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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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