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Date
1982
Material
paper; fabric; plastic; vinyl
Catalogue Number
105.02.0157 a-e
Description
Four triangular patches and one souvenir booklet of members of the Everest 82 support staff. The booklet is folded in half and depicts a picture of Everest on the front with with Tibetan script above it and a dragon logo with “EVEREST LIGHT” below. Inside are pictures of the support staff with thei…
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Title
Patch Insignia
Date
1982
Material
paper; fabric; plastic; vinyl
Dimensions
15.8 x 10.4 cm
Description
Four triangular patches and one souvenir booklet of members of the Everest 82 support staff. The booklet is folded in half and depicts a picture of Everest on the front with with Tibetan script above it and a dragon logo with “EVEREST LIGHT” below. Inside are pictures of the support staff with their names and roles, all but three have been signed by the members. One of the patches (b) is a white triangle with the same dragon logo as the booklet and “EVEREST LIGHT” embroidered in red, red embroidering also borders the patch. The remaining patches (c-e) are white with grey and red “EVEREST 82” logos - d is fabric with embroidered logo and border and c & e are vinyl.
Subject
Lloyd Gallagher
Everest 82
memorabilia
commemorative
Credit
Gift of Peter Spear, 2017
Catalogue Number
105.02.0157 a-e
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Date
1982
Material
metal; plastic; paper
Catalogue Number
105.02.0156 a-g
Description
Six red, orange, and pink paper and one plastic/metal baggage tags from Air Canada, Singapore Airlines, and Thai [Air?]. The black plastic/metal tag has “Calrelli” in silver script on one side and “PIKE ; EVEREST ; SHERATON ; NEPAL” written in ink on a label adhered to the back.
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Title
Airline Tag
Date
1982
Material
metal; plastic; paper
Dimensions
4.7 x 0.4 x 12.t cm
Description
Six red, orange, and pink paper and one plastic/metal baggage tags from Air Canada, Singapore Airlines, and Thai [Air?]. The black plastic/metal tag has “Calrelli” in silver script on one side and “PIKE ; EVEREST ; SHERATON ; NEPAL” written in ink on a label adhered to the back.
Subject
Lloyd Gallagher
Everest 82
commemorative
memorabilia
travel
airplanes
airlines
Credit
Gift of Peter Spear, 2017
Catalogue Number
105.02.0156 a-g
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Date
1982
Material
fabric; cotton; leather; metal
Catalogue Number
103.04.0123
Description
A blue baseball cap with “ORTOVOX AVALANCHE SAFETY EQUIPMENT” written in red and yellow stitching on the front. “ORTOVOX” is stitched in red and “AVALANCHE SAFETY EQUIPMENT” below it in yellow. Back of hat has small opening where it can be adjusted using a leather strap and metal clasp. The metal c…
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Title
Baseball Cap Hat
Date
1982
Material
fabric; cotton; leather; metal
Dimensions
5.0 x 22.2 x 26.3 cm
Description
A blue baseball cap with “ORTOVOX AVALANCHE SAFETY EQUIPMENT” written in red and yellow stitching on the front. “ORTOVOX” is stitched in red and “AVALANCHE SAFETY EQUIPMENT” below it in yellow. Back of hat has small opening where it can be adjusted using a leather strap and metal clasp. The metal clasp is attached to the hat with a snap.
Subject
Lloyd Gallagher
Everest 82
memorabilia
commemorative
accessories
Credit
Gift of Peter Spear, 2017
Catalogue Number
103.04.0123
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Date
1982
Material
fabric; plastic
Catalogue Number
103.04.0122
Description
A red snap-brim baseball cap, front panel solid fabric with triangular patch that reads “EVEREST 82” underneath a Canadian flag. Back of hat is open red mesh, adjustable with snap closure. Written in black marker on the underside of the brim “L GALLAGHER.” Written in green marker on the foam inside…
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Title
Baseball Cap Hat
Date
1982
Material
fabric; plastic
Dimensions
11.0 x 21.4 x 27.7 cm
Description
A red snap-brim baseball cap, front panel solid fabric with triangular patch that reads “EVEREST 82” underneath a Canadian flag. Back of hat is open red mesh, adjustable with snap closure. Written in black marker on the underside of the brim “L GALLAGHER.” Written in green marker on the foam inside front panel “Robbie G.”
Subject
Lloyd Gallagher
Everest 82
memorabilia
commemorative
Credit
Gift of Peter Spear, 2017
Catalogue Number
103.04.0122
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Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1988
Author
Martin, Tom
Publisher
Mt. Sterling, KY : Search
Edition
2nd ed
Call Number
G513 M35
Author
Martin, Tom
Edition
2nd ed
Publisher
Mt. Sterling, KY : Search
Published Date
1988
Physical Description
1 v. (various pagings) : ill
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
ISBN
0930871030
Call Number
G513 M35
Collection
Alpine Club of Canada Library
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Beyond Everest : quest for the seven summits

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue21249
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1986
Author
Morrow, Patrick
Publisher
Camden East, Ont. : Camden House
Call Number
G510 M6
Author
Morrow, Patrick
Publisher
Camden East, Ont. : Camden House
Published Date
1986
Physical Description
175p. : col. ill
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Notes
Signed by the author
ISBN
092656463
Call Number
G510 M6
Collection
Alpine Club of Canada Library
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Rocky Mountain Symphony

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Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1983
Author
Brybycin, George
Publisher
Calgary : GB Publishing
Call Number
TR660 B7 R6
Author
Brybycin, George
Responsibility
text by Jan Truss
photography by George Brybycin
Publisher
Calgary : GB Publishing
Published Date
1983
Physical Description
208p. : col. ill
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Rocky Mountains, Canada
Notes
Signed by the author
ISBN
0919029086
Call Number
TR660 B7 R6
Collection
Alpine Club of Canada Library
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Mountaineering medicine : a wilderness medical guide

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Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1983
Author
Darvill, Fred T
Publisher
Berkeley, CA : Wilderness Press
Call Number
RC87 D3
Author
Darvill, Fred T
Publisher
Berkeley, CA : Wilderness Press
Published Date
1983
Physical Description
60p
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Hiking
Rock climbing
Skiing
ISBN
0899970214
Call Number
RC87 D3
Collection
Alpine Club of Canada Library
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The wonder of Yoho : a trail guide

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Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1989
Author
Beers, Don
Publisher
Calgary : Rocky Mountain Books
Call Number
F1089 Y6 B4
Author
Beers, Don
Publisher
Calgary : Rocky Mountain Books
Published Date
1989
Physical Description
192p. : ill. (some col.)
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Guidebooks
Hiking
ISBN
0969003897
Accession Number
AC596
Call Number
F1089 Y6 B4
Collection
Alpine Club of Canada Library
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Tales from the Canadian Rockies

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Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1984
Publisher
Edmonton : Hurtig
Call Number
F1090 T3
Responsibility
edited by Brian Patton
Publisher
Edmonton : Hurtig
Published Date
1984
Physical Description
302p. : ill
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
ISBN
08888302673
Accession Number
AC596
Call Number
F1090 T3
Collection
Alpine Club of Canada Library
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A hunter of peace : Mary Schaffer's Old Indian Trails of the Canadian Rockies

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Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1980
Author
Schaffer, Mary T. S. (Mary Townsend Sharples).
Publisher
Banff : The Whyte Foundation
Call Number
F1060.9 S3 H8
Author
Schaffer, Mary T. S. (Mary Townsend Sharples).
Responsibility
edited by E. J. Hart
Publisher
Banff : The Whyte Foundation
Published Date
1980
Physical Description
151p. : ill
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Notes
Including The 1911 expedition to Maligne Lake, and Yahe-Weha - mountain woman
ISBN
092060806X
Accession Number
AC596
Call Number
F1060.9 S3 H8
Collection
Alpine Club of Canada Library
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Memoirs of a mountaineer : Helvellyn to Himalaya

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Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1984
Author
Chapman, F. Spencer
Publisher
Alan Sutton Publishing Limited
Call Number
DS785 C4 1984
Author
Chapman, F. Spencer
Publisher
Alan Sutton Publishing Limited
Published Date
1984
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
ISBN
0 86299 144 7
Call Number
DS785 C4 1984
Collection
Alpine Club of Canada Library
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The Bugaboos : an alpine history

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Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1987
Author
Garden, J. F.
Publisher
Revelstoke : Footprint Publishing
Call Number
F1089 B8 G3 reference
Author
Garden, J. F.
Responsibility
J.F. Garden (author)
Fred Becky (introduction)
Publisher
Revelstoke : Footprint Publishing
Published Date
1987
Physical Description
156 pages : illustrations (some color)
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Bugaboos
Mountaineering
History
Kain, Conrad
Wheeler, Arthur Oliver
Harmon, Byron
Rock climbing
Contents
Pt. 1. Conrad Kain -- 1. The Nunataks -- 2. A veritable Bugaboo -- 3. The outfitter -- Pt. II. The hard men -- 4. A Bugaboo no longer -- 5. The last Bugaboo -- 6. Fred Beckey arrives -- 7. High angle climbing -- 8. An exceptional summer, 1959 -- 9. Cooper's east faces -- 10. Patagonia -- 11. Beckey returns -- 12. Traverse -- Pt. III. New standards -- 13. Old and new faces -- 14. Pushing the limits -- 15. What's next? -- Winter ascent: south Howser Tower -- 17. Granite.
Notes
Includes photographs by Glen Boles, Ed Cooper, Scott Flavelle, J.F. Garden, Byron Harmon (Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies Archives & Library), Daryl Hatten, Roger W. Laurilla, James B. Maitre, Rob Rohn, John Simpson, Uldis Veideman, Jim Weston
Signed by author - addressed to Margaret and Hans Gmoser
ISBN
0-9691621-1-1
Accession Number
AC637
Call Number
F1089 B8 G3 reference
Collection
Alpine Club of Canada Library
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Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1988
Author
Stirling, Ian
Guravich, Dan
Publisher
Ann Arbor ; The University of Michigan Press
Call Number
QL S75 P66
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Author
Stirling, Ian
Guravich, Dan
Responsibility
Ian Stirling (author), Dan Guravich (photographer)
Publisher
Ann Arbor ; The University of Michigan Press
Published Date
1988
Physical Description
220 pages ; illustrations ; maps
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Bears
Zoology
Arctic
Arctic Regions
Wildlife
Abstract
Pertains to life of polar bears with photographs
Contents
Introduction
The First Polar Bears
The Original Polar Bear Watchers
How Do You Study a Polar Bear
Distribution and Abundance
Reproduction
Behavior
Life and Death
What Makes a Polar Bear Tick?
The Polar Bears of Churchill
Conflicts between Polar Bears and Humans
Conservation and Environmental Concerns
The Future
Appendix
Bibliography
Index
Notes
Signed by author and addressed to Margaret Gmoser - dated August 1989
ISBN
0472101005
Accession Number
AC637
Call Number
QL S75 P66
Collection
Alpine Club of Canada Library
URL Notes
Author's profile on Polar Bears International website
Websites
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The art of Robert Bateman

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Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1981
Author
Derry, Ramsay
Publisher
Markham, Ontario : Allen Lane / Penguin Books
Call Number
N D47 A78 oversize
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Author
Derry, Ramsay
Responsibility
Ramsay Derry (author), Roger Tory Peterson (introduction)
Publisher
Markham, Ontario : Allen Lane / Penguin Books
Published Date
1981
Physical Description
178 p. : ill. (some col.)
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Art
Wildlife
Bateman, Robert
Abstract
Pertains to the art of Robert Bateman
Contents
Introduction
Profile
Plates and Commentaries
Sketchbooks
Appendix
Notes
Signed by Ramsay Derry and Robert Bateman
ISBN
0713914335
Accession Number
AC637
Call Number
N D47 A78 oversize
Collection
Alpine Club of Canada Library
URL Notes
Link to artist website
Websites
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The Selkirks - Nelson's Mountains

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Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1984
Author
Garden, J.F.
Publisher
Revelstoke, BC : Footprint
Call Number
F1089 G37 S45
Author
Garden, J.F.
Responsibility
J.F. Garden (author), William Lowell Putnman (introduction)
Publisher
Revelstoke, BC : Footprint
Published Date
1984
Physical Description
143 pages : chiefly color illustrations
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Mountains
Selkirk Mountains
Selkirk Range
Selkirk Range - B.C.
Purcell Mountains
Purcell Range
Bugaboos
Expeditions
Asulkan Glacier
Clubs
Photography
Geography
Abstract
Features the photography of Glen Boles, Fred Duchman, Roger Laurilla, Jim Maitre, Mike Pirnke, Dust Veideman with text by J.F. Garden pertaining to the Selkirk Mountains
Contents
Foreward
Introduction by W.L. Putnam
I Nelson's Mountains
II Purcells - Conrad Icefield, Bugaboos, Lake of the Hanging Glaciers
III Southern Selkirks - Valhalla, The Battle Range, An Expedition, Asulkan Pass, Bivouac!
IV Norther Selkirks - Clachnacudainn, Founding of the "Club", Balu Pass, The Major's Mountain, Conquering Mermaid, Mt. Sir Sandford and the Adamants
V Bibliography
VI Notes
Notes
Signed by author - addressed to Margaret Gmoser
ISBN
0969162103
Accession Number
AC637
Call Number
F1089 G37 S45
Collection
Alpine Club of Canada Library
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Where mountains live : twelve great treks of the world

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/catalogue20156
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
1987
Author
Le Bon, Leo
Publisher
New York, N.Y. : Aperture : Distributed in the U.S. by Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Call Number
G504 W44 L43
Author
Le Bon, Leo
Responsibility
Leo Le Bon
Publisher
New York, N.Y. : Aperture : Distributed in the U.S. by Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Published Date
1987
Physical Description
144 pages : color illustrations
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
China
Bhutan
Nepal
Peru
Chile
Photography
Hiking
Travel
Abstract
Pertains to trekking in China, Bhutan, Nepal, India, Peru, Chile, Argentina, Tanzania with many photographs and expedition planners for each geographical area.
Contents
Foreward by Sir Edmund Hillary
Introduction
China:
Chapter One - The Karakoram Trek to K2
Chapter Two - Everest: The Kangshung Trek
Chapter Three - The Minya Konka Trek
Trekking in China - Expedition Planners
Bhutan:
Chapter Four - The Chomolhari Trek
The Chomolhari Trek - Expedition Planner
Nepal:
Chapter Five - Around Annapurna
Chapter Six - The Kanjiroba Trek
Trekking in Nepal - Expedition Planners
India:
Chapter Seven - The Trans-Himalaya Trek
Chapter Eight - From Kishtwar to Zanskar
Trekking in India - Expedition Planners
Peru:
Chapter Nine - The Cordillera Blanca Traverse
Chapter Ten - The Inca Highlands Trail
Trekking in Peru - Expedition Planners
Chile and Argentina:
Chapter Eleven - Trekking in Patagonia
Trekking in Patagonia - Expedition Planner
Tanzania:
Chapter Twelve - The Kilimanjaro Trek
The Kilimanjaro Trek - Expedition Planner
Photography Notes
Acknowledgements
Bibliography
Notes
Signed by author - addressed to Hans Gmoser
ISBN
0893812420
Accession Number
AC637
Call Number
G504 W44 L43
Collection
Alpine Club of Canada Library
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Date
1980
Material
metal; fibre; foam
Catalogue Number
104.45.1039 a,b
Description
Two miniature gold-coloured four-poster metal beds covered with hand-woven cotton bedspreads both four-harness overshot:(a) The metal headboard measures 16.0cmx11.8cm wide and two posters on the foot measure 9.5 cmx11.8cm wide. The two metal slats on the frame have a mattress and a pillow (foam cov…
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Title
Miniature Bed
Date
1980
Material
metal; fibre; foam
Description
Two miniature gold-coloured four-poster metal beds covered with hand-woven cotton bedspreads both four-harness overshot:(a) The metal headboard measures 16.0cmx11.8cm wide and two posters on the foot measure 9.5 cmx11.8cm wide. The two metal slats on the frame have a mattress and a pillow (foam covered with white cotton cloth) covered with a blue and white patterned “cat’s tracks and snail’s trails” cotton woven bedspread. On the frame rung next to the foot of the bed there is a gold paper sticker with black lettering that reads ”MADE IN TAIWAN”.(b) The metal headboard measures 10.5cmx9.5cm wide and footboard measures 9.0cmx9.5 cm wide. The two metal slats on the frame have a support (paper and foam covered with pink, white and green flowers and pink and white patterned cotton cloth) and then two pieces of uncovered yellow foam on top of that; one for the mattress and a smaller one for the pillow. The cotton bedspread is woven in a brown and white pattern of wigrose design.
Subject
households
crafts
spinning
weaving
Mary Andrews
Credit
Gift of Mary Garnham Andrews, Banff, 2009
Catalogue Number
104.45.1039 a,b
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Date
1980
Material
skin; fabric; metal; rubber
Catalogue Number
103.03.1120 a,b
Description
A pair of black leather touring boots (a=right, b=left), over ankle, Vibram-soled, grooved at the heel for a cable, five metal lace D-rings and two metal lace hooks at the top, sporting black laces. The tongue is leather-lined as well as the top of the boot, the insides have a soft fabric lining o…
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Title
Ski Touring Boots
Date
1980
Material
skin; fabric; metal; rubber
Dimensions
18.0 x 11.0 x 33.5 cm
Description
A pair of black leather touring boots (a=right, b=left), over ankle, Vibram-soled, grooved at the heel for a cable, five metal lace D-rings and two metal lace hooks at the top, sporting black laces. The tongue is leather-lined as well as the top of the boot, the insides have a soft fabric lining over foam, blue fabric insoles, “MERRELL” on the top of the outside of the tongue, inside the the boot and the outside ankles “Men” underneath “MADE IN ITALY” and on the inside “101/2 687 M”. The soles are rubber; under the instep a cut-out section, painted yellow and imprinted with “vibram”; on top of this viewer’s left a “C” encircled, viewer’s right “R” encircled.
Subject
sports
skiing
guiding
Ken Jones
Credit
Gift of Bridget Jones, 2009
Catalogue Number
103.03.1120 a,b
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Date
1980 – 1985
Material
metal; plastic; fibre
Catalogue Number
105.04.1013 a,b
Description
Motronic “Pieps 2” avalanche beacon or transceiver. Orange plastic with metal parts. Labeled on side with “Pieps 2. Motronic. Made in Austria.” and instructions for use. Yellow fabric case with black cord marked “Pieps 2. Motronic. Canada.”
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Title
Avalanche Transceiver
Date
1980 – 1985
Material
metal; plastic; fibre
Dimensions
11.7 x 7.0 cm
Description
Motronic “Pieps 2” avalanche beacon or transceiver. Orange plastic with metal parts. Labeled on side with “Pieps 2. Motronic. Made in Austria.” and instructions for use. Yellow fabric case with black cord marked “Pieps 2. Motronic. Canada.”
Subject
sports
skiing
climbing
communication
rescue equipment
Credit
Gift of Douglas Leonard, Canmore, 1998
Catalogue Number
105.04.1013 a,b
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