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Accountant documents and correspondence

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55164
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of correspondence and other documents sent to Eleanor Luxton from her personal accountants, Smith Matthews Shannon Chartered Accountants and Touche Ross & Co. Chartered Accountants. Contents pertain to income taxes, accounting service invoices, and other financial topics.
Date Range
1975
1977
1980-1982
1986-1987
Reference Code
LUX / II / D / 193 to 194
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Private record
Textual record
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
LUX
Series
LUX / II / D : Business, Legal and Financial
Sous-Fonds
LUX / II : Eleanor Luxton sous-fonds
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / II / D / 193 to 194
GMD
Private record
Textual record
Date Range
1975
1977
1980-1982
1986-1987
Physical Description
2.5 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of correspondence and other documents sent to Eleanor Luxton from her personal accountants, Smith Matthews Shannon Chartered Accountants and Touche Ross & Co. Chartered Accountants. Contents pertain to income taxes, accounting service invoices, and other financial topics.
Name Access
Luxton, Eleanor
Subject Access
Personal and Professional Life
Finances
Communications
Government
Commerce
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Calgary
Language
English
Category
Commerce and industry
Communications
Family and personal life
Government
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Business accounting books

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of two expense and accounting books pertaining to the Crag and Canyon newspaper and the William Andison General Store in Calgary. Item LUX/III/D/22 is titled "Contract Notes" and contains records for newspaper advertisement orders; 8 pages are annotated by Banff business owners, inclu…
Date Range
[1890-1899]
1902
1936-1937
Reference Code
LUX / III / D / 22 to 23
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Private record
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
LUX
Series
LUX / III / D : Other materials
Sous-Fonds
LUX / III : Luxton family sous-fonds
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / III / D / 22 to 23
GMD
Textual record
Private record
Date Range
[1890-1899]
1902
1936-1937
Physical Description
3 cm of textual records (2 volumes ; 22 x 27 cm and 26 x 9 cm)
Scope & Content
File consists of two expense and accounting books pertaining to the Crag and Canyon newspaper and the William Andison General Store in Calgary. Item LUX/III/D/22 is titled "Contract Notes" and contains records for newspaper advertisement orders; 8 pages are annotated by Banff business owners, including notes by photographers G. and W. Fear and grocer Dave White. Item LUX/III/D/23 contains accounting records for the William Andison General Store between May 1936 and December 1937.
Notes
Pages in item LUX/III/D/22 originally printed under the name Calgary Herald and partially filled date slots reading "189_"; some pages have annotations correcting the company name to the "Craig + Canyon", the location as Banff, and some have corrected the year to "1902". Presumably the book was originally intended for use by the Calgary Herald between 1890 and 1899, but was later repurposed for the Crag and Canyon.
Material Details
Item LUX/III/D/22 has handwritten title on cover which reads "3001 to ___ . Contract Notes"
Name Access
Luxton, Norman
White, David Mackintosh (Dave)
Fear, George
Fear, William (Bill)
Subject Access
Advertising
Administration
Businesses
Crag and Canyon newspaper
Finances
Commerce
Commercial products
Newspaper
Publication
Records
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Calgary
Language
English
Category
Commerce and industry
Communications
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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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
Less detail
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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

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55492
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
Less detail
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Community events and groups

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55722
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
Less detail
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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
Less detail
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Family and friends - oversize portraits

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55507
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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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
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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of documents and correspondence pertaining to life insurance, travel insurance, property insurance, and other related services purchased by Eleanor Luxton.
Date Range
1972-1987
Reference Code
LUX / II / D / 181 to 184
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Private record
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
LUX
Series
LUX / II / D : Business, Legal and Financial
Sous-Fonds
LUX / II : Eleanor Luxton sous-fonds
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / II / D / 181 to 184
GMD
Textual record
Private record
Date Range
1972-1987
Physical Description
8 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of documents and correspondence pertaining to life insurance, travel insurance, property insurance, and other related services purchased by Eleanor Luxton.
Notes
Contents are arranged by insurance providers: LUX / II / D / 181 and 182 : Reed Shaw Stenhouse Ltd. LUX / II / D / 183 : Miller and Beazley Ltd., Royal Insurance LUX / II / D / 184 : Rocky Mountain Agencies, other
Name Access
Luxton, Eleanor
Subject Access
Personal and Professional Life
Correspondence
Commerce
Communications
Travel
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Calgary
Language
English
Category
Commerce and industry
Communications
Family and personal life
Exploration, discovery and travel
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Legal correspondence

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of correspondence and documents sent to Eleanor Luxton from her legal representatives [Fenerty, Robertson, Fraser and Hatch]. Content pertains to a case brought to the Alberta Assessment Appeal Board [1974]; lease agreements between Eleanor Luxton and tenants of her properties in Banf…
Date Range
1971-1987
Reference Code
LUX / II / D / 197 to 204
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Private record
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
LUX
Series
LUX / II / D : Business, Legal and Financial
Sous-Fonds
LUX / II : Eleanor Luxton sous-fonds
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / II / D / 197 to 204
GMD
Textual record
Private record
Date Range
1971-1987
Physical Description
12 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of correspondence and documents sent to Eleanor Luxton from her legal representatives [Fenerty, Robertson, Fraser and Hatch]. Content pertains to a case brought to the Alberta Assessment Appeal Board [1974]; lease agreements between Eleanor Luxton and tenants of her properties in Banff; Annie McDougall's estate; a dispute between Mel Weber [manager of the Magpie and Stump restaurant in Banff] and Eleanor Luxton, 1987; invoices for previous legal services; and other related subjects.
Notes
Contents are arranged by subject: LUX / II / D / 197 : Alberta Assessment Appeal Board, 1974 LUX / II / D / 198 : Provincial land title documents, 1977-1979 LUX / II / D / 199 : Annie McDougall estate and inheritance LUX / II / D / 200 to 203 : Leases, properties and rental agreements LUX / II / D / 204 : Invoices and other correspondence
Name Access
Luxton, Eleanor
Weber, Mel
Subject Access
Buildings and facilities
Businesses
Commerce
Communications
Finances
Government
Land use
Laws and legislation
Leases
Legal and Financial
Personal and Professional Life
Property
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Calgary
Access Restrictions
File contains confidential information - restrictions may apply
Reproduction Restrictions
File contains confidential information - restrictions may apply
Language
English
Category
Commerce and industry
Communications
Government
Land, settlement and immigration
Law and justice
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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Livestock roundups, ranching

https://archives.whyte.org/en/permalink/descriptions55713
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.
Subject Access
Animals
Ranchers and ranching
Horses
Labour
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Cochrane
Calgary
Brant
Language
N/A
Category
Family and personal life
Labour
Land, settlement and immigration
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Images
thumbnail
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McDougall and Ross family correspondence

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of letters, postcards, invitations, holiday cards and other correspondence pertaining to members of the Ross and McDougall families. Recipients and senders include: May (McDougall) Ross, George H. Ross, Annie McDougall, Georgina (McDougall) Luxton, Jean Ross, and classmates of May McD…
Date Range
1898
1900-1902
1907-1913
[1910-1920]
1917-1919
1921
1923-1925
1939
1941-1942
1944
1946
1950-1952
1955
Reference Code
LUX / III / C2 / 15 to 16
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 / 15 to 16
GMD
Textual record
Private record
Date Range
1898
1900-1902
1907-1913
[1910-1920]
1917-1919
1921
1923-1925
1939
1941-1942
1944
1946
1950-1952
1955
Physical Description
4 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of letters, postcards, invitations, holiday cards and other correspondence pertaining to members of the Ross and McDougall families. Recipients and senders include: May (McDougall) Ross, George H. Ross, Annie McDougall, Georgina (McDougall) Luxton, Jean Ross, and classmates of May McDougall Ross from her time as a student at DaMill Ladies' College.
Notes
Some items in file are not dated; some items do not name senders or recipients.
Material Details
One item in file is made of thin wood with plant sample and small red ribbon attached
Name Access
McDougall, May
McDougall, Annie
McDougall, David
Ross, George
Ross, Jean
Luxton, Georgina
Subject Access
Correspondence
Family and personal life
Holidays
Events
Community events
Weddings
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Calgary
Morley
Ontario
St. Catharines
Language
English
Conservation
One Christmas greeting card printed on wood has been placed in mylar
Category
Communications
Family and personal life
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
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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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Personal address books

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of 9 address books and organizers containing addresses, birthdays and other personal information related to friends and members of the Luxton/McDougall families. Numerous items in file also contain loose personal letters, business cards, notes and other textual records.
Date Range
1948
[1950-1960]
1953-1957
1960
1963
Reference Code
LUX / III / D / 25 to 26
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Private 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 / 25 to 26
GMD
Textual record
Private record
Date Range
1948
[1950-1960]
1953-1957
1960
1963
Physical Description
6 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of 9 address books and organizers containing addresses, birthdays and other personal information related to friends and members of the Luxton/McDougall families. Numerous items in file also contain loose personal letters, business cards, notes and other textual records.
Notes
Address books may have belonged to Georgina Luxton, Eleanor Luxton and/or other members of the Luxton and McDougall families.
Subject Access
Family and personal life
Correspondence
Communications
Birthday
Community life
Home
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Calgary
United States of America
New Mexico
Access Restrictions
Items in file contain personal information - restrictions may apply
Reproduction Restrictions
Items in file contain personal information - restrictions may apply
Language
English
Conservation
Loose pages from address book in LUX / III / D / 25 have been placed in envelope to maintain original order
Category
Communications
Family and personal life
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Content Details
File LUX / III / D / 25 contains 7 bound address books and one collection of loose pages from an address book. File LUX / III / D / 26 contains one address organizer with a plastic and metal sliding mechanism.
Processing Status
Processed
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Personal diary and planner

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of one personal planner/diary for 1983 which belonged to Eleanor Luxton. Content pertains to daily accounts by Eleanor Luxton: includes weather reports, plans with various friends and family members, errands and events attended by Eleanor in Banff, Calgary and other local areas.
Date Range
1983
Reference Code
LUX / II / C3 / 27
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Private record
Diary
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
LUX
Series
LUX / II / C : Personal
Sous-Fonds
LUX / II : Eleanor Luxton sous-fonds
Sub-Series
LUX / II / C3 : Diaries, daybooks, notebooks, notes
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / II / C3 / 27
GMD
Textual record
Private record
Diary
Date Range
1983
Physical Description
1 cm of textual records (1 volume ; 17 x 22 cm)
Scope & Content
File consists of one personal planner/diary for 1983 which belonged to Eleanor Luxton. Content pertains to daily accounts by Eleanor Luxton: includes weather reports, plans with various friends and family members, errands and events attended by Eleanor in Banff, Calgary and other local areas.
Material Details
Planner has plastic cover protector on front and metal ring bindings
Name Access
Luxton, Eleanor
Subject Access
Family and personal life
Community life
Events
Leisure
Recreation
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Banff National Park
Calgary
Language
English
Conservation
No signs of deterioration in cover or metal bindings, materials kept in original state
Category
Family and personal life
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Personal letters and mail from community organizations

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of personal mail sent to or from Eleanor Luxton between ca. 1915 and 1980. Content pertains to Valentine's day letters between Eleanor and her parents, Norman and Georgina; a personal greeting card sent from "Aida" [n.d.]; a greeting card titled "To Father" [possibly sent from Eleanor…
Date Range
[1915-1940]
1968
1971
1973
1980
Reference Code
LUX / II / A / 48
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Private record
Organization record
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
LUX
Series
LUX / II / A : Correspondence
Sous-Fonds
LUX / II : Eleanor Luxton sous-fonds
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / II / A / 48
GMD
Textual record
Private record
Organization record
Date Range
[1915-1940]
1968
1971
1973
1980
Physical Description
1 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of personal mail sent to or from Eleanor Luxton between ca. 1915 and 1980. Content pertains to Valentine's day letters between Eleanor and her parents, Norman and Georgina; a personal greeting card sent from "Aida" [n.d.]; a greeting card titled "To Father" [possibly sent from Eleanor to Norman Luxton]; a letter addressed to Eleanor from Alberta Theatre Projects with a ticket order form for local performances [1973]; a letter from Laura Oakander sent to Eleanor thanking her for a donation to the McDougall Stoney Mission Society [1980]; and invitations to round-up events hosted by the Southern Alberta Pioneers' and Old Timers' Association.
Notes
Most items in file are not dated; part of date range is estimate by the Processing Archivist based on context and formatting of contents in file
Name Access
Luxton, Eleanor
Luxton, Norman
Subject Access
Community life
Community events
Arts
Family
Holidays
Personal and Family Life
Organizations
Churches
Religions
Events
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Morley
Calgary
Language
English
Category
Arts
Family and personal life
Religions
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of invoices, receipts, property tax documents and insurance records pertaining to buildings which were owned or leased by Eleanor Luxton. Includes records related to furnishings and furniture purchases; utility records; construction, maintenance and installation work; and other relate…
Date Range
1979
1983
1987-1988
1993-1994
Reference Code
LUX / II / D / 165 to 180
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Textual record
Private record
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
LUX
Series
LUX / II / D : Business, Legal and Financial
Sous-Fonds
LUX / II : Eleanor Luxton sous-fonds
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / II / D / 165 to 180
GMD
Textual record
Private record
Date Range
1979
1983
1987-1988
1993-1994
Physical Description
18 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of invoices, receipts, property tax documents and insurance records pertaining to buildings which were owned or leased by Eleanor Luxton. Includes records related to furnishings and furniture purchases; utility records; construction, maintenance and installation work; and other related materials.
Notes
Contents are mostly chronological, arranged by subject: LUX / II / D / 165 and 166 : Construction, landscaping, installation invoices (Tanglewood and Evergreens properties, 1987) LUX / II / D / 167 : Utilities invoices, 1987 LUX / II / D / 168 : Parks Canada land rental and municipal fees, 1987 LUX / II / D / 169 to 174 : Renovation, building, furniture, other invoices (various properties) LUX / II / D / 175 to 177 : Property insurance documents LUX / II / D / 178 : Business block and business complex, 1993 LUX / II / D / 179 : Property taxes, 1993 LUX / II / D / 180 : Property leases and invoices, 1993-1994
Name Access
Luxton, Eleanor
Subject Access
Businesses
Commerce
Labour
Construction
Land use
Townsite development
Property
Parks Canada
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Banff
Canmore
Calgary
Language
English
Category
Commerce and industry
Labour
Land, settlement and immigration
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Ross and McDougall financial records

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of an auction receipt for "M Dougal" dated 1906; an account statement for D. McDougall from the Imperial Bank of Canada, dated 1909; a receipt from the Montclare Hotel in Dublin for "Mr McDoughal" dated 1910; and life insurance payment receipts for George H. Ross, dated 1926 and 1927.
Date Range
1906
1909-1910
1926-1927
Reference Code
LUX / III / C2 / 20
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 / 20
GMD
Textual record
Private record
Date Range
1906
1909-1910
1926-1927
Physical Description
0.1 cm of textual records
Scope & Content
File consists of an auction receipt for "M Dougal" dated 1906; an account statement for D. McDougall from the Imperial Bank of Canada, dated 1909; a receipt from the Montclare Hotel in Dublin for "Mr McDoughal" dated 1910; and life insurance payment receipts for George H. Ross, dated 1926 and 1927.
Notes
Items in file (excluding insurance receipts) likely pertain to David Nawash McDougall of Morley.
Name Access
McDougall, David
Ross, George
Subject Access
Personal and Professional Life
Commerce
Finances
Businesses
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Calgary
Ireland
Dublin
United States of America
California
Language
English
Category
Commerce and industry
Family and personal life
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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Southern Alberta research project - photographs

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Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Scope & Content
File consists of landscapes, community events, portraits and group photographs of individuals from Calgary and other areas of Southern Alberta. Includes early views of buildings in Calgary and area, sports teams and athletic competitions, a parade, a 1901 camping trip to Yoho, unidentified individu…
Date Range
1885
[ca.1890-1900]
1901-1902
[ca.1910-1920]
1913
Reference Code
LUX / II / C6 / PA - 1 to 28
Description Level
5 / File
GMD
Photograph
Print
Cabinet card
Part Of
Luxton family fonds
Description Level
5 / File
Fonds Number
LUX
Series
LUX / II / C : Personal
Sous-Fonds
LUX / II : Eleanor Luxton sous-fonds
Sub-Series
LUX / II / C6 : Southern Alberta research project
Accession Number
LUX
Reference Code
LUX / II / C6 / PA - 1 to 28
GMD
Photograph
Print
Cabinet card
Date Range
1885
[ca.1890-1900]
1901-1902
[ca.1910-1920]
1913
Physical Description
28 photographs : b&w prints ; 25 x 20 cm or smaller
Scope & Content
File consists of landscapes, community events, portraits and group photographs of individuals from Calgary and other areas of Southern Alberta. Includes early views of buildings in Calgary and area, sports teams and athletic competitions, a parade, a 1901 camping trip to Yoho, unidentified individuals on horseback, and related materials.
Notes
Some items in file are annotated
Most individuals in photographs not identified
Name Access
Livingston, Sam
Subject Access
Family and personal life
Portrait
Sports
Recreation
Landscapes
Animals
Horses
Birds
Land use
Settlement
Municipal views
Community events
Camping
Hiking
Geographic Access
Canada
Alberta
Calgary
Language
English
Conservation
Some items stored in mylar
Category
Family and personal life
Land, settlement and immigration
Sports, recreation and leisure
Title Source
Title based on contents of file
Processing Status
Processed
Less detail
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