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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
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Transparency
Textual record
Map
Private record
Published record
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)
Category
Exploration, discovery and travel
Family and personal life
Title Source
Title based on accession records and contents of fonds
Processing Status
Processed
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O'Hara. -- [ca.1975]

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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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This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and potentially offensive content. Read more.

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]

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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.
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This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and potentially offensive content. Read more.

O'Hara Notes. -- [ca.1975]

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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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This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and potentially offensive content. Read more.

O'Hara Material. -- [ca.1975]

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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?"
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[Papers]. -- [ca.1975]

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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.
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This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and potentially offensive content. Read more.

[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.
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This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and potentially offensive content. Read more.

O'Hara Rocks and Geology. -- [ca.1975]

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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.
Less detail
This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and potentially offensive content. Read more.

[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.
Less detail
This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and potentially offensive content. Read more.

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