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- Byron Harmon fonds 4290
- Bruno Engler fonds 2557
- George Noble fonds 2347
- Mary Schaffer fonds 998
- Moore family fonds 553
- Dave White family fonds 303
- Alpine Club of Canada fonds 203
- Bert Riggall fonds 198
- Hans Gmoser fonds
- Elliott Barnes fonds 143
- Boorne and May fonds 115
- Mary (Molly) Wright Adams fonds 100
- Part Of
- Hans Gmoser fonds
- Scope & Content
- Album dates to 1947- 1951. Album measures as 35.5 x 28.5 cm, it is blue with “Photographs” embossed in gold, red stains on front. Images relate to skiing, possibly family, mountains, some postcards with writing on back, bike trips.
- Date Range
- 1947- 1951
- Reference Code
- V68 / PD- 1
- 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- 1
- Date Range
- 1947- 1951
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph album: b&w.
- Scope & Content
- Album dates to 1947- 1951. Album measures as 35.5 x 28.5 cm, it is blue with “Photographs” embossed in gold, red stains on front. Images relate to skiing, possibly family, mountains, some postcards with writing on back, bike trips.
- Subject Access
- Discovery and Exploration
- Environment and Nature
- Family and personal life
- Sports and Recreation
- Title Source
- Supplied title.
- Content Details
- The pictures are tipped in, mounted on black construction paper, some images missing, several pages have captions and dates written in German, images of varying sizes, many 9.5 x 7 cm.
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- Part Of
- Hans Gmoser fonds
- Scope & Content
- Album measures as 35.5 x 28 cm and is brown with “Photographs” embossed in gold on the front .Images of Gmoser on hiking trips, annotated images of mountains with routes, postcards, skiing images, one long panorama shot of mountains taped together.
- Reference Code
- V68 / PD- 3
- 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- 3
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph album: b&w.
- Scope & Content
- Album measures as 35.5 x 28 cm and is brown with “Photographs” embossed in gold on the front .Images of Gmoser on hiking trips, annotated images of mountains with routes, postcards, skiing images, one long panorama shot of mountains taped together.
- Subject Access
- Discovery and Exploration
- Environment and Nature
- Family and personal life
- Sports and Recreation
- Title Source
- Supplied title.
- Content Details
- Pictures tipped in with black or plastic tips, mounted on black construction paper, some images missing, images of varying sizes. No captions, no dates, all images black and white.
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- Part Of
- Hans Gmoser fonds
- Scope & Content
- Album measures as 20.25 x 13.5 cm, it is brown and the cover is attached with string. Pictures of children at home, children at groups, at parties.
- Reference Code
- V68 / PD- 4
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Part Of
- Hans Gmoser fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Series
- VI. Photograph Albums and Scrapbooks
- Accession Number
- 8111
- Reference Code
- V68 / PD- 4
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph album: b&w.
- Scope & Content
- Album measures as 20.25 x 13.5 cm, it is brown and the cover is attached with string. Pictures of children at home, children at groups, at parties.
- Subject Access
- Discovery and Exploration
- Environment and Nature
- Family and personal life
- Sports and Recreation
- Content Details
- 10 pages of photographs glued on black construction paper, 19 black and white photographs, small, of varying sizes, some with textured edges, no captions, 9 photographs missing.
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- Hans Gmoser fonds
- Scope & Content
- White album with gold embossing titled “The Bobby Burns 1981”. Album with dedication on front cover from Dec 1981. 39 photographs in chronological order documenting the construction of the Bobbie Burns. Aug 1981-Dec 1981, some with captions, pictures measure 10 x 7.75 cm.
- Date Range
- 1981
- Reference Code
- V68 / PD- 5
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Part Of
- Hans Gmoser fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Series
- VI. Photograph Albums and Scrapbooks
- Accession Number
- 8111
- Reference Code
- V68 / PD- 5
- Date Range
- 1981
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph album: col.
- Scope & Content
- White album with gold embossing titled “The Bobby Burns 1981”. Album with dedication on front cover from Dec 1981. 39 photographs in chronological order documenting the construction of the Bobbie Burns. Aug 1981-Dec 1981, some with captions, pictures measure 10 x 7.75 cm.
- Subject Access
- Discovery and Exploration
- Environment and Nature
- Family and personal life
- Sports and Recreation
- Title Source
- Supplied title.
- Processing Status
- Processed
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Cartographic Materials
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions23065
- Part Of
- Hans Gmoser fonds
- Scope & Content
- Cartographic materials in these four oversized files consist of the following:
- Date Range
- 1914-1973
- Reference Code
- M224 / O.S. Cartographic
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Part Of
- Hans Gmoser fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Series
- IV.C. Textual records: Cartographic records
- Accession Number
- 7361, 7877, 8111
- Reference Code
- M224 / O.S. Cartographic
- Date Range
- 1914-1973
- Physical Description
- 48 cartographic records.
- Scope & Content
- Cartographic materials in these four oversized files consist of the following:
- Subject Access
- Discovery and Exploration
- Environment and Nature
- Family and personal life
- Sports and Recreation
- Title Source
- Title based on contents.
- Content Details
- Folder 1 Map on heavy paper, wrapped in plastic. “A Reconnaissance Topographic Map Suveyed and edited by Bradford Washburn” printed in Bern, Switzerland. Centred on Mt. McKinley.- From 7361. Palliser- Kananaskis Area British Columbia and Alberta- Publication No. 1962- Reprinted by the Surveys and Mapping Branch, Department of Mines and Technical Surveys, Ottawa. Mistaya British Columbia and Alberta- Compiled, drawn and printed at the office of the Surveyor General, Ottawa, 1931. Reprinted with corrections at the Surveys and Mapping Branch, Ottawa, 1950. National Topographic Series. Yoho British Columbia and Alberta- Compiled, drawn and printed at the office of the Surveyor General, Ottawa, 1932. Reprinted with corrections at the Surveys and Mapping Branch, Ottawa, 1952. National Topographic Series. Price 25 cents. Invermere British Columbia Kootenay Land District- National Topographic System- First Status Edition compiled and produced by the Geographic Division, Surveys, and Mapping Branch, Dept. of Lands, Forests and Water Resources, Victoria, BC 1964-65- annotated Beaton British Columbia Kootenay Land District- National Topographic System- First Status Edition compiled and produced by the Geographic Division, Surveys, and Mapping Branch, Dept. of Lands, Forests and Water Resources, Victoria, BC 1964-66- annotated Lardeau British Columbia Kootenay Land District- National Topographic System- First Status Edition compiled and produced by the Geographic Division, Surveys, and Mapping Branch, Dept. of Lands, Forests and Water Resources, Victoria, BC 1963- annotated Mount McKinley Alaska, Published by the Museum of Science, Boston, Mass, USA and the Swiss Foundation for Alpine Research, Zurich. 1960. Centennial Range Yukon Territory- M.C.R. 7 Edition 1- Produced and printed 1967 by the Surveys and Mapping Branch, Department of Energy, Mines and Resources- maps printed in 1961-62- annotated British Columbia Land Recording Dists.- Land Commissioner’s Offices- Department of Lands and Forests- first published 1957- Updated Nov. 1, 1960. Master Site Plan Bugaboo Creek Lodge Project number 6844- June 18, 1973- Cohos Delesalle & Evamy. Folder 2 Boundary Between Alberta and BC- Athabasca Pass- Sheet No. 27A – annotated- centered on Jasper Park Boundary Between Alberta and BC-All below Wheeler Maps (by hand) used for the Great Divide as per Chic-no topographical maps used for both Hans and similar maps were used by Chic bottom rip taped- Sheet No. 20- Drawn and printed by the Topographical Survey of Canada, Ottawa - centered on Clearwater forest and Lyell Icefield at bottom right Boundary Between Alberta and BC- Sheet No. 15- Drawn and printed at the Surveyor General’s Office, Ottawa, Canada- centered on Rocky Mountains Park Boundary Between Alberta and BC - Sheet No. 19- Drawn and printed at the Surveyor General’s Office, Ottawa, Canada- centered on centered on Clearwater Forest with Mt. Alan Campbell at bottom Boundary Between Alberta and BC- Sheet No. 25- annotated- Drawn and printed by the Topographical Survey of Canada, Ottawa - centered on Jasper Park with Chisel Peak at bottom Boundary Between Alberta and BC- Sheet No. 19- dirt and annotated- revised 1925- drawn and printed by the Topographical Survey of Canada, Ottawa- centered on Clearwater and Push Pass W. Boundary Between Alberta and BC- annotated- Sheet 16- revised 1925- drawn and printed by the Topographical Survey of Canada, Ottawa- centered on Yoho Park and Rocky Mountains Park Steele Glacier- Topographical Survey 1967 Arial Photography 1951 Mount St. Elias Canada- United State of America- Produced and Printed by the Surveys and Mapping Branch, Department of Mines and Technical Surveys 1962 from air photographs taken in 1951 and 1956- annotated Woolsey Glacier- Revelstoke National Park British Columbia – Printed by the Surveys and Mapping Branch Department of Energy, Mines and Resources- 1967 Windermere Kootenay District- Map 165A Issued 1918- Reprinted by the Surveys and Mapping Branch, Department of Mines and Technical Surveys, Ottawa. Folder 3 Boundary Between Alberta and BC- Sheet No. 20- heavily annotated- revised 1925- drawn and printed by the Topographical Survey of Canada, Ottawa- centered on Clearwater Forest, Saskatchewan Glacier at top left Boundary Between Alberta and BC- Sheet No. 18- heavily ripped- annotated - notes on back- revised 1925- drawn and printed by the Topographical Survey of Canada, Ottawa- centered on Clearwater Forest, Mt Mummery at bottom Boundary Between Alberta and BC- Sheet No. 17 (in pencil “A and B”)- annotated - heavily ripped- drawn and printed at the Surveyor Generals’ Office- centered on Clearwater Forest and Yoho Park Boundary Between Alberta and BC- Sheet No. 26- annotated- revised 1925- drawn and printed by the Topographical Survey of Canada, Ottawa- centered on Jasper Park and Icefields Boundary Between Alberta and BC- Sheet No. 17- revised 1925- drawn and printed by the Topographical Survey of Canada, Ottawa- centered on Clearwater Forest and Yoho Park Boundary Between Alberta and BC- Sheet No. 28- stained- centered on Jasper Park Boundary Between Alberta and BC- Sheet No. 24- annotated- revised edition, 1925- drawn and printed by the Topographical Survey of Canada, Ottawa- centered on Jasper Park Boundary Between Alberta and BC- Sheet No. 16- annotated- revised 1925- drawn and printed by the Topographical Survey of Canada, Ottawa- centered on Yoho and Rocky Mountains Park Interprovincial Boundary Commission Boundary Between Alberta and British Columbia. Revised edition 1925 drawn and printed by the Topographical Survey of Canada, Ottawa. Sheet No. 27. Following maps are from accession 7877. Interprovincial Boundary Commission Boundary Between Alberta and British Columbia. Surveyed 1920. Drawn and printed by the Topographical Survey of Canada, Ottawa. Sheet No. 26. Interprovincial Boundary Commission Boundary Between Alberta and British Columbia. Surveyed 1920, 1921. Drawn and printed by the Topographical Survey of Canada, Ottawa. Sheet No. 25. Interprovincial Boundary Commission Boundary Between Alberta and British Columbia. Surveyed 1919, 1921. Drawn and printed by the Topographical Survey of Canada, Ottawa. Sheet No. 24. Interprovincial Boundary Commission Boundary Between Alberta and British Columbia. Revised edition 1925 drawn and printed by the Topographical Survey of Canada, Ottawa. Sheet No. 21. Interprovincial Boundary Commission Boundary Between Alberta and British Columbia. Revised edition 1925 drawn and printed by the Topographical Survey of Canada, Ottawa. Sheet No. 18. Interprovincial Boundary Commission Boundary Between Alberta and British Columbia. Surveyed 1913. Drawn and printed by the Topographical Survey of Canada, Ottawa. Sheet No. 13 A. Interprovincial Boundary Commission Boundary Between Alberta and British Columbia. Surveyed 1916. Drawn and printed by the Topographical Survey of Canada, Ottawa. Sheet No. 12 A. Interprovincial Boundary Commission Boundary Between Alberta and British Columbia. Surveyed 1916. Drawn and printed by the Topographical Survey of Canada, Ottawa. Sheet No. 11. Interprovincial Boundary Commission Boundary Between Alberta and British Columbia. Surveyed 1916. Drawn and printed by the Topographical Survey of Canada, Ottawa. Sheet No. 10. Interprovincial Boundary Commission Boundary Between Alberta and British Columbia. Surveyed 1916. Drawn and printed by the Topographical Survey of Canada, Ottawa. Sheet No. 9. Interprovincial Boundary Commission Boundary Between Alberta and British Columbia. Surveyed 1916. Drawn and printed by the Topographical Survey of Canada, Ottawa. Sheet No. 8. Interprovincial Boundary Commission Boundary Between Alberta and British Columbia. Surveyed 1916. Drawn and printed by the Topographical Survey of Canada, Ottawa. Sheet No. 6. Interprovincial Boundary Commission Boundary Between Alberta and British Columbia. Surveyed 1915. Drawn and printed by the Topographical Survey of Canada, Ottawa. Sheet No. 5. Interprovincial Boundary Commission Boundary Between Alberta and British Columbia. Surveyed 1914. Drawn and printed by the Topographical Survey of Canada, Ottawa. Sheet No. 4. Interprovincial Boundary Commission Boundary Between Alberta and British Columbia. Surveyed 1922. Drawn and printed by the Topographical Survey of Canada, Ottawa. Sheet No. 31. Interprovincial Boundary Commission Boundary Between Alberta and British Columbia. Surveyed 1922, 1924. Drawn and printed by the Topographical Survey of Canada, Ottawa. Sheet No. 30. Interprovincial Boundary Commission Boundary Between Alberta and British Columbia. Surveyed 1917. Drawn and printed by the Topographical Survey of Canada, Ottawa. Sheet No. 29.
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- Part Of
- Hans Gmoser fonds
- Scope & Content
- National Ski Team Certificat of Bronze Associate Membership Certificate.
- Date Range
- 1965, 1966
- Reference Code
- M224 / O.S. Category "B"
- Description Level
- 6 / Item
- Part Of
- Hans Gmoser fonds
- Description Level
- 6 / Item
- Series
- IV.C. Textual records
- Accession Number
- 7877
- Reference Code
- M224 / O.S. Category "B"
- Date Range
- 1965, 1966
- Physical Description
- 0.1 cm of textual records.
- Scope & Content
- National Ski Team Certificat of Bronze Associate Membership Certificate.
- Subject Access
- Discovery and Exploration
- Environment and Nature
- Family and personal life
- Sports and Recreation
- Title Source
- Title based on contents.
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Contact Sheets and Digital
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions22924
- Part Of
- Hans Gmoser fonds
- Scope & Content
- File consists of 40 prints. 8 sheets inserted into mylar.
- Date Range
- 2002
- Reference Code
- V68 / PA - 21
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Part Of
- Hans Gmoser fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Series
- V. Photograph Prints
- Accession Number
- 7361
- Reference Code
- V68 / PA - 21
- Date Range
- 2002
- Physical Description
- Ca.205 photographs: prints, b&w.
- Scope & Content
- File consists of 40 prints. 8 sheets inserted into mylar.
- Subject Access
- Discovery and Exploration
- Environment and Nature
- Family and personal life
- Sports and Recreation
- Title Source
- Supplied title.
- Content Details
- Assortment of outdoor images, with skiing and mountains with some people shots. Occasional notation of the people in the images. 21 images. Black and white. Eight strips. Assortment of climbing images, groups of people standing on mountains and walking. Black and white. 26 images. 7 strips Climbing shots in snow and on rock. Black and white. 19 images. 8 strips Assortment of outdoors shots, several of different mountains, several images of people preparing to climb. Black and white. 33 images. 8 strips. Assortment of town shots, people, Gmoser “After a night in the rain- I have to dry my seat on the fire” image, swimming images, tepee images. Black and white. 22 images. 8 strips. Assortment of mountain images, climbing pictures, images in front of a Tearoom, image from a canoe. Black and white. 25 images. 8 strips. Town and building shots, canoeing images, climbing images. Black and white. 24 images. 8 strips. Climbing and skiing images, tearoom pictures, two images taken at the Norquay junction. Black and white. 35 images. 8 strips CDs: CMH 2002 Bugaboos Disk #1 of 2 – DVD “R1” post it note- 61 digital colour photographs. CMH 2002 Bugaboos Disk #2 of 2 – DVD “R2” post it note- 123 digital colour photographs.
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Correspondence: Business
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions23043
- Part Of
- Hans Gmoser fonds
- Scope & Content
- One file pertaining to correspondence regarding "Association of BC Heli- Ski Operators: Directors Correspondence" and "Association of BC Heli-Ski OPS: Minister’s Correspondence".
- Date Range
- 1988-1993
- Reference Code
- M224 / 51
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Part Of
- Hans Gmoser fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Series
- IV.C. Textual records
- Accession Number
- 8111
- Reference Code
- M224 / 51
- Date Range
- 1988-1993
- Physical Description
- 1 cm of textual records.
- Scope & Content
- One file pertaining to correspondence regarding "Association of BC Heli- Ski Operators: Directors Correspondence" and "Association of BC Heli-Ski OPS: Minister’s Correspondence".
- Subject Access
- Discovery and Exploration
- Environment and Nature
- Family and personal life
- Sports and Recreation
- Title Source
- Supplied title.
- Content Details
- "Association of BC Heli- Ski Operators: Directors Correspondence" Membership List April 30, 1990 Members of the Association of BC Heli Ski Operators and their Respective areas Photocopy of letter and attached documents from J. R. Bezzola from the Standards Committee, including qualifications, ovservations, problem areas, and suggestions. June 20, 1990. Note: “Pat Can you Please Fax the Attached to Bernie Haushka” 90.04.07. Fax to Bernie regarding resource road issues. Jan 11, 1990. Fax from Bernie Haushka re Tourism with attached letter from Pieter Bekker from Tourism Resources Planning to Mike Jacobson. Dec 24, 1989. Fax and attached “A Brief History of Heli-Hiking in British Columbia,” sent to Roger Madson for edits, August 17, 27, 1989. Fax and attached proposal sent to Bernie Hauschka on 09/05/89. Letters dated Sept 5, 1989 to Howard Dirks, and August 27, 1989. Letter to Bernie Hauschka re cost of housing Premier and ministers, and amendment to Mike Wiegel’s license. July 24, 1989. Letter from Howard Dirks, Minister regarding heli-ski tenures and renewal clauses. May 31, 1989. “Director’s of the ABCHSO Discussion Guideline Suggestions,” with six points signed by Vic Hamm and John Gerbrandt. Fax and draft position paper for meeting with BC Lands. July 12, 13, 1989. Email from Bernie Hauschka re Ministry of Crown Lands invitation to the Directors of the Association to meet July 18, 1989 in Vancouver. Dated July 4, 1989. Letter to Daryl Brown regarding year round licenses of occupation for Heli-Skiing and Hiking. May 17, 1989. Collection of letters that “were not mailed as policy branch was mailing a similar submission.” To members, Howard Dirks. “Association of British Columbia Heli-Ski Operators Report on Inspection of Heli-Ski Operations” by Scott Flavelle and Peter Schaerer March 1988.” First letter dated Oct 6, 1988. Letter to Howard Dirks regarding the making of the association as a statutory society. May 14, 1989. Letter to Howard Dirks regarding disappointment over modification fo the renewal clause in the new commercial mechanized ski guiding policy. April 27, 1989 and March 31, 1989. Announcement of a Director’s Meeting for May 10th at the Kananaskis Lodge. April 26, 1989. Email on follow up on last Directors Meeting. Revised policy, safety act and four possible options. Jan 30, 1989. Letter re Clyde Newsome Letter. Jan 16, 1989. Letter re Director’s Meeting for Jan 26 in Revelstoke, BC, and proposed changes to the Commercial Ski Guiding Policy. Jan 7, 1989. Letter to Phil Hein Secretary Treasurer regarding the agenda items for the next general meeting. Oct 6, 1988. Letter to the Directors RE “Legal Opinion on Inspection System and Agenda for next General Meeting.” Oct 6, 1988. Meeting Planner- Agenda/Outcomes- 03.04.10.88 at Vance Creek Hotel, Vernon. Three double sided pages of handwritten notes in pencil. Meeting Planner- Agenda/Outcomes- 15.08.88 at Golden Rim Motel. Two double sided pages of handwritten notes in pencil. Letter to Rudi Gertsch in thanks for accepting the position of director of the Association of BC Heli-Ski Operators. Sept 8, 1988. Re: Directors Meeting for August 15, 1988, with list of items to discuss. July 22, 1988. "Association of BC Heli-Ski OPS: Minister’s Correspondence" Three stapled business cards- Jim Doswell, Ivan Messmer, T. O. Moore, and phone number handwritten for Minister of Lands. Letter from Philip G. Halkett announcing the appointment of Rod Harris, Assistant Deputy Minister, Tourism. Nov 8, 1993. Photocopied newspaper article re: Harcourt’s new cabinet by Canadian Press. With notations in green ink. Letter from Dave Parker, Minister regarding regulation of safety in the heli-ski industry. March 7, 1991. Letter to Dave Parker reiterating points regarding the creation and calling for a more serious consideration of the BC Heli-Ski Operators Association in becoming a statutory society. Jan 11, 1991. Letter from Dave Parker, Minister in thanks for a calendar. Jan 18, 1991. Letter from Dave Parker, Minister regarding options for regulation of safety in the heli-ski industry. Jan 10, 1991. Facsimile Transmission Routing Form and fax from Dave Parker, Minister regarding foundation of the Association of British Columbia Heli-Ski Operators as a statutory body for safety regulation is inappropriate. 10/01. Fax to Dave Parker, Minister Jan 8, 1991, urging him to respond to Gmoser’s fax, letter, and phone call. Page with notes and numbers written in pencil: “Assoc. to Small…opponents are those who time had the most serious accidents in the last.” Two pages, of notes, one with note from phone call with Rod Silver, Minister 90.11.21. Second page working on ideas for votes and membership on council. Copy of Bill __ - 1990 (Chapter __) Heli-Ski Operators Act, 7 pages. Letter from Dave Parker, Minister regarding conversation over “Draft Heli-Ski Operators Act” and set up follow up meeting for Sept 24, 1990. Letter dated Aug 13, 1990. Letter on behalf of Duane Crandall in receipt of package of information, Aug 14, 1990. Letter to Duane Crandall requesting Duane follow the actions of Dave Parker throughout the passage of the act. Letter on behalf of Dave Parker thanks for constitution of the Association of British Columbia Heli-Skiing Operators and on the Operating Guidelines. Aug 17, 1990. Attached letter to Dave Parker in response to meeting. July 26, 1990. Letter to Ed McGregor in response to meeting, in hope that the people against the motion will make the motion go forward, July 26, 1990. Letter to Dave Parker, Minister sending draft legislation for the Heli-Ski Operators Act, July 24, 1990. Letter to Ivan C. Messmer, Minister of Parks, regarding “Tenures for Commercial Wilderness Outdoor Recreation Activities.” July 26, 1990. Letter from Ivan Messmer, Minister of Parks in thanks for their meeting, July 12, 1990. Letter from Dave Parker, Minister regarding the Kootenay Commercial Winter Recreation Opportunities Study, June 15, 1990. Attached photocopy of letter to Dave Parker asking for discussion over expropriation of terrain without notification to the current operator, May 11, 1990. Fax transmission dated May 10, 1990 from Roger Madson to Dave Parker, Minister. Fax from W. E. Lloyd to Dave Bulter Senior Lands Officer, April 12, 1990. Letter from Dave Parker to Roger Madson, May 30, 1990. Letter to Clifford Michael regarding his future comment on the self regulation and/or statutory creation of the society. April 5, 1990. Letter to Freddy Beruschi enclosing documents for the agents meeting. April 5, 1990. Letter to Dave Parker regarding heli-skiing tenures, heli-hiking and uniform operating and safety standards. Dec 21, 1989. Letter to Dave Parker as follow up to previous fax and forwarding letters from the Premier regarding this continuing issue. Dec 4, 1989. Letter to Dave Parker enclosing a brief, and brief attached, as per Roger Madson of Invermere. Nov 29, 1989. Letter from Howard Dirks in thanks for proposal and assurances that it would be considered. Oct 31, 1989. Letter from Premier William Vander Zalm regarding thanks for his mountain experiences and forwarding the matter to Howard Dirks. Attached is a copy of Gmoser’s letter to Zalm. Oct 24, 1989 and Sept 5, 1989. Letter to Neil Vant Minister of Highways thanking him for the opportunity to show him Heli Hiking and connecting over the request. Sept 5, 1989. Letter to Dwayne Crandall, MLA thanking him for the opportunity to show him Heli Hiking and connecting over the request. Sept 5, 1989. Letter from Jim Doswell Assistant Deputy Minister in thanks for hospitality and a briefcase. Doswell notes that the briefcase’s invoice was not enclosed and Doswell requests another so he can send payment. Feb 28, 1990. Attached letter from Gmoser does not mention an invoice. Jan 31, 1990. Letter to Jim Doswell thanking him for the opportunity to show him Heli Hiking and connecting over the request. Sept 5, 1989. Letter to Howard Dirks in follow up to proposal. May 14, 1989. Letter from Ladner Downs Barristers and Solicitors evaluating the waiver and release of liability for Heli-skiing and found that the attached document would exclude liability of the operator and Province. Nov 17, 1989. Two names written in pen, with phone numbers, for Dave Parker and Rod Silver. Page from the Globe and Mail No 2, 1989 “BC shuffle adds five new ministers.”
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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”.
- 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 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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- 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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- 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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- 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 …
- Date Range
- 1963-1978
- Reference Code
- M224 / 54
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Textual record
- Part Of
- Hans Gmoser fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Fonds Number
- M224
- Series
- IV.C. Textual records
- Sous-Fonds
- M224
- Accession Number
- 8111
- Reference Code
- M224 / 54
- GMD
- Textual record
- Date Range
- 1963-1978
- Physical Description
- 3 cm of textual records.
- 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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- Environment and Nature
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- Content Details
- 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
- Hans Gmoser fonds
- 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
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- 5 / File
- Series
- IV.C. Textual records
- Accession Number
- 8111
- Reference Code
- M224 / 55
- Date Range
- 1979-2006
- Physical Description
- 2.5 cm of textual records.
- Scope & Content
- One file pertaining to correspondence regarding “William Putnam”.
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- Family and personal life
- Sports and Recreation
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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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- Part Of
- Hans Gmoser fonds
- Scope & Content
- One file pertaining to correspondence regarding “Book Editing Requests”, "Expedition Sponsorship", and "Heli-ski proposal".
- Date Range
- 1962-1988
- Reference Code
- M224 / 56
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Part Of
- Hans Gmoser fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Series
- IV.C. Textual records
- Accession Number
- 8111
- Reference Code
- M224 / 56
- Date Range
- 1962-1988
- Physical Description
- 0.5 cm of textual records.
- Scope & Content
- One file pertaining to correspondence regarding “Book Editing Requests”, "Expedition Sponsorship", and "Heli-ski proposal".
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- Discovery and Exploration
- Environment and Nature
- Family and personal life
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- "Book Editing Requests" Handwritten letter from Leo LeBon requesting photograph of Erling Strom. April 26, 1988. Letter to John Garden complimenting book “The Guiding Spirit,” and providing edit notes. Aug 18, 1986. Letter to John Garden with notes on his manuscript and a decision not to write a forward. Nov 23, 1985. Letter from John Garden asking if Gmoser would be interested in reading a manuscript. Aug 16, 1985. Letter thanking Gmoser for selling the book at his lodges. Aug 16, 1985. Letter hand written and photocopied on yellow paper to Phil regarding a photograph and photographer from the Icefield in 1960. April 18, 1979. Letter from P. J. Dowling regarding photographs for a book. April 12, 1979. Letter to Margaret from P. J. Dowling regarding photographs. April 2, 1979. Letter to Phil in response to letter from Margaret regarding photographs. April 2, 1979. Letter to Margaret from P. J. Dowling regarding photographs and Clair Brown. March 21, 1979. "Expedition Sponsorship" Everest 1986 Folder Postcard from Jean Troillet from Kathmandu Nov 12, 1987. Air Mail from the Embassy of Switzerland, “Swiss-Polish K2 Big Wall Expedition 87.” June 1, 1987. Three page handwritten letter from Jean recounting their K2 trip. Jan 30, 1986. Photograph of Everest by Jean Trollet 8.4.86 V68 redirect. Curriculum Vitae Jean Troillet written in French. “Chronique de l’Everest” from Everest Expedition 1986 North Face “Solo,” three pages. Letter from Chic Scott informing of permission from the Nepalese Government for Dhaulagiri I, regarding letterhead. Feb 13, 1979. Letter from Chic Scott with the Canadian Himalayan Foundation, with thanks and a tax receipt for donation, information about 1959 trip, two pages on blue paper. Jan 4, 1979. Letter from Chic Scott with thanks for Dhaulagiri Expedition patronage. March 22, 1978. Letter to Chic Scott agreeing to patronage and apologizing. Yellow copy, March 13, 1978. Letter from Chic Scott clarifying duties as patron, “it is simply the respect and credibility of your name which we require.” March 6, 1978. Letter to Chic Scott in thanks for request of patronage, and asking for clarification of responsibilities. Yellow copy, Feb 10, 1978. Letter from Chic Scott explaining the trip and asking for patronage. Jan 19, 1978. Photograph of Dhaulagiri mountain and route noted. V68 redirect. Typed list of people “Spring Skiing in the Bugaboos 1965.” “Found this in the Bugaboos scrap book.” Note on stationary regarding some of the people listed. "Heli-ski proposal" Letter from Department of Northern Affairs and National Resources regarding receipt of proposal for helicopter service for skiers in two ski resorts of Banff. Dec 13, 1962. Letter from Arthur Smith to Arthur Patterson. Regarding concern over precedent and noise levels. Jan 25, 1963. Letter from [illegible] to Arthur (Art) Patterson describing the benefits and costs of helicopter skiing, and the search for government approval. Feb 14, 1964.
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- Part Of
- Hans Gmoser fonds
- Scope & Content
- One file pertaining to correspondence and other documentation regarding "Nostalgia Week".
- Date Range
- 1994-2005
- Reference Code
- M224 / 57
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Part Of
- Hans Gmoser fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Series
- IV.C. Textual records
- Accession Number
- 8111
- Reference Code
- M224 / 57
- Date Range
- 1994-2005
- Physical Description
- 1.5 cm of textual records.
- Scope & Content
- One file pertaining to correspondence and other documentation regarding "Nostalgia Week".
- Subject Access
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- Canadian Mountain Holidays Guest List- BU- 05/04/09- two pages of names. Canadian Mountain Holidays Complete Package Trip Bill Summary – two pages of names, with over half of names discounted at $0.00 for nostalgia Week Comp. 05/04/19. Canadian Mountain Holidays Complete Package Trip Bill Summary – two pages of names, with over half of names discounted at $0.00 for nostalgia Week Comp. 05/04/16. Canadian Mountain Holidays Guest List- BU on yellow paper, two pages. 05/04/16. Three pages of an email to Marion Kingsbury with lists of visitors Subject line “2005 BU 16&17.” Copy of CMH News Number 24 October 1994- with long article “Looking Back on Thirty Years” by Hans Gmoser, with photographs, and pencil check marks on some of the names. Email from Lloyed Gallagher to Natasha Wiebe regarding guest list for “Helicopter Skiing in the Bugaboos.” March 31, 2005. Letter to William Lee regarding invitation to celebrate the anniversary of the first weeks of Heli-skiing in the Bugaboos. Dates of reunion: April 9-15, 2005. Jan 16, 2004. Photocopied Shirley April Itinerary in note “Where I’m invited with several other Old Timers for Hans Gmoser’s farewell “Nostalgia Week” I can only spare four nights.” Feb 7-March 24, 2005. Yellow sheet with diagram of North and Central wings with numbers and x marks. 02/23/05/ Blank yellow sheet with diagram of South wing and ground. Email from Natasha Wiebe with list of attendees. Feb 15, 2005. Letter from Jackie Koroscil regarding thanks for invitation but decline due to mobility. Feb 7, 2005. List of contact information for eight people, with check marks and crossed off. Two pages, horizontal reading. Two photocopied pages of Canadian Mountain Holidays Complete Package Trip Bill Summary with documentation of Nostalgia week comp. 04/04/03. Fax from Nichole regarding attendance list for Nostalgia Week 2004. April 16, 2003. Two photocopied pages of Canadian Mountain Holidays Complete Package Trip Bill Summary with documentation of Nostalgia week comp. 04/04/03. Screenshot of Waitlist faxed for week 03CA16. 01/21/03. Two photocopied pages of Canadian Mountain Holidays Complete Package Trip Bill Summary with documentation of Nostalgia week comp. 03/04/05. Screenshot of Waitlist faxed with note from Nichole. 12/11/02. Handwritten list “People for BA 2000 13-20 April.” Canadian Mountain Holidays Guest List- BU 02/04/06. Two photocopied pages of Canadian Mountain Holidays Complete Package Trip Bill Summary with documentation of Nostalgia week comp. 02/04/06. Two photocopied pages of Canadian Mountain Holidays Complete Package Trip Bill Summary with documentation of Nostalgia week comp. 03/04/05. 2 copies of Canadian Mountain Holidays Guest List- BU 02/04/06. Two photocopied pages of Canadian Mountain Holidays Complete Package Trip Bill Summary with documentation of Nostalgia week comp. 01/04/07. Two photocopied pages of Canadian Mountain Holidays Complete Package Trip Bill Summary with documentation of Nostalgia week comp. With handwritten note at bottom from Elizabeth. 01/04/07. Two photocopied pages of Canadian Mountain Holidays Complete Package Trip Bill Summary with documentation of Nostalgia week comp. With handwritten note at bottom from Elizabeth. 01/04/07. Fax to Peter Geyer in German regarding arrangements. Feb 9, 2000. Fax from Peter Geyger in German regarding arrangements. Feb 9, 2000. Fax to Miguel Arias clarifying availability for April of 2001 or 2002. Feb 4, 2000. Fax from Miguel Arias regarding Nostalgia Week availability. Feb 1, 2000. Fax to Martin and Shelley Heuberger in German regarding trip to Bobbie Burn April 29-May 6. Dec 23, 1999. Fax to Piotre Konopka in German regarding schedule. Dec 23, 1999. Fax from Piotr Konopka in German regarding April 29-May 6, 2000 trip. December 23, 1999. Fax to Michael Laimer organizing a trip with friends, requesting their names. Dec 13, 1999. Card from Jo and Anne to Margaret and Hans in thanks for the invitation to the Cariboos Nostalgia week. Fax to Miguel Arias Molinas regarding a past visit to Spain and a future trip. June 24, 1997. Fax from Miguel Arias Molinas tentatively accepting initiation to the Bugaboos. May 19, 1997. Fax from Lorne O’Connor in thanks for invitation to the 1998 trip to the Bugaboos. May 26, 1997. Fax from Lorne O’Connor with contact information. May 26, 1997. Letter from Rene H. Duss in German regarding invitation to Nostalgia Week. May 22, 1997.
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- Hans Gmoser fonds
- Scope & Content
- One file pertaining to Cards and Postcards.
- Date Range
- Sept 10, 1953-September 14, 2005
- Reference Code
- M224 / 44
- 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 / 44
- Date Range
- Sept 10, 1953-September 14, 2005
- Physical Description
- 2 cm of textual records.
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- One file pertaining to Cards and Postcards.
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- Everest 83 September 24, 1979 Air Mail with Peru stamp Jim Scott May 1991 May 29 Everest Base Camp Oct. 11, 1982 Everest Base Camp Nov. 1982 From Franz Breitenbeumer Air Mail from Embassy of Switzerland to Hans and Margrit June 16, 1988. Aug 24, 1982 Lloyd Gallagher Oct 9 1982 Lloyd Gallagher June 25, 1977 Keiri and Walli Peter From Margaret to Hans and Conrad 20/5/91 Airmail Oct 25, 1996 Postcard discussing basecamp at 5500- Aout 20 1986 Everest 1986 Northface Solo Jean Troillet June 30, 1986 Jean Troillet From Jean Troillet From Jean Troillet From Jean Troillet Nov 21, 1988 Jean Troillet June 21, 1989 Jean Troillet Oct 14, 1991 Jean Troillet AirMail 1990/11/05 Air Mail Jean Troillet Canadian Himalayan Expedition 1977 May 23, 1996 German typed postcard “Swiss Foto” Airmail from Siegfried Deeke Akatson- Photograph of Marilyn Watson and Bruno Engler as postcard 9/14/05 From Dorothy Peck July 19, 1957 Canadian National Cross Country ski Team April 30, 1982 1981 from Franz Buitranbeumn Otsego Ski Club Feb 1, 1958 Blank Byron Harmon postcard 1955 from Fred Pessl Broken leg at Rogers Pass mentioned High school class reunion postcard 1957 From Erling Strom 1956 From Allen Steck Pioneer Yosemite climber From Philippe Delesalle Sept 18, 1953 From Alice and Marie Oct 1, 1953 From Marie and Alice Sept 10, 1953 with drawn climber on Mt. Victoria in Lake Louise 1980 from Shirley Bridges and Edmund Hillary May 79 1957 Polly Prescott 1962 Mary Fallis ACC 1962 Wally Joyce 1963 Ad Carter Editor of ACC 1960s Lizzie Rummel Canadian Men’s Downhill Ski team Varsity Outdoor Club From Karl in response to letter Phyllis Mundy Blank “Merry Christmas” card with picture of Mt. Assiniboine Hank Kaufmann on McKinley Team Don Lyon
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- Hans Gmoser fonds
- Scope & Content
- One file pertaining to condolence correspondence.
- Date Range
- 2006-2007
- Reference Code
- M224 / 59
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Part Of
- Hans Gmoser fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Series
- IV.C. Textual records
- Accession Number
- 8111
- Reference Code
- M224 / 59
- Date Range
- 2006-2007
- Physical Description
- 2 cm of textual records.
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- One file pertaining to condolence correspondence.
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- Email from Preb Stritter. Two pages typed. July 8, 2006. Letter from Carl Grillmair. One page typed. Littlerock, CA. July 11, 2006. Letter from Morton Gurrentz. One page typed. Pittsburgh, PA. July 7, 2006. Letter from Gerald and Alison Hankins. One page typed with attached photos- redirect V68. Canmore, AB. July 15, 2006. Empty envelope from Erwin Tontsch. Badweissee, Germany. 15.07.06. Floating photograph-redirect V68. Letter from Bill and Ki Clough. Two pages typed with handwritten postscript. New London, New Hampshire. July 11, 2006. Email from David McClung. One page typed. July 7, 2006. Email from Suzie Culley Bounous. One page typed. July 9, 2006. Email from Ken Glaze. Half page typed. July 25, 2006. Follow up email from Ken Glaze clarifying he flew for Bow Helicopters starting in 1974. July 25, 2006. Email from Scott and Barbara Henderson. One page typed. Colorado. July 20, 2006. Email from Jerry Johnston. Half page typed. July 21, 2006. Group email from 30 people hiking in the Cariboos, many employees of CMH. Page and a half typed. July 11, 2006. Letter from Jean and Tom. Two page letter and empty envelope. Kitchener, On. July 23, 2006. Letter from illegible. One page handwritten and empty envelope. From Italy. July 2006. Letter from Woody MacLaren. One page typed. Dornoch, Scotland. Email from Gota Isono representing the Japanese Mountain Guides Association. Half page typed. July 27, 2006. Letter from Maylou Stratheir (sp?) One page typed and empty envelope. Squamish, BC. July 20, 2006. “Hans Gmoser Memories.” One page typed, two pages handwritten. Kay and Hausweli (sp?) Switzerland. Aug 8, 2006. Letter from Gordon A. Logan. One page typed. Mercer Island, Washington. Aug 7, 2006. Card from John Duffy. All handwritten. Email from Derek and Barbara McManus. Two pages typed. Aug 13, 2006. Card, letter and envelope from Robert Kruszyna. Card and two additional pages handwritten. Randolph, NH. Aug 15, 2006. “Canadian Mountain Holidays,” by Preston Parish. Two pages typed. Letter from Karl E. Ricker. One page handwritten. Whistler, BC. July 1-, 2006. AEROSKI Magazine copy in English and copy in German- “In memoriam Hans Gmoser” July 2006. Two page double sided biography with images. Hand written card from Jake Care, Helen Solvdat. July 31, 2006. Mrs. J. R. MacKenzie. One double sided page handwritten. Calgary. Sept 16, 2006. Postcard. Written in English with Japanese signature. August 20, 2006. Photographs attached- redirected V68. Letter from Dusan and Rada Polajnar. One page typed. Slovenia. Aug 24, 2006. Three photographs attached- redirected V68. Card and envelope from Lena Kmmblola. Verband Sudtiroler Bergfuhrer Associazione guide alpine Alto Adige. Italy. July 7, 2006. Card and envelope from Leon Blumer. Written on envelope is “Mt. Blackburn Expedition. Kelowna, BC. Card has tape residue on front. July 14, 2006. Card and envelope from the Consulate General of Austria- Commercial Section Austrian National Tourist Office, Toronto. July 19, 2006. Typed letter and card from Luis F. Ordas. Madrid. July 7, 2006. Letter from R. A. Perrot. Two pages typed. Channel Islands. July 11, 2006. Letter and envelope from Michaelle Jean, Governor General. One page typed. Rideau Hall, Ottawa. July 21, 2006. Letter and envelope from Otto Ditz, Austrian Ambassador. One page typed. Ottawa. July 31, 2006. Card signed by PM Stephen Harper. July 11, 2006. Letter from Jimmie Spencer from the Canada West Ski Areas Association. One page typed. Vernon, BC. July 17, 2006. Email in German from Paul Reider. July 19, 2006. Email from the Austrian Trade Commission, Vancouver, requesting email contact address. July 12, 2006. Letter from Hugh Smythe, President, Intrawest Mountain Resorts. One page typed. July 6, 2006. Card from Arnold Midgly, of the Canadian Ski Museum. One page handwritten. Ottawa. July 18, 2006. Card from Sr. Ervin Eppinger. Argentina. Card from Loni and Walter von Rotz. Letter from Bruce Keith, Executive Director of the Alpine Club of Canada. July 7, 2006. Email from Michael, Suzanne, Water and Gretl contains condolences and information about Gmoser’s Mother and Father’s places of birth. Letter attached from G. James (Jim) Roush to Margaret expressing condolences. Feb 21, 2007. Letter addressed to Margaret from J. Mark Taggart in condolence for Hans’ death. November 20, 2006. Mark Taggart enclosed a three page draft letter he failed to send to Hans, with nostalgia and remembrances. Sept 7, 2006.
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- Hans Gmoser fonds
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- One file pertaining to general business and personal correspondence.
- Date Range
- 1959-2002
- Reference Code
- M224 / 58
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- 5 / File
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- Hans Gmoser fonds
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- 8111
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- M224 / 58
- Date Range
- 1959-2002
- Physical Description
- 1.5 cm of textual records.
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- One file pertaining to general business and personal correspondence.
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- Letter to Patrick Duffy re previous $25,000 donation to Bruno’s first book. October 25, 2006 crossed out and replaced with 07/08/01. Letter to Fran Jeffery re information and cheque on the David Thompson statue and plaque with Conrad’s name on it. Information about Margaret’s parents Keir and Peggy October 25, 2006 crossed out and replaced with 04/02/03. Fred Pessl’s 100th Birthday Party draft letter describing the gift of a Enzian picked July 1951 with a page of Gmoser’s diary. Oktober 25, 2006 crossed out. Handwritten letter on lined paper to John and Gerti thanking them for “looking after me those days in Banff.”October 10, 1969. Handwritten letter on lined paper to John and Gerti regarding Leo’s driving, trip to Chicago, possibility of building a new family home in the Bugaboos. Nov 2nd. Six copies of Frank Stark’s memorial speech, each one and a half pages. Series of letters and documents, including blank questionnaire regarding a Research project about Austrian Immigrants to Canada, July 10, 1995, April 21, 1997. Letter from Donald J. Bourdon Head Archivist Whyte Museum Archives in thanks for donation and enclosed fonds level description dated Aug 11, 1995. Three fax-interviews with series of questions from Alexander H. Lauber in German dated 08/06/96, 08/06/96, 17/05/96. Letter from Wolfgang Lert requesting Gmoser join the Board of Directors of the International Skiing History Association. March 21, 1996. Stapled Winter 1995 Skiing Heritage Magazine. Letter to Robin Patterson from the Royal British Columbia Museum regarding request for information on Gmoser and heli- skiing. Aug 30, 2006 (date likely wrong, letter is in response to letter from July 20, 2001). Letter in support of the Canadian Ski Museum’s proposed project in conjunction with the Virtual Museum of Canada. Dated Feb 1, 2007 crossed out and replaced with 30/08/05. Attached biography of Gmoser from the Canadian Ski Museum. Letter in German to Hermann Reisach. Dated October 25, 2006 with date crossed out and replaced with 05/05/02. Letter to Linda Stark marked “Hans Personal” regarding a loan of $2500, and a second sheet shows a budget. June 12, 1987. Letter to Hans Ektvedt regarding a return of a note to Erling Strom, due to his passing away. Dec 3, 1986. Letter from Hans Ektvedt regarding a planned CMH trip, and informing of the death of Erling Strom. Nov 20, 1986. Letter to Peter Mackie regarding Kokanee Hut, comments in response to conceptual drawings. August 29, 2006 crossed out. Letter from Hank Krawczyk enclosing slides of the Adamants Project, and summary of cruise information and timber values. Oct 6, 1993. “Monashee Run Use Report Summary- Soards Creek Economics” “Galena Run Use Report Summary- Triune Shoulder Pilot Project” Two pages of notes in Gmoser’s handwriting. V68 redirect for 7 slides. Photocopied letter from Pertti Skarteinen regarding forest management in Finland. 26.8.91. Three letters between Gmoser and Pertti Saarteinen regarding Finland and problems cashing a cheque. Aug 6, 1991-July 8, 1991. Testimonial to Arthur Tauck. Reference letter regarding their business partnership. Sept 19, 1998. Letter to Elli, in German, typed on Hans Gmoser stationary discussing the details of the Mt. Logan trip, its financing through Weekend Magazine. July 7, 1959. Letter from Daniel L. Stephenson in response to an article about the sale of CMH. June 20, 1995. Letter to Marty Flug regarding CMH corporate structure breakdown of shareholders and financial statements for Bugaboo Helicopter Skiing Ltd. Financial information and stock option plan. Gmoser hoped to sell some Bugaboo shares in order to break even with bank debt. Signed Pat in pen and “Hans. Encl. Dictated but not read.” July 15, 1982. Email to Mark Re: “Changeover and Guidance for New Position.” Recounts past discussions of future running of the company, the date at which Mark would be named president, the importance of reading each day, setting a good example, care to details with speed and efficiency. May 5, 1990. Email to “The Directors of Canadian Mountain Holidays Inc.” RE: “Phase Out Plan for Hans and Changes in Top and Mid Level Management.” Includes detailed schedule 1989-1991, and outlines stock option plan. Dated Jan 25, 1989.- two copies. Legal action over the use of the name “Cariboo Helicopter Skiing.” Letter from Vallance and Company regarding a complaint over an ad in the Albertan ski page “as a matter of formality to complain about the ad.” Dec 5, 1975. Letter from Vallance and Company to Messrs. Laven, Laven and Harben Barristers and Solicitors claiming that the error does not fall with CMH but with the paper. Dec 5, 1975. Photocopy of advertisement in question. From Harper Ski Sports. Letter from Vallance and Company advising that there is no legal right to stop Mike Wiegle from advertising that he can offer ski trips in the mountain areas. “You will recall my earlier advice to you that these mountains are the property of everyone and the names are the property of no one.” At the time he suggests that it does not matter that Mike is not running trips in the area at this time. March 22, 1974. Letter on yellow carbon to David Thomas from Travel and Leisure regarding Mike Wiegele and American Express membership. Gmoser attaches letters of complaint from past customers of Wiegele and suggests that he is a “sharp operator.” March 22, 1974. Letter from Vallance and Company regarding a Notice of Motion over the name. Jan 7, 1974. Copy of “The Trial Division of the Supreme Court of Alberta Judicial District of Calgary” application will be made Jan 28, 1974. Copy of “The Trial Division of the Supreme Court of Alberta Judicial District of Calgary” with Michael Wiegele Affidavit. Letter from Laven, Laven and Harben to Vallance and Company regarding the name “this can only be considered a blatant attempt to confuse, and I would ask that steps be taken to have the matter rectified immediately.” Oct 29, 1973. Stamped on this copy: “This is Exhibit A referred to in the Affidavit of Michael Wiegele.” Letter from Vallance and Company to A. Harben clarifying the use of the term and the use of it at the CMH building. Oct 31, 1973. Stamped on this copy: “This is Exhibit B referred to in the Affidavit of Michael Wiegele.” Copy of “The Trial Division of the Supreme Court of Alberta Judicial District of Calgary” with Carol Gauden Affidavit stating that she was directed to CMH instead of Cariboo Mountain Skiing, because of the sign. Letter on yellow carbon to Hugh Landerkin of Vallance and Company from CMH enclosing a cheque for $75 “in payment of your fee referring to the Cariboo Helicopter Skiing Ltd. case.” Feb 18, 1974. Letter from Vallance and Company finalizing the case that has been dropped and rendering account payable. Feb 5, 1974. Letter from Vallance and Company regarding possible litigation from Laven and Company. Nov 6, 1973. Copy of letter from Laven and Company to Vallance and Company not accepting the use of the term and threatening further action. Nov 2, 1973. Letter from Vallance and Company keeping Gmoser up to date with the litigation. Oct 31, 1973. Second copy of letter from Laven, Laven and Harben to Vallance and Company regarding the name “this can only be considered a blatant attempt to confuse, and I would ask that steps be taken to have the matter rectified immediately.” Oct 29, 1973. Second copy of letter from Vallance and Company to A. Harben clarifying the use of the term and the use of it at the CMH building. Oct 31, 1973. Letter from Vallance and Company regarding the name change. June 6, 1973. Photocopy of letter from Laven and Company to Vallance and Company regarding the name confusion. May 31, 1973. Letter on yellow carbon to Vallance and Company regarding a letter from William Richards to be used in the Mike Wiegele case. April 10, 1973. Copy of letter from William Richards sent to Mike Wiegele, regarding a mix up in change of reservation with CMH through Cariboo Helicopter Skiing, and the confusion over the two companies. April 4, 1973. Letter from Lloyd MacKay Barrister and Solicitor Gmoser’s listing in the phone book as “Caribou Helicopter Skiing Ltd.” as opposed to “Caribou Helicopter Skiing.” Dec 19, 1972. Letter from H. Lloyd MacKay Barrister and Solicitor arranging a meeting. Oct 19, 1972. “Lowry, Rondeau et al. v. Canadian Mountain holidays et al. v. Canadian Mountain Holidays et al. Some Legal Aspect of Heli-Skiing from D. Ross Clark Partner- marked in blue inkl: “Hans” 14 pages. Sections highlighted in yellow. Diagram of Precipitation from Vancouver, Coast Range, Interior Plateau, Cariboos Monashees, Mica Creek, Selkirks Purcells, Bugaboo Lodge, Rockies, Banff, Mt. Allen, to Calgary 1 copy in blue ink, 1 copy photocopied Letter to Peter Van Wagner in response to letter with pictures, reminiscences. Oktober 25, 2006 crossed out and replaced with 02/08/03. “Admiral Gmoser” song composed by Marin Siegerman. Three pages, 18 six line rhyming couplet stanzas. “Premiere Bugaboo Lodge- Friday, April 14, 1972, in the illustrious presence of the Ruler of the Bugaboos in his suite.” Email to “All Managers and Lodge Staff” Re: “How we live at the Lodges,” describing the proper attunement into natural surroundings October 25, 1993. Attached newspaper article entitled: “Losing sign of nature at the cottage” by Kelvin Browne. Three letters between Gmoser and Frank Beckey dated Oct 25, 1972, Nov. 17, 1972, May 14, 1973. Tension in letters regarding markings at the area around Walter Creek and capitalism. Email to “All Area Manager, Kobi Wyss and Mark Kingsbury” Re: “Special Operating Procedures to minimize impact on Wildlife while Heli-Skiing/Hiking.” August 12, 1988.
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- Hans Gmoser fonds
- Scope & Content
- One file pertaining to LRS correspondence. RESTRICTION UNDER REVIEW
- Date Range
- 1980-1987
- Reference Code
- M224 / 60
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Part Of
- Hans Gmoser fonds
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- IV.C. Textual records
- Accession Number
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- Reference Code
- M224 / 60
- Date Range
- 1980-1987
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- 0.2 cm of textual records.
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- One file pertaining to LRS correspondence. RESTRICTION UNDER REVIEW
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- Yellow copy of letter to Peter. Regarding donation to the Lake Louise Project in the name of Lizzie Rummel and Gmoser requests that he remain anonymous. 05.11.87. Letter of receipt from Peter Fuhrmann. June 22, 1987. Letter from Gordon Rathbone regarding the Trust Agreement around the Lizzie Rummel Memorial Schoalrship. Nov 25, 1980. Green copy of letter from the Alpine Club of Canada in thanks for the Lizzie Rummel memorial indenture. Feb 13, 1981. Copy of legal documents for the Scholarship. Four pages, signed by Gmsoser, Alpine Club of Canada and Association of Canadian Mountain Guides. Letter from Gordon Rathbone in receipt of funds. Feb 19, 1981. Photocopy of legal documents dated Feb 8, 1981.
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Correspondence: Political
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- Part Of
- Hans Gmoser fonds
- Scope & Content
- One of two files pertaining to correspondence regarding politics and "Political Memberships and Correspondence".
- Date Range
- 1987- 2002
- Reference Code
- M224 / 48
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Part Of
- Hans Gmoser fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Series
- IV.C. Textual records
- Accession Number
- 8111
- Reference Code
- M224 / 48
- Date Range
- 1987- 2002
- Physical Description
- 3 cm of textual records.
- Scope & Content
- One of two files pertaining to correspondence regarding politics and "Political Memberships and Correspondence".
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- Letter Aug 17-22, 89 from Michael Wilson regarding national debt Group letter from CMH Heli-Skiing April 27, 89 and letter back from Michael Wilson- handwritten note about Bugaboos Letter and info from MP for Wild Rose Louise Feltham July 4, 1989 Letter to MP Bill Jarvis June 24, 1989 Letters to David Summerville March 19, 1989 Letters regarding train whistles October 10, 1988 Letter to Michael Wilson June 20-26, 1989 federal sales tax system Letter from Special Assistant in reply to letter to PM Brian Mulroney Letter to Joe Clark Minister of External Affairs Feb 14, 1989 Letter from Brian Mulroney April 26, 1989 Letter to and from Anne Edwards regarding tourism May 10, 1988- July 11, 1988- response notes on back Letter to Jim Dinning regarding bill 30 July 3, 1988 Series of letters between Gmoser and John Turner December 15, 1987- April 14, 1988 Series of letters between Gmoser and Gordon Taylor December 1, 1987- March 22, 1988 Letters between Michael Wilson and Gmoser regarding government subsidization Aug 6, 1987-Jan 6, 1988 Letter from Special Assistant Naseem Nuraney in response to letter to Paul Martin regarding aviation security after September 11, 2001 dated March 20, 2002 Letter from Paul Martin MP airport security Feb 5, 2002 Letter on behalf of Jean Chretien dated Feb 6, 2002 Letter on behalf of Jane Stewart regarding General Occupations List June 22, 2001 Letter on behalf of Jane Stewart May 1, 2001 Letter regarding the Freedom Party in the Austrian Government April 10, 2000 Letter to Paul Martin regarding national debt Feb 1, 2000 Three faxes directed to the Minister of Foreign Affairs through three different offices Feb 29, 2000 Letter to Elinor Caplan regarding immigration Feb 16, 2000 Letter on behalf of Preston Manning global warming June 5, 1998 Letters from Don Boudria regarding third party regime Feb 10, 2000 Letter on behalf of Christine Stewart regarding climate change July 6, 1998 Letter from Paul Martin Sept 29, 1998 From Anne McLellan regarding pay equity Sept 21, 1998 From Pierre Pettigrew response education system and youth employment Dec 2, 1997 On behalf of Preston Manning regarding greenhouse gases Jan 23, 1998 On behalf of Christine Stewart greenhouse gases Jan 23, 1998 Letter to Preston Manning on greenhouse gases Dec 12, 1997 On behalf of Jean Chretien regarding youth employment Sept 18, 1997 Fax to Ralph Klein Premier Letter to Ralph Klein August 16, 1997 Letter from Ralph Klein in response to support Feb 6, 1996 List of Province of British Columbia Minister/Deputy Minister List Updated June 9, 1997 Letter from Assistant Deputy Minister Parks Department Denis O’Gorman Oct 11, 1996 regarding Mt. Assinboine Lodge Draft for discussion RE: The New Proposal Call Process for Mount Assinboine Lodge Oct 28, 1996 Letters regarding Mt. Assiniboine Lodge between Gmoser and Denis O’Gorman Aug 2, 1996 and Aug 16, 1996 Faxed copy of letter from Wayne Stetski to Paul Leeson April 3, 1996 Faxed copy of letter from Paul Leeson to BC Parks re Mt. Assiniboine Lodge and Park April 3, 1996 Meeting notes with Paul Leeson, Alex Green, Glenn Campbell, Len Robbins, Roger Tierney re permit for operation of Mt. Assinboine Lodge April 16, 1996 Letter from Wayne Stetski to Barb and Sepp Renner Sept 27, 1996 Letter from Sepp and Barbara Renner to Paul Ramsey Oct 2, 1996 Photocopy newspaper article “Renners granted reprieve” and photocopied cartoon Press Release Draft RE: Barb and Sepp Renner Welcome New Tender Process for Mount Assiniboine Lodge” Oct 1996 Letter from Sepp and Barb Renner to Denis O’Gorman July 3, 1996 Letter to Barb Renner from Darcy J. Allan RE: Mount Assiniboine Lodge concession renewal May 15, 1996 Letter from Barb and Sepp Renner to Denis O’Gorman RE: The Mount Assiniboine Lodge Tender Bid May 17, 1996 Letter to Barb Renner from Darcy Allan May 15, 1996 Letter from Moe Sihota Minister to Gmoser March 15, 1996 Faxed copy of letter from Moe Sihota to Marcia and Jim Beckern January 23, 1996 Letter from Wayne Stetski to Gmoser Feb 7, 1996 Letter from Gmoser to Moe Sihota Jan 20, 1996 Letter from Moe Sihota to Gmoser Dec 22, 1995 Letter from Moe Sihota to Gmoser Oct 11, 1995 Photocopy of Operations Permit Proposal Evaluation Dated Jan 10, 1996 Photocopy of Mount Assiniboine Lodge Proposal Evaluation October 31, 1995 Fax from Provincial Government Communications Office Feb 9, 1995 with list of Province of British Columbia Minister/Deputy minister List Letter on behalf of Preston Manning regarding Gun control legislation (Bill C-68) August 31, 1995 Letter from Paul Martin to Gmoser regarding budget July 17, 1995 Letter from Glen Clark regarding increased international services Feb 22, 1995 Letter on behalf of John Manley regarding tourism Dec 30, 1994 Letter from Paul Martin regarding tourism and federal government subsidies Dec 9, 1994 Letter on behalf of Bill Barlee regarding international interior airport Oct 31, 1994 Letter from Paul Martin regarding government spending Nov 10, 1994 Letter from Paul Martin regarding reduced spending Sept 23, 1994 MLA Janis Tarchuk recognition at Canadian embassy in Washington, April 13, 2006.
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- One of two files pertaining to correspondence regarding politics and "Political Memberships and Correspondence".
- Date Range
- 1984-1994
- Reference Code
- M224 / 49
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- M224 / 49
- Date Range
- 1984-1994
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- One of two files pertaining to correspondence regarding politics and "Political Memberships and Correspondence".
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- The Globe and Mail Nov 5, 1993 List of ministers and articles about John Chretien’s cabinet Letter from Brian Evans regarding physiotherapy July 13, 1994 Letter on behalf of Jean Chretien re fiscal condition July 13, 1994 Letter on behalf of Jean Chretien regarding fiscal and monetary issues June 29, 1994 Letter from Halvar C. Jonson Minister of Education Jan 31, 1994 Letter from Brian Evans regarding education programs and services Jan 11, 1994 Letter from Ralph Klein regarding education system Dec 17, 1993 Letter from Jim Dinning Provincial Treasurer regarding deficit elimination plan Dec 23, 1993 Letter from Brian Evans regarding education budget cuts with handwritten postscript Nov 19, 1993 Letter from Moe Sihota in thanks for calendar Dec 8, 1993 Letter on behalf of Jim Dinning regarding government funding cuts Nov 18, 1993 Letter on behalf of Lloyd Axworthy Nov 22, 1993 Letter from D. Sam Hall regarding school policy and Council Agenda Oct 20, 1993 Letter from Prime Minister Aug 30, 1993 regarding deficit reduction Letter from Meg Sintzel regarding forwarding a letter to PM Ms. Campbell Sept 13, 1993 Letter from Minister of Finance regarding federal budget June 1, 993 Letter from Bernard Valcourt regarding Unemployment Insurance May 6, 1993 Letter from Darlene Marzari regarding toruism April 27, 1993 Fax to Minister of Finance Don Mazankowski disappointment over budget April 27, 1993 Letter from Minister of Finance Don Mazankowski regarding Unemployment Insurance March 12, 1993 Letter on behalf of Brian Mulroney Feb 18, 1993 Letter on behalf of Brian Mulroney Feb 24, 1993 Letters to Bernard Valcourt, Brian Mulroney, Don Mazankowski regarding UIC Feb 12, 1992 Letter from Judy Otton Chief Planning and Program Management Banff National Park July 24, 1992 Letter to Parks Consultation Coordinator July 9, 1992 Letter to Norman Wagner Chairman Alberta National Gas Company LTd. regarding “Heroes Among Us” Kit May 4, 1992 Photocopy of letter signed by Canadian Mountain Holidays Staff to Don Mazankowski regarding “financial mess” January 1992 Letter to Timothy Reid Canadian Chamber of Commerce regarding debts Dec 19, 1991 Letter to Michael Wilson regarding contribution to PC Canada Fund Dec 11, 1991 Letter from and to Michael Wilson regarding deficit June 9, 1991 and Jan 30, 1991 Letter from Michael Wilson regarding fiscal situation Aug 31, 1990 Letter from Margaret Lockwood Policy Analyst regarding Transportation Aug 2, 1990 Letter to Michael Wilson regarding deficit Aug 7, 1990 Letter from Michael Wilson July 26, 1990 Letter to Michael Wilson Nov 10, 1989 Letter from Michael Wilson Oct 23, 1989 Letter from Louise Feltham MP for Wild Rose Aug 8, 1989 Letter to Michael Wilson regarding Goods and Services Tax June 30, 1989 Letter to Gerry St. Germain Progressive Conservative Association of Canada July 26, 1990 Letter from Gerry St. Germain and attached information sheets “Brining Government Spending Under control” July 12, 1990 Letter to Gerry St. Germain regarding Conservative Party June 23, 1990 Letter from Robert R. de Cotret regarding Green Plan July 10, 1990 Letter to Brian Mulroney regarding contribution to the PC Canada Fund Dec 4, 1989 Letter from Bill Jarvis regarding contribution to PC Canada Fund July 17, 1989 Letter from Louise Feltham regarding taxing November 29, 1989 Letter to Louise Feltham regarding Goods and Services Tax November 10, 1989 Letter to Greg Stevens, MLA regarding taxes, services, government involvement in ski development on Mt. Allen and suggesting the 1988 Winter Olympics take place in the Banff/Lake Louise area. Jan 7, 1985. Letter from Greg Stevens MLA regarding registering of “complaints against the assessment of your property” and increase of taxes. Oct 24, 1984.
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