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Correspondence: Business

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions23047
Part Of
Hans Gmoser fonds
Scope & Content
One file pertaining to correspondence regarding “William Putnam”.
Date Range
1979-2006
Reference Code
M224 / 55
Description Level
5 / File
Part Of
Hans Gmoser fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Series
IV.C. Textual records
Accession Number
8111
Reference Code
M224 / 55
Date Range
1979-2006
Physical Description
2.5 cm of textual records.
Scope & Content
One file pertaining to correspondence regarding “William Putnam”.
Subject Access
Discovery and Exploration
Environment and Nature
Family and personal life
Sports and Recreation
Title Source
Supplied title.
Content Details
Letter to William Putnam discussing calendar edits, and sale of Battle Abbey to CMH. Aug 30, 2006. Hand written photocopy with enclosed poopsheet planning a trip, signed Bill. May 22, 1987. Photocopy of typed letter with itinerary. Stamped with name of William Putnam. Dates July 11-29. “This is a copy of what I sent to Hans Gmoser a month ago. WLP.” Letter “penultimate memo” July 11-19, 1987, one page typed, one page handwritten. Letter addressed to “Luv” on William Lowell Putnam stationary with trip planning details. Dec 31, 1987. Letter from William Putnam describing some group members and equipment. Three notes in margins. Jan 13, 1988. Letter to Margaret Gmoser from William Lowell Putnam. Planning trip and thanks for previous grocery shopping. Dec 9, 1987. Letter to Margaret Gmoser from William Lowell Putnam, sent chapter of novel and discusses the Abbey. Jan 9, 1987. Letter of membership to the Champlain Society with handwritten note to Margaret from “Bill” (William Lowell Putnam). May 1987. Letter to Margaret from William L. Putnam regarding membership in an organization and renovations to the Abbey. Letter from William L. Putnam regarding a visit to Battle Abbey and a list of repairs. Jan 14, 1985. Letter to Margaret from William L. Putnam regarding society membership, Monashees hiking, renovations to Abbot’s basement. “Sent in my note re ‘Order of Canada’; yr man has a lot of friends- and he deserves them.” May 19, 1986. Letter from William L. Putnam to Robson Gmoser. “Your undated application for employment…I regret to inform you that his recommendation was denial on the grounds of incompetence, sloth, prior condition of servitude and a well documented disrespect for high ecclesiastical authority.” Feb 6, 1984. Handwritten letter from William Putnam to “Gorgeous” presumably Margaret. Dec 20, 1984. Letter from William L. Putnam to Margaret. “I presume you’ve heard the deal we worked with Hans for the UIAA at Battle Abbey.” Oct 20, 1984. Letter typed on BOSS MAN stationary dated “before Xmas.” Mentions package of seeds to be planted at the Abbey. Letter from William Putnam to Margaret regarding Pat Brewster’s death, Battle Abbey. Nov 19, 1982. Three stapled invoices for Canadian Mountain Holidays. Alpine Meats and Delicatessen, Freeze dried food from Abominable ski shop, groceries for first ascent week. July 16, 1980. Yellow advertisement for a Trasmissometer. Note written by John to Bill on 10/31/79. Battle Abbey List of supplies, handwritten. Letter from David C. Henley regarding an incident between Jack Cade and other members of the first ascent party led by Bill Putnam at Battle Abbey July 19-25, 1980. List of Questions for Pat Brewster Letter from William Putnam with scheduling conflicts. June 17, 1982. Letter from William Putnam to Margaret listing questions that he wished she ask of Pat Brewster. Two typed pages. Aug 18, 1982. Letter from William Putnam to Margaret regarding pine martin, Robson, cooking at Battle Abbey. April 14, 1982. Yellow photocopy of letter to Patrick A. Boswell, Crag and Canyon from William Putnam, regarding a literary project and a search for biographical information. April 14, 1982. Yellow photocopy of letter to E. J. Hart of the Archives of the Canadian Rockies from William Putnam regarding biographical information on specific people from Banff and Lake Louise. April 8, 1982. Letter from Andy to Margaret regarding food for Battle Abbey. June 22, 1981. Letter from Andy to Margaret regarding arrangements. June 22, 1981. Letter from Andy to Margaret regarding people and food. June 24, 1981. Letter from William Putnam regarding revised itinerary. With handwritten postscript for Margaret. June 22, 1981. Letter from William Putnam to Kauff marked “Margaret FYI” regarding mountain rescue and a week at the Abbey. June 6, 1981. Letter from William Putnam to Margaret regarding dates for the Abbey. May 11, 1981. Letter from William Putnam to “Beautiful” presumably Margaret on Alpine Club Stationary. Arrangements for dates at Abbey and inventory. Oct 20, 1980. Letter from William Putnam to Margaret on The American Alpine Club stationary. Regarding groceries and meals, itinerary. May 25, 1981. Copy of letter from William Putnam to Kauff regarding people for the trip, inventory, travel pans and taxation. May 25, 1981. Letter from David Henley to William Putnam regarding invite and early arrival at the Abbey. May 12, 1981. Handwritten note on a photocopy of letter to the editor “Punendal Neuritis from Biking,” suggesting sexual dysfunction from bike riding. Note suggests that Hans and Margaret take this into consideration on their trips to Austria and Hungary. Note from Bill William. 9/3/81. Copy of letter from William Putnam to Margaret. Regarding arrangements, renovations, a bell for the lodge. Feb 6, 1981. Letter from William Putnam to the “Gmosers (one and all) regarding solar equipment, intercom and skiing at Battle Abbey. March 9, 1981. Grocery supplies Letter from Andy to Margaret regarding grocery supply problem. May 31, 1980. Letter from Wiliam Putnam to Margaret regardeing body count at Battle Abbey during sauna construction. Photocopy of letter from William Putnam to Philippe regarding renovations and materials. May 28, 1980. Photocopy of letter from William Putnam to Andrew Kauffman regarding various weeks of people and food inventory at the Abbey. May 28, 1980. Three pages of music entitled “Sounds of the Battle Range--- Abbey Repertoire.” Oct 20, 1979. Photocopy of Abbey Plumbing Sp (?) Aug 1979. Letter to William Putnam regarding shopping list, and arrangements, remote weather stations. Handwritten note at top in Gmoser’s writing “What about booms that came out of the Abbey? Permission for Place names in newsletter.” April 17, 1991. Letter from William Putnam regarding building materials, past visitors to the Abbey and cost of remote weather station. April 9, 1991. Letter to William Putnam informing that the King is not coming to Battle Abbey. Dec 5, 1990. Letter from William Putnam regarding St. Patrick’s day and inability to attend opening cerimonies at Battle Abbey. Nov 13, 1990. Photocopy of newspaper article “Holyoke parade committee gives award to Putnam.” Letter from William Putnam to Mark Kingsbury regarding edits to a document for the Abbey, and equipment pick up. With handwritten note from Mark to Hans. Oct 19, 1990. “Report to the More or Less Faithful Battle Abbey- 1900 by Ye Olde Abbot. Information regarding projects completed, weather conditions. Report on Battle Abbey Water in the summer, winter, sauna pump instructions and specifics on operation of all items. Note at top, “Hans, draft for your comment.” Letter to Mr. Sabino Fernandez Campos writing at the request of William Putnam “requests the honour of the presence of H.M. The King of Spain or his son,” at the centennial celebrations of the Lowell Observatory in Flagstaff, Arizona in April or May of 1994. Aug 18, 1990. Email to Miguel Arias asking for advice on how to write to a King. July 10, 1990. Fax from Miguel Arias asking Gmoser to contact the King of Spain by letter for the secretary to read. July 9, 1990. Letter to Miguel Arias explaining the request to have the Kign attend and possibly give a talk. June 11, 1990. Letter from William Putnam regarding entrance to the Loweel Observatory’s Board of Advisors. May 22, 1990. Letter from William Putnam regarding pipe fittings and thanks for the time at the Abbey. April 6, 1990. List of items for the Abbey from William Putnam. April 5, 1990. Drawings for sauna chamber, 2 pages. Letter from William Putnam regarding Abbey condensation and guides and cook hiring. March 31, 1989. Letter from William Putnam regarding missing Hans at the Abbey, renovations and masonry. March 23, 1989, Photocopy of newspaper article “Latest trustee for Lowell simply carries on tradition.” Marked for Leo. The Sun, Flagstaff Arizona, March 14, 1989, Handwritten notes, two pages double sided in pencil, list of things for Abbey. Letter from William Putnam regarding “Bindy’s ministrations at Battle Abbey.” Enclosed money, with handwritten note “Not enclosed.” Regarding list of materials. November 29, 1988. Handwritten letter to “Bear” (Putnam) regarding frist aid cabinet list. Unsigned. Nov 19. Letter to William Putnam regarding the King, the Canadian Centre for Mountaineering. May 15, 1988. Handwritten note from Putnam “Here’s some stuff for Miguel.” April 19.
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Correspondence: Business

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Part Of
Hans Gmoser fonds
Scope & Content
One file pertaining to correspondence and other documentation regarding "Nostalgia Week".
Date Range
1994-2005
Reference Code
M224 / 57
Description Level
5 / File
Part Of
Hans Gmoser fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Series
IV.C. Textual records
Accession Number
8111
Reference Code
M224 / 57
Date Range
1994-2005
Physical Description
1.5 cm of textual records.
Scope & Content
One file pertaining to correspondence and other documentation regarding "Nostalgia Week".
Subject Access
Discovery and Exploration
Environment and Nature
Family and personal life
Sports and Recreation
Title Source
Supplied title.
Content Details
Canadian Mountain Holidays Guest List- BU- 05/04/09- two pages of names. Canadian Mountain Holidays Complete Package Trip Bill Summary – two pages of names, with over half of names discounted at $0.00 for nostalgia Week Comp. 05/04/19. Canadian Mountain Holidays Complete Package Trip Bill Summary – two pages of names, with over half of names discounted at $0.00 for nostalgia Week Comp. 05/04/16. Canadian Mountain Holidays Guest List- BU on yellow paper, two pages. 05/04/16. Three pages of an email to Marion Kingsbury with lists of visitors Subject line “2005 BU 16&17.” Copy of CMH News Number 24 October 1994- with long article “Looking Back on Thirty Years” by Hans Gmoser, with photographs, and pencil check marks on some of the names. Email from Lloyed Gallagher to Natasha Wiebe regarding guest list for “Helicopter Skiing in the Bugaboos.” March 31, 2005. Letter to William Lee regarding invitation to celebrate the anniversary of the first weeks of Heli-skiing in the Bugaboos. Dates of reunion: April 9-15, 2005. Jan 16, 2004. Photocopied Shirley April Itinerary in note “Where I’m invited with several other Old Timers for Hans Gmoser’s farewell “Nostalgia Week” I can only spare four nights.” Feb 7-March 24, 2005. Yellow sheet with diagram of North and Central wings with numbers and x marks. 02/23/05/ Blank yellow sheet with diagram of South wing and ground. Email from Natasha Wiebe with list of attendees. Feb 15, 2005. Letter from Jackie Koroscil regarding thanks for invitation but decline due to mobility. Feb 7, 2005. List of contact information for eight people, with check marks and crossed off. Two pages, horizontal reading. Two photocopied pages of Canadian Mountain Holidays Complete Package Trip Bill Summary with documentation of Nostalgia week comp. 04/04/03. Fax from Nichole regarding attendance list for Nostalgia Week 2004. April 16, 2003. Two photocopied pages of Canadian Mountain Holidays Complete Package Trip Bill Summary with documentation of Nostalgia week comp. 04/04/03. Screenshot of Waitlist faxed for week 03CA16. 01/21/03. Two photocopied pages of Canadian Mountain Holidays Complete Package Trip Bill Summary with documentation of Nostalgia week comp. 03/04/05. Screenshot of Waitlist faxed with note from Nichole. 12/11/02. Handwritten list “People for BA 2000 13-20 April.” Canadian Mountain Holidays Guest List- BU 02/04/06. Two photocopied pages of Canadian Mountain Holidays Complete Package Trip Bill Summary with documentation of Nostalgia week comp. 02/04/06. Two photocopied pages of Canadian Mountain Holidays Complete Package Trip Bill Summary with documentation of Nostalgia week comp. 03/04/05. 2 copies of Canadian Mountain Holidays Guest List- BU 02/04/06. Two photocopied pages of Canadian Mountain Holidays Complete Package Trip Bill Summary with documentation of Nostalgia week comp. 01/04/07. Two photocopied pages of Canadian Mountain Holidays Complete Package Trip Bill Summary with documentation of Nostalgia week comp. With handwritten note at bottom from Elizabeth. 01/04/07. Two photocopied pages of Canadian Mountain Holidays Complete Package Trip Bill Summary with documentation of Nostalgia week comp. With handwritten note at bottom from Elizabeth. 01/04/07. Fax to Peter Geyer in German regarding arrangements. Feb 9, 2000. Fax from Peter Geyger in German regarding arrangements. Feb 9, 2000. Fax to Miguel Arias clarifying availability for April of 2001 or 2002. Feb 4, 2000. Fax from Miguel Arias regarding Nostalgia Week availability. Feb 1, 2000. Fax to Martin and Shelley Heuberger in German regarding trip to Bobbie Burn April 29-May 6. Dec 23, 1999. Fax to Piotre Konopka in German regarding schedule. Dec 23, 1999. Fax from Piotr Konopka in German regarding April 29-May 6, 2000 trip. December 23, 1999. Fax to Michael Laimer organizing a trip with friends, requesting their names. Dec 13, 1999. Card from Jo and Anne to Margaret and Hans in thanks for the invitation to the Cariboos Nostalgia week. Fax to Miguel Arias Molinas regarding a past visit to Spain and a future trip. June 24, 1997. Fax from Miguel Arias Molinas tentatively accepting initiation to the Bugaboos. May 19, 1997. Fax from Lorne O’Connor in thanks for invitation to the 1998 trip to the Bugaboos. May 26, 1997. Fax from Lorne O’Connor with contact information. May 26, 1997. Letter from Rene H. Duss in German regarding invitation to Nostalgia Week. May 22, 1997.
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Correspondence: Condolence

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Part Of
Hans Gmoser fonds
Scope & Content
One file pertaining to condolence correspondence.
Date Range
2006-2007
Reference Code
M224 / 59
Description Level
5 / File
Part Of
Hans Gmoser fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Series
IV.C. Textual records
Accession Number
8111
Reference Code
M224 / 59
Date Range
2006-2007
Physical Description
2 cm of textual records.
Scope & Content
One file pertaining to condolence correspondence.
Subject Access
Discovery and Exploration
Environment and Nature
Family and personal life
Sports and Recreation
Title Source
Supplied title.
Content Details
Email from Preb Stritter. Two pages typed. July 8, 2006. Letter from Carl Grillmair. One page typed. Littlerock, CA. July 11, 2006. Letter from Morton Gurrentz. One page typed. Pittsburgh, PA. July 7, 2006. Letter from Gerald and Alison Hankins. One page typed with attached photos- redirect V68. Canmore, AB. July 15, 2006. Empty envelope from Erwin Tontsch. Badweissee, Germany. 15.07.06. Floating photograph-redirect V68. Letter from Bill and Ki Clough. Two pages typed with handwritten postscript. New London, New Hampshire. July 11, 2006. Email from David McClung. One page typed. July 7, 2006. Email from Suzie Culley Bounous. One page typed. July 9, 2006. Email from Ken Glaze. Half page typed. July 25, 2006. Follow up email from Ken Glaze clarifying he flew for Bow Helicopters starting in 1974. July 25, 2006. Email from Scott and Barbara Henderson. One page typed. Colorado. July 20, 2006. Email from Jerry Johnston. Half page typed. July 21, 2006. Group email from 30 people hiking in the Cariboos, many employees of CMH. Page and a half typed. July 11, 2006. Letter from Jean and Tom. Two page letter and empty envelope. Kitchener, On. July 23, 2006. Letter from illegible. One page handwritten and empty envelope. From Italy. July 2006. Letter from Woody MacLaren. One page typed. Dornoch, Scotland. Email from Gota Isono representing the Japanese Mountain Guides Association. Half page typed. July 27, 2006. Letter from Maylou Stratheir (sp?) One page typed and empty envelope. Squamish, BC. July 20, 2006. “Hans Gmoser Memories.” One page typed, two pages handwritten. Kay and Hausweli (sp?) Switzerland. Aug 8, 2006. Letter from Gordon A. Logan. One page typed. Mercer Island, Washington. Aug 7, 2006. Card from John Duffy. All handwritten. Email from Derek and Barbara McManus. Two pages typed. Aug 13, 2006. Card, letter and envelope from Robert Kruszyna. Card and two additional pages handwritten. Randolph, NH. Aug 15, 2006. “Canadian Mountain Holidays,” by Preston Parish. Two pages typed. Letter from Karl E. Ricker. One page handwritten. Whistler, BC. July 1-, 2006. AEROSKI Magazine copy in English and copy in German- “In memoriam Hans Gmoser” July 2006. Two page double sided biography with images. Hand written card from Jake Care, Helen Solvdat. July 31, 2006. Mrs. J. R. MacKenzie. One double sided page handwritten. Calgary. Sept 16, 2006. Postcard. Written in English with Japanese signature. August 20, 2006. Photographs attached- redirected V68. Letter from Dusan and Rada Polajnar. One page typed. Slovenia. Aug 24, 2006. Three photographs attached- redirected V68. Card and envelope from Lena Kmmblola. Verband Sudtiroler Bergfuhrer Associazione guide alpine Alto Adige. Italy. July 7, 2006. Card and envelope from Leon Blumer. Written on envelope is “Mt. Blackburn Expedition. Kelowna, BC. Card has tape residue on front. July 14, 2006. Card and envelope from the Consulate General of Austria- Commercial Section Austrian National Tourist Office, Toronto. July 19, 2006. Typed letter and card from Luis F. Ordas. Madrid. July 7, 2006. Letter from R. A. Perrot. Two pages typed. Channel Islands. July 11, 2006. Letter and envelope from Michaelle Jean, Governor General. One page typed. Rideau Hall, Ottawa. July 21, 2006. Letter and envelope from Otto Ditz, Austrian Ambassador. One page typed. Ottawa. July 31, 2006. Card signed by PM Stephen Harper. July 11, 2006. Letter from Jimmie Spencer from the Canada West Ski Areas Association. One page typed. Vernon, BC. July 17, 2006. Email in German from Paul Reider. July 19, 2006. Email from the Austrian Trade Commission, Vancouver, requesting email contact address. July 12, 2006. Letter from Hugh Smythe, President, Intrawest Mountain Resorts. One page typed. July 6, 2006. Card from Arnold Midgly, of the Canadian Ski Museum. One page handwritten. Ottawa. July 18, 2006. Card from Sr. Ervin Eppinger. Argentina. Card from Loni and Walter von Rotz. Letter from Bruce Keith, Executive Director of the Alpine Club of Canada. July 7, 2006. Email from Michael, Suzanne, Water and Gretl contains condolences and information about Gmoser’s Mother and Father’s places of birth. Letter attached from G. James (Jim) Roush to Margaret expressing condolences. Feb 21, 2007. Letter addressed to Margaret from J. Mark Taggart in condolence for Hans’ death. November 20, 2006. Mark Taggart enclosed a three page draft letter he failed to send to Hans, with nostalgia and remembrances. Sept 7, 2006.
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Correspondence: General

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Part Of
Hans Gmoser fonds
Scope & Content
One file pertaining to general business and personal correspondence.
Date Range
1959-2002
Reference Code
M224 / 58
Description Level
5 / File
Part Of
Hans Gmoser fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Series
IV.C. Textual records
Accession Number
8111
Reference Code
M224 / 58
Date Range
1959-2002
Physical Description
1.5 cm of textual records.
Scope & Content
One file pertaining to general business and personal correspondence.
Subject Access
Discovery and Exploration
Environment and Nature
Family and personal life
Sports and Recreation
Title Source
Supplied title.
Content Details
Letter to Patrick Duffy re previous $25,000 donation to Bruno’s first book. October 25, 2006 crossed out and replaced with 07/08/01. Letter to Fran Jeffery re information and cheque on the David Thompson statue and plaque with Conrad’s name on it. Information about Margaret’s parents Keir and Peggy October 25, 2006 crossed out and replaced with 04/02/03. Fred Pessl’s 100th Birthday Party draft letter describing the gift of a Enzian picked July 1951 with a page of Gmoser’s diary. Oktober 25, 2006 crossed out. Handwritten letter on lined paper to John and Gerti thanking them for “looking after me those days in Banff.”October 10, 1969. Handwritten letter on lined paper to John and Gerti regarding Leo’s driving, trip to Chicago, possibility of building a new family home in the Bugaboos. Nov 2nd. Six copies of Frank Stark’s memorial speech, each one and a half pages. Series of letters and documents, including blank questionnaire regarding a Research project about Austrian Immigrants to Canada, July 10, 1995, April 21, 1997. Letter from Donald J. Bourdon Head Archivist Whyte Museum Archives in thanks for donation and enclosed fonds level description dated Aug 11, 1995. Three fax-interviews with series of questions from Alexander H. Lauber in German dated 08/06/96, 08/06/96, 17/05/96. Letter from Wolfgang Lert requesting Gmoser join the Board of Directors of the International Skiing History Association. March 21, 1996. Stapled Winter 1995 Skiing Heritage Magazine. Letter to Robin Patterson from the Royal British Columbia Museum regarding request for information on Gmoser and heli- skiing. Aug 30, 2006 (date likely wrong, letter is in response to letter from July 20, 2001). Letter in support of the Canadian Ski Museum’s proposed project in conjunction with the Virtual Museum of Canada. Dated Feb 1, 2007 crossed out and replaced with 30/08/05. Attached biography of Gmoser from the Canadian Ski Museum. Letter in German to Hermann Reisach. Dated October 25, 2006 with date crossed out and replaced with 05/05/02. Letter to Linda Stark marked “Hans Personal” regarding a loan of $2500, and a second sheet shows a budget. June 12, 1987. Letter to Hans Ektvedt regarding a return of a note to Erling Strom, due to his passing away. Dec 3, 1986. Letter from Hans Ektvedt regarding a planned CMH trip, and informing of the death of Erling Strom. Nov 20, 1986. Letter to Peter Mackie regarding Kokanee Hut, comments in response to conceptual drawings. August 29, 2006 crossed out. Letter from Hank Krawczyk enclosing slides of the Adamants Project, and summary of cruise information and timber values. Oct 6, 1993. “Monashee Run Use Report Summary- Soards Creek Economics” “Galena Run Use Report Summary- Triune Shoulder Pilot Project” Two pages of notes in Gmoser’s handwriting. V68 redirect for 7 slides. Photocopied letter from Pertti Skarteinen regarding forest management in Finland. 26.8.91. Three letters between Gmoser and Pertti Saarteinen regarding Finland and problems cashing a cheque. Aug 6, 1991-July 8, 1991. Testimonial to Arthur Tauck. Reference letter regarding their business partnership. Sept 19, 1998. Letter to Elli, in German, typed on Hans Gmoser stationary discussing the details of the Mt. Logan trip, its financing through Weekend Magazine. July 7, 1959. Letter from Daniel L. Stephenson in response to an article about the sale of CMH. June 20, 1995. Letter to Marty Flug regarding CMH corporate structure breakdown of shareholders and financial statements for Bugaboo Helicopter Skiing Ltd. Financial information and stock option plan. Gmoser hoped to sell some Bugaboo shares in order to break even with bank debt. Signed Pat in pen and “Hans. Encl. Dictated but not read.” July 15, 1982. Email to Mark Re: “Changeover and Guidance for New Position.” Recounts past discussions of future running of the company, the date at which Mark would be named president, the importance of reading each day, setting a good example, care to details with speed and efficiency. May 5, 1990. Email to “The Directors of Canadian Mountain Holidays Inc.” RE: “Phase Out Plan for Hans and Changes in Top and Mid Level Management.” Includes detailed schedule 1989-1991, and outlines stock option plan. Dated Jan 25, 1989.- two copies. Legal action over the use of the name “Cariboo Helicopter Skiing.” Letter from Vallance and Company regarding a complaint over an ad in the Albertan ski page “as a matter of formality to complain about the ad.” Dec 5, 1975. Letter from Vallance and Company to Messrs. Laven, Laven and Harben Barristers and Solicitors claiming that the error does not fall with CMH but with the paper. Dec 5, 1975. Photocopy of advertisement in question. From Harper Ski Sports. Letter from Vallance and Company advising that there is no legal right to stop Mike Wiegle from advertising that he can offer ski trips in the mountain areas. “You will recall my earlier advice to you that these mountains are the property of everyone and the names are the property of no one.” At the time he suggests that it does not matter that Mike is not running trips in the area at this time. March 22, 1974. Letter on yellow carbon to David Thomas from Travel and Leisure regarding Mike Wiegele and American Express membership. Gmoser attaches letters of complaint from past customers of Wiegele and suggests that he is a “sharp operator.” March 22, 1974. Letter from Vallance and Company regarding a Notice of Motion over the name. Jan 7, 1974. Copy of “The Trial Division of the Supreme Court of Alberta Judicial District of Calgary” application will be made Jan 28, 1974. Copy of “The Trial Division of the Supreme Court of Alberta Judicial District of Calgary” with Michael Wiegele Affidavit. Letter from Laven, Laven and Harben to Vallance and Company regarding the name “this can only be considered a blatant attempt to confuse, and I would ask that steps be taken to have the matter rectified immediately.” Oct 29, 1973. Stamped on this copy: “This is Exhibit A referred to in the Affidavit of Michael Wiegele.” Letter from Vallance and Company to A. Harben clarifying the use of the term and the use of it at the CMH building. Oct 31, 1973. Stamped on this copy: “This is Exhibit B referred to in the Affidavit of Michael Wiegele.” Copy of “The Trial Division of the Supreme Court of Alberta Judicial District of Calgary” with Carol Gauden Affidavit stating that she was directed to CMH instead of Cariboo Mountain Skiing, because of the sign. Letter on yellow carbon to Hugh Landerkin of Vallance and Company from CMH enclosing a cheque for $75 “in payment of your fee referring to the Cariboo Helicopter Skiing Ltd. case.” Feb 18, 1974. Letter from Vallance and Company finalizing the case that has been dropped and rendering account payable. Feb 5, 1974. Letter from Vallance and Company regarding possible litigation from Laven and Company. Nov 6, 1973. Copy of letter from Laven and Company to Vallance and Company not accepting the use of the term and threatening further action. Nov 2, 1973. Letter from Vallance and Company keeping Gmoser up to date with the litigation. Oct 31, 1973. Second copy of letter from Laven, Laven and Harben to Vallance and Company regarding the name “this can only be considered a blatant attempt to confuse, and I would ask that steps be taken to have the matter rectified immediately.” Oct 29, 1973. Second copy of letter from Vallance and Company to A. Harben clarifying the use of the term and the use of it at the CMH building. Oct 31, 1973. Letter from Vallance and Company regarding the name change. June 6, 1973. Photocopy of letter from Laven and Company to Vallance and Company regarding the name confusion. May 31, 1973. Letter on yellow carbon to Vallance and Company regarding a letter from William Richards to be used in the Mike Wiegele case. April 10, 1973. Copy of letter from William Richards sent to Mike Wiegele, regarding a mix up in change of reservation with CMH through Cariboo Helicopter Skiing, and the confusion over the two companies. April 4, 1973. Letter from Lloyd MacKay Barrister and Solicitor Gmoser’s listing in the phone book as “Caribou Helicopter Skiing Ltd.” as opposed to “Caribou Helicopter Skiing.” Dec 19, 1972. Letter from H. Lloyd MacKay Barrister and Solicitor arranging a meeting. Oct 19, 1972. “Lowry, Rondeau et al. v. Canadian Mountain holidays et al. v. Canadian Mountain Holidays et al. Some Legal Aspect of Heli-Skiing from D. Ross Clark Partner- marked in blue inkl: “Hans” 14 pages. Sections highlighted in yellow. Diagram of Precipitation from Vancouver, Coast Range, Interior Plateau, Cariboos Monashees, Mica Creek, Selkirks Purcells, Bugaboo Lodge, Rockies, Banff, Mt. Allen, to Calgary 1 copy in blue ink, 1 copy photocopied Letter to Peter Van Wagner in response to letter with pictures, reminiscences. Oktober 25, 2006 crossed out and replaced with 02/08/03. “Admiral Gmoser” song composed by Marin Siegerman. Three pages, 18 six line rhyming couplet stanzas. “Premiere Bugaboo Lodge- Friday, April 14, 1972, in the illustrious presence of the Ruler of the Bugaboos in his suite.” Email to “All Managers and Lodge Staff” Re: “How we live at the Lodges,” describing the proper attunement into natural surroundings October 25, 1993. Attached newspaper article entitled: “Losing sign of nature at the cottage” by Kelvin Browne. Three letters between Gmoser and Frank Beckey dated Oct 25, 1972, Nov. 17, 1972, May 14, 1973. Tension in letters regarding markings at the area around Walter Creek and capitalism. Email to “All Area Manager, Kobi Wyss and Mark Kingsbury” Re: “Special Operating Procedures to minimize impact on Wildlife while Heli-Skiing/Hiking.” August 12, 1988.
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Correspondence: Political

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Part Of
Hans Gmoser fonds
Scope & Content
One of two files pertaining to correspondence regarding politics and "Political Memberships and Correspondence".
Date Range
1987- 2002
Reference Code
M224 / 48
Description Level
5 / File
Part Of
Hans Gmoser fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Series
IV.C. Textual records
Accession Number
8111
Reference Code
M224 / 48
Date Range
1987- 2002
Physical Description
3 cm of textual records.
Scope & Content
One of two files pertaining to correspondence regarding politics and "Political Memberships and Correspondence".
Subject Access
Discovery and Exploration
Environment and Nature
Family and personal life
Sports and Recreation
Title Source
Supplied title.
Content Details
Letter Aug 17-22, 89 from Michael Wilson regarding national debt Group letter from CMH Heli-Skiing April 27, 89 and letter back from Michael Wilson- handwritten note about Bugaboos Letter and info from MP for Wild Rose Louise Feltham July 4, 1989 Letter to MP Bill Jarvis June 24, 1989 Letters to David Summerville March 19, 1989 Letters regarding train whistles October 10, 1988 Letter to Michael Wilson June 20-26, 1989 federal sales tax system Letter from Special Assistant in reply to letter to PM Brian Mulroney Letter to Joe Clark Minister of External Affairs Feb 14, 1989 Letter from Brian Mulroney April 26, 1989 Letter to and from Anne Edwards regarding tourism May 10, 1988- July 11, 1988- response notes on back Letter to Jim Dinning regarding bill 30 July 3, 1988 Series of letters between Gmoser and John Turner December 15, 1987- April 14, 1988 Series of letters between Gmoser and Gordon Taylor December 1, 1987- March 22, 1988 Letters between Michael Wilson and Gmoser regarding government subsidization Aug 6, 1987-Jan 6, 1988 Letter from Special Assistant Naseem Nuraney in response to letter to Paul Martin regarding aviation security after September 11, 2001 dated March 20, 2002 Letter from Paul Martin MP airport security Feb 5, 2002 Letter on behalf of Jean Chretien dated Feb 6, 2002 Letter on behalf of Jane Stewart regarding General Occupations List June 22, 2001 Letter on behalf of Jane Stewart May 1, 2001 Letter regarding the Freedom Party in the Austrian Government April 10, 2000 Letter to Paul Martin regarding national debt Feb 1, 2000 Three faxes directed to the Minister of Foreign Affairs through three different offices Feb 29, 2000 Letter to Elinor Caplan regarding immigration Feb 16, 2000 Letter on behalf of Preston Manning global warming June 5, 1998 Letters from Don Boudria regarding third party regime Feb 10, 2000 Letter on behalf of Christine Stewart regarding climate change July 6, 1998 Letter from Paul Martin Sept 29, 1998 From Anne McLellan regarding pay equity Sept 21, 1998 From Pierre Pettigrew response education system and youth employment Dec 2, 1997 On behalf of Preston Manning regarding greenhouse gases Jan 23, 1998 On behalf of Christine Stewart greenhouse gases Jan 23, 1998 Letter to Preston Manning on greenhouse gases Dec 12, 1997 On behalf of Jean Chretien regarding youth employment Sept 18, 1997 Fax to Ralph Klein Premier Letter to Ralph Klein August 16, 1997 Letter from Ralph Klein in response to support Feb 6, 1996 List of Province of British Columbia Minister/Deputy Minister List Updated June 9, 1997 Letter from Assistant Deputy Minister Parks Department Denis O’Gorman Oct 11, 1996 regarding Mt. Assinboine Lodge Draft for discussion RE: The New Proposal Call Process for Mount Assinboine Lodge Oct 28, 1996 Letters regarding Mt. Assiniboine Lodge between Gmoser and Denis O’Gorman Aug 2, 1996 and Aug 16, 1996 Faxed copy of letter from Wayne Stetski to Paul Leeson April 3, 1996 Faxed copy of letter from Paul Leeson to BC Parks re Mt. Assiniboine Lodge and Park April 3, 1996 Meeting notes with Paul Leeson, Alex Green, Glenn Campbell, Len Robbins, Roger Tierney re permit for operation of Mt. Assinboine Lodge April 16, 1996 Letter from Wayne Stetski to Barb and Sepp Renner Sept 27, 1996 Letter from Sepp and Barbara Renner to Paul Ramsey Oct 2, 1996 Photocopy newspaper article “Renners granted reprieve” and photocopied cartoon Press Release Draft RE: Barb and Sepp Renner Welcome New Tender Process for Mount Assiniboine Lodge” Oct 1996 Letter from Sepp and Barb Renner to Denis O’Gorman July 3, 1996 Letter to Barb Renner from Darcy J. Allan RE: Mount Assiniboine Lodge concession renewal May 15, 1996 Letter from Barb and Sepp Renner to Denis O’Gorman RE: The Mount Assiniboine Lodge Tender Bid May 17, 1996 Letter to Barb Renner from Darcy Allan May 15, 1996 Letter from Moe Sihota Minister to Gmoser March 15, 1996 Faxed copy of letter from Moe Sihota to Marcia and Jim Beckern January 23, 1996 Letter from Wayne Stetski to Gmoser Feb 7, 1996 Letter from Gmoser to Moe Sihota Jan 20, 1996 Letter from Moe Sihota to Gmoser Dec 22, 1995 Letter from Moe Sihota to Gmoser Oct 11, 1995 Photocopy of Operations Permit Proposal Evaluation Dated Jan 10, 1996 Photocopy of Mount Assiniboine Lodge Proposal Evaluation October 31, 1995 Fax from Provincial Government Communications Office Feb 9, 1995 with list of Province of British Columbia Minister/Deputy minister List Letter on behalf of Preston Manning regarding Gun control legislation (Bill C-68) August 31, 1995 Letter from Paul Martin to Gmoser regarding budget July 17, 1995 Letter from Glen Clark regarding increased international services Feb 22, 1995 Letter on behalf of John Manley regarding tourism Dec 30, 1994 Letter from Paul Martin regarding tourism and federal government subsidies Dec 9, 1994 Letter on behalf of Bill Barlee regarding international interior airport Oct 31, 1994 Letter from Paul Martin regarding government spending Nov 10, 1994 Letter from Paul Martin regarding reduced spending Sept 23, 1994 MLA Janis Tarchuk recognition at Canadian embassy in Washington, April 13, 2006.
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Correspondence: Thank You Letters

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Part Of
Hans Gmoser fonds
Scope & Content
One file with thank you letters.
Date Range
1962-2006
Reference Code
M224 / 47
Description Level
5 / File
Part Of
Hans Gmoser fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Series
IV.C. Textual records
Accession Number
8111
Reference Code
M224 / 47
Date Range
1962-2006
Physical Description
1 cm of textual records.
Scope & Content
One file with thank you letters.
Subject Access
Discovery and Exploration
Environment and Nature
Family and personal life
Sports and Recreation
Title Source
Title based on records.
Content Details
From Jack MacKenzie regarding CMH Jan 3, 1993 From Jack Liecor [?] for book “25 years of CMH Heli-Skiing” 3/10/92 From Peter Lemieux working with CMH July 13, 1990 From Mark Taggart letter and typed comments from up in Gothics March 24, 1987 and attached photograph of Gothics opening week with V68 redirect. From Stewart Tremaine April 5, 1995 Card from Fleet (sp?) Card from Arnold Midgley (sp?) Jan 5, 06 Letter from ? July 15, 2005 Card from Linda April 2005 Card from Jim Tarrant July 31, 2003 Letter from Liesel (Mark and Elizabeth Workun) August 31, 1997 Letter from Bill Noble Sept 24, 1997 Letter from William Lowell Putnam Aug 19, 1994 Card from Freddie (Frances Carter?) August 31, 1996 Letter from Wild Uillin (sp?) and Sweet Damn (sp?) re sale of CMH June 20, 1995 Letter from Bruce Roberts thank you for Norway trip organization June 27, 1994 Letter from May Hind Feb 7, 1994 with attached reminiscences from Mother Oct 1962 Photocopied article in paper Feb 1991 announcing retirement of Gmoser from CMH Photocopied articles from Oct 1990 regarding “hiatus from CMH.” Thanks and comments on book “25 Years of CMH Heli-Skiing” from Gorgon Logan Dec 10, 1991 Letter from Elsa and Jo 19.viii.88 Letter from Addie (illegible?) discussing the sale of “our company” and thanking the Gmosers for everything: “my happiness and satisfaction in life in general have been derived from my jobs.” Three pages, handwritten. Aug 5, 1995. Letter from Wolfgang Lert thanking Gmoser for his “very strong personal views” against “Muzak” and other luxuries. June 25, 1992. Letter from Pete and Barbara discussing the past, reminiscing about past trips, mention of “The Father of Heli-Skiing” article and apologizing for not appearing at Gmoser and Margaret’s wedding. One double sided page handwritten. Nov 16, 1998. “The 100 Most Influential Skiers of All Time” by Steve Cohen, photocopy from Ski Dec 1999 p 99-105. Gmoser at #36.
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Correspondence: VIP's

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Part Of
Hans Gmoser fonds
Scope & Content
One of two files pertaining to correspondence with VIP's.
Date Range
1972-2007
Reference Code
M224 / 45
Description Level
5 / File
Part Of
Hans Gmoser fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Series
IV.C. Textual records
Accession Number
7877, 8111
Reference Code
M224 / 45
Date Range
1972-2007
Physical Description
2 cm of textual records.
Scope & Content
One of two files pertaining to correspondence with VIP's.
Subject Access
Discovery and Exploration
Environment and Nature
Family and personal life
Sports and Recreation
Title Source
Supplied title: Title based on records.
Content Details
Lady in Waiting to Crown Princess of Norway with attached pictures from the Gothics Jan 20, 1989. V68 redirect. Peter Lougheed Oct 27, 1993 Christmas/New Years card from Christmas 1997 Signed by Sonja and Harald CR with attached photograph Christmas 1992 “thank you for the beautiful calendars” signed Sonja, Harald, Martha Louise and Haakon with attached photograph Invitation from King and Queen to Margaret and Hans to dinner March 12, 1992 with menu Lady in Waiting to Crown Princess of Norway thanks for greeting and calendars Dec 4, 1990 Christmas card 1991 from Harald and Sonja with handwritten postscript and attached photograph Letter from Miguel Arias Nov 28, 1990 with magazine picture of Gmoser and attached Travel and Service News Ski Aerias 1990-91 Letter from Pierre Trudeau thank you for photographs Sept 8, 1972 Letter on behalf of King of Sweden regarding visit at Bugaboo Lodge March 7, 1980 Christmas card 1989 signed by Harald and Sonja with attached photograph Christmas card 1988 signed by Harald and Sonja with attached photograph Christmas card from Jeanne Jauve (?) and Leanne Jeinn (?)from Rideau Hall (Governor General) Letter on behalf of Crown Princess Sonja for 1990 calendar Oct 26, 1989 Originally following items in folder marked "the King" Letter in thanks for the calendar, and happy holidays and New Year on behalf of King of Spain. Dec 31, 2003. Christmas and New Year card from King of Spain and wife Sofia, 1999, with attached photograph. Christmas card from Christmas 1993 from King Harald, Sonja, Haakon, Martha Louise, with attached photograph. Christmas card from 2002 from Harald and Sonja, with attached photograph. Christmas card from 1999 from Harald and Sonja, with attached photograph. Christmas card from 2003 from Harald and Sonja, with attached photograph. Christmas card from 2004 from Harald and Sonja, with attached photograph. Christmas card from 1985 from Harald and Sonja, with attached photograph. Condolence letter from Sonja to Margaret Gmoser, 8, 2, 2007, with envelope. Christmas card from 2007 to Margaret from Harald and Sonja, with attached photograph. Christmas card from 2006 from Harald and Sonja, with attached photograph.
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Correspondence: VIP's

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Part Of
Hans Gmoser fonds
Scope & Content
One of two files pertaining to correspondence with VIP's.
Date Range
1969-2003
Reference Code
M224 / 46
Description Level
5 / File
Part Of
Hans Gmoser fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Series
IV.C. Textual records
Accession Number
8111
Reference Code
M224 / 46
Date Range
1969-2003
Physical Description
2 cm of textual records.
Scope & Content
One of two files pertaining to correspondence with VIP's.
Subject Access
Discovery and Exploration
Environment and Nature
Family and personal life
Sports and Recreation
Title Source
Supplied title: Title based on records.
Content Details
Letter from Secretary General Sabino Fernandez Campo in Madrid Oct 26, 1989 Christmas card from Government House Jeanne Sauvé and Leanne Jeinn [?] and illegible Letter on card from Madrid Nov 22, 1988 Letter from Madrid Feb 16, 1989 from Marques De Mondejar Letter from Madrid October 3, 1988 from Marques De Mondejar Note on behalf of the King of Spain Holiday card from Famile Skardarasy Christmas and New Year card from Shirley and Harry 1987, 1988 with attached photograph Austrian Evening by Austrian National Tourist Office and Tyrolean Tourist Board Feb 14, 1988 - note “phoned regrets 3/2/88” Showing of the Austrian Film “Winter Assignment Austria” by The Federal Economic Chamber and I.C.C. Feb 13, 1988 Reception to meet the members of the Austrian Olympic Team Feb 15, 1988 Christmas card from the Austrian Embassy Ottawa Letter on Behalf of the Queen of Spain Dec 9, 1987 Empty envelope with Royal imprint on back from Dec 17, 1987 Norway Christmas card from 1987 signed by Harald and Sonja with attached photograph and two loose sheets with handwritten greetings dated 6/12/87 Holiday card from Brian Mulroney signed by Mulroney, Mila, Ben, Caroline, Mark, Nicholas [as PM? Canadian National Motto and Crest on front] Holiday card from Government House handwritten and signed by Jeanne Sauvé Letter from Marques de Mondejar on behalf of the King in thanks for calendar January 15, 1986 and Carbon copy of letter from Hans to King Letter from Pierre Trudeau in thanks for calendar Oct 24, 1984 Letter to Crown Princess Sonja in response to Christmas card and letter Dec 24, 1986- letter attached dated 1/12 86 Christmas card 1986 signed by Harald and Sonja with photograph attached Christmas card 1984 signed by Harald and Sonja with handwritten postscript and photograph attached Typed letter from Francine Bellanger inviting to State Dinner in honour of King and Queen of Spain March 12, 1984 letter dated Feb 29, 1984 Letter to Dr. Hedwig Wolfram Austrian Ambassador to Canada dated Sept 29, 1985 in response to attached letter Aug 16, 1984 Christmas card from Pierre Trudeau also signed by Justin, Sacha, Michel Letter from Pierre Trudeau in thanks for photograph Sept 10, 1969 Letter from Pierre Trudeau requesting a photograph and responding to concern about Lake Louise June 16, 1969 Letter from Pierre Trudeau in response to letter of support Nov 15, 1972 Christmas card 1983 signed by Sonja with handwritten postscript with photograph attached Letter from Oslo, Jan 10, 1984 on Crown Princess’ stationary signature illegible Happy Easter and New Year in Spanish 1984 [?] signed Typed letter from Sonja dated May 24, 1983 inviting them to say at Skaugum- two handwritten preliminary itineraries included Christmas card from Harald and Sonja, with photograph attached, 1994. [Filed in “Personal Letters and Cards.”] Christmas card from Harald and Sonja, with photograph attached, 1990. [Filed in “Personal Letters and Cards.”] Typed note with handwritten postscript to Margaret and Hans from Sonja in thanks for the 2003 calendar. 12-2-2003. [Filed in “Personal Letters and Cards.”]
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Film Documentation: Posters

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Part Of
Hans Gmoser fonds
Scope & Content
Oversize box and exterior folder.
Date Range
1983-2006
Reference Code
M224 / O.S. Category "A"
Description Level
5 / File
Part Of
Hans Gmoser fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Series
IV.C. Textual records
Accession Number
7361, 8111
Reference Code
M224 / O.S. Category "A"
Date Range
1983-2006
Physical Description
0.5 cm of textual records.
Scope & Content
Oversize box and exterior folder.
Subject Access
Discovery and Exploration
Environment and Nature
Family and personal life
Sports and Recreation
Title Source
Supplied title.
Content Details
Nine copies of “With Skis and Rope” poster from the Banff Crag and Canyon, printed in brown ink. “High Road to Skiing” film brochure, colour, with adverting information and rates. “Rendezvous in the Selkirks” poster with black and white photographs and orange background, on heavy paper/cardboard. National Geographic Live Spring 2006 “Heli-Skiing in the Canadian Rockies” colour poster. Black and white poster negative “Vagabonds of the Mountains”- “Tickets at Celebrity Box office Premier Cycle and Sports Alpine Smylie”- Two images of skiers tenting by mountains- “A story showing people who enjoy deep powder skiing in the Canadian Rockies and Climbing the High Alaskan Peaks”- “Jubilee Auditorium Oct 28- Admission $1.25 Narrated by Hans Gmoser”. Originally stored in Cardboard Tube marked “Vagabond of the Mts. B & W Separation” Ottawa 1983. Black and white poster negative, [Image of mountains and skiers at a distance], Originally stored in Cardboard Tube marked “Vagabond of the Mts. B & W Separation” Ottawa 1983. Poster: “The Banff Ski Runners Present Hans ‘With Skis and Rope.’
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Jean A. Hembroff MacDonald fonds

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Part Of
Jean A. Hembroff MacDonald fonds
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of three sous-fonds: M573 / V797 / S60. M573 consists of three series, 26 cm of textual records, 1924-2005. Series I: Personal Papers, 19 cm, ca.1930-2005 (including notebooks and drafts of various talks that Jean delivered and records related to her participation in the Trail Rider…
Date Range
ca.1908-ca.2011
Reference Code
M573 / V797 / S60
Description Level
1 / Fonds
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Private record
Published record
Newspaper clipping
Transparency
Textual record
Sound recording
Lantern slide
Part Of
Jean A. Hembroff MacDonald fonds
Description Level
1 / Fonds
Fonds Number
M573 / V797 / S60
Sous-Fonds
M573
V797
S60
Accession Number
2019.111
Reference Code
M573 / V797 / S60
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Private record
Published record
Newspaper clipping
Transparency
Textual record
Sound recording
Lantern slide
Date Range
ca.1908-ca.2011
Physical Description
26 cm of textual records.-- 109 photographs (42 prints, 67 lantern slides). -- 2 sound recordings.
History / Biographical
Jean Alexandra Hembroff was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba on April 5, 1908 to Walter B. Hembroff (d. 1945) and Sarah Jane Hembroff (d.1952). Jean was accepted to the MacPhail School of Music and Dramatic Art at the University of Minnesota, from which she graduated in 1927. She returned to Winnipeg to begin teaching courses in speech arts and drama. To establish herself, she first volunteered as the "story lady" at the Williams Avenue Public Library and quickly became known as an excellent speaker sought by many different organizations. She taught at St. Mary's Academy and the Evening Institute at the University of Manitoba, as well as offered private sessions. Many of her students used the skills they learned from Jean as they entered radio, television, politics, and business. Jean was also very active in organizing and adjucating Speech Arts festivals in Manitoba, often going to inaccessible places to give workshops. Her teaching, broadcasting, adjucating, coaching, and speaking career spanned more than 50 years. Jean was hired by the Canadian Pacific Railway's promotions manager to give presentations and broadcast interviews across Canada and the United States. In 1937, Jean joined the Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies and participated in their summer trail ride in the same year. For that year's issue of the Trail Rider's Bulletin Jean wrote an article - and became the first woman to ever do so. In 1938, during her lecture titled "Trail Riding in the Rockies" on January 18, 1938 at the Royal Alexandra Hotel, Jean met John David (Jack) MacDonald. Jack and Jean were married on June 18, 1938, and the couple had one son, Bruce Walter James MacDonald (August 28, 1946-August 25, 2016). Jean participated in several trail rides with the Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies and the Sky Line Trail, and produced articles reflecting her experiences. Jean loved to travel and visited places all around Canada and the United States, Borneo, Tangier, Montevideo, Stockholm, New Delhi, and Tonga. At the age of 102, Jean passed away on February 2, 2011 and is buried in Winnipeg.
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of three sous-fonds: M573 / V797 / S60.
M573 consists of three series, 26 cm of textual records, 1924-2005. Series I: Personal Papers, 19 cm, ca.1930-2005 (including notebooks and drafts of various talks that Jean delivered and records related to her participation in the Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies and the Sky Line Hikers of the Canadian Rockies, particularly 1937-1939). Series II: Correspondence and Newspaper Clippings, 4 cm, 1924-2000 (including correspondence with John Murray Gibbon, former students, and attendees at various talks, as well as newspaper articles that Jean wrote about various subjects and articles of her achievements). Series III: Collected Materials and Ephemera, 3 cm, ca.1930-1950 (including a variety of collected poems and ephemera, as well as a copy of The Beaver Magazine from 1940, for which Jean wrote an article titled "On the Trail of Sir George").
V797 consists of two series, 24.5 cm of visual records, ca.1928-1939. Series I: Photograph Prints, 3 cm, ca.1928-1939 (includes personal photographs of Jean and her family and friends as well as photographs of Jean and Jack's visit to Lake Louise in 1939). Series II: Lantern Slides, 21.5 cm, ca.1937-1939 (Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies official ride of 1937 to Mt. Assiniboine; Sky Line Hikers of the Canadian Rockies official ride of 1939 to Ptarmigan Valley and Skoki; collection of trail ride songs).
S60 consists of two sound recordings, 1 cm, 2004 and 2007 (Winnipeg at Christmas, narrated by Jean, broadcasted on the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation).
Notes
Lantern slides include wooden case.
Name Access
Hembroff MacDonald, Jean
Subject Access
Banff
Banff National Park
Camps
Canadian Pacific Railway
Discovery and travel
Discovery and exploration
Empress Hotel
European travel
Family and personal life
Guides
Hiking
Horse packing
Horses
Horseback riding
Kananaskis Ranch
Lake Louise
Lantern slide
Mount Assiniboine
Mountain
Organizations
Personal and Professional Life
Photography
Poetry
Scenery
Skyline Hikers of the Canadian Rockies
Skyline Trail Hikers of the Canadian Rockies
Sports and recreation
Sunshine area
Trails
Trail guides
Tourism
Travel
Travel and Exploration
Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies
Women
Geographic Access
Assiniboine
Alberta
Banff
Banff National Park
British Columbia
Canada
Canadian Rocky Mountains
Ireland
Kananaskis Country
Lake Louise
Lake O'Hara
Manitoba
Mount Assiniboine
Rocky Mountains
Victoria
West Indies
Winnipeg
Reproduction Restrictions
Some restriction/s on access
Copyright, privacy, commercial use and other restrictions may apply
Language
English
Creator
Hembroff MacDonald, Jean
Category
Arts
Education
Exploration, discovery and travel
Sports, recreation and leisure
Biographical Source Notes
Contents of the fonds
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/122854759/jean-alexandra-macdonald
https://passages.winnipegfreepress.com/passage-details/id-174851/MACDONALD_JEAN
https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/winnipeg-mb/bruce-macdonald-7064958
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