Fonds consists of unpublished report titled "Mount Norquay Memories, 1948- 1956" by Ray Wardell. Report is a chronological history of development at Mount Norquay ski area by George Encil's Banff Chairlift Corporation Ltd. It discusses the Banff Chairlift, rope tows, electrification, passenger an…
Ray Wardell, 1922-1994, was an engineer at Banff, Alberta, Canada from 1948 until 1958, and lived at Oakville, Ontario until his death. Wardell worked on early construction at Mount Norquay ski area and rose to the position of Superintendent of Construction and Maintenance for the Banff Chairlift Corporation.
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of unpublished report titled "Mount Norquay Memories, 1948- 1956" by Ray Wardell. Report is a chronological history of development at Mount Norquay ski area by George Encil's Banff Chairlift Corporation Ltd. It discusses the Banff Chairlift, rope tows, electrification, passenger and safety services, Upper Terminal Tea Room and improvements to Mount Norquay Lodge. Contents include technical details, construction photographs and articles from trade journals
Pertains to the story of Robert Le M. M’Clure, the man credited with travelling the North-West Passage. The publication provides a review of early Canadian travel, and the places European travelers experienced. Specifically, the book talks about the Investigator, the ship that helped M’Clure’s crew explore new terrain. The author shares tales of success, heartbreak and resilience, as the crew battled against the forces of nature, and their inexperience in this new travel.
Contents
Preface to the new edition (pg. xv)
Preface (pg. xxvii)
List of Illustrations (;g. xxxi)
A list of H.M.S. "Investigator" (pg. xxxiii)
Chapter I - Introduction (pg. 1)
Chapter II - Return of the Arctic Squadron of 1848, and immediate Reequipment of the "Enterprise" and "Investigator" (pg. 17)
Chapter III - Slow sailing of the Arctic Ships (pg. 23)
Chapter IV - Voyage continued to Honolulu (pg. 31)
Chaoter V - The "Investigator" gives up the hope of meeting the "Enterprise," and departs alone (pg. 55)
Chapter VI - The narrative of Captain Maguire (pg. 66)
Chapter VII - A thunder-storm (pg. 80)
Chapter VIII - Approach to Cape Bathurst (pg. 89)
Chapter IX - Cape Bathurst left (pg. 99)
Chapter X - Signs of a rapidly approaching winter (pg. 108)
Chapter XI - Severe pressure on the ice (pg. 119)
Chapter XII - New Year's Day 1851 (pg. 151)
Chapter XIII - Signs of summer increase (pg. 175)
Chapter XIV - The "Investigator" bears up, and goes round the South End of Banks Land (pg. 201)
Chapter XV - The New Year, 1852 (pg. 227)
Chapter XVI - The "Enterprise" (pg. 251)
Chapter XVII - Captain M'Clure proceeds to Melville Island to see Captain Kellett (pg. 276)
Chapter XVIII - Gloomy prospect in the Autumn of 1854 (pg. 307)
Appendix (pg. 351)
Notes
Reprint of the 1856 ed., with a new pref. by William C. Wonders.
Pertains to a short publication commemorating the 50th anniversary of the Victory Stampede in Calgary, Alberta. The pamphlet includes images from the Stampede, as well as additional information reflecting on its beginnings and successes.
Pertains to the stories and legends originating from Maori mythology and tradition. The Maori tradition and legends originated in New Zealand and are indicative of a strong culture. In the publication, the Maori legends have been retold by author, Alistair Campbell.
Contents
Introduction (pg. 4)
How Maui obtained the Magic Jawbone (pg. 6)
Maui noose the Sun (pg. 11)
The Great Fish of Maui (pg. 15)
Maui and the fire goddess (pg. 20)
Maui and the death godess (pg. 25)
Tinirau and his pet whale (pg. 30)
Rata and his canoe (pg. 35)
Te Kanawa and the fairies (pg. 39)
Kahukura and the fairy fishermen (pg. 43)
The magical wooden head (pg. 46)
The story of Hinemoa (pg. 52)
Te houtaewa and the kumaras (pg. 57)
Notes
Some myths and legends of the Maori people retold by Alistair Campbell ; illustrated by Robin White
"In the early days of British Columbia, the land lying along the American border from Rock Creek to Salmo was almost forgotten territory. In the beginning, the fur trade followed the lines of least resistance and these led southward by valley and river to United States soil. With the discovery of gold, copper and silver in the Boundary country, a subtle struggle between American and Canadian influence developed - each striving to draw a trade from the area. Over the years, the history of the region has been woven around the struggle between the powerful American magnet of roads and railroads to draw Boundary country into its orbit and the Canadian efforts to divert this traffic into an east-west pattern. The two major weapons in the hands of the Canadians were the Dewdney Trail of 1865 and the Kettle Valley Railroad. This, our eight Frontier Guide, is the attempt to portray the development of the Boundary country in relation to the roles played by the Dewdney Trail and the fabulous Kettle Valley Line."
Pertains to the Cypress Hills Massacre, and the ways in which the event gave rise to the North West Mounted Police in early Canada. The publication explores the implications of the Massacre, while also delving into Fort Walsh and the role James Morrow Walsh played in changing Canadian enforcement services.
"Highway No.3 is a ribbon of concrete that winds through some of the most dramatic scenery in Western Canada. At times it courses between valley walls lush with vegetation and history, adn at others it climbs mountain sides to meander gracefully over the top of the world. It was originally called the Dewdney Trail and it ran from Hope, through Rock Creek and on to Wild Horse Camp, 6 miles northeast of Cranbrook. Today, with a few variations of route, it follows the old trail and has become in every sense of the word the New Dewdney Trail. In this, our seventh Frontier Guide, we are attempting to trace the story adn the history of both the old trail and the new , from Hope to Rock Creek. In companion volumes, we hope to complete the trail from Rock Creek to Salmo adn from Salmo to Wild Horse."
Catalogue of an exhibition held at the National Gallery of Canada, Jan. 25-Feb. 23, 1969
Text in English and French
Contents : The McCallum bequest of paintings by Tom Thomson and other Canadian painters -- The Mr. and Mrs. H.K. Jackman gift of the murals from the late Dr. McCallum's cottage painted by some of the members of the Group of Seven
Call Number
ND249 M3 R44
Location
Art Library is located in Curatorial Department - Please contact Curatorial Department for access
introduction and catalogue by James Borcoman ; essays by Robert Ayre and Alfred Pinsky ; organized and circulated by the National Gallery of Canada ... 1969-70
Publisher
Ottawa : Published by the National Gallery for the Queen's Printer