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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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ACMG [Association of Canadian Mountain Guides] - File, Mountain Guide training

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Part Of: Bruno Engler fonds

Scope & Content: File pertains to 34 b&w prints of the Association of Canadian Mountain Guides training courses and members. Includes shots of potential members participating in training courses [usually on Tunnel Mountain] as well as posed group shots of ACMG members.

Date Range: 1980-1992

Reference Code: V190 / VI / A / v / PA - 01 to PA - 34

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

12 images

Part Of: Bruno Engler fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M323 / S40 / V190

Series: VI : Retained file, A : Alphabetical order

Sous-Fonds: V190

Sub-Series: v : ACMG

Accession Number: 7436

Reference Code: V190 / VI / A / v / PA - 01 to PA - 34

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

Date Range: 1980-1992

Physical Description: 34 photographs : col. & b&w ; 25.5 x 20.5 cm or smaller

History / Biographical: See fonds level description

Scope & Content: File pertains to 34 b&w prints of the Association of Canadian Mountain Guides training courses and members. Includes shots of potential members participating in training courses [usually on Tunnel Mountain] as well as posed group shots of ACMG members.

Notes: Identities of people in PA - 27 from left to right [back row]: Rüdi Geitsch, Tim Auger, Peter Schlunegger, Bernie Schiesser, Hans Gmoser, [unidentified], Lloyd "Kiwi" Gallagher ; [front row]: [unidentified], [unidentified], Scott Flavelle, Clair Israelson, Dave Cochrane?, [unidentified], Phil Heim, Dan Griffith. Identities of people in PA - 29, from left to right [back row]: Frank Stark, Rüdi Geitsch, Lloyd "Kiwi" Gallagher ; [front row]: Leo Gullmair, [unidentified], Hans Gmoser, [unidentified], Pierre Lentire?, Sepp Renner. Identifications provided by Chic Scott

Name Access: Auger, Tim; Engler, Bruno; Gallagher, Lloyd (Kiwi); Gmoser, Hans; Wood, Sharon

Subject Access: Climbing; Helicopters; Guides; Guiding; Mountaineering; Mountaineers; Mountains; Portrait

Geographic Access: Banff; Banff National Park; Alberta

Language: English

Related Material: V190 / VI / A / v / NA - 01 to NA - 33

Creator: Engler, Bruno

Title Source: Original title kept

Processing Status: Processed

Images

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Canada and United States travel photographs

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Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of 70 personal and family photograph prints. Content pertains to trips to the Okanagan region in British Columbia, Jasper, New Hampshire, and Banff; and views of the Luxton family property [206 Beaver St.]

Date Range: 1964 - 1965; 1970

Reference Code: LUX / II / E / PA - 703 to 772

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: LUX

Series: LUX / II / E : Travel and home records

Sous-Fonds: LUX / II : Eleanor Luxton sous-fonds

Accession Number: LUX

Reference Code: LUX / II / E / PA - 703 to 772

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

Date Range: 1964 - 1965; 1970

Physical Description: 70 photographs : b&w prints ; 9 x 9 cm

Scope & Content: File consists of 70 personal and family photograph prints. Content pertains to trips to the Okanagan region in British Columbia, Jasper, New Hampshire, and Banff; and views of the Luxton family property [206 Beaver St.]

Subject Access: Family and personal life; Travel; Tourism; Landscapes; Mountains

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Banff; Jasper National Park; Banff National Park; British Columbia; Okanagan; United States of America; New Hampshire

Language: English

Conservation: Items stored in file

Category: Family and personal life; Exploration, discovery and travel

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Club photographs

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Part Of: Alpine Club of Canada fonds

Scope & Content: Includes photographs of ACC property at Mount Assiniboine (accompanied by 2 maps - AC 018P); clubhouse view; move of library to Vancouver Public Library; Board meeting; closing party at the old clubhouse (AC 421P / 09-37); office staff.

Date Range: 1953-1983

Reference Code: V14 / AC 018P / 1-7; V14 / AC 041P / 1; V14 / AC 345P / 1-3; V14 / AC 363P / 1; V14 / AC 421P / 09-37; V14 / AC 421P / 52-53

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print; Print

5 images

Part Of: Alpine Club of Canada fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M200 / S6 / V14

Series: I.A.2.i. Administration: photography and photographs

Sous-Fonds: V14

Accession Number: 5200

Reference Code: V14 / AC 018P / 1-7; V14 / AC 041P / 1; V14 / AC 345P / 1-3; V14 / AC 363P / 1; V14 / AC 421P / 09-37; V14 / AC 421P / 52-53

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print; Print

Date Range: 1953-1983

Physical Description: ca.44 photographs : prints

Scope & Content: Includes photographs of ACC property at Mount Assiniboine (accompanied by 2 maps - AC 018P); clubhouse view; move of library to Vancouver Public Library; Board meeting; closing party at the old clubhouse (AC 421P / 09-37); office staff.

Name Access: Alpine Club of Canada

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; Mount Assiniboine; 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 material

Processing Status: Processed

Images

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Collected research - reference photographs

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Part Of: Chic Scott fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of reference photographs collected by Chic Scott for use in various publications. Photographs were retrieved from various individuals, and institutions including Whistler Archives and the Whyte Museum. Content pertains to mountaineering, skiing, individual portraits, views of the Cana…

Date Range: [1930 - 1990]

Reference Code: V40 / XIV / A

Description Level: 4 / Sub-series

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

Part Of: Chic Scott fonds

Description Level: 4 / Sub-series

Fonds Number: M57; S47; V40

Series: V40 / XIV : Chic Scott Personal

Sous-Fonds: V40

Sub-Series: V40 / XIV / A : Research materials

Accession Number: 8110

Reference Code: V40 / XIV / A

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

Date Range: [1930 - 1990]

Physical Description: ca.230 photographs : b&w and col. prints ; 25.5 x 20 cm or smaller -- 4 photographs : col. slides ; 35 mm -- 42 photographs : b&w negatives ; 35 mm -- 0.5 cm of textual records

Scope & Content: File consists of reference photographs collected by Chic Scott for use in various publications. Photographs were retrieved from various individuals, and institutions including Whistler Archives and the Whyte Museum. Content pertains to mountaineering, skiing, individual portraits, views of the Canadian Rockies, and related subjects.

Notes: Sub-series contains mostly photograph prints; Some items are annotated; Materials, including accompanying textual notes, have been kept in original order to preserve context

Name Access: Harmon, Lloyd; Engler, Bruno; Liske, Neil; Morris, Michael; Hanna, Vance; Fuhrer, Hans; Jones, Ken

Subject Access: Research; Mountains; Mountaineering; Environment; Photography; Skiing; Sports; Recreation

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Banff National Park; Kananaskis; British Columbia; Whistler; Canadian Rocky Mountains

Access Restrictions: Reference use only

Reproduction Restrictions: Reference use only - copyright remains with original owners/creators

Language: English

Category: Environment; Sports, recreation and leisure

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Copies & Misc.

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Part Of: Ron Duke fonds

Scope & Content: Sub-series pertains to 18 b&w prints depicting various scenes around Banff National Park, possibly collected by Duke. Includes pack trains, the original pool at the Cave & Basin, group portraits, camps and cabins, portraits [including one of Bill Peyto], Banff Avenue, the Chateau Lake Louise, train…

Date Range: [ca. 1965-1975]

Reference Code: V180 / V / B / vi / PA - 01 to PA - 18

Description Level: 4 / Sub-series

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

Part Of: Ron Duke fonds

Description Level: 4 / Sub-series

Fonds Number: M175 / V180

Series: V.B. Later material / prints

Sous-Fonds: V180

Accession Number: .

Reference Code: V180 / V / B / vi / PA - 01 to PA - 18

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

Date Range: [ca. 1965-1975]

Physical Description: 18 photographs : b&w ; 25.4 x 20.5 cm or smaller

History / Biographical: See fonds level description

Scope & Content: Sub-series pertains to 18 b&w prints depicting various scenes around Banff National Park, possibly collected by Duke. Includes pack trains, the original pool at the Cave & Basin, group portraits, camps and cabins, portraits [including one of Bill Peyto], Banff Avenue, the Chateau Lake Louise, trains, and various shots of the 1969 Kiwanis Dollar Coin featuring Walking Buffalo [George McLean].