Rock climbing -- West (U.S.) -- History
Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings
Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:
Peter Edward Gibbs oral history audio recordings
Collection
Identifier: A0922
Abstract
The Peter Edward Gibbs oral history audio recordings (2006) consists of an interview with Gibbs, who discusses his life experiences pertaining to climbing, caving, skiing, kayaking, and running rivers. A doctor of mechanical engineering, Gibbs is also an avid outdoorsman and was instrumental in the development of the Gibbs Ascender, an aid for climbers, spelunkers, arborists and rescue workers.
Dates:
2006 October 11
Rick Reese mountaineering audio collection
Collection
Identifier: A0151
Abstract
The Rick Reese mountaineering audio collection (1980-1996) consists of oral histories of mountaineers once active in Wyoming's Teton Range. An historian and former Grand Teton National Park climbing ranger, Reese himself conducts one of the interviews.
Dates:
1980-1996
Rick Reese papers
Collection
Identifier: ACCN 1424
Abstract
The Rick Reese papers contain a letter from Rick Reese to Jack Newell in which he writes his memories of mountain climbing and details climbs he went on, who was with him and how the sport has changed through the years. The collection also contains news clippings of rescues in the Grand Tetons, materials regarding Ted Wilson and Roland Wyatt, his years in Montana and Alpenbock Climbing Club items.
Dates:
1959-2008