Cascade Wilderness Club scrapbook

Cascade Wilderness Club scrapbook, 1963-1967

Overview of the Collection

Creator: Cascade Wilderness Club
Title: Cascade Wilderness Club scrapbook
Dates: 1963-1967 (inclusive)
19631967
Quantity: 3 linear feet
Collection Number: XOE_CPNWS0107cascadewildernessclub (collection)
Summary: The Cascade Wilderness Club formed in 1963 to promote and encourage the use of wilderness areas around Mount Baker and the North Cascades. The scrapbook contains membership lists, newsletters, newspaper clippings and photographs documenting club activities from 1963 to 1967.
Repository: Western Washington University, Center for Pacific Northwest Studies
Goltz-Murray Archives Building
808 25th St.
Bellingham, WA
98225
Telephone: (360) 650-7534
cpnws@wwu.edu
Access Restrictions: The collection is open to the public.
Languages: English

Historical NoteReturn to Top

The Cascade Wilderness Club formed in 1963 by outdoor enthusiasts from Bellingham, Washington. The purpose of the club was to promote and encourage the use of wilderness areas and other outdoor recreational facilities around Mount Baker and the North Cascades. The club organized hikes, camping and fishing trips, water activities, and other outings for members, with an emphasis on family participation. The club also presented and/or sponsored educational programs, and promoted/reported on conservation activities.

Content DescriptionReturn to Top

The Cascade Wilderness Club scrapbook contains membership lists, newsletters, newspaper clippings and photographs documenting club activities from 1963 to 1967.

Use of the CollectionReturn to Top

Preferred Citation

Cascade Wilderness Club scrapbook, Center for Pacific Northwest Studies, Western Libraries Archives & Special Collections, Western Washington University, Bellingham WA 98225-9123.

Administrative InformationReturn to Top

Processing Note

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Acquisition Information

Donated by John Arnold in 2004.

Related Materials

Material related to outdoor recreation around Mount Baker and the North Cascades can also be found in the Mount Baker Club records at the Center for Pacific Northwest Studies.

Names and SubjectsReturn to Top

Subject Terms

Hiking--Washington (State)--Baker, Mount, Region--History--Sources
Hiking--Washington (State)--Cascade Range--History--Sources
Mountaineering--Washington (State)--Baker, Mount, Region--History--Sources
Mountaineering--Washington (State)--Cascade Range--History--Sources
Outdoor recreation--Washington (State)--Baker, Mount, Region--History--Sources
Outdoor recreation--Washington (State)--Cascade Range--History--Sources

Corporate Names

Cascade Wilderness Club--Archives

Geographical Names

Baker, Mount, Region (Wash.)--History--Sources
North Cascades (B.C. and Wash.)--History--Sources

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