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Personal letters and postcards

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Part Of: Malcolm Geddes fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of postcards sent to Malcolm Geddes and his wife, Jennie, between 1909 and 1918, as well as 15 letters which Malcolm sent to Jennie between 1924 and 1927, a letter from Malcolm to his son Alvin Geddes in 1927, a letter to Alvin from Gwen [possibly Gwendolyn Geddes Hubbell] dated 1931,…

Date Range: 1909 - 1911; 1913; 1916; 1918; 1924 - 1927; 1931; 1936

Reference Code: M39 / III / C / 1

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Textual record; Postcard

Part Of: Malcolm Geddes fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M39; V756

Series: M39 / III : Personal and family records

Sous-Fonds: M39

Sub-Series: M39 / III / C : Other personal and family records

Accession Number: 2015.8558

Reference Code: M39 / III / C / 1

GMD: Textual record; Postcard

Date Range: 1909 - 1911; 1913; 1916; 1918; 1924 - 1927; 1931; 1936

Physical Description: 1.5 cm of textual records

Scope & Content: File consists of postcards sent to Malcolm Geddes and his wife, Jennie, between 1909 and 1918, as well as 15 letters which Malcolm sent to Jennie between 1924 and 1927, a letter from Malcolm to his son Alvin Geddes in 1927, a letter to Alvin from Gwen [possibly Gwendolyn Geddes Hubbell] dated 1931, a letter of condolence sent to Mrs. Geddes from Hester D Peach [1931], and a letter to "Olive" from M. Geddes [possibly Muriel Geddes Grant] dated 1936. Some letters sent from Malcolm to Jennie [between 1924-1925] pertain to his first ascent of Mount Geikie.

Name Access: Geddes, Malcolm; Geddes, Alvin; Geddes, Jennie (Waters); Geddes, Enid; Grant, Muriel; Hubbell, Gwen (Geddes)

Subject Access: Family and personal life; Correspondence; Travel; Exploration; Mountaineering; Communications

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Calgary; Banff National Park; Jasper National Park; Ontario; Guelph; British Columbia; Mount Geikie

Language: English

Conservation: Minor wrinkling/creasing of most letters, otherwise good condition; First postcard in file [black and white image of storefront] appears to have once been glued on the back [possibly for use in a scrapbook or album] and later removed and annotated in blue pen; some paper/glue remnants still attached

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

Title Source: Title based

Processing Status: Processed

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Diaries, James Geddes and Jessie Geddes

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Part Of: Malcolm Geddes fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of two diaries: one owned by James Geddes with entries dating between 1889 and 1893, and one owned by Jessie Geddes, ca.1911. Content of James Geddes' diary pertains to daily accounts of personal events while living in Ontario. Jessie Geddes' diary entries pertain to her personal fami…

Date Range: 1889-1893; 1911

Reference Code: M39 / III / C / 2, 3

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Textual record; Diary

Part Of: Malcolm Geddes fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M39; V756

Series: M39 / III : Personal and family records

Sous-Fonds: M39

Sub-Series: III / C : Other personal and family records

Accession Number: 2015.8558

Reference Code: M39 / III / C / 2, 3

GMD: Textual record; Diary

Date Range: 1889-1893; 1911

Physical Description: 1 cm of textual records

History / Biographical: James Geddes (1836-1908) and Jessie Geddes (née Dick Wares, 1836-1920) were both born in Wick, Caithness, Scotland and were married in Edinburgh in 1865. James and Jessie were the parents of Malcolm Daniel Geddes, as well as his siblings Daniel, James William and Jessie Esther. Following the family's move to Canada in 1877, James Geddes worked as a farmer and lay preacher in Ontario.

Scope & Content: File consists of two diaries: one owned by James Geddes with entries dating between 1889 and 1893, and one owned by Jessie Geddes, ca.1911. Content of James Geddes' diary pertains to daily accounts of personal events while living in Ontario. Jessie Geddes' diary entries pertain to her personal family history and genealogical timelines for the Geddes family between 1877 and 1911.

Name Access: Geddes, James; Geddes, Jessie

Subject Access: Family and personal life; Genealogy; Personal and Professional Life

Geographic Access: Canada; Ontario

Access Restrictions: Restrictions may apply - fragile materials

Reproduction Restrictions: Restrictions may apply - fragile materials

Language: English

Conservation: Contains loose/damaged material - handle with caution

Category: Family and personal life

Biographical Source Notes: https://ruraldiaries.lib.uoguelph.ca/james-geddes; "Record of the Geddes Family 1802 - 1977" [biofile material, donated to Whyte Museum by Ruth Elliott as part of accession 2015.8558]

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Other collected materials

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Part Of: Malcolm Geddes fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of personal business/contact cards for Malcolm Geddes and Jennie (Waters) Geddes, and one booklet pertaining to an Empress of Australia steamship cruise from Quebec to France and England, 1930. Cruise booklet includes a list of passengers including Jennie, Alvin and Enid Geddes.

Date Range: [1910-1920]; 1930

Reference Code: M39 / III / C / 5

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Textual record; Published record

Part Of: Malcolm Geddes fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M39; V756

Series: M39 / III : Personal and family records

Sous-Fonds: M39

Sub-Series: M39 / III / C : Other personal and family records

Accession Number: 2015.8558

Reference Code: M39 / III / C / 5

GMD: Textual record; Published record

Date Range: [1910-1920]; 1930

Physical Description: 0.2 cm of textual records

Scope & Content: File consists of personal business/contact cards for Malcolm Geddes and Jennie (Waters) Geddes, and one booklet pertaining to an Empress of Australia steamship cruise from Quebec to France and England, 1930. Cruise booklet includes a list of passengers including Jennie, Alvin and Enid Geddes.

Name Access: Geddes, Alvin; Geddes, Enid; Geddes, Jennie (Waters)

Subject Access: Family and personal life; Travel; Tourism; Cruise ships

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Calgary; Quebec; England; France

Language: English; French

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

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Financial records

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Part Of: Malcolm Geddes fonds

Scope & Content: Series consists of copies of financial records and notes pertaining to Malcolm Geddes. Includes notes on Malcolm's salaries from various jobs between 1904 and 1907 [n.d.], a financial statement from 1914, correspondence pertaining to financial difficulties [1921], a scanned copy of a price list for…

Date Range: 1914; 1921; 1926

Reference Code: M39 / II

Description Level: 3 / Series

GMD: Textual record

Part Of: Malcolm Geddes fonds

Description Level: 3 / Series

Fonds Number: M39; V756

Series: M39 / II : Financial records

Sous-Fonds: M39

Accession Number: 7846

Reference Code: M39 / II

GMD: Textual record

Date Range: 1914; 1921; 1926

Physical Description: 0.5 cm of textual records

Scope & Content: Series consists of copies of financial records and notes pertaining to Malcolm Geddes. Includes notes on Malcolm's salaries from various jobs between 1904 and 1907 [n.d.], a financial statement from 1914, correspondence pertaining to financial difficulties [1921], a scanned copy of a price list for properties in Calgary, and a detailed invoice from Malcolm Geddes' solicitor [1926].

Name Access: Geddes, Malcolm

Subject Access: Finances; Businesses; Commerce; Professional and Personal Life; Property

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Calgary

Language: English

Category: Commerce and industry

Title Source: Title based on contents of series

Processing Status: Processed

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Poetry drafts

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Part Of: Malcolm Geddes fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of original poetry drafts written by Malcolm Geddes. Content pertains to landscapes and trails in the Canadian Rockies, love and romance, and various other subjects related to Malcolm's life.

Date Range: 1896; 1901-1902; [1900-1920]; 1926

Reference Code: M39 / I / B / 1

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Textual record

Part Of: Malcolm Geddes fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M39; V756

Series: M39 / I : Professional records

Sous-Fonds: M39

Sub-Series: M39 / I / B : Manuscripts and notes

Accession Number: 7846

Reference Code: M39 / I / B / 1

GMD: Textual record

Date Range: 1896; 1901-1902; [1900-1920]; 1926

Physical Description: 0.5 cm of textual records

Scope & Content: File consists of original poetry drafts written by Malcolm Geddes. Content pertains to landscapes and trails in the Canadian Rockies, love and romance, and various other subjects related to Malcolm's life.

Notes: Most items are not dated

Subject Access: Family and personal life; Mountains; Environment and Nature; Exploration; Trails

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Canadian Rocky Mountains

Reproduction Restrictions: Some restrictions may apply

Language: English

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

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Drafts, edited copies

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Part Of: Malcolm Geddes fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of handwritten and typed drafts of works by Malcolm Geddes. Content pertains to the first ascent of Mount Geikie, mountaineering and mountain climbing, and life in Western Canada and Parry Sound, Ontario. Includes three typed drafts of "Beyond the Eagle's Nest" with edits and correcti…

Date Range: [1890-1900]; [1900-1920]; [1925-1927]

Reference Code: M39 / I / B / 2

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Textual record

Part Of: Malcolm Geddes fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M39; V756

Series: M39 / I : Professional records

Sous-Fonds: M39

Sub-Series: M39 / I / B : Manuscripts and drafts

Accession Number: 7846

Reference Code: M39 / I / B / 2

GMD: Textual record

Date Range: [1890-1900]; [1900-1920]; [1925-1927]

Physical Description: 2 cm of textual records

Scope & Content: File consists of handwritten and typed drafts of works by Malcolm Geddes. Content pertains to the first ascent of Mount Geikie, mountaineering and mountain climbing, and life in Western Canada and Parry Sound, Ontario. Includes three typed drafts of "Beyond the Eagle's Nest" with edits and corrections.

Name Access: Geddes, Malcolm

Subject Access: Mountains; Mountaineering; Exploration; Travel; Family and personal life; Summit; Settlement

Geographic Access: Canada; British Columbia; Mount Geikie; Canadian Rocky Mountains; Ontario; Parry Sound

Reproduction Restrictions: Restrictions may apply

Language: English

Category: Exploration, discovery and travel; Family and personal life; Land, settlement and immigration

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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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

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Cartoon illustration lantern slides

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Part Of: Malcolm Geddes fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of 34 glass lantern slides depicting cartoon illustrations of human and animal characters in various scenes.

Date Range: [1900 - 1920]

Reference Code: V756 / III / C / PS - 1 to 34

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Lantern slide

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 / C : Other personal and family records

Accession Number: 2014.8306

Reference Code: V756 / III / C / PS - 1 to 34

GMD: Photograph; Lantern slide

Date Range: [1900 - 1920]

Physical Description: 34 glass lantern slides: col.; 15 x 3.5 cm

Scope & Content: File consists of 34 glass lantern slides depicting cartoon illustrations of human and animal characters in various scenes.

Notes: File contains some duplicate slides; Date range provided is estimate by Processing Archivist

Material Details: Colourized glass slides, appear to have been mass-produced

Subject Access: Art; Entertainment

Access Restrictions: Slides are in fragile condition - handle with caution

Language: English

Conservation: Items stored in acid-free envelopes

Category: Arts

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Our National Playground [Glacier National Park and Mount Robson]

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Part Of: Malcolm Geddes fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of 19 b&w photographs pertaining to a trip to Glacier and Jasper National Park. File includes images of Malcolm Geddes hiking inside caves, and an exterior view of Mt. Robson.

Date Range: [1900 - 1920]

Reference Code: V756 / III / A / PA - 1 to 19

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 - 1 to 19

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

Date Range: [1900 - 1920]

Physical Description: 19 photographs : b&w prints ; 18 x 25 cm

Scope & Content: File consists of 19 b&w photographs pertaining to a trip to Glacier and Jasper National Park. File includes images of Malcolm Geddes hiking inside caves, and an exterior view of Mt. Robson.

Notes: Some items are annotated on reverse side

Name Access: Geddes, Malcolm

Subject Access: Sports; Recreation; Hiking; Mountains; Landscapes; Travel; Exploration

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Glacier National Park; Jasper National Park; Mount Robson

Language: English

Related Material: Photographs were previously stored in folder with typed copy of "Our National Playground"; textual records stored in M39 / I / B.

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

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Malcolm Geddes portraits

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Part Of: Malcolm Geddes fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of 6 portraits of Malcolm Geddes [ca. 1900 - 1910]. Two photographs include signature of Malcolm Geddes [one original, one duplicate].

Date Range: [1900 - 1910]

Reference Code: V756 / III / C / PA - 1 to 6

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 / C : Other personal and family records

Accession Number: 2015.8558

Reference Code: V756 / III / C / PA - 1 to 6

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

Date Range: [1900 - 1910]

Physical Description: 6 photographs : b&w prints ; 22.5 x 30 cm or smaller

Scope & Content: File consists of 6 portraits of Malcolm Geddes [ca. 1900 - 1910]. Two photographs include signature of Malcolm Geddes [one original, one duplicate].

Notes: File contains some duplicate photographs

Name Access: Geddes, Malcolm

Subject Access: Portrait; Photography; Personal and Professional Life

Language: English

Conservation: Items stored in mylar

Category: Family and personal life

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Content Details: Photographs were originally stored in folder labelled "For David MDG pics"

Processing Status: Processed

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Family photographs

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Part Of: Malcolm Geddes fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of 26 b&w photographs pertaining to friends and immediate and extended family of Malcolm Geddes. File includes portraits of members of the Waters family, including Jennie [Waters] Geddes and her siblings; Daniel Geddes; Malcolm Geddes with his wife Jennie and their children, Alvin and…

Date Range: [1870 or 1871]; [1900]; 1903; 1911-1912; 1922; 1924; 1939

Reference Code: V756 / III / C / PA - 7 to 32

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 / C : Other personal and family records

Accession Number: 2015.8558

Reference Code: V756 / III / C / PA - 7 to 32

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

Responsibility: Some photographs are copies of images from the Provincial Archives of Alberta

Date Range: [1870 or 1871]; [1900]; 1903; 1911-1912; 1922; 1924; 1939

Physical Description: 26 photographs : b&w prints ; 25.5 x 20 cm or smaller

Scope & Content: File consists of 26 b&w photographs pertaining to friends and immediate and extended family of Malcolm Geddes. File includes portraits of members of the Waters family, including Jennie [Waters] Geddes and her siblings; Daniel Geddes; Malcolm Geddes with his wife Jennie and their children, Alvin and Enid; Malcolm and his family in Ontario; and a copy of a family portrait depicting Malcolm Geddes, two of his siblings and his parents [ca. 1870 or 1871].