National Park, Waterton Lake National Park and Jasper National Park. The publication covers topics relating to wildlife, revenue generated and other relevant information pertaining to the status of the National Parks. The report serves as a comprehensive guide to understanding the status and condition of the Canadian National Parks as they were in the early 20th century.
Accession Number
7201
Call Number
13.116 In8n 1931
Collection
Archives Library
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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
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Geology
Banff National Park
Rocky Mountains Canada
Rocky Mountains
Alberta
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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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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Author
Donald Luxton and Associates INC
Publisher
Donald Luxton and Associates INC
Published Date
2015
Physical Description
29 pg
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Kananaskis Country
Ranches
Rocky Mountains
Rocky Mountains Canada
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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