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The Alpine Club of Canada : list of members, 1973

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Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1973?
Author
The Alpine Club of Canada
Publisher
The Alpine Club of Canada
Call Number
08.1 Al1th Pam
Author
The Alpine Club of Canada
Publisher
The Alpine Club of Canada
Published Date
1973?
Physical Description
84 pages.
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Alpine Club of Canada
Abstract
Pertains to the Alpine Club of Canada’s list of members for the year 1973.
Accession Number
3069 a
Call Number
08.1 Al1th Pam
Collection
Archives Library
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A climbing hut in the alpine environment

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Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1978
Author
University of Calgary. Faculty of Environmental Design. 701 Project Team
Call Number
02.7 Un3
Author
University of Calgary. Faculty of Environmental Design. 701 Project Team
Published Date
1978
Physical Description
80p. : ill., maps
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Alpine Club of Canada
Freshfield Glacier
Notes
Bibliography
Accession Number
6376
Call Number
02.7 Un3
Collection
Archives Library
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Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1978
Author
Fraser, Esther
Publisher
Banff : Summerthought
Call Number
G512 W4 F7
Author
Fraser, Esther
Publisher
Banff : Summerthought
Published Date
1978
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Alpine Club of Canada
Wheeler, Arthur Oliver
Call Number
G512 W4 F7
Collection
Alpine Club of Canada Library
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Guide to rock climbing in Ontario

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Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1974
Author
Mark, James (ed)
Publisher
Toronto : Alpine Club of Canada, Toronto Section
Edition
2d ed
Call Number
G513 M37 Copy 1
G513 M37 Copy 2
Author
Mark, James (ed)
Edition
2d ed
Publisher
Toronto : Alpine Club of Canada, Toronto Section
Published Date
1974
Physical Description
93 pages, ill., maps
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Rock climbing
Ontario
Alpine Club of Canada
Call Number
G513 M37 Copy 1
G513 M37 Copy 2
Collection
Alpine Club of Canada Library
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Environmental groups in Alberta

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Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
July 1974 (1st rev)
October 1977 (2 rev)
Call Number
R 04 En8
Responsibility
originally compiled June 1972 by Kenneth Persson (and others)
Published Date
July 1974 (1st rev)
October 1977 (2 rev)
Physical Description
50p
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Alpine Club of Canada
Bow Valley Naturalists
Clubs
Sky Line Trail Hikers of the Canadian Rockies
Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies
Accession Number
11000
Call Number
R 04 En8
Collection
Archives Library
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Date
1970 – 1990
Material
fibre
Catalogue Number
103.09.1180
Description
One embroidered felt crest: “Alpine Club of Canada. Kootenay section” in black. Pale green background with embroidered red border, embroidered ice axe in center and two interlocking caribiners.
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Title
Patch
Date
1970 – 1990
Material
fibre
Dimensions
14.0 x 10.0 cm
Description
One embroidered felt crest: “Alpine Club of Canada. Kootenay section” in black. Pale green background with embroidered red border, embroidered ice axe in center and two interlocking caribiners.
Subject
sports
climbing
hiking
Alpine Club of Canada
Credit
Gift of Jane M.W. Steed, Nelson, 1998
Catalogue Number
103.09.1180
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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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Margaret Gold Brine fonds

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Margaret Gold Brine fonds
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of photographs and textual records relating to Margaret Gold Brine's mountaineering activities, 1919-1984. Photographs include 15 (incl. 4 oversize) loose prints, ca.1919-[ca.1930] of Mount Assiniboine, ACC camps, and portraits; 2 photograph albums containing 127 + 14 prints, ca.192…
Date Range
1919-1926, 1984
Reference Code
M147 / V105
Description Level
1 / Fonds
GMD
Photograph
Album
Negative
Photograph print
Textual record
Diary
Map
Private record
Published record
Part Of
Margaret Gold Brine fonds
Description Level
1 / Fonds
Fonds Number
M 147
V 105
Sous-Fonds
M 147
V 105
Accession Number
7746
Reference Code
M147 / V105
GMD
Photograph
Album
Negative
Photograph print
Textual record
Diary
Map
Private record
Published record
Date Range
1919-1926, 1984
Physical Description
2 photograph albums (141 prints). -- 295 photographs: 216 prints, 79 negatives. -- 1.5 cm 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
Fonds consists of photographs and textual records relating to Margaret Gold Brine's mountaineering activities, 1919-1984. Photographs include 15 (incl. 4 oversize) loose prints, ca.1919-[ca.1930] of Mount Assiniboine, ACC camps, and portraits; 2 photograph albums containing 127 + 14 prints, ca.1925 pertaining to Mount Assiniboine trip; 188 prints & 79 negatives, ca.1925 pertaining to climbing, Alpine Club of Canada and [Trail Riders?]; 13 prints & 1 hand-drawn map, ca.1925, pertaining to Switzerland. Textual records include1920 climbing diary; newsclippings of 3rd Mount Robson ascent by a woman (1924); Alpine Club of Canada letters, membership fees and publications; poetry and songsheets pertaining to Alpine Club of Canada including song for opening of alpine hut in Quesnel heights; manuscript "The Ascent of Mount Edmonton"' Cyril G. Wates, 1920; letter from John Murray Gibbon concerning the formation of the Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies, 1924; newspaper article pertaining to philanthropy of Margaret Brine, 1981?
Name Access
Brine, Margaret Gold
Subject Access
Alpine Club of Canada
Sports, recreation and leisure
Language
Language is English
Finding Aid
Online finding aid
Creator
Brine, Margaret Gold
Category
Sports, recreation and leisure
Biographical Source Notes
Accession record
Title Source
Title based on contents of fonds
Processing Status
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Existing huts, hut photos

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Part Of
Alpine Club of Canada fonds
Scope & Content
File includes letters and photographs, slides, and negatives of huts.
Date Range
1964-1979
Reference Code
M200 / AC 421 / 161
V14 / AC 421P / 106 - 161
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Print
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Part Of
Alpine Club of Canada fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M200 / S6 / V14
Series
I.A.2.e. Administration: huts / properties
Sous-Fonds
V14
Accession Number
5200
Reference Code
M200 / AC 421 / 161
V14 / AC 421P / 106 - 161
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Print
Date Range
1964-1979
Physical Description
1 file of textual records. -- 55 photographs (47 prints, 6 negatives, 2 transparencies).
Scope & Content
File includes letters and photographs, slides, and negatives of huts.
Name Access
Alpine Club of Canada
Subject Access
Abbot Pass Hut
Activities
Administration
Advertising
Alpine Club of Canada
Alpine Club House
Cabins
Cabins and shelters
Camps
Club
Competition
Discovery and exploration
Environment
Environment and Nature
Exploration
Guide
Guides
Hiking
Huts
Mountain
Mountain guides
Mountaineering
Mountaineers
Mountains
National parks and reserves
Organizations
Photography
Scenery
Sports and recreation
Summit
Geographic Access
Banff National Park
Jasper National Park
Yoho National Park
Alberta
British Columbia
Canada
Access Restrictions
Access to negatives is by appointment only
Language
English
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Images
thumbnail
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Club Meeting Minutes and Reports

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Part Of
Alpine Club of Canada fonds
Scope & Content
Sub-series consists of the meeting minutes and reports of the Alpine Club of Canada between 1913 and 2011. Records pertain to meetings of the Executive Committee of the ACC, as well as the Executives of the various sections of the ACC, including the Banff Section, the Calgary Section, the Edmonton …
Date Range
1913-1930
ca.1937-2008
2011
Reference Code
M200 / I / A
Description Level
4 / Sub-series
GMD
Textual record
Organization record
Part Of
Alpine Club of Canada fonds
Description Level
4 / Sub-series
Fonds Number
M200
V14
S6
Series
M200 / I: Administrative Records
Sous-Fonds
M200
Sub-Series
M200 / I / A: Club Meeting Minutes and Reports
Accession Number
accn. 2023.06
accn. 5343
accn. 2017.8658
accn. 6376
accn. 6375
accn. 5465
accn. 6470
accn. 8002
accn. 5634
accn. 6765
accn. 2023.51
accn. 2023.01
accn. 2023.11
accn. 2014.8293
Reference Code
M200 / I / A
GMD
Textual record
Organization record
Date Range
1913-1930
ca.1937-2008
2011
Physical Description
80 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
Sub-series consists of the meeting minutes and reports of the Alpine Club of Canada between 1913 and 2011. Records pertain to meetings of the Executive Committee of the ACC, as well as the Executives of the various sections of the ACC, including the Banff Section, the Calgary Section, the Edmonton Section and others. Records also include the Annual General Meeting minutes of the ACC during this time period. Sub-series is arranged chronologically.
Notes
See file-level entries for inventories of club meeting minutes and reports.
Name Access
Alpine Club of Canada
Subject Access
Administration
Alberta
Alpine Club of Canada
Club
Record keeping
Records
Report
Organizations
Geographic Access
Canada
Canadian Rocky Mountains
Rocky Mountains
Alberta
British Columbia
Ontario
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Banff
Banff, AB
Banff, Alberta
Calgary
Calgary, AB
Calgary, Alberta
Edmonton
Edmonton, AB
Vancouver
Vancouver, BC
Vancouver Island
Vancouver Island, British Columbia
Victoria
Victoria, British Columbia
Victoria, BC
Ottawa
St. Boniface
Access Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Reproduction Restrictions
Contains personal information
Language
English
French
Title Source
Title Based on contents of sub-series
Processing Status
Processed
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