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Chic Scott fonds

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Part Of: Chic Scott fonds

Scope & Content: Fonds consists of interviews, research notes,manuscripts, printed and digital photographs, and other materials produced and collected by Chic Scott between 1982 and 2021. Content pertains to Chic's various publications and research projects, the Canadian Himalayan Foundation, the Canadian '82 Evere…

Date Range: 1982-2021

Reference Code: M57 / S47 / V40

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

GMD: Machine-readable data file; Digital image; Motion picture; Video; Photograph; Photograph print; Sound recording; Cassette; Reel to reel; Textual record; Private record; Published record

Part Of: Chic Scott fonds

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

Fonds Number: M57 / S47 / V40

Sous-Fonds: M57; S47; V40

Accession Number: 6499; 6772; 7330; 8110; 8123; 2014.8295; 2014.8311; 2014.8374; 2015.8559; 2019.57; 2021.15 (unproc)

Reference Code: M57 / S47 / V40

GMD: Machine-readable data file; Digital image; Motion picture; Video; Photograph; Photograph print; Sound recording; Cassette; Reel to reel; Textual record; Private record; Published record

Date Range: 1982-2021

Physical Description: Sound recordings: 224 audio tape cassettes, 7 audio tape reels. -- 78 CD-ROM. with digital files -- Moving images: 148 videocassettes: 133 Hi8, 15 VHS. ; 149 DVDs -- 4.2 m textual records

History / Biographical: Charles (Chic) C. Scott, b.1945, is a mountaineer, mountain guide and writer based in Banff, Alberta, Canada. Scott climbed extensively in the western Canada and the Himalayas until the mid-1970s. He guided extensively in the European Alps for five seasons, ca.1970, and worked as a climber for "The Eiger Sanction," a Hollywood movie starring Clint Eastwood. Scott resumed climbing in 1988, after a period working at the University of Calgary. His publications include "Alpinism," editor, "Ski Trails in the Canadian Rockies," "The History of the Calgary Mountain Club", "Summits and Icefields", "Pushing the Limits: the Story of Canadian Mountaineering", "Powder Pioneers : Ski Stories from the Canadian Rockies and Columbia Mountains", and "Deep Powder and Steep Rock : the Life of Mountain Guide Hans Gmoser".

Scope & Content: Fonds consists of interviews, research notes,manuscripts, printed and digital photographs, and other materials produced and collected by Chic Scott between 1982 and 2021. Content pertains to Chic's various publications and research projects, the Canadian Himalayan Foundation, the Canadian '82 Everest Expedition, and collected and personal materials. Items in fonds are arranged mostly by individual projects/areas of research.

Notes: Fonds consists of 15 series: Series I : Pushing the Limits Series II : Mountain Romantics Series III : Summits and Icefields Series IV : Powder Pioneers Series V : Deep Powder and Steep Rock Series VI : Ski Trails of the Canadian Rockies Series VII : Hans Gmoser Film Collection Series VIII : The Canadian Himalayan Foundation Series IX : The Book of Mortimer Series X : Tommy and Lawrence Series XI : The Yam Series XII :Calgary Mountain Club Series XIII : Young at Heart Series XIV : Chic Scott personal records Series XV : A LIFE IN THE WILD: The Story of Mountain Explorer John Baldwin Access to interviews limited to VHS reference compilations.

Name Access: Scott, Charles (Chic); Scott, Chic

Subject Access: Exploration, discovery and travel; Sports, recreation and leisure; Publication; Research; Personal and Professional Life; Mountaineering; Interview; Organizations; Biography

Access Restrictions: Some restriction/s on access; Copyright, privacy, commercial use and other restrictions may apply

Language: Language is English

Finding Aid: Finding aids and reference tools: reference copy recordings; Finding aids and reference tools series and file description

Creator: Scott, Chic

Category: Exploration, discovery and travel; Sports, recreation and leisure

Title Source: Title based on accession record and contents of fonds

Processing Status: Processed / Unprocessed

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Marianne Thom Anderson fonds

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Part Of: Marianne Thom Anderson fonds

Scope & Content: Fonds consists of photographs and postcards of the Banff area, Bow Falls, Chateau Lake Louise, Jasper Park Lodge, as well as 1 photograph of Heinie, the Russian pony. Four b&w photographs of Bow Falls, Chateau Lake Louise, Jasper Park Lodge and one of Heinie were taken in 1927 by Miros Thom. The d…

Date Range: [ca.1920]-1927

Reference Code: V136

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print; Postcard

Part Of: Marianne Thom Anderson fonds

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

Fonds Number: V136

Sous-Fonds: V136

Accession Number: 7708; 7842

Reference Code: V136

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print; Postcard

Date Range: [ca.1920]-1927

Physical Description: 17 photographs: prints. -- 3 postcards

History / Biographical: Marianne (Thom) Anderson, 1861-1947 was born and educated in England and married in 1883. The family business of drapers and carpet sellers went bankrupt following the Boer War and the family moved to Canada in 1910 with their two sons. Anderson and her husband lived in Winnipeg, Manitoba for a time and following her husband's death in Winnipeg, Anderson moved to Medicine Hat, Alberta in 1929-1930 where one of her son's was living. She remained in Medicine Hat for the rest of her life.

Scope & Content: Fonds consists of photographs and postcards of the Banff area, Bow Falls, Chateau Lake Louise, Jasper Park Lodge, as well as 1 photograph of Heinie, the Russian pony. Four b&w photographs of Bow Falls, Chateau Lake Louise, Jasper Park Lodge and one of Heinie were taken in 1927 by Miros Thom. The date of Marianne Thom Anderson's trip to the Rocky Mountains is estimated at 1920.

Name Access: Anderson, Marianne Thom

Subject Access: Sports, recreation and leisure; Exploration, discovery and travel

Access Restrictions: No access restrictions

Language: Language is English

Finding Aid: No finding aid

Creator: Anderson, Marianne Thom

Category: Exploration, discovery and travel; Sports, recreation and leisure

Biographical Source Notes: Accession record

Title Source: Title based on contents of fonds

Processing Status: Processed

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Marianne Thom Anderson fonds

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Part Of: Marianne Thom Anderson fonds

Scope & Content: File contains 17 b&w prints and 3 b&w postcards. File consists of photographs and postcards of the Banff area, Bow Falls, Chateau Lake Louise, Jasper Park Lodge, as well as photographs of Heinie, the Russian pony. Four b&w photographs of Bow Falls, Chateau Lake Louise, Jasper Park Lodge and one of …

Date Range: [ca.1920]-1927

Reference Code: V136 / PA - 1 to 20

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

2 images

Part Of: Marianne Thom Anderson fonds

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

Fonds Number: V136

Sous-Fonds: V136

Accession Number: 7708; 7842

Reference Code: V136 / PA - 1 to 20

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

Date Range: [ca.1920]-1927

Physical Description: 20 photographs: prints, b&w

History / Biographical: See fonds level description for biographical information

Scope & Content: File contains 17 b&w prints and 3 b&w postcards. File consists of photographs and postcards of the Banff area, Bow Falls, Chateau Lake Louise, Jasper Park Lodge, as well as photographs of Heinie, the Russian pony. Four b&w photographs of Bow Falls, Chateau Lake Louise, Jasper Park Lodge and one of Heinie were taken in 1927 by Miros Thom. The date of Marianne Thom Anderson's trip to the Rocky Mountains is estimated at 1920.

Name Access: Anderson, Marianne Thom

Subject Access: Sports, recreation and leisure; Exploration, discovery and travel

Access Restrictions: No access restrictions

Language: Language is English

Finding Aid: No finding aid

Creator: Anderson, Marianne Thom

Category: Exploration, discovery and travel; Sports, recreation and leisure

Title Source: Title based on contents of fonds

Processing Status: Processed

Images

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The Book of Mortimer: Celebrating a Life of Volunteerism - textual

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Part Of: Chic Scott fonds

Scope & Content: Series consists of textual records pertaining to the creation and publication of the Book of Mortimer, including manuscript drafts, correspondence and notes.

Date Range: 1978 - 1998

Reference Code: M57 / IX

Description Level: 3 / Series

GMD: Textual record

Part Of: Chic Scott fonds

Description Level: 3 / Series

Fonds Number: M57 / V40 / S47

Series: M57 / IX : The Book of Mortimer: Celebrating a Life of Volunteerism

Sous-Fonds: M57

Sub-Series: M57 / IX / A: Manuscript Drafts M57 / IX / B: Correspondence M57 / IX / C: Interview Notes M57 / IX / D: Research and Speech Notes

Accession Number: .

Reference Code: M57 / IX

GMD: Textual record

Date Range: 1978 - 1998

Physical Description: 1 cm of textual records

History / Biographical: No one has volunteered more time and energy to Canada’s mountain community and to the Alpine Club of Canada than Mike and Heather Mortimer. Beginning their careers as newsletter editors of the Calgary Section of the ACC, Mike and Heather eventually became president and first lady of the UIAA (International Union of Alpine Associations). Along the way they have organized Mountain Safety Conferences, built the Bow Hut on the Wapta Icefield and organized the Alpine Club of Canada’s Centennial Celebration. This book tells their story.

Scope & Content: Series consists of textual records pertaining to the creation and publication of the Book of Mortimer, including manuscript drafts, correspondence and notes.

Notes: Series consists of four sub-series: M57 / IX / A: Manuscript Drafts M57 / IX / B: Correspondence M57 / IX / C: Interview Notes M57 / IX / D: Research and Speech Notes

Name Access: Scott, Chic; Mortimer, Heather; Mortimer, Mike

Subject Access: Alpine Club of Canada; Biography; Family and personal life; Personal and Professional Life; Publication; Research; Public Speaking; Municipal views; Correspondence; Communications

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Calgary; Canadian Rocky Mountains

Language: English

Category: Communications; Family and personal life

Biographical Source Notes: https://www.chicscott.com/books.htm

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Calgary Mountain Club - textual

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Part Of: Chic Scott fonds

Scope & Content: Series consists of correspondence, published materials and other textual records pertaining to the Calgary Mountain Club.

Date Range: 1978 - 1998

Reference Code: M57 / XII

Description Level: 3 / Series

GMD: Textual record

Part Of: Chic Scott fonds

Description Level: 3 / Series

Fonds Number: M57 / V40 / S47

Series: M57 / XII: Calgary Mountain Club

Sous-Fonds: M57

Sub-Series: M57 / XII / A: News clippings; M57 / XII / B: Correspondence; M57 / XII / C: Newsletters; M57 / XII / D: Collected publications

Accession Number: 5506; 6772

Reference Code: M57 / XII

GMD: Textual record

Date Range: 1978 - 1998

Physical Description: 60 cm of textual records

History / Biographical: Originally, the CMC was the meeting point of Canada's top climbers who gathered together to plan expeditions, plot potential first ascents and discuss the advancement of their chosen sport. Today, it still provides this function but also serves as a means for new climbers to meet.

Scope & Content: Series consists of correspondence, published materials and other textual records pertaining to the Calgary Mountain Club.

Notes: Series consists of four subseries: M57 / XII / A: News clippings M57 / XII / B: Correspondence M57 / XII / C: Newsletters M57 / XII / D: Collected publications

Name Access: Scott, Chic; Calgary Mountain Club

Subject Access: Communications; Correspondence; Organizations; Exploration; Travel; Club; Publication; Mountaineering; Mountains; Climbing; Community events; Newspaper; Sports and recreation

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Calgary

Language: English

Related Material: V40 / XII

Category: Communications; Exploration, discovery and travel; Sports, recreation and leisure

Biographical Source Notes: http://www.calgarymountainclub.com/main.php?page=about

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Calgary Mountain Club - visual

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Part Of: Chic Scott fonds

Scope & Content: Series consists of photographs pertaining to the Calgary Mountain Club and its activities.

Date Range: 1978 - 1998

Reference Code: V40 / XII

Description Level: 3 / Series

GMD: Photograph; Digital image

Part Of: Chic Scott fonds

Description Level: 3 / Series

Fonds Number: M57 / V40 / S47

Series: V40 / XII: Calgary Mountain Club

Sous-Fonds: V40

Accession Number: 6772

Reference Code: V40 / XII

GMD: Photograph; Digital image

Date Range: 1978 - 1998

Physical Description: photographs

History / Biographical: Originally, the CMC was the meeting point of Canada's top climbers who gathered together to plan expeditions, plot potential first ascents and discuss the advancement of their chosen sport. Today, it still provides this function but also serves as a means for new climbers to meet.

Scope & Content: Series consists of photographs pertaining to the Calgary Mountain Club and its activities.

Name Access: Scott, Chic; Calgary Mountain Club

Subject Access: Organizations; Exploration; Travel; Club; Mountaineering; Mountains; Climbing; Community events; Sports and recreation

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Calgary; Canadian Rocky Mountains

Access Restrictions: Reference only

Reproduction Restrictions: Restricted: copyright remains with creator not museum

Language: English

Related Material: M57 / XII

Category: Exploration, discovery and travel; Sports, recreation and leisure

Biographical Source Notes: http://www.calgarymountainclub.com/main.php?page=about

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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The Canadian Himalayan Foundation - textual

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Part Of: Chic Scott fonds

Scope & Content: Series consists of textual records pertaining to the Canadian Himalayan Foundation; includes research documents, correspondence, administrative records and other related materials.

Date Range: 1978 - 1998

Reference Code: M57 / VIII

Description Level: 3 / Series

GMD: Textual record; Published record; Newspaper clipping; Organization record

Part Of: Chic Scott fonds

Description Level: 3 / Series

Fonds Number: M57 / V40 / S47

Series: M57 / VIII : The Canadian Himalayan Foundation

Sous-Fonds: M57

Sub-Series: M57 / VIII / A: Foundation information; M57 / VIII / B: Correspondence; M57 / VIII / C: Board minutes 1978 - 1998; M57 / VIII / D: Trip research and applications; M57 / VIII / E: Financials; M57 / VIII / F: News clippings; M57 / VIII / G: Journals and Research drafts

Accession Number: 8110

Reference Code: M57 / VIII

GMD: Textual record; Published record; Newspaper clipping; Organization record

Date Range: 1978 - 1998

Physical Description: 1 cm of textual records

History / Biographical: The Canadian Himalayan Foundation was created by historian and mountaineer Chic Scott in 1978. The Foundation served as a registered charitable organization whose purpose was to promote Canadian mountaineering expeditions. Over a period of 25 years the foundation raised $250,000 to support Canadian climbing expeditions around the world.

Scope & Content: Series consists of textual records pertaining to the Canadian Himalayan Foundation; includes research documents, correspondence, administrative records and other related materials.

Notes: Series consists of seven sub-series: M57 / VIII / A: Foundation information M57 / VIII / A / 1 to 4 : Policy and mandate, foundation information M57 / VIII / A / 5: History M57 / VIII / A / 6 - 7: Foundation Grants and funds M57 / VIII / A / 8: Library M57 / VIII / A / 9: Membership Newsletters M57 / VIII / B: Correspondence M57 / VIII / C: Board minutes 1978 - 1998 M57 / VIII / D: Trip research and applications M57 / VIII / E: Financials M57 / VIII / F: News clippings M57 / VIII / G: Journals and Research drafts

Name Access: Scott, Chic; Canadian Himalayan Foundation

Subject Access: Administration; Communications; Correspondence; Finances; History; Membership; Newspaper; Organizations; Publication; Research; Records; Record keeping; Sports and recreation

Language: English

Category: Communications; Sports, recreation and leisure

Biographical Source Notes: http://www.chicscott.com/history_organizer.htm

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Chic Scott Personal

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Part Of: Chic Scott fonds

Scope & Content: Series consists of notes, research materials, correspondence, newspaper clippings and other personal records collected by Chic Scott. Content pertains to publication projects, biographies, Chic Scott and Kathy Madill's wedding, and the 1982 Everest Expedition.

Date Range: [1982 - 2018]

Reference Code: M57 / XIV

Description Level: 3 / Series

GMD: Textual record; Private record; Published record

Part Of: Chic Scott fonds

Description Level: 3 / Series

Fonds Number: M57; S47; V40

Series: M57 / XIV : Chic Scott Personal

Sous-Fonds: M57

Accession Number: 6772; 8110; 2015.8559

Reference Code: M57 / XIV

GMD: Textual record; Private record; Published record

Date Range: [1982 - 2018]

Physical Description: 10 cm of textual records

Scope & Content: Series consists of notes, research materials, correspondence, newspaper clippings and other personal records collected by Chic Scott. Content pertains to publication projects, biographies, Chic Scott and Kathy Madill's wedding, and the 1982 Everest Expedition.

Name Access: Scott, Chic; Madill, Kathy; Amann, Eddie

Subject Access: Biography; Research; Publication; Weddings; Events; Family and personal life; Personal and Professional Life; Everest '82; Sports; Recreation; Exploration; Travel

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Banff; Lake Louise; Mount Everest; Canadian Rocky Mountains

Reproduction Restrictions: Restrictions may apply

Language: English

Category: Family and personal life; Sports, recreation and leisure; Exploration, discovery and travel

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Deep Powder and Steep Rock - textual

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Part Of: Chic Scott fonds

Scope & Content: Series consists of textual records, including notes, manuscripts and other related materials, pertaining to the creation of the book "Deep Powder and Steep Rock".

Date Range: 2009

Reference Code: M57 / V

Description Level: 3 / Series

GMD: Textual record; Map

Part Of: Chic Scott fonds

Description Level: 3 / Series

Fonds Number: M57 / V40 / S47

Series: M57 / V : Deep Powder and Steep Rock

Sous-Fonds: M57

Accession Number: 2014.8295; 2015.8559

Reference Code: M57 / V

GMD: Textual record; Map

Date Range: 2009

Physical Description: 30 cm of textual records

History / Biographical: Hans Gmoser played a major role in creating Canada’s vibrant mountain community. Although known internationally as the father of heli-skiing, he was much more than that: a talented rock climber, tireless expedition leader, a mountain guide, film maker and organizer. Deep Powder and Steep Rock presents an intimate portrait of this charismatic man. Much of the story is told in Gmoser’s own words, gleaned from his diaries, expedition journals, film commentaries and personal correspondence. It is a unique tale of adventure, hard work, perseverance and ultimate success.

Scope & Content: Series consists of textual records, including notes, manuscripts and other related materials, pertaining to the creation of the book "Deep Powder and Steep Rock".

Notes: Series consists of five sub-series: M57 / V / A: Research files M57 / V / B: Maps M57 / V / C: Interviews M57 / V / D: Photograph notes M57 / V / E: Draft Manuscript

Name Access: Scott, Chic; Gmoser, Hans

Subject Access: Biography; Personal and Professional Life; Publication; Research; Geography; Map; Mountaineers; Mountaineering; Skiing; Sports; Recreation; Winter sports; Canadian Mountain Holidays; Helicopter skiing; Tourism; Climbing

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Banff; Banff National Park; Canadian Rocky Mountains

Language: English

Related Material: S47 / V; V40 / V

Category: Exploration, discovery and travel; Sports, recreation and leisure; Family and personal life

Biographical Source Notes: http://chicscott.com/books.htm

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Deep Powder and Steep Rock - visual

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Part Of: Chic Scott fonds

Scope & Content: Photograph series consists of discs with reference scans of photographs pertaining to the research and creation of Deep Powder and Steep Rock.

Date Range: ca. 1950 - 2009

Reference Code: V40 / V

Description Level: 3 / Series

GMD: Photograph

Part Of: Chic Scott fonds

Description Level: 3 / Series

Fonds Number: M57 / V40 / S47

Series: V40 / V : Deep Powder and Steep Rock

Sous-Fonds: V40

Accession Number: 2015.8559

Reference Code: V40 / V

GMD: Photograph

Date Range: ca. 1950 - 2009

Physical Description: 53 discs with image files -- 6 cm of scanned photograph copies -- 62 reference slides : col. ; 35mm -- 27 reference photographs : col. prints

History / Biographical: Hans Gmoser played a major role in creating Canada’s vibrant mountain community. Although known internationally as the father of heli-skiing, he was much more than that: a talented rock climber, tireless expedition leader, a mountain guide, film maker and organizer. Deep Powder and Steep Rock presents an intimate portrait of this charismatic man. Much of the story is told in Gmoser’s own words, gleaned from his diaries, expedition journals, film commentaries and personal correspondence. It is a unique tale of adventure, hard work, perseverance and ultimate success.

Scope & Content: Photograph series consists of discs with reference scans of photographs pertaining to the research and creation of Deep Powder and Steep Rock.

Name Access: Scott, Chic; Gmoser, Hans

Subject Access: Backcountry skiing; Environment; Landscapes; Mountains; Mountaineering; Mountaineers; Publication; Recreation; Research; Skiing; Ski mountaineering; Sports; Sports and recreation; Winter sports; Guiding; Helicopter skiing

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Banff National Park; Canadian Rocky Mountains

Access Restrictions: for reference use only

Reproduction Restrictions: Reference only no reproductions

Language: English

Related Material: S47 / V; M57 / V

Category: Sports, recreation and leisure

Biographical Source Notes: http://chicscott.com/books.htm

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed / Unprocessed

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Hans Gmoser film collection

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Part Of: Chic Scott fonds

Scope & Content: Series consists of textual records pertaining to the Hans Gmoser film collection project, including related notes and transcripts of films by Hans Gmoser; project funding and donation records; and reports and publications related to the film project.

Date Range: 2009; 2011 - 2014

Reference Code: M57 / VII

Description Level: 3 / Series

GMD: Textual record; Published record

Part Of: Chic Scott fonds

Description Level: 3 / Series

Fonds Number: M57; S47; V40

Series: M57 / VII : Hans Gmoser film collection

Sous-Fonds: M57

Accession Number: 2015.8559; 8110

Reference Code: M57 / VII

GMD: Textual record; Published record

Date Range: 2009; 2011 - 2014

Physical Description: 18 cm of textual records

Scope & Content: Series consists of textual records pertaining to the Hans Gmoser film collection project, including related notes and transcripts of films by Hans Gmoser; project funding and donation records; and reports and publications related to the film project.

Name Access: Scott, Chic; Gmoser, Hans

Subject Access: Advertising; Commerce; Communications; Community events; Correspondence; Donations; Finances; Films and film making; Fundraising; Mountaineering; Publication; Ski mountaineering; Skiers; Skiing; Sports and recreation; Winter sports

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Banff; British Columbia; Whistler; Canadian Rocky Mountains; United States of America

Access Restrictions: Restrictions may apply - includes personal contact information

Reproduction Restrictions: Restrictions may apply

Language: English

Category: Commerce and industry; Communications; Exploration, discovery and travel; Sports, recreation and leisure

Title Source: Title based on contents of series

Processing Status: Processed

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A Life in the Wild: The Story of Mountain Explorer John Baldwin - sound recordings

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Part Of: Chic Scott fonds

Scope & Content: Series consists of five sound recordings pertaining to A Life in the Wild: The Story of Mountain Explorer John Baldwin. Includes interviews of John Baldwin, Helen Soudat, Ed Amann and "Steve".

Date Range: 2002 - 2019

Reference Code: S47 / XV

Description Level: 3 / Series

GMD: Sound recording; Cassette

Part Of: Chic Scott fonds

Description Level: 3 / Series

Fonds Number: M57 / V40 / S47

Series: S47 / XV : A Life in the Wild: The Story of Mountain Explorer John Baldwin

Sous-Fonds: S47

Reference Code: S47 / XV

GMD: Sound recording; Cassette

Date Range: 2002 - 2019

Physical Description: 5 sound recordings

History / Biographical: A Life in the Wild is a biography of John Baldwin written by Chic Scott. The booklet is the Twenty-fifth in the Alpine Club of Canada's Summit Series which recognizes and celebrates the accomplishments of exceptional individuals who have, through their achievements as explorers, mountaineers, volunteers, outfitters and storytellers, helped define and shape Canada's unique mountain community. "Since his teenage years John Baldwin has explored the rugged Coast Mountain Range, climbing 700 peaks, many of them first ascents, and making perhaps one-hundred multi-week, long-distance forays across the icefields and along the ridges of what is one of the last true wilderness areas on earth. Shunning the easy path and forging his own way through some of the roughest geography on the planet. He is a mountaineer and explorer of the first order." - Chic Scott

Scope & Content: Series consists of five sound recordings pertaining to A Life in the Wild: The Story of Mountain Explorer John Baldwin. Includes interviews of John Baldwin, Helen Soudat, Ed Amann and "Steve".

Name Access: Scott, Chic; Baldwin, John; Alpine Club of Canada; Soudat, Helen; Amann, Eddie

Subject Access: Alpine Club of Canada; Biography; Climbing; Environment; Exploration; Hiking; Mountaineering; Mountaineers; Personal and Professional Life; Recreation; Research; Sports; Summit

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Banff National Park; Jasper National Park; Canadian Rocky Mountains

Language: English

Category: Exploration, discovery and travel; Family and personal life; Sports, recreation and leisure

Biographical Source Notes: http://johnbaldwin.ca/a-life-in-the-wild.asp

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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A Life in the Wild: The Story of Mountain Explorer John Baldwin - textual

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Part Of: Chic Scott fonds

Scope & Content: Series consists of textual records pertaining to the creation of A Life in the Wild.

Date Range: 2002 - 2019

Reference Code: M57 / XV

Description Level: 3 / Series

GMD: Textual record

Part Of: Chic Scott fonds

Description Level: 3 / Series

Fonds Number: M57 / V40 / S47

Series: M57 / XV : A Life in the Wild: The Story of Mountain Explorer John Baldwin

Sous-Fonds: M57

Sub-Series: M57 / XV / A : Draft manuscript; M57 / XV / B : Research notes; M57 / XV / C : Publications

Reference Code: M57 / XV

GMD: Textual record

Date Range: 2002 - 2019

Physical Description: 12.5 cm of textual records

History / Biographical: A Life in the Wild is a biography of John Baldwin written by Chic Scott. The booklet is the Twenty-fifth in the Alpine Club of Canada's Summit Series which recognizes and celebrates the accomplishments of exceptional individuals who have, through their achievements as explorers, mountaineers, volunteers, outfitters and storytellers, helped define and shape Canada's unique mountain community. "Since his teenage years John Baldwin has explored the rugged Coast Mountain Range, climbing 700 peaks, many of them first ascents, and making perhaps one-hundred multi-week, long-distance forays across the icefields and along the ridges of what is one of the last true wilderness areas on earth. Shunning the easy path and forging his own way through some of the roughest geography on the planet. He is a mountaineer and explorer of the first order." - Chic Scott

Scope & Content: Series consists of textual records pertaining to the creation of A Life in the Wild.

Notes: Series consists of three sub-series: M57 / XV / A : Draft manuscript M57 / XV / B : Research notes M57 / XV / C : Publications

Name Access: Scott, Chic; Baldwin, John; Alpine Club of Canada

Subject Access: Alpine Club of Canada; Biography; Climbing; Environment; Exploration; Hiking; Mountaineering; Mountaineers; Personal and Professional Life; Publication; Recreation; Research; Sports; Summit

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Banff National Park; Jasper National Park; Columbia Icefield

Language: English

Category: Exploration, discovery and travel; Family and personal life; Sports, recreation and leisure

Biographical Source Notes: http://johnbaldwin.ca/a-life-in-the-wild.asp

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Mountain Romantics - sound recordings

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Part Of: Chic Scott fonds

Scope & Content: Series consists of sound recordings pertaining to Chic Scott's book, Mountain Romantics; includes 45 tape recordings containing interviews of individuals and groups of locals from the Banff community, which were recorded by Chic between 2009 and 2014.

Date Range: 2009 - 2014

Reference Code: S47 / II

Description Level: 3 / Series

GMD: Sound recording

Part Of: Chic Scott fonds

Description Level: 3 / Series

Fonds Number: M57 / V40 / S47

Series: S47 / II: Mountain Romantics

Sous-Fonds: S47

Accession Number: 2014.8374

Reference Code: S47 / II

GMD: Sound recording

Date Range: 2009 - 2014

Physical Description: 45 sound recordings

History / Biographical: This book tells the story of the White/Whyte family of Banff — pioneers Dave and Annie who created a successful mercantile business in Banff, their son Cliff who played a major role in creating the Mount Norquay ski resort and Skoki Lodge, his brother Peter and his wife Catharine who became two of the most famous artists of the Canadian Rockies, Clifford Jackson White and his wife Bev who created modern Sunshine Village Ski Resort, Jon Whyte the poet and historian and Cliffy, Brad and Tristan White who have had distinguished careers in the Warden Service and the tourist industry. This book tells the story of one of the most unique towns in Canada, through its ups and downs, and the colourful characters who have called Banff home.

Scope & Content: Series consists of sound recordings pertaining to Chic Scott's book, Mountain Romantics; includes 45 tape recordings containing interviews of individuals and groups of locals from the Banff community, which were recorded by Chic between 2009 and 2014.

Notes: Series consists of 45 interviews:; S47 / II / 1 and 2 : Roy Andersen 02-Jul-10; S47 / II / 3 : Rob Crosby 04-Jan-10; S47 / II / 4 : Philippe Delesalle 21-Oct-10; S47 / II / 5 to 7 : John Gow 18-Jan-11 and 21-Jan-11; S47 / II / 8 : Bob Hann 7-May-11; S47 / II / 9 and 10 : Ted Hart 17-Sep-12; S47 / II / 11 : Karsten Heuer 20-Sep-11; S47 / II / 12 : Eddie Hunter 23-Jul-11; S47 / II / 13 : Jerry Johnston 1-Sep-11; S47 / II / 14 : Ralphine Locke 21-Mar-09; S47 / II / 15 : Karen McDiarmid 29-Sep-10; S47 / II / 16 : Harold Milavasky 24-May-11; S47 / II / 17 : Alma Mills [n.d.]; S47 / II / 18 : Bill Smith 10-Feb-11; S47 / II / 19 : Barb Stiemer 14-Mar-12; S47 / II / 20 : Marty Von Neudegg 19-Jan-14; S47 / II / 21 and 22 : Peter White 27-Oct-10; S47 / II / 23 and 24 : Hal White 08-Jul-10; S47 / II / 25 and 26 : Brad White 05-Jul-11; S47 / II / 27 Tristan White 27-Oct-10; S47 / II / 29 Donna White 10-Jul-12; S47 / II / 28 Tristan White 20-Jun-11; S47 / II / 30 Cliff White 17-Aug-11; S47 / II / 31 David Zweifel 26-Sep-10; S47 / II / 32 to 34 : Don, Shirley, Peter, Lois, Hal, and Chic Scott 07-Jul-10; S47 / II / 35 and 36 : Jim Thorsell, Nancy Knechtel, Brian Patton, Rhonda, Kathy Madill 05-Oct-10; S47 / II / 37 and 38 : Bob and Jane Pogue and Cliff White at Ghost Ranch 30-Mar-11; S47 / II / 39 Jim webb, Linda, Ann, Kathy Madill, Chic Scott 30-Sep-10; S47 / II / 40 Brian patton and Bart Robinson 01-May-11; S47 / II / 41 and 42 : Pete, Don, Harold, and Doug 07-Jul-10; S47 / II / 43 to 45 : Peter and Don White 06-Jul-10

Name Access: Scott, Chic; Andersen, Roy; Crosby, Rob; Delesalle, Philippe; Gow, John; Hann, Bob; Hart, Edward J. (Ted); Heuer, Karsten; Hunter, Eddie; Knechtel, Nancy; Locke, Ralphine; Madill, Kathy; McDiarmid, Karen; Milavasky, Harold; Mills, Alma; Patton, Brian; Stiemer, Barb; Thorsell, Jim; Von Neudegg, Marty; White, Clifford; White, Don; White, Peter; White, Jack (Dave White, Jr.); White, Hal; White, Tristan

Subject Access: Community events; Community life; Environment; Family and personal life; Family; Genealogy; History; Immigration and homesteading; Land, settlement and immigration; Land use; Municipal views; Mountaineers; Mountaineering; Ranchers and ranching; Recreation; Sports

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Banff National Park; Banff

Language: English

Category: Environment; Exploration, discovery and travel; Family and personal life; Sports, recreation and leisure

Biographical Source Notes: https://www.chicscott.com/books.htm

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Mountain Romantics - textual

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55070

Part Of: Chic Scott fonds

Scope & Content: Series consists of textual records pertaining to the creation and publication of Chic Scott's book, Mountain Romantics; includes notes, correspondence, legal/financial documents and other related material.

Date Range: 2009 - 2014

Reference Code: M57 / II

Description Level: 3 / Series

GMD: Textual record

Part Of: Chic Scott fonds

Description Level: 3 / Series

Fonds Number: M57 / V40 / S47

Series: M57 / II: Mountain Romantics

Sous-Fonds: M57

Sub-Series: M57 / II / A: Research files; M57 / II / B: Original manuscripts; M57 / II / C: Interview notes; M57 / II / D: Correspondence; M57 / II / E: Contract and Finances; M57 / II / F: Digital reference images

Accession Number: 2014.8374

Reference Code: M57 / II

GMD: Textual record

Date Range: 2009 - 2014

Physical Description: 38 cm of textual records

History / Biographical: This book tells the story of the White/Whyte family of Banff — pioneers Dave and Annie who created a successful mercantile business in Banff, their son Cliff who played a major role in creating the Mount Norquay ski resort and Skoki Lodge, his brother Peter and his wife Catharine who became two of the most famous artists of the Canadian Rockies, Clifford Jackson White and his wife Bev who created modern Sunshine Village Ski Resort, Jon Whyte the poet and historian and Cliffy, Brad and Tristan White who have had distinguished careers in the Warden Service and the tourist industry. This book tells the story of one of the most unique towns in Canada, through its ups and downs, and the colourful characters who have called Banff home.

Scope & Content: Series consists of textual records pertaining to the creation and publication of Chic Scott's book, Mountain Romantics; includes notes, correspondence, legal/financial documents and other related material.

Notes: Series consists of six sub-series:; M57 / II / A : Research files; M57 / II / B: Original manuscripts; M57 / II / C: Interview notes; M57 / II / D: Correspondence; M57 / II / E: Contract and Finances; M57 / II / F: Digital reference images

Name Access: Scott, Chic; Whyte, Peter; Whyte, Catharine; White, Clifford; McDougall, Annie; McDougall, David; Whyte, Jon

Subject Access: Artists; Biography; Family; Family and personal life; Genealogy; Immigration and homesteading; Land use; Land, settlement and immigration; Marriage; Publication; Research; Skiing; Skoki Lodge; Sunshine Ski Resort; Tourism

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Banff National Park; Banff

Access Restrictions: M57 / II / E: Contract and Finances (restriction - permission from head archives and special collections)

Reproduction Restrictions: M57 / II / F: Digital reference images (not for reproduction) reference only - copyright resides with photographer

Language: English

Category: Family and personal life; Land, settlement and immigration; Sports, recreation and leisure

Biographical Source Notes: https://www.chicscott.com/books.htm

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Powder Pioneers : Ski Stories from the Canadian Rockies and Columbia Mountains - sound recordings

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Part Of: Chic Scott fonds

Scope & Content: Series consists of 23 interviews recorded between 1999 and 2009, which were used during the creation of the book Powder Pioneers : Ski Stories from the Canadian Rockies and Columbia Mountains.

Date Range: 1999 - 2009

Reference Code: S47 / IV

Description Level: 3 / Series

GMD: Sound recording

Part Of: Chic Scott fonds

Description Level: 3 / Series

Fonds Number: M57 / V40 / S47

Series: S47 / IV : Powder Pioneers : Ski Stories from the Canadian Rockies and Columbia Mountains

Sous-Fonds: S47

Accession Number: 8110

Reference Code: S47 / IV

GMD: Sound recording

Date Range: 1999 - 2009

Physical Description: 23 sound recordings

History / Biographical: Discover the rich history of skiing in the Canadian Rockies and Columbia Mountains of Alberta and British Columbia. From the early ski jumpers at Revelstoke, through the birth of the backcountry lodges and ski resorts to the heli-skiers and snowboarders of today, the stories are all here.

Scope & Content: Series consists of 23 interviews recorded between 1999 and 2009, which were used during the creation of the book Powder Pioneers : Ski Stories from the Canadian Rockies and Columbia Mountains.

Notes: Series consists of 23 interviews: S47 / IV / 1 : Syd Scroggle in Dundee; S47 / IV / 2 : Hans Gmoser; S47 / IV / 3 : Bob Sayer 16-Feb-02; S47 / IV / 4 : Toni Klettl 15-Feb-02; S47 / IV / 5 : Art Patterson 12-May-99; S47 / IV / 6 & 7 : Hans Gmoser 29-Apr-04; S47 / IV / 8 to 10 : Philippe Delesalle 28-Apr-04; S47 / IV / 11 to 14 : Doug Gardner 19-May-04; S47 / IV / 15 & 16 : Tony and Gill Daffern 06-Jan-04; S47 / IV / 17 & 18 : Bob Saunders 08-Aug-09; S47 / IV / 19 : Booty Griffiths 27-Oct-04; S47 / IV / 20 to 23 : Steve Smith 04-Nov-04

Name Access: Scott, Chic; Scroggle, Syd; Gmoser, Hans; Sayer, Bob; Klettl, Toni; Patterson, Art; Delesalle, Philippe; Gardner, Doug; Daffern, Tony; Daffern, Gill; Griffiths, Booty; Smith, Steve

Subject Access: Community events; Banff Ski Club; Mount Norquay Ski Area; Banff Winter Carnival; Biography; Competition; Cross-country skiing; Helicopter skiing; Interview; History; Leisure; Mountains; Publication; Public events; Public entertainment; Recreation; Research; Ski areas; Ski jumping; Ski mountaineering; Skiers; Ski racing; Skiing; Sports; Sports and recreation; Winter sports

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; British Columbia; Canadian Rocky Mountains; Banff National Park; Yoho National Park; Jasper National Park; Waterton; Kootenay National Park; Rogers Pass; Columbia Valley; Crowsnest Pass

Language: English

Related Material: M57 / VI; V40 / VI

Category: Environment; Exploration, discovery and travel; Sports, recreation and leisure

Biographical Source Notes: http://chicscott.com/books.htm

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Powder Pioneers: Ski Stories from the Canadian Rockies and Columbia Mountains - textual

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55080

Part Of: Chic Scott fonds

Scope & Content: Series consists of research notes, manuscripts, and other textual records pertaining to the creation of the book "Powder Pioneers" by Chic Scott.

Date Range: ca. 1990 - 2005

Reference Code: M57 / IV

Description Level: 3 / Series

GMD: Textual record

Part Of: Chic Scott fonds

Description Level: 3 / Series

Fonds Number: M57 / V40 / S47

Series: M57 / IV : Powder Pioneers: Ski Stories from the Canadian Rockies and Columbia Mountains

Sous-Fonds: M57

Sub-Series: M57 / IV / A: Reference Notes; M57 / IV / B: Unabridged draft manuscript; M57 / IV / C: Research files; M57 / IV / D: Interview transcripts

Accession Number: 8110

Reference Code: M57 / IV

GMD: Textual record

Date Range: ca. 1990 - 2005

Physical Description: 85 cm of textual records

History / Biographical: Discover the rich history of skiing in the Canadian Rockies and Columbia Mountains of Alberta and British Columbia. From the early ski jumpers at Revelstoke, through the birth of the backcountry lodges and ski resorts to the heli-skiers and snowboarders of today, the stories are all here.

Scope & Content: Series consists of research notes, manuscripts, and other textual records pertaining to the creation of the book "Powder Pioneers" by Chic Scott.

Notes: Series consists of four sub-series: M57 / IV / A: Reference Notes; M57 / IV / B: Unabridged draft manuscript; M57 / IV / C: Research files; M57 / IV / D: Interview transcripts

Name Access: Scott, Chic

Subject Access: Community events; Banff Ski Club; Mount Norquay Ski Area; Banff Winter Carnival; Biography; Competition; Cross-country skiing; Helicopter skiing; History; Leisure; Mountains; Publication; Public events; Public entertainment; Recreation; Research; Ski areas; Ski jumping; Ski mountaineering; Ski racing; Skiers; Skiing; Sports; Sports and recreation; Winter sports

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; British Columbia; Banff; Banff National Park; Canadian Rocky Mountains; Revelstoke

Language: English

Related Material: V40 / IV

Category: Exploration, discovery and travel; Sports, recreation and leisure

Biographical Source Notes: http://chicscott.com/books.htm

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Powder Pioneers: Ski Stories from the Canadian Rockies and Columbia Mountains - visual

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Part Of: Chic Scott fonds

Scope & Content: Series consists of scanned images used in the creation or final published version of Powder Pioneers: Ski Stories from the Canadian Rockies and Columbia Mountains.

Date Range: ca. 1990 - 2005

Reference Code: V40 / IV

Description Level: 3 / Series

GMD: Photograph

Part Of: Chic Scott fonds

Description Level: 3 / Series

Fonds Number: M57 / V40 / S47

Series: V40 / IV: Powder Pioneers: Ski Stories from the Canadian Rockies and Columbia Mountains

Sous-Fonds: V40

Accession Number: .

Reference Code: V40 / IV

GMD: Photograph

Date Range: ca. 1990 - 2005

Physical Description: Digital photographs

History / Biographical: Discover the rich history of skiing in the Canadian Rockies and Columbia Mountains of Alberta and British Columbia. From the early ski jumpers at Revelstoke, through the birth of the backcountry lodges and ski resorts to the heli-skiers and snowboarders of today, the stories are all here.

Scope & Content: Series consists of scanned images used in the creation or final published version of Powder Pioneers: Ski Stories from the Canadian Rockies and Columbia Mountains.

Name Access: Scott, Chic

Subject Access: Community events; Banff Ski Club; Mount Norquay Ski Area; Banff Winter Carnival; Competition; Cross-country skiing; Helicopter skiing; History; Leisure; Mountains; Photography; Publication; Public events; Public entertainment; Recreation; Ski areas; Ski jumping; Ski mountaineering; Ski racing; Skiers; Skiing; Sports; Sports and recreation; Winter sports

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; British Columbia; Banff; Banff National Park; Canadian Rocky Mountains; Revelstoke

Access Restrictions: Reference only

Reproduction Restrictions: Restricted: copyright remains with creator of images, not the Whyte Museum

Language: English

Category: Sports, recreation and leisure

Biographical Source Notes: http://chicscott.com/books.htm

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Pushing the Limits: The Story of Canadian Mountaineering - textual

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55068

Part Of: Chic Scott fonds

Scope & Content: Series consists of textual records pertaining to the creation of Chic Scott's book, Pushing the Limits; includes research material and notes, drafts, correspondence and related material.

Date Range: 1996 - 1999

Reference Code: M57 / I

Description Level: 3 / Series

GMD: Textual record

Part Of: Chic Scott fonds

Description Level: 3 / Series

Fonds Number: M57 / V40 / S47

Series: M57 / I : Pushing the Limits: The Story of Canadian Mountaineering

Sous-Fonds: M57

Sub-Series: M57 / I / A: Interview transcript notes; M57 / I / B: Original unedited draft manuscript; M57 / I / C: Chronology of Mountaineering; M57 / I / D: Biographical Profiles; M57 / I / E: Research organized region (Quebec, Ontario, Maritimes, Labrador, and Vancouver Island); M57 / I / F: Final Corrections on manuscript; M57 / I / G: Research files on Kenney’s ascent of Mt. Robson; M57 / I / H: Correspondence files; M57 / I / I: Misc. English Language materials; M57 / I / J: Misc. French Language materials; M57 / I / K: Notes from publications; M57 / I / L: Maps and Photograph notes

Accession Number: .

Reference Code: M57 / I

GMD: Textual record

Date Range: 1996 - 1999

Physical Description: 60 cm of textual records

History / Biographical: This is the work of a lifetime. It tells the story of Canada’s 200 year mountaineering history from the early pioneers to modern day climbing athletes. Discover the story of Canadian climbing from the crags to the gyms, from Squamish to Val David and from the Yukon to the Rockies. Read about the Swiss guides hired by Canadian Pacific Hotels who ushered in the glory years of the first ascents. Discover the British and American men of leisure who struggled with the wilderness to reach the summits and unravel the complex geography. Learn about the European immigrants of the 1950s who pushed the limits on the rock walls and the Americans who led the search for frightening new routes on the north faces. Join the British expatriates as they pioneer the exciting new sport of waterfall ice climbing. Then witness the popular growth in sport climbing both on the crags and in the gyms. Finally discover how home grown Canadian climbers, initially slow to take up the challenge of mountaineering, have become world leaders in the sport.

Scope & Content: Series consists of textual records pertaining to the creation of Chic Scott's book, Pushing the Limits; includes research material and notes, drafts, correspondence and related material.

Notes: Series consists of twelve sub-series: M57 / I / A: Interview Notes M57 / I / B: Original unedited draft manuscript M57 / I / C: Chronology of Mountaineering M57 / I / D: Biographical Profiles M57 / I / E: Research organized by region (Quebec, Ontario, Maritimes, Labrador, and Vancouver Island) M57 / I / F: Final corrections on manuscript M57 / I / G: Research files on Kenney’s ascent of Mt. Robson M57 / I / H: Correspondence files M57 / I / I: Misc. English Language materials M57 / I / J: Misc. French Language materials M57 / I / K: Notes from publications M57 / I / L: Maps and photograph notes

Name Access: Scott, Chic

Subject Access: Climbing; Communications; Correspondence; Environment; Exploration; Hiking; Ice climbing; Mountaineers; Mountaineering; Photography; Publication; Research; Sports and recreation

Language: English

Related Material: S47 / I; V40 / I

Category: Exploration, discovery and travel; Sports, recreation and leisure; Environment

Biographical Source Notes: http://chicscott.com/books.htm

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Pushing the Limits: The Story of Canadian Mountaineering - visual

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55200

Part Of: Chic Scott fonds

Scope & Content: Series is comprised of digital images (copies) and interviews used for research and final publication of book "Pushing the Limits". Includes 126 individual interviews recorded on Fuji Hi-8 tapes.

Date Range: 1996 - 1997

Reference Code: V40 / I

Description Level: 3 / Series

GMD: Digital image; Photograph; Film

Part Of: Chic Scott fonds

Description Level: 3 / Series

Fonds Number: M57 / V40 / S47

Series: V40 / I : Pushing the Limits: The Story of Canadian Mountaineering

Sous-Fonds: V40

Sub-Series: V40 / I / A / PA : Photographs; V40 / I / B / NF : Films

Accession Number: 7330

Reference Code: V40 / I

GMD: Digital image; Photograph; Film

Date Range: 1996 - 1997

Physical Description: 1694 digital images and 126 films

History / Biographical: This is the work of a lifetime. It tells the story of Canada’s 200 year mountaineering history from the early pioneers to modern day climbing athletes. Discover the story of Canadian climbing from the crags to the gyms, from Squamish to Val David and from the Yukon to the Rockies. Read about the Swiss guides hired by Canadian Pacific Hotels who ushered in the glory years of the first ascents. Discover the British and American men of leisure who struggled with the wilderness to reach the summits and unravel the complex geography. Learn about the European immigrants of the 1950s who pushed the limits on the rock walls and the Americans who led the search for frightening new routes on the north faces. Join the British expatriates as they pioneer the exciting new sport of waterfall ice climbing. Then witness the popular growth in sport climbing both on the crags and in the gyms. Finally discover how home grown Canadian climbers, initially slow to take up the challenge of mountaineering, have become world leaders in the sport.

Scope & Content: Series is comprised of digital images (copies) and interviews used for research and final publication of book "Pushing the Limits". Includes 126 individual interviews recorded on Fuji Hi-8 tapes.

Notes: Interviews are arranged alphabetically in series by last name of interviewee [see "Content Details"].

Name Access: Scott, Chic

Subject Access: Mountains; Mountaineering; History; Environment; Biography; Climbing; Sports and recreation; Winter sports; Personal and Professional Life

Access Restrictions: Reference only

Reproduction Restrictions: Restricted: copyright of all images remain with owner

Language: English

Related Material: M57 / I; S47 / I

Category: Sports, recreation and leisure; Exploration, discovery and travel; Environment

Biographical Source Notes: http://chicscott.com/books.htm

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Content Details: Digital images; 981 images in JPG images are accessible for reference only; 714 PCD images are inaccessible due to the format being obsolete. .pcd format is a proprietary format by Kodak. Interviews on films:; V40 / I / NF - 1 Serge Angelucci 25-Apr-97; V40 / I / NF - 2 Peter Arbic 15-Aug-97; V40 / I / NF - 3 Tim Auger 02-Dec-96; V40 / I / NF - 4 Tim Auger 02-Dec-96; V40 / I / NF - 5 Joe Bajan 21-Sep-97; V40 / I / NF - 6 Neil Bennett 9-Jan-97; V40 / I / NF - 7 Claude Berube 06-May-97; V40 / I / NF - 8 Marc Blais 03-May-97; V40 / I / NF - 9 Barry Blanchand 06-Dec-96; V40 / I / NF - 10 Barry Blanchand 06-Dec-96; V40 / I / NF - 11 James Blench 12-Nov-96; V40 / I / NF - 12 James Blench 12-Nov-96; V40 / I / NF - 13 Leon Blumer 30-Dec-96; V40 / I / NF - 14 Rene Boisselle 23-Apr-97; V40 / I / NF - 15 Rene Boisselle 23-Apr-97; V40 / I / NF - 16 Glen Boles 29-Aug-96; V40 / I / NF - 17 Fips Broda 18-Aug-96; V40 / I / NF - 18 Fips Broda 18-Aug-96; V40 / I / NF - 19 Eric Brooks 14-Jan-97; V40 / I / NF - 20 Rob Chisnall 15-May-97; V40 / I / NF - 21 John Clarke 13-Jan-97; V40 / I / NF - 22 Dwayne Congdon 06-Dec-96; V40 / I / NF - 23 Dwayne Congdon 06-Dec-96; V40 / I / NF - 24 Geoff Creighton 17-Jan-97; V40 / I / NF - 25 Allan Derbyshire 28-Aug-96; V40 / I / NF - 26 Franz Dopf 26-Aug-96; V40 / I / NF - 27 Sean Dougherty 17-Sep-97; V40 / I / NF - 28 Sean Dougherty 17-Sep-97; V40 / I / NF - 29 Michael Down 21-Jan-97; V40 / I / NF - 30 Michael Down 21-Jan-97; V40 / I / NF - 31 Kevin Doyle 22-Sep-96; V40 / I / NF - 32 Kevin Doyle 22-Sep-96; V40 / I / NF - 33 Bruce Fairley 25-Jan-97; V40 / I / NF - 34 Jack Firth 03-Dec-96; V40 / I / NF - 35 Jack Firth 03-Dec-96; V40 / I / NF - 36 Scott Flavelle 15-Jan-97; V40 / I / NF - 37 Don Forest 19-Sep-96; V40 / I / NF - 38 Greg Foweraker 13-Jan-97; V40 / I / NF - 39 Peter Fuhrmann 07-Aug-97; V40 / I / NF - 40 Peter Fuhrmann 07-Aug-97; V40 / I / NF - 41 Lloyd Gallagher 10-Nov-96; V40 / I / NF - 42 Don Gardener 16-Oct-96; V40 / I / NF - 43 Francois Garneau 07-May-97; V40 / I / NF - 44 Andy Gewereux 17-Oct-96; V40 / I / NF - 45 Andy Gewereux 17-Oct-96; V40 / I / NF - 46 Hans Gmoser 09-Nov-96; V40 / I / NF - 47 Hans Gmoser 09-Nov-96; V40 / I / NF - 48 Brian Greenwood 01-Aug-96; V40 / I / NF - 49 Brian Greenwood 03-Aug-96; V40 / I / NF - 50 Leon Grillmair 25-Jan-97; V40 / I / NF - 51 Jim Haberl 23-Jan-97; V40 / I / NF - 52 Jim Haberl 23-Jan-97; V40 / I / NF - 53 Dean Hart 11-Jan-97; V40 / I / NF - 54 Bruce Hendricks 09-Nov-96; V40 / I / NF - 55 Bruce Hendricks 09-Nov-96; V40 / I / NF - 56 Bob Hind 23-Aug-96; V40 / I / NF - 57 Bob Hind 23-Aug-96; V40 / I / NF - 58 Ralph Hutchinson 03-Jan-97; V40 / I / NF - 59 Ralph Hutchinson 03-Jan-97; V40 / I / NF - 60 Trevor Jones 01-Sep-96; V40 / I / NF - 61 Trevor Jones 01-Sep-96; V40 / I / NF - 62 Jon Jones 23-Sep-96; V40 / I / NF - 63 Jon Jones 23-Sep-96; V40 / I / NF - 64 Ken Jones 25-Sep-96; V40 / I / NF - 65 Dave Jones 15-Jan-97; V40 / I / NF - 66 Joe Josephson 06-Nov-96; V40 / I / NF - 67 Joe Josephson 06-Nov-96; V40 / I / NF - 68 Martin & Esther Kafer 08-Aug-96; V40 / I / NF - 69 Martin & Esther Kafer 08-Aug-96; V40 / I / NF - 70 Martin & Esther Kafer 08-Aug-96; V40 / I / NF - 71 Urs Kallen 15-Oct-96; V40 / I / NF - 72 Urs Kallen 15-Oct-96; V40 / I / NF - 73 Bruce Kay 20-Jan-97; V40 / I / NF - 74 Bruce Keller 24-Sep-96; V40 / I / NF - 75 Tami Knight 16-Jan-97; V40 / I / NF - 76 Tami Knight 16-Jan-97; V40 / I / NF - 77 Guy Lacelle 05-Nov-96; V40 / I / NF - 78 Paul Laperriere 26-Apr-97; V40 / I / NF - 79 Claude Lavallee 04-May-97; V40 / I / NF - 80 Claude Lavallee 04-May-97; V40 / I / NF - 81 Charlie Locke 17-Dec-96; V40 / I / NF - 82 Charlie Locke 17-Dec-96; V40 / I / NF - 83 Dick Lofthouse 26-Sep-96; V40 / I / NF - 84 Don Lyon 10-Jan-97; V40 / I / NF - 85 Don Lyon 10-Jan-97; V40 / I / NF - 86 Bernard Mailhot 30-Apr-97; V40 / I / NF - 87 Bernard Mailhot 30-Apr-97; V40 / I / NF - 88 Jeff Marshall 08-Sep-96; V40 / I / NF - 89 Jeff Marshall 08-Sep-96; V40 / I / NF - 90 John Martin 29-Oct-96; V40 / I / NF - 91 John Martin 29-Oct-96; V40 / I / NF - 92 Pat Morrow 05-Dec-96; V40 / I / NF - 93 Pat Morrow 05-Dec-96; V40 / I / NF - 94 Chris Oates & Judy Barnes 15-May-97; V40 / I / NF - 95 Chris Perry 26-Sep-96; V40 / I / NF - 96 Chris Perry 26-Sep-96; V40 / I / NF - 97 Bernard Poisson 02-May-97; V40 / I / NF - 98 Bernard Poisson 02-May-97; V40 / I / NF - 99 Choc Quinn 27-Aug-96; V40 / I / NF - 100 Regis Richard 08-May-97; V40 / I / NF - 101 Karl Ricker 16-Aug-96; V40 / I / NF - 102 John Ricker 05-Jan-97; V40 / I / NF - 103 John Ricker 05-Jan-97; V40 / I / NF - 104 Ward Robinson 03-Sep-96; V40 / I / NF - 105 Rob Rohn 10-Nov-96; V40 / I / NF - 106 Jim & Jola Sandford 22-Jan-97; V40 / I / NF - 107 Don Searl 06-Aug-96; V40 / I / NF - 108 Don Searl 06-Aug-96; V40 / I / NF - 109 Paddy Sherman 13-Aug-96; V40 / I / NF - 110 Laurie Skreslet 20-Sep-96; V40 / I / NF - 111 Laurie Skreslet 20-Sep-96; V40 / I / NF - 112 Gordie Smaill 20-Sep-97; V40 / I / NF - 113 Dave & Reg Smart 14-May-97; V40 / I / NF - 114 Dave & Reg Smart 14-May-97; V40 / I / NF - 115 Albi Sole 28-Oct-96; V40 / I / NF - 116 Albi Sole 28-Oct-96; V40 / I / NF - 117 Francois Thivieroe 24-Apr-97; V40 / I / NF - 118 Murray Toft 24-Oct-96; V40 / I / NF - 119 Don Vockeroth 28-Dec-96; V40 / I / NF - 120 Don Vockeroth 28-Dec-96; V40 / I / NF - 121 Mills Winram 17-Aug-96; V40 / I / NF - 122 Rob Wood 02-Aug-96; V40 / I / NF - 123 Sharon Wood 12-Nov-96; V40 / I / NF - 124 Sharon Wood 12-Nov-96; V40 / I / NF - 125 Glenn Woodsworth 15-Aug-96; V40 / I / NF - 126 Glenn Woodsworth 15-Aug-96

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Hans Gmoser film collection

A Life in the Wild: The Story of Mountain Explorer John Baldwin - sound recordings

A Life in the Wild: The Story of Mountain Explorer John Baldwin - textual

Mountain Romantics - sound recordings

Mountain Romantics - textual

Powder Pioneers : Ski Stories from the Canadian Rockies and Columbia Mountains - sound recordings

Powder Pioneers: Ski Stories from the Canadian Rockies and Columbia Mountains - textual

Powder Pioneers: Ski Stories from the Canadian Rockies and Columbia Mountains - visual

Pushing the Limits: The Story of Canadian Mountaineering - textual

Pushing the Limits: The Story of Canadian Mountaineering - visual