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Artist
Robert William Sinclair (1939 – , Canadian)
Date
2021
Medium
on arches paper
Catalogue Number
SiR.15.58
Description
“• 21 •” engraved at centre bottom under cut out shape of a snowy peak. “sinclairs” with two orange dots written inside. “cornice” written at back.
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Artist
Robert William Sinclair (1939 – , Canadian)
Title
cornice
Date
2021
Medium
on arches paper
Dimensions
9.5 x 16.5 cm
Description
“• 21 •” engraved at centre bottom under cut out shape of a snowy peak. “sinclairs” with two orange dots written inside. “cornice” written at back.
Subject
mountain
cornice
snow
cut paper
Christmas
Credit
Gift of Robert William Sinclair, Edmonton, 2014
Catalogue Number
SiR.15.58
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High-altitude inhabitants - the mountain summits we strive for are, at first glance, barren. Yet high-altitude species of the Rockies call these steep slopes "home". We tapped into the knowledge of naturalist Ben Gadd to spotlight six alpine dwellers that thrive where it seems nothing could survive

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue25138
Medium
Library - Periodical
Published Date
May 2020
Author
Recompsat, Juliette
Publisher
Crowfoot Media
Call Number
P
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Author
Recompsat, Juliette
Publisher
Crowfoot Media
Published Date
May 2020
Physical Description
p.28 - 29
Medium
Library - Periodical
Subjects
Rocky Mountains
Altitude
Marmots
Wolverines
Wildlife
Flora
Lichens
Snow fleas
Abstract
Pertains to six high-altitude species in Alberta - hoary marmot, wolverine, dwarf alpine hawksbeard, thamnolia lichen, snow flea and boulderfield spider
Notes
In Canadian Rockies Annual, vol.05, May 2020
Call Number
P
Collection
Archives Library
URL Notes
Website for Crowfoot Media - publishers of Canadian Rockies Annual
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Mountaineering : essays on safety and technique

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue1006
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1959
Author
Fisher, David R
Publisher
Chicago : s.n
Call Number
G510 A1 F581
Author
Fisher, David R
Publisher
Chicago : s.n
Published Date
1959
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Snow
Call Number
G510 A1 F581
Collection
Alpine Club of Canada Library
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Artist
Wadym Dobrolige (1913 – 1973)
Date
1955 – 1955
Medium
oil on canvas
Catalogue Number
DoW.02.07
Description
Image is of multiple skiers standing around and watching one skier come racing down the hill on the left to the middle of the screen. There is a couple on the far right and far left standing, watching. The mountains in the background are covered with snow. The ski racer is wearing blue pants and…
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Artist
Wadym Dobrolige (1913 – 1973)
Title
Ski Racers
Date
1955 – 1955
Medium
oil on canvas
Dimensions
66.5 x 265 cm
Description
Image is of multiple skiers standing around and watching one skier come racing down the hill on the left to the middle of the screen. There is a couple on the far right and far left standing, watching. The mountains in the background are covered with snow. The ski racer is wearing blue pants and a reddish top with sunglasses.Artist signature: “Wadym D” at bottom right.cascade hotel mural
Subject
ski racing
ski racer
snow
mountain
cascade hotel mural
Credit
Gift of Leo Wedro, Calgary, 1990
Catalogue Number
DoW.02.07
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Date
1950 – 2001
Material
metal; fabric
Catalogue Number
103.08.1164
Description
A pair of metal snow goggles with fabric attached to the rims of the eyepieces and two elastic straps attached to each eyepiece. There are four slits on each eyepiece to enable vision. The eyepieces are connected by a piece of elastic fabric across the nose and the adjustable elastic head strap is …
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Title
Snow Goggles
Date
1950 – 2001
Material
metal; fabric
Dimensions
6.0 cm
Description
A pair of metal snow goggles with fabric attached to the rims of the eyepieces and two elastic straps attached to each eyepiece. There are four slits on each eyepiece to enable vision. The eyepieces are connected by a piece of elastic fabric across the nose and the adjustable elastic head strap is held together by a metal circle ring on one side and a clip on the other.
Subject
sports
winter
snow
Boyce
Credit
Gift of Joan Boyd for Dorothy Boyce (Estate), Banff, 2016
Catalogue Number
103.08.1164
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