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- Part Of
- Margaret Gold Brine fonds
- Scope & Content
- One file pertaining to Alpine Club of Canada correspondence and supporting documents, climbing diary 1920, newspaper articles and additional mountaineering documentation.
- Date Range
- 1919-1928, 1984
- Reference Code
- M147 / 1
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Part Of
- Margaret Gold Brine fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Series
- Textual Records
- Accession Number
- 7746
- Reference Code
- M147 / 1
- Date Range
- 1919-1928, 1984
- Physical Description
- 1.5 cm of textual records.
- History / Biographical
- Margaret Gold Brine, 1898-1985, born in Fort Langley, B.C. was educated at the University of Alberta earning her Master's in languages. She taught at the University of Alberta from 1924 to ca.1928. She married Charles Brine in 1928. Margaret Gold Brine climbed in the Canadian Rockies and the Alps with ascents that included Mount Edmonton, Mount Assiniboine, Mount Robson and Mont Blanc and the Matterhorn.
- Scope & Content
- One file pertaining to Alpine Club of Canada correspondence and supporting documents, climbing diary 1920, newspaper articles and additional mountaineering documentation.
- Subject Access
- Alpine Club of Canada
- Mount Edmonton
- Mount Assiniboine
- Mount Robson
- Matterhorn
- Mountaineering
- Quesnel Heights
- Content Details
- File includes: 1920 climbing diary. Small green, flips open. Written on cover “London: Guarantee and Accident Company, Limited”. Entirety of diary is written in pencil. “Margaret H. Gold” written on cover page. July 20, 1920-August 14, 1920. Diary outlines trip in Calgary, travel and leisure experiences in Banff, climb of Norquay, trip to Sunshine Camp, Quartz Mountain, Mount Edmonton, Naiset, Terrapin, Lake Magog camp, Divine Service from Mr Sanreign from Vancouver, Assiniboine climb, return to Banff and Calgary. Typed transcript of 1920 climbing diary. 3 pages. Manuscript "The Ascent of Mount Edmonton"' Cyril G. Wates, 1920. Typed manuscript in green cover, 3 pages. Description of trip begins July 26, 1920. Detailed description of climb undertaken with Dr. H. E. Bulyea, Miss. M. Gold and Miss H. Glyde. “The Alpine Club of Canada The Gazette December 1922”. Enclosed “Referendum Ballot for Location” for the 1923 camp. Articles include: New Years Greeting from Arthur O. Wheeler, article about the 1923 camp location, article regarding the “Palliser Pass Camp, 1922”, “Annual Meeting, 1922”, “The Club House”, “Minutes of General Meeting, Dec. 9th, 1922”, “Alterations in the Constitution”, “Alterations in the Membership List”, “A Flight Round Mt. Robson and Mt. Sir Alexander”, “Mountain Fellowship”, “The Winthrop Ellsworth Stone Collection of Photographs and Slides”, “General Notes”, “Notes from the Sections”. “The Alpine Club of Canada The Gazette June 1925”. Articles include: “O’Hara Lake Camp”, “Mt. Logan Expedition” written by Arthur O. Wheeler, financial “Contributions to Mt. Logan Expedition”, “Aronragua”, “Human Remains”, “Special Meeting”, “Obituary” for Sir James Outram, Mrs. T. B. Moffat, Rev. C. Travers Melly, Miss K. Keershaw, Christian Hasler, Sr., “Mrs. J. M. Young” obituary, “Invitations”, “Fire”, “Activities of Members”, “General Notes”, “Notes from the Sections”. Handwritten in pencil on the back of the Gazette: “I’m just a little p. fork; But I carry wishes bright; That your future may be happy; And ever clear and bright; That Heaven may smile upon you; Wherever you may be; And grant you cakes and bread and jam; And pickles too- for tea.” Letter from John Murray Gibbon concerning the formation of the Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies, 1924 Alpine Club of Canada Edmonton Section Nineteenth Anniversary Banquet program, menu and Programme of Summer Outings on cardstock. April 1, 1925. Miss Margaret Gold is listed as on the Executive Committee. “Choice of liquid refreshment as below: Tea Tea Tea Tea Tea Tea Tea”. Miss Margaret Gold “Song—‘The Morning Wind’ (Branscombe)” and “The Ascent of Mount Robson”. “Songs of Canadian Climbers” pamphlet “dedicated to the Alpine Club of Canada”. Includes 64 songs and 1 black and white photograph of the 1920 Welcome Home camp at Mt. Assiniboine. “Alpine Club of Canada ‘Song of the Edmonton Section’ Souvenir of the Official Opening of the Alpine Hut at Quesnell Heights February 27th, 1926.” Pamphlet contains two pages of sheet music and lyrics. “Limericks” 1 page typed. Nine four line limericks related to climbing. “Climbing Mt. Everest Kinematograph Lecture” at the Philharmonic Hall in Great Portland St. in December. Program describes the 1922 trip, which did not gain the summit but reached close to 27,000 feet without oxygen and the second party went an additional 250 feet with oxygen, and the Tibetan music. Handwritten receipt from the Alpine Club of Canada for the year of 1919, Nov. 10, 1919 and the fee of $7. Letter from the Secretary Treasurer S. H. Mitchell dated November 10, 1919 regarding Gold’s fault at not being on the ballot for election due to her late entry and assures of her inclusion on the spring ballot. Discussion of the site Mr. Wheeler picked for the Assiniboine Camp. Form letter from the Canadian Pacific Railway Company, June 9, 1921 regarding summer holiday plans and advertising different destinations, including Vancouver, Victoria, Banff, Wapta and Eastern Canada. Written on the back is a response to the ACC regarding her application for a badge. Letter from the Secretary Treasurer S. H. Mitchell dated November 23, 1922 discussing her envy of Gold’s time and travels in Paris and the surrounding areas, requesting an article for the Journal to be submitted before the end of March, regarding indecision on the site for the camp, need for one additional climb before Gold earns her badge and smaller number of individuals voting this year. Letter from the Alpine Club of Canada to Miss M. H. Gold in Paris regarding membership fees due on January 1, 1923. Fee $10. Letter from the Alpine Club of Canada to Miss M. H. Gold in Edmonton regarding membership fees due on January 1, 1923. Fee $10. Group letter inviting mountaineers, members of the Alpine Club of Canada and not, to celebrate Saturn’s day on July 7, 1923 “upon pain of being dropped into a Crevasse”. Letter dated July 1, 1923. Handwritten receipt from the Alpine Club of Canada for the year of 1923 and 1924 and the fee of $15. Letter from the Secretary Treasurer S. H. Mitchell dated May 10, 1924 regarding Gold’s potential attendance of the Camp to the Mt. Robson country, declining her offer to write an article for the Journal, discussion of the unsuitability of the word “hiker”. Form letter from the Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies with “Sir” crossed out and Madam typed beside. May 22, 1924. Letter describes the founding of the Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies, the buttons and letterhead prepared, and inquires about interest in membership. 2 typed pages. Letter from the Alpine Club of Canada to Miss M. H. Gold in Edmonton regarding membership fees due on January 1, 1928. Fee $7.50. Matt photograph of “The Ramparts” printed on card and used as greeting card which on the back reads “All kinds of good wishes Mrs. Brine and Charlie from Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Wates.” Newspaper article pertaining to philanthropy of Margaret Brine, “Arts benefactor Brine is still one classy lady”, by Ron Chalmers. Written in pencil “1984?” Article describes her philanthropic contributions to the arts and gives a brief background of her life and climbs. “Robson Climb Was Veritable Death Gamble” July 31, 1924. In depth description of third successful climb of Robson undertaken by A. O. Wheeler, T. B. Moffat, M. D. Geddes and Harry Pollard and unsuccessfully taken by Dr. Munroe Thorrington and a companion. “Woman Alpinist On Holiday Here” Victoria Daily Times September 1, 1925. Article describes Gold’s education and teaching background, travel, Matterhorn climb and Mount Robson climb. “Edmonton Girl Has Conquered Mount Robson” 1924. Aug. 2. Description of the unveiling of the Alberta-British Columbia monument on the summit of the Robson Pass, third party to make a successful ascent of Mount Robson, Fore-runners of the party included Miss M. H. Gold the third woman to reach Robson’s peak, L. H. Lindsay, S. C. Montgomery. Description of the officers elected, badge awards, and the unveiling ceremony. “The Philosoph. Goes Climbing: Miss Gold Tells of Mountain Climbing in Alps and Rockies”, Summary of talk given by Miss Gold in her address “On Climbing a Mountain” at the Philosophical Society, including a description of climbing as a cult. “Ascent Beckons Edmonton Climbers” large picture of climbers ascending Naisot Peak with paragraph below describing the climb and explaining that the inset photograph features C. G. Wates and Dr. H. E. Bulyea.
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Unsettled pasts : reconceiving the west through women's history
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue13136
- Medium
- Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
- Published Date
- 2005
- Publisher
- Calgary : University of Calgary Press
- Call Number
- 08.2 C24u
- Responsibility
- edited by Sarah Carter, Lesley Erickson, Patricia Roome, and Char Smith
- Publisher
- Calgary : University of Calgary Press
- Published Date
- 2005
- Physical Description
- 420 p. : ill
- Notes
- Includes bibliograpy and index
- Papers presented at a conference held at the University of Calgary June 2002
- Partial contents: Peak potentials and performance anxieties : gender, mountaineering and leadership in the Canadian West, 1906-40 / Siri Louie; Aboriginal and white women in the publications of John Maclean, Egerton Ryerson Young and John McDougall / Kristin Burnett; The "S" word: reclaiming "esquao" for aboriginal women / Muriel Stanley Venne
- ISBN
- 1-55238-177-3
- Accession Number
- 7639
- Call Number
- 08.2 C24u
- Collection
- Archives Library
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Conrad Kain compendium
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue13629
- Medium
- Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
- Published Date
- March 2005
- Publisher
- Wilmer, British Columbia : Mark Kingsbury Foundation
- Call Number
- 01 K12p
- Responsibility
- prepared by Brian Patton for the Mark Kingsbury Foundation
- Publisher
- Wilmer, British Columbia : Mark Kingsbury Foundation
- Published Date
- March 2005
- Physical Description
- 1 vol : ill
- Notes
- Includes separate appendix titled Commerating Conrad : a report on initiatives to celebrate the life of Conrad Kain
- Archival research report. Table of contents: Chrononology; Commemeration; Tributes; Memories; Letters; Sources; Journals; Photographs
- Accession Number
- 7760
- Call Number
- 01 K12p
- Collection
- Archives Library
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Alpine Club of Canada centennial souvenir DVD : a visual collection of celebration memories
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue14421
- Medium
- Library - Moving image (includes film and digital video - published)
- Published Date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Canada : Alpine Club of Canada
- Call Number
- 01.4 A4 DVD
- Responsibility
- producer Isabelle Daigneault ; editors Gabrielle Bernardin, Thomas Granger
- Publisher
- Canada : Alpine Club of Canada
- Published Date
- 2008
- Physical Description
- 1 digital video disc : sound, colour ; 12 cm
- Subjects
- Alpine Club of Canada
- Notes
- Summary: A souvenir DVD of the centennial celebrartions for the Alpine Club of Canada in 2006.
- Black and white photos courtesy of the Whyte Museum
- Call Number
- 01.4 A4 DVD
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- Archives Library
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The mountaineer and the artist : the Alpine Club of Canada centennial exhibition at the Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue14422
- Medium
- Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
- Published Date
- 2006?
- Publisher
- Canada : Alpine Club of Canada
- Call Number
- 01.4 M6 DVD
- Responsibility
- compliments of Joseph Potts videographer
- Publisher
- Canada : Alpine Club of Canada
- Published Date
- 2006?
- Physical Description
- 1 digital video disc : sound, colour ; 12 cm
- Notes
- Summary: A collection of the artwork featured at this exhibition by several well know artists
- Call Number
- 01.4 M6 DVD
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- Archives Library
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Ever upward : a century of Canadian alpine journals 1907-2007
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue14428
- Medium
- Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
- Published Date
- 2008
- Publisher
- Canada : Alpine Club of Canada
- Call Number
- 01.4 E9 CDR
- Responsibility
- Alpine Club of Canada
- Publisher
- Canada : Alpine Club of Canada
- Published Date
- 2008
- Physical Description
- 1 CD-ROM : digital, stereo ; 12 cm
- Subjects
- Alpine Club of Canada
- Parks Canada
- Notes
- Summary: This DVD-ROM contains a complete literary collection of the Canadian Alpine Journal, digitized for easy reference.
- ISBN
- 9780920330586
- Accession Number
- 50000 09-11-30
- Call Number
- 01.4 E9 CDR
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- Archives Library
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Snow Pass and other recent GMC locations
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue14676
- Medium
- Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
- Published Date
- January 2003
- Publisher
- General Mountaineering Camp
- Call Number
- 03.7 Sn6 Pam
- Publisher
- General Mountaineering Camp
- Published Date
- January 2003
- Physical Description
- 20 pages : maps
- Notes
- Includes a letter from Roger Wallis about the missing information on a surveyed glacier
- Includes surveys, maps, information and history of Snow Pass and other Mountaineering locations
- Accession Number
- 7479
- Call Number
- 03.7 Sn6 Pam
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- Archives Library
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A guide to rock climbs at Bon Echo
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue13712
- Medium
- Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
- Published Date
- 2006
- Publisher
- Oakville, Ontario : Toronto Section of the Alpine Club of Canada
- Call Number
- F1059 B6 A3 2006
- Responsibility
- Stephen W. Adcock & David R. Brown
- Publisher
- Oakville, Ontario : Toronto Section of the Alpine Club of Canada
- Published Date
- 2006
- Physical Description
- vi , 112p. : ill , map
- Subjects
- Rock climbing
- Ontario
- Alpine Club of Canada
- ISBN
- 0-9730494-1-3
- Call Number
- F1059 B6 A3 2006
- Collection
- Alpine Club of Canada Library
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A visual collection of celebration memories : centennial souvenir DVD
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue13782
- Medium
- Library - Moving image (includes film and digital video - published)
- Published Date
- 2008
- Call Number
- G505 A47 DVD
- G505 A47 DVD Copy 2
- Responsibility
- Alpine Club of Canada
- Published Date
- 2008
- Subjects
- Alpine Club of Canada
- Accession Number
- 2 copies
- Call Number
- G505 A47 DVD
- G505 A47 DVD Copy 2
- Collection
- Alpine Club of Canada Library
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- Part Of
- Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
- Scope & Content
- Letters, receipts and membership cards.
- Date Range
- 1932-1968
- Reference Code
- M36 / I / A / 3 / a / v / 853
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Part Of
- Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Fonds Number
- M36 / V683 / S37
- Series
- I.A.3. Catharine Robb Whyte papers / photographs
- Reference Code
- M36 / I / A / 3 / a / v / 853
- Date Range
- 1932-1968
- Physical Description
- 1 file of textual records
- Scope & Content
- Letters, receipts and membership cards.
- Subject Access
- Alpine Club of Canada
- Language
- English
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