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Correspondence: General
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions23050
- Part Of
- Hans Gmoser fonds
- Scope & Content
- One file pertaining to general business and personal correspondence.
- Date Range
- 1959-2002
- Reference Code
- M224 / 58
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Part Of
- Hans Gmoser fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Series
- IV.C. Textual records
- Accession Number
- 8111
- Reference Code
- M224 / 58
- Date Range
- 1959-2002
- Physical Description
- 1.5 cm of textual records.
- Scope & Content
- One file pertaining to general business and personal correspondence.
- Subject Access
- Discovery and Exploration
- Environment and Nature
- Family and personal life
- Sports and Recreation
- Title Source
- Supplied title.
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- Letter to Patrick Duffy re previous $25,000 donation to Bruno’s first book. October 25, 2006 crossed out and replaced with 07/08/01. Letter to Fran Jeffery re information and cheque on the David Thompson statue and plaque with Conrad’s name on it. Information about Margaret’s parents Keir and Peggy October 25, 2006 crossed out and replaced with 04/02/03. Fred Pessl’s 100th Birthday Party draft letter describing the gift of a Enzian picked July 1951 with a page of Gmoser’s diary. Oktober 25, 2006 crossed out. Handwritten letter on lined paper to John and Gerti thanking them for “looking after me those days in Banff.”October 10, 1969. Handwritten letter on lined paper to John and Gerti regarding Leo’s driving, trip to Chicago, possibility of building a new family home in the Bugaboos. Nov 2nd. Six copies of Frank Stark’s memorial speech, each one and a half pages. Series of letters and documents, including blank questionnaire regarding a Research project about Austrian Immigrants to Canada, July 10, 1995, April 21, 1997. Letter from Donald J. Bourdon Head Archivist Whyte Museum Archives in thanks for donation and enclosed fonds level description dated Aug 11, 1995. Three fax-interviews with series of questions from Alexander H. Lauber in German dated 08/06/96, 08/06/96, 17/05/96. Letter from Wolfgang Lert requesting Gmoser join the Board of Directors of the International Skiing History Association. March 21, 1996. Stapled Winter 1995 Skiing Heritage Magazine. Letter to Robin Patterson from the Royal British Columbia Museum regarding request for information on Gmoser and heli- skiing. Aug 30, 2006 (date likely wrong, letter is in response to letter from July 20, 2001). Letter in support of the Canadian Ski Museum’s proposed project in conjunction with the Virtual Museum of Canada. Dated Feb 1, 2007 crossed out and replaced with 30/08/05. Attached biography of Gmoser from the Canadian Ski Museum. Letter in German to Hermann Reisach. Dated October 25, 2006 with date crossed out and replaced with 05/05/02. Letter to Linda Stark marked “Hans Personal” regarding a loan of $2500, and a second sheet shows a budget. June 12, 1987. Letter to Hans Ektvedt regarding a return of a note to Erling Strom, due to his passing away. Dec 3, 1986. Letter from Hans Ektvedt regarding a planned CMH trip, and informing of the death of Erling Strom. Nov 20, 1986. Letter to Peter Mackie regarding Kokanee Hut, comments in response to conceptual drawings. August 29, 2006 crossed out. Letter from Hank Krawczyk enclosing slides of the Adamants Project, and summary of cruise information and timber values. Oct 6, 1993. “Monashee Run Use Report Summary- Soards Creek Economics” “Galena Run Use Report Summary- Triune Shoulder Pilot Project” Two pages of notes in Gmoser’s handwriting. V68 redirect for 7 slides. Photocopied letter from Pertti Skarteinen regarding forest management in Finland. 26.8.91. Three letters between Gmoser and Pertti Saarteinen regarding Finland and problems cashing a cheque. Aug 6, 1991-July 8, 1991. Testimonial to Arthur Tauck. Reference letter regarding their business partnership. Sept 19, 1998. Letter to Elli, in German, typed on Hans Gmoser stationary discussing the details of the Mt. Logan trip, its financing through Weekend Magazine. July 7, 1959. Letter from Daniel L. Stephenson in response to an article about the sale of CMH. June 20, 1995. Letter to Marty Flug regarding CMH corporate structure breakdown of shareholders and financial statements for Bugaboo Helicopter Skiing Ltd. Financial information and stock option plan. Gmoser hoped to sell some Bugaboo shares in order to break even with bank debt. Signed Pat in pen and “Hans. Encl. Dictated but not read.” July 15, 1982. Email to Mark Re: “Changeover and Guidance for New Position.” Recounts past discussions of future running of the company, the date at which Mark would be named president, the importance of reading each day, setting a good example, care to details with speed and efficiency. May 5, 1990. Email to “The Directors of Canadian Mountain Holidays Inc.” RE: “Phase Out Plan for Hans and Changes in Top and Mid Level Management.” Includes detailed schedule 1989-1991, and outlines stock option plan. Dated Jan 25, 1989.- two copies. Legal action over the use of the name “Cariboo Helicopter Skiing.” Letter from Vallance and Company regarding a complaint over an ad in the Albertan ski page “as a matter of formality to complain about the ad.” Dec 5, 1975. Letter from Vallance and Company to Messrs. Laven, Laven and Harben Barristers and Solicitors claiming that the error does not fall with CMH but with the paper. Dec 5, 1975. Photocopy of advertisement in question. From Harper Ski Sports. Letter from Vallance and Company advising that there is no legal right to stop Mike Wiegle from advertising that he can offer ski trips in the mountain areas. “You will recall my earlier advice to you that these mountains are the property of everyone and the names are the property of no one.” At the time he suggests that it does not matter that Mike is not running trips in the area at this time. March 22, 1974. Letter on yellow carbon to David Thomas from Travel and Leisure regarding Mike Wiegele and American Express membership. Gmoser attaches letters of complaint from past customers of Wiegele and suggests that he is a “sharp operator.” March 22, 1974. Letter from Vallance and Company regarding a Notice of Motion over the name. Jan 7, 1974. Copy of “The Trial Division of the Supreme Court of Alberta Judicial District of Calgary” application will be made Jan 28, 1974. Copy of “The Trial Division of the Supreme Court of Alberta Judicial District of Calgary” with Michael Wiegele Affidavit. Letter from Laven, Laven and Harben to Vallance and Company regarding the name “this can only be considered a blatant attempt to confuse, and I would ask that steps be taken to have the matter rectified immediately.” Oct 29, 1973. Stamped on this copy: “This is Exhibit A referred to in the Affidavit of Michael Wiegele.” Letter from Vallance and Company to A. Harben clarifying the use of the term and the use of it at the CMH building. Oct 31, 1973. Stamped on this copy: “This is Exhibit B referred to in the Affidavit of Michael Wiegele.” Copy of “The Trial Division of the Supreme Court of Alberta Judicial District of Calgary” with Carol Gauden Affidavit stating that she was directed to CMH instead of Cariboo Mountain Skiing, because of the sign. Letter on yellow carbon to Hugh Landerkin of Vallance and Company from CMH enclosing a cheque for $75 “in payment of your fee referring to the Cariboo Helicopter Skiing Ltd. case.” Feb 18, 1974. Letter from Vallance and Company finalizing the case that has been dropped and rendering account payable. Feb 5, 1974. Letter from Vallance and Company regarding possible litigation from Laven and Company. Nov 6, 1973. Copy of letter from Laven and Company to Vallance and Company not accepting the use of the term and threatening further action. Nov 2, 1973. Letter from Vallance and Company keeping Gmoser up to date with the litigation. Oct 31, 1973. Second copy of letter from Laven, Laven and Harben to Vallance and Company regarding the name “this can only be considered a blatant attempt to confuse, and I would ask that steps be taken to have the matter rectified immediately.” Oct 29, 1973. Second copy of letter from Vallance and Company to A. Harben clarifying the use of the term and the use of it at the CMH building. Oct 31, 1973. Letter from Vallance and Company regarding the name change. June 6, 1973. Photocopy of letter from Laven and Company to Vallance and Company regarding the name confusion. May 31, 1973. Letter on yellow carbon to Vallance and Company regarding a letter from William Richards to be used in the Mike Wiegele case. April 10, 1973. Copy of letter from William Richards sent to Mike Wiegele, regarding a mix up in change of reservation with CMH through Cariboo Helicopter Skiing, and the confusion over the two companies. April 4, 1973. Letter from Lloyd MacKay Barrister and Solicitor Gmoser’s listing in the phone book as “Caribou Helicopter Skiing Ltd.” as opposed to “Caribou Helicopter Skiing.” Dec 19, 1972. Letter from H. Lloyd MacKay Barrister and Solicitor arranging a meeting. Oct 19, 1972. “Lowry, Rondeau et al. v. Canadian Mountain holidays et al. v. Canadian Mountain Holidays et al. Some Legal Aspect of Heli-Skiing from D. Ross Clark Partner- marked in blue inkl: “Hans” 14 pages. Sections highlighted in yellow. Diagram of Precipitation from Vancouver, Coast Range, Interior Plateau, Cariboos Monashees, Mica Creek, Selkirks Purcells, Bugaboo Lodge, Rockies, Banff, Mt. Allen, to Calgary 1 copy in blue ink, 1 copy photocopied Letter to Peter Van Wagner in response to letter with pictures, reminiscences. Oktober 25, 2006 crossed out and replaced with 02/08/03. “Admiral Gmoser” song composed by Marin Siegerman. Three pages, 18 six line rhyming couplet stanzas. “Premiere Bugaboo Lodge- Friday, April 14, 1972, in the illustrious presence of the Ruler of the Bugaboos in his suite.” Email to “All Managers and Lodge Staff” Re: “How we live at the Lodges,” describing the proper attunement into natural surroundings October 25, 1993. Attached newspaper article entitled: “Losing sign of nature at the cottage” by Kelvin Browne. Three letters between Gmoser and Frank Beckey dated Oct 25, 1972, Nov. 17, 1972, May 14, 1973. Tension in letters regarding markings at the area around Walter Creek and capitalism. Email to “All Area Manager, Kobi Wyss and Mark Kingsbury” Re: “Special Operating Procedures to minimize impact on Wildlife while Heli-Skiing/Hiking.” August 12, 1988.
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Correspondence: Thank You Letters
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- Part Of
- Hans Gmoser fonds
- Scope & Content
- One file with thank you letters.
- Date Range
- 1962-2006
- Reference Code
- M224 / 47
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Part Of
- Hans Gmoser fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Series
- IV.C. Textual records
- Accession Number
- 8111
- Reference Code
- M224 / 47
- Date Range
- 1962-2006
- Physical Description
- 1 cm of textual records.
- Scope & Content
- One file with thank you letters.
- Subject Access
- Discovery and Exploration
- Environment and Nature
- Family and personal life
- Sports and Recreation
- Title Source
- Title based on records.
- Content Details
- From Jack MacKenzie regarding CMH Jan 3, 1993 From Jack Liecor [?] for book “25 years of CMH Heli-Skiing” 3/10/92 From Peter Lemieux working with CMH July 13, 1990 From Mark Taggart letter and typed comments from up in Gothics March 24, 1987 and attached photograph of Gothics opening week with V68 redirect. From Stewart Tremaine April 5, 1995 Card from Fleet (sp?) Card from Arnold Midgley (sp?) Jan 5, 06 Letter from ? July 15, 2005 Card from Linda April 2005 Card from Jim Tarrant July 31, 2003 Letter from Liesel (Mark and Elizabeth Workun) August 31, 1997 Letter from Bill Noble Sept 24, 1997 Letter from William Lowell Putnam Aug 19, 1994 Card from Freddie (Frances Carter?) August 31, 1996 Letter from Wild Uillin (sp?) and Sweet Damn (sp?) re sale of CMH June 20, 1995 Letter from Bruce Roberts thank you for Norway trip organization June 27, 1994 Letter from May Hind Feb 7, 1994 with attached reminiscences from Mother Oct 1962 Photocopied article in paper Feb 1991 announcing retirement of Gmoser from CMH Photocopied articles from Oct 1990 regarding “hiatus from CMH.” Thanks and comments on book “25 Years of CMH Heli-Skiing” from Gorgon Logan Dec 10, 1991 Letter from Elsa and Jo 19.viii.88 Letter from Addie (illegible?) discussing the sale of “our company” and thanking the Gmosers for everything: “my happiness and satisfaction in life in general have been derived from my jobs.” Three pages, handwritten. Aug 5, 1995. Letter from Wolfgang Lert thanking Gmoser for his “very strong personal views” against “Muzak” and other luxuries. June 25, 1992. Letter from Pete and Barbara discussing the past, reminiscing about past trips, mention of “The Father of Heli-Skiing” article and apologizing for not appearing at Gmoser and Margaret’s wedding. One double sided page handwritten. Nov 16, 1998. “The 100 Most Influential Skiers of All Time” by Steve Cohen, photocopy from Ski Dec 1999 p 99-105. Gmoser at #36.
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Correspondence: VIP's
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- Part Of
- Hans Gmoser fonds
- Scope & Content
- One of two files pertaining to correspondence with VIP's.
- Date Range
- 1969-2003
- Reference Code
- M224 / 46
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Part Of
- Hans Gmoser fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Series
- IV.C. Textual records
- Accession Number
- 8111
- Reference Code
- M224 / 46
- Date Range
- 1969-2003
- Physical Description
- 2 cm of textual records.
- Scope & Content
- One of two files pertaining to correspondence with VIP's.
- Subject Access
- Discovery and Exploration
- Environment and Nature
- Family and personal life
- Sports and Recreation
- Title Source
- Supplied title: Title based on records.
- Content Details
- Letter from Secretary General Sabino Fernandez Campo in Madrid Oct 26, 1989 Christmas card from Government House Jeanne Sauvé and Leanne Jeinn [?] and illegible Letter on card from Madrid Nov 22, 1988 Letter from Madrid Feb 16, 1989 from Marques De Mondejar Letter from Madrid October 3, 1988 from Marques De Mondejar Note on behalf of the King of Spain Holiday card from Famile Skardarasy Christmas and New Year card from Shirley and Harry 1987, 1988 with attached photograph Austrian Evening by Austrian National Tourist Office and Tyrolean Tourist Board Feb 14, 1988 - note “phoned regrets 3/2/88” Showing of the Austrian Film “Winter Assignment Austria” by The Federal Economic Chamber and I.C.C. Feb 13, 1988 Reception to meet the members of the Austrian Olympic Team Feb 15, 1988 Christmas card from the Austrian Embassy Ottawa Letter on Behalf of the Queen of Spain Dec 9, 1987 Empty envelope with Royal imprint on back from Dec 17, 1987 Norway Christmas card from 1987 signed by Harald and Sonja with attached photograph and two loose sheets with handwritten greetings dated 6/12/87 Holiday card from Brian Mulroney signed by Mulroney, Mila, Ben, Caroline, Mark, Nicholas [as PM? Canadian National Motto and Crest on front] Holiday card from Government House handwritten and signed by Jeanne Sauvé Letter from Marques de Mondejar on behalf of the King in thanks for calendar January 15, 1986 and Carbon copy of letter from Hans to King Letter from Pierre Trudeau in thanks for calendar Oct 24, 1984 Letter to Crown Princess Sonja in response to Christmas card and letter Dec 24, 1986- letter attached dated 1/12 86 Christmas card 1986 signed by Harald and Sonja with photograph attached Christmas card 1984 signed by Harald and Sonja with handwritten postscript and photograph attached Typed letter from Francine Bellanger inviting to State Dinner in honour of King and Queen of Spain March 12, 1984 letter dated Feb 29, 1984 Letter to Dr. Hedwig Wolfram Austrian Ambassador to Canada dated Sept 29, 1985 in response to attached letter Aug 16, 1984 Christmas card from Pierre Trudeau also signed by Justin, Sacha, Michel Letter from Pierre Trudeau in thanks for photograph Sept 10, 1969 Letter from Pierre Trudeau requesting a photograph and responding to concern about Lake Louise June 16, 1969 Letter from Pierre Trudeau in response to letter of support Nov 15, 1972 Christmas card 1983 signed by Sonja with handwritten postscript with photograph attached Letter from Oslo, Jan 10, 1984 on Crown Princess’ stationary signature illegible Happy Easter and New Year in Spanish 1984 [?] signed Typed letter from Sonja dated May 24, 1983 inviting them to say at Skaugum- two handwritten preliminary itineraries included Christmas card from Harald and Sonja, with photograph attached, 1994. [Filed in “Personal Letters and Cards.”] Christmas card from Harald and Sonja, with photograph attached, 1990. [Filed in “Personal Letters and Cards.”] Typed note with handwritten postscript to Margaret and Hans from Sonja in thanks for the 2003 calendar. 12-2-2003. [Filed in “Personal Letters and Cards.”]
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- Part Of
- George Noble fonds
- Date Range
- [ca.1920-ca.1940]
- Reference Code
- V469 / 1284 - 1285
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Photograph
1 image
- Part Of
- George Noble fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Series
- I. Scenic and documentary views
- Reference Code
- V469 / 1284 - 1285
- GMD
- Photograph
- Date Range
- [ca.1920-ca.1940]
- Physical Description
- 2 negatives : 12 x 17 cm
- Subject Access
- Environment and Nature
- Sports and Recreation
- Geographic Access
- Alberta
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Diaries and Logbooks
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- Part Of
- Hans Gmoser fonds
- Scope & Content
- One of five files pertaining to Diaries and Logbooks.
- Date Range
- 1959-1962
- Reference Code
- M224 / 34
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Part Of
- Hans Gmoser fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Series
- IV.C. Textual records
- Accession Number
- 8111
- Reference Code
- M224 / 34
- Date Range
- 1959-1962
- Physical Description
- 3 cm of textual records.
- Scope & Content
- One of five files pertaining to Diaries and Logbooks.
- Subject Access
- Discovery and Exploration
- Environment and Nature
- Family and personal life
- Sports and Recreation
- Title Source
- Title based on records.
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- Tourenbuch III Teil- May 1- April 1 written in German- Photographs throughout Lists of Photograph rolls identifying scenes and individuals, equipment lists, notes, addresses (small loose notepages) Loose pages Cariboos May 3, 1962 Paperclipped account of Mt. Logan June 15, 1959 Paperclipped together June 15 1959 Held together with bent bobby pins, Mt. McKinley May 28-July 7
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Diaries and Logbooks
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- Part Of
- Hans Gmoser fonds
- Scope & Content
- One of five files pertaining to Diaries and Logbooks.
- Date Range
- 1947-1983
- Reference Code
- M224 / 36
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Part Of
- Hans Gmoser fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Series
- IV.C. Textual records
- Accession Number
- 8111
- Reference Code
- M224 / 36
- Date Range
- 1947-1983
- Physical Description
- 2.5 cm of textual records.
- Scope & Content
- One of five files pertaining to Diaries and Logbooks.
- Subject Access
- Discovery and Exploration
- Environment and Nature
- Family and personal life
- Sports and Recreation
- Title Source
- Title based on records.
- Content Details
- ACMG Guide Book with Validation Seals and Client Register 1965-1983 (grey folded notebook) Red Simpson Memorandum Book- Across the Ice Fields - April 2- May 1. Back contains notes regarding planning for CBC film Gyproc Yellow notebook Mt. Blackburn Expedition May 17, 1958-June 5, 1958 Tourenbuch I. Teil.- 1947-July 28, 1951- photographs and stamps
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- Part Of
- George Noble fonds
- Date Range
- [ca.1920-ca.1930]
- Reference Code
- V469 / 1208 - 1237
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Photograph
1 image
- Part Of
- George Noble fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Series
- I. Scenic and documentary views
- Reference Code
- V469 / 1208 - 1237
- GMD
- Photograph
- Date Range
- [ca.1920-ca.1930]
- Physical Description
- 30 negatives : 8 x 11 cm or smaller
- Subject Access
- Environment and Nature
- Sports and Recreation
- Geographic Access
- Alberta
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- Part Of
- George Noble fonds
- Scope & Content
- Pertains to Banff Winter Carnival
- Date Range
- [ca.1920-ca.1940]
- Reference Code
- V469 / 1348 - 1437
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Photograph
1 image
- Part Of
- George Noble fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Series
- I. Scenic and documentary views
- Reference Code
- V469 / 1348 - 1437
- GMD
- Photograph
- Date Range
- [ca.1920-ca.1940]
- Physical Description
- 90 negatives : 12 x 17 cm or smaller
- Scope & Content
- Pertains to Banff Winter Carnival
- Subject Access
- Public events
- Sports and Recreation
- Geographic Access
- Alberta
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Highland Games - dancing and pipers
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- Part Of
- George Noble fonds
- Scope & Content
- Pertains to Banff Springs Hotel; Highland Gatherings, Banff
- Date Range
- [between 1927 and 1931]
- Reference Code
- V469 / 1486 - 1495
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Photograph
1 image
- Part Of
- George Noble fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Series
- I. Scenic and documentary views
- Reference Code
- V469 / 1486 - 1495
- GMD
- Photograph
- Date Range
- [between 1927 and 1931]
- Physical Description
- 10 negatives : 12 x 17 cm
- Scope & Content
- Pertains to Banff Springs Hotel; Highland Gatherings, Banff
- Subject Access
- Multiculturalism
- Public events
- Sports and Recreation
- Geographic Access
- Alberta
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Highland Games - track & field
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- Part Of
- George Noble fonds
- Scope & Content
- Pertains to Banff Springs Hotel; Highland Gatherings, Banff
- Date Range
- [between 1927 and 1931]
- Reference Code
- V469 / 1465 - 1472
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Photograph
1 image
- Part Of
- George Noble fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Series
- I. Scenic and documentary views
- Reference Code
- V469 / 1465 - 1472
- GMD
- Photograph
- Date Range
- [between 1927 and 1931]
- Physical Description
- 8 negatives : 12 x 17 cm
- Scope & Content
- Pertains to Banff Springs Hotel; Highland Gatherings, Banff
- Subject Access
- Multiculturalism
- Public events
- Sports and Recreation
- Geographic Access
- Alberta
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Highland Games - views of grounds
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- Part Of
- George Noble fonds
- Scope & Content
- Pertains to Banff Springs Hotel; Highland Gatherings, Banff
- Date Range
- [between 1927 and 1931]
- Reference Code
- V469 / 1473 - 1485
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Photograph
1 image
- Part Of
- George Noble fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Series
- I. Scenic and documentary views
- Reference Code
- V469 / 1473 - 1485
- GMD
- Photograph
- Date Range
- [between 1927 and 1931]
- Physical Description
- 13 negatives : 12 x 17 cm
- Scope & Content
- Pertains to Banff Springs Hotel; Highland Gatherings, Banff
- Subject Access
- Multiculturalism
- Public events
- Sports and Recreation
- Geographic Access
- Alberta
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Iceboating, ski joring & ski jumping
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- Part Of
- George Noble fonds
- Date Range
- [ca.1920-ca.1940]
- Reference Code
- V469 / 1291 - 1296
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Photograph
1 image
- Part Of
- George Noble fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Series
- I. Scenic and documentary views
- Reference Code
- V469 / 1291 - 1296
- GMD
- Photograph
- Date Range
- [ca.1920-ca.1940]
- Physical Description
- 6 negatives : 12 x 17 cm or smaller
- Subject Access
- Environment and Nature
- Sports and Recreation
- Geographic Access
- Alberta
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Memberships and Work Qualifications
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- Part Of
- Hans Gmoser fonds
- Scope & Content
- One of two files pertaining to Memberships and Work Qualifications.
- Date Range
- 1946- 2000
- Reference Code
- M224 / 27
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Part Of
- Hans Gmoser fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Series
- IV.C. Textual records
- Accession Number
- 7877
- Reference Code
- M224 / 27
- Date Range
- 1946- 2000
- Physical Description
- 1 cm of textual records.
- Scope & Content
- One of two files pertaining to Memberships and Work Qualifications.
- Subject Access
- Discovery and Exploration
- Environment and Nature
- Family and personal life
- Sports and Recreation
- Title Source
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- Association of Canadian Mountain Guides- Guide’s Book- Certification 1962. Rest of book blank. Canadian Ski Instructor’s Alliance White book. Issued in 1963. Two red CSIA emblems, 1965 and 1980-81. List of Annual fees paid 1965-1974, photograph and signature. Passed examinations of Canadian Ski School in 1956, April 1967, May 1971. Association of Canadian Mountain Guides Identification Card- International Union of the Mountains Guides Associations- valid for 1993. With stamped photograph and validating signatures. International Union of the Mountains Guides Associations-Identification Card- valid for 2000. With stamped photograph and validating signatures. Favorable reference letter from G. A. Short Foreman at Electric- Crafts Limited in Calgary. Feb 19, 1954. Favorable reference Letter from Manager of Davies Electric Company in Calgary. May 11, 1953. Two copies of reference letters in German about iron and steel works regarding job held from Sept 8, 1947-Sept 7, 1950. Reference letter in German from job held July 7, 1932-June 14, 1950. German letter of reference as electrician 8.9.1947-14.11.1951. German Class Certificate from July 8, 1950. Grades gut and sehr gut. German school Certificate July 8, 1950. German School Certificate from 1946, 47 listing classes, grades and teachers. July 19, 1947. German Certificate June 14, 1951. German Certificate Feb 11, 1951. Letter on Mount Assiniboine Lodge stationary from Erling Strom stating that Gmoser is a permanent resident of Banff and that his trip to the United States is a “between season visit.” June 30, 1954.
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Miscellaneous.
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- Part Of
- George Noble fonds
- Scope & Content
- Pertains to chalets, lodges, hotels, bungalow camps, Great Divide. Subjects include Canmore Mines Ltd.; Columbia Icefields Chalet; Great Divide, The; Kootenay National Park - Entrance; Lake O'Hara Bungalow Camp; Mount Norquay Ski Area; Num-Ti-Jah Lodge; Radium Hot Springs; Rocky Mountain Trading Co…
- Date Range
- [ca.1930-ca.1940]
- Reference Code
- V469 / 984 - 1001
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Photograph
1 image
- Part Of
- George Noble fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Series
- I. Scenic and documentary views
- Reference Code
- V469 / 984 - 1001
- GMD
- Photograph
- Date Range
- [ca.1930-ca.1940]
- Physical Description
- 18 negatives : 12 x 17 cm or smaller
- Scope & Content
- Pertains to chalets, lodges, hotels, bungalow camps, Great Divide. Subjects include Canmore Mines Ltd.; Columbia Icefields Chalet; Great Divide, The; Kootenay National Park - Entrance; Lake O'Hara Bungalow Camp; Mount Norquay Ski Area; Num-Ti-Jah Lodge; Radium Hot Springs; Rocky Mountain Trading Company; Skoki Lodge; Upper Hot Springs Hotel; Y.W.C.A. - Lake Louise;
- Geographic Access
- Alberta
- British Columbia
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- George Noble fonds
- Scope & Content
- Pertains to Banff Winter Carnival; Sulphur Mountain; Tunnel Mountain
- Date Range
- [ca.1920-ca.1940]
- Reference Code
- V469 / 2149 - 2158
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Photograph
1 image
- Part Of
- George Noble fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Series
- I. Scenic and documentary views
- Reference Code
- V469 / 2149 - 2158
- GMD
- Photograph
- Date Range
- [ca.1920-ca.1940]
- Physical Description
- 10 negatives : 12 x 17 cm
- Scope & Content
- Pertains to Banff Winter Carnival; Sulphur Mountain; Tunnel Mountain
- Subject Access
- Public events
- Sports and Recreation
- Geographic Access
- Alberta
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Miscellaneous scenes, Winter Carnival, Frank Lloyd Wright Pavilion
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- Part Of
- George Noble fonds
- Date Range
- [ca.1920-ca.1940]
- Reference Code
- V469 / 1873 - 1936
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Photograph
1 image
- Part Of
- George Noble fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Series
- I. Scenic and documentary views
- Reference Code
- V469 / 1873 - 1936
- GMD
- Photograph
- Date Range
- [ca.1920-ca.1940]
- Physical Description
- 64 negatives : 12 x 17 cm or smaller
- Subject Access
- Environment and Nature
- Public events
- Sports and Recreation
- Geographic Access
- Alberta
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Newspaper and Magazine Clippings
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- Part Of
- Hans Gmoser fonds
- Scope & Content
- One of two files containing newspaper and magazine clippings.
- Date Range
- 1957-2006
- Reference Code
- M224 / 63
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Part Of
- Hans Gmoser fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Series
- IV.C. Textual records
- Accession Number
- 8111
- Reference Code
- M224 / 63
- Date Range
- 1957-2006
- Physical Description
- 2 cm of textual records.
- Scope & Content
- One of two files containing newspaper and magazine clippings.
- Subject Access
- Discovery and Exploration
- Environment and Nature
- Family and personal life
- Sports and Recreation
- Title Source
- Supplied title.
- Content Details
- The Herald Magazine Calgary, Alberta Oct 24, 1969 with article: “Personality of the Week: Banff Alpinist Hans Gmoser Feels Most at Home in the Rarefied Air of the High Country.” P4-5, and image on front cover. “Mit ,,Heliskiing“ zum Millionar” in Radio Tips section of Freizeit. “Up By Air! The Adventure Filled Golden Years of Heli-Skiing” by John Fry in Skiing Heritage Sept 2006. With black and white pictures P8-13. Sonntag Kurier Feb 18, 1996. “Ein Linzer erfand das Heli-Skiing.” Short German article with image from “Land der Berge” (“Land of Mountains” rough translation) “Ski People- Hans Gmoser: Heli-skiing’s guiding light” by Gerald Vander Pyl. “Trudeau Bugaboo Slopes A Test,” discussing the planned trip of the PM. “Heli-Ski-Erfinder aus Traun sturzte in den Tod” from OONachrichten Osterreich July 8, 2006 “Over Use Threatening ‘Our Haven of Sanity’” article written by Don Thomas about a speech made to the Downtown Rotary Club. The Calgary Herald Sept 24, 1970. Two copies of Mrs. John Hartefeld of 213 Bear St. Banff preparing for the 1960 Canadian Icefields Expedition. “Long time friends of Hans Gamoser [sic].” “Much Ado About Bugaboo” by Johnny Hopkins article about Bugaboo Lodge in relation to PM Trudeau’s visit. The Calgary Herald Dec 21, 1972, “Helicopter skiing is great…and risky.” Interviews with Gmoser, information about training of guides. Three images. The Herald World of Television The week of Feb 26- March 4. Feb 25, 1966. Front cover image of Gmoser and Ron Chase and description of Travelling Skis film and airtimes. Banff Crag and Canyon Section II Nov 2, 1994. “Guiding generations gathered” article with image of Robson Gmoser, 25 and interview with Gmoser. Sonntag Kurier Feb 18, 1996. “Ein Linzer erfand das Heli-Skiing.” Short German article with image from “Land der Berge” (“Land of Mountains” rough translation) “Auf der Jagd nach schragen Vogeln” Hans Peter Stauber. “Carlos calls on Canada to help create “just societies” in The Citizen, Ottawa, March 13, 1984. “King Juan Carlos skis; Sophia returns home.” “Spain’s Carlos is splendid” by Charles Lynch. “King’s copter tastes trouble” by Wendy Smith. Im Spiegel unserer Zeit September 28, 1965 “Ein Bergurlaub in Den Rocky Mountains” by Von Dr. E. F. Schludermann, Winnipeg- written in German- several pen edits to page The Assiniboine Wrangler No. 13 Stowe, Vermont, December 1962 The Assiniboine Wrangler No.11 Stowe, Vermont, December 1960- last page mention of Gmoser’s use of Assiniboine Lodge in March The Assiniboine Wrangler No.10 December 1959 The Assiniboine Wrangler No. 9 December 1958 The Assiniboine Wrangler No.8 December 1957 Photocopied newspaper article with photograph of Dr. Wendeling Ettmayr, Austrian Ambassador to Canada, and Landeshauptmann Dr. Josef Puhringer (Governor of Upper Austria) with Hans Gmoser and the “Goldene Verdienstkreuz her Republik Osterreich” at the Landhouse in Linz-Austria. ACMG News Vol 25, Summer 2006. Article highlighted “Hans Gmoser honored by Canadian ambassador.” P7. At the Top: 100 years of guiding in Canada by R.W. Sandford 1996 by The Association of Canadian Mountain Guides and The Alpine Club of Canada- Forward written by Gmoser, p3. “The CMH Story” p. 22.
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Newspaper and Magazine Clippings
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- Part Of
- Hans Gmoser fonds
- Scope & Content
- One of two files containing newspaper and magazine clippings.
- Date Range
- 1968-1987
- Reference Code
- M224 / 64
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Part Of
- Hans Gmoser fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Series
- IV.C. Textual records
- Accession Number
- 8111
- Reference Code
- M224 / 64
- Date Range
- 1968-1987
- Physical Description
- 2 cm of textual records.
- Scope & Content
- One of two files containing newspaper and magazine clippings.
- Subject Access
- Discovery and Exploration
- Environment and Nature
- Family and personal life
- Sports and Recreation
- Title Source
- Supplied title.
- Content Details
- Letter to the Editor “Mountain Hospitality” written by Marg Gmoser. Craig and Canyon Wednesday, June 18, 1980. Whole of Banff Crag and Canyon- Wednesday June 25, 1980 paper, turned to page with response to Marg Gmoser’s Letter to the Editor from the owner of Simpson’s Num-Ti-Jah Lodge. Whole of Banff Crag and Canyon Wednesday June 25, 1980 paper, with response to Marg Gmoser’s Letter to the Editor from the owner of Simpson’s Num-Ti-Jah Lodge. News Clipping Envelope Vogue 7173 pattern “A Close Look At Countertops” article “Over Use Threatening ‘Our Only Haven of Sanity’”, The Calgary Herald Sept 23, 1970. “It’s 100 areas in one” article on Bugaboos skiing. “Helicopter Airlift Carries Skiers to ‘Untouched Snow’”, The Calgary Herald Feb 14, 1968. “Building Begins At Bugaboo On Chalet Costing $100, 000.” Annotated “Through you might like this extra copy.” “Much Ado About Bugaboo”, The Calgary Herald April 11, 1969. “The Ski Scene: A Guide’s Impressions”, The Calgary Herald Nov 4, 1971. “Nothing Like it: Magic in superskiing” in The Albertan Jan 18, 1973. “Deciduous plants over up ‘bald spots’ in lawn grass”, The Calgary Herald April 19, 1973. “By Playboy: Bugaboos eyed” in The Albertan Jan 18, 1973. “Gmoser’s bronze prevents shutout” in the Calgary Herald Feb 11, 1982. “Success spelled ‘Gmoser’”, Edmonton Journal March 7, 1974. “Good month for our Nordic skiers “Canadian Mount Everest climb scuttled”, April 22, 1974. “Banff Alpinist Hans Gmoser Feels Most At Home in the Rarefied Air of the High Country” in Herald Magazine Oct 24, 1969. “Introduction to Skiing free course” Photocopy of letter from Alberta division Canadian Ski Assocation Jan 24/25 attached to article “Ski jumping tourney successful.” Whole Banff Crag and Canyon Oct 18, 1980, with front page obit for Elizabeth Rummel. “PM hits Calgary on way to skiing” from The Albertan April 7, 1969. “Trudeau unwinds on skis” April 5, 1969. “1,000 at Radium See Prime Minister Trudeau in The Lake Windermere Valley Echo April 17, 1969. “Trudeau not caught” “Canada Glacier Country Fantasy Land for Skiers” Santa Barbra News-Press May 12, 1968. “Guess Who’s Coming to Ski?” in The Lake Windermere Valley Echo February 27, 1969. “Trudeau to Ski at Bugaboo” The Herald April 5, 1969. “Expert skiers with $400 to space will enjoy Trudeau’s holiday Choice” Special to the Star, Toronto Daily Star March 29, 1969. “People” article on Pierre Trudeau with picture. The Calgary Herald April 8, 1969. Image of “Trudeau Holiday” “Trudeau Holiday” April 11, 1969. “Noted athlete” with Pierre Trudeau in fur after-ski boots. “Trudeau Holiday”. “Mr. Trudeau to Stop at Radium” in The Lake Windermere Valley Echo” April 10, 1969. “Trudeau takes time for skiing” Star April 5, 1969. “Prime Minister in Bugaboos Next Week” “Trudeau Holiday” The Calgary Herald April 7, 1969. “Trudeau Puts His Foot In It” Star April 11, 1969. “Trudeau Holidays” The Albertan April 11, 1969. “Noted athlete” with Pierre Trudeau in fur after-ski boots. April 11, 1969. Oatmeal and Cake Recipe out of magazine Smart Buyer’s Guide articles for kitchens out of magazine “Hans Gmosers rotweiBrote Karriere in der weiBen Pracht der Rocky Mountains”, Sept 24, 1987 in Reportage. 2 copies of “Wie ein Oberosterreicher “fliegend” reich wurde…” June 6, 1978 in Heimat. Photocopy of “’Heli-Skiing’ in Vorarlberg: Die Jet-Setter wander ab….” Clipping “Climbing Group Needed” with advertisement for Gmoser’s climbing school.
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Office Documentation
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- Part Of
- Hans Gmoser fonds
- Scope & Content
- One file pertaining to general office documentation.
- Date Range
- 1957-2006
- Reference Code
- M224 / 61
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Part Of
- Hans Gmoser fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Series
- IV.C. Textual records
- Accession Number
- 8111
- Reference Code
- M224 / 61
- Date Range
- 1957-2006
- Physical Description
- 2.5 cm of textual records.
- Scope & Content
- One file pertaining to general office documentation.
- Subject Access
- Discovery and Exploration
- Environment and Nature
- Family and personal life
- Sports and Recreation
- Title Source
- Supplied title.
- Content Details
- Business Cards for Canadian Mountain Holidays. 2 in English one in Japanese. Customs receipt for Film Mountain High White Horizon November 7, 1977. Credit card for Pacific Petroleums LTD. Office copy photocopy of Bugaboo Glacier Provincial Park and Alpine Recreation Area Organization Chart Bugaboo Helicopter Skiing LTD. – showing 17 employees and their years with the company Following from Folder “CMH History” “Interview with Hans Gmoser July 7, 2003- Harvie Heights Alberta- Canadian Avalanche Association Oral History Project.” Email to Heather Lea, writer for Gripped Magazine, with “my worst and perhaps dumbest venture” from 1969 ending in leg and arm injuries, with advice related to a margin of safety, and two “humorous side bars.” June 5, 2005. Two page history of CMH, including visitor numbers and geographical distribution (35, 000 since 1965) and employs 85 people. “The Company” typed history comprehensive including financial specifics. Pages 3-22. Two diagrams indicating Total Shares in the company Bugaboo Helicopter Skiing Ltd. from Dec 30, 1983 and June 16, 1983. Manila envelope with Heli-Skiing logo- on back note: “Margaret Gmoser designed (?) the original CMH logo.” CMH Heli-Skiing Handbook with sticker note handwritten “Nostalgia Weeks April 9-23, 2005- signed stickers with reminiscences throughout all full page pictures of book. Text of book contains information on Heli-skiing, the lodges, FAQ and staff. CMH Heli-Skiing 2006 Dates and Prices. Trip information, prices, schedule, booking. Canadian Mountain Holidays - Summer 1973- Lists of camps, expeditions, equipment lists, staff list, registration form. Canadian Mountain Holidays- 1967- Gmoser’s touring movie Schedule for “High Road to Skiing,” Time Table for tours, descriptions of tours, equipment list, booking conditions. Canadian Mountain Holidays Application Form 8 ½ x 11 Sunburst Lake Camp small card brochure- information on accommodation, transportation, contact information Four sheets of Hans Gmoser Alpine Guide letterhead with “Phone P02-2343 P.O. Box 583 Banff, Alberta, Canada. With varying states of cleanliness and creases Everest compass manual in French and Dutch “Hut Fees for Wheeler Hut May 1-19” July 27, 1959. “Hut Fees for Stanley Mitchell Hut, March 10th to April 25th” Banff, April 26, 1959. March 1-April 25. “Fees for use of Mitchell Hut, Spring 1957” May 1st, 1957. Letter to Bob Hind enclosing list of hut fees April 20th, 1958. Yellow carbon “Hut Fees for use of Wheeler Hut, May 1967, May 27th, 1957. Drawing “With Ski and Rope by Hans Gmoser Ski and Climbing Adventures in the Canadian Rockies.” “Iowa Mountaineers 1957 Maligne Lake Outing Personnel”, three pages of names. Honorary Membership to the Association of Canadian Mountain Guides, October 1997. Email from Chuck Hinton in thanks for Nostalgia week and skiing at the Cariboos. 1/29/03. Email for Paul Lazarsky with list of dates, mountains and climbs. December 17, 2000. Email to Kim Laker regarding Frank Stark, short biography. Dec 22, 2000. Email to Nancy DaDalt regarding history of the million foot award. March 30, 2004. “Brief History of Bugaboo Lodge,” 3 pages. Three pages typed, double sided, written in German, back of final page in shorthand with numbers that seem to indicate photography exposure, “Route description of climbs done in the summer of 1951” written on post it note. One page, handwritten, double sided, with dates from May 24-Nov 23 and locations. “Captions for Pictures” See V68 for images. “1 The Eastern Glaciers of the Albert Snowfield, the peak on the right is a 10, 000 foot unamed [sic] tower”, [Mountain in distance], photograph by Philippe Delesalle, n.d., 10 x 15 cm, black and white, caption typed on piece of paper which enclosed pictures. “2 The approach to the Albert Snowfield led through 17 miles of steep, narrow canyons and thick bush. It took 5 days to cover the distance”, [Distance shot of water, cliffs and bushes],photograph by Philippe Delesalle, n.d., 10 x 15 cm, black and white, caption typed on piece of paper which enclosed pictures. “3 Sometime we were for days completely engulfed by the Slide Alders”, [Leaning over, obscured by greenery], photograph by Philippe Delesalle, n.d., 10 x 15 cm, black and white, caption typed on piece of paper which enclosed pictures. “5 It was difficult to hold your balance on the slippery rocks and logs in the rushing current”, [Gmoser holding ski, standing in river beside waterfall, about to climb onto snowdrift], photograph by Philippe Delesalle, n.d., 10 x 15 cm, black and white, caption typed on piece of paper which enclosed pictures, Pictures 4, 6, 7, missing.
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Park - Administration, 1962 - 1963
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- Part Of
- Bruno Engler fonds
- Date Range
- June 1962; November 30, 1962; 1963; July 1963; July 18, 1963; October 18, 1963; November 18, 1963; May 3, 1965; March 1966
- Reference Code
- V190 / I.D.ii. - 1
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Photograph
1 image
- Part Of
- Bruno Engler fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Fonds Number
- V190
- Series
- I. Old file
- Sub-Series
- I.D.ii. Government operations and projects : Park Administration
- Reference Code
- V190 / I.D.ii. - 1
- GMD
- Photograph
- Date Range
- June 1962; November 30, 1962; 1963; July 1963; July 18, 1963; October 18, 1963; November 18, 1963; May 3, 1965; March 1966
- Physical Description
- 42 negatives: 6 x 6 cm.; 9.5 x 12 cm.
- Subject Access
- Buildings and memorials
- Environment and Nature
- Family and personal life
- Politics and government
- Sports and Recreation
- Transportation
- Geographic Access
- Alberta
- Access Restrictions
- Access by appointment only
- Creator
- Bruno Engler
- Title Source
- Title taken from original negative envelope
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