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Astley family fonds

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Part Of
Astley family fonds
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of notes, correspondence and articles pertaining to the Astley family and early history of Lake Louise and Lake Minnewanka areas. Fonds includes correspondence between Willoughby Astley and J. A. Jaffary of the Provincial Library, Alberta, 1928-1929, re place names in the Lake Louise…
Date Range
[ca.1886]-1970
Reference Code
M265 / V394
Description Level
1 / Fonds
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Textual record
Private record
Part Of
Astley family fonds
Description Level
1 / Fonds
Fonds Number
M 265
V 394
Sous-Fonds
M 265
V 394
Accession Number
1420, 1520, 2961, 6353, 6756, 7939
Reference Code
M265 / V394
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Textual record
Private record
Date Range
[ca.1886]-1970
Physical Description
13 textual records. -- ca.40 photographs: prints
History / Biographical
Willoughby John Astley, 1859-1948, came to Banff in 1888 and built the Beach House Hotel at Lake Minnewanka. He moved to Lake Louise in 1889. Brother, Charles D'Oyley Astley, 1849-1937, and Lucy Ann Astley continued to operate the hotel until 1907 when they retired to Banff. The hotel was destroyed as part of power development at Lake Minnewanka, ca.1912.
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of notes, correspondence and articles pertaining to the Astley family and early history of Lake Louise and Lake Minnewanka areas. Fonds includes correspondence between Willoughby Astley and J. A. Jaffary of the Provincial Library, Alberta, 1928-1929, re place names in the Lake Louise area; scrapbook of clippings re World War I, including a list of Banff men who enlisted; Beach House Hotel guest register, 1890-1906, recording name and residence of guest, and occasionally record of fish caught; Astley family photographs, ca.1886-1930s. Photographs pertain to fishing and boating on Lake Minnewanka; Beach House Hotel and Lady of the Lake steam launch; Devil's Canyon, Bankhead and Banff; views of avalanche clearing in Roger's Pass by Byron Harmon. Includes one panorama view of group at Lake Minnewanka.
Name Access
Astley, Charles D'Oyley
Astley, Willoughby John
Subject Access
Buildings and facilities
Environment
Family and personal life
Military
Sports, recreation and leisure
Access Restrictions
Some restriction/s on access
Copyright, privacy, commercial use and other restrictions may apply
Language
Language is English
Finding Aid
Finding aids and reference tools: reference copy of hotel register
Related Material
Hotel register is related to similar item in Rodney Touche fonds (M377)
Creator
Astley, Charles D'Oyley
Astley, Willoughby John
Category
Environment
Family and personal life
Military
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title based on accession records and contents of fonds
Processing Status
Processed
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Part Of
Moore family fonds
Scope & Content
Pertains to Princeton University. Includes memorial addresses made by Moore for fellow students; also alumni material.
Date Range
1902-1951
Reference Code
M307 / I / A / 3
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Part Of
Moore family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M307 / V439
Series
I.A. Philip Moore series : Personal
Sous-Fonds
M307
Accession Number
.
Reference Code
M307 / I / A / 3
GMD
Textual record
Date Range
1902-1951
Physical Description
.5 cm of textual records (16 items)
Scope & Content
Pertains to Princeton University. Includes memorial addresses made by Moore for fellow students; also alumni material.
Language
English
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
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
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Part Of
Moore family fonds
Scope & Content
Philip Moore diary of mountain pack trips. Volume includes lists of native words and writing in the back.
Date Range
1903
Reference Code
M307 / I / A / 5A
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Diary
Textual record
Part Of
Moore family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M307 / V439
Series
I.A. Philip Moore series : Personal
Sous-Fonds
M307
Accession Number
.
Reference Code
M307 / I / A / 5A
GMD
Diary
Textual record
Date Range
1903
Physical Description
1 textual records (1 v.)
Scope & Content
Philip Moore diary of mountain pack trips. Volume includes lists of native words and writing in the back.
Language
English
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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Part Of
Moore family fonds
Scope & Content
Receipts, invoices, share certificates, insurance policies, cheque stub books, bank book and statements, miscellaneous items.
Date Range
1907-1951
Reference Code
M307 / IV / C / 52, 53
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Part Of
Moore family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M307 / V439
Series
IV.C. Philip Moore family series : financial papers
Sous-Fonds
M307
Accession Number
.
Reference Code
M307 / IV / C / 52, 53
GMD
Textual record
Date Range
1907-1951
Physical Description
2.5 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
Receipts, invoices, share certificates, insurance policies, cheque stub books, bank book and statements, miscellaneous items.
Language
English
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Fred Brewster papers

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Part Of
Moore family fonds
Scope & Content
Business letter regarding Brewster Trading Co., 1909; map of Mt. Alexander Mackenzie region, ca.1914; newsclipping, 1953.
Date Range
1909-1953
Reference Code
M307 / VI / 73
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Part Of
Moore family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M307 / V439
Series
VI. Brewster family series
Sous-Fonds
M307
Accession Number
.
Reference Code
M307 / VI / 73
GMD
Textual record
Date Range
1909-1953
Physical Description
4 items
Scope & Content
Business letter regarding Brewster Trading Co., 1909; map of Mt. Alexander Mackenzie region, ca.1914; newsclipping, 1953.
Language
English
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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James I. Brewster papers

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Part Of
Moore family fonds
Scope & Content
Includes letters to Jim Brewster from William Twin and letter to Tom Wilson from Paul Twoyoungmen; newsclippings.
Date Range
1909-1936
Reference Code
M307 / VI / 75
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Part Of
Moore family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M307 / V439
Series
VI. Brewster family series
Sous-Fonds
M307
Accession Number
.
Reference Code
M307 / VI / 75
GMD
Textual record
Date Range
1909-1936
Physical Description
.5 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
Includes letters to Jim Brewster from William Twin and letter to Tom Wilson from Paul Twoyoungmen; newsclippings.
Language
English
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
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John and Isabella Brewster papers

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Part Of
Moore family fonds
Scope & Content
Legal, financial and personal papers pertaining to parents of Pearl Moore.
Date Range
1904-1948
Reference Code
M307 / VI / 72
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Part Of
Moore family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M307 / V439
Series
VI. Brewster family series
Sous-Fonds
M307
Accession Number
.
Reference Code
M307 / VI / 72
GMD
Textual record
Date Range
1904-1948
Physical Description
1 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
Legal, financial and personal papers pertaining to parents of Pearl Moore.
Language
English
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Part Of
Moore family fonds
Scope & Content
Lease documents and accompanying letters regarding properties in Banff and Vancouver.
Date Range
1908-1938
Reference Code
M307 / II / B / 35
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Part Of
Moore family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M307 / V439
Series
II.B. Pearl Moore series : Legal and financial
Sous-Fonds
M307
Accession Number
2019.80
Reference Code
M307 / II / B / 35
GMD
Textual record
Date Range
1908-1938
Physical Description
.5 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
Lease documents and accompanying letters regarding properties in Banff and Vancouver.
Language
English
Title Source
Title based on content of file
Processing Status
Processed
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