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Part Of
Archives General File Collection
Scope & Content
Photograph albums pertain to the 1906 British Columbia/Alberta Boundary Survey conducted by A.O. Wheeler. Album PD-1 contains 104 b&w photographs; Album PD-2 contains 104 b&w photographs; Album three contains 116 b&w photographs. All photographs are pasted into the album pages and accompanied by …
Date Range
1906
Reference Code
V8 / accn. 8077 / PD - 1 to PD - 3
Description Level
5 / File
Part Of
Archives General File Collection
Description Level
5 / File
Accession Number
8077
Reference Code
V8 / accn. 8077 / PD - 1 to PD - 3
Date Range
1906
Physical Description
3 photograph albums: 324 prints; b&w; 6 1/4" x 4 1/2"
History / Biographical
A.O. Wheeler, (1860-1945) was a renowned topographical surveyor and co-founder of the Alpine Club of Canada.
Scope & Content
Photograph albums pertain to the 1906 British Columbia/Alberta Boundary Survey conducted by A.O. Wheeler. Album PD-1 contains 104 b&w photographs; Album PD-2 contains 104 b&w photographs; Album three contains 116 b&w photographs. All photographs are pasted into the album pages and accompanied by hand-written captions.
Subject Access
British Columbia/Alberta Boundary Survey
Related Material
V8 / accn. 8077 / PA - 1 to 3
Processing Status
Processed
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Part Of
Archives General File Collection
Scope & Content
Photographs pertain to the 1906 British Columbia/Alberta Boundary Survey conducted by A.O. Wheeler and accompanied three photograph albums.
Date Range
1906
Reference Code
V8 / accn. 8077 / PA - 1 to 3
Description Level
5 / File
Part Of
Archives General File Collection
Description Level
5 / File
Accession Number
8077
Reference Code
V8 / accn. 8077 / PA - 1 to 3
Date Range
1906
Physical Description
3 prints; b&w; 4" x 5"
History / Biographical
A.O. Wheeler, (1860-1945) was a renowned topographical surveyor and co-founder of the Alpine Club of Canada.
Scope & Content
Photographs pertain to the 1906 British Columbia/Alberta Boundary Survey conducted by A.O. Wheeler and accompanied three photograph albums.
Subject Access
British Columbia/Alberta Boundary Survey
Related Material
V8 / accn. 8077 / PD-1, PD-2, PD-3.
Processing Status
Processed
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[Summit note, Phyllis & Don Munday Sockeye Peak, 1931]

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Part Of
Alpine Club of Canada fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of one summit note from Sockeye Peak produced by the Alpine Club of Canada in 1931. Summit note describes weather, elevation of the peak, and the visitors' hiking/climbing trip. File: M200 / V / A / 127: [Summit note, Phyllis & Don Munday Sockeye Peak, 1931]
Date Range
1931
Reference Code
M200 / V / A / 127
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Organization record
Part Of
Alpine Club of Canada fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M200
V14
S6
Series
M200 / V: Summit Records
Sous-Fonds
M200
Sub-Series
M200 / V / A: Identified Summit Records
Accession Number
accn. 6465
Reference Code
M200 / V / A / 127
GMD
Textual record
Organization record
Responsibility
Summit Registers and Notes produced by Alpine Club of Canada
Date Range
1931
Physical Description
1 summit note 0.5 cm of textual record
History / Biographical
Sockeye Peak is located in British Columbia, along the Coast Mountains/Coast Range. Nearby are Mount Munday, Mount Agur, and Agur Glacier.
Scope & Content
File consists of one summit note from Sockeye Peak produced by the Alpine Club of Canada in 1931. Summit note describes weather, elevation of the peak, and the visitors' hiking/climbing trip. File: M200 / V / A / 127: [Summit note, Phyllis & Don Munday Sockeye Peak, 1931]
Name Access
Alpine Club of Canada
Subject Access
Alpine Club of Canada
British Columbia
Climbing
Club
Description and travel
Environment
Environment and Nature
Hiking
Mountain
Mountaineering
Mountaineers
Mountains
Record keeping
Sports and leisure
Sports and recreation
Summit
Trails
Geographic Access
Canada
British Columbia
Coast Range
Coast Mountains
Mount Munday
Mount Agur
Sockeye Peak
Access Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Conservation
Summit note placed in mylar.
Related Material
M235
Category
Environment
Exploration and travel
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Phyllis Munday interview

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Part Of
Whyte Museum Oral History Programme collection
Date Range
1972
Reference Code
S1 / 65
Description Level
6 / Item
Part Of
Whyte Museum Oral History Programme collection
Description Level
6 / Item
Series
I. Interviews
Reference Code
S1 / 65
Responsibility
Interviewer: Maryalice Harvey Stewart
Date Range
1972
Physical Description
1 sound recording
Subject Access
Backpacking - early equipment
British Columbia Mountaineering Club
Lovat Scouts
Skiing - Mt. Waddington, B.C.
Waddington, Mount (B.C.)
Finding Aid
Recording summary and reference cassette available
Title Source
Title based on contents of recording
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B.C. Museum. Fort Steele

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions8334
Part Of
Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
Scope & Content
Conference in Fort Steele.
Date Range
1973
Reference Code
M36 / I / A / 4 / b / i / 1209
Description Level
5 / File
Part Of
Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M36 / V683 / S37
Series
I.A.4. Catharine Robb Whyte papers / photographs
Reference Code
M36 / I / A / 4 / b / i / 1209
Date Range
1973
Physical Description
1 file of textual records
Scope & Content
Conference in Fort Steele.
Subject Access
British Columbia Museums Association
Less detail
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Part Of
Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
Date Range
1975
Reference Code
M36 / I / A / 4 / b / i / 1210
Description Level
5 / File
Part Of
Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M36 / V683 / S37
Series
I.A.4. Catharine Robb Whyte papers / photographs
Reference Code
M36 / I / A / 4 / b / i / 1210
Date Range
1975
Physical Description
1 file of textual records
Subject Access
British Columbia Museums Association
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Summit Notes - MT. Hooker, 1978

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Part Of
Alpine Club of Canada fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of summit notes from Mount Hooker, produced by the Alpine Club of Canada in 1978. Summit record includes entries from visitors to the various summits which pertain to individuals' hiking and climbing trips; details of specific events which occurred while at the summit, wildlife sighti…
Date Range
1978
Reference Code
M200 / V / A / 126
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Organization record
Part Of
Alpine Club of Canada fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M200
V14
S6
Series
M200 / V: Summit Records
Sous-Fonds
M200
Sub-Series
M200 / V / A: Identified Summit Records
Accession Number
accn. 8002
Reference Code
M200 / V / A / 126
GMD
Textual record
Organization record
Responsibility
Summit Registers and Notes produced by Alpine Club of Canada
Date Range
1978
Physical Description
1 cm of textual records 5 summit notes
History / Biographical
Mount Hooker is part of the Canadian Rockies, along the Continental Divide/Great Divide separating Alberta and British Columbia. Mount Hooker lies above the Hooker Icefield and the Athabasca Pass. The mountain was named after accomplished botanist, Sir William Jackson Hooker, in 1827.
Scope & Content
File consists of summit notes from Mount Hooker, produced by the Alpine Club of Canada in 1978. Summit record includes entries from visitors to the various summits which pertain to individuals' hiking and climbing trips; details of specific events which occurred while at the summit, wildlife sightings, trail updates, and related topics. File: M200 / V / A / 126: Summit Notes - MT. Hooker, 1978
Name Access
Alpine Club of Canada
Subject Access
Alberta
Alpine Club of Canada
Backcountry skiing
Backpacking
British Columbia
Climbing
Club
Cross-country skiing
Description and travel
Environment
Environment and Nature
Great Divide
Hiking
Mountain
Mountaineering
Mountaineers
Mountains
Parks
Record keeping
Ski areas
Ski area
Ski mountaineering
Sports and leisure
Sports and recreation
Summit
Trails
Winter sports
Geographic Access
Canada
Canadian Rocky Mountains
Continental Divide
Great Divide
Alberta
British Columbia
Athabasca Pass
Hooker Icefield
Mount Clemenceau
Mount Hooker
Access Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Conservation
Summit notes placed in individual mylar sleeves due to fragile state of paper. Water damage and mold on every summit note.
Related Material
M235
Category
Environment
Exploration and travel
Sports, recreation and leisure
Biographical Source Notes
Peak Finder: Mount Hooker, Canadian Rockies Database: https://cdnrockiesdatabases.ca/peaks/647#undefined3
Title Source
Original title
Processing Status
Processed
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Mount Deltaform Summit Note

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Part Of
Alpine Club of Canada fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of a summit record from Mount Deltaform produced by the Alpine Club of Canada in 1983. Summit note by Hans Fuhrer and David Wilkinson depicting their route to the summit.
Date Range
1983
Reference Code
M200 / V / A / 193
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Organization record
Part Of
Alpine Club of Canada fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M200
V14
S6
Series
M200 / V: Summit Records
Sous-Fonds
M200
Sub-Series
M200 / V / A: Identified Summit Records
Accession Number
accn. 8119
Reference Code
M200 / V / A / 193
GMD
Textual record
Organization record
Responsibility
Summit Registers and Notes produced by Alpine Club of Canada
Date Range
1983
Physical Description
0.5 cm of textual record 1 summit note
History / Biographical
Mount Deltaform is located in the Valley of the Ten Peaks, along the Continental Divide/Great Divide of the Canadian Rockies. Mount Deltaform is also on the border of Kootenay National Park, BC and Banff National Park, AB. Nearby are Hungabee Mountain, Mount Tuzo, and Mount Whymper.
Scope & Content
File consists of a summit record from Mount Deltaform produced by the Alpine Club of Canada in 1983. Summit note by Hans Fuhrer and David Wilkinson depicting their route to the summit.
Name Access
Alpine Club of Canada
Subject Access
Alberta
Banff National Park
British Columbia
Climbing
Description and travel
Environment
Environment and Nature
Great Divide
Hiking
Mountain
Mountaineering
Mountaineers
Mountains
National parks and reserves
Record keeping
Sports and leisure
Sports and recreation
Summit
Geographic Access
Canada
Canadian Rocky Mountains
Rocky Mountains
Continental Divide
Great Divide
Alberta
British Columbia
Banff National Park
Kootenay National Park
Valley of the Ten Peaks
Hungabee Mountain
Mount Whymper
Mount Tuzo
Mount Deltaform
Access Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Related Material
M235
Category
Environment
Exploration and travel
Sports, recreation and leisure
Biographical Source Notes
Peak Finder: Deltaform Mountain, Canadian Rockies Database: https://cdnrockiesdatabases.ca/peaks/365
Title Source
Original title
Processing Status
Processed
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British Columbia album "active best"

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Part Of
Douglas Leighton fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of photographs compiled by Douglas Leighton in an album Album was held in a a non descript binder. Includes scenic photographs of British Columbia.
Date Range
1984
Reference Code
V222 / VI / D / 1 - 2 / NS
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Transparency
Part Of
Douglas Leighton fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M133
V222
Series
V222 / VI : Publication
Sous-Fonds
V222
Sub-Series
V222 / VI / D: British Columbia Album
Accession Number
2020.24
Reference Code
V222 / VI / D / 1 - 2 / NS
GMD
Photograph
Transparency
Date Range
1984
Physical Description
44 photographs : col. slides ; 35 mm
Scope & Content
File consists of photographs compiled by Douglas Leighton in an album Album was held in a a non descript binder. Includes scenic photographs of British Columbia.
Name Access
Leighton, Douglas
Subject Access
British Columbia
Geographic Access
British Columbia
Nelson, BC
Nakusp, BC
Kootenay, BC
Chase, BC
Cranbook, BC
Vancouver, BC
Valhalla Wildlife Park
Kokanee Glacier Provincial Park
Kaslo, BC
Language
English
Creator
Douglas Leighton
Category
Sports, recreation and leisure
Natural resources
Environment
Commerce and industry
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Part Of
Alpine Club of Canada fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of a summit record from Mount Wheeler produced by the Alpine Club of Canada in 1984. Summit record includes entries from visitors to the various summits which pertain to individuals' hiking and climbing trips; details of specific events which occurred while at the summit, wildlife sig…
Date Range
1984
Reference Code
M200 / V / A / 181
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Organization record
Part Of
Alpine Club of Canada fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M200
V14
S6
Series
M200 / V: Summit Records
Sous-Fonds
M200
Sub-Series
M200 / V / A: Identified Summit Records
Accession Number
accn. 2023.20
Reference Code
M200 / V / A / 181
GMD
Textual record
Organization record
Responsibility
Summit Registers and Notes produced by Alpine Club of Canada
Date Range
1984
Physical Description
1 volume 0.5 cm of textual record
History / Biographical
Mount Wheeler is located in Glacier National Park, British Columbia. Arthur Wheeler made the first ascent of the mountain in 1902; the mountain was named in his honour.
Scope & Content
File consists of a summit record from Mount Wheeler produced by the Alpine Club of Canada in 1984. Summit record includes entries from visitors to the various summits which pertain to individuals' hiking and climbing trips; details of specific events which occurred while at the summit, wildlife sightings, trail updates, and related topics. File: M200 / V / A / 181: Mt. Wheeler 1984
Name Access
Alpine Club of Canada
Subject Access
Alpine Club of Canada
Backpacking
British Columbia
Climbing
Club
Description and travel
Environment
Environment and Nature
Hiking
Mountain
Mountaineering
Mountaineers
Mountains
National parks and reserves
Record keeping
Sports and leisure
Sports and recreation
Summit
Geographic Access
Canada
Canadian Rocky Mountains
Rocky Mountains
British Columbia
Selkirks
Glacier National Park
Revelstoke
Golden
Golden, BC
Mount Selwyn
Deville Glacier
Black Glacier
Thor Glacier
Mount Wheeler
Access Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Conservation
Register placed in mylar due to water damage and mold.
Related Material
M235
Category
Environment
Exploration and travel
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Original title
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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