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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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Yoho National Park

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Part Of: Murray Hay fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of 19 colour photographs, 15 x 10 cm or smaller (some are pasted on to a piece of paper, 21.5 x 28 cm). File pertains to projects Murray Hay worked on related to Yoho National Park, specifically Emerald Lake and Lake O'Hara. Photographs depict original paintings created by Hay.

Date Range: ca.1980-ca.2000

Reference Code: V795 / II / A / i / 1

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph print; Photograph; Private record

Part Of: Murray Hay fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M570 / V795

Series: V795 / II : Unpublished Material

Sous-Fonds: V795

Sub-Series: V795 / II / A : British Columbia / i : Yoho National Park

Accession Number: 2019.41

Reference Code: V795 / II / A / i / 1

GMD: Photograph print; Photograph; Private record

Date Range: ca.1980-ca.2000

Physical Description: 19 photographs : col. ; 15 x 10 cm or smaller

Scope & Content: File consists of 19 colour photographs, 15 x 10 cm or smaller (some are pasted on to a piece of paper, 21.5 x 28 cm). File pertains to projects Murray Hay worked on related to Yoho National Park, specifically Emerald Lake and Lake O'Hara. Photographs depict original paintings created by Hay.

Notes: Many of the photographic prints are either taped together in a specific way or or taped to a separate sheet of paper and labelled accordingly. They remain filed this way as this demonstrates Hay's process of creating paintings and maps.

Name Access: Hay, Murray

Subject Access: Artist; Art; Cartography; Landscapes; Mountains; Photography; Professional and Personal Life

Geographic Access: Yoho National Park; British Columbia; Canada; Canadian Rocky Mountains; Emerald Lake; Lake O'Hara

Language: English

Conservation: There is masking tape holding the phtoographs together, which should be removed and alternative preservation methods should be considered at a reasonable time to do so.

Category: Sports, recreation and leisure; Land, settlement and immigration

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Calgary Mountain Club - visual

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Part Of: Chic Scott fonds

Scope & Content: Series consists of photographs pertaining to the Calgary Mountain Club and its activities.

Date Range: 1978 - 1998

Reference Code: V40 / XII

Description Level: 3 / Series

GMD: Photograph; Digital image

Part Of: Chic Scott fonds

Description Level: 3 / Series

Fonds Number: M57 / V40 / S47

Series: V40 / XII: Calgary Mountain Club

Sous-Fonds: V40

Accession Number: 6772

Reference Code: V40 / XII

GMD: Photograph; Digital image

Date Range: 1978 - 1998

Physical Description: photographs

History / Biographical: Originally, the CMC was the meeting point of Canada's top climbers who gathered together to plan expeditions, plot potential first ascents and discuss the advancement of their chosen sport. Today, it still provides this function but also serves as a means for new climbers to meet.

Scope & Content: Series consists of photographs pertaining to the Calgary Mountain Club and its activities.

Name Access: Scott, Chic; Calgary Mountain Club

Subject Access: Organizations; Exploration; Travel; Club; Mountaineering; Mountains; Climbing; Community events; Sports and recreation

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Calgary; Canadian Rocky Mountains

Access Restrictions: Reference only

Reproduction Restrictions: Restricted: copyright remains with creator not museum

Language: English

Related Material: M57 / XII

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

Biographical Source Notes: http://www.calgarymountainclub.com/main.php?page=about

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Deep Powder and Steep Rock - visual

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Part Of: Chic Scott fonds

Scope & Content: Photograph series consists of discs with reference scans of photographs pertaining to the research and creation of Deep Powder and Steep Rock.

Date Range: ca. 1950 - 2009

Reference Code: V40 / V

Description Level: 3 / Series

GMD: Photograph

Part Of: Chic Scott fonds

Description Level: 3 / Series

Fonds Number: M57 / V40 / S47

Series: V40 / V : Deep Powder and Steep Rock

Sous-Fonds: V40

Accession Number: 2015.8559

Reference Code: V40 / V

GMD: Photograph

Date Range: ca. 1950 - 2009

Physical Description: 53 discs with image files -- 6 cm of scanned photograph copies -- 62 reference slides : col. ; 35mm -- 27 reference photographs : col. prints

History / Biographical: Hans Gmoser played a major role in creating Canada’s vibrant mountain community. Although known internationally as the father of heli-skiing, he was much more than that: a talented rock climber, tireless expedition leader, a mountain guide, film maker and organizer. Deep Powder and Steep Rock presents an intimate portrait of this charismatic man. Much of the story is told in Gmoser’s own words, gleaned from his diaries, expedition journals, film commentaries and personal correspondence. It is a unique tale of adventure, hard work, perseverance and ultimate success.

Scope & Content: Photograph series consists of discs with reference scans of photographs pertaining to the research and creation of Deep Powder and Steep Rock.

Name Access: Scott, Chic; Gmoser, Hans

Subject Access: Backcountry skiing; Environment; Landscapes; Mountains; Mountaineering; Mountaineers; Publication; Recreation; Research; Skiing; Ski mountaineering; Sports; Sports and recreation; Winter sports; Guiding; Helicopter skiing

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Banff National Park; Canadian Rocky Mountains

Access Restrictions: for reference use only

Reproduction Restrictions: Reference only no reproductions

Language: English

Related Material: S47 / V; M57 / V

Category: Sports, recreation and leisure

Biographical Source Notes: http://chicscott.com/books.htm

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed / Unprocessed

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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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Bow Lake

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Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of one colour photograph depicting a view of Bow Lake, taken in October 1983.

Date Range: 1983

Reference Code: LUX / III / A3c / PA - 1

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Print

Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: LUX

Series: LUX / III / A : Norman Luxton family

Sous-Fonds: LUX / III : Luxton family sous-fonds

Sub-Series: LUX / III / A3 : Collected material

Accession Number: LUX

Reference Code: LUX / III / A3c / PA - 1

GMD: Photograph; Print

Date Range: 1983

Physical Description: 1 photograph : col. print ; 10 x 10 cm

Scope & Content: File consists of one colour photograph depicting a view of Bow Lake, taken in October 1983.

Notes: Photograph is annotated on back: "Bow Lakes Oct. /83"

Subject Access: Environment; Landscapes; Mountains

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Banff National Park; Bow Lake

Language: English

Conservation: Item stored in mylar

Category: Environment

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Miscellaneous photographs

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Part Of: Placido Monachello fonds

Scope & Content: File pertains to 21 black and white and colour photographs of Placido and Leona's wedding in 1944, family photographs from the 1950s and 1960s, and photographs taken during a 2010 trip Placido and Leona took to Banff and Lake Louise.

Date Range: 1944-2010

Reference Code: V803 / VII / PA - 1 to PA - 21

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph

21 images

Part Of: Placido Monachello fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: V803

Series: VII : Misc.

Sous-Fonds: M582 / V803

Accession Number: 2020.25

Reference Code: V803 / VII / PA - 1 to PA - 21

GMD: Photograph

Date Range: 1944-2010

Physical Description: 21 photographs : b&w ; 15.1x 10.1 cm or smaller

History / Biographical: See fonds level description

Scope & Content: File pertains to 21 black and white and colour photographs of Placido and Leona's wedding in 1944, family photographs from the 1950s and 1960s, and photographs taken during a 2010 trip Placido and Leona took to Banff and Lake Louise.

Name Access: Monachello, Placido

Subject Access: Family and personal life; Bankhead; Bow Falls; Bow River; Bow Valley; Mountains; Travel

Geographic Access: Banff; Lake Louise; Banff National Park

Language: English

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

Images

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Photos, prints, negs, etc.

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Part Of: Ben Gadd fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of photographs pertaining to geological formations and research, rock climbing, views of glaciers and mountains, historic figures from Banff and Morley [including the Beaver family, Conrad Kain, Mary Schaffer and others] and other related subjects. Photographs were produced and/or col…

Date Range: [ca.1989-1995]

Reference Code: V810 / II / A / PA - 201 to 238

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Negative; Textual record

Part Of: Ben Gadd fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M590; V810; S61

Series: V810 / II : Research and publication records

Sous-Fonds: V810

Sub-Series: V810 / II / A : Handbook of the Canadian Rockies

Accession Number: 2021.20

Reference Code: V810 / II / A / PA - 201 to 238

GMD: Photograph; Negative; Textual record

Date Range: [ca.1989-1995]

Physical Description: 38 photographs : b&w and col. prints ; 21.5 x 14 cm or smaller

Scope & Content: File consists of photographs pertaining to geological formations and research, rock climbing, views of glaciers and mountains, historic figures from Banff and Morley [including the Beaver family, Conrad Kain, Mary Schaffer and others] and other related subjects. Photographs were produced and/or collected by Ben Gadd for use in the second edition of his book, Handbook of the Canadian Rockies. File includes duplicates of historic images from the Whyte Museum and other sources.

Notes: Photographs in file are accompanied by a list of image numbers with descriptions, sent to Ben Gadd by David and Martha McIntyre.

Name Access: Gadd, Ben; Schaffer, Mary; Kain, Conrad; Beaver, Sampson; Beaver, Leah

Subject Access: Research; Geology; Geological formation; Glaciers; Mountains; Mountaineering; Indigenous Peoples; Environment; Recreation; Hiking; Climbing

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Jasper National Park; Banff National Park; Canadian Rocky Mountains

Reproduction Restrictions: Restrictions may apply

Language: N/A

Related Material: Corresponding negative photographs : V810 / II / A / NA - 31 to 41

Category: Environment; Indigenous Peoples; Sports, recreation and leisure

Title Source: Original title used

Processing Status: Processed

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Personal negatives

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Part Of: Pat Judge fonds

Scope & Content: File pertains to 7 black and white negatives of Cascade Mountain from the south side of the Bow River, Takakkaw Falls, the Great Divide sign, Pat Judge and fellow clergymen posed in front of St. George's-in-the-Pines Anglican Church, and baby deer.

Date Range: 1953-1988

Reference Code: V638 / NA - 01 to NA - 07

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

7 images

Part Of: Pat Judge fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M184 / V638

Sous-Fonds: V638

Accession Number: 5774, 5791, 5870

Reference Code: V638 / NA - 01 to NA - 07

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

Date Range: 1953-1988

Physical Description: 7 photographs : b&w negatives ; 5.2 x 5.9 cm

History / Biographical: See fonds level description

Scope & Content: File pertains to 7 black and white negatives of Cascade Mountain from the south side of the Bow River, Takakkaw Falls, the Great Divide sign, Pat Judge and fellow clergymen posed in front of St. George's-in-the-Pines Anglican Church, and baby deer.