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George K. K. (Tommy) Link fonds
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- Part Of
- George K. K. (Tommy) Link fonds
- Scope & Content
- Fonds pertains to the Lake O'Hara region, particularly its history, geology, botany, trail systems and visitation. I. Writing, research and translation, ca.1887-ca.1975, ca.45 cm, including some photographs. Consists of manuscript drafts, notes, correspondence, maps and print material pertaining t…
- Date Range
- [ca.1887-ca.1976]
- Reference Code
- M60 / V276
- Description Level
- 1 / Fonds
- GMD
- Photograph
- Photograph print
- Transparency
- Textual record
- Map
- Private record
- Published record
- Part Of
- George K. K. (Tommy) Link fonds
- Description Level
- 1 / Fonds
- Fonds Number
- M 60
- V 276
- Sous-Fonds
- M 60
- V 276
- Accession Number
- 358, 2815, 6620, 6762
- Reference Code
- M60 / V276
- Date Range
- [ca.1887-ca.1976]
- Physical Description
- ca.50 cm of textual records. -- ca.1000 photographs : mainly transparencies
- History / Biographical
- George K. K. (Tommy) Link, 1887-1979, was professor of Plant Pathology at the University of Chicago, Illinois. Link spent many summers between 1928 and 1977 studying the Lake O'Hara region and building trails there, accompanied by his wife, Adeline Link, d.1943. The Links were frequently guided by Jim Boyce.
- Scope & Content
- Fonds pertains to the Lake O'Hara region, particularly its history, geology, botany, trail systems and visitation.
- I. Writing, research and translation, ca.1887-ca.1975, ca.45 cm, including some photographs. Consists of manuscript drafts, notes, correspondence, maps and print material pertaining to writing, editing and translation projects, including "The Ways of Lake O'Hara," and the "Map of Lake O'Hara Region South Area."
- II. Personal papers, 1960-ca.1976, ca.7 cm, including some photographs. Includes correspondence, financial papers and other material.
- III. Lake O'Hara Trails Club papers, 1949-1973, .5 cm.
- IV. Photographs, 1937-ca.1960, ca.1000 colour transparencies and ca.25 prints. Transparencies pertain mainly to the Lake O'Hara / Lake McArthur regions; also Lake Louise, Skoki and Icefield Parkway areas and Grand Canyon, U.S.A. Includes views of landscapes, hiking, some horse travel, flora and fauna views. Some views are attributed to Adeline Link.
- Name Access
- Link, George K. K. (Tommy)
- Subject Access
- Exploration, discovery and travel
- 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
- Finding aids and reference tools: file description
- index for textual material
- electronic finding aid
- Creator
- Link, George K. K. (Tommy)
- Title Source
- Title based on accession records and contents of fonds
- Processing Status
- Processed
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O'Hara. -- [ca.1975]
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions4495
- Part Of
- George K. K. (Tommy) Link fonds
- Scope & Content
- Pertains to topography, description of tributary streams, internal boundaries and depressions.
- Reference Code
- M60 / 1
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Part Of
- George K. K. (Tommy) Link fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Series
- I.A. Writing, research and translation : The Ways of Lake O'Hara
- Reference Code
- M60 / 1
- Physical Description
- 1 file of textual records (1 cm)
- Scope & Content
- Pertains to topography, description of tributary streams, internal boundaries and depressions.
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O'Hara Material. -- [ca.1975]
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions4496
- Part Of
- George K. K. (Tommy) Link fonds
- Scope & Content
- Pertains to topography, definition of the "ways" (trails and routes). Received as two files.
- Reference Code
- M60 / 3 - 4
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Part Of
- George K. K. (Tommy) Link fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Series
- I.A. Writing, research and translation : The Ways of Lake O'Hara
- Reference Code
- M60 / 3 - 4
- Physical Description
- 2 files of textual records (2 cm)
- Scope & Content
- Pertains to topography, definition of the "ways" (trails and routes). Received as two files.
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O'Hara Write Up Data, Excerpts from Thorington's Climbers Guide 1953. -- 1953-[ca.1975]
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions4497
- Part Of
- George K. K. (Tommy) Link fonds
- Scope & Content
- Location and extent defined; drainage systems described; various mountain locations, altitudes, first ascents and passes described.
- Reference Code
- M60 / 5
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Part Of
- George K. K. (Tommy) Link fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Series
- I.A. Writing, research and translation : The Ways of Lake O'Hara
- Reference Code
- M60 / 5
- Physical Description
- 1 file of textual records (2 cm)
- Scope & Content
- Location and extent defined; drainage systems described; various mountain locations, altitudes, first ascents and passes described.
This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and
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O'Hara Notes. -- [ca.1975]
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions4498
- Part Of
- George K. K. (Tommy) Link fonds
- Scope & Content
- Description of rocks in the region.
- Reference Code
- M60 / 6
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Part Of
- George K. K. (Tommy) Link fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Series
- I.A. Writing, research and translation : The Ways of Lake O'Hara
- Reference Code
- M60 / 6
- Physical Description
- 1 file of textual records (1 cm)
- Scope & Content
- Description of rocks in the region.
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O'Hara Material. -- [ca.1975]
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions4499
- Part Of
- George K. K. (Tommy) Link fonds
- Scope & Content
- Pertains to the drainage basin of Cataract Brook and its tributaries and the uppermost valley of the southeast branch of McArthur Creek. Possibly final draft; inscription reads "Final?"
- Reference Code
- M60 / 2
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Part Of
- George K. K. (Tommy) Link fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Series
- I.A. Writing, research and translation : The Ways of Lake O'Hara
- Reference Code
- M60 / 2
- Physical Description
- 1 file of textual records (1 cm)
- Scope & Content
- Pertains to the drainage basin of Cataract Brook and its tributaries and the uppermost valley of the southeast branch of McArthur Creek. Possibly final draft; inscription reads "Final?"
This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and
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[Papers]. -- [ca.1975]
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions4500
- Part Of
- George K. K. (Tommy) Link fonds
- Scope & Content
- Includes drawings of the area; description of trails and routes; and excerpts from Walter Wilcox's Guide-Book to the Lake Louise Region, including Paradise Valley, Valley of the Ten Peaks, and neighborhood of Lake O'Hara.
- Reference Code
- M60 / 8
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Part Of
- George K. K. (Tommy) Link fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Series
- I.A. Writing, research and translation : The Ways of Lake O'Hara
- Reference Code
- M60 / 8
- Physical Description
- 1 file of textual records (1 cm)
- Scope & Content
- Includes drawings of the area; description of trails and routes; and excerpts from Walter Wilcox's Guide-Book to the Lake Louise Region, including Paradise Valley, Valley of the Ten Peaks, and neighborhood of Lake O'Hara.
This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and
potentially offensive content.
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[Papers]. -- [ca.1975]
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions4501
- Part Of
- George K. K. (Tommy) Link fonds
- Scope & Content
- Location and description of physical features in the Lake O'Hara area; formations found in area; faults and rock structures described; human history re tourism, CPR, Sydney Graves, Link family, artists, Walter and Ronnie Feuz, the Adeline Link trail crew.
- Reference Code
- M60 / 9
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Part Of
- George K. K. (Tommy) Link fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Series
- I.A. Writing, research and translation : The Ways of Lake O'Hara
- Reference Code
- M60 / 9
- Physical Description
- 1 file of textual records (1 cm)
- Scope & Content
- Location and description of physical features in the Lake O'Hara area; formations found in area; faults and rock structures described; human history re tourism, CPR, Sydney Graves, Link family, artists, Walter and Ronnie Feuz, the Adeline Link trail crew.
This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and
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O'Hara Rocks and Geology. -- [ca.1975]
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions4502
- Part Of
- George K. K. (Tommy) Link fonds
- Scope & Content
- Weathering, types and origin of rocks in region.
- Reference Code
- M60 / 10
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Part Of
- George K. K. (Tommy) Link fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Series
- I.A. Writing, research and translation : The Ways of Lake O'Hara
- Reference Code
- M60 / 10
- Physical Description
- 1 file of textual records (1 cm)
- Scope & Content
- Weathering, types and origin of rocks in region.
This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and
potentially offensive content.
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[Papers]. -- [ca.1975]
https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions4503
- Part Of
- George K. K. (Tommy) Link fonds
- Scope & Content
- Types of rock described; entrance and exit from the Cataract Brook defined; human history of Lake O'Hara area.
- Reference Code
- M60 / 11
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Part Of
- George K. K. (Tommy) Link fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Series
- I.A. Writing, research and translation : The Ways of Lake O'Hara
- Reference Code
- M60 / 11
- Physical Description
- 1 file of textual records (.5 cm)
- Scope & Content
- Types of rock described; entrance and exit from the Cataract Brook defined; human history of Lake O'Hara area.
This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and
potentially offensive content.
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