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- Hans Gmoser fonds
- Scope & Content
- Album dates to 1947- 1951. Album measures as 35.5 x 28.5 cm, it is blue with “Photographs” embossed in gold, red stains on front. Images relate to skiing, possibly family, mountains, some postcards with writing on back, bike trips.
- Date Range
- 1947- 1951
- Reference Code
- V68 / PD- 1
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Part Of
- Hans Gmoser fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Series
- VI. Photograph Albums and Scrapbooks
- Accession Number
- 7361
- Reference Code
- V68 / PD- 1
- Date Range
- 1947- 1951
- Physical Description
- 1 photograph album: b&w.
- Scope & Content
- Album dates to 1947- 1951. Album measures as 35.5 x 28.5 cm, it is blue with “Photographs” embossed in gold, red stains on front. Images relate to skiing, possibly family, mountains, some postcards with writing on back, bike trips.
- Subject Access
- Discovery and Exploration
- Environment and Nature
- Family and personal life
- Sports and Recreation
- Title Source
- Supplied title.
- Content Details
- The pictures are tipped in, mounted on black construction paper, some images missing, several pages have captions and dates written in German, images of varying sizes, many 9.5 x 7 cm.
- Processing Status
- Processed
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Banff Winter Carnival
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- Part Of
- Luxton family fonds
- Scope & Content
- File consists of advertisements, programs, itineraries, information booklets and brochures pertaining to Banff Winter Carnival events held between 1921 and 1958, and an affiliated "Grand Prix" dog racing event in 1923. File also includes an invitation to a Banff Winter Carnival Homecoming Reunion e…
- Date Range
- 1921
- 1923
- 1925-1931
- 1933-1934
- 1939-1942
- 1944
- 1945
- 1946
- 1948-1958
- 1980
- Reference Code
- LUX / II / F1 / 21
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Textual record
- Published record
33 images
28 Electronic Resources
- Part Of
- Luxton family fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Fonds Number
- LUX
- Series
- LUX / II / F : Collected material
- Sous-Fonds
- LUX / II : Eleanor Luxton sous-fonds
- Sub-Series
- LUX / II / F1 : Textual
- Accession Number
- LUX
- Reference Code
- LUX / II / F1 / 21
- Date Range
- 1921
- 1923
- 1925-1931
- 1933-1934
- 1939-1942
- 1944
- 1945
- 1946
- 1948-1958
- 1980
- Physical Description
- 3 cm of textual records : 46 texts
- Scope & Content
- File consists of advertisements, programs, itineraries, information booklets and brochures pertaining to Banff Winter Carnival events held between 1921 and 1958, and an affiliated "Grand Prix" dog racing event in 1923. File also includes an invitation to a Banff Winter Carnival Homecoming Reunion event [1980].
- Notes
- Items in file are arranged chronologically
- File contains numerous duplicates, some of which have been temporarily removed from file
- Subject Access
- Advertising
- Banff Winter Carnival
- Community events
- Dogs
- Events
- Winter sports
- Sports and recreation
- Tourism
- Snowshoes and snowshoeing
- Skiing
- Ski racing
- Ski jumping
- Ice sculpture
- Skating
- Hunting
- Geographic Access
- Canada
- Alberta
- Banff
- Reproduction Restrictions
- Restrictions may apply
- Language
- English
- Conservation
- Some items in file have been placed in mylar
- Category
- Sports, recreation and leisure
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
- Processed
Electronic Resources
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Buildings - ski lodges, Numtijah
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- Part Of
- George Noble fonds
- Scope & Content
- Pertains to Mount Temple Lodge; Num-ti-jah Lodge; Skoki Lodge; Sunshine Lodge
- Date Range
- [ca.1935-ca.1955]
- Reference Code
- V469 / 1002 - 1007
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Photograph
1 image
- Part Of
- George Noble fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Series
- I. Scenic and documentary views
- Reference Code
- V469 / 1002 - 1007
- GMD
- Photograph
- Date Range
- [ca.1935-ca.1955]
- Physical Description
- 6 negatives : 9.5 x 12 cm or smaller
- Scope & Content
- Pertains to Mount Temple Lodge; Num-ti-jah Lodge; Skoki Lodge; Sunshine Lodge
- Subject Access
- Buildings and memorials
- Commerce
- Sports and Recreation
- Geographic Access
- Alberta
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Calgary Exhibition and Stampede
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- Part Of
- Luxton family fonds
- Scope & Content
- File consists of published textual materials pertaining to Calgary Exhibition and Stampede events between 1912 and 1972. File includes cutout paper logos, books, brochures and pamphlets, "prize list and rules" booklets, informational content mailed to Eleanor Luxton [1928] empty branded Stampede en…
- Date Range
- 1912
- [1920-1930]
- 1924-1925
- 1927-1933
- 1935
- 1939
- 1943-1946
- [1945-1950]
- 1949
- 1951
- 1953
- 1955
- 1957-1959
- 1964
- 1972
- Reference Code
- LUX / II / F1 / 22
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Textual record
- Published record
- Postcard
- Organization record
- Part Of
- Luxton family fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Fonds Number
- LUX
- Series
- LUX / II / F : Collected material
- Sous-Fonds
- LUX / II : Eleanor Luxton sous-fonds
- Sub-Series
- LUX / II / F1 : Textual
- Accession Number
- LUX
- Reference Code
- LUX / II / F1 / 22
- Date Range
- 1912
- [1920-1930]
- 1924-1925
- 1927-1933
- 1935
- 1939
- 1943-1946
- [1945-1950]
- 1949
- 1951
- 1953
- 1955
- 1957-1959
- 1964
- 1972
- Physical Description
- 4 cm of textual records ; 6 cloth ribbons
- Scope & Content
- File consists of published textual materials pertaining to Calgary Exhibition and Stampede events between 1912 and 1972. File includes cutout paper logos, books, brochures and pamphlets, "prize list and rules" booklets, informational content mailed to Eleanor Luxton [1928] empty branded Stampede envelopes, blank pages with Stampede letterhead, and 6 cloth ribbons labelled "Native Daughter", "Pioneer" and "Pioneer Son" [n.d.].
- Notes
- File contains duplicates
- Some excess duplicates have been temporarily moved and may be de-accessioned in the future
- Name Access
- Luxton, Norman
- Luxton, Eleanor
- Subject Access
- Calgary Stampede
- Sports and recreation
- Souvenir
- Events
- Horses
- Horseback riding
- Hotel
- Anniversary
- Entertainment
- Advertising
- Parades
- Geographic Access
- Canada
- Alberta
- Calgary
- Reproduction Restrictions
- Restrictions may apply
- Language
- English
- Conservation
- One creased paper logo and all cloth ribbons from file have been placed in mylar sleeves
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Processing Status
- Processed
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Cartographic Materials
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- Part Of
- Hans Gmoser fonds
- Scope & Content
- Cartographic materials in these four oversized files consist of the following:
- Date Range
- 1914-1973
- Reference Code
- M224 / O.S. Cartographic
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Part Of
- Hans Gmoser fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Series
- IV.C. Textual records: Cartographic records
- Accession Number
- 7361, 7877, 8111
- Reference Code
- M224 / O.S. Cartographic
- Date Range
- 1914-1973
- Physical Description
- 48 cartographic records.
- Scope & Content
- Cartographic materials in these four oversized files consist of the following:
- Subject Access
- Discovery and Exploration
- Environment and Nature
- Family and personal life
- Sports and Recreation
- Title Source
- Title based on contents.
- Content Details
- Folder 1 Map on heavy paper, wrapped in plastic. “A Reconnaissance Topographic Map Suveyed and edited by Bradford Washburn” printed in Bern, Switzerland. Centred on Mt. McKinley.- From 7361. Palliser- Kananaskis Area British Columbia and Alberta- Publication No. 1962- Reprinted by the Surveys and Mapping Branch, Department of Mines and Technical Surveys, Ottawa. Mistaya British Columbia and Alberta- Compiled, drawn and printed at the office of the Surveyor General, Ottawa, 1931. Reprinted with corrections at the Surveys and Mapping Branch, Ottawa, 1950. National Topographic Series. Yoho British Columbia and Alberta- Compiled, drawn and printed at the office of the Surveyor General, Ottawa, 1932. Reprinted with corrections at the Surveys and Mapping Branch, Ottawa, 1952. National Topographic Series. Price 25 cents. Invermere British Columbia Kootenay Land District- National Topographic System- First Status Edition compiled and produced by the Geographic Division, Surveys, and Mapping Branch, Dept. of Lands, Forests and Water Resources, Victoria, BC 1964-65- annotated Beaton British Columbia Kootenay Land District- National Topographic System- First Status Edition compiled and produced by the Geographic Division, Surveys, and Mapping Branch, Dept. of Lands, Forests and Water Resources, Victoria, BC 1964-66- annotated Lardeau British Columbia Kootenay Land District- National Topographic System- First Status Edition compiled and produced by the Geographic Division, Surveys, and Mapping Branch, Dept. of Lands, Forests and Water Resources, Victoria, BC 1963- annotated Mount McKinley Alaska, Published by the Museum of Science, Boston, Mass, USA and the Swiss Foundation for Alpine Research, Zurich. 1960. Centennial Range Yukon Territory- M.C.R. 7 Edition 1- Produced and printed 1967 by the Surveys and Mapping Branch, Department of Energy, Mines and Resources- maps printed in 1961-62- annotated British Columbia Land Recording Dists.- Land Commissioner’s Offices- Department of Lands and Forests- first published 1957- Updated Nov. 1, 1960. Master Site Plan Bugaboo Creek Lodge Project number 6844- June 18, 1973- Cohos Delesalle & Evamy. Folder 2 Boundary Between Alberta and BC- Athabasca Pass- Sheet No. 27A – annotated- centered on Jasper Park Boundary Between Alberta and BC-All below Wheeler Maps (by hand) used for the Great Divide as per Chic-no topographical maps used for both Hans and similar maps were used by Chic bottom rip taped- Sheet No. 20- Drawn and printed by the Topographical Survey of Canada, Ottawa - centered on Clearwater forest and Lyell Icefield at bottom right Boundary Between Alberta and BC- Sheet No. 15- Drawn and printed at the Surveyor General’s Office, Ottawa, Canada- centered on Rocky Mountains Park Boundary Between Alberta and BC - Sheet No. 19- Drawn and printed at the Surveyor General’s Office, Ottawa, Canada- centered on centered on Clearwater Forest with Mt. Alan Campbell at bottom Boundary Between Alberta and BC- Sheet No. 25- annotated- Drawn and printed by the Topographical Survey of Canada, Ottawa - centered on Jasper Park with Chisel Peak at bottom Boundary Between Alberta and BC- Sheet No. 19- dirt and annotated- revised 1925- drawn and printed by the Topographical Survey of Canada, Ottawa- centered on Clearwater and Push Pass W. Boundary Between Alberta and BC- annotated- Sheet 16- revised 1925- drawn and printed by the Topographical Survey of Canada, Ottawa- centered on Yoho Park and Rocky Mountains Park Steele Glacier- Topographical Survey 1967 Arial Photography 1951 Mount St. Elias Canada- United State of America- Produced and Printed by the Surveys and Mapping Branch, Department of Mines and Technical Surveys 1962 from air photographs taken in 1951 and 1956- annotated Woolsey Glacier- Revelstoke National Park British Columbia – Printed by the Surveys and Mapping Branch Department of Energy, Mines and Resources- 1967 Windermere Kootenay District- Map 165A Issued 1918- Reprinted by the Surveys and Mapping Branch, Department of Mines and Technical Surveys, Ottawa. Folder 3 Boundary Between Alberta and BC- Sheet No. 20- heavily annotated- revised 1925- drawn and printed by the Topographical Survey of Canada, Ottawa- centered on Clearwater Forest, Saskatchewan Glacier at top left Boundary Between Alberta and BC- Sheet No. 18- heavily ripped- annotated - notes on back- revised 1925- drawn and printed by the Topographical Survey of Canada, Ottawa- centered on Clearwater Forest, Mt Mummery at bottom Boundary Between Alberta and BC- Sheet No. 17 (in pencil “A and B”)- annotated - heavily ripped- drawn and printed at the Surveyor Generals’ Office- centered on Clearwater Forest and Yoho Park Boundary Between Alberta and BC- Sheet No. 26- annotated- revised 1925- drawn and printed by the Topographical Survey of Canada, Ottawa- centered on Jasper Park and Icefields Boundary Between Alberta and BC- Sheet No. 17- revised 1925- drawn and printed by the Topographical Survey of Canada, Ottawa- centered on Clearwater Forest and Yoho Park Boundary Between Alberta and BC- Sheet No. 28- stained- centered on Jasper Park Boundary Between Alberta and BC- Sheet No. 24- annotated- revised edition, 1925- drawn and printed by the Topographical Survey of Canada, Ottawa- centered on Jasper Park Boundary Between Alberta and BC- Sheet No. 16- annotated- revised 1925- drawn and printed by the Topographical Survey of Canada, Ottawa- centered on Yoho and Rocky Mountains Park Interprovincial Boundary Commission Boundary Between Alberta and British Columbia. Revised edition 1925 drawn and printed by the Topographical Survey of Canada, Ottawa. Sheet No. 27. Following maps are from accession 7877. Interprovincial Boundary Commission Boundary Between Alberta and British Columbia. Surveyed 1920. Drawn and printed by the Topographical Survey of Canada, Ottawa. Sheet No. 26. Interprovincial Boundary Commission Boundary Between Alberta and British Columbia. Surveyed 1920, 1921. Drawn and printed by the Topographical Survey of Canada, Ottawa. Sheet No. 25. Interprovincial Boundary Commission Boundary Between Alberta and British Columbia. Surveyed 1919, 1921. Drawn and printed by the Topographical Survey of Canada, Ottawa. Sheet No. 24. Interprovincial Boundary Commission Boundary Between Alberta and British Columbia. Revised edition 1925 drawn and printed by the Topographical Survey of Canada, Ottawa. Sheet No. 21. Interprovincial Boundary Commission Boundary Between Alberta and British Columbia. Revised edition 1925 drawn and printed by the Topographical Survey of Canada, Ottawa. Sheet No. 18. Interprovincial Boundary Commission Boundary Between Alberta and British Columbia. Surveyed 1913. Drawn and printed by the Topographical Survey of Canada, Ottawa. Sheet No. 13 A. Interprovincial Boundary Commission Boundary Between Alberta and British Columbia. Surveyed 1916. Drawn and printed by the Topographical Survey of Canada, Ottawa. Sheet No. 12 A. Interprovincial Boundary Commission Boundary Between Alberta and British Columbia. Surveyed 1916. Drawn and printed by the Topographical Survey of Canada, Ottawa. Sheet No. 11. Interprovincial Boundary Commission Boundary Between Alberta and British Columbia. Surveyed 1916. Drawn and printed by the Topographical Survey of Canada, Ottawa. Sheet No. 10. Interprovincial Boundary Commission Boundary Between Alberta and British Columbia. Surveyed 1916. Drawn and printed by the Topographical Survey of Canada, Ottawa. Sheet No. 9. Interprovincial Boundary Commission Boundary Between Alberta and British Columbia. Surveyed 1916. Drawn and printed by the Topographical Survey of Canada, Ottawa. Sheet No. 8. Interprovincial Boundary Commission Boundary Between Alberta and British Columbia. Surveyed 1916. Drawn and printed by the Topographical Survey of Canada, Ottawa. Sheet No. 6. Interprovincial Boundary Commission Boundary Between Alberta and British Columbia. Surveyed 1915. Drawn and printed by the Topographical Survey of Canada, Ottawa. Sheet No. 5. Interprovincial Boundary Commission Boundary Between Alberta and British Columbia. Surveyed 1914. Drawn and printed by the Topographical Survey of Canada, Ottawa. Sheet No. 4. Interprovincial Boundary Commission Boundary Between Alberta and British Columbia. Surveyed 1922. Drawn and printed by the Topographical Survey of Canada, Ottawa. Sheet No. 31. Interprovincial Boundary Commission Boundary Between Alberta and British Columbia. Surveyed 1922, 1924. Drawn and printed by the Topographical Survey of Canada, Ottawa. Sheet No. 30. Interprovincial Boundary Commission Boundary Between Alberta and British Columbia. Surveyed 1917. Drawn and printed by the Topographical Survey of Canada, Ottawa. Sheet No. 29.
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Club photographs
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- Part Of
- Alpine Club of Canada fonds
- Scope & Content
- Includes photographs of ACC property at Mount Assiniboine (accompanied by 2 maps - AC 018P); clubhouse view; move of library to Vancouver Public Library; Board meeting; closing party at the old clubhouse (AC 421P / 09-37); office staff.
- Date Range
- 1953-1983
- Reference Code
- V14 / AC 018P / 1-7
- V14 / AC 041P / 1
- V14 / AC 345P / 1-3
- V14 / AC 363P / 1
- V14 / AC 421P / 09-37
- V14 / AC 421P / 52-53
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Photograph
- Photograph print
5 images
- Part Of
- Alpine Club of Canada fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Fonds Number
- M200 / S6 / V14
- Series
- I.A.2.i. Administration: photography and photographs
- Sous-Fonds
- V14
- Accession Number
- 5200
- Reference Code
- V14 / AC 018P / 1-7
- V14 / AC 041P / 1
- V14 / AC 345P / 1-3
- V14 / AC 363P / 1
- V14 / AC 421P / 09-37
- V14 / AC 421P / 52-53
- Date Range
- 1953-1983
- Physical Description
- ca.44 photographs : prints
- Scope & Content
- Includes photographs of ACC property at Mount Assiniboine (accompanied by 2 maps - AC 018P); clubhouse view; move of library to Vancouver Public Library; Board meeting; closing party at the old clubhouse (AC 421P / 09-37); office staff.
- Name Access
- Alpine Club of Canada
- Subject Access
- Abbot Pass Hut
- Activities
- Administration
- Advertising
- Alpine Club of Canada
- Alpine Club House
- Cabins
- Cabins and shelters
- Camps
- Club
- Competition
- Discovery and exploration
- Environment
- Environment and Nature
- Exploration
- Guide
- Guides
- Hiking
- Huts
- Mountain
- Mountain guides
- Mountaineering
- Mountaineers
- Mountains
- Mount Assiniboine
- National parks and reserves
- Organizations
- Photography
- Scenery
- Sports and recreation
- Summit
- Geographic Access
- Banff National Park
- Jasper National Park
- Yoho National Park
- Alberta
- British Columbia
- Canada
- Language
- English
- Title Source
- Title based on material
- Processing Status
- Processed
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Commercial travel postcards
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- Part Of
- Luxton family fonds
- Scope & Content
- File consists of collected commercial postcards from Canada, the United States, Central America, Europe and the United Kingdom [non-annotated]. File includes loose postcards, postcard sets and fold-out photo card booklets.
- Date Range
- [1900-1960]
- Reference Code
- LUX / III / D / PG - 1 to 8
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- GMD
- Published record
- Postcard
- Part Of
- Luxton family fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Fonds Number
- LUX
- Series
- LUX / III/ D : Other materials
- Sous-Fonds
- LUX / III : Luxton family sous-fonds
- Accession Number
- LUX
- Reference Code
- LUX / III / D / PG - 1 to 8
- Date Range
- [1900-1960]
- Physical Description
- ca. 630 b&w and col. postcards ; 23 x 18 cm or smaller
- Scope & Content
- File consists of collected commercial postcards from Canada, the United States, Central America, Europe and the United Kingdom [non-annotated]. File includes loose postcards, postcard sets and fold-out photo card booklets.
- Notes
- Items in this file have been organized by geographical location. See "Content Details" entry field for contents of individual folders.
- Subject Access
- Advertising
- Events
- Environment
- European travel
- Environment and Nature
- Travel
- Tourism
- Waterfalls
- Wildlife
- Leisure
- Landscapes
- History
- Mountains
- Public events
- Public entertainment
- National parks and reserves
- Centennial
- Buildings and memorials
- Banff National Park
- Art
- Photography
- Postcards
- Royalty
- Seascapes
- Ship
- Souvenir
- Sports and recreation
- Tourist information
- Winter sports
- Geographic Access
- Canada
- Alberta
- Banff
- Banff National Park
- Lake Louise
- Calgary
- British Columbia
- Vancouver
- Rocky Mountains
- Selkirks
- Ontario
- Sault Ste. Marie
- Owen Sound
- Toronto
- Quebec
- Montreal
- United States of America
- Yellowstone National Park
- Colorado
- Denver
- Florida
- California
- Chicago
- Michigan
- France
- Paris
- England
- London
- Cuba
- Mexico
- Ireland
- Dublin
- Reproduction Restrictions
- Some copyright restrictions may apply
- Language
- English
- French
- Related Material
- Items in this file were separated from annotated postcards [processed as LUX / III / A1 / 25 to 27]
- Title Source
- Title based on contents of file
- Content Details
- File is organized into 8 folders, numbered LUX / III / D / PG - 1 to 8. PG - 1 : Banff National Park PG - 2 : Canadian Rockies and Selkirks PG - 3 : Alberta and British Columbia [Other] PG - 4 : Canada PG - 5 : United States of America PG - 6 : United States of America, cont.'d [postcard sets and 1933 Chicago World Fair] PG - 7 : Foreign PG - 8 : Other [location not specified]
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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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Diaries and Logbooks
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- Part Of
- Hans Gmoser fonds
- Scope & Content
- One of five files pertaining to Diaries and Logbooks.
- Date Range
- 1959-1962
- Reference Code
- M224 / 34
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Part Of
- Hans Gmoser fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Series
- IV.C. Textual records
- Accession Number
- 8111
- Reference Code
- M224 / 34
- Date Range
- 1959-1962
- Physical Description
- 3 cm of textual records.
- Scope & Content
- One of five files pertaining to Diaries and Logbooks.
- Subject Access
- Discovery and Exploration
- Environment and Nature
- Family and personal life
- Sports and Recreation
- Title Source
- Title based on records.
- Content Details
- Tourenbuch III Teil- May 1- April 1 written in German- Photographs throughout Lists of Photograph rolls identifying scenes and individuals, equipment lists, notes, addresses (small loose notepages) Loose pages Cariboos May 3, 1962 Paperclipped account of Mt. Logan June 15, 1959 Paperclipped together June 15 1959 Held together with bent bobby pins, Mt. McKinley May 28-July 7
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Diaries and Logbooks
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- Part Of
- Hans Gmoser fonds
- Scope & Content
- One of five files pertaining to Diaries and Logbooks.
- Date Range
- 1947-1983
- Reference Code
- M224 / 36
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Part Of
- Hans Gmoser fonds
- Description Level
- 5 / File
- Series
- IV.C. Textual records
- Accession Number
- 8111
- Reference Code
- M224 / 36
- Date Range
- 1947-1983
- Physical Description
- 2.5 cm of textual records.
- Scope & Content
- One of five files pertaining to Diaries and Logbooks.
- Subject Access
- Discovery and Exploration
- Environment and Nature
- Family and personal life
- Sports and Recreation
- Title Source
- Title based on records.
- Content Details
- ACMG Guide Book with Validation Seals and Client Register 1965-1983 (grey folded notebook) Red Simpson Memorandum Book- Across the Ice Fields - April 2- May 1. Back contains notes regarding planning for CBC film Gyproc Yellow notebook Mt. Blackburn Expedition May 17, 1958-June 5, 1958 Tourenbuch I. Teil.- 1947-July 28, 1951- photographs and stamps
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