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Luxton family fonds

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Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Scope & Content: Fonds consists of textual, visual and sound materials pertaining to Norman Luxton, Eleanor Luxton and their family members and friends (including Georgina Luxton, Norman's parents and siblings, and members of the Ross, Graham and McDougall families). Includes correspondence, personal and profession…

Date Range: [ca.1860]-1995

Reference Code: LUX

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

GMD: Photograph; Print; Cabinet card; Framed print; Negative; Sound recording; Cassette; Textual record; Corporate record; Private record; Published record; Scrapbook

1 Electronic Resource

Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

Fonds Number: LUX

Sous-Fonds: LUX

Accession Number: Lux1 - EL estate, 1996; Lux2 - Whyte Museum, 2000; Lux3 - Glenbow Archives, 2001

Reference Code: LUX

GMD: Photograph; Print; Cabinet card; Framed print; Negative; Sound recording; Cassette; Textual record; Corporate record; Private record; Published record; Scrapbook

Other Title Info: Also known as the Eleanor Luxton archives

Date Range: [ca.1860]-1995

Physical Description: ca.32.1 m of textual records (29.3 m textual records, 47 scrapbooks) -- ca.7290 photographs (ca.5300 b&w and col. prints, ca.1915 negatives, 75 transparencies, 2 tintypes) -- 17 albums -- ca.74 cm sound recordings (29 CDs, 45 audio cassettes, 17 R120 DAT tapes, 1 VHS, 8 voicewriter discs)

History / Biographical: The Norman Luxton family was a prominent family in Banff, Alberta, Canada from 1904 until 1962. Daughter Eleanor Luxton maintained the family's position in the town until her death in 1995.; Publisher and businessman Norman K. Luxton, 1876-1962, was the son of Winnipeg Free Press co-founder William Luxton. After working for the Winnipeg Free Press, Norman Luxton travelled, then joined the Calgary Herald for eight years. In 1901, he journeyed 10,000 miles on the Pacific in the dug-out canoe Tilikum. After becoming ill, Luxton abandoned the trip in Fiji and came to Banff to recuperate. The around-the-world trip was subsequently completed by his sailing partner, Capt. John Voss.; Luxton bought Banff's Crag and Canyon newspaper in 1902 and remained as publisher until 1951. Also in 1902, he established the Sign of the Goat Curio store which specialized in Stoney Indian handicrafts and taxidermy specimens. Other significant Luxton businesses were the King Edward Hotel and Livery, Luxton Bros. insurance (with brother Louis Luxton) and the Lux Block, which included a hotel, the Lux Theatre and retail stores.; In 1904, Norman Luxton married Georgina (Georgie) Elizabeth McDougall, 1870-1965, of the pioneer missionary McDougall family of Morley, Alberta. In addition to her McDougall connections, Georgie Luxton was related by marriage to Senator George Ross. Norman and Georgie Luxton had one child, Eleanor Georgina, born in Banff in 1908.; The Luxtons were important Banff "boosters" with involvement in numerous local organizations and events. Norman Luxton managed the Banff Indian Days from 1909 to 1950, was a founder of Banff Winter Carnival and was involved with native events at the Calgary Stampede for 25 years. In 1953, Norman established a museum to house his native artifacts. The Luxton Museum was built in co-operation with Eric Harvie of the Glenbow Foundation of Calgary. After Luxton's death, the museum continued to be managed by the Glenbow until 1992.; Eleanor Luxton, 1908-1995, was a writer, historian, researcher, engineer, teacher and business woman. After graduating from high school in Banff in 1926, she attended the University of Alberta from 1926 until 1939, receiving degrees in history (BA '30, MA'33), a Diploma in Education (1931) and subsequent education, biology and natural history courses during the summers.; Between 1937 and 1956, Eleanor received further degrees and certificates from studies at Garbutt Business College (Calgary), St. Stephen's College (Edmonton), Ottawa Technical High School, Havergal Ladies College (Ontario), St. George Williams College (Montreal), McGill University (Montreal) and the Banff School of Fine Arts. Subjects studied included office practices, shorthand, machine draughting, English, civil engineering (BSc '46), German, broadcast writing, management, commerce, accounting and commercial law.; Eleanor Luxton's extensive education overlapped and preceded a long and varied professional career. Her teaching career extended from high school teacher in Alberta (Banff and Sexsmith), 1933-1940, to university lecturer in Montreal in the 1950s. During the 1940s, she worked in locomotive design for the CPR in Montreal. Beginning in 1956 and continuing until 1965, when she returned to Banff to care for her mother, Eleanor worked throughout southern Alberta as a field researcher for Calgary's Glenbow Foundation. From 1965 until her death in 1995, Eleanor remained in Banff in her family home and pursued an active career in writing and research.

Scope & Content: Fonds consists of textual, visual and sound materials pertaining to Norman Luxton, Eleanor Luxton and their family members and friends (including Georgina Luxton, Norman's parents and siblings, and members of the Ross, Graham and McDougall families). Includes correspondence, personal and professional records, financial documents, organization and volunteer records, business and property records, scrapbooks and albums, research materials, candid and professional portraits, various collected materials, and other related content.

Notes: Fonds consists of three sous-fonds:; I. Norman Luxton sous-fonds, [ca.1880]-1962, ca. 7.5 m. of textual records and photographs in four series: A. Correspondence, B. Business, financial and legal, C. Personal, D. Personal and professional, E. Collected materials.; II. Eleanor Luxton sous-fonds, [ca.1890]-1995, ca. 15 m. of textual records, sound recordings and photographs in six series: A. Correspondence, B. Professional, C. Personal, D. Business, financial and legal, E. Travel and events, F. Collected materials.; III. Luxton family sous-fonds, 1836-1972, ca.6.5 m. of textual records and photographs in four series: A. Norman Luxton family series, [ca.1900-ca.1970]; B. Georgina Luxton series, [ca.1890]-1967; C. Related family series, [ca.1890]-1972; D. Other material series, 1836-1970; E. Luxton family home records [1996].

Name Access: Luxton, Eleanor; Luxton, Georgina; Luxton, Norman

Subject Access: Arts; Commerce and industry; Education; Exploration, discovery and travel; Family and personal life; First Nations; Professional and Personal Life; Sports, recreation and leisure; Research

Access Restrictions: Some restriction/s on access; Copyright, privacy, commercial use and other restrictions may apply

Reproduction Restrictions: Copyright, privacy, commercial use and other restrictions may apply

Language: Language is English

Finding Aid: Finding aids and reference tools: electronic finding aid for processed material; box list for unprocessed material

Creator: Luxton, Norman; Luxton, Georgina; Luxton, Eleanor

Category: Arts; Commerce and industry; Education; Exploration, discovery and travel; Family and personal life; First nations; Sports, recreation and leisure

Title Source: Title based on contents of fonds

Processing Status: Processed

Electronic Resources

4.Eleanor_Foundation.wmv

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"[?] from Edison mill road"

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Part Of: Mary (Molly) Wright Adams fonds

Scope & Content: Image depicts landscape with small shrubs in the foreground and mountains in the background.

Date Range: 1904

Reference Code: V777 / II / PD - 1 / 19

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph

1 image

Part Of: Mary (Molly) Wright Adams fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: V777

Series: V777 / II : Personal and collected records

Sous-Fonds: V777

Accession Number: 2018.8685

Reference Code: V777 / II / PD - 1 / 19

GMD: Photograph

Date Range: 1904

Physical Description: 1 album page with one photograph

Scope & Content: Image depicts landscape with small shrubs in the foreground and mountains in the background.

Subject Access: Family and personal life; Environment and Nature; Discovery and exploration

Language: N/A

Creator: [Molly Wright Adams created the album]

Title Source: Original title used

Processing Status: Processed

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"[?] Mtn, San Pedro Mts & Ortiz Mts from Three Hills-"

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Part Of: Mary (Molly) Wright Adams fonds

Scope & Content: Image depicts landscape with mountains in the background and a hill in the foreground.

Date Range: 1904

Reference Code: V777 / II / PD - 1 / 21 / 1

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph

1 image

Part Of: Mary (Molly) Wright Adams fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: V777

Series: V777 / II : Personal and collected records

Sous-Fonds: V777

Accession Number: 2018.8685

Reference Code: V777 / II / PD - 1 / 21 / 1

GMD: Photograph

Date Range: 1904

Physical Description: 1 album page with two photographs : one photograph

Scope & Content: Image depicts landscape with mountains in the background and a hill in the foreground.

Subject Access: Family and personal life; Environment and Nature; Discovery and exploration

Language: N/A

Creator: [Molly Wright Adams created the album]

Title Source: Original title used

Processing Status: Processed

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"[?] Pass"

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Part Of: Mary (Molly) Wright Adams fonds

Scope & Content: Image depicts sandy slopes with small shrubs.

Date Range: 1904

Reference Code: V777 / II / PD - 1 / 76 / 1

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph

1 image

Part Of: Mary (Molly) Wright Adams fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: V777

Series: V777 / II : Personal and collected records

Sous-Fonds: V777

Accession Number: 2018.8685

Reference Code: V777 / II / PD - 1 / 76 / 1

GMD: Photograph

Date Range: 1904

Physical Description: 1 album page with three photographs : 1 photograph

Scope & Content: Image depicts sandy slopes with small shrubs.

Notes: Annotation below image partially worn, name of location not legible.

Subject Access: Family and personal life; Environment and Nature

Language: N/A

Creator: [Molly Wright Adams created the album]

Title Source: Original title used

Processing Status: Processed

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"2nd Highest from Highest-"

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Part Of: Mary (Molly) Wright Adams fonds

Scope & Content: Image depicts trees on a mountain slope with mountains in the background.

Date Range: 1904

Reference Code: V777 / II / PD - 1 / 47

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph

1 image

Part Of: Mary (Molly) Wright Adams fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: V777

Series: V777 / II : Personal and collected records

Sous-Fonds: V777

Accession Number: 2018.8685

Reference Code: V777 / II / PD - 1 / 47

GMD: Photograph

Date Range: 1904

Physical Description: 1 album page with one photograph

Scope & Content: Image depicts trees on a mountain slope with mountains in the background.

Subject Access: Family and personal life; Environment and Nature

Language: N/A

Creator: [Molly Wright Adams created the album]

Title Source: Original title used

Processing Status: Processed

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"8360, Highest and 2nd Highest from mt north of K's High Mt -"

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Part Of: Mary (Molly) Wright Adams fonds

Scope & Content: Image depicts panoramic view of a snowy mountain range.

Date Range: 1904

Reference Code: V777 / II / PD - 1 / 20 / 1

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph

1 image

Part Of: Mary (Molly) Wright Adams fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: V777

Series: V777 / II : Personal and collected records

Sous-Fonds: V777

Accession Number: 2018.8685

Reference Code: V777 / II / PD - 1 / 20 / 1

GMD: Photograph

Date Range: 1904

Physical Description: 1 album page with two photographs : one photograph

Scope & Content: Image depicts panoramic view of a snowy mountain range.

Subject Access: Family and personal life; Environment and Nature; Discovery and exploration

Language: N/A

Creator: [Molly Wright Adams created the album]

Title Source: Original title used

Processing Status: Processed

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"8360, Highest and 2nd Highest from mt north of K's High Mt -"

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Part Of: Mary (Molly) Wright Adams fonds

Scope & Content: Image depicts a panoramic view of a snow-covered mountain range.

Date Range: 1904

Reference Code: V777 / II / PD - 1 / 20 / 2

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph

1 image

Part Of: Mary (Molly) Wright Adams fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: V777

Series: V777 / II : Personal and collected records

Sous-Fonds: V777

Accession Number: 2018.8685

Reference Code: V777 / II / PD - 1 / 20 / 2

GMD: Photograph

Date Range: 1904

Physical Description: 1 album page with two photographs : one photograph

Scope & Content: Image depicts a panoramic view of a snow-covered mountain range.

Subject Access: Family and personal life; Environment and Nature; Discovery and exploration

Language: N/A

Creator: [Molly Wright Adams created the album]

Title Source: Original title used

Processing Status: Processed

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"8360"

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Part Of: Mary (Molly) Wright Adams fonds

Scope & Content: Image depicts a snowy landscape with trees partially obscuring view of two large hills in the background.

Date Range: 1904

Reference Code: V777 / II / PD - 1 / 63 / 1

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph

1 image

Part Of: Mary (Molly) Wright Adams fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: V777

Series: V777 / II : Personal and collected records

Sous-Fonds: V777

Accession Number: 2018.8685

Reference Code: V777 / II / PD - 1 / 63 / 1

GMD: Photograph

Date Range: 1904

Physical Description: 1 album page with three photographs : one photograph

Scope & Content: Image depicts a snowy landscape with trees partially obscuring view of two large hills in the background.

Subject Access: Family and personal life; Environment and Nature

Language: N/A

Creator: [Molly Wright Adams created the album]

Title Source: Original title used

Processing Status: Processed

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"8360"

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Part Of: Mary (Molly) Wright Adams fonds

Scope & Content: Image depicts view of desert plants [location unknown].

Date Range: 1904

Reference Code: V777 / II / PD - 1 / 63 / 2

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph

1 image

Part Of: Mary (Molly) Wright Adams fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: V777

Series: V777 / II : Personal and collected records

Sous-Fonds: V777

Accession Number: 2018.8685

Reference Code: V777 / II / PD - 1 / 63 / 2

GMD: Photograph

Date Range: 1904

Physical Description: 1 album page with three photographs : one photograph

Scope & Content: Image depicts view of desert plants [location unknown].

Subject Access: Family and personal life; Environment and Nature

Language: N/A

Creator: [Molly Wright Adams created the album]

Title Source: Original title used

Processing Status: Processed

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"8360"

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Part Of: Mary (Molly) Wright Adams fonds

Scope & Content: Image depicts small shrubs on a slope in front of a rocky cliff [location unknown].

Date Range: 1904

Reference Code: V777 / II / PD - 1 / 63 / 3

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph

1 image

Part Of: Mary (Molly) Wright Adams fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: V777

Series: V777 / II : Personal and collected records

Sous-Fonds: V777

Accession Number: 2018.8685

Reference Code: V777 / II / PD - 1 / 63 / 3

GMD: Photograph

Date Range: 1904

Physical Description: 1 album page with three photographs : one photograph

Scope & Content: Image depicts small shrubs on a slope in front of a rocky cliff [location unknown].

Subject Access: Family and personal life; Environment and Nature

Language: N/A

Creator: [Molly Wright Adams created the album]

Title Source: Original title used

Processing Status: Processed

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"Adobe church, Dolores-"

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Part Of: Mary (Molly) Wright Adams fonds

Scope & Content: Image depicts a dirt clearing with small buildings.

Date Range: 1904

Reference Code: V777 / II / PD - 1 / 23

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph

1 image

Part Of: Mary (Molly) Wright Adams fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: V777

Series: V777 / II : Personal and collected records

Sous-Fonds: V777

Accession Number: 2018.8685

Reference Code: V777 / II / PD - 1 / 23

GMD: Photograph

Date Range: 1904

Physical Description: 1 album page with one photograph

Scope & Content: Image depicts a dirt clearing with small buildings.

Subject Access: Family and personal life; Environment and Nature; Discovery and exploration

Language: N/A

Creator: [Molly Wright Adams created the album]

Title Source: Original title used

Processing Status: Processed

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"Arroyo Seco - San Gabriel Mts"

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Part Of: Mary (Molly) Wright Adams fonds

Scope & Content: Image depicts an unidentified man standing among trees with a donkey.

Date Range: 1904

Reference Code: V777 / II / PD - 1 / 76 / 2

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph

1 image

Part Of: Mary (Molly) Wright Adams fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: V777

Series: V777 / II : Personal and collected records

Sous-Fonds: V777

Accession Number: 2018.8685

Reference Code: V777 / II / PD - 1 / 76 / 2

GMD: Photograph

Date Range: 1904

Physical Description: 1 album page with three photographs : 1 photograph

Scope & Content: Image depicts an unidentified man standing among trees with a donkey.

Subject Access: Family and personal life; Environment and Nature

Language: N/A

Creator: [Molly Wright Adams created the album]

Title Source: Original title used

Processing Status: Processed

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Banff, Canada's First National Park images

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Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of 59 photographs collected by Eleanor Luxton as research material for the book Banff: Canada's First National Park. Images pertain to skiing and ski jumping, canoeing, Banff Indian Days, the King Edward Hotel, swimming at the Cave and Basin, the Banff Winter Carnival, wildlife, and v…

Date Range: 1902 - 1958

Reference Code: LUX / II / B5 / PA - 48 to 106

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: LUX

Series: LUX / II / B : Professional records

Sous-Fonds: LUX / II : Eleanor Luxton sous-fonds

Sub-Series: LUX / II / B5 : Literary papers

Accession Number: LUX

Reference Code: LUX / II / B5 / PA - 48 to 106

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

Date Range: 1902 - 1958

Physical Description: 59 photographs : b&w prints ; 20 x 25 cm or smaller

Scope & Content: File consists of 59 photographs collected by Eleanor Luxton as research material for the book Banff: Canada's First National Park. Images pertain to skiing and ski jumping, canoeing, Banff Indian Days, the King Edward Hotel, swimming at the Cave and Basin, the Banff Winter Carnival, wildlife, and various views in and around the town of Banff.

Notes: Some items in file are annotated

Name Access: Paris, Cyril; Browne, George; Browne, Belmore; Luxton, Norman; Luxton, Eleanor; Orr, Lorne; Brewster, Fern; Brewster, Jim; Luxton, George; Dunsmore, Fulton

Subject Access: Animals; Artists; Banff Indian Days; Banff Winter Carnival; Bighorn Sheep; Bridges; Businesses; Canoes and canoeing; Cave and Basin; Community events; Community life; Competition; Elk; Environment; Family and personal life; History; Hotels; Land, settlement and immigration; Leisure; Mount Norquay Ski Area; Mountaineering; Mountains; Museums; Municipal views; Multiculturalism; Painting; Public events; Research; Recreation; Royalty; Royal Visit; Settlement; Skating; Ski areas; Ski jumping; Skiing; Sports; Swimming; Tourism; Wildlife; Winter; Winter Carnival; Winter sports

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Banff; Banff National Park; Lake Minnewanka; Mount Norquay

Reproduction Restrictions: Restrictions may apply

Language: English

Conservation: Items stored in mylar

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

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Banff Centre and Banff School of Fine Arts

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Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of programs, booklets and flyers pertaining to events and exhibitions hosted by the Banff Centre and the Banff School of Fine Arts. Includes flyers for a Canadian opera titled "Seabird", a pamphlet for the 50th anniversary celebration for the Banff School of Fine Arts, and a program f…

Date Range: 1938; [1940-1945]; 1942; 1953; 1969; 1975; 1977-1978; 1983; 1985; [1985-1987]

Reference Code: LUX / II / F1 / 27

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Textual record; Published record; Organization record

Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: LUX

Series: LUX / II / F : Collected material

Sous-Fonds: LUX / II : Eleanor Luxton sous-fonds

Sub-Series: LUX / II / F1 : Textual

Accession Number: LUX

Reference Code: LUX / II / F1 / 27

GMD: Textual record; Published record; Organization record

Date Range: 1938; [1940-1945]; 1942; 1953; 1969; 1975; 1977-1978; 1983; 1985; [1985-1987]

Physical Description: 1.5 cm of textual records

Scope & Content: File consists of programs, booklets and flyers pertaining to events and exhibitions hosted by the Banff Centre and the Banff School of Fine Arts. Includes flyers for a Canadian opera titled "Seabird", a pamphlet for the 50th anniversary celebration for the Banff School of Fine Arts, and a program for the 8th annual Banff Mountain Film Festival.

Name Access: Banff Centre for the Arts; Luxton, Eleanor

Subject Access: Arts; Artists; Advertising; Entertainment; Events; Community events; Schools; Education; Performance; Films and film making

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Banff

Reproduction Restrictions: Restrictions may apply

Language: English

Category: Arts; Education

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Banff Springs Famous Painting Copies and Train Poster

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Part Of: Nicholas Morant fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of 2 colour poster prints, paper, depicting copies of famous art pieces (previously framed and used as decorations in the Banff Springs Hotel), and one b&w poster of a steam train. Content pertains to paintings 'Girl with a Pearl Earring' by Vermeer and 'La Divina Commedia di Dante' b…

Date Range: [ca. 1945 - ca. 1965]; 1975

Reference Code: V500 / III / D / 5 / PA - 67 to 69 O.S.

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Poster

Part Of: Nicholas Morant fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M300 / S20 / V500

Sous-Fonds: V500

Sub-Series: V500 / III / D / 5 : Personal Interest and Gifts

Accession Number: 7784

Reference Code: V500 / III / D / 5 / PA - 67 to 69 O.S.

GMD: Poster

Responsibility: Nicholas Morant

Date Range: [ca. 1945 - ca. 1965]; 1975

Physical Description: 3 Posters: colour, b&w

Scope & Content: File consists of 2 colour poster prints, paper, depicting copies of famous art pieces (previously framed and used as decorations in the Banff Springs Hotel), and one b&w poster of a steam train. Content pertains to paintings 'Girl with a Pearl Earring' by Vermeer and 'La Divina Commedia di Dante' by Domenico di Michelino; also train image with faded print effect by Midwestern Rail Association.

Notes: Painting reprint posters were stored together in a cardboard poster tube with the following text labels on the outside: "NICHOLAS MORANT BOX 1288 BANFF, ALBERTA CANADA" "OLD BSH PRINTS. BSH HOTEL - II Bldg." "O.H.M.S. FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR CANADIAN NATIONAL PARKS BRANCH OTTAWA, CANADA" 'J.C. Campbell, Esq., c/o Banff Springs Hotel, Banff, Alberta." (Handwritten): "These prints were originally exquisitely framed for use in rooms, suites and public rooms at the B.S.H." "OLD B.S.H. PRINTS includes PIX of 'II' Hotel" Train poster stored in poster tube labelled "DRAWINGS more to come (1, 2, 3)" with shipping address label: "Reed-Grove Ltd. 2111 East Avenue Rochester, New York 14610" "To Mr. + Mrs. Nichlas (sic) Morant Box 1288, Banff Alberta Canada". Customs label: "PARCEL POST CUSTOMS DECLARATION - UNITED STATES OF AMERICA QTY: 1 DETAILED LIST OF CONTENTS: DRAWINGS VALUE (US $): 10 FIRST CLASS"

Name Access: di Michelino, Domenico; Vermeer

Subject Access: Midwestern Rail Association; Trains; Banff Springs Hotel; Arts; Painting

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Banff

Access Restrictions: Items in this file are not to be accessed or distributed without the explicit permission of their identified copyright owners.

Reproduction Restrictions: Items in this file are not to be reproduced without the explicit permission of their identified copyright owners.

Language: Latin

Conservation: Items must be stored flat within acid-free casing to prevent surface damage.

Creator: Unknown

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Bear

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Artist: Unknown

Date: later than 1900

Catalogue Number: UnK.06.04

Description: A realistic rendering of a walking grizzly bear. His head is turned slightly to the left. Open mouth shows white teeth and a pink tongue.

1 image

Artist: Unknown

Title: Bear

Date: later than 1900

Dimensions: 13.0 x 8.0 x 24.0 cm

Description: A realistic rendering of a walking grizzly bear. His head is turned slightly to the left. Open mouth shows white teeth and a pink tongue.