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Alpine Club of Canada fonds

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Alpine Club of Canada fonds
Scope & Content
Fonds constitutes the principal resource for the study of the history of Canadian mountaineering. It provides a wealth of information on individual alpinists, expeditions, mountains, national parks, conservation, climbing, alpine organizations, publications, guiding, scientific study and the Alpin…
Date Range
1906-2017
Reference Code
M200 / S6 / V14
Description Level
1 / Fonds
GMD
Motion picture
Film
Video
Photograph
Album
Negative
Photograph print
Postcard
Transparency
Sound recording
Cassette
Textual record
Organization record
Part Of
Alpine Club of Canada fonds
Description Level
1 / Fonds
Fonds Number
M 200
S 6
V 14
Sous-Fonds
M200
S6
V14
Accession Number
698, 1040 (unproc), 1224, 1299 (unproc), 1807, 1813, 2141 (unproc), 2376 (unproc), 3160 (unproc), 3296 (unproc), 3298 (unproc), 3382 (unproc), 3560 (unproc), 3757 (unproc), 3970 (unproc), 5012, 5114, 5200, 5215 (unproc), 5330 (unproc), 5343, 5357, 5396 (unproc), 5438, 5454, 5455, 5456, 5457, 5458, 5459, 5460, 5461, 5462 (unproc), 5463 (unproc), 5464, 5465, 5466, 5474, 5538 (unproc), 5541, 5569 (unproc), 5591 (unproc), 5592, 5605, 5631 (unproc), 5632, 5633, 5634, 5635 (unproc), 5680 (unproc), 5724, 5950, 6062 (unproc), 6332, 6337, 6375, 6376 (unproc), 6396, 6437, 6451, 6457 (unproc), 6459 (unproc), 6465 (unproc), 6470 (unproc), 6623 (unproc), 6624, 6625, 6626, 6627 (unproc), 6628, 6765 (unproc), 6766 (unproc), 6767 (unproc), 7774 (unproc), 7779 (unproc), 8002 (unproc), 2021.32 (unproc)
Reference Code
M200 / S6 / V14
GMD
Motion picture
Film
Video
Photograph
Album
Negative
Photograph print
Postcard
Transparency
Sound recording
Cassette
Textual record
Organization record
Date Range
1906-2017
Physical Description
ca.42 m of textual records. -- ca.12,500 photographs: prints, stereographic prints, transparencies, slides, negatives, postcards. -- 85 photograph albums. -- 8 motion pictures: films, video recordings. -- 3 sound recordings
History / Biographical
The Alpine Club of Canada, the national mountaineering club, was co-founded in 1906 by A. O. Wheeler and Elizabeth Parker, and other like-minded climbers. The club espoused scientific study and exploration, cultivation of art, public education, acquisition of climbing skills, and preservation of natural areas within the mountainous regions of Canada. Through a national executive, local sections and volunteer committees, the club provided climbing camps, clubhouse, huts, and publications, including the Canadian Alpine Journal. ACC expeditions and projects resulted in pioneer exploration, first ascents, and included mountain warfare training during the Second World War. In recent years, the club's membership has increased dramatically with the popularity of climbing and its programs have evolved to serve the needs of unguided climbers using sophisticated technical aids.
Scope & Content
Fonds constitutes the principal resource for the study of the history of Canadian mountaineering. It provides a wealth of information on individual alpinists, expeditions, mountains, national parks, conservation, climbing, alpine organizations, publications, guiding, scientific study and the Alpine Club itself.
The fonds consists of four Sous-fonds: I. Alpine Club of Canada records; II. Mount Everest Expedition (1982) records; III. Personal papers and photographs; IV. Other material. Club administration records (series I.A.) pertain to executive positions; head office; finance; camps, climbing and treks; expeditions; huts and properties; clubhouses; library; publications; photography; other committees; other activities; and other. Other club records include section records (series I.B.), hut registers and summit records (series I.C.).
Name Access
Alpine Club of Canada
Subject Access
Environment
Exploration, discovery and travel
Sports, recreation and leisure
Access Restrictions
Some restriction/s on access
Copyright, privacy, commercial use and other restrictions may apply
Language
Language is English
Finding Aid
Finding aids and reference tools: sous-fonds, series and sub-series description
electronic finding aid for processed material
Creator
Alpine Club of Canada
Category
Environment
Exploration, discovery and travel
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title based on contents of fonds
Processing Status
Processed / Unprocessed
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Dan McCowan and Mary McCowan fonds

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Part Of
Dan and Mary McCowan fonds
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of two series : I. Dan McCowan series; II. Mary E.(Fee) McCowan series. I. Dan McCowan series, ca.1905-1967?, ca.30 cm of textual records, ca.3400 photographs, 4 graphic records. Includes five sub-series: A. Correspondence; B. Writing; C. Photography; D. Professional activities; E…
Date Range
[ca.1885-1967?]
Reference Code
M55 / V408
Description Level
1 / Fonds
GMD
Photograph
Negative
Photograph print
Transparency
Textual record
Diary
Private record
Published record
Part Of
Dan and Mary McCowan fonds
Description Level
1 / Fonds
Fonds Number
M 55
V 408
Sous-Fonds
M 55
V 408
Accession Number
323, 694, 3263, 6756, 6892
Reference Code
M55 / V408
GMD
Photograph
Negative
Photograph print
Transparency
Textual record
Diary
Private record
Published record
Date Range
[ca.1885-1967?]
Physical Description
ca.50 cm of textual records. -- ca.3400 photographs (ca.1000 negatives, ca.1540 lantern slides, ca.770 transparencies 35mm, 117 prints). -- 4 graphic records
History / Biographical
Dan McCowan, 1882-1956, was a naturalist, lecturer and writer at Banff, Alberta, Canada. McCowan came to Banff from Scotland in 1907. There he met Mary Ethel Fee, 1888-1973, a teacher, and they married in 1921. Mary McCowan shared an interest in Dan's work, hand-coloured his lantern slides and accompanied him on his tours. Dan McCowan was an active photographer and naturalist and lectured at hospitals during and following the First World War. He was later recommended to Sir Edward Beatty, CPR President and hired by the CPR to promote the scenic beauties and natural history of the mountains, which he did for 26 years. For a period his lantern slide presentations included motion pictures. During the 1940s, he used natural colour Kodachrome slide photography. While in England in 1936, McCowan was made a Fellow of the Royal Zoological Society. From ca.1907 onwards, he wrote for magazines and newspapers. The first of six books was published in 1936; the last in 1955. Beginning ca.1937, McCowan wrote and broadcast radio talks on natural history on CBC. These were heard widely in Canada and the United States. In 1939, McCowan accompanied the King and Queen on a portion of their railway tour through the mountains, providing information on natural history and residents. During the Second World War, he toured extensively on behalf of the YMCA. The McCowans retired to Cloverdale (now Surrey), B.C., ca.1951.
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of two series : I. Dan McCowan series; II. Mary E.(Fee) McCowan series.
I. Dan McCowan series, ca.1905-1967?, ca.30 cm of textual records, ca.3400 photographs, 4 graphic records. Includes five sub-series: A. Correspondence; B. Writing; C. Photography; D. Professional activities; E. Ephemera.
Correspondence includes incoming letters re writing, business and broadcasting. Writing is in the form of notes and notebooks, unpublished and published manuscripts, newspaper articles and other materials.
Photography includes negatives, lantern slides, 35mm transparencies and prints. Material pertains to flora, fauna, people, places and scenery, also family, activities and events. Photographs of Banff personalities and visitors are available in negative and lantern slide form, 254 items.
Lantern slides were designed for lectures such as: "On skyline trails in the Canadian Rockies"; "On nature trails at Banff and Lake Louise"; "A naturalist in the Canadian Rockies" (200 slides); "Snow peaks and flower meadows in the Canadian Rockies" (200 slides); "Over the hills and far away: a pictorial review of the Canadian Rockies"; "Victory Day, May 8th 1945, Dan McCowan presents: Bye-gone days in Banff" (exact titles were based on title slides).
II. Mary E. (Fee) McCowan series consists of diaries, 1926-1957, photocopied from 12 volumes (19 cm); and letters from Dan McCowan, 1943. Diaries discuss joint travels, activities, lecture tours for CPR (Canada, U.S., U.K.), Banff, trail rides, skyline hikes, and Royal Visit, 1939
Notes
Both Dan and Mary McCowan have written identifications on the slide mounts
Name Access
McCowan, Dan
McCowan, Mary
Subject Access
Environment
Exploration, discovery and travel
Family and personal life
Natural resources
Sports, recreation and leisure
Access Restrictions
Some restrictions on access to originals
Copyright, privacy, commercial use and other restrictions may apply
Language
Language is English
Finding Aid
Finding aids and reference tools: arrangement outline
series and file description
in-house electronic finding aid
online finding aid
item list and modern reference prints for photographs of Banff personalities and visitors
Related Material
Related by provenance to McCowan family photographs (V407)
Creator
McCowan, Dan
McCowan, Mary
Category
Environment
Exploration, discovery and travel
Family and personal life
Natural resources
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title based on contents of fonds
Processing Status
Processed
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McCowan family fonds

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Part Of
McCowan family fonds
Scope & Content
Fonds pertains to the McCowan family, mainly the McCowan brothers and John and Jen (McCowan) Wilson. Content includes Banff personalities and places; activities, including curling, hockey, curling and fishing; events, including floods and fires in the town; Banff personalities and places. Also p…
Date Range
1908-1981, predominant 1908-[ca.1950]
Reference Code
M135 / V407
Description Level
1 / Fonds
GMD
Photograph
Album
Negative
Photograph print
Transparency
Textual record
Private record
Scrapbook
Part Of
McCowan family fonds
Description Level
1 / Fonds
Fonds Number
M 135
V 407
Series
V407
M135
Sous-Fonds
M 135
V 407
Sub-Series
V407 / I / A : Albums
V407 / I / B : Prints
V407 / I / C : Negatives
V407 / I / D : Transparencies
M135 / II / A : Textual
Accession Number
409
779 1141
7730
Reference Code
M135 / V407
GMD
Photograph
Album
Negative
Photograph print
Transparency
Textual record
Private record
Scrapbook
Responsibility
Fonds includes photographs by Bill McCowan and Dan McCowan. Negatives are mainly by Dan McCowan. Wilson-McCowan photograph album was assembled by Bill Waterworth
Date Range
1908-1981, predominant 1908-[ca.1950]
Physical Description
80 photographs (40 negatives, 38 prints, 2 transparencies). -- 2 photograph albums (ca.800 prints). -- 1 textual record (1 v.)
History / Biographical
Bill McCowan, 1897-1975, was a government employee at Banff, Alberta, Canada. McCowan came to Banff from Scotland with his family in 1911. His brother, Dan McCowan, was a renowned naturalist and writer. Other siblings were Marie, Jim, Duncan, Rae, Jock and Jennie. Jennie McCowan (1894-1984) married John Clark Wilson (1888-1932), son of Tom and Minnie Wilson. Their daughter, Bernice, married Bill Waterworth.
Scope & Content
Fonds pertains to the McCowan family, mainly the McCowan brothers and John and Jen (McCowan) Wilson. Content includes Banff personalities and places; activities, including curling, hockey, curling and fishing; events, including floods and fires in the town; Banff personalities and places. Also pertains to World War I events and 82nd Battalion; royal visits; Calgary, Alberta places and events; scenic views, Banff and area, Rocky Mountains; Margaret Ashley, Henry and Mrs. Fonda. Textual item is Jock McCowan scrapbook, 1913-1981.
Name Access
McCowan, Bill
McCowan, Dan
McCowan, Duncan
McCowan, Jock
Wilson, Jennie (McCowan)
Wilson, John
Subject Access
Family and personal life
Royal tours
World War I
Access Restrictions
Copyright, privacy, commercial use and other restrictions may apply
Language
Language is English
Related Material
Related by provenance to the Dan and Mary McCowan fonds (M55/V408) and through accn. 7730 to Jack (Dave White Jr.) White fonds (V684)
Creator
McCowan, Bill
McCowan, Dan
Category
Family and personal life
Title Source
Title based on contents of fonds
Processing Status
Processed
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Paradise Valley ACC Camp

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Part Of
Elliott Barnes fonds
Scope & Content
File pertains to the Alpine Club of Canada camp at Paradise Valley
Date Range
1907
Reference Code
V48 / I / A / NA - 260 to 280
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Film
Negative
Transparency
  21 images  
Part Of
Elliott Barnes fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
V48
Series
I.A. Negatives : Film
Sous-Fonds
V48
Accession Number
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Reference Code
V48 / I / A / NA - 260 to 280
GMD
Film
Negative
Transparency
Date Range
1907
Physical Description
22 photographs : negatives, film
History / Biographical
See fonds level description
Scope & Content
File pertains to the Alpine Club of Canada camp at Paradise Valley
Notes
Identifications provided by Barnes family and Archives LIST OF NEGATIVES :
260 Group of people at Paradise Valley ACC camp
261 to 263 Paradise Valley ACC camp
264 Horses at Paradise Valley ACC camp
265 Participants cooking at campfire
266, 267 A. O. Wheeler addressing group of climbers
268 Swiss Guides, Edward Feuz Jr. and Gottfried Feuz
269 to 278 Group of climbers ascending Mount Aberdeen, July 10, 1907
279 Giant Steps
280 Elliott Barnes Jr. and Lois Barnes on summit
Name Access
Barnes, Elliott
Alpine Club of Canada
Wheeler, A. O. (Arthur Oliver)
Subject Access
Alpine Club of Canada
Camps
Club
Glaciers
Mountains
Mountaineering
Geographic Access
Paradise Valley
Lake Louise
Banff National Park
Alberta
Canada
Access Restrictions
Access by appointment only
Language
NA
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
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
  19 images  
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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