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John Murray Gibbon fonds

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Part Of
John Murray Gibbon fonds
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of materials pertaining to John Murray Gibbon's personal life, his involvement with the Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies and the Skyline Hikers, and his career with the Canadian Pacific Railway Company. Includes manuscripts titled "Scot to Canadian: one of more than a million" by…
Date Range
1924-1952
Reference Code
M454 / V226 / S62
Description Level
1 / Fonds
GMD
Photograph
Negative
Photograph print
Textual record
Private record
Published record
Part Of
John Murray Gibbon fonds
Description Level
1 / Fonds
Fonds Number
M 454
V 226
S 62
Sous-Fonds
M 454
V 226
S 62
Accession Number
3574
524
3604
2022.16
Reference Code
M454 / V226 / S62
GMD
Photograph
Negative
Photograph print
Textual record
Private record
Published record
Date Range
1924-1952
Physical Description
36 cm of textual records -- 3 sound recordings -- 185 photograph prints -- 3 negatives
History / Biographical
John Murray Gibbon, born in Ceylon (now known as Sri Lanka) in 1875-1952, was a writer, historian, musician and Canadian Pacific Railway publicity agent at Montreal, Quebec. Gibbon attended the University of Aberdeen where he received a scholarship to attend Oxford, where he graduated with a BA in Literature. He also studied at the University of Göttingen, Germany, and received some musical training in London. Gibbon received an honorary Doctor of Laws degree from the Université de Montréal in 1940. Following writing and editing work for British journals, he was approached in 1907 by the Canadian Pacific Railway to work on their European publicity program. In 1913, he was appointed general publicity agent in Montreal. For thirty years he promoted Canadian culture and the CPR He was responsible for the inauguration of the Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies, Skyline Trail Hikers of the Canadian Rockies and Highland Gatherings. Gibbon was a prolific author and in 1921 became the founding president of the Canadian Authors Association (CAA), which he co-founded with Stephen Leacock, Pelham Edgar and B.K. Sandwell. The CAA lobbied for the protection of authors’ rights and went on to establish the Governor General’s Literary Awards in 1936. Gibbon received the award, in the non-fiction category, for Canadian Mosaic: The Making of a Northern Nation (1938), in which he argued against the American idea of a “cultural melting pot” that encouraged immigrants to cut ties with their culture of origin and assimilate into a homogenous society. Canadian Mosaic greatly influenced Canada’s immigration policies and multicultural attitudes throughout the latter half of the 20th century, particularly during the 1970s and 1980s.
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of materials pertaining to John Murray Gibbon's personal life, his involvement with the Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies and the Skyline Hikers, and his career with the Canadian Pacific Railway Company. Includes manuscripts titled "Scot to Canadian: one of more than a million" by John Murray Gibbon (204 p.) and "John Murray Gibbon (1875-1952)" by Watson Kirkconnell; a letter from Gibbon to Francis Dickie concerning trail riding; published articles and obituaries; and a scrapbook pertaining to trips with the Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies, Skyline Hikers, and views of landmarks throughout Canada. Photographs pertain to John Murray Gibbon and activities, including Highland Gatherings and Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies trips; also Gibbon's funeral, 1952.
Name Access
Gibbon, John Murray
Subject Access
Family and personal life
Musicians
Travel
Recreation
Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies
Skyline Hikers of the Canadian Rockies
Publication
Obituary
Newspaper
Biography
Access Restrictions
No restrictions on access
Copyright, privacy, commercial use and other restrictions may apply
Language
Language is English
Creator
Gibbon, John Murray
Category
Family and personal life
Biographical Source Notes
Pincoe, R., & Phillipson, D. (2015). John Murray Gibbon. In The Canadian Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/john-murray-gibbon-emc
Title Source
Title based on accession records and contents of fonds
Processing Status
Processed
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Moore family fonds

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Part Of
Moore family fonds
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of seven series : I. Philip Moore family series, ca.1882-1964, 42 cm., and contains three sub-series: A. Personal papers and photographs, 1897-1964 (college career, personal life, activities and estate); B. Professional papers and photographs, 1905-[ca.1950] (military career and re…
Date Range
1838-1973
Reference Code
M307 / V439
Description Level
1 / Fonds
GMD
Photograph
Album
Negative
Photograph print
Transparency
Textual record
Diary
Drawing
Private record
Published record
Scrapbook
Part Of
Moore family fonds
Description Level
1 / Fonds
Fonds Number
M 307
V 439
Sous-Fonds
M 307
V 439
Accession Number
347, 421, 988, 1018, 1029, 1891, 2037, 2091, 2764, 2769, 2828, 2872, 2933, 3891, 5248, 5581, 6020, 7412 (unproc)
Reference Code
M307 / V439
GMD
Photograph
Album
Negative
Photograph print
Transparency
Textual record
Diary
Drawing
Private record
Published record
Scrapbook
Date Range
1838-1973
Physical Description
ca.1 m textual records. -- ca.3400 photographs: prints, transparencies, negatives. -- 10 photograph albums (ca.1000 prints). -- 24 motion pictures.
History / Biographical
The Moore family resided at Banff, Alberta and Yoho Valley, British Columbia, Canada. Col. Philip A. Moore, 1879-1951, was a guide, soldier, lecturer and publicist. Pearl Brewster Moore, 1889-1973, was a homemaker and tourist lodge operator. Daughter, Edmee Brewster Moore (Reid), 1908-1971, was a homemaker and wife of Charles Reid. Pearl Brewster, born in Banff, was an active sportswoman. In 1905, she met Philip Moore, who had joined Jim and Bill Brewster in the packing business. The Moores made their home in Banff in 1907. A trained soldier, Philip Moore distinguished himself in France in the First World War and served with the Calgary Highlanders during the Second World War. The Moores ran various Canadian Pacific Railway facilities, including Yoho Valley Bungalow Camp, during the 1920s and early 1930s. Col. Moore lectured widely during this period using motion pictures and lantern slides. During the 1930s, the Moores travelled extensively and were active in the Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies. Pearl Moore was instrumental in the Banff-Jasper fund during the Second World War. In 1971, Pearl Moore gave their log home, a showcase of Stoney Nakoda artifacts and art, to the Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies.
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of seven series :
I. Philip Moore family series, ca.1882-1964, 42 cm., and contains three sub-series: A. Personal papers and photographs, 1897-1964 (college career, personal life, activities and estate); B. Professional papers and photographs, 1905-[ca.1950] (military career and research, writing and lecturing); C. Volunteer activities, 1935-1945 (Jubilee Committee; National War Finance Committee, Victory Loan program).
II. Pearl Moore series. -- 1890-1973. -- 21.5 cm of textual records. -- 156 photographs: prints. -- Series consists of three sub-series: A. Personal papers and photographs, 1990-1973 (photographs, letters, diaries, notes and notebooks, and other material); B. Legal and financial papers, 1908-1971; C. Volunteer activities, [1940?]-1942 (Banff-Jasper Spitfire Fund, the Red Cross, wartime work).
III. Edmee Moore series. -- 1908-1965. -- 8 cm of textual records. -- 152 photographs : prints, 4 photograph albums. -- Series consists of six sub-series: A. Photographs, 1908-1965; B. Letters and notes, [ca.1915-ca.1920]; C. Sketchbooks; D. Diaries and scrapbooks, 1926-1938; E. Financial and legal papers, 1935-1965; F. Other, 1919-1953.
IV. Philip Moore family series. -- 1885-1970. -- 20 cm of textual records. -- 1183 photographs (1075 prints and negatives, 117 transparencies, 51 stereo cards). -- 11 motion pictures. -- Series consists of seven sub-series: A. Family portraits, 1885-[ca.1970]; B. Home, friends and activities, [ca.1910]-1962; C. Financial papers, 1907-1951; D. Travel, 1931-1936; E. Business papers, bungalow camp operations, 1921-1932; F. Banff/Lake Louise area photographs, 1885-1965; G. Other, [ca.1895-ca.1960].
V. Moore and Brown families series. -- 1838-1950. -- 8 cm of textual records. -- 156 photographs : prints. -- Series consists of five sub-series: A. Roger Brown Moore, 1890-1931; B. Maria K. Moore estate, 1922-1927; C. William Gordon Moore, Laura Moore and Roger Brown Moore estate, 1930-1939; D. Maria K. Moore and Roger Brown Moore, 1925-1930; E. Other material, 1838-1950.
VI. Brewster family series. -- [ca.1880]-1970. -- 6 cm of textual records. -- 289 photographs : prints, 2 photograph albums. -- Series consists of five sub-series: A. John and Isabella Brewster, 1904-1948; B. Fred Brewster, 1909-1953; C. James I. Brewster, 1909-1936; D. Fern Brewster, 1930-1932; E. Brewster family, [ca.1880]-1970; F. Other material, 1898-1969.
VII. Other material series. -- 1885-1970. -- 709 photographs : prints. -- Series consists of three sub-series: A. Scenics, 1885-1970; B. People, 1885-1970; C. Other, 1885-1970.
Name Access
Moore, Edmee
Moore, Pearl
Moore, Phil
Subject Access
Exploration, discovery and travel
Military
Access Restrictions
Some restrictions on access to originals
Copyright, privacy, commercial use and other restrictions may apply
Language
Language is English
Finding Aid
Finding aids and reference tools: file description and index
electronic finding aid
summaries and video reference copies for some motion pictures
Related Material
Portion of photographs related by provenance to Mary Schaffer Warren fonds (M79 /V527)
Creator
Moore, Pearl
Moore, Philip
Category
Exploration, discovery and travel
Military
Title Source
Title based on contents of fonds
Processing Status
Processed / Unprocessed
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Banff-Jasper Spitfire Fund papers

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Part Of
Moore family fonds
Scope & Content
Letters, notes, financial papers.
Date Range
1941-1942
Reference Code
M307 / II / C / 40
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Part Of
Moore family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M307 / V439
Series
II.C. Pearl Moore series : Volunteer activities
Sous-Fonds
M307
Accession Number
.
Reference Code
M307 / II / C / 40
GMD
Textual record
Date Range
1941-1942
Physical Description
.5 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
Letters, notes, financial papers.
Language
English
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Banff-Jasper Spitfire Fund papers

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Part Of
Moore family fonds
Scope & Content
Newsclippings.
Date Range
194-1942
Reference Code
M307 / II / C / 41
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Part Of
Moore family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M307 / V439
Series
II.C. Pearl Moore series : Volunteer activities
Sous-Fonds
M307
Accession Number
.
Reference Code
M307 / II / C / 41
GMD
Textual record
Date Range
194-1942
Physical Description
.5 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
Newsclippings.
Language
English
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Cards, notes and invitations

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Part Of
Moore family fonds
Scope & Content
Received or sent by Philip, Pearl and Edmee Moore.
Date Range
1931-1949
Reference Code
M307 / IV / B / 48
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Part Of
Moore family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M307 / V439
Series
IV.B. Philip Moore family series : home, friends and activities
Sous-Fonds
M307
Accession Number
.
Reference Code
M307 / IV / B / 48
GMD
Textual record
Date Range
1931-1949
Physical Description
.5 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
Received or sent by Philip, Pearl and Edmee Moore.
Language
English
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Certificates of appreciation

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Part Of
Moore family fonds
Scope & Content
Certificates of appreciation to Philip Moore regarding Victory Loan work; also promotional items.
Date Range
[ca. 1941-1945]
Reference Code
M307 / I / C / 27
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Part Of
Moore family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M307 / V439
Series
I.C. Philip Moore series : Volunteer activities
Sous-Fonds
M307
Accession Number
.
Reference Code
M307 / I / C / 27
GMD
Textual record
Date Range
[ca. 1941-1945]
Physical Description
12 textual records
Scope & Content
Certificates of appreciation to Philip Moore regarding Victory Loan work; also promotional items.
Language
English
Title Source
Title based on content of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Moore family fonds
Scope & Content
Pertains to Princeton University. Includes memorial addresses made by Moore for fellow students; also alumni material.
Date Range
1902-1951
Reference Code
M307 / I / A / 3
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Part Of
Moore family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M307 / V439
Series
I.A. Philip Moore series : Personal
Sous-Fonds
M307
Accession Number
.
Reference Code
M307 / I / A / 3
GMD
Textual record
Date Range
1902-1951
Physical Description
.5 cm of textual records (16 items)
Scope & Content
Pertains to Princeton University. Includes memorial addresses made by Moore for fellow students; also alumni material.
Language
English
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
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Part Of
Moore family fonds
Scope & Content
Princeton University, Handbook on Schools and Scholarship Committee, and accompanying letter, 1947, scholarship application forms, 1951?; Record of Service survey, 1951? Philip Moore was a member of the scholarship committee.
Date Range
[ca. 1947-1951]
Reference Code
M307 / I / A / 4
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Part Of
Moore family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M307 / V439
Series
I.A. Philip Moore series : Personal
Sous-Fonds
M307
Accession Number
.
Reference Code
M307 / I / A / 4
GMD
Textual record
Date Range
[ca. 1947-1951]
Physical Description
1 cm of textual records (5 items)
Scope & Content
Princeton University, Handbook on Schools and Scholarship Committee, and accompanying letter, 1947, scholarship application forms, 1951?; Record of Service survey, 1951? Philip Moore was a member of the scholarship committee.
Language
English
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Part Of
John Murray Gibbon fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of John Murray Gibbon's correspondence. Included is a letter regarding the Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies and Skyline Hikers from Phillip Gibbon
Date Range
1932
1951
1952
1967
Reference Code
M454 / I / B / 1
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Part Of
John Murray Gibbon fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M454
V226
S62
Series
M454 / I : Personal Records
Sous-Fonds
M454
Sub-Series
M454 / I / A : Correspondance
Reference Code
M454 / I / B / 1
GMD
Textual record
Date Range
1932
1951
1952
1967
Physical Description
.5 cm Textual Records
Scope & Content
File consists of John Murray Gibbon's correspondence. Included is a letter regarding the Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies and Skyline Hikers from Phillip Gibbon
Name Access
Gibbon, John Murray
Subject Access
Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies
Skyline Hikers
Canadian Pacific Railway Company
Access Restrictions
No restrictions on access
Copyright, privacy, commercial use and other restrictions may apply
Language
Language is English
Creator
Gibbon, John Murray
Title Source
Title based on records
Processing Status
Processed
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Financial and legal papers

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Part Of
Moore family fonds
Scope & Content
Birth and marriage certificates, lease documents, receipts, passports, insurance policy.
Date Range
1935-1965
Reference Code
M307 / III / 46
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Part Of
Moore family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M307 / V439
Series
III. Edmee Moore series
Sous-Fonds
M307
Accession Number
.
Reference Code
M307 / III / 46
GMD
Textual record
Date Range
1935-1965
Physical Description
.5 cm of textual records : includes 2 oversize items
Scope & Content
Birth and marriage certificates, lease documents, receipts, passports, insurance policy.
Notes
Certificate of marriage between Charles Clifford Reid and Edmee Brewster Moore, September, 1942, 1 item.
Certificate of Birth re Edmee Brewster Moore born September 5, 1908, in Banff, by the Deputy Registrar general, 1935, 1 item. Held in oversize "B"
Language
English
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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