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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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Dr. Gerald Wright fonds

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Part Of: Dr. Gerald Wright fonds

Scope & Content: Fonds pertains to 3 photograph prints of members of the St. Elias expedition in the Yukon, a large-format black and white print of a mountain range [possibly including St. Elias], 11 typed letters to Wright from W.E. (Smoke) Blanchard dated January-May 1965 discussing the expedition, 2 typed one-pa…

Date Range: 1965-1967

Reference Code: M585 / V805

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

GMD: Organization record; Photograph print; Textual record

Part Of: Dr. Gerald Wright fonds

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

Fonds Number: M585 / V805

Sous-Fonds: M585

Accession Number: 2021.19

Reference Code: M585 / V805

GMD: Organization record; Photograph print; Textual record

Date Range: 1965-1967

Physical Description: 1 cm of textual records (18 pages ; 21.6 x 27.9 cm) ; 4 photographs : b&w and col. ; 29.2 x 21.8 cm or smaller

History / Biographical: Dr. Gerald Wright (1917-2007) grew up in Brecon, South Wales, and studied medicine in Wales and London, England, throughout the 1940s. He served in the British Army in the Royal Army Medical Corps from 1942-1946 in North Africa and Italy. In 1951 Wright moved to Lethbridge, Alberta, due to its close proximity to the Canadian Rockies, where he maintained a general practice as a member of the Hunt Clinic. He went on to serve as Chief of Medicine at St. Michael's Hospital and the Lethbridge Municipal Hospital until his retirement in 1988. Shortly after arriving in Canada he became a member of the Alpine Club of Canada and attended many annual camps, often as camp doctor. He also participated in ACC expeditions to Mount St. Elias (1967, unsuccessful), Mount Alberta (1967, successful as part of the Alberta Team), and Mt. Waddington (1969). He also successfully summited Mt. Robson on his third attempt at the mountain. Wright hiked extensively throughout Nepal, Switzerland, South America, and New Zealand in addtion to the Rockies. He was also a member of the Skyline Trail Hikers of the Canadian Rockies and was a founding member of the Castle-Crown Wilderness Coalition, where he served on the Board of Directors, helping to plan and lead many annual hiking trips.

Scope & Content: Fonds pertains to 3 photograph prints of members of the St. Elias expedition in the Yukon, a large-format black and white print of a mountain range [possibly including St. Elias], 11 typed letters to Wright from W.E. (Smoke) Blanchard dated January-May 1965 discussing the expedition, 2 typed one-page summaries of the attempt on the mountain [one written by Blanchard and includes a hand-drawn map of the area around the mountain], a Xerox copy of a letter written on University of Oregon Medical School letterhead listing the members of the St. Elias party and recommended medical tests to have completed prior to the expedition, a two-page typed list of gear & equipment, and a hand-written list of expedition members and the University of Oregon Medical School doctor and their contact information.

Name Access: Alpine Club of Canada; Wright, Gerald; Blanchard, W.E. (Smoke); Johnson, Roy; Mock, R.G. (Tex); Sharp, Dave; Swift, Bob

Subject Access: Activities; Alpine Club of Canada; Camps; Centennial; Climbing; Club; Discovery and exploration; Glaciers; Hiking; Map; Medicine; Membership; Mount St. Elias; Mountain; Mountaineering; Mountaineers; Mountains; Photography; Records; Record keeping; Scenery; Sports and recreation; Travel and Exploration

Geographic Access: Yukon; Canada

Language: English

Conservation: Staples removed from letters and equipment lists

Biographical Source Notes: Memorial card

Title Source: Title based on contents of fonds

Processing Status: Processed

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504. Cathedral Crag, Field Hill

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Part Of: Nicholas Morant fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of 3 colour transparency photographs. Content pertains to Cathedral Crag, Field Hill in Yoho National Park, BC

Date Range: [between 1930 and 1980]

Reference Code: V500 / A4 / 504

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Transparency

Part Of: Nicholas Morant fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M300 / S20 / V500

Sous-Fonds: V500

Sub-Series: I.A. Photography : negatives and transparencies / 1.c. Darkroom files : colour I

Accession Number: 7438

Reference Code: V500 / A4 / 504

GMD: Photograph; Transparency

Responsibility: Produced by Nicholas Morant

Date Range: [between 1930 and 1980]

Physical Description: 3 photographs : transparencies, col, 6x6 cm

Scope & Content: File consists of 3 colour transparency photographs. Content pertains to Cathedral Crag, Field Hill in Yoho National Park, BC

Subject Access: Yoho National Park

Geographic Access: Canada; British Columbia; Canadian Rocky Mountains

Language: N/A

Creator: Nicholas Morant

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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2500 Year Old Douglas Fir (Sooke, B.C.)

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Part Of: Nicholas Morant fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of 66 b&w negative photographs (55 mm). Content pertains to the felling and transportation of a 2500 year old fir tree near Sooke, B.C. which was used for an exhibition in London. Images depict felled fir tree, logging machinery and employees, etc.

Date Range: [ca. 1960 - ca. 1975]

Reference Code: V500 / I / A7 / 6

Description Level: 4.2 / Sub-sub-sub series

GMD: Photograph; Negative

Part Of: Nicholas Morant fonds

Description Level: 4.2 / Sub-sub-sub series

Fonds Number: M300 / S20 / V500

Sous-Fonds: V500

Sub-Series: V500 / I / A : Photography : Negatives and Transparencies

Accession Number: 7438

Reference Code: V500 / I / A7 / 6

GMD: Photograph; Negative

Responsibility: Produced by Nicholas Morant

Date Range: [ca. 1960 - ca. 1975]

Physical Description: 66 Photographs: negatives, b&w

Scope & Content: File consists of 66 b&w negative photographs (55 mm). Content pertains to the felling and transportation of a 2500 year old fir tree near Sooke, B.C. which was used for an exhibition in London. Images depict felled fir tree, logging machinery and employees, etc.

Notes: Contains numerous duplicates of several original images.

Subject Access: Transportation; Forestry

Geographic Access: Canada; British Columbia

Access Restrictions: Items in this file are not to be accessed or distributed without the explicit permission of their identified copyright owners.

Reproduction Restrictions: Reference use only; no reproduction

Language: English

Creator: Nicholas Morant

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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A. W. Drinnan photographs

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Part Of: Alpine Club of Canada fonds

Scope & Content: Album and loose accompanying prints pertain to alpine club camps and activities.

Date Range: [ca. 1917-1928]

Reference Code: V14 / AC 192P / 01-10

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print; Print

21 images

Part Of: Alpine Club of Canada fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M200 / S6 / V14

Series: III. Personal papers and photographs

Sous-Fonds: V14

Accession Number: 5200

Reference Code: V14 / AC 192P / 01-10

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print; Print

Responsibility: Album was assembled by A.W. Drinnan; includes many views by H. Pollard.

Date Range: [ca. 1917-1928]

Physical Description: 1 photograph album (ca.180 prints). -- 9 photographs : prints

Scope & Content: Album and loose accompanying prints pertain to alpine club camps and activities.

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

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

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

Language: English

Title Source: Title based on album

Processing Status: Processed

Images

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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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ACC Camps [1/3]

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Part Of: Bill Goodrich fonds

Scope & Content: File pertains to 132 35 mm slides depictiong Alpine Club of Canada Camps from 1950, 1951, 1952, and 1960, consisting mostly of shots of people hiking, climbing, and mountaineering in and around the Lake O'Hara and Mt. Assiniboine areas. Contents include: 1950 - Maligne (1-19) 1951 - Lake O'Hara (21…

Date Range: 1950-1960

Reference Code: V106 / NS - 01 to NS - 132

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Transparency

132 images

Part Of: Bill Goodrich fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: V106

Sous-Fonds: V106

Accession Number: 7765

Reference Code: V106 / NS - 01 to NS - 132

GMD: Photograph; Transparency

Date Range: 1950-1960

Physical Description: 132 photographs : col. slides ; 35 mm

History / Biographical: See fonds level description.

Scope & Content: File pertains to 132 35 mm slides depictiong Alpine Club of Canada Camps from 1950, 1951, 1952, and 1960, consisting mostly of shots of people hiking, climbing, and mountaineering in and around the Lake O'Hara and Mt. Assiniboine areas. Contents include: 1950 - Maligne (1-19) 1951 - Lake O'Hara (21-69) 1952 - Mt. Assiniboine (71-124) 1952 - Mt. Assiniboine from Monica & Dudley (126-129) 1950 - Sent to [Bill Goodrich] from '50 Maligne Camp, [Bill Goodrich] on trail to glacier (131) 1960 - B-J HWY (Sent to [Bill Goodrich]) Mt. Saskatchewan (133) Mt. Chephren (134) Athabaska River (135) Pyramid Mt. (136) Athabaska Hotel (137)

Name Access: Alpine Club of Canada; Goodrich, Bill

Subject Access: Activities; Alpine Club of Canada; Buildings; Camping; Camps; Climbing; Glaciers; Hiking; Lake O'hara; Mountaineering; Mountaineers; Mountains; Parks Canada; Photography; Portrait; Scenery; scenic

Geographic Access: Jasper; Jasper National Park; Alberta; Lake O'Hara; Yoho National Park; Assiniboine; Assiniboine Provincial Park; British Columbia

Language: English

Finding Aid: No finding aid

Creator: Goodrich, Bill

Title Source: Title based on contents of fonds

Processing Status: Processed

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ACC Camps [2/3]

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Part Of: Bill Goodrich fonds

Scope & Content: File pertains to 121 35 mm slides depictiong Alpine Club of Canada Camps from 1953-1955 & 1957, consisting of scenic shots of mountain scenes and people climbing, portraits of various camp members, group portraits, waterfalls, glaciers, summit poses, and more. Contents include: 1953 - Mt. Hooker (&…

Date Range: 1953-1957

Reference Code: V106 / NS - 133 to NS - 254

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Transparency

121 images

Part Of: Bill Goodrich fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: V106

Sous-Fonds: V106

Accession Number: 7765

Reference Code: V106 / NS - 133 to NS - 254

GMD: Photograph; Transparency

Date Range: 1953-1957

Physical Description: 121 photographs : col. slides ; 35 mm

History / Biographical: See fonds level description.

Scope & Content: File pertains to 121 35 mm slides depictiong Alpine Club of Canada Camps from 1953-1955 & 1957, consisting of scenic shots of mountain scenes and people climbing, portraits of various camp members, group portraits, waterfalls, glaciers, summit poses, and more. Contents include: 1953 - Mt. Hooker (& Edith Cavell): 1-47 1954 - The Goodsirs: 49-58 1955 - Mt. Robson: 60-120 1957 - Robson from JEAN: 121-123 Robson Glacier: 124

Name Access: Alpine Club of Canada; Goodrich, Bill

Subject Access: Activities; Alpine Club of Canada; Buildings; Camping; Camps; Climbing; Glaciers; Hiking; Lake O'hara; Mountaineering; Mountaineers; Mountains; Parks Canada; Photography; Portrait; Scenery; scenic; Waterfalls; Women

Geographic Access: Jasper; Jasper National Park; Alberta; Lake O'Hara; Yoho National Park; Assiniboine; Assiniboine Provincial Park; British Columbia

Language: English

Finding Aid: No finding aid

Creator: Goodrich, Bill

Title Source: Title based on contents of fonds

Processing Status: Processed

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ACC Camps [3/3]

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Part Of: Bill Goodrich fonds

Scope & Content: File pertains to 96 35 mm slides depictiong Alpine Club of Canada Camps from 1957, 1959, & 1962, consisting of Contents include: 1957 - Ramparts: 1-21 [Ramparts] (from Monica & Dudley): 22-28 1959 - Bugaboos (from L.F. Mondolfo: 135-140 Edith Cavell: 30-34 The ride in:…

Date Range: 1957-1962

Reference Code: V106 / NS - 255 to NS - 350

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Transparency

96 images

Part Of: Bill Goodrich fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: V106

Sous-Fonds: V106

Accession Number: 7765

Reference Code: V106 / NS - 255 to NS - 350

GMD: Photograph; Transparency

Date Range: 1957-1962

Physical Description: 96 photographs : col. slides ; 35 mm

History / Biographical: See fonds level description.

Scope & Content: File pertains to 96 35 mm slides depictiong Alpine Club of Canada Camps from 1957, 1959, & 1962, consisting of Contents include: 1957 - Ramparts: 1-21 [Ramparts] (from Monica & Dudley): 22-28 1959 - Bugaboos (from L.F. Mondolfo: 135-140 Edith Cavell: 30-34 The ride in: 35-37 First view: 38-39 Camp: 40-42 Our tent: 43-49 Frenchman's Pk & views: 50-67 High camp in Storm: 68-75 Climb of Pigeon: 76-90 Waterfall (?): 91 1962 - Maligne Lake (part 1) Preparations: 93-98 On the road; Badlands & mud: 99-110 Barb & Walt: 111-116 Banff-Jasper HWY: 177-133