John Edgar Breitenbach Mount Everest Expedition papers, 1935-1967
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Overview of the Collection
- Creator
- Breitenbach, John Edgar, 1935-1963
- Title
- John Edgar Breitenbach Mount Everest Expedition papers
- Dates
- 1935-1967 (inclusive)19611963
1961-1963 (bulk)19611963 - Quantity
- .45 cubic feet (1 box)
- Collection Number
- 02770
- Summary
- Correspondence, news clippings and other materials of a mountaineer who was killed during an attempt to climb Mount Everest in 1963.
- Repository
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American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming
American Heritage Center
University of Wyoming
1000 E. University Ave.
Dept. 3924
Laramie, WY
82071
Telephone: 3077663756
ahcref@uwyo.edu - Access Restrictions
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Access Restrictions
There are no access restrictions on the materials for research purposes, and the collection is open to the public.
- Languages
- English
Historical Note
John Edgar ("Jake") Breitenbach was a member of the American Mount Everest Expedition of 1963, which was the first successful American attempt to climb the mountain. Breitenbach, a mountaineer from Wyoming, was killed by an avalanche during the expedition.
Content Description
The collection contains letters exchanged while the expedition was being organized, as well as letters of condolence to Breitenbach's wife, Lou. Also included are photographs and newspaper clippings related to Breitenbach's mountaineering and death in 1963.
Use of the Collection
Restrictions on Use
Copyright InformationThe researcher assumes full responsibility for observing all copyright, property, and libel laws as they apply.
Preferred Citation
Preferred CitationItem Description, Box Number, Folder Number, Collection Name, Collection Number, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.
Administrative Information
Related Materials
Related MaterialsThere are no known other archival collections created by John Edgar Breitenbach at the date of processing. The American Heritage Center holds four other collections related to the American Mount Everest Expedition (1963). These are the Norman G. Dyhrenfurth collection (#2671), the Daniel E. Doody collection (#2043), the Luther G. Jerstad collection (#2352), and the Maynard M. Miller collection (#2156).
Acquisition Information
Acquisition InformationThe collection was received from Mary Louise Breitenbach in 1968.
Processing Note
Processing InformationDetailed Description of the Collection
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The American Heritage Center is in the process of converting its older container lists to a more accessible format. This link is to an older version of a container list.
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Description: Link to Container List (PDF)
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Names and SubjectsReturn to Top
Subject Terms
- Mountaineering expeditions -- Everest, Mount (China and Nepal)
- Mountaineers -- United States
Corporate Names
- American Mount Everest Expedition (1963)
Geographical Names
- Everest, Mount (China and Nepal) -- Description and travel
