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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
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
Less detail
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Malcolm Geddes fonds

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Part Of
Malcolm Geddes fonds
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of textual and visual records pertaining to Malcolm Geddes, as well as his immediate family: wife Jennie (Waters) Geddes, and children Alvin and Enid Geddes; and extended family members. Fonds includes records related to Malcolm's work as a poet and author (including original drafts …
Date Range
[1896-2013]
Reference Code
M39 / V756
Description Level
1 / Fonds
GMD
Photograph
Negative
Transparency
Textual record
Private record
Published record
Part Of
Malcolm Geddes fonds
Description Level
1 / Fonds
Fonds Number
M 39
V 756
Sous-Fonds
M 39
V 756
Accession Number
5545, 6504, 7846, 2014.8306, 2015.8558
Reference Code
M39 / V756
GMD
Photograph
Negative
Transparency
Textual record
Private record
Published record
Responsibility
Some views are by Malcolm Geddes; many were obtained through other sources
Date Range
[1896-2013]
Physical Description
444 photographs: 385 b&w and col. transparencies, 59 b&w prints -- 1 album (28 b&w prints) -- 11 cm of textual records
History / Biographical
Malcolm Daniel Geddes, 1866-1927, was a journalist, publisher and mountaineer at Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Geddes was one of the founders of the "Farmers and Ranch Review" in 1904, and served as vice-president and editor until his death. He joined the Alpine Club of Canada in 1917, was active in ACC summer camps and served as Honorary Secretary from 1924 to 1926. Geddes was killed in a mountaineering accident on Mount Lefroy in 1927.
Scope & Content
Fonds consists of textual and visual records pertaining to Malcolm Geddes, as well as his immediate family: wife Jennie (Waters) Geddes, and children Alvin and Enid Geddes; and extended family members. Fonds includes records related to Malcolm's work as a poet and author (including original drafts and publications), Malcolm's career in real estate, family letters, financial records, records of mountain ascents and hikes with the Alpine Club of Canada, family trees and genealogical research, and other related materials.
Notes
Fonds consists of three series:
Series I : Professional records I / A : Published materials I / B : Manuscripts and notes I / C : Professional correspondence
Series II : Financial records
Series III : Personal and family records III / A : Travel and mountain expeditions III / B : Genealogy and research III / C : Other personal and family records
Name Access
Geddes, Malcolm
Subject Access
Environment
Sports, recreation and leisure
Hiking
Family and personal life
Personal and Professional Life
Poetry
Property
Finances
Commerce and industry
Communications
Correspondence
Genealogy
History
Research
Publication
Travel
Mountains
Mountaineering
Biography
Obituary
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Calgary
British Columbia
Ontario
Canadian Rocky Mountains
Access Restrictions
No restrictions on access
Public domain (other restrictions may apply)
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
Language is English
Finding Aid
Finding aids and reference tools: arrangement outline
series and file description
electronic finding aid
Creator
Geddes, Malcolm
Category
Environment
Exploration, discovery and travel
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title based on accession records
Content Details
Arrangement of fonds was redone by Processing Archivist Kate Skelton between December 2020 and March 2021 to accommodate unprocessed materials from accessions 7846, 2014.8306 and 2015.8558
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Sol Lipkind correspondence

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Part Of
Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 9 letters sent to and from Sol Lipkind pertaining to the Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies bulletin information. Includes letters from Hal Quinlan, Mary S. Lore, and Helen and Wayne Gillis; and response letters from Sol Lipkind sent to Mary Lore and Helen and Wayne Gillis.
Date Range
1969 - 1971
Reference Code
M545 / II / 18
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Private record
Part Of
Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M545 / V635
Series
M545 / II : Members, Staff, Personal Content
Sous-Fonds
M545
Accession Number
8235
Reference Code
M545 / II / 18
GMD
Textual record
Private record
Responsibility
Content produced by Sol Lipkind, Mary Lore, Helen Gillis, Wayne Gillis, and Hal Quinlan
Date Range
1969 - 1971
Physical Description
0.25 cm of textual records
History / Biographical
Sol Lipkind was an active participant and member of the Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies. Lipkind served as Chairman of the Executive Committee in 1971 and as President of the Trail Riders in 1972. Sol Lipkind's son, Joel Lipkind, served as President of the organization in 1980 and 1981. Sol also owned and managed the Ribtor Warehouse in Calgary.
Scope & Content
File consists of 9 letters sent to and from Sol Lipkind pertaining to the Trail Riders of the Canadian Rockies bulletin information. Includes letters from Hal Quinlan, Mary S. Lore, and Helen and Wayne Gillis; and response letters from Sol Lipkind sent to Mary Lore and Helen and Wayne Gillis.
Name Access
Quinlan, Hal
Lipkind, Sol
Lore, Mary S.
Gillis, Helen
Gillis, Wayne
Subject Access
Administration
Publication
Professional and Personal Life
Biography
Travel
Skyline Trail Hikers of the Canadian Rockies
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Calgary
United States of America
Indiana
California
Language
English
Appraisal
Some grey/black staining on first item in file
Category
Sports, recreation and leisure
Biographical Source Notes
http://trailridevacations.com/history/
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Whyte Museum recordings

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Part Of
Maryalice Harvey Stewart fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of two recordings produced by Maryalice Harvey Stewart for use by the Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies. File includes one interview of Noel Odell led by Maryalice, pertaining to the Everest 1924 expedition, World War II and other aspects of Noel's life; and one recording of a 1977…
Date Range
[ca.1975-1987]
1977
Reference Code
S13 / I / B / 13 to 14
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Cassette
Sound recording
Part Of
Maryalice Harvey Stewart fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M9
S13
V605
Series
S13 / I : Professional records
Sous-Fonds
S13
Sub-Series
S13 / I / B : Research and other professional records
Accession Number
7412
Reference Code
S13 / I / B / 13 to 14
GMD
Cassette
Sound recording
Responsibility
Recordings produced by Maryalice Harvey Stewart
Date Range
[ca.1975-1987]
1977
Physical Description
2 sound recordings : cassettes
History / Biographical
Noel Odell (1890 - 1987) was a geologist and mountaineer. Noel was born and educated in England, and became an avid climber in the United Kingdom, joining the Alpine Club in 1916. Noel is known primarily for his involvement in the 1924 Everest expedition, during which two climbers, Andrew Irvine and George Mallory, died during their summit attempt. In 1936, Noel and fellow climber Bill Tilman summited Nanda Devi in India, which at the time was the highest completed summit in the world. Noel served with the Royal Engineers in World War I and II, worked as a petroleum and mining consultant, and taught geology at various universities around the world.
Scope & Content
File consists of two recordings produced by Maryalice Harvey Stewart for use by the Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies. File includes one interview of Noel Odell led by Maryalice, pertaining to the Everest 1924 expedition, World War II and other aspects of Noel's life; and one recording of a 1977 lecture presented by Maryalice at a conference about log structures.
Notes
Contents in file: S13 / I / B / 13 : "Trip with Noel Odell Banff - Jasper - Edmonton Airport" S13 / I / B / 14 : "Tuesday October 25, 1977 conference on log structures (Tour of mountain sites)"
Name Access
Stewart, Maryalice Harvey
Odell, Noel
Subject Access
Interview
Research
Museums
Mountaineering
Exploration
Biography
World War I
World War II
Lecture
Public events
Log structures
Land use
Property
Professional and Personal Life
Geographic Access
Mount Everest
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Reproduction Restrictions
Copyright restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Exploration, discovery and travel
Land, settlement and immigration
Biographical Source Notes
https://www.oxforddnb.com/view/10.1093/ref:odnb/9780198614128.001.0001/odnb-9780198614128-e-40147;jsessionid=8961B28AD1F031B03BC6CDEBDE709086
Title Source
Original title used
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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