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The buzz about native bees

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue25150
Medium
Library - Periodical
Published Date
March 2020
Author
Skrajny, Joanna
Publisher
The Alberta Wilderness Association Journal
Call Number
P
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Author
Skrajny, Joanna
Responsibility
Joanna Skrajny
Publisher
The Alberta Wilderness Association Journal
Published Date
March 2020
Physical Description
p. 9 - 11
Medium
Library - Periodical
Subjects
Alberta
Ecology
Biodiversity
Flowers
Abstract
Pertains to natives bees in Alberta and the issues caused by invasive honey bees, loss of biodiversity, disease, and use of neonicotinoids with suggested solutions
Notes
In Wildlands Advocate, Vol. 28, No.1, March 2020
Call Number
P
Collection
Archives Library
URL Notes
PDF of publication can be downloaded on Alberta Wilderness' website
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Canadian National Park

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue4806
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
[1904]
Author
Canada. Department of the Interior
Call Number
13.113 C16 Pam
13.113 C16 Pam c.2
Author
Canada. Department of the Interior
Published Date
[1904]
Physical Description
63p. : ill
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Banff National Park
Canadian Pacific Railway
Tourism
Travel
Mountains
First Nations
Rivers
Flowers
Lakes
Trees
Trails
Wildlife
Abstract
Pertains to travel to the Rocky Mountain Parks (Banff National Park) including summaries and photos and drawings of popular attractions
Notes
Cover title: Canadian National Park (Rocky Mountains) Banff, Alberta. This cover was used on page 121 of "The selling of Canada" by E. J. Hart, which indicated that this was the Canadian Government's first major tourist literature to support the efforts of the Canadian Pacific Railway
Accession Number
2308
2019.103
Call Number
13.113 C16 Pam
13.113 C16 Pam c.2
Collection
Archives Library
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Artist
Mary Vaux Walcott (1860 – 1940, American)
Date
1925
Medium
ink on paper
Catalogue Number
WaM.04.09
Description
Reproduction print from Mary Vaux Wallcott’s North American wildflowers book. Print shows two stems with long-petalled red flowers. “263 M V W 1925” is printed in blue in lower left corner.
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Artist
Mary Vaux Walcott (1860 – 1940, American)
Title
Cardinal Flower
Date
1925
Medium
ink on paper
Dimensions
31.5 x 23.5 cm
Description
Reproduction print from Mary Vaux Wallcott’s North American wildflowers book. Print shows two stems with long-petalled red flowers. “263 M V W 1925” is printed in blue in lower left corner.
Subject
botanical
flowers
Credit
Gift of Bobbye Ruth Potter, 2012
Catalogue Number
WaM.04.09
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Drawing from the mountain : an illustrated journey

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue24999
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
2006
Author
Perry, Lorne
Publisher
Calgary : Rocky Mountain Books
Edition
1st ed.
Call Number
06.1 P41d
Author
Perry, Lorne
Responsibility
Lorne Perry
Edition
1st ed.
Publisher
Calgary : Rocky Mountain Books
Published Date
2006
Physical Description
141 p. : ill., ports.
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Art
Trees
Flora
Flowers
Geology
Wildlife
Mountaineering
Equipment
Biography
Mountains
Rocky Mountains
Photography
Wilderness
Travel
Abstract
Pertains to art created by Lorne Perry during
Contents
Prologue
Beginning with trees
The limstone triangle
A fine kind of madness
"Real good" stories
Lords of the dance
The power of one
Flesh and blood
The gift
Epilogue
Acknowledgements
Notes
Signed by Lorne Perry
ISBN
9781894765817
Accession Number
2019.110
Call Number
06.1 P41d
Collection
Archives Library
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Artist
Peter Whyte (1905 – 1966, Canadian)
Date
1925 – 1966
Medium
graphite on paper
Catalogue Number
WyP.03.906
Description
A border 1.5-2.0 cm thick surrounds the outside edge of the paper that has been shaded in. Inside the border there is a loose drawing of daffodils. Below the flowers it says “EASTER GREETING”
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Artist
Peter Whyte (1905 – 1966, Canadian)
Title
Easter Greeting
Date
1925 – 1966
Medium
graphite on paper
Dimensions
22.5 x 14.9 cm
Description
A border 1.5-2.0 cm thick surrounds the outside edge of the paper that has been shaded in. Inside the border there is a loose drawing of daffodils. Below the flowers it says “EASTER GREETING”
Subject
spring
flowers
daffodil
Easter
card
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
WyP.03.906
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Elaeagnus commutata Bernhardi (Silverberry)

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Artist
Mary Vaux Walcott (1860 – 1940, American)
Date
n.d.
Medium
print on paper
Catalogue Number
WaM.04.04
Description
A brown branch rises from centre bottom left with numberous arms radiating other directions from main stem; delicately coloured green leaves with tiny yellow buds; blc has initials “M.V.W.”
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Artist
Mary Vaux Walcott (1860 – 1940, American)
Title
Elaeagnus commutata Bernhardi (Silverberry)
Date
n.d.
Medium
print on paper
Dimensions
31.5 x 23.4 cm
Description
A brown branch rises from centre bottom left with numberous arms radiating other directions from main stem; delicately coloured green leaves with tiny yellow buds; blc has initials “M.V.W.”
Subject
botanical, branch
flowers
Credit
Gift of Pearl Evelyn Moore, Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
WaM.04.04
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Artist
Barbara Leighton (1911 – 1986, Canadian)
Date
n.d.
Medium
woodcut on paper
Catalogue Number
LeB.04.03
Description
A cluster of pink and orange flowers with green leaves centered in the picture.
Artist
Barbara Leighton (1911 – 1986, Canadian)
Title
Fall Flowers
Date
n.d.
Medium
woodcut on paper
Description
A cluster of pink and orange flowers with green leaves centered in the picture.
Subject
botanical
flowers
Credit
Gift of Peter and Judith Jekill, Calgary, 1995
Catalogue Number
LeB.04.03
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Flower : exploring the world in bloom

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue25676
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
2020
Author
Clarke, Victoria
Publisher
London ; New York : Phaidon Press Limited
Call Number
06.1 C55f
Author
Clarke, Victoria
Publisher
London ; New York : Phaidon Press Limited
Published Date
2020
Physical Description
351 pages : illustrations (chiefly colour) ; 30 cm
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Art
Botany
Flowers
Photography
Abstract
Takes readers on a journey across continents and cultures to discover the endless ways artists and image-makers have employed floral motifs throughout history. Showcasing the diversity of blooms from all over the world, Flower spans a wide range of styles and media - from art, botanical illustrations, and sculptures to floral arrangements, film stills, and textiles - and follows a visually stunning sequence with works, regardless of period, thoughtfully paired to allow interesting and revealing juxtapositions between them.
ISBN
9781838660857
Accession Number
2022.27
Call Number
06.1 C55f
Collection
Archives Library
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Artist
Peter or Catharine Whyte
Date
n.d.
Medium
ink
Catalogue Number
Wy?.03.157
Description
Japanese ink drawing featuring a mixed composition of horizontally lain sticks, circular leaves, and a upright Baby’s Breath on the right side.
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Artist
Peter or Catharine Whyte
Title
Ink Drawing
Date
n.d.
Medium
ink
Dimensions
31.7 x 33.5 cm
Description
Japanese ink drawing featuring a mixed composition of horizontally lain sticks, circular leaves, and a upright Baby’s Breath on the right side.
Subject
leaves, sticks, flowers
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
Wy?.03.157
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Artist
Peter or Catharine Whyte
Date
n.d.
Medium
ink
Catalogue Number
Wy?.03.159
Description
Japanese ink drawing depicting three identical irises with long stems. Drawing is composed with two on the bottom, and one on top.
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Artist
Peter or Catharine Whyte
Title
Ink Drawing
Date
n.d.
Medium
ink
Dimensions
31.8 x 32.5 cm
Description
Japanese ink drawing depicting three identical irises with long stems. Drawing is composed with two on the bottom, and one on top.
Subject
flowers, iris, stems
Credit
Gift of Catharine Robb Whyte, O. C., Banff, 1979
Catalogue Number
Wy?.03.159
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