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3800 miles across Canada
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue14134
- Medium
- Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
- Published Date
- 1908
- Author
- Haldane, John Wilton Cunninghame
- Publisher
- London : Simpkin, Marshall, Hamilton, Kent
- Call Number
- 02.4 H12 1908
- Responsibility
- by J.W.C. Haldane
- Publisher
- London : Simpkin, Marshall, Hamilton, Kent
- Published Date
- 1908
- Physical Description
- xxiii, 344, 23 p. : ill., 2 folded maps
- Subjects
- CP Rail
- Banff
- Lake Louise
- Field
- Rocky Mountains Canada
- Notes
- Folded map in back of book has become detached, in brittle condition 1908 edition has a supplementary chapter written by authour
- Accession Number
- 7966
- Call Number
- 02.4 H12 1908
- Collection
- Archives Library
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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
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- 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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Conservation forecast for the Rocky Mountain parks : partly sunny risk of thunderstorm
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue14235
- Author
- Urquhart, Ian
- Responsibility
- by Ian Urquhart
- Physical Description
- p.14-15 : port
- Medium
- Library - Periodical
- Notes
- In Wild Lands Advocate, vol.21, no.2 (April/May 2013)
- Call Number
- P
- 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
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Long-term ecosystem states and processes in the central Canadian Rockies: a new perspective on ecological integrity and ecosystem management
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue14496
- Medium
- Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
- Published Date
- 1995
- Author
- Kay, Charles E. and Clifford A. White
- Publisher
- The George Wright Society, Hancock, Michigan
- Call Number
- 04 K18l Pam
- Publisher
- The George Wright Society, Hancock, Michigan
- Published Date
- 1995
- Physical Description
- 8 pages and illustrations
- Subjects
- Ecology
- Fire ecology
- Rocky Mountains Canada
- Notes
- Includes bibliographical references - contributing paper (photocopy) from the Sustainable Society and Protected Areas 8th Conference on Research and Resource Management in Parks and on Public Lands April 17-21, 1995 in Portland Oregon - discusses changes to ecosystem in Banff National Park
- Call Number
- 04 K18l Pam
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- 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.
- 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
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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.
- 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
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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.
- 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
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Our UFO visitors
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue15433
- Medium
- Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
- Published Date
- 1977
- Author
- Magor, John
- Publisher
- Saanichton ; Toronto ; Seattle : Hancock House Publishers
- Call Number
- 08.1 Ufo7m
- Author
- Magor, John
- Publisher
- Saanichton ; Toronto ; Seattle : Hancock House Publishers
- Published Date
- 1977
- Physical Description
- 264 p. : ill.
- Notes
- Includes bibliography and index. Pretains to UFO sightings in western Canada and the Canadian Rockies. Contains the account of Mrs Jean Watts at Radium Springs and Mount Rundle
- ISBN
- 0-919654-70-3
- Accession Number
- 2017.8661
- Call Number
- 08.1 Ufo7m
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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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