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George Benjamin Fonds Alta Lake Series
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16mm Film

Various films shot by George Benjamin from Whistler in the 1970s, which include but are not limited to footage of avalanche control, skiing, ski events/races, Whistler scenery, wildlife, people from the 1970s, logging, snow removal, and various places such as Toad Hall, Tokums Corner, Alta Lake, Soo Valley, Roundhouse, Tapleys, and Whistler Mountain.

Photo Envelopes

Photographs including but not limited to construction of Town Hall, squatters at Jordan's Lodge, kayaking, Ski Patrol, the Pemberton rodeo, flood damage, skiing on Whistler Mountain, hang-gliding, Gelandesprung ski jump contest, competitive downhill ski races, recreational skiing, Tokum Corners, Toad Hall, windsurfing on Alta Lake, canoeing and kayaking on the River of Golden Dreams and Alta Lake, the avalauncher gun, avalanche control, the Pacific Great Eastern train, train tracks, maintenance, and during a snowstorm, fishing on Alta Lake, Gondola Barn in Creekside, chairlifts on Whistler Mountain, Roundhouse, Nancy Greene Summer Ski School, Molson World Cup Downhill 1984, landscapes of Whistler, Pemberton, Mount Currie Rodeo, salmon-smoking, and parties at Jordan's Lodge on Nita Lake.

Slide Film

Slide film including but not limited to The Zube Mushroom House, marijuana growing, the Crazy Canucks in Aspen, Franz Wilhelmsen skiing in 1982 (2/3/15), Whistler aerial photographs, windsurfing, Toad Hall, Tokum Corners; and George Benjamin with family and friends.