Treasures of the Glenbow Museum

A tight and unmarked copy."200 pp, 11 1/4" H. Profusely illustrated in color and b&w. "Provides a glimpse into the vast collections of the museum and tells the stories of their origin and acquisition. From 1954 to 1966, Glenbow was the pride of Eric L. Harvie, a Calgary philanthropist. During those years, he brought priceless objects from all parts of the world, while his staff concentrated on collecting western Canadian artifacts. Since then, Glenbow has added significantly to its collections and has gained international acclaim for its exhibitions and museum programs." Illustrations include color plates, notes, and index. Hugh Aylmer Dempsey is a well-known Canadian historian and writer who has authored twelve books and numerous articles. He is an honorary chief of the Blood Tribe and was the chief curator of the Glenbow Museum. Among the many awards he has received for his writing are the Award for Outstanding Contribution to Alberta History and the Award of Merit, Local History Section, Canadian Historical Association. He lives in Calgary."-Corners lightly bent.