Ome Daiber papers and oral history interview, 1939-1991

Overview of the Collection

Creator
Daiber, Ome
Title
Ome Daiber papers and oral history interview
Dates
1939-1991 (inclusive)
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
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

Open to all users.

Languages
English

Biographical NoteReturn to Top

Ome Daiber (1907-1989) was a mountaineer, inventor, hiker and specialist in mountain rescue missions.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

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 CollectionReturn to Top

Restrictions on Use

Creator's literary rights transferred to the University of Washington Libraries.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

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 CollectionReturn to Top

 

Accession No. 3592-001: Ome Daiber interview and lecture, 1974-1975Return to Top

.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.

Description
Ome Daiber interview and lecture

Accession No. 3592-002: Ome Daiber papers, 1939-1991 (bulk circa 1965-1975)Return to Top

.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.

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.

Description
Ome Daiber papers

Accession No. 3592-003: Ome Daiber papers, 1952-1976Return to Top

.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.

Description
Ome Daiber papers

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)