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Dave Cheesmond fonds
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- Part Of
- Dave Cheesmond fonds
- Scope & Content
- Fonds consists of research files in three series: I. Asia series, ca.1982-ca.1985 (A. Karakoram, Pakistan, B. Nepal, C. China, D. India); II. North America series, ca.1978-ca.1985 (A. United States, B. Canada, C. General); III. South America series, ca.1983 (A. Patagonia, B. Andes). Canada sub-s…
- Date Range
- [ca.1978-ca.1985]
- Reference Code
- M19
- Description Level
- 1 / Fonds
- GMD
- Textual record
- Map
- Private record
- Published record
- Part Of
- Dave Cheesmond fonds
- Description Level
- 1 / Fonds
- Fonds Number
- M19
- Sous-Fonds
- M19
- Accession Number
- 7064
- Reference Code
- M19
- Date Range
- [ca.1978-ca.1985]
- Physical Description
- 22 cm of textual records
- History / Biographical
- David Malcolm Cheesmond, 1952-1987, was a mountaineer and engineer at Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Cheesmond's mountaineering achievements span the globe and include all facets of climbing. Included are ascents in South Africa (where he was born), Europe, South America, Canada, United States and Asia. From 1981 until his death, Cheesmond lived in Canada and made many ascents here.
- In the Canadian Rockies, Cheesmond led a team of young climbers known as "the Wildboys" and made important climbs on Mount Robson (1981), Mount Assiniboine (1982), Mount Goodsir (1983), Mount Andromeda (1983) and the North Twin (1985). He opened three difficult new routes on Mount Yamnuska during the summer of 1985. During his time in Canada, Cheesmond took part in expeditions to Alaska, Mount Everest (1983, 1986) and K2 (1986). In 1984 he was part of a successful team which climbed Rakaposhi in the Karakoram Mountains of Pakistan, an ascent considered one of the finest achievements by Canadians in the Himalayas.
- In addition to organizing and executing the above projects, Cheesmond maintained a professional career in engineering. He was accompanied on many of his travels by his wife, Gillian. The couple had one daughter, Tserin. Dave Cheesmond disappeared in 1987 while attempting the Hummingbird Ridge on Mount Logan.
- Scope & Content
- Fonds consists of research files in three series: I. Asia series, ca.1982-ca.1985 (A. Karakoram, Pakistan, B. Nepal, C. China, D. India); II. North America series, ca.1978-ca.1985 (A. United States, B. Canada, C. General); III. South America series, ca.1983 (A. Patagonia, B. Andes).
- Canada sub-series pertains to mountaineering in the Yukon, British Columbia and Baffin Island. Research files primarily contain correspondence, personnel planning and administration records, notes, annotated maps, brochures, photographs and copies of articles from mountaineering journals.
- Name Access
- Cheesmond, Dave
- Subject Access
- Exploration, discovery and travel
- Sports, recreation and leisure
- Access Restrictions
- No restrictions on access
- Copyright, privacy, commercial use and other restrictions may apply
- Language
- English
- Finding Aid
- Finding aids and reference tools: arrangement outline
- series and file description
- electronic finding aid
- Creator
- Cheesmond, Dave
- Biographical Source Notes
- Chic Scott - see case file
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of fonds
- Processing Status
- Processed
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Nepal : [file]
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions14054
- Part Of
- Dave Cheesmond fonds
- Scope & Content
- File consists of research records pertaining to the Nepal Expedition and including: correspondence; 1982 planning agenda with notes; biographical information; blank visa and application forms to the Government of Nepal; annotated Nepal Gazette (January 26, 1976) pertaining to regulations for mounta…
- Date Range
- [ca.1982]
- Reference Code
- M19 / 4, 5
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Textual Records
- Part Of
- Dave Cheesmond fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Fonds Number
- M19
- Series
- I. Asia
- Sous-Fonds
- M19
- Accession Number
- 7064
- Reference Code
- M19 / 4, 5
- GMD
- Textual Records
- Date Range
- [ca.1982]
- Physical Description
- 2 cm of textual records. -- 1 photograph : print
- Scope & Content
- File consists of research records pertaining to the Nepal Expedition and including: correspondence; 1982 planning agenda with notes; biographical information; blank visa and application forms to the Government of Nepal; annotated Nepal Gazette (January 26, 1976) pertaining to regulations for mountaineers; other research notes; photograph of Dhauligiri - West Face by Chic Scott; articles pertaining to Mount Everest, Jannu and other mountains in Nepal, 1965-1983, 1 cm : copies
- Language
- English
- Title Source
- Title based on contents
- Processing Status
- Processed
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India : [file]
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions14055
- Part Of
- Dave Cheesmond fonds
- Scope & Content
- File consists of research records in the form of copies of articles pertaining to Karakorum, 1976-1983
- Date Range
- [ca.1983]
- Reference Code
- M19 / 8
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Textual Records
- Part Of
- Dave Cheesmond fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Fonds Number
- M19
- Series
- I. Asia
- Sous-Fonds
- M19
- Accession Number
- 7064
- Reference Code
- M19 / 8
- GMD
- Textual Records
- Date Range
- [ca.1983]
- Physical Description
- .5 cm of textual records
- Scope & Content
- File consists of research records in the form of copies of articles pertaining to Karakorum, 1976-1983
- Notes
- File included five maps that have been transferred to library collection
- Language
- English
- Title Source
- Title based on contents
- Processing Status
- Processed
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Kichatna : [file]
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions14058
- Part Of
- Dave Cheesmond fonds
- Scope & Content
- File consists of research records pertaining to the Cathedral Spires and Kichatna area of Alaska, 1968-1969, .5 cm : copies
- Date Range
- [after 1981]
- Reference Code
- M19 / 12
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Textual Records
- Part Of
- Dave Cheesmond fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Fonds Number
- M19
- Series
- II. North America
- Sous-Fonds
- M19
- Accession Number
- 7064
- Reference Code
- M19 / 12
- GMD
- Textual Records
- Date Range
- [after 1981]
- Physical Description
- .5 cm of textual records
- Scope & Content
- File consists of research records pertaining to the Cathedral Spires and Kichatna area of Alaska, 1968-1969, .5 cm : copies
- Notes
- File included one map that has been transferred to library collection
- Language
- English
- Title Source
- Title based on contents
- Processing Status
- Processed
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Alaska general : [file]
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- Part Of
- Dave Cheesmond fonds
- Scope & Content
- File consists of research records in the form of: letters, research notes, budget, brochures and business cards pertaining to the town of Talkeetna Alaska and Mt. McKinley, ca.1985; and articles pertaining to mountaineering in Alaska, 1968-1982, 2.5 cm : copies
- Date Range
- [ca.1982]
- Reference Code
- M19 / 13, 14
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Textual Records
- Part Of
- Dave Cheesmond fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Fonds Number
- M19
- Series
- II. North America
- Sous-Fonds
- M19
- Accession Number
- 7064
- Reference Code
- M19 / 13, 14
- GMD
- Textual Records
- Date Range
- [ca.1982]
- Physical Description
- 3.5 cm of textual records. -- 2 photographs : prints
- Scope & Content
- File consists of research records in the form of: letters, research notes, budget, brochures and business cards pertaining to the town of Talkeetna Alaska and Mt. McKinley, ca.1985; and articles pertaining to mountaineering in Alaska, 1968-1982, 2.5 cm : copies
- Notes
- File may contain contents of McKinley file that was received empty. File included three maps that have been transferred to library collection
- Access Restrictions
- Bradford Washburn photographs available for reference use only; no reproduction
- Language
- English
- Title Source
- Title based on contents
- Processing Status
- Processed
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U.S.A. excluding Alaska : [file]
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions14060
- Part Of
- Dave Cheesmond fonds
- Scope & Content
- File consists of research records in the form of copies of articles pertaining to mountaineering
- Date Range
- [ca.1980]
- Reference Code
- M19 / 15
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Textual Records
- Part Of
- Dave Cheesmond fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Fonds Number
- M19
- Series
- II. North America
- Sous-Fonds
- M19
- Accession Number
- 7064
- Reference Code
- M19 / 15
- GMD
- Textual Records
- Date Range
- [ca.1980]
- Physical Description
- 1 cm of textual records
- Scope & Content
- File consists of research records in the form of copies of articles pertaining to mountaineering
- Language
- English
- Title Source
- Title based on contents
- Processing Status
- Processed
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St. Elias : [file]
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions14061
- Part Of
- Dave Cheesmond fonds
- Scope & Content
- File consists of research records pertaining to the 1985 expedition to Hummingbird Ridge on Mount Logan, led by David Cheesmond and including George Lowe, Roman Dial, Brian Baxter and Michael Kennedy, 1984-1987; information pertaining to the Alpine Club of Canada expeditionary camp to Kluane Nation…
- Date Range
- [ca.1985]
- Reference Code
- M19 / 16, 17
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Textual Records
- Part Of
- Dave Cheesmond fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Fonds Number
- M19
- Series
- II. North America
- Sous-Fonds
- M19
- Accession Number
- 7064
- Reference Code
- M19 / 16, 17
- GMD
- Textual Records
- Date Range
- [ca.1985]
- Physical Description
- 2 cm of textual records
- Scope & Content
- File consists of research records pertaining to the 1985 expedition to Hummingbird Ridge on Mount Logan, led by David Cheesmond and including George Lowe, Roman Dial, Brian Baxter and Michael Kennedy, 1984-1987; information pertaining to the Alpine Club of Canada expeditionary camp to Kluane National Park, celebrating 1985 National Parks centennial and the diamond jubilee of Mount Logan first ascent. Textual records consist of correspondence; personnel, planning and administration records; reports and research notes; and articles pertaining to Mount Logan, 2 items : copies.
- Access Restrictions
- Privacy access restriction on some items
- Language
- English
- Title Source
- Title based on contents
- Processing Status
- Processed
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Logan Mts : [file]
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- Part Of
- Dave Cheesmond fonds
- Scope & Content
- File consists of research records in the form of handwritten note pertaining to helicopters; and articles pertaining to the Logan mountains, copies
- Date Range
- [after 1981]
- Reference Code
- M19 / 18
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Textual Records
- Part Of
- Dave Cheesmond fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Fonds Number
- M19
- Series
- II. North America
- Sous-Fonds
- M19
- Accession Number
- 7064
- Reference Code
- M19 / 18
- GMD
- Textual Records
- Date Range
- [after 1981]
- Physical Description
- .5 cm of textual records
- Scope & Content
- File consists of research records in the form of handwritten note pertaining to helicopters; and articles pertaining to the Logan mountains, copies
- Notes
- File included five maps that have been transferred to library collection
- Language
- English
- Title Source
- Title based on contents
- Processing Status
- Processed
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Waddington : [file]
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- Part Of
- Dave Cheesmond fonds
- Scope & Content
- File consists of research records in the form of articles pertaining to mountaineering on Mount Waddington, 1969-1980; copies
- Date Range
- [after 1981]
- Reference Code
- M19 / 19
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Textual Records
- Part Of
- Dave Cheesmond fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Fonds Number
- M19
- Series
- II. North America
- Sous-Fonds
- M19
- Accession Number
- 7064
- Reference Code
- M19 / 19
- GMD
- Textual Records
- Date Range
- [after 1981]
- Physical Description
- .5 cm of textual records
- Scope & Content
- File consists of research records in the form of articles pertaining to mountaineering on Mount Waddington, 1969-1980; copies
- Notes
- File included four maps that have been transferred to library collection
- Language
- English
- Title Source
- Title based on contents
- Processing Status
- Processed
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Canada - BC : [file]
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- Part Of
- Dave Cheesmond fonds
- Scope & Content
- File consists of research records in the form of articles pertaining to the Bugaboo and other mountain ranges in the interior, 1968-ca.1980. Photograph is a colour postcard of Mount Robson
- Date Range
- [after 1981]
- Reference Code
- M19 / 20
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Textual Records
- Part Of
- Dave Cheesmond fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Fonds Number
- M19
- Series
- II. North America
- Sous-Fonds
- M19
- Accession Number
- 7064
- Reference Code
- M19 / 20
- GMD
- Textual Records
- Date Range
- [after 1981]
- Physical Description
- 1 cm of textual records. -- 1 photograph : print
- Scope & Content
- File consists of research records in the form of articles pertaining to the Bugaboo and other mountain ranges in the interior, 1968-ca.1980. Photograph is a colour postcard of Mount Robson
- Language
- English
- Title Source
- Title based on contents
- Processing Status
- Processed
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Baffin : [file]
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- Part Of
- Dave Cheesmond fonds
- Scope & Content
- File consists of research records in the form of articles pertaining to Baffin Island, 1978-ca.1980; copies
- Date Range
- [after 1981]
- Reference Code
- M19 / 21
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Textual Records
- Part Of
- Dave Cheesmond fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Fonds Number
- M19
- Series
- II. North America
- Sous-Fonds
- M19
- Accession Number
- 7064
- Reference Code
- M19 / 21
- GMD
- Textual Records
- Date Range
- [after 1981]
- Physical Description
- .5 cm of textual records
- Scope & Content
- File consists of research records in the form of articles pertaining to Baffin Island, 1978-ca.1980; copies
- Language
- English
- Title Source
- Title based on contents
- Processing Status
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General info on N. America, Mountain reports & AJ & AAJ : [file]
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- Part Of
- Dave Cheesmond fonds
- Scope & Content
- File consists of research records in the form of copies of articles from Mountain Reports, Alpine Journal and American Alpine Journal, and one hand-drawn map of El Capitan Mescalito
- Date Range
- [ca.1980]
- Reference Code
- M19 / 22
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Textual Records
- Part Of
- Dave Cheesmond fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Fonds Number
- M19
- Series
- II. North America
- Sous-Fonds
- M19
- Accession Number
- 7064
- Reference Code
- M19 / 22
- GMD
- Textual Records
- Date Range
- [ca.1980]
- Physical Description
- 1 cm of textual records. -- 1 cartographic record : map
- Scope & Content
- File consists of research records in the form of copies of articles from Mountain Reports, Alpine Journal and American Alpine Journal, and one hand-drawn map of El Capitan Mescalito
- Notes
- Some material was not retained
- Language
- English
- Title Source
- Title based on contents
- Processing Status
- Processed
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Research file on Patagonia
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- Part Of
- Dave Cheesmond fonds
- Scope & Content
- File consists of research records in the form of: page 16 of Official Application Form summarizing David Cheesmond experience, n.d.; letter from Leo Dickinson pertaining to the Northern Ice Cap and Hielo Continental, 1979; hand-written note titled "E.Face of Cathedral", 1983; published informatio…
- Date Range
- [ca.1983]
- Reference Code
- M19 / 23, 24
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Textual Records
- Part Of
- Dave Cheesmond fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Fonds Number
- M19
- Series
- III. South America
- Sous-Fonds
- M19
- Accession Number
- 7064
- Reference Code
- M19 / 23, 24
- GMD
- Textual Records
- Date Range
- [ca.1983]
- Physical Description
- 1 cm of textual records. -- ca.15 cartographic records : maps
- Scope & Content
- File consists of research records in the form of: page 16 of Official Application Form summarizing David Cheesmond experience, n.d.; letter from Leo Dickinson pertaining to the Northern Ice Cap and Hielo Continental, 1979; hand-written note titled "E.Face of Cathedral", 1983; published information booklets, brochures and copies of articles and maps pertaining to mountaineering in Chile and Argentina
- Notes
- File included four maps that have been transferred to library collection
- Language
- English
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
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Research file on the Andes
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- Part Of
- Dave Cheesmond fonds
- Scope & Content
- File consists of research records in the form of articles and chapters from books pertaining to mountaineering in the Andes, 1968?-ca.1980, copies
- Date Range
- [ca.1983]
- Reference Code
- M19 / 25
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Textual Records
- Part Of
- Dave Cheesmond fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Fonds Number
- M19
- Series
- III. South America
- Sous-Fonds
- M19
- Accession Number
- 7064
- Reference Code
- M19 / 25
- GMD
- Textual Records
- Date Range
- [ca.1983]
- Physical Description
- 1 cm of textual records
- Scope & Content
- File consists of research records in the form of articles and chapters from books pertaining to mountaineering in the Andes, 1968?-ca.1980, copies
- Language
- English
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
- Processed
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