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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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Mountain view, Tonquin Valley(?)

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Part Of
Malcolm Geddes fonds
Scope & Content
Lantern slide depicts view of snow-capped mountains, possibly in Tonquin Valley.
Date Range
[ca.1913-ca.1925]
Reference Code
V756 / III / A / PS - 1
Description Level
6 / Item
GMD
Photograph
Lantern slide
Transparency
  1 image  
Part Of
Malcolm Geddes fonds
Description Level
6 / Item
Fonds Number
M39 / V756
Series
V756 / III : Personal and family records
Sous-Fonds
V756
Accession Number
6504
Reference Code
V756 / III / A / PS - 1
GMD
Photograph
Lantern slide
Transparency
Date Range
[ca.1913-ca.1925]
Physical Description
1 photograph : transparency (lantern slide)
Scope & Content
Lantern slide depicts view of snow-capped mountains, possibly in Tonquin Valley.
Notes
Slide is hand-coloured.
Material Details
Glass slide includes round white label 93 ; round red label G; round red label G1
Access Restrictions
Fragile- restrictions may apply
Reproduction Restrictions
Fragile- restrictions may apply
Language
N/A
Category
Exploration, discovery and travel
Environment
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Images
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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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Part Of
Malcolm Geddes fonds
Scope & Content
Lantern slide depicts view of four[?] unidentified individuals on a snowy mountain summit, captioned "Among the clouds".
Date Range
[ca.1913-ca.1925]
Reference Code
V756 / III / A / PS - 10
Description Level
6 / Item
GMD
Photograph
Lantern slide
  1 image  
Part Of
Malcolm Geddes fonds
Description Level
6 / Item
Fonds Number
M39 / V756
Series
V756 / III : Personal and family records
Sous-Fonds
V756
Accession Number
6504
Reference Code
V756 / III / A / PS - 10
GMD
Photograph
Lantern slide
Date Range
[ca.1913-ca.1925]
Physical Description
1 photograph : transparency (lantern slide)
Scope & Content
Lantern slide depicts view of four[?] unidentified individuals on a snowy mountain summit, captioned "Among the clouds".
Notes
Slide is hand-coloured.
Material Details
Individual labels: round red label G; round red label G19; round red label 50 [crossed through] 95; title label 79 Among the clouds 75
Access Restrictions
Fragile- restrictions may apply
Reproduction Restrictions
Fragile- restrictions may apply
Language
N/A
Creator
Department of the Interior, Natural Resources Intelligence Branch
Category
Exploration, discovery and travel
Environment
Title Source
Title retrieved from label on lantern slide
Processing Status
Processed
Images
thumbnail
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Part Of
Malcolm Geddes fonds
Scope & Content
Lantern slide depicts several unidentified people gathered around a campfire.
Date Range
[ca.1913-ca.1925]
Reference Code
V756 / III / A / PS - 100
Description Level
6 / Item
GMD
Photograph
Lantern slide
  1 image  
Part Of
Malcolm Geddes fonds
Description Level
6 / Item
Fonds Number
M39 / V756
Series
V756 / III : Personal and family records
Sous-Fonds
V756
Accession Number
6504
Reference Code
V756 / III / A / PS - 100
GMD
Photograph
Lantern slide
Date Range
[ca.1913-ca.1925]
Physical Description
1 photograph : transparency (lantern slide)
Scope & Content
Lantern slide depicts several unidentified people gathered around a campfire.
Notes
Slide is hand-coloured
Material Details
Inscription visible on back of slide: 4773 1[?]
Access Restrictions
Fragile- restrictions may apply
Reproduction Restrictions
Fragile- restrictions may apply
Language
N/A
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Images
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Glacier and mountain view

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Part Of
Malcolm Geddes fonds
Scope & Content
Lantern slide depicts a side view of an unidentified mountain and glacier.
Date Range
[ca.1913-ca.1925]
Reference Code
V756 / III / A / PS - 101
Description Level
6 / Item
GMD
Photograph
Lantern slide
  1 image  
Part Of
Malcolm Geddes fonds
Description Level
6 / Item
Fonds Number
M39 / V756
Series
V756 / III : Personal and family records
Sous-Fonds
V756
Accession Number
6504
Reference Code
V756 / III / A / PS - 101
GMD
Photograph
Lantern slide
Date Range
[ca.1913-ca.1925]
Physical Description
1 photograph : transparency (lantern slide)
Scope & Content
Lantern slide depicts a side view of an unidentified mountain and glacier.
Notes
Slide is hand-coloured.
Access Restrictions
Fragile- restrictions may apply
Reproduction Restrictions
Fragile- restrictions may apply
Language
N/A
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Images
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Man balancing on rock in cavern

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Part Of
Malcolm Geddes fonds
Scope & Content
Lantern slide depicts an unidentified man standing on a rock formation above a small cavern [possibly in Arctomys Cave].
Date Range
[ca.1913-ca.1925]
Reference Code
V756 / III / A / PS - 102
Description Level
6 / Item
GMD
Photograph
Lantern slide
  1 image  
Part Of
Malcolm Geddes fonds
Description Level
6 / Item
Fonds Number
M39 / V756
Series
V756 / III : Personal and family records
Sous-Fonds
V756
Accession Number
6504
Reference Code
V756 / III / A / PS - 102
GMD
Photograph
Lantern slide
Date Range
[ca.1913-ca.1925]
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w transparency (lantern slide)
Scope & Content
Lantern slide depicts an unidentified man standing on a rock formation above a small cavern [possibly in Arctomys Cave].
Access Restrictions
Fragile- restrictions may apply
Reproduction Restrictions
Fragile- restrictions may apply
Language
N/A
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Images
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Cave interior view [Arctomys Cave?]

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Part Of
Malcolm Geddes fonds
Scope & Content
Lantern slide depicts an interior view of a cave [possibly Arctomys Cave in Mount Robson Provincial Park] with wooden steps visible.
Date Range
[ca.1913-ca.1925]
Reference Code
V756 / III / A / PS - 103
Description Level
6 / Item
GMD
Photograph
Lantern slide
  1 image  
Part Of
Malcolm Geddes fonds
Description Level
6 / Item
Fonds Number
M39 / V756
Series
V756 / III : Personal and family records
Sous-Fonds
V756
Accession Number
6504
Reference Code
V756 / III / A / PS - 103
GMD
Photograph
Lantern slide
Date Range
[ca.1913-ca.1925]
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w transparency (lantern slide)
Scope & Content
Lantern slide depicts an interior view of a cave [possibly Arctomys Cave in Mount Robson Provincial Park] with wooden steps visible.
Access Restrictions
Fragile- restrictions may apply
Reproduction Restrictions
Fragile- restrictions may apply
Language
N/A
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Images
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[Ramparts and Amethyst Lake?]

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Part Of
Malcolm Geddes fonds
Scope & Content
Lantern slide depicts a snowy mountain range and lake view [possibly Ramparts mountain range and Amethyst Lake] at sunrise or sunset.
Date Range
[ca.1913-ca.1925]
Reference Code
V756 / III / A / PS - 104
Description Level
6 / Item
GMD
Photograph
Lantern slide
  1 image  
Part Of
Malcolm Geddes fonds
Description Level
6 / Item
Fonds Number
M39 / V756
Series
V756 / III : Personal and family records
Sous-Fonds
V756
Accession Number
6504
Reference Code
V756 / III / A / PS - 104
GMD
Photograph
Lantern slide
Date Range
[ca.1913-ca.1925]
Physical Description
1 photograph : transparency (lantern slide)
Scope & Content
Lantern slide depicts a snowy mountain range and lake view [possibly Ramparts mountain range and Amethyst Lake] at sunrise or sunset.
Notes
Slide is hand-coloured.
Access Restrictions
Fragile- restrictions may apply
Reproduction Restrictions
Fragile- restrictions may apply
Language
N/A
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Images
thumbnail
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[South face of Mount Robson]

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Part Of
Malcolm Geddes fonds
Scope & Content
Lantern slide depicts view of the southern face of Mount Robson, with a tent visible in the foreground.
Date Range
[ca.1913-ca.1925]
Reference Code
V756 / III / A / PS - 105
Description Level
6 / Item
GMD
Photograph
Lantern slide
  1 image  
Part Of
Malcolm Geddes fonds
Description Level
6 / Item
Fonds Number
M39 / V756
Series
V756 / III : Personal and family records
Sous-Fonds
V756
Accession Number
6504
Reference Code
V756 / III / A / PS - 105
GMD
Photograph
Lantern slide
Date Range
[ca.1913-ca.1925]
Physical Description
1 photograph : transparency (lantern slide)
Scope & Content
Lantern slide depicts view of the southern face of Mount Robson, with a tent visible in the foreground.
Notes
Slide is partially hand-coloured.
Material Details
Individual labels: four round red labels illegible
Access Restrictions
Fragile- restrictions may apply
Reproduction Restrictions
Fragile- restrictions may apply
Language
N/A
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Images
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