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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
Less detail
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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
Less detail
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Part Of
William Royle fonds
Scope & Content
File pertains to black and white and colour photographs of the Banff area, as well as group portraits of the Banff High School Ski Team, High School Curling Team, and the Association of Mountain Guides. Also includes scenic views around the Banff townsite as well as Banff National Park, bears, the …
Date Range
[ca. 1920-1970]
Reference Code
V808 / I / E / PA - 01 to PA - 51
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Print
Part Of
William Royle fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M587 / V808
Series
I.E. Prints - Misc.
Sous-Fonds
V808
Accession Number
2021.29
Reference Code
V808 / I / E / PA - 01 to PA - 51
GMD
Photograph
Print
Date Range
[ca. 1920-1970]
Physical Description
53 photographs : b&w and col. ; 20.2 x 12.7 cm or smaller
History / Biographical
See fonds level description
Scope & Content
File pertains to black and white and colour photographs of the Banff area, as well as group portraits of the Banff High School Ski Team, High School Curling Team, and the Association of Mountain Guides. Also includes scenic views around the Banff townsite as well as Banff National Park, bears, the Cave & Basin swimming pool, the Banff Winter Carnival, and unidentified First Nations people dressed in regalia as part of the Banff Indian Days parade. Group photographs have names written on the backs.
Name Access
Vockeroth, Don
Gow, John
Grillmair, Leo
Gallagher, Lloyd (Kiwi)
Gmoser, Hans
Settzer, Ottomar
Geiber, Bob
Locke, Charlie
Royle, Bernard
Fuhrman, Peter
Schwarz, Hans
Subject Access
Banff townsite
Banff Indian Days
Banff Winter Carnival
Bears
Black Bears
Buildings
Cave and Basin
Club
Community events
First Nations
Indigenous Peoples
Family and personal life
Mountains
Parade
Winter
Geographic Access
Banff
Banff National Park
Alberta
Language
English
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and potentially offensive content. Read more.
Part Of
Malcolm Geddes fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 31 lantern slides with images pertaining to mountains (including Mount Assiniboine), glaciers, canyons, and water features in Banff National Park; views of Banff townsite and hotels; and roads between Canmore and Lake Louise.
Date Range
[ca.1925]
Reference Code
V756 / III / A / PS - 130 to 160
Description Level
5 / File
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
6504
Reference Code
V756 / III / A / PS - 130 to 160
Responsibility
Most images issued by Department of the Interior Natural Resources Intelligence Branch
Date Range
[ca.1925]
Physical Description
31 photographs : lantern slides
Scope & Content
File consists of 31 lantern slides with images pertaining to mountains (including Mount Assiniboine), glaciers, canyons, and water features in Banff National Park; views of Banff townsite and hotels; and roads between Canmore and Lake Louise.
Notes
Most images are captioned
Material Details
Some items hand-coloured
Subject Access
Mountains
Glaciers
Landscapes
Businesses
Hotels
Travel
Roads
Environment
National parks and reserves
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff National Park
Banff
Access Restrictions
Fragile- restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Exploration, discovery and travel
Environment
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Banff Winter Carnival

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Part Of
William Royle fonds
Scope & Content
File pertains to 74 colour 35mm slides of Banff Winter Carnival events, possibly from multiple years. Includes parade floats, ice sculptures, Ice Pinnacles on the Bow River, and scenes of a large crowd - possibly part of opening or closing ceremonies.
Date Range
[ca. 1960-1970]
Reference Code
V808 / III / NS - 69 to NS - 142
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Transparency
Part Of
William Royle fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M587 / V808
Series
II. Transparencies
Sous-Fonds
V808
Accession Number
2021.29
Reference Code
V808 / III / NS - 69 to NS - 142
GMD
Photograph
Transparency
Date Range
[ca. 1960-1970]
Physical Description
74 photographs : col. slides ; 35 mm
History / Biographical
See fonds level description
Scope & Content
File pertains to 74 colour 35mm slides of Banff Winter Carnival events, possibly from multiple years. Includes parade floats, ice sculptures, Ice Pinnacles on the Bow River, and scenes of a large crowd - possibly part of opening or closing ceremonies.
Notes
Slides are sectioned into series, noted by stamped numbers in one corner of the cardboard mounts - some appear to be curated by Royle and are denoted with ink dots.
Subject Access
Automobiles
Banff Winter Carnival
Banff townsite
Bow River
Buildings
Businesses
Community events
Events
Ice sculpture
Mountains
Parade
Winter
Winter Carnival
Geographic Access
Banff
Banff National Park
Alberta
Language
English
Conservation
Rehoused from original cardboard and plastic boxes
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and potentially offensive content. Read more.

Canadian Rockies mountaineering trips, Alpine Club of Canada expeditions

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Part Of
Malcolm Geddes fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 129 lantern slides pertaining to mountaineering expeditions and scenic views in the Canadian Rockies. Includes images of pack trips, ice climbing, hiking, and Alpine Club of Canada camps. Locations include Emperor Falls; Berg Lake; ascent of Resplendent Mountain; Mount Edith Cavell…
Date Range
[1913-1925]
Reference Code
V756 / III / A / PS - 1 to 129
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Lantern slide
  1 image  
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
6504
Reference Code
V756 / III / A / PS - 1 to 129
GMD
Photograph
Lantern slide
Responsibility
Some items produced by Charles Potter and James Mahon
Date Range
[1913-1925]
Physical Description
129 photographs : lantern slides
Scope & Content
File consists of 129 lantern slides pertaining to mountaineering expeditions and scenic views in the Canadian Rockies. Includes images of pack trips, ice climbing, hiking, and Alpine Club of Canada camps. Locations include Emperor Falls; Berg Lake; ascent of Resplendent Mountain; Mount Edith Cavell; Mount Maud; Mount Commander; Mount Marpole; Mount Habel; Mount Robson; Mount Temple; Mount Huber; Castle Mountain; and Wilcox Pass.
Notes
Some items are numbered on outer edges or otherwise labelled
Material Details
Some items hand-coloured
Name Access
Gibbon, John Murray
Wheeler, A. O. (Arthur Oliver)
Geddes, Malcolm
Alpine Club of Canada
Subject Access
Travel
Exploration
Hiking
Ice climbing
Summit
Mountains
Landscapes
Recreation
Alpine Club of Canada
Glaciers
Trails
Pack trips
Camping
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
British Columbia
Canadian Rocky Mountains
Mount Robson
Mount Temple
Mount Habel
Mount Geikie
Mount Huber
Castle Mountain
Wilcox Pass
Mount Edith Cavell
Mount Maud
Mount Commander
Mount Marpole
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
Images
thumbnail
Less detail
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Community and events film

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Part Of
William Royle fonds
Scope & Content
Item consists of a 16 mm reel of colour film depicting topics such as wildlife, the Calgary Stampede, Boy Scout activities, and the Royal Visit. Film also has one piece of paper with handwritten notes on the contents of the film.
Date Range
[ca. 1950-1978]
Reference Code
V808 / II / NF - 5
Description Level
6 / Item
GMD
Film
Part Of
William Royle fonds
Description Level
6 / Item
Fonds Number
M587 / V808
Series
II. Motion pictures
Sous-Fonds
V808
Accession Number
2021.29
Reference Code
V808 / II / NF - 5
GMD
Film
Date Range
[ca. 1950-1978]
Physical Description
8 mm film reel ; col.
History / Biographical
See fonds level description
Scope & Content
Item consists of a 16 mm reel of colour film depicting topics such as wildlife, the Calgary Stampede, Boy Scout activities, and the Royal Visit. Film also has one piece of paper with handwritten notes on the contents of the film.
Subject Access
Animals
Banff Winter Carnival
Calgary Stampede
Family and personal life
Mountains
Royal tours
Royal Visit
Scenery
Wildlife
Winter
Winter Carnival
Winter sports
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Banff National Park
Language
English
Conservation
Film needs to be removed from original metal base
Title Source
Title based on item
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and potentially offensive content. Read more.

Community events film

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Part Of
William Royle fonds
Scope & Content
Item consists of a 16 mm reel of colour film depicting topics such as scenery around Banff National Park, wildlife, friends and family members, a parade in downtown Banff [possibly the Canadian Centennial], and a trip to Vancouver Island. Film also has one piece of paper with handwritten notes on t…
Date Range
[ca. 1967]
Reference Code
V808 / II / NF - 7
Description Level
6 / Item
GMD
Film
Part Of
William Royle fonds
Description Level
6 / Item
Fonds Number
M587 / V808
Series
II. Motion pictures
Sous-Fonds
V808
Accession Number
2021.29
Reference Code
V808 / II / NF - 7
GMD
Film
Date Range
[ca. 1967]
Physical Description
8 mm film reel ; col.
History / Biographical
See fonds level description
Scope & Content
Item consists of a 16 mm reel of colour film depicting topics such as scenery around Banff National Park, wildlife, friends and family members, a parade in downtown Banff [possibly the Canadian Centennial], and a trip to Vancouver Island. Film also has one piece of paper with handwritten notes on the contents of the film.
Subject Access
Animals
Buildings
Community events
Family and personal life
Mountains
Parades
Scenery
Wildlife
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Banff National Park
Victoria
British Columbia
Language
English
Conservation
Film needs to be removed from original plastic base
Title Source
Title based on item
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and potentially offensive content. Read more.

Family and friends film

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Part Of
William Royle fonds
Scope & Content
Item consists of a 16 mm reel of colour film depicting topics such as the Royle family and their friends, Banff Indian Days, the Banff Winter Carnival, fishing, Boy Scouts, the wedding of an unidentified couple, scenery around Banff National Park, and wildlife. Film also has two pieces of paper wit…
Date Range
[ca. 1950-1978]
Reference Code
V808 / II / NF - 2
Description Level
6 / Item
GMD
Film
Part Of
William Royle fonds
Description Level
6 / Item
Fonds Number
M587 / V808
Series
II. Motion pictures
Sous-Fonds
V808
Accession Number
2021.29
Reference Code
V808 / II / NF - 2
GMD
Film
Date Range
[ca. 1950-1978]
Physical Description
8 mm film reel ; col.
History / Biographical
See fonds level description
Scope & Content
Item consists of a 16 mm reel of colour film depicting topics such as the Royle family and their friends, Banff Indian Days, the Banff Winter Carnival, fishing, Boy Scouts, the wedding of an unidentified couple, scenery around Banff National Park, and wildlife. Film also has two pieces of paper with handwritten notes on the contents of the film.
Subject Access
Banff Indian Days
Banff Winter Carnival
Winter Carnival
Marriage
Weddings
Animals
Wildlife
Family and personal life
Events
Community events
Sports
Recreation
Mountains
Scenery
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Banff National Park
Language
English
Conservation
Film needs to be removed from original metal base
Title Source
Title based on item
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and potentially offensive content. Read more.
Part Of
William Royle fonds
Scope & Content
Item consists of a 16 mm reel of colour film depicting topics such as the Banff Indian Days, snowmobiling, and Banff National Park including the Banff townsite, Bow Falls, Johnston Canyon, Castle Mountain, the Icefield Parkway, Peyto Lake, and more. Also includes two pieces of paper with handwritte…
Date Range
[ca. 1950-1978]
Reference Code
V808 / II / NF - 1
Description Level
6 / Item
GMD
Film
Part Of
William Royle fonds
Description Level
6 / Item
Fonds Number
M587 / V808
Series
II. Motion pictures
Sous-Fonds
V808
Accession Number
2021.29
Reference Code
V808 / II / NF - 1
GMD
Film
Date Range
[ca. 1950-1978]
Physical Description
8 mm film reel ; col.
History / Biographical
See fonds level description
Scope & Content
Item consists of a 16 mm reel of colour film depicting topics such as the Banff Indian Days, snowmobiling, and Banff National Park including the Banff townsite, Bow Falls, Johnston Canyon, Castle Mountain, the Icefield Parkway, Peyto Lake, and more. Also includes two pieces of paper with handwritten notes pertaining to film contents.
Subject Access
Banff Indian Days
Family and personal life
Events
Community events
Sports
Recreation
Wildlife
Mountains
Scenery
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Banff National Park
Language
English
Conservation
Film needs to be removed from original metal base
Title Source
Title based on item
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and potentially offensive content. Read more.

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