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Actinolite; Tremolite Mineral
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/artifact112.03.1111%20a%2cb
- Date
- n.d.
- Material
- mineral, actinolite & tremolite
- Catalogue Number
- 112.03.1111 a,b
- Description
- a) Actinolite specimen with well defined prismatic crystals. The green colour is due to the iron content. This is an example of the asbesti form of the mineral. Probably traded from Quebec. b) Tremolite specimen with well defined prismatic crystals. The white colour is due to the lack of iron and p…
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- Title
- Actinolite; Tremolite Mineral
- Date
- n.d.
- Material
- mineral, actinolite & tremolite
- Dimensions
- 5.0 x 7.0 x 9.0 cm
- Description
- a) Actinolite specimen with well defined prismatic crystals. The green colour is due to the iron content. This is an example of the asbesti form of the mineral. Probably traded from Quebec. b) Tremolite specimen with well defined prismatic crystals. The white colour is due to the lack of iron and presence of magnesium.
- Subject
- Num-ti-jah Lodge
- Jimmy Simpson
- geology
- Credit
- Gift of James (Jr.) Simpson, Rocky Mountain House, 2000
- Catalogue Number
- 112.03.1111 a,b
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- Date
- n.d.
- Material
- stone, fossil
- Catalogue Number
- 112.03.1067 a-c
- Description
- Three fossilized ammonites (Scaphites). From the Cretaceous period, Wapiabi formation.
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- Title
- Ammonite Fossil
- Date
- n.d.
- Material
- stone, fossil
- Dimensions
- 5.0 x 7.0 x 9.0 cm
- Description
- Three fossilized ammonites (Scaphites). From the Cretaceous period, Wapiabi formation.
- Credit
- Gift of James (Jr.) Simpson, Rocky Mountain House, 2000
- Catalogue Number
- 112.03.1067 a-c
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Ammonite Fossil
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/artifact112.03.1070
- Date
- n.d.
- Material
- stone, fossil
- Catalogue Number
- 112.03.1070
- Description
- Fossilized ammonite (Maclurites) on silty limestone. Calcite crystals growing on the shell, cavity has not been completely filled in. From the Ordovician period.
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- Title
- Ammonite Fossil
- Date
- n.d.
- Material
- stone, fossil
- Dimensions
- 3.0 x 7.0 x 12.0 cm
- Description
- Fossilized ammonite (Maclurites) on silty limestone. Calcite crystals growing on the shell, cavity has not been completely filled in. From the Ordovician period.
- Credit
- Gift of James (Jr.) Simpson, Rocky Mountain House, 2000
- Catalogue Number
- 112.03.1070
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Author's copies
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions56289
- Part Of
- Ben Gadd fonds
- Scope & Content
- File consists of author's copies of multiple editions of Ben Gadd's book, Handbook of the Canadian Rockies. Editions in file are annotated with notes and corrections by the author.
- Date Range
- 1991-1992
- 1995
- 1999
- 2003
- Reference Code
- M590 / II / A / 89 to 93
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Published record
- Textual record
- Newspaper clipping
- Part Of
- Ben Gadd fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Fonds Number
- M590
- V810
- S61
- Series
- M590 / II : Research and publication records
- Sous-Fonds
- M590
- Sub-Series
- M590 / II / A : Handbook of the Canadian Rockies
- Accession Number
- 2021.20
- Reference Code
- M590 / II / A / 89 to 93
- Responsibility
- Produced by Ben Gadd, Corax Press
- Date Range
- 1991-1992
- 1995
- 1999
- 2003
- Physical Description
- 18 cm of textual records : 5 volumes ; 14 x 21 cm
- Scope & Content
- File consists of author's copies of multiple editions of Ben Gadd's book, Handbook of the Canadian Rockies. Editions in file are annotated with notes and corrections by the author.
- Notes
- Volumes in file are arranged by date
- Name Access
- Gadd, Ben
- Subject Access
- Publication
- Research
- Professional and Personal Life
- Travel
- Environment
- Geology
- Natural history
- Wildlife
- Conservation
- National parks and reserves
- Tourism
- Recreation
- Geographic Access
- Canada
- Canadian Rocky Mountains
- Reproduction Restrictions
- Copyright restrictions apply
- Language
- English
- Creator
- Ben Gadd
- Title Source
- Original title used
- Processing Status
- Processed
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Author's copy of Geology Road Tours
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions56293
- Part Of
- Ben Gadd fonds
- Scope & Content
- File consists of one author's copy of Ben Gadd's book, Geology Road Tours, which includes corrections and other annotations by the author.
- Date Range
- 2008
- Reference Code
- M590 / II / B / 59
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Textual record
- Published record
- Part Of
- Ben Gadd fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Fonds Number
- M590
- V810
- S61
- Series
- M590 / II : Research and publication records
- Sous-Fonds
- M590
- Sub-Series
- M590 / II / B : Other publications
- Accession Number
- 2021.20
- Reference Code
- M590 / II / B / 59
- Responsibility
- Produced by Ben Gadd, Corax Press
- Date Range
- 2008
- Physical Description
- 3.5 cm of textual records : 1 volume ; 15.5 x 23 cm
- Scope & Content
- File consists of one author's copy of Ben Gadd's book, Geology Road Tours, which includes corrections and other annotations by the author.
- Name Access
- Gadd, Ben
- Subject Access
- Publication
- Commercial products
- Environment
- Geology
- Science and technology
- Geography
- Natural history
- Travel
- Roads
- Map
- Geographic Access
- Canada
- Alberta
- British Columbia
- Canadian Rocky Mountains
- Reproduction Restrictions
- Copyright restrictions may apply
- Language
- English
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
- Processed
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Azurite; Malachite Mineral
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/artifact112.03.1272
- Date
- n.d.
- Material
- mineral, azurite & malachite
- Catalogue Number
- 112.03.1272
- Description
- Specimen of azurite (blue) and malachite (green). Well developed tabular azurite crystals on malachite. The malachite is botryoidal. The underside of the specimen is polished.
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- Title
- Azurite; Malachite Mineral
- Date
- n.d.
- Material
- mineral, azurite & malachite
- Dimensions
- 3.0 x 5.0 x 6.0 cm
- Description
- Specimen of azurite (blue) and malachite (green). Well developed tabular azurite crystals on malachite. The malachite is botryoidal. The underside of the specimen is polished.
- Subject
- Num-ti-jah Lodge
- Jimmy Simpson
- geology
- Credit
- Gift of James (Jr.) Simpson, Rocky Mountain House, 2000
- Catalogue Number
- 112.03.1272
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Baculites Fossil
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/artifact112.03.1068
- Date
- n.d.
- Material
- stone, fossil
- Catalogue Number
- 112.03.1068
- Description
- Fossilized baculites in silty mudstone. Original shell is preserved, exhibiting mother-of-pearl lustre. From the Cretaceous period.
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- Title
- Baculites Fossil
- Date
- n.d.
- Material
- stone, fossil
- Dimensions
- 17.0 x 17.0 x 21.0 cm
- Description
- Fossilized baculites in silty mudstone. Original shell is preserved, exhibiting mother-of-pearl lustre. From the Cretaceous period.
- Credit
- Gift of James (Jr.) Simpson, Rocky Mountain House, 2000
- Catalogue Number
- 112.03.1068
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Baculites Fossil
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/artifact112.03.1069
- Date
- n.d.
- Material
- stone, fossil
- Catalogue Number
- 112.03.1069
- Description
- Fossilized baculites in silty mudstone. Original shell is preserved, exhibiting mother-of-pearl lustre. From the Cretaceous period.
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- Title
- Baculites Fossil
- Date
- n.d.
- Material
- stone, fossil
- Dimensions
- 5.0 x 11.0 x 18.0 cm
- Description
- Fossilized baculites in silty mudstone. Original shell is preserved, exhibiting mother-of-pearl lustre. From the Cretaceous period.
- Credit
- Gift of James (Jr.) Simpson, Rocky Mountain House, 2000
- Catalogue Number
- 112.03.1069
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Banff and area landscapes, natural views
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55023
- Part Of
- Luxton family fonds
- Scope & Content
- File consists of 42 photographs pertaining to landscape views, wildlife, and hiking and horseback riding trips within Banff National Park and the surrounding area. Includes images of Goat Cave, trips through Johnston Canyon and Marble Canyon, the Banff animal paddock, CPR trains travelling through …
- Date Range
- [ca.1910-1920]
- 1921
- 1923
- ca.1930-1940]
- 1940
- Reference Code
- LUX / I / D6c / PA - 91 to 132
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Photograph
- Photograph print
- Part Of
- Luxton family fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Fonds Number
- LUX
- Series
- LUX / I / D : Personal and Professional
- Sous-Fonds
- LUX / I : Norman Luxton sous-fonds
- Sub-Series
- LUX / I / D6 : Other activities and interests
- Accession Number
- LUX
- Reference Code
- LUX / I / D6c / PA - 91 to 132
- Responsibility
- Item LUX/I/D6c/PA-129 produced by A.S. Williams
- Date Range
- [ca.1910-1920]
- 1921
- 1923
- ca.1930-1940]
- 1940
- Physical Description
- 42 photographs : b&w prints ; 25 x 20.5 cm or smaller
- Scope & Content
- File consists of 42 photographs pertaining to landscape views, wildlife, and hiking and horseback riding trips within Banff National Park and the surrounding area. Includes images of Goat Cave, trips through Johnston Canyon and Marble Canyon, the Banff animal paddock, CPR trains travelling through the Canadian Rockies, and hoodoo rock formations. One photograph depicts unidentified riders on horseback during winter, annotated “Carnival 1923” [Banff Winter Carnival?]
- Notes
- Two individuals in photos identified by their titles and last names [“Mrs. Hutchings” and “Mr. Edwards”], but first names not confirmed
- Items PA-108 to 119 in file consist of 6 unique images and one duplicate of each image [12 photographs total]
- Name Access
- Luxton, Norman
- Subject Access
- Wildlife
- Animals
- Horses
- Horseback riding
- Hiking
- Landscapes
- Trains
- Canadian Pacific Railway
- Animal Paddock
- Banff Winter Carnival
- Mountain Goat
- Geological formation
- Geology
- Elk
- Geographic Access
- Canada
- Alberta
- Banff National Park
- Banff
- Johnston Canyon
- Marble Canyon
- Language
- English
- Category
- Environment
- Exploration, discovery and travel
- Family and personal life
- Sports, recreation and leisure
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
- Processed
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Barite Mineral
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/artifact112.03.1129
- Date
- n.d.
- Material
- mineral, barite
- Catalogue Number
- 112.03.1129
- Description
- Tabular barite crystals (barium sulfate) with an iron oxide coating. Quartz vein running along the underside. The most common use of barite is for drilling mud, also for pharmaceutical purposes.
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- Title
- Barite Mineral
- Date
- n.d.
- Material
- mineral, barite
- Dimensions
- 5.0 x 9.0 x 11.0 cm
- Description
- Tabular barite crystals (barium sulfate) with an iron oxide coating. Quartz vein running along the underside. The most common use of barite is for drilling mud, also for pharmaceutical purposes.
- Subject
- Num-ti-jah Lodge
- Jimmy Simpson
- geology
- Credit
- Gift of James (Jr.) Simpson, Rocky Mountain House, 2000
- Catalogue Number
- 112.03.1129
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