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1933 Skoki ski trip

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Part Of: Aileen Harmon fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of an original travel journal/diary annotated by Aileen Harmon pertaining to a 1933 ski trip to Skoki Lodge. File also includes two complete, typed copies of text from original 1933 account [one accompanied by typed letter to "Kathryn", likely Catharine Robb Whyte], and one incomplete…

Date Range: 1933; [ca. 1981 - ca. 1990]

Reference Code: M287 / I / 8

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Textual record; Private record; Diary

Part Of: Aileen Harmon fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M287 / V262

Series: M287 / I : Personal records

Sous-Fonds: M287

Accession Number: 2016.8596

Reference Code: M287 / I / 8

GMD: Textual record; Private record; Diary

Responsibility: Produced by Aileen Harmon

Date Range: 1933; [ca. 1981 - ca. 1990]

Physical Description: 1 cm of textual records

Scope & Content: File consists of an original travel journal/diary annotated by Aileen Harmon pertaining to a 1933 ski trip to Skoki Lodge. File also includes two complete, typed copies of text from original 1933 account [one accompanied by typed letter to "Kathryn", likely Catharine Robb Whyte], and one incomplete typed copy.

Notes: One copy of journal contents annotated

Name Access: Whyte, Catharine; Harmon, Aileen

Subject Access: Skiing; Travel; Mountains; Skoki Lodge

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Lake Louise

Language: English

Creator: Aileen Harmon

Category: Family and personal life

Title Source: Title provided prior to processing

Processing Status: Processed

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1952, 1967 - 1990 race photographs

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Part Of: Bruno Engler's Veteran's Race fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of 41 photographs pertaining to Bruno Engler's Veteran's Race ski events held between 1967 and 1990, as well as a separate ski event in 1952. Photographs depict Fred Wonnacot, Evelynne Crosbi [sic], Mike and Bonnie Wiegele, Catharine Whyte [in 1967 ski race], Karl and Kathy Jost, Rob …

Date Range: 1952; 1967; 1971 - 1975; 1979; 1982; 1985; 1986; 1990

Reference Code: V783 / I / PA - 1 to 41

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

Part Of: Bruno Engler's Veteran's Race fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M559 / V783

Series: V783 / I : 1952 - 1990

Sous-Fonds: V783

Accession Number: 2018.8688

Reference Code: V783 / I / PA - 1 to 41

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

Responsibility: Produced by Bruno Engler

Date Range: 1952; 1967; 1971 - 1975; 1979; 1982; 1985; 1986; 1990

Physical Description: 41 photographs : b&w and col. prints ; 25 x 20 cm or smaller

Scope & Content: File consists of 41 photographs pertaining to Bruno Engler's Veteran's Race ski events held between 1967 and 1990, as well as a separate ski event in 1952. Photographs depict Fred Wonnacot, Evelynne Crosbi [sic], Mike and Bonnie Wiegele, Catharine Whyte [in 1967 ski race], Karl and Kathy Jost, Rob Crosby, Klara Hueser, Eddie Hunter, Mr. & Mrs. Joe Hanley, Roy Andersen and others. Photograph V783/I/PA-33 was published in the Crag and Canyon, 1990.

Notes: Some items stamped on reverse giving photo credit to Bruno Engler.; Most photographs annotated; Photographs were separated from textual content in folders from corresponding years, stored under M559.

Name Access: Hunter, Eddie; Whyte, Catharine; Wonnacot, Fred; Crosby, Evelynne; Wiegele, Mike; Mann, Jack; Jost, Karl; Cullen, Malcolm; Jost, Kathy; Crosby, Rob; Pristov, John; Hueser, Klara; House, Eleanore; Kunelius, Eleanor; Hanley, Joe; McGavin, Flo; Wilson, Priscilla; Fruchtman, Eva; Andersen, Roy; Godwin, Nell; Kent, Betty; Wiegele, Bonnie

Subject Access: Race; Skiing; Memorial; Sports; Winter sports

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Banff

Access Restrictions: Copyright restrictions apply

Reproduction Restrictions: Copyright restrictions apply

Language: English

Category: Sports, recreation and leisure

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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A. W. Drinnan photographs

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Part Of: Alpine Club of Canada fonds

Scope & Content: Album and loose accompanying prints pertain to alpine club camps and activities.

Date Range: [ca. 1917-1928]

Reference Code: V14 / AC 192P / 01-10

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print; Print

21 images

Part Of: Alpine Club of Canada fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M200 / S6 / V14

Series: III. Personal papers and photographs

Sous-Fonds: V14

Accession Number: 5200

Reference Code: V14 / AC 192P / 01-10

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print; Print

Responsibility: Album was assembled by A.W. Drinnan; includes many views by H. Pollard.

Date Range: [ca. 1917-1928]

Physical Description: 1 photograph album (ca.180 prints). -- 9 photographs : prints

Scope & Content: Album and loose accompanying prints pertain to alpine club camps and activities.

Name Access: Alpine Club of Canada; Drinnan, A. W.

Subject Access: Abbot Pass Hut; Activities; Administration; Advertising; Alpine Club of Canada; Alpine Club House; Cabins; Cabins and shelters; Camps; Club; Competition; Discovery and exploration; Environment; Environment and Nature; Exploration; Guide; Guides; Hiking; Huts; Mountain; Mountain guides; Mountaineering; Mountaineers; Mountains; National parks and reserves; Organizations; Photography; Scenery; Sports and recreation; Summit

Geographic Access: Banff National Park; Jasper National Park; Yoho National Park; Alberta; British Columbia; Canada

Language: English

Title Source: Title based on album

Processing Status: Processed

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Abbot Pass Hut

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Part Of: Malcolm Geddes fonds

Scope & Content: Lantern slide depicts a side view of Abbot Pass Hut.

Date Range: [ca.1922-ca.1925]

Reference Code: V756 / III / A / PS - 25

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph; Lantern slide

1 image

Part Of: Malcolm Geddes fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: M39 / V756

Series: V756 / III : Personal and family records

Sous-Fonds: V756

Accession Number: 6504

Reference Code: V756 / III / A / PS - 25

GMD: Photograph; Lantern slide

Date Range: [ca.1922-ca.1925]

Physical Description: 1 photograph : transparency (lantern slide)

History / Biographical: Abbot Pass Hut was constructed by the Alpine Club of Canada in 1922 and is located at 2,926 metres elevation, between Mt. Lefroy and Mt. Victoria. The hut is positioned directly on top of the Great Divide [Alberta and British Columbia border].

Scope & Content: Lantern slide depicts a side view of Abbot Pass Hut.

Notes: Slide is hand-coloured.

Material Details: Individual labels: rectangular red label #12; remains of a white label "Alpine ---"; Inscription visible on back of slide: Nov 20 7845

Name Access: Alpine Club of Canada

Geographic Access: Abbot Pass

Access Restrictions: Fragile- restrictions may apply

Reproduction Restrictions: Fragile- restrictions may apply

Language: N/A

Category: Exploration, discovery and travel

Biographical Source Notes: https://www.alpineclubofcanada.ca/web/ACCMember/Huts/Abbot_Pass_Hut.aspx

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Abbot Pass Hut Registers

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Part Of: Alpine Club of Canada fonds

Scope & Content: Sub-series of hut registers from Abbot Hut produced by the Alpine Club of Canada between 1954 and 2017. Registers include entries from visitors to the huts which pertain to individuals' hiking and climbing trips; details of specific events which occurred while staying at the hut, wildlife sightings…

Date Range: 1954 - 1970; 1972 - 1983; 1987 - 2009; 2011 - 2018

Reference Code: M200 / IV / A

Description Level: 4 / Sub-series

GMD: Organization record; Textual record

Part Of: Alpine Club of Canada fonds

Description Level: 4 / Sub-series

Fonds Number: M200; V14; S6

Series: M200 / IV: Hut Registers

Sous-Fonds: M200

Sub-Series: M200 / IV / A: Abbot Pass Hut Registers

Accession Number: accn. 2023.19; accn. 8002; accn. 2023.20; accn. 2023.32; accn. 1299; accn. 1040; accn. 2141; accn. 3298; accn. 3757; accn. 6376; accn. 6465; accn. 6623; accn. 7779; accn. 2023.10; accn. 2024.20

Reference Code: M200 / IV / A

GMD: Organization record; Textual record

Responsibility: Registers produced by Alpine Club of Canada

Date Range: 1954 - 1970; 1972 - 1983; 1987 - 2009; 2011 - 2018

Physical Description: 53 cm of textual records (26 volumes)

History / Biographical: Abbot Pass Hut was built in 1922 and sits at an elevation of 2,926 meters. It is one of the highest structures in Canada. The hut was named after Philip Stanley Abbot who had died from a fall during the first known attempt to reach the summit of Mount Lefroy. The hut was a national historic site, but the hut was closed to visitors in 2018 due to the erosion of the slope beneath the hut. On June 30, 2022 Parks Canada officially removed Abbot Pass Hut, due to those environmental factors.

Scope & Content: Sub-series of hut registers from Abbot Hut produced by the Alpine Club of Canada between 1954 and 2017. Registers include entries from visitors to the huts which pertain to individuals' hiking and climbing trips; details of specific events which occurred while staying at the hut, wildlife sightings, custodial issues and updates, and related topics. The sub-series is separated into individual hut registers, arranged by date:; M200 / IV / A / 1: Abbot Pass Hut register [1954 - 1960]; M200 / IV / A / 2: [Abbot Pass Hut Register 1954 - 1970]; M200 / IV / A / 3: [Abbot Pass Hut? loose register 1972 - 1974]; M200 / IV / A / 4: [Abbot] Pass Hut [register 1974 - 1978]; M200 / IV / A / 5: Abbot Hut [register 1979 - 1980]; M200 / IV / A / 6: [Abbot]'s Hut Registry [1980 - 1982]; M200 / IV / A / 7: [Abbot Pass Hut Register 1982 - 1983]; M200 / IV / A / 8: [Abbot Pass register 1983]; M200 / IV / A / 9: [Abbot Hut Register 1987]; M200 / IV / A / 10: Abbot's Hut Bible [register, 1988 - 1992]; M200 / IV / A / 11: Abbot Pass Hut 1992 - 93; M200 / IV / A / 12: "Abbot Pass Hut Log Book" Aug. 24, 1993 - July 20, 1995; M200 / IV / A / 13: Abbot Pass hut register Aug. 11, 1995 - July 30, 1996.; M200 / IV / A / 14: [Abbot Pass] hut register July 30, 1996 - May 4, 1997; M200 / IV / A / 15: "Abbot Pass Hut Register" June 26, 1997 - September 3, 1998; M200 / IV / A / 16: Abbot Pass Hut [1998- 2000]; M200 / IV / A / 17: Abbot Pass Sep 6, 2000 - July 26, 2002; M200 / IV / A / 18: Abbot Hut Register 2002 - 2003; M200 / IV / A / 19: Abbot Pass Aug 31, 2003 - Aug 20, 2005; M200 / IV / A / 20: Abbot Pass Register 2004 - 2007; M200 / IV / A / 21: Abbot Hut Register 2007 - 2009; M200 / IV / A / 22: [2011 Abbot Hut Register]; M200 / IV / A / 23: Abbot Hut Register [2012 - 2014]; M200 / IV / A / 24: Abbot Pass Hut Register [2014 - 2016]; M200 / IV / A / 25: Abbot Pass Hut Register, 2016 - 2017; M200 / IV / A / 26: [Abbot Pass Hut Register: 2017-2018]

Name Access: Alpine Club of Canada

Subject Access: Abbot Pass Hut; Cabins; Cabins and shelters; Climbing; Environment; Exploration; Huts; Mountains

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; British Columbia; Canadian Rocky Mountains

Access Restrictions: Restrictions may apply

Reproduction Restrictions: Contains personal information

Language: English; French; Spanish; Japanese; German

Conservation: Some registers have been placed in mylar

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

Biographical Source Notes: The Alpine Club of Canada website: https://www.alpineclubofcanada.ca/abbot-pass-hut/ The Government of Canada website: https://parks.canada.ca/pn-np/bc/yoho/culture/abbot

Title Source: Title based on contents of sub-series

Processing Status: Processed

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ACC Camps [1/3]

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Part Of: Bill Goodrich fonds

Scope & Content: File pertains to 132 35 mm slides depictiong Alpine Club of Canada Camps from 1950, 1951, 1952, and 1960, consisting mostly of shots of people hiking, climbing, and mountaineering in and around the Lake O'Hara and Mt. Assiniboine areas. Contents include: 1950 - Maligne (1-19) 1951 - Lake O'Hara (21…

Date Range: 1950-1960

Reference Code: V106 / NS - 01 to NS - 132

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Transparency

132 images

Part Of: Bill Goodrich fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: V106

Sous-Fonds: V106

Accession Number: 7765

Reference Code: V106 / NS - 01 to NS - 132

GMD: Photograph; Transparency

Date Range: 1950-1960

Physical Description: 132 photographs : col. slides ; 35 mm

History / Biographical: See fonds level description.

Scope & Content: File pertains to 132 35 mm slides depictiong Alpine Club of Canada Camps from 1950, 1951, 1952, and 1960, consisting mostly of shots of people hiking, climbing, and mountaineering in and around the Lake O'Hara and Mt. Assiniboine areas. Contents include: 1950 - Maligne (1-19) 1951 - Lake O'Hara (21-69) 1952 - Mt. Assiniboine (71-124) 1952 - Mt. Assiniboine from Monica & Dudley (126-129) 1950 - Sent to [Bill Goodrich] from '50 Maligne Camp, [Bill Goodrich] on trail to glacier (131) 1960 - B-J HWY (Sent to [Bill Goodrich]) Mt. Saskatchewan (133) Mt. Chephren (134) Athabaska River (135) Pyramid Mt. (136) Athabaska Hotel (137)

Name Access: Alpine Club of Canada; Goodrich, Bill

Subject Access: Activities; Alpine Club of Canada; Buildings; Camping; Camps; Climbing; Glaciers; Hiking; Lake O'hara; Mountaineering; Mountaineers; Mountains; Parks Canada; Photography; Portrait; Scenery; scenic

Geographic Access: Jasper; Jasper National Park; Alberta; Lake O'Hara; Yoho National Park; Assiniboine; Assiniboine Provincial Park; British Columbia

Language: English

Finding Aid: No finding aid

Creator: Goodrich, Bill

Title Source: Title based on contents of fonds

Processing Status: Processed

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ACC Camps [2/3]

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Part Of: Bill Goodrich fonds

Scope & Content: File pertains to 121 35 mm slides depictiong Alpine Club of Canada Camps from 1953-1955 & 1957, consisting of scenic shots of mountain scenes and people climbing, portraits of various camp members, group portraits, waterfalls, glaciers, summit poses, and more. Contents include: 1953 - Mt. Hooker (&…

Date Range: 1953-1957

Reference Code: V106 / NS - 133 to NS - 254

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Transparency

121 images

Part Of: Bill Goodrich fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: V106

Sous-Fonds: V106

Accession Number: 7765

Reference Code: V106 / NS - 133 to NS - 254

GMD: Photograph; Transparency

Date Range: 1953-1957

Physical Description: 121 photographs : col. slides ; 35 mm

History / Biographical: See fonds level description.

Scope & Content: File pertains to 121 35 mm slides depictiong Alpine Club of Canada Camps from 1953-1955 & 1957, consisting of scenic shots of mountain scenes and people climbing, portraits of various camp members, group portraits, waterfalls, glaciers, summit poses, and more. Contents include: 1953 - Mt. Hooker (& Edith Cavell): 1-47 1954 - The Goodsirs: 49-58 1955 - Mt. Robson: 60-120 1957 - Robson from JEAN: 121-123 Robson Glacier: 124

Name Access: Alpine Club of Canada; Goodrich, Bill

Subject Access: Activities; Alpine Club of Canada; Buildings; Camping; Camps; Climbing; Glaciers; Hiking; Lake O'hara; Mountaineering; Mountaineers; Mountains; Parks Canada; Photography; Portrait; Scenery; scenic; Waterfalls; Women

Geographic Access: Jasper; Jasper National Park; Alberta; Lake O'Hara; Yoho National Park; Assiniboine; Assiniboine Provincial Park; British Columbia

Language: English

Finding Aid: No finding aid

Creator: Goodrich, Bill

Title Source: Title based on contents of fonds

Processing Status: Processed

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ACC Camps [3/3]

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Part Of: Bill Goodrich fonds

Scope & Content: File pertains to 96 35 mm slides depictiong Alpine Club of Canada Camps from 1957, 1959, & 1962, consisting of Contents include: 1957 - Ramparts: 1-21 [Ramparts] (from Monica & Dudley): 22-28 1959 - Bugaboos (from L.F. Mondolfo: 135-140 Edith Cavell: 30-34 The ride in:…

Date Range: 1957-1962

Reference Code: V106 / NS - 255 to NS - 350

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Transparency

96 images

Part Of: Bill Goodrich fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: V106

Sous-Fonds: V106

Accession Number: 7765

Reference Code: V106 / NS - 255 to NS - 350

GMD: Photograph; Transparency

Date Range: 1957-1962

Physical Description: 96 photographs : col. slides ; 35 mm

History / Biographical: See fonds level description.

Scope & Content: File pertains to 96 35 mm slides depictiong Alpine Club of Canada Camps from 1957, 1959, & 1962, consisting of Contents include: 1957 - Ramparts: 1-21 [Ramparts] (from Monica & Dudley): 22-28 1959 - Bugaboos (from L.F. Mondolfo: 135-140 Edith Cavell: 30-34 The ride in: 35-37 First view: 38-39 Camp: 40-42 Our tent: 43-49 Frenchman's Pk & views: 50-67 High camp in Storm: 68-75 Climb of Pigeon: 76-90 Waterfall (?): 91 1962 - Maligne Lake (part 1) Preparations: 93-98 On the road; Badlands & mud: 99-110 Barb & Walt: 111-116 Banff-Jasper HWY: 177-133

Name Access: Alpine Club of Canada; Goodrich, Bill

Subject Access: Activities; Alpine Club of Canada; Buildings; Camping; Camps; Climbing; Glaciers; Hiking; Lake O'hara; Mountaineering; Mountaineers; Mountains; Parks Canada; Photography; Portrait; Scenery; scenic; Waterfalls; Women

Geographic Access: Jasper; Jasper National Park; Alberta; Bugaboos; British Columbia

Language: English

Finding Aid: No finding aid

Creator: Goodrich, Bill

Title Source: Title based on contents of fonds

Processing Status: Processed

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Agnes Kaquitts, Stoney Nakoda

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Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Scope & Content: Item consists of close-up photograph of Agnes Kaquitts (sometimes pronounced Heg-a-nesh by Stoney speakers).

Date Range: ca. 1945

Reference Code: V683 / III / B / NS - 1630

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph; Transparency

1 image

Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: M36 / V683 / S37

Sous-Fonds: V683

Accession Number: n/a

Reference Code: V683 / III / B / NS - 1630

GMD: Photograph; Transparency

Date Range: ca. 1945

Physical Description: Transparency; colour

Scope & Content: Item consists of close-up photograph of Agnes Kaquitts (sometimes pronounced Heg-a-nesh by Stoney speakers).

Notes: Note: It is believed that the handwritten information on the back of the contact sheets was written by former archival staff in the initial phases of processing the photographs of Peter and Catharine Whyte. There is no list of titles attached to the individual images. Any descriptive information or identification of people has been provided by research done through the Recognizing Relations project

Name Access: Kaquitts, Agnes; Whyte, Catharine; Whyte, Peter

Subject Access: Banff Indian Days; First Nations; Indigenous Peoples; Recognizing Relations Collection; Stoney Nakoda; Stoney

Geographic Access: Alberta

Language: English

Creator: Whyte, Peter and Catharine

Title Source: Stoney Nakoda Elders provided naming and other culturally relevant information during interviews held for Recognizing Relations, an archives initiative active from 2014-2023.; The goal of this initiative was to name local Indigenous peoples in photographs held in the WMCR archives as well as encouraging access for Indigenous communities to these images.

Processing Status: Processed

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Alpine Club of Canada fonds

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Part Of: Alpine Club of Canada fonds

Scope & Content: Fonds constitutes the principal resource for the study of the history of Canadian mountaineering. It provides a wealth of information on individual alpinists, expeditions, mountains, national parks, conservation, climbing, alpine organizations, publications, guiding, scientific study and the Alpin…

Date Range: 1906-2017

Reference Code: M200 / S6 / V14

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

GMD: Motion picture; Film; Video; Photograph; Album; Negative; Photograph print; Postcard; Transparency; Sound recording; Cassette; Textual record; Organization record

Part Of: Alpine Club of Canada fonds

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

Fonds Number: M 200; S 6; V 14

Sous-Fonds: M200; S6; V14

Accession Number: 698, 1040 (unproc), 1224, 1299 (unproc), 1807, 1813, 2141 (unproc), 2376 (unproc), 3160 (unproc), 3296 (unproc), 3298 (unproc), 3382 (unproc), 3560 (unproc), 3757 (unproc), 3970 (unproc), 5012, 5114, 5200, 5215 (unproc), 5330 (unproc), 5343, 5357, 5396 (unproc), 5438, 5454, 5455, 5456, 5457, 5458, 5459, 5460, 5461, 5462 (unproc), 5463 (unproc), 5464, 5465, 5466, 5474, 5538 (unproc), 5541, 5569 (unproc), 5591 (unproc), 5592, 5605, 5631 (unproc), 5632, 5633, 5634, 5635 (unproc), 5680 (unproc), 5724, 5950, 6062 (unproc), 6332, 6337, 6375, 6376 (unproc), 6396, 6437, 6451, 6457 (unproc), 6459 (unproc), 6465 (unproc), 6470 (unproc), 6623 (unproc), 6624, 6625, 6626, 6627 (unproc), 6628, 6765 (unproc), 6766 (unproc), 6767 (unproc), 7774 (unproc), 7779 (unproc), 8002 (unproc), 2021.32 (unproc)

Reference Code: M200 / S6 / V14

GMD: Motion picture; Film; Video; Photograph; Album; Negative; Photograph print; Postcard; Transparency; Sound recording; Cassette; Textual record; Organization record

Date Range: 1906-2017

Physical Description: ca.42 m of textual records. -- ca.12,500 photographs: prints, stereographic prints, transparencies, slides, negatives, postcards. -- 85 photograph albums. -- 8 motion pictures: films, video recordings. -- 3 sound recordings

History / Biographical: The Alpine Club of Canada, the national mountaineering club, was co-founded in 1906 by A. O. Wheeler and Elizabeth Parker, and other like-minded climbers. The club espoused scientific study and exploration, cultivation of art, public education, acquisition of climbing skills, and preservation of natural areas within the mountainous regions of Canada. Through a national executive, local sections and volunteer committees, the club provided climbing camps, clubhouse, huts, and publications, including the Canadian Alpine Journal. ACC expeditions and projects resulted in pioneer exploration, first ascents, and included mountain warfare training during the Second World War. In recent years, the club's membership has increased dramatically with the popularity of climbing and its programs have evolved to serve the needs of unguided climbers using sophisticated technical aids.

Scope & Content: Fonds constitutes the principal resource for the study of the history of Canadian mountaineering. It provides a wealth of information on individual alpinists, expeditions, mountains, national parks, conservation, climbing, alpine organizations, publications, guiding, scientific study and the Alpine Club itself.; The fonds consists of four Sous-fonds: I. Alpine Club of Canada records; II. Mount Everest Expedition (1982) records; III. Personal papers and photographs; IV. Other material. Club administration records (series I.A.) pertain to executive positions; head office; finance; camps, climbing and treks; expeditions; huts and properties; clubhouses; library; publications; photography; other committees; other activities; and other. Other club records include section records (series I.B.), hut registers and summit records (series I.C.).

Name Access: Alpine Club of Canada

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

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: sous-fonds, series and sub-series description; electronic finding aid for processed material

Creator: Alpine Club of Canada

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

Title Source: Title based on contents of fonds

Processing Status: Processed / Unprocessed

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1933 Skoki ski trip

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1952, 1967 - 1990 race photographs

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A. W. Drinnan photographs

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Abbot Pass Hut

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Abbot Pass Hut Registers

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ACC Camps [1/3]

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ACC Camps [2/3]

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Agnes Kaquitts, Stoney Nakoda

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Alpine Club of Canada fonds

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