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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