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Alpine Club of Canada fonds

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Part Of: 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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1982 Canadian Mount Everest Expedition

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Part Of: Alpine Club of Canada fonds

Scope & Content: File contains correspondence from Club members concerning the Mount Everest Society, grant applications for the Recreation, Parks, and Wildlife Foundation for the archives project of the Everest Expedition. Also includes the Project Funding Proposal Re: Expedition Archives.

Date Range: ca. 1983-1984

Reference Code: M200 / II / C / 26

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 / II: Financial Records

Sous-Fonds: M200

Sub-Series: M200 / II / C: Scholarships and Grants

Accession Number: accn. 2023.06

Reference Code: M200 / II / C / 26

GMD: Textual record; Organization record

Date Range: ca. 1983-1984

Physical Description: 0.5 cm of textual records

Scope & Content: File contains correspondence from Club members concerning the Mount Everest Society, grant applications for the Recreation, Parks, and Wildlife Foundation for the archives project of the Everest Expedition. Also includes the Project Funding Proposal Re: Expedition Archives.

Name Access: Alpine Club of Canada

Subject Access: Administration; Alpine Club of Canada; Climbing; Club; Correspondence; Everest '82; Finances; Grants; Government; Mountain; Mountaineering; Mountaineers; Mountains; Organizations; Record keeping; Records; Report; Sports

Geographic Access: Canada; Himalayas; Alberta; Ontario; Banff; Banff, Alberta; Ottawa; Mount Everest

Access Restrictions: Restrictions may apply

Reproduction Restrictions: Contains personal information

Language: English

Related Material: M200 / I / A / 109

Title Source: Original title

Processing Status: Processed

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[1983 Reports to the Board]

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Part Of: Alpine Club of Canada fonds

Scope & Content: File contains an Application for Safety Fund Grant from 1983. Also includes the Expeditions Grants and Endorsement and Statement of Expedition Policies presented to the Board, as well as the Treasurer's Report from The Canadian Himalayan Foundation.

Date Range: 1983

Reference Code: M200 / II / C / 25

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 / II: Financial Records

Sous-Fonds: M200

Sub-Series: M200 / II / C: Scholarships and Grants

Accession Number: accn. 6376

Reference Code: M200 / II / C / 25

GMD: Textual record; Organization record

Date Range: 1983

Physical Description: 0.5 cm of textual records

Scope & Content: File contains an Application for Safety Fund Grant from 1983. Also includes the Expeditions Grants and Endorsement and Statement of Expedition Policies presented to the Board, as well as the Treasurer's Report from The Canadian Himalayan Foundation.

Notes: Grant financials have been separated from their corresponding Club Meeting Minutes and Reports. For these records, see file M200 / I / A / 94 [1983 Reports to the Board] accn. 6376. Grant financials have been separated from their corresponding Financial Statements and Reports. For these records, see file M200 / II / A / 90 [1983 Reports to the Board] accn. 6376.

Name Access: Alpine Club of Canada

Subject Access: Administration; Alpine Club of Canada; Club; Climbing; Environment; Environment and Nature; Finances; Grants; Mountain; Mountaineering; Mountaineers; Mountains; Education; Organizations; Record keeping; Records; Sports and leisure; Sports and recreation; Sports

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Quebec; Calgary; Calgary, Alberta

Access Restrictions: Restrictions may apply

Reproduction Restrictions: Contains personal information

Language: English

Related Material: M200 / II / A / 90; M200 / I / A / 94

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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1986-87.

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Part Of: Alpine Club of Canada fonds

Scope & Content: Materials have been separated into 2 file folders. M200 / II / C / 39 1986-87. [Part 1 of 2], contains correspondence, application forms, and reports on grant-funded projects. M200 / II / C / 40 1986-87. [Part 2 of 2], contains a draft grant application and financial records for grant-funded proj…

Date Range: ca. 1985-1988

Reference Code: M200 / II / C / 39 to 40

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 / II: Financial Records

Sous-Fonds: M200

Sub-Series: M200 / II / C: Scholarships and Grants

Accession Number: accn. 2023.06

Reference Code: M200 / II / C / 39 to 40

GMD: Textual record; Organization record

Date Range: ca. 1985-1988

Physical Description: 3 cm of textual records 2 files

Scope & Content: Materials have been separated into 2 file folders. M200 / II / C / 39 1986-87. [Part 1 of 2], contains correspondence, application forms, and reports on grant-funded projects. M200 / II / C / 40 1986-87. [Part 2 of 2], contains a draft grant application and financial records for grant-funded projects.

Name Access: Alpine Club of Canada

Subject Access: Administration; Alpine Club of Canada; Club; Correspondence; Finances; Grants; Government; Mountain; Mountaineering; Mountaineers; Mountains; Organizations; Record keeping; Records; Report; Sports; Sports and recreation; Sports and leisure

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Ontario; Banff, Alberta; Ottawa

Access Restrictions: Restrictions may apply

Reproduction Restrictions: Contains personal information

Language: English

Title Source: Original title

Processing Status: Processed

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[1986-1988 Federal Grants]

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Part Of: Alpine Club of Canada fonds

Scope & Content: File contains correspondence on grants received by the Alpine Club of Canada, a report on the Marketing Committee, and a Marketing Program Proposal from 1987. Also includes a grant application for the Club's Marketing Feasibility Study.

Date Range: 1986-1988

Reference Code: M200 / II / C / 49

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 / II: Financial Records

Sous-Fonds: M200

Sub-Series: M200 / II / C: Scholarships and Grants

Accession Number: accn. 6376

Reference Code: M200 / II / C / 49

GMD: Textual record; Organization record

Date Range: 1986-1988

Physical Description: 2 cm of textual records

Scope & Content: File contains correspondence on grants received by the Alpine Club of Canada, a report on the Marketing Committee, and a Marketing Program Proposal from 1987. Also includes a grant application for the Club's Marketing Feasibility Study.

Name Access: Alpine Club of Canada

Subject Access: Administration; Alpine Club of Canada; Club; Correspondence; Finances; Grants; Government; Mountain; Mountaineering; Mountaineers; Mountains; Organizations; Record keeping; Records; Sports; Sports and leisure; Sports and recreation

Geographic Access: Canada; Ontario; Alberta; Ottawa; Banff, Alberta

Access Restrictions: Restrictions may apply

Reproduction Restrictions: Contains personal information

Language: English

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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[1988 Meeting Minutes]

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Part Of: Alpine Club of Canada fonds

Scope & Content: File contains the proposal for the Endowment Fund and a report/application Re: Little Smoke Bluffs - Request for ACC Endowment Funds.

Date Range: 1988

Reference Code: M200 / II / C / 59

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 / II: Financial Records

Sous-Fonds: M200

Sub-Series: M200 / II / C: Scholarships and Grants

Accession Number: accn. 6376

Reference Code: M200 / II / C / 59

GMD: Textual record; Organization record

Date Range: 1988

Physical Description: 0.5 cm of textual records

Scope & Content: File contains the proposal for the Endowment Fund and a report/application Re: Little Smoke Bluffs - Request for ACC Endowment Funds.

Notes: Financials have been separated from M200 / I / A / 174 [1988 Meeting Minutes] accn. 6376.

Name Access: Alpine Club of Canada

Subject Access: Administration; Alpine Club of Canada; Club; Finances; Grants; Government; Mountain; Mountaineering; Mountaineers; Mountains; Organizations; Record keeping; Records; Report; Sports; Sports and leisure; Sports and recreation

Geographic Access: Canada; British Columbia; Vancouver; Vancouver, BC

Language: English

Related Material: M200 / I / A / 174

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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1988 Profile

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Part Of: Alpine Club of Canada fonds

Scope & Content: File contains a 1990 report Re: Profile Documentation for Alberta Recreation & Parks & RPWF, the Alberta Section's Application to RPWF (Recreation, Parks and Wildlife Foundation) for programs such as the Backcountry Ski Leadership Training Program, the Crevasse Rescue Video, the Youth Mountaineerin…

Date Range: 1988-1990

Reference Code: M200 / II / C / 63

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 / II: Financial Records

Sous-Fonds: M200

Sub-Series: M200 / II / C: Scholarships and Grants

Accession Number: accn. 2023.06

Reference Code: M200 / II / C / 63

GMD: Textual record; Organization record

Date Range: 1988-1990

Physical Description: 2 cm of textual records

Scope & Content: File contains a 1990 report Re: Profile Documentation for Alberta Recreation & Parks & RPWF, the Alberta Section's Application to RPWF (Recreation, Parks and Wildlife Foundation) for programs such as the Backcountry Ski Leadership Training Program, the Crevasse Rescue Video, the Youth Mountaineering Camp and other programs. Also includes a Proposal for RPWF For Funding Towards The Canadian Centre for Mountaineering, the 1988 Profile and Application for Financial Assistance drafts and financial documents.

Name Access: Alpine Club of Canada

Subject Access: Administration; Alberta; Alpine Club of Canada; Club; Correspondence; Finances; Grants; Government; Mountain; Mountaineering; Mountaineers; Mountains; Organizations; Record keeping; Records; Report

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Banff, Alberta; Calgary, Alberta; Edmonton, AB

Access Restrictions: Restrictions may apply

Reproduction Restrictions: Contains personal information

Language: English

Title Source: Original title

Processing Status: Processed

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[1990 RPWF grant application docs]

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Part Of: Alpine Club of Canada fonds

Scope & Content: File contains a 1989 memorandum Re: Grant Funds, a 1990 report to the Calgary Section Re: Profile Documentation for Alberta Recreation & Parks & Recreation Parks & Wildlife Foundation, and the 1990 draft of a grant application.

Date Range: 1989-1990

Reference Code: M200 / II / C / 70

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 / II: Financial Records

Sous-Fonds: M200

Sub-Series: M200 / II / C: Scholarships and Grants

Accession Number: accn. 2023.06

Reference Code: M200 / II / C / 70

GMD: Textual record; Organization record

Date Range: 1989-1990

Physical Description: 1 cm of textual records

Scope & Content: File contains a 1989 memorandum Re: Grant Funds, a 1990 report to the Calgary Section Re: Profile Documentation for Alberta Recreation & Parks & Recreation Parks & Wildlife Foundation, and the 1990 draft of a grant application.

Name Access: Alpine Club of Canada

Subject Access: Administration; Alberta; Alpine Club of Canada; Club; Correspondence; Environment; Environment and Nature; Finances; Grants; Government; Mountain; Mountaineering; Mountaineers; Mountains; Organizations; Record keeping; Records; Report; Sports; Sports and leisure; Sports and recreation

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Calgary, Alberta; Edmonton, AB

Access Restrictions: Restrictions may apply

Reproduction Restrictions: Contains personal information

Language: English

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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A. O. Wheeler Hut Registers

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Part Of: Alpine Club of Canada fonds

Scope & Content: Sub-series of hut registers from the A. O. Wheeler Hut produced by the Alpine Club of Canada between 1989 and 2016. Registers include entries from visitors to the huts which pertain to individuals' hiking and climbing trips; details of specific events which occurred while staying at the hut, wildli…

Date Range: 1989-2022

Reference Code: M200 / IV / D

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 / IV: Hut Registers

Sous-Fonds: M200

Sub-Series: M200 / IV / D: A. O. Wheeler Hut Registers

Accession Number: accn. 2023.10; accn. 8002; accn. 2014.8293; accn. 2023.19; accn. 2024.20

Reference Code: M200 / IV / D

GMD: Textual record; Organization record

Responsibility: Registers produced by the Alpine Club of Canada

Date Range: 1989-2022

Physical Description: 27 cm of textual records (11 volumes)

History / Biographical: The A. O. Wheeler Hut is located at Rogers Pass National Historic Site in Glacier National Park. The hut was built between 1945 and 1946, and it is a Recognized Federal Historic Building. The hut is named after one of the founding members of the Alpine Club of Canada, Arthur Oliver Wheeler. A. O. Wheeler was the first President of the Alpine Club of Canada, and he served as Honorary President of the Club for almost twenty years. According to the Alpine Club of Canada's website: "Carrying on the tradition of the Glacier House which was closed in 1925 and now exists only as a few concrete foundation pieces, the Wheeler Hut serves as a base for the legendary powder skiing of the Rogers Pass area. In summer there are numerous opportunities for climbing and hiking. This is the birthplace of alpinism in North America. Many of the routes are steeped in tradition and history, an interesting fact to remember as you reach for that next impeccable quartzite handhold or take that next footstep along one of the many trails which wind through the lush cedar forests that dominate the region. This is the one and only ACC hut which can be reached by vehicle in summer. Winter access is a mere 2 km along a well-broken and level trail. It is difficult to convey to the first time visitor the number and quality of the summer and winter day trips possible from the hut. The potential is outstanding from this single hut including summer hikes to Asulkan Pass or up the Great Glacier Trail to the Illecillewaet Glacier, summer climbs to Sapphire Col, Mt. Sir Donald, and Avalanche Peak; winter ski tours to Young’s Peak, the Seven Steps of Paradise, the Dome Glacier – the list goes on and on. Go and explore for yourself, you will not be disappointed! The Wheeler Hut is quite luxurious! A propane system provides the cooking and lighting, with two wood stoves for heating. The hut sleeps 30 in summer and 24 in winter."

Scope & Content: Sub-series of hut registers from the A. O. Wheeler Hut produced by the Alpine Club of Canada between 1989 and 2016. Registers include entries from visitors to the huts which pertain to individuals' hiking and climbing trips; details of specific events which occurred while staying at the hut, wildlife sightings, custodial issues and updates, and related topics. The sub-series is separated into individual hut registers, arranged by date:; M200 / IV / D / 1: "A. O. Wheeler Hut Register" May 13, 1989 - Sept. 30, 1995; M200 / IV / D / 2: Wheeler Hut register Oct. 6, 1995 - Mar. 28, 1998; M200 / IV / D / 3: Wheeler Hut [1998 - 2000]; M200 / IV / D / 4: A. O. Wheeler Hut Register 2000-2006; M200 / IV / D / 5: A. O. Wheeler Hut 2001 - 2003; M200 / IV / D / 6: A. O. Wheeler Hut Register 2003 - 2006; M200 / IV / D / 7: The Wheeler Hut Registers. Part 1 of 2.; M200 / IV / D / 8: The Wheeler Hut Registers. Part 2 of 2.; M200 / IV / D / 9: [2009 - 2012 Wheeler Hut Register]; M200 / IV / D / 10: 2013 - 2016 Wheeler Hut Register; M200 / IV / D / 11: Wheeler Hut Register [2014-2022]

Name Access: Alpine Club of Canada

Subject Access: Huts; Cabins and shelters; Cabins; Alpine Club of Canada; Backcountry skiing; British Columbia; Buildings; Buildings and facilities; Climbing; Club; Environment and Nature; Mountain; Mountaineering; National parks and reserves; Parks Canada; Provincial parks and reserves; Winter sports

Geographic Access: Canada; British Columbia; Glacier National Park; Rogers Pass; Illecillewaet Valley

Access Restrictions: Restrictions may apply

Reproduction Restrictions: Contains personal information

Language: English; Spanish; French

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

Biographical Source Notes: The Alpine Club of Canada website: https://www.alpineclubofcanada.ca/a-o-wheeler-hut/ The Government of Canada - Parks Canada website: https://www.pc.gc.ca/apps/dfhd/page_fhbro_eng.aspx?id=11716