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Ken Jones : mountain man

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Medium: Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)

Published Date: 1996

Author: Jones, Ken

Publisher: Calgary : Rocky Mountain Books

Call Number: 01.4 J71

Author: Jones, Ken

Responsibility: stories told to Lorne Tetarenko & Kim Tetarenko

Publisher: Calgary : Rocky Mountain Books

Published Date: 1996

Physical Description: 192p. : ill., ports

Medium: Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)

Subjects: Mount Assiniboine Provincial Park; Mountain guides; Skoki Lodge

ISBN: 0-921102-45-3

Accession Number: 29500

Call Number: 01.4 J71

Collection: Archives Library

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Ken Jones fonds

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Part Of: Ken Jones fonds

Scope & Content: Fonds consists of a diary, photographs and a sound recording. Diary contains five year daily entries during the period 1937-1941. The diary was found in a deserted cabin in Moberly in 1974 and describes Jones' weather observations, employment details and personal matters as skiing guide, camp cook…

Date Range: 1937-1968

Reference Code: M432 / S10 / V157

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

GMD: Photograph; Album; Negative; Machine-readable data file; Photograph print; Sound recording; Reel to reel; Textual record; Diary

Part Of: Ken Jones fonds

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

Fonds Number: M 432; S 10; V 157

Sous-Fonds: M 432; S 10; V 157

Accession Number: 1726, 3314, 7937 (unproc)

Reference Code: M432 / S10 / V157

GMD: Photograph; Album; Negative; Machine-readable data file; Photograph print; Sound recording; Reel to reel; Textual record; Diary

Date Range: 1937-1968

Physical Description: 1 vol. textual records. -- 1 sound recording: audio tape reel. -- ca.3287 photographs: 1756 negatives, 1531 prints, 3 albums, 1 optical disc: CD-ROM (97 digitized images)

History / Biographical: Ken Jones, 1910?-2004, was active during the period 1937 to 1941 as a ski guide between Lake Louise and Skoki Lodge and as a mining camp cook at McDame's Creek, British Columbia (1937). He worked summers farming at his home in Forde, British Columbia and winters at Lake Louise and the Yoho Valley on snow removal and various jobs (1937-1940). He mined at Base Metals Monarch Mine, Field, British Columbia in 1941, then returned to Forde, British Columbia and Glacier, British Columbia. During this period, he competed in various ski meets and was a friend of the Swiss guides at Lake Louise and Golden.

Scope & Content: Fonds consists of a diary, photographs and a sound recording. Diary contains five year daily entries during the period 1937-1941. The diary was found in a deserted cabin in Moberly in 1974 and describes Jones' weather observations, employment details and personal matters as skiing guide, camp cook, miner, farmer, labourer and competitive skier. Diary also describes trips to Mount Assiniboine and Freshfield Glacier.; Sound recording is mainly of Ken Jones relating stories about mountain personalities, including Chet Ogan, Jimmy Simpson and Tom Wilson; also includes short discussion between Collins and Rummel. Recording was made by Ken Jones, Myrna Collins and Elizabeth Rummel at Sunburst Camp, Mount Assiniboine, July 1968.; Photographs are primarily b&w and include images of the Rocky and Selkirk Mountains, Revelstoke, Yoho Valley, Lake Louise, Skoki, Freshfield, Wyoming; renovations and additions to Num-Ti-Jah Lodge; and hunting trips during the period ca.1930-1950. Also included is a CD-ROM of digitized images in TIFF and JPEG image file formats compiled in 2004 by Chic Scott and Dave Birrell.

Name Access: Jones, Ken

Subject Access: Family and personal life

Access Restrictions: No restrictions on access; Copyright, privacy, commercial use and other restrictions may apply

Language: Language is English

Finding Aid: sound recording summaries

Creator: Jones, Ken

Category: Family and personal life

Title Source: Title based on diary and accession records.

Processing Status: Processed / Unprocessed

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Brian Bindon fonds

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Part Of: Brian Bindon fonds

Scope & Content: Fonds consists of the sound recordings compiled by the host of Heritage Fireside Chats, Brian Bindon. Recordings conducted at Num-Ti-Jah Lodge relate to 3 topics: Mountaineers of the Canadian Rockies and include interviews with Chic Scott, Barry Blanchard, and Kevin Doyle; Art and Spirit of Place …

Date Range: 2004-2005

Reference Code: M128 / S52

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

GMD: Sound recording; Cassette; Recording disc; Textual record; Private record

Part Of: Brian Bindon fonds

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

Fonds Number: M 128; S 52

Sous-Fonds: M 128; S52

Accession Number: 7848 (unproc)

Reference Code: M128 / S52

GMD: Sound recording; Cassette; Recording disc; Textual record; Private record

Date Range: 2004-2005

Physical Description: Sound recordings: 20 optical discs; CD-ROM. -- 0.5 cm textual records

History / Biographical: Brian Bindon, host of Heritage Fireside Chats

Scope & Content: Fonds consists of the sound recordings compiled by the host of Heritage Fireside Chats, Brian Bindon. Recordings conducted at Num-Ti-Jah Lodge relate to 3 topics: Mountaineers of the Canadian Rockies and include interviews with Chic Scott, Barry Blanchard, and Kevin Doyle; Art and Spirit of Place includes interviews with Lisa Christensen, Neil Swanson, and Craig Richards; Warden Heritage discusses the horseback patrol system, Ya-Ha-Tinda, backcountry district system, and women wardens and silent partners. Recordings conducted at Hawks Nest Ranch consist of Andy Russell stories. Readings from Close Calls on High Walls continues the Warden Heritage subject at the home of Mike Schintz; the recordings Wolverine at Skoki and other stories are discussed at Ken Jones' home in Nanton, Alberta.; Also included in the fonds are textual records consisting of Bindon's handwritten notes of open discussions of the chats.

Name Access: Bindon, Brian; Blanchard, Barry; Christensen, Lisa; Doyle, Kevin; Jones, Ken; Richards, Craig; Russell, Andy; Schintz, Mike; Scott, Chic; Swanson, Neil

Subject Access: Community life; Exploration, discovery and travel; Arts; Law and justice; Sports, recreation and leisure

Access Restrictions: Copyright, privacy, commercial use and other restrictions may apply; Access and use restricted until processed

Language: Language is English

Finding Aid: No finding aid

Creator: Bindon, Brian

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

Title Source: Title based on contents of fonds

Processing Status: Unprocessed

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Collected research - reference photographs

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Part Of: Chic Scott fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of reference photographs collected by Chic Scott for use in various publications. Photographs were retrieved from various individuals, and institutions including Whistler Archives and the Whyte Museum. Content pertains to mountaineering, skiing, individual portraits, views of the Cana…

Date Range: [1930 - 1990]

Reference Code: V40 / XIV / A

Description Level: 4 / Sub-series

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print; Negative; Transparency; Textual record; Published record

Part Of: Chic Scott fonds

Description Level: 4 / Sub-series

Fonds Number: M57; S47; V40

Series: V40 / XIV : Chic Scott Personal

Sous-Fonds: V40

Sub-Series: V40 / XIV / A : Research materials

Accession Number: 8110

Reference Code: V40 / XIV / A

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print; Negative; Transparency; Textual record; Published record

Date Range: [1930 - 1990]

Physical Description: ca.230 photographs : b&w and col. prints ; 25.5 x 20 cm or smaller -- 4 photographs : col. slides ; 35 mm -- 42 photographs : b&w negatives ; 35 mm -- 0.5 cm of textual records

Scope & Content: File consists of reference photographs collected by Chic Scott for use in various publications. Photographs were retrieved from various individuals, and institutions including Whistler Archives and the Whyte Museum. Content pertains to mountaineering, skiing, individual portraits, views of the Canadian Rockies, and related subjects.

Notes: Sub-series contains mostly photograph prints; Some items are annotated; Materials, including accompanying textual notes, have been kept in original order to preserve context

Name Access: Harmon, Lloyd; Engler, Bruno; Liske, Neil; Morris, Michael; Hanna, Vance; Fuhrer, Hans; Jones, Ken

Subject Access: Research; Mountains; Mountaineering; Environment; Photography; Skiing; Sports; Recreation

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

Access Restrictions: Reference use only

Reproduction Restrictions: Reference use only - copyright remains with original owners/creators

Language: English

Category: Environment; Sports, recreation and leisure

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Photograph scans, slideshows

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Part Of: Chic Scott fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of 12 CDs containing digital files used as research material for Chic Scott's book, Deep Powder and Steep Rock. Content pertains to Hans Gmoser and friends skiing in Austria and the Canadian Rockies [including Mount Logan], and early images of Hans Gmoser before he moved to Canada. Fi…

Date Range: 1998; [1998 - 2005]; 2006 - 2008

Reference Code: V40 / V / DF - 43 to 54

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Digital image

Part Of: Chic Scott fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M57; S47; V40

Series: V40 / V : Deep Powder and Steep Rock

Sous-Fonds: V40

Accession Number: 2015.8559

Reference Code: V40 / V / DF - 43 to 54

GMD: Photograph; Digital image

Date Range: 1998; [1998 - 2005]; 2006 - 2008

Physical Description: 12 recording discs : ca. 575 digital files

Scope & Content: File consists of 12 CDs containing digital files used as research material for Chic Scott's book, Deep Powder and Steep Rock. Content pertains to Hans Gmoser and friends skiing in Austria and the Canadian Rockies [including Mount Logan], and early images of Hans Gmoser before he moved to Canada. File includes slideshows and individual image files.

Name Access: Gmoser, Hans; Gmoser, Margaret; Davies, Jim; Delesalle, Philippe; Jones, Ken

Subject Access: Family and personal life; Skiing; Travel; Exploration; Sports; Winter sports; Recreation; Research; Photography

Geographic Access: Canada; Yukon; Mount Logan; Austria; Dachstein

Reproduction Restrictions: Restrictions may apply

Language: English

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

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Early interviews - sound recordings

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Part Of: Chic Scott fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of 10 interviews recorded on 8 cassette tapes and 7 recording tape reels, produced by Chic Scott between 1982 and 1990. Interviews pertain to the 1982 Canadian Mount Everest Expedition (including interviews of Al Burgess, Bill March and Laurie Skreslet) and other mountaineers. File al…

Date Range: 1982-1990

Reference Code: S47 / XIV / A / 1 to 10

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Cassette; Sound recording

Part Of: Chic Scott fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M57; S47; V40

Series: S47 / XIV : Chic Scott personal

Sous-Fonds: S47

Sub-Series: S47 / XIV / A : Interviews

Accession Number: 6499; 6500

Reference Code: S47 / XIV / A / 1 to 10

GMD: Cassette; Sound recording

Responsibility: Produced by Chic Scott

Date Range: 1982-1990

Physical Description: 13 sound recordings : 8 cassettes and 7 recording reels (7mm film)

Scope & Content: File consists of 10 interviews recorded on 8 cassette tapes and 7 recording tape reels, produced by Chic Scott between 1982 and 1990. Interviews pertain to the 1982 Canadian Mount Everest Expedition (including interviews of Al Burgess, Bill March and Laurie Skreslet) and other mountaineers. File also includes a CBC Radio interview of Chic Scott by Patricia Naylor, recorded for the "Calgary Eye Opener".

Notes: Contents of individual items in file: S47 / XIV / A / 1 : Interview with Al Burgess immediately after 1982 Everest Expedition (2 cassettes) S47 / XIV / A / 2 : Bill March interview recorded immediately after the Everest 82 Expedition (cassette) S47 / XIV / A / 3 : [Laurie] Skreslet #1 Recorded late autumn 1982 (cassette) S47 / XIV / A / 4 : Jon Jones interview 1982 by Chic Scott (cassette) S47 / XIV / A / 5 : CBC Interview about 1990 aired on radio, recorded near Yamnuska Cliffs (cassette) S47 / XIV / A / 6 : Don Vockeroth July 19, 1988 interview in Calgary (2 cassettes) S47 / XIV / A / 7 : Glen Boles recorded Monday Sept. 26, 1988 (1 recording reel) S47 / XIV / A / 8 : Charlie Locke recorded Tuesday Sept. 27, 1988 (1 recording reel) S47 / XIV / A / 9 : Interview with Bob Hind at his home in Calgary January 12, 1989 Marg Hind present (2 recording reels) S47 / XIV / A / 10 : Ken Jones May 25, 1990 afternoon. Taped at Ken's house in Nanton by Chic Scott. Ken's son Pat at the table as well (3 recording reels)

Name Access: Skreslet, Laurie; Vockeroth, Don; Boles, Glen; Hind, Bob; Locke, Charlie; Jones, Ken; Jones, Jon; March, Bill

Subject Access: Interview; Research; Mountaineering; Everest '82; Exploration

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Calgary; Nanton

Reproduction Restrictions: Copyright restrictions may apply

Language: English

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

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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History Photos

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Part Of: Bruno Engler fonds

Scope & Content: File pertains to 120 b&w prints of various historical topics, some photos taken by Bruno Engler, others collected [presumably] by him. Includes various Canadian Pacific Railway events, community events and celebrations, Skoki Lodge's 60th anniversary, the Norquay Ski Hill rope-tow, the 1968 Winter …

Date Range: [ca. 1886-1993]

Reference Code: V190 / VI / H / iv / b / PA - 01 to PA - 120

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Print

11 images

Part Of: Bruno Engler fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M323 / S40 / V190

Series: VI : Retained file, H : Alphabetical order

Sous-Fonds: V190

Sub-Series: iv : History, b : Photos

Accession Number: 7436

Reference Code: V190 / VI / H / iv / b / PA - 01 to PA - 120

GMD: Photograph; Print

Date Range: [ca. 1886-1993]

Physical Description: 120 photographs : b&w ; 25.2 x 20.2 cm or smaller

History / Biographical: See fonds level description

Scope & Content: File pertains to 120 b&w prints of various historical topics, some photos taken by Bruno Engler, others collected [presumably] by him. Includes various Canadian Pacific Railway events, community events and celebrations, Skoki Lodge's 60th anniversary, the Norquay Ski Hill rope-tow, the 1968 Winter Olympics bid, Princess Margarite's [sic] visit in 1958, the Cosmic Ray Observatory operations, a Kiwanis Club event, ranching and ranch lands, portraits, and more.

Name Access: Perren, Walter; Whyte, Catharine; Whyte, Jon; White, Cliff Jr.; Locke, Charlie; Jones, Ken; Rungius, Carl; Luxton, Eleanor

Subject Access: Aerial photography; Animals; Banff townsite; Banff Upper Hot Springs; Buildings and facilities; Cave and Basin; Centennial; Ceremony; Chairlifts and gondolas; Climbing; Community events; Construction; Dogs; Entertainment; Festival; Helicopters; Military; Mount Norquay Chairlift; Mount Norquay Ski Area; Mountains; Parades; Parks Canada; Parks Canada Warden; Portrait; Public events; Roads; Roger's Pass; Royal tours; Royal Visit; Scenery; Tourism; Trains; Travel; Winter; Winter Carnival; Winter sports

Geographic Access: Banff; Lake Louise; Banff National Park; Alberta

Language: English

Related Material: V190 / VI / H / iv / b / NA - 01 to NA - 04 V190 / VI / H / iv / b / NS - 01 to NS - 02

Creator: Engler, Bruno

Title Source: Original title kept

Processing Status: Processed

Images

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Mountain Guides

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Part Of: Bruno Engler fonds

Scope & Content: File pertains to 52 b&w prints of mostly Association of Canadian Mountain Guides members. Includes group shots, individual portraits, and a few courses. File also contains two documents, one of which appears to be a hand-written speech [associated with PA - 17] and the other pertains to the Guide T…

Date Range: 1968-1994

Reference Code: V190 / VI / M / v / PA - 01 to PA - 52

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Print

8 images

Part Of: Bruno Engler fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M323 / S40 / V190

Series: VI : Retained file, M : Alphabetical order

Sous-Fonds: V190

Sub-Series: v : Mountain Guides

Accession Number: 7436

Reference Code: V190 / VI / M / v / PA - 01 to PA - 52

GMD: Photograph; Print

Date Range: 1968-1994

Physical Description: 52 photographs : b&w ; 25.2 x 20.2 cm or smaller

History / Biographical: See fonds level description

Scope & Content: File pertains to 52 b&w prints of mostly Association of Canadian Mountain Guides members. Includes group shots, individual portraits, and a few courses. File also contains two documents, one of which appears to be a hand-written speech [associated with PA - 17] and the other pertains to the Guide Test Course.

Name Access: Auger, Tim; Bezzola, Jon Rudolf; Fuhrman, Peter; Gallagher, Lloyd (Kiwi); Gertsch, Rudi; Gmoser, Hans; Grillmair, Leo; Jones, Ken; Kranabitte, Rudi; Renner, Sep; Sheisser, Bernie; Vockeroth, Don; Wood, Sharon

Subject Access: ACMG; Association of Canadian Mountain Guides; Climbing; Guides; Guiding; Mountaineering; Mountaineers; Mountains; Portrait; Swiss Guides

Geographic Access: Banff National Park; Alberta

Language: English

Related Material: V190 / VI / M / v / NA - 01 to NA - 18

Creator: Engler, Bruno

Title Source: Original title kept

Processing Status: Processed

Images

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Personalities

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Part Of: Bruno Engler fonds

Scope & Content: File pertains to 178 b&w & colour prints of mostly posed portraits of people. Includes close-ups, professionally staged portraits in a studio setting, shots of actors from various film projects, candid shots of people, and more. Includes shots of people swimming, hiking, climbing, and at parties; P…

Date Range: 1950-1993

Reference Code: V190 / VI / P / iii / PA - 01 to PA - 178

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Print

24 images

Part Of: Bruno Engler fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M323 / S40 / V190

Series: VI : Retained file, P : Alphabetical order

Sous-Fonds: V190

Sub-Series: iii : Personalities

Accession Number: 7436 5507

Reference Code: V190 / VI / P / iii / PA - 01 to PA - 178

GMD: Photograph; Print

Date Range: 1950-1993

Physical Description: 178 photographs : b&w & col. ; 25.2 x 20.2 cm or smaller

History / Biographical: See fonds level description

Scope & Content: File pertains to 178 b&w & colour prints of mostly posed portraits of people. Includes close-ups, professionally staged portraits in a studio setting, shots of actors from various film projects, candid shots of people, and more. Includes shots of people swimming, hiking, climbing, and at parties; Park Wardens, artists, politicians, musicians, businessmen, and more.