Identity area
Reference code
CA ACU GBA F0303
Title
Alexander Bryden fonds
Date(s)
- Photocopied 1983 (originally created 1910) (Creation)
Level of description
Fonds
Extent and medium
1 cm of textual records
Context area
Name of creator
Biographical history
Alexander Bryden, an advertising specialist from Wrexham, England took a trip across Canada in 1910. He left Liverpool in August, landed in Quebec and took the train to Montreal, Winnipeg, Regina, arriving in Calgary, Alberta in September. He also travelled on to Edmonton and Vancouver.
Repository
Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Content and structure area
Scope and content
The fonds consists of travel diary.
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling
Accruals
System of arrangement
Conditions of access and use area
Conditions governing access
No restrictions on access.
Conditions governing reproduction
Language of material
Script of material
Language and script notes
The material is in English.
Physical characteristics and technical requirements
Finding aids
No finding aid.
Allied materials area
Existence and location of originals
The original is held by the family.
Existence and location of copies
Related units of description
Notes area
Note
Title based on contents of records.
Note
Jean Bryden obtained the photocopy for us.
Note
See case file where a Bryden relative is named who knows original diary's whereabouts.