DIGITAL LIBRARY

Delve into the Whyte Museum’s extensive collection through articles, images, oral histories, video, film and audio.

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Jun 252 min read

Recent Acquisitions in the Archives in Recognition of National Indigenous Peoples Day

Discover recent publications that showcase the ever-growing breadth of Indigenous works in the Archives Special Collections Library.

Jun 2412 min read

Artist Spotlight - Meet the Treaty 7 Artists Behind the 2024 Cave and Basin Mural Project

Returning for the third summer, The Cave and Basin Mural Project features six outstanding Treaty 7 artists illustrating Indigenous stories.

Jun 191 min read

A Fireside Chat with Jerry Johnston and Chic Scott

Born in Banff in 1936, Jerry Johnston grew up skiing at Mount Norquay. In the mid-50s he worked for Parks’ ski patrol on the mountain.

Jun 174 min read

Crosby Family Fonds a New Resource in the Whyte Museum Archives

Delve into the rich history and contributions of the Crosby family and the broader social history and development of the Canadian Rockies.

Jan 142 min read

A Fireside Chat with Cliff White and Chic Scott

Cliff White shares stories of growing up in Banff, historic Banff citizens like his great-aunt Catharine, & working as a Banff Park Warden.

Oct 22, 20235 min read

Back to the Community Book Sale: Copies From the Collection

Find your own copies of many titles which once filled the libraries of Banff's famous historic locals.

Oct 18, 20233 min read

Ten Things We Learned Working at the Whyte Museum in Banff National Park

Discover the top ten things our summer interpreters learned while working at the Whyte Museum in Banff National Park.

Oct 18, 20236 min read

A Life on Film: The Completion of the Bruno Engler Collection

The Bruno Engler collection is a treasure trove, spanning nearly 60 years of his life and amounting to almost 5,000 database entries.

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