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Art inspired by the Canadian Rockies, Purcell Mountains and Selkirk Mountains 1809-2012
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue20143
- Medium
- Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
- Published Date
- 2012
- Author
- Townshend, Nancy
- Publisher
- Calgary : Bayeux Arts
- Call Number
- N T69 A78
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- Author
- Townshend, Nancy
- Responsibility
- Nancy Townshend
- Publisher
- Calgary : Bayeux Arts
- Published Date
- 2012
- Physical Description
- vi, 136p, 40 plates : ill., maps
- Subjects
- Art
- Artists
- O'Brien, Lucius
- Notman, William & Son
- Thompson, David
- Harmon, Byron
- Harris, Lawren
- MacDonald, J.E.H
- Sargent, John Singer
- Whyte, Peter
- Whyte, Catharine Robb
- Rocky Mountains
- Purcell Mountains
- Selkirk Mountains
- Abstract
- Nancy Townshend's book on art inspired by the Canadian Rockies, Purcell Mountains, and Selkirk Mountains presents these mountains' justifiable prominence in world art. For over two centuries, Canadian artists have admired their magnitude and grandeur, their endlessly changing light and atmospheric conditions, their four distinct seasons, and myriad other aspects. The book is organized chronologically into three eras: traditional (1809 –1899), Modern (1900–1973) and contemporary (1974–2012). From David Thompson's watercolours in the early nineteenth century (c. 1809) of the East Kootenays to Jan Kabatoff's multimedia art of the early twenty-first century that addresses the impact of global warming on glaciers, Townshend's book presents a whole gamut of Canadian art inspired by these great mountains. Featuring three comprehensive overviews and thirteen chapters on both central and western Canadian artists, as well as a chapter on American artist John Singer Sargent, the book offers insights into their art and inspirations. What did two centuries of artistic exploration in the infinitely facetted Canadian Rockies, Purcells and Selkirks yield? How did the resulting works of art serve to build a unique western Canadian identity? How does the West inform Canadians about themselves, about their own place in the world at this critical time in world history? Townshend answers these questions in this significant reference book for decades to come. Over the past two hundred years, a shift from the exploitative view of Canada's mountain West during the traditional era to the contemporary creative genesis of this area has occurred. Because of the contemporary artists' commitment to wildlife conservation and environmental issues, the contemporary era is more outward looking and expansive, concerned about the world's future. Townshend's all-encompassing text and selected stunning images confirm John Ruskin's observation that mountains are "the beginning and end of all natural scenery." That Canada's mountain West is indeed a place to be revered, a place from which we can learn about ourselves now and in the future. (from author's website)
- Contents
- Preface
- Introduction to the Traditional Era (1809-1899):
- Chapter One - Lucius O'Brien (1832-1899)
- Chapter Two - William McFarlane Notman (1857-1913)
- Chapter Three - Frederic Bell-Smith (1846-1923)
- Chapter Four - David Thompson (1770-1857)
- Chapter Five - Richard Henery Trueman (1856-1911)
- Chapter Six - Byron Harmon (1976-1942)
- Introduction to the Modern Era (1900-1971):
- Chapter Seven - Lawren Stewart Harris (1885-1970)
- Chapter Eight - J.E.H. MacDonald (1873-1932)
- Chapter Nine - John Singer Sargent (1856-1925)
- Chapter Ten - Peter Whyte (1905-1966)
- Chapter Eleven - Catharine Robb Whyte (1906-1979)
- Introduction to the Contemporary Era (1972-2012):
- Chapter Twelve - Kent Monkman (1965-)
- Chapter Thirteen - Jin-Me Yoon (1960-)
- Chapter Fourteen - Jan Kabatoff (1948-)
- Conclusion
- Index
- Notes
- Signed by author
- ISBN
- 978-1-897411-37-7
- Accession Number
- AC637
- Call Number
- N T69 A78
- Collection
- Alpine Club of Canada Library
- URL Notes
- Author's website
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An orogenous life: memoir and reader
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue19846
- Medium
- Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
- Published Date
- 2017
- Author
- Gadd, Ben
- Publisher
- Canmore, AB, Canada : Corax Press
- Call Number
- 02.6 G11a
1 website
- Author
- Gadd, Ben
- Responsibility
- Ben Gadd
- Publisher
- Canmore, AB, Canada : Corax Press
- Published Date
- 2017
- Physical Description
- 655 pages
- Abstract
- Pertains to the experiences of Ben Gadd, an experienced Rocky Mountain naturalist, guide and author. His book combines his personal experiences with the stories and essays of 36 others in order to create a touching, yet compelling story. The book includes a comprehensive selection of photographs, many of which are personal to the author and his family. Being that the author was and continues to be greatly involved with the Canadian Rocky Mountains, the book makes mention of multiple locations in and around the area of Banff such as, Mt. Assiniboine, Banff Mountain Film Festival, Bankhead, Brewster transportation and tours, and Johnston Canyon. The book follows the style of a biography and contains many personal stories and photos from the author and associated family.
- Contents
- Introduction
- Benny
- Ben
- Cia and Ben
- Willy, Cia and Ben
- Toby and Willy, Cia and Ben
- Index
- Other books by Ben Gadd
- Notes
- Some of the specific references to areas in, and area the Canadian Rocky Mountains are as follows, Mt. Assiniboine (297), Mt. Robson (373), Banff Mountain Film Festival (12, 395, 608), Bankhead (332) and Brewster transportation and tours (463, 469).
- ISBN
- 9780969263142
- Accession Number
- 2019.47
- Call Number
- 02.6 G11a
- Collection
- Archives Library
- URL Notes
- URL pertains to an online website dedicated to Ben Gadd and his continued achievements
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Rafter six ranch: statement of significance
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue19858
- Medium
- Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
- Published Date
- 2015
- Author
- Donald Luxton and Associates INC
- Publisher
- Donald Luxton and Associates INC
- Call Number
- 08.1 L96r
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- Publisher
- Donald Luxton and Associates INC
- Published Date
- 2015
- Physical Description
- 29 pg
- Abstract
- Pertains to the history and significance of the Rafter Six Ranch. In addition to historical significance, the book includes the architectural and design elements that are unique to the Rafter Six Ranch buildings. Above all, the book mentions the Rocky Mountains and the ways in which the Rafter Six Ranch contributed to settlement and expansion in the area.
- Contents
- Statement of significance
- Description of historic place
- Heritage value of historical place
- Character-defining elements
- statements of integrity
- Additional images
- Bibliography
- Accession Number
- 2019.58
- Call Number
- 08.1 L96r
- Collection
- Archives Library
- URL Notes
- URL is linked to the official website of Donald Luxton and Associates INC.
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A new look at the Besant Phase in the Eastern Slopes of the Canadian Rocky Mountains
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue24932
- Medium
- Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
- Published Date
- 2012
- Author
- Greaves, Sheila
- Publisher
- Plains Anthropologist
- Call Number
- 07.2 G11a PAM copy 1
- 07.2 G11a PAM copy 2
- 07.2 G11a PAM copy 3
1 website
- Author
- Greaves, Sheila
- Responsibility
- Sheila Greaves
- Publisher
- Plains Anthropologist
- Published Date
- 2012
- Physical Description
- 25 pages ; illustrations, maps
- Subjects
- Archaeology
- Eastern slopes
- Rocky Mountains
- Abstract
- Pertains to the Besant Phase of lithic tools which date to 2,000 to 1,200 years ago and exist on the Eastern Slopes of the Rocky Mountains expanding on previous understanding of this cultural phase.
- Notes
- Plains anthropologist. v. 57, no. 224 (2012), p. 367-392
- Accession Number
- 2019.91 (copy 3)
- Call Number
- 07.2 G11a PAM copy 1
- 07.2 G11a PAM copy 2
- 07.2 G11a PAM copy 3
- Collection
- Archives Library
- URL Notes
- Plains Anthrologist available online via Taylor & Francis via subscription - 1954 to current
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Alpes d'ailleurs : Mon chalet suisse au Canada
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue24951
- Medium
- Library - Periodical
- Published Date
- 1999
- Author
- Vulliamy, Dominique
- Publisher
- L'alpe
- Call Number
- P
1 website
- Author
- Vulliamy, Dominique
- Responsibility
- Dominique Vulliamy
- Publisher
- L'alpe
- Published Date
- 1999
- Medium
- Library - Periodical
- Abstract
- Pertains to the Swiss Guides in the Canadian Rockies
- Notes
- In L'Alpe 04 villegiatures, page 92-97
- Call Number
- P
- Collection
- Archives Library
- URL Notes
- Link to online publication including Swiss Guide article
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Hobnails and hemp rope
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue24993
- Medium
- Library - Moving image (includes film and digital video - published)
- Author
- Grandsen, Greg (director)
- Call Number
- 06.3 H65 DVD
1 website
- Author
- Grandsen, Greg (director)
- Responsibility
- Greg Grandsen (director)
- Bryan Thompson
- Robert Le Blanc
- Garry Reiss
- Natalia Danalanchi
- David Arcus (music)
- Ivan Petrov (photography)
- David Ray (photography)
- Small Leaks Sink Ships (music)
- Subjects
- Mountaineering
- Mountaineers
- Kain, Conrad
- Films
- Film making
- History
- Bugaboos
- Purcell Mountains
- Purcell Range
- Abstract
- In 1916 Conrad Kain cemented his reputation as one of the greatest mountaineers of his era by reaching the summit of Bugaboo Spire in BC's Purcell Mountains, considered one of the most difficult climbs at the time. One hundred years later, four Canadian mountaineers set out to re-enact Kain's extraordinary feat, climbing the 3,204m Bugaboo Spire with the same equipment that was used in 1916 - and bringing to life one of the great outdoor adventures of the Canadian frontier. The film "Hobnails and Hemp Rope" tells their story (from DVD)
- Notes
- Sponsor / Partnership with the Alpine Club of Canada and the Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies
- Contains archival materials from the Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies
- Official Selection for the Fernie Mountain Film Festival 2017
- Best Director at the Moscow Film Festival "Vertical" 2017
- Accession Number
- 2019.105
- Call Number
- 06.3 H65 DVD
- Collection
- Archives Library
- URL Notes
- Article about project and film on Crowfoot Media
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Innovate : the Mountain Legacy Project
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue25006
- Medium
- Library - Periodical
- Published Date
- 2019/2020
- Author
- Anthony, Leslie
- Call Number
- P
1 website
- Author
- Anthony, Leslie
- Published Date
- 2019/2020
- Medium
- Library - Periodical
- Subjects
- Mountains
- Photography
- Climate
- Climate change
- Glaciers
- Abstract
- Pertains the the Mountain Legacy project and their use of repeat photography and historic photographs to chart changes in climate in the Canadian Rocky Mountains
- Notes
- In Mountain Life Annual, 2019/2020, pg. 42 - 43
- Call Number
- P
- Collection
- Archives Library
- URL Notes
- Mountain Life Annual website
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Rocky Mountain Rangers : guardians of the wild
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue25012
- Medium
- Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
- Published Date
- 2019
- Author
- The Wardens
- Golemba, Lia (illustrator)
- Publisher
- [Calgary], Alberta : Red Barn Books
- Call Number
- 06.2 W21g (copy 1)
- 06.2 W21g ref. (copy 2)
1 website
- Publisher
- [Calgary], Alberta : Red Barn Books
- Published Date
- 2019
- Physical Description
- 1 volume (unpaged) : colour illustrations, colour map
- Abstract
- Rocky Mountain Rangers: Guardians of the Wild’ is based on the music of Alberta band, The Wardens, with illustrations by award-winning artist Lia Golemba. Ideal for ages 4 + (Kindergarten to Grade 4), this uniquely Canadian book aims to bring the majesty of the Rockies to kids across the country, inspire a love of the outdoors, and pride in our natural heritage. (from Red Barn Books website)
- ISBN
- 9781999108700
- Accession Number
- P2020-1
- Call Number
- 06.2 W21g (copy 1)
- 06.2 W21g ref. (copy 2)
- Collection
- Archives Library
- URL Notes
- Summary on Red Barn Books website
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The green horse : my early years in the Canadian Rockies : a park warden's story
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue25013
- Medium
- Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
- Published Date
- 2017
- Author
- Portman, Dale
- Publisher
- [Victoria, British Columbia] : Rocky Mountain Books
- Call Number
- 08.3 P81t
1 website
- Author
- Portman, Dale
- Publisher
- [Victoria, British Columbia] : Rocky Mountain Books
- Published Date
- 2017
- Physical Description
- 368 pages : illustrations, map
- Abstract
- Born in the west but raised initially in the east, Dale Portman was eight years old when his family headed back to the land of the Rockies. Growing up in Calgary, he was introduced to the Rocky Mountains at an early age and as a young man eventually found work in Banff National Park, where he spent most of his time in the saddle while working for outfitter Bert Mickle, based out of Skoki Lodge near Lake Louise. Jobs in the local tourist industry and at a couple of ski hills followed. Eventually Dale was drawn to the warden service, doing avalanche control and forecasting in Rogers Pass, with the backcountry of northern Jasper, Yoho National Park and Field, BC, eventually becoming the stage for many memorable, humorous, tragic and life-affirming moments. The Green Horse takes the reader on a journey through a time when our mountain national parks were less touristy and more substantive. When there was space for everyone to enjoy without having to line up and there was a sense of freedom and adventure in the air. (From Rocky Mountain Books website)
- Contents
- Foreword -- Prologue -- My youth -- Banff and Lake Louise -- Faye and Donny -- A mountain winter and a spring roundup -- Dale and the Mickles -- Lake Louise -- Rogers Pass -- Early Jasper -- Alfie and Ginger -- Jasper tales -- Blue Creek -- Yoho -- Yoho again -- Epilogue.
- ISBN
- 9781771602266
- Accession Number
- P2020-2
- Call Number
- 08.3 P81t
- Collection
- Archives Library
- URL Notes
- Summary on Rocky Mountain Books website
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Caribou rainforest : from heartbreak to hope
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue25061
- Medium
- Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
- Published Date
- 2018
- Author
- Moskowitz, David
- Publisher
- Seattle, WA : Braided River, the conservation imprint of Mountaineers Books
- Call Number
- 04.2 M85c
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- Author
- Moskowitz, David
- Publisher
- Seattle, WA : Braided River, the conservation imprint of Mountaineers Books
- Published Date
- 2018
- Physical Description
- 204 pages : color illustrations, color maps
- Subjects
- Caribou
- Wildlife
- Conservation
- Alberta
- Rocky Mountains
- Abstract
- In a North American rainforest, that few people even know exists, about a dozen dwindling herds of caribou are struggling to survive. Caribou Rainforest doesn’t tell an easy story, ask easy questions, or pretend that there are easy solutions to the possible extinction of the last mountain caribou herds found in Canada and the United States. There are fewer than twenty animals left in the last US herd. Yet what Caribou Rainforest does—with photographs, words, and science—is explain why this is happening, so that as a community we don’t repeat our mistakes, even when our intentions are good. Author and photographer David Moskowitz has studied and photographed these caribou extensively in order to understand their plight. He hasn’t found villains, but rather climate change, predators, recreationists, settler colonialism, industrial logging, mineral extraction, and a perfect confluence of factors that have worked against this fragile species and the fragile environment upon which it relies. The story of this iconic animal and stunning landscape provides an example of shifting conservation challenges and tactics in the twenty-first century. Mountain caribou have been identified as an “umbrella species” by conservationists, meaning that protecting their habitat also helps preserve many other species who depend on the same ecosystem. The discussion topics are controversial and wrenching—upending the forestry economy of the region, exterminating wolves (who also struggle to survive) to protect the caribou, limiting recreational access to critical habitat, respecting the rights of indigenous peoples. The issues are contentious, but the opportunity to craft solutions still exists. If we do in fact lose the caribou, the task then pivots to how can we protect what remains of this rare rainforest ecosystem. In Caribou Rainforest, the author searches for lessons that can turn despair into hope: their story can become the inspiration and catalyst for committed change. (from Caribou Rainforest website)
- Contents
- North America's hidden rainforest. Map: Mountain caribou range : historical and current -- The mountains : our playground, their last refuge. Map: Overview of the Caribou Rainforest -- The Caribou Rainforest : a forest like none other. Map: Northwest inland temperate rainforest -- Mountain caribou : ghosts of the rainforest. Map: Historical and current caribou populations -- Wildlife of these mountains : a laboratory of evolution -- Human dimensions : the language of a landscape -- The path ahead : reflections on grief and hope -- Acknowledgments -- Source notes -- Selected bibliography -- Photographer's notes -- Get involved.
- Notes
- Banff Mountain Film and Book Festival finalist for Mountain Environment and Natural History
- ISBN
- 9781680511284
- Accession Number
- P2020-1
- Call Number
- 04.2 M85c
- Location
- Reading Room
- Collection
- Archives Library
- URL Notes
- Website for Caribou Rainforest project
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