File pertains to the 1907 personal diary/daytimer of Hector Wheeler. Topics include: Diary begins June 30 leaving Calgary for ACC camp. Introductory pages hold geometrical drawings. Short documentation of camp and climbing June 30-July 14. Begins again August 1-October 30. Trip to Golden camp and s…
1 cm of textual records (1 volumes ; 7.5 x 11.8 cm)
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File pertains to the 1907 personal diary/daytimer of Hector Wheeler. Topics include: Diary begins June 30 leaving Calgary for ACC camp. Introductory pages hold geometrical drawings. Short documentation of camp and climbing June 30-July 14. Begins again August 1-October 30. Trip to Golden camp and surrounding camps and climbs. Mention of A. O. and Oliver Wheeler August 14. In and out of Calgary and Golden. Camping and climbing in Ptarmigan, Donald Camp, Beaueumouth [?]. Memoranda at back monetary notations for trip expenses. Notations of expenses for 1907 and 1908 trips.
File pertains to a photograph album depicting trips taken by Lillian Gest, usually during the summer, from 1934-1937.
The 1934 trip was part of the Alpine Club of Canada Annual Camp in northern Jasper National Park - starting in the Eremite Mountain area and working east towards Mount Edith Cavell.…
1 album (414 photographs : b&w ; 28.5 x 19 cm or smaller)
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File pertains to a photograph album depicting trips taken by Lillian Gest, usually during the summer, from 1934-1937.
The 1934 trip was part of the Alpine Club of Canada Annual Camp in northern Jasper National Park - starting in the Eremite Mountain area and working east towards Mount Edith Cavell. Also includes a few photographs of mountains around the Banff town area.
The 1935 trip was part of the ACC Annual Camp in the Mt. Assiniboine and East Kootenay areas. Also includes newspaper clippings pertaining to Club activities and greeting cards from Club members.
The photographs associated with the Yoho Icefields from Bow Lake trip are most likely from the summer of 1936 based on greeting cards labelled as such, but very few of the photographs themselves are annotated.
The remainder of the album is dedicated to the 1937 trips to Mt. Trident, Mt. Bryce, the Columbia Icefield area, Bryce and Zion, Utah, the Boulder Dam, Arizona, and Colorado. Also includes Christmas cards from 1937 from various friends and Club members.
Inserts pertain to the overview/advertisements for the summer 1937 and 1938 trips that would have been sent out by Caroline Hinman in advance detailing routes, expectations, and prices ; a small photograph with a written note on the back, a letter addressed to Lillian Gest from the Springfield Television Broadcasting Corp, and a handwritten list of details pertaining to the summer 1934 trip orgainized by Caroline Hinman.
Notes
Blank pages not scanned.
Inserts 4 and 5 are photocopies of the originals that were included with the album.
Microfilm copy available for reference use by appointment only.
Language
English
Conservation
Removed from plastic sleeve and rehoused in acid-free paper, tied with flat string.
Locate original copies of inserts 4 & 5 and return them to PD - 10 Documents file - notes on the backs of the inserts note that the originals were moved to M67 but the documents could not be found.
File consists of 129 lantern slides pertaining to mountaineering expeditions and scenic views in the Canadian Rockies. Includes images of pack trips, ice climbing, hiking, and Alpine Club of Canada camps. Locations include Emperor Falls; Berg Lake; ascent of Resplendent Mountain; Mount Edith Cavell…
Some items produced by Charles Potter and James Mahon
Date Range
[1913-1925]
Physical Description
129 photographs : lantern slides
Scope & Content
File consists of 129 lantern slides pertaining to mountaineering expeditions and scenic views in the Canadian Rockies. Includes images of pack trips, ice climbing, hiking, and Alpine Club of Canada camps. Locations include Emperor Falls; Berg Lake; ascent of Resplendent Mountain; Mount Edith Cavell; Mount Maud; Mount Commander; Mount Marpole; Mount Habel; Mount Robson; Mount Temple; Mount Huber; Castle Mountain; and Wilcox Pass.
Notes
Some items are numbered on outer edges or otherwise labelled
Item consists of one copper negative printing plate depicting Mt. Assiniboine and Magog Lake from a distance mounted on a block of wood. Adhered to the back of the block is a peice of paper on which is written "A.O. Wheeler About 1920" in pencil.
1 photograph : b&w printing plate ; 18.5 x 9.3 x 2.4 cm
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Item consists of one copper negative printing plate depicting Mt. Assiniboine and Magog Lake from a distance mounted on a block of wood. Adhered to the back of the block is a peice of paper on which is written "A.O. Wheeler About 1920" in pencil.
Accession record indicates there is a second printing plate by A.O. Wheeler of a lunch at the Icefield, but at the time of processing it could not be located.
File pertains to the 1896 & 1897 personal diaries/daytimers of A. O. Wheeler.
M546 / 3 : Includes travel from Ottawa to Calgary. On most entries he overwrites himself vertically. Lists of washing in back, weather records and financial notes. Entries involve travel, leisure, day to day activities, w…
2.2 cm of textual records (2 volumes ; 8 x 14.6 cm or smaller)
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File pertains to the 1896 & 1897 personal diaries/daytimers of A. O. Wheeler.
M546 / 3 : Includes travel from Ottawa to Calgary. On most entries he overwrites himself vertically. Lists of washing in back, weather records and financial notes. Entries involve travel, leisure, day to day activities, weather, office work. Diary blank up to June 16.
M546 / 4 : Includes general day to day activities, notations of weather and temperature, leisure, correspondence, notations regarding sent and cashed cheques. Throughout July working on report. Cash account for April-December. Diary blank up to May 7. On most entries he overwrites himself vertically. Also includes two cards in back pocket, one with his name in calligraphy and another introducing him as a “Member American Society Irrigation Engineers.”
Notes
M546 / 1 : blank pages not scanned - exception is first day of months prior to June.
M546 / 2 : blank pages not scanned - exception is first day of months prior to May.
File pertains to the 1898 & 1899 personal diaries/daytimers of A. O. Wheeler.
M546 / 5 : Includes travel from Ottawa to Calgary, travel around High River area. July measuring. Notations of office work and correspondence. Extensive documentation of weather, particularly during times at camp througho…
2.7 cm of textual records (2 volumes ; 8.3 x 14.2 cm)
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File pertains to the 1898 & 1899 personal diaries/daytimers of A. O. Wheeler.
M546 / 5 : Includes travel from Ottawa to Calgary, travel around High River area. July measuring. Notations of office work and correspondence. Extensive documentation of weather, particularly during times at camp throughout August and September. Diary blank from November 17 to end. Memoranda section filled with numbers and names. Cash account section filled in for May to October and December. Diary blank up to May 25.
M546 / 6 : includes daily notations of weather, office work, day to day activities, leisure. Diary blank up to February 21 regarding meter reading. Following two weeks list temperature highs and lows. Blank until April 21. Following entries regard camp throughout to September and throughout October travel around Mosquito Creek. Working on report and negatives throughout early December. On many entries he overwrites himself vertically. Memoranda, Notes and Bills Payable, Cash Account March to November.
Notes
M546 / 5 : blank pages not scanned - exception is first days of months prior to May.
M546 / 6 : blank pages not scanned. Loose sheet in pocket at back is a recipe for [illegible].
File pertains to the 1900 & 1901 personal diaries/daytimers of A. O. Wheeler.
M546 / 7 : Includes waiting for news from Regina throughout January and February. Documentation of weather, temperature. Daily discussions of correspondence, office work, day to day activities, leisure. Camping at Crowsne…
3.7 cm of textual records (2 volumes ; 9.6 x 15.2 cm or smaller)
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File pertains to the 1900 & 1901 personal diaries/daytimers of A. O. Wheeler.
M546 / 7 : Includes waiting for news from Regina throughout January and February. Documentation of weather, temperature. Daily discussions of correspondence, office work, day to day activities, leisure. Camping at Crowsnest throughout August and work in Foothills throughout September. Weather Records, Notes and Bills Receivable, and Cash Accounts sections utilized.
M546 / 8 : Includes work on irrigation maps February through May. Documentation of Foothill work throughout March and April. July to September travels and camps around Albert Canyon and Revelstoke with Paddy and Phillips. Documentation of financial transactions and Addresses, Cash Accounts May to August. Diary blank up to February 25.
File pertains to the 1902 & 1903 personal diaries/daytimers of A. O. Wheeler.
M546 / 9 : Diary entries begin February 8. March 5 correspondence with Dr. Schaffer. Throughout March work on Selkirks map. May 17 to July 22 blank. August trip around Rogers Peak and old location of Rogers Pass. August 2…
4.8 cm of textual records (2 volumes ; 9.5 x 15.5 cm or smaller)
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File pertains to the 1902 & 1903 personal diaries/daytimers of A. O. Wheeler.
M546 / 9 : Diary entries begin February 8. March 5 correspondence with Dr. Schaffer. Throughout March work on Selkirks map. May 17 to July 22 blank. August trip around Rogers Peak and old location of Rogers Pass. August 20 Pror [?] Fritz [dog?] fell and was killed. September camp in Asulkan Pass. August camp in Fish creek. Financial documentation regarding sending and receiving cheques. Developing negatives and plates throughout November in batches of 12. Cash Account section in back of diary used March, June to November. Daily notations of weather, day to day activities, leisure, office work, travel, church attendance.
M546 / 10 : Includes trip to Skagny, climbing descriptions, photography notations, Glacier House, working at Boom Lake, September 3, 1903 receives letter from Mrs. Schaffer, day to day notations of office work, work while travelling, weather. Diary blank up to February 8.
Notes
Blank pages not scanned
M546 / 9 : loose piece of paper in pocket at back gives instructions for use of Mother Tiricture [?] of Bryonia.
File pertains to the 1904 & 1905 personal diary/daytimer of A. O. Wheeler.
M546 / 11 : Includes correspondence with Dr and Mrs. Schaffer throughout the year. Day to day activities including office work, correspondence, leisure, daily notations of weather and temperature. January to March work on ma…
3.8 cm of textual records (2 volumes ; 8 x 12.1 cm or smaller)
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File pertains to the 1904 & 1905 personal diary/daytimer of A. O. Wheeler.
M546 / 11 : Includes correspondence with Dr and Mrs. Schaffer throughout the year. Day to day activities including office work, correspondence, leisure, daily notations of weather and temperature. January to March work on mapping and defining contours. Camp in July around Laggan and Lethbridge areas with extensive descriptions of movement of staff and work done. September travels to Chicago.
M546 / 12 : Includes travel to Ottawa, Boston, Winnipeg, Calgary. Diary blank from June 5-October 4. Developing plates, office work, trip to Rogers Pass and Glacier, reporting writing, day to day activities. Daily notations of weather.