Scope and Contents The correspondence here is between the authors and other climbers involved in the ascent, including the widow of John Harlin, Marilyn. It consists of:Letters of Dougal Haston to Peter Gillman, [?1966];Copies of letters of Peter Gillman to Dougal Haston, including draft captions for book, [?1966];Letters of Chris Bonington to Peter Gillman, 1966;Correspondence between Peter Gillman and Marilyn Harlin, John’s wife, during the writing of the...

Scope and Contents The records here all relate to the climb made in 1966 of the north face of the Eiger. The purpose of the climb had been to establish an alpine style, direct route up the north face of the mountain. A team of British and American climbers (Chris Bonington, Mick Burke, Peter Gillman, John Harlin, Dougal Haston, Layton Kor and Don Whillans) attempted the climb in March 1966. The climb was troubled by bad weather and tragedy when a rope broke, sending Harlin to his death.There was...