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Malcolm Geddes fonds

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Part Of: Malcolm Geddes fonds

Scope & Content: Fonds consists of textual and visual records pertaining to Malcolm Geddes, as well as his immediate family: wife Jennie (Waters) Geddes, and children Alvin and Enid Geddes; and extended family members. Fonds includes records related to Malcolm's work as a poet and author (including original drafts …

Date Range: [1896-2013]

Reference Code: M39 / V756

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

GMD: Photograph; Negative; Transparency; Textual record; Private record; Published record

Part Of: Malcolm Geddes fonds

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

Fonds Number: M 39; V 756

Sous-Fonds: M 39; V 756

Accession Number: 5545, 6504, 7846, 2014.8306, 2015.8558

Reference Code: M39 / V756

GMD: Photograph; Negative; Transparency; Textual record; Private record; Published record

Responsibility: Some views are by Malcolm Geddes; many were obtained through other sources

Date Range: [1896-2013]

Physical Description: 444 photographs: 385 b&w and col. transparencies, 59 b&w prints -- 1 album (28 b&w prints) -- 11 cm of textual records

History / Biographical: Malcolm Daniel Geddes, 1866-1927, was a journalist, publisher and mountaineer at Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Geddes was one of the founders of the "Farmers and Ranch Review" in 1904, and served as vice-president and editor until his death. He joined the Alpine Club of Canada in 1917, was active in ACC summer camps and served as Honorary Secretary from 1924 to 1926. Geddes was killed in a mountaineering accident on Mount Lefroy in 1927.

Scope & Content: Fonds consists of textual and visual records pertaining to Malcolm Geddes, as well as his immediate family: wife Jennie (Waters) Geddes, and children Alvin and Enid Geddes; and extended family members. Fonds includes records related to Malcolm's work as a poet and author (including original drafts and publications), Malcolm's career in real estate, family letters, financial records, records of mountain ascents and hikes with the Alpine Club of Canada, family trees and genealogical research, and other related materials.

Notes: Fonds consists of three series:; Series I : Professional records I / A : Published materials I / B : Manuscripts and notes I / C : Professional correspondence; Series II : Financial records; Series III : Personal and family records III / A : Travel and mountain expeditions III / B : Genealogy and research III / C : Other personal and family records

Name Access: Geddes, Malcolm

Subject Access: Environment; Sports, recreation and leisure; Hiking; Family and personal life; Personal and Professional Life; Poetry; Property; Finances; Commerce and industry; Communications; Correspondence; Genealogy; History; Research; Publication; Travel; Mountains; Mountaineering; Biography; Obituary

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Calgary; British Columbia; Ontario; Canadian Rocky Mountains

Access Restrictions: No restrictions on access; Public domain (other restrictions may apply)

Reproduction Restrictions: Restrictions may apply

Language: Language is English

Finding Aid: Finding aids and reference tools: arrangement outline; series and file description; electronic finding aid

Creator: Geddes, Malcolm

Category: Environment; Exploration, discovery and travel; Sports, recreation and leisure

Title Source: Title based on accession records

Content Details: Arrangement of fonds was redone by Processing Archivist Kate Skelton between December 2020 and March 2021 to accommodate unprocessed materials from accessions 7846, 2014.8306 and 2015.8558

Processing Status: Processed

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[A. O. Wheeler]

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Part Of: Malcolm Geddes fonds

Scope & Content: Lantern slide depicts Arthur O. Wheeler posing with a cape and hat, with mountains visible in the background.

Date Range: [ca.1913-ca.1925]

Reference Code: V756 / III / A / PS - 121

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph; Lantern slide

1 image

Part Of: Malcolm Geddes fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: M39 / V756

Series: V756 / III : Personal and family records

Sous-Fonds: V756

Accession Number: 6504

Reference Code: V756 / III / A / PS - 121

GMD: Photograph; Lantern slide

Date Range: [ca.1913-ca.1925]

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w transparency (lantern slide)

Scope & Content: Lantern slide depicts Arthur O. Wheeler posing with a cape and hat, with mountains visible in the background.

Name Access: Wheeler, A. O. (Arthur Oliver)

Access Restrictions: Fragile- restrictions may apply

Reproduction Restrictions: Fragile- restrictions may apply

Language: N/A

Creator: Charles Potter - 16 Adelaide West - Toronto

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

Images

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ACC group camp

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Part Of: Malcolm Geddes fonds

Scope & Content: Lantern slide depicts a large group of hikers seated around a fire pit with tents set up in the background.

Date Range: [ca.1913-ca.1925]

Reference Code: V756 / III / A / PS - 85

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph; Lantern slide

1 image

Part Of: Malcolm Geddes fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: M39 / V756

Series: V756 / III : Personal and family records

Sous-Fonds: V756

Accession Number: 6504

Reference Code: V756 / III / A / PS - 85

GMD: Photograph; Lantern slide

Date Range: [ca.1913-ca.1925]

Physical Description: 1 photograph : transparency (lantern slide)

Scope & Content: Lantern slide depicts a large group of hikers seated around a fire pit with tents set up in the background.

Notes: Slide is hand-coloured.

Access Restrictions: Fragile- restrictions may apply

Reproduction Restrictions: Fragile- restrictions may apply

Language: N/A

Creator: Department of the Interior, Natural Resources Intelligence Service

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

Images

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Accounting books

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Part Of: Crosby family fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of 24 accounting books, 1871 to 1904 are accounting books from Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. The remaining accounting books are for Deer Lake Lodge and include charge accounts, dismemberments and receipts.

Date Range: 1871 - 1939

Reference Code: M486 / II / B / 1 to 25 O.S

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Textual record

Part Of: Crosby family fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M486 / V152

Series: M486 / II : Crosby Company Ltd

Sous-Fonds: M486

Sub-Series: M486 / VI / A

Reference Code: M486 / II / B / 1 to 25 O.S

GMD: Textual record

Date Range: 1871 - 1939

Physical Description: 24 cm of textual records (24 volumes)

Scope & Content: File consists of 24 accounting books, 1871 to 1904 are accounting books from Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. The remaining accounting books are for Deer Lake Lodge and include charge accounts, dismemberments and receipts.

Name Access: Crosby, Louis; Crosby, Lou

Subject Access: Administration; Finances

Geographic Access: Banff, Alberta; Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island

Language: English

Title Source: Title based on contents of fonds

Processing Status: Processed

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Albert Masters estate correspondence

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Part Of: Crosby family fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of correspondence regarding Albert Masters Estate

Date Range: 1914; 1915; 1916

Reference Code: M486 / I / B / 47

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Textual record

Part Of: Crosby family fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M486 / V152

Series: M486 / I : Louis and Gertrude Crosby

Sous-Fonds: M486

Sub-Series: M486 / I / B : Correspondence

Reference Code: M486 / I / B / 47

GMD: Textual record

Date Range: 1914; 1915; 1916

Physical Description: 2 cm of textual records

Scope & Content: File consists of correspondence regarding Albert Masters Estate

Name Access: Crosby, Louis; Crosby, Lou

Subject Access: Correspondence

Geographic Access: Banff, Alberta

Language: English

Title Source: Title based on contents of fonds

Processing Status: Processed

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Alpine Club of Canada group camp[?]

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Part Of: Malcolm Geddes fonds

Scope & Content: Lantern slide depicts a large group of unidentified individuals gathered around a campfire with tents visible in the background. Possibly an Alpine Club of Canada group camp.

Date Range: [ca.1913-ca.1925]

Reference Code: V756 / III / A / PS - 24

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph; Lantern slide

1 image

Part Of: Malcolm Geddes fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: M39 / V756

Series: V756 / III : Personal and family records

Sous-Fonds: V756

Accession Number: 6504

Reference Code: V756 / III / A / PS - 24

GMD: Photograph; Lantern slide

Date Range: [ca.1913-ca.1925]

Physical Description: 1 photograph : transparency (lantern slide)

Scope & Content: Lantern slide depicts a large group of unidentified individuals gathered around a campfire with tents visible in the background. Possibly an Alpine Club of Canada group camp.

Notes: Slide is hand-coloured.

Material Details: Individual labels: round red label 10; round red label 11

Name Access: Alpine Club of Canada

Access Restrictions: Fragile- restrictions may apply

Reproduction Restrictions: Fragile- restrictions may apply

Language: N/A

Category: Exploration, discovery and travel; Sports, recreation and leisure

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Alpine Club of Canada[?] group photograph

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Part Of: Malcolm Geddes fonds

Scope & Content: Lantern slide depicts large group of unidentified men and women, possibly Alpine Club of Canada members, sitting together in a forested area.

Date Range: [ca.1913-ca.1925]

Reference Code: V756 / III / A / PS - 20

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph; Lantern slide

1 image

Part Of: Malcolm Geddes fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: M39 / V756

Series: V756 / III : Personal and family records

Sous-Fonds: V756

Accession Number: 6504

Reference Code: V756 / III / A / PS - 20

GMD: Photograph; Lantern slide

Date Range: [ca.1913-ca.1925]

Physical Description: 1 photograph : transparency (lantern slide)

Scope & Content: Lantern slide depicts large group of unidentified men and women, possibly Alpine Club of Canada members, sitting together in a forested area.

Notes: Slide is partially hand-coloured.

Material Details: Individual labels: round red label 4; round red label 5

Name Access: Alpine Club of Canada

Access Restrictions: Fragile- restrictions may apply

Reproduction Restrictions: Fragile- restrictions may apply

Language: N/A

Creator: Charles Potter - 16 Adelaide West - Toronto

Category: Exploration, discovery and travel; Sports, recreation and leisure

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Among the clouds

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Part Of: Malcolm Geddes fonds

Scope & Content: Lantern slide depicts view of four[?] unidentified individuals on a snowy mountain summit, captioned "Among the clouds".

Date Range: [ca.1913-ca.1925]

Reference Code: V756 / III / A / PS - 10

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph; Lantern slide

1 image

Part Of: Malcolm Geddes fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: M39 / V756

Series: V756 / III : Personal and family records

Sous-Fonds: V756

Accession Number: 6504

Reference Code: V756 / III / A / PS - 10

GMD: Photograph; Lantern slide

Date Range: [ca.1913-ca.1925]

Physical Description: 1 photograph : transparency (lantern slide)

Scope & Content: Lantern slide depicts view of four[?] unidentified individuals on a snowy mountain summit, captioned "Among the clouds".

Notes: Slide is hand-coloured.

Material Details: Individual labels: round red label G; round red label G19; round red label 50 [crossed through] 95; title label 79 Among the clouds 75

Access Restrictions: Fragile- restrictions may apply

Reproduction Restrictions: Fragile- restrictions may apply

Language: N/A

Creator: Department of the Interior, Natural Resources Intelligence Branch

Category: Exploration, discovery and travel; Environment

Title Source: Title retrieved from label on lantern slide

Processing Status: Processed

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Approaching Wilcox Pass, near summit, 60 mls South Jasper

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Part Of: Malcolm Geddes fonds

Scope & Content: Lantern slide depicts a pack train travelling through snow near the summit of Mount Wilcox.

Date Range: [ca.1913-ca.1925]

Reference Code: V756 / III / A / PS - 116

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph; Lantern slide

1 image

Part Of: Malcolm Geddes fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: M39 / V756

Series: V756 / III : Personal and family records

Sous-Fonds: V756

Accession Number: 6504

Reference Code: V756 / III / A / PS - 116

GMD: Photograph; Lantern slide

Date Range: [ca.1913-ca.1925]

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w transparency (lantern slide)

Scope & Content: Lantern slide depicts a pack train travelling through snow near the summit of Mount Wilcox.

Access Restrictions: Fragile- restrictions may apply

Reproduction Restrictions: Fragile- restrictions may apply

Language: N/A

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

Images

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Banff Auto Club

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Part Of: Crosby family fonds

Scope & Content: File consists correspondence regarding Banff Automobile Club

Date Range: 1918; 1919; 1920; 1921

Reference Code: M486 / I / D / 4

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Textual record

Part Of: Crosby family fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M486 / V152

Series: M486 / I : Louis and Gertrude Crosby

Sous-Fonds: M486

Sub-Series: M486 / I / D : Organizations & Community Involvement

Reference Code: M486 / I / D / 4

GMD: Textual record

Date Range: 1918; 1919; 1920; 1921

Physical Description: 2 cm of textual records

Scope & Content: File consists correspondence regarding Banff Automobile Club

Name Access: Crosby, Louis; Crosby, Lou

Geographic Access: Banff, Alberta

Language: English

Title Source: Title based on contents of fonds

Processing Status: Processed

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Banff School District papers

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Part Of: Crosby family fonds

Scope & Content: File consists papers relating to the Banff School District includes statements of receipts and dismemberments and newspaper clippings

Date Range: ca.1890 - 1900

Reference Code: M486 / I / D / 1

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Textual record

Part Of: Crosby family fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M486 / V152

Series: M486 / I : Louis Crosby

Sous-Fonds: M486

Sub-Series: M486 / I / D : Organizations & Community Involvement

Reference Code: M486 / I / D / 1

GMD: Textual record

Date Range: ca.1890 - 1900

Physical Description: 2 cm of textual records

Scope & Content: File consists papers relating to the Banff School District includes statements of receipts and dismemberments and newspaper clippings

Name Access: Crosby, Louis; Crosby, Lou

Subject Access: Banff High School

Geographic Access: Banff, Alberta

Language: English

Title Source: Title based on contents of fonds

Processing Status: Processed

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Banff Springs Gold Club

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Part Of: Crosby family fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of correspondence to and from Louis Crosby while working for the Brewster Trading Company regarding Banff Springs Gold Club

Date Range: 1916

Reference Code: M486 / III / C / 1

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Textual record

Part Of: Crosby family fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M486; V152

Series: M486 / III : Other business

Sous-Fonds: M486

Sub-Series: M486 / III / C : Brewster Companies

Reference Code: M486 / III / C / 1

GMD: Textual record

Date Range: 1916

Physical Description: 2 cm of textual records

Scope & Content: File consists of correspondence to and from Louis Crosby while working for the Brewster Trading Company regarding Banff Springs Gold Club

Name Access: Crosby, Louis; Crosby, Lou; Brewster, James

Language: English

Title Source: Title based on contents of fonds

Processing Status: Processed

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Banff Springs Golf Club

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Part Of: Crosby family fonds

Scope & Content: File consists correspondence regarding Banff Springs Golf Club

Date Range: 1916

Reference Code: M486 / I / D / 3

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Textual record

Part Of: Crosby family fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M486 / V152

Series: M486 / I : Louis and Gertrude Crosby

Sous-Fonds: M486

Sub-Series: M486 / I / D : Organizations & Community Involvement

Reference Code: M486 / I / D / 3

GMD: Textual record

Date Range: 1916

Physical Description: 2 cm of textual records

Scope & Content: File consists correspondence regarding Banff Springs Golf Club

Name Access: Crosby, Louis; Crosby, Lou

Geographic Access: Banff, Alberta

Language: English

Title Source: Title based on contents of fonds

Processing Status: Processed

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Bank of Nova Scotia deposit records

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Part Of: Crosby family fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of records of deposits to the Bank of Nova Scotia

Date Range: 1919; 1920; 1921; 1922

Reference Code: M486 / II / B / 60

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Textual record

Part Of: Crosby family fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M486 / V152

Series: M486 / II : Crosby Company Ltd

Sous-Fonds: M486

Sub-Series: M486 / II / B : Financials

Reference Code: M486 / II / B / 60

GMD: Textual record

Date Range: 1919; 1920; 1921; 1922

Physical Description: 2 cm of textual records

Scope & Content: File consists of records of deposits to the Bank of Nova Scotia

Name Access: Crosby, Louis; Crosby, Lou; Crosby, Gertrude Elizabeth

Subject Access: Administration; Finances; Deer Lodge

Geographic Access: Banff, Alberta

Language: English

Title Source: Title based on contents of fonds

Processing Status: Processed

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Business correspondence

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Part Of: Crosby family fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of business correspondence

Date Range: 1917; 1918

Reference Code: M486 / III / B / 1

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Textual record

Part Of: Crosby family fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M486; V152

Series: M486 / III : Other business

Sous-Fonds: M486

Sub-Series: M486 / III / A : Property and Investments

Reference Code: M486 / III / B / 1

GMD: Textual record

Date Range: 1917; 1918

Physical Description: 2 cm of textual records

Scope & Content: File consists of business correspondence

Name Access: Crosby, Louis; Crosby, Lou

Language: English

Title Source: Title based on contents of fonds

Processing Status: Processed

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Camp group in tent

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Part Of: Malcolm Geddes fonds

Scope & Content: Lantern slide depicts group of unidentified individuals gathered in a large tented area [possibly Alpine Club of Canada camp group].

Date Range: [ca.1913-ca.1925]

Reference Code: V756 / III / A / PS - 43

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph; Lantern slide

1 image

Part Of: Malcolm Geddes fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: M39 / V756

Series: V756 / III : Personal and family records

Sous-Fonds: V756

Accession Number: 6504

Reference Code: V756 / III / A / PS - 43

GMD: Photograph; Lantern slide

Date Range: [ca.1913-ca.1925]

Physical Description: 1 photograph : transparency (lantern slide)

Scope & Content: Lantern slide depicts group of unidentified individuals gathered in a large tented area [possibly Alpine Club of Canada camp group].