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Personal Daytimers

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Part Of: Arthur Oliver Wheeler fonds

Scope & Content: File pertains to the 1942 & 1943 personal diaires/daytimers of A. O. Wheeler. M546 / 49 : Includes day to day activities, daily temperature in morning and evening, records of daily weather, personal hygiene, leisure, correspondence, financial documentation. Documentation of time spent with “B” and …

Date Range: 1942

Reference Code: M546 / 49 to 50

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Diary

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Part Of: Arthur Oliver Wheeler fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M546 / V771

Sous-Fonds: M546

Accession Number: 2014.8312

Reference Code: M546 / 49 to 50

GMD: Diary

Date Range: 1942

Physical Description: 4.3 cm of textual records (2 volumes ; 9.4 x 15.6 cm)

History / Biographical: See fonds level description

Scope & Content: File pertains to the 1942 & 1943 personal diaires/daytimers of A. O. Wheeler. M546 / 49 : Includes day to day activities, daily temperature in morning and evening, records of daily weather, personal hygiene, leisure, correspondence, financial documentation. Documentation of time spent with “B” and Eli. Documents correspondence related to Harmon’s death, obituaries, condolences, etc. M546 / 50 : Includes documentation of personal hygiene, daily correspondence, weather, temperature, financial transactions. Travel between Sidney/Victoria and Banff. Throughout mid January writing correspondence regarding “Sir Oliver.” August 17 correspondence regarding “‘call up’ for all over 18 ½ years.”

Notes: Blank pages not scanned

Name Access: Wheeler, A. O. (Arthur Oliver); Wheeler, Arthur Oliver; Harmon, Byron

Subject Access: Alpine Club of Canada; Biography; Camps; Climbing; Correspondence; Family and personal life; Finances; Leisure; Memorial; Mountains; Obituary; Professional and Personal Life; Sports and recreation; Record keeping; Travel and Exploration; Weather; Work

Geographic Access: Rocky Mountains; Banff; Banff National Park; Victoria; Alberta; British Columbia; Canada

Language: English

Creator: Wheeler, A. O.

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Personal Daytimers

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Part Of: Arthur Oliver Wheeler fonds

Scope & Content: File pertains to the 1930 & 1931 personal diaires/daytimers of A. O. Wheeler. M546 / 37 : Pertains to the 1930 persoanl diary/daytimer of A. O. Wheeler. Topics include: Day to day activities, times of meals, leisure, financial notations, correspondence. Daily documentation of temperature and weathe…

Date Range: 1931

Reference Code: M546 / 37 to 38

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Diary

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Part Of: Arthur Oliver Wheeler fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M546 / V771

Sous-Fonds: M546

Accession Number: 2014.8312

Reference Code: M546 / 37 to 38

GMD: Diary

Date Range: 1931

Physical Description: 4.9 cm of textual records (2 volumes ; 7.5 x 11.9 cm)

History / Biographical: See fonds level description

Scope & Content: File pertains to the 1930 & 1931 personal diaires/daytimers of A. O. Wheeler. M546 / 37 : Pertains to the 1930 persoanl diary/daytimer of A. O. Wheeler. Topics include: Day to day activities, times of meals, leisure, financial notations, correspondence. Daily documentation of temperature and weather. Time in January spent at Circular camp. March travel in Vancouver area. May spent in Banff, interactions with locals, leisure around town including trips to theatre, Lake Minnewanka, Lake Louise, Golden, ACC responsibilities, interactions with Pat Brewster. M546 / 38 : Pertains to the 1931 personal diary/daytimer of A. O. Wheeler. Topics include: Day to day office work, correspondence, personal and ACC financial documentation. Extensive documentation of travel and leisure around Vancouver Island, Vancouver area, Banff. Banff social interactions with Brewsters and Jimmy Simpson

Notes: Blank pages not scanned

Name Access: Brewster, Pat; Simson, Jimmy; Wheeler, A. O. (Arthur Oliver); Wheeler, Arthur Oliver

Subject Access: Alpine Club of Canada; Camps; Climbing; Correspondence; Family and personal life; Fishing; Finances; Lake Minnewanka; Leisure; Mountains; Professional and Personal Life; Sports and recreation; Record keeping; Travel; Travel and Exploration; Weather; Work

Geographic Access: Banff; Lake Louise; Banff National Park; Golden; Vancouver; Victoria; Sidney; British Columbia; Alberta; Canada

Language: English

Creator: Wheeler, A. O.

Title Source: Title based on contents of volume.

Processing Status: Processed

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1907 Diary [Hector Wheeler]

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Part Of: Arthur Oliver Wheeler fonds

Scope & Content: File pertains to the 1907 personal diary/daytimer of Hector Wheeler. Topics include: Diary begins June 30 leaving Calgary for ACC camp. Introductory pages hold geometrical drawings. Short documentation of camp and climbing June 30-July 14. Begins again August 1-October 30. Trip to Golden camp and s…

Date Range: 1907

Reference Code: M546 / 53

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Diary

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Part Of: Arthur Oliver Wheeler fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M546 / V771

Sous-Fonds: M546

Accession Number: 2014.8312

Reference Code: M546 / 53

GMD: Diary

Date Range: 1907

Physical Description: 1 cm of textual records (1 volumes ; 7.5 x 11.8 cm)

History / Biographical: See fonds level description

Scope & Content: File pertains to the 1907 personal diary/daytimer of Hector Wheeler. Topics include: Diary begins June 30 leaving Calgary for ACC camp. Introductory pages hold geometrical drawings. Short documentation of camp and climbing June 30-July 14. Begins again August 1-October 30. Trip to Golden camp and surrounding camps and climbs. Mention of A. O. and Oliver Wheeler August 14. In and out of Calgary and Golden. Camping and climbing in Ptarmigan, Donald Camp, Beaueumouth [?]. Memoranda at back monetary notations for trip expenses. Notations of expenses for 1907 and 1908 trips.

Notes: Blank pages not scanned

Name Access: Wheeler, A. O. (Arthur Oliver); Wheeler, Arthur Oliver; Wheeler, Hector

Subject Access: Camps; Climbing; Correspondence; Family and personal life; Finances; Leisure; Mountains; Professional and Personal Life; Sports and recreation; Record keeping; Travel and Exploration; Weather; Work

Geographic Access: Rocky Mountains; Calgary; Banff National Park; Yoho National Park; Alberta; British Columbia; Canada

Language: English

Creator: Wheeler, Hector

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Mary (Molly) Wright Adams fonds

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Part Of: Mary (Molly) Wright Adams fonds

Scope & Content: Fonds consists of textual records, postcards, drawings and one photograph album pertaining to Mary (Molly) Wright Adams (1868-1909); transcripts of Molly's original letters which were compiled by Molly's sister, Catharine Elkin (nee Adams) between ca.1939 and 1941; and transcriptions of letters sen…

Date Range: [ca.1844 - 1909]; [ca.1939 - 1944]; 1980 - 1981; 2014

Reference Code: M555 / V777

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

GMD: Photograph; Album; Photograph print; Textual record; Diary; Drawing; Postcard; Private record

Part Of: Mary (Molly) Wright Adams fonds

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

Fonds Number: M555; V777

Sous-Fonds: M555; V777

Accession Number: 2018.8685

Reference Code: M555 / V777

GMD: Photograph; Album; Photograph print; Textual record; Diary; Drawing; Postcard; Private record

Responsibility: Some materials produced by Catharine (Adams) Elkin

Date Range: [ca.1844 - 1909]; [ca.1939 - 1944]; 1980 - 1981; 2014

Physical Description: 21 cm of textual records -- 16 postcards -- 3 drawings -- 1 photograph album : 107 b&w photographs

History / Biographical: Mary Wright (Molly) Adams was born on 15 October 1868. in Ridgefield Connecticut. She was the third of five children born to Cornelia Ann Cook (1830-1902) and Daniel Lucius Adams (1814 - 1899) She died in Kobe, Japan on 23 January 1909 and was buried there.

Scope & Content: Fonds consists of textual records, postcards, drawings and one photograph album pertaining to Mary (Molly) Wright Adams (1868-1909); transcripts of Molly's original letters which were compiled by Molly's sister, Catharine Elkin (nee Adams) between ca.1939 and 1941; and transcriptions of letters sent between Molly's extended family members [including members of the Adams, Cook and Wright families], ca.1844 and 1866. Textual records primarily consist of correspondence sent between Molly Adams and various friends and family members [ca.1891-1909].

Notes: Fonds consists of two series: Series I : Correspondence [contains two sub-series: I / A : Molly Wright Adams ; I / B : Extended family] Series II : Personal and collected records

Name Access: Adams, Molly; Schaffer, Mary

Subject Access: Family and personal life; Family; Correspondence; Travel; Exploration

Geographic Access: United States of America; Connecticut; New York; Europe

Language: English

Creator: Mary (Molly) Wright Adams fonds

Category: Family and personal life; Exploration and travel

Biographical Source Notes: Searching for Mary Schaffer: Women Wilderness Photography by Colleen Skidmore

Title Source: Title based on contents of fonds

Processing Status: Processed

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Miniature journal and monthly planners

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Part Of: Mary (Molly) Wright Adams fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of one miniature pocket journal which belonged to Molly Wright Adams [ca.1904-1905]; and four miniature monthly planners for July to October 1904. Journal and planners contain notes pertaining to Molly's life and travels in the United States and the Canadian Rockies.

Date Range: 1904 - 1905

Reference Code: M555 / II / 1

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Diary; Textual record; Private record

Part Of: Mary (Molly) Wright Adams fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M555; V777

Series: M555 / II : Personal and collected records

Sous-Fonds: M555

Accession Number: 2018.8685

Reference Code: M555 / II / 1

GMD: Diary; Textual record; Private record

Date Range: 1904 - 1905

Physical Description: 1.5 cm of textual records (5 volumes : 6.5 x 10 cm and 5 x 6.5 cm)

Scope & Content: File consists of one miniature pocket journal which belonged to Molly Wright Adams [ca.1904-1905]; and four miniature monthly planners for July to October 1904. Journal and planners contain notes pertaining to Molly's life and travels in the United States and the Canadian Rockies.

Notes: Monthly planners accompanied in file by annotated storage envelope; Materials were previously stored with items in file M555 / I / A / 6 to 8

Name Access: Adams, Molly

Subject Access: Exploration; Travel; Recreation; Family and personal life; Hiking

Geographic Access: United States of America; Canadian Rocky Mountains

Access Restrictions: Materials are fragile - handle with caution

Language: English

Category: Exploration and travel; Family and personal life; Sports, recreation and leisure

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Personal Daytimers

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Part Of: Arthur Oliver Wheeler fonds

Scope & Content: File pertains to the 1885 & 1894 personal diaries/daytimers of A. O. Wheeler. M546 / 1 : Includes working in [?] department. Leisure and theatre. End of January problems with leg. Financial details. Early April travel to join North West Rebellion, arrives in Qu'Appelle April14, first full day in ca…

Date Range: 1885-1894

Reference Code: M546 / 1 to 2

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Diary

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Part Of: Arthur Oliver Wheeler fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M546 / V771

Sous-Fonds: M546

Accession Number: 2014.8312

Reference Code: M546 / 1 to 2

GMD: Diary

Date Range: 1885-1894

Physical Description: 2.7 cm of textual records (2 volumes ; 9 x 14.2 cm or smaller)

History / Biographical: See fonds level description

Scope & Content: File pertains to the 1885 & 1894 personal diaries/daytimers of A. O. Wheeler. M546 / 1 : Includes working in [?] department. Leisure and theatre. End of January problems with leg. Financial details. Early April travel to join North West Rebellion, arrives in Qu'Appelle April14, first full day in camp April 15. April 23 regarding Riel’s location. May 8 Battleford engagement with Poundmaker and Big Bear and discussion of the wounded from the Fish Creek fight. May 10 passed site of Fish Creek Battle and was shot in shoulder. May 12 discussion of Battle of Batoche. May 15 Riel taken prisoner and discussion of “half breeds.” June 3 short description of Battle of Loon Lake. Returned home July 20 and continues with office work, correspondence and financial matters. M546 / 2 : Includes travel to/from Calgary, Winnipeg. Camp preparations. Notations of climbs, measurements and/or distances. Throughout December work on irrigation map. Documentation of day to day activities, office work, correspondence, leisure. Diary blank up to June 4th.

Notes: Blank pages not scanned

Name Access: Wheeler, A. O. (Arthur Oliver); Wheeler, Arthur Oliver

Subject Access: Climbing; North West Rebellion; Family and personal life; Leisure; Professional and Personal Life; Sports and recreation; Record keeping; Travel and Exploration; Weather; Travel; Work

Geographic Access: Calgary; Alberta; Winnipeg; Saskatchewan; Manitoba; Canada

Language: English

Creator: Wheeler, Arthur O.

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Personal Daytimers

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Part Of: Arthur Oliver Wheeler fonds

Scope & Content: File pertains to the 1896 & 1897 personal diaries/daytimers of A. O. Wheeler. M546 / 3 : Includes travel from Ottawa to Calgary. On most entries he overwrites himself vertically. Lists of washing in back, weather records and financial notes. Entries involve travel, leisure, day to day activities, w…

Date Range: 1896-1897

Reference Code: M546 / 3 to 4

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Diary

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Part Of: Arthur Oliver Wheeler fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M546 / V771

Sous-Fonds: M546

Accession Number: 2014.8312

Reference Code: M546 / 3 to 4

GMD: Diary

Date Range: 1896-1897

Physical Description: 2.2 cm of textual records (2 volumes ; 8 x 14.6 cm or smaller)

History / Biographical: See fonds level description

Scope & Content: File pertains to the 1896 & 1897 personal diaries/daytimers of A. O. Wheeler. M546 / 3 : Includes travel from Ottawa to Calgary. On most entries he overwrites himself vertically. Lists of washing in back, weather records and financial notes. Entries involve travel, leisure, day to day activities, weather, office work. Diary blank up to June 16. M546 / 4 : Includes general day to day activities, notations of weather and temperature, leisure, correspondence, notations regarding sent and cashed cheques. Throughout July working on report. Cash account for April-December. Diary blank up to May 7. On most entries he overwrites himself vertically. Also includes two cards in back pocket, one with his name in calligraphy and another introducing him as a “Member American Society Irrigation Engineers.”

Notes: M546 / 1 : blank pages not scanned - exception is first day of months prior to June. M546 / 2 : blank pages not scanned - exception is first day of months prior to May.

Name Access: Wheeler, A. O. (Arthur Oliver); Wheeler, Arthur Oliver

Subject Access: Climbing; Family and personal life; Finances; Leisure; Mountains; Professional and Personal Life; Sports and recreation; Record keeping; Travel and Exploration; Weather; Work

Geographic Access: Ottawa; Toronto; Ontario; Winnipeg; Manitoba; Calgary; Alberta; Canada

Language: English

Creator: Wheeler, Arthur O.

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Personal Daytimers

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Scope & Content: File pertains to the 1898 & 1899 personal diaries/daytimers of A. O. Wheeler. M546 / 5 : Includes travel from Ottawa to Calgary, travel around High River area. July measuring. Notations of office work and correspondence. Extensive documentation of weather, particularly during times at camp througho…

Date Range: 1898-1899

Reference Code: M546 / 5 to 6

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Diary

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Part Of: Arthur Oliver Wheeler fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: M546 / V771

Sous-Fonds: M546

Accession Number: 2014.8312

Reference Code: M546 / 5 to 6

GMD: Diary

Date Range: 1898-1899

Physical Description: 2.7 cm of textual records (2 volumes ; 8.3 x 14.2 cm)

History / Biographical: See fonds level description

Scope & Content: File pertains to the 1898 & 1899 personal diaries/daytimers of A. O. Wheeler. M546 / 5 : Includes travel from Ottawa to Calgary, travel around High River area. July measuring. Notations of office work and correspondence. Extensive documentation of weather, particularly during times at camp throughout August and September. Diary blank from November 17 to end. Memoranda section filled with numbers and names. Cash account section filled in for May to October and December. Diary blank up to May 25. M546 / 6 : includes daily notations of weather, office work, day to day activities, leisure. Diary blank up to February 21 regarding meter reading. Following two weeks list temperature highs and lows. Blank until April 21. Following entries regard camp throughout to September and throughout October travel around Mosquito Creek. Working on report and negatives throughout early December. On many entries he overwrites himself vertically. Memoranda, Notes and Bills Payable, Cash Account March to November.

Notes: M546 / 5 : blank pages not scanned - exception is first days of months prior to May. M546 / 6 : blank pages not scanned. Loose sheet in pocket at back is a recipe for [illegible].

Name Access: Wheeler, A. O. (Arthur Oliver); Wheeler, Arthur Oliver

Subject Access: Camps; Climbing; Family and personal life; Finances; Leisure; Mountains; Professional and Personal Life; Sports and recreation; Record keeping; Travel and Exploration; Weather; Work

Geographic Access: Ottawa; Toronto; Ontario; Winnipeg; Manitoba; Calgary; Alberta; Canada

Language: English

Creator: Wheeler, Arthur O.

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Personal Daytimers

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Scope & Content: File pertains to the 1900 & 1901 personal diaries/daytimers of A. O. Wheeler. M546 / 7 : Includes waiting for news from Regina throughout January and February. Documentation of weather, temperature. Daily discussions of correspondence, office work, day to day activities, leisure. Camping at Crowsne…

Date Range: 1900-1901

Reference Code: M546 / 7 to 8

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Diary

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Part Of: Arthur Oliver Wheeler fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M546 / V771

Sous-Fonds: M546

Accession Number: 2014.8312

Reference Code: M546 / 7 to 8

GMD: Diary

Date Range: 1900-1901

Physical Description: 3.7 cm of textual records (2 volumes ; 9.6 x 15.2 cm or smaller)

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Scope & Content: File pertains to the 1900 & 1901 personal diaries/daytimers of A. O. Wheeler. M546 / 7 : Includes waiting for news from Regina throughout January and February. Documentation of weather, temperature. Daily discussions of correspondence, office work, day to day activities, leisure. Camping at Crowsnest throughout August and work in Foothills throughout September. Weather Records, Notes and Bills Receivable, and Cash Accounts sections utilized. M546 / 8 : Includes work on irrigation maps February through May. Documentation of Foothill work throughout March and April. July to September travels and camps around Albert Canyon and Revelstoke with Paddy and Phillips. Documentation of financial transactions and Addresses, Cash Accounts May to August. Diary blank up to February 25.

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Name Access: Wheeler, A. O. (Arthur Oliver); Wheeler, Arthur Oliver

Subject Access: Camps; Climbing; Correspondence; Family and personal life; Finances; Leisure; Mountains; Professional and Personal Life; Sports and recreation; Record keeping; Travel and Exploration; Weather; Work

Geographic Access: Banff National Park; Calgary; Revelstoke; Alberta; British Columbia; Canada

Language: English

Creator: Wheeler, Arthur O.

Title Source: Title based on contents of volume.

Processing Status: Processed

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Personal Daytimers

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Part Of: Arthur Oliver Wheeler fonds

Scope & Content: File pertains to the 1902 & 1903 personal diaries/daytimers of A. O. Wheeler. M546 / 9 : Diary entries begin February 8. March 5 correspondence with Dr. Schaffer. Throughout March work on Selkirks map. May 17 to July 22 blank. August trip around Rogers Peak and old location of Rogers Pass. August 2…

Date Range: 1902-1903

Reference Code: M546 / 9 to 10

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Diary

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Part Of: Arthur Oliver Wheeler fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M546 / V771

Sous-Fonds: M546

Accession Number: 2014.8312

Reference Code: M546 / 9 to 10

GMD: Diary

Date Range: 1902-1903

Physical Description: 4.8 cm of textual records (2 volumes ; 9.5 x 15.5 cm or smaller)

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Scope & Content: File pertains to the 1902 & 1903 personal diaries/daytimers of A. O. Wheeler. M546 / 9 : Diary entries begin February 8. March 5 correspondence with Dr. Schaffer. Throughout March work on Selkirks map. May 17 to July 22 blank. August trip around Rogers Peak and old location of Rogers Pass. August 20 Pror [?] Fritz [dog?] fell and was killed. September camp in Asulkan Pass. August camp in Fish creek. Financial documentation regarding sending and receiving cheques. Developing negatives and plates throughout November in batches of 12. Cash Account section in back of diary used March, June to November. Daily notations of weather, day to day activities, leisure, office work, travel, church attendance. M546 / 10 : Includes trip to Skagny, climbing descriptions, photography notations, Glacier House, working at Boom Lake, September 3, 1903 receives letter from Mrs. Schaffer, day to day notations of office work, work while travelling, weather. Diary blank up to February 8.