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Jack W. Brewster in San Francisco

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Part Of
Jim Brewster family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of one tintype photograph of Jack W. Brewster posing against a fence in San Francisco, 1910, with a beach visible in the backgroung.
Date Range
1910
Reference Code
V90 / VI / PT - 1
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Tintype
Part Of
Jim Brewster family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M436
V90
Series
V90 / VI : Later acquisitions
Sous-Fonds
V90
Accession Number
2023.09
Reference Code
V90 / VI / PT - 1
GMD
Photograph
Tintype
Date Range
1910
Physical Description
1 photograph : tintype ; 6 x 9 cm
Scope & Content
File consists of one tintype photograph of Jack W. Brewster posing against a fence in San Francisco, 1910, with a beach visible in the backgroung.
Name Access
Brewster, Jack Walker
Subject Access
Travel
Family and personal life
Recreation
Swimming
Beach
Tourism
Geographic Access
United States of America
California
San Francisco
Access Restrictions
Fragile - handle with caution
Language
English
Category
Exploration and travel
Sports, recreation and leisure
Tourism
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Bert Riggall's 1000 Mile Pack trip

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Part Of
Bert Riggall fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 43 b&w photographs, some captioned. Photographs pertain to Riggall's 1911 1000 mile pack trip undertaken to seek out areas for hunting and outfitting following the enlargement of Waterton National Park and the reduction of available hunting area for Riggall's clients. The prints do…
Date Range
1911
Reference Code
V26 / II / A7 / PA - 119 to 161
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
  1 image  
Part Of
Bert Riggall fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M376 / V26
Series
II.Business and Financial: Bert Riggall's 1000 Mile Pack trip, 1911
Sous-Fonds
V26
Accession Number
7201
Reference Code
V26 / II / A7 / PA - 119 to 161
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Date Range
1911
Physical Description
43 photographs: b&w prints
Scope & Content
File consists of 43 b&w photographs, some captioned. Photographs pertain to Riggall's 1911 1000 mile pack trip undertaken to seek out areas for hunting and outfitting following the enlargement of Waterton National Park and the reduction of available hunting area for Riggall's clients. The prints document this pack trip from stops in Banff, AB and Cranbrook, BC, and the extent of his mountain exploration from Fort Steele to Edson. On this trip, approximately 150 miles of new trail was cut including portions of Roger's Pass.
Subject Access
Pack trips
Exploration
Trails
Trail making
Recreation
Hunting
Outfitters, trail guides and packers
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff National Park
Waterton National Park
British Columbia
Cranbrook
Rogers Pass
Language
English
Category
Exploration, discovery and travel
Transportation
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Images
thumbnail
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Bert Riggall's 1000 Mile Pack trip

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Part Of
Bert Riggall fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 20 b&w photographs, some captioned. Photographs pertain to Riggall's 1911 1000 mile pack trip undertaken to seek out areas for hunting and outfitting following the enlargement of Waterton National Park and the reduction of available hunting area for Riggall's clients. The prints do…
Date Range
1911
Reference Code
V26 / II / A7 / PA - 162 to 181
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
  1 image  
Part Of
Bert Riggall fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M376 / V26
Series
II.Business and Financial: Bert Riggall's 1000 Mile Pack trip, 1911
Sous-Fonds
V26
Accession Number
7201
Reference Code
V26 / II / A7 / PA - 162 to 181
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Date Range
1911
Physical Description
Photographs: 20 prints, b&w
Scope & Content
File consists of 20 b&w photographs, some captioned. Photographs pertain to Riggall's 1911 1000 mile pack trip undertaken to seek out areas for hunting and outfitting following the enlargement of Waterton National Park and the reduction of available hunting area for Riggall's clients. The prints document this pack trip from stops in Banff, AB and Cranbrook, BC, and the extent of his mountain exploration from Fort Steele to Edson. On this trip, approximately 150 miles of new trail was cut including portions of Roger's Pass.
Subject Access
Pack trips
Exploration
Trails
Trail making
Recreation
Hunting
Outfitters, trail guides and packers
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff National Park
Waterton National Park
British Columbia
Cranbrook
Rogers Pass
Language
English
Category
Exploration, discovery and travel
Transportation
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Images
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Old Indian trails : incidents of camp and trail life, covering two years' exploration through the Rocky Mountains of Canada

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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
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
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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John L. Stoddard's lectures...

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Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1911
Author
Stoddard, John Lawson
Edition
rev. ed
Call Number
02.2 St6
Author
Stoddard, John Lawson
Edition
rev. ed
Published Date
1911
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Canada
Travel
Call Number
02.2 St6
Collection
Archives Library
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The Great Dominion : Canada - Supplement to the Illustrated London News

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Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1912
Publisher
The Illustrated London News
Call Number
02.4 Il6g PAM O.S.
Publisher
The Illustrated London News
Published Date
1912
Physical Description
28 pages
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Canadian Pacific Railway
Great Divide Trail
Highways
Highways - Alberta
Mountaineering
Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies
Tourism
Travel
Abstract
Pertains to Canada as of 1912 with articles on Duke of Connought, Canadian Pacific Railway "All Red Tour Through Canada" from Yarmouth to Alberni, the proposed construction of "The Motor Highway of the Great Divide" from Calgary to Banff and onto through the Columbia Valley, "On Dizzy Heights of the Dominion : Mountaineering in Canada" which explains trail riding options available to tourists in the Rocky Mountains and some mountain scenes entitled "The Charm of the Dominion : Beauty Rugged and Pastoral"
Notes
In The Illustrated London News, Vol. CXL, No. 3803 , Saturday, March 9, 1912, pp. i - xxviii
Accession Number
7864
Call Number
02.4 Il6g PAM O.S.
Collection
Archives Library
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Panama Canal : what it is, what it means

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Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1913
Author
Barrett, John
Publisher
Washington, D.C. : Pan American Union
Call Number
08 B27p
Author
Barrett, John
Responsibility
John Barrett
Publisher
Washington, D.C. : Pan American Union
Published Date
1913
Physical Description
120 pages : illustrations, maps, portraits (some color) ; 23 cm
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
History
Travel
American
Abstract
Pertains to a collection of information, facts and tips regarding the Panama Canal. The publication acknowledges the growing interest in the Panama Canal, and has thus created this source of information to aid in awareness. The publication covers all aspects of the Panama, while working to create a digestible source of information. Topics include but are not limited to, travel, politics, climate, and other relevant information regarding Panama and the Panama Canal.
Accession Number
3069 a
Call Number
08 B27p
Collection
Archives Library
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The Cookies and Some of the People They Passed

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Part Of
Caroline Hinman fonds
Scope & Content
File pertains to photographs of a trip to Europe in 1914 interspersed with typed-text pages telling a story titled "The Cookies and Some of the People They Passed."
Date Range
1914
Reference Code
V282 / I / PD - 1
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Album
Photograph print
Photograph
  1 image     1 Electronic Resource  
Part Of
Caroline Hinman fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
V282
Series
I. Photograph albums
Sous-Fonds
V282
Accession Number
1933
Reference Code
V282 / I / PD - 1
GMD
Album
Photograph print
Photograph
Date Range
1914
Physical Description
1 album : 53 prints, 63 p. text, typewritten.
Scope & Content
File pertains to photographs of a trip to Europe in 1914 interspersed with typed-text pages telling a story titled "The Cookies and Some of the People They Passed."
Name Access
Hinman, Caroline
Subject Access
Architecture
Boats
Buildings
European travel
Family and personal life
Travel
Writing
Geographic Access
United States of America
Europe
Access Restrictions
Access to original restricted. Microfilm copy available for reference use.
Language
English
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Electronic Resources
Images
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Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1914
Author
Browne, Belmore
Publisher
Outing
Call Number
02.3 B35d PAM
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Author
Browne, Belmore
Responsibility
Belmore Browne
Publisher
Outing
Published Date
1914
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Dogs
Dogsledding
Travel
Alaska
Alaska, United States
Browne, Belmore
Authors
Hunting
Art
Artists
Abstract
Pertains to the use of dogs for travel and moving freight in Alaska as observed by Belmore Browne during his travels - includes illustrations by Belmore Browne
Notes
In Outing, Vol. LXIII, No.6 , March 1914, pp. 643 - 658
Accession Number
7889
Call Number
02.3 B35d PAM
Collection
Archives Library
URL Notes
Article available online at via Hathi Trust and University of Michigan
Websites
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David Thompson's narrative of his explorations in western America, 1784-1812

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Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1916
Author
Thompson, David
Publisher
Toronto : Champlain Society
Call Number
02.5 T37d
Author
Thompson, David
Responsibility
edited by J.B. Tyrrell
Publisher
Toronto : Champlain Society
Published Date
1916
Physical Description
xcviii, 582 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Series
The publications of the Champlain Society ; 12
Subjects
Exploration
Hudson's Bay Company
Northwest Company
Travel
Notes
Includes index
This copy is a reprint of the origianlly published work
ISBN
9781146386319
Accession Number
P2015-01-20
Call Number
02.5 T37d
Collection
Archives Library
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