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Elk Lakes Cabin Hut Registers

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Part Of
Alpine Club of Canada fonds
Scope & Content
Sub-series of hut registers from the Elk Lakes Cabin produced by the Alpine Club of Canada between 2004 and 2018. Registers include entries from visitors to the huts which pertain to individuals' hiking and climbing trips; details of specific events which occurred while staying at the hut, wildlife…
Date Range
2004-2018
Reference Code
M200 / IV / K
Description Level
4 / Sub-series
GMD
Textual record
Organization record
Part Of
Alpine Club of Canada fonds
Description Level
4 / Sub-series
Fonds Number
M200
V14
S6
Series
M200 / IV: Hut Registers
Sous-Fonds
M200
Sub-Series
M200 / IV / K: Elk Lakes Cabin Hut Registers
Accession Number
accn. 7779
accn. 8002
accn. 8119
accn. 2023.19
accn. 2023.32
accn. 2023.14
Reference Code
M200 / IV / K
GMD
Textual record
Organization record
Responsibility
Registers produced by Alpine Club of Canada
Date Range
2004-2018
Physical Description
20 cm of textual records 8 volumes
History / Biographical
According to the Alpine Club of Canada's website: "The Elk Lakes Cabin is a log cabin close to Calgary that is a cozy base for hiking, ski touring and ice climbing. Elk Lakes in the summer is a welcome base for families exploring the wonderful hiking in the Park. Sparkling lakes, majestic peaks and nearly limitless hiking options are waiting to be explored. A reasonable 3 to 4 hour hike from Peter Lougheed Park makes this a popular family destination and a first-time backcountry hut experience for many. The Elk Lakes Cabin in the winter is a cozy and warm base for ski touring and ice climbing adventures. Ski tourers often refer to Elk Lakes as a lesser-known Lake O’Hara, with outstanding terrain and fluffy BC powder. Fat, pure-ice routes and skinny, modern mixed climbs abound in the area, mostly on the south face of Mt. Fox that overlooks the upper Elk Lake. Tick off classic Rockies ice climbs by day, dry your ropes in the cozy cabin by night. The Elk Lakes Cabin is one of five huts operated by the ACC which reside in the BC Parks jurisdiction. ACC Membership is not required to advance book or receive a discounted rate at these huts."
Scope & Content
Sub-series of hut registers from the Elk Lakes Cabin produced by the Alpine Club of Canada between 2004 and 2018. Registers include entries from visitors to the huts which pertain to individuals' hiking and climbing trips; details of specific events which occurred while staying at the hut, wildlife sightings, custodial issues and updates, and related topics. The sub-series is separated into individual hut registers, arranged by date:
M200 / IV / K / 1: Elk Lakes Hut Jul 18, 2004 - Jul 24, 2005
M200 / IV / K / 2: Elk Lakes Hut Register 2006 - 2008
M200 / IV / K / 3: Elk Lakes Hut Register 2008 - 2009
M200 / IV / K / 4: Elk Lakes Cabin Hut Registry [2009-2011]
M200 / IV / K / 5: Elk Lakes Cabin 2012-2014
M200 / IV / K / 6: Elk Lakes Cabin register [2014-2016]
M200 / IV / K / 7: 2017 Elk Lakes Cabin Hut Register
M200 / IV / K / 8: Elk Lakes Hut Register 2017-2018
Name Access
Alpine Club of Canada
Subject Access
Backcountry skiing
Backpacking
British Columbia
Buildings and facilities
Cabins and shelters
Camping
Climbing
Cross-country skiing
Environment and Nature
Huts
Kananaskis Country
Log structures
Mountaineering
Mountaineers
Mountains
Skiing
Sports and recreation
Winter sports
Geographic Access
Canada
British Columbia
Continental Divide
Kananaskis
Elk Lakes Provincial Park
Access Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
French
German
Japanese
Spanish
Conservation
Some registers have loose pages
Category
Environment
Exploration and travel
Sports, recreation and leisure
Biographical Source Notes
Alpine Club of Canada website: https://www.alpineclubofcanada.ca/elk-lakes-cabin/
Title Source
Title based on contents of sub-series
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Part Of
Kay Powell fonds
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of two sous-fonds: M199 (textual) and V158 (photographs). M199 consists of two series, 1.1 cm, 1940-1942. Series I : Miscellaneous textual materials, 0.1 cm, 1940-1942 (includes envelope and letterhead from Sunshine Lodge, 1944 and an envelope and letterhead from Kananaskis Ranch, S…
Date Range
[1940-1944]
Reference Code
M199 / V158
Description Level
1 / Fonds
GMD
Photograph
Album
Photograph print
Textual record
Private record
Published record
Part Of
Kay Powell fonds
Description Level
1 / Fonds
Fonds Number
M199 / V158
Sous-Fonds
M199 / V158
Accession Number
7940
Reference Code
M199 / V158
GMD
Photograph
Album
Photograph print
Textual record
Private record
Published record
Date Range
[1940-1944]
Physical Description
1 album (43 photographs : b&w ; 31.5 x 23.5 cm or smaller) -- 4 photographs : b&w ; 11 x 19.5 cm or smaller; -- 01 cm of textual records (5 pages ; 42.5 x 28 cm or smaller) -- 01 cm of textual records (7 pages ; 21.5 x 27.5 cm or smaller) -- 1 cm of textual records (2 volumes ; 21.5 x 35.5 cm and 21.5 x 33.5 cm)
History / Biographical
Kay Powell (nee Kathleen Burt-Smith) attended the private Mountain School in Banff, Alberta which was founded by Margaret and Henry Greenham in 1920. She was sent to the nearest private boarding school as a result of a fear of bombing in her home town of Victoria, BC by the Japanese during World War II. Kay Powell started half-way through her grade 9 year in 1940 and stayed until 1944. She won a school prize in 1943 for "friendliness" and returned to Victoria, B.C. after the war where she married James Michael Powell and had two children and three grandchildren. She was an avid boater and passed away in 2017.
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of two sous-fonds: M199 (textual) and V158 (photographs). M199 consists of two series, 1.1 cm, 1940-1942. Series I : Miscellaneous textual materials, 0.1 cm, 1940-1942 (includes envelope and letterhead from Sunshine Lodge, 1944 and an envelope and letterhead from Kananaskis Ranch, Seebe, Alberta featuring sketches of C.A. Beil; 1 card with signatures; newspaper clipping pertaining to mountain school students skiing at Sunshine). Series II : Mountain Echoes, 1 cm, 1941-1943 (includes 2 school journals "Mountain Echoes," 1941-1942 and 1942-1943 pertaining to school events) V158 consists of two series, 2.9 cm, 1940-1942. Series I : Photograph albums, 2 cm, 1940-1942 (1 photograph album with 43 photographs pertaining to Kay Powell's time at the Mountain School, including textual records within of valedictory poem and lyrics to a school song "Forty Years On" on Havergal College letterhead. Series II : Photograph prints, 0.9 cm, 11 x 19.5 cm or smaller and related textual record 5 pages ; 42.5 x 28 cm or smaller, 1940-1942 (includes 4 photograph prints pertaining to school teachers who taught at the Mountain School, with associated information and newspaper clipping).
Name Access
Powell, Kay
Greenham, Henry
Greenham, Margaret
Subject Access
Education
Buildings and facilities
Schools
Mountain School
World War II
Skiing
Kananaskis Ranch
Sunshine Ski Lodge
Horses
Geographic Access
Banff
Kananaskis
Language
English
Finding Aid
Yes
Creator
Powell, Kay
Biographical Source Notes
Accession record; Crag and Canyon - Friday July 2nd, 1943, page 4 ; https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/timescolonist/obituary.aspx?n=kathleen-powell-kay&pid=184703507 ; https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/timescolonist/obituary.aspx?n=james-michael-powell&pid=192298581
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and potentially offensive content. Read more.

Kay Powell photograph album

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Part Of
Kay Powell fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of one photograph album comprising 43 photographs. Contents pertains to Kay Powell's attendance at the Mountain School from 1942 to 1944 including steam locomotive at the Banff Train Station; "Gateway" main house; Sunshine Lodge; skiing at Sunshine in 1942; teachers and students posi…
Date Range
[1942-1944]
Reference Code
V158 / I / PD - 1
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Album
Photograph
Private record
Part Of
Kay Powell fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M199 / V158
Series
V158 / I : Photograph Albums
Sous-Fonds
V158
Accession Number
7940
Reference Code
V158 / I / PD - 1
GMD
Album
Photograph
Private record
Date Range
[1942-1944]
Physical Description
1 album (43 photographs : b&w ; 31.5 x 23.5 cm or smaller)
Scope & Content
File consists of one photograph album comprising 43 photographs. Contents pertains to Kay Powell's attendance at the Mountain School from 1942 to 1944 including steam locomotive at the Banff Train Station; "Gateway" main house; Sunshine Lodge; skiing at Sunshine in 1942; teachers and students posing for photographs ; photographs of Banff Avenue; pack horses and pack trips at Kananaskis Ranch including photographs of camp; photographs of exterior and interior of Mountain School building; skiing at Mount Norquay; skating at the Banff Skating Club; hikes up Sulphur Mountain and Mount Rundle; students in costume performing a play; Cave and Basin pool. Some photographs include photocopies of photographs with students name annotated by Kay Powell. Album also includes textual records of valedictory poem and lyrics to a school song "Forty Years On" on Havergal College letterhead.
Name Access
Powell, Kay
Greenham, Henry
Greenham, Margaret
Subject Access
Education
Buildings and facilities
Schools
Mountain School
World War II
Skiing
Kananaskis Ranch
Sunshine Ski Lodge
Horses
Geographic Access
Banff
Kananaskis
Language
English
Finding Aid
Yes
Creator
Powell, Kay
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and potentially offensive content. Read more.
Part Of
Kay Powell fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of two volumes of "Mountain Echoes - Ad Summa - The Mountain School" for 1941-1942 and 1942-1943. Content includes a year in review, essays, poetry, editorials, songs, stories, reports on war experiences and travel, sport updates, Red Cross activities, diary of school events, health t…
Date Range
[1942-1944]
Reference Code
M199 / II / 1 to 2
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Part Of
Kay Powell fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M199 / V158
Series
M199 / II : Mountain Echoes
Sous-Fonds
M199
Accession Number
7940
Reference Code
M199 / II / 1 to 2
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Date Range
[1942-1944]
Physical Description
1 cm of textual records (2 volumes ; 21.5 x 35.5 cm and 21.5 x 33.5 cm)
Scope & Content
File consists of two volumes of "Mountain Echoes - Ad Summa - The Mountain School" for 1941-1942 and 1942-1943. Content includes a year in review, essays, poetry, editorials, songs, stories, reports on war experiences and travel, sport updates, Red Cross activities, diary of school events, health tips, camping and climbing stories, war stories.
Name Access
Powell, Kay
Greenham, Henry
Greenham, Margaret
Subject Access
Education
Buildings and facilities
Schools
Mountain School
World War II
Skiing
Kananaskis Ranch
Sunshine Ski Lodge
Horses
Geographic Access
Banff
Kananaskis
Language
English
Finding Aid
Yes
Creator
Powell, Kay
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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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