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1723 Copy of ‘A Life of Mahomet’ Possibly Morant’s (?) and Japanese Stamp Collection

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Part Of
Nicholas Morant fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 2 books; one 18th century, one 20th century stamp book. Includes 1723 copy of ‘A Life of Mahomet’ by Humphrey Prideaux; missing front/back covers, replaced with plain brown paper covers. Handwritten title ‘Mahomet’ written on front cover and side binding in different handwritings; …
Date Range
1723
[ca. 1900 - ca. 1920]
[ca. 1920 - ca. 1940]
[ca. 1940 - ca. 1960]
Reference Code
M300 / III / D / 5 / 91 and 95
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Private record
Published record
Part Of
Nicholas Morant fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M300 / V500 / S20
Sous-Fonds
M300
Sub-Series
M300 / III / D / 5 : Personal Interest and Gifts
Accession Number
Unknown
Reference Code
M300 / III / D / 5 / 91 and 95
GMD
Textual record
Private record
Published record
Responsibility
Nicholas Morant (?), Nicholas Morant
Date Range
1723
[ca. 1900 - ca. 1920]
[ca. 1920 - ca. 1940]
[ca. 1940 - ca. 1960]
Physical Description
2 books (1 published, 1 stamp book)
History / Biographical
Humphrey Prideaux (1648-1724) was born in Cornwall and eventually became a Doctor of Divinity. Prideaux was an author of multiple textual works pertaining to faith and particularly Christianity. He was the Dean of Norwich from 1702 until his death in 1724.
Scope & Content
File consists of 2 books; one 18th century, one 20th century stamp book. Includes 1723 copy of ‘A Life of Mahomet’ by Humphrey Prideaux; missing front/back covers, replaced with plain brown paper covers. Handwritten title ‘Mahomet’ written on front cover and side binding in different handwritings; front believed to be by Nicholas Morant (?), side unknown. Also includes book of Japanese stamps collected by Nicholas Morant; many not dated, various designs and sizes, annotated on covers with Nicholas Morant's personal ink stamp.
Storage Range
In file box M300 / III / D / 5 / 75 to M300 / III / D / 5 / 91
Subject Access
Religion
Biography
Stamps
Postage
Geographic Access
England
Japan
Canada
Access Restrictions
Items in this file are not to be accessed or distributed without the explicit permission of their identified owner(s).
Reproduction Restrictions
Items in this file are not to be reproduced without the explicit permission of their identified owner(s).
Language
English
Conservation
'Mahomet' book must be stored with protective barrier to prevent further damage (i.e. acid-free paper).
Creator
Humphrey Prideaux, Nicholas Morant
Biographical Source Notes
https://www.ccel.org/ccel/prideaux
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Advertising and promotion. -- 1973-[1988?]

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Part Of
Eddie Hunter fonds
Scope & Content
Leaflets, press releases, ticket stubs regarding films produced by Head Hunter Films. Includes a partial copy of magazine Ski Trails West with article featuring the film How the West Was Skied, as well as background notes on Eddie Hunter and drafts of articles promoting the same film.
Date Range
[ca.1973-1988]
Reference Code
M346 / 3
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Part Of
Eddie Hunter fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M346
V293
S50
Series
II.A. Textual records : film-making
Sous-Fonds
M346
Accession Number
6803
Reference Code
M346 / 3
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Date Range
[ca.1973-1988]
Physical Description
1 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
Leaflets, press releases, ticket stubs regarding films produced by Head Hunter Films. Includes a partial copy of magazine Ski Trails West with article featuring the film How the West Was Skied, as well as background notes on Eddie Hunter and drafts of articles promoting the same film.
Name Access
Hunter, Eddie
Subject Access
Publication
Biography
Biographical
Research
Magazine
Films and film making
Skiing
Winter sports
Promo
Correspondence
Reproduction Restrictions
Copyright restrictions may apply
Language
English
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Content Details
How the west was skied [poster]. -- [ca.1975]. -- 1 item held in oversize "A"
Processing Status
Processed
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Biographical material, Norman Luxton and McDougall family

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of biographical records and timelines of events pertaining to the lives of Norman Luxton, Elizabeth Chantler McDougall and George McDougall. Includes an obituary article for George McDougall from 1876 [two separate newspaper clippings]; an account of a buffalo round-up in 1909 by Norm…
Date Range
1876
[1930-1940]
1934
[1955]
1960
Reference Code
LUX / III / D / 9
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
LUX
Series
LUX / III / D : Other material
Sous-Fonds
LUX / III : Luxton Family sous-fonds
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / III / D / 9
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Date Range
1876
[1930-1940]
1934
[1955]
1960
Physical Description
0.5 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of biographical records and timelines of events pertaining to the lives of Norman Luxton, Elizabeth Chantler McDougall and George McDougall. Includes an obituary article for George McDougall from 1876 [two separate newspaper clippings]; an account of a buffalo round-up in 1909 by Norman Luxton; Article "Here's Alberta - People and Places" featuring Norman Luxton; published book "Elizabeth McDougall: Pioneer" by Edna Kells; and a program for an event celebrating the 100th anniversary of George McDougall's appointment as Chairman of the Hudson's Bay Missions, which includes a detailed timeline of the lives of George and Elizabeth McDougall, as well as their son John.
Notes
File also contains one duplicate copy of each item, excluding "Elizabeth McDougall: Pioneer"
Name Access
McDougall, George
Luxton, Norman
McDougall, Elizabeth (Chantler)
Subject Access
Buffalo
Churches
Family
History
Biography
Businesses
Religions
Memorial
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Pigeon Lake
Calgary
Access Restrictions
Obituary article clippings are fragile, handle with care
Language
English
Conservation
Staples removed from two items in file and replaced with archival clips
Category
Family and personal life
Environment
Land, settlement and immigration
Religions
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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The Book of Mortimer: Celebrating a Life of Volunteerism - textual

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Part Of
Chic Scott fonds
Scope & Content
Series consists of textual records pertaining to the creation and publication of the Book of Mortimer, including manuscript drafts, correspondence and notes.
Date Range
1978 - 1998
Reference Code
M57 / IX
Description Level
3 / Series
GMD
Textual record
Part Of
Chic Scott fonds
Description Level
3 / Series
Fonds Number
M57 / V40 / S47
Series
M57 / IX : The Book of Mortimer: Celebrating a Life of Volunteerism
Sous-Fonds
M57
Sub-Series
M57 / IX / A: Manuscript Drafts M57 / IX / B: Correspondence M57 / IX / C: Interview Notes M57 / IX / D: Research and Speech Notes
Accession Number
.
Reference Code
M57 / IX
GMD
Textual record
Date Range
1978 - 1998
Physical Description
1 cm of textual records
History / Biographical
No one has volunteered more time and energy to Canada’s mountain community and to the Alpine Club of Canada than Mike and Heather Mortimer. Beginning their careers as newsletter editors of the Calgary Section of the ACC, Mike and Heather eventually became president and first lady of the UIAA (International Union of Alpine Associations). Along the way they have organized Mountain Safety Conferences, built the Bow Hut on the Wapta Icefield and organized the Alpine Club of Canada’s Centennial Celebration. This book tells their story.
Scope & Content
Series consists of textual records pertaining to the creation and publication of the Book of Mortimer, including manuscript drafts, correspondence and notes.
Notes
Series consists of four sub-series: M57 / IX / A: Manuscript Drafts M57 / IX / B: Correspondence M57 / IX / C: Interview Notes M57 / IX / D: Research and Speech Notes
Name Access
Scott, Chic
Mortimer, Heather
Mortimer, Mike
Subject Access
Alpine Club of Canada
Biography
Family and personal life
Personal and Professional Life
Publication
Research
Public Speaking
Municipal views
Correspondence
Communications
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Calgary
Canadian Rocky Mountains
Language
English
Category
Communications
Family and personal life
Biographical Source Notes
https://www.chicscott.com/books.htm
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Part Of
Malcolm Geddes fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of three published materials pertaining to the poetry of Malcolm Geddes [1970], and a biography of his life [1986].
Date Range
1970
1986
Reference Code
M39 / I / A / 1 & 2
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Published 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 / A : Published materials
Accession Number
2015.8558
Reference Code
M39 / I / A / 1 & 2
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Date Range
1970
1986
Physical Description
2 volumes : 20 x 27 cm and 16.5 x 21.5 cm
Scope & Content
File consists of three published materials pertaining to the poetry of Malcolm Geddes [1970], and a biography of his life [1986].
Name Access
Geddes, Malcolm
Geddes, Alvin
Subject Access
Family and personal life
Biography
Poetry
Publication
Reproduction Restrictions
Copyright restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Family and personal life
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Part Of
Maryalice Harvey Stewart fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of handwritten catalogue cards listing names of individuals with connections to Banff and area. Cards were possibly produced by Maryalice Harvey Stewart as resource materials to be used at the Archives of the Canadian Rockies.
Date Range
[1965-1976]
Reference Code
M9 / I / A / 41 to 43
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Part Of
Maryalice Harvey Stewart fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M9
S13
V605
Series
M9 / I : Professional records
Sous-Fonds
M9
Sub-Series
M9 / I / A : Archives of the Canadian Rockies records
Accession Number
7412
Reference Code
M9 / I / A / 41 to 43
GMD
Textual record
Date Range
[1965-1976]
Physical Description
6 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of handwritten catalogue cards listing names of individuals with connections to Banff and area. Cards were possibly produced by Maryalice Harvey Stewart as resource materials to be used at the Archives of the Canadian Rockies.
Notes
Materials are arranged alphabetically, with blue separators to mark individual letter sections.
Contents of individual folders: M9 / I / A / 41 : Cards A - G M9 / I / A / 42 : Cards H - O M9 / I / A / 43 : Cards P - Z
Name Access
Stewart, Maryalice Harvey
Subject Access
Professional and Personal Life
Research
Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies
Biography
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Language
English
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Part Of
Dorothy Wardle fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of newspaper clippings, receipts, correspondence (photocopies), a bound copy of the second annual calendar for Carleton College (1943-1944), a programme for the First Commencement Exercises (November 3, 1943), Dorothy's personal reflections of her experiences working alongside Dr. H.M…
Date Range
1942-1998
1942-1943
1947
1998
Reference Code
M521 / I / A / 6-7
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Newspaper clipping
Textual record
Calendar
Private record
Published record
Part Of
Dorothy Wardle fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M521 / V75
Series
M521 / I : Dorothy Wardle Personal Papers
Sous-Fonds
M521
Sub-Series
M521 / I / A : Research and Writing
Accession Number
7504
Reference Code
M521 / I / A / 6-7
GMD
Newspaper clipping
Textual record
Calendar
Private record
Published record
Date Range
1942-1998
1942-1943
1947
1998
Physical Description
2 cm of textual records (23 x 33.5 cm or smaller)
Scope & Content
File consists of newspaper clippings, receipts, correspondence (photocopies), a bound copy of the second annual calendar for Carleton College (1943-1944), a programme for the First Commencement Exercises (November 3, 1943), Dorothy's personal reflections of her experiences working alongside Dr. H.M. Tory at Carleton College (photocopies and handwritten originals), and two envelopes, 23 x 33.5 cm or smaller. File pertains to the founding, early years, and community impact of Carleton College, including instructor profiles, corporation and registration, a tribute to Dr. H.M. Tory (college head), and Dorothy's personal experiences and memories while working at the college from 1942-1944 as the first secretary. Newspaper clippings come from the Ottawa Citizen and the Ottawa Journal and are dated:
September 14, 1942
June 30, 1943
November 7, 1942
November 4, 1943
June 9, 1942
August 29, 1942
February 7, 1947 Correspondence between Dorothy and Blair Neatby is dated February 19 and February 25, 1998.
Notes
Carleton College is now Carleton University.
Blair Neatby was a historian who wrote a biography of Carleton College.He contacted Dorothy (ca. 1997-1998) to solicit her experiences and memories of when she worked there. "Creating Carleton: The Shaping of a University" was published in 2002.
Envelopes were originally used to file the records. There are notations and labels on them created by Dorothy.
Name Access
Wardle, Dorothy
Tory, Dr. H.M.
Neatby, Blair
Subject Access
Education
History
Newspaper
Organizations
Professional and Personal Life
World War II
Biography
Geographic Access
Ottawa
Canada
Ontario
Language
English
Conservation
Clippings are taped and glued together. May present conservation issues in the future.
Creator
Wardle, Dorothy
Category
Education
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Collected clippings, McDougall and Luxton family

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of various collected news articles pertaining to community events and friends and members of the McDougall and Luxton families, which are attached to 4 large pages. Materials appear to be a loose/separated section of a large scrapbook. Individuals described in articles include Annie M…
Date Range
1917
1937
1948-1949
Reference Code
LUX / III / D / 36 (oversize)
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Newspaper clipping
Published record
Textual record
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
LUX
Series
LUX / III / D : Other material
Sous-Fonds
LUX / III : Luxton family sous-fonds
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / III / D / 36 (oversize)
GMD
Newspaper clipping
Published record
Textual record
Date Range
1917
1937
1948-1949
Physical Description
0.5 cm of textual records (4 pages : 20.5 x 34 cm)
Scope & Content
File consists of various collected news articles pertaining to community events and friends and members of the McDougall and Luxton families, which are attached to 4 large pages. Materials appear to be a loose/separated section of a large scrapbook. Individuals described in articles include Annie McDougall, Eleanor Luxton, Elizabeth (Boyd) Chantler McDougall, Rev. John McDougall, May Bagley, Norman Sanson, and others. File also includes articles pertaining to the Southern Alberta Pioneers' and Old Timers' Association.
Notes
Articles are from various publications, including The Albertan, the Calgary Daily Herald, and the Family Herald.
Name Access
McDougall, Annie
Luxton, Eleanor
McDougall, Elizabeth (Chantler)
McDougall, John
Sanson, Norman
Bagley, May
Southern Alberta Pioneers and Old Timers Association
Subject Access
Family and personal life
Newspaper
Publication
Obituary
Organizations
Biography
Community events
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Calgary
Morley
Language
English
Conservation
Items are 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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Collected research, Geddes family

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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
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Correspondence - William Luxton obituary articles

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of newspaper clippings sent to Norman Luxton pertaining to the death of his father, William Fisher Luxton, in 1907. File includes accompanying mailing envelope sent from Hennepin County District Court in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Norman Luxton, and one page of genealogy notes pertaini…
Date Range
1907
[1927-1940]
Reference Code
LUX / III / A1 / 28
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
LUX
Series
LUX / III / A : Norman Luxton family
Sous-Fonds
LUX / III : Luxton family sous-fonds
Sub-Series
LUX / III / A : Correspondence
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / III / A1 / 28
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Date Range
1907
[1927-1940]
Physical Description
0.5 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of newspaper clippings sent to Norman Luxton pertaining to the death of his father, William Fisher Luxton, in 1907. File includes accompanying mailing envelope sent from Hennepin County District Court in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Norman Luxton, and one page of genealogy notes pertaining to Norman Luxton's parents and siblings [produced 1927 or later].
Name Access
Luxton, Norman
Luxton, William (Fisher)
Luxton, Sarah
Subject Access
Family and personal life
Genealogy
Obituary
Biography
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Winnipeg
United States of America
Minnesota
Language
English
Category
Family and personal life
Communications
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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