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Malcolm Geddes fonds

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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
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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
Less detail
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Burned Photographs [unlisted- file 2 of 5]

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 16 photographs pertaining to extended family members of Norman, Georgina and Eleanor Luxton. Photographs depict George E. Luxton, members of the Graham family [including Annie, Willie, John and Fred Graham], and photographs of trains and Canadian Pacific staff members.
Date Range
1900-1910
Reference Code
LUX / III / C3 / PA - 103 to 117
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
  24 images  
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
LUX
Series
LUX / III / C : Extended family
Sous-Fonds
LUX / III : Luxton family sous-fonds
Sub-Series
LUX / III / C3 : Other extended family
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / III / C3 / PA - 103 to 117
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Responsibility
Photographs LUX/III/ C3/PA-111 to 117 produced by Canadian Pacific Railway Company
Date Range
1900-1910
Physical Description
16 photographs : b&w prints ; 20 x 25 cm or smaller
Scope & Content
File consists of 16 photographs pertaining to extended family members of Norman, Georgina and Eleanor Luxton. Photographs depict George E. Luxton, members of the Graham family [including Annie, Willie, John and Fred Graham], and photographs of trains and Canadian Pacific staff members.
Name Access
Graham, Annie
Graham, Fred
Graham, John
Graham, Willie
Luxton, George
Subject Access
Family and personal life
Photography
Portrait
Tourism
Transportation
Trains
Canadian Pacific Railway
Access Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Reproduction Restrictions
Copyright restrictions may apply
Language
English
Conservation
Items are stored in mylar
Consider separate storage for mold damaged materials to prevent future cross-contamination of materials
Category
Family and personal life
Transportation
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Canadian Rockies mountaineering trips, Alpine Club of Canada expeditions

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Part Of
Malcolm Geddes fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 129 lantern slides pertaining to mountaineering expeditions and scenic views in the Canadian Rockies. Includes images of pack trips, ice climbing, hiking, and Alpine Club of Canada camps. Locations include Emperor Falls; Berg Lake; ascent of Resplendent Mountain; Mount Edith Cavell…
Date Range
[1913-1925]
Reference Code
V756 / III / A / PS - 1 to 129
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Lantern slide
  1 image  
Part Of
Malcolm Geddes fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M39
V756
Series
V756 / III : Personal and family records
Sous-Fonds
V756
Sub-Series
V756 / III / A : Travel and mountain expeditions
Accession Number
6504
Reference Code
V756 / III / A / PS - 1 to 129
GMD
Photograph
Lantern slide
Responsibility
Some items produced by Charles Potter and James Mahon
Date Range
[1913-1925]
Physical Description
129 photographs : lantern slides
Scope & Content
File consists of 129 lantern slides pertaining to mountaineering expeditions and scenic views in the Canadian Rockies. Includes images of pack trips, ice climbing, hiking, and Alpine Club of Canada camps. Locations include Emperor Falls; Berg Lake; ascent of Resplendent Mountain; Mount Edith Cavell; Mount Maud; Mount Commander; Mount Marpole; Mount Habel; Mount Robson; Mount Temple; Mount Huber; Castle Mountain; and Wilcox Pass.
Notes
Some items are numbered on outer edges or otherwise labelled
Material Details
Some items hand-coloured
Name Access
Gibbon, John Murray
Wheeler, A. O. (Arthur Oliver)
Geddes, Malcolm
Alpine Club of Canada
Subject Access
Travel
Exploration
Hiking
Ice climbing
Summit
Mountains
Landscapes
Recreation
Alpine Club of Canada
Glaciers
Trails
Pack trips
Camping
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
British Columbia
Canadian Rocky Mountains
Mount Robson
Mount Temple
Mount Habel
Mount Geikie
Mount Huber
Castle Mountain
Wilcox Pass
Mount Edith Cavell
Mount Maud
Mount Commander
Mount Marpole
Access Restrictions
Fragile - restrictions may apply
Reproduction Restrictions
Fragile- restrictions may apply
Language
N/A
Category
Exploration, discovery and travel
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Images
thumbnail
Less detail
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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of a handwritten notes, private correspondence, disability insurance, Crag & Canyon press certificate tickets, and seed orders pertaining to multiple businesses in Banff. File includes: mortgage certificate executed by George E. and Ada Luxton to Grace S. Mariette; Canadian Passenger …
Date Range
1912
1914
1923
Reference Code
LUX / III / C1 / 14
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Private record
  27 images     2 Electronic Resources  
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
LUX
Series
LUX / III / C1 : William Luxton family papers and photographs
Sous-Fonds
LUX / III : Luxton Family sous-fonds
Sub-Series
LUX / III / C1 / 14 : George Luxton
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / III / C1 / 14
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Private record
Date Range
1912
1914
1923
Physical Description
0.3 cm textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of a handwritten notes, private correspondence, disability insurance, Crag & Canyon press certificate tickets, and seed orders pertaining to multiple businesses in Banff. File includes: mortgage certificate executed by George E. and Ada Luxton to Grace S. Mariette; Canadian Passenger Association Press Certificate for G. E. Luxton; private correspondance, notifications, and invoices with R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company, Imperial Bank of Canada, O.K. Electric, and Suburban Life Magazine; correspondence relating to the Lux Theatre regarding roof repair and seating replacement following fire loss with The Metallic Roofing Co. of Canada, Limited, and Winnipeg Scenic Co. Ltd; correspondence with Bausch & Lomb Optical Co. inquiring about Balopticon lantern projection; and seed orders and correspondence with Dingee & Conard Co., Briggs Seed Col, Limited, Hitchings & Company Greenhouses, and T. Eaton Co.
Notes
The Canadian Passenger Association Press Certficiate ticket sheet booklet has one ticket sheet removed, all the rest are intact. Only one sheet of tickets is digitized.
Name Access
Luxton, George
Luxton, Ada (Livingston)
Subject Access
Lux Theatre
Luxton Museum
Garden
Crag and Canyon newspaper
Geographic Access
Banff
Banff National Park
Alberta
Language
English
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Electronic Resources

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Correspondence and publications

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of personal correspondence and personal items including a cheque register with cheque stubs and a brass name plate for calling cards [Mrs. George E. Luxton]. Also included is a City of Winnipeg tax receipt made out to Mrs. Geo. E. Luxton, 1907; a magazine cover, Minneapolis Sunday Tr…
Date Range
1901-1953
Reference Code
LUX / III / C1 - 15
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Private record
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
LUX
Series
LUX / III / C : Extended family
Sous-Fonds
LUX / III : Luxton Family sous-fonds
Sub-Series
LUX / III / C1 : William Luxton family papers and photographs
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / III / C1 - 15
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Private record
Date Range
1901-1953
Physical Description
4.0 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of personal correspondence and personal items including a cheque register with cheque stubs and a brass name plate for calling cards [Mrs. George E. Luxton]. Also included is a City of Winnipeg tax receipt made out to Mrs. Geo. E. Luxton, 1907; a magazine cover, Minneapolis Sunday Tribune, June 3, 1951 featuring George Luxton; and two newspaper articles pertaining to George and Patricia Luxton's meetings with the Duke and Duchess of Windsor [1941 and ca. 1937-1940 respectively].
Name Access
Luxton, George
Luxton, Ada (Livingston)
Subject Access
Publication
Journalism
Professional and Personal Life
Photography
Royal Visit
Royalty
Geographic Access
United States of America
Illinois
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Conservation
Two torn newspaper clippings placed in mylar
Category
Family and personal life
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Drafts, edited copies

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Part Of
Malcolm Geddes fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of handwritten and typed drafts of works by Malcolm Geddes. Content pertains to the first ascent of Mount Geikie, mountaineering and mountain climbing, and life in Western Canada and Parry Sound, Ontario. Includes three typed drafts of "Beyond the Eagle's Nest" with edits and correcti…
Date Range
[1890-1900]
[1900-1920]
[1925-1927]
Reference Code
M39 / I / B / 2
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Part Of
Malcolm Geddes fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M39
V756
Series
M39 / I : Professional records
Sous-Fonds
M39
Sub-Series
M39 / I / B : Manuscripts and drafts
Accession Number
7846
Reference Code
M39 / I / B / 2
GMD
Textual record
Date Range
[1890-1900]
[1900-1920]
[1925-1927]
Physical Description
2 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of handwritten and typed drafts of works by Malcolm Geddes. Content pertains to the first ascent of Mount Geikie, mountaineering and mountain climbing, and life in Western Canada and Parry Sound, Ontario. Includes three typed drafts of "Beyond the Eagle's Nest" with edits and corrections.
Name Access
Geddes, Malcolm
Subject Access
Mountains
Mountaineering
Exploration
Travel
Family and personal life
Summit
Settlement
Geographic Access
Canada
British Columbia
Mount Geikie
Canadian Rocky Mountains
Ontario
Parry Sound
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Exploration, discovery and travel
Family and personal life
Land, settlement and immigration
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Part Of
Malcolm Geddes fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 26 b&w photographs pertaining to friends and immediate and extended family of Malcolm Geddes. File includes portraits of members of the Waters family, including Jennie [Waters] Geddes and her siblings; Daniel Geddes; Malcolm Geddes with his wife Jennie and their children, Alvin and…
Date Range
[1870 or 1871]
[1900]
1903
1911-1912
1922
1924
1939
Reference Code
V756 / III / C / PA - 7 to 32
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Part Of
Malcolm Geddes fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M39
V756
Series
V756 / III : Personal and family records
Sous-Fonds
V756
Sub-Series
V756 / III / C : Other personal and family records
Accession Number
2015.8558
Reference Code
V756 / III / C / PA - 7 to 32
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Responsibility
Some photographs are copies of images from the Provincial Archives of Alberta
Date Range
[1870 or 1871]
[1900]
1903
1911-1912
1922
1924
1939
Physical Description
26 photographs : b&w prints ; 25.5 x 20 cm or smaller
Scope & Content
File consists of 26 b&w photographs pertaining to friends and immediate and extended family of Malcolm Geddes. File includes portraits of members of the Waters family, including Jennie [Waters] Geddes and her siblings; Daniel Geddes; Malcolm Geddes with his wife Jennie and their children, Alvin and Enid; Malcolm and his family in Ontario; and a copy of a family portrait depicting Malcolm Geddes, two of his siblings and his parents [ca. 1870 or 1871].
Notes
Some items are annotated on reverse side
Some individuals in photographs not identified
Name Access
Geddes, Malcolm
Waters, Anna
Geddes, Alvin
Geddes, Enid
Sharp, Belle
Waters, Eva
Geddes, Jennie (Waters)
Waters, Ada
Waters, William
Geddes, Daniel
Subject Access
Family and personal life
Portrait
Photography
Children
Home
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Calgary
Ontario
Reproduction Restrictions
Some restrictions may apply
Language
English
Conservation
Items stored in mylar
Category
Family and personal life
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Part Of
Malcolm Geddes fonds
Scope & Content
Series consists of copies of financial records and notes pertaining to Malcolm Geddes. Includes notes on Malcolm's salaries from various jobs between 1904 and 1907 [n.d.], a financial statement from 1914, correspondence pertaining to financial difficulties [1921], a scanned copy of a price list for…
Date Range
1914
1921
1926
Reference Code
M39 / II
Description Level
3 / Series
GMD
Textual record
Part Of
Malcolm Geddes fonds
Description Level
3 / Series
Fonds Number
M39
V756
Series
M39 / II : Financial records
Sous-Fonds
M39
Accession Number
7846
Reference Code
M39 / II
GMD
Textual record
Date Range
1914
1921
1926
Physical Description
0.5 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
Series consists of copies of financial records and notes pertaining to Malcolm Geddes. Includes notes on Malcolm's salaries from various jobs between 1904 and 1907 [n.d.], a financial statement from 1914, correspondence pertaining to financial difficulties [1921], a scanned copy of a price list for properties in Calgary, and a detailed invoice from Malcolm Geddes' solicitor [1926].
Name Access
Geddes, Malcolm
Subject Access
Finances
Businesses
Commerce
Professional and Personal Life
Property
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Calgary
Language
English
Category
Commerce and industry
Title Source
Title based on contents of series
Processing Status
Processed
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Hunting trophy heads

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of one glass negative photograph hunting trophy displays owned by Norman Luxton, possibly from the Sign of the Goat curio store in Banff.
Date Range
[ca.1905-1915]
Reference Code
LUX / III / C1 / C / NG - 4
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Negative
  1 image  
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
LUX
Series
LUX / III / C : Extended family
Sous-Fonds
LUX / III : Luxton family sous-fonds
Sub-Series
LUX / III / C1 : William Luxton family papers and photographs
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / III / C1 / C / NG - 4
GMD
Photograph
Negative
Responsibility
Photograph produced by Norman Luxton or George Luxton
Date Range
[ca.1905-1915]
Physical Description
1 photograph : b&w glass negative
Scope & Content
File consists of one glass negative photograph hunting trophy displays owned by Norman Luxton, possibly from the Sign of the Goat curio store in Banff.
Notes
Physical dimensions of glass negative could not be measured, as item is broken into several pieces
Name Access
Luxton, Norman
Luxton, George
Subject Access
Animals
Taxidermy
Businesses
Hunting
Recreation
Access Restrictions
Broken glass - restrictions apply
Reproduction Restrictions
Broken glass - restrictions apply
Language
N/A
Related Material
LUX / III / C1 / C / NG - 1 to 3
Category
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Original title used
Processing Status
Processed
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Luxton family portraits, Norman's siblings and mother

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 12 portrait photographs depicting Norman Luxton's mother, his siblings and their immediate family. Includes portraits of George Luxton (Norman's brother), George's wife, Ada (Livingston) Luxton, and their daughter, Patricia Luxton; Harold Malloch Luxton (Norman's youngest brother);…
Date Range
[1900-1920]
1901
Reference Code
LUX / I / D1 / 19 / PA - 1 to 12
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
  17 images  
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
LUX
Series
LUX / I / D : Personal and Professional
Sous-Fonds
LUX / I : Norman Luxton sous-fonds
Sub-Series
LUX / I / D1 : Personal and family life
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / I / D1 / 19 / PA - 1 to 12
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Responsibility
Some photographs produced by: Rembrandt Bros. (Minneapolis), Golliug Hesse (Minneapolis), and Hubner (Minneapolis)
Date Range
[1900-1920]
1901
Physical Description
12 photographs : b&w prints ; 19.5 x 26.5 cm or smaller
Scope & Content
File consists of 12 portrait photographs depicting Norman Luxton's mother, his siblings and their immediate family. Includes portraits of George Luxton (Norman's brother), George's wife, Ada (Livingston) Luxton, and their daughter, Patricia Luxton; Harold Malloch Luxton (Norman's youngest brother); and Sarah Jane (Edwards) Luxton (Norman's mother).
Notes
Some items are annotated
Name Access
Luxton, Norman
Luxton, George
Luxton, Ada (Livingston)
Luxton, Sarah
Luxton, Patricia
Subject Access
Family and personal life
Portrait
Photography
Children
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Calgary
United States of America
Minnesota
Minneapolis
Ontario
London
Language
English
Category
Family and personal life
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Luxton family publications

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of published works written by members of the Luxton family. File includes copies of psalm book "The Harvest of Sunshine" by George [Nasmith] Luxton, "The Golden Link" address by Eleanor Luxton, copies of an Indigenous psalm translated by Norman Luxton, early copies of the Crag and Can…
Date Range
1872
1874
1905-1906
1908
1932
1956
1960
Reference Code
LUX / III / D / 28
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
LUX
Series
LUX / III / D : Other material
Sous-Fonds
LUX / III : Luxton family sous-fonds
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / III / D / 28
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Date Range
1872
1874
1905-1906
1908
1932
1956
1960
Physical Description
1 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of published works written by members of the Luxton family. File includes copies of psalm book "The Harvest of Sunshine" by George [Nasmith] Luxton, "The Golden Link" address by Eleanor Luxton, copies of an Indigenous psalm translated by Norman Luxton, early copies of the Crag and Canyon [1905-1908], "The Climber" magazine [1906], and an original copy [1872] and reprinted publication [1874] of the Manitoba Free Press.
Name Access
Luxton, Norman
Luxton, Eleanor
Luxton, George
Luxton, William (Fisher)
Subject Access
Advertising
Businesses
Communications
Crag and Canyon newspaper
First Nations
Newspaper
Public events
Public Speaking
Publication
Religions
Music
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Calgary
Manitoba
Winnipeg
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Conservation
Some items in file are fragile and may tear easily - handle with caution
Category
Commerce and industry
First nations
Religions
Communications
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Luxton home views, Tunnel Mountain

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 9 photograph prints [including one postcard print] depicting views of the Luxton family home and property in Banff. Postcard print depicts Tunnel Mountain facing the Luxton home [ca.1910?] with a letter to Norman Luxton from Henry William Leacock[?] [Possibly Walter Heacock] on the…
Date Range
[ca.1905-1910]
1908
[1930-1940]
1954
Reference Code
LUX / I / D1a / PA - 1 to 9
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Postcard
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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
LUX
Series
LUX / I / D : Personal and professional
Sous-Fonds
LUX / I : Norman Luxton sous-fonds
Sub-Series
LUX / I / D1 : Personal and family life
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / I / D1a / PA - 1 to 9
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Postcard
Responsibility
Some photos attributed to J. Howard. A. Chapman
Date Range
[ca.1905-1910]
1908
[1930-1940]
1954
Physical Description
9 photographs : b&w prints ; 17 x 12 cm or smaller
Scope & Content
File consists of 9 photograph prints [including one postcard print] depicting views of the Luxton family home and property in Banff. Postcard print depicts Tunnel Mountain facing the Luxton home [ca.1910?] with a letter to Norman Luxton from Henry William Leacock[?] [Possibly Walter Heacock] on the back dated 1954.
Notes
Item LUX/I/D1a/PA-2 possibly produced by George Luxton
Material Details
Item LUX/I/D1a/PA-3 has postage stamp affixed to back side
Name Access
Luxton, George
Luxton, Norman
Leacock, Henry William (Harry)
Subject Access
Family and personal life
Home
Townsite development
Immigration and homesteading
Land use
Settlement
Roads
Mountain
Landscapes
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Tunnel Mountain
Language
English
Category
Family and personal life
Land, settlement and immigration
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Malcolm Geddes portraits

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Part Of
Malcolm Geddes fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 6 portraits of Malcolm Geddes [ca. 1900 - 1910]. Two photographs include signature of Malcolm Geddes [one original, one duplicate].
Date Range
[1900 - 1910]
Reference Code
V756 / III / C / PA - 1 to 6
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Part Of
Malcolm Geddes fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M39
V756
Series
V756 / III : Personal and family records
Sous-Fonds
V756
Sub-Series
V756 / III / C : Other personal and family records
Accession Number
2015.8558
Reference Code
V756 / III / C / PA - 1 to 6
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Date Range
[1900 - 1910]
Physical Description
6 photographs : b&w prints ; 22.5 x 30 cm or smaller
Scope & Content
File consists of 6 portraits of Malcolm Geddes [ca. 1900 - 1910]. Two photographs include signature of Malcolm Geddes [one original, one duplicate].
Notes
File contains some duplicate photographs
Name Access
Geddes, Malcolm
Subject Access
Portrait
Photography
Personal and Professional Life
Language
English
Conservation
Items stored in mylar
Category
Family and personal life
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Content Details
Photographs were originally stored in folder labelled "For David MDG pics"
Processing Status
Processed
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Norman Luxton's extended family, friends

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of portraits and other photographs pertaining to Norman Luxton, his extended relatives and friends. Name individuals include: Eleanor and Georgina Luxton; George, Ada and Patricia Luxton (Norman's brother, sister-in-law and niece); Louis Luxton, Harry Addison Luxton and Harold Malloch…
Date Range
1886
[1890-1900]
1894
1899
[ca.1900]
1904
1906-1907
1920-1921
[1920-1930]
1930
1937
1939-1940
1950
[1950-1960]
1962
Reference Code
LUX / I / D1 / 20 / PA - 1 to 63
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
  100 images  
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
LUX
Series
LUX / I / D : Personal and Professional
Sous-Fonds
LUX / I : Norman Luxton sous-fonds
Sub-Series
LUX / I / D1 : Personal and family life
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / I / D1 / 20 / PA - 1 to 63
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Responsibility
Some photographs produced by: Algot Anderson (St Paul), Byron Harmon (Banff), Nelson Photo Studios (St Paul), Ambassador Atelier (St Paul), Zintsmaster (Minneapolis), Frank Cooper (London, Ontario), Steele and Co [Coy?] (Winnipeg), A.H. Opsahl (Minneapolis), Rembrandt Grand (St Paul), Geo. E. Luxton (Minneaplos Times), Reynolds Studio (Minneapolis), Perkins, J. Douglas Eckhert (St Paul), Calgary Photo Supply Co, Pringle & Booth (Toronto), Glenbow Foundation, J [Rosrit?] Calgary Herald Photographer, Robert Lefroy
Date Range
1886
[1890-1900]
1894
1899
[ca.1900]
1904
1906-1907
1920-1921
[1920-1930]
1930
1937
1939-1940
1950
[1950-1960]
1962
Physical Description
63 photographs : b&w and col. prints ; 25 x 20.5 cm or smaller
Scope & Content
File consists of portraits and other photographs pertaining to Norman Luxton, his extended relatives and friends. Name individuals include: Eleanor and Georgina Luxton; George, Ada and Patricia Luxton (Norman's brother, sister-in-law and niece); Louis Luxton, Harry Addison Luxton and Harold Malloch Luxton (Norman's brothers); Mary Hosking Groeber (Norman's niece); Olive Luxton Hosking (Norman's sister), her husband Edgar and her daughter Dorothy; and Eleanor "Nellie" Luxton Foster (Norman's sister).
Notes
Some photographs are annotated. PA-15 is annotated at Emerald Lake, this is now known as Lake Louise
Name Access
Luxton, Eleanor
Luxton, Georgina
Luxton, Norman
Luxton, George
Luxton, Ada (Livingston)
Luxton, Patricia
Luxton, Louis
Luxton, Harold
Hosking, Olive (Luxton)
Hosking, Edgar
Hosking, Dorothy
McDougall, David Hardisty
Foster, Nellie (Luxton)
Dodd, Florence E
Subject Access
Portrait
Family and personal life
Leisure
Animals
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Calgary
United States of America
Minnesota
Minneapolis
Radium
Lake Louise
Montreal
Field
Marble Canyon
Language
English
Category
Family and personal life
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Our National Playground [Glacier National Park and Mount Robson]

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Part Of
Malcolm Geddes fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 19 b&w photographs pertaining to a trip to Glacier and Jasper National Park. File includes images of Malcolm Geddes hiking inside caves, and an exterior view of Mt. Robson.
Date Range
[1900 - 1920]
Reference Code
V756 / III / A / PA - 1 to 19
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Part Of
Malcolm Geddes fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M39
V756
Series
V756 / III : Personal and family records
Sous-Fonds
V756
Sub-Series
V756 / III / A : Travel and mountain expeditions
Accession Number
2015.8558
Reference Code
V756 / III / A / PA - 1 to 19
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Date Range
[1900 - 1920]
Physical Description
19 photographs : b&w prints ; 18 x 25 cm
Scope & Content
File consists of 19 b&w photographs pertaining to a trip to Glacier and Jasper National Park. File includes images of Malcolm Geddes hiking inside caves, and an exterior view of Mt. Robson.
Notes
Some items are annotated on reverse side
Name Access
Geddes, Malcolm
Subject Access
Sports
Recreation
Hiking
Mountains
Landscapes
Travel
Exploration
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Glacier National Park
Jasper National Park
Mount Robson
Language
English
Related Material
Photographs were previously stored in folder with typed copy of "Our National Playground"; textual records stored in M39 / I / B.
Category
Exploration, discovery and travel
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Personal letters and postcards

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Part Of
Malcolm Geddes fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of postcards sent to Malcolm Geddes and his wife, Jennie, between 1909 and 1918, as well as 15 letters which Malcolm sent to Jennie between 1924 and 1927, a letter from Malcolm to his son Alvin Geddes in 1927, a letter to Alvin from Gwen [possibly Gwendolyn Geddes Hubbell] dated 1931,…
Date Range
1909 - 1911
1913
1916
1918
1924 - 1927
1931
1936
Reference Code
M39 / III / C / 1
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Postcard
Part Of
Malcolm Geddes fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
M39
V756
Series
M39 / III : Personal and family records
Sous-Fonds
M39
Sub-Series
M39 / III / C : Other personal and family records
Accession Number
2015.8558
Reference Code
M39 / III / C / 1
GMD
Textual record
Postcard
Date Range
1909 - 1911
1913
1916
1918
1924 - 1927
1931
1936
Physical Description
1.5 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of postcards sent to Malcolm Geddes and his wife, Jennie, between 1909 and 1918, as well as 15 letters which Malcolm sent to Jennie between 1924 and 1927, a letter from Malcolm to his son Alvin Geddes in 1927, a letter to Alvin from Gwen [possibly Gwendolyn Geddes Hubbell] dated 1931, a letter of condolence sent to Mrs. Geddes from Hester D Peach [1931], and a letter to "Olive" from M. Geddes [possibly Muriel Geddes Grant] dated 1936. Some letters sent from Malcolm to Jennie [between 1924-1925] pertain to his first ascent of Mount Geikie.
Name Access
Geddes, Malcolm
Geddes, Alvin
Geddes, Jennie (Waters)
Geddes, Enid
Grant, Muriel
Hubbell, Gwen (Geddes)
Subject Access
Family and personal life
Correspondence
Travel
Exploration
Mountaineering
Communications
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Calgary
Banff National Park
Jasper National Park
Ontario
Guelph
British Columbia
Mount Geikie
Language
English
Conservation
Minor wrinkling/creasing of most letters, otherwise good condition
First postcard in file [black and white image of storefront] appears to have once been glued on the back [possibly for use in a scrapbook or album] and later removed and annotated in blue pen; some paper/glue remnants still attached
Category
Communications
Exploration, discovery and travel
Family and personal life
Title Source
Title based
Processing Status
Processed
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Taxidermy displays - George Luxton photographs

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 3 glass negative photographs collected by George Luxton, ca.1905-1915. Photographs pertain to taxidermy animal displays owned by Norman Luxton, possibly from the Sign of the Goat curio store in Banff.
Date Range
1905-1915
Reference Code
LUX / III / C1 / C / NG - 1 to NG - 3
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Negative
  5 images  
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
LUX
Series
LUX / III / C : Extended family
Sous-Fonds
LUX / III : Luxton family sous-fonds
Sub-Series
LUX / III / C1 : William Luxton family papers and photographs
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / III / C1 / C / NG - 1 to NG - 3
GMD
Photograph
Negative
Date Range
1905-1915
Physical Description
3 photographs : b&w glass negatives ; 18 x 13 cm
Scope & Content
File consists of 3 glass negative photographs collected by George Luxton, ca.1905-1915. Photographs pertain to taxidermy animal displays owned by Norman Luxton, possibly from the Sign of the Goat curio store in Banff.
Notes
Photographs are individually titled:
LUX/III/C1/C/NG-1 : "NKL - Small Animals"
LUX/III/C1/C/NG-2 : "NKL - Antelope + Deer"
LUX/III/C1/C/NG-3 : "Eagle" NG-3 includes housing, that is not original to the glass negative
Name Access
Luxton, George
Luxton, Norman
Subject Access
Animals
Birds
Taxidermy
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Access Restrictions
Handle with caution - materials are fragile
Reproduction Restrictions
Handle with caution - materials are fragile
Language
English
Conservation
Some delamination of the emulsion on edges. NG-2 glas is chipped along edge.
Related Material
LUX / III / C1 / C / NG - 4
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
Records in this sub-series consist of family papers and photographs. Sub-series is divided into four sub-sub-series: William Luxton; Sarah Luxton; George Luxton; Louis Luxton: William Fisher Luxton sub-sub-series (C1 - 1 to 9) consists of biographical information on William Luxton; a family tree…
Date Range
1893-1968
Reference Code
LUX / III / C1
Description Level
4 / Sub-series
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Private record
Newspaper clipping
Government record
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
4 / Sub-series
Fonds Number
LUX
Series
III.C.1. William Luxton family papers and photographs
Sous-Fonds
III. Luxton Family sous-fonds
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / III / C1
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Private record
Newspaper clipping
Government record
Date Range
1893-1968
Physical Description
0.25 m textual records. -- 1 photograph: print, b&w
Scope & Content
Records in this sub-series consist of family papers and photographs. Sub-series is divided into four sub-sub-series: William Luxton; Sarah Luxton; George Luxton; Louis Luxton:
William Fisher Luxton sub-sub-series (C1 - 1 to 9) consists of biographical information on William Luxton; a family tree; personal papers; and correspondence with the Winnipeg Free Press, Donald Smith, and William C. Van Horne.
Sarah Luxton sub-sub-series (C1 - 10 to 13) consists of correspondence; a memorial service notice for Ada L. Luxton; poetry by J. Luxton (possibly Sarah Jane Luxton, the mother of Norman K. Luxton); a cemetery register; a life insurance policy draft.
George Edwards Luxton sub-sub-series (C1 - 14 to 20) consists of newspaper clippings, literary manuscripts written by George Luxton, letters and receipts relating to the the Lux Theatre in Banff, Alberta, mortgage papers, a press certificate and one photograph accompanying a letter by Harold Malloch Luxton.
Louis Luxton sub-sub-series (C1 - 21 to 26) consists of personal and business correspondence,1905-1948 and includes one b&w photograph of Harold Malloch Luxton. Business correspondence includes letters from the Department of Interior - Rocky Mountain Parks and Insurance Companies. Also includes a court summons from the Government of Alberta, 1948. Both the Sarah Luxton and Louis Luxton sub-sub-series contain records transfered from the Glenbow Museum.
Name Access
Luxton, George
Luxton, Louis
Luxton, William (Fisher)
Luxton, Sarah
Language
English
Title Source
Title based on contents of sub-series
Processing Status
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Young Eleanor Luxton, Eleanor and parents at CPR Exhibition

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 10 photographs depicting Eleanor, Norman and Georgina Luxton. Includes two professional portraits of Eleanor as a baby and toddler, and photographs of Eleanor and her parents dressed in traditional Indigenous clothing as part of the Canadian Pacific Railway Exhibition in Toronto, 1…
Date Range
[ca.1909]
[ca.1910-1912]
1920
Reference Code
LUX / II / C5 / PA - 36 to 45
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Print
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
LUX
Series
LUX / II / C : Personal records
Sous-Fonds
LUX / II : Eleanor Luxton sous-fonds
Sub-Series
LUX / II / C5 : Other
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / II / C5 / PA - 36 to 45
GMD
Photograph
Print
Responsibility
Photographs produced by G & W Fear (Banff), and Pringle & Booth (Toronto)
Date Range
[ca.1909]
[ca.1910-1912]
1920
Physical Description
10 photographs : b&w prints ; 19 x 24.5 cm or smaller
Scope & Content
File consists of 10 photographs depicting Eleanor, Norman and Georgina Luxton. Includes two professional portraits of Eleanor as a baby and toddler, and photographs of Eleanor and her parents dressed in traditional Indigenous clothing as part of the Canadian Pacific Railway Exhibition in Toronto, 1920.
Notes
Some items in file are annotated
Items LUX/II/C5/PA-38 to 45 accompanied in file by original mailing envelope (annotated on back)
Name Access
Luxton, Eleanor
Luxton, Georgina
Luxton, Norman
Canadian Pacific Railway
Subject Access
Family and personal life
Portrait
Children
Public events
Canadian Pacific Railway
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Ontario
Toronto
Language
English
Conservation
Items stored in mylar
Category
Family and personal life
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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