Fonds constitutes the principal resource for the study of the history of Canadian mountaineering. It provides a wealth of information on individual alpinists, expeditions, mountains, national parks, conservation, climbing, alpine organizations, publications, guiding, scientific study and the Alpin…
ca.42 m of textual records. -- ca.12,500 photographs: prints, stereographic prints, transparencies, slides, negatives, postcards. -- 85 photograph albums. -- 8 motion pictures: films, video recordings. -- 3 sound recordings
History / Biographical
The Alpine Club of Canada, the national mountaineering club, was co-founded in 1906 by A. O. Wheeler and Elizabeth Parker, and other like-minded climbers. The club espoused scientific study and exploration, cultivation of art, public education, acquisition of climbing skills, and preservation of natural areas within the mountainous regions of Canada. Through a national executive, local sections and volunteer committees, the club provided climbing camps, clubhouse, huts, and publications, including the Canadian Alpine Journal. ACC expeditions and projects resulted in pioneer exploration, first ascents, and included mountain warfare training during the Second World War. In recent years, the club's membership has increased dramatically with the popularity of climbing and its programs have evolved to serve the needs of unguided climbers using sophisticated technical aids.
Scope & Content
Fonds constitutes the principal resource for the study of the history of Canadian mountaineering. It provides a wealth of information on individual alpinists, expeditions, mountains, national parks, conservation, climbing, alpine organizations, publications, guiding, scientific study and the Alpine Club itself.
The fonds consists of four Sous-fonds: I. Alpine Club of Canada records; II. Mount Everest Expedition (1982) records; III. Personal papers and photographs; IV. Other material. Club administration records (series I.A.) pertain to executive positions; head office; finance; camps, climbing and treks; expeditions; huts and properties; clubhouses; library; publications; photography; other committees; other activities; and other. Other club records include section records (series I.B.), hut registers and summit records (series I.C.).
File consists of summit notes from Mount Fay produced by the Alpine Club of Canada between 1998 and 1999. Summit record includes entries from visitors to the various summits which pertain to individuals' hiking and climbing trips; details of specific events which occurred while at the summit, wildl…
Summit Registers and Notes produced by Alpine Club of Canada
Date Range
1998-1999
Physical Description
0.5 cm of textual records
History / Biographical
Mount Fay is located along the Continental/Great Divide, along the Alberta and British Columbia border. Mount Fay is part of the Canadian Rockies.
Scope & Content
File consists of summit notes from Mount Fay produced by the Alpine Club of Canada between 1998 and 1999. Summit record includes entries from visitors to the various summits which pertain to individuals' hiking and climbing trips; details of specific events which occurred while at the summit, wildlife sightings, trail updates, and related topics.
File:
M200 / V / A / 156: [100 YR SWISS CENTENNIAL CLIMB 1999: Faye Summit notes. Bow Hut OCT - DEC 1998]
File contains the Treasurer's Reports, Financial reports, Financial Information Packages for Board meetings, and Audited Financial statements and reports from 1985 to 2007. Includes a report on Financial Statements Revamping Proposal from 1992, a report on the Analysis of Canadian Alpine Journal Co…
File contains the Treasurer's Reports, Financial reports, Financial Information Packages for Board meetings, and Audited Financial statements and reports from 1985 to 2007. Includes a report on Financial Statements Revamping Proposal from 1992, a report on the Analysis of Canadian Alpine Journal Costs from 1985, and the Second Quarter Financial Report from May 1986.
File contains a 1990 report Re: Profile Documentation for Alberta Recreation & Parks & RPWF, the Alberta Section's Application to RPWF (Recreation, Parks and Wildlife Foundation) for programs such as the Backcountry Ski Leadership Training Program, the Crevasse Rescue Video, the Youth Mountaineerin…
File contains a 1990 report Re: Profile Documentation for Alberta Recreation & Parks & RPWF, the Alberta Section's Application to RPWF (Recreation, Parks and Wildlife Foundation) for programs such as the Backcountry Ski Leadership Training Program, the Crevasse Rescue Video, the Youth Mountaineering Camp and other programs. Also includes a Proposal for RPWF For Funding Towards The Canadian Centre for Mountaineering, the 1988 Profile and Application for Financial Assistance drafts and financial documents.
File contains correspondence, tax records, and acknowledgements of donations to the Alpine Club of Canada. Also includes records of Certificate of Interest, Certificate of Limited Partnership Assignee Units, and other records that relate to the 1989-1990 bequest to the Alpine Club of Canada.
File contains correspondence, tax records, and acknowledgements of donations to the Alpine Club of Canada. Also includes records of Certificate of Interest, Certificate of Limited Partnership Assignee Units, and other records that relate to the 1989-1990 bequest to the Alpine Club of Canada.
File includes the meeting minutes of the Annual General Meeting on November 12, 1988, as well as the President's Report, the Treasurer's Report, Membership Report and various committee annual reports for the AGM. Some reports are from the Mountain Management Committee, the Summer Camps Committee, t…
File includes the meeting minutes of the Annual General Meeting on November 12, 1988, as well as the President's Report, the Treasurer's Report, Membership Report and various committee annual reports for the AGM. Some reports are from the Mountain Management Committee, the Summer Camps Committee, the Ski Mountaineering Committee and the Expeditions Committee.
File contains records acknowledging donations to the Alpine Club of Canada between 1989 and 1990. Also includes a Daily Membership Deposit Report from February 1990.
File contains records acknowledging donations to the Alpine Club of Canada between 1989 and 1990. Also includes a Daily Membership Deposit Report from February 1990.
File contains a 1989 memorandum Re: Grant Funds, a 1990 report to the Calgary Section Re: Profile Documentation for Alberta Recreation & Parks & Recreation Parks & Wildlife Foundation, and the 1990 draft of a grant application.
File contains a 1989 memorandum Re: Grant Funds, a 1990 report to the Calgary Section Re: Profile Documentation for Alberta Recreation & Parks & Recreation Parks & Wildlife Foundation, and the 1990 draft of a grant application.
File includes a report on Fundraising Overview for the Alpine Club of Canada from 1990, a Report (Unfinished) on Planned Giving from May 1996, and Fundraising Reports for 1990/91 and 1992. Also includes Membership Statistics reports from 1992, a chart showing Sponsorship Opportunities, and the 1994…
File includes a report on Fundraising Overview for the Alpine Club of Canada from 1990, a Report (Unfinished) on Planned Giving from May 1996, and Fundraising Reports for 1990/91 and 1992. Also includes Membership Statistics reports from 1992, a chart showing Sponsorship Opportunities, and the 1994 Endowment Applications. Also includes reports on Corporate Fundraising Summary from May 1996 and Spring 1997.