Identity area
Reference code
CA ACU GBA F2673
Title
Calvin Shore Kiddoo fonds
Date(s)
- 1882-1934 (Creation)
Level of description
Fonds
Extent and medium
5 cm of textual records
Context area
Name of creator
Biographical history
Calvin Shore Kiddoo, 1864-1934, was born in Illinois, USA and came to Alberta in 1910, settling in the Glenview district near Blackie and Carseland. While operating a farm, Kiddoo was a councilman, school trustee and involved in the United Farmers of Alberta. He and his wife Jessie had a son, John.
Repository
Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Gift of Myrtle J. Kyllo, 2003.
Content and structure area
Scope and content
The fonds consists of a transcript of his diaries describing his agricultural and community activities.
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 diaries are held by Myrtle Kyllo's brother, Jim Kiddoo, Prince George, British Columbia.
Existence and location of copies
Related units of description
Notes area
Note
Title based on contents of records.