American Alpine Club
Organization
Found in 10 Collections and/or Records:
American Alpine Club
Series
Identifier: U358.01
Abstract
Contributions to the Sound Model archive from the American Alpine Club of Golden, Colorado.
Dates:
Date Not Yet Determined
IMLS 2004-2006 Sound Model - American Alpine Club Library
File
Identifier: M299.0007.0037
Dates:
Other: 1963-2013
Oral History Interview with Alex Drummond, undated
Item
Identifier: OH5Drummond
Abstract
Oral history interview of Alex Drummond [formerly Ron Cox]. Interview began with Drummond describing his childhood, early climbs with his father, and high school and college experiences. Included descriptions of Drummond's climbs in Mount Teton, Mount Rainier, and several mountains in Colorado. Drummond detailed his pulmonary edema episodes at Mount Rainier, leading to his diagnosis of high-altitude pulmonary edema (HAPE) and frostbite injuries. Discussed a 1978 cross-country skiing tip...
Dates:
undated
Oral History Interview with Bill Putnam, 2001 May 12
Item
Identifier: OH14Putnam
Abstract
Oral history interview of Bill Putnam, who served as treasurer and President of the American Alpine Club, discussed club members, relationships, and politics of the organization, including the large rift regarding the move of American Alpine Club offices. Putnam describes some of his climbs in British Columbia, Montana, Alaska, New York, Colorado, Italy, and other places. Many times Putnam mentioned several trips to the Silkirk Mountains. Putnam talked of his experiences in the Army during...
Dates:
2001 May 12
Oral History Interview with Bob Craig, 2001 May 16
Item
Identifier: OH3Craig
Abstract
Oral history interview with Robert Wallace Craig began with a description of the Craig family tree, including his relationships with his mother, father, and stepfather. Discussed Bob Craig's military career during World War II in the Navy and his experiences in Nagasaki and Hiroshima, Japan and during racial integration of the Navy. Craig detailed his climbs including Devil's Thumb, Kates Needle, Mount McKinley, Mount Rainier, Longs Peak, Garden of the Gods, Shiprock, K2 and Mount Everest....
Dates:
2001 May 16
Oral History Interview with Charles Houston, 2000 August 23
Item
Identifier: OH1Houston
Abstract
Interview begins with Charles Houston describing his personal life and his childhood, including travelling as a child with his family. Houston detailed his pranks as a child and punishments. Also discussed his fascination with the American Civil War. Discussed academic career at Harvard and medical school at Columbia. In 1937, American Alpine Club asked Houston to organize an expedition to K2. Detailed a few stories from his time practicing medicine. Houston explained how he enlisted in Navy...
Dates:
2000 August 23
Oral History Interview with Robert Bates, 2000 November 10
Item
Identifier: OH2Bates
Abstract
Oral history interview with Robert Bates, an eminent American Alpine Club member. Bates enumerates his climbs of Mount McKinley, Mount Washington, K2, White Mountains, the Alps, Mount Alverstone, Mount Hubbard, Mount Russell, and more. Bates described his college education and Ph.D., his early experience surveying, and his early climbs. Bates discussed in detail his 1938 K2 climb and the ensuing challenges such as his teammate surviving Dengue Fever, multiple attempts to set up base camp,...
Dates:
2000 November 10
Organizations - American Alpine Club, circa 1990
Item
Identifier: U201.01.0091.0001.00001
Abstract
This image depicts two unidentified individuals sitting behind a table showcasing the organization the American Alpine Club, while one unidentified individual looks at photographs displaying various unidentified images connected to the American Alpine Club, at an event affiliated with the University of Denver, circa 1990.
Dates:
circa 1990
Rock Climbing - American Alpine Club
Item
Identifier: U201.01.0091.0001.00002
Abstract
The image depicts an unidentified individual suspended by climbing ropes for the organization American Alpine Club, affiliated with the University of Denver, undated.
Dates:
1793-2009
Rock Climbing - American Alpine Club
Item
Identifier: U201.01.0091.0001.00003
Abstract
This image depicts an unidentified individual rock climbing at an unidentified park for American Alpine Club, affiliated with the University of Denver, undated.
Dates:
1793-2009
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- Mountaineering 5
- Rock climbing 4
- World War, 1939-1945 4
- Clubs 3
- Denver (Colo.) 3
- Organization 3
- Outdoor recreation 3
- Photographs 3
- Student activities 3
- Student life 3
- Italy 2
- Skis and skiing 2
- Adirondack Mountains (N.Y.) 1
- Alaska 1
- Boulder (Colo.) 1
- Burlington (Vt.) 1
- Colorado Springs (Colo.) 1
- Cross-country skiing 1
- Everest, Mount (China and Nepal) 1
- Flagstaff (Ariz.) 1
- Grand Teton (Wyo.) 1
- Hiking 1
- Himalaya Mountains 1
- Japan 1
- K2 (Pakistan : Mountain) 1
- Keystone (Colo.) 1
- Korean War, 1950-1953 1
- Logan, Mount (Wash.) 1
- Longs Peak (Colo.) 1
- New Delhi (India) 1
- New York (State) 1
- Panama 1
- Parks 1
- Post-traumatic stress disorder 1
- Race relations 1
- Rainier, Mount (Wash.) 1
- Selkirk Range 1
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