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Alberta business and news publication history

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of three textual publications and a subject index booklet for a separate publication [accompanying publication not present in fonds]. Content pertains to the history of the Calgary Herald [ca. 1905]; the Alberta Division Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association; the history of Calgary's…
Date Range
[1905]
1950
1955
[1956-1960]
Reference Code
LUX / II / F1 / 39
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Published 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 / 39
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Date Range
[1905]
1950
1955
[1956-1960]
Physical Description
2 cm of textual records (4 volumes ; 23 x 29.5 cm or smaller)
Scope & Content
File consists of three textual publications and a subject index booklet for a separate publication [accompanying publication not present in fonds]. Content pertains to the history of the Calgary Herald [ca. 1905]; the Alberta Division Canadian Weekly Newspapers Association; the history of Calgary's business and financial development; and Alberta's economy.
Subject Access
Advertising
Businesses
Buildings
Construction
Commercial products
Commerce
Industry
History
Anniversary
Calgary Power Ltd.
Finances
Newspaper
Publication
Natural resources
Land, settlement and immigration
Land use
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Calgary
Edmonton
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Commerce and industry
Land, settlement and immigration
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Alberta historical photographs

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
Album consists of 14 photographs and accompanying notes pertaining to various historical events in Alberta. Photographs in album pertain to the Ranchmen's Club in Calgary; an unidentified Stoney Nakoda chief receiving royalty payments for oil extraction in 1929; a group of police officers gathered …
Date Range
[1955-1960]
Reference Code
LUX / II / E / PD - 6
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Album
Photograph
Photograph print
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 - 6
GMD
Album
Photograph
Photograph print
Date Range
[1955-1960]
Physical Description
1 album (14 photographs : b&w ; 20 x 25 cm)
Scope & Content
Album consists of 14 photographs and accompanying notes pertaining to various historical events in Alberta. Photographs in album pertain to the Ranchmen's Club in Calgary; an unidentified Stoney Nakoda chief receiving royalty payments for oil extraction in 1929; a group of police officers gathered outside of a building [possibly the North-West Mounted Police Barracks in Canmore]; a cattle ranch, possibly located on a Blackfoot reserve; and other related subjects.
Notes
Photographs are copies of older images which were reproduced by Eleanor Luxton, ca.1955-1960. Dates and ownership details of original images is unknown.
Subject Access
Research
History
Animals
Club
Community life
Environment
Indigenous Peoples
First Nations
Land, settlement and immigration
Natural resources
Oil
Organizations
Ranchers and ranching
Ranches
Stoney Nakoda First Nations
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Calgary
Morley
Canmore
Reproduction Restrictions
Copyright status unknown
Language
English
Category
Environment
First nations
Indigenous Peoples
Land, settlement and immigration
Natural resources
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Assorted entertainment, business cards, advertisements

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of cards, stationery, small publications and other collected items. Includes thank you and business cards for The Home Insurance Company in Calgary and the Canadian Bank of Commerce; two blank pages with letterhead for Hotel Wales in Calgary; a round paper placemat/coaster advertising…
Date Range
[1920-1940]
1947
1949
[1950-1965]
[1969-1975]
Reference Code
LUX / II / F1 / 52
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Newspaper clipping
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 / 52
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Newspaper clipping
Responsibility
Postcard illustration produced by L.H. Larsen
Date Range
[1920-1940]
1947
1949
[1950-1965]
[1969-1975]
Physical Description
1 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of cards, stationery, small publications and other collected items. Includes thank you and business cards for The Home Insurance Company in Calgary and the Canadian Bank of Commerce; two blank pages with letterhead for Hotel Wales in Calgary; a round paper placemat/coaster advertising La Ronde Revolving Restaurant in Edmonton; a copy of "Bill and Al's Happy Motoring" by Esso Imperial Service containing an article about Banff National Park [pages 2-3]; a Laura Secord advertisement and info booklet, "The History of Our Flag"; a partial pack of blank score cards titled Auction Bridge; a page titled "Rules for the Game of Five Hundred"; a newspaper clipping with comics on both sides; and a large [23 x 15 cm] postcard with illustration titled "What Would You Have Done?" [see notes].
Notes
NOTE: Large postcard "What Would You Have Done?" contains outdated and potentially offensive language which is reflective of the time period in which it was produced.
"Bill and Al's Happy Motoring" publication has mailing stamp on back addressed to Norman Luxton.
"Rules for the Game of Five Hundred" card annotated in pencil
Name Access
Luxton, Norman
Subject Access
Businesses
History
Entertainment
Hotel
Travel
Tourism
Sports
Skiing
Recreation
Finances
Commerce
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Banff National Park
Calgary
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Commerce and industry
Exploration, discovery and travel
Family and personal life
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Biographical material, Norman Luxton and McDougall family

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of biographical records and timelines of events pertaining to the lives of Norman Luxton, Elizabeth Chantler McDougall and George McDougall. Includes an obituary article for George McDougall from 1876 [two separate newspaper clippings]; an account of a buffalo round-up in 1909 by Norm…
Date Range
1876
[1930-1940]
1934
[1955]
1960
Reference Code
LUX / III / D / 9
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 / 9
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Date Range
1876
[1930-1940]
1934
[1955]
1960
Physical Description
0.5 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of biographical records and timelines of events pertaining to the lives of Norman Luxton, Elizabeth Chantler McDougall and George McDougall. Includes an obituary article for George McDougall from 1876 [two separate newspaper clippings]; an account of a buffalo round-up in 1909 by Norman Luxton; Article "Here's Alberta - People and Places" featuring Norman Luxton; published book "Elizabeth McDougall: Pioneer" by Edna Kells; and a program for an event celebrating the 100th anniversary of George McDougall's appointment as Chairman of the Hudson's Bay Missions, which includes a detailed timeline of the lives of George and Elizabeth McDougall, as well as their son John.
Notes
File also contains one duplicate copy of each item, excluding "Elizabeth McDougall: Pioneer"
Name Access
McDougall, George
Luxton, Norman
McDougall, Elizabeth (Chantler)
Subject Access
Buffalo
Churches
Family
History
Biography
Businesses
Religions
Memorial
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Pigeon Lake
Calgary
Access Restrictions
Obituary article clippings are fragile, handle with care
Language
English
Conservation
Staples removed from two items in file and replaced with archival clips
Category
Family and personal life
Environment
Land, settlement and immigration
Religions
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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British, Canadian and global development scrapbook

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
Scrapbook is organized into sections marked with tabs labeled: Prob. 1, 2, 3, IV, 5, VI, 6, and 7. Scrapbook consists of newspaper clippings relating to: The industrialization of Britain Britain at war The war The Royals The Middle East The Industrial Revolution Russian and Japanese war effort Pri…
Date Range
[1936 - 1939]
Reference Code
LUX / III / B4 - 10
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Scrapbook
  1 image     1 Electronic Resource  
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
LUX
Series
III.B.4. Georgina Luxton : Collected Material : Textual Records
Sous-Fonds
III. Luxton Family sous-fonds
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / III / B4 - 10
GMD
Textual record
Scrapbook
Date Range
[1936 - 1939]
Physical Description
2 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
Scrapbook is organized into sections marked with tabs labeled: Prob. 1, 2, 3, IV, 5, VI, 6, and 7. Scrapbook consists of newspaper clippings relating to: The industrialization of Britain Britain at war The war The Royals The Middle East The Industrial Revolution Russian and Japanese war effort Princesses Elizabeth, Margaret, and Prince Edward, and other Royal children Article: "Britain's Prize Colony" - Canada World events Wheat production in Argentina
Name Access
Luxton, Eleanor
Churchill, Winston
Subject Access
Airplanes
Events
Government
History
Industry
Laws and legislation
Military
Newspaper
Politics
Public events
Royal tours
War
World War II
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Calgary
England
London
Language
English
Conservation
Pages have been interleaved
Category
Commerce and industry
Government
Military
Politics
Title Source
Title based on contents of scrapbook
Processing Status
Processed
Electronic Resources
Images
thumbnail
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British royal family scrapbook [ca. 1930 - 1940]

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
Scrapbook consists of ca. 1930s newspaper clippings about King George V, Edward VIII's abdication, Wallis Simpson, George VI, and the change in status of members of the Royal Family in England following Edward's abdication.
Date Range
[1930 - 1940]
Reference Code
LUX / III / B4 - 13
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Scrapbook
Newspaper clipping
  1 image     1 Electronic Resource  
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
LUX
Series
III.B.4. Georgina Luxton : Collected Material : Textual Records
Sous-Fonds
III. Luxton Family sous-fonds
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / III / B4 - 13
GMD
Textual record
Scrapbook
Newspaper clipping
Date Range
[1930 - 1940]
Physical Description
2 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
Scrapbook consists of ca. 1930s newspaper clippings about King George V, Edward VIII's abdication, Wallis Simpson, George VI, and the change in status of members of the Royal Family in England following Edward's abdication.
Name Access
Simpson, Wallis
Subject Access
History
Genealogy
Royalty
Politics
Calgary Herald
Public events
Newspaper
Publication
Geographic Access
England
Canada
Alberta
Calgary
Language
English
Conservation
Metal paperclips have been removed due to early signs of rust damage
Consider removal of tape adhesive on binding as it is showing signs of deterioration and superficial damage to scrapbook
Category
Politics
Title Source
Title based on contents of item
Processing Status
Processed
Electronic Resources

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Calgary Alberta Canada Souvenir Edition 1914

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of one copy of published text titled "Calgary Alberta Canada: Souvenir Edition 1914" [ed. B.S. White]. Pertains to the early settlement history, business development and expansion of Calgary, with articles featuring numerous local business owners, politicians and other professionals.
Date Range
1914
Reference Code
LUX / II / F1 / 45
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Published 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 / 45
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Responsibility
Produced by the Western Standard Publishing Company
Date Range
1914
Physical Description
0.7 cm of textual records (1 volume ; 26 x 36.5 cm)
Scope & Content
File consists of one copy of published text titled "Calgary Alberta Canada: Souvenir Edition 1914" [ed. B.S. White]. Pertains to the early settlement history, business development and expansion of Calgary, with articles featuring numerous local business owners, politicians and other professionals.
Notes
First page annotated in pencil: "D. M.Dougall" [likely David McDougall]
Name Access
McDougall, David
Subject Access
Advertising
Businesses
Commerce
Commercial products
Communities
Finances
Industry
Land use
Land, settlement and immigration
History
Politics
Property
Government
Municipal views
Tourism
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Calgary
Language
English
Conservation
Item has been placed in mylar
Category
Commerce and industry
Government
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Canadian news publications

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 3 full copies of Canadian news publications including The Dominion Illustrated, Montreal Star, and The Montreal Herald, as well as one torn section from a 1937 edition of the Edmonton Bulletin newspaper. Content pertains to business development, agriculture, trade and local history…
Date Range
1890
1901
1927
1937
Reference Code
LUX / II / F1 / 41 to 44
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Published 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 / 41 to 44
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Date Range
1890
1901
1927
1937
Physical Description
1.5 cm of textual records (4 volumes ; 28.5 x 41 cm or smaller)
Scope & Content
File consists of 3 full copies of Canadian news publications including The Dominion Illustrated, Montreal Star, and The Montreal Herald, as well as one torn section from a 1937 edition of the Edmonton Bulletin newspaper. Content pertains to business development, agriculture, trade and local history in Calgary; a Royal Visit by the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York to Canada in 1901; Canadian trade, industry and tourism; and political tension between Russia and Japan prior to World War II.
Subject Access
Advertising
Agriculture
Businesses
Commerce
Environment
Finances
Indigenous Peoples
Land, settlement and immigration
Manufacturing
Military
National parks and reserves
Natural resources
Politics
Geography
History
Industry
Government
Royal Visit
Royal tours
Royalty
Sports and recreation
Tourism
Travel
War
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Calgary
Edmonton
Quebec
Montreal
Russia
Japan
Language
English
Conservation
Edmonton Bulletin newspaper has been placed in mylar
All items stored flat in oversize box to prevent further creasing and damage
Category
Commerce and industry
Exploration, discovery and travel
Land, settlement and immigration
Politics
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Content Details
Items are arranged chronologically in file box: LUX / II / F1 / 41 : "The Dominion Illustrated" [1890] LUX / II / F1 / 42 : "The Royal Visit to Canada 1901", Montreal Star LUX / II / F1 / 43 : "The National Number of the Montreal Herald" [1927] LUX / II / F1 / 44 : "Edmonton Bulletin" [1937]
Processing Status
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Conference programmes

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of two programme booklets from conferences attended by Eleanor Luxton. Content pertains to a 1979 conference titled "Women Celebrate Women" held in Calgary, and a conference hosted in 1982 by the University of Alberta, titled "The Buildings of Alberta: A Useful Heritage".
Date Range
1979
1982
Reference Code
LUX / II / B7 / 2
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
LUX
Series
LUX / II / B : Professional
Sous-Fonds
LUX / II : Eleanor Luxton sous-fonds
Sub-Series
LUX / II / B7 : Other
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / II / B7 / 2
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Date Range
1979
1982
Physical Description
0.3 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of two programme booklets from conferences attended by Eleanor Luxton. Content pertains to a 1979 conference titled "Women Celebrate Women" held in Calgary, and a conference hosted in 1982 by the University of Alberta, titled "The Buildings of Alberta: A Useful Heritage".
Material Details
University of Alberta programme has yellow braided string attached to binding
Name Access
Luxton, Eleanor
University of Alberta
Subject Access
Education
History
Research
Events
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Calgary
Edmonton
Language
English
Category
Education
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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David George McDougall Ross education and military records

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of documents pertaining to the education and military career of David George McDougall Ross. File includes two report cards dated February and March 1919, handwritten notes on Canadian History [n.d., signed "David Ross"], and three letters sent between David Ross and staff at the Depa…
Date Range
1919
[1925-1930]
1942
1945
Reference Code
LUX / III / C2 / 19
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual 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 / C2 : McDougall and Ross families papers and photographs
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / III / C2 / 19
GMD
Textual record
Private record
Date Range
1919
[1925-1930]
1942
1945
Physical Description
0.2 cm of textual materials
Scope & Content
File consists of documents pertaining to the education and military career of David George McDougall Ross. File includes two report cards dated February and March 1919, handwritten notes on Canadian History [n.d., signed "David Ross"], and three letters sent between David Ross and staff at the Department of National Defence regarding his service in World War II.
Name Access
Ross, David George McDougall
Subject Access
Academics
Education
Communications
Correspondence
Personal and Professional Life
School
History
Military
War
World War II
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Calgary
Ontario
Ottawa
Toronto
Language
English
Category
Communications
Family and personal life
Education
Military
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Here's Alberta publications

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of weekly publications of "Here's Alberta - People and Places" commentary distributed by Calgary Power Ltd. between 1952 and 1955. Content pertains to highlights and biographical summaries of notable people in Alberta. November 23, 1952 issue pertains to Norman Luxton.
Date Range
1952-1955
Reference Code
LUX / II / F1 / 57 to 59
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Published 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 / 57 to 59
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Responsibility
Publications in LUX / II / F1 / 57 attributed to Margaret Maw
Date Range
1952-1955
Physical Description
1.5 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of weekly publications of "Here's Alberta - People and Places" commentary distributed by Calgary Power Ltd. between 1952 and 1955. Content pertains to highlights and biographical summaries of notable people in Alberta. November 23, 1952 issue pertains to Norman Luxton.
Name Access
Luxton, Norman
Subject Access
Advertising
Biography
Biographical
History
Municipal views
Businesses
Publication
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Calgary
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Commerce and industry
Communications
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Content Details
Items have been stored in three file folders, arranged by date: LUX / II / F1 / 57 : 1952-1953 LUX / II / F1 / 58 : 1953-1954 LUX / II / F1 / 59 : 1954-1955
Processing Status
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Indigenous events, teepee construction, Calgary Stampede parade

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 66 photographs pertaining to Indigenous events in Calgary; a Calgary Stampede parade in Cardston; Norman Luxton’s pet dogs outside of the Indian Trading Post in Banff; an event marking the 50th anniversary of the signing of Treaty 7 held at Crowfoot Crossing in 1927; the constructi…
Date Range
[ca.1910-1920]
1927
[ca.1950-1960]
1959
Reference Code
LUX / I / E6 / PA - 249 to 314
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Photograph 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 / E6 : Photographs : Stoney
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / I / E6 / PA - 249 to 314
GMD
Photograph
Photograph print
Date Range
[ca.1910-1920]
1927
[ca.1950-1960]
1959
Physical Description
66 photographs : b&w prints ; 9 x 14.5 cm or smaller
Scope & Content
File consists of 66 photographs pertaining to Indigenous events in Calgary; a Calgary Stampede parade in Cardston; Norman Luxton’s pet dogs outside of the Indian Trading Post in Banff; an event marking the 50th anniversary of the signing of Treaty 7 held at Crowfoot Crossing in 1927; the construction of teepees in Morley; and 7 scanned copies of photographs, depicting unnamed Indigenous people on horseback and groups gathered near a log building [possibly McDougall Church in Morley?].
Notes
Most items in file are not dated or otherwise annotated; date ranges provided are estimates by Processing Archivist based on context and format of images.
Name Access
Luxton, Norman
Subject Access
Community events
Community life
Indigenous Peoples
Family and personal life
Events
Parade
Calgary Stampede
Animals
Horses
Dogs
Teepees
Cultural pluralism
History
Government
Businesses
Anniversary
Churches
Land use
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Calgary
Banff
Cardston
Morley
Crowfoot Crossing
Language
English
Category
Cultural pluralism
Indigenous Peoples
Government
Land, settlement and immigration
Family and personal life
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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McDougall family and Old Timers scrapbook

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of one scrapbook [bindings removed] pertaining to the McDougall family, the Southern Alberta Pioneers' and Old Timers' Association, the Calgary Stampede and other events within Banff, Morley and Calgary. Contents include newspaper clippings [ca. 1939-1952]; booklets, programmes and fl…
Date Range
1862
1885
1891-1897
1900
1905
1908
1924
1939
1943-1952
Reference Code
LUX / III / C2 / 14
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Newspaper clipping
Scrapbook
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 / C2 : McDougall and Ross families papers and photographs
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / III / C2 / 14
GMD
Textual record
Newspaper clipping
Scrapbook
Date Range
1862
1885
1891-1897
1900
1905
1908
1924
1939
1943-1952
Physical Description
4 cm of textual records (scrapbook ; 31 x 36 cm)
Scope & Content
File consists of one scrapbook [bindings removed] pertaining to the McDougall family, the Southern Alberta Pioneers' and Old Timers' Association, the Calgary Stampede and other events within Banff, Morley and Calgary. Contents include newspaper clippings [ca. 1939-1952]; booklets, programmes and flyers for various community events; membership cards; and a scanned copy and one original copy of a journal dated 1862, titled "Rossville Mission Journal 1862". Journal contains early newspaper articles and correspondence pertaining to George and John McDougall, and multiple religious missions and settlements located in Alberta and Saskatchewan.
Notes
Scrapbook possibly compiled by Georgina Luxton
Name Access
McDougall, Annie
McDougall, David
McDougall, George
McDougall, John
Southern Alberta Pioneers and Old Timers Association
Subject Access
Community events
Community life
Churches
Calgary Stampede
Family and personal life
Family
History
Immigration and homesteading
Land use
Land, settlement and immigration
Memorial
Membership
Missionaries
Indigenous Peoples
First Nations
Obituary
Religions
Sports and recreation
Rodeo
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Morley
Calgary
Saskatchewan
Access Restrictions
Journal in fragile condition - scanned copy available for use
Reproduction Restrictions
Journal in fragile condition - scanned copy available for use
Language
English
Conservation
Contents of scrapbook placed in mylar
Category
Family and personal life
First nations
Land, settlement and immigration
Religions
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Newspaper clippings local news and history

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of one page of song lyrics and 18 newspaper clippings published by the Calgary Herald, the Winnipeg Free Press and The Albertan [mostly 1961 and 1962]. Content pertains to the history of the Bow Valley and Calgary from the late 19th century and onwards; biographies for famous locals i…
Date Range
1938
[ca. 1960]
1961
1962
Reference Code
LUX / II / E / 6
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Newspaper clipping
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
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / II / E / 6
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Newspaper clipping
Responsibility
Items published by the Calgary Herald, Winnipeg Free Press, and The Albertan
Date Range
1938
[ca. 1960]
1961
1962
Physical Description
0.5 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of one page of song lyrics and 18 newspaper clippings published by the Calgary Herald, the Winnipeg Free Press and The Albertan [mostly 1961 and 1962]. Content pertains to the history of the Bow Valley and Calgary from the late 19th century and onwards; biographies for famous locals including John, George, and David McDougall, May Ross, Dr. R.G. Brett and others; wedding anniversaries, birthday announcements and obituary articles for friends of the Luxton family; the sale of Norman Luxton's gift shop in Banff; McDougall Day and the Calgary Stampede; the 75th anniversary of the Bank of Montreal; Chief Walking Buffalo; and other miscellaneous news.
Name Access
McDougall, David
McDougall, George
McDougall, John
McDougall, Annie
Chief Walking Buffalo
Brett, Robert G.
Shiels, Bob
Burns, Pat
Ross, May
Drummond, Thomas Howard
Collicutt, Frank
Collicutt, Maggie
Luxton, Eleanor
Luxton, Georgina
Luxton, Norman
Parlby, Irene
McKay, Grant
Subject Access
Anniversary
Biography
Businesses
Calgary Herald
Commerce and industry
Community events
Community life
Events
Family and personal life
Genealogy
History
Hudson's Bay Company
Immigration and homesteading
Calgary Stampede
Music
Obituary
Politics and government
Travel
Winnipeg Free Press
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Calgary
Banff National Park
Banff
Manitoba
Winnipeg
Edmonton
Access Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Conservation
Metal paperclip has been removed from two items
Category
Commerce and industry
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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Newspaper clippings, published materials, other family records

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of clippings, notes, published materials and a certificate pertaining to various members of the McDougall and Ross families. Includes tickets for Jean and May Ross to the 1937 Calgary Stampede, a genealogical timeline of the British Royal Family [between 1860 and 1900], notes on ranch…
Date Range
[1900-1910]
1917
1922
1925
1930
1937
1949
1956
1958
Reference Code
LUX / III / C2 / 18
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 / C2 : McDougall and Ross families papers and photographs
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / III / C2 / 18
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Private record
Date Range
[1900-1910]
1917
1922
1925
1930
1937
1949
1956
1958
Physical Description
1 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of clippings, notes, published materials and a certificate pertaining to various members of the McDougall and Ross families. Includes tickets for Jean and May Ross to the 1937 Calgary Stampede, a genealogical timeline of the British Royal Family [between 1860 and 1900], notes on ranching in Alberta, pocketbooks, a pamphlet from the University of Alberta School of Nursing [1930], House of Commons and Senate of Canada reports [containing speeches by George Ross], newspaper clippings and handwritten genealogy notes pertaining to David and George McDougall, and a certificate addressed to May McDougall celebrating her 50-year subscription to the Calgary Herald newspaper.
Name Access
McDougall, May
Ross, George
Ross, Jean
McDougall, David
McDougall, George
Subject Access
Family and personal life
Genealogy
History
Public events
Publication
Government
Newspaper
Calgary Stampede
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Calgary
Edmonton
Language
English
Conservation
Newspaper clippings stored in mylar
Category
Family and personal life
Sports, recreation and leisure
Law and justice
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Our Heritage: A Series of Historical Sketches of Alberta

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of a portfolio containing a map of Alberta and published textual record titled "Our Heritage: A Series of Historical Sketches of Alberta by John Fisher". Content pertains to accounts by John Fisher from his travels in Alberta, including Calgary and Jasper National Park. Front cover of…
Date Range
[1955-1960]
Reference Code
LUX / II / F1 / 38
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Map
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 / 38
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Map
Date Range
[1955-1960]
Physical Description
1 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of a portfolio containing a map of Alberta and published textual record titled "Our Heritage: A Series of Historical Sketches of Alberta by John Fisher". Content pertains to accounts by John Fisher from his travels in Alberta, including Calgary and Jasper National Park. Front cover of portfolio is annotated in red ink with the name "Bessie L.[?] MacKay".
Name Access
Fisher, John
MacKay, Bessie
Subject Access
History
Businesses
Commerce and industry
Community events
Hotel
Palliser Hotel
Winter sports
Sports
Skiing
Biography
Parks
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Calgary
Jasper National Park
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Commerce and industry
Sports, recreation and leisure
Land, settlement and immigration
Title Source
Title copied from item in file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Pamphlets, programmes, books, other publications

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of pamphlets, event programmes, information booklets, song books, bound publications and other published materials collected by members of the Luxton family. Content pertains to community events, including Banff and Calgary area trapshooting tournaments and organization meetings; an e…
Date Range
1892
1905
1914
[1920-1925]
1921-1922
1924-1928
1930
1932-1937
1939-1940
1943
1950
1955-1959
1977
1981
1986
1988
1990
Reference Code
LUX / II / F1 / 67 to 70
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Published 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 / 67 to 70
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Date Range
1892
1905
1914
[1920-1925]
1921-1922
1924-1928
1930
1932-1937
1939-1940
1943
1950
1955-1959
1977
1981
1986
1988
1990
Physical Description
12.5 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of pamphlets, event programmes, information booklets, song books, bound publications and other published materials collected by members of the Luxton family. Content pertains to community events, including Banff and Calgary area trapshooting tournaments and organization meetings; an exhibit opening at the Glenbow Museum [1981]; scientific theory and human evolution; Japanese study books; Canadian and global politics; international travel; and various other subjects.
Name Access
Luxton, Eleanor
Subject Access
Academics
Advertising
Art
Banff Community High School
Animals
Businesses
Calgary Gun Club
Ceremony
Commerce and industry
Community events
Community life
Dancing
Education
Glenbow Foundation
History
Horses
Horseback riding
Hunting
Industry
Japanese
Language
Military
Museums
Municipal views
Music
Organizations
Politics
Politics and government
Public events
Publication
Recreation
Research
Religions
Royal Visit
Royal tours
School
Science and technology
Shooting
Ski lodges and cabins
Skyline Trail Hikers of the Canadian Rockies
Sports and recreation
Tourism
Travel
War
World War I
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Banff National Park
Calgary
United States of America
Japan
Tokyo
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Japanese
Latin
Category
Arts
Commerce and industry
Education
Exploration, discovery and travel
Government
Military
Politics
Religions
Science and technology
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Content Details
Items in file are organized into 4 file folders based on contents: LUX / II / F1 / 67 : Pamphlets, event programs and booklets LUX / II / F1 / 68 : Booklets and small publications LUX / II / F1 / 69 : Books and bound publications LUX / II / F1 / 70 : Loose and other published materials
Processing Status
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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of two copies of "Picturesque Calgary", dated 1905 and [ca. 1910-1915]. Content pertains to assorted views and businesses within Calgary.
Date Range
1905
[1910-1915]
Reference Code
LUX / II / F1 / 33
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Published 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 / 33
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Date Range
1905
[1910-1915]
Physical Description
2 cm of textual records (2 volumes ; 31 x 22.5 cm and 15 x 12 cm)
Scope & Content
File consists of two copies of "Picturesque Calgary", dated 1905 and [ca. 1910-1915]. Content pertains to assorted views and businesses within Calgary.
Notes
Later edition is not bound, pages out of order
Subject Access
Advertising
Businesses
Farmland
History
Property
School
Tourism
Communities
Land, settlement and immigration
Landscapes
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Calgary
Language
English
Conservation
Loose volume has been placed in acid-free envelope to keep contents together
Category
Commerce and industry
Environment
Title Source
Original title used for file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Souvenir travel books and guides

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 24 textual records including bound books, small booklets and brochures. Content pertains to travel and tourism in the Canadian Rockies, Calgary, Fort Langley, Vancouver, Saskatoon, Montana, and Japan. Includes two "pocket directories" for Vancouver [1899 and 1900] and one for Saska…
Date Range
1899-1900
[1905-1910]
1907
[1912]
1914
1919-1920
[1925-1930]
1935
1953-1954
1957-1958
[1960-1965]
1963
1972-1973
Reference Code
LUX / II / F1 / 15 to 18
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Published 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 / 15 to 18
GMD
Textual record
Published record
Date Range
1899-1900
[1905-1910]
1907
[1912]
1914
1919-1920
[1925-1930]
1935
1953-1954
1957-1958
[1960-1965]
1963
1972-1973
Physical Description
9 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of 24 textual records including bound books, small booklets and brochures. Content pertains to travel and tourism in the Canadian Rockies, Calgary, Fort Langley, Vancouver, Saskatoon, Montana, and Japan. Includes two "pocket directories" for Vancouver [1899 and 1900] and one for Saskatoon [1914]; souvenir booklets for Pincher Creek [1900 - 1905], Turner Valley Oil Field [1915 - 1920] and the Canadian Wax Gallery; booklet "Calgary Alberta: The Land of Plenty"; two copies of a Banff National Park guide book [ca. 1912]; "A Sprig of Mountain Heather" tourist booklet by the Department of the Interior, Canada [1914]; "Hippodrome" souvenir book; “Pocket Guide to Japan”; "Westward Honk!" travel publication by the Brooklyn Daily Eagle (1919) detailing a National Parks road trip across Canada and the United States; two copies of “Pictographs in Southwestern Alberta” information booklet; an information sheet and map of the Rocky Mountains Forest Reserve signed by “E. Wakelyn”; a scrapbook of newspaper clippings from The Albertan [1963] pertaining to Calgary; a brochure on Marble Canyon; and two brochures pertaining to interpretive programming in Banff National Park [1972 and 1973 respectively].
Notes
Contents have been arranged chronologically and divided into four files (see Content Details).
”A Sprig of Mountain Heather” souvenir book contains pressed plant matter
Name Access
Luxton, Eleanor
Subject Access
Advertising
Banff National Park
Camping
Commerce and industry
Commercial products
Ecology
Environment
Flowers
Geography
Government
Guiding
Guide
Hiking
History
Hot Springs
Industry
Leisure
Museums
Natural history
Natural resources
Oil
Photography
Recreation
Tourism
Tourist information
Trail guides
Travel
The Albertan
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff National Park
Calgary
Pincher Creek
Turner Valley
British Columbia
Vancouver
Marble Canyon
United States of America
Montana
Japan
Access Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Reproduction Restrictions
Restrictions may apply
Language
English
Conservation
“Picturesque Calgary” booklet placed in acid-free envelope due to damage and fragile state
”Hippodrome” souvenir book stored in mylar sleeve
”A Sprig of Mountain Heather” souvenir book kept in original envelope in file folder. Consider additional storage measures, and handle with caution as attached pressed plant is fragile and may break apart easily
Category
Sports, recreation and leisure
Natural resources
Government
Exploration, discovery and travel
Environment
Commerce and industry
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Content Details
Folder contents: LUX/II/F1/15: 1899 - 1907 LUX/II/F1/16: 1912 - 1914 LUX/II/F1/17: 1914 - 1935 LUX/II/F1/18: 1953 - 1973
Processing Status
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Sparrow family history

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of one soft cover volume containing newspaper clippings, typed notes and a government document pertaining to Angus Charles Sparrow, Harriet Ann Sparrow and their descendants. Volume was likely compiled by Janet Sparrow between 1950 and 1964.
Date Range
1950
[ca.1950-1964]
1956
Reference Code
LUX / III / D / 37 (oversize)
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual 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 fonds
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / III / D / 37 (oversize)
GMD
Textual record
Date Range
1950
[ca.1950-1964]
1956
Physical Description
0.5 cm of textual records (1 volume : 28 x 40 cm)
Scope & Content
File consists of one soft cover volume containing newspaper clippings, typed notes and a government document pertaining to Angus Charles Sparrow, Harriet Ann Sparrow and their descendants. Volume was likely compiled by Janet Sparrow between 1950 and 1964.
Name Access
Sparrow, Janet
Sparrow, Harriet
Sparrow, Angus
Subject Access
Family and personal life
Genealogy
Research
History
Newspaper
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Calgary
Reproduction Restrictions
Some restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Family and personal life
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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