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Aileen Harmon fonds

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Part Of
Aileen Harmon fonds
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of textual records and photographs by and about Aileen Harmon, as well as collected items. Textual records include: letter from Harmon to the Director of Alberta's provincial parks re addition of Yamnuska area to Bow Valley Provincial Park, 1973; brief, from Harvie Heights and Bow Va…
Date Range
[ca. 1924] - 2015
Reference Code
M287 / V262
Description Level
1 / Fonds
GMD
Photograph
Negative
Photograph print
Textual record
Private record
Transparency
Part Of
Aileen Harmon fonds
Description Level
1 / Fonds
Fonds Number
M287 / V262
Sous-Fonds
M287
V262
Accession Number
1876
1915
1916
2302
2932
3082
3380
3383
3411
7753
2016.8596
Reference Code
M287 / V262
GMD
Photograph
Negative
Photograph print
Textual record
Private record
Transparency
Date Range
[ca. 1924] - 2015
Physical Description
26.5 cm of textual records. -- 33 photographs (26 prints : b&w and col. ; 20.5 x 30 cm or smaller -- 6 negatives : b&w nitrate negatives ; 12.5 x 10 cm -- 1 transparency : col. slide ; 35 mm)
History / Biographical
Aileen Harmon (1912 - 2015), daughter of Byron Harmon, worked as a government naturalist at Banff, Alberta, Canada and was involved in local natural history groups and activities. Aileen was a founding member, alongside Bruce Gordon, of the Bow Valley Naturalists, and was also on the Board of The Canadian Wildlife Federation and The Society of Alberta Naturalists. Aileen moved to Mill Bay on Vancouver Island, B.C. in 1981 following the end of a lengthy career with Parks Canada. During her retirement years, Aileen travelled extensively, reaching all seven continents. She also authored an autobiographical book, titled "Tales of My Mountain Life", in 2004. Aileen passed away on January 9, 2015 at the age of 102.
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of textual records and photographs by and about Aileen Harmon, as well as collected items. Textual records include: letter from Harmon to the Director of Alberta's provincial parks re addition of Yamnuska area to Bow Valley Provincial Park, 1973; brief, from Harvie Heights and Bow Valley subdivision residents to public hearings on land use and resource development in the eastern slopes, 1973; letter re James Hector, 1979; notes on career, 2003; notes on Catharine Whyte for CBC recording, 2004; Christmas cards and collected articles, ca.1960. Photographs, made by and collected by Aileen Harmon, pertain to Aileen Harmon and friends, skiing, Skoki area, Mount Yamnuska, Banff Indian Days. Includes photographs by Byron Harmon. Added content from accession 2016.8596 : ca. 25 cm of textual records including personal correspondence, guest book, original writing and notes by Aileen Harmon, personal travel journals from a 1931 packing trip and 1933 ski trip to Skoki, drafts of autobiographical book "Tales of My Mountain Life", articles pertaining to or written by Aileen Harmon, Christmas cards, and letters of condolence to Carole Harmon following Aileen's passing. Also 26 print photographs, 6 negative photographs from a 1937 hiking trip, and one transparency. Fonds consists of one series : Series I - Personal records
Name Access
Harmon, Aileen
Harmon, Carole
Subject Access
Environment
Family and personal life
Memorial
Parks Canada
Hiking
Mountains
Travel
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
British Columbia
Access Restrictions
Copyright, privacy, commercial use and other restrictions may apply
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Finding Aid
Basic description only
Category
Environment
Family and personal life
Title Source
Title based on contents of fonds
Processing Status
Processed
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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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Alpine rising : Sherpas, Baltis, and the triumph of local climbers in the great ranges

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Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
2024
Author
McDonald, Bernadette
Publisher
Seattle, WA : Mountaineers Books
Call Number
01.1 M14a
Author
McDonald, Bernadette
Publisher
Seattle, WA : Mountaineers Books
Published Date
2024
Physical Description
269 pages
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Mountaineering
Mountaineers
Mountains
Climbing
Himalaya Mountains
Sherpa
Sherpa-history
Nepal
Abstract
The story of the often unheralded and unrecognized stars of climbing in the Himalaya and the Karakoram: the local inhabitants of the mountainous regions of Pakistan, Tibet, India, and Nepal who have been support staff--porters, cooks, sirdars, and unacknowledged guides--for Western climbers for generations. ALPINE RISING focuses on the experiences and accomplishments of these Sherpas, Baltis, Ladakhis, Hunzas, Astoris, Magars, Bhotias, Rais, and Gurangs. Highlighted climbers range from Raghubir Thapa and Goman Singh who climbed with Albert Mummery in 1895, Ang Tharkay who climbed with Eric Shipton and Maurice Herzog, and Tenzing Norgay who, along with Edmund Hillary, was the first to summit Everest, to today's superstars, Ali Sadpara, Mingma G, Kama Rita, and others -- Provided by publisher.
ISBN
9781680515787
Accession Number
P2024.02
Call Number
01.1 M14a
Collection
Archives Library
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Drawing from the mountain : an illustrated journey

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Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Published Date
2006
Author
Perry, Lorne
Publisher
Calgary : Rocky Mountain Books
Edition
1st ed.
Call Number
06.1 P41d
Author
Perry, Lorne
Responsibility
Lorne Perry
Edition
1st ed.
Publisher
Calgary : Rocky Mountain Books
Published Date
2006
Physical Description
141 p. : ill., ports.
Medium
Library - Book (including soft-cover and pamphlets)
Subjects
Art
Trees
Flora
Flowers
Geology
Wildlife
Mountaineering
Equipment
Biography
Mountains
Rocky Mountains
Photography
Wilderness
Travel
Abstract
Pertains to art created by Lorne Perry during
Contents
Prologue
Beginning with trees
The limstone triangle
A fine kind of madness
"Real good" stories
Lords of the dance
The power of one
Flesh and blood
The gift
Epilogue
Acknowledgements
Notes
Signed by Lorne Perry
ISBN
9781894765817
Accession Number
2019.110
Call Number
06.1 P41d
Collection
Archives Library
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A. W. Drinnan photographs

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Part Of
Alpine Club of Canada fonds
Scope & Content
Album and loose accompanying prints pertain to alpine club camps and activities.
Date Range
[ca. 1917-1928]
Reference Code
V14 / AC 192P / 01-10
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Print
  21 images  
Part Of
Alpine Club of Canada fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M200 / S6 / V14
Series
III. Personal papers and photographs
Sous-Fonds
V14
Accession Number
5200
Reference Code
V14 / AC 192P / 01-10
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Print
Responsibility
Album was assembled by A.W. Drinnan; includes many views by H. Pollard.
Date Range
[ca. 1917-1928]
Physical Description
1 photograph album (ca.180 prints). -- 9 photographs : prints
Scope & Content
Album and loose accompanying prints pertain to alpine club camps and activities.
Name Access
Alpine Club of Canada
Drinnan, A. W.
Subject Access
Abbot Pass Hut
Activities
Administration
Advertising
Alpine Club of Canada
Alpine Club House
Cabins
Cabins and shelters
Camps
Club
Competition
Discovery and exploration
Environment
Environment and Nature
Exploration
Guide
Guides
Hiking
Huts
Mountain
Mountain guides
Mountaineering
Mountaineers
Mountains
National parks and reserves
Organizations
Photography
Scenery
Sports and recreation
Summit
Geographic Access
Banff National Park
Jasper National Park
Yoho National Park
Alberta
British Columbia
Canada
Language
English
Title Source
Title based on album
Processing Status
Processed
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AB SECTIONS [ca. 1989-2001]

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Part Of
Alpine Club of Canada fonds
Scope & Content
File contains an Agreement Between Alberta Sport, Recreation, Parks & Wildlife Foundation and the Alpine Club of Canada, a 2000 Post Program Analysis by Jasper-Hinton Section, and correspondence on grants.
Date Range
1998-2001
Reference Code
M200 / II / C / 79
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Organization record
Part Of
Alpine Club of Canada fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M200
V14
S6
Series
M200 / II: Financial Records
Sous-Fonds
M200
Sub-Series
M200 / II / C: Scholarships and Grants
Accession Number
accn. 2023.11
Reference Code
M200 / II / C / 79
GMD
Textual record
Organization record
Date Range
1998-2001
Physical Description
1 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File contains an Agreement Between Alberta Sport, Recreation, Parks & Wildlife Foundation and the Alpine Club of Canada, a 2000 Post Program Analysis by Jasper-Hinton Section, and correspondence on grants.
Name Access
Alpine Club of Canada
Subject Access
Administration
Alberta
Alpine Club of Canada
Club
Correspondence
Environment
Environment and Nature
Finances
Grants
Government
Mountain
Mountaineering
Mountaineers
Mountains
Organizations
Record keeping
Records
Recreation
Report
Sports
Sports and leisure
Sports and recreation
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Jasper, AB
Hinton
Calgary, Alberta
Edmonton, AB
Banff, Alberta
Access Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Reproduction Restrictions
Contains personal information
Language
English
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Part Of
Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
Scope & Content
Image of Abbot Pass Hut and the Death Trap from Victoria Glacier - "The hut from the foot of the [illegible] Victoria Glacier" written on the back in pencil
Date Range
1929
Reference Code
V683 / III / A / 15 / PA - 18
Description Level
6 / Item
GMD
Photograph
  2 images  
Part Of
Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
Description Level
6 / Item
Fonds Number
M36 / V683 / S37
Series
V683 / III / A / 15 : Peter and Catharine Whyte: Collected Photographs
Sous-Fonds
V683
Accession Number
.
Reference Code
V683 / III / A / 15 / PA - 18
GMD
Photograph
Date Range
1929
Physical Description
Photograph: 1 print (front and back) ; b&w.
Scope & Content
Image of Abbot Pass Hut and the Death Trap from Victoria Glacier - "The hut from the foot of the [illegible] Victoria Glacier" written on the back in pencil
Subject Access
Abbot Pass Hut
Glaciers
Mountains
Geographic Access
Abbot Pass
Banff National Park
Language
English
Title Source
Title based on item
Processing Status
Processed
Images
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Part Of
Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
Scope & Content
Image of Abbot Pass from below with an unidentified person wearing a hat at left on the scree slope - "The [illegible] up at Abbott Pass" written on the back in pencil
Date Range
1929-1930
Reference Code
V683 / III / A / 15 / PA - 47
Description Level
6 / Item
GMD
Photograph
  2 images  
Part Of
Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
Description Level
6 / Item
Fonds Number
M36 / V683 / S37
Series
V683 / III / A / 15 : Peter and Catharine Whyte: Collected Photographs
Sous-Fonds
V683
Accession Number
.
Reference Code
V683 / III / A / 15 / PA - 47
GMD
Photograph
Date Range
1929-1930
Physical Description
Photograph: 1 print (front and back) ; b&w.
Scope & Content
Image of Abbot Pass from below with an unidentified person wearing a hat at left on the scree slope - "The [illegible] up at Abbott Pass" written on the back in pencil
Subject Access
Mountains
Geographic Access
Abbot Pass
Yoho National Park
Banff National Park
Language
English
Title Source
Title based on item
Processing Status
Processed
Images
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Abbot Pass and Mount Geikie ascent

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Part Of
Malcolm Geddes fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 5 b&w photographs pertaining to the 1924 ascent of Mount Geikie and a hike through Abbot Pass. Includes group images of Malcolm Geddes, Harry Pollard, T.B. Moffat, Alvin Geddes, and various unidentified members of the Alpine Club of Canada.
Date Range
[1922 - 1927]
1924
Reference Code
V756 / III / A / PA - 20 to 24
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Part Of
Malcolm Geddes fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M39
V756
Series
V756 / III : Personal and family records
Sous-Fonds
V756
Sub-Series
V756 / III / A : Travel and mountain expeditions
Accession Number
2015.8558
Reference Code
V756 / III / A / PA - 20 to 24
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Date Range
[1922 - 1927]
1924
Physical Description
5 photographs : b&w prints ; 18 x 24 cm or smaller
Scope & Content
File consists of 5 b&w photographs pertaining to the 1924 ascent of Mount Geikie and a hike through Abbot Pass. Includes group images of Malcolm Geddes, Harry Pollard, T.B. Moffat, Alvin Geddes, and various unidentified members of the Alpine Club of Canada.
Notes
Items are annotated on back
Material Details
One print is attached to a partial sheet of graph paper
Name Access
Geddes, Malcolm
Pollard, Harry
Moffat, Thomas B.
Geddes, Alvin
Subject Access
Climbing
Exploration
Hiking
Mountaineering
Mountains
Recreation
Sports
Summit
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Abbot Pass
British Columbia
Mount Geikie
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Conservation
Items are stored in mylar
Category
Exploration, discovery and travel
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Part Of
Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
Scope & Content
Image of the back Abbot Pass Hut with a ladder leaning against the building
Date Range
1929-1930
Reference Code
V683 / III / A / 15 / PA - 11
Description Level
6 / Item
GMD
Photograph
  2 images  
Part Of
Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds
Description Level
6 / Item
Fonds Number
M36 / V683 / S37
Series
V683 / III / A / 15 : Peter and Catharine Whyte: Collected Photographs
Sous-Fonds
V683
Accession Number
.
Reference Code
V683 / III / A / 15 / PA - 11
GMD
Photograph
Date Range
1929-1930
Physical Description
Photograph: 1 print (front and back) ; b&w.
Scope & Content
Image of the back Abbot Pass Hut with a ladder leaning against the building
Subject Access
Abbot Pass Hut
Buildings
Mountains
Geographic Access
Abbot Pass
Yoho National Park
Banff National Park
Language
English
Title Source
Title based on item
Processing Status
Processed
Images
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