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- Hans Gmoser fonds
- Scope & Content
- One film neg.
- Date Range
- 1963-1964
- Reference Code
- V68 / NA- 54
- Description Level
- 6 / Item
- Part Of
- Hans Gmoser fonds
- Description Level
- 6 / Item
- Series
- VII. Photograph Negatives
- Accession Number
- 7361
- Reference Code
- V68 / NA- 54
- Date Range
- 1963-1964
- Physical Description
- One photograph: neg, b&w.
- Scope & Content
- One film neg.
- Notes
- From "Hans Gmoser 1960s" Envelope. See V68/PA 479 for print.
- Subject Access
- Discovery and Exploration
- Environment and Nature
- Family and personal life
- Sports and Recreation
- Title Source
- Supplied title.
- Content Details
- “Whyte Museum copy negative” [1963/64 Hans Gmoser, Gmoser squatting on skis, holding camera], 10 x 12 cm, black and white.
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- Part Of
- Hans Gmoser fonds
- Scope & Content
- 6 plastic sheets, 102 slides.
- Date Range
- 1963-1987
- Reference Code
- V68 / NS- 165 to 267
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Part Of
- Hans Gmoser fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Series
- VIII. Photograph Slides
- Accession Number
- 7877, 8111
- Reference Code
- V68 / NS- 165 to 267
- Date Range
- 1963-1987
- Physical Description
- 102 photographs: slides, b&w, col.
- Scope & Content
- 6 plastic sheets, 102 slides.
- Notes
- V68/NS 165-176 in box marked "Ken Jones, Erling Strom, Lizzie Rummel", V68/NS 177-199 in box marked "Ken Jones", V68/NS 200-230 in box marked "Hans", V68/NS 231-247 “King Juan Carlos Bugaboos 84”, V68/NS 248-267 “King Juan Carlos Bugaboos 84”.
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- Discovery and Exploration
- Environment and Nature
- Family and personal life
- Sports and Recreation
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- 165. [Four people in front of lodge], 5 x 5 cm, colour. 166. “Conrad Robson Gmoser, Lillian about 1973 Lake O’Hara”, 5 x 5 cm, colour, caption written on cardboard. 167. [Four people in front of Mt. Assiniboine lodge], 5 x 5 cm, colour. 168. “Norway Cycle Trip Erling Strom, Conrad, Robson, Hans”, 5 x 5 cm, colour, caption written on cardboard. 169. “Erling Strom His lady Friend Norway Cycle Trip”, 5 x 5 cm, colour, caption written on cardboard. 170. “Wilcock Pass Sue Davies/Ken Jones”, 5 x 5 cm, colour, caption written on cardboard. 171. “Ken Jones, Wilcock Pass”, 5 x 5 cm, colour, caption written on cardboard. 172. “Ken Jones/Sam Evans”, 5 x 5 cm, colour, caption written on cardboard. 173. “Lilian Geov O’Hara about 1973”, 5 x 5 cm, colour, caption written on cardboard. 174. “Hans, Peter Stutler, Sam Evans, Ken Jones over from Stroms half way”, 5 x 5 cm, colour, caption written on cardboard. 175. “Lizzie Rummel helihiking Bugaboos 1980”, 5 x 5 cm, colour, caption written on cardboard. 176. “Assiniboine 63 Sunburst Lake Lizzie Rummel Teepee Lizzie’s teepee where we slept”, 5 x 5 cm, colour, caption written on cardboard. 177. “Ken Jones, Sam Evans, assin”, 5 x 5 cm, colour, caption written on cardboard. 178. “Ken Jones, Sam Evans, assin”, 5 x 5 cm, colour, caption written on cardboard. 179. “Ken Jones, Sam Evans, assin”, 5 x 5 cm, colour, caption written on cardboard. 180. “Ken Jones, Sam Evans, assin”, 5 x 5 cm, colour, caption written on cardboard. 181. “Ken Jones, Sam Evans, assin”, 5 x 5 cm, colour, caption written on cardboard. 182. “Ken Jones Windy Trail Aug 85”, 5 x 5 cm, colour, caption written on cardboard. 183. “Ken Jones- Halfway to Skoki”, 5 x 5 cm, colour, caption written on cardboard. 184. “Ken Jones Aug 85”, 5 x 5 cm, colour, caption written on cardboard. 185. “Ken Jones Assin Aug 85”, 5 x 5 cm, colour, caption written on cardboard. 186. “Ken Jones Assin Aug 85”, 5 x 5 cm, colour, caption written on cardboard. 187. “Ken Jones Windy Trail Aug 85”, 5 x 5 cm, colour, caption written on cardboard. 188. “Stanley Mitchell Hut Conrad and Robson Gmoser, Margaret Gmoser, Ken Jones, Kal Singh”, 5 x 5 cm, colour, caption written on cardboard. 189. “Ken Jones Yoho 82 Laughing Falls”, 5 x 5 cm, colour, caption written on cardboard. 190. “Sam Evans/Ken Jones Skoki”, 5 x 5 cm, colour, caption written on cardboard. 191. “Ken Jones- Helena Ridge”, 5 x 5 cm, colour, caption written on cardboard. 192. “Ken Jones- Helena Ridge”, 5 x 5 cm, colour, caption written on cardboard. 193. “Cararack Pass Ken Jones/Marg Gmoser”, 5 x 5 cm, colour, caption written on cardboard. 194. “Ken Jones assin”, 5 x 5 cm, colour, caption written on cardboard. 195. “Ken Jones assin”, 5 x 5 cm, colour, caption written on cardboard. 196. “Ken Jones Ken and the troops Assiniboine/Easter”, 5 x 5 cm, colour, caption written on cardboard. 197. “Ken Jones Conrad and Robson Gmoser Little Yoho”, 5 x 5 cm, colour, caption written on cardboard. 198. “Ken Jones Little Yoho Conrad and Robson Gmoser”, 5 x 5 cm, colour, caption written on cardboard. 199. “Little Yoho Ken Jones”, 5 x 5 cm, colour, caption written on cardboard. 200. “Expo 87 BC Pavilion”, 5 x 5 cm, colour, caption written on cardboard. 201. “Delesalles Lyon-depart 1st European Bike Trip”, 5 x 5 cm, colour, caption written on cardboard. 202. [Gmoser with Conrad Kain plaque], 5 x 5 cm, colour, caption written on cardboard. 203. “Conrad Kain Monument Rax Tal”, 5 x 5 cm, colour, caption written on cardboard. 204. “Argentina Kayak trip”, 5 x 5 cm, colour, caption written on cardboard. 205. “Snow levels Bugs Hans and Karl Heinz”, 5 x 5 cm, colour, caption written on cardboard. 206. “Hans and clients Bugs 66”, 5 x 5 cm, colour, caption written on cardboard. 207. [Shirtless Gmoser on exercise bike], 5 x 5 cm, colour, caption written on cardboard. 208. “Hans”, [Shirtless Gmoser on exercise bike], 5 x 5 cm, colour, caption written on cardboard. 209. “Josephine Hirzenaur Hans Evas Hintringer Josephine-Eva’s 2nd wife”, 5 x 5 cm, colour, caption written on cardboard. 210. “Hans and Margaret Gmoser (Battle Abbey) Hans 50th Birthday”, 5 x 5 cm, colour, caption written on cardboard. 211. “Hans Red Passl”, 5 x 5 cm, colour, caption written on cardboard. 212. “Hans”, [Hiking in yellow rainjacket], 5 x 5 cm, colour, caption written on cardboard. 213. “Emily Stevens”, 5 x 5 cm, colour, caption written on cardboard. 214. “Fred Pessl”, 5 x 5 cm, colour, caption written on cardboard. 215. “Mt. Ken Little Yoho”, 5 x 5 cm, colour, caption written on cardboard. 216. “Pre ridge”, 5 x 5 cm, colour, caption written on cardboard. 217. “Kenr- Rob Bockock in rear”, 5 x 5 cm, colour, caption written on cardboard. 218. “Mary –Poes [?]”, 5 x 5 cm, colour, caption written on cardboard. 219. “S. M. Mew Beindt Kofurst Con Wilcock Charlie Locke Yoho”, 5 x 5 cm, colour, caption written on cardboard. 220. “We first met- Stanley Mitchell hut Marg MacGowgan Hans Gmoser”, 5 x 5 cm, colour, caption written on cardboard. 221. “O’Hara”, 5 x 5 cm, colour, caption written on cardboard. 222. “Hans O’Hara”, 5 x 5 cm, colour, caption written on cardboard. 223. “O’Hara?”, [Hans sitting], 5 x 5 cm, colour, caption written on cardboard. 224. “Houser Spires Heinz Kahl”, 5 x 5 cm, colour, caption written on cardboard. 225. “Leo Grillmair -Boulder Camp”, 5 x 5 cm, colour, caption written on cardboard. 226. “Iceschool Hans Boulder Camp ‘65”, 5 x 5 cm, colour, caption written on cardboard. 227. “Hans Boulder Camp Climbing School ‘65”, 5 x 5 cm, colour, caption written on cardboard. 228. “At Gmosers Fred Pessl”, 5 x 5 cm, colour, caption written on cardboard. 229. “Fred Pessl and Hans”, 5 x 5 cm, colour, caption written on cardboard. 230. “Smitty Fordney [?]”,5 x 5 cm, colour, caption written on cardboard. 231. “Skogum Norway Cycle Trip Princess Sonja Robson, Hans, Conrad”, 5 x 5 cm, colour, caption written on cardboard. 232. “Cornice of Pres. Col. Little Yoho- 1965”, 5 x 5 cm, colour, caption written on cardboard. 233. “Emily Stevans, Red Pessl, Hans”, 5 x 5 cm, colour, caption written on cardboard. 234. “Little Yoho 1965 Hans Skidoing Guests”, 5 x 5 cm, colour, caption written on cardboard. 235. “Mt. Tremblonu Hans and Marg”, 5 x 5 cm, colour, caption written on cardboard. 236. “Heinz Stolz, Leo Grillmair, Franz Dopf, Ferdl Taxback, Hans and Robson Gmoser- Yamnuoka reunion Robson, Hans, Fendl, Leo, Franz, Heinz”, 5 x 5 cm, colour, caption written on cardboard. 237. “Hans, Franz, Leo, Yanmuska”, 5 x 5 cm, colour, caption written on cardboard. 238. “Yamnuska reunion”, 5 x 5 cm, colour, caption written on cardboard. 239. “Conrad and Chico- coyote Bugaboos 1970”, 5 x 5 cm, colour, caption written on cardboard. 240. “Hans’ 50th birthday Schooner Pan/BA”, 5 x 5 cm, colour, caption written on cardboard. 241. [Hans and Margaret with Robson and Conrad sitting on steps], 5 x 5 cm, colour, caption written on cardboard. 242. [Hans and Margaret with Robson and Conrad sitting on steps], 5 x 5 cm, colour, caption written on cardboard. 243. “Hans and HRH Sonja of Norway”, 5 x 5 cm, colour, caption written on cardboard. 244. [Valley], 5 x 5 cm, colour, caption written on cardboard. 245. [Mountain], 5 x 5 cm, colour, caption written on cardboard. 246. [Walking along ridge], 5 x 5 cm, colour, caption written on cardboard. 247. “Little Yoho”, 5 x 5 cm, colour, caption written on cardboard. 248. [King and Gmoser], 5 x 5 cm, colour, caption written on cardboard. 249. [Climbing into helicopter], 5 x 5 cm, colour, caption written on cardboard. 250. [King and Gmoser standing looking at one another], 5 x 5 cm, colour, caption written on cardboard. 251. [King and Gmoser standing], 5 x 5 cm, colour, caption written on cardboard. 252. [King and Gmoser, standing smiling], 5 x 5 cm, colour, caption written on cardboard. 253. [King and Gmoser, standing, looking at one another], 5 x 5 cm, colour, caption written on cardboard. 254. [King and Gmoser standing], 5 x 5 cm, colour, caption written on cardboard. 255. [King and Gmoser standing], 5 x 5 cm, colour, caption written on cardboard. 256. [King and Gmoser standing], 5 x 5 cm, colour, caption written on cardboard. 257. [Four people standing], 5 x 5 cm, colour, caption written on cardboard. 258. [Five people standing], 5 x 5 cm, colour, caption written on cardboard. 259. [Five people standing], 5 x 5 cm, colour, caption written on cardboard. 260. [Five people standing], 5 x 5 cm, colour, caption written on cardboard. 261. [Five people standing], 5 x 5 cm, colour, caption written on cardboard. 262. [Five people standing], 5 x 5 cm, colour, caption written on cardboard. 263. [Five people standing], 5 x 5 cm, colour, caption written on cardboard. 264. [King and Gmoser], 5 x 5 cm, colour, caption written on cardboard. 265. [In helicopter], 5 x 5 cm, colour, caption written on cardboard. 266. [Four people standing], 5 x 5 cm, colour, caption written on cardboard. 267. [Four people standing], 5 x 5 cm, colour, caption written on cardboard. 268-274. Slides related to Letter from Hank Krawczyk enclosing slides of the Adamants Project, and summary of cruise information and timber values. Oct 6, 1993 in M224 / 57.
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- Part Of
- Hans Gmoser fonds
- Scope & Content
- Scrapbook measures 30 x 37 cm, is blue with “Scrap Book” embossed in gold on the cover. The items are glued newspaper and magazine clippings, majority related to the climbing of “Canada’s Highest Peak”.
- Date Range
- 1958-1963
- Reference Code
- V68 / PD- 2
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Part Of
- Hans Gmoser fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Series
- VI. Photograph Albums and Scrapbooks
- Accession Number
- 7361
- Reference Code
- V68 / PD- 2
- Date Range
- 1958-1963
- Physical Description
- 1 scrapbook: b&w, col.
- Scope & Content
- Scrapbook measures 30 x 37 cm, is blue with “Scrap Book” embossed in gold on the cover. The items are glued newspaper and magazine clippings, majority related to the climbing of “Canada’s Highest Peak”.
- Subject Access
- Discovery and Exploration
- Environment and Nature
- Family and personal life
- Sports and Recreation
- Title Source
- Supplied title.
- Content Details
- Near end “The Young Ones and the Old Ones” script, typed regarding “bums” in the mountains, two copies of script, each 6 pages. Words to “Admiral Gmoser”, 3 pages. Words to “The Yoho Song”, 1 page. Loose image: 18 x 13 cm “This photograph has appeared in “Skiing” Oct 61”. Loose image of Gmoser playing zither: 10.5 x 7.5 cm. Loose advertisement for “Deep Powder and Steep Rock. “Ode to a Bugaboo Holiday”, 1 page. Word to “Admiral Gmoser”, 3 pages. “Bugaboo Experience by Dennis Apedaile”, 22 pages. Loose clipping of “they climbed Canada’s Highest Peak” from Weekend Magazine Vol. 9 No. 44, 1959. Loose clipping “Adventures of Ski-Mountaineers Espanola Ski Club to Present Ski Film”. “The Ski-Runner Official Publication of the Toronto Ski Club Vol. 37- No. 4 Dec, 1961” with advertisement for “Deep Powder and Steep Rock. Newspaper clipping “guide Firm Helps Scale Rocky Peaks”. “The KVP Intercom Vol. 1 No. 15 Espanola, Ontario Dec 21, 1961” with advertisement of showing of “Evening of Skiing and Adventure in Canadian Rockies”. Small clipping “Hans Mosers’ [sic] Ski Film Will Be Seen Jan. 7”. Clipping from “Y.M.C.A. Sunday Meetings 1959 Winter series” with advertisement for “Vagabonds of the Mountains”. Small clipping advert for “Vagabonds of the Mountains.” 2 copies of “Y.M.C.A. Sunday Meetings 48th Season Winter series” with advertisement for “With Skis and Rope.” Advertisement for showing of “Vagabonds of the Mountains” from the Calgary Herald- Friday Oct 23, 1959. Small clipping “Ski Club to Present Movie Next Thursday” for “Vagabond of the Mountains”. Clipping “Skiers Delayed” from The Calgary Herald Monday April 4, 1960. Clipping advert for “Of Skiers and Mountains” in Oakland Tribune, Wednesday, Feb 1, 1961. Clipping with interview with Hans in office. 4 copies of clipping “Sometimes Mountain Peak Busy as Queen and Yonge Canadian Climber Claims”. Clipping “Exclusive! First Showing!” of Vagabonds of the Mountains” from Calgary Newspaper. Advert for “Vagabonds of the Mountains in Calgary Newspaper. Clipping “Skiers”. Clipping “Alpinist Recounts Tragedy on Peak” regarding Claudio Corti’s experience on Eiger Mt in Switzerland. Clipping “Members of Alpine Club Ready for High Adventure” regarding movie “High Adventure in the Rockies” in the Edmonton Journal Monday November 2, 1958. “city Climber Among Six to Scale Mt. Logan” The Calgary Herald Thursday June 25, 1959”. “Icefield Trekker Returns to Make Home in Calgary” profiling Philippe DeLesalle. “Banff Hotel Staffers Take Climbing Course”. Clipping “Gmoser to Show Alpine Film Here”, regarding “High Adventure 1959”. Clipping from the Calgary Herald Friday March 4, 1960, “Skiers to Get Supply Drop”. Clipping from the Calgary Herald Saturday April 2, 1960, “Skiers Ready for Epic Trek”. Newsletter from Milwaukee Ski Club with advert for “Vagabonds of the Mountains”. From Boulder Camera Tues. Feb 9, 1960 “Hans Gmoser Will Present Newest Film At University Friday Night.” Press Release, 1 page typed for showing on November 4, 1958 for “High Adventure in the Rockies”. 2 pages typed Press Release for November 2, 1959 showing of “High Adventure, 1959.” Slope Dope newsletter published by Cleveland Ski Club Jan 1963, “Hans Gmoser Narrates Film “To the Forbidden Snowfields.” Poster “Hans Gmoser presents ‘Vagabonds of the Mountains”. Two posters, one for “Lets go skiing with Warren Miller” and one for “White Victory at Cortina”. Clipping “Ski Picture Will be Shown” regarding “Vagabonds of the Mountains”. “Mountain Adventure and Skiing Film to be Shown Here Friday” regarding “Vagabonds of the Mountains.” Clipping from “Y.M.C.A. Sunday Meetings 1959 Winter series” with advertisement for “Vagabonds of the Mountains”. Small clipping “Ski Movie is Set”. Clipping with photograph showing presentation of rock to Eric Hopkins of Alpine Club of Canada. The Calgary Herlad Tuesday, June 16, 1959 “City Climber Among 6 Tackling Mt. Logan”. Clipping from “The Albertan Friday March 15, 1963, “Ski Photographer’s Life Not ‘All Deep Snow Work’”. Letter from J. R. Charbonneau to National Museum of Canada in response to the film “Vagabond of the Mountains” and the amusing commentary. Clipping “Colour Ski Movie At Phipps Oct. 7”. The Calgary Herald Friday Oct 23, 1959, “As I Ski It” regarding “Vagabonds of the Mountains”. Clipping “Says Snowmen Native Priests” regarding the snowmen of the Himalayas.” Clipping “Skiing Is ‘Great’ Snows Blanket Sierra Slopes”. Clipping “Gmoser to Show Colour Film on Mountaineering” regarding “Vagabonds of the Mountains.” Clipping “Guide To Speak at Series.” Clipping “Exclusive! First Showing!” of Vagabonds of the Mountains” from Calgary Newspaper. Photocopied clipping form the Boulder Daily Camera Feb 18, 1958, “Fine Audience Enjoys Talk, Film By Hans Gmoser.” Clipping from “La Presse, Montreal, Vendredi 28 November 1958 “Hans Gmoser, un jeune guide qui veut faire connaitre nos montagnes.” Clipping “Hans Gmoser Spreads Peak Climbing Gospel.” Two published documents from the Alpine Club of Canada “High Level Ski Route From Lake Louise to Jasper 1960” and “How Steep is Steep?”
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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.
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- Discovery and Exploration
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- Title Source
- Supplied title.
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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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Personal Documents
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- Part Of
- Hans Gmoser fonds
- Scope & Content
- One of three files pertaining to Personal Documents.
- Date Range
- 1953-1964
- Reference Code
- M224 / 28
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Part Of
- Hans Gmoser fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Series
- IV.C. Textual records
- Accession Number
- 7877
- Reference Code
- M224 / 28
- Date Range
- 1953-1964
- Physical Description
- 3 cm of textual records.
- Scope & Content
- One of three files pertaining to Personal Documents.
- Subject Access
- Discovery and Exploration
- Environment and Nature
- Family and personal life
- Sports and Recreation
- Title Source
- Supplied title.
- Content Details
- Valuable Papers organizer containing: Immigration identification card 1953 Life Insurance 1959, 60 Automobile insurance Oct. 8, 58 [?] National Automobile Association Membership May 28, 1958 Information brochures from Alberta Motor Association and Washington National Insurance Company Social Security Account number and brochure Reciept dated November 30, 1964 Fire Insurance Small brown booklet with Hans’ information. “Uusmeisbuch [sp?]”. "Behorde: Osterreichische Botschaff (Austrian Embassy) Niederschrift" two typed pages, with financial notations in ink.
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Personal Documents
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- Part Of
- Hans Gmoser fonds
- Scope & Content
- One of three files pertaining to Personal Documents.
- Date Range
- 1951-1983
- Reference Code
- M224 / 29
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Part Of
- Hans Gmoser fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Series
- IV.C. Textual records
- Accession Number
- 8111
- Reference Code
- M224 / 29
- Date Range
- 1951-1983
- Physical Description
- 2 cm of textual records.
- Scope & Content
- One of three files pertaining to Personal Documents.
- Subject Access
- Discovery and Exploration
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- Family and personal life
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- Supplied title.
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- Austrian Passport- Valid July 23, 1951- July 22, 1956- contains immigration stamps Canadian Passport-first expired Sept 8, 1963- renewed Sept 8, 1968 Canadian Passport-Aug 28, 1973-Aug 28, 1978 Canadian Passport- Aug 2, 1978-Aug 2, 1983
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Personal Documents
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions23022
- Part Of
- Hans Gmoser fonds
- Scope & Content
- One of three files pertaining to Personal Documents.
- Date Range
- 1880-2013
- Reference Code
- M224 / 30
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Part Of
- Hans Gmoser fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Series
- IV.C. Textual records
- Accession Number
- 8111
- Reference Code
- M224 / 30
- Date Range
- 1880-2013
- Physical Description
- 2 cm of textual records.
- Scope & Content
- One of three files pertaining to Personal Documents.
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- Discovery and Exploration
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- Family and personal life
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- Canadian Passport July 15, 1983-July 15, 1988 Canadian Passport June 30, 1988- June 30, 1993 Canadian Passport April 6, 1993-April 6, 1998 Canadian Passport Feb 18, 1998-Feb 18, 2003 Photocopy of Johann Wolfgang Gmoser’s Canadian Passport Jan 28, 2003-2008. Photocopy of Johann Wolfgang Gmoser’s Austrian Passport February 3, 2003-2013 Photocopy of passport? From an individual born in 1880.
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Personal Documents
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- Hans Gmoser fonds
- Scope & Content
- One of three files pertaining to Personal Documents.
- Date Range
- 1958-2006
- Reference Code
- M224 / 31
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Part Of
- Hans Gmoser fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
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- IV.C. Textual records
- Accession Number
- 7877, 8111
- Reference Code
- M224 / 31
- Date Range
- 1958-2006
- Physical Description
- 1 cm of textual records.
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- One of three files pertaining to Personal Documents.
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- Picture of mother from magazine Rosa Hintringer and two copies of word document with biographical information. Hans Gmoser Biography- with timeline Extensive Family Tree in a plastic sleeve World Health Organization International Certificates of Vaccination –yellow booklet- 1958-1992 Typed biography of “Gmoser, Hans” Small notecard announcement with photograph Article in DE Culture: Austria Canada Culture Magazine “Hans Gmoser: Austrian Canadian mountain pioneer.” No. 1/2006 p. 21. Note in magazine inserted at page 5 “Margaret/Hans affended balls. Hans ohit here.” “Hans Gmoser (1932-2006)- Canadian Mountain Pioneer” by Chic Scott July 6, 2006, with three photographs. [Death announcement for Erasmus Hintringer, in German, short description and photograph], 1989, 14 x 11.5 cm, black and white interior, exterior colour picture of Madonna and Child. [Death announcement for Johann Resch, in German, short description and photograph], 1975, 14 x 11.5 cm, black and white interior, exterior black and white Durer picture. [Death announcement for Johann Ranetbauer, in German, short description and photograph], 1989, 13 x 11 cm, black and white interior, “Hans maternal Grandfather” written on interior in pencil, exterior black and white pictures of the Madonna and Jesus on the cross. [Death announcement/funeral announcement letter for Erasmus Hintringer, in German], 1989. Short biographies with images of Peter Schlunegger, Lloyd “Kiwi” Gallagher, Leo Grillmair, Ernst Buehler, Herman Frank, Sepp Renner.” Three post it notes with family names. Photocopy of birth certificate, notarized July 12, 2006. Two photocopies of Austrian Proof of Citizenship written in German Jan 16, 2003.
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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
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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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- 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
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- Title Source
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- 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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Observations and Proposals
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- Hans Gmoser fonds
- Scope & Content
- One of three files pertaining to Observations and Proposals.
- Date Range
- 1973-1976
- Reference Code
- M224 / 38
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- 5 / File
- Part Of
- Hans Gmoser fonds
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- 5 / File
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- IV.C. Textual records
- Accession Number
- 8111
- Reference Code
- M224 / 38
- Date Range
- 1973-1976
- Physical Description
- 2 cm of textual records.
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- One of three files pertaining to Observations and Proposals.
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- Photocopied draft: “Observations and Suggestions on Helicopter Skiing in the Province of British Columbia”. “File” written at top left corner. Signed copy of “Helicopter Skiing in the Province of British Columbia”. Signed photocopy of “Helicopter Skiing in the Province of British Columbia” Jan. 26, 197 [sic] (blue duotang) Unsigned photocopy of “Helicopter Skiing in the Province of British Columbia”. “TAT” written at top left corner in pencil. Signed copy (blue duotang) of “Helicopter Skiing in the Province of British Columbia” dated Jan. 26, 1976. “Helicopter Skiing in the Province of British Columbia.” Dated in pencil at top right with “1973, Hans.”
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- Part Of
- Hans Gmoser fonds
- Scope & Content
- One of three files pertaining to Observations and Proposals.
- Date Range
- 1976-1980
- Reference Code
- M224 / 39
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Part Of
- Hans Gmoser fonds
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- 5 / File
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- IV.C. Textual records
- Accession Number
- 8111
- Reference Code
- M224 / 39
- Date Range
- 1976-1980
- Physical Description
- 2.5 cm of textual records.
- Scope & Content
- One of three files pertaining to Observations and Proposals.
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- Draft: “Avalanche Hazard Evaluation in Helicopter Skiing”, pages 1-5, October 31, 1980. “III. The Climb” 11 pages- Ice Dome, Mt. Augusta mentioned. Table I- Meteorological Records May 25- June 22- Summit June 12. “B. Zoology,” “C. Topography,” “D. Acclimatization and ‘Glacier Fatigue,’” “E. Glaciology,” “F. Geology,” and list of references for the scientific section. 14 pages. “VI Food and Equipment,” list of references, “VII Acknowledgements”. 8 pages. “IV The return to Civilization” summarizes with mention of Kaskawulsh and Donjek Glaziers, Hubbard Glacier, E. Ridge of Mt. Logan. 9 pages. 1 page of “V. Scientific Observations” including Meteorology 5 pages of handwritten notes regarding tourism, objectives, and the attempt to persuade the minister. “Heli-Skiing with Canadian Mountain Holidays.” Written in pen at top right corner: “Copy for Michael.” “Banff Townsite Nordic Ski Trails Proposal 1976/77” in yellow duotang- information on Nordic skiers, and their objectives, as well as creating a Nordic Ski Centre network of trails, and estimation of cost. Enclosed map with annotations. “An Application for Tour Development Assistance with Three Entirely New Heli-Skiing Packages. Submitted by Canadian Mountain Holidays.” In green duotang. Application for cost sharing assistance with advertising and promotion expenses.
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Speeches, Talks and Lectures
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- Hans Gmoser fonds
- Scope & Content
- One of two files pertaining to Speeches, Talks and Lectures
- Date Range
- 1974-1997
- Reference Code
- M224 / 42
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Part Of
- Hans Gmoser fonds
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- 5 / File
- Series
- IV.C. Textual records
- Accession Number
- 8111
- Reference Code
- M224 / 42
- Date Range
- 1974-1997
- Physical Description
- 2.5 cm of textual records.
- Scope & Content
- One of two files pertaining to Speeches, Talks and Lectures
- Subject Access
- Discovery and Exploration
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- Five pages of handwritten notes[Notes for talk on National Debt?] Overview pamphlet “For more freedom through less government” published by the National Citizens’ Coalition Vol. 16, NO. 6, Nov 1991. Section highlighted on page 13 regarding Foreign aid and the Canadian standard of living, handwritten “destroying the means to pay.” [Notes for talk on National Debt?] Two pages of handwritten notes on Correspondence/Notes lined paper describing economics and the European experience. [Notes for talk on National Debt?] Typed “Quick Canada Quiz.” [Notes for talk on National Debt?] Newspaper clipping for the Globe and Mail, Dec 11, 1991 “Bring down interest rates to US levels” by John Raymond. [Notes for talk on National Debt?] Photocopied article “Managing productivity on the cheap.” Highlighted section on “The 5 S’s principle,” in Japanese: arrange things properly, keep things in their proper place, a clean workplace, maintain the three principles, self-discipline and respect for all. [Notes for talk on National Debt?] Page of handwritten notes on economics in Canada vs those in Japan. [Notes for talk on National Debt?] Issue of the Wusyk Financial Group Fall/Winter 1991 The Financiali$t. [Notes for talk on National Debt?] The National Citizens’ Coalition Consensus Vol. 16, No. 6 Oct 1991. [Notes for talk on National Debt?] “Presentation de la soiree promotionnelle.” Three pages typed in French, with marks of emphasis. Letter to Dawn Peebles-Adams enclosing a biography and finalizing accommodation details. Aug 25, 1991. Letter to Doug Weir from Community Vision Key to Success arranging a luncheon address for Sept 11, 1991. April 29, 1991. Letter arranging Gmoser’s participation in the Community Vision Key to Success Community Economic Development Conference. April 17, 1991. Letter invitation to the Community Vision Key to Success Community Economic Development Conference. March 18, 1991. A.C.M.G. Guides Course 1974 Instructor: Hans Gmoser in blue duotang. Contains schedule, overhead slide sheets and a thick booklet filled with safety and navigational information. “Guiding Slide Show 1997” List of slides and content 1-79. “History of Guiding- Canada 1997 Talk Whyte Museum” talking notes 1-73. Drafts in French and English with edits, and a final draft of “A Canadian Summer Holiday.” “CMH Heli-Skiing Safety Script.” Typed interview copy in English and German between Leo and Hans. Card of Paul Herspiegel from the Banff Centre attached.
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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
- 1972-2007
- Reference Code
- M224 / 45
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Part Of
- Hans Gmoser fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Series
- IV.C. Textual records
- Accession Number
- 7877, 8111
- Reference Code
- M224 / 45
- Date Range
- 1972-2007
- 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
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- Lady in Waiting to Crown Princess of Norway with attached pictures from the Gothics Jan 20, 1989. V68 redirect. Peter Lougheed Oct 27, 1993 Christmas/New Years card from Christmas 1997 Signed by Sonja and Harald CR with attached photograph Christmas 1992 “thank you for the beautiful calendars” signed Sonja, Harald, Martha Louise and Haakon with attached photograph Invitation from King and Queen to Margaret and Hans to dinner March 12, 1992 with menu Lady in Waiting to Crown Princess of Norway thanks for greeting and calendars Dec 4, 1990 Christmas card 1991 from Harald and Sonja with handwritten postscript and attached photograph Letter from Miguel Arias Nov 28, 1990 with magazine picture of Gmoser and attached Travel and Service News Ski Aerias 1990-91 Letter from Pierre Trudeau thank you for photographs Sept 8, 1972 Letter on behalf of King of Sweden regarding visit at Bugaboo Lodge March 7, 1980 Christmas card 1989 signed by Harald and Sonja with attached photograph Christmas card 1988 signed by Harald and Sonja with attached photograph Christmas card from Jeanne Jauve (?) and Leanne Jeinn (?)from Rideau Hall (Governor General) Letter on behalf of Crown Princess Sonja for 1990 calendar Oct 26, 1989 Originally following items in folder marked "the King" Letter in thanks for the calendar, and happy holidays and New Year on behalf of King of Spain. Dec 31, 2003. Christmas and New Year card from King of Spain and wife Sofia, 1999, with attached photograph. Christmas card from Christmas 1993 from King Harald, Sonja, Haakon, Martha Louise, with attached photograph. Christmas card from 2002 from Harald and Sonja, with attached photograph. Christmas card from 1999 from Harald and Sonja, with attached photograph. Christmas card from 2003 from Harald and Sonja, with attached photograph. Christmas card from 2004 from Harald and Sonja, with attached photograph. Christmas card from 1985 from Harald and Sonja, with attached photograph. Condolence letter from Sonja to Margaret Gmoser, 8, 2, 2007, with envelope. Christmas card from 2007 to Margaret from Harald and Sonja, with attached photograph. Christmas card from 2006 from Harald and Sonja, with attached photograph.
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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
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- 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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Correspondence: Thank You Letters
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- 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.
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- Discovery and Exploration
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- Family and personal life
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- 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: Business
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- Part Of
- Hans Gmoser fonds
- Scope & Content
- One of two files pertaining to correspondence regarding “Bugaboos: Land Acquisition and Leasing”.
- Date Range
- 1967-1980
- Reference Code
- M224 / 52
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Part Of
- Hans Gmoser fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Series
- IV.C. Textual records
- Accession Number
- 8111
- Reference Code
- M224 / 52
- Date Range
- 1967-1980
- Physical Description
- 2.5 cm of textual records.
- Scope & Content
- One of two files pertaining to correspondence regarding “Bugaboos: Land Acquisition and Leasing”.
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- Letter from Robert Brodie to John Robertson forwarded to Gmoser regarding continued issues with leasing. March 19, 1971. Letter from Russell and DuMoulin regarding Dillingham Corporation of America Placer Mining Leases 270-277 inclusive. “In connection with your efforst to extend your holdings in the vicinity of Lot 16427, Kootenay District, informing that “you must obtain the consent of Dillingham Corporation of America.” March 31, 1971. Letter to The Mining Recorder, Golden Mining Division inquiring over the land status leases. Letter to Robert G. Brodie regarding embarrassment over problems and discussion over lawyer and leasing land in the Bugaboos. Four copies of “Residence for Mr. and Mrs. H. Gmoser Bugaboo Creek Proposed Location” Dated April 21, 1971. Form No. 15 (Section 81) Land Act- Notice of Intention to Apply to Lease Land- purpose “expanding present winter resort facilities for summer use. March 30, 1971. Superintendent of Lands, Victoria May 11, 1967 to Land Commissioner, Golden BC advising the unsurveyed Crown land, Kootenay District “has been reserved from alienation on Departmental records in connection with a proposed ski development.” Map attached with area marked. Letter from W. R. Redel, Director of Lands Re: Unsurveyed vacant Crown land in vicinity of Lot 16427, Kootenay District. Acknowledgment of application which forbids occupation of the area. June 8, 1970. 3 copies of Form No. 15 (Section 82) Land Act- Notice of Intention to Apply to Lease Land- as well as 2 copies of No. 14. 1 photocopy of form 14 Letter to Lawrence Page, Shulman, Tupper, Worrall, Jonsson and Laxton regarding an application for lease of land including Placer Mining Leases 273 and 274, a copy of the recipient’s letter was sent onto the Lands Branch and a request for a letter of relinquishment to the Gold Commissioner in Golden. Dec 21, 1970. Letter from W. C. Fry, Director of Lands regarding Mining Leases and specifying that the holders can supply a relinquishment to the Gold Commissioner in Golden. Nov 27, 1970. Letter on yellow carbon to G. Kilvington, Director of Lands explaining Estey Agencies Ltd’s lack of interest in the land. Nov 9, 1980.’ Letter from Lawrence Page declaring that the land lease lapsed on Dec 2, 1969 and it is no longer required for Estey Agencies Ltd. to grant permission. March 9, 1970. Letter from W. C. Fry, for the Director of Lands explaining that the land is still under the name of Estey Agencies Ltd. and “a reserve in favour of the B.C. Forest Service, Protection Division for administration location purposes” additionally, “any subsequent occupation by you of the area in question will constitute a trespass.” Oct 14, 1970. Letter on yellow carbon to Scipio Merler asking him to attend or advise on a meeting with a law firm over the land claim. Feb 10, 1970. Letter on yellow carbon to Scipio Merler in thanks for the advice. March 31, 1970. Letter on yellow carbon to Carl R. Jonsson regarding a meeting. Written in pencil above are instructions to take if the letter was not answered. Feb 10, 1970. Letter on yellow carbon to Carl R. Jonsson regarding the owner’s decision on the claims. May 24, 1969. Letter on yellow carbon to Carl R. Jonsson from J. Prins initially asking about the land claims. March 12, 1969. Letter from Shulman, Tupper and Co informing that the law firm owns the shares of Esty Agencies which is used to hold shares in trust for clients, and asks for more specific information on the location of the land in question. March 4, 1969. Letter on yellow carbon to Estey Agencies Ltd. regarding the use of the higher lands in the mining claims. Feb 8, 1969. Map of land claim area in the Bugaboos, delineated in red. Letter for W. R. Redel, Director of Lands regarding an extension of land and giving the address of Estey Agencies. Jan 24, 1969. Letter for W. R. Redel, Director of Lands giving information on application of consent for the land areas. Pink receipt for the $5 fee for advertisement in the BC Gazette for the application to lease land. April 2, 1970. Letter on yellow carbon regarding a development plan for the area. Sept 16, 1970. 2 copies of photocopy of “Statutory Declaration Proving Publication of a Notice,” declaring that a notice was published in four consecutive issues of the British Columbia Gazette, and the Golden Star from Golden, BC. May 23, 1970. Photocopy of “Application to Lease Unsurveyed Land” for 50 acres in Golden Land District. May 25, 1970. Letter on yellow carbon to the British Columbia Gazette attaching an advertisement to be published for four weeks. March 23, 1970. Letter on yellow carbon to the Golden Star attaching an advertisement to be published for four weeks. March 23, 1970. Form No. 18 (Section 82) Notice of Intention to Apply to Lease Land. March 22, 1970. Form No. 17 (Section 82) Land Act describing the process of placing a post on the land. March 22, 1970. Newspaper clipping “Land Act” describing the land in question and the proposed use. The Golden Star, March 25, 1970. Newspaper clipping “Land Act” describing the land in question and the proposed use. The Golden Star, April 1, 1970. Document not filled out- Dominion of Canada Province of British Columbia To Wit In the Matter of: 3 copies of Document partially filled out “Statutory Declaration Proving Publication of a Notice.” Lands Branch Department of Lands, Forests, and Water Resources Victoria, BC, Procedure Required to Lease Unsurveyed Land, four pages. Lands Branch Department of Lands, Forests, and Water Resources Victoria, BC, Procedure Required to Lease Unsurveyed Land, five pages. Three blank copies of “Application to Lease Unsurveyed Land.” Letter regarding Philip D. Graham’s application of land lease. Sept 29, 1969. Letter from R. H. Ahrens Director Of Department of Recreation and Conservation Parks Branch acknowledging proposal. Sept 26, 1969. Letter on yellow carbon to Alfred Miller, Director of Planning Regional District of East Kootenay regarding phone call “objecting to piecemeal disposition of land in the Bugaboo Creek area,” specifically against Philip D. Graham’s application for 5 acres. Sept 11, 1969. Letter on yellow carbon to H. K. Kidd regarding the rejection of the application of Philip D. Graham against personal development of the area. Sept 11, 1969. Letter to R. Ahrens on yellow carbon following meeting regarding the area. Sept 11, 1969. Letter on yellow carbon to H. K. Kidd arranging an interview. Aug 23, 1969. Letter from W. R. Redel requesting an interview over Philip D. Graham’s land application. Aug 18, 1969. Letter from W. R. Redel regarding further interview arrangements. Aug 27, 1969. Attached note to file documents after return. Letter on yellow carbon to W. R. Redel regarding Philip D. Graham’s application for land. July 16, 1969. Letter from W. R. Redel giving specifics on the process of land claim. July 2, 1969. Letter to R. J. Hooper on yellow carbon regarding private cabins near Bugaboo Creek. June 23, 1969. Letter from W. R. Redel, Director of Lands, in reference to specific land areas. June 17, 1969. Letter on yellow carbon to W. R. Redell [sic] inquiring over the building of private cabins. June 10, 1969. Page of notes “reasons not” on yellow paper. Clipping from newspaper with Philip D. Graham’s land request circled. The Golden Star June 25, 1969. Photocopy of letter from W. R. Redel giving specifics on the process of land claim. July 2, 1969. Photocopy of letter to R. J. Hooper regarding private cabins near Bugaboo Creek. June 23, 1969. Photocopy of letter from W. R. Redel, Director of Lands, in reference to specific land areas. June 17, 1969. Photocopy of letter to W. R. Redell [sic] inquiring over the building of private cabins. June 10, 1969. Handwritten letter from Dieter Kindl regarding a competing business, helicopter experience and obeying of boundaries July 16, 1969. Letter on yellow carbon to Dieter Kindl specifying boundaries. July 14, 1969. Handwritten letter from Dieter Kindl in German, with map of area. Letter from W. R. Redel forwarding clearing of ski runs to the BC Forest Service. March 19, 1969. Letter on yellow carbon from J. Prins to Stone and Gillis Sawmill Ltd. in payment of $258.65 and requesting a bill of sale for the lumber camp at Bugaboo Creek. Feb 13, 1969. Letter on yellow carbon to K. Wheatrcroft regarding permission of clearing the ski runs. Feb 8, 1969. Letter on yellow carbon to K. Wheatcroft regarding a request for the address of Estey Agencies. Jan 17, 1969. Letter on yellow carbon to Ray Williston, Minister of the Department of Lands regarding prospecting activities in the Bugaboo and Vowell creeks areas. Nov 15, 1968. Letter to Tiny Sutter on yellow carbon regarding road work near and on the reserve of land. Oct 15, 1968. Letter from H. K. Boas Land Inspector arranging a date to visit the area. Aug 19, 1968. Letter on yellow carbon to George H. Wilson of the Lands Branch enclosing a sketch of the area, discussing investment and space limitations. July 15, 1968. Postcard from the Nelson BC Registry office regarding application. May 24, 1968. Letter from John Hopwood regarding the Certificate of Indefeasible Title in the name of Bugaboo Helicopter Skiing Ltd.” With handwritten notes. Nov 5, 1968.
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Correspondence: Business
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- Part Of
- Hans Gmoser fonds
- Scope & Content
- One of two files pertaining to correspondence regarding “Bugaboos: Land Acquisition and Leasing”.
- Date Range
- 1964-1973
- Reference Code
- M224 / 53
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Part Of
- Hans Gmoser fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Series
- IV.C. Textual records
- Accession Number
- 8111
- Reference Code
- M224 / 53
- Date Range
- 1964-1973
- Physical Description
- 2.5 cm of textual records.
- Scope & Content
- One of two files pertaining to correspondence regarding “Bugaboos: Land Acquisition and Leasing”.
- Subject Access
- Discovery and Exploration
- Environment and Nature
- Family and personal life
- Sports and Recreation
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- Supplied title.
- Content Details
- Letter from John Hopwood regarding completed documents in land transfer and incorporation number. Oct 11, 1968. Letter on yellow carbon from J. Prins to Land Registry Office requesting application forms for registration. April 20, 1968. Letter on yellow carbon to Land Commissioner regarding proposed purchase of land, and an enclosed cheque. Jan 2, 1968. Letter from D. Borthwick, Director of Lands enclosing a lease and instructions. Aug 9, 1967. Letter from D. Borthwick asking if the purchase would like to go forward. Dec 28, 1967. Letter on yellow carbon to Lands Branch, Mr. Benwell requesting a meeting to discuss future plans. Sept 29, 1967. Letter of referral from W. G. Mundell, Land Commissioner. Nov 3, 1967. Letter on yellow carbon to J. J. Jones requesting the purchase of the lot. Oct 20, 1967. Letter on yellow carbon to W. R. Benwell, Lands Branch enclosing lease. Aug 18, 1967. Accounting Division Land and Water Resources Memorandum acknowledging letter and cheque. July 12, 1967. Letter on yellow carbon to D. Borthwick, Superintendent of Lands in response to issue of lease and enclosing cheque. July 8, 1967. Letter from D. Borthwick informing of issue of lease. July 5, 1967. Letter on yellow carbon to J. J. Jones Land Commissioner asking if a building permit will be required. May 26, 1967. Letter from D. Borthwick, Superintendent of Lands declaring reserve of land, with map attached. May 11, 1967. Letter to Ray G. Johnson on yellow carbon regarding maps and survey of land. May 26, 1967. Letter from Ray G. Johnson enclosing tour maps and costs, with handwritten post script. May 18, 1967. Letter on yellow carbon from G. Hartefeld to Ray Johnson enclosing a cheque. May 11, 1967. Letter from Ray G. Johnson regarding specific details of survey map and the water line. May 9, 1967 Account fees from Ray G. Johnson. March 10, 1967. Letter on yellow carbon to Ray Johnson regarding timing of land survey. March 7, 1967. Letter from Ray G. Johnson in regards to cost and land survey. March 3, 1967. Letter on yellow carbon to Ray Johnson BC Land Surveyor requesting his services in land surveying. Feb 23, 1967. Letter on yellow carbon to D. Borthwick in response to a letter discussing a lift in the Bugaboo Creek area, which would not be built due to the increased use of helicopters. March 7, 1967. Letter from D. Borthwick regarding proposed ski development and a T-lift bar. Feb 15, 1967. Letter from D. Borthwick discussing application and adjudication. Hand written notes. Jan 5, 1967. Letter on yellow carbon to D. Borthwick requesting expedience on the leases and development. Dec 24, 1966. Letter on yellow carbon to D. Borthwick regarding leases, Ski development at Bugaboo Creek requesting further information. Oct 10, 1966. With letter on back to Rocky Mountain Guides Ltd. regarding bookings and ski resort applications. Oct 10, 1966. Letter on yellow carbon to D. Borthwick sending size and location of the development area. May 16, 1966. Letter from D. Borthwick regarding plans for development, lease issues and plans to purchase. May 4, 1966. Letter on yellow carbon to Norm Hansen, Chief Forester Kicking Horse Lumber requesting a release of lands. April 13, 1966. Letter for D. Borthwick, Superintendent of Lands in receipt of application and request of release. With notes handwritten on back. March 31, 1966. Letter from D. Borthwick recognizing the application. Feb 25, 1966. “Addendum to Land Series Bulletin No. 11 “Acquisition of Crown Lands in British Columbia.” Letter on yellow carbon to Don and Jean asking for a suggestion of a land surveyor. Dec 25, 1965. Letter on yellow carbon declaring publication of “Notices of Intention to Apply to Lease Land.” Dec 27, 1965. Letter on yellow carbon to W. R. Redel regarding staked land area and application for lease. Nov 29, 1965. Letter from D. Borthwick regarding interest in crown lands and a possibly conflicting interest by the Ski Club of the Canadian Rockies Limited, Lake Louise, Alberta. Nov 17, 1965. Letter on yellow carbon to the publisher of the Golden Star applying for advertisement. Oct 25, 1965. Letter on yellow carbon to the Queen’s Printer applying for advertisement. Oct 25. Letter to Don and Jean on yellow carbon regarding advertisements and enclosed form to Corner post. Oct 25, 1965. Letter to the Land Commissioner stating intentions to lease. Oct 25, 1965. Form No. 28 (Section 82) Land Act Notice of Intention to Apply to Lease Land. Oct 25, 1965. Form No. 17 (Section 82) Land Act. Oct 25, 1965. Letter on white carbon to Norm Hansen Kicking Horse Lumber regarding formal application for lease and use of the lumber camp in the spring. Sept 24, 1965. Letter on white carbon to D. Borthwick in thanks for the letter and booklet and informing of contact with leaseholder Stone and Gillis Sawmill Ltd. Aug 2, 1965. Letter from D. Borthwick in reference to letters and current leases on the area. With notes handwritten on back. July 19, 1965. Letter on white carbon to Norm Hanson regarding phone call and concentration of ski tours in the Bugaboo area. July 2, 1965. Letter on white carbon to Bill Baton requesting a meeting to discuss the claim release. June 24, 1965. Letter on white carbon to W. R. Redel describing the steps taken, including determining the area and enclosing a map. June 23, 1965. Letter on white carbon to Vera Norman in thanks for letter and a cheque for a front bumper, also discussing rebuilding the trail to Boulder Camp, interactions with Don and Jean Stewart. June 22, 1965. Letter on white carbon declaring meeting time. June 5, 1965. Letter from D. Borthwick with confirmation of interview. June 2, 1965. Letter on white carbon to Director of Lands and Forests requesting an interview. May 29, 1965. Map drawn freehand on white carbon of “Snowpatch Park” and two sold areas. Map- British Columbia Land Recording Dists. Amended to Nov. 1, 1960. Redirect to Category "F" OS. Enclosed within map blank duplicate land forms including: Form No. 1 “Intention to Apply for a Disposition of Crown Land,” 2 Land Act forms, 3 copies of Procedure For Staking and Applying for a Disposition of Crown Land, lease form. Handwritten letter on voyager inn stationary from Florence Edwards regarding potential property in the Bugaboos: “wanted to give you first opportunity.”. April 2, 1969. Letter to Florence Edwards declaring that they are not interested in buying the Hidden Valley Ranch. May 17, 1969. Letter from Evelyn Hinds Realtor regarding Hidden Valley Ranch asking if they would like to make an offer. May 13, 1969. Letter on yellow carbon to Jack from John R. MacKenzie regarding possible interest in the Hidden Valley Ranch land. April 19, 1969. Letter from Noel Sevensma asking if they would be interested in purchasing land in the East Kootenays. Sept 3, 1970. “Description of Property Kimberly, BC,” two pages. Map of area with lots and acreage noted. Highway 95 runs across top. Map with acreage in Kimberly marked in red. First Status Edition, complied and produced by Geographic Division, Surveys and Mapping Branch Department of Lands, Forest and Water Resources, 1964. Letter from Stan J. Carr informing of land and buildings for sale in Tete Jaune Cache, BC with handwritten postscript regarding rejection of another offer of $30,000. Three attached photographs of land and buildings, redirect V68. March 3, 1971. Proposed Ski Lodge for the Litle [sic] Yoho Valley- Cohos.Delesalle architects and engineers. May 14, 1965. Four pages illustrated with building diagrams of lower floor, main floor, upper floor, and section through building. With blue spine. Bugaboo Creek Lodge Cohos Delesalle and Evamy Architects Engineers Project 6907. April 1969. Four illustrations of floor plan, cross section, south west elevation and north west elevation. Single sheet. Proposed Bugaboo Chalet ’79 Conceptual- TheDelesalle Leblond Koch Partnership. Diagrams with square footage for ground floor, upper floor, and section. Includes material notes. Bound in brown cover with a spine. Three pages. Signed contract- Cana Construction Co. Ltd. Standard Sub-Contract Form between Cana Construction, R. A. Beeson Contracting and Bugaboo Helicopter Skiing. May 3, 1973. Letter from John Hopwood, Barristers and Solicitors regarding receipt of Certificate of Title. July 2, 1968. Letter on yellow carbon to W. Lush enclosing information on ski tours and informing of impossibility to purchase or lease land in the Bugaboos area. June 24, 1968. Letter on yellow carbon to John Hopwood regarding title to land. June 18, 1968. Letter from John Hopwood confirming application for title. June 14, 1968. Memorandum from the Land Registry Office in Nelson, BC asking for delivery address of Gmoser. June 13, 1968. Letter on yellow carbon to Mr. Sutherland directing the certificate of title to John Hopwood. June 18, 1968. Memorandum from the Land Registry Office, Nelson, BC regarding refund cheque. May 22, 1968. Letter on yellow carbon to W. G. Mundel, Land Commissioner Golden, BC. Request for permission to construct emergency landing near Bugaboo Lodge. Sept 7, 1972. Letter on yellow carbon to H. L. Wenschlag, Land Inspector regarding a meeting. March 23, 1972. Letter to H. L. Wenschlag, Land Inspector regarding meeting arrangement. March 14, 1972. Letter on yellow carbon to H. L. Wenschlag regarding meeting arrangement. March 9, 1972. Letter from H. L. Wenschlag regarding trip to Windermere Lake Area. Feb 28, 1972. Letter on yellow carbon to K. H. Boas Land Inspector Nelson, BC regarding application. Feb 23, 1972. Letter on yellow carbon to Philip D. Graham requesting the sale of his lease, if purchased successfully. May 30, 1971. Letter from L.M. Heywood to British Columbia Gazette regarding advertisement. May 29, 1971. Letter from L.M. Heywood to Golden Star regarding advertisement. May 29, 1971. Letter to John B. L. Robertson regarding a cheque and the application. April 29, 1971. Letter from W. C. Fry for Director of Lands regarding a telephone call over the lands leased originally by Estay [sic] Agencies which were forfeited, and application reconsidered and reinstated. April 20, 1971. Letter from Russell and DuMoulin Barristers and Solicitors regarding Land Act in relation to Crown Lands and staked mining leases. April 22, 1971. Letter from Russell and DuMoulin Barristers and Solicitors to Director of Lands, requesting a timeline of activity based on the length of previous proceedings. April 22, 1971. Letter from Russell and DuMoulin regarding resubmitting application and closing account. April 14, 1971. Photocopy of Lands Branch letter regarding forfeiture of lands by the mining company. April 7, 1971. Letter from Russell and DuMoulin Barristers and Solicitors regarding forfeiture of leases and investigation into relinquishment documentation. April 2, 1971. Photocopy of letter regarding mining leases and possibility of error in the records of the Vancouver Mining Recorder’s office. April 2, 1971. Master Site Plan of Bugaboo Creek Lodge designed by Cohos Delesalle and Evamy Architects, Engineers, Interior Designers. June 18, 1973. Redirect Category "F" OS.
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- One file pertaining to correspondence regarding “Bugaboos: B.C. Government Correspondence Boulder Camp”. Proposed Conditions for CMH Summer Permit in the Bugaboos- numbers 1-25. Letter on yellow carbon from Canadian Mountain Holidays regarding the stoppage of the climbing school at Boulder Camp in …
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- 1963-1978
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- Hans Gmoser fonds
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- 5 / File
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- IV.C. Textual records
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- M224
- Accession Number
- 8111
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- M224 / 54
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- Date Range
- 1963-1978
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- Scope & Content
- One file pertaining to correspondence regarding “Bugaboos: B.C. Government Correspondence Boulder Camp”. Proposed Conditions for CMH Summer Permit in the Bugaboos- numbers 1-25. Letter on yellow carbon from Canadian Mountain Holidays regarding the stoppage of the climbing school at Boulder Camp in the Bugaboos due to Parks Canada pressure. Letter from M. E. Goddard, Regional Manager of Ministry of Recreation and Conservation regarding Gmoser’s previous letter indicating at the Branch pressured him into closing the summer operations in the Bugaboos. Goddard indicates that people advertising summer climbing schools should be brought to ministry attention, and “you must have realized your presence there would end eventually…it was solely your decision to terminate your summer operations in the Bugaboos.”Sept 8, 1978. Letter to Milt E. Goddard criticizing the Parks handling of the summer operation in the Bugaboos, regarding the stoppage of use of the Conrad Kain Hut. Gmoser suggests that others are advertising climbing schools without qualifications are using the hut accommodation and asks to be heard by Parks officials. July 12, 1978. Letter from M. E. Goddard discussing the discontinued operation of the Mountain Climbing School in the Bugaboos, thanking him for his past operations and wishing them success in the future. June 28, 1978. Four pages of handwritten “Proposed Conditions for CMH Summer Permit in the Bugaboos.” Letter on yellow carbon to M. E. Goddard advising the discontinuation of Mountain Climbing School and Guide Service at the Boulder Camp in the Bugaboos. The program was operated at a loss, and the new rules for operation would raise costs and lower service. May 1, 1978. Letter on yellow carbon to the Honourable Grace McCarthy, Minister of Trade and Tourism regarding the Conrad Kain Hut, listing proposed injustices and the CMH’s beneficial use of the hut. March 10, 1978. Attached “Proposed Conditions for CMH Summer Permit in the Bugaboos Letter from William Putnam regarding Bugaboos conflict, details regarding Battle Abbey renovations. Feb 21, 1978. Photocopy of letter from William Putnam to M. E. Goddard regarding “occupancy problems” re overcrowding at the Conrad Kain Hut and providing advice on the “non-residents of Canada and generally ungrateful” visitors who are not led by commercial guiding services. Feb 21, 1978. Letter on yellow carbon to William Putnam enclosing a letter from George Trachuk regarding the Bugaboos. Feb 8, 1978. Letter from William Putnam asking what to write, with postscript regarding Battle Abbey. Jan 24, 1978. Letter from M. E. Goddard regarding the new Brach position for the Conrad Kain Hut. Jan 9, 1978. Letter from Parks Branch to William Putnam regarding his comments on the new Branch wide policy. Draft letter from William Putnam to The American Alpine Club regarding a new method of running the camp based on American visitors. August 23, 1977. Yellow carbon half page from CMH, handwritten regretfully discussing the cancellation of the trip to see the European hut system. Feb 7, 1978. Letter from Phil Whitfield cancelling the trip to look over the European hut system, due to the cancellation of the European trip. Feb 1, 1978. Letter on yellow carbon to P. R. Whitfield in response to the Parks sponsoring the informational trip to Europe. Oct 25, 1977. Letter on yellow paper from Phil Whitfield regarding setting up a guided tour of European mountain huts for BC Parks representatives. Oct 20, 1977. Letter, four pages, to the Honorable Grace McCarthy regarding the Boulder Camp, Parks conflict with CMH and the small size of the Conrad Kain Hut. Discusses the use of the hut by “a small group of welfare and unemployment insurance recipients…the main instigator not even being a legal resident of Canada.” Includes list of fees for the climbing schools and suggestions for building of a larger structure and to take a team to Europe. Sept 3, 1976. Letter from G. Trachuk in thanks for a meeting. Jan 16, 1975. Photocopy of letter to R. H. Ahrens, Director, Provincial Parks regarding the Conrad Kain Hut and suggestions on the operation of other huts, such as the Boulder Camp. Dec 19, 1974. Letter on yellow carbon from Bruce Harding, General Manager CMH, to Chris Sadlier regarding hut fees payment request. July 5, 1977. Photocopy of handwritten letter regarding hut fees. July 4, 1977. Letter on yellow carbon to Milt E. Goddard regarding stoppage of use of the Conrad Kain Hut. March 25, 1977. Letter from M. E. Goddard regarding termination of Conrad Kain Hut privileges. Feb 28, 1977. Letter on yellow carbon to Honorable Even Wolfe, Minister of Finance enclosing a letter sent to Honorable Grace McCarthy. Sept 3, 1976. Letter on yellow carbon to John L. Bouldbee requesting suggestions on working with Parks. Sept 13, 1976. Letter from John L. Boultbee enclosing a letter sent to Evan Wolfe and warning that Gmoser will have to explain if he pays the BC sales tax on food and liquor and why he chooses to live in Alberta. Aug 17, 1976. Letter from John L. Boultbee to Evan Wolfe regarding Gmoser and recreational investment in his services. Aug 17, 1976. Five pages of notes and names for letters to John Bouldbee and Grace McCarthy, among others. Letter from M. E. Goddard regarding termination of use of Conrad Kain Hut and the allowance of a semi permanent camp. With note written in pencil. Aug 12, 1976. Photocopy of letter to R. H. Ahrens, Director, Provincial Parks regarding mountain rescue and the Conrad Kain Hut. Dec 19, 1974. One page of handwritten notes for the prior letters. Letter on yellow carbon to Chris Sadleir, Assistant District Superintendent Department of Recreation and Conservation regarding the continued use of the Conrad Kain Hut. Aug 29, 1975. Letter on yellow carbon from Bruce Harding to Chris Sadleir regarding the hut fees and a trip to Europe for Parks personnel. Letter from C. W. Sadlier regarding the enclosure of the Order-In-Council giving Parks authority to collect hut fees and declaring that money must be collected each night, also discussing the stoppage of Forest Service cutting snags in the park. June 16, 1975. Photocopy of amendment of Clause charging hut fees and limiting time spent in the huts at Mt. Assiniboine and Bugaboo Glacier Provincial Park. May 29, 1975. Letter from N. O. Blackburn, Regional Supervisor Department of Recreation and Conservation Parks Branch regarding photographs for the hut and raising the issue of sharing the Conrad Kain Hut. March 24, 1975. Letter on yellow carbon to Norm Blackburn regarding copies of pictures. March 1, 1975. Letter on yellow carbon from P.A. Lever to R. H. Ahrens sending information on the Humus Toilet for the Conrad Kain Hut. Feb 11, 1975. Letter to Norm O. Blackburn on yellow carbon outlining issues discussed with guides who worked at Boulder camp, including responsibility of rescue, rescue equipment, training Parks staff on rescue equipment and the requirement of a second helicopter pilot trained for rescues. Aug 29, 1974. “Tentative Suggestions for Supplies at Boulder Camp.” July 27, 1974. Letter on yellow carbon to Norm O. Blackburn regarding suggested supplies and instillation of equipment. July 27, 1974. Letter from N. O. Blackburn in receipt of suggestions. Aug 16, 1974. Photocopy of “Tentative Suggestions for Supplies at Boulder Camp.” July 27, 1974. Letter from Norm O. Blackburn regarding suggestions, photographing by Rudi Gertsch, supplies and use of the stove. May 15, 1974. Letter on yellow carbon to Norm Blackburn regarding suggestions and photographer Rudi Gertsch. April 22, 1974. Letter on yellow carbon to R. Ahrens regarding chemical waste treatment. Jan 27, 1974. 2 copies of letter from Advanced Waste Treatment Systems. Jan 4, 1974. Green brochure “Physical Chemical Zero Discharge Waste Treatment System.” Letter from R. H. Ahrens regarding a hut custodian for Conrad Kain Hut. May 9, 1973. Letter to Bob Ahrens regarding the placement of a hut custodian for the Conrad Kain Hut. May 1, 1973. Letter on yellow carbon to Milt E. Goddard regarding the placement of a hut custodian with a “firm hand.” Jan 13, 1972. Letter from M. E. Goddard regarding the erection of the Conrad Kain Hut and discussion of administration of the hut. Jan 5, 1972. Letter to Milt Goddard regarding suggestions on the running of the Alpine Hut at Boulder Camp. Nov 25, 1971. Notes for a letter to Milt Goddard on Hotel Fort Garry stationary. Letter from R. H. Ahrens in thanks for suggestions and forwarding it to M. Goddard. July 19, 1971. Letter to R. H. Ahrens regarding trails, photographs, the proposed shelter at Boulder Camp and suggestions. July 12, 1971. Letter from R. H. Ahrens regarding a conversation about the Bugaboo Glacier Provincial Park. June 14, 1971. Letter on yellow carbon to Milt E. Goddard regarding the Boulder Camp Trail. July 2, 1969. Handwritten letter regarding funding for trail development. Signature illegible. Letter from M. E. Goddard regarding the request of funds for trail development June 18, 1969. Letter on yellow carbon to Milt E. Goddard regarding trail development and monetary support. June 3, 1969. Manila envelope with blue “A Hans Gmoser Ski and Mountain Film address sticker. Letter on blue carbon from Philippe Delesalle to H. A. V. Green President of the Alpine Club of Canada, regarding Proposed Conrad Kain Hut, promising to send a report and drawings of the hut, which would allow for 35 visitors to cut down on costs. Dec 9, 1963. “Proposed Conrad Kain Hut” by Philippe Delesalle. Dec 9, 1963. Letter from Philippe Delesalle requesting Gmoser’s comments on the hut. Dec 10, 1963. Two copies of the fold out “Proposed Conrad Kain Hut for the Bugaboos Boulder Camp, BC.”Dec 1963 designed by Cohos-Delesalle and Associates Architects. Drawings of cut aways and room design. Designed by Cohos-Delesalle and Associates Architects. Two fold out copies of “A Fiberglass Igloo.” Designed by Cohos-Delesalle and Associates Architects. May 1964. “Baffin Island Igloo for Colonel P. D. Baird. Designed by Cohos-Delesalle and Associates Architects. Fold out design for a “Biovac Hut for Twelve.” Designed by Cohos-Delesalle and Associates Architects. April 1964.
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- Proposed Conditions for CMH Summer Permit in the Bugaboos- numbers 1-25. Letter on yellow carbon from Canadian Mountain Holidays regarding the stoppage of the climbing school at Boulder Camp in the Bugaboos due to Parks Canada pressure. Letter from M. E. Goddard, Regional Manager of Ministry of Recreation and Conservation regarding Gmoser’s previous letter indicating at the Branch pressured him into closing the summer operations in the Bugaboos. Goddard indicates that people advertising summer climbing schools should be brought to ministry attention, and “you must have realized your presence there would end eventually…it was solely your decision to terminate your summer operations in the Bugaboos.”Sept 8, 1978. Letter to Milt E. Goddard criticizing the Parks handling of the summer operation in the Bugaboos, regarding the stoppage of use of the Conrad Kain Hut. Gmoser suggests that others are advertising climbing schools without qualifications are using the hut accommodation and asks to be heard by Parks officials. July 12, 1978. Letter from M. E. Goddard discussing the discontinued operation of the Mountain Climbing School in the Bugaboos, thanking him for his past operations and wishing them success in the future. June 28, 1978. Four pages of handwritten “Proposed Conditions for CMH Summer Permit in the Bugaboos.” Letter on yellow carbon to M. E. Goddard advising the discontinuation of Mountain Climbing School and Guide Service at the Boulder Camp in the Bugaboos. The program was operated at a loss, and the new rules for operation would raise costs and lower service. May 1, 1978. Letter on yellow carbon to the Honourable Grace McCarthy, Minister of Trade and Tourism regarding the Conrad Kain Hut, listing proposed injustices and the CMH’s beneficial use of the hut. March 10, 1978. Attached “Proposed Conditions for CMH Summer Permit in the Bugaboos Letter from William Putnam regarding Bugaboos conflict, details regarding Battle Abbey renovations. Feb 21, 1978. Photocopy of letter from William Putnam to M. E. Goddard regarding “occupancy problems” re overcrowding at the Conrad Kain Hut and providing advice on the “non-residents of Canada and generally ungrateful” visitors who are not led by commercial guiding services. Feb 21, 1978. Letter on yellow carbon to William Putnam enclosing a letter from George Trachuk regarding the Bugaboos. Feb 8, 1978. Letter from William Putnam asking what to write, with postscript regarding Battle Abbey. Jan 24, 1978. Letter from M. E. Goddard regarding the new Brach position for the Conrad Kain Hut. Jan 9, 1978. Letter from Parks Branch to William Putnam regarding his comments on the new Branch wide policy. Draft letter from William Putnam to The American Alpine Club regarding a new method of running the camp based on American visitors. August 23, 1977. Yellow carbon half page from CMH, handwritten regretfully discussing the cancellation of the trip to see the European hut system. Feb 7, 1978. Letter from Phil Whitfield cancelling the trip to look over the European hut system, due to the cancellation of the European trip. Feb 1, 1978. Letter on yellow carbon to P. R. Whitfield in response to the Parks sponsoring the informational trip to Europe. Oct 25, 1977. Letter on yellow paper from Phil Whitfield regarding setting up a guided tour of European mountain huts for BC Parks representatives. Oct 20, 1977. Letter, four pages, to the Honorable Grace McCarthy regarding the Boulder Camp, Parks conflict with CMH and the small size of the Conrad Kain Hut. Discusses the use of the hut by “a small group of welfare and unemployment insurance recipients…the main instigator not even being a legal resident of Canada.” Includes list of fees for the climbing schools and suggestions for building of a larger structure and to take a team to Europe. Sept 3, 1976. Letter from G. Trachuk in thanks for a meeting. Jan 16, 1975. Photocopy of letter to R. H. Ahrens, Director, Provincial Parks regarding the Conrad Kain Hut and suggestions on the operation of other huts, such as the Boulder Camp. Dec 19, 1974. Letter on yellow carbon from Bruce Harding, General Manager CMH, to Chris Sadlier regarding hut fees payment request. July 5, 1977. Photocopy of handwritten letter regarding hut fees. July 4, 1977. Letter on yellow carbon to Milt E. Goddard regarding stoppage of use of the Conrad Kain Hut. March 25, 1977. Letter from M. E. Goddard regarding termination of Conrad Kain Hut privileges. Feb 28, 1977. Letter on yellow carbon to Honorable Even Wolfe, Minister of Finance enclosing a letter sent to Honorable Grace McCarthy. Sept 3, 1976. Letter on yellow carbon to John L. Bouldbee requesting suggestions on working with Parks. Sept 13, 1976. Letter from John L. Boultbee enclosing a letter sent to Evan Wolfe and warning that Gmoser will have to explain if he pays the BC sales tax on food and liquor and why he chooses to live in Alberta. Aug 17, 1976. Letter from John L. Boultbee to Evan Wolfe regarding Gmoser and recreational investment in his services. Aug 17, 1976. Five pages of notes and names for letters to John Bouldbee and Grace McCarthy, among others. Letter from M. E. Goddard regarding termination of use of Conrad Kain Hut and the allowance of a semi permanent camp. With note written in pencil. Aug 12, 1976. Photocopy of letter to R. H. Ahrens, Director, Provincial Parks regarding mountain rescue and the Conrad Kain Hut. Dec 19, 1974. One page of handwritten notes for the prior letters. Letter on yellow carbon to Chris Sadleir, Assistant District Superintendent Department of Recreation and Conservation regarding the continued use of the Conrad Kain Hut. Aug 29, 1975. Letter on yellow carbon from Bruce Harding to Chris Sadleir regarding the hut fees and a trip to Europe for Parks personnel. Letter from C. W. Sadlier regarding the enclosure of the Order-In-Council giving Parks authority to collect hut fees and declaring that money must be collected each night, also discussing the stoppage of Forest Service cutting snags in the park. June 16, 1975. Photocopy of amendment of Clause charging hut fees and limiting time spent in the huts at Mt. Assiniboine and Bugaboo Glacier Provincial Park. May 29, 1975. Letter from N. O. Blackburn, Regional Supervisor Department of Recreation and Conservation Parks Branch regarding photographs for the hut and raising the issue of sharing the Conrad Kain Hut. March 24, 1975. Letter on yellow carbon to Norm Blackburn regarding copies of pictures. March 1, 1975. Letter on yellow carbon from P.A. Lever to R. H. Ahrens sending information on the Humus Toilet for the Conrad Kain Hut. Feb 11, 1975. Letter to Norm O. Blackburn on yellow carbon outlining issues discussed with guides who worked at Boulder camp, including responsibility of rescue, rescue equipment, training Parks staff on rescue equipment and the requirement of a second helicopter pilot trained for rescues. Aug 29, 1974. “Tentative Suggestions for Supplies at Boulder Camp.” July 27, 1974. Letter on yellow carbon to Norm O. Blackburn regarding suggested supplies and instillation of equipment. July 27, 1974. Letter from N. O. Blackburn in receipt of suggestions. Aug 16, 1974. Photocopy of “Tentative Suggestions for Supplies at Boulder Camp.” July 27, 1974. Letter from Norm O. Blackburn regarding suggestions, photographing by Rudi Gertsch, supplies and use of the stove. May 15, 1974. Letter on yellow carbon to Norm Blackburn regarding suggestions and photographer Rudi Gertsch. April 22, 1974. Letter on yellow carbon to R. Ahrens regarding chemical waste treatment. Jan 27, 1974. 2 copies of letter from Advanced Waste Treatment Systems. Jan 4, 1974. Green brochure “Physical Chemical Zero Discharge Waste Treatment System.” Letter from R. H. Ahrens regarding a hut custodian for Conrad Kain Hut. May 9, 1973. Letter to Bob Ahrens regarding the placement of a hut custodian for the Conrad Kain Hut. May 1, 1973. Letter on yellow carbon to Milt E. Goddard regarding the placement of a hut custodian with a “firm hand.” Jan 13, 1972. Letter from M. E. Goddard regarding the erection of the Conrad Kain Hut and discussion of administration of the hut. Jan 5, 1972. Letter to Milt Goddard regarding suggestions on the running of the Alpine Hut at Boulder Camp. Nov 25, 1971. Notes for a letter to Milt Goddard on Hotel Fort Garry stationary. Letter from R. H. Ahrens in thanks for suggestions and forwarding it to M. Goddard. July 19, 1971. Letter to R. H. Ahrens regarding trails, photographs, the proposed shelter at Boulder Camp and suggestions. July 12, 1971. Letter from R. H. Ahrens regarding a conversation about the Bugaboo Glacier Provincial Park. June 14, 1971. Letter on yellow carbon to Milt E. Goddard regarding the Boulder Camp Trail. July 2, 1969. Handwritten letter regarding funding for trail development. Signature illegible. Letter from M. E. Goddard regarding the request of funds for trail development June 18, 1969. Letter on yellow carbon to Milt E. Goddard regarding trail development and monetary support. June 3, 1969. Manila envelope with blue “A Hans Gmoser Ski and Mountain Film address sticker. Letter on blue carbon from Philippe Delesalle to H. A. V. Green President of the Alpine Club of Canada, regarding Proposed Conrad Kain Hut, promising to send a report and drawings of the hut, which would allow for 35 visitors to cut down on costs. Dec 9, 1963. “Proposed Conrad Kain Hut” by Philippe Delesalle. Dec 9, 1963. Letter from Philippe Delesalle requesting Gmoser’s comments on the hut. Dec 10, 1963. Two copies of the fold out “Proposed Conrad Kain Hut for the Bugaboos Boulder Camp, BC.”Dec 1963 designed by Cohos-Delesalle and Associates Architects. Drawings of cut aways and room design. Designed by Cohos-Delesalle and Associates Architects. Two fold out copies of “A Fiberglass Igloo.” Designed by Cohos-Delesalle and Associates Architects. May 1964. “Baffin Island Igloo for Colonel P. D. Baird. Designed by Cohos-Delesalle and Associates Architects. Fold out design for a “Biovac Hut for Twelve.” Designed by Cohos-Delesalle and Associates Architects. April 1964.
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- Part Of
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- Scope & Content
- One file pertaining to correspondence regarding “William Putnam”.
- Date Range
- 1979-2006
- Reference Code
- M224 / 55
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Part Of
- Hans Gmoser fonds
- Description Level
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- Accession Number
- 8111
- Reference Code
- M224 / 55
- Date Range
- 1979-2006
- Physical Description
- 2.5 cm of textual records.
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- One file pertaining to correspondence regarding “William Putnam”.
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- Letter to William Putnam discussing calendar edits, and sale of Battle Abbey to CMH. Aug 30, 2006. Hand written photocopy with enclosed poopsheet planning a trip, signed Bill. May 22, 1987. Photocopy of typed letter with itinerary. Stamped with name of William Putnam. Dates July 11-29. “This is a copy of what I sent to Hans Gmoser a month ago. WLP.” Letter “penultimate memo” July 11-19, 1987, one page typed, one page handwritten. Letter addressed to “Luv” on William Lowell Putnam stationary with trip planning details. Dec 31, 1987. Letter from William Putnam describing some group members and equipment. Three notes in margins. Jan 13, 1988. Letter to Margaret Gmoser from William Lowell Putnam. Planning trip and thanks for previous grocery shopping. Dec 9, 1987. Letter to Margaret Gmoser from William Lowell Putnam, sent chapter of novel and discusses the Abbey. Jan 9, 1987. Letter of membership to the Champlain Society with handwritten note to Margaret from “Bill” (William Lowell Putnam). May 1987. Letter to Margaret from William L. Putnam regarding membership in an organization and renovations to the Abbey. Letter from William L. Putnam regarding a visit to Battle Abbey and a list of repairs. Jan 14, 1985. Letter to Margaret from William L. Putnam regarding society membership, Monashees hiking, renovations to Abbot’s basement. “Sent in my note re ‘Order of Canada’; yr man has a lot of friends- and he deserves them.” May 19, 1986. Letter from William L. Putnam to Robson Gmoser. “Your undated application for employment…I regret to inform you that his recommendation was denial on the grounds of incompetence, sloth, prior condition of servitude and a well documented disrespect for high ecclesiastical authority.” Feb 6, 1984. Handwritten letter from William Putnam to “Gorgeous” presumably Margaret. Dec 20, 1984. Letter from William L. Putnam to Margaret. “I presume you’ve heard the deal we worked with Hans for the UIAA at Battle Abbey.” Oct 20, 1984. Letter typed on BOSS MAN stationary dated “before Xmas.” Mentions package of seeds to be planted at the Abbey. Letter from William Putnam to Margaret regarding Pat Brewster’s death, Battle Abbey. Nov 19, 1982. Three stapled invoices for Canadian Mountain Holidays. Alpine Meats and Delicatessen, Freeze dried food from Abominable ski shop, groceries for first ascent week. July 16, 1980. Yellow advertisement for a Trasmissometer. Note written by John to Bill on 10/31/79. Battle Abbey List of supplies, handwritten. Letter from David C. Henley regarding an incident between Jack Cade and other members of the first ascent party led by Bill Putnam at Battle Abbey July 19-25, 1980. List of Questions for Pat Brewster Letter from William Putnam with scheduling conflicts. June 17, 1982. Letter from William Putnam to Margaret listing questions that he wished she ask of Pat Brewster. Two typed pages. Aug 18, 1982. Letter from William Putnam to Margaret regarding pine martin, Robson, cooking at Battle Abbey. April 14, 1982. Yellow photocopy of letter to Patrick A. Boswell, Crag and Canyon from William Putnam, regarding a literary project and a search for biographical information. April 14, 1982. Yellow photocopy of letter to E. J. Hart of the Archives of the Canadian Rockies from William Putnam regarding biographical information on specific people from Banff and Lake Louise. April 8, 1982. Letter from Andy to Margaret regarding food for Battle Abbey. June 22, 1981. Letter from Andy to Margaret regarding arrangements. June 22, 1981. Letter from Andy to Margaret regarding people and food. June 24, 1981. Letter from William Putnam regarding revised itinerary. With handwritten postscript for Margaret. June 22, 1981. Letter from William Putnam to Kauff marked “Margaret FYI” regarding mountain rescue and a week at the Abbey. June 6, 1981. Letter from William Putnam to Margaret regarding dates for the Abbey. May 11, 1981. Letter from William Putnam to “Beautiful” presumably Margaret on Alpine Club Stationary. Arrangements for dates at Abbey and inventory. Oct 20, 1980. Letter from William Putnam to Margaret on The American Alpine Club stationary. Regarding groceries and meals, itinerary. May 25, 1981. Copy of letter from William Putnam to Kauff regarding people for the trip, inventory, travel pans and taxation. May 25, 1981. Letter from David Henley to William Putnam regarding invite and early arrival at the Abbey. May 12, 1981. Handwritten note on a photocopy of letter to the editor “Punendal Neuritis from Biking,” suggesting sexual dysfunction from bike riding. Note suggests that Hans and Margaret take this into consideration on their trips to Austria and Hungary. Note from Bill William. 9/3/81. Copy of letter from William Putnam to Margaret. Regarding arrangements, renovations, a bell for the lodge. Feb 6, 1981. Letter from William Putnam to the “Gmosers (one and all) regarding solar equipment, intercom and skiing at Battle Abbey. March 9, 1981. Grocery supplies Letter from Andy to Margaret regarding grocery supply problem. May 31, 1980. Letter from Wiliam Putnam to Margaret regardeing body count at Battle Abbey during sauna construction. Photocopy of letter from William Putnam to Philippe regarding renovations and materials. May 28, 1980. Photocopy of letter from William Putnam to Andrew Kauffman regarding various weeks of people and food inventory at the Abbey. May 28, 1980. Three pages of music entitled “Sounds of the Battle Range--- Abbey Repertoire.” Oct 20, 1979. Photocopy of Abbey Plumbing Sp (?) Aug 1979. Letter to William Putnam regarding shopping list, and arrangements, remote weather stations. Handwritten note at top in Gmoser’s writing “What about booms that came out of the Abbey? Permission for Place names in newsletter.” April 17, 1991. Letter from William Putnam regarding building materials, past visitors to the Abbey and cost of remote weather station. April 9, 1991. Letter to William Putnam informing that the King is not coming to Battle Abbey. Dec 5, 1990. Letter from William Putnam regarding St. Patrick’s day and inability to attend opening cerimonies at Battle Abbey. Nov 13, 1990. Photocopy of newspaper article “Holyoke parade committee gives award to Putnam.” Letter from William Putnam to Mark Kingsbury regarding edits to a document for the Abbey, and equipment pick up. With handwritten note from Mark to Hans. Oct 19, 1990. “Report to the More or Less Faithful Battle Abbey- 1900 by Ye Olde Abbot. Information regarding projects completed, weather conditions. Report on Battle Abbey Water in the summer, winter, sauna pump instructions and specifics on operation of all items. Note at top, “Hans, draft for your comment.” Letter to Mr. Sabino Fernandez Campos writing at the request of William Putnam “requests the honour of the presence of H.M. The King of Spain or his son,” at the centennial celebrations of the Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff, Arizona in April or May of 1994. Aug 18, 1990. Email to Miguel Arias asking for advice on how to write to a King. July 10, 1990. Fax from Miguel Arias asking Gmoser to contact the King of Spain by letter for the secretary to read. July 9, 1990. Letter to Miguel Arias explaining the request to have the Kign attend and possibly give a talk. June 11, 1990. Letter from William Putnam regarding entrance to the Loweel Observatory’s Board of Advisors. May 22, 1990. Letter from William Putnam regarding pipe fittings and thanks for the time at the Abbey. April 6, 1990. List of items for the Abbey from William Putnam. April 5, 1990. Drawings for sauna chamber, 2 pages. Letter from William Putnam regarding Abbey condensation and guides and cook hiring. March 31, 1989. Letter from William Putnam regarding missing Hans at the Abbey, renovations and masonry. March 23, 1989, Photocopy of newspaper article “Latest trustee for Lowell simply carries on tradition.” Marked for Leo. The Sun, Flagstaff Arizona, March 14, 1989, Handwritten notes, two pages double sided in pencil, list of things for Abbey. Letter from William Putnam regarding “Bindy’s ministrations at Battle Abbey.” Enclosed money, with handwritten note “Not enclosed.” Regarding list of materials. November 29, 1988. Handwritten letter to “Bear” (Putnam) regarding frist aid cabinet list. Unsigned. Nov 19. Letter to William Putnam regarding the King, the Canadian Centre for Mountaineering. May 15, 1988. Handwritten note from Putnam “Here’s some stuff for Miguel.” April 19.
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