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DIGITAL LIBRARY
Delve into the Whyte Museum’s extensive collection through articles, images, oral histories, video, film and audio.
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The Enduring Magic of Banff in Alberta's Film Industry
Lillian Agnes Jones scholar Mary Graham shares tales of Nick Morant while researching the importance of Banff in Alberta's film industry.
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Oct 26, 20226 min read
Hidden Gems in the Alpine Club of Canada Fonds
Whyte Museum Archives Assisstant Hannah Yuzwa explores her finds while processing the Alpine Club of Canada collection.
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Oct 26, 20222 min read
Laurie Skreslet - Pushing the Limits: The Legacy | Episode Eleven
Most people know Charlie Locke as the owner of the Lake Louise Ski Resort. But before this, he was a leading Rockies mountain climber.
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Oct 14, 20221 min read
Don Vockeroth - Pushing the Limits: the Legacy | Episode Nine
Don Vockeroth was one of the first Canadian-born climbers to be at the forefront of the sport in this country.
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Sep 19, 20221 min read
Pat Morrow - Pushing the Limits: the Legacy | Episode Eight
Morrow pioneered winter ascents and waterfall ice climbs in his early years in the Rockies & was the second Canadian to climb Mount Everest.
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Aug 18, 20221 min read
Honouring Indigenous Presence Through Treaty 7 Artists' Mural Artwork
The Peter and Catharine Whyte Foundation and Cave and Basin National Historic Site partnered to honour rich Indigenous history.
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Aug 2, 20224 min read
Friends of the Whyte: Bev and Harman Delyea
Friends of the Whyte features members, donors, staff, and friends, to get to know them a little better. Meet members Bev and Harman Delyea.
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Aug 2, 20223 min read
Five Fresh Exhibitions You Don't Want to Miss at the Whyte This Summer
Currently at the Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies, a variety of new exhibitions are available to enjoy on your next trip to Banff.
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Aug 2, 20227 min read
We Need Your Help! Transcription Volunteer Opportunity
The Archives and Special Collections is currently seeking digital volunteers to transcribe various letters and diaries!
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Aug 2, 20222 min read
Reducing Barriers to the Archives and Special Collections With the Indigenous Access Guide
The Archives and Special Collections Indigenous Access Guide is the newest addition to the Whyte Museum’s collection of online resources.
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Aug 2, 20222 min read
An Unexpected Adventurer at Abbot Pass Hut
Perched on the precipice of Abbot Pass, a stone hut once sat at nearly 3000 metres, flanked by Mount Lefroy and Mount Victoria.
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Aug 2, 20229 min read
Leo Grillmair - Pushing the Limits: the Legacy | Episode Seven
In 1996 and 1997 Chic Scott recorded 84 interviews with leading mountaineers all across Canada, as research for his book, Pushing the...
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Jul 21, 20221 min read
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