Ome Daiber papers and oral history interview, 1939-1991
Table of Contents
Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Daiber, Ome
- Title
- Ome Daiber papers and oral history interview
- Dates
- 1939-1991 (inclusive)19391991
- Quantity
- .69 cubic foot (2 sound cassettes and 2 boxes)
- Collection Number
- 3592
- Summary
- Tape recorded interview and papers of a mountaineer, inventor, hiker and specialist in mountain rescue missions. Topics include rescue missions, planned trips and lectures.
- Repository
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University of Washington Libraries, Special Collections
Special Collections
University of Washington Libraries
Box 352900
Seattle, WA
98195-2900
Telephone: 2065431929
Fax: 2065431931
speccoll@uw.edu - Access Restrictions
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Open to all users.
- Languages
- English
Biographical Note
Ome Daiber (1907-1989) was a mountaineer, inventor, hiker and specialist in mountain rescue missions.
Content Description
Interview, accident reports, correspondence, brochures, training manuals, clippings, photographs, materials relating to Daiber's participation in the Mountain Rescue Council. Digital content is available for some items in the collection.
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Use
Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Administrative Information
Arrangement
Organized into 3 accessions.
- Accession No. 3592-001, Ome Daiber interview and lecture, 1974-1975
- Accession No. 3592-002, Ome Daiber papers, 1939-1991
- Accession No. 3592-003, Ome Daiber papers, 1952-1976
Detailed Description of the Collection
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Accession No. 3592-001: Ome Daiber interview and lecture, 1974-1975
.06 cubic foot (2 60-minute sound cassettes)Scope and Content: Tape recorded interview conducted by Karyl Winn and Harry Majors on 21 Nov 1974; tape recorded lecture on 26 Jan 1975.
Topics include a rescue on Mt. McKinley, surveying in St. Elias range, and Clark Schurman (a Boy Scout troop leader). Other topics apparently discussed in interview but not on the tape include Clark Schurman and his planning for Camp Long and Monitor Rock, a rescue on the north face of Mt. Baring, the Mountain Rescue Council and the Brothers. The lecture is on mountaineering and was delivered in an Arctic course.
Digital Content/Other Formats: Listen to the audio recording of this interview on the Libraries Digital Collections site.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Donated by Ome Daiber, 1/1/1974.
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Description: Ome Daiber interview and lecture
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Accession No. 3592-002: Ome Daiber papers, 1939-1991 (bulk circa 1965-1975)
.42 cubic foot (1 box)Scope and Content: Accident reports, incoming letters, brochures, training manuals, clippings about his and his wife, Matie's leadership in Mountain Rescue Council.
Digital Content/Other Formats: View selections from this collection in digital format.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Donated by Matie Daiber, 8/1/2003.
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Description: Ome Daiber papers
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Accession No. 3592-003: Ome Daiber papers, 1952-1976
.21 cubic foot (1 box)Scope and Content: Correspondence, memoranda, accident and operations reports, clippings, lecture notes, pamphlets, photographs, and additional materials relating to Daiber's participation in the Mountain Rescue Council.
Restrictions on Access: Open to all users.
Restrictions on Use: Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.
Acquisition Info: Donated by Matie Daiber, 8/1/2005.
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Description: Ome Daiber papers
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Search and rescue operations--Washington (State)
Personal Names
- Daiber, Ome--Archives
- Daiber, Ome--Interviews
Corporate Names
- Mountain Rescue Council
Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Personal Papers/Corporate Records (University of Washington)
