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Alpine Club Archives Below are photographs of some of the items kept in the Alpine Club archives. Please email archives@alpine-club.org.uk for enquiries about the Alpine Club Archives. PLEASE NOTE: All photographs are in the Alpine Club Collection. Please do not copy them. If you would like to use any of these, or other AC photos, please contact the Photo Library by emailing photos@alpine-club.org.uk. (Below) Maurice Wilson's diary of his disastrous 1934 solo Everest attempt. (Below) Letter written by John Auldjo from the summit of Mont Blanc to his sister, Annie, 9th August 1825, signed on reverse (below right) by guides Julien Devuassoud, Simond Jaques, Joseph Couttet, Michele Favret, Jean Marie Couttet and Pierre Tiarraz.
Letter reads "My dear Annie, It may give you some pleasure to know that I am looking down upon you at this moment. You can judge of the gratification I have in being above the habitable world - a thing I've much desired. I have just drunk a bottle of wine to your health; my guides join me and we all wish you well while drinking long life and happiness, and even this high I am not forgetful of the many times I have written and now write again that I am your affectionate brother, John Auldjo." |
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