Archives West Finding Aid

Scope and Content: Two interviews with previously active members of the Mountaineers; 1995 and 1996. Activities and experiences through and because of the club are discussed. John Hossack, a well known climber, talks about weekend trips with other club members, serving as an instructor for climbing courses, winter activities such as skiing, and summer outings through the club in various places throughout the greater Northwest. One such outing involved making a first ascent on Grand Teton. Equipment in use during the 1930s and 1940s is also discussed. Margaret (Peg) and William (Bill) Stark discuss the impact the Mountaineers had on their family, especially their children. The Starks spent much of their free time exploring the Enchantment Lakes area east of Mt. Stuart in the Cascade range of Washington. Their explorations of the area provided some names to features in the area. After Bill Stark's retirement, the couple led guided trips into the mountains, although not in the Enchantment area.

Scope and Content: Materials include sound recordings, transcripts, interview summaries, and tape logs of oral history interviews conducted by Stella Degenhardt. Those interviewed were leaders or active members in the Mountaineers and include Edward C. Boulton, Sam Fry, Dianne Hoff, Jane MacGowan, Lee Mann, Larry Penberthy, and Alexandra Pye.

Scope and Content: Interview with noted mountain climber Al Randall (1994) and with five past presidents of the club: Marcia Hanson, Carsten Lien, Craig Rowley (1999), Don Heck, and Bill Maxwell (2000). Includes a transcript and articles about ascents for Randall, and sound cassettes and topic lists for the presidents, who describe issues during their terms. Also includes 2 cassettes and topic list for longtime member Nedra Slauson.

Scope and Content: Interview with longtime member and past president, Paul Wiseman, who describes various functions and activities of the club and the Olympic Branch, which he helped establish; 2001.