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The Eiger sanction

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue24983
Medium
Library - Moving image (includes film and digital video - published)
Published Date
2015
Publisher
[Solna] : Universal Sony Pictures Home Entertainment Nordic
Call Number
06.3 Ei4 DVD
  1 website  
Responsibility
Clint Eastwood (actor, director)
Warren Murphy (screenplay)
George Kennedy (actor)
Vonetta McGee (actor)
Publisher
[Solna] : Universal Sony Pictures Home Entertainment Nordic
Published Date
2015
Physical Description
1 videodisc (129min.) : sound, color
Medium
Library - Moving image (includes film and digital video - published)
Subjects
Films
Film making
Scott, Charles (Chic)
Switzerland
Abstract
"Clint Eastwood directs and stars in this international intrigue action thriller that takes place on the Swiss Alps. Hemlock,m a retired professional assassin (Eastwood) who has turned toward a calmer pursuit of art collection, is suddely forced out of retirement to hunt a deadly double agent who murdered a close friend. The hunt takes Eastwood on a breathtaking journey up the Swiss Alps with a team of mountain climbers - one of whom is the man he seeks, though his identity is as yet unknown. This top-notch action film, based on the novel by Trevanian, features some of the most exciting mountain climbing sequences ever filmed" (from back of DVD)
Notes
Chic Scott is one of the climbers
Accession Number
P2019-31
Call Number
06.3 Ei4 DVD
Collection
Archives Library
URL Notes
The Eiger Sanction on IMDb
Websites
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Swiss guides in the Canadian Rockies : beyond adventure

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue14591
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
2013
Publisher
Vancouver, British Columbia : Consulate General of Switzerland, Vancouver
Call Number
01.4 Sw5 DVD c.1
01.4 Sw5 DVD c.2
Responsibility
director Josias Tschanz ; written by Ilona Spaar, Stefanie Wunderlin, Josias Tchanz and Neil Avery
Publisher
Vancouver, British Columbia : Consulate General of Switzerland, Vancouver
Published Date
2013
Physical Description
1 digital video disc : colour, sound ; 12 cm
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Ethnic groups
Immigration
Mountain guides
Mountaineers, Swiss
Swiss Guides' Village
Switzerland
Notes
A documentrary
Based on the book by Ilona Shulman
Accession Number
2015.8521
Call Number
01.4 Sw5 DVD c.1
01.4 Sw5 DVD c.2
Collection
Archives Library
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Swiss immigration to Canada : achievements, testimonies, relations

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue14584
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
2013
Author
Spaar, Ilona Shulman
Publisher
Vancouver, BC, Canada : Consulate General of Switzerland
Edition
1st edition
Call Number
08.1 Sp2s c.1
08.1 Sp2s reference copy
Author
Spaar, Ilona Shulman
Responsibility
by Ilona Shulman Spaar
Edition
1st edition
Publisher
Vancouver, BC, Canada : Consulate General of Switzerland
Published Date
2013
Physical Description
xvi, 221 pages : illustrations (some colour), portraits (some colour) ; 29 cm
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Immigration
Mountaineering
Mountaineers, Swiss
Switzerland
Notes
"This book was written and published on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of official relations between Switzerland and Western Canada in the year 2013"
"Editing: Dr. Julie Sutherland"
Includes bibliographical references
Swiss immigration to Canada: an overview -- Swiss pioneers in Canada -- The Switzers are coming: Swiss colonies and group settlements -- Swiss diplomacy and consular relations with Canada -- Swiss humanitarian work in Canada -- Swiss clubs and Swiss community life -- Agriculture -- Economic life: a vibrant Swiss-Canadian relationship -- The science, social sciences, and the humanities -- Arts and artists -- Sports and outdoors.
Accession Number
2015.8522
Call Number
08.1 Sp2s c.1
08.1 Sp2s reference copy
Collection
Archives Library
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