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This material is presented as originally created; it may contain outdated cultural descriptions and potentially offensive content.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

Geology Road Tours - sample covers, page proofs

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Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of sample cover pages and interior pages of Ben Gadd's book, "Geology Road Tours". Pages are annotated with notes and corrections by Ben.
Date Range
2009
Reference Code
M590 / II / B / 10
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M590
V810
S61
Series
M590 / II : Research and publication records
Sous-Fonds
M590
Sub-Series
M590 / II / B : Other publications
Accession Number
2021.20
Reference Code
M590 / II / B / 10
GMD
Textual record
Date Range
2009
Physical Description
1 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of sample cover pages and interior pages of Ben Gadd's book, "Geology Road Tours". Pages are annotated with notes and corrections by Ben.
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Subject Access
Publication
Geology
Travel
Tourism
Environment
Geographic Access
Canada
Canadian Rocky Mountains
Alberta
British Columbia
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Exploration, discovery and travel
Environment
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.

National Geographic projects

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Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of contract agreements, employment documents and related correspondence pertaining to writing projects which Ben Gadd completed for National Geographic. Projects include an article titled "Best of the Rockies: Hiking" [2003]; and summaries of several national parks and other regions o…
Date Range
2003
2010
Reference Code
M590 / III / D / 1
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M590
V810
S61
Series
M590 / III : Professional records
Sous-Fonds
M590
Sub-Series
M590 / III / D : Other contracts and projects
Accession Number
2021.20
Reference Code
M590 / III / D / 1
GMD
Textual record
Date Range
2003
2010
Physical Description
0.2 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of contract agreements, employment documents and related correspondence pertaining to writing projects which Ben Gadd completed for National Geographic. Projects include an article titled "Best of the Rockies: Hiking" [2003]; and summaries of several national parks and other regions of the Canadian Rockies for use in the publication "National Geographic's Guide to the National Parks of Canada" [2010].
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Subject Access
National parks and reserves
Publication
Research
Travel
Geography
Tourism
Hiking
Recreation
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
British Columbia
Waterton National Park
Kootenay National Park
Glacier National Park
Revelstoke
Jasper
Yoho National Park
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Exploration, discovery and travel
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.

HCR Info Files - History place names, population

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Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of newspaper articles, notes and published research materials collected by Ben Gadd, pertaining to the provenance of place names, the history of human settlement and regional populations in the Canadian Rockies.
Date Range
1981
1986
1989-1992
1995-2003
2006
2011
Reference Code
M590 / II / A / 64 to 65
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M590
V810
S61
Series
M590 / II : Research and publication records
Sous-Fonds
M590
Sub-Series
M590 / II / A : Handbook of the Canadian Rockies
Accession Number
2021.20
Reference Code
M590 / II / A / 64 to 65
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Date Range
1981
1986
1989-1992
1995-2003
2006
2011
Physical Description
4 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of newspaper articles, notes and published research materials collected by Ben Gadd, pertaining to the provenance of place names, the history of human settlement and regional populations in the Canadian Rockies.
Notes
Some items in file are annotated by Ben Gadd
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Subject Access
Publication
Research
Environment
Settlement
Immigration and homesteading
Townsite development
Travel
Tourism
History
National parks and reserves
Natural resources
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Jasper National Park
Banff National Park
British Columbia
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Environment
Exploration, discovery and travel
Land, settlement and immigration
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.

Author's copy of Geology Road Tours

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Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of one author's copy of Ben Gadd's book, Geology Road Tours, which includes corrections and other annotations by the author.
Date Range
2008
Reference Code
M590 / II / B / 59
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Part Of
Ben Gadd fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M590
V810
S61
Series
M590 / II : Research and publication records
Sous-Fonds
M590
Sub-Series
M590 / II / B : Other publications
Accession Number
2021.20
Reference Code
M590 / II / B / 59
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Responsibility
Produced by Ben Gadd, Corax Press
Date Range
2008
Physical Description
3.5 cm of textual records : 1 volume ; 15.5 x 23 cm
Scope & Content
File consists of one author's copy of Ben Gadd's book, Geology Road Tours, which includes corrections and other annotations by the author.
Name Access
Gadd, Ben
Subject Access
Publication
Commercial products
Environment
Geology
Science and technology
Geography
Natural history
Travel
Roads
Map
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
British Columbia
Canadian Rocky Mountains
Reproduction Restrictions
Copyright restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Environment
Exploration, discovery and travel
Natural resources
Science and technology
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.

Powder Pioneers : Ski Stories from the Canadian Rockies and Columbia Mountains - sound recordings

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Part Of
Chic Scott fonds
Scope & Content
Series consists of 23 interviews recorded between 1999 and 2009, which were used during the creation of the book Powder Pioneers : Ski Stories from the Canadian Rockies and Columbia Mountains.
Date Range
1999 - 2009
Reference Code
S47 / IV
Description Level
3 / Series
GMD
Sound recording
Part Of
Chic Scott fonds
Description Level
3 / Series
Fonds Number
M57 / V40 / S47
Series
S47 / IV : Powder Pioneers : Ski Stories from the Canadian Rockies and Columbia Mountains
Sous-Fonds
S47
Accession Number
8110
Reference Code
S47 / IV
GMD
Sound recording
Date Range
1999 - 2009
Physical Description
23 sound recordings
History / Biographical
Discover the rich history of skiing in the Canadian Rockies and Columbia Mountains of Alberta and British Columbia. From the early ski jumpers at Revelstoke, through the birth of the backcountry lodges and ski resorts to the heli-skiers and snowboarders of today, the stories are all here.
Scope & Content
Series consists of 23 interviews recorded between 1999 and 2009, which were used during the creation of the book Powder Pioneers : Ski Stories from the Canadian Rockies and Columbia Mountains.
Notes
Series consists of 23 interviews: S47 / IV / 1 : Syd Scroggle in Dundee
S47 / IV / 2 : Hans Gmoser
S47 / IV / 3 : Bob Sayer 16-Feb-02
S47 / IV / 4 : Toni Klettl 15-Feb-02
S47 / IV / 5 : Art Patterson 12-May-99
S47 / IV / 6 & 7 : Hans Gmoser 29-Apr-04
S47 / IV / 8 to 10 : Philippe Delesalle 28-Apr-04
S47 / IV / 11 to 14 : Doug Gardner 19-May-04
S47 / IV / 15 & 16 : Tony and Gill Daffern 06-Jan-04
S47 / IV / 17 & 18 : Bob Saunders 08-Aug-09
S47 / IV / 19 : Booty Griffiths 27-Oct-04
S47 / IV / 20 to 23 : Steve Smith 04-Nov-04
Name Access
Scott, Chic
Scroggle, Syd
Gmoser, Hans
Sayer, Bob
Klettl, Toni
Patterson, Art
Delesalle, Philippe
Gardner, Doug
Daffern, Tony
Daffern, Gill
Griffiths, Booty
Smith, Steve
Subject Access
Community events
Banff Ski Club
Mount Norquay Ski Area
Banff Winter Carnival
Biography
Competition
Cross-country skiing
Helicopter skiing
Interview
History
Leisure
Mountains
Publication
Public events
Public entertainment
Recreation
Research
Ski areas
Ski jumping
Ski mountaineering
Skiers
Ski racing
Skiing
Sports
Sports and recreation
Winter sports
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
British Columbia
Canadian Rocky Mountains
Banff National Park
Yoho National Park
Jasper National Park
Waterton
Kootenay National Park
Rogers Pass
Columbia Valley
Crowsnest Pass
Language
English
Related Material
M57 / VI
V40 / VI
Category
Environment
Exploration, discovery and travel
Sports, recreation and leisure
Biographical Source Notes
http://chicscott.com/books.htm
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.

Summits and Icefields - textual

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Part Of
Chic Scott fonds
Scope & Content
Series consists of textual records pertaining to the creation and publication of Summits and Icefields; includes research documents, maps and other related material.
Date Range
2003 - 2012
Reference Code
M57 / III
Description Level
3 / Series
GMD
Textual record
Part Of
Chic Scott fonds
Description Level
3 / Series
Fonds Number
M57 / V40 / S47
Series
M57 / III: Summits and Icefields
Sous-Fonds
M57
Sub-Series
M57 / III / A: Research files
M57 / III / B: Maps
M57 / III / C: Collected publications
Accession Number
.
Reference Code
M57 / III
GMD
Textual record
Date Range
2003 - 2012
Physical Description
20 cm of textual records
History / Biographical
These are your dream books; “When the first snows fly in November, sit down in front of the fire and dream of endless powder slopes, dazzling icefields and wilderness cabins under northern lights.” Couloir Magazine called Summits and Icefields “The best guidebook yet published in North America.” Now available in two volumes (The Canadian Rockies and The Columbia Mountains) these books are a skier's guide to Rogers Pass, the classic ski ascents of the Rockies, the backcountry lodges, the grand traverses and much, much more. They also contain a taste of the exciting ski history of these ranges.
Scope & Content
Series consists of textual records pertaining to the creation and publication of Summits and Icefields; includes research documents, maps and other related material.
Notes
Series consists of three sub-series:
M57 / III / A: Research files
M57 / III / B: Maps
M57 / III / C: Collected publications
Name Access
Scott, Chic
Subject Access
Geography
Guiding
Guides
History
Map
Publication
Recreation
Research
Ski Maps
Skiing
Sports and recreation
Sports
Trail guides
Travel and Exploration
Winter sports
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
British Columbia
Rogers Pass
Canadian Rocky Mountains
Columbia Icefield
Language
English
Related Material
V40 / III
Category
Environment
Exploration, discovery and travel
Sports, recreation and leisure
Biographical Source Notes
http://chicscott.com/books.htm
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.

Summits and Icefields - visual

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Part Of
Chic Scott fonds
Scope & Content
Series consists of image scans pertaining to the creation of the book Summits and Icefields.
Date Range
2003 - 2012
Reference Code
V40 / III
Description Level
3 / Series
GMD
Digital image
Photograph
Part Of
Chic Scott fonds
Description Level
3 / Series
Fonds Number
M57 / V40 / S47
Series
V40 / III : Summits and Icefields
Sous-Fonds
V40
Accession Number
.
Reference Code
V40 / III
GMD
Digital image
Photograph
Date Range
2003 - 2012
Physical Description
24 CDs : digital photo scans
History / Biographical
These are your dream books; “When the first snows fly in November, sit down in front of the fire and dream of endless powder slopes, dazzling icefields and wilderness cabins under northern lights.” Couloir Magazine called Summits and Icefields “The best guidebook yet published in North America.” Now available in two volumes (The Canadian Rockies and The Columbia Mountains) these books are a skier's guide to Rogers Pass, the classic ski ascents of the Rockies, the backcountry lodges, the grand traverses and much, much more. They also contain a taste of the exciting ski history of these ranges.
Scope & Content
Series consists of image scans pertaining to the creation of the book Summits and Icefields.
Name Access
Scott, Chic
Subject Access
Geography
Guiding
Guides
History
Map
Publication
Recreation
Research
Ski Maps
Skiing
Sports and recreation
Sports
Trail guides
Travel and Exploration
Winter sports
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
British Columbia
Rogers Pass
Canadian Rocky Mountains
Columbia Icefield
Access Restrictions
Reference only
Reproduction Restrictions
Restricted: copyright remains with owner
Language
English
Related Material
M57 / III
Category
Environment
Exploration, discovery and travel
Sports, recreation and leisure
Biographical Source Notes
http://chicscott.com/books.htm
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.

Ski Trails in the Canadian Rockies - textual

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Part Of
Chic Scott fonds
Scope & Content
Series consists of research documents, published materials and maps used during the creation of the book Ski Trails in the Canadian Rockies.
Date Range
1999 - 2015
Reference Code
M57 / VI
Description Level
3 / Series
GMD
Textual record
Part Of
Chic Scott fonds
Description Level
3 / Series
Fonds Number
M57 / V40 / S47
Series
M57 / VI: Ski Trails in the Canadian Rockies
Sous-Fonds
M57
Sub-Series
M57 / VI / A: Research Files
M57 / VI / B: Collected publications
M57 / VI / C: Maps
Accession Number
.
Reference Code
M57 / VI
GMD
Textual record
Date Range
1999 - 2015
Physical Description
18 cm of textual records
History / Biographical
The classic guidebook to cross country ski trails in Waterton, Banff, Kootenay, Yoho and Jasper National Parks as well as Mount Assiniboine and Mount Robson Provincial Parks and Kananaskis Country, now greatly expanded to includes ski trails in the front ranges of the Rockies, in the Crowsnest Pass and in the Columbia Valley. Jointly authored with Darren Farley. This book also covers topics such as accommodation, regulations, weather and snow conditions.
Scope & Content
Series consists of research documents, published materials and maps used during the creation of the book Ski Trails in the Canadian Rockies.
Notes
Series consists of three sub-series: M57 / VI / A: Research Files
M57 / VI / B: Collected publications
M57 / VI / C: Maps
Name Access
Scott, Chic
Subject Access
Activities
Environment
Exploration
Geography
Guide
Map
Mountaineering
Mountains
National parks and reserves
Publication
Recreation
Ski areas
Ski Maps
Ski mountaineering
Ski lodges and cabins
Skiing
Sports and recreation
Sports
Tourism
Tourist information
Trail guides
Trails
Travel
Winter sports
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
British Columbia
Canadian Rocky Mountains
Banff National Park
Yoho National Park
Jasper National Park
Waterton
Kootenay National Park
Rogers Pass
Columbia Valley
Crowsnest Pass
Language
English
Related Material
S47 / VI
V40 / VI
Category
Environment
Exploration, discovery and travel
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.

Ski Trails of the Canadian Rockies - visual

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Part Of
Chic Scott fonds
Scope & Content
Series consists of 3 CD's with photo scans pertaining to the creation of Ski Trails of the Canadian Rockies.
Date Range
1999 - 2015
Reference Code
V40 / VI
Description Level
3 / Series
GMD
Digital image
Photograph
Part Of
Chic Scott fonds
Description Level
3 / Series
Fonds Number
M57 / V40 / S47
Series
V40 / VI : Ski Trails of the Canadian Rockies
Sous-Fonds
V40
Accession Number
.
Reference Code
V40 / VI
GMD
Digital image
Photograph
Date Range
1999 - 2015
Physical Description
Digital photo scans on 3 discs
History / Biographical
The classic guidebook to cross country ski trails in Waterton, Banff, Kootenay, Yoho and Jasper National Parks as well as Mount Assiniboine and Mount Robson Provincial Parks and Kananaskis Country, now greatly expanded to includes ski trails in the front ranges of the Rockies, in the Crowsnest Pass and in the Columbia Valley. Jointly authored with Darren Farley. This book also covers topics such as accommodation, regulations, weather and snow conditions.
Scope & Content
Series consists of 3 CD's with photo scans pertaining to the creation of Ski Trails of the Canadian Rockies.
Name Access
Scott, Chic
Subject Access
Activities
Environment
Exploration
Geography
Guide
Map
Mountaineering
Mountains
National parks and reserves
Publication
Recreation
Ski areas
Ski Maps
Ski mountaineering
Ski lodges and cabins
Skiing
Sports and recreation
Sports
Tourism
Tourist information
Trail guides
Trails
Travel
Winter sports
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
British Columbia
Canadian Rocky Mountains
Banff National Park
Yoho National Park
Jasper National Park
Waterton
Kootenay National Park
Mount Robson
Columbia Valley
Crowsnest Pass
Access Restrictions
Reference only
Reproduction Restrictions
Restricted: copyright remains with owner
Language
English
Related Material
M57 / VI
S47 / VI
Category
Environment
Exploration, discovery and travel
Sports, recreation and leisure
Biographical Source Notes
http://chicscott.com/books.htm
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.

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