Pertains to Alma (LaPalme) Mills who performed as a cellist as part of the Musical Art Quartet in 1920 and was a pupil of Charlotte White. Alma LaPalme was married to Ike Mills and they resided in Banff (Chapter 3, page 60)
Contents
The First Flowering--At the Organ -- The "Lady Violinists" and Other String Players -- Seated at the Keyboard -- The First "Lady Composers" -- Apartheid--The All-Women's Orchestras -- American Composers in European Idioms -- Grass Roots--Composers in American Idioms -- Opera Composers and Conductors -- Contemporary and Postmodern Idioms--After 1950 -- Electronic Music, Mixed Media, Film, Performance Art -- Today's Orchestras, Conductors, and Instrumentalists -- Teaching Music -- Angels and Advocates -- Women Musicians in Thirteen Major U.S. Orchestras.
Guidebook written by J. Monroe Thorington on behalf the American Alpine Club pertaining to the interior ranges of British Columbia with focus on the Selkirk, Purcell, Caribou, and Monashee (Gold) Ranges
Mountaineers will find in this little volume the authentic account of the ascents in the Canadian Rockies and Selkirks which made the name of E. W. D. Holway so well known to the climbing fraternity not many years ago. Readers who may never have seen a mountain will enjoy the book simply as the true tale of a remarkable man whogave up commercial pursuits to become a professor of botany and an explorer of little-known Alpine ranges.
The book is composed largely of Mr. Holway’s intimate letters and diaries which tell his story with an engaging touch that continually makes light of the dangers, difficulties and hardships inseparable from pioneer work. The trials and tribulations of “backpacking” are graphically portrayed by the author. The book was designed to cover, as a part of a well-rounded biography, the mountaineering experiences of its subject. We think that the task has been well done and commend the work to the attention of readers interested in the Canadian Alps.
Mr. Palmer’s book, with an introduction by the late Professor J. Arthur Harris, former head of the Department of Botany at the University of Minnesota, is enriched with illustrations of many of the peaks referred to in the text. It is very well printed and attractive in format.
(From American Alpine Club)
Contents
Preface
A pioneer of the Canadian Alps
Earliest climbs
The maturity of mountaineer
The first expedition into the Cariboos
Conclusion
Supplementary letters
List of ascents and explorations by Edward W.D. Holway
Pertains to a comprehensive climbing guide based on the mountains in the Canadian Rockies. The book was likely to be considered an invaluable resource for mountaineers based on the complexity and detail of the information provided. In detail, the guide offers insight into the approximate locations, elevation gains, climbing distances/time, and additional relevant information pertaining to climbing in the Canadian Rocky Mountains.
Contents
Part one: international boundary to Kicking Horse pass
Pertains to the history of the Calgary Mountain Club. Through the use of photographs, written history and newspaper clippings, author Chic Scott works to tell the story of the Calgary Mountain Club. Scott used newspaper clippings extensively, many from local sources such as the Banff Crag and Canyon, the Calgary Herald, the University of Calgary Gazette and the Alberta Report, to tell the story of the Calgary Mountain Club.
Accession Number
2019.57
Call Number
01.4 Sco3h
Collection
Archives Library
URL Notes
The first URL is linked to the official website of the Calgary Mountain Club, while the second URL is linked to the official website of the author, Chic Scott.
Pertains to the works of Gordon Burles, a poet of the Canadian Rocky Mountains. The poet includes works exclusively from the Banff area and covers topics pertaining to nature, places and people.
Notes
Annotated – the author has signed the inside front page with the following, “Best wishes Liz and Ron, from Gordon Burles”
Accession Number
2017.8683
Call Number
05.1 B92c Pam
Collection
Archives Library
URL Notes
The URL is linked to Gordon Burles archival fonds held at the Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies
Pertains to the works of Gordon Burles, a poet of the Canadian Rocky Mountains. The poet’ includes works exclusively from the Banff area and covers topics pertaining to nature, places and people.
Notes
Annotated – the author has signed the front page with the following, “Best wishes, Liz and Ron, from Gordon Burles”
Accession Number
2017.8683
Call Number
05.1 B92o Pam
Collection
Archives Library
URL Notes
The URL is linked to the Gordon Burles fonds held at the Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies.
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From barnacle to Banff : a story of the rising of the Rockies from the depth of the ocean to the height of a world famous resort : a tourist's guide to where to go, and what to do in Banff, playground of the Rockies
Pertains to the people, stories and historical events that have shaped Banff National Park into becoming the mega tourist attraction it is today. The book features influential figures who have made an impact on the becoming of Banff, as well as many tourist attractions the author encourages people to visit.
Contents
Out of the depths (pg. 1)
Coming of the Indians (pg. 3)
Explorers and Missionaries (pg. 5)
Siding 29 (pg. 10)
The beginning of the tourist trade (pg. 13)
Sulphur springs (pg. 16)
Stories of Banff (pg. 27)
H.M. King George VI's gift (pg. 39)
The emancipation of the motor car in the park (pg. 43)
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Mountains and valleys: a guide to the landscape of Waterton Lakes National Park, Waterton Lakes National Park Canadian Sector: Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park
Pertains to the geological history of the mountains within Waterton Lakes National Parks. Topics covered pertain to glacial erosion, glacial deposits, lakes, future glaciation, streams and the deterioration of mountains in Waterton Lakes National Park.
Pertains to the names, distances, locations and average hiking times for trails in and around Banff National Park. Additionally, the pamphlet contains information pertaining to parking, potential wildlife encounters and what visitors can expect from each trail. The trails include, but are not limited to the following; Tunnel Mountain Summit, Lake Minnewanka, Sundance Canyon, Cory Pass, Bourgeau Lake, Shadow Lake and Parker Ridge
Pertains to the guidelines and the brief histories of various peaks within Canada’s Mountain National Parks. The pamphlet features a guidelines section which focuses on concerns such as wildlife, fire safety, fishing and camping. Additionally, the pamphlet contains a brief history and other pertinent information for the following parks: Mount Revelstoke National Park, Glacier National Park, Yoho National Park, Kootenay National Park, Jasper National Park, Banff National Park and Waterton Lakes National Park.
Pertains to the introductions, character, cultural features and the current status and relevant issues of several Canadian National Parks. Additionally, the pamphlet contains information on Natural Areas of Canadian Significance (NACS), specifically pertaining to terrestrial NACS and marine NACS. The intent of the pamphlet was to bring public awareness to the current status and initiatives in British Columbia, while encouraging the public to get involved.
Contents
Introduction (pg. 5)
Parks Canada programs (pg. 6)
Exisiting National Parks in British Columbia (pg. 9)
Parks Canada interests in British Columbia (pg. 26)
Pertains to a series of short essays written by various authors documenting the evolution of Waterton, the buffalo and the mountains. The pamphlet talks about the early beginnings of Waterton and its transition into a National Park. Additionally, the pamphlet includes information pertaining to the history and ultimate destruction of the buffalo population in the Rocky Mountains. Finally, the pamphlet includes a short segment on the mountains, their origins, and the changes they continue to undergo.
Contents
Where prairie meets the mountains: a park is born (pg. 6)
Pertains to the people and experiences which had influenced the author, Pat Brewster, a lifelong Banff resident, during the course of his life. Brewster refers to men such as Bill Peyto and Sir George Simpson and the ways in which their work had influenced his life, through both direct and indirect contact. Additionally, the author shares personal stories about his experience skiing and the development of Sunshine Ski area.
Pertains to information regarding the geology, climate, landforms and glaciological research concerning Peyto Glacier. Additionally, the pamphlet includes a large map showing the glaciological divisions surrounding Peyto Glacier.
Notes
The pamphlet includes a large map pertaining to the glaciological divisions surrounding Peyto Glacier
Pertains to the changing forms of transportation between Calgary and Banff. The pamphlet discusses the origins and installment of the CPR, as well as the development of the highway between Banff and Calgary. The guide talks about the ways in which transportation has changed, in addition to the influential people such as Matthew Cochrane, who have facilitated said changes.
Pertains to the history and movement of Indigenous Peoples into the Canadian Rocky Mountains. Written through a colonial perspective, author Jon Whyte offers his insight into Indigenous culture and the ways in which settlers were dependent on traditional Indigenous knowledge upon their arrival in North America. The book follows the migration of Indigenous Peoples into the valley of the Rocky Mountains.
Pertains to the history, and early events that led to the creation of Jasper National Park. The author, Frank Anderson, encourages readers to delve into the history surrounding the unmarked territory in Jasper. Through discussion of the Fur Trade era, the Railroad era and the Peaceful era, the author demonstrates the ways in which Jasper has since evolved from its earlier beginnings.