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Part Of
Crosby family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 24 accounting books, 1871 to 1904 are accounting books from Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. The remaining accounting books are for Deer Lake Lodge and include charge accounts, dismemberments and receipts. XXX
Date Range
1871
1872
1873
1891
1901
1902
1904
1912
1914
1931
1932
1939
1954
1955
Reference Code
M486 / II / B / 1 to 24 O.S
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Part Of
Crosby family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M486 / V152
Series
M486 / II : Deer Lake Lodge
Sous-Fonds
M486
Sub-Series
M486 / II / B : Financials
Reference Code
M486 / II / B / 1 to 24 O.S
GMD
Textual record
Date Range
1871
1872
1873
1891
1901
1902
1904
1912
1914
1931
1932
1939
1954
1955
Physical Description
24 cm of textual records (24 volumes)
Scope & Content
File consists of 24 accounting books, 1871 to 1904 are accounting books from Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. The remaining accounting books are for Deer Lake Lodge and include charge accounts, dismemberments and receipts. XXX
Name Access
Crosby, Louis
Crosby, Lou
Subject Access
Administration
Finances
Geographic Access
Banff, Alberta
Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island
Language
English
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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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
Less detail
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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
Less detail
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Other collected materials

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55275
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
Less detail
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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
Less detail
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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
Less detail
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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
Less detail
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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
thumbnail
Less detail
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Cartoon illustration lantern slides

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55235
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
Less detail
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Malcolm Geddes portraits

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55239
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
Less detail
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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].
Notes
Some items are annotated on reverse side
Some individuals in photographs not identified
Name Access
Geddes, Malcolm
Waters, Anna
Geddes, Alvin
Geddes, Enid
Sharp, Belle
Waters, Eva
Geddes, Jennie (Waters)
Waters, Ada
Waters, William
Geddes, Daniel
Subject Access
Family and personal life
Portrait
Photography
Children
Home
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Calgary
Ontario
Reproduction Restrictions
Some restrictions may apply
Language
English
Conservation
Items stored in mylar
Category
Family and personal life
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Crosby family manuscripts and visual materials inventory

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Part Of
Crosby family fonds
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of textual & visual records of several members of the Crosby family.
Date Range
ca.1895-1975
Reference Code
M486 / V152 / Box 1
Description Level
7 / Unprocessed [inventory box list]
Part Of
Crosby family fonds
Description Level
7 / Unprocessed [inventory box list]
Series
Inventory listing only
Reference Code
M486 / V152 / Box 1
Date Range
ca.1895-1975
Physical Description
1 Box
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of textual & visual records of several members of the Crosby family.
Subject Access
Family
commercial
Education
sports & leisure
tourism
Mountaineering
Travel
Title Source
Title based on contents of fonds
Content Details
Inventory listing:
M486 / V152 Crosby House Archival Material Box 1 Crosby House – Office Closet Prints, loose Film negatives, panoramas Art booklet Correspondence Lantern slides Cheque register – Lou Crosby Glass negatives Matted portraits Framed prints
Processing Status
Unprocessed
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Crosby family manuscripts and visual materials inventory

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Part Of
Crosby family fonds
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of textual & visual records of several members of the Crosby family.
Date Range
ca.1895-1975
Reference Code
M486 / V152 / Box 2
Description Level
7 / Unprocessed [inventory box list]
Part Of
Crosby family fonds
Description Level
7 / Unprocessed [inventory box list]
Series
Inventory listing only
Reference Code
M486 / V152 / Box 2
Date Range
ca.1895-1975
Physical Description
1 Box
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of textual & visual records of several members of the Crosby family.
Subject Access
Family
commercial
Education
sports & leisure
tourism
Mountaineering
Travel
Title Source
Title based on contents of fonds
Content Details
Inventory listing:
Box 2 Crosby House – Office Closet Wildlife prints (bad condition – ripped and rolled) Ticket re sale of Florida property Unused air tickets – Qantas Airlines “What’s in a Radio Tube” Booklet Home Sound Reproduction Handbook Box of postcards and prints Canadian postage 4 cent stamp Tire Jack instructions Publications; Child Life Magazine, 1929 Canada, 1950 Newfoundland Canada’s New Province Proceedings of the M.W. Grand Lodge of Alberta, 1936 Pikes Peak by Rail Vest Pocket Webster Dictionary Visit of Her Royal Highness The Princess Margaret, 1958 History of Baalbek (Lebanon), 1960 Alpine Wildflowers of Western U.S. Wedding anniversary card Statement Tablet (Blanket) Standard Postage Stamp Catalogue, 1911 Rare Coin Encyclopedia and Catalog Golf Penalties Alpine Club of Canada – Constitution and List of Members, 1937 4 travel note booklets (3 blank) Alazhar Widow’s Benefit Association By-Laws, 1933 Cyprus Preceptory No. 33 Knights Templar By-Laws Western Skating Association Handbook on Skating, 1906 Skaters’ History, 1916 Amateur Skating Union of the U.S. Handbook, 1934 International Skating Union Regulations, 1961 Amateur Athletic Union of Canada Official Handbook 2x Amateur Athletic Union of Canada Official Handbook, 1930-31 2x Canadian Philatelic Society, 1919 2x Canadian Philatelic Society, Membership List, 1930 University of Toronto – Hart House Booklet, 1923-1932 2x valentine cards Telephone book instructions Booklet of 20 miniature photo views Riverside (?), California Numerous postcards, blank and correspondence Decorative info cards Canadian Dental Hygiene Council Publication “At the Gate” A Book of Facts on Hot Water Heating Efficiency Hints to Mothers on the Treatment of their Children, 1914 Infant Feeding and Hygiene Today’s News, Summerside, PEI newspaper, 1939 Newspaper cut out – “Some cake receipts” A poem “Thoughts from the “Sunny South” by Mary Belle Rich High School and University Matriculation Exam Board Departmental Examinations, 1926-1935 for English, Physics, French, Art, Algebra, Latin, German, Composition Tune/poem “Beautiful Banff” Rocky Mountain Tours Brochure Poem “Banff” by Mary Belle Rich Poem “Lake Louise” by Mary Belle Rich Booklet Wild Flowers in Northern California, Oregon, and Washington Coleman Manual for Motor Campers The Banff Windermere Highway – Department of the Interior publication Oliver School District, province of Alberta Tax Notice, 1912-1915 2x Oct 15, 1924 Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies Bulletin, No. 1 2x Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies Bulletin, No.2 Publication – Australia for the Tourist, 1914 A lock of blonde hair
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Crosby family fonds
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of textual & visual records of several members of the Crosby family.
Date Range
ca.1895-1975
Reference Code
M486 / V152 / Box 3
Description Level
7 / Unprocessed [inventory box list]
Part Of
Crosby family fonds
Description Level
7 / Unprocessed [inventory box list]
Series
Inventory listing only
Reference Code
M486 / V152 / Box 3
Date Range
ca.1895-1975
Physical Description
1 Box
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of textual & visual records of several members of the Crosby family.
Subject Access
Family
commercial
Education
sports & leisure
tourism
Mountaineering
Travel
Title Source
Title based on contents of fonds
Content Details
Inventory listing: Box 3 Crosby House – Office Closet Black box of matted prints, prints, and cartes des visites - Crosby and Seaton family photographs, many identified and captioned on reverse. Brown metal box: Sun Life Assurance Co. Correspondence Agreement between Barbara Brewster, Jack Walker Brewster and Edward Cecil Collier, all Executors of Estate of George Brewster and Gertrude Crosby Inventory listing of Triangle Inn, 1950 2 portrait photograph prints of L. Crosby Insurance policy to Gertrude Crosby 2 agreements between Brewster Transport Co and Louis S. Crosby, 1954 & 1959 Lease agreement – Gertrude Crosby and Department of Interior Rocky Mountain Parks Canada Superintendent Land Titles Certificate – YWCA Banff **filed in the brown metal box are *important* papers containing many of the following: Capital stock certificates Insurance papers
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Scope & Content
Fonds consists of textual & visual records of several members of the Crosby family.
Date Range
ca.1895-1975
Reference Code
M486 / V152 / Box 4
Description Level
7 / Unprocessed [inventory box list]
Part Of
Crosby family fonds
Description Level
7 / Unprocessed [inventory box list]
Series
Inventory listing only
Reference Code
M486 / V152 / Box 4
Date Range
ca.1895-1975
Physical Description
1 Box
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of textual & visual records of several members of the Crosby family.
Subject Access
Family
commercial
Education
sports & leisure
tourism
Mountaineering
Travel
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Content Details
Inventory listing: Box 4 Crosby House – Office Closet Prints “climbing” Prints and negs “parade on Banff Ave-early” Prints “Banff” includes Mount Norquay Ski Camp images Prints “Family on trips” Negatives “Early Skating in Banff,” 1925, 1930 Prints and negs of Lake Louise Map Prints – included image of Tom Wilson with N. Sanson and J. M. Gibbon; First Nations, and other Statement of Investment Income Canadian Pamphlets Catalogue, 1962 The London Philatelist, 1962 B.C. South Western Districts Comparative Geographical Study and Map Alberta – B.C. Boundary Map Correspondence between L. Crosby and real estate in Yale Athabaska Sheet Map Colour photograph of group shot B&W photograph of group shot Christmas card and b&w photograph of group at hotel (Savoy Hotel?) Envelope containing: Photographs of Princess Margaret, Eleanor Luxton, Norman Luxton, Lou Crosby, and Crag & Canyon article about the Royals visit. Correspondence re: anniversary of George Washington Rundle Memorial United Church Dedication Service Program, 1967 B&W photographs B&W photographs – Lou(?) and woman outside of Abegweit Felt Crest Banff Colour transparency of Deer Lodge B&W photographs of J. Brewster and other men Numerous Ron Duke portraits of Crosby family members Folder of large b&w prints pertaining to Brewster Transportation including views of vehicle fleets, tally-ho, Banff Springs Hotel, the Banff Train Station, Banff Avenue, Tunnel Mtn. Matted Crosby family portraits Portrait of Marjorie Crosby at UBC, 1940 Print of Gertrude (?) Crosby Prints of unidentified people Hand-coloured photograph of “A Stoney Dance” North house University Residence, Toronto, 1935-36 – Douglas Crosby among group Portrait of Lou S. Crosby, Master of masons Large, outdoor group shot Print of two deer Portrait of Robert Crosby Set of World’s Fair Postcards Small Crosby Family Snapshot album Portrait of Crosby family member Colour family photograph of Crosby family at Abegweit, 1987 Portarit of Crosby family member Colour portrait of skiers Framed print of man with parrot Duplicate prints of portraits of Gertrude (?) and Lou Crosby Black Photograph Album/scrapbook: - b&w photographs pasted in and tipped in (views of Banff and area), recipes, envelopes of prints, postcards, Crosby and family, cards, notes, brochures, articles for Ladies World, 1916, a motor road guide to BNP, newspaper clippings, baby record for Douglas Richard Crosby, envelope of newspaper cut-outs. Black 3-ring Binder: - Stamp catalogue, the stamps of PEI (from the Stamp News Annual, 1892) by A.A. Bartlett - Postcards from various African countries and card with photograph of Mary Seaton or Audrey - Notes - Newspaper clipping – letter to the editor from Enid M. Burnham “Banff prices Defended” - An envelope of photograph stills cut from film strips - Great Canadian Oil Sands Limited Progress Report, 1965 - A handwritten letter from Frances to Auntie Gertie, 1940 - Funeral services program for Marjorie Crosby Dye, 1999 and photographs - Blank letterhead Calgary Associate Clinic - Handwritten letter to Lou Crosby, 1928 from ? - Photographs - Portrait photograph of Robert Crosby - Miscellaneous pamphlet and info sheets, receipts - Address book - In Memory Book for Marjorie Crosby Dye - Kodak canister – undeveloped 35mm negative roll film - Lab requisition for Donald McGill - Manila envelope containing: miscellaneous clippings; photographs; letter to Marion Seaton from Coal and Petroleum Board, 1939 re license application for retailing gasoline and oil at Marble Canyon; copy of Runguis painting “Skyline Trail Above Ptarmigan Lake,” 1939; a ski brochure; photograph of rocky mountain goats; 1931 letter and photograph from CPR J.M. Gibbon to Lou S. Crosby re cauldron hole on BSH golf course - Colour portrait of Marjorie Crosby Dye - Newspaper article clipping on Fort McMurray oil - Envelope of b&w photographs of vacation pictures of Pompeii, Italy, BNP, Lake Louise and Chateau Lake Louise - Heating cable sets manual belonging to Peter Whyte - 2 newspaper clippings - Framed print of ?Douglas Crosby? - Birthday card from Glenna to Aunt Marion - Canmore Golf Club score card - Greeting card; birthday card - Motion picture film in can with content described on notepaper inside of can: Annie, Rob, George, Doug, Marion, convocation, LSC on golf links, Hawaii, various monuments visited.
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Part Of
Crosby family fonds
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of textual & visual records of several members of the Crosby family.
Date Range
ca.1895-1975
Reference Code
M486 / V152 / Box 5
Description Level
7 / Unprocessed [inventory box list]
Part Of
Crosby family fonds
Description Level
7 / Unprocessed [inventory box list]
Series
Inventory listing only
Reference Code
M486 / V152 / Box 5
Date Range
ca.1895-1975
Physical Description
1 Box
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of textual & visual records of several members of the Crosby family.
Subject Access
Family
commercial
Education
sports & leisure
tourism
Mountaineering
Travel
Title Source
Title based on contents of fonds
Content Details
Inventory listing: Box 5 Crosby House – Office Box containing: colour travel slides of Rio De Janeiro; Granada; Miami’s Parrot Jungle, Florida; Hagia Sofia in Istanbul, Turkey; Athens, Greece; Nikko Toshogu Shrine; Bangkok, Thailand; Taj Mahal; Amsterdam; Capital Investment Co. payment cheques of Fred L. Crosby; Souvenir Slides of Pompeii; Vatican; Sistine Chapel; loose slides; Toledo, Spain; unidentified vacation slides; unidentified prints Box of “family pictures” containing: An envelope of negatives – Chateau Lake Louise Fire, 1924 Photographs of exterior of Crosby (?) home An envelope addressed to Dr. Douglas R. Crosby, England including: Lake Louise Trading Co. Statement, 1949 newsclipping; photographs of Douglas and his children; newsclipping re: University of Alberta staff appointment notices – Dr. D.R. Crosby, Professor of Mathematics Envelope of photographs “children of Douglas and Janet Crosby: Kim and Janice Crosby” Envelope of Crosby family photographs at Deer Lodge Photographs of Dorothy Seaton, daughters of Gerald and Bess, 1931 Chicago Parks Beautiful Postcard package Bridges spanning the San Francisco Bay area – postcard package Letter from Marjorie to mother and daddy, 1938 Envelope of photographs “Rob’s Children” R.S. Crosby family photographs Crosby trip to Hawaii photographs Travel photographs – India Photographs of Banff views Photographs and letter from Alice to Lou, 1946 Wholesale Canadian list stamp catalogue, 1957-1958 Envelope of stamps Loose stamps Empty envelopes with cancelled stamps Prints and negatives of Abegweit and garage in winter Redwood Highway California Souvenir Postcards San Francisco postcards Postcards: Salt Lake City, Utah; Boulder Dam; Oregon Caves; California; Pacific Coast; Berkeley; Redwood Forest Package of photograph mounting corners Lock of Janice Crosby’s hair @ 18 months Envelope of b&w photographs: “Rob and Evelyn Crosby Family: Anita – 4 years, Rick – 6-12 months, 1948.” 3 X 3-D colour postcards of Japanese Temples Postcards and stamps 1934 letter to Lou Crosby, unsigned Letter to Lou Crosby from Eleanor (?) of San Mateo, California Postcards – Lake Louise and Chateau Lake Louise Letter to Lou Crosby from Myrtle Matthew B&W photograph of mountain-view Letter to Louis Crosby from cousin Muriel of Cape Province, South Africa, 1935 Note re taxation exemption of CPR property – “Section 16 of 44 Vict. 1881” Letter to Louis from Cousin Muriel, 1934 of South Africa Letter to Lou from Cousin Muriel, 1929 South Africa Letter from Rob, 1937 Rugby, England Letter re stamps and stamp collecting from dealer, 1938 Numerous maps Trésors de mon pays by Marcel Rosset Rambling in Geneva Pamphlets with maps/travel booklets of Vienna; Hawaii’s Flowers, plants and fruits; Alberta Horticultural Guide, 1950-51; “Panjab Impressions” – chapter from a book; Guide to the Ruins of Chichen Itea, 1952; “The Story of Rundle”; 2 X “Self Conducted Nature Walk of Desert Botanical Garden of Arizona,” Tempe, Arizona Maps 4 strips of souvenir colour slides – Hawaii: Maka Puu Point Tour; Hawaii National Park; Kauai; Hilo In the Ypres Salient: The Story of a Fortnight’s Canadian Fighting, June 2-16, 1916 by Beckles Willson Booklet: “Southern British Columbia: Land Recording Divisions South of the Railway Belt” Map: “Auto Circle Tour of the Canadian Rockies” Map: Yoho Park Maps Ordnance Survey of Northern Ireland Map: Edinburgh Corp Transport Department Pamphlet for the Collegiate Church of St. Andrew, Steyning Northern Ireland by Hugh Shearman, 1946 The Story Sompting Parish Church Bartholomew’s Revised “Half-Inch” contoured maps The Old North Church in Picture and In Story Frontier Guide to the Incredible Roger’s Pass Booklet on St. George’s in the Pines Banff School of Fine Arts Scholarship Night, 1956 – awards presentation program Envelope with cancelled postage stamps addressed to L.S. Crosby Maps Colour souvenir postcards: Vienna and the Vatican
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Part Of
Crosby family fonds
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of textual & visual records of several members of the Crosby family.
Date Range
ca.1895-1975
Reference Code
M486 / V152 / Box 6
Description Level
7 / Unprocessed [inventory box list]
Part Of
Crosby family fonds
Description Level
7 / Unprocessed [inventory box list]
Fonds Number
M486 / V152
Series
Inventory listing only
Sous-Fonds
M486 / V152
Reference Code
M486 / V152 / Box 6
Date Range
ca.1895-1975
Physical Description
1 Box
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of textual & visual records of several members of the Crosby family.
Subject Access
Family
commercial
Education
sports & leisure
tourism
Mountaineering
Travel
Title Source
Title based on contents of fonds
Content Details
Inventory listing: Box 6 Crosby House – Office Closet Chocolate box containing photographs: prints of Sunshine Lodge; Quebec City; Christmas card from the Crosby’s with a photograph outside of Abegweit; Banff Springs Hotel; Brewster Tally-Ho; Banff Ave; Brewster Transport; Banff Auto Rd; Brewster Transport Co. Garage; various Brewster Transport vehicles. Negatives of Deer Lodge; winter scenes Prints of: Snowshoeing; Banff Speed Skaters with medals; Banff Winter Carnival speed skating, 1932; Doug Crosby; Alex Young, 1932; skiing; wedding pictures; portrait of Crosby children – Fred, Doug, Marjorie, Robert, Marion; Lake Louise Trading Co.; Crosby children; sports activities; Deer Lodge; and an invitation to the District Meeting of Masons, 1962 2 X metal briefcases containing 35mm colour slides from travels 1 framed print of Lake Louise trail 1 framed portrait of Lou S. Crosby 1 photograph album “Aloha” containing b&w and colour travel photographs 1 scrapbook(?) containing: prints and card-mounted images of bison; tepees; horses; Doug and Fred Crosby as children on lawn at Abegweit; men at camp; mountain views; sledding; dog-sledding; trail rides; Mount Rundle; Banff in winter; Banff Indian Days parade Numerous greeting cards, blank with painted images reproduced from Harmon photographs Christmas card from Edna to Gertie, 1951 The Nakimu Caves Glacier Dominion Park, B.C. booklet CIBC 1962 Annual Statement Painting book National Parks in the Canadian Cordillera Manila envelope addressed to L.S. Crosby containing invoices; statements; receipts; correspondence Excelsior drawing book containing maps 2 drawing books with Louis S. Crosby, Feb 1901 written on front Giant postcards – William Notman images Photograph prints Envelope of prints: Banff Winter Carnival events; Brewster Transportation Co; wedding (?) Box of 3 prints: Banff Speed Skaters – children
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Part Of
Crosby family fonds
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of textual & visual records of several members of the Crosby family.
Date Range
ca.1895-1975
Reference Code
M486 / V152 / Box 7
Description Level
7 / Unprocessed [inventory box list]
Part Of
Crosby family fonds
Description Level
7 / Unprocessed [inventory box list]
Series
Inventory listing only
Reference Code
M486 / V152 / Box 7
Date Range
ca.1895-1975
Physical Description
1 Box
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of textual & visual records of several members of the Crosby family.
Subject Access
Family
commercial
Education
sports & leisure
tourism
Mountaineering
Travel
Title Source
Title based on contents of fonds
Content Details
Inventory listing: Box 7 Crosby House – Office Deer Lodge Accounts Receivable records Crosby Company Ltd. Cheques Banff Crag & Canyon March 4, 1964 Obituary and article about Louis Crosby 4 b&w portraits 1 b&w print unidentified location 9 b&w portrait (Gertie Crosby?) by Ron Duke 1 b&w portrait (Lou S. Crosby) by Ron Duke 1 manila envelope with b&w group picture of Canadian Pacific Railway Photo includes identifications of men in group (Lou Crosby; Claude Brewster; Stan Johnson, BAC; Colin C. McCartney, Mgr. BSH; C.R. Shaw, Pres.BAC; W. T. Clark, editor of Crag and Canyon; various U.S. travel editors) 1 hand drawn sketch of a town neighborhood 1 photograph print of 1958 Gray Line Assoc. Convention Agents luncheon 1 photograph print of 1939 Gray Line Assoc. passenger fraternity luncheon. 4 x certificates of provincial outdoor speed skating championships, 1938 2 x rolled b&w photographs – vehicle transport fleet (?) Hawaii (?) 1962 letter and 19 colour slides of Mexico to Mrs. L.S. Crosby B&w photograph– Annual Conference of Rotary International 4th District, 1929 1925 letter and sketch drawing of Town of Golden re teahouses 1 b&w photograph of Okapi 8 x 1964 – 1966 cheque registers Crosby-CIBC bank correspondence – cancelled cheques, letters, etc.. 2 negatives of (Deer Lodge?) exterior Family tree of Robert Washington Shumbles (?) and Hannah Barrell 1 photograph of Lula Xmas, 1945 1 box of miniature stereographs 1 b&w photographs of Crosby’s (?) L&G in Egypt at Pyramids 4 packages of Souvenir Colour travel slides: Roman Forum, Sistine Chapel and Vatican. 1 envelope of very small b&w prints – stereo camera prints? 1 envelope of colour slide transparencies 1 colour print Travel slides Correspondence - letters Ca. 1957 – 1 box of travel slides: 6 individual boxes Kodak slides mounted colour transparencies: Africa, unidentified, Banff and First Nations, Mountains and Lakes and Banff Area (?) 1 piece of rock – mineral (?)
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Crosby family fonds
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of textual & visual records of several members of the Crosby family.
Date Range
ca.1895-1975
Reference Code
M486 / V152 / Box 8
Description Level
7 / Unprocessed [inventory box list]
Part Of
Crosby family fonds
Description Level
7 / Unprocessed [inventory box list]
Series
Inventory listing only
Reference Code
M486 / V152 / Box 8
Date Range
ca.1895-1975
Physical Description
1 Box
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of textual & visual records of several members of the Crosby family.
Subject Access
Family
commercial
Education
sports & leisure
tourism
Mountaineering
Travel
Title Source
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Content Details
Inventory listing: Box 8 Crosby House - Office Closet – Slides 1 carousel of slides – 1971 Japan, Hong Kong, Bangkok 1 carousel of slides – 1971 Kashmir, Nepal, Istanbul Labeled with notes – 2 trays of slides (within 1 box) Tray I 1 to 34 North Borneo and Tray I 34 to 40 Singapore 1 tray empty Slides : Note labeled Tray III 1 to 9 Bali; 10 to 24 Djkarta; 25 to 40 Ceylon Silver case of generic slides (perhaps samples to accompany slide projector manual and warranty info) Moving picture film strip in silver can Slide case with 10 slides and note re slides as gift to add to Lou Crosby’s collection from a nephew with identifications on the slide mounts. 1 slide box with slides labeled “All Djakarta rejects.” 1 slide box with slides labeled “Africa.” 1 slide box with slides labeled “#1 to 20 Singapore #21 to 36 Bali” and “Discards 1963.” 1 slide box with slides labeled “All Bali Discards.” 1 slide box with slides labeled “North Borneo Discards.” 1 slide case with slides labeled “Kashmir.” 1 slide case with slides labeled “Nepal.” 1 slide case with slides labeled “Nepal.” 1 slide case with slides labeled “Kashmir.” 1 slide case with slides labeled “India, Kashmir.” 1 slide case with slides labeled “India.” 1 slide case with slides labeled “Thailand.” 1 slide case with slides labeled “Everest Nepal.” 1 slide case with slides labeled “Japan.” 1 slide case with slides labeled “Thailand and India.” 1 slide case with slides labeled “Bangkok.” 1 slide case with slides labeled “China.” 1 slide case with slides labeled “Japan.” 1 slide case with slides labeled “Japan.” 1 tray slides labeled “Spain 1.” 1 tray slides labeled “Spain 2.” 1 tray slides labeled “Spain 3 Switz 1.” 1 tray slides labeled “Switz 2.” 1 slide box with slides labeled “Ceylon Tea Country.” 1 slide box with slides unidentified/unlabeled. 1 slide box with slides labeled “water falls in Tea Country.” 1 slide box with slides labeled “Mexico Nov. ’62.” 1 slide box with slides labeled “Ceylon Bat (?) Garden Dancers at Colombia.” 1 slide box with slides labeled “Rock Carvings at Mahabul Ipurum…Madras…Madras to Bombay.” 1 slide box discards 3 slide boxes labeled [can’t read] 2 slide boxes labeled ? Colombo
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