topic:"banff" found 4 records - Research Collections - Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies

Abstract: Pertains to the history of the Calgary Mountain Club. Through the use of photographs, written history and newspaper clippings, author Chic Scott works to tell the story of the Calgary Mountain Club. Scott used newspaper clippings extensively, many from local sources such as the Banff Crag and Canyon, the Calgary Herald, the University of Calgary Gazette and the Alberta Report, to tell the story of the Calgary Mountain Club.

Accession Number: 2019.57

Call Number: 01.4 Sco3h

Collection: Archives Library

URL Notes: The first URL is linked to the official website of the Calgary Mountain Club, while the second URL is linked to the official website of the author, Chic Scott.

Websites

http://www.calgarymountainclub.com/main.php

https://www.chicscott.com/books.htm

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The legacy of Lloyd MacKay

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue639

Medium: Library - Periodical

Published Date: 2018

Author: Scott, Chic

Publisher: In Canadian Rockies Annual, Vol. 3, 2018

Call Number: P

Author: Scott, Chic

Editor: Ward, Meghan J.

Publisher: In Canadian Rockies Annual, Vol. 3, 2018

Published Date: 2018

Physical Description: p.24-25

Medium: Library - Periodical

Subjects: Rock climbing; Mountaineering; Banff (residents)

Abstract: It's been 42 years since Lloyd MacKay's death left a great void in the mountain community. But for Chic Scott, it's never too late to pay tribute to his friend, whose positive presence made as much of an impact as his pioneering climbs

Language: English

Call Number: P

Collection: Archives Library

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Mountain romantics : the Whytes of Banff

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue25280

Medium: Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)

Published Date: 2014

Author: Scott, Chic

Publisher: Banff, Alberta, Canada : Assiniboine Publishing Limited

Edition: First hardcover edition

Call Number: 08.3 Sc3m copy 1 (signed); 08.3 Sc3m copy 2

1 website

Author: Scott, Chic

Responsibility: Chic Scott

Edition: First hardcover edition

Publisher: Banff, Alberta, Canada : Assiniboine Publishing Limited

Published Date: 2014

Physical Description: 232 pages, 48 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some colour), maps, portraits (some colour)

Medium: Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)

Subjects: Whyte (White) family; Whyte Jon; Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies; Whyte, Barbara; Whyte, Catharine Robb; White, Brad; White, Cliff J; White, Clifford; White, Clifford A.; White, Jack (Dave Jr.); Whyte, Peter; History; Banff; Banff National Park

Abstract: This book tells the story of the White/Whyte family of Banff — pioneers Dave and Annie who created a successful mercantile business in Banff, their son Cliff who played a major role in creating the Mount Norquay ski resort and Skoki Lodge, his brother Peter and his wife Catharine who became two of the most famous artists of the Canadian Rockies, Clifford Jackson White and his wife Bev who created modern Sunshine Village Ski Resort, Jon Whyte the poet and historian and Cliffy, Brad and Tristan White who have had distinguished careers in the Warden Service and the tourist industry. This book tells the story of one of the most unique towns in Canada, through its ups and downs, and the colourful characters who have called Banff home. (From author's website)

Contents: Dave White -- go west, young man -- Dave and Annie -- partners -- Cliff White -- ski pioneer -- Pete 'n' Catharine -- Camelot on the bow -- Jackie and Barbara -- one good woman -- The White compound -- good and bad times -- Clifford and Bev -- the sunshine years -- Pete's later years and Catharine reborn -- Jon Whyte -- the bard of Banff -- Cliffy, Brad and Tristan -- new directions -- The Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies.

Notes: Copy 1 signed by author

ISBN: 9780981105925

Call Number: 08.3 Sc3m copy 1 (signed); 08.3 Sc3m copy 2

Collection: Archives Library

URL Notes: Author's website

Websites

https://chicscott.com/

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