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DIGITAL LIBRARY
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Jimmy Simpson Sr. - The Life and Legacy of a Mountain Legend
A pioneer of guiding and outfitting in the Canadian Rockies and founder of Num-Ti-Jah Lodge, Jimmy Simpson is a household historical name.
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Jan 26, 20238 min read
Jacinda Brisson Reflects on Time With the Whyte Museum Archives
Jacinda reflects on her memories and learning as the Whyte Museum Young Canada Works Archives Indigenous Research Intern.
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Jan 25, 20235 min read
Thank you, Junko!
By Janet Boger, TAM Systems Coordinator We want to thank Junko Yokura for her service at the Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies! Over...
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Jan 25, 20231 min read
Friends of the Whyte: Dr. Bill Hanlon
By Chic Scott Back to The Cairn Dr. Bill Hanlon is one of the Whyte Museum’s most loyal supporters. Born and raised in County Wexford in...
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Jan 18, 20232 min read
A Fireside Chat with Ted Hart
In 1972 Ted Hart began working at the Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies as an archivist. Recently graduated from the University of...
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Jan 3, 20231 min read
Telling Stories of Environmental Science Through Exhibitions at the Whyte
Two new exhibitions at the Whyte Museum take a new perspective on environmental issues impacting our local and global environments.
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Nov 10, 20223 min read
Welcoming New Faces at the Whyte: Mollie Riley
In her short time since joining the Whyte Museum as Programs and Events Coordinator, Mollie Riley's impact has been wide and infectious.
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Nov 7, 20221 min read
Welcoming New Faces at the Whyte: Gabi Wedin
We are delighted to welcome Gabi Wedin as our new Museum Shop and Visitor Services Manager here at the Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies.
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Nov 7, 20222 min read
Friends of the Whyte: Chic Scott and Kathy Madill-Scott
The Friends of the Whyte series features Whyte Museum members, donors, staff, and friends, to get to know them a little bit better.
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Nov 7, 20222 min read
New Film to Be Premiered — The Pioneers of Waterfall Ice Climbing
Coming to the Whyte Museum on December 10th is a new historical film on Canadian ice climbers: The Pioneers of Waterfall Ice Climbing.
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Nov 7, 20223 min read
Book Review - Tree Thieves: Crime and Survival in North America's Woods by Lyndsie Bourgon
Tree Thieves reads like a true crime retelling of a cat-and-mouse investigation – and, when so much is at stake, that’s exactly the point.
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Oct 26, 20223 min read
A Refresh for the Moore Heritage Home with Lynne Huras
In early 2022, the Whyte Museum embarked upon cleaning the taxidermy animals and headdresses in the Moore home with specialist Lynne Huras.
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Oct 26, 20226 min read
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