Rendez-vous Hautes Montagnes : files and journal, 1968-1994

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Summary

Creators:
Beardsley, Irene A., collector.
Abstract:
Correspondence, organizational files, and the journal, 1969-1984. Includes Beardsley's research notes and typescript about the history of American women's mountaineering, ca. 1970, that was to have been used in von Reznicek's 2nd edition of VON DER KRINOLINE ZUM 6 GRAD, but which was not printed.
Extent:
.5 linear ft. (1 manuscript box)
Language:
English.

Background

Scope and content:

Correspondence, organizational files, and the journal, 1969-1984. Includes Beardsley's research notes and typescript about the history of American women's mountaineering, ca. 1970, that was to have been used in von Reznicek's 2nd edition of VON DER KRINOLINE ZUM 6 GRAD, but which was not printed.

Biographical / historical:

Organization formed in Engelberg, Switzerland, by Felicitas von Reznicek in 1968 to encourage women's climbing. Irene Beardsley was the American delegate. The group organized international climbs and an annual meeting, and through their biannual publication, "Rendez-vous-Journal," facilitated contacts between women mountaineers and reported significant climbs and expeditions.

Acquisition information:
Gift of Irene A. Beardsley, 2001.

Access and use

Location of this collection:
Department of Special Collections, Green Library
557 Escondido Mall
Stanford, CA 94305-6004, US
Contact:
(650) 725-1022
specialcollections@stanford.edu
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