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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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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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