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Hut and clubhouse registers. -- 1909-1994.

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Part Of: Alpine Club of Canada fonds

Scope & Content: Sub-series consists of registers placed and maintained in ACC huts and clubhouses. Includes registers for: A. O. Wheeler Hut, Abbot Pass Hut, Banff Clubhouse, Balfour Pass Hut, Bow (Glacier) Hut, Canmore Clubhouse, Elizabeth Parker Hut, Fairy Meadows Hut, Fay Hut, Fryatt Hut, Glacier Circle Hut, G…

Date Range: [190?]

Reference Code: M200 / I.C.1.

Description Level: 4 / Sub-series

Part Of: Alpine Club of Canada fonds

Description Level: 4 / Sub-series

Fonds Number: M200 / V14 / S6

Series: I.C.1.

Sous-Fonds: M200

Accession Number: 1040; 1299; 2141; 2376; 3160; 3296; 3298; 3382; 3560; 3757; 3970; 5114; 5200; 5215; 5330; 5462; 5463; 5538; 5591; 5631; 5635; 6376; 6457; 6465; 6470; 6623; 6766

Reference Code: M200 / I.C.1.

Date Range: [190?]

Physical Description: 90+ textual records.

Scope & Content: Sub-series consists of registers placed and maintained in ACC huts and clubhouses. Includes registers for: A. O. Wheeler Hut, Abbot Pass Hut, Banff Clubhouse, Balfour Pass Hut, Bow (Glacier) Hut, Canmore Clubhouse, Elizabeth Parker Hut, Fairy Meadows Hut, Fay Hut, Fryatt Hut, Glacier Circle Hut, Graham Cooper Bivouac Hut, Great Cairn Hut, Memorial Hut, Mount Robson Hut, Mount Seymour Cabin, Neil Colgan Hut, Peter and Catharine Whyte Hut (Peyto Hut), R. C. Hind Hut, Ralph Forster Hut, Sapphire Col Hut, Saskatchewan Glacier Hut, Seaver Cabin, Scott Duncan Hut, Stanley Mitchell Hut, Vermilion Cabin and Wates-Gibson Memorial Hut.

Language: English

Finding Aid: Inventory available in this database; select Alpine Club of Canada - inventory from list

Related Material: Forms Sub-series I.C.1. Hut and clubhouse registers of the Alpine Club of Canada fonds. Other records pertaining to huts and clubhouses are found in Series I.A. Administrative records, sub-series 1 to 3. Registers for government cabins can be found in the Parks Canada fonds (M317).

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Railway timetables

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Part Of: Nicholas Morant fonds

Scope & Content: Sub-series consists of 5 files of Canadian Pacific and VIA rail timetables

Date Range: 1892-1992

Reference Code: M300 / C2 / 1 to 7

Description Level: 4 / Sub-series

Part Of: Nicholas Morant fonds

Description Level: 4 / Sub-series

Series: II.C. Professional records : topical files

Reference Code: M300 / C2 / 1 to 7

Date Range: 1892-1992

Physical Description: 5 cm of textual records

Scope & Content: Sub-series consists of 5 files of Canadian Pacific and VIA rail timetables

Title Source: Title based on contents of files. File titles assigned during monetary appraisal

Content Details: LIST OF FILES (M300 / C2 / 1 to 7) :; * Canadian Pacific annotated timetable 1892 (M300/C2/1); * Canadian Pacific Railway, Eastern Region timetable 1968 (M300/C2/2); * VIA system timetables 1980-1987, 13 items (M300/C2/3,4,5); * VIA Western Canada services, 1986, 1986, 1987 (M300/C2/6); * CP Rail West timetable 1987 (M300/C2/7)

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Railway publications

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Part Of: Nicholas Morant fonds

Scope & Content: Sub-series consists of 18 files of publications, including Spanner and Rail News; also papers pertaining to publications

Date Range: 1969-1994

Reference Code: M300 / C2 / 8 to 24

Description Level: 4 / Sub-series

Part Of: Nicholas Morant fonds

Description Level: 4 / Sub-series

Series: II.C. Professional records : topical files

Reference Code: M300 / C2 / 8 to 24

Date Range: 1969-1994

Physical Description: ca.30 cm of textual records

Scope & Content: Sub-series consists of 18 files of publications, including Spanner and Rail News; also papers pertaining to publications

Title Source: Title based on contents of files. File titles assigned during monetary appraisal

Content Details: LIST OF FILES (M300 / C2 / 8 to ) :; * Spanner stories (1969) (M300/C2/8); * Spanner dope sheets 1971-2 (M300/C2/9); * Spanner stories (1975) (M300/C2/10); * Spanner stories (1976) (M300/C2/11); * Rail News stories (1977) (M300/C2/12); * Rail News stories (1978) (M300/C2/13); * Rail News stories (1979) (M300/C2/14); * Rail News stories (1980, 1981) (M300/C2/15); * Rail News stories (1982) (M300/C2/16); * Rail News "Sons of Martha" (M300/C2/17); * "Sons of Martha", Harry McLean (M300/C2/18,19); * Rail News - 4 files of stories (M300/C2/20,21); * Spanner / Rail News correspondence, 1969-1980 (M300/C2/22); * Canadian Railway Scenes - calendars 1989, 1991, 1992, 1994 (M300/C2/23); * Canadian Railway Scenes - greeting cards (4 different Morant photographs) (M300/C2/24)

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Exhibition and gallery files

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Part Of: Nicholas Morant fonds

Scope & Content: Sub-series consists of 5 files of catalogues, correspondence and bulletins

Date Range: 1957-1993

Reference Code: M300 / C2 / 73 to 77

Description Level: 4 / Sub-series

Part Of: Nicholas Morant fonds

Description Level: 4 / Sub-series

Series: II.C. Professional records : topical files

Reference Code: M300 / C2 / 73 to 77

Date Range: 1957-1993

Physical Description: 12 cm of textual records

Scope & Content: Sub-series consists of 5 files of catalogues, correspondence and bulletins

Title Source: Title based on contents of files. File titles assigned during monetary appraisal

Content Details: LIST OF FILES (V500 / C2 / 73 to 77) :; * Museum of Fine Arts, Boston bulletin 1957 (M300/C2/73); * Ellis Memorial Antiques Show catalogue 1960 (M300/C2/74); * Metropolitan Museum of Art Catalogues 1977-1993, 6 issues (M300/C2/75); * Smithsonian Institute catalogues 1990, 2 issues (M300/C2/76); * Smithsonian Institution catalogue 1993 (M300/C2/77)

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Postcards, greeting cards and ephemera collection

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Part Of: Nicholas Morant fonds

Scope & Content: Sub-series consists of postcards, greeting cards and ephemera collected by Nick Morant. Ephemera includes notes and lists, ration cards, blank notecards and stationery, cigarette cards, attendance cards, photographs, clippings, labels, silk samples, curiosities,$1 and 25 cent bills, other publishe…

Date Range: ca.1900-[ca.1990]

Reference Code: M300 / C3 / 1 to 104

Description Level: 4 / Sub-series

Part Of: Nicholas Morant fonds

Description Level: 4 / Sub-series

Fonds Number: M300

Series: II.C. Professional records : topical files

Sous-Fonds: M300

Reference Code: M300 / C3 / 1 to 104

Date Range: ca.1900-[ca.1990]

Physical Description: ca.50 cm of print material

Scope & Content: Sub-series consists of postcards, greeting cards and ephemera collected by Nick Morant. Ephemera includes notes and lists, ration cards, blank notecards and stationery, cigarette cards, attendance cards, photographs, clippings, labels, silk samples, curiosities,$1 and 25 cent bills, other published items; Material is mainly in files numbered 1 to 102 by Morant (missing: #10, 29, 44, 45, 53, 88). Also includes one un-numbered file and 10 cm of postcards not in files

Title Source: Title based on contents of s-s-series

Content Details: LIST OF FILES (M300/C3 / 1 to 104) :; 1. Old time cards: C.P. steamers, B.C.C.S., Great Lakes, lakes boats (.5 cm); 2. Gowen Sutton miniatures: Vancouver Hotel, Vancouver City; 3. Old time cards: Old C.P.R. hotels: Banff Springs, Digby Pines, Empress Hotel, Chateau Frontenac, Sicamous Hotel - see also 78 (.5 cm); 4. Old time cards: Lake Superior, Fort William, Ontario (.5 cm); 5. Old time cards: Vancouver, Totems at Duncan, Siwash Rock, Toronto Union, Nova Scotia ships, Montreal, Malahat Drive (.5 cm); 6. Old time cards: Kamloops, Train along Main Street - see also 17, P-4 (.5 cm); 7. Byron Harmon: 20 pack set (1 cm); 8. Prairies: harvesting with tractor engines, old time cowboy, Canmore Opera House (1900) (.5 cm); 9. Old London cards: circa 1900 (.5 cm); 11. Old time cards: Coronation, violets, Xmas pc, etc., totems at Duncan (.5 cm); 12. Old U.S.:. R.R. pc's (.5 cm); 13. Swiss art (1 cm); 14. The travelling salesman: the typical travelling salesman of the early 1920s ....one Harry Spencer; 15. Sample of Mourning writing paper: circa 1900 (1 cm); 16. Insects; 17. Old time cards: railroad scenes (1.5 cm); 18. British Museum: locomotive exhibits (.5 cm); 19. Peru postcards (.5 cm); 20. Peruvian art (.5 cm); 21. Cats (.5 cm); 22. Swedish flower designs: to keep (1 cm); 23. Oriental cards; 24. U.S. postcards: Desert, Oregon, etc. (.5 cm); 25. Tennant postcards; 26. Christmas cards: European designs (.5 cm); 27. Xmas cards: Dwart's (2 cm); 28. Yoho Slide: Slide at Yoho, B.C., Aug. 9, 1925 re Seth Partridge Story - see 57-323 contains later accident (.5 cm); 30. Christmas cards: bird house, Swiss R.R.; 31. World War II: ration cards, ARP (.5 cm); 32. Description of Christ: old religious tract; 33. Old cigarette cards: 1945? (.5 cm); 34. Old time Xmas "gift" card; 35. Old time school attendance card: old time (1890 or earlier) card given to schoolboy for "good attendance"; 36. Indigenous letter; 37. Old "dry goods" advertising: Silk samples; 38. "Shin-Plaster": 25 cent bill; 39. Micro-filmed bible: 1977; 40. RR historic: free meal check given out by Stewards on dining cars to passengers whose train had been delayed in transit. I was travelling to pass over Canadian National tracks from Raith, Ontario, to Winnipeg, due to derailment of freight ahead of us; 41. Nick's gall bladder; 42. Old time aviation postcard; 43. British postcards (.5 cm); 46. Some very old letters (1890?): no information available; 47. Canoe etching by Palenske (.5 cm); 48. Animals etc.: Mr. ? (.5 cm); 49. Christmas transparencies: personal (.5 cm); 50. Old time photofinishing: envelopes; 51. Peter Whtye Christmas cards (1.5 cm); 52. Beil Xmas cards (1.5 cm); 54. Art gallery postcards (1 cm); 55. Mexican art cards (1 cm); 56. Art cards; 57. Marine art cards; 58. Medical advertising cards: Nick Morant illustrations (.5 cm); 59. Rail roading cards (1 cm); 60. Xmas cards: from Bob Reck, Miriam Ellis, Hugh MacLennan, Soulsby's, Mrs. Joe Daem, miniature (.5 cm); 61. Baggage stickers: Alaska, Peru; 62. Third Dimension: "moving picture" cards for kids 1965; 63. Christmas cards on silk: from German Embassy (.5 cm); 64. Greenland (silk) postcard; 65. Postcards: Taillon vaults, Quebec City (.5 cm); 66. Christmas cards (1 cm); 67. Cowboy (unidentified): Kamloops B.C. origin; 68. Silverware reference materiel: also on rugs (.5 cm); 69. Humourous photo: men raising statue; 70. Tim ffrench photo: etc.; 71. Postcards: sternwheelers, S.S. Klondike, U.S. ship in Iowa - see also R- 19; 72. Morant coat of arms: "Resurgam" I will rise again - negative filed P-69; 73. Postcards: old CPR locomotive at Golden Mill; 74. References to Wylde: portraits in house (.5 cm); 75. Wlyde - Morant family history references from "Burke's Peerage" etc. - see also 72, 74, 44, P-6, B-3, B-4, P-1; 76. Postcards 1914-20: John Bull war card 1916, Thanksgiving & Hallow'en, "Telescope" card; 77. R.R. Christmas cards: Fogg - Sawatsky, Morant (.5 cm); 78. Historic RR cards: Rocky Mountain area, Harmon printings, circa 1980 - see also 15; 79. Old Banff postcards: see also 78. (1 cm); 80. C.P. stone bridges; 81. Fascimile original: Life magazine 1883; 82. Maude Lewis: Nova Scotian "primitive" artist; 83. Extra: social security cards; 84. Walter Phillips pictures: reference materiel relative to Phillips' pictures in this house; 85. Frank Lloyd Wright: historic article concerning Banff Pavilion 1913; 86. Exhibition listing of C.P.R. posters in Montreal collection; 87. R.C.M.P. "Crime indexing" information sheets 1965 (1 cm); 89. "Notes from Willie" "Snapshots" from Willie's albums: stained glass window info, list of antiques; 90. Old train orders: VIA #1 into Wpg, June 20, 1987 - see also 91 (.5 cm); 91. Old train orders: 1988 - see also 90 (.5 cm); 92. CPR Pavilion: Wembley Exhibition 1925, Dunc McMurray collection (1 cm); 93. Spiral Tunnel: "Mineview"; 94. Daem miniature Christmas cards: Mrs. Mary Daem of Revelstoke B.C. 1970's - see also 60; 95. Thimbles: historic references; 96. Man on velocipide with dog: U.S. origin likely Pacific N.W. location (logging RR?); 97. Oldtime airmail stickers: Wartime era TCA stickers, Canadian Pacific airlines airmail stickers "Airmail Arrow" stickers (.5 cm); 98. Postcards: old time Calgary street scenes; 99. Postcard: old Empress Rose Gardens; 100. Old company envelope; 101. "Last of the dollar bills" : 2 new ones in successive numbering!; 102. "Hungry Wolf"; [103]. Some "nice" cards (.5 cm); [104.] [Other postcards] (6 cm)

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Oral Histories

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Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Scope & Content: Records in this sub-series consist of printed interview transcripts, prepared by Astrid Bell; supporting documentation including correspondence between interviewer Judy Larmour and transcriber Astrid Bell; lists of potential interviewees, interview summaries, Luxton house history, photocopies of ph…

Date Range: 1997-2004

Reference Code: LUX / II / F3

Description Level: 4 / Sub-series

Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Description Level: 4 / Sub-series

Series: II. F. Collected Material Series

Sous-Fonds: II. Eleanor Luxton sous-fonds

Reference Code: LUX / II / F3

Date Range: 1997-2004

Physical Description: 31.5 cm textual records: 28 transcript files and supporting documentation; 29 CD Rom, 28 - 3.5" floppy disks.-- 0.7 m sound recordings: 45 audio cassettes, 17 R120 DAT tapes

Scope & Content: Records in this sub-series consist of printed interview transcripts, prepared by Astrid Bell; supporting documentation including correspondence between interviewer Judy Larmour and transcriber Astrid Bell; lists of potential interviewees, interview summaries, Luxton house history, photocopies of photographs, newsclippings and a Luxton family tree; the recorded interviews on audio cassettes and R120 DAT tapes as well as transcripts in electronic format written to CD Rom and 3.5" floppy disk. Interviews in this sub-series were conducted by Judy Larmour and MaryAlice Stewart with the following interviewees: Helen Reimer Henry Ness Louis Trono Jeannedot Ellis Robert Smith Mary Smith Frances de Haan-Holscher Ralphine Locke Kathy Campbell MaryAlice Stewart Don Hatch Derek Smith William Luxton Jr. Renata Gibson Jane Hayes Russ Nickles William Sampson Hugh Dempsey Robert and Alma Garbert Les Duncan Mrs. L.G. Thomas Dr. L.G. Thomas Margaret Thomas George F.G. Stanley Jack Doughty-Davis Iris Steele Jim Miller Doug Light

Access Restrictions: Doug Light interview with MaryAlice Stewart is restricted; permission of ELHF required.

Finding Aid: Electronic finding aid and printed listing and interview summaries available

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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McDougall family

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Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Scope & Content: Sub-series consists of records relating to the McDougall and McKenzie families and include correspondence, articles, essays, biographies, research notes, a family Bible, hand drawn maps, genealogy charts, one Voicewriter disk; materials pertaining to the McDougall Memorial Service, June 8, 1975. A…

Date Range: [1873-1994]

Reference Code: LUX / II / B4 - 279 to 302

Description Level: 4 / Sub-series

Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Description Level: 4 / Sub-series

Series: II.B.4. Professional : historical research

Sous-Fonds: II. Eleanor Luxton sous-fonds

Reference Code: LUX / II / B4 - 279 to 302

Date Range: [1873-1994]

Physical Description: 0.3 m textual records, graphic material, cartographic material, moving images, sound recordings

Scope & Content: Sub-series consists of records relating to the McDougall and McKenzie families and include correspondence, articles, essays, biographies, research notes, a family Bible, hand drawn maps, genealogy charts, one Voicewriter disk; materials pertaining to the McDougall Memorial Service, June 8, 1975. Also included in this subseries are materials related to the McKenzie-McDougall Family Reunion of October 10, 1993.

Title Source: Title based on contents of sub-series

Content Details: LIST OF FILES (LUX / II / B4 - 279 to 302 ) : * f 279 - 1 cm Annie McDougall correspondence, 1873-1927 * f 280 - 1.5 cm David McDougall correspondence, 1875-1906 * f 281 - 1 cm David McDougall - Legal and Financial, 1873-1932 * f 282 - 1 cm David McDougall - blank letterhead; post card showing the McDougall Block, Calgary; book of Shakespeare's writing; copy of David McDougall's Certificate of Membership in the Southern Alberta Pioneers' and Old Timers' Association, 1865 (original in oversize storage); wedding invitation of Georgiana Elizabeth McDougall and Norman K. Luxton,1904; grocery list for Tom Wilson, McDougall Register, June 2 1888 * f 283 - 2 items, letter from Calgary Brewing & Malting Co. Limited to David L. McDougall, 1960 and 29th Annual Old Time Range Men's Dinner Menu, 1960 * f 284 - 2 - 3 1/2" floppy disks; 15 pp (printed from floppy disks) of biographical material on Kenneth MacKenzie, Rev. George M. and Elizabeth (Chantler) McDougall, letter from Eleanor Luxton to Robert McKenzie, David and Annie McDougall, Frederick and Jean Graham, Frederick Montgomery Graham, Christmas letter from Eleanor Luxton, 1994. * f 285 - 2 research notebooks, McDougall family research * f 286 - 3 cm research notes and notebook; index to Annie McDougall book * f 287 - 1 cm Annie McDougall research * f 288 - 1.5 cm McDougall research * f 289 - 3 cm McDougall research * f 290 - 1.5 cm McDougall research * f 291 - 2 cm McDougall family research * f 292 - 2 cm McDougall family research * f 293 - 2 cm McDougall family research includes hand drawn maps, biographical material and correspondence related to Kenneth McKenzie family * f 294 - 0.3 cm McDougall family research; Hall-MacKenzie[sic] Lineage and family trees * f 295 - 1 item, biographical material related to Libby McDougall Young * f 296 - 2 VHS videocassettes, McKenzie-McDougall Family Reunion, October 10,1993 * f 297 - 10 colour photographs (with identifications), McKenzie-McDougall Family Reunion, October 10, 1993 * f 298 - 4 items: 1 guest register, 1 invitation, 1 program of events, 1 mailing list of invitees, McKenzie-McDougall Family Reunion, October 10, 1993 * f 299 - 2 audiocassettes: McDougall Memorial Service, June 8, 1975 * f 300 - 1 Edison Voicewriter disk: [No.18 McDougall?] * f 301 - 14 pp: 1 manuscript "Memories of Mrs. David McDougall" written by Norman K. Luxton * f 302 - 12 items: 1 Bible, annotated, belonging to Annie McDougall; 5 photographs: prints, b&w; 3 pp notes; 1 newspaper obituary for Carling (Photographs and notes were inserted into the pages. 2 pp copies of photographs as photographs are fading and )

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Luxton family research papers

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Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Scope & Content: Records in this sub-series pertain to Luxton family research and include

Date Range: [1915-1995]

Reference Code: LUX / II / B4 - 303 to 305

Description Level: 4 / Sub-series

Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Description Level: 4 / Sub-series

Series: II.B.4. Professional : historical research

Sous-Fonds: II. Eleanor Luxton sous-fonds

Reference Code: LUX / II / B4 - 303 to 305

Date Range: [1915-1995]

Physical Description: 4 cm textual material

Scope & Content: Records in this sub-series pertain to Luxton family research and include

Title Source: Title based on contents of sub-series

Content Details: LIST OF FILES (LUX / II / B4 - 303 to 305 ) : * f 303 - 6 items: Journal of the Luxton Family History Society, No. 1-4, 6, 10) December 1984 - December 1987, December 1989, December 1993 * f 304 - 2 cm: Luxton family research * f 305 - 9 items: Newspaper clippings - Georgina and Norman Luxton, 1962-1965

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Office manager files. -- 1974-1991; predominant 1984-1989

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Part Of: Banff Lake Louise Chamber of Commerce fonds

Date Range: 1980- 1990

Reference Code: M132 / 74 - 131

Description Level: 4 / Sub-series

Part Of: Banff Lake Louise Chamber of Commerce fonds

Description Level: 4 / Sub-series

Fonds Number: M132

Series: II.A.2. Administrative files

Sous-Fonds: M132

Accession Number: 6060

Reference Code: M132 / 74 - 131

Date Range: 1980- 1990

Physical Description: ca.66 cm of textual records

Title Source: Title based on material

Content Details: Agendas, bd. and exec. meetings [1985-1987] - 1cm (M132 / 74); Autonomy, self-government [1988] - 2cm (M132 / 75); Banff/L.L. Chamber of Commerce by-laws and constitution [1982-1988] - 2cm (M132 / 76,77); Banff L.Louise Chamber of Commerce lease [1984-1986] - 1cm (M132 / 78); Banff Chamber of Commerce '84 board meetings - 1cm (M132 / 79); Banff Chamber of Commerce '85 board meetings - 1cm (M132 / 80); [Untitled] [re Chamber of Commerce, 1986-1987] - .5cm (M132 / 81); Banff Municipal Committee [1985-1986] - .5cm (M132 / 82); [Banff Winter Festival, 1983,1984,1987] - 3cm (M132 / 83-85); [Untitled] [re second bridge 1986] - 1cm (M132 / 86); Zone 12 Brochure 1986 - 1cm (M132 / 87); Canada Day 1988 - 2cm (M132 / 88,89); Canada Day 86 minutes - 1cm (M132 / 90); Complaints 87-88 - 4cm (M132 / 91-94); Correspondence, complaints [1986-1987] - 1cm (M132 / 95); Official correspondence [1986-1988] - formerly in correspondence binder - 3cm (M132 / 96,97); Internal correspondence - formerly in correspondence binder - .5 cm (M132 / 98); Other - formerly in correspondence binder - 1.5cm (M132 / 99,100); 1986 chamber financial audit, monthly statements - 1.5cm (M132 / 101); [Financial records, 1974-1984] - 1cm (M132 / 102); Banff Indian Days [1985-1989] - .5cm (M132 / 103); [Indigenous] trade dollars, 1969-1978 inclusive - file contained 11 coins and was annotated as follows: "these are the coins the Indians own rights to, not our souvenir dollar" - transferred to Heritage collection; Letters written by Ladd Snowsell [1987-1986] - 1cm (M132 / 104); 1987 membership list -.5cm (M132 / 105); [untitled] [membership 1987] - 1cm (M132 / 106); 1986 membership list - .5cm (M132 / 107); Memberships C. of C. 1984 - 1cm (M132 / 108); Membership records [1982-1986] - 3cm (M132 / 109,110); Membership correspondence, 1985-1986 - 1cm (M132 / 111); Past membership lists [1985] - 1cm (M132 / 112); 1980 memberships [receipts] - discarded; [Membership receipts, 1978-1980] - discarded; 1988/89 board meeting and executive meetings'minutes - 3cm (M132 / 113-115); 1987/1988 board meeting & exec meeting minutes - 4cm (M132 / 116-118); 1989 board elections/A.G.M. - .5cm (M132 / 119); July newsletter [1987] - 1cm (M132 / 120); Newsletter [1987] - 1cm (M132 / 121); Used ideas for newsletter [1987] - 1cm (M132 / 122); Newsletters [1986-1988] - 1cm (M132 / 123); Next newsletter material 1986 - 1cm (M132 / 124); Newsletters [1984-1987] - 1.5cm (M132 / 125); 1988 Olympics info/corresp [1983-1988] - 1cm (M132 / 126); Polar bear swim April 1st 1985-7 - 1cm (M132 / 127); Rocky Ram costume loan form [1985-1986] - 1cm (M132 / 128); Rocky Ram royalties [1976-1985] - 1.5cm (M132 / 129; Rocky Ram pictures [1979-1985] - 1cm (M132 / 130); Rocky's Ramblings, used [1977-1983] - 1.5cm (M132 / 131)

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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 - 2017

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

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 - 2017

Physical Description: 51 cm of textual records (25 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

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

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

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Elizabeth Parker Hut Registers

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Part Of: Alpine Club of Canada

Scope & Content: Sub-series of hut registers from the Elizabeth Parker Hut produced by the Alpine Club of Canada between 1982 and 2019. 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, wil…

Date Range: 1982 - 2019

Reference Code: M200 / IV / B

Description Level: 4 / Sub-series

GMD: Textual record; Organization record

Part Of: Alpine Club of Canada

Description Level: 4 / Sub-series

Fonds Number: M200; V14; S6

Series: M200 / IV: Hut Registers

Sous-Fonds: M200

Sub-Series: M200 / IV / B: Elizabeth Parker Hut Registers

Accession Number: accn. 2023.10; accn. 5538; accn. 6465; accn. 8002; accn. 7779; accn. 2014.8293; accn. 2023.31; accn. 2023.20; accn. 2023.15; accn. 2020.05

Reference Code: M200 / IV / B

GMD: Textual record; Organization record

Responsibility: Registers produced by the Alpine Club of Canada

Date Range: 1982 - 2019

Physical Description: 51 cm of textual records (24 volumes)

History / Biographical: The Elizabeth Parker hut was named after one of the founding members of the Alpine Club of Canada, Elizabeth Parker. The hut is located in Yoho National Park, near Lake O'Hara in British Columbia. The hut is one of the most popular accommodations run by the Alpine Club of Canada. The Elizabeth Parker hut is made up of two buildings; the main hut and Wiwaxy Cabin. The total capacity of the two buildings is 24 people in the summer and 20 people in the winter. According to the Alpine Club of Canada Guide for Backcountry Huts: Elizabeth Parker Info Sheet: "The present Wiwaxy cabin was the first hut in the Lake O’Hara area, built in 1912 by the Canadian Pacific Railway. This was the same year that the ACC applied for and was granted a two-acre lease for a future hut on the south shore of Lake O’Hara, the site of the Club’s 1909 annual camp. In 1919, the CPR built the present Elizabeth Parker Hut, and by 1923 had built a further 11 huts in the meadow. In 1923/24, the CPR moved all but the first two huts down to the lakeshore, and seven years later donated the last two in the meadow to the ACC. The Club was able to exchange its lakeshore lease for a meadow lease, and in 1931 was in business with a hut at Lake O’Hara - the Elizabeth Parker Hut. As you can expect with log buildings, the Elizabeth Parker Hut has required substantial renovations and upkeep. Over the years the hut has seen a new floor, a new roof, new timbers and new foundation logs, as well as completely new interior furnishings. The outhouses are new, a stove in the Wiwaxy Cabin has been added and the entire meadow around the hut has been rehabilitated and reseeded. Over the past couple of years, the Huts Committee has worked very hard to restore the appearance of the hut as closely as possible to its original state. The Canadian government designated the Elizabeth Parker Hut as a Federal Heritage Building in 1997." “...her memory is preserved by the very popular tribute inscribed with her name, the ‘Elizabeth Parker Hut’, maintained in one of the most charming centres of the Canadian Rockies, close by beautiful Lake O’Hara.” (Quotation from Elizabeth Parker’s obituary by A. O. Wheeler, CAJ #29."

Scope & Content: Sub-series of hut registers from the Elizabeth Parker Hut produced by the Alpine Club of Canada between 1982 and 2019. 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. Series is separated into individual hut registers, arranged by date:; M200 / IV / B / 1: Elizabeth Parker Hut Register June 21, 1982 - April 14, 1985; M200 / IV / B / 2: Eliz. Parker Hut register 1985 - 88; M200 / IV / B / 3: Elizabeth Parker Hut Register [1988 - 1991]; M200 / IV / B / 4: Elizabeth Parker Hut Register 1991 - 92; M200 / IV / B / 5: [Elizabeth Parker Hut Register 1992 - 94]; M200 / IV / B / 6: Elizabeth Parker Hut register June 17, 1994 - Nov. 13, 1995; M200 / IV / B / 7: [Elizabeth Parker] hut register Oct. 28, 1995 - Jan. 25, 1997; M200 / IV / B / 8: Elizabeth Parker Hut register Jan. 19, 1997 - Jan. 25, 1998; M200 / IV / B / 9: "Elizabeth Parker Hut Register" January 29, 1998 - September 10, 1998; M200 / IV / B / 10: "Elizabeth Parker Hut Register" November 4, 1998 - September 22, 1999; M200 / IV / B / 11: Elizabeth Parker Hut Register Oct. 2, 1999 - Jan. 1, 2000; M200 / IV / B / 12: Elizabeth Parker Mar 7, 2000 - Feb 9, 2002; M200 / IV / B / 13: Elizabeth Parker Sep 7, 2000 - Jan 27, 2002; M200 / IV / B / 14: Elizabeth Parker Mar 13, 2002 - Mar 31, 2003; M200 / IV / B / 15: Elizabeth Parker Hut Register 2003 - 2004; M200 / IV / B / 16: Elizabeth Parker Hut Register 2005 - 2007; M200 / IV / B / 17: Elizabeth Parker Hut Register 2006 - 2007; M200 / IV / B / 18: [2007 - 2009 Elizabeth Parker Hut Register]; M200 / IV / B / 19: [2009 -2010 Elizabeth Parker Hut Register]; M200 / IV / B / 20: Elizabeth Parker Hut Registry, 2011 - 2012; M200 / IV / B / 21: Elizabeth Parker Hut Register Aug 2012 - Nov. 2014; M200 / IV / B / 22: Elizabeth Parker Hut Register [2014 -2016]; M200 / IV / B / 23: Elizabeth Parker Hut Register 2016 -2018; M200 / IV / B / 24: The Alpine Club of Canada Hut Register Elizabeth Parker Hut 2017 - 2019

Name Access: Alpine Club of Canada

Subject Access: Alpine Club of Canada; Backcountry skiing; British Columbia; Cabins; Cabins and shelters; Climbing; Environment and Nature; Hiking; Huts; Lake O'hara; Mountaineering; Mountains; Parks Canada; Ski mountaineering; Sports and recreation; Yoho National Park

Geographic Access: Canada; British Columbia; Lake O'Hara; Field, B. C.; Yoho National Park

Access Restrictions: Restrictions may apply

Language: English; French; Spanish; German

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

Biographical Source Notes: Alpine Club of Canada website: https://www.alpineclubofcanada.ca/elizabeth-parker-hut/ Alpine Club of Canada Backcountry Huts: Elizabeth Parker Info Sheet: https://www.alpineclubofcanada.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/EParkerHut-InfoSheet.pdf

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Wates-Gibson Hut Registers

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Part Of: Alpine Club of Canada fonds

Scope & Content: Sub-series of hut registers from the Wates-Gibson Hut produced by the Alpine Club of Canada between 1983 and 2018. 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, wildlif…

Date Range: 1983 - 2018

Reference Code: M200 / IV / C

Description Level: 4 / Sub-series

GMD: Textual record; Organization 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 / C : Wates-Gibson Hut Registers

Accession Number: accn. 2023.10; accn. 8002; accn. 2023.19; accn. 2023.20; accn. 2023.32

Reference Code: M200 / IV / C

GMD: Textual record; Organization record

Responsibility: Registers produced by Alpine Club of Canada

Date Range: 1983 - 2018

Physical Description: 25 cm of textual records (13 volumes)

History / Biographical: The Wates-Gibson Memorial Hut is located in the Emerite/Tonquin Valley of Jasper National Park in Alberta. According to the Alpine Club of Canada Backcountry Huts: Wates-Gibson Info Sheet: "The present Wates-Gibson Memorial Hut is the third ACC structure on the third different plot of land to serve skiers and climbers in the Emerite-Tonquin Valley. The original Memorial Hut was on Penstock Creek some 500 metre north of the present hut site. It was built in 1930 and lasted 17 years before the foundation gave way and a better location was sought. The Wates-Memorial Hut remained for the next 12 years on the north shore of Outpost Lake. Unfortunately the location was too close to the shore of the lake for expansion, and in 1959 when the ACC applied to Jasper National Park for a permit to enlarge the hut, it was turned down. The completely new Wates Gibson Memorial Hut was built on the present site in 1959 after the idea of moving the existing hut and then renovating it was rejected. The Edmonton section of the ACC initiated the idea for a climbing and skiing hut in the Jasper area in 1927, but found they could not finance it alone. They approached the National Club to assist with the financing, specifically from two funds: the Soldier’s Memorial Fund, set up in remembrance of Canadians who gave their lives in the Great War, and the Slark-Rutishauser Fund, established in the memory of the first ascentionists of Dedoubt Peak in the Ramparts. Redoubt, named in concurrence to a protected place of refuge; ironically, Slark and Rutishauser apparently had an accident while descending and they were never seen again. The first hut, built on the north shore of Penstock Creek in 1930 with money from these funds, was simply named the Memorial Hut. Cyril G. Wates was a well-known climber and Club member to the time of his death in 1946. Among other climbing accomplishments, Wates participated in the first ascent of Mt. Geikie, the highest mountain in the Ramparts. Wates was active in the administration of the Club and a driving force behind the construction of the original Memorial Hut, and served as Club President from 1938 to 1940. The second hut in the area, the Wates-Memorial Hut, was a fitting tribute to a true lover of the Rampart area and a man for whom “the mountains weaved a thread of worship…a thread of peace.” Upon the building of the third hut in the area, the name of Rex Gibson was added to its title. Gibson was the president of the Club from 1955 to 1957, when he died in a climbing accident after being elected to a second term. Gibson also had a strong affinity for the Tonquin Valley and the Ramparts in particular, where he did much of his earlier climbing with Cyril Wates."

Scope & Content: Sub-series of hut registers from the Wates-Gibson Hut produced by the Alpine Club of Canada between 1983 and 2018. 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 / C / 1: "Wates Gibson Hut A.C.C. Register" Feb. 19, 1983 - Mar. 18, 1988 + loose pages added Mar. 11, 1989 - Dec. 28, 1990; M200 / IV / C / 2: Wates-Gibson Hut Register March 9, 88 - Oct. 23/88 [should be July 22, 1990]; M200 / IV / C / 3: Wates-Gibson Hut register Feb. 23, 1991 - Aug. 24, 1994; M200 / IV / C / 4: Wates-Gibson hut register Mar 8, 1994 - July 31, 1996; M200 / IV / C / 5: Wates Gibson Hut Register [1996 - 1999]; M200 / IV / C / 6: Wates-Gibson Hut Register 1999-2001; M200 / IV / C / 7: Unidentified Hut [Maybe Wates-Gibson Hut Register] 2001 -2004; M200 / IV / C / 8: Wates-Gibson Hut Register 2003 - 2004; M200 / IV / C / 9: Unidentified Hut Maybe Wates-Gibson Hut Register 2003 - 2007; M200 / IV/ C / 10: Wates-Gibson Hut Register 2005 - 2007; M200 / IV / C / 11: Wates-Gibson Hut register (2007 - 11); M200 / IV / C / 12: Wates-Gibson Hut Register [2012 - 2016]; M200 / IV / C / 13: Wates-Gibson Hut Register, 2016 - 2018

Name Access: Alpine Club of Canada

Subject Access: Cabins; Cabins and shelters; Alberta; Alpine Club of Canada; Backcountry skiing; Climbing; Environment and Nature; Hiking; Huts; Memorial; Mountain; Mountaineering; Parks Canada; Skiing; Sports and leisure; Winter sports

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Jasper National Park; Jasper, AB; Tonquin Valley

Access Restrictions: Restrictions may apply

Language: English; French; Norwegian; Spanish; Japanese; Mandarin

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

Biographical Source Notes: Alpine Club of Canada website: https://www.alpineclubofcanada.ca/wates-gibson-hut/ Alpine Club of Canada Wates-Gibson Info Sheet PDF: https://www.alpineclubofcanada.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/WatesGibson2018.pdf

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A. O. Wheeler Hut Registers

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Part Of: Alpine Club of Canada fonds

Scope & Content: Sub-series of hut registers from the A. O. Wheeler Hut produced by the Alpine Club of Canada between 1989 and 2016. 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, wildli…

Date Range: 1989-2016

Reference Code: M200 / IV / D

Description Level: 4 / Sub-series

GMD: Textual record; Organization 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 / D: A. O. Wheeler Hut Registers

Accession Number: accn. 2023.10; accn. 8002; accn. 2014.8293; accn. 2023.19

Reference Code: M200 / IV / D

GMD: Textual record; Organization record

Responsibility: Registers produced by the Alpine Club of Canada

Date Range: 1989-2016

Physical Description: 25 cm of textual records (10 volumes)

History / Biographical: The A. O. Wheeler Hut is located at Rogers Pass National Historic Site in Glacier National Park. The hut was built between 1945 and 1946, and it is a Recognized Federal Historic Building. The hut is named after one of the founding members of the Alpine Club of Canada, Arthur Oliver Wheeler. A. O. Wheeler was the first President of the Alpine Club of Canada, and he served as Honorary President of the Club for almost twenty years. According to the Alpine Club of Canada's website: "Carrying on the tradition of the Glacier House which was closed in 1925 and now exists only as a few concrete foundation pieces, the Wheeler Hut serves as a base for the legendary powder skiing of the Rogers Pass area. In summer there are numerous opportunities for climbing and hiking. This is the birthplace of alpinism in North America. Many of the routes are steeped in tradition and history, an interesting fact to remember as you reach for that next impeccable quartzite handhold or take that next footstep along one of the many trails which wind through the lush cedar forests that dominate the region. This is the one and only ACC hut which can be reached by vehicle in summer. Winter access is a mere 2 km along a well-broken and level trail. It is difficult to convey to the first time visitor the number and quality of the summer and winter day trips possible from the hut. The potential is outstanding from this single hut including summer hikes to Asulkan Pass or up the Great Glacier Trail to the Illecillewaet Glacier, summer climbs to Sapphire Col, Mt. Sir Donald, and Avalanche Peak; winter ski tours to Young’s Peak, the Seven Steps of Paradise, the Dome Glacier – the list goes on and on. Go and explore for yourself, you will not be disappointed! The Wheeler Hut is quite luxurious! A propane system provides the cooking and lighting, with two wood stoves for heating. The hut sleeps 30 in summer and 24 in winter."

Scope & Content: Sub-series of hut registers from the A. O. Wheeler Hut produced by the Alpine Club of Canada between 1989 and 2016. 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 / D / 1: "A. O. Wheeler Hut Register" May 13, 1989 - Sept. 30, 1995; M200 / IV / D / 2: Wheeler Hut register Oct. 6, 1995 - Mar. 28, 1998; M200 / IV / D / 3: Wheeler Hut [1998 - 2000]; M200 / IV / D / 4: A. O. Wheeler Hut Register 2000-2006; M200 / IV / D / 5: A. O. Wheeler Hut 2001 - 2003; M200 / IV / D / 6: A. O. Wheeler Hut Register 2003 - 2006; M200 / IV / D / 7: The Wheeler Hut Registers. Part 1 of 2.; M200 / IV / D / 8: The Wheeler Hut Registers. Part 2 of 2.; M200 / IV / D / 9: [2009 - 2012 Wheeler Hut Register]; M200 / IV / D / 10: 2013 - 2016 Wheeler Hut Register

Name Access: Alpine Club of Canada

Subject Access: Huts; Cabins and shelters; Cabins; Alpine Club of Canada; Backcountry skiing; British Columbia; Buildings; Buildings and facilities; Climbing; Club; Environment and Nature; Mountain; Mountaineering; National parks and reserves; Parks Canada; Provincial parks and reserves; Winter sports

Geographic Access: Canada; British Columbia; Glacier National Park; Rogers Pass; Illecillewaet Valley

Access Restrictions: Restrictions may apply

Language: English; Spanish; French

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

Biographical Source Notes: The Alpine Club of Canada website: https://www.alpineclubofcanada.ca/a-o-wheeler-hut/ The Government of Canada - Parks Canada website: https://www.pc.gc.ca/apps/dfhd/page_fhbro_eng.aspx?id=11716

Title Source: Title based on contents of sub-series

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Sydney Vallance (Fryatt) Hut Registers

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Part Of: Alpine Club of Canada fonds

Scope & Content: Sub-series of hut registers from the Sydney Vallance (Fryatt) Hut produced by the Alpine Club of Canada between 1985 and 2020. 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 …

Date Range: 1985 - 2020

Reference Code: M200 / IV / E

Description Level: 4 / Sub-series

GMD: Textual record; Organization 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 / E: Sydney Vallance (Fryatt) Hut Registers

Accession Number: accn. 6623; accn. 2023.10; accn. 8002; accn. 2023.19; accn. 2023.20; accn. 2023.32; accn. 2023.41

Reference Code: M200 / IV / E

GMD: Textual record; Organization record

Responsibility: Registers produced by the Alpine Club of Canada

Date Range: 1985 - 2020

Physical Description: 32 cm of textual records 17 volumes

History / Biographical: The Sydney Vallance (Fryatt) Hut is located in Fryatt Valley of Jasper National Park. According to the Alpine Club of Canada's website and their Fryatt Hut Info Sheet: "The idea for this hut was born in 1968 when the Vallance family made [a] donation to the Alpine Club of Canada for a backcountry hut. Fryatt Valley was quickly chosen, the location of the Club’s General Mountaineering Camp eight years earlier, and a site with excellent mountaineering but a very long approach. The hut was constructed in 1970 and turned over to Jasper National Park for operation. The hut was initially abused, to the extent that Parks eventually removed the interior facilities. In 1991 this hut, along with Mt. Colin and the Mt. Alberta (Lloyd MacKay) Huts, was turned over to the ACC to operate. The Club has upgraded the outhouse from pit to fly-out barrel system and installed an efficient coal-burning stove to replace one which was removed in 1991. The hut is named for Sydney R. Vallance, Q.C., ACC president from 1947 to 1950, who died in 1979."

Scope & Content: Sub-series of hut registers from the Sydney Vallance (Fryatt) Hut produced by the Alpine Club of Canada between 1985 and 2020. 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 / E / 1: [Fryatt Hut 1985 - 1986]; M200 / IV / E / 2: [Fryatt Hut 1986 -87]; M200 / IV / E / 3: [Fryatt Hut 1987 - 88]; M200 / IV / E / 4: Vallance Hut [1989 -1990]; M200 / IV / E / 5: Fryatt [Hut] 1990 - 1991; M200 / IV / E / 6: Fryatt [Hut] 1991; M200 / IV / E / 7: Fryatt Hut [1991 - 1992]; M200 / IV / E / 8: "Sydney Vallance Hut" October 1992 - Aug. 12, 1995; M200 / IV / E / 9: "Sydney Vallance Hut Register" Aug. 18, 1996 - October 9, 1998; M200 / IV / E / 10: Fryatt Hut Register [1998 - 2001]; M200 / IV / E / 11: Fryatt Hut Register 2001 - 2003; M200 / IV / E / 12: Sydney Vallance Hut Register 2003 - 2006; M200 / IV / E / 13: [Fryatt Hut 2006 - 2009]; M200 / IV / E / 14: Fryatt Hut Register 2010 - 2013; M200 / IV / E / 15: Sydney Vallance (Fryatt) Hut [2014 - 2016]; M200 / IV / E / 16: 2016 -2018 Fryatt Hut Register; M200 / IV / E / 17: Fryatt Hut [2018 - 2020]

Name Access: Alpine Club of Canada

Subject Access: Huts; Cabins; Cabins and shelters; Environment and Nature; Alberta; Backcountry skiing; Backpacking; Buildings and facilities; Climbing; Mountain; National parks and reserves; Parks; Parks Canada; Provincial parks and reserves; Ski mountaineering; Sports and recreation; Winter sports

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Jasper National Park

Access Restrictions: Restrictions may apply

Language: English; French; Spanish; German

Category: Environment; Sports, recreation and leisure

Biographical Source Notes: Alpine Club of Canada website: https://www.alpineclubofcanada.ca/sydney-vallance-fryatt-hut/ Alpine Club of Canada Backcountry Huts Sydney Vallance (Fryatt) Hut Info Sheet: https://www.alpineclubofcanada.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/FryattHut-InfoSheet.pdf

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Bow Hut Registers

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Part Of: Alpine Club of Canada fonds

Scope & Content: Sub-series of hut registers from the Bow Hut produced by the Alpine Club of Canada between 1968 and 2019. 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 sightin…

Date Range: 1968 - 1977; 1983 - 2006; 2010 - 2019

Reference Code: M200 / IV / F

Description Level: 4 / Sub-series

GMD: Textual record; Organization 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 / F: Bow Hut Registers

Accession Number: accn. 2023. 32; accn. 2023.15; accn. 2023.20; accn. 2014.8293; accn. 2023.19; accn. 8002; accn. 7779; accn. 2023.10; accn. 6465; accn. 6623; accn. 6766; accn. 2376; accn. 3296; accn. 3970; accn. 5215; accn. 2023.06

Reference Code: M200 / IV / F

GMD: Textual record; Organization record

Responsibility: Registers produced by the Alpine Club of Canada

Date Range: 1968 - 1977; 1983 - 2006; 2010 - 2019

Physical Description: 60 cm of textual records (31 volumes)

History / Biographical: According to the Alpine Club of Canada website and their Backcountry Huts: Bow Hut Info Sheet: "The original Bow Hut project was initiated by Peter Fuhrmann, funded by Peter and Catharine Whyte and was constructed in 1968 by members of various groups including the Calgary Ski Club and the ACC. The hut was built near Bow Glacier to facilitate ski tourers and mountaineers entering the Wapta via Bow Lake, the easiest and most natural route to the icefields. Fiberglass igloos had been established at both the Peyto Glacier and Balfour Pass in the years prior, and with the building of a deluxe 14-person facility at a location between the two, the vision of a system of huts on the Wapta/Waputik Icefields was taking shape. None of those responsible for the project, however, could have predicted the amount of use and the level of abuse that the original Bow Hut would endure. The hut was abused from the beginning, and saw very little regular maintenance or upkeep. By the 1980s the place was a total hole. The hut was used as a flop house, the snow within several hundred feet of the hut had been contaminated by the outhouses and by indiscriminate waste disposal, and some estimates put the number of users per year at 7,000 (19 people per night at a facility which was built to sleep 14!). The hut which was described upon its completion as the “the Ritz” had metamorphosed into the “Bow Ghetto”. By the mid-1980s it was evident that the facility required radical change. In 1989, under the direction of the ACC’s Huts Committee Chairman Mike Mortimer, that radical change took place. The original hut had been built on a site which was non-porous and therefore had no drainage – a problem that led to the contaminated water and snow. Plans were made for a new hut in a more environmentally sensitive location and fund-raising began. The new Bow Hut was constructed for $98,000, raised primarily through the Calgary and Edmonton sections of the Club. Design concerns in the new hut included proper waste disposal, spacious and bright common areas and sleeping rooms which were both increased in size from the original hut and separated from the common areas to facilitate use by may groups at one time. The palatial new Bow Hut was opened in the fall of 1989 to rave reviews and is presently operated by the ACC. The hut today is a far cry from the original Balfour and Peyto fiberglass igloos, which a Banff Warden predicted in the late ’60s “will only serve the few hardy ski mountaineers who can accept the hardships of carrying and skiing with heavy loads and are willing to put up with discomfort during the night in bad weather”. It’s an even further cry from the abused state of the original Bow Hut and now serves as a stopover for many summer and winter trips."

Scope & Content: Sub-series of hut registers from the Bow Hut produced by the Alpine Club of Canada between 1968 and 2019. 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 / F / 1: Bow Glacier Hut [1968 - 1971 register]; M200 / IV / F / 2: Bow Glacier Hut Register [1971 - 1973]; M200 / IV / F / 3: Bow Glacier Hut Register [1973 -1975]; M200 / IV / F / 4: Bow Hut register [1975 -1977]; M200 / IV / F / 5: Bow Hut [register 1983 - 1984]; M200 / IV / F / 6: Bow Hut Register [1984-1986]; M200 / IV / F / 7: [Bow Hut Register Dec. 17, 1986 - June 19, 1989]; M200 / IV / F / 8: Bow Hut [1989 - 1991]; M200 / IV / F / 9: Bow Hut 1991 - 1993; M200 / IV / F / 10: [Bow Hut Registers 1992 - 94]; M200 / IV / F / 11: "Bow Hut Register" Sept. 30, 1994 - Aug. 28, 1995; M200 / IV / F / 12: Bow Hut Register Sept. 16, 1995 - June 27, 1996; M200 / IV / F / 13: [Bow Hut Dec. 1995 - March 2000 Register]; M200 / IV / F / 14: Bow Hut Register June 29, 1996 - Mar 29, 1997; M200 / IV / F / 15: Bow Hut register Mar 29, 1997 - Nov. 14, 1997; M200 / IV / F / 16: "Bow Hut Register" November 24, 1997 - September 26, 1998; M200 / IV / F / 17: Bow Hut Register [2000 - 2001]; M200 / IV / F / 18: Bow Hut Register [2001 - 2002]; M200 / IV / F / 19: Bow Hut Apr 18, 2002 - Feb 24, 2003; M200 / IV / F / 20: Bow Hut Apr 8, 2003 - July 18, 2004; M200 / IV / F / 21: Bow Hut July 18, 2004 - Aug 4, 2004; M200 / IV / F / 22: Bow Hut Register 2004 - 2006; M200 / IV / F / 23: Bow Hut Register 2006; M200 / IV / F / 24: Bow Hut Register April 2009 - August 2010; M200 / IV / F / 25: 2010 - 2012 Bow Hut Register; M200 / IV / F / 26: Bow Hut 2012 - 2014; M200 / IV / F / 27: Bow Hut Register [2014/15]; M200 / IV / F / 28: Hut Register Bow Hut [2015-2016]; M200 / IV / F / 29: Bow Hut Register, 2016 - 2018; M200 / IV / F / 30: Bow Hut Register 2018-2019; M200 / IV / F / 31: [100 YR SWISS CENTENNIAL CLIMB 1999: Faye Summit notes. Bow Hut OCT - DEC 1998]

Name Access: Alpine Club of Canada

Subject Access: Huts; Cabins; Cabins and shelters; Environment; Environment and Nature; Mountain; Mountaineering; Parks; Parks Canada; Sports and recreation; Winter sports

Geographic Access: Canada; Bow Glacier; Banff National Park; Lake Louise, AB

Access Restrictions: Restrictions may apply

Language: English; French; German; Spanish

Related Material: M200 / V / A / 156

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

Biographical Source Notes: The Alpine Club of Canada website: https://www.alpineclubofcanada.ca/bow-hut/ The Alpine Club of Canada Backcountry Huts: Bow Hut Info Sheet pdf: https://www.alpineclubofcanada.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/BowHut-InfoSheet.pdf

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Stanley Mitchell Hut Registers

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Part Of: Alpine Club of Canada fonds

Scope & Content: Sub-series of hut registers from the Stanley Mitchell Hut produced by the Alpine Club of Canada between 1985 and 2019. 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, wil…

Date Range: 1985-2019

Reference Code: M200 / IV / G

Description Level: 4 / Sub-series

GMD: Textual record; Organization 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 / G: Stanley Mitchell Hut Registers

Accession Number: accn. 5631; accn. 6465; accn. 6470; accn. 6766; accn. 2023.10; accn. 7779; accn. 2014.8347; accn. 8002; accn. 2023.20; accn. 2023.15; accn. 2020.05

Reference Code: M200 / IV / G

GMD: Textual record; Organization record

Responsibility: Registers produced by the Alpine Club of Canada

Date Range: 1985-2019

Physical Description: 18 volumes, 38 cm

History / Biographical: The Stanley Mitchell Hut was constructed in 1939 and it is recognized as a Federal Heritage Building. According to the Parks Canada Directory of Federal Heritage Designations: "The Stanley Mitchell Alpine Hut is a rustic log cabin located at the edge of a forest, and enjoys scenic views across a meadow to a glacier and mountains. It is comprised of a centre section flanked by two, modest wings and features a steeply pitched gable roof. Located in the centre, the main entrance is covered by a porch gable. The designation is confined to the footprint of the building. Heritage Value The Stanley Mitchell Alpine Hut is a Recognized Federal Heritage Building because of its historical associations, and its architectural and environmental value. Historical Value The Stanley Mitchell Alpine Hut, built by the Alpine Club of Canada for the use of its members, is associated with the development of mountaineering in Canada. It is also associated with the opening up of Yoho National Park of Canada to ski mountaineering and winter recreation. Architectural Value The Stanley Mitchell Alpine Hut is a good example of rustic architecture. Its natural building materials and construction methods reflect the rustic aesthetic. It is also a very good example of functional design, to serve as a base facility for summer camp programs and winter ski touring. The Environmental Value The Stanley Mitchell Alpine Hut maintains an unchanged historical relationship with the natural character of its site at Yoho National Park of Canada. Located in an alpine meadow at the edge of a coniferous forest, it is compatible with its picturesque setting and well known by the hiking and climbing community. Character-Defining Elements The following character-defining elements of the Stanley Mitchell Alpine Hut should be respected. The rustic aesthetic, for example: the simplicity of the overall form of the building as expressed by the scale, massing and symmetrical composition of the main block, entrance porch and side wings, all sheltered by steeply pitched gable roofs; the choice of local materials, indigenous building methods and rustic design details such as the horizontally laid, peeled round logs with saddle-notched corners, the exposed rafters at the roof eaves, the random rubble masonry fireplace and chimney, the exposed beams and joists, the hardwood floor, and the inscription carved into the face of the wood mantelpiece. The unchanged historical relationship of the Stanley Mitchell Alpine Hut to its alpine meadow site, and the manner in which it is compatible to its picturesque setting which is familiar to the hiking and climbing community of Yoho National Park, as evidenced by: the building’s unchanged relationship with its natural site; the overall rustic appearance and natural building materials of the building, which harmonize with its natural environment; the building’s visible location in a meadow at the edge of a forest."

Scope & Content: Sub-series of hut registers from the Stanley Mitchell Hut produced by the Alpine Club of Canada between 1985 and 2019. 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 / G / 1: [Stanley Mitchell Hut register 1985 - 1987]; M200 / IV / G / 2: Stanley Mitchell Hut [1987 - 1989]; M200 / IV / G / 3: Stanley Mitchell Hut Register [1990-92]; M200 / IV / G / 4: [Stanley Mitchell Hut Register 1992 -1994]; M200 / IV / G / 5: "Stanley Mitchell Hut Register" July 4, 1994 - Sept. 29, 1995; M200 / IV / G / 6: Stanley Mitchell Hut Register Oct. 7, 1995 - Aug. 30, 1997; M200 / IV / G / 7: "The Alpine Club of Canada Stanley Mitchel [Mitchell] Hut Register" Sept 17, 1997 - January 31, 1999; M200 / IV / G / 8: Stanley Mitchell [1999 - 2000]; M200 / IV / G / 9: Stanley Mitchell Hut [2000-2001]; M200 / IV / G / 10: Stanley Mitchell Aug 31/01 - Sep 5/02; M200 / IV / G / 11: Stanley Mitchell Sep 6/02 - Jul 1/04; M200 / IV / G / 12: Stanley Mitchell July 14, 2004 - Apr 17, 2006; M200 / IV / G / 13: Stanley Mitchell Hut Register 2005 - 2007; M200 / IV / G / 14: Stanley Mitchell Hut Register 2007 - 2009; M200 / IV / G / 15: Stanley Mitchell Hut Register, 2010-2013; M200 / IV / G / 16: Stanley Mitchell Hut Registry [2013 - 2015]; M200 / IV / G / 17: Stanley Mitchell Hut Register 2015 - 2018; M200 / IV / G / 18: [Stanley Mitchell Hut Register 2017 - 2019]

Name Access: Alpine Club of Canada

Subject Access: Alpine Club of Canada; Backcountry skiing; Buildings and facilities; Cabins; Cabins and shelters; Environment and Nature; Log structures; Mountaineering; Mountains; Parks Canada; Sports and leisure; Sports and recreation; Winter sports

Geographic Access: Canada; British Columbia; Yoho National Park; Little Yoho Valley

Access Restrictions: Restrictions may apply

Language: English; French; German; Spanish; Japanese; Dutch

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

Biographical Source Notes: Kate MacFarlane, Stanley Mitchell Alpine Hut, Little Yoho Valley, Yoho National Park, British Columbia, Federal Heritage Building Review Office Building Report, 98-074; Stanley Mitchell Alpine Hut, Little Yoho Valley, Yoho National Park of Canada, British Columbia, Heritage Character Statement, 98-074. Parks Canada Directory of Federal Heritage Designations website: https://www.pc.gc.ca/apps/dfhd/page_fhbro_eng.aspx?id=8809 Alpine Club of Canada website: https://www.alpineclubofcanada.ca/stanley-mitchell-hut/

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Fay Hut Registers

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Part Of: Alpine Club of Canada fonds

Scope & Content: Sub-series of hut registers from the Fay Hut produced by the Alpine Club of Canada between 1978 and 2007. 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 sightin…

Date Range: 1978-2000 2005-2007

Reference Code: M200 / IV / H

Description Level: 4 / Sub-series

GMD: Textual record; Organization 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 / H: Fay Hut Registers

Accession Number: accn. 8120; accn. 6465; accn. 2023.10; accn. 8002

Reference Code: M200 / IV / H

GMD: Textual record; Organization record

Responsibility: Registers produced by Alpine Club of Canada

Date Range: 1978-2000 2005-2007

Physical Description: 13 cm of textual records 7 volumes

History / Biographical: The Fay Hut was built in 1927, and it was the first structure built by the Alpine Club of Canada. The original Fay Hut building was burnt down in a forest fire in 2003, but was rebuilt in 2005 by ACC volunteers. The re-built Fay Hut burnt down in 2009. The Fay Hut was located in Kootenay National Park, British Columbia, in Prospector's Valley. The hut was also used as a stopping point for mountaineers on their way to the Neil Colgan Hut or the Valley of Ten Peaks. The Fay Hut was named after Charles Fay, a founder and President of the American Alpine Club. Charles Fay made over 20 trips to the Canadian Rockies. He also participated in the first ascents of Mount Victoria and Mount Lefroy. Fay was also an Honorary Member of the Alpine Club of Canada.

Scope & Content: Sub-series of hut registers from the Fay Hut produced by the Alpine Club of Canada between 1978 and 2007. 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 / H / 1: Fay Hut Register [1978-1983]; M200 / IV / H / 2: Fay Hut Registers [1980-1985]; M200 / IV / H / 3: Fay Hut [1983-1991]; M200 / IV / H / 4: "Fay Hut 1991" July 15, 1991 - Aug. 22, 1995; M200 / IV / H / 5: Fay Hut register. Aug. 24, 1995 - Nov. 24, 1997; M200 / IV / H / 6: Fay Hut Register [1997-2000]; M200 / IV / H / 7: Fay Hut, 2005 - 2007 Hut Register

Name Access: Alpine Club of Canada

Subject Access: Alpine Club of Canada; Backcountry skiing; British Columbia; Buildings and facilities; Cabins and shelters; Climbing; Environment and Nature; Fay Hut; Fire; Forest Fires; Huts; Mountaineering; Mountaineers; Mountains

Geographic Access: Canada; British Columbia; Kootenay National Park

Access Restrictions: Restrictions may apply

Language: English; German; French

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

Biographical Source Notes: Canadian Rockies Database: https://cdnrockiesdatabases.ca/people/19

Title Source: Title based on contents of sub-series

Processing Status: Processed

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Balfour Hut Registers

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Part Of: Alpine Club of Canada fonds

Scope & Content: Sub-series of hut registers from the Balfour (Rob Ritchie) Hut produced by the Alpine Club of Canada between 1966 and 2019. 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…

Date Range: 1966-2001; 2007-2019

Reference Code: M200 / IV / I

Description Level: 4 / Sub-series

GMD: Textual record; Organization 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 / I: Balfour Hut Registers

Accession Number: accn. 2376; accn. 3298; accn. 3560; accn. 7779; accn. 2023.10; accn. 2023.31; accn. 2023.15

Reference Code: M200 / IV / I

GMD: Textual record; Organization record

Responsibility: Registers produced by Alpine Club of Canada

Date Range: 1966-2001; 2007-2019

Physical Description: 20 cm of textual records 9 volumes

History / Biographical: According to the Alpine Club of Canada's website: "The Rob Ritchie Hut, also known as the Balfour Hut, is found on low, rocky hills at the toe of the Vulture Glacier, approximately 28 km northwest of the town of Lake Louise, AB. It is east of Balfour Pass and the Continental divide, just inside the Banff National Park boundary.[...] The Rob Ritchie Hut, also known as the Balfour Hut, is found on low, rocky hills at the toe of the Vulture Glacier, approximately 28 km northwest of the town of Lake Louise, AB. It is east of Balfour Pass and the Continental divide, just inside the Banff National Park boundary. This is the half-way mark for the Wapta Traverse and is usually used in conjunction with the other huts in this chain while attempting this classic cross-glacier ski trip. Usual approach is from Bow Hut through the Olive/St. Nicholas Col then down the gentle and pleasant Vulture Glacier to Balfour Pass, where the hut sits on a section of moraine beneath the impressive bulk of Mt. Balfour. Though most people will spend one night at the R.J. Ritchie (Balfour) Hut before continuing on to Scott Duncan, there is potential for good skiing here, especially on the Diableret Glacier which sits northwest of Mt. Balfour and makes for a fantastic run on a clear day! There is also an optional route to the summit of Mt. Gordon from this hut, which would be an excellent loop trip if combined with the normal route back towards Bow Hut. Use your imagination and some neat trip ideas will present themselves!"

Scope & Content: Sub-series of hut registers from the Balfour (Rob Ritchie) Hut produced by the Alpine Club of Canada between 1966 and 2019. 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 / I / 1: Balfour Hut [Register] [1966-1971]; M200 / IV / I / 2: Balfour Pass Hut [1971-1972]; M200 / IV / I / 3: Balfour Pass Hut Register [1973-1974]; M200 / IV / I / 4: Balfour Pass Hut [register 1974-1982]; M200 / IV / I / 5: "Balfour Hut" [register] Sept. 2, 1982 - Nov. 17, 1989; M200 / IV / I / 6: Balfour Hut Journal Nov. 22, 1989 - Apr. 25, 1997; M200 / IV / I / 7: Balfour Hut Register [1997 -2001]; M200 / IV / I / 8: Balfour Hut Register 2007 - 2015; M200 / IV / I / 9: Balfour Hut register 2011 - 2019

Name Access: Alpine Club of Canada

Subject Access: Huts; Cabins; Cabins and shelters; Backcountry skiing; Banff National Park; Buildings and facilities; Climbing; Environment and Nature; Lake Louise; Mountaineering; Mountains; Ski mountaineering; Sports and leisure; Sports and recreation; Winter sports; Wapta Traverse

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Banff National Park; Lake Louise, AB

Access Restrictions: Restrictions may apply

Language: English; French; German; Japanese; Spanish

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

Biographical Source Notes: Alpine Club of Canada website: https://www.alpineclubofcanada.ca/rob-ritchie-balfour-hut/"

Title Source: Title based on contents of sub-series

Processing Status: Processed

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Peter and Catharine Whyte / Peyto Hut Registers

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Part Of: Alpine Club of Canada fonds

Scope & Content: Sub-series of hut registers from the Peter and Catharine Whyte / Peyto Hut produced by the Alpine Club of Canada between 1974 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 stayin…

Date Range: 1974 - 1980; 1982 - 1987; 1993 - 2017

Reference Code: M200 / IV / J

Description Level: 4 / Sub-series

GMD: Textual record; Organization 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 / J: Peter and Catharine Whyte / Peyto Hut Registers

Accession Number: accn. 3296; accn. 3382; accn. 5330; accn. 6457; accn. 2023.10; accn. 7779; accn. 8002; accn. 2014.8293; accn. 2023.20

Reference Code: M200 / IV / J

GMD: Textual record; Organization record

Responsibility: Registers produced by Alpine Club of Canada

Date Range: 1974 - 1980; 1982 - 1987; 1993 - 2017

Physical Description: 25 cm of textual records 11 volumes

History / Biographical: According to the Alpine Club of Canada website: "Being the most northerly of the huts on the Wapta Icefield, the Peyto Hut is where a full traverse of the Wapta starts (or finishes). It gives access to the excellent, moderate mountaineering challenges of Peyto and Trapper Peaks, and Mts. Baker, Thompson and Rhondda, all of which are popular ascents in both summer and winter. The hut is cozy for groups up to 18 (16 in winter) and has amazing views across the icefields. The hut has no source of heat but it is well insulated and warms up nicely from the propane stoves. The hut is situated on a bit of a moraine at the base of Mt. Thompson, but all access routes to the hut involve glacier travel. The easiest access is the 3-4 hour trip from the Bow Hut. Access from the Highway is via Peyto Lake and takes 5-8 hours. Peyto Hut Fact: The first Peyto Hut was a fiberglass igloo built in the late 1960’s. It was wrecked by wolverines."

Scope & Content: Sub-series of hut registers from the Peter and Catharine Whyte / Peyto Hut produced by the Alpine Club of Canada between 1974 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 / J / 1: Peter Whyte Hut [register 1974 - 1976]; M200 / IV / J / 2: Peter Whyte Hut Log Book [1977-1980]; M200 / IV / J / 3: Peyto Hut [register 1982-1987]; M200 / IV / J / 4: Peter and Catharine Whyte Hut [1983 -1986]; M200 / IV / J / 5: Peter and Catharine Whyte Hut register Feb. 11, 1993 - Apr. 4, 1996; M200 / IV / J / 6: Peter & Catharine Whyte Hut Dec. 1, 1996 - Apr 30, 1999; M200 / IV / J / 7: Peter & Catharine Whyte Apr 30/99 - Jul 29/02; M200 / IV / J / 8: Peter & Catharine Whyte Hut Register 2002; M200 / IV / J / 9: [2003 - 2007 Peyto Hut Register]; M200 / IV / J / 10: Peyto Hut Register 2007 - 2011; M200 / IV / J / 11: Peter and Catharine Whyte Hut register [2007 - 2017]

Name Access: Alpine Club of Canada

Subject Access: Alpine Club of Canada; Backcountry skiing; Backpacking; Banff National Park; Buildings and facilities; Cabins and shelters; Climbing; Environment; Mountaineers; Mountaineering; Mountains; Peter Whyte Hut; Sports and recreation; Winter sports

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

Access Restrictions: Restrictions may apply

Language: English; French; German; Japanese; Spanish

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

Biographical Source Notes: Alpine Club of Canada website: https://www.alpineclubofcanada.ca/peter-and-catharine-whyte-peyto-hut/

Title Source: Title based on contents of sub-series

Processing Status: Processed

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Bon Echo Hut Registers

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Part Of: Alpine Club of Canada fonds

Scope & Content: Sub-series of hut registers from the Bon Echo Hut produced by the Alpine Club of Canada between 1964 and 2006. 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 si…

Date Range: 1964-2006

Reference Code: M200 / IV / L

Description Level: 4 / Sub-series

GMD: Textual record; Organization 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 / L: Bon Echo Hut Registers

Accession Number: accn. 7779; accn. 2014.8278

Reference Code: M200 / IV / L

GMD: Textual record; Organization record

Responsibility: Registers produced by Alpine Club of Canada

Date Range: 1964-2006

Physical Description: 25 cm of textual records 8 volumes

History / Biographical: According to the Alpine Club of Canada website: "The rock climbing at Mazinaw Lake is some of the finest in Ontario. The area boasts quartzite cliffs up to 100m high that rise vertically out of the lake. The routes are all traditional and range in grades from 5.0 to 5.11, with the most popular routes in the 5.4 to 5.9 range. The exposure and length of the routes make for an adventure unlike any other in the province. The Bon Echo Hut on the lake is operated by the Toronto Section which also operates a boat to ferry climbers to and from the climbs. The hut is comfortable and an excellent place to meet other climbers and get information on the climbs. The area also offers excellent swimming and hiking. The hut is a single-room wooden structure with a fireplace and kitchen equipped with propane stoves and a large dining table. There is a sauna located near the lake. The hut is not used for sleeping, but is a day hut and cook shelter for those staying at the campsites immediately adjacent to the hut. Bon Echo is located approximately 300 km north east of Toronto on the east side of Mazinaw Lake, a mile north of the Mazinaw Rock and Bon Echo Provincial Park. The drive to the public dock takes three to four hours from Toronto or one and a half hours from Ottawa. The hut can be reached by hiking overland, but this would take an entire day. Boating to the hut is much more convenient."

Scope & Content: Sub-series of hut registers from the Bon Echo Hut produced by the Alpine Club of Canada between 1964 and 2006. 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 / L / 1: [Bon Echo - register Jan 28, 1964 - Nov. 25, 1967]; M200 / IV / L / 2: [Bon Echo hut register Feb. 24, 1968 - Aug. 27, 1972]; M200 / IV / L / 3: Bon Echo hut book #3 Sept 23, 1972 - Aug. 27, 1978; M200 / IV / L / 4: Bon Echo Hut book #4 Sept. 2, 1978 - July 13, 1984.; M200 / IV / L / 5: [Bon Echo Hut Register] July 14, 1984 - Apr 20, 1987; M200 / IV / L / 6: ACC Bon Echo Log Hut book #6 May 9, 1987 - July 4, 1993; M200 / IV / L / 7: [Bon Echo Hut Register] vol. 7 July 9, 1993 - Aug. 24, 1997; M200 / IV / L / 8: Bon Echo Hut Register 1998-2006

Notes: M200 / IV / L / 3: Bon Echo hut book #3 Sept 23, 1972 - Aug. 27, 1978 included a colour photographic print that has been separated into V14 / III / C / PA under the same title: Bon Echo hut book #3 Sept 23, 1972 - Aug. 27, 1978. The print was found loose inside the hut register. M200 / IV / L / 6: ACC Bon Echo Log Hut book #6 May 9, 1987 - July 4, 1993 included a photographic print that has been separated into V14 / III / C / PA under the same title: ACC Bon Echo Log Hut book #6 May 9, 1987 - July 4, 1993. The print was found loose inside the hut register. M200 / IV / L / 8: Bon Echo Hut Register 1998-2006 contained loose bird feathers that have been removed from page 173.

Name Access: Alpine Club of Canada

Subject Access: Huts; Cabins and shelters; Alpine Club of Canada; Birds; Boats; Buildings and facilities; Climbing; Environment; Environment and Nature; Hiking; Mountaineering; Property; Sports and leisure; Sports and recreation; Swimming

Geographic Access: Canada; Ontario; Toronto; Mazinaw Lake; Bon Echo Provincial Park

Access Restrictions: Restrictions may apply

Language: English; French; Spanish; German

Conservation: Some hut registers contain loose pages. Some book/register bindings are broken.

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

Biographical Source Notes: The Alpine Club of Canada website: https://www.alpineclubofcanada.ca/bon-echo-hut-toronto-section/

Title Source: Title based on contents of sub-series

Processing Status: Processed

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