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 the Finance Committee's report on the Recommendations as to 'Specific Fund Reserves' from 1968, a report Re: Budgetary Estimates and Club Operation 1969, and the Audited Financial report for 1967. Also includes statements for the Camp Revenue and Expenses for 1969 and the Audited B…
File consists of the Finance Committee's report on the Recommendations as to 'Specific Fund Reserves' from 1968, a report Re: Budgetary Estimates and Club Operation 1969, and the Audited Financial report for 1967. Also includes statements for the Camp Revenue and Expenses for 1969 and the Audited Balance Sheet for 1969, and an Analysis of the ACC 1970 Budget report.
File consists of reports to the Board of Management from President Dave Fisher; reports involve discussions and decisions made at Board meetings, the Proposed Long Range Study on Membership, Administration, and External Relations. Also includes a report on the Study of Membership and Sections.
File consists of reports to the Board of Management from President Dave Fisher; reports involve discussions and decisions made at Board meetings, the Proposed Long Range Study on Membership, Administration, and External Relations. Also includes a report on the Study of Membership and Sections.
File consists of a Safe-Keeping Receipt and Agreement - Securities record, and updates on Club Investments, Hut Insurance Policies, and Expeditions supports.
File consists of a Safe-Keeping Receipt and Agreement - Securities record, and updates on Club Investments, Hut Insurance Policies, and Expeditions supports.
File consists of notes on Specific Funds and Trusts Funds, a report on Huts Construction, Expeditions, Income and Expense Statements and Management Expenses from June 1971. Also includes correspondence about a bequest in October 1982, and more reports on the Hut Construction Fund, including the 198…
File consists of notes on Specific Funds and Trusts Funds, a report on Huts Construction, Expeditions, Income and Expense Statements and Management Expenses from June 1971. Also includes correspondence about a bequest in October 1982, and more reports on the Hut Construction Fund, including the 1981-1982 Huts Committee Budgets and Statements.
File includes the Agenda and detailed notes on the Board of Management Meeting on February 12 & 13th, 1972, Action Requirements from the February 26 & 27 meeting, as well as the agenda and further information on the Board Meeting on October 14 & 15, 1972. Also includes a report Re: Proposed Expedit…
File includes the Agenda and detailed notes on the Board of Management Meeting on February 12 & 13th, 1972, Action Requirements from the February 26 & 27 meeting, as well as the agenda and further information on the Board Meeting on October 14 & 15, 1972. Also includes a report Re: Proposed Expedition to Mt. Everest and a report: Nominations for Awards.
File consists of statements of income and expenses for 1972 and 1973. Also includes the Audited Financial statements for the year ending December 31, 1972 and a Report of the Finance Committee to the Board from January 1973.
File consists of statements of income and expenses for 1972 and 1973. Also includes the Audited Financial statements for the year ending December 31, 1972 and a Report of the Finance Committee to the Board from January 1973.
File consists of a pamphlet called "An Introduction to The Edmonton Section of The Alpine Club of Canada", a report to the Board of Management from the Expeditions Committee on the Feasibility of A Rescue Fund from 1980, and a response report Re: Halton Region Conservation Authority Plans from 1981…
File consists of a pamphlet called "An Introduction to The Edmonton Section of The Alpine Club of Canada", a report to the Board of Management from the Expeditions Committee on the Feasibility of A Rescue Fund from 1980, and a response report Re: Halton Region Conservation Authority Plans from 1981. Also includes a position statement for the Board Meeting in February 4 and 5, 1984.
Notes
Financials have been separated into M200 / II / A / 74 [1972-1984 Club Records, reports] acc. 6376.
File consists of the President's report to the Board on Notes on Agenda for Board Meeting in January 1973, the agenda for the January meeting and the agenda for the August Board meeting in 1973. Also includes the Notes on Agenda for Meeting on August 11, 1973, as well as Background data for the Oct…
File consists of the President's report to the Board on Notes on Agenda for Board Meeting in January 1973, the agenda for the January meeting and the agenda for the August Board meeting in 1973. Also includes the Notes on Agenda for Meeting on August 11, 1973, as well as Background data for the October 13-14, 1973 Board meeting.