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1908 Calgary Exhibition souvenir album

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Part Of
Malcolm Geddes fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of one souvenir album pertaining to the Calgary Exhibition held in 1908. Album contains 28 b&w photographs which depict staff involved with the exhibition, views of exhibition grounds, a parade, and other related subjects.
Date Range
1908
Reference Code
V756 / III / C / PD - 1
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Album
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 / PD - 1
GMD
Album
Photograph
Photograph print
Date Range
1908
Physical Description
1 album (28 photographs : b&w ; 28 x 20 cm or smaller)
Scope & Content
File consists of one souvenir album pertaining to the Calgary Exhibition held in 1908. Album contains 28 b&w photographs which depict staff involved with the exhibition, views of exhibition grounds, a parade, and other related subjects.
Subject Access
Activities
Community events
Events
Horses
Leisure
Public events
Recreation
Souvenir
Tourism
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Calgary
Language
English
Conservation
Item has been interleaved
Category
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and potentially offensive content. Read more.

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
Less detail
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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
This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and potentially offensive content. Read more.
Part Of
Malcolm Geddes fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 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

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55248
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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Collected research, Geddes family

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55265
Part Of
Malcolm Geddes fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of collected genealogical records, research notes and correspondence pertaining to Malcolm Geddes, Jennie (Waters) Geddes, Alvin Geddes, Enid (Geddes) Darroch, and various extended family members. File includes research notes on Geddes family history, including a copy of Alvin Geddes'…
Date Range
1968
[1975-1990]
1989-1991
1993-1994
2007-2009
2012-2013
Reference Code
M39 / III / B / 2 to 4
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual 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 / B : Genealogy and research
Accession Number
2015.8558
Reference Code
M39 / III / B / 2 to 4
GMD
Textual record
Date Range
1968
[1975-1990]
1989-1991
1993-1994
2007-2009
2012-2013
Physical Description
5 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of collected genealogical records, research notes and correspondence pertaining to Malcolm Geddes, Jennie (Waters) Geddes, Alvin Geddes, Enid (Geddes) Darroch, and various extended family members. File includes research notes on Geddes family history, including a copy of Alvin Geddes' birth record; a transcription of Jessie Geddes' diary [1870-1914]; articles and publications about the Geddes and Waters families; timelines of family events; emails and letters sent between descendants of Malcolm Geddes pertaining to their family history; a copy of Photolife Magazine featuring an article about Malcolm Geddes; a copy of 1906 census records; a copy of a Certificate of Standing for Malcolm Geddes from the Ontario Agricultural College [1896]; and other related materials.
Notes
File includes original and scanned documents
Name Access
Geddes, Malcolm
Geddes, Alvin
Geddes, Jennie (Waters)
Geddes, Jessie
Geddes, James
Geddes, Enid
Subject Access
Family and personal life
Research
Genealogy
Biography
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Calgary
Ontario
Guelph
England
Scotland
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Family and personal life
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and potentially offensive content. Read more.

Geddes family residence

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Part Of
Malcolm Geddes fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of email correspondence, printed records and newspaper clippings pertaining to the Geddes family home in Calgary and its designation as a heritage site.
Date Range
2004
2013
Reference Code
M39 / III / B / 5
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Newspaper clipping
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 / B : Genealogy and research
Accession Number
2015.8558
Reference Code
M39 / III / B / 5
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Newspaper clipping
Date Range
2004
2013
Physical Description
0.5 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of email correspondence, printed records and newspaper clippings pertaining to the Geddes family home in Calgary and its designation as a heritage site.
Subject Access
Family and personal life
Property
History
Research
Correspondence
Communications
Home
Land use
Settlement
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Calgary
Reproduction Restrictions
Copyright restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Communications
Family and personal life
Land, settlement and immigration
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and potentially offensive content. Read more.

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
This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and potentially offensive content. Read more.

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