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Abbot Pass

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Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Scope & Content: Image of Abbot Pass Hut and the Death Trap from Victoria Glacier - "The hut from the foot of the [illegible] Victoria Glacier" written on the back in pencil

Date Range: 1929

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 15 / PA - 18

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 / 15 : Peter and Catharine Whyte: Collected Photographs

Sous-Fonds: V683

Accession Number: .

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 15 / PA - 18

GMD: Photograph

Date Range: 1929

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

Scope & Content: Image of Abbot Pass Hut and the Death Trap from Victoria Glacier - "The hut from the foot of the [illegible] Victoria Glacier" written on the back in pencil

Subject Access: Abbot Pass Hut; Glaciers; Mountains

Geographic Access: Abbot Pass; Banff National Park

Language: English

Title Source: Title based on item

Processing Status: Processed

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Abbot Pass

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Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Scope & Content: Image of Abbot Pass from below with an unidentified person wearing a hat at left on the scree slope - "The [illegible] up at Abbott Pass" written on the back in pencil

Date Range: 1929-1930

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 15 / PA - 47

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 / 15 : Peter and Catharine Whyte: Collected Photographs

Sous-Fonds: V683

Accession Number: .

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 15 / PA - 47

GMD: Photograph

Date Range: 1929-1930

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

Scope & Content: Image of Abbot Pass from below with an unidentified person wearing a hat at left on the scree slope - "The [illegible] up at Abbott Pass" written on the back in pencil

Subject Access: Mountains

Geographic Access: Abbot Pass; Yoho National Park; Banff National Park

Language: English

Title Source: Title based on item

Processing Status: Processed

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Abbot Pass Hut

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Part Of: Malcolm Geddes fonds

Scope & Content: Lantern slide depicts a side view of Abbot Pass Hut.

Date Range: [ca.1922-ca.1925]

Reference Code: V756 / III / A / PS - 25

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph; Lantern slide

1 image

Part Of: Malcolm Geddes fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: M39 / V756

Series: V756 / III : Personal and family records

Sous-Fonds: V756

Accession Number: 6504

Reference Code: V756 / III / A / PS - 25

GMD: Photograph; Lantern slide

Date Range: [ca.1922-ca.1925]

Physical Description: 1 photograph : transparency (lantern slide)

History / Biographical: Abbot Pass Hut was constructed by the Alpine Club of Canada in 1922 and is located at 2,926 metres elevation, between Mt. Lefroy and Mt. Victoria. The hut is positioned directly on top of the Great Divide [Alberta and British Columbia border].

Scope & Content: Lantern slide depicts a side view of Abbot Pass Hut.

Notes: Slide is hand-coloured.

Material Details: Individual labels: rectangular red label #12; remains of a white label "Alpine ---"; Inscription visible on back of slide: Nov 20 7845

Name Access: Alpine Club of Canada

Geographic Access: Abbot Pass

Access Restrictions: Fragile- restrictions may apply

Reproduction Restrictions: Fragile- restrictions may apply

Language: N/A

Category: Exploration, discovery and travel

Biographical Source Notes: https://www.alpineclubofcanada.ca/web/ACCMember/Huts/Abbot_Pass_Hut.aspx

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Abbot Pass Hut

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Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Scope & Content: Image of the back Abbot Pass Hut with a ladder leaning against the building

Date Range: 1929-1930

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 15 / PA - 11

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 / 15 : Peter and Catharine Whyte: Collected Photographs

Sous-Fonds: V683

Accession Number: .

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 15 / PA - 11

GMD: Photograph

Date Range: 1929-1930

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

Scope & Content: Image of the back Abbot Pass Hut with a ladder leaning against the building

Subject Access: Abbot Pass Hut; Buildings; Mountains

Geographic Access: Abbot Pass; Yoho National Park; Banff National Park

Language: English

Title Source: Title based on item

Processing Status: Processed

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Climbers near Abbot Pass Hut

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Part Of: Malcolm Geddes fonds

Scope & Content: Lantern slide depicts a group of Alpine Club of Canada members with gear gathered near Abbot Pass Hut.

Date Range: [ca.1913-ca.1925]

Reference Code: V756 / III / A / PS - 47

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph; Lantern slide

1 image

Part Of: Malcolm Geddes fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: M39 / V756

Series: V756 / III : Personal and family records

Sous-Fonds: V756

Accession Number: 6504

Reference Code: V756 / III / A / PS - 47

GMD: Photograph; Lantern slide

Date Range: [ca.1913-ca.1925]

Physical Description: 1 photograph : transparency (lantern slide)

Scope & Content: Lantern slide depicts a group of Alpine Club of Canada members with gear gathered near Abbot Pass Hut.

Notes: Slide is hand-coloured.

Material Details: Individual labels: round red label 46

Geographic Access: Abbot Pass

Access Restrictions: Fragile- restrictions may apply

Reproduction Restrictions: Fragile- restrictions may apply

Language: N/A

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

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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The Death Trap

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Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Scope & Content: Image of the Death Trap, the route down from Abbot Pass to Lake Louise via Victoria Glacier - "The 'death trap'" written on the back in pencil

Date Range: 1930

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 15 / PA - 14

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 / 15 : Peter and Catharine Whyte: Collected Photographs

Sous-Fonds: V683

Accession Number: .

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 15 / PA - 14

GMD: Photograph

Date Range: 1930

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

Scope & Content: Image of the Death Trap, the route down from Abbot Pass to Lake Louise via Victoria Glacier - "The 'death trap'" written on the back in pencil

Subject Access: Hiking; Glaciers; Mountains

Geographic Access: Abbot Pass; Banff National Park

Language: English

Title Source: Title based on item

Processing Status: Processed

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From the pinnacle of the pass

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Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Scope & Content: Image is Ernie [?], Karl, and Peter [?] on the pinnacle of Abbot Pass.

Date Range: 1929

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 15 / PA - 1

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 / 15 : Peter and Catharine Whyte: Collected Photographs

Sous-Fonds: V683

Accession Number: .

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 15 / PA - 1

GMD: Photograph

Date Range: 1929

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

Scope & Content: Image is Ernie [?], Karl, and Peter [?] on the pinnacle of Abbot Pass.

Subject Access: Abbot Pass Hut; Guides; Guiding; Mountaineering

Geographic Access: Abbot Pass

Language: English

Title Source: Title based on item

Processing Status: Processed

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Group portrait

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Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Scope & Content: Image of Rudolf Aemmer, Neil Begg [an employee at Lake O'Hara Lodge], Catharine Whyte, and Peter Whyte holding walking sticks and with rope tied around their waists in Abbot Pass - 20 September 1930 [photo taken by George K.K. Link]

Date Range: 1930

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 15 / PA - 12

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 / 15 : Peter and Catharine Whyte: Collected Photographs

Sous-Fonds: V683

Accession Number: .

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 15 / PA - 12

GMD: Photograph

Date Range: 1930

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

Scope & Content: Image of Rudolf Aemmer, Neil Begg [an employee at Lake O'Hara Lodge], Catharine Whyte, and Peter Whyte holding walking sticks and with rope tied around their waists in Abbot Pass - 20 September 1930 [photo taken by George K.K. Link]