topic:"Climbing" found 66 records - Research Collections - Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies

Calgary Mountain Club fonds

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Part Of: Calgary Mountain Club fonds

Scope & Content: Fonds consists of records pertaining to the Calgary Mountain Club. Fonds includes two volumes of club meeting minutes, 1960-1987; one financial ledger book, 1964-1980; bound volume containing the club's constitution, route descriptions, photographs, and related content from various expeditions; one…

Date Range: 1960-1987

Reference Code: M338; V821

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

GMD: Organization record; Print; Photograph; Published record; Textual record

Part Of: Calgary Mountain Club fonds

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

Fonds Number: M338; V821

Sous-Fonds: M338; V821

Accession Number: 6772; 2023.64

Reference Code: M338; V821

GMD: Organization record; Print; Photograph; Published record; Textual record

Responsibility: Materials produced by CMC

Date Range: 1960-1987

Physical Description: 7 bound volumes -- two mounted b&w prints : 28 x 35 cm -- 3 cm textual records

History / Biographical: The Calgary Mountain Club (CMC) is Calgary's oldest mountaineering organization that is dedicated specifically to the furtherance of hard climbing objectives on significant peaks. These peaks are predominantly in the Canadian Rockies, but in many cases extend to significant mountain ranges throughout North America and Europe. The CMC was founded in 1960 and is still an active club as of 2023. Chic Scott's publication, "History of the Calgary Mountain Club" (1988) provides a detailed summary of the club's early history.

Scope & Content: Fonds consists of records pertaining to the Calgary Mountain Club. Fonds includes two volumes of club meeting minutes, 1960-1987; one financial ledger book, 1964-1980; bound volume containing the club's constitution, route descriptions, photographs, and related content from various expeditions; one copy of Chic Scott's publication, "History of the Calgary Mountain Club" (1988); registers for Archie Simpson Hut (1972-1974) and Castle Mountain Hut (1967-1984); two mounted black & white prints depicting the Graham Cooper Hut and Black Rock Needle; memorial booklet for Archie Simpson; and one folder of loose textual records including correspondence, pamphlets, administrative documents, and related materials.

Name Access: Calgary Mountain Club

Subject Access: Calgary Mountain Club; Climbing; Club; Mountaineering; Hiking; Exploration; Organizations; Recreation; Sports

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Calgary; Canadian Rocky Mountains

Language: English

Related Material: Chic Scott fonds: Calgary Mountain Club series (M57 / XII and V40 / XII)

Category: Exploration and travel; Sports, recreation and leisure

Biographical Source Notes: Information provided by Ken Wiens

Title Source: Title based on contents of fonds

Processing Status: Processed

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Mountain Climbing

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Part Of: Bruno Engler fonds

Scope & Content: File pertains to 84 b&w prints of people climbing, mountaineering, and skiing in the Canadian Rockies. Includes shots of various climbing classes/courses (usually led by Rudi Gertsch), groups of people climbing rock, frozen waterfalls, and glaciers, various mountaineering activities, people cross-c…

Date Range: [ca. 1955-1975]

Reference Code: V190 / VI / M / iv / PA - 01 to PA - 84

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Print

19 images

Part Of: Bruno Engler fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M323 / S40 / V190

Series: VI : Retained file, M : Alphabetical order

Sous-Fonds: V190

Sub-Series: iv : Mountain Climbing

Accession Number: 7436

Reference Code: V190 / VI / M / iv / PA - 01 to PA - 84

GMD: Photograph; Print

Date Range: [ca. 1955-1975]

Physical Description: 84 photographs : b&w ; 25.2 x 20.2 cm or smaller

History / Biographical: See fonds level description

Scope & Content: File pertains to 84 b&w prints of people climbing, mountaineering, and skiing in the Canadian Rockies. Includes shots of various climbing classes/courses (usually led by Rudi Gertsch), groups of people climbing rock, frozen waterfalls, and glaciers, various mountaineering activities, people cross-country skiing, [possibly] the construction of a backcountry hut, helicopters, and scenic mountain views.

Name Access: Delesalle, Philippe; Gertsch, Rudi

Subject Access: Climbing; Cross-country skiing; Glaciers; Helicopters; Hiking; Ice climbing; Mountaineering; Mountains; Scenery; Skiing; Waterfalls; Winter

Geographic Access: Banff; Lake Louise; Banff National Park; Alberta

Language: English

Creator: Engler, Bruno

Title Source: Original title kept

Processing Status: Processed

Images

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Personal Interest Files

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Part Of: Ben Gadd fonds

Scope & Content: Sub-series consists of textual records and photographs collected by Ben Gadd. Content pertains to various research subjects, current events and other topics of interest, including: environmental science; wildlife; sports and recreation; Parks Canada; clubs, charities and organizations; natural hist…

Date Range: [ca.1980-2015]

Reference Code: M590 / I / C; V810 / I / C

Description Level: 4 / Sub-series

GMD: Textual record; Photograph; Print; Digital image

Part Of: Ben Gadd fonds

Description Level: 4 / Sub-series

Fonds Number: M590; V810

Series: Series I : Personal records

Sous-Fonds: M590; V810

Sub-Series: Subseries C : Personal Interest Files

Accession Number: 2021.20

Reference Code: M590 / I / C; V810 / I / C

GMD: Textual record; Photograph; Print; Digital image

Date Range: [ca.1980-2015]

Physical Description: ca.180 cm of textual records -- 5 CDs with digital image files -- 1 floppy disk -- ca.122 photograph prints : b&w and col. -- 2 negatives : b&w ; 6 x 7.5 cm -- 26 film strips : col. negatives ; 35 mm

Scope & Content: Sub-series consists of textual records and photographs collected by Ben Gadd. Content pertains to various research subjects, current events and other topics of interest, including: environmental science; wildlife; sports and recreation; Parks Canada; clubs, charities and organizations; natural history; and conservation.

Notes: Subjects are arranged alphabetically by title. Original titles and arrangement of materials by Ben Gadd has been preserved. See file-level descriptions for content details.

Name Access: Gadd, Ben

Subject Access: Animals; Buildings; Buildings and facilities; Businesses; Boats; Climbing; Columbia Icefield; Community events; Community life; Conservation; Dams; Environment; Events; Forestry; Fishing; Flowers; Government; Geography; Geology; Hiking; History; Ice climbing; Land, settlement and immigration; Landscapes; Laws and legislation; Membership; Mining; Mountaineering; Municipal views; Natural history; Natural resources; Parks Canada; Politics and government; Property; Provincial parks and reserves; Recreation; Rivers; Science and technology; Settlement; Skiing; Snakes, Insects; Sports; Tourism; Townsite development; Trails; Transportation; Travel; Wildlife

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; British Columbia; United States of America; Rocky Mountains; Canadian Rocky Mountains

Reproduction Restrictions: Restrictions may apply

Language: English

Category: Commerce and industry; Environment; Exploration, discovery and travel; Government; Land, settlement and immigration; Law and justice; Natural resources; Politics; Science and technology; Sports, recreation and leisure; Transportation

Title Source: Original title used

Processing Status: Processed

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Warden Mt. Rescue History

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Part Of: Bruno Engler fonds

Scope & Content: File pertains to 93 b&w prints of the Banff National Park Warden Service conducting various training and live rescues, including mountain-based, water-based, and helicopter rescues. Also includes group portraits and training courses [mostly climbing, mountaineering, and glacier travel].

Date Range: [ca. 1956 - 1980]

Reference Code: V190 / VI / W / i / PA - 01 to PA - 93

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Print

23 images

Part Of: Bruno Engler fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M323 / S40 / V190

Series: VI : Retained file, W : Alphabetical order

Sous-Fonds: V190

Sub-Series: i : Warden Mt. Rescue History

Accession Number: 7436

Reference Code: V190 / VI / W / i / PA - 01 to PA - 93

GMD: Photograph; Print

Date Range: [ca. 1956 - 1980]

Physical Description: 93 photographs : b&w ; 25.2 x 20.2 cm or smaller

History / Biographical: See fonds level description

Scope & Content: File pertains to 93 b&w prints of the Banff National Park Warden Service conducting various training and live rescues, including mountain-based, water-based, and helicopter rescues. Also includes group portraits and training courses [mostly climbing, mountaineering, and glacier travel].

Subject Access: Administration; Advertising; Bow River; Climbing; Education; Environment and Nature; Glaciers; Guides; Guiding; Helicopters; Hospital; Ice climbing; Mountaineering; Mountaineers; Mountains; Parks Canada; Parks Canada Warden; Portrait; Search and rescue

Geographic Access: Banff National Park; Alberta

Language: English

Conservation: The first 14 prints appear to have been pulled out of a photo album and have black paper residue throughout the entirety of the backs.

Related Material: V190 / VI / W / i / NA - 01

Creator: Engler, Bruno

Title Source: Original title kept

Processing Status: Processed

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Accidents - Rescues

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Part Of: Bruno Engler fonds

Scope & Content: File pertains to 51 b&w prints of various accidents and rescue missions around Banff National Park and the Banff townsite. Includes a forest fire, the Standish Hardware store fire, skiing rescue missions, and climbing/mountaineering rescue missions.

Date Range: [ca. 1962-1970]

Reference Code: V190 / VI / A / i / b / PA - 01 to PA - 51

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph print; Print

16 images

Part Of: Bruno Engler fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M323 / S40 / V190

Series: VI : Retained file, A : Alphabetical order

Sous-Fonds: V190

Sub-Series: i : Accidents

Accession Number: 7436

Reference Code: V190 / VI / A / i / b / PA - 01 to PA - 51

GMD: Photograph print; Print

Date Range: [ca. 1962-1970]

Physical Description: 51 photographs : b&w ; 25.5 x 20.5 cm or smaller

History / Biographical: See fonds level description

Scope & Content: File pertains to 51 b&w prints of various accidents and rescue missions around Banff National Park and the Banff townsite. Includes a forest fire, the Standish Hardware store fire, skiing rescue missions, and climbing/mountaineering rescue missions.

Notes: Caution: some images include disturbing content, viewer discretion is advised.

Name Access: Engler, Bruno; Gallagher, Lloyd (Kiwi)

Subject Access: Airplanes; Automobiles; Buildings; Businesses; Climbing; Fire; Helicopters; Mountains; Mountaineering; Mountaineers; Skiing

Geographic Access: Banff; Banff National Park; Alberta

Language: English

Creator: Engler, Bruno

Title Source: Original title kept

Processing Status: Processed

Images

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Banff Centre

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Part Of: Bruno Engler fonds

Scope & Content: File pertains to 59 b&w & colour prints of the Banff Centre. Includes interior and exterior shots of campus buildings and the 1980 Banff Centre Car Rally, the Banff Centre Wilderness Course from the mid-1970s - a course that combined mountaineering and photography, and portraits of Centre Director …

Date Range: [ca. 1974-1987]

Reference Code: V190 / VI / B / i / PA - 01 to PA - 59

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Print; Textual record

10 images

Part Of: Bruno Engler fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M323 / S40 / V190

Series: VI : Retained file, B : Alphabetical order

Sous-Fonds: V190

Sub-Series: i : Banff Centre

Accession Number: 7436

Reference Code: V190 / VI / B / i / PA - 01 to PA - 59

GMD: Photograph; Print; Textual record

Date Range: [ca. 1974-1987]

Physical Description: 59 photographs : b&w & col. ; 20.3 x 25.4 cm or smaller

History / Biographical: See fonds level description

Scope & Content: File pertains to 59 b&w & colour prints of the Banff Centre. Includes interior and exterior shots of campus buildings and the 1980 Banff Centre Car Rally, the Banff Centre Wilderness Course from the mid-1970s - a course that combined mountaineering and photography, and portraits of Centre Director Dr. Paul Fleck. Also includes newspaper clippings and documents pertaining to the High Altitude Wilderness Course.

Name Access: Fleck, Paul D.; Gertsch, Rudy

Subject Access: Aerial photography; Banff Centre; Banff School of Fine Arts; Buildings; Climbing; Community events; Guides; Mountains; School; Photography; Portrait; Theatre

Geographic Access: Banff; Banff National Park; Alberta

Language: English

Creator: Engler, Bruno

Title Source: Original title kept

Processing Status: Processed

Images

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Climbing

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Part Of: Ben Gadd fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of one photograph depicting a pair of climbing spikes, captioned "winter" and "summer".

Date Range: [ca.1980-1990]

Reference Code: V810 / I / C / PA - 1

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Print

Part Of: Ben Gadd fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M590; V810; S61

Series: V810 / I : Personal records

Sous-Fonds: V810

Sub-Series: V810 / I / C : Personal interest files

Accession Number: 2021.20

Reference Code: V810 / I / C / PA - 1

GMD: Photograph; Print

Date Range: [ca.1980-1990]

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w print ; 8.5 x 11 cm

Scope & Content: File consists of one photograph depicting a pair of climbing spikes, captioned "winter" and "summer".

Subject Access: Sports; Recreation; Climbing

Language: English

Related Material: V810 / I / C / NA - 1, 2

Category: Sports, recreation and leisure

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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C.M.H. Gmoser

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Part Of: Bruno Engler fonds

Scope & Content: File pertains to 38 b&w & colour prints of portraits of [possibly] CMH staff, including Hans Gmoser and Lloyd "Kiwi" Gallagher, among others.

Date Range: 1972-1974

Reference Code: V190 / VI / C / i / PA - 01 to PA - 38

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Print

5 images

Part Of: Bruno Engler fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M323 / S40 / V190

Series: VI : Retained file, C : Alphabetical order

Sous-Fonds: V190

Sub-Series: i : C.M.H. Gmoser

Accession Number: 7436

Reference Code: V190 / VI / C / i / PA - 01 to PA - 38

GMD: Photograph; Print

Date Range: 1972-1974

Physical Description: 38 photographs : b&w & col. ; 25.2 x 20.2 cm or smaller

History / Biographical: See fonds level description

Scope & Content: File pertains to 38 b&w & colour prints of portraits of [possibly] CMH staff, including Hans Gmoser and Lloyd "Kiwi" Gallagher, among others.

Name Access: Gallagher, Lloyd (Kiwi); Gmoser, Hans; Herald, Jon; Troillet, Jean

Subject Access: Climbing; Helicopter skiing; Portrait

Geographic Access: Banff; Banff National Park; Alberta

Language: English

Creator: Engler, Bruno

Title Source: Original title kept

Processing Status: Processed

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Crowsnest Region

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Part Of: Bruno Engler fonds

Scope & Content: File pertains to 14 b&w prints of various views from around the Crowsnest area. Includes scenes of men on horseback, fishing, and climbing, scenic vistas, and a mining operation.

Date Range: [ca. 1951]

Reference Code: V190 / VI / C / vii / PA - 01 to PA - 14

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Print

6 images

Part Of: Bruno Engler fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M323 / S40 / V190

Series: VI : Retained file, C : Alphabetical order

Sous-Fonds: V190

Sub-Series: vii : Crowsnest Region

Accession Number: 7436

Reference Code: V190 / VI / C / vii / PA - 01 to PA - 14

GMD: Photograph; Print

Date Range: [ca. 1951]

Physical Description: 14 photographs : b&w ; 25.2 x 20.2 cm or smaller

History / Biographical: See fonds level description

Scope & Content: File pertains to 14 b&w prints of various views from around the Crowsnest area. Includes scenes of men on horseback, fishing, and climbing, scenic vistas, and a mining operation.

Subject Access: Aerial photography; Climbing; Horses; Mines and mineral resources; Mining; Mountains; Scenery

Geographic Access: Alberta

Language: English

Creator: Engler, Bruno

Title Source: Original title kept

Processing Status: Processed

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Englehart-Cromwell 1943

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Part Of: Bruno Engler fonds

Scope & Content: File pertains to 10 b&w prints of various shots of men hiking and climbing a mountain, as well as one shot of men outside a backcountry hut.

Date Range: 1943

Reference Code: V190 / VI / E / i / PA - 01 to PA - 10

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Print

10 images

Part Of: Bruno Engler fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M323 / S40 / V190

Series: VI : Retained file, E : Alphabetical order

Sous-Fonds: V190

Sub-Series: i : Englehart-Cromwell 1943

Accession Number: 7436

Reference Code: V190 / VI / E / i / PA - 01 to PA - 10

GMD: Photograph; Print

Date Range: 1943

Physical Description: 10 photographs : b&w ; 25.2 x 20.2 cm or smaller

History / Biographical: See fonds level description

Scope & Content: File pertains to 10 b&w prints of various shots of men hiking and climbing a mountain, as well as one shot of men outside a backcountry hut.