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Bob Smith fonds

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Part Of: Bob Smith fonds

Scope & Content: Fonds consists of personal photographs, biographical notes, memoir drafts and other collected materials pertaining to Robert Neville (Bob) Smith. Fonds also includes plans and maps pertaining to the development of land near Lake Minnewanka and the Cascade Power Plant project (1943).

Date Range: 1925-1995

Reference Code: M589 / V809

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

GMD: Map; Newspaper clipping; Photograph; Plan; Postcard; Print; Published record; Textual record

Part Of: Bob Smith fonds

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

Fonds Number: M589; V809

Sous-Fonds: M589; V809

Accession Number: 2021.36

Reference Code: M589 / V809

GMD: Map; Newspaper clipping; Photograph; Plan; Postcard; Print; Published record; Textual record

Date Range: 1925-1995

Physical Description: ca.300 photographs : b&w and col. prints ; 12 x 18 cm or smaller -- 7 cm of textual records -- 7 topographical maps/plans -- 8 postcards

History / Biographical: Robert Neville (Bob) Smith (1926-2021) was born in Banff. He was the only child of parents Enoch Smith and Laurene Smith (nee Munson). Bob grew up near Lake Minnewanka until 1941, when a hydro dam was installed resulting in the intentional flooding of the area. The family moved to Banff, where Bob met his future wife, Mary Parkinson. The couple were married in 1953 and moved to Seebe, where they raised two daughters, Marjory and Shirley. Bob worked for Calgary Power Co. (later renamed TransAlta Utilities) from 1953 until his retirement in 1986. In his spare time, Bob founded the Bow Valley Camera Club and the Bow Valley Naturalists organization. In 1999, Bob was part of a successful project with the Bow Valley Naturalists to designate the Mount Yamnuska area as a Bow Valley Protected Area, following 25 years of lobbying with the Government of Alberta. Bob also formed the Meanderthals seniors hiking club in 1993 and led various local hiking trips in his later years.

Scope & Content: Fonds consists of personal photographs, biographical notes, memoir drafts and other collected materials pertaining to Robert Neville (Bob) Smith. Fonds also includes plans and maps pertaining to the development of land near Lake Minnewanka and the Cascade Power Plant project (1943).

Name Access: Smith, Enoch; Smith, Robert Neville (Bob)

Subject Access: Family and personal life; Labour; Environment; Natural resources

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Banff; Canmore; Seebe; Lake Minnewanka

Language: English

Category: Environment; Family and personal life; Labour; Natural resources

Biographical Source Notes: https://www.albertaprimetimes.com/obituaries/robert-neville-bob-smith-3238925

Title Source: Title based on contents of fonds

Processing Status: Processed

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Calgary Mountain Club fonds

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Part Of: Calgary Mountain Club fonds

Scope & Content: Fonds consists of records pertaining to the Calgary Mountain Club. Fonds includes two volumes of club meeting minutes, 1960-1987; one financial ledger book, 1964-1980; bound volume containing the club's constitution, route descriptions, photographs, and related content from various expeditions; one…

Date Range: 1960-1987

Reference Code: M338; V821

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

GMD: Organization record; Print; Photograph; Published record; Textual record

Part Of: Calgary Mountain Club fonds

Description Level: 1 / Fonds

Fonds Number: M338; V821

Sous-Fonds: M338; V821

Accession Number: 6772; 2023.64

Reference Code: M338; V821

GMD: Organization record; Print; Photograph; Published record; Textual record

Responsibility: Materials produced by CMC

Date Range: 1960-1987

Physical Description: 7 bound volumes -- two mounted b&w prints : 28 x 35 cm -- 3 cm textual records

History / Biographical: The Calgary Mountain Club (CMC) is Calgary's oldest mountaineering organization that is dedicated specifically to the furtherance of hard climbing objectives on significant peaks. These peaks are predominantly in the Canadian Rockies, but in many cases extend to significant mountain ranges throughout North America and Europe. The CMC was founded in 1960 and is still an active club as of 2023. Chic Scott's publication, "History of the Calgary Mountain Club" (1988) provides a detailed summary of the club's early history.

Scope & Content: Fonds consists of records pertaining to the Calgary Mountain Club. Fonds includes two volumes of club meeting minutes, 1960-1987; one financial ledger book, 1964-1980; bound volume containing the club's constitution, route descriptions, photographs, and related content from various expeditions; one copy of Chic Scott's publication, "History of the Calgary Mountain Club" (1988); registers for Archie Simpson Hut (1972-1974) and Castle Mountain Hut (1967-1984); two mounted black & white prints depicting the Graham Cooper Hut and Black Rock Needle; memorial booklet for Archie Simpson; and one folder of loose textual records including correspondence, pamphlets, administrative documents, and related materials.

Name Access: Calgary Mountain Club

Subject Access: Calgary Mountain Club; Climbing; Club; Mountaineering; Hiking; Exploration; Organizations; Recreation; Sports

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Calgary; Canadian Rocky Mountains

Language: English

Related Material: Chic Scott fonds: Calgary Mountain Club series (M57 / XII and V40 / XII)

Category: Exploration and travel; Sports, recreation and leisure

Biographical Source Notes: Information provided by Ken Wiens

Title Source: Title based on contents of fonds

Processing Status: Processed

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Banff album

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Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of Eleanor Luxton's personal album which contains 195 black and white prints pasted in, most spreads are captioned. Content pertains to family and school photographs, events and travels between 1921 and 1925, in addition to potentional childhood photographs as well. Locations include …

Date Range: 1921 - 1925

Reference Code: LUX / II / E / PD / 1

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Album; Print

1 Electronic Resource

Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: LUX

Series: LUX / II / E : Travel and home records

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

Accession Number: LUX

Reference Code: LUX / II / E / PD / 1

GMD: Photograph; Album; Print

Date Range: 1921 - 1925

Physical Description: Photograph Album: 1 image from album (195 b&w prints)

Scope & Content: File consists of Eleanor Luxton's personal album which contains 195 black and white prints pasted in, most spreads are captioned. Content pertains to family and school photographs, events and travels between 1921 and 1925, in addition to potentional childhood photographs as well. Locations include Banff, Lake Louise, Yoho, Marble Canyon, Takakkaw Falls, Lake Minnewanka, Summit Lake, Victoria, Vancouver, Yoho Valley Bungalow Camp and Radium Hot Springs. Events include the opening of the Banff-Wintermere Highway at Kootenay Crossing in 1921, a dog derby on frozen Lake Minnewanka, Banff Indian Days, Banff Winter Carnival. Subjects include unidentified and identified people including Norman Luxton, Georgina Luxton, Enos Hunter, Ben Kaquitts, Hector Crawler, John Englishman, Mrs. Wood, Edmée, Mrs Mitt and Miss Maemillan. Album cover is leather with burned annotation "Snap Shots" with paint and cloth leaf detailing. The album i sbound by a cord with leather tassels.

Notes: File consists of several loose photographs. Some photographs are detaching from the paper.

Name Access: Luxton, Eleanor; Luxton, Norman; Luxton, Georgina; Englishman, John; Kaquitts, Tom; Crawler, Hector; Hunter, Enos

Subject Access: Chateau Lake Louise; Banff Indian Days; Banff Winter Carnival; Banff; Banff Gun Club; Banff National Park; Bighorn Sheep; Cave and Basin; Community events; Dogs; Family and personal life; Indigenous Peoples; Parades; Takakkaw Falls; Twin Falls Chalet; Winter Carnival; Yoho Valley Bungalow Camp

Geographic Access: Banff; Banff National Park; Alberta; British Columbia; Victoria; Victoria Glacier; Vancouver; Butchart Gardens; Lake Louise; Lake Minnewanka; Radium; Yoho National Park; Marble Canyon

Language: English

Creator: Luxton, Eleanor

Title Source: Title given by Archivist based on contents of album

Processing Status: Processed

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Calgary Industrial Exhibition Co. Limited Presidents, 1884 to 1929

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Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Scope & Content: Photograph depicts 15 miniature portraits of men who served as presidents of Calgary Industrial Exhibition Co. Limited between 1884 and 1929. Individual names and dates of service provided at bottom of image.

Date Range: [ca.1929]

Reference Code: LUX / III / D / PC - 91

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph; Framed print

Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

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 / PC - 91

GMD: Photograph; Framed print

Date Range: [ca.1929]

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w framed print ; 29.5 x 25 cm

Scope & Content: Photograph depicts 15 miniature portraits of men who served as presidents of Calgary Industrial Exhibition Co. Limited between 1884 and 1929. Individual names and dates of service provided at bottom of image.

Material Details: Photograph in plain black wooden frame with glass front, metal hanging wire attached to back

Subject Access: Photography; Portrait; Organizations

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Calgary

Language: English

Title Source: Original title used

Processing Status: Processed

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Calgary Olympic Bid 1988

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Part Of: Murray Hay fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of 10 prints : col. ; 64 x 61 cm or smaller. File pertains to Murray Hay's participation in Calgary's Olympic Bid in the early 1980s. File includes a variety of different reproduced draft maps depciting Calgary and Canada Olympic Park, Banff National Park, Kananaskis, Spray Valley, et…

Date Range: ca.1980-ca.1981

Reference Code: V795 / II / B / iv / 1-2

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Map; Print; Private record

Part Of: Murray Hay fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M570 / V795

Series: V795 / II : Unpublished Material

Sous-Fonds: V795

Sub-Series: V795 / II / B : Alberta / iv : Olympic Bid

Accession Number: 2019.41

Reference Code: V795 / II / B / iv / 1-2

GMD: Map; Print; Private record

Date Range: ca.1980-ca.1981

Physical Description: 10 prints : col. ; 64 x 61 cm or smaller

Scope & Content: File consists of 10 prints : col. ; 64 x 61 cm or smaller. File pertains to Murray Hay's participation in Calgary's Olympic Bid in the early 1980s. File includes a variety of different reproduced draft maps depciting Calgary and Canada Olympic Park, Banff National Park, Kananaskis, Spray Valley, etc.

Notes: Date range is approximate. The Olympic Bid was selected in 1981.; One print depicting the City of Calgary with the Canadian Rockies in the background has a note taped to it that reads: "A view from Calgary to Banff showing Olympic sites for 1988 winter games (proximity exaggerated."

Name Access: Hay, Murray

Subject Access: Artist; Ski Maps; Map; Cartography; Sports and recreation; Tourism; Winter; Winter sports; Olympic Games (Winter)

Geographic Access: Calgary; Banff National Park; Alberta; Canada; Canadian Rocky Mountains; Canada Olympic Park; Spray Lakes; Spray Valley; Bow Valley; Kananaskis; Bragg Creek; Canmore

Language: English

Conservation: V795 / II / B / iv / 2 : Masking tape should be removed and alternative preservation methods should be considered at a reasonable time to do so.

Related Material: M570 / III / C / i / 1

Creator: Hay, Murray

Category: Communications; Sports, recreation and leisure

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Calgary Stampede rodeo postcards

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Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of 6 postcard prints pertaining to events at the Calgary Stampede in 1927. Includes images of participants riding horses and cattle during calf roping and other rodeo events. Named individuals in photographs are : Ted McCroey, Chester Byers, Walter Heacock, Emil Small Face, Cheyenne K…

Date Range: 1927

Reference Code: LUX / I / D3c / PG - 1 to 6

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Postcard; Print

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 / D3 : Organizations

Accession Number: LUX

Reference Code: LUX / I / D3c / PG - 1 to 6

GMD: Postcard; Print

Date Range: 1927

Physical Description: 6 prints : b&w postcards ; 14 x 8.5 cm

Scope & Content: File consists of 6 postcard prints pertaining to events at the Calgary Stampede in 1927. Includes images of participants riding horses and cattle during calf roping and other rodeo events. Named individuals in photographs are : Ted McCroey, Chester Byers, Walter Heacock, Emil Small Face, Cheyenne Kaiser, and T. Parchuk.

Material Details: Items each annotated on front side in white lettering at bottom of image; back sides are blank

Name Access: McCroey, Ted; Heacock, Walter; Byers, Chester; Small Face, Emil; Kaiser, Cheyenne

Subject Access: Events; Public events; Calgary Stampede; Animals; Horses; Competition; Sports and recreation

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Calgary

Language: English

Conservation: Original paper envelope which held postcards may need to be removed from file or placed in mylar due to contact with photographic material

Category: Sports, recreation and leisure

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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[Catharine Whyte receiving her honourary doctorate from the University of Calgary]

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Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Scope & Content: Image of Catharine Whyte (centre) receiving her honourary doctorate from the University of Calgary

Date Range: 1969

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 1 / PA - 54

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph; Print

1 image

Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: M36 / V683 / S37

Series: V683 / III / A / 1 : Peter and Catharine Whyte: Personal Photographs

Sous-Fonds: V683

Accession Number: .

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 1 / PA - 54

GMD: Photograph; Print

Date Range: 1969

Physical Description: Photographs: 1 prints; b&w

Scope & Content: Image of Catharine Whyte (centre) receiving her honourary doctorate from the University of Calgary

Name Access: Whyte, Catharine

Subject Access: University of Calgary

Geographic Access: Calgary

Language: English

Title Source: Title based on item

Processing Status: Processed

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Collected photographs

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Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of photographs sent to Georgina Luxton from friends and family, as well as portraits of Georgina. Includes images of Georgina Luxton on a float at a Calgary Stampede parade; Georgina and her brother, David Hardisty McDougall, at the wedding of David's daughter (Virginia); an image of …

Date Range: [ca.1890-1960]

Reference Code: LUX / III / B2 / PA - 1 to 16

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Print

Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: LUX

Series: LUX / II / B : Georgina Luxton series

Sous-Fonds: LUX / III : Luxton family sous-fonds

Sub-Series: LUX / III / B2 : Personal papers and photographs

Accession Number: LUX

Reference Code: LUX / III / B2 / PA - 1 to 16

GMD: Photograph; Print

Responsibility: Item LUX/III/B2/PA-13 produced by Calgary Herald photographer

Date Range: [ca.1890-1960]

Physical Description: 16 photographs : b&w and col. prints ; 21 x 27.5 cm or smaller

Scope & Content: File consists of photographs sent to Georgina Luxton from friends and family, as well as portraits of Georgina. Includes images of Georgina Luxton on a float at a Calgary Stampede parade; Georgina and her brother, David Hardisty McDougall, at the wedding of David's daughter (Virginia); an image of purple flowers in a vase, annotated with a letter to Georgina from Mary (Schaffer) Warren; portraits of Georgina and various friends and family members; and other related material.

Name Access: Luxton, Georgina; McDougall, David Hardisty; Warren, Mary Schaffer

Subject Access: Family and personal life; Portrait; Children; Calgary Stampede; Parades; Public events; Correspondence; Flowers

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Calgary; Banff; Cochrane

Reproduction Restrictions: Copyright 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

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Collected photographs, 1890 to 1920

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Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of 15 photographs collected by member(s) of the Luxton family. Photographs mostly consist of portraits, postcard prints and group photographs of unidentified individuals.

Date Range: [ca.1890-1920]

Reference Code: LUX / III / D / PA - 128 to 142

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Print

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 / PA - 128 to 142

GMD: Photograph; Print

Date Range: [ca.1890-1920]

Physical Description: 15 photographs : b&w prints ; 23 x 33.5 cm or smaller

Scope & Content: File consists of 15 photographs collected by member(s) of the Luxton family. Photographs mostly consist of portraits, postcard prints and group photographs of unidentified individuals.

Notes: Some items in file are annotated

Subject Access: Family and personal life; Portrait; Military; Photography

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

Language: English

Conservation: Some items stored in mylar

Category: Family and personal life

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Collected research photographs - early Banff

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Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of copy photographs from the Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies which were collected by Eleanor Luxton for research purposes. Content pertains to early views of Banff and local businesses and views, including: various views of Banff Avenue; the Bow River Boathouse; the Frank Lloyd W…

Date Range: [ca.1887-1930]

Reference Code: LUX / II / B5 / PA - 107 to 159

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: 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 - 107 to 159

GMD: Photograph; Print

Responsibility: Photographs copied from original materials owned by the Whyte Museum

Date Range: [ca.1887-1930]

Physical Description: 53 photographs : b&w prints ; 17.5 x 12.5 cm and 25 x 20 cm

Scope & Content: File consists of copy photographs from the Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies which were collected by Eleanor Luxton for research purposes. Content pertains to early views of Banff and local businesses and views, including: various views of Banff Avenue; the Bow River Boathouse; the Frank Lloyd Wright Pavilion; Norman Luxton and coworkers outside of the Crag and Canyon; Banff Indian Days and Banff Winter Carnival events; trap shooting, cross country skiing, skating and other sports; dog sled and hiking trips; and related subjects.

Notes: Prints LUX/II/B5/PA-124 to 159 originally accompanied by b&w copy negatives (9.5 x 12 cm) in yellow envelope; negatives have been stored separately and numbered as items LUX / II / B5 / NA - 83 to 118.

Name Access: Luxton, Norman; Luxton, Eleanor; Brett, Robert G.; McCowan, Dan; Sanson, Norman

Subject Access: Activities; Animals; Banff Indian Days; Banff Skating Club; Banff Winter Carnival; Bow River Boat House; Bridges; Buildings; Businesses; Community events; Community life; Crag and Canyon newspaper; Curling; Deer; Dog Team; Dogsledding; Environment; Events; Family and personal life; Festival; Hot Springs; Hotels; Hunting; Ice sculpture; Landscapes; Mountains; Municipal views; Newspaper; Organizations; Public events; Recreation; Shooting; Skating; Ski racing; Skiing; Sports; Swimming; Townsite development; Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies; Winter Carnival; Winter sports

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Banff; Banff National Park; Lake Minnewanka; Devil's Canyon

Reproduction Restrictions: Restrictions may apply

Language: English

Conservation: Items stored in mylar

Related Material: LUX / II / B5 / NA - 83 to 118 [copy negatives]

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

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Collected research photographs - early Banff

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Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of copy negatives of images from the Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies which were collected by Eleanor Luxton for research purposes. Content pertains to early views of Banff and local businesses, including: Norman Luxton and coworkers outside of the Crag and Canyon; Banff Indian Da…

Date Range: [ca.1900-1930]

Reference Code: LUX / II / B5 / NA - 83 to 118

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: 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 / NA - 83 to 118

GMD: Photograph; Print

Responsibility: Photographs copied from original materials owned by the Whyte Museum

Date Range: [ca.1900-1930]

Physical Description: 36 photographs : b&w negatives ; 9.5 x 12 cm

Scope & Content: File consists of copy negatives of images from the Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies which were collected by Eleanor Luxton for research purposes. Content pertains to early views of Banff and local businesses, including: Norman Luxton and coworkers outside of the Crag and Canyon; Banff Indian Days and Banff Winter Carnival events; trap shooting, cross country skiing, skating and other sports; dog sled and hiking trips; and related subjects.

Notes: Original print copies processed and stored separately as LUX/II/B5/PA-124 to 159

Name Access: Luxton, Norman; Luxton, Eleanor; Brett, Robert G.; McCowan, Dan; Sanson, Norman

Subject Access: Activities; Animals; Banff Indian Days; Banff Skating Club; Banff Winter Carnival; Buildings; Businesses; Community events; Community life; Crag and Canyon newspaper; Curling; Deer; Dog Team; Dogsledding; Environment; Events; Family and personal life; Festival; Hot Springs; Hotels; Hunting; Ice sculpture; Landscapes; Mountains; Municipal views; Newspaper; Organizations; Public events; Recreation; Shooting; Skating; Ski racing; Skiing; Sports; Swimming; Townsite development; Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies; Winter sports

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Banff; Banff National Park; Lake Minnewanka; Devil's Canyon

Access Restrictions: Restrictions may apply - see "Related Material" (print copies available)

Reproduction Restrictions: Restrictions may apply

Language: English

Conservation: Items stored in original envelope

Related Material: LUX / II / B5 / PA - 124 to 159 [print copies]

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

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Community events and groups

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Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of 6 photographs depicting community events and unidentified groups in Banff and Calgary. Content pertains to a parade in Banff, ca.1920; the erection of a memorial stone marking the location of the original North West Mounted Police barracks in Calgary, 1917; various group photograph…

Date Range: 1906; [ca.1910-1920]; 1917; [ca.1920]; [ca.1930-1940]

Reference Code: LUX / III / D / PA - 270 to 276 (oversize)

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Print

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 / PA - 270 to 276 (oversize)

GMD: Photograph; Print

Date Range: 1906; [ca.1910-1920]; 1917; [ca.1920]; [ca.1930-1940]

Physical Description: 7 photographs : b&w prints ; 50 x 40 cm or smaller

Scope & Content: File consists of 6 photographs depicting community events and unidentified groups in Banff and Calgary. Content pertains to a parade in Banff, ca.1920; the erection of a memorial stone marking the location of the original North West Mounted Police barracks in Calgary, 1917; various group photographs from local events, including one depicting Eleanor Luxton and colleagues (possibly a class photograph); a group photograph from a drama performance at the University of Alberta; and the 1906 class of the N.C.O.'s Provisional School of Instruction in Calgary.

Name Access: Luxton, Eleanor

Subject Access: Community life; Events; Community events; Parade; Education; University; Public events; Performance; Family and personal life

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Banff; Calgary; Edmonton

Language: English

Conservation: Some items stored in mylar

Category: Family and personal life; Education

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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David Nawash McDougall sitting portrait

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Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Scope & Content: Photograph depicts David Nawash McDougall in a suit posing in an ornately carved wooden chair and holding a document, ca.1910-1920.

Date Range: [ca.1910-1920]

Reference Code: LUX / II / F2 / PC - 7

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph; Framed print

Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: LUX

Series: LUX / II / F : Collected material

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

Sub-Series: LUX / II / F2 : Photographs

Accession Number: LUX

Reference Code: LUX / II / F2 / PC - 7

GMD: Photograph; Framed print

Responsibility: Produced by A.L. Hess, Calgary

Date Range: [ca.1910-1920]

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w framed print ; 29 x 42.5 cm

Scope & Content: Photograph depicts David Nawash McDougall in a suit posing in an ornately carved wooden chair and holding a document, ca.1910-1920.

Material Details: Photograph is in gold-painted wood frame with indented line pattern around outer border. Plain paper backing with metal hanging wire fastened with two nails.

Name Access: McDougall, David

Subject Access: Photography; Portrait

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Calgary

Language: N/A

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Family and friends - oversize portraits

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Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of 18 oversized photographs depicting friends and extended family members of the Luxton/McDougall family. Includes individual portraits of George Ross, Dorothy [Graham Ingraham?] in a wedding gown, Annie McDougall, and David Nawash McDougall; a family portrait including three unidenti…

Date Range: [ca.1900-1940]

Reference Code: LUX / III / C3 / PA - 330 to 347 (O.S.)

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Print

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 - 330 to 347 (O.S.)

GMD: Photograph; Print

Date Range: [ca.1900-1940]

Physical Description: 18 photographs : b&w prints ; 40 x 50 cm or smaller

Scope & Content: File consists of 18 oversized photographs depicting friends and extended family members of the Luxton/McDougall family. Includes individual portraits of George Ross, Dorothy [Graham Ingraham?] in a wedding gown, Annie McDougall, and David Nawash McDougall; a family portrait including three unidentified women and a baby; unidentified child portraits; group portraits of men [possibly politicians] including George Ross; F. Leslie Sara posing with a pipe; and Pete McElroy surrounded by several dogs.

Notes: Some items in file are annotated

Name Access: Ross, George; Graham, Dorothy; McDougall, David

Subject Access: Portrait; Family and personal life; Professional and Personal Life; Weddings; Children; Animals; Dogs

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Calgary

Access Restrictions: Fragile - handle with caution

Reproduction Restrictions: Fragile - handle with caution

Language: English

Conservation: Item LUX/III/C3/PA-346 stored in mylar

Category: Family and personal life

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Family portrait, possibly Elizabeth Ann Boyd McDougall and her five sons

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Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Scope & Content: Photograph depicts a group of five men and one woman, possibly Elizabeth Ann Boyd McDougall and her five sons (George, John, Morley, David and Douglas).

Date Range: [ca.1930-1935]

Reference Code: LUX / II / F2 / PC - 3

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph; Framed print

Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: LUX

Series: LUX / II / F : Collected material

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

Sub-Series: LUX / II / F2 : Photographs

Accession Number: LUX

Reference Code: LUX / II / F2 / PC - 3

GMD: Photograph; Framed print

Responsibility: Photograph produced by E.B. Curlette of Calgary

Date Range: [ca.1930-1935]

Physical Description: 1 photograph : b&w framed print ; 38 x 33 cm

Scope & Content: Photograph depicts a group of five men and one woman, possibly Elizabeth Ann Boyd McDougall and her five sons (George, John, Morley, David and Douglas).

Material Details: Dark wooden frame with striped design, plain brown paper covering back, glass front, metal hanging wire.

Subject Access: Family and personal life; Portrait

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Calgary

Language: N/A

Category: Family and personal life

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Content Details: Sticker on back of frame reads: LINTON BROS. Booksellers and stationers School and office supplies Calgary M 6441 Alberta

Processing Status: Processed

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Fort Calgary

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Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of 5 photographs depicting views of Fort Calgary between 1875 and 1884. Includes views of the I.G. Baker & Co. storefront.

Date Range: ca.1875-1882; 1880-1882; 1884

Reference Code: LUX / III / D / PA - 265 to 269 (oversize)

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Print

5 images

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 / PA - 265 to 269 (oversize)

GMD: Photograph; Print

Date Range: ca.1875-1882; 1880-1882; 1884

Physical Description: 5 photographs : b&w prints ; 35 x 25 cm or smaller

History / Biographical: I.G. Baker & Co. was a grocer and supply store based in Fort Benton, Montana starting in 1866. An additional store was opened following the settlement of North West Mounted Police officers at Fort Calgary in 1875, which supplied groceries and other basic goods to the area. The business and all existing stores were purchased by the Hudson's Bay Company in 1891.

Scope & Content: File consists of 5 photographs depicting views of Fort Calgary between 1875 and 1884. Includes views of the I.G. Baker & Co. storefront.

Notes: Items in file are annotated

Subject Access: Settlement; Land use; Landscapes; Townsite development; Businesses; Commerce

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Calgary

Language: English

Conservation: Items stored in mylar

Category: Land, settlement and immigration; Commerce and industry

Biographical Source Notes: https://www.heritagepark.ca/park-information/attractions-and-exhibits/ig-baker-co-store

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

Images

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Illustrations - geo

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Part Of: Ben Gadd fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of photographs taken or collected by Ben Gadd pertaining to rock formations and other geological features near Meadow Creek and Miette in Jasper National Park. File also includes four photographs from Jim Aitken and the Geological Survey of Canada (Calgary, Ottawa).

Date Range: [ca.1990-1995]

Reference Code: V810 / II / A / PA - 139 to 162

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Print; Textual record

Part Of: Ben Gadd fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M590; V810; S61

Series: V810 / II : Research and publication records

Sous-Fonds: V810

Sub-Series: V810 / II / A : Handbook of the Canadian Rockies

Accession Number: 2021.20

Reference Code: V810 / II / A / PA - 139 to 162

GMD: Photograph; Print; Textual record

Responsibility: Produced by Ben Gadd, Jim Aitken, Geological Survey of Canada

Date Range: [ca.1990-1995]

Physical Description: 24 photographs : b&w and col. prints ; 20 x 15 cm or smaller

Scope & Content: File consists of photographs taken or collected by Ben Gadd pertaining to rock formations and other geological features near Meadow Creek and Miette in Jasper National Park. File also includes four photographs from Jim Aitken and the Geological Survey of Canada (Calgary, Ottawa).

Notes: Most photographs are annotated on back by Ben Gadd. Photos V810/II/A/PA-10 and 162 accompanied in file by corresponding notes/textual records

Material Details: Original storage envelopes (annotated) stored in folder with prints

Name Access: Gadd, Ben

Subject Access: Research; Environment; Geology; Geological formation; Geography; Surveying; Surveys; Government; Science and technology

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Jasper National Park; Miette; Calgary; Ontario; Ottawa

Reproduction Restrictions: Restrictions may apply

Language: English

Related Material: Corresponding negative film [for V810/II/A/PA-139 to 158]: V810 / II / A / NA - 16 to 23

Category: Environment; Science and technology; Government

Title Source: Original title used

Processing Status: Processed

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Indigenous Peoples

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Part Of: Bruno Engler fonds

Scope & Content: File pertains to 24 b&w prints of Indigenous Peoples. Includes posed portraits of unidentified people on and off horseback, rodeos, the Banff Indian Days Grounds, the Calgary Stampede, and a parade [possibly in Canmore].

Date Range: [ca. 1939-1975]

Reference Code: V190 / VI / I / i / PA - 01 to PA - 24

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Print

Part Of: Bruno Engler fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: M323 / S40 / V190

Series: VI : Retained file, I : Alphabetical order

Sous-Fonds: V190

Sub-Series: i : Indigenous Peoples

Accession Number: 7436

Reference Code: V190 / VI / I / i / PA - 01 to PA - 24

GMD: Photograph; Print

Parallel Title: Indians

Other Title Info: Parallel title is original title

Date Range: [ca. 1939-1975]

Physical Description: 24 photographs : b&w ; 25.2 x 20.2 cm or smaller

History / Biographical: See fonds level description

Scope & Content: File pertains to 24 b&w prints of Indigenous Peoples. Includes posed portraits of unidentified people on and off horseback, rodeos, the Banff Indian Days Grounds, the Calgary Stampede, and a parade [possibly in Canmore].

Subject Access: Animals; Banff Indian Days; Banff Indian Grounds; Calgary Stampede; Children; First Nations; Horses; Horseback riding; Indigenous Peoples; Portrait; Stoney Nakoda; Women

Geographic Access: Banff National Park; Morley; Canmore; Calgary; Alberta

Language: English

Creator: Engler, Bruno

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Content Details: File also includes 1 print of a wood structure, possibly a sweat lodge.

Processing Status: Processed

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Lake Minnewanka scenic framed photographs

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Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of two framed photograph prints pertaining to views of Lake Minnewanka and an unidentified building with mountains in the background [possibly a closer view of the same location]. Frames both include a label on the back attributing the photographs to Boorne & May Photographers of Calg…

Date Range: [ca.1886-1893]

Reference Code: LUX / I / E4 / PC - 1 & 2

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print; Framed print

Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: LUX

Series: LUX / I / E : Collected material

Sous-Fonds: LUX / I : Norman Luxton sous-fonds

Sub-Series: LUX / I / E4 : Photographs

Accession Number: LUX

Reference Code: LUX / I / E4 / PC - 1 & 2

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print; Framed print

Responsibility: Photographs produced by Boorne & May Photographers [Calgary, N.W.T.]

Date Range: [ca.1886-1893]

Physical Description: 2 photographs : b&w framed prints ; 20 x 13.5 cm

History / Biographical: The company Boorne & May Photographers operated in Calgary and later Edmonton [then part of the Northwest Territories] between 1886 and 1893. Boorne & May specialized in print photographs depicting views of Western Canada and the Canadian Pacific Railway. Boorne and May sold their business to Jas. E. Miers in 1893.

Scope & Content: File consists of two framed photograph prints pertaining to views of Lake Minnewanka and an unidentified building with mountains in the background [possibly a closer view of the same location]. Frames both include a label on the back attributing the photographs to Boorne & May Photographers of Calgary.

Material Details: Photographs in identical oval frames [brass or gold-painted aluminum?]; Frame has glass front covering photograph print; Black backing of frame [material unknown] with spackled texture

Subject Access: Mountain; Landscapes; Land use; Settlement; Boats; Seascapes

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Lake Minnewanka

Language: English

Conservation: Items interleaved with acid-free paper to protect frames, photograph prints do not appear to be at risk in current storage conditions [as of 2020-03-17, KS]

Category: Land, settlement and immigration

Biographical Source Notes: https://albertaonrecord.ca/boorne-and-may-fonds-2

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Livestock roundups, ranching

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Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of photographs depicting livestock roundups and ranchers on horseback, including views of unidentified ranches in Calgary, southern Alberta and Cochrane; and workers at Hawkeye Ranch in Brant, Alberta.

Date Range: [ca.1900-1910]; 1901; 1905

Reference Code: LUX / III / D / PA - 253 to 264 (oversize)

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Print

15 images

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 / PA - 253 to 264 (oversize)

GMD: Photograph; Print

Date Range: [ca.1900-1910]; 1901; 1905

Physical Description: 12 photographs : b&w prints ; 46.5 x 19 cm or smaller

Scope & Content: File consists of photographs depicting livestock roundups and ranchers on horseback, including views of unidentified ranches in Calgary, southern Alberta and Cochrane; and workers at Hawkeye Ranch in Brant, Alberta.