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Mike and Sylvia Simpson fonds

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Part Of
Mike and Sylvia Simpson fonds
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of three framed oversized photograph prints: one print in a black frame depicting Murray Toft near Barbette Glacier [ca.1980-1990]; one print in a silver frame depicting a high-altitude tent used during the Everest '82 Expedition; and one print in a dark grey frame depicting two unid…
Date Range
[ca.1980-1995]
Reference Code
V813
Description Level
1 / Fonds
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Framed print
Part Of
Mike and Sylvia Simpson fonds
Description Level
1 / Fonds
Fonds Number
V814
Sous-Fonds
V814
Accession Number
2022.34
Reference Code
V813
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Framed print
Date Range
[ca.1980-1995]
Physical Description
3 oversized framed photographs : b&w and col. ; 56 x 75 cm or smaller -- 1 annotated card
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of three framed oversized photograph prints: one print in a black frame depicting Murray Toft near Barbette Glacier [ca.1980-1990]; one print in a silver frame depicting a high-altitude tent used during the Everest '82 Expedition; and one print in a dark grey frame depicting two unidentified climbers near Pigeon Spire, possibly taken by Glen Boles, which is accompanied by a greeting card [ca.1995] annotated with details related to the photograph.
Name Access
Toft, Murray
Subject Access
Climbing
Sports
Winter
Winter sports
Summit
Glaciers
Hiking
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
British Columbia
Barbette Glacier
Pigeon Spire
Language
English
Category
Environment
Sports, recreation and leisure
Exploration, discovery and travel
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Unprocessed
Less detail
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Calgary Mountain Club fonds

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Part Of
Calgary Mountain Club fonds
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of records pertaining to the Calgary Mountain Club. Fonds includes two volumes of club meeting minutes, 1960-1987; one financial ledger book, 1964-1980; bound volume containing the club's constitution, route descriptions, photographs, and related content from various expeditions; one…
Date Range
1960-1987
Reference Code
M338
V821
Description Level
1 / Fonds
GMD
Organization record
Print
Photograph
Published record
Textual record
Part Of
Calgary Mountain Club fonds
Description Level
1 / Fonds
Fonds Number
M338
V821
Sous-Fonds
M338
V821
Accession Number
6772
2023.64
Reference Code
M338
V821
GMD
Organization record
Print
Photograph
Published record
Textual record
Responsibility
Materials produced by CMC
Date Range
1960-1987
Physical Description
7 bound volumes -- two mounted b&w prints : 28 x 35 cm -- 3 cm textual records
History / Biographical
The Calgary Mountain Club (CMC) is Calgary's oldest mountaineering organization that is dedicated specifically to the furtherance of hard climbing objectives on significant peaks. These peaks are predominantly in the Canadian Rockies, but in many cases extend to significant mountain ranges throughout North America and Europe. The CMC was founded in 1960 and is still an active club as of 2023. Chic Scott's publication, "History of the Calgary Mountain Club" (1988) provides a detailed summary of the club's early history.
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of records pertaining to the Calgary Mountain Club. Fonds includes two volumes of club meeting minutes, 1960-1987; one financial ledger book, 1964-1980; bound volume containing the club's constitution, route descriptions, photographs, and related content from various expeditions; one copy of Chic Scott's publication, "History of the Calgary Mountain Club" (1988); registers for Archie Simpson Hut (1972-1974) and Castle Mountain Hut (1967-1984); two mounted black & white prints depicting the Graham Cooper Hut and Black Rock Needle; memorial booklet for Archie Simpson; and one folder of loose textual records including correspondence, pamphlets, administrative documents, and related materials.
Name Access
Calgary Mountain Club
Subject Access
Calgary Mountain Club
Climbing
Club
Mountaineering
Hiking
Exploration
Organizations
Recreation
Sports
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Calgary
Canadian Rocky Mountains
Language
English
Related Material
Chic Scott fonds: Calgary Mountain Club series (M57 / XII and V40 / XII)
Category
Exploration and travel
Sports, recreation and leisure
Biographical Source Notes
Information provided by Ken Wiens
Title Source
Title based on contents of fonds
Processing Status
Processed
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Part Of
Peter Spear fonds
Scope & Content
Fonds include three sous-fonds related to the 1982 Canadian Mount Everest Expedition : M562 - Textual; V787 - Visual; S56 - Sound M562 contains five series: A. Expedition Planning and Logistics; B. General; C. Correspondence; D. Periodicals; E. Newspaper Clippings; F. Posters V787 contains four s…
Date Range
1981 - 1986
Reference Code
M562 / V787 / S56
Description Level
1 / Fonds
GMD
Photograph
Negative
Photograph print
Postcard
Transparency
Sound recording
Cassette
Textual record
Diary
Organization record
Poster
Private record
Published record
Part Of
Peter Spear fonds
Description Level
1 / Fonds
Fonds Number
M562 / V787 / S56
Sous-Fonds
M562 / V787 / S56
Accession Number
2017.8655
Reference Code
M562 / V787 / S56
GMD
Photograph
Negative
Photograph print
Postcard
Transparency
Sound recording
Cassette
Textual record
Diary
Organization record
Poster
Private record
Published record
Date Range
1981 - 1986
Physical Description
96 cm of textual records
1150 photographs: 11 prints; b&w, 22 prints; colour, 2 oversize prints ; colour, 32 negatives; b&w, 1080 transparencies; colour ; 3 transparencies; b&w
36 audio cassettes
History / Biographical
Peter Spear (April 1, 1940 - ) was a teacher, administrator, mountain ski patroller at the Lake Louise Ski Area, member of the Canadian Ski Patrol System, and base camp manager for the 1982 Canadian Mount Everest Expedition based out of Calgary, Alberta.
Scope & Content
Fonds include three sous-fonds related to the 1982 Canadian Mount Everest Expedition : M562 - Textual; V787 - Visual; S56 - Sound M562 contains five series: A. Expedition Planning and Logistics; B. General; C. Correspondence; D. Periodicals; E. Newspaper Clippings; F. Posters V787 contains four series: A. Photographs; B. Oversize Photographs; C. Transparencies; D. Negatives S56 contains 34 audio cassettes
Notes
There are artefacts in the heritage collection associated with this fonds - flags, shirts, logos, pins, business cards, luggage tags etc.
Name Access
Spear, Peter
Everest '82
Subject Access
Alpine Club of Canada
Avalanches
Calgary
Camps
Canada
Climbing
Clothing and dress
Columbia Icefield
Communications
Conferences and conventions
Daily routines
Education
Winter Sports
Helicopters
India
Legal and Financial
Mountaineering
Mountaineers
Newspaper clippings
Organizations
Portraits
Public events
Shopping lists
Sports
Transportation
Travel
Geographic Access
Alberta
Bangkok
Thailand
Kathmandu
England
London
Nepal
Access Restrictions
Some personal mailing addresses in M562/C - Correspondence
Language
English
Location (Copy)
Copy of Peter Spear's diary in case file
Related Material
John Amatt fonds
Creator
Peter Spear
Category
Exploration, discovery and travel
Science and technology
Transportation
Title Source
Title based on contents
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Part Of
John Amatt fonds
Scope & Content
Fonds include three sous-fonds related to the 1982 Canadian Mount Everest Expedition : M563 - Textual; V788- Visual; S57 - Sound M563 contains ten series: A. Manuals B. Contracts C. Diaries D. Maps E. Reports F. Correspondence G. Periodicals H. Clippings I. Collected Materials O.S. J. Scrapbooks …
Date Range
1981 - 1986
Reference Code
M563 / V788 / S57
Description Level
1 / Fonds
GMD
Motion picture
Recording disc
Video
Photograph
Album
Framed print
Negative
Photograph print
Postcard
Sound recording
Cassette
Reel to reel
Textual record
Diary
Map
Private record
Published record
Scrapbook
Part Of
John Amatt fonds
Description Level
1 / Fonds
Fonds Number
M563 / V788 / S57
Sous-Fonds
M563 / V788 / S57
Accession Number
2017.8659
Reference Code
M563 / V788 / S57
GMD
Motion picture
Recording disc
Video
Photograph
Album
Framed print
Negative
Photograph print
Postcard
Sound recording
Cassette
Reel to reel
Textual record
Diary
Map
Private record
Published record
Scrapbook
Date Range
1981 - 1986
Physical Description
48 cm of textual records;
1 portfolio ; collected materials ; oversize
46 photographs : 38 prints ; b&w, 8 prints ; colour, 47 negatives ; b&w, 1 transparency ; colour, 1 album (42 photographs ; colour)
4 film reels ; 16 mm
2 videocassettes ; Ampex
7 videocassettes
10 DVDs
1 audio reel ; master
1 audio cassette
History / Biographical
John Amatt (May 19, 1945 - ) was an educator, expedition leader, public speaker, and founder of One Step Beyond WorldWide. He was a climber, business manager, spokesman and press liason for the 1982 Canadian Mount Everest Expedition.
Scope & Content
Fonds include three sous-fonds related to the 1982 Canadian Mount Everest Expedition : M563 - Textual; V788- Visual; S57 - Sound
M563 contains ten series:
A. Manuals
B. Contracts
C. Diaries
D. Maps
E. Reports
F. Correspondence
G. Periodicals
H. Clippings
I. Collected Materials O.S.
J. Scrapbooks
V788 contains six series:
A. Photographs
B. Negatives
C. Transparencies
D. Films
E. Albums
F. Framed
S57 contains two series:
A. Audio cassettes
B. Audio reel
Notes
There are artefacts in the heritage collection associated with this fonds - logos and pins
Name Access
Amatt, John
Everest '82
Subject Access
Alpine Club of Canada
Avalanches
Calgary
Camps
Canada
Climbing
Communications
Conferences and conventions
Daily routines
Education
Winter Sports
Helicopters
India
Mountaineering
Mountaineers
Newspaper clippings
Organizations
Sports
Transportation
Travel
Geographic Access
Alberta
Bangkok
Thailand
Kathmandu
England
London
Nepal
Access Restrictions
Some personal mailing addresses in M563/F - Correspondence
Language
English
Related Material
Peter Spear fonds
Creator
John Amatt
Category
Exploration, discovery and travel
Science and technology
Transportation
Biographical Source Notes
http://www.adventureattitude.com/bio.htm
Title Source
Title based on contents
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Personal Interest Files

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Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
Sub-series consists of textual records and photographs collected by Ben Gadd. Content pertains to various research subjects, current events and other topics of interest, including: environmental science; wildlife; sports and recreation; Parks Canada; clubs, charities and organizations; natural hist…
Date Range
[ca.1980-2015]
Reference Code
M590 / I / C
V810 / I / C
Description Level
4 / Sub-series
GMD
Textual record
Photograph
Print
Digital image
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Description Level
4 / Sub-series
Fonds Number
M590
V810
Series
Series I : Personal records
Sous-Fonds
M590
V810
Sub-Series
Subseries C : Personal Interest Files
Accession Number
2021.20
Reference Code
M590 / I / C
V810 / I / C
GMD
Textual record
Photograph
Print
Digital image
Date Range
[ca.1980-2015]
Physical Description
ca.180 cm of textual records -- 5 CDs with digital image files -- 1 floppy disk -- ca.122 photograph prints : b&w and col. -- 2 negatives : b&w ; 6 x 7.5 cm -- 26 film strips : col. negatives ; 35 mm
Scope & Content
Sub-series consists of textual records and photographs collected by Ben Gadd. Content pertains to various research subjects, current events and other topics of interest, including: environmental science; wildlife; sports and recreation; Parks Canada; clubs, charities and organizations; natural history; and conservation.
Notes
Subjects are arranged alphabetically by title. Original titles and arrangement of materials by Ben Gadd has been preserved. See file-level descriptions for content details.
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Subject Access
Animals
Buildings
Buildings and facilities
Businesses
Boats
Climbing
Columbia Icefield
Community events
Community life
Conservation
Dams
Environment
Events
Forestry
Fishing
Flowers
Government
Geography
Geology
Hiking
History
Ice climbing
Land, settlement and immigration
Landscapes
Laws and legislation
Membership
Mining
Mountaineering
Municipal views
Natural history
Natural resources
Parks Canada
Politics and government
Property
Provincial parks and reserves
Recreation
Rivers
Science and technology
Settlement
Skiing
Snakes, Insects
Sports
Tourism
Townsite development
Trails
Transportation
Travel
Wildlife
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
British Columbia
United States of America
Rocky Mountains
Canadian Rocky Mountains
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Commerce and industry
Environment
Exploration, discovery and travel
Government
Land, settlement and immigration
Law and justice
Natural resources
Politics
Science and technology
Sports, recreation and leisure
Transportation
Title Source
Original title used
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Part Of
Bruno Engler fonds
Scope & Content
File pertains to 84 b&w prints of people climbing, mountaineering, and skiing in the Canadian Rockies. Includes shots of various climbing classes/courses (usually led by Rudi Gertsch), groups of people climbing rock, frozen waterfalls, and glaciers, various mountaineering activities, people cross-c…
Date Range
[ca. 1955-1975]
Reference Code
V190 / VI / M / iv / PA - 01 to PA - 84
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Print
  19 images  
Part Of
Bruno Engler fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M323 / S40 / V190
Series
VI : Retained file, M : Alphabetical order
Sous-Fonds
V190
Sub-Series
iv : Mountain Climbing
Accession Number
7436
Reference Code
V190 / VI / M / iv / PA - 01 to PA - 84
GMD
Photograph
Print
Date Range
[ca. 1955-1975]
Physical Description
84 photographs : b&w ; 25.2 x 20.2 cm or smaller
History / Biographical
See fonds level description
Scope & Content
File pertains to 84 b&w prints of people climbing, mountaineering, and skiing in the Canadian Rockies. Includes shots of various climbing classes/courses (usually led by Rudi Gertsch), groups of people climbing rock, frozen waterfalls, and glaciers, various mountaineering activities, people cross-country skiing, [possibly] the construction of a backcountry hut, helicopters, and scenic mountain views.
Name Access
Delesalle, Philippe
Gertsch, Rudi
Subject Access
Climbing
Cross-country skiing
Glaciers
Helicopters
Hiking
Ice climbing
Mountaineering
Mountains
Scenery
Skiing
Waterfalls
Winter
Geographic Access
Banff
Lake Louise
Banff National Park
Alberta
Language
English
Creator
Engler, Bruno
Title Source
Original title kept
Processing Status
Processed
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Warden Mt. Rescue History

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Part Of
Bruno Engler fonds
Scope & Content
File pertains to 93 b&w prints of the Banff National Park Warden Service conducting various training and live rescues, including mountain-based, water-based, and helicopter rescues. Also includes group portraits and training courses [mostly climbing, mountaineering, and glacier travel].
Date Range
[ca. 1956 - 1980]
Reference Code
V190 / VI / W / i / PA - 01 to PA - 93
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Print
  23 images  
Part Of
Bruno Engler fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M323 / S40 / V190
Series
VI : Retained file, W : Alphabetical order
Sous-Fonds
V190
Sub-Series
i : Warden Mt. Rescue History
Accession Number
7436
Reference Code
V190 / VI / W / i / PA - 01 to PA - 93
GMD
Photograph
Print
Date Range
[ca. 1956 - 1980]
Physical Description
93 photographs : b&w ; 25.2 x 20.2 cm or smaller
History / Biographical
See fonds level description
Scope & Content
File pertains to 93 b&w prints of the Banff National Park Warden Service conducting various training and live rescues, including mountain-based, water-based, and helicopter rescues. Also includes group portraits and training courses [mostly climbing, mountaineering, and glacier travel].
Subject Access
Administration
Advertising
Bow River
Climbing
Education
Environment and Nature
Glaciers
Guides
Guiding
Helicopters
Hospital
Ice climbing
Mountaineering
Mountaineers
Mountains
Parks Canada
Parks Canada Warden
Portrait
Search and rescue
Geographic Access
Banff National Park
Alberta
Language
English
Conservation
The first 14 prints appear to have been pulled out of a photo album and have black paper residue throughout the entirety of the backs.
Related Material
V190 / VI / W / i / NA - 01
Creator
Engler, Bruno
Title Source
Original title kept
Processing Status
Processed
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Part Of
Edward Feuz fonds
Scope & Content
File pertains to expedition to Castleguard area by William Osgood Field, Frederick V. Field, Lem Harris, Cecil Smith and Ernie Stenton (packers), Max Brooks (outfitter), Joseph Biner and Edward Feuz (guides). For account, see App 16: 144. Item-level inventory available.
Date Range
1924
Reference Code
V200 / I / A / I / PA - 153 to 256
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
  1 image  
Part Of
Edward Feuz fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M93 / V200
Series
I.A.i. Prints / trips and climbs
Sous-Fonds
V200
Accession Number
.
Reference Code
V200 / I / A / I / PA - 153 to 256
GMD
Photograph
Date Range
1924
Physical Description
104 photographs : prints.
History / Biographical
See fonds level description
Scope & Content
File pertains to expedition to Castleguard area by William Osgood Field, Frederick V. Field, Lem Harris, Cecil Smith and Ernie Stenton (packers), Max Brooks (outfitter), Joseph Biner and Edward Feuz (guides). For account, see App 16: 144. Item-level inventory available.
Name Access
Field, William O.
Feuz, Edward, Jr.
Subject Access
Alpine Club of Canada
Climbing
Exploration
Hiking
Horses
Horse packing
Guide
Guiding
Mountains
Professional and Personal Life
Swiss Guides
Geographic Access
Castleguard Mountain
Banff National Park
Alberta
Canada
Language
NA
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Images
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Devil's Head First Ascent

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Part Of
Edward Feuz fonds
Scope & Content
File pertains to first ascent of Devil's Head by J. W. A. Hickson, Louis S. Crosby and Edward Feuz, guide. Item-level inventory available.
Date Range
1925
Reference Code
V200 / I / A / I / PA - 324 to 332
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
  1 image  
Part Of
Edward Feuz fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M93 / V200
Series
I.A.i. Prints / trips and climbs
Sous-Fonds
V200
Accession Number
.
Reference Code
V200 / I / A / I / PA - 324 to 332
GMD
Photograph
Date Range
1925
Physical Description
9 photographs : prints.
History / Biographical
See fonds level description
Scope & Content
File pertains to first ascent of Devil's Head by J. W. A. Hickson, Louis S. Crosby and Edward Feuz, guide. Item-level inventory available.
Name Access
Feuz, Edward, Jr.
Subject Access
Alpine Club of Canada
Climbing
Exploration
Fist ascent
Hiking
Guide
Guiding
Mountains
Professional and Personal Life
Swiss Guides
Geographic Access
Devil's Head Mountain
Banff National Park
Alberta
Canada
Language
NA
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Images
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Part Of
Edward Feuz fonds
Scope & Content
File pertains to trip to Murchison Towers and Yoho Valley area; Eaton Cromwell, Georgia Engelhard and Edward Feuz, guide. For account, see AAJ 4: 494. Item-level inventory available.
Date Range
1941
Reference Code
V200 / I / A / I / PA - 436 to 450
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
  1 image  
Part Of
Edward Feuz fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M93 / V200
Series
I.A.i. Prints / trips and climbs
Sous-Fonds
V200
Accession Number
.
Reference Code
V200 / I / A / I / PA - 436 to 450
GMD
Photograph
Date Range
1941
Physical Description
14 photographs : prints.
History / Biographical
See fonds level description
Scope & Content
File pertains to trip to Murchison Towers and Yoho Valley area; Eaton Cromwell, Georgia Engelhard and Edward Feuz, guide. For account, see AAJ 4: 494. Item-level inventory available.
Name Access
Cromwell, Eaton (Tony)
Engelhard, Georgia
Feuz, Edward, Jr.
Subject Access
Alpine Club of Canada
Climbing
Exploration
Hiking
Guide
Guiding
Mountains
Professional and Personal Life
Swiss Guides
Geographic Access
Murchison Towers
Yoho Valley
Yoho National Park
British Columbia
Canada
Language
NA
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Images
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