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Calgary

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Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Scope & Content: Image aerial view of Calgary with double prop airplane in flight at centre "4" and "II272" on side of plane

Date Range: [ca. 1926-1950]

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 3 / PA - 272

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph

2 images

Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: M36 / V683 / S37

Series: V683 / III / A / 3 : Peter and Catharine Whyte: Various Views of Banff and Area

Sous-Fonds: V683

Accession Number: .

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 3 / PA - 272

GMD: Photograph

Date Range: [ca. 1926-1950]

Physical Description: Photograph: 1 print (front and back) ; b&w.

Scope & Content: Image aerial view of Calgary with double prop airplane in flight at centre "4" and "II272" on side of plane

Subject Access: Airplane; Aerial photography; Farmland

Geographic Access: Calgary; Alberta

Language: English

Title Source: Title based on item

Processing Status: Processed

Images

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Calgary bicycle races, Calgary Stampede events and early Calgary views

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Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of 4 loose prints and 4 prints on matboard backings. Content pertains to early events and views in Calgary, including bicycle races in 1896 and [ca.1900], Calgary Stampede event decorations [1912] and parade [postcard print, ca.1920-1930], and a view of Castle Hotel and a nearby gas s…

Date Range: 1896; [ca.1900]; 1912; [ca.1920-1930]

Reference Code: LUX / I / D6c / PA - 212 to 219

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print; Postcard

Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Description Level: 5 / File

Fonds Number: LUX

Series: LUX / I / D : Professional and Personal

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

Sub-Series: LUX / I / D6 : Other activities and interests

Accession Number: LUX

Reference Code: LUX / I / D6c / PA - 212 to 219

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print; Postcard

Responsibility: Two photographs [PA-214 & 215] produced by Boorne and May Ltd. of Calgary

Date Range: 1896; [ca.1900]; 1912; [ca.1920-1930]

Physical Description: 4 photographs : b&w ; 14.5 x 9 cm or smaller -- 4 photographs : b&w prints on matboard ; 17.5 x 24 cm and 18 x 13 cm

Scope & Content: File consists of 4 loose prints and 4 prints on matboard backings. Content pertains to early events and views in Calgary, including bicycle races in 1896 and [ca.1900], Calgary Stampede event decorations [1912] and parade [postcard print, ca.1920-1930], and a view of Castle Hotel and a nearby gas station in Calgary. File also contains scanned paper copies of photographs depicting scenes in Calgary between 1875 and [ca.1915-1920]. Paper copies include early panoramic and “downtown” views of Calgary prior to 1900, the unveiling of a Royal Northwest Mounted Police memorial plaque [1917?], and a parade scene [ca.1915-1920].

Notes: Scanned paper copies of photographs in file do not have individual reference codes; source of images and location of originals unknown.

Subject Access: Buildings; Businesses; Townsite development; Land use; Events; Public events; Parade; Calgary Stampede; Sports; Recreation; Bicycles; Race; Horses; Settlement

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Calgary

Language: English

Conservation: Paper photograph copies stored in separate mylar sheet from photographs

Category: Land, settlement and immigration; Commerce and industry; Sports, recreation and leisure

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Calgary Brewing Co.

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Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of 15 photographs pertaining to crop harvesting, ploughing and unidentified men posing on horseback near Calgary. Images were used by the Calgary Brewing and Malting Co. Ltd. in 1956. Photographs are accompanied by a letter from Calgary Brewing Co. to Frank McHugh, thanking him for lo…

Date Range: 1956

Reference Code: LUX / II / E / PA - 388 to 402

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: 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 / PA - 388 to 402

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

Date Range: 1956

Physical Description: 15 photographs : b&w prints ; 15 x 9 cm or smaller

Scope & Content: File consists of 15 photographs pertaining to crop harvesting, ploughing and unidentified men posing on horseback near Calgary. Images were used by the Calgary Brewing and Malting Co. Ltd. in 1956. Photographs are accompanied by a letter from Calgary Brewing Co. to Frank McHugh, thanking him for loaning the photographs to the company for duplication [likely for promotional purposes].

Name Access: McHugh, Frank

Subject Access: Advertising; Businesses; Commerce and industry; Farmland; Natural resources; Land use; Horses

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Calgary

Language: English

Category: Commerce and industry; Land, settlement and immigration

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Calgary Climbers Festival poster portraits [copy negatives]

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Part Of: Chic Scott fonds

Scope & Content: Sub-sub series consists of 9 copy negative images of rock climbers which were used as official portraits for a 1988 Calgary Climbers Festival promotional poster. Climbers featured on poster include: Lynn Hill, Kurt Diemberger, Fred Beckey, Voytek Kurtyka, Wolfgang Gullich, Kevin McLane, Jeff Marsha…

Date Range: 1988

Reference Code: V40 / XII / A

Description Level: 4 / Sub-series

GMD: Photograph; Negative, copy

Part Of: Chic Scott fonds

Description Level: 4 / Sub-series

Fonds Number: M57; S47; V40

Series: V40 / XII

Sous-Fonds: V40

Sub-Series: V40 / XII / D : Published materials

Accession Number: 6772

Reference Code: V40 / XII / A

GMD: Photograph; Negative, copy

Date Range: 1988

Physical Description: 9 photographs : b&w copy negatives

Scope & Content: Sub-sub series consists of 9 copy negative images of rock climbers which were used as official portraits for a 1988 Calgary Climbers Festival promotional poster. Climbers featured on poster include: Lynn Hill, Kurt Diemberger, Fred Beckey, Voytek Kurtyka, Wolfgang Gullich, Kevin McLane, Jeff Marshall, Barry Blanchard and Greg Child.

Notes: Copy of poster which images were used for is processed with reference number M57 / XII / D / 1

Subject Access: Sports; Recreation; Photography; Portrait; Calgary Mountain Club; Climbing; Mountaineering

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Calgary

Reproduction Restrictions: Reference use only- no reproduction

Language: N/A

Related Material: M57 / XII / D / 1 (oversize)

Category: Sports, recreation and leisure

Title Source: Title based on contents of sub-series

Processing Status: Processed

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Calgary events and views

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Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of 16 photographs pertaining to Calgary and local events. Includes images of: the Calgary Fire Department [ca.1895-1901]; Princess Pat's Regiment, Calgary [1914]; the Calgary Circus; airplanes which were part of Flying Days in Calgary [1918-1920]; unidentified individuals posing outsi…

Date Range: [1895-1901]; [1900-1910]; 1914; 1918-1920; [1950-1960]

Reference Code: LUX / I / E4 / PA - 616 to 631

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 / E4 : Photography

Accession Number: LUX

Reference Code: LUX / I / E4 / PA - 616 to 631

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

Responsibility: Aerial photograph produced by Spartan Air Services Ltd., Calgary

Date Range: [1895-1901]; [1900-1910]; 1914; 1918-1920; [1950-1960]

Physical Description: 16 photographs : b&w prints ; 25.5 x 20 cm or smaller

Scope & Content: File consists of 16 photographs pertaining to Calgary and local events. Includes images of: the Calgary Fire Department [ca.1895-1901]; Princess Pat's Regiment, Calgary [1914]; the Calgary Circus; airplanes which were part of Flying Days in Calgary [1918-1920]; unidentified individuals posing outside of a music store; and an aerial view of Calgary [ca.1950-1960].

Notes: Some items are annotated

Subject Access: Airplanes; Community events; Entertainment; Fire fighters; Aerial photography; Military; Public events; World War I

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Calgary

Reproduction Restrictions: Copyright restrictions may apply

Language: English

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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The Calgary Herald, June 19, 1943

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Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Scope & Content: Image of the front page of the Calgary Herald dated Saturday June 19, 1943 featuring the wedding of Jessen and Mayell in Victoria, B.C.

Date Range: 1943

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 15 / PA - 243

Description Level: 6 / Item

GMD: Photograph

1 image

Part Of: Peter and Catharine Whyte fonds

Description Level: 6 / Item

Fonds Number: M36 / V683 / S37

Series: V683 / III / A / 15 : Peter and Catharine Whyte: Collected Photographs

Sous-Fonds: V683

Accession Number: .

Reference Code: V683 / III / A / 15 / PA - 243

GMD: Photograph

Date Range: 1943

Physical Description: Photograph: 1 print ; b&w.

Scope & Content: Image of the front page of the Calgary Herald dated Saturday June 19, 1943 featuring the wedding of Jessen and Mayell in Victoria, B.C.

Subject Access: Calgary Herald; Newspaper; Marriage; Weddings

Geographic Access: Calgary; Alberta

Language: English

Title Source: Title based on item

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 Mountain Club - visual

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Part Of: Chic Scott fonds

Scope & Content: Series consists of photographs pertaining to the Calgary Mountain Club and its activities.

Date Range: 1978 - 1998

Reference Code: V40 / XII

Description Level: 3 / Series

GMD: Photograph; Digital image

Part Of: Chic Scott fonds

Description Level: 3 / Series

Fonds Number: M57 / V40 / S47

Series: V40 / XII: Calgary Mountain Club

Sous-Fonds: V40

Accession Number: 6772

Reference Code: V40 / XII

GMD: Photograph; Digital image

Date Range: 1978 - 1998

Physical Description: photographs

History / Biographical: Originally, the CMC was the meeting point of Canada's top climbers who gathered together to plan expeditions, plot potential first ascents and discuss the advancement of their chosen sport. Today, it still provides this function but also serves as a means for new climbers to meet.

Scope & Content: Series consists of photographs pertaining to the Calgary Mountain Club and its activities.

Name Access: Scott, Chic; Calgary Mountain Club

Subject Access: Organizations; Exploration; Travel; Club; Mountaineering; Mountains; Climbing; Community events; Sports and recreation

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

Access Restrictions: Reference only

Reproduction Restrictions: Restricted: copyright remains with creator not museum

Language: English

Related Material: M57 / XII

Category: Exploration, discovery and travel; Sports, recreation and leisure

Biographical Source Notes: http://www.calgarymountainclub.com/main.php?page=about

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Calgary Stampede

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Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of photographs pertaining to events at the Calgary Stampede, including a parade [ca.1925], several teepees on display, and a rodeo in 1949.

Date Range: ca.1925; 1949

Reference Code: LUX / I / D3c / PA - 33 to 49

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

20 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 / D3 : Organizations

Accession Number: LUX

Reference Code: LUX / I / D3c / PA - 33 to 49

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print

Responsibility: Some photographs produced by "Oliver, Calgary"

Date Range: ca.1925; 1949

Physical Description: 17 photographs : b&w prints ; 24.5 x 19.5 cm or smaller

Scope & Content: File consists of photographs pertaining to events at the Calgary Stampede, including a parade [ca.1925], several teepees on display, and a rodeo in 1949.

Notes: File contains duplicates

Material Details: Items LUX/I/D3c/PA-47 to 49 are stamped "COPYRIGHT OLIVER, CALGARY" below images; possibly referring to photographer William John Oliver (1887-1954)

Name Access: Luxton, Norman; Oliver, W. J.

Subject Access: Calgary Stampede; Community events; Rodeo; Teepees; Recreation

Geographic Access: Canada; Alberta; Calgary

Reproduction Restrictions: Restrictions may apply

Language: English

Conservation: Items stored in mylar

Category: Sports, recreation and leisure

Title Source: Title based on contents of file

Processing Status: Processed

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Calgary Stampede coordinators and participants

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Part Of: Luxton family fonds

Scope & Content: File consists of 5 photographs pertaining to the Calgary Stampede. Photographs depict Norman Luxton and other individuals involved in the coordination of the Calgary Stampede, including Fred Graham, Chief David Bearspaw, members of the Hunter and Burns families, Col. Walker, Guy Weadick and others.

Date Range: [ca.1920-1930]; 1944

Reference Code: LUX / I / D3c / PA - 1 to 5

Description Level: 5 / File

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print; Postcard

9 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 / D3 : Organizations

Accession Number: LUX

Reference Code: LUX / I / D3c / PA - 1 to 5

GMD: Photograph; Photograph print; Postcard

Responsibility: Items LUX/I/D3c/PA-1 and 2 attributed to photographer F. Gully

Date Range: [ca.1920-1930]; 1944

Physical Description: 5 photographs : b&w prints ; 25 x 20 cm or smaller

Scope & Content: File consists of 5 photographs pertaining to the Calgary Stampede. Photographs depict Norman Luxton and other individuals involved in the coordination of the Calgary Stampede, including Fred Graham, Chief David Bearspaw, members of the Hunter and Burns families, Col. Walker, Guy Weadick and others.