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639. Stoney Creek Bridge, C.P.R., Selkirks, height 296 ft.
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions32392
- Date Range
- [1890 or 1891]
- Reference Code
- V650 / 6603 - PA - 4
- Description Level
- 6 / Item
- GMD
- Photograph
1 image
- Description Level
- 6 / Item
- Fonds Number
- V650
- Reference Code
- V650 / 6603 - PA - 4
- GMD
- Photograph
- Date Range
- [1890 or 1891]
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph : print, 18 x 24 cm, mounted
- Subject Access
- Discovery and Exploration
- Geographic Access
- British Columbia
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10771 (Trip?) Mary Vaux, positive for reproduction
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions35369
- Part Of
- Vaux family fonds
- Date Range
- [between 1894 and 1912]
- Reference Code
- V653 / NG - 958
- Description Level
- 6 / Item
- GMD
- Photograph
- Negative
1 image
- Part Of
- Vaux family fonds
- Description Level
- 6 / Item
- Fonds Number
- M107 / V653
- Series
- I. Photography
- Sub-Series
- T. Travel 1894-1912
- Reference Code
- V653 / NG - 958
- GMD
- Photograph
- Negative
- Date Range
- [between 1894 and 1912]
- Physical Description
- 1 negative : glass
- Subject Access
- Discovery and Exploration
- Creator
- Vaux family (Philadelphia USA)
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Androsace carinata
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions34263
- Part Of
- Vaux family fonds
- Date Range
- [between 1894 and 1912]
- Reference Code
- V653 / PS - 166
- Description Level
- 6 / Item
- GMD
- Transparency
- Lantern slide
1 image
- Part Of
- Vaux family fonds
- Description Level
- 6 / Item
- Fonds Number
- M107 / V653
- Series
- I. Photography
- Sub-Series
- V. Lantern slides
- Reference Code
- V653 / PS - 166
- Date Range
- [between 1894 and 1912]
- Physical Description
- 1 transparency : lantern slide
- Subject Access
- Discovery and Exploration
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Anemone des prairies / Mary M. Vaux
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- Part Of
- Vaux family fonds
- Scope & Content
- Pasque flower or prairie crocus
- Date Range
- [between 1894 and 1912]
- Reference Code
- V653 / PS - 164
- Description Level
- 6 / Item
- GMD
- Transparency
- Lantern slide
1 image
- Part Of
- Vaux family fonds
- Description Level
- 6 / Item
- Fonds Number
- M107 / V653
- Series
- I. Photography
- Sub-Series
- V. Lantern slides
- Reference Code
- V653 / PS - 164
- Date Range
- [between 1894 and 1912]
- Physical Description
- 1 transparency : lantern slide
- Scope & Content
- Pasque flower or prairie crocus
- Subject Access
- Discovery and Exploration
- Creator
- Mary M. Vaux (Philadelphia USA)
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- Part Of
- Vaux family fonds
- Scope & Content
- Assiniboine area, Rocky Mountains
- Date Range
- [between 1894 and 1912?]
- Reference Code
- V653 / NA - 918
- Description Level
- 6 / Item
- GMD
- Photograph
- Negative
1 image
- Part Of
- Vaux family fonds
- Description Level
- 6 / Item
- Fonds Number
- M107 / V653
- Series
- I. Photography
- Sub-Series
- T. Travel 1894-1912
- Reference Code
- V653 / NA - 918
- GMD
- Photograph
- Negative
- Date Range
- [between 1894 and 1912?]
- Physical Description
- 1 negative : film
- Scope & Content
- Assiniboine area, Rocky Mountains
- Subject Access
- Discovery and Exploration
- Geographic Access
- British Columbia
- Creator
- Vaux family (Philadelphia USA)
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- Part Of
- Vaux family fonds
- Scope & Content
- Assiniboine area, Rocky Mountains
- Date Range
- [between 1894 and 1912?]
- Reference Code
- V653 / NA - 919
- Description Level
- 6 / Item
- GMD
- Photograph
- Negative
1 image
- Part Of
- Vaux family fonds
- Description Level
- 6 / Item
- Fonds Number
- M107 / V653
- Series
- I. Photography
- Sub-Series
- T. Travel 1894-1912
- Reference Code
- V653 / NA - 919
- GMD
- Photograph
- Negative
- Date Range
- [between 1894 and 1912?]
- Physical Description
- 1 negative : film
- Scope & Content
- Assiniboine area, Rocky Mountains
- Subject Access
- Discovery and Exploration
- Geographic Access
- British Columbia
- Creator
- Vaux family (Philadelphia USA)
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- Part Of
- Vaux family fonds
- Scope & Content
- Assiniboine area, Rocky Mountains
- Date Range
- [between 1894 and 1912?]
- Reference Code
- V653 / NA - 920
- Description Level
- 6 / Item
- GMD
- Photograph
- Negative
1 image
- Part Of
- Vaux family fonds
- Description Level
- 6 / Item
- Fonds Number
- M107 / V653
- Series
- I. Photography
- Sub-Series
- T. Travel 1894-1912
- Reference Code
- V653 / NA - 920
- GMD
- Photograph
- Negative
- Date Range
- [between 1894 and 1912?]
- Physical Description
- 1 negative : film
- Scope & Content
- Assiniboine area, Rocky Mountains
- Subject Access
- Discovery and Exploration
- Geographic Access
- British Columbia
- Creator
- Vaux family (Philadelphia USA)
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- Part Of
- Vaux family fonds
- Date Range
- [between 1894 and 1912]
- Reference Code
- V653 / NA - 899
- Description Level
- 6 / Item
- GMD
- Photograph
- Negative
1 image
- Part Of
- Vaux family fonds
- Description Level
- 6 / Item
- Fonds Number
- M107 / V653
- Series
- I. Photography
- Sub-Series
- T. Travel 1894-1912
- Reference Code
- V653 / NA - 899
- GMD
- Photograph
- Negative
- Date Range
- [between 1894 and 1912]
- Physical Description
- 1 negative : film
- Subject Access
- Discovery and Exploration
- Geographic Access
- Alberta
- Creator
- Vaux family (Philadelphia USA)
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Banff, Mt. Rundel
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- Part Of
- Vaux family fonds
- Scope & Content
- Mount Rundle
- Date Range
- [between 1894 and 1912]
- Reference Code
- V653 / NA - 898
- Description Level
- 6 / Item
- GMD
- Photograph
- Negative
1 image
- Part Of
- Vaux family fonds
- Description Level
- 6 / Item
- Fonds Number
- M107 / V653
- Series
- I. Photography
- Sub-Series
- T. Travel 1894-1912
- Reference Code
- V653 / NA - 898
- GMD
- Photograph
- Negative
- Date Range
- [between 1894 and 1912]
- Physical Description
- 1 negative : film
- Scope & Content
- Mount Rundle
- Subject Access
- Discovery and Exploration
- Geographic Access
- Alberta
- Creator
- Vaux family (Philadelphia USA)
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Banff, prairie wolf
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions35288
- Part Of
- Vaux family fonds
- Date Range
- [between 1894 and 1912]
- Reference Code
- V653 / NA - 900
- Description Level
- 6 / Item
- GMD
- Photograph
- Negative
1 image
- Part Of
- Vaux family fonds
- Description Level
- 6 / Item
- Fonds Number
- M107 / V653
- Series
- I. Photography
- Sub-Series
- T. Travel 1894-1912
- Reference Code
- V653 / NA - 900
- GMD
- Photograph
- Negative
- Date Range
- [between 1894 and 1912]
- Physical Description
- 1 negative : film
- Subject Access
- Discovery and Exploration
- Geographic Access
- Alberta
- Creator
- Vaux family (Philadelphia USA)
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Banff, prairie wolf
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions36062
- Part Of
- Vaux family fonds
- Date Range
- [between 1894 and 1912?]
- Reference Code
- V653 / NA - 901
- Description Level
- 6 / Item
- GMD
- Photograph
- Negative
1 image
- Part Of
- Vaux family fonds
- Description Level
- 6 / Item
- Fonds Number
- M107 / V653
- Series
- I. Photography
- Sub-Series
- T. Travel 1894-1912
- Reference Code
- V653 / NA - 901
- GMD
- Photograph
- Negative
- Date Range
- [between 1894 and 1912?]
- Physical Description
- 1 negative : film
- Subject Access
- Discovery and Exploration
- Geographic Access
- Alberta
- Creator
- Vaux family (Philadelphia USA)
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Banff, prairie wolf
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions36063
- Part Of
- Vaux family fonds
- Date Range
- [between 1894 and 1912?]
- Reference Code
- V653 / NA - 902
- Description Level
- 6 / Item
- GMD
- Photograph
- Negative
1 image
- Part Of
- Vaux family fonds
- Description Level
- 6 / Item
- Fonds Number
- M107 / V653
- Series
- I. Photography
- Sub-Series
- T. Travel 1894-1912
- Reference Code
- V653 / NA - 902
- GMD
- Photograph
- Negative
- Date Range
- [between 1894 and 1912?]
- Physical Description
- 1 negative : film
- Subject Access
- Discovery and Exploration
- Geographic Access
- Alberta
- Creator
- Vaux family (Philadelphia USA)
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Banff, prairie wolf
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- Part Of
- Vaux family fonds
- Date Range
- [between 1894 and 1912?]
- Reference Code
- V653 / NA - 903
- Description Level
- 6 / Item
- GMD
- Photograph
- Negative
1 image
- Part Of
- Vaux family fonds
- Description Level
- 6 / Item
- Fonds Number
- M107 / V653
- Series
- I. Photography
- Sub-Series
- T. Travel 1894-1912
- Reference Code
- V653 / NA - 903
- GMD
- Photograph
- Negative
- Date Range
- [between 1894 and 1912?]
- Physical Description
- 1 negative : film
- Subject Access
- Discovery and Exploration
- Geographic Access
- Alberta
- Creator
- Vaux family (Philadelphia USA)
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Banff, the Bow Valley showing CPR Hotel and Mount Rundel
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- Part Of
- Vaux family fonds
- Scope & Content
- Mount Rundle
- Date Range
- [between 1894 and 1912]
- Reference Code
- V653 / NA - 894
- Description Level
- 6 / Item
- GMD
- Photograph
- Negative
1 image
- Part Of
- Vaux family fonds
- Description Level
- 6 / Item
- Fonds Number
- M107 / V653
- Series
- I. Photography
- Sub-Series
- T. Travel 1894-1912
- Reference Code
- V653 / NA - 894
- GMD
- Photograph
- Negative
- Date Range
- [between 1894 and 1912]
- Physical Description
- 1 negative : film
- Scope & Content
- Mount Rundle
- Subject Access
- Discovery and Exploration
- Geographic Access
- Alberta
- Creator
- Vaux family (Philadelphia USA)
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Claytonia lanceolata
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions34260
- Part Of
- Vaux family fonds
- Date Range
- [between 1894 and 1912]
- Reference Code
- V653 / PS - 163
- Description Level
- 6 / Item
- GMD
- Transparency
- Lantern slide
1 image
- Part Of
- Vaux family fonds
- Description Level
- 6 / Item
- Fonds Number
- M107 / V653
- Series
- I. Photography
- Sub-Series
- V. Lantern slides
- Reference Code
- V653 / PS - 163
- Date Range
- [between 1894 and 1912]
- Physical Description
- 1 transparency : lantern slide
- Subject Access
- Discovery and Exploration
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Collection of [Indigenous] totem poles in museum, Victoria (No.96). 7/25/94
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- Part Of
- Vaux family fonds
- Date Range
- 1894
- Reference Code
- V653 / NA - 94
- Description Level
- 6 / Item
- GMD
- Photograph
- Negative
1 image
- Part Of
- Vaux family fonds
- Description Level
- 6 / Item
- Fonds Number
- M107 / V653
- Series
- I. Photography
- Sous-Fonds
- V653
- Sub-Series
- B. Travel 1894
- Reference Code
- V653 / NA - 94
- GMD
- Photograph
- Negative
- Date Range
- 1894
- Physical Description
- 1 negative : film
- Subject Access
- Discovery and Exploration
- Geographic Access
- British Columbia
- Creator
- Vaux family (Philadelphia USA)
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
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- Processed
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Correspondence: Business
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- 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 file pertaining to correspondence regarding “William Putnam”.
- Date Range
- 1979-2006
- Reference Code
- M224 / 55
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Part Of
- Hans Gmoser fonds
- Description Level
- 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”.
- Subject Access
- Discovery and Exploration
- Environment and Nature
- Family and personal life
- Sports and Recreation
- Title Source
- Supplied title.
- Content Details
- 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 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
- Discovery and Exploration
- Environment and Nature
- Family and personal life
- Sports and Recreation
- Title Source
- Supplied title.
- Content Details
- 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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- Part Of
- Hans Gmoser fonds
- Scope & Content
- One file pertaining to general business and personal correspondence.
- Date Range
- 1959-2002
- Reference Code
- M224 / 58
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Part Of
- Hans Gmoser fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Series
- IV.C. Textual records
- Accession Number
- 8111
- Reference Code
- M224 / 58
- Date Range
- 1959-2002
- Physical Description
- 1.5 cm of textual records.
- Scope & Content
- One file pertaining to general business and personal correspondence.
- Subject Access
- Discovery and Exploration
- Environment and Nature
- Family and personal life
- Sports and Recreation
- Title Source
- Supplied title.
- Content Details
- 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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