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Part Of
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.
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Part Of
Hans Gmoser fonds
Scope & Content
Album measures as 35.5 x 28 cm and is brown with “Photographs” embossed in gold on the front .Images of Gmoser on hiking trips, annotated images of mountains with routes, postcards, skiing images, one long panorama shot of mountains taped together.
Reference Code
V68 / PD- 3
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- 3
Physical Description
1 photograph album: b&w.
Scope & Content
Album measures as 35.5 x 28 cm and is brown with “Photographs” embossed in gold on the front .Images of Gmoser on hiking trips, annotated images of mountains with routes, postcards, skiing images, one long panorama shot of mountains taped together.
Subject Access
Discovery and Exploration
Environment and Nature
Family and personal life
Sports and Recreation
Title Source
Supplied title.
Content Details
Pictures tipped in with black or plastic tips, mounted on black construction paper, some images missing, images of varying sizes. No captions, no dates, all images black and white.
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Hans Gmoser fonds
Scope & Content
Album measures as 20.25 x 13.5 cm, it is brown and the cover is attached with string. Pictures of children at home, children at groups, at parties.
Reference Code
V68 / PD- 4
Description Level
5 / File
Part Of
Hans Gmoser fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Series
VI. Photograph Albums and Scrapbooks
Accession Number
8111
Reference Code
V68 / PD- 4
Physical Description
1 photograph album: b&w.
Scope & Content
Album measures as 20.25 x 13.5 cm, it is brown and the cover is attached with string. Pictures of children at home, children at groups, at parties.
Subject Access
Discovery and Exploration
Environment and Nature
Family and personal life
Sports and Recreation
Content Details
10 pages of photographs glued on black construction paper, 19 black and white photographs, small, of varying sizes, some with textured edges, no captions, 9 photographs missing.
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Hans Gmoser fonds
Scope & Content
White album with gold embossing titled “The Bobby Burns 1981”. Album with dedication on front cover from Dec 1981. 39 photographs in chronological order documenting the construction of the Bobbie Burns. Aug 1981-Dec 1981, some with captions, pictures measure 10 x 7.75 cm.
Date Range
1981
Reference Code
V68 / PD- 5
Description Level
5 / File
Part Of
Hans Gmoser fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Series
VI. Photograph Albums and Scrapbooks
Accession Number
8111
Reference Code
V68 / PD- 5
Date Range
1981
Physical Description
1 photograph album: col.
Scope & Content
White album with gold embossing titled “The Bobby Burns 1981”. Album with dedication on front cover from Dec 1981. 39 photographs in chronological order documenting the construction of the Bobbie Burns. Aug 1981-Dec 1981, some with captions, pictures measure 10 x 7.75 cm.
Subject Access
Discovery and Exploration
Environment and Nature
Family and personal life
Sports and Recreation
Title Source
Supplied title.
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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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Hans Gmoser fonds
Scope & Content
National Ski Team Certificat of Bronze Associate Membership Certificate.
Date Range
1965, 1966
Reference Code
M224 / O.S. Category "B"
Description Level
6 / Item
Part Of
Hans Gmoser fonds
Description Level
6 / Item
Series
IV.C. Textual records
Accession Number
7877
Reference Code
M224 / O.S. Category "B"
Date Range
1965, 1966
Physical Description
0.1 cm of textual records.
Scope & Content
National Ski Team Certificat of Bronze Associate Membership Certificate.
Subject Access
Discovery and Exploration
Environment and Nature
Family and personal life
Sports and Recreation
Title Source
Title based on contents.
Processing Status
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Contact Sheets and Digital

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Part Of
Hans Gmoser fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 40 prints. 8 sheets inserted into mylar.
Date Range
2002
Reference Code
V68 / PA - 21
Description Level
5 / File
Part Of
Hans Gmoser fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Series
V. Photograph Prints
Accession Number
7361
Reference Code
V68 / PA - 21
Date Range
2002
Physical Description
Ca.205 photographs: prints, b&w.
Scope & Content
File consists of 40 prints. 8 sheets inserted into mylar.
Subject Access
Discovery and Exploration
Environment and Nature
Family and personal life
Sports and Recreation
Title Source
Supplied title.
Content Details
Assortment of outdoor images, with skiing and mountains with some people shots. Occasional notation of the people in the images. 21 images. Black and white. Eight strips. Assortment of climbing images, groups of people standing on mountains and walking. Black and white. 26 images. 7 strips Climbing shots in snow and on rock. Black and white. 19 images. 8 strips Assortment of outdoors shots, several of different mountains, several images of people preparing to climb. Black and white. 33 images. 8 strips. Assortment of town shots, people, Gmoser “After a night in the rain- I have to dry my seat on the fire” image, swimming images, tepee images. Black and white. 22 images. 8 strips. Assortment of mountain images, climbing pictures, images in front of a Tearoom, image from a canoe. Black and white. 25 images. 8 strips. Town and building shots, canoeing images, climbing images. Black and white. 24 images. 8 strips. Climbing and skiing images, tearoom pictures, two images taken at the Norquay junction. Black and white. 35 images. 8 strips CDs: CMH 2002 Bugaboos Disk #1 of 2 – DVD “R1” post it note- 61 digital colour photographs. CMH 2002 Bugaboos Disk #2 of 2 – DVD “R2” post it note- 123 digital colour photographs.
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Correspondence: Business

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Part Of
Hans Gmoser fonds
Scope & Content
One file pertaining to correspondence regarding "Association of BC Heli- Ski Operators: Directors Correspondence" and "Association of BC Heli-Ski OPS: Minister’s Correspondence".
Date Range
1988-1993
Reference Code
M224 / 51
Description Level
5 / File
Part Of
Hans Gmoser fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Series
IV.C. Textual records
Accession Number
8111
Reference Code
M224 / 51
Date Range
1988-1993
Physical Description
1 cm of textual records.
Scope & Content
One file pertaining to correspondence regarding "Association of BC Heli- Ski Operators: Directors Correspondence" and "Association of BC Heli-Ski OPS: Minister’s Correspondence".
Subject Access
Discovery and Exploration
Environment and Nature
Family and personal life
Sports and Recreation
Title Source
Supplied title.
Content Details
"Association of BC Heli- Ski Operators: Directors Correspondence" Membership List April 30, 1990 Members of the Association of BC Heli Ski Operators and their Respective areas Photocopy of letter and attached documents from J. R. Bezzola from the Standards Committee, including qualifications, ovservations, problem areas, and suggestions. June 20, 1990. Note: “Pat Can you Please Fax the Attached to Bernie Haushka” 90.04.07. Fax to Bernie regarding resource road issues. Jan 11, 1990. Fax from Bernie Haushka re Tourism with attached letter from Pieter Bekker from Tourism Resources Planning to Mike Jacobson. Dec 24, 1989. Fax and attached “A Brief History of Heli-Hiking in British Columbia,” sent to Roger Madson for edits, August 17, 27, 1989. Fax and attached proposal sent to Bernie Hauschka on 09/05/89. Letters dated Sept 5, 1989 to Howard Dirks, and August 27, 1989. Letter to Bernie Hauschka re cost of housing Premier and ministers, and amendment to Mike Wiegel’s license. July 24, 1989. Letter from Howard Dirks, Minister regarding heli-ski tenures and renewal clauses. May 31, 1989. “Director’s of the ABCHSO Discussion Guideline Suggestions,” with six points signed by Vic Hamm and John Gerbrandt. Fax and draft position paper for meeting with BC Lands. July 12, 13, 1989. Email from Bernie Hauschka re Ministry of Crown Lands invitation to the Directors of the Association to meet July 18, 1989 in Vancouver. Dated July 4, 1989. Letter to Daryl Brown regarding year round licenses of occupation for Heli-Skiing and Hiking. May 17, 1989. Collection of letters that “were not mailed as policy branch was mailing a similar submission.” To members, Howard Dirks. “Association of British Columbia Heli-Ski Operators Report on Inspection of Heli-Ski Operations” by Scott Flavelle and Peter Schaerer March 1988.” First letter dated Oct 6, 1988. Letter to Howard Dirks regarding the making of the association as a statutory society. May 14, 1989. Letter to Howard Dirks regarding disappointment over modification fo the renewal clause in the new commercial mechanized ski guiding policy. April 27, 1989 and March 31, 1989. Announcement of a Director’s Meeting for May 10th at the Kananaskis Lodge. April 26, 1989. Email on follow up on last Directors Meeting. Revised policy, safety act and four possible options. Jan 30, 1989. Letter re Clyde Newsome Letter. Jan 16, 1989. Letter re Director’s Meeting for Jan 26 in Revelstoke, BC, and proposed changes to the Commercial Ski Guiding Policy. Jan 7, 1989. Letter to Phil Hein Secretary Treasurer regarding the agenda items for the next general meeting. Oct 6, 1988. Letter to the Directors RE “Legal Opinion on Inspection System and Agenda for next General Meeting.” Oct 6, 1988. Meeting Planner- Agenda/Outcomes- 03.04.10.88 at Vance Creek Hotel, Vernon. Three double sided pages of handwritten notes in pencil. Meeting Planner- Agenda/Outcomes- 15.08.88 at Golden Rim Motel. Two double sided pages of handwritten notes in pencil. Letter to Rudi Gertsch in thanks for accepting the position of director of the Association of BC Heli-Ski Operators. Sept 8, 1988. Re: Directors Meeting for August 15, 1988, with list of items to discuss. July 22, 1988. "Association of BC Heli-Ski OPS: Minister’s Correspondence" Three stapled business cards- Jim Doswell, Ivan Messmer, T. O. Moore, and phone number handwritten for Minister of Lands. Letter from Philip G. Halkett announcing the appointment of Rod Harris, Assistant Deputy Minister, Tourism. Nov 8, 1993. Photocopied newspaper article re: Harcourt’s new cabinet by Canadian Press. With notations in green ink. Letter from Dave Parker, Minister regarding regulation of safety in the heli-ski industry. March 7, 1991. Letter to Dave Parker reiterating points regarding the creation and calling for a more serious consideration of the BC Heli-Ski Operators Association in becoming a statutory society. Jan 11, 1991. Letter from Dave Parker, Minister in thanks for a calendar. Jan 18, 1991. Letter from Dave Parker, Minister regarding options for regulation of safety in the heli-ski industry. Jan 10, 1991. Facsimile Transmission Routing Form and fax from Dave Parker, Minister regarding foundation of the Association of British Columbia Heli-Ski Operators as a statutory body for safety regulation is inappropriate. 10/01. Fax to Dave Parker, Minister Jan 8, 1991, urging him to respond to Gmoser’s fax, letter, and phone call. Page with notes and numbers written in pencil: “Assoc. to Small…opponents are those who time had the most serious accidents in the last.” Two pages, of notes, one with note from phone call with Rod Silver, Minister 90.11.21. Second page working on ideas for votes and membership on council. Copy of Bill __ - 1990 (Chapter __) Heli-Ski Operators Act, 7 pages. Letter from Dave Parker, Minister regarding conversation over “Draft Heli-Ski Operators Act” and set up follow up meeting for Sept 24, 1990. Letter dated Aug 13, 1990. Letter on behalf of Duane Crandall in receipt of package of information, Aug 14, 1990. Letter to Duane Crandall requesting Duane follow the actions of Dave Parker throughout the passage of the act. Letter on behalf of Dave Parker thanks for constitution of the Association of British Columbia Heli-Skiing Operators and on the Operating Guidelines. Aug 17, 1990. Attached letter to Dave Parker in response to meeting. July 26, 1990. Letter to Ed McGregor in response to meeting, in hope that the people against the motion will make the motion go forward, July 26, 1990. Letter to Dave Parker, Minister sending draft legislation for the Heli-Ski Operators Act, July 24, 1990. Letter to Ivan C. Messmer, Minister of Parks, regarding “Tenures for Commercial Wilderness Outdoor Recreation Activities.” July 26, 1990. Letter from Ivan Messmer, Minister of Parks in thanks for their meeting, July 12, 1990. Letter from Dave Parker, Minister regarding the Kootenay Commercial Winter Recreation Opportunities Study, June 15, 1990. Attached photocopy of letter to Dave Parker asking for discussion over expropriation of terrain without notification to the current operator, May 11, 1990. Fax transmission dated May 10, 1990 from Roger Madson to Dave Parker, Minister. Fax from W. E. Lloyd to Dave Bulter Senior Lands Officer, April 12, 1990. Letter from Dave Parker to Roger Madson, May 30, 1990. Letter to Clifford Michael regarding his future comment on the self regulation and/or statutory creation of the society. April 5, 1990. Letter to Freddy Beruschi enclosing documents for the agents meeting. April 5, 1990. Letter to Dave Parker regarding heli-skiing tenures, heli-hiking and uniform operating and safety standards. Dec 21, 1989. Letter to Dave Parker as follow up to previous fax and forwarding letters from the Premier regarding this continuing issue. Dec 4, 1989. Letter to Dave Parker enclosing a brief, and brief attached, as per Roger Madson of Invermere. Nov 29, 1989. Letter from Howard Dirks in thanks for proposal and assurances that it would be considered. Oct 31, 1989. Letter from Premier William Vander Zalm regarding thanks for his mountain experiences and forwarding the matter to Howard Dirks. Attached is a copy of Gmoser’s letter to Zalm. Oct 24, 1989 and Sept 5, 1989. Letter to Neil Vant Minister of Highways thanking him for the opportunity to show him Heli Hiking and connecting over the request. Sept 5, 1989. Letter to Dwayne Crandall, MLA thanking him for the opportunity to show him Heli Hiking and connecting over the request. Sept 5, 1989. Letter from Jim Doswell Assistant Deputy Minister in thanks for hospitality and a briefcase. Doswell notes that the briefcase’s invoice was not enclosed and Doswell requests another so he can send payment. Feb 28, 1990. Attached letter from Gmoser does not mention an invoice. Jan 31, 1990. Letter to Jim Doswell thanking him for the opportunity to show him Heli Hiking and connecting over the request. Sept 5, 1989. Letter to Howard Dirks in follow up to proposal. May 14, 1989. Letter from Ladner Downs Barristers and Solicitors evaluating the waiver and release of liability for Heli-skiing and found that the attached document would exclude liability of the operator and Province. Nov 17, 1989. Two names written in pen, with phone numbers, for Dave Parker and Rod Silver. Page from the Globe and Mail No 2, 1989 “BC shuffle adds five new ministers.”
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Correspondence: Business

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Part Of
Hans Gmoser fonds
Scope & Content
One of two files pertaining to correspondence regarding “Bugaboos: Land Acquisition and Leasing”.
Date Range
1967-1980
Reference Code
M224 / 52
Description Level
5 / File
Part Of
Hans Gmoser fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Series
IV.C. Textual records
Accession Number
8111
Reference Code
M224 / 52
Date Range
1967-1980
Physical Description
2.5 cm of textual records.
Scope & Content
One of two files pertaining to correspondence regarding “Bugaboos: Land Acquisition and Leasing”.
Subject Access
Discovery and Exploration
Environment and Nature
Family and personal life
Sports and Recreation
Title Source
Supplied title.
Content Details
Letter from Robert Brodie to John Robertson forwarded to Gmoser regarding continued issues with leasing. March 19, 1971. Letter from Russell and DuMoulin regarding Dillingham Corporation of America Placer Mining Leases 270-277 inclusive. “In connection with your efforst to extend your holdings in the vicinity of Lot 16427, Kootenay District, informing that “you must obtain the consent of Dillingham Corporation of America.” March 31, 1971. Letter to The Mining Recorder, Golden Mining Division inquiring over the land status leases. Letter to Robert G. Brodie regarding embarrassment over problems and discussion over lawyer and leasing land in the Bugaboos. Four copies of “Residence for Mr. and Mrs. H. Gmoser Bugaboo Creek Proposed Location” Dated April 21, 1971. Form No. 15 (Section 81) Land Act- Notice of Intention to Apply to Lease Land- purpose “expanding present winter resort facilities for summer use. March 30, 1971. Superintendent of Lands, Victoria May 11, 1967 to Land Commissioner, Golden BC advising the unsurveyed Crown land, Kootenay District “has been reserved from alienation on Departmental records in connection with a proposed ski development.” Map attached with area marked. Letter from W. R. Redel, Director of Lands Re: Unsurveyed vacant Crown land in vicinity of Lot 16427, Kootenay District. Acknowledgment of application which forbids occupation of the area. June 8, 1970. 3 copies of Form No. 15 (Section 82) Land Act- Notice of Intention to Apply to Lease Land- as well as 2 copies of No. 14. 1 photocopy of form 14 Letter to Lawrence Page, Shulman, Tupper, Worrall, Jonsson and Laxton regarding an application for lease of land including Placer Mining Leases 273 and 274, a copy of the recipient’s letter was sent onto the Lands Branch and a request for a letter of relinquishment to the Gold Commissioner in Golden. Dec 21, 1970. Letter from W. C. Fry, Director of Lands regarding Mining Leases and specifying that the holders can supply a relinquishment to the Gold Commissioner in Golden. Nov 27, 1970. Letter on yellow carbon to G. Kilvington, Director of Lands explaining Estey Agencies Ltd’s lack of interest in the land. Nov 9, 1980.’ Letter from Lawrence Page declaring that the land lease lapsed on Dec 2, 1969 and it is no longer required for Estey Agencies Ltd. to grant permission. March 9, 1970. Letter from W. C. Fry, for the Director of Lands explaining that the land is still under the name of Estey Agencies Ltd. and “a reserve in favour of the B.C. Forest Service, Protection Division for administration location purposes” additionally, “any subsequent occupation by you of the area in question will constitute a trespass.” Oct 14, 1970. Letter on yellow carbon to Scipio Merler asking him to attend or advise on a meeting with a law firm over the land claim. Feb 10, 1970. Letter on yellow carbon to Scipio Merler in thanks for the advice. March 31, 1970. Letter on yellow carbon to Carl R. Jonsson regarding a meeting. Written in pencil above are instructions to take if the letter was not answered. Feb 10, 1970. Letter on yellow carbon to Carl R. Jonsson regarding the owner’s decision on the claims. May 24, 1969. Letter on yellow carbon to Carl R. Jonsson from J. Prins initially asking about the land claims. March 12, 1969. Letter from Shulman, Tupper and Co informing that the law firm owns the shares of Esty Agencies which is used to hold shares in trust for clients, and asks for more specific information on the location of the land in question. March 4, 1969. Letter on yellow carbon to Estey Agencies Ltd. regarding the use of the higher lands in the mining claims. Feb 8, 1969. Map of land claim area in the Bugaboos, delineated in red. Letter for W. R. Redel, Director of Lands regarding an extension of land and giving the address of Estey Agencies. Jan 24, 1969. Letter for W. R. Redel, Director of Lands giving information on application of consent for the land areas. Pink receipt for the $5 fee for advertisement in the BC Gazette for the application to lease land. April 2, 1970. Letter on yellow carbon regarding a development plan for the area. Sept 16, 1970. 2 copies of photocopy of “Statutory Declaration Proving Publication of a Notice,” declaring that a notice was published in four consecutive issues of the British Columbia Gazette, and the Golden Star from Golden, BC. May 23, 1970. Photocopy of “Application to Lease Unsurveyed Land” for 50 acres in Golden Land District. May 25, 1970. Letter on yellow carbon to the British Columbia Gazette attaching an advertisement to be published for four weeks. March 23, 1970. Letter on yellow carbon to the Golden Star attaching an advertisement to be published for four weeks. March 23, 1970. Form No. 18 (Section 82) Notice of Intention to Apply to Lease Land. March 22, 1970. Form No. 17 (Section 82) Land Act describing the process of placing a post on the land. March 22, 1970. Newspaper clipping “Land Act” describing the land in question and the proposed use. The Golden Star, March 25, 1970. Newspaper clipping “Land Act” describing the land in question and the proposed use. The Golden Star, April 1, 1970. Document not filled out- Dominion of Canada Province of British Columbia To Wit In the Matter of: 3 copies of Document partially filled out “Statutory Declaration Proving Publication of a Notice.” Lands Branch Department of Lands, Forests, and Water Resources Victoria, BC, Procedure Required to Lease Unsurveyed Land, four pages. Lands Branch Department of Lands, Forests, and Water Resources Victoria, BC, Procedure Required to Lease Unsurveyed Land, five pages. Three blank copies of “Application to Lease Unsurveyed Land.” Letter regarding Philip D. Graham’s application of land lease. Sept 29, 1969. Letter from R. H. Ahrens Director Of Department of Recreation and Conservation Parks Branch acknowledging proposal. Sept 26, 1969. Letter on yellow carbon to Alfred Miller, Director of Planning Regional District of East Kootenay regarding phone call “objecting to piecemeal disposition of land in the Bugaboo Creek area,” specifically against Philip D. Graham’s application for 5 acres. Sept 11, 1969. Letter on yellow carbon to H. K. Kidd regarding the rejection of the application of Philip D. Graham against personal development of the area. Sept 11, 1969. Letter to R. Ahrens on yellow carbon following meeting regarding the area. Sept 11, 1969. Letter on yellow carbon to H. K. Kidd arranging an interview. Aug 23, 1969. Letter from W. R. Redel requesting an interview over Philip D. Graham’s land application. Aug 18, 1969. Letter from W. R. Redel regarding further interview arrangements. Aug 27, 1969. Attached note to file documents after return. Letter on yellow carbon to W. R. Redel regarding Philip D. Graham’s application for land. July 16, 1969. Letter from W. R. Redel giving specifics on the process of land claim. July 2, 1969. Letter to R. J. Hooper on yellow carbon regarding private cabins near Bugaboo Creek. June 23, 1969. Letter from W. R. Redel, Director of Lands, in reference to specific land areas. June 17, 1969. Letter on yellow carbon to W. R. Redell [sic] inquiring over the building of private cabins. June 10, 1969. Page of notes “reasons not” on yellow paper. Clipping from newspaper with Philip D. Graham’s land request circled. The Golden Star June 25, 1969. Photocopy of letter from W. R. Redel giving specifics on the process of land claim. July 2, 1969. Photocopy of letter to R. J. Hooper regarding private cabins near Bugaboo Creek. June 23, 1969. Photocopy of letter from W. R. Redel, Director of Lands, in reference to specific land areas. June 17, 1969. Photocopy of letter to W. R. Redell [sic] inquiring over the building of private cabins. June 10, 1969. Handwritten letter from Dieter Kindl regarding a competing business, helicopter experience and obeying of boundaries July 16, 1969. Letter on yellow carbon to Dieter Kindl specifying boundaries. July 14, 1969. Handwritten letter from Dieter Kindl in German, with map of area. Letter from W. R. Redel forwarding clearing of ski runs to the BC Forest Service. March 19, 1969. Letter on yellow carbon from J. Prins to Stone and Gillis Sawmill Ltd. in payment of $258.65 and requesting a bill of sale for the lumber camp at Bugaboo Creek. Feb 13, 1969. Letter on yellow carbon to K. Wheatrcroft regarding permission of clearing the ski runs. Feb 8, 1969. Letter on yellow carbon to K. Wheatcroft regarding a request for the address of Estey Agencies. Jan 17, 1969. Letter on yellow carbon to Ray Williston, Minister of the Department of Lands regarding prospecting activities in the Bugaboo and Vowell creeks areas. Nov 15, 1968. Letter to Tiny Sutter on yellow carbon regarding road work near and on the reserve of land. Oct 15, 1968. Letter from H. K. Boas Land Inspector arranging a date to visit the area. Aug 19, 1968. Letter on yellow carbon to George H. Wilson of the Lands Branch enclosing a sketch of the area, discussing investment and space limitations. July 15, 1968. Postcard from the Nelson BC Registry office regarding application. May 24, 1968. Letter from John Hopwood regarding the Certificate of Indefeasible Title in the name of Bugaboo Helicopter Skiing Ltd.” With handwritten notes. Nov 5, 1968.
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Part Of
Hans Gmoser fonds
Scope & Content
One of two files pertaining to correspondence regarding “Bugaboos: Land Acquisition and Leasing”.
Date Range
1964-1973
Reference Code
M224 / 53
Description Level
5 / File
Part Of
Hans Gmoser fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Series
IV.C. Textual records
Accession Number
8111
Reference Code
M224 / 53
Date Range
1964-1973
Physical Description
2.5 cm of textual records.
Scope & Content
One of two files pertaining to correspondence regarding “Bugaboos: Land Acquisition and Leasing”.
Subject Access
Discovery and Exploration
Environment and Nature
Family and personal life
Sports and Recreation
Title Source
Supplied title.
Content Details
Letter from John Hopwood regarding completed documents in land transfer and incorporation number. Oct 11, 1968. Letter on yellow carbon from J. Prins to Land Registry Office requesting application forms for registration. April 20, 1968. Letter on yellow carbon to Land Commissioner regarding proposed purchase of land, and an enclosed cheque. Jan 2, 1968. Letter from D. Borthwick, Director of Lands enclosing a lease and instructions. Aug 9, 1967. Letter from D. Borthwick asking if the purchase would like to go forward. Dec 28, 1967. Letter on yellow carbon to Lands Branch, Mr. Benwell requesting a meeting to discuss future plans. Sept 29, 1967. Letter of referral from W. G. Mundell, Land Commissioner. Nov 3, 1967. Letter on yellow carbon to J. J. Jones requesting the purchase of the lot. Oct 20, 1967. Letter on yellow carbon to W. R. Benwell, Lands Branch enclosing lease. Aug 18, 1967. Accounting Division Land and Water Resources Memorandum acknowledging letter and cheque. July 12, 1967. Letter on yellow carbon to D. Borthwick, Superintendent of Lands in response to issue of lease and enclosing cheque. July 8, 1967. Letter from D. Borthwick informing of issue of lease. July 5, 1967. Letter on yellow carbon to J. J. Jones Land Commissioner asking if a building permit will be required. May 26, 1967. Letter from D. Borthwick, Superintendent of Lands declaring reserve of land, with map attached. May 11, 1967. Letter to Ray G. Johnson on yellow carbon regarding maps and survey of land. May 26, 1967. Letter from Ray G. Johnson enclosing tour maps and costs, with handwritten post script. May 18, 1967. Letter on yellow carbon from G. Hartefeld to Ray Johnson enclosing a cheque. May 11, 1967. Letter from Ray G. Johnson regarding specific details of survey map and the water line. May 9, 1967 Account fees from Ray G. Johnson. March 10, 1967. Letter on yellow carbon to Ray Johnson regarding timing of land survey. March 7, 1967. Letter from Ray G. Johnson in regards to cost and land survey. March 3, 1967. Letter on yellow carbon to Ray Johnson BC Land Surveyor requesting his services in land surveying. Feb 23, 1967. Letter on yellow carbon to D. Borthwick in response to a letter discussing a lift in the Bugaboo Creek area, which would not be built due to the increased use of helicopters. March 7, 1967. Letter from D. Borthwick regarding proposed ski development and a T-lift bar. Feb 15, 1967. Letter from D. Borthwick discussing application and adjudication. Hand written notes. Jan 5, 1967. Letter on yellow carbon to D. Borthwick requesting expedience on the leases and development. Dec 24, 1966. Letter on yellow carbon to D. Borthwick regarding leases, Ski development at Bugaboo Creek requesting further information. Oct 10, 1966. With letter on back to Rocky Mountain Guides Ltd. regarding bookings and ski resort applications. Oct 10, 1966. Letter on yellow carbon to D. Borthwick sending size and location of the development area. May 16, 1966. Letter from D. Borthwick regarding plans for development, lease issues and plans to purchase. May 4, 1966. Letter on yellow carbon to Norm Hansen, Chief Forester Kicking Horse Lumber requesting a release of lands. April 13, 1966. Letter for D. Borthwick, Superintendent of Lands in receipt of application and request of release. With notes handwritten on back. March 31, 1966. Letter from D. Borthwick recognizing the application. Feb 25, 1966. “Addendum to Land Series Bulletin No. 11 “Acquisition of Crown Lands in British Columbia.” Letter on yellow carbon to Don and Jean asking for a suggestion of a land surveyor. Dec 25, 1965. Letter on yellow carbon declaring publication of “Notices of Intention to Apply to Lease Land.” Dec 27, 1965. Letter on yellow carbon to W. R. Redel regarding staked land area and application for lease. Nov 29, 1965. Letter from D. Borthwick regarding interest in crown lands and a possibly conflicting interest by the Ski Club of the Canadian Rockies Limited, Lake Louise, Alberta. Nov 17, 1965. Letter on yellow carbon to the publisher of the Golden Star applying for advertisement. Oct 25, 1965. Letter on yellow carbon to the Queen’s Printer applying for advertisement. Oct 25. Letter to Don and Jean on yellow carbon regarding advertisements and enclosed form to Corner post. Oct 25, 1965. Letter to the Land Commissioner stating intentions to lease. Oct 25, 1965. Form No. 28 (Section 82) Land Act Notice of Intention to Apply to Lease Land. Oct 25, 1965. Form No. 17 (Section 82) Land Act. Oct 25, 1965. Letter on white carbon to Norm Hansen Kicking Horse Lumber regarding formal application for lease and use of the lumber camp in the spring. Sept 24, 1965. Letter on white carbon to D. Borthwick in thanks for the letter and booklet and informing of contact with leaseholder Stone and Gillis Sawmill Ltd. Aug 2, 1965. Letter from D. Borthwick in reference to letters and current leases on the area. With notes handwritten on back. July 19, 1965. Letter on white carbon to Norm Hanson regarding phone call and concentration of ski tours in the Bugaboo area. July 2, 1965. Letter on white carbon to Bill Baton requesting a meeting to discuss the claim release. June 24, 1965. Letter on white carbon to W. R. Redel describing the steps taken, including determining the area and enclosing a map. June 23, 1965. Letter on white carbon to Vera Norman in thanks for letter and a cheque for a front bumper, also discussing rebuilding the trail to Boulder Camp, interactions with Don and Jean Stewart. June 22, 1965. Letter on white carbon declaring meeting time. June 5, 1965. Letter from D. Borthwick with confirmation of interview. June 2, 1965. Letter on white carbon to Director of Lands and Forests requesting an interview. May 29, 1965. Map drawn freehand on white carbon of “Snowpatch Park” and two sold areas. Map- British Columbia Land Recording Dists. Amended to Nov. 1, 1960. Redirect to Category "F" OS. Enclosed within map blank duplicate land forms including: Form No. 1 “Intention to Apply for a Disposition of Crown Land,” 2 Land Act forms, 3 copies of Procedure For Staking and Applying for a Disposition of Crown Land, lease form. Handwritten letter on voyager inn stationary from Florence Edwards regarding potential property in the Bugaboos: “wanted to give you first opportunity.”. April 2, 1969. Letter to Florence Edwards declaring that they are not interested in buying the Hidden Valley Ranch. May 17, 1969. Letter from Evelyn Hinds Realtor regarding Hidden Valley Ranch asking if they would like to make an offer. May 13, 1969. Letter on yellow carbon to Jack from John R. MacKenzie regarding possible interest in the Hidden Valley Ranch land. April 19, 1969. Letter from Noel Sevensma asking if they would be interested in purchasing land in the East Kootenays. Sept 3, 1970. “Description of Property Kimberly, BC,” two pages. Map of area with lots and acreage noted. Highway 95 runs across top. Map with acreage in Kimberly marked in red. First Status Edition, complied and produced by Geographic Division, Surveys and Mapping Branch Department of Lands, Forest and Water Resources, 1964. Letter from Stan J. Carr informing of land and buildings for sale in Tete Jaune Cache, BC with handwritten postscript regarding rejection of another offer of $30,000. Three attached photographs of land and buildings, redirect V68. March 3, 1971. Proposed Ski Lodge for the Litle [sic] Yoho Valley- Cohos.Delesalle architects and engineers. May 14, 1965. Four pages illustrated with building diagrams of lower floor, main floor, upper floor, and section through building. With blue spine. Bugaboo Creek Lodge Cohos Delesalle and Evamy Architects Engineers Project 6907. April 1969. Four illustrations of floor plan, cross section, south west elevation and north west elevation. Single sheet. Proposed Bugaboo Chalet ’79 Conceptual- TheDelesalle Leblond Koch Partnership. Diagrams with square footage for ground floor, upper floor, and section. Includes material notes. Bound in brown cover with a spine. Three pages. Signed contract- Cana Construction Co. Ltd. Standard Sub-Contract Form between Cana Construction, R. A. Beeson Contracting and Bugaboo Helicopter Skiing. May 3, 1973. Letter from John Hopwood, Barristers and Solicitors regarding receipt of Certificate of Title. July 2, 1968. Letter on yellow carbon to W. Lush enclosing information on ski tours and informing of impossibility to purchase or lease land in the Bugaboos area. June 24, 1968. Letter on yellow carbon to John Hopwood regarding title to land. June 18, 1968. Letter from John Hopwood confirming application for title. June 14, 1968. Memorandum from the Land Registry Office in Nelson, BC asking for delivery address of Gmoser. June 13, 1968. Letter on yellow carbon to Mr. Sutherland directing the certificate of title to John Hopwood. June 18, 1968. Memorandum from the Land Registry Office, Nelson, BC regarding refund cheque. May 22, 1968. Letter on yellow carbon to W. G. Mundel, Land Commissioner Golden, BC. Request for permission to construct emergency landing near Bugaboo Lodge. Sept 7, 1972. Letter on yellow carbon to H. L. Wenschlag, Land Inspector regarding a meeting. March 23, 1972. Letter to H. L. Wenschlag, Land Inspector regarding meeting arrangement. March 14, 1972. Letter on yellow carbon to H. L. Wenschlag regarding meeting arrangement. March 9, 1972. Letter from H. L. Wenschlag regarding trip to Windermere Lake Area. Feb 28, 1972. Letter on yellow carbon to K. H. Boas Land Inspector Nelson, BC regarding application. Feb 23, 1972. Letter on yellow carbon to Philip D. Graham requesting the sale of his lease, if purchased successfully. May 30, 1971. Letter from L.M. Heywood to British Columbia Gazette regarding advertisement. May 29, 1971. Letter from L.M. Heywood to Golden Star regarding advertisement. May 29, 1971. Letter to John B. L. Robertson regarding a cheque and the application. April 29, 1971. Letter from W. C. Fry for Director of Lands regarding a telephone call over the lands leased originally by Estay [sic] Agencies which were forfeited, and application reconsidered and reinstated. April 20, 1971. Letter from Russell and DuMoulin Barristers and Solicitors regarding Land Act in relation to Crown Lands and staked mining leases. April 22, 1971. Letter from Russell and DuMoulin Barristers and Solicitors to Director of Lands, requesting a timeline of activity based on the length of previous proceedings. April 22, 1971. Letter from Russell and DuMoulin regarding resubmitting application and closing account. April 14, 1971. Photocopy of Lands Branch letter regarding forfeiture of lands by the mining company. April 7, 1971. Letter from Russell and DuMoulin Barristers and Solicitors regarding forfeiture of leases and investigation into relinquishment documentation. April 2, 1971. Photocopy of letter regarding mining leases and possibility of error in the records of the Vancouver Mining Recorder’s office. April 2, 1971. Master Site Plan of Bugaboo Creek Lodge designed by Cohos Delesalle and Evamy Architects, Engineers, Interior Designers. June 18, 1973. Redirect Category "F" OS.
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