topic:"Biography" found 32 records - Research Collections - Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies

Phyllis Munday : mountaineer

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

Published Date: 2002

Author: Bridge, Kathryn

Publisher: Montreal : XYZ

Call Number: 01.4 B76

Author: Bridge, Kathryn

Publisher: Montreal : XYZ

Published Date: 2002

Physical Description: 170 p. : ill

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

Subjects: Alpine Club of Canada; Biography; Coast Mountains; Robson, Mount

Notes: Includes index

ISBN: 1-894852-01-x

Accession Number: 35000 11-20-2002

Call Number: 01.4 B76

Collection: Archives Library

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The Yam : 50 years of climbing on Yamnuska

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

Published Date: 2003

Author: Scott, Chic

Publisher: Calgary : Rocky Mountain Books

Call Number: F1090 Y2 S34

Author: Scott, Chic

Responsibility: Chic Scott, Dave Dornian, Ben Gadd

Publisher: Calgary : Rocky Mountain Books

Published Date: 2003

Physical Description: 184 p. : ill., ports., maps

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

Subjects: Biography; Mountaineering

ISBN: 0921102976

Call Number: F1090 Y2 S34

Collection: Alpine Club of Canada Library

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The Yam : 50 years of climbing on Yamnuska

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

Published Date: 2003

Author: Scott, Chic

Publisher: Calgary : Rocky Mountain Books

Call Number: 01.4 Sco3y

Author: Scott, Chic

Responsibility: Chic Scott, Dave Dornian, Ben Gadd

Publisher: Calgary : Rocky Mountain Books

Published Date: 2003

Physical Description: 184 p. : ill., ports., maps

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

Subjects: Biography

ISBN: 0921102976

Accession Number: 7467

Call Number: 01.4 Sco3y

Collection: Archives Library

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A passion for mountains : the lives of Don and Phyllis Munday

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

Published Date: 2006

Author: Bridge, Kathryn

Publisher: Calgary : Rocky Mountain Books

Call Number: 01.4 B76p

Author: Bridge, Kathryn

Publisher: Calgary : Rocky Mountain Books

Published Date: 2006

Physical Description: 240 p. : ill., maps

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

Subjects: Alpine Club of Canada; Biography; Coast Mountains; Mountaineers, Canadian; Robson, Mount

ISBN: 13-978-1-894765-69-5

Accession Number: 7803

Call Number: 01.4 B76p

Collection: Archives Library

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Scanned photographs for book, inventory and research notes

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Part Of: Chic Scott fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of 9 CDs containing digital copies of photographs, and related notes, which Chic Scott used in the creation of the book Deep Powder and Steep Rock. Content pertains to Hans Gmoser's personal life, mountain expeditions and ski trips, and other related subjects.

Date Range: 2008

Reference Code: V40 / V / DF - 34 to 42

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Digital image; Photograph; Textual record

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: .

Reference Code: V40 / V / DF - 34 to 42

GMD: Digital image; Photograph; Textual record

Date Range: 2008

Physical Description: 9 recording discs with digital files -- 1 cm of textual records

Scope & Content: File consists of 9 CDs containing digital copies of photographs, and related notes, which Chic Scott used in the creation of the book Deep Powder and Steep Rock. Content pertains to Hans Gmoser's personal life, mountain expeditions and ski trips, and other related subjects.

Notes: Textual and digital materials have been stored together to maintain original context

Name Access: Gmoser, Hans

Subject Access: Family and personal life; Research; Biography; Publication; Mountaineering; Skiing; Helicopter skiing

Geographic Access: Austria; Canada; Canadian Rocky Mountains

Reproduction Restrictions: Copyright restrictions may apply

Language: English

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

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Deep Powder and Steep Rock - textual

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Part Of: Chic Scott fonds

Scope & Content: Series consists of textual records, including notes, manuscripts and other related materials, pertaining to the creation of the book "Deep Powder and Steep Rock".

Date Range: 2009

Reference Code: M57 / V

Description Level: 3 / Series

GMD: Textual record; Map

Part Of: Chic Scott fonds

Description Level: 3 / Series

Fonds Number: M57 / V40 / S47

Series: M57 / V : Deep Powder and Steep Rock

Sous-Fonds: M57

Accession Number: 2014.8295; 2015.8559

Reference Code: M57 / V

GMD: Textual record; Map

Date Range: 2009

Physical Description: 30 cm of textual records

History / Biographical: Hans Gmoser played a major role in creating Canada’s vibrant mountain community. Although known internationally as the father of heli-skiing, he was much more than that: a talented rock climber, tireless expedition leader, a mountain guide, film maker and organizer. Deep Powder and Steep Rock presents an intimate portrait of this charismatic man. Much of the story is told in Gmoser’s own words, gleaned from his diaries, expedition journals, film commentaries and personal correspondence. It is a unique tale of adventure, hard work, perseverance and ultimate success.

Scope & Content: Series consists of textual records, including notes, manuscripts and other related materials, pertaining to the creation of the book "Deep Powder and Steep Rock".

Notes: Series consists of five sub-series: M57 / V / A: Research files M57 / V / B: Maps M57 / V / C: Interviews M57 / V / D: Photograph notes M57 / V / E: Draft Manuscript