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Hikers at rest

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Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Scope & Content: Image of a group of unidentified people sitting on boulders possibly during at Skyline Trail Hikers trip - Catharine Whyte visible at far right

Date Range: [ca. 1930-1950]

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 15 / PA - 435

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph

1 image

Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: M36 / V683 / S37

Series: V683 / III / A / 15 : Peter and Catharine Whyte: Collected Photographs

Sous-Fonds: V683

Accession Number: .

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 15 / PA - 435

GMD: Photograph

Date Range: [ca. 1930-1950]

Physical Description: Photograph: 1 print ; b&w.

Scope & Content: Image of a group of unidentified people sitting on boulders possibly during at Skyline Trail Hikers trip - Catharine Whyte visible at far right

Name Access: Whyte, Catharine

Subject Access: Hiking; Mountains; Skyline Hikers of the Canadian Rockies; Skyline Trail Hikers of the Canadian Rockies

Language: English

Title Source: Title based on item

Processing Status: Processed

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Hikers at rest

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Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Scope & Content: Image of unidentified hikers sitting and lying on a grassy slope - possibly during a Skyline Trail Hikers trip

Date Range: [ca. 1930-1950]

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 15 / PA - 439

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph

1 image

Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: M36 / V683 / S37

Series: V683 / III / A / 15 : Peter and Catharine Whyte: Collected Photographs

Sous-Fonds: V683

Accession Number: .

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 15 / PA - 439

GMD: Photograph

Date Range: [ca. 1930-1950]

Physical Description: Photograph: 1 print ; b&w.

Scope & Content: Image of unidentified hikers sitting and lying on a grassy slope - possibly during a Skyline Trail Hikers trip

Subject Access: Hiking; Skyline Hikers of the Canadian Rockies; Skyline Trail Hikers of the Canadian Rockies

Language: English

Title Source: Title based on item

Processing Status: Processed

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Identified Summit Records

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Part Of: Alpine Club of Canada fonds

Scope & Content: Sub-series of identified summit registers and notes produced by the Alpine Club of Canada between 1930 and 2022. Summit records include entries from visitors to the various summits which pertain to individuals' hiking and climbing trips; details of specific events which occurred while at the summit…

Date Range: 1930-1931; 1959-1968; 1970-1989; 1992 -2022

Reference Code: M200 / V / A

Description Level: 4 / Sub-series

GMD: Textual record; Organization record

Part Of: Alpine Club of Canada fonds

Description Level: 4 / Sub-series

Fonds Number: M200; V14; S6

Series: M200 / V: Summit Records

Sous-Fonds: M200

Sub-Series: M200 / V / A: Identified Summit Records

Accession Number: accn. 2023.20 accn. 7779 accn. 2023.10 accn. 2014.8347 accn. 6465 accn. 8002 accn. 2020.05 accn. 2023.19 accn. 2014.8293 accn. 8119 accn. 2023.32 accn. 2023.41 accn. 6623 accn. 6062 accn. 2014.8318 accn. 6767 accn. 2014.8315 accn. 2014.8317 accn. 5680 accn. 2023.16 accn. 2018.9010 accn. 5396 accn. 6459 accn. 2014.8316 accn. 2023.18 accn. 5631 accn. 2013.8245 accn. 2014.8275 accn. 2023.06 accn. 2023.14 accn. 2023.17 accn. 5569 accn. 8113 accn. 6396 accn. 2024.20

Reference Code: M200 / V / A

GMD: Textual record; Organization record

Responsibility: Summit Registers and Notes produced by Alpine Club of Canada

Date Range: 1930-1931; 1959-1968; 1970-1989; 1992 -2022

Physical Description: 100 cm of textual records 223 volumes

Scope & Content: Sub-series of identified summit registers and notes produced by the Alpine Club of Canada between 1930 and 2022. Summit records include entries from visitors to the various summits which pertain to individuals' hiking and climbing trips; details of specific events which occurred while at the summit, wildlife sightings, trail updates, and related topics. The sub-series is separated into individual identified summit records.

Notes: See file-level entries for inventories of identified summit registers and notes.

Name Access: Alpine Club of Canada

Subject Access: Alberta; Alpine Club of Canada; Backpacking; Backcountry skiing; Banff; Banff National Park; Bow Valley; British Columbia; Castle Mountain; Cascade Mountain; Centennial; Climbing; Club; Cross-country skiing; Description and travel; Environment; Environment and Nature; Fortress Mountain; Great Divide; Hiking; Kananaskis Country; Mount Assiniboine; Mount Logan; Mountain; Mountain guides; Mountaineering; Mountaineers; Mountains; Provincial parks and reserves; Parks; National parks and reserves; Record keeping; Ski area; Ski areas; Ski mountaineering; Skiing; Skis; Skiers; Snowshoes and snowshoeing; Sports and leisure; Sports and recreation; Summit; Trails; Winter sports

Geographic Access: Canada; Canadian Rocky Mountains; Rocky Mountains; Continental Divide; Great Divide; Alberta; British Columbia; Abbot Pass; Mount Assiniboine; Cascade Mountain; Canmore; Assiniboine; Banff National Park; Banff, Alberta; Bugaboos; Castle Mountain, AB; Cathedral Mountain; Glacier; Jasper National Park; Kananaskis Country; Little Yoho Valley; Mount Baldy; Mount Baker; Mount Cory; Mount Edith; Mount Lefroy; Mount Norquay; Mount Rundle; Rundle Mountain; Mount Temple; Mount Victoria; Mount Yamnuska; Selkirks; Yoho National Park

Access Restrictions: Restrictions may apply

Reproduction Restrictions: Contains personal information

Language: English

Conservation: Some records have been placed in mylar. Some record have mold, rust or water damage.

Related Material: M235

Category: Environment; Exploration and travel; Sports, recreation and leisure

Title Source: Title based on contents of sub-series

Processing Status: Processed

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J. Norman Collie photographs

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Part Of: Alpine Club of Canada fonds

Scope & Content: Photographs pertain to Saskatchewan River Crossing area; Mount Forbes, Freshfield, Bush Valley areas; other mountain areas. Typed list is in AC 0M / 016.

Date Range: 1897-1910

Reference Code: V14 / AC OM / 016; V14 / AC 0P / 048-070; V14 / AC 0P / 082; V14 / AC 0P / 772; V14 / AC 0P / 774

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print; Print

5 images

Part Of: Alpine Club of Canada fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M200 / S6 / V14

Series: III. Personal papers and photographs

Sous-Fonds: V14

Accession Number: 5200

Reference Code: V14 / AC OM / 016; V14 / AC 0P / 048-070; V14 / AC 0P / 082; V14 / AC 0P / 772; V14 / AC 0P / 774

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print; Print

Date Range: 1897-1910

Physical Description: 26 photographs : prints

Scope & Content: Photographs pertain to Saskatchewan River Crossing area; Mount Forbes, Freshfield, Bush Valley areas; other mountain areas. Typed list is in AC 0M / 016.

Name Access: Alpine Club of Canada

Subject Access: Abbot Pass Hut; Activities; Administration; Advertising; Alpine Club of Canada; Alpine Club House; Cabins; Cabins and shelters; Camps; Club; Competition; Discovery and exploration; Environment; Environment and Nature; Exploration; Guide; Guides; Hiking; Huts; Mountain; Mountain guides; Mountaineering; Mountaineers; Mountains; National parks and reserves; Organizations; Photography; Scenery; Sports and recreation; Summit

Geographic Access: Banff National Park; Jasper National Park; Yoho National Park; Alberta; British Columbia; Canada

Language: English

Related Material: Another Collie photograph is found in display prints (AC 00P / 151)

Title Source: Title based on material

Processing Status: Processed

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J. P. Forde photograph collection

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Part Of: Alpine Club of Canada fonds

Scope & Content: Photographs mainly document Alpine Club of Canada camps between 1906 and 1913. Views includes Lake Louise-Yoho areas, possibly made during Yoho Pass ACC camp, 1906?; Rogers pass area during ACC camp, 1908; Lake O'Hara area during ACC camp, 1909; trip to Mount Goodsir and Ice River Valley, 1909; Mo…

Date Range: [ca. 1906-1913]

Reference Code: V14 / AC 039P / 001-225

Description Level: 5 / File

1 image

Part Of: Alpine Club of Canada fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M200 / S6 / V14

Series: III. Personal papers and photographs

Sous-Fonds: V14

Accession Number: 5200

Reference Code: V14 / AC 039P / 001-225

Date Range: [ca. 1906-1913]

Physical Description: 225 photographs : prints

Scope & Content: Photographs mainly document Alpine Club of Canada camps between 1906 and 1913. Views includes Lake Louise-Yoho areas, possibly made during Yoho Pass ACC camp, 1906?; Rogers pass area during ACC camp, 1908; Lake O'Hara area during ACC camp, 1909; trip to Mount Goodsir and Ice River Valley, 1909; Mount Sir Sandford and Illecillewaet Glacier areas, 1910; Sherbrooke Lake ACC Camp, 1911; Vermilion Pass area during ACC camp, 1912; Cathedral Mountain camp, 1913; Strathcona Park, B.C., 1912; Mount Robson ACC camp, 1913; also miscellaneous views.

Name Access: Alpine Club of Canada; Forde, J.P.

Subject Access: Abbot Pass Hut; Activities; Administration; Advertising; Alpine Club of Canada; Alpine Club House; Cabins; Cabins and shelters; Camps; Club; Competition; Discovery and exploration; Environment; Environment and Nature; Exploration; Guide; Guides; Hiking; Huts; Mountain; Mountain guides; Mountaineering; Mountaineers; Mountains; National parks and reserves; Organizations; Photography; Scenery; Sports and recreation; Summit

Geographic Access: Banff National Park; Jasper National Park; Yoho National Park; Alberta; British Columbia; Canada

Language: English

Title Source: Title based on accompanying documentation

Processing Status: Processed

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J. W. A. Hickson photographs

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Part Of: Alpine Club of Canada fonds

Scope & Content: Photographs pertain to Hickson and his trips and first ascents in Military and Assiniboine Groups?, Mount Columbia area and other unidentified areas

Date Range: 1909-1919

Reference Code: V14 / AC 0P / 719-720; V14 / AC 0P / 726-770; V14 / AC 0P / 1-64); V14 / AC 055P / 33 (1-67)

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph print; Photograph; Print

1 image

Part Of: Alpine Club of Canada fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M200 / S6 / V14

Series: III. Personal papers and photographs

Sous-Fonds: V14

Accession Number: 5200

Reference Code: V14 / AC 0P / 719-720; V14 / AC 0P / 726-770; V14 / AC 0P / 1-64); V14 / AC 055P / 33 (1-67)

GMD: Photograph print; Photograph; Print

Date Range: 1909-1919

Physical Description: 178 photographs (114 prints, 64 negatives)

Scope & Content: Photographs pertain to Hickson and his trips and first ascents in Military and Assiniboine Groups?, Mount Columbia area and other unidentified areas

Name Access: Alpine Club of Canada; Hickson, J.W.A.

Subject Access: Abbot Pass Hut; Activities; Administration; Advertising; Alpine Club of Canada; Alpine Club House; Cabins; Cabins and shelters; Camps; Club; Competition; Discovery and exploration; Environment; Environment and Nature; Exploration; Guide; Guides; Hiking; Huts; Mountain; Mountain guides; Mountaineering; Mountaineers; Mountains; National parks and reserves; Organizations; Photography; Scenery; Sports and recreation; Summit

Geographic Access: Banff National Park; Jasper National Park; Yoho National Park; Alberta; British Columbia; Canada

Access Restrictions: Access to negatives is by appointment only

Language: English

Title Source: Title based on preliminary inventory

Processing Status: Processed

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[Lunch at Larch Valley, Sky Line Trail Hike]

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Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Scope & Content: Image of unidentified group seated around a table under a tent sharing a meal. Written on the back in ink is "Lunch Time, Sky Line Trail Hike, at Larch Valley Camp, Photo by Peter Whyte"

Date Range: [ca. 1945-1955]

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 3 / PA - 94

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph

2 images

Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: M36 / V683 / S37

Series: V683 / III / A / 3 : Peter and Catharine Whyte: Various Views of Banff and Area

Sous-Fonds: V683

Accession Number: .

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 3 / PA - 94

GMD: Photograph

Date Range: [ca. 1945-1955]

Physical Description: Photograph: 1 print (front and back) ; b&w

Scope & Content: Image of unidentified group seated around a table under a tent sharing a meal. Written on the back in ink is "Lunch Time, Sky Line Trail Hike, at Larch Valley Camp, Photo by Peter Whyte"

Name Access: Whyte, Peter

Subject Access: Hiking; Skyline Hikers of the Canadian Rockies; Skyline Trail Hikers of the Canadian Rockies

Geographic Access: Larch Valley; Banff National Park

Language: English

Creator: Peter Whyte

Title Source: Title based on item

Processing Status: Processed

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Metal engraving plates

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Part Of: Alpine Club of Canada fonds

Scope & Content: File pertains to four copper engraved negative printing plates and one metal engraved map, all mounted on wooden blocks. The copper printing plates depict various unidentified people hiking and climbing, mountains, and camps with mountain peaks in the background - the engraved map shows the Lynx Cr…

Date Range: [ca. 1920-1950]

Reference Code: V14 / AC 104 / NC - 01 to NC - 05

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Negative; Negative printing plate

Part Of: Alpine Club of Canada fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M200 / S6 / V14

Sous-Fonds: V14

Accession Number: AC104

Reference Code: V14 / AC 104 / NC - 01 to NC - 05

GMD: Negative; Negative printing plate

Date Range: [ca. 1920-1950]

Physical Description: 5 photograph : b&w printing plates ; 15.8 x 11.7 x 2.8 cm or smaller

Scope & Content: File pertains to four copper engraved negative printing plates and one metal engraved map, all mounted on wooden blocks. The copper printing plates depict various unidentified people hiking and climbing, mountains, and camps with mountain peaks in the background - the engraved map shows the Lynx Creek Valley near Mt. Alberta.

Subject Access: Alpine Club of Canada; Camps; Climbing; Glaciers; Hiking; Mountains; Mountaineering; Mountaineers

Geographic Access: Alberta; British Columbia; Canada

Language: English

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Metal engraving plates

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Part Of: Alpine Club of Canada fonds

Scope & Content: File pertains to two copper engraved negative printing plates mounted on wooden blocks. One printing plate is made up of attached three images depicting an unidentifed person with their back to the camera looking at a glacier, an open valley and river with mountains in the distance, and a number of…

Date Range: [ca. 1920-1950]

Reference Code: V14 / AC 98 / NC - 01 to NC - 02

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Negative; Negative printing plate

Part Of: Alpine Club of Canada fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M200 / S6 / V14

Sous-Fonds: V14

Accession Number: AC98

Reference Code: V14 / AC 98 / NC - 01 to NC - 02

GMD: Negative; Negative printing plate

Date Range: [ca. 1920-1950]

Physical Description: 2 photograph : b&w printing plates ; 16.1 x 23.8 x 2.3 cm or smaller

Scope & Content: File pertains to two copper engraved negative printing plates mounted on wooden blocks. One printing plate is made up of attached three images depicting an unidentifed person with their back to the camera looking at a glacier, an open valley and river with mountains in the distance, and a number of pack horses and unidentified people standing beside a river with mountains in the background. The other plate has two attached images depicting a close up of an unidentified person climbing [taken from below], and a man [possibly Conrad Kain] standing beside a tent with mountains in the background.

Subject Access: Alpine Club of Canada; Camps; Climbing; Glaciers; Hiking; Horses; Mountains; Mountaineering; Mountaineers

Geographic Access: Alberta; British Columbia; Canada

Language: English

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Monarch Mtn

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Part Of: Alpine Club of Canada fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of summit records from Monarch Mountain produced by the Alpine Club of Canada between 1940 and 1979. Summit records include entries from visitors to the various summits which pertain to individuals' hiking and climbing trips; details of specific events which occurred while at the summ…

Date Range: 1940; 1943; 1960; 1962-1979

Reference Code: M200 / V / A / 153

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Textual record; Organization record

Part Of: Alpine Club of Canada fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M200; V14; S6

Series: M200 / V: Summit Records

Sous-Fonds: M200

Sub-Series: M200 / V / A: Identified Summit Records

Accession Number: accn. 2023.18

Reference Code: M200 / V / A / 153

GMD: Textual record; Organization record

Responsibility: Summit Registers and Notes produced by Alpine Club of Canada

Date Range: 1940; 1943; 1960; 1962-1979

Physical Description: 1 cm of textual records 4 volumes

History / Biographical: Monarch Mountain is located in the Victoria Cross Ranges of Jasper National Park, Alberta. Nearby are Pyramid Mountain and Jasper town-site.

Scope & Content: File consists of summit records from Monarch Mountain produced by the Alpine Club of Canada between 1940 and 1979. Summit records include entries from visitors to the various summits which pertain to individuals' hiking and climbing trips; details of specific events which occurred while at the summit, wildlife sightings, trail updates, and related topics. File include: M200 / V / A / 153: Monarch Mtn

Notes: Materials came together in a plastic bag with a note "Monarch Mtn". Summit Register is believed to be from White Pyramid; materials have been kept together due to orginial order they were received from the Alpine Club of Canada.

Name Access: Alpine Club of Canada

Subject Access: Alberta; Alpine Club of Canada; Backpacking; Backcountry skiing; Climbing; Club; Description and travel; Environment; Environment and Nature; Hiking; Mountain; Mountaineering; Mountaineers; Mountains; National parks and reserves; Record keeping; Sports and leisure; Sports and recreation; Summit

Geographic Access: Canada; Canadian Rocky Mountains; Rocky Mountains; Alberta; Jasper National Park; Jasper; Jasper, AB; Victoria Cross Range; Monarch Mountain

Access Restrictions: Restrictions may apply

Language: English

Conservation: Summit notes placed in mylar due to mold and fragility. Summit register contains mold and water damage.

Related Material: M235; M200 / V / A / 130

Category: Environment; Exploration and travel; Sports, recreation and leisure

Biographical Source Notes: Peak Finder: Monarch Mountain, Canadian Rockies Database: https://cdnrockiesdatabases.ca/peaks/922

Title Source: Original title

Processing Status: Processed

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Mount Logan Expedition records - misc. prints

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Part Of: Alpine Club of Canada fonds

Scope & Content: File pertains to photograph prints of the Mt. Logan Expedition team aboard a boat [most likely headed to Alaska], various scenes of and around McCarthy, Alaska, prior to the trip, scenery, the dog team, and exploratory scenes from MacCarthy's scouting trip in 1913.

Date Range: 1913-1925

Reference Code: V14 / AC 0P / 708 - 720

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph print; Print

22 images

Part Of: Alpine Club of Canada fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M200 / S6 / V14

Series: I.A.1.e.i. Administration: expeditions - Mount Logan Expedition

Sous-Fonds: V14

Accession Number: 5200

Reference Code: V14 / AC 0P / 708 - 720

GMD: Photograph print; Print

Date Range: 1913-1925

Physical Description: 13 prints : b&w ; 16.7 x 11.3 cm

Scope & Content: File pertains to photograph prints of the Mt. Logan Expedition team aboard a boat [most likely headed to Alaska], various scenes of and around McCarthy, Alaska, prior to the trip, scenery, the dog team, and exploratory scenes from MacCarthy's scouting trip in 1913.

Notes: Many prints have notations on the backs written either by whoever developed the prints or an archivist - archivist notes noted with square brackets.

Name Access: Alpine Club of Canada

Subject Access: Abbot Pass Hut; Activities; Administration; Advertising; Alpine Club of Canada; Cabins; Cabins and shelters; Camps; Club; Competition; Discovery and exploration; Environment; Environment and Nature; Exploration; Guide; Guides; Hiking; Huts; Mountain; Mountain guides; Mountaineering; Mountaineers; Mountains; Mount Logan; Mount Logan Expedition; National parks and reserves; Organizations; Photography; Scenery; Sports and recreation; Summit

Geographic Access: Yukon; Alaska; Canada; United States of America

Access Restrictions: Access to negatives is by appointment only

Language: English

Finding Aid: A detailed list is available for a portion of the material.

Related Material: Material is closely related to expedition material in Sous-fonds III. Personal papers and photographs (H. F. Lambart papers and photographs; W. W. Foster photographs). Related oversize display prints can be found in Series I.A.1.j. (AC 00P / 137-147 and AC 00P / 275-280).

Title Source: Title based on material

Processing Status: Processed

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Mt. Hood, 1953 - 2009

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Part Of: Alpine Club of Canada fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of a summit record from Mount Hood produced by the Alpine Club of Canada between 1953 and 2009. Summit record includes entries from visitors to the various summits which pertain to individuals' hiking and climbing trips; details of specific events which occurred while at the summit, w…

Date Range: 1953-2009

Reference Code: M200 / V / A / 188

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Textual record; Organization record

Part Of: Alpine Club of Canada fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M200; V14; S6

Series: M200 / V: Summit Records

Sous-Fonds: M200

Sub-Series: M200 / V / A: Identified Summit Records

Accession Number: accn. 8119

Reference Code: M200 / V / A / 188

GMD: Textual record; Organization record

Responsibility: Summit Registers and Notes produced by Alpine Club of Canada

Date Range: 1953-2009

Physical Description: 1 Summit record 1 cm of textual record

History / Biographical: Mount Hood is located in Kananaskis, and is part of the Opal Range of the Canadian Rockies, Alberta.

Scope & Content: File consists of a summit record from Mount Hood produced by the Alpine Club of Canada between 1953 and 2009. Summit record includes entries from visitors to the various summits which pertain to individuals' hiking and climbing trips; details of specific events which occurred while at the summit, wildlife sightings, trail updates, and related topics. File: M200 / V / A / 188: Mt. Hood, 1953 - 2009

Name Access: Alpine Club of Canada

Subject Access: Alberta; Alpine Club of Canada; Bow Valley; Climbing; Club; Description and travel; Environment; Environment and Nature; Hiking; Kananaskis Country; Mountain; Mountaineering; Mountaineers; Mountains; Record keeping; Sports and leisure; Sports and recreation; Summit; Trails

Geographic Access: Canada; Canadian Rocky Mountains; Rocky Mountains; Opal Range; Alberta; Kananaskis; Kananaskis Country; Kananaskis Country Golf Course; Exshaw; Exshaw, AB; Mount Hood

Access Restrictions: Restrictions may apply

Language: English

Related Material: M235

Category: Environment; Exploration and travel; Sports, recreation and leisure

Biographical Source Notes: Peak Finder: Mount Hood, Canadian Rockies Database: https://cdnrockiesdatabases.ca/peaks/645

Title Source: Original title

Processing Status: Processed

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MT. STURDEE

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Part Of: Alpine Club of Canada fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of a summit record from Mount Sturdee produced by the Alpine Club of Canada from around 1930 to 2014. Summit record includes entries from visitors to the various summits which pertain to individuals' hiking and climbing trips; details of specific events which occurred while at the sum…

Date Range: ca. 1930-2014

Reference Code: M200 / V / A / 158

Description Level: 5 / File

Part Of: Alpine Club of Canada fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M200; V14; S6

Series: M200 / V: Summit Records

Sous-Fonds: M200

Sub-Series: M200 / V / A: Identified Summit Records

Accession Number: accn. 2020.05

Reference Code: M200 / V / A / 158

Responsibility: Summit Registers and Notes produced by Alpine Club of Canada

Date Range: ca. 1930-2014

Physical Description: 5 volumes 2 cm of textual records

History / Biographical: Mount Sturdee is located in Mount Assiniboine Provincial Park, British Columbia.

Scope & Content: File consists of a summit record from Mount Sturdee produced by the Alpine Club of Canada from around 1930 to 2014. Summit record includes entries from visitors to the various summits which pertain to individuals' hiking and climbing trips; details of specific events which occurred while at the summit, wildlife sightings, trail updates, and related topics. File: M200 / V / A / 158: MT. STURDEE

Name Access: Alpine Club of Canada

Subject Access: Alpine Club of Canada; British Columbia; Climbing; Club; Cross-country skiing; Description and travel; Environment; Environment and Nature; Hiking; Mount Assiniboine; Mountain; Mountaineering; Mountaineers; Mountains; Provincial parks and reserves; Record keeping; Sports and leisure; Sports and recreation; Summit; Trails

Geographic Access: Canada; Canadian Rocky Mountains; Rocky Mountains; British Columbia; Mount Assiniboine Provincial Park; Mount Assiniboine Park; Mount Assiniboine; Mount Sturdee

Access Restrictions: Summit Registers and Notes produced by Alpine Club of Canada

Language: English

Conservation: Summit notes placed in mylar.

Related Material: M235

Category: Environment; Exploration and travel; Sports, recreation and leisure

Title Source: Original title

Processing Status: Processed

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Our National Playground [Glacier National Park and Mount Robson]

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Part Of: Malcolm Geddes fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of 19 b&w photographs pertaining to a trip to Glacier and Jasper National Park. File includes images of Malcolm Geddes hiking inside caves, and an exterior view of Mt. Robson.

Date Range: [1900 - 1920]

Reference Code: V756 / III / A / PA - 1 to 19

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

Part Of: Malcolm Geddes fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M39; V756

Series: V756 / III : Personal and family records

Sous-Fonds: V756

Sub-Series: V756 / III / A : Travel and mountain expeditions

Accession Number: 2015.8558

Reference Code: V756 / III / A / PA - 1 to 19

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

Date Range: [1900 - 1920]

Physical Description: 19 photographs : b&w prints ; 18 x 25 cm

Scope & Content: File consists of 19 b&w photographs pertaining to a trip to Glacier and Jasper National Park. File includes images of Malcolm Geddes hiking inside caves, and an exterior view of Mt. Robson.

Notes: Some items are annotated on reverse side

Name Access: Geddes, Malcolm

Subject Access: Sports; Recreation; Hiking; Mountains; Landscapes; Travel; Exploration

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Glacier National Park; Jasper National Park; Mount Robson

Language: English

Related Material: Photographs were previously stored in folder with typed copy of "Our National Playground"; textual records stored in M39 / I / B.

Category: Exploration, discovery and travel; Sports, recreation and leisure

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Peter and Catharine Whyte and unidentified woman

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Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Scope & Content: Image of Peter [seated and holding a camera] and Catharine Whyte talking to an unidentifed woman with a lake and mountains in the background

Date Range: [ca. 1930-1950]

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 15 / PA - 432

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph

1 image

Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: M36 / V683 / S37

Series: V683 / III / A / 15 : Peter and Catharine Whyte: Collected Photographs

Sous-Fonds: V683

Accession Number: .

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 15 / PA - 432

GMD: Photograph

Date Range: [ca. 1930-1950]

Physical Description: Photograph: 1 print ; b&w.

Scope & Content: Image of Peter [seated and holding a camera] and Catharine Whyte talking to an unidentifed woman with a lake and mountains in the background

Name Access: Whyte, Catharine; Whyte, Peter

Subject Access: Glaciers; Hiking; Mountains; Portrait

Language: English

Title Source: Title based on item

Processing Status: Processed

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Photographs. -- 1894-1982

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Part Of: Alpine Club of Canada fonds

Scope & Content: Photographs pertain to mountain peaks, glaciers, landscapes and scenery; mountaineering and alpine recreation; mountaineers and personalities, including portraits; huts; events and other subjects. A significant portion pertain to Alpine Club camps (ca.225 prints, 8 negatives and 5 albums containin…

Date Range: [ca.1900-1960]

Reference Code: V14 / AC 0P / 001-002; V14 / AC 0P / 010; V14 / AC 0P / 019; V14 / AC 0P / 023-024; V14 / AC 0P / 039-044; V14 / AC 0P / 071-072; V14 / AC 0P / 074; V14 / AC 0P / 076-081; V14 / AC 0P / 124; V14 / AC 0P / 220-244; V14 / AC 0P / 254-264; V14 / AC 0P / 345-346; V14 / AC 0P / 361-364; V14 / AC 0P / 369-407; V14 / AC 0P / 631-632; V14 / AC 0P / 634; V14 / AC 0P / 636; V14 / AC 0P / 642-707; V14 / AC 0P / 717-718; V14 / AC 0P / 721-725; V14 / AC 0P / 773; V14 / AC 0P / 776; V14 / AC 0P / 778-779; V14 / AC 0P / 802-807; V14 / AC 0P / 810-811; V14 / AC 0P / 815; V14 / AC 001P / 01-08; V14 / AC 004P / 01-03; V14 / AC 011P / 01-02; V14 / AC 015P / 1-55; V14 / AC 024P / 01-12; V14 / AC 024P / 25-35; V14 / AC 027P / 01-15; V14 / AC 027P / 16; V14 / AC 027P / 17; V14 / AC 027P / 18; V14 / AC 027P / 19; V14 / AC 027P / 20; V14 / AC 031P / 1; V14 / AC 033P / 001-037; V14 / AC 033P / 046-115; V14 / AC 042P / 1; V14 / AC 049P / 3-5; V14 / AC 050P / 1; V14 / AC 055P / 39; V14 / AC 055P / 46-48; V14 / AC 055P / 60-66; V14 / AC 064P / 01-51; V14 / AC 067P / 1-4; V14 / AC 090P / 1-4; V14 / AC 093P / 1-2; V14 / AC 121P / 1-3; V14 / AC 123P / 20-27; V14 / AC 124P / 01-16; V14 / AC 148P / 94-97; V14 / AC 175P / 1; V14 / AC 176P / 01; V14 / AC 176P / 11; V14 / AC 195P / 1-2; V14 / AC 199P / 1-60; V14 / AC 217P / 1; V14 / AC 229P / 1; V14 / AC 239P / 1-2; V14 / AC 312P / 1-3; V14 / AC 345P / 4-7; V14 / AC 371P / 1; V14 / AC 375P / 1-25; V14 / AC 379P / 1; V14 / AC 381P / 1-7; V14 / AC 395P / 1-4; V14 / AC 397P / 1-5; V14 / AC 399P / 1; V14 / AC 405P / 1-5

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print; Negative; Transparency; Album

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Part Of: Alpine Club of Canada fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M200 / S6 / V14

Series: IV.B. Other material: photographic

Sous-Fonds: V14

Accession Number: 5200

Reference Code: V14 / AC 0P / 001-002; V14 / AC 0P / 010; V14 / AC 0P / 019; V14 / AC 0P / 023-024; V14 / AC 0P / 039-044; V14 / AC 0P / 071-072; V14 / AC 0P / 074; V14 / AC 0P / 076-081; V14 / AC 0P / 124; V14 / AC 0P / 220-244; V14 / AC 0P / 254-264; V14 / AC 0P / 345-346; V14 / AC 0P / 361-364; V14 / AC 0P / 369-407; V14 / AC 0P / 631-632; V14 / AC 0P / 634; V14 / AC 0P / 636; V14 / AC 0P / 642-707; V14 / AC 0P / 717-718; V14 / AC 0P / 721-725; V14 / AC 0P / 773; V14 / AC 0P / 776; V14 / AC 0P / 778-779; V14 / AC 0P / 802-807; V14 / AC 0P / 810-811; V14 / AC 0P / 815; V14 / AC 001P / 01-08; V14 / AC 004P / 01-03; V14 / AC 011P / 01-02; V14 / AC 015P / 1-55; V14 / AC 024P / 01-12; V14 / AC 024P / 25-35; V14 / AC 027P / 01-15; V14 / AC 027P / 16; V14 / AC 027P / 17; V14 / AC 027P / 18; V14 / AC 027P / 19; V14 / AC 027P / 20; V14 / AC 031P / 1; V14 / AC 033P / 001-037; V14 / AC 033P / 046-115; V14 / AC 042P / 1; V14 / AC 049P / 3-5; V14 / AC 050P / 1; V14 / AC 055P / 39; V14 / AC 055P / 46-48; V14 / AC 055P / 60-66; V14 / AC 064P / 01-51; V14 / AC 067P / 1-4; V14 / AC 090P / 1-4; V14 / AC 093P / 1-2; V14 / AC 121P / 1-3; V14 / AC 123P / 20-27; V14 / AC 124P / 01-16; V14 / AC 148P / 94-97; V14 / AC 175P / 1; V14 / AC 176P / 01; V14 / AC 176P / 11; V14 / AC 195P / 1-2; V14 / AC 199P / 1-60; V14 / AC 217P / 1; V14 / AC 229P / 1; V14 / AC 239P / 1-2; V14 / AC 312P / 1-3; V14 / AC 345P / 4-7; V14 / AC 371P / 1; V14 / AC 375P / 1-25; V14 / AC 379P / 1; V14 / AC 381P / 1-7; V14 / AC 395P / 1-4; V14 / AC 397P / 1-5; V14 / AC 399P / 1; V14 / AC 405P / 1-5

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print; Negative; Transparency; Album

Responsibility: Most items, including the six photograph albums, were likely produced by private individuals and club members. Includes photographs by: M. E. Alford, L. M. S. Amery, Fred Armbrister, A. H. Bent, B. C. Government, Eric Brooks, Allan Carpe, P. A. Carson, W. M. Docharty, Mary Fallis, Marion Fawdry, E. Feuz, F. W. Godsal, Douglas Griffin, L. G. Grimble, Klaus Hahn, Don Harmon, E. W. D. Holway, Frank Jacobs, Wally Joyce, E. Mills, C. H. Mitchell, Elfreda Pigou, Jaroslav Ruza, Mary Schaffer, W. E. Stone, J. M. Thorington, W. J. Topley, Hap Trevelyan, Underwood and Underwood, Valentine and Sons, Charles Walcott, Bradford Washburn and A. G. Wehrli. Many items are not credited.

Date Range: [ca.1900-1960]

Physical Description: ca.720 photographs (ca.560 prints, ca.40 negatives, ca.120 transparencies, 6 albums of ca.350 prints)

Scope & Content: Photographs pertain to mountain peaks, glaciers, landscapes and scenery; mountaineering and alpine recreation; mountaineers and personalities, including portraits; huts; events and other subjects. A significant portion pertain to Alpine Club camps (ca.225 prints, 8 negatives and 5 albums containing over 300 prints). Camps and expeditions documented include: Yoho Valley (1906) (1919); Paradise Valley (1907); Sherbrooke Lake (1911); Vermilion Pass (1912); Mount Robson (1913); Cathedral Mountain (1913); Upper Yoho Valley (1914); Ptarmigan Lake (1915); Healy Creek (1916); Lake of Hanging Glacier (1928); Coast Range (1952); Eremite Valley and others. Portraits include those of Charles Fay, Jean Habel, Frank R. Oastler, James F. Porter, H. E. Sampson, Charles D. Walcott and A. O. Wheeler. Includes series of British Columbia air photos of B.C. locations in the 1950s (AC 055 / 60-66). Contains many unidentified and undated items.

Name Access: Alpine Club of Canada

Subject Access: Abbot Pass Hut; Activities; Administration; Advertising; Alpine Club of Canada; Alpine Club House; Cabins; Cabins and shelters; Camps; Club; Competition; Discovery and exploration; Environment; Environment and Nature; Exploration; Guide; Guides; Hiking; Huts; Mountain; Mountain guides; Mountaineering; Mountaineers; Mountains; National parks and reserves; Organizations; Photography; Scenery; Sports and recreation; Summit

Geographic Access: Banff National Park; Jasper National Park; Yoho National Park; Alberta; British Columbia; Canada

Access Restrictions: Access to negatives is by appointment only

Language: English

Finding Aid: Inventory of the Alpine Club of Canada Collection, 1986, provides group or item-level description to this material

Title Source: Title based on material

Processing Status: Processed

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Photographs of 1912 Album

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Part Of: Alpine Club of Canada fonds

Scope & Content: Item consists of 1 photograph album compiled by Frank W. Freeborn of New York City for the Alpine Club of Canada. The album pertains to a 1912 ACC trip in and around Banff and the Assiniboine area, as well as the ACC camp at Vermillion Camp and a trip to the Mt Rainier area, and includes black and …

Date Range: 1912

Reference Code: V14 / AC 55P / PD - 8

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Album; Photograph

1 image 1 Electronic Resource

Part Of: Alpine Club of Canada fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: M200 / S6 / V14

Series: IV.B. Other material: photographic

Sous-Fonds: V14

Accession Number: 5200

Reference Code: V14 / AC 55P / PD - 8

GMD: Album; Photograph

Date Range: 1912

Physical Description: 1 album (164 photographs : b&w and col. ; 20.3 x 25.5 cm)

Scope & Content: Item consists of 1 photograph album compiled by Frank W. Freeborn of New York City for the Alpine Club of Canada. The album pertains to a 1912 ACC trip in and around Banff and the Assiniboine area, as well as the ACC camp at Vermillion Camp and a trip to the Mt Rainier area, and includes black and white photographs, all of which are annotated in white ink. "1912" is written in white ink in the top left corner of the front cover with "M" also written in white below it.

Name Access: Alpine Club of Canada

Subject Access: Activities; Alpine Club of Canada; Animals; Backpacking; Bow Falls; Bow River; Bow Valley; Buildings; Camps; Canadian Pacific Railway; Chateau Lake Louise; Climbing; Clothing and dress; Club; Environment and Nature; Glaciers; Hiking; Hotels; Lake Louise; Lake O'hara; Landscapes; Mountaineering; Mountaineers; Mountains; Period costume; Photography; Portrait; Railways; Scenery; scenic; Trails; Trains; Transportation; Women

Geographic Access: Lake Louise; Banff National Park; Alberta; Glacier National Park; Assiniboine; Assiniboine Provincial Park; British Columbia; Washington

Language: English

Finding Aid: Inventory of the Alpine Club of Canada Collection, 1986, provides group or item-level description to this material

Title Source: Title based on item

Processing Status: Processed

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R. A. Schluter photographs

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Part Of: Alpine Club of Canada fonds

Scope & Content: Pertain to Mount Assiniboine ACC camp, 1952; Ice River ACC camp at Mount Goodsir, 1954; Howson Range expedition, 1956.

Date Range: 1952-1956

Reference Code: V14 / AC 353P / 01-12

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print; Print

5 images

Part Of: Alpine Club of Canada fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M200 / S6 / V14

Series: III. Personal papers and photographs

Sous-Fonds: V14

Accession Number: 5200

Reference Code: V14 / AC 353P / 01-12

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print; Print

Date Range: 1952-1956

Physical Description: 12 photographs : prints; colour

Scope & Content: Pertain to Mount Assiniboine ACC camp, 1952; Ice River ACC camp at Mount Goodsir, 1954; Howson Range expedition, 1956.

Name Access: Alpine Club of Canada; Schluter, R. A.

Subject Access: Abbot Pass Hut; Activities; Administration; Advertising; Alpine Club of Canada; Alpine Club House; Cabins; Cabins and shelters; Camps; Club; Competition; Discovery and exploration; Environment; Environment and Nature; Exploration; Guide; Guides; Hiking; Huts; Mountain; Mountain guides; Mountaineering; Mountaineers; Mountains; National parks and reserves; Organizations; Photography; Scenery; Sports and recreation; Summit

Geographic Access: Banff National Park; Jasper National Park; Yoho National Park; Alberta; British Columbia; Canada

Language: English

Title Source: Title based on preliminary inventory

Processing Status: Processed

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Songs of Canadian Climbers : [scrapbook]

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Part Of: Alpine Club of Canada fonds

Scope & Content: File consists sheet music and lyrics from Alpine Club of Canada songbooks stapled to the pages of the scrapbook. Gladyse Hartley is written on the cover.

Date Range: [ca. 1915-1925]

Reference Code: M200 / AC 191M / 2

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Scrapbook

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Part Of: Alpine Club of Canada fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M200 / S6 / V14

Series: I.A.1.i. Administration: publications

Sous-Fonds: AC 191M

Accession Number: .

Reference Code: M200 / AC 191M / 2

GMD: Scrapbook

Date Range: [ca. 1915-1925]

Physical Description: 3 cm of textual records (69 pages ; 35.5 x 27.5 cm)

History / Biographical: See fonds level description.

Scope & Content: File consists sheet music and lyrics from Alpine Club of Canada songbooks stapled to the pages of the scrapbook. Gladyse Hartley is written on the cover.