AAC Institutional Archives and Photo collections

Summary

Our project title is "American Alpine Club (AAC) Library Cataloging Project". It encompasses the following collection: The AAC Institutional Archives, sub-series Multi-media (Photograph and Film Collections) collection, which includes lantern slides, printed photographs, negatives and film. The AAC Archives, or "Institutional Archives" contain archival material related to the history of the American Alpine Club, one of the most prominent clubs focusing on mountaineering and other outdoor pursuits, including conservation and exploration. The un-cataloged portion of the collection contains valuable scholarly materials. Our multi-media collection contains valuable and diverse photographic materials and formats.

Program

Digitizing Hidden Collections

Amount Awarded

66700

Year Added

2014

Institution

Henry S. Hall American Alpine Club Library

Contact(s)

  • Ms. Dana Gerschel (Henry S. Hall Jr. American Alpine Club Library)

Date Range

1902 - 1902

Geographic Scope

All seven continents

Materials

  • 80 Artifact (Including Archaeological Objects, Weapons, Machinery, Instruments, Costumes, Textiles, Ceramics, Glass, Furniture, Etc.), Artwork (Including Original Paintings, Prints, Sculpture, Etc.), Audio (Including Speech And Music), Audiovisual, Book (Including Serials), Ephemera, Image, Manuscript, Maps, Specimen (Botanical, Geological, Medical, Etc.)