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Drafts, edited copies

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Part Of
Malcolm Geddes fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of handwritten and typed drafts of works by Malcolm Geddes. Content pertains to the first ascent of Mount Geikie, mountaineering and mountain climbing, and life in Western Canada and Parry Sound, Ontario. Includes three typed drafts of "Beyond the Eagle's Nest" with edits and correcti…
Date Range
[1890-1900]
[1900-1920]
[1925-1927]
Reference Code
M39 / I / B / 2
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Part Of
Malcolm Geddes fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M39
V756
Series
M39 / I : Professional records
Sous-Fonds
M39
Sub-Series
M39 / I / B : Manuscripts and drafts
Accession Number
7846
Reference Code
M39 / I / B / 2
GMD
Textual record
Date Range
[1890-1900]
[1900-1920]
[1925-1927]
Physical Description
2 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of handwritten and typed drafts of works by Malcolm Geddes. Content pertains to the first ascent of Mount Geikie, mountaineering and mountain climbing, and life in Western Canada and Parry Sound, Ontario. Includes three typed drafts of "Beyond the Eagle's Nest" with edits and corrections.
Name Access
Geddes, Malcolm
Subject Access
Mountains
Mountaineering
Exploration
Travel
Family and personal life
Summit
Settlement
Geographic Access
Canada
British Columbia
Mount Geikie
Canadian Rocky Mountains
Ontario
Parry Sound
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Exploration, discovery and travel
Family and personal life
Land, settlement and immigration
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Early 20th Century Rocky Mountains / Selkirks Books

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Part Of
Nicholas Morant fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 2 published books. Contains a copy of 'The Rockies of Canada' by Walter Dwight Wilcox (1906) with 2 attached poems (clippings) and paper with author's signature inside front cover; also one copy of 'Mountaineering and Exploring in the Selkirks' by Howard Palmer (1914) with attached…
Date Range
1906
1914
Reference Code
M300 / III / D / 5 / 20 to 21
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Part Of
Nicholas Morant fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M300 / S20 / V500
Sous-Fonds
M300
Sub-Series
M300 / III / D / 5 : Personal Interest and Gifts
Accession Number
7784
Reference Code
M300 / III / D / 5 / 20 to 21
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Responsibility
Walter Dwight Wilcox, Howard Palmer
Date Range
1906
1914
Physical Description
2 Textual records: books
Scope & Content
File consists of 2 published books. Contains a copy of 'The Rockies of Canada' by Walter Dwight Wilcox (1906) with 2 attached poems (clippings) and paper with author's signature inside front cover; also one copy of 'Mountaineering and Exploring in the Selkirks' by Howard Palmer (1914) with attached regional map inside.
Storage Range
In file box M300 / III / D / 5 / 20 to M300 / III / D / 5 / 21
Name Access
Wilcox, Walter
Subject Access
Travel
Poetry
Mountains
Exploration
Geographic Access
Canada
Canadian Rocky Mountains
Selkirks
Access Restrictions
Items in this file are not to be accessed or distributed without the explicit permission of their identified copyright owners.
Reproduction Restrictions
Items in this file are not to be reproduced without the explicit permission of their identified copyright owners.
Language
English
Conservation
Items in this file with risky materials attached, such as adhesives, must be covered with an acid-free paper barrier to protect adjacent items.
Creator
Walter Dwight Wilcox, Howard Palmer
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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First Sister [Canmore?]

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Part Of
Alpine Club of Canada fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of summit notes from First Sister mountain, produced by the Alpine Club of Canada between 1986 and 1994. Summit records include entries from visitors to the various summits which pertain to individuals' hiking and climbing trips; details of specific events which occurred while at the …
Date Range
1986-1994
Reference Code
M200 / V / A / 211
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Organization record
Part Of
Alpine Club of Canada fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M200
V14
S6
Series
M200 / V: Summit Records
Sous-Fonds
M200
Sub-Series
M200 / V / A: Identified Summit Records
Accession Number
accn. 2023.10
Reference Code
M200 / V / A / 211
GMD
Textual record
Organization record
Responsibility
Summit Registers and Notes produced by Alpine Club of Canada
Date Range
1986-1994
Physical Description
1 cm of textual records
History / Biographical
First Sister is one of the Three Sisters Mountains near Canmore, Alberta, in the Canadian Rockies. First Sister is also known as Little Sister.
Scope & Content
File consists of summit notes from First Sister mountain, produced by the Alpine Club of Canada between 1986 and 1994. Summit records include entries from visitors to the various summits which pertain to individuals' hiking and climbing trips; details of specific events which occurred while at the summit, wildlife sightings, trail updates, and related topics. File: M200 / V / A / 211: First Sister [Canmore?]
Name Access
Alpine Club of Canada
Subject Access
Alberta
Alpine Club of Canada
Backpacking
Banff
Banff National Park
Bow Valley
Climbing
Club
Description and travel
Environment
Environment and Nature
Hiking
Mountain
Mountaineering
Mountaineers
Mountains
Record keeping
Sports and leisure
Sports and recreation
Summit
Trails
Geographic Access
Canada
Canadian Rocky Mountains
Rocky Mountains
Alberta
Bow Valley
Canmore
Canmore, AB
Canmore, Alberta
Three Sisters
Three Sisters Mountains
First Sister Mountain
Little Sister Mountain
Access Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Conservation
Summit notes are loose in folder
Related Material
M235
Category
Environment
Exploration and travel
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and potentially offensive content. Read more.

The Fist Summit Registers and Notes

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Part Of
Alpine Club of Canada fonds
Scope & Content
Files consist of summit notes and summit registers from The Fist produced by the Alpine Club of Canada between 1989 and around 2010. Summit records include entries from visitors to the various summits which pertain to individuals' hiking and climbing trips; details of specific events which occurred…
Date Range
1989-2005
ca. 2010
Reference Code
M200 / V / A / 47 to 50
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Organization record
Part Of
Alpine Club of Canada fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M200
V14
S6
Series
M200 / V: Summit Records
Sous-Fonds
M200
Sub-Series
M200 / V / A: Identified Summit Records
Accession Number
accn. 7779
accn. 2014.8318
Reference Code
M200 / V / A / 47 to 50
GMD
Textual record
Organization record
Responsibility
Summit Registers and Notes produced by Alpine Club of Canada
Date Range
1989-2005
ca. 2010
Physical Description
4 cm of textual records 4 volumes
History / Biographical
The Fist is located in Spray Valley Provincial Park, near Dead Man's Flats and Mount Smuts in Alberta.
Scope & Content
Files consist of summit notes and summit registers from The Fist produced by the Alpine Club of Canada between 1989 and around 2010. Summit records include entries from visitors to the various summits which pertain to individuals' hiking and climbing trips; details of specific events which occurred while at the summit, wildlife sightings, trail updates, and related topics. Files include: M200 / V / A / 47: The Fist summit register Dec 3, 1989 - July 6, 1997 M200 / V / A / 48: The Fist Aug 8, 1997 - Jul 1, 2003 M200 / V / A / 49: The Fist July 23, 2003 - July 9, 2005 M200 / V / A / 50: [The Fist Summit Notes ca. 2010]
Name Access
Alpine Club of Canada
Subject Access
Alberta
Alpine Club of Canada
Backcountry skiing
Backpacking
Climbing
Environment
Environment and Nature
Hiking
Mountain
Mountaineering
Mountaineers
Mountains
Provincial parks and reserves
Skiing
Sports and leisure
Sports and recreation
Summit
Trails
Winter sports
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Spray Valley
Canadian Rocky Mountains
Dead Man's Flats
Rocky Mountains
Access Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Reproduction Restrictions
Contains personal information
Language
English
Conservation
Some registers contain water damage. Some registers contain rust damage. Some registers have loose pages.
Related Material
M235
Category
Environment
Exploration and travel
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and potentially offensive content. Read more.

Fortress Mountain Summit Registers and Notes

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Part Of
Alpine Club of Canada fonds
Scope & Content
Files consist of summit notes and summit registers from Fortress Mountain produced by the Alpine Club of Canada between 1992 and 2005. Summit records include entries from visitors to the various summits which pertain to individuals' hiking and climbing trips; details of specific events which occurr…
Date Range
1992-1999
2002-2005
Reference Code
M200 / V / A / 34 to 36
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Organization record
Part Of
Alpine Club of Canada fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M200
V14
S6
Series
M200 / V: Summit Records
Sous-Fonds
M200
Sub-Series
M200 / V / A: Identified Summit Records
Accession Number
accn. 2023.10
accn. 7779
Reference Code
M200 / V / A / 34 to 36
GMD
Textual record
Organization record
Responsibility
Summit Registers and Notes produced by Alpine Club of Canada
Date Range
1992-1999
2002-2005
Physical Description
3 volumes 4 cm of textual records
History / Biographical
Fortress Mountain is located in Kananaskis Country, near Spray Valley, Banff National Park and Peter Lougheed Provincial Park. It was originally a mountain ski resort. The films, Inception, The Bourne Legacy, The Claim, The Revenant and others were filmed in the area. Canadian climate researchers have used the area of Fortress Mountain Resort to study the effects of climate change in the area.
Scope & Content
Files consist of summit notes and summit registers from Fortress Mountain produced by the Alpine Club of Canada between 1992 and 2005. Summit records include entries from visitors to the various summits which pertain to individuals' hiking and climbing trips; details of specific events which occurred while at the summit, wildlife sightings, trail updates, and related topics. Files include: M200 / V / A / 34: Fortress Mountain Summit register Aug. 16, 1992 - Aug. 13, 1995 M200 / V / A / 35: [Fortress Mountain? 1995 - 1999] M200 / V / A / 36: Fortress Mountain Sep 15, 2002 - Aug 13, 2005
Name Access
Alpine Club of Canada
Subject Access
Alberta
Alpine Club of Canada
Avalanches
Backcountry skiing
Backpacking
Banff National Park
Bow Valley
Climatology
Climbing
Conservation
Environment
Environment and Nature
Films and film making
Fortress Mountain
Helicopters
Hiking
Mountain
Mountaineers
Mountaineering
Mountains
National parks and reserves
Parks
Provincial parks and reserves
Ski mountaineering
Skiing
Sports and leisure
Sports and recreation
Summit
Trails
Winter sports
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff National Park
Canadian Rocky Mountains
Kananaskis Country
Rocky Mountains
Spray Valley
Access Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Mandarin
Japanese
Korean
Related Material
M235
Category
Environment
Exploration and travel
Sports, recreation and leisure
Biographical Source Notes
Fortress Mountain and the false promise of public participation in Alberta, March 2020, Shaun Fluker, In Wildlands Advocate, Vol. 28, No.1, March 2020, p. 6 - 8, The Alberta Wilderness Association Journal. Whyte Archives Library Call Number: P
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Geology photos for geological views

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Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of printed photographs compiled by Ben Gadd pertaining to his book, Handbook of the Canadian Rockies. Images depict mountain views; bighorn sheep posing on steep rock; and highway views, possibly including Icefields Parkway.
Date Range
[ca.1990-1995]
Reference Code
V810 / II / A / PA - 40 to 138
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Print
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M590
V810
S61
Series
V810 / II : Research and publication records
Sous-Fonds
V810
Sub-Series
V810 / II / B : Handbook of the Canadian Rockies
Accession Number
2021.20
Reference Code
V810 / II / A / PA - 40 to 138
GMD
Photograph
Print
Responsibility
Produced by Ben Gadd
Date Range
[ca.1990-1995]
Physical Description
99 photographs : col. prints ; 15 x 10 cm
Scope & Content
File consists of printed photographs compiled by Ben Gadd pertaining to his book, Handbook of the Canadian Rockies. Images depict mountain views; bighorn sheep posing on steep rock; and highway views, possibly including Icefields Parkway.
Material Details
Photographs were originally stored in Tekarra Color Lab envelope
Subject Access
Publication
Landscapes
Travel
Roads
Wildlife
Bighorn Sheep
Mountains
Geology
Environment
Natural history
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Columbia Icefield
Jasper National Park
Canadian Rocky Mountains
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Environment
Exploration, discovery and travel
Title Source
Original title used
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and potentially offensive content. Read more.

George Mandryk collected photographs - File 1 of 2

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 51 photograph prints. Content includes family, group and individual photographs pertaining to rowing and swimming, horseback riding, skiing, travel in the Rocky Mountains and other related activities. Most photographs do not provide information specifying dates, names or locations …
Date Range
[ca.1910-1915]
1914
1916-1917
[ca.1920]
Reference Code
LUX / I / E4 / PA - 487 to 537
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
LUX
Series
LUX / I / E : Collected material
Sous-Fonds
LUX / I : Norman Luxton sous-fonds
Sub-Series
LUX / I / E4 : Photographs
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / I / E4 / PA - 487 to 537
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Date Range
[ca.1910-1915]
1914
1916-1917
[ca.1920]
Physical Description
51 photographs : b&w prints ; 21 x 15 cm or smaller
Scope & Content
File consists of 51 photograph prints. Content includes family, group and individual photographs pertaining to rowing and swimming, horseback riding, skiing, travel in the Rocky Mountains and other related activities. Most photographs do not provide information specifying dates, names or locations of content.
Notes
Some items are numbered on the back, either handwritten or affixed with ink stamp
Name Access
Mandryk, George
Young, Mary (Mamie)
Young, Clarence
Mackie, Alexander
Subject Access
Family and personal life
Children
Swimming
Rowing
Boats
Sports
Recreation
Hockey
Community life
Beach
Travel
Horses
Animals
Horseback riding
Mountains
Landscapes
Geographic Access
Canada
Canadian Rocky Mountains
Ontario
Ottawa
Language
English
Creator
Collected by George Mandryk
Category
Exploration, discovery and travel
Family and personal life
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and potentially offensive content. Read more.
Part Of
Alpine Club of Canada fonds
Scope & Content
File contains 1972 correspondence regarding bills and payments for helicopter transportation, a Cost Estimate for Glacier Circle Hut 1972, and correspondence on costs and contracts for the rehabilitation of the Glacier Circle Hut.
Date Range
1972
Reference Code
M200 / II / D / 54
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Organization record
Part Of
Alpine Club of Canada fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M200
V14
S6
Series
M200 / II: Financial Records
Sous-Fonds
M200
Sub-Series
M200 / II / D: Other Financial Records
Accession Number
accn. 5634
Reference Code
M200 / II / D / 54
GMD
Textual record
Organization record
Date Range
1972
Physical Description
0.5 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File contains 1972 correspondence regarding bills and payments for helicopter transportation, a Cost Estimate for Glacier Circle Hut 1972, and correspondence on costs and contracts for the rehabilitation of the Glacier Circle Hut.
Name Access
Alpine Club of Canada
Subject Access
Administration
Alpine Club of Canada
British Columbia
Cabins
Cabins and shelters
Club
Construction
Correspondence
Finances
Glacier Hut
Glacier Cabin
Huts
Mountain
Mountaineering
Mountaineers
Mountains
Organizations
Parks Canada
Record keeping
Records
Geographic Access
Canada
Canadian Rocky Mountains
Rocky Mountains
British Columbia
Glacier National Park
Selkirks
Dawson Range
Access Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Reproduction Restrictions
Contains personal information
Language
English
Title Source
Original title
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and potentially offensive content. Read more.

Grizzly Peak [ca. 2005-2009]

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Part Of
Alpine Club of Canada fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of a summit record from Grizzly Peak produced by the Alpine Club of Canada from around 2005 to 2009. The register was placed on Grizzly Peak as part of the Centennial celebrations for Alberta in 2005. Summit record includes entries from visitors to the various summits which pertain to…
Date Range
ca. 2005-2009
Reference Code
M200 / V / A / 174
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Organization record
Part Of
Alpine Club of Canada fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M200
V14
S6
Series
M200 / V: Summit Records
Sous-Fonds
M200
Sub-Series
M200 / V / A: Identified Summit Records
Accession Number
accn. 2014.8315
Reference Code
M200 / V / A / 174
GMD
Textual record
Organization record
Responsibility
Summit Registers and Notes produced by Alpine Club of Canada
Date Range
ca. 2005-2009
Physical Description
2 cm of textual record 1 volume
History / Biographical
Grizzly Peak is located in the Kananaskis River Valley, Alberta.
Scope & Content
File consists of a summit record from Grizzly Peak produced by the Alpine Club of Canada from around 2005 to 2009. The register was placed on Grizzly Peak as part of the Centennial celebrations for Alberta in 2005. Summit record includes entries from visitors to the various summits which pertain to individuals' hiking and climbing trips; details of specific events which occurred while at the summit, wildlife sightings, trail updates, and related topics. File: M200 / V / A / 174: Grizzly Peak [ca. 2005-2009]
Name Access
Alpine Club of Canada
Subject Access
Alberta
Alpine Club of Canada
Backpacking
Banff
Bow Valley
Camping
Celebrations
Centennial
Climbing
Club
Description and travel
Environment
Environment and Nature
Hiking
Kananaskis Country
Mountain
Mountaineering
Mountaineers
Mountains
Record keeping
Sports and leisure
Sports and recreation
Summit
Trails
Geographic Access
Canada
Canadian Rocky Mountains
Rocky Mountains
Alberta
Kananaskis
Kananaskis Country
Kananaskis Valley
Grizzly Creek
Grizzly Peak
Access Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Conservation
Register is placed in mylar, due to rusting staples, water damage and potential animal chew marks.
Related Material
M235
Category
Environment
Exploration and travel
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and potentially offensive content. Read more.
Part Of
Alpine Club of Canada fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of a summit record from Haddo Peak produced by the Alpine Club of Canada between 1968 and 2001. Summit record includes entries from visitors to the various summits which pertain to individuals' hiking and climbing trips; details of specific events which occurred while at the summit, w…
Date Range
1968-2001
Reference Code
M200 / V / A / 212
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Organization record
Part Of
Alpine Club of Canada fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M200
V14
S6
Series
M200 / V: Summit Records
Sous-Fonds
M200
Sub-Series
M200 / V / A: Identified Summit Records
Accession Number
accn. 2023.10
Reference Code
M200 / V / A / 212
GMD
Textual record
Organization record
Responsibility
Summit Registers and Notes produced by Alpine Club of Canada
Date Range
1968-2001
Physical Description
1 volume 1 cm of textual record
History / Biographical
Haddo Peak is located in the Lake Louise area of Banff National Park, Alberta. Haddo Peak is attached to Mount Aberdeen. Nearby is the Plain of the Six Glaciers Tea House, Lake Louise, Mount Victoria, Mount Lefroy and Mount Temple.
Scope & Content
File consists of a summit record from Haddo Peak produced by the Alpine Club of Canada between 1968 and 2001. Summit record includes entries from visitors to the various summits which pertain to individuals' hiking and climbing trips; details of specific events which occurred while at the summit, wildlife sightings, trail updates, and related topics. File: M200 / V / A / 212: Haddo [Peak]
Name Access
Alpine Club of Canada
Subject Access
Alberta
Alpine Club of Canada
Backpacking
Banff
Banff National Park
Bow Valley
Climbing
Club
Description and travel
Environment
Environment and Nature
Hiking
Lake Louise
Mountain
Mountaineering
Mountaineers
Mountains
National parks and reserves
Plain of Six Glacier Teahouse
Record keeping
Sports and leisure
Sports and recreation
Summit
Temple Mountain
Trails
Geographic Access
Canada
Canadian Rocky Mountains
Rocky Mountains
Alberta
Banff National Park
Lake Louise
Lake Louise, AB
Plain of Six Glaciers
Mount Victoria
Mount Lefroy
Mount Temple
Mount Aberdeen
Haddo Peak
Access Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Related Material
M235
Category
Environment
Exploration and travel
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and potentially offensive content. Read more.

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